History of Rockingham County, New Hampshire and representative citizens, Part 94

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

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May 16, 1903, Mr. Daniels was united in marriage with Miss Mabel Hislop, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hislop, of Rochester, N. H., and they have had four children : Lucile E., born June II, 1904 ; Martelle, who died in infancy; Marjorie, born October 7, 1907; and Sybil, born September 8, 1912. Mr. Daniels has been too busy to seek political preferment himself, but has always been active in securing the election of good men, regardless of their political affiliation. Fraternally he is a Mason and an Odd Fellow.

JACOB A. CARLISLE, general agent for Ford automobiles, for the town of Exeter, and a business man of varied activities, was born in Exeter, N. H., October 29, 1867, a son of Jacob and Mary O. (Col- cord) Carlisle. The father, a native of Parsonsfield, Me., was a con- tractor engaged in the lumber business and for a while the proprietor of a foundry in Exeter. He was a prominent citizen of the town, serv- ing for a time as selectman, as representative to the legislature, tax col- lector, and engineer of the fire department, in all these various positions showing honesty and ability. In politics he was a Republican, and he and his wife attended the Baptist Church. Their children were as follows: James W .; Josephine A., the widow of Woodberry Berry ; George A .; Cora A., wife of R. Dudley Burpee; Emma, who died at the age of twenty years; Walter S .; Eveline; Etta M., now deceased, who was the wife of Charles E. Smith ; and Jacob A., subject of this sketch.

Jacob A. Carlisle in his youth attended the common schools and the high school of Exeter, being graduated from the latter in 1884. He

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then attended the Institute of Technology at Boston for two years. Subsequently he entered into the hardware business, under the style of Carlisle Brothers, his brother, George A., being the senior partner. After being thus associated, their father died and the partnership was dissolved, Jacob A. entering into his present line of industry. In addi- tion to his automobile agency, he is manager of a fruit plantation in Jamaica for Mrs. Lalia Bent of New York and Boston, and also owns and manages real estate. He was formerly associated in business with George Wentworth of Brookline, Mass. In politics he is a Republican, while his fraternal affiliations include the Knights of Pythias, the Odd Fellows and the Red Men.

Mr. Carlisle was married in September, 1890, to Miss Ida M. Hayes of Farmington, N. H., whose mother was Augusta Hayes. Mrs. Car- lisle had one brother, Ira, now deceased. She and her husband are the parents of a daughter, Beatrice E. The family attend the First Con- gregational Church. They are among the substantial people of the town and have a wide acquaintance.

DR. FRED K. TAYLOR, veterinary surgeon and farmer, of Brent- wood, N. H., was born in this town May 22, 1864, a son of John H. and Sarah F. (Chase) Taylor. His ancestors came to this country from England, his great-great-grandfather being a son of the Duke of Hamilton. Some among them served in the Revolutionary war. John H. Taylor, our subject's father, was born in Brentwood, N. H., March 5, 1826. He was a prominent soap manufacturer, in which busi- ness he continued up to the time of his death. His wife, Sarah, born at Kingston, N. H., July 16, 1831, is now deceased.

Fred K. Taylor was the fifth born of his parents's six children. He began his education in the district schools and later had the advantage of a private tutor. He remained on his father's farm until he was twenty- one. The first money he earned was used by his father to buy a barrel of flour. He then went to Exeter and secured a position there in a shoe factory, but his father gave him $200 to give it up and return home to work the farm, they sharing the profits together, and he has remained on the farm continually ever since. He spent seven years in the study of veterinary surgery, receiving his diploma November 2, 19II, since which time he has practiced this profession, in addition to farming. The house in which he resides, and where both he and his father were born, was built by his grandfather when the father of our subject was but seventeen years old, in 1843. A Republican in politics, Dr. Taylor has served the town of Brentwood as road agent for several terms. His farm is well stocked with fine horses and cattle, and in addition to his other employments, he carries on a large wholesale meat business.

Dr. Taylor was married January 8, 1889, to Cora I., daughter of George D. Bartlett, who for twenty-five years was postmaster of Brent- wood. They have five children: Harry E., who resides in Methuen, Mass., and is unmarried ; George H., who married Lena Lewis of Dover, N. H., and has two children, Everett and Cecil; Sidney A., single, a jeweler, residing in Exeter; Fred H., now fifteen years old; and Bertha M., thirteen. Dr. Taylor is affiliated fraternally with the Odd Fellows. His religious connections are with the Baptist church.

