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Mr. Snow is a trustee of the Gafney Home for the Aged, of which he was the chief promotor, and he is also trustee for several large estates. He served on the school board of Rochester from 1899 to 1904 and has been warden of the Congregational church since 1903. In January, 1899 he became a director of the Rochester National Bank, being elected its president February 25, 1902. He has built three houses in Rochester, including his fine residence on North Main street. Mr. Snow is a Mason of high degree, belonging to Humane Lodge, A. F. & A. M .; Temple Chapter, R. A. M .; Orient Council, R. & S. M .; Palestine Commandery K. T., of Rochester, N. H., and Bektash Temple, M. S., of Concord, N. H. He also belongs to Trinity Lodge, I. O. O. F., of Snowville.
He was first married, November 28, 1888, to Susan E. Currier, of Haver- hill, N. H., of which union there were two children born-Conrad Edwin, August 6, 1889, and Leslie Whitmore, December 9, 1890. Mrs. Snow was a daughter of Franklin Pettingil and Missouri (Whitmore) Currier, her father born July 12, 1830 and her mother, February 3, 1839. She is a descend- ant on the paternal side from Richard Currier, of South Hampton, Mass. and Hezekiah Foster, of Salisbury, N. H., both Revolutionary soldiers. Mrs. Susan E. Snow died June 6, 1892, and in June, 1894, Mr. Snow married for his second wife her sister, Norma C. Currier. He and his wife are prominent members of Rochester society.
JAMES F. TEAGUE, who occupies an extremely important position as foreman in the wool room and as boss wool sorter of the scouring and drying department of the Gonic Manufacturing Company, at Gonic, was born January 9, 1862, at Rochester, N. H., and is a son of James and Hannah ( McMeniman) Teague.
James Teague and wife were both born in the north of Ireland. For many years he was foreman and boss finisher in the Rochester Mill. He died at his home in Rochester at the age of 65 years, having survived his wife about 25 years. Her burial was at Lowell, Mass., and his was in the ceme- tery at Rochester. They were members of the Catholic church. Eight chil- dren were born to them, five of whom are living, two sons and three dangh- ters. The grandfather, Lanty Teague, spent his life in the north of Ireland. James Teague, in younger days was a member of the Ancient Order of Hiber- nians. Patrick Teague, a brother of Jamies Teague, gave two of his 15 children, to serve in the Civil war in the United States. They survived and later died at Rochester, N. H.
James F. Teague was reared and attended school in his native place and then went to work in the wool room in the Rochester Mills. In 1881 he
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came to Gonic and became a wool sorter for the Gonic Manufacturing Com- pany and for the past 25 years has been foreman. This class of work re- quires great care and the supervision must be based on expert knowledge.
Mr. Teague married Mary ( Blackmar) Clark, a daughter of Charles E. Blackmar, who formerly was station agent on the B. & M. Railroad at Gonic. Mrs. Teague had three brothers; Charles E., her father, was a soldier in the Civil war. Mr. and Mrs. Teague have three children; Charles M., who is assistant station agent for the B. & M. Railroad at Gonic; Julia Lucile, who is in her third year at the Rochester High school; and Neal F., who is in the seventh grade in the public school at Gonic. The family resides on Church street, Gonic. While a good citizen, ever ready to do his part in promoting the general welfare, Mr. Teague has never been willing to accept public office. He votes with the Republican party. The family are members of the Friend's church.
CHARLES E. BURNHAM,* a representative business man of Dover, a member of the well known firm of Herrett and Burnham, dealers in coal and wood at No. 19 Cocheco street, for many years has also been foremost in public affairs in this city. He was born at Portland, Me., and is a son of Benjamin and Mary A. (Foster) Burnham.
Benjamin Burnham was born also at Portland, Me., where the family has been settled for generations. Practically his whole life was spent there and for a number of years before his death he occupied a confidential posi- tion on the city's police force. He married Mary A. Foster, who is now in her 88th year, residing with her son at Dover.
Charles E. Burnham passed his school period in Portland and in his native city learned the trade of carriage builder. Before he reached his majority he came to Dover. Shortly afterward he was made foreman of the carriage works of J. H. Randlett and for 27 years he was foreman and general superintendent of the same. On two different occasions, subse- quently, he served as superintendent of the city gas plant which is now owned by the Twin State Gas and Electric Light Company. For some years he has been engaged in his present business under the firm style of Herrett and Burnham, a firm that bears a reputation for business integrity.
