History of Rockingham County, New Hampshire and representative citizens, Part 110

Author: Hazlett, Charles A
Publication date: 1915
Publisher: Chicago : Richmond-Arnold
Number of Pages: 1390

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Mr. Lamprey was married to Miss Clara M. Nudd, of Hampton Beach, a daughter of Oliver and Sarah (Redman) Nudd. Her father was a farmer by ocupation, and a successful fisherman. The Nudd fam- ily consisted of the following children: Thomas, of Hampton Beach ; Edna ; Clara M .; and Lulia, wife of Charles Ross. Mr. and Mrs. Lamp- rey have had the following children: Austin, who married Josephine Drake and has two children, Mary and David Morris; Marion, wife of Clarence Dearborn of Hampton, who has a son, Elmore; and Warren, who married Pearl Delaney, of Hampton.

Mr. Lamprey has always taken a deep interest in home affairs and politics. He is a Democrat and in 1889 served a term in the State Leg- islature. He also served as road supervisor two years. Fraternally he is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, at Hampton. He and his family attend the Christian Baptist church.

JOHN EATON, in former years one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of the town of Raymond, was born at Ded- ham, Mass., in March, 1835, and died in Raymond, N. H., in November, 1905. He was educated in the schools of Dedham and in his youth worked on his father's farm. Later he engaged in the livery business in Boston, but subsequently sold out and came to Raymond, where he purchased one of the best farms in the town, located about a mile and a half north of the village.

In January, 1873, he married Helen M., daughter of Barnard and

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Sally (Dudley) Tucker, her ancestors, originally coming from England, they being among the first settlers of Exeter, in which town the Rev. Dudley was the first minister. Among the noted ancestors of the Dud- ley family, from which the present branch is descended, was Gov. Thomas Dudley. Like the Dudleys, the Eatons are also an old New England family, originating in England. Mrs. Eaton finished her education in Boston, taking private lessons in languages.

To Mr. and Mrs. John Eaton was born a daughter, Helen Louise, who was educated in Raymond, N. H., and in Boston, Mass., where she studied music and the violin under the best teachers. She is now an acomplished violinist, and is well known in all the Eastern cities, where she has appeared in concerts. During most of the time she is engaged in traveling.

To Mr. and Mrs. Barnard Tucker nine children were born, of whom Mrs. Eaton was the youngest. Only two, however, are now living, Mrs. Eaton and an older sister, Sarah A., who is the widow of Hiram McClure. Mrs. McClure is one of the oldest living residents of Raymond, and was a member of the committee, July 4th, fifty years ago, when the 100th anniversary of Raymond was celebrated. She was the only lady in the parade at the 150th celebration, who also took part in the parade at that time. Hiram McClure, born in Raymond, spent his life here engaged in farming. Mr. and Mrs. McClure had two children: Arthur H., who married, and died, leaving four children-Helen, Mary, Ernest and Arthur; and Nellie T., also now deceased. The latter married Harris Ladd, and they had two sons, Carl and Roger, who are both living and are unmarried. Mrs. Eaton and her sister, Mrs. McClure reside in Bos- ton during the winter, and in the summer on the valuable Walnut Hill Farm, owned by Mrs. Eaton.

JAMES HARVEY, a general farmer owning 167 acres of land in the town of Portsmouth, was born in Montreal, Canada, in 1854, a son of James and Nancy (Maher) Harvey. Both parents were natives of Canada, the father being a farmer. They both came to the States but neither is now living. The mother died and was buried in Portsmouth, but the father's remains rest in Montreal. They had a large family of eleven children.

James Harvey was educated in the common schools of Montpelier. Vt. He was fifteen years of age when he came to Rockingham County, and has been engaged in farming since boyhood. He first worked on the home farm, but afterwards worked at farming by the month for others until his marriage, at which time he bought his present property from Willis J. Meyers. In ad- dition to general farming he operates a dairy, keeping thirty-five head of pedi- greed Holsteins, and delivering 225 quarts of milk daily in the Portsmouth market. He has a pond on his farm from which he cuts ice. He is a Demo- crat in politics and his fraternal affiliations are with the Benevolent and Pro- tective Order of Elks.

Mr. Harvey was married in 1871 to Bridget Cross, a native of Ireland and daughter of Patrick Cross. They have eight children-Mary, James, Francis, Joseph, William John, Thomas, Catherine and Ellen. The family attend the Catholic Church, of which they are faithful and consistent mem- bers.