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RALPH TREFETHEN, a contracting carpenter and builder, whose place of business is located at No. 151 South Street, Portsmouth, N. H., was born in this city, October 2, 1870, a son of Albert B. and Mary A. (Rand) Trefethen. The parents were both natives of Rye, N. H. Albert B. Trefethen was engaged in business in Portsmouth as a contractor and builder, and died here in 1900. He was a reliable and enterprising citizen, taking an interest in public improvements, and in politics was a Demo- crat. His wife, a woman of fine character, still resides in Portsmouth. They had four children, all sons : Everett W., Ralph, Frank and Wallis.

Ralph Trefethen was educated in the common and high schools of Portsmouth. He then learned the carpenter's trade with William A. Hodgdon, remaining with him six years. At the end of that time he started in business for himself and has since conducted it successfully -a period of about eighteen years. He usually employs about six men. He belongs to the Masonic order, in which he has advanced to the third degree. His religious affiliations are with the Middle Street Congrega- tional Church. His business office and residence are at the same location, his mother residing with him.

ALBERT E. BARTLETT, who is carrying on a prosperous busi- ness as horticulturist in the town of Brentwood, Rockingham County, N. H., was born in Kingston, N. H., May 12, 1869. His parents were Francis C. and Mary A. (Rowe) Bartlett, the father being a native of Kingston and the mother of Raymond, N. H. Both are now deceased. They had five children, of whom Albert was the eldest. The first Bart- lett ancestors in America were from England and settled at an early day in Exeter.

Albert E. Bartlett was educated in the public schools and in the Academy at Exeter. He began industrial life at the age of fourteen years, hauling boxes from the factory to Haverhill, Mass., and other places, and was thus occupied until reaching the age of twenty. Hav- ing resolved to become a horticulturist, he spent a season on a seed farm, and for sixteen years subsequently was with Joseph T. Smith, proprie- tor of the largest greenhouse in this part of the state, with whom he thoroughly learned the business. In June, 1908, he started in the busi- ness for himself in Brentwood, and has since achieved a gratifying suc- cess, his trade extending to all the surrounding towns.

On December 23d, 1896, he was married to Grace M. Smith, a daugh- ter of Leroy S. Smith of Brentwood, and of this union have been born two daughters and a son, namely: Mary E., born July 9, 1900, who is now in her junior year at Kingston Seminary ; Dorothy F., born Febru- ary 1, 1904; and William S. born November 9, 1907, the two latter being students in the public school at Brentwood. Mrs. Smith's an- cestors, like her husband's, came from England and settled first in Exe- ter, N. H. The old Smith homestead, known as "Old Pine Croft." was built in 1781, and is still owned in the family. Mr. Bartlett is a Demo- crat in politics, and is connected fraternally with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He and his wife and family attend the Universalist church.

FREDERIC E. DREW, city clerk of Portsmouth, N. H., was born in Manchester, N. H., October 13, 1877, one of the five children of

GEORGE E. GOWEN

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Samuel T. and Emma (Chamberlain) Drew. He was educated in the public schools of Portsmouth, and subsequently learned the printing business with the Portsmouth Times Publishing Company. In 1898 he went to New York City, where he was employed with the Imperial Shoe Company for three years. He afterward traveled all over the country, visiting nearly every state in the Union for the Mitchell Gas Generator & Burner Company of Boston. In 1903 he returned to Ports- mouth and engaged as city editor of the Portsmouth Times, serving as such until 1913, when he was elected as city clerk, being re-elected to the same office in 1914. In 1908 he was a member of the board of assessors of taxes. In politics he is a Republican. Fraternally he is a thirty-second degree Mason, a member of De Witt Clinton Commandery, K. T., of St. John's Lodge, No. I, A. F. & A. M., Portsmouth Lodge, No. 97, B. P. O. E .; Damon Lodge, No. I, K. of P., and Alpha Council, R. A. Mr. Drew married Myrtle M. Cook, daughter of Charles A. and Amy Grant Cook. They have three children.

GEORGE E. GOWEN, owner of 170 acres of land in the town of Stratham, on which he is engaged in truck gardening and fruit growing, was born at West Newbury, Mass., July 1, 1846, a son of Ezekiel and Hannah (Colby) Gowen. The father, a native of Emory's Mills, Me., was a farmer; his wife was born in Massachusetts. They had ten children, all of whom, but two, reached maturity, namely: Caroline, Sarah, Benjamin, Charles, George, Frank, Oscar, and Carrie.