Mr. Burnham married Miss Ellen A. Vickery, a daughter of Gilman Vickery, of Dover, a well known citizen, who, at one time served as city marshal. Mr. and Mrs. Burnham have had two children: Arthur G., and Eva, who is now deceased. In political attachment Mr. Burnham has always been a Republican and as a trustworthy citizen has frequently been elected to public office, serving two terms at councilman of the city of Dover, rep-
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resenting the Third Ward and from the same ward serving two terms as alderman. He was a member of the building committee when the present handsome city hall was erected, and, it may be added, that he was the youngest member of this very efficient body. Fraternally he belongs to Mount Pleas- ant Lodge, Odd Fellows, and socially to the Bellamy Club. Mr. Burnham and wife attend the Unitarian church.
HARRY H. MEADER, who is assistant superintendent of the Gonic Manufacturing Company, at Gonic, N. H., is also a practical, modern farmer, owning 250 acres of land in Ward 3, town of Rochester. He was born on a farm in Rochester, May 1, 1883, and is a son of John E. and Clara E. Meader, the former of whom is deceased.
Harry H. Meader was educated in the public schools, in the Moses Brown School at Providence, R. I., and in a business college, after which he came to the Gonic Manufacturing Company, starting at the bottom and persever- ingly working his way upward through all departments until, in 1908, he was made assistant superintendent, with much heavier fidelity and as a business man has shown keen perception and good judgment.
Mr. Meader was united in marriage with Miss Grace M. McDuffee, a daughter of J. A. and Carrie McDuffee, and they have three children -- Faith, John McDuffee and Richard Levi. Their home is an attractive resi- dence at No. 52 Church street, and they are members of the Friends' church. In his political affiliation Mr. Meader has always been a Republican. He is identified prominently with Masonry and is a Knight Templar and Shriner.
MRS. DIANTHIA J. FULLER, a highly respected and venerable resi- dent of Dover, N. H., where she has lived since 1836, was born in Denmark, Me., February 9, 1826. Her parents were James K. and Nancy (Corson) Jordan, the father a native of Denmark, Me., and the mother of Lebanon, Me., the Jordans and Corsons being old families in the places above named respect- ively. Her maternal grandfather, Daniel Corson, was a well known and re- spected resident of Lebanon. The father of Mrs. Fuller, James K. Jordan, met his death by accident-by drowning, it is said, in the Saco river, and his widow, with her two daughters, residing in Denmark, Me. until the sub- ject of this sketch was about ten years old, or in 1836, when they came to Dover. Here Mrs. Fuller was reared and educated, attending the public schools. On July 7, 1851, she was united in marriage with Solomon H. Ful- ler, who was born in New Hampshire October 28, 1823, and reared in his native state. For several years Mr. Fuller was engaged in the hardware and stove business in Dover, his store being located in the Cocheco block. off
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Central square. It was a partnership concern, his partner being Horace Little- field, and the style of the firm, Littlefield, Fuller & Co. Mr. Fuller died August 19, 1878. He was a member and deacon of the Central Avenue Baptist church and was a man who enjoyed the good will and confidence of his fellow townsmen. In politics he was a Republican. Mr. and Mrs. Fuller had three children-Charles H., Frank H., both of whom are now deceased, and one that died in infancy. Mrs. Fuller's mother died September 20, 1872. The other daughter (sister of Mrs. Fuller) Aurelia, married William H. Seavey, of Dover, N. H., and she also is now deceased, passing away in February, 1909. Mrs. Fuller is a member of the Central Avenue Baptist church, to which her husband belonged. For years she took an active part in church work, taking an interest in every worthy cause and helping the same both with her means and through her personal efforts. In proportion to her means she has extended a generous hand to charitable enterprises and has done what lay in her power to advance the social and moral condition of the community and extend the cause of religion. She is a charter member of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union affiliated with the church to which she belongs. Though well advanced in years, Mrs. Fuller is a lady of keen intelligence and amiable christian character. Nearly all the friends of her youth, like the members of her own household, have passed away, but she keeps a cheerful spirit, and on her journey through life has made many new ones who are not lacking in appreciation of her many sterling qualities.