EVERETT AUSTIN WEARE, proprietor of a well stocked general store in Seabrook, who is also assistant postmaster here, the office of

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postmaster being held by his wife, was born in this town, June 7, 1866, a son of George Austin and Mary Lydia (Chase) Weare. He is a grand- son of Capt. Joseph Hubbard Weare, who was a captain of militia in early days and kept a hotel in Seabrook, in later years being engaged in farming. Capt. Weare married Mary Brown and they had two chil- dren, George Austin and Lurana.

George Austin Weare was born in Seabrook, N. H:, January 10, 1833. He was a large lumber dealer and operated a saw-mill until 1880, when he engaged in farming. He was a prosperous citizen and built a number of cottages and also the first garage at Hampton Beach. He served the town as selectman, tax collector and treasurer, showing ability and honesty in public office. His wife Mary Lydia was a daugh- ter of Captain David Chase of Seabrook. His death took place March 3, 1910.

Everett Austin Weare, who was the only child of his parents, was educated in the public schools and at Putnam high school in Newbury- port, Mass. For awhile after completing his studies he worked for his father on the farm and in driving a team. He then learned the car- penter's trade, but was engaged in teaming for himself until 1900, after which he worked at his trade until 1907. He then built his present store and engaged in general mercantile business, which he has followed suc- cessfully up to the present time. His society affiliations are with the Odd Fellows, the Junior Order of American Mechanics and the Grange. Of the Junior Order of American Mechanics he is a particularly promi- nent member, representing the national council at Philadelphia in 1900, at Milwaukee, Wis., in 1902 and at San Francisco in 1903.

In 1886 Mr. Weare married Miss Lizzie E. Elkins, daughter of David H. and Mary (White) Elkins. Of this union there was a daugh- ter Lurana, who married, October 14, 1914, Roye W. Smith, of Ames- bury, Mass. Mrs. Lizzie E. Weare died May 22, 1899, and on Novem- ber 30, 1904, Mr. Weare married for his second wife Miss Nancy E. Woodburn, daughter of Charles and Dorothy (Brackett) Woodburn of Methuen, Mass. Mrs. Weare was appointed postmaster at Seabrook, May 19, 1909. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Weare are as follows : George Austin, born at Hampton Beach, September 10, 1907; Helen Dorothy, born at Hampton Beach, September 12, 1908, and Woodburn Everett, born August 23, 1910.

IRVING W. BROWN, a well known contractor and builder resid- ing in the town of North Hampton, was born in this town April 23, 1869, a son of Horace S. and Viannah T. (Garland) Brown. His parents were farming people, the father being a native of North Hampton and the mother of Rye. Horace S. Brown was a Democrat in politics and took a more or less active interest in local affairs. He died in September,

She is 1904. His wife survives him and resides in North Hampton. affiliated religiously with the Christian church, as was also her husband.

Irving W. Brown, who was the only child of his parents, was edu- cated in the common schools only. He assisted his father on the home farm for about two years and then served a three years' apprenticeship as brick mason and plasterer, following those trades as a journeyman for several years. He then established himself in business in North Hamp- ton, where he is now' located. He does a considerable amount of work

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in this and the surrounding towns, and also at Exeter, employing about twenty-five men the year round. A Republican in politics, he served on the board of selectmen for six years, and was a delegate to the Repub- lican convention. He belongs to I. O. O. F., the Knights of Pythias and to the Junior Order of American Mechanics. Mr. Brown married first Miss May Boynton, who is now deceased. He married, secondiy, Clara Wentworth, of Rochester, N. H., daughter of Stephen D. and Emma (Cate) Wentworth, whose two children were Charles, and Clara, the wife of Mr. Brown. Mr. Brown and family attend the Christian church.

HON. JOHN CONLON, who for more than a quarter of a century was associated with the mercantile interests of Portsmouth, N. H., died at his home in this city, April 6, 1894. He was born in July, 1834, in the county of Antrim, Ireland, where he lived until eighteen years of age. Desiring to better his condition, he then emigrated to the United States, settling first in Albany, N. Y., where he worked for five years in Mc- Knight's brewery, having charge of different departments of the plant successively. Coming then to Portsmouth, Mr. Conlon accepted a posi- tion in the Frank Jones brewery, and for nine consecutive years had supervision of the scalding department. Being a capable workman he received good wages and in course of time accumulated enough money to establish himself in business. In June, 1868, he opened a store at No. 18 Penhallow street, stocking it with a complete line of groceries, provisions and ship chandlery, and there he carried on a successful business until his death-a period of nearly twenty-six years. He in- vested his capital judiciously, becoming interested in the Portsmouth Brewing Company, of which he was the third largest stockholder. For three years also he was its manager, and had much to do with placing it on a secure basis as an established manufacturing company .. In busi- ness affairs he was keen and farsighted, evincing good judgment, and meeting with invariable success in his undertakings. His prosperity was the natural result of his mental sagacity and physical energy, the whole being balanced by an honesty of purpose that commanded respect.