George E. Gowen, after attending the common schools, took a course at Comer's Business College at Boston. He then worked eight years at making shoes, after which he took up his residence on his present farm, which he has since carried on successfully, shipping his produce to Portsmouth and Boston. A republican in politics, he has served as selectman, a member of the school committee and representative to the general court. He was also a delegate to the last constitutional convention. At present he is serving on the library board.

Mr. Gowen married Miss Mary Smith, of West Newbury, Mass., daugh- ter of Lewis and Rhoda ( Parker) Smith. He and his wife are the parents of children as follows: May; Helen; Grace, wife of Frank Pearson, who has four children-Oscar, Dorothy, Margaret and Georgiana; Clarence, who married Lottie Smart, and has two children, Elizabeth and Joseph; Ralph; Bertha, wife of Marshall S. Chase; George Arthur : Benjamin; Howard, who married Mary Nixon ; Phillip and Shirley. Mr. Gowen and family attend the Congregational church.

MATTHEW HARVEY, proprietor of a good farm in the town of Epping, Rockingham County, N. H., was born in this town, March 26, 1870, a son of Matthew J. and Susan F. (Thompson) Harvey. His early ancestors in this country came here from England, Sir Thomas Harvey settling at an early day in Exeter, N. H. A great great uncle of our subject, Jonathan Harvey, gained fame as a soldier in the Revolutionary war. On the maternal side he is related to the well known Ladd family. His father, Matthew J. Harvey, was born in Epping, October 14, 1821 and died March 7, 1902. Mrs. Susan F. Harvey was born January 17, 1823 and died February 18, 1900.

Matthew Harvey was the youngest of his parents' children. He

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began his education in the district schools, which he attended until thir- teen years of age, after which he was a student for four years in the academy at Epping, later spending a year at Tilton. At the age of nineteen he began teaching school at Salem, receiving $9.00 per week, out of which he paid his board. Returning home, he remained there a year and then secured an office position, but soon tired of it and ac- cepted a position as teacher at Candia village. At the end of the term, however, he returned home again and took charge of his father's farm, where he has since remained, being now the owner of the property. This farm is located about a mile and a half from the village of Epping and is well kept and in excellent condition. Mr. Harvey is a Democrat in politics, and although not ambitious for public office, has at times yielded to the persuasions of his friends and served on the school board, as tax collector, moderator and supervisor. He is not affiliated with any secret societies.

Mr. Harvey was married April 17, 1901 to Abbie J., a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith. He and his wife attend the Methodist church. Mr. Harvey belongs to the old reliable type of New England citizen, noted for its industry, perseverance, regard for law and order, and sturdy Ameri- canism, all of which qualities have been exemplified in a high degree in the Harvey family, to which also belonged former governor Matthew Harvey. He keeps well in touch with current events and his counsel is often sought by his fellow citizens in regard to matters of local importance.

JOHN H. CARR, one of the leading citizens of the town of Brent- wood, was born in Fremont, N. H., October 22, 1845, a son of John H. and Mary (Quimby) Carr. His immigrant ancestors on the pater- nal side were from England and settled in Exeter, N. H. Among his ancestors was the famous Hannah Dustin, whose brave deliverance of herself and companions from Indian captivity is a familiar story to every reader of American history. Both parents of Mr. Carr are now deceased, the father dying in September, 1863, at Washington, D. C., where he was engaged in military service as a member of Company B, Burdan Sharpshooters. The mother, Mrs. Mary Carr, died in 1892. Their family numbered five children, John H., James M., William E., Albinus H. and Mary Estelle.

John H. Carr began attending the district school near his home at the early age of three years. When he was five his parents moved to Fremont, where he continued his studies until he was ten, after which he attended school at Fremont Rocks until he was seventeen. He also attended a private school three terms. On September 9, 1863, he enlisted for service in the Civil War, in Company B, 13th New Hamp- shire Regiment, and subsequently took part in the battles of Peters- burg, Cold Harbor, Ft. Harrison and others. Although wounded at Cold Harbor, he refused to go to the hospital. He received an honor- able discharge in December, 1865, returned home and has since devoted his attention to farming.