JOSEPH H. CHEETHAM,* a resident of Berwick, Me., who holds the position of overseer of Mill No. 3, of the Great Falls Manufacturing Company at Somersworth, N. H., came here and took charge of his present department in June, 1912. He was born in Lewiston, Me., January 24, 1867, a son of Joseph and Jane (Cooper) Cheetham. His parents, who were natives of Lancashire, England, are both now deceased. They came to America early in the fifties, making the voyage in a sailing vessel from Liverpool and on arriving here settled in Fall River, Mass. After a residence there of several years they went to Lewiston, Me., where they lived for many years. Then they resided for a short time in New Brunswick, after which they re- turned to Lewiston, where they died. The father, Joseph Cheetham, was a spinner by trade and for many years was overseer of the spinning department of mills in various places.
Joseph H. Cheetham was reared and attended school in Lewiston until reaching the age of sixteen years, when he accompanied his parents to Mill- town, N. B. There he became an employe of the St. Croix Mill, remaining four years, for most of the time in the spinning department. He afterwards
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worked in different mills in various parts of New England and New Bruns- wick, accepting his present position, as above stated in June, 1912. He was married in Dover, May 26, 1893, to Elizabeth Moore, a native of Schenectady, N. Y., and daughter of Robert and Amy Moore, both her parents being natives of England. Her mother is now deceased, her father being a resident of Methuen, Mass. and now in his 74th year. During his active period he was employed more or less in various capacities in woolen mills. Mr. and Mrs. Cheetham are the parents of two children-J. Albert and John R. Mr. Cheet- hem is a member of Victoria Lodge, No. 26, A. F. & A. M. at Milltown, N. B. and he and his wife affiliate with the Congregational church. In politics he is a Republican.
EDMUND B. LANE, now living retired at No. 189 Central Avenue, Dover, N. H., was formerly engaged in the book and stationery business here for many years. He was born in Dover a son of Edmund J. and Eliza- beth (Barker) Lane, both his parents being natives of Stratham, N. H. His paternal grandfather was Jabez Lane, for many years a resident of Stratham.
Edmund J. Lane, father of our subject, was engaged for over half a century in the book, stationery and wall paper business in Dover, carrying it on until his death in 1884. He was a very prominent citizen, serving in 1864 and 1865 as alderman and was city treasurer of Dover for nine years. He also represented his ward or district in the state legislature in 1855 and 1856 and for years served on the local school board. In politics he was a Republican. He was a deacon in the First Parish Congregational Church for 45 years and one of the wardens of the parish for 16 years. From 1871 up to the time of his death he was a trustee of the Strafford Savings Bank, of Dover. He was a man who took a keen interest in the moral and material development of the city and few of its citizens were more highly respected and esteemed. Of his children there are now two survivors-Edmund B., whose name appears at the head of this sketch; and Abby F., who is a resident of Dover.
Edmund B. Lane was reared and educated in this city, attending the public schools and the former Franklin Academy. In 1870 he became a part- ner with his father in the latter's business, the style of the firm being E. J. Lane & Co. Subsequent to his father's death Mr. Lane carried on the busi- ness alone for fifteen years. He is a Republican in politics and, like his father, is a man who has at heart the best interests of the community.
IRA A. RANDALL,* who is one of the representative business men of Dover, who is interested in dealing in real estate and who profitably carries
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on general farming on his 40 acre tract of carefully cultivated land, situated in the town of Dover, was born March 18, 1859, at Lee, N. H., the old family place of residence. There his grandfather Randall settled at an early day and there his father, Richard Randall spent his entire life. His mother, Betsy ( Freeman) Randall, was born at Barrington, N. H. Richard Randall was a soldier in the Civil War and possibly died early .from the hardships ex- perienced during his military career, passing away when his son, Ira A., was but a youth. One other son survives, John A. Randall, who is a resident of Madbury, N. H.
Ira Austin Randall was reared at Lee, N. H., and attended school there and at Durham. He came to Dover in early manhood and for many years afterward followed teaming, later turning his attention to general farming and real estate handling. He is one of the well known men of Strafford county and is held in general esteem.
Mr. Randall was married March 13, 1880, to Miss Martha J. James, of Madbury, N. H., a daughtr of Andrew D. and Lillis (Bunker) James, both of whom were born in Strafford county. Mr. and Mrs. Randall have one daughter, who is the wife of Amos E. Ball, of Manchester, N. H., and they have two children, Fred H. and Helen D. Mrs. Randall is a member of the Christian Science church at Dover. In politics Mr. Randall is a Repub- lican. He has never consented to accept public office but is an earnest, intel- ligent citizen ever ready to take part in any concerted effort for public improvements or general progressive movement in his community that prom- ises to be of benefit to the majority.