Politically Mr. Conlon was a sturdy adherent of the Democratic party, and for several years was a member of the county committee. He served his fellow townsmen in various official capacities, always with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of his constituents. He served as alderman, assessor of taxes, and for one term as representa- tive to the state legislature. A short time previous to his death he be- came a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

On July 3, 1861, Mr. Conlon was united in marriage with Margaret, daughter of Cornelius Mead. She was born in Fredericktown. N. S., but was educated in one of Boston's suburbs. Eight children were born of their union, three of whom are now living, namely: William L. Con- lon, now assistant cashier of the New Hampshire National Bank of Ports- mouth, also a member of the firm of W. L. Conlon & Co., real estate and insurance, Portsmouth, N. H .; Mrs. William E. Peirce, who lives at the old homestead on Middle street, and James H. Conlon, who is in business in Pittsburgh, Pa.

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HARRY I. NOYES, of the town of Hampton, an enterprising con- tractor and builder, was born at Atkinson, N. H., September 9, 1872, a son of Isaac S. and Caroline A. (McCloy) Noyes. The father, a farmer, was a native of Atkinson, his wife Caroline coming from Salem, Mass. Both are now deceased and are buried in the North Parish Cemetery at Haverhill, Mass. Their children were: William, deceased; Helen, de- ceased; Annie, Francis, Aliza B., Harry I.

Harry I. Noyes was educated in the common schools and at Atkinson Academy. He was engaged in the milk business for ten years, driving a cart to Haverhill, and at the same time owning a farm, which he later sold. He then learned the carpenter's trade, at which he worked as a journeymn for eight years. At the end of that time he started in for himself in Hampton as contractor and builder and has been successful in business, now employing on an average eight men the year around. He is a Democrat in politics but reserves the right to vote outside of party lines upon fitting occasion. While residing in Atkinson he served on the school board there for ten years. He belongs to the lodge of Elks at Portsmouth, to the Knights of Pythias, the Junior Order of American Mechanics and to the Grange.

Mr. Noyes married, October 17, 1894, Mary L. Emerson, of Hamp- stead, daughter of James H. and Sarah (Woodman) Emerson, whose other children were a son and daughter, Charles H. and Ruth Ann. Mr. and Mrs. Noyes have been the parents of seven children: Caroline R., Harold E., Roland I., Marlon J., Marion S., Arthur W. and one that died in infancy. The family are affiliated religiously with the Congre- gational church.

NORRIS B. PEVEAR, proprietor of a thriving blacksmith shop in the town of Seabrook, was born in Hampton Falls, N. H., December 25, 1855, a son of Warren B. and Sarah (Day) Pevear. His paternal grandfather was Joseph Pevear, of Hampton Falls, a stone cutter. War- ren B. Pevear was born at Hampton Falls, December 12, 1833. He was a prosperous farmer and at one time served as selectman. By his wife Sarah he was the father of five children: Mary S., who mar- ried C. F. Coombs ; Warren H., Ida May, Edwin B. and Norris B.

Norris B. Pevear was educated in the public schools. Coming to Seabrook at the age of eighteen years, he learned the blacksmith's trade and worked at it as a journeyman for eleven years, after which he started in business for himself. Two years later he bought the shop in which he learned his trade and has since carried on a successful busi- ness here. He is a member of the Sr. Order United American Mechanics of Seabrook, and belongs to the Methodist church, of which he is one of the stewards. He married Miss Morgiana Boynton, daughter of William Boynton, of Seabrook.

HON. CAPTAIN JOHN SHELDON TREAT, in former years one of Portsmouth's successful business men, and a citizen of high character and repute, was born in this city, August 14, 1837, a son of Allen and Ann Eliza- beth (Ham) Treat. He was a descendant of John Treat who came to this country from England in 1639, settling in Wethersfield, Conn., of which town he was one of the founders. The representatives of the Treat family in Connecticut during the Colonial and Revolutionary periods were in general

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very prominent. Robert Treat, of the second generation in this country, was for more than forty years governor and deputy governor of Connecticut, holding the first-named office in 1687, at the time the charter of the colony was demanded by Sir Edmund Andros, in the name of King James II, and saved by being secreted in a hollow oak tree, after a long discussion in the Assembly, in which he took a leading part. He was the commander-in-chief of the forces of Connecticut in King Philip's war in 1675, and commander at the great swamp fight in the following year, which brought the war to a termination by the death of Philip. John Treat, Captain Treat's great- grandfather, fought for the cause of American freedom all through the Revolutionary War, as did also two of his brothers.