Mr. Carr was first married, November 20, 1870, to Miss Mary Alvira Tuck, of Fremont, N. H. She died November 20, 1890, leaving no children. On December 25, 1892, he married for his second wife Mrs. Sarah M. Sanborn, a daughter of William F. and Sarah D. (Felch) Bean, of Sutton, Merrimack County, N. H. Mrs. Carr's first husband,

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Mr. Sanborn, was also a Civil war veteran, serving in Company A, 11th New Hampshire Regiment, for three years. He died March 4, 1891. By her marriage to Mr. Sanborn Mrs. Carr has three children, all of whom are now grown up and two married. They are as follows: Neva E., wife of Fred G. Sykes, of Crawford, N. J., who has two children- Lawrence A. and Virginia S .; Ernest F., married, who resides in Brent- wood, and has had three children-Mabel (now deceased), George (). and Irwin; and Mary L., single, who is a teacher in Rhode Island, but who lives during her vacations on the farm with her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Carr.

Mr. Carr is a Republican in politics and for a number of years has taken a more or less active part in town affairs. In 1909 he served as representative and was a member of the Committee on the Soldiers' Home. He has also been supervisor, selectman, member of the school board and library trustee. He and his wife are both charter members of the Grange. The house in which they live is 150 years old, but is up- to-date in equipment, having both hot and cold water up stairs and down. Mr. Carr has in his possession a tool chest and tools formerly owned by his great grandfather, who used them in helping to build the First Church in Exeter. He and his wife attend the Baptist church. They are among the best known people in Brentwood and have many friends in this part of the county.

WALTER B. HILL, deceased, was proprietor of the Hill Livery, Feed and Sale Stable and a widely known horseman, took rank among the prosperous business men of Epping. He was born April 2, 1859, at Raymond, New Hampshire, a son of Robert and Sarah M. (Bart- lett) Hill.

The Hill ancestors were of English birth and at an early date were transplanted on American soil, becoming established first in Massa- chusetts, and later in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Robert Hill, father of the subject of this record, was born at Deerfield, in 1814, and was a prominent farmer throughout his active career, his death oc- curring in 1900. He was a veteran of the Union' Army, serving three years during the Civil War as a member of the 10th Regiment, New Hampshire Volunteers. He was married to Sarah M. Bartlett, who was born at Nottingham, New Hampshire, in 1823, and died in 1889. They were parents of seven children, of whom Walter B. was sixth in order of birth.

Walter B. Hill was five years old when his schooling began, at- tending the public school one mile from his home. At the early age of fourteen years he left home and became self supporting. He worked in a portable steam mill for two years, first at a wage of thirteen dollars a month and later at one dollar and a half per day. He next received about two dollars per day in the shoe factory at Raymond, where he remained one year, after which he came to Epping in January, 1877. Here he accepted a position in a shoe factory and continued at that work for about ten years. He was always possessed of energy and thrift and bided the time when he could branch out into business for himself. He started a livery on a small scale, having a small barn and but two teams. His humble venture developed into a good paying business under careful management. He built a large modern barn, had twelve

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head of fine horses, and a full complement of carriages and conveyances of all kinds. In addition he was a fancier of high class race horses. He is in every sense of the word a self made man and was the owner of considerable fine property in Epping.

On April 3, 1880, Mr. Hill was united in marriage with Miss Jennie E. Miles of Brentwood, who died March 5, 1896, without issue. He formed a second marital union, April 24, 1900, with Eva J. Dolluer of South Kingston, and they had one child who died in infancy. Mr. Hill was a Republican in politics, but always too busy with private affairs to think of public office for himself. The extent of his activity along this line was to lend his support to the man calculated to serve the people best, and he worked hard for his friends. The Hill residence in Epping is a fine home where Mr. and Mrs. Hill lived in the social enjoyment of the friendship of neighbors of long standing.

HENRY L. SWEENY, M. D., the leading physician and surgeon of Kingston, N. H., and one of the most prominent citizens of the town, was born at Bridgewater, Mass., April 3, 1858. He is a son of Edward M. and Lucy M. (Thaxter) Sweeney. The father, born September II, 1834, at Plattsburg, N. Y., was a prominent tack manufacturer ; he died in April, 1913. His wife Lucy was born at Boston, Mass., October 28, 1839 and now resides in Hanover, Mass. They had five children, of whom Henry L. was the eldest. But three are now living. The early progenitors of the Sweeny family were from Ireland, and settled at Plattsburg, N. Y. On the maternal side the Doctor can boast of Revo- lutionary ancestry, one of his progenitors, Francis DeLuce, serving with distinction in the War for independence. There is good stock on both sides of the family, both the Sweenys and Thaxters, together with many representatives in the kindred lines, being people of enterprise and sub- stance, industrious, law abiding and patriotic. The Doctor's grand- mother, in 1829, at the age of eighteen, with needle and thread made a copy of a large picture of her great grandfather and his wife, which is very true to the original and life-like in appearance, and is today highly valued.