WALTER S. MEADER, brother of Stephen C. Meader, and paymaster for the Gonic Manufacturing Company, was born March 11, 1857, at Roches- ter, N. H. He was educated at the Moses Brown school, Providence, R. I., and at Brown University, taking the degree of A. B. in 1880 and that of A. M. in 1883. He taught higher mathematics in the Moses Brown school from 1880 to 1905, and from the latter date to 1910 was engaged in the lumber business in New Hampshire. Since 1910 he has been paymaster for the Gonic Manufacturing Company. For the past seven years he has been a member of the Rochester School Board ; he was a member of the Constitutional Convention in 1912. and has been clerk of the New England Yearly Meeting of Friends for the last six years. In 1890 he married Lucy J. Hawkes, a daughter of I. Warren Hawkes, of Manchester, Me.,she being a direct descendant of John Alden and Miles Standish. Their children are Stephen W., Margaret S., Helen H., W. S., Jr., and Elizabeth Alden.
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ROYAL M. EDGERLY, who is the leading undertaker and funeral director at Rochester, with office and residence at No. 86 South Main street, has lived here all his life, this residence being the one in which he was born, in 1858. His parents were James H. and Emeline (Roberts) Edgerly. James H. Edgerly was born in Farmington, Strafford county, N. H., and with the exception of one year of his life, passed all of it in Strafford county. He was one of the earliest undertakers at Rochester and continued in the business from 1835 until his death in 1893. He married Emeline Roberts and they had six children, R. M. being the last born and the successor of his father in the business.
After his school days were over, R. M. Edgerly gave his father assistance and thus learned the practical details of his occupation. He owns his own equipment and is ready at all times to respond with efficient service when called upon.
Mr. Edgerly was united in marriage with Miss Ella Frances Tebbetts and they have had four children: Edith, who lived but 15 years; Mrs. Edna Labonte, and Winnifred M. and James Hervey. In politics Mr. Edgerly gives his support to the principles of the Republican party. For many years he has been identified with the Masons, the Odd Fellows and the Elks.
ARCHIBALD B. PATON, who is one of the thoroughly experienced worsted men of the country, has been identified with manufacturing industries throughout his business life and is now agent at Sawyers' Mills, Dover, owned by the American Woolen Company of Boston, Mass. Mr. Paton came to Dover in 1907. He was born at Tillicoultry, Scotland, a son of George R. and .Anne ( Browning) Paton, natives of Scotland.
When seven years old the parents of Archibald B. Paton left Scotland with their children and sailed for Canada, settling at Sherbrooke, in the province of Quebec, and there the youth attended school and also at Montreal. When 16 years of age he entered the mills of the Paton Manufacturing Company at Sherbrooke, which were under the management of his uncle, Andrew Paton, who had founded and named them in 1868. Within four years Archibald B. Paton had become chief designer for these mills and filled the position for two years. He then went to Peacedale, R. I., where he became head designer for the Peacedale Manufacturing Company and remained as such for four years, going then to Webster, Mass .. where, for three years he was employed as superintendent of the John Chase & Sons Mills. In the fall of 1888 he came to Dover to introduce the worsted process in the Sawyer Mills and was head designer for two years, going then to Ware, Mass., where he accepted the general superintendency of all the plants of the
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George H. Gilbert Manufacturing Company at Ware and at Gilbertville, Mass. For 15 years Mr. Paton retained that important position, becom- ing a director of the company. In 1905 he organized and became treasurer and general manager of the A. B. Paton Manufacturing Company at Strafford Springs, Conn. He sold those mills and in 1907 became agent for the Sawyer Mills at Dover. He is a director of the Strafford National Bank at Dover, his name adding strength to the institution.
Mr. Paton was married at Webster, Mass., to Miss Agnes I. Munson, and they have had two children: George H., who is deceased; and Alice K. Mr. Paton and family attend the Congregational church. In politics he is a Republican. He belongs to the Bellamy Club and the Middlebrook Golf Club, and is president of the District Nursing Association of Dover. He has led a very active life.
EUGENE COSSETTE, proprietor of the largest general store at Gonic, located on Main street, his residence being in the same building, has been connected with the mercantile business here either as clerk or owner, for 28 years. He was born October 6, 1857, in Canada, and is a son of Pierre and Clophes Bowdoen Cossette and obtained his schooling in his native country.