Samuel Treat, the grandfather, was born in Middleton, Conn., November 29. 1788. He learned the stone-cutter's trade in that town, and in 1807 located in Portsmouth, soon afterward purchasing the stone business of Noah Smith, who was the successor of Daniel Marble, the founder of the enter- prise. He conducted the business successfully until 1837, when he was suc- ceeded by his son Allen. He died in Portsmouth, February 3, 1862.

Allen Treat was born in Portsmouth, February 16, 1812. In 1837 he succeeded his father as manager of the business, which he successfully car- ried on till 1866, when he was succeeded by his son John Sheldon Treat. He died in Portsmouth, December 31, 1875. He married Ann Elizabeth Ham, a native of Portsmouth, born in November, 1817, a daughter of William and Nancy (Green) Ham. Her father was a citizen of good repute, a carpenter by trade, and both he and his wife were lifelong residents of this city. Mrs. Allen Treat, who lived to the age of eighty years, reared eight children, namely : John Sheldon, Almenia B., Frederick W., Allen, Ann Elizabeth, Lydia E., James D., and Samuel Eldridge.

John Sheldon Treat, a representative of the eighth generation in this country, received a good education in the public schools of this city and at Phillips Academy at Exeter. On leaving school he learned the marble and stone cutter's trade at his father's establishment, and in 1855 went to Rich- mond, Va., where for some time he worked as a journeyman. He was sub- sequently engaged at this trade in other cities of the South ; in 1858 he located in Mobile, Ala., forming a partnership with R. Bruce and William R. Crow, under the firm name of Crow & Treat, and establishing marble yards both there and at Marion and Livingston, carrying on a good business until the breaking out of the war. During Mr. Treat's residence in the South he made many strong friendships, and with the enthusiasm of a young man his sym- pathies were enlisted on the side of the Confederacy. In 1861 he enlisted in Company B, Second Battalion Alabama Light Artillery, and was with his battery in active service throughout the war, surrendering at the close at Demopolis, Ala. In the broken and devastated condition of the South, ruined by the scourge of war, there was little chance for present success in his busi- ness, and after a brief stay in New Orleans Mr. Treat returned to Ports- mouth. In 1866 he purchased his father's interest, and continued as pro- prietor of the Portsmouth Marble and Granite Works until the time of his death, which occurred March 8, 1897. This establishment was one of the oldest of its kind in New England, having existed since 1768. A capable and enterprising business man, Captain Treat occupied a prominent position among the marble and granite dealers of the East, and this added to his most genial disposition, made him one of the most popular men of his time and dearly loved.

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Captain Treat married, September 23, 1871, Sarah Willard Odiorne, a daughter of Charles B. and Mary (Sheafe) Odiorne, of Rye, N. H. In politics Captain Treat was a democrat, and took a prominent part in the councils of his party in New Hampshire. He was elected senator for the sessions of 1881 and 1882. In 1882 he was elected mayor of Portsmouth, and re-elected to that office in 1883. While mayor he received the Greeley expedition on their return from the frozen North, besides taking a leading part in other public functions, including the Return of the Sons of Ports- mouth and a grand Fireman's muster.

A strong advocate of temperance, Captain Treat was the first president of the Portsmouth Temperance Reform Club, which office he held one year, during which time two thousand six hundred signed the pledge, a great many of them hard drinkers.

By virtue of his ancestral lineage Captain Treat became a member of the Massachusetts Society of Sons of the American Revolution, the Society of Colonial Wars in New Hampshire, and the Society of Descendants of Col- onial Governors. He was besides a member of St. John's Lodge. A. F. & A. M .: Washington Chapter, No. 3, R. A. M .; Davenport Council, No. 3, R. & S. M., of New Hampshire, and De Witt Clinton Commandery.

ANDREW O. CASWELL, a well known merchant of Portsmouth, N. H., engaged in a bottling business at No. 50 Porter street, was born on one of the Isles of Shoals, August 23, 1871. He is one of a family of four children born to his parents, who were Andrew Jackson and Chris- tina (Gunnison) Caswell. The father, a fisherman by occupation, died in 1876. The subject of this sketch was a child of but two years when he accompanied his parents to Portsmouth. He was educated in the public schools of this city. As soon as he was old enough to work he was obliged to help his widowed mother support the family, and accordingly found employment as clerk in a hardware business. In 1904 he entered into his present business, in which he has since continued. He bottles local beers, and deals in liquors, wines and cordials, including whiskies of various well known brands. He is also agent for Milwaukee, Bud- weiser and other foreign beers, bar essences, spruce beer, tonics, etc. He has been successful in his present business and is widely known as a substantial and reliable business man. He is affiliated with the order of Elks and that of Eagles, and also belongs to the Yacht Club.