Henry L. Sweeny began his education in the district schools, subse- quently attending the Academy at Hanover and the Adams Academy at Quincy. In September, 1879, he entered Harvard Medical College, and was graduated M. D. in 1882. He began the practice of his pro- fession at Kingston, but ten months later decided to go to Boston, where he remained one year. He then removed to Hanover, where he practiced medicine until 1890, returning in that year to Kingston, where he has since remained, having built up a fine practice. He belongs to the county, State and National medical societies, and has served as president of the county society. He has been member of the Board of Health for over twenty years and county physician six years, and is now serving the town in the office of moderator. In 1913 he was a delegate to the Republican State Convention, and has also been delegate to other con- ventions. His fraternal affiliations are with the Masons and Odd Fellows.

Dr. Sweeny was married December 25, 1884, to Ellen J. Towle, of Kingston. Mrs. Sweeny was educated in the schools of Kingston, at Robinson Seminary, Exeter, and at Mt. Holyoke College. She died in 1900.

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EDWIN ALONZO RAND, who owns and operates a good farm of forty acres on the Lafayette road, Portsmouth, N. H., was born on his present farm October 1, 1872, son of Alonzo and Mary (Peabody) Rand. The father of our subject was also born on this farm and fol- lowed agriculture all his life. His wife was from Antrim, N. H. Both are now deceased and are buried in the family lot on this farm. They were members of the Christian church.

Edwin Alonzo Rand, who was his parents' only child, acquired his education in the common schools, which he attended until about four- teen years old. He then began work on the farm with his father, and has since remained her, inheriting the farm at his father's death. He carried on general farming, raising enough stock for his own use. He is a Republican. in politics and an up-to-date, energetic citizen.

On June 4, 1903, Mr. Rand married Mrs. Ida M. Smith, the widow of John M. Smith. She is a daughter of Edward and Ellen (Smith) Trewhela, whose only other child was Ellen, wife of William Davey. Her father died when she was six years old and her mother subsequently married for her second husband, Schuela Grant, of which latter union there were no children. By her first marriage to Mr. Smith, Mrs. Rand had one child, Chauncy M. Smith. The family attend the Chris- tian church.

JOHN N. SANBORN, one of the leading men in the town of Hampton Falls, was born in this town, February 4, 1843, a son of Levi and Mary (Berry) Sanborn. He is a grandson of James Sanborn and a great grand- son of Benjamin Sanborn, a Revolutionary soldier who died in 1825. and whose wife in maidenhood was Betty Blake. Levi Sanborn, who was also a native of Hampton Falls, served in the War of 1812-15. He married Mary, daughter of Ebenezer Berry of Pittsfield, and their children were as follows : Albert J., who married Sarah Johnson of Seabrook, N. H .; Levi T., who married Sarah Perkins of Rye, N. H .; George B., who represented this town in the legislature in 1874-5, and who died in 1893; and John N., the subject of this sketch, who resides on the old homestead.

John N. Sanborn acquired a practical education in the public schools and since his youth has been engaged in farming and cattle dealing. He has a well kept and productive farm and is one of the substantial and reliable cit- izens of the town, in every respect a prosperous and representative New Eng- land farmer, who has maintained the honor and credit of the old and respected family to which he belongs. He served the town as representative in 1885 and as state senator in 1910, showing a comprehensive knowledge of public affairs and faithfully guarding the interests of his constituents. He is known throughout this section as a remarkably shrewd and successful business man, of the strictest honor and integrity. In politics he is a Republican.

Mr. Sanborn married Miss Lucy E. Marston, daughter of James and Lucy (Dennett) Marston of North Hampton, N. H. Their children are: Laura, born October II, 1881 ; Levi N., born September 2, 1883; Grant B., born October 8, 1885, and Alice J. D., born February 12, 1887.

ORLANDO S. LANGLEY, a prominent citizen of Epping, New Hampshire has been engaged chiefly in agricultural pursuits throughout his active business career and at the present time is owner of a valuable tract of 175 acres two miles from Exeter, on the Newmarket road. He

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History of Rockingham County, New Hampshire and representative citizens, Part 94

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