In 1878 Mr. Cossette came to Gonic and at first was variously employed. He then became a clerk for the well known merchant, Mr. Yetten, now deceased, with whom he remained for 15 years. In 1900 he embarked in business on his own account and has prospered. He carries a large stock that includes dry goods, shoes and meats and in addition to looking after his customers himself, requires the assistance of his son and another clerk. He has a wide acquaintance and in his long period of mercantile experience has won the respect and confidence of the people.
Mr. Cossette married Miss Vellere Richer, who was born in Canada, and they have had nine children, the three survivors being Ludger, Eddie and Rolland. Mr. Cossette and family are members of the Catholic church, belonging to St. Leo's congregation at Gonic. He casts his vote with the Republican party and performs every duty as a good citizen, being one of Strafford county's valued men.
JOHN L. KIMBALL, one of Dover's well known and prominent citi- zens, formerly actively engaged as a lumber operator and manufacturer,
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residing at No. 25 Highland street, was born in Bethel, Me., September 5, 1848, a son of Zedediah T. and Mary A. (Mason) Kimball. Both parents were natives of Bethel, Me., where the father resided most of his life engaged in agriculture. He was a prominent man in the community and represented Bethel for two terms in the legislature. He died several years ago, when in his 96th year, a fact which speaks well for the soundness of the stock from which he sprung. The Kimballs are an old and highly respected family in Bethel, where they have been established for a number of generations.
John L. Kimball was reared in Bethel until reaching the age of 17 years. He then struck out for himself, coming to Dover, N. H., of which place he has since been a resident. His early education was received in the public schools of Bethel, and he later attended the then Franklin Academy of Dover, his subsequent education having been received in the larger school of life. After arriving in Dover he became clerk in a grocery store and continued in that business a number of years, being employed successively in different grocery stores. In 1872 he engaged in business for himself, with Henry Danforth as partner, under the firm name of Danforth & Kimball. After a short time Mr. Danforth withdrew from the firm on account of ill health and was succeeded by John F. Sanders, the firm becoming Kimball & Sanders. After conducting business a short time under this style, Mr. Sanders sold out his interest to George P. Demerritt, the firm name being accordingly changed to Kimball & Demerritt. Later Mr. Kimball bought out his partner's interest, becoming sole proprietor of the business, the store being located in Law's block, on Central avenue. After conducting it a short time alone, he sold out on account of temporary ill health and for a short time was out of business. He then reentered the grocery business, working for a while as clerk, but later becoming proprietor of a store, with E. O. Tasker as partner, the firm style being Kimball & Tasker. After being thus engaged for a short time, Mr. Kimball sold out his interest to William F. Cartland, owing to failing health, and subsequently spent nine months in southern California. He then returned to Dover and entered the employ of C. A. Faxon, a well known merchant and grocer, for whom he worked for a number of years as clerk. Mr. Faxon, in addition to the activities mentioned above, was a manufacturer and lumber operator, and Mr. Kimball subsequently became associated with him as partner, this connection lasting until Mr. Faxon's death.
Mr. Kimball married first Laura A. Sterling, a native of Maine and daughter of Ephraim A. Sterling, who came to Dover from that state, and died here after a residence of a number of years. After her death Mr. Kimball married for his second wife, Lizzie L. Nason, of Dover, formerly
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of Eliot, Me., who also is now deceased. By his first marriage Mr. Kimball had one daughter, Edith M., who is now a resident of Dover. In politics he is a Republican. He is a member of Central Avenue Baptist church. As a citizen he is up to date, a friend of any worthy cause, and one wliose word can always be relied on.
HON. JOHN W. JEWELL is eighth in descent from Thomas Jewell and his wife Grizell, who were born in England and immigrated to Braintree, Mass., in 1639, and resided there until his death in 1654. He was one of that best Puritan stock which constituted the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The line of descent is as follows: (2) Thomas and Susana (Guilford) Jewell, of Braintree. (3) Samuel and Sarah (Ring) Jewell, of Amesbury, Mass. (4) David and Elizabeth (Lowe) Jewell, of Amesbury, Mass. (5) Joseph and Susannah (Graves) Jewell, of Brentwood, N. H. (6) Simeon and Jane (French) Jewell, who settled at Northfield, N. H. (7) Milton and Nancy (Colly) Jewell, of Strafford, N. H. (8) John Woodman Jewell, the subject of this sketch, who was born at Strafford, N. H., July 26, 1831.
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