Mr. Caswell married Mrs. Hattie Phinney, a widow whose maiden name was Hattie Shields. She is a daughter of William Shields, of Portsmouth. Mrs. Caswell has two children by her first marriage, namely: A. Waldo and M. Phylis. Mr. Caswell and family are mem- bers of the North Congregational church. They have a tasteful and commodious residence at No. 60 Summer street, Portsmouth.

BENJAMIN P. LITCH, a well known citizen of Exeter, N. H., who is connected with the wholesale meat industry as traveling salesman for the E. H. Moulton Company, was born in Newburyport, Mass., a son of Edwin R. and. Mary O. (Peters) Litch. The father, who was a native of the Canadian provinces, for a number of years conducted a successful dry goods business in Exeter, dying in 1875. He was a very progressive citizen, a Republican in politics, and a Mason of high degree. He was affiliated religiously with the Baptist church. His wife

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Mary, who was born in Salem, Mass., survived him for a number of years, dying in 1891. They had three children: Mary A., who is the wife of Edwin L. Shute; Benjamin P., whose name appears at the head of this sketch, and Edward, who died when two years old.

Benjamin P. Litch was educated in the schools of Exeter. After graduating from the high school he took up the meat business, being first employed as clerk. Subsequently he conducted a meat business in Exeter for about twelve years. He then became manager for the Nelson Morris house at Haverhill, Mass., which position he retained for four years, or until 1907. He then entered into his present connection with the E. H. Moulton Company, of Haverhill, who are receivers for Swift & Co., the National Packing Co., and Morris & Co.'s beef, lamb and pork products of Chicago, Ill. He is a Republican in politics. His secret society associations are with the Odd Fellows, Red Men, Knights of Pythias and Royal Arcanum. He is a member also of the Exeter Club.

Mr. Litch was married September 2, 1891, to Miss Olla M. Helson, who was born in Manchester, N. H., a daughter of Richard W. and Lydia N. (Hardy) Helson. Both parents were natives of New Hamp- shire, the father of Sandown and his wife of Nashua. The former was formerly a hardware merchant, but for the last twenty-seven years has been in the mail service. They both reside in Portland, Me., where they attend the Universalist church. Their children, in addition to Olla M., were Neva, who is the wife of Nathan C. Burnham, and Leon W. Mr. and Mrs. Litch have two children, Richard Corning and Beatrice Olla. The family attend the Phillips Congregational church.

CLARENCE M. DE ROCHEMONT, chairman of the board of selectmen for the town of Newington, is the proprietor of a farm of fifty acres on the Fox Point road in this town. He was born in the house in which he now resides, December 18, 1850, a son of Frederick W. de Rochemont. The father of our subject was a native of Portsmouth and during the latter part of his life was engaged in the fire insurance busi- ness in that city. He married Myria L. de Witt, who was born in South America. They had a family of ten children, only four of whom are now living, namely: Frederick W., Myria L. Ricker, E. Jennie Parsons and Clarence M. One son went to California many years ago and nothing has since been heard from him.

Clarence M. de Rochemont was educated in the common schools and since beginning industrial life has been engaged in farming, keeping enough stock for his own use. He has resided in the town of Newing- ton all his life up to this time and has identified himself closely with local interests. As a public official he has shown enterprise and efficiency. In addition to his present office as selectman he has served on the school board and as town clerk. He belongs to the Masonic order, in which he has advanced as far as the Chapter.

Mr. de Rochemont was married, December 21, 1876, to Ella G. Wilson, a native of Wilson, Niagara County, N. Y., that, town deriving its name from the family to which she belongs. Her parents, Reuben F. and Hetty W. (Pease) Wilson, never came to this section. The father was a grain dealer. Mr. and Mrs. de Rochemont have six chil- dren, as follows: Hetty W., residing at home; Henry M., who married

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History of Rockingham County, New Hampshire and representative citizens, Part 110

Author: Hazlett, Charles A Publication date: 1915 Publisher: Chicago : Richmond-Arnold Number of Pages: 1390

Author: Hazlett, Charles A
Publication date: 1915
Publisher: Chicago : Richmond-Arnold
Number of Pages: 1390