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THIS VOLUiWE CONTAINS BIOGRAPHICAL SKHTCHES OF

LEADING CITIZENS OF

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY

NEW HAMPSHIRE

" BiogTaphy is the home aspect of history"

BOSTON

Biographical Review Publishing Comhany

1895

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I.EXAN.DEK HAMILTON LAUD, of Portsmouth, N.H., a representative citizen in a community notetl for wealth, literary culture, and refine- ment, numbers among his an- cestral connections some of the oldest families in the State. fie was born in this ancient town by the sea on July 27, 181 5, son of Alex- ander and Maria Tufton (Haven) Ladd, the former a native of Exeter, N.H.

Mr. Alexander H. Ladd, whose portrait appears as the frontispiece in this volume, is of the eighth generation in descent from Lieu- tenant Daniel Ladd, a native of England, who came to America in the "Mary and John " in 1633, was in Ipswich, Mass., in 1637, and in 1640 was one of the twelve persons by whom the first settlement was made at Pentucket, now Haverhill, Mass. He was early chosen one of the Selectmen of the new town ; and in 1658 he and a Mr. Shatswell built the first saw-mill on the Spicket River. Daniel Ladd was the father of Nathaniel and grandfather of Nathaniel Ladd, Jr., who was the father of Joseph Ladd. The immediate progenitor of the family in Portsmouth was Joseph's son. Colonel Eliphalet Ladd, who removed to this city in 1792. He married in Exeter, in 1772, Miss Abigail Hill, by whom he had ten chil- dren, eight living to maturity, among them being two sons — William and Alexander.

Colonel Eliphalet Ladd was an enterprising merchant and ship-owner in the palmy days of Portsmouth as a commercial centre. He was a person of great decision of character, a lib- eral-minded, progressive, public-spirited citi- zen, one of tlie builders of Portsmouth. In

1797, nearly one hundred years ago, he and two or three others formed the Aqueduct Com- pany, and, purchasing the Oak Hill Springs, furnished the city with an unfailing supply of pure water. Colonel Ladd's eldest son, Will- iam Ladd, who was born in Exeter in 1776, was graduated at Harvard College, and died in Portsmouth in 1841, was widely known as the "apostle of peace," being one of the foumlers of the American Peace Society, of which he was President for a number of years.

Another son of Eliphalet Ladd, Alexander, named above as the father of Alexander Ham- ilton Ladd, born in Exeter, was, like his father, a successful merchant of Portsmouth. He married Maria Tufton Haven, daughter of the Hon. Nathaniel Appleton Haven, of this city. She was a descendant of Captain John Mason, who received from the Plymouth Com- pany in PLngland successive grants of land, embracing the greater part of New Hampshire, the title to which is said to have been con- firmed by King Charles I.

Alexander Hamilton Ladd fitted for college at Phillips Academy, Exeter, N.H., one ot the most noted preparatory schools in New England, and, entering Dartmouth, continued his studies there for one year only. Prefer- ring a life of business activity to scholarly seclusion or professional routine, as soon as he attained his majority he embarked in the enterprise of refining sperm oil, which proved a profitable undertaking. A few years later he turned his attention to the manufacture of cotton yarns, he, with others, erecting a large steam-mill for the purpose. After that he was for a number of years engaged in buying cotton in Southern Texas, still, however, making his home in Portsmouth. His time is now devoted to the care of his private inter-

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csts and the indulgence of his taste for litera- ture, art, and antiquities.

Mr. Ladd was married in Portsmouth to Miss Elizabeth Wyer Jones, a native of Ports- mouth, daughter of William and Ann (Parry) Jones. They have four children, namely: Annie, now Mrs. J. Langdon Ward; William J., clerk of the Board of Directors of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad; Elizabeth, wife of Charles K. Wentworth; Maria Tufton, wife of Manning liniery. Be- sides these, Mr. Ladd has eighteen grand-chil- dren living.

Mr. Ladd owns and occuijies the house erected by his great-great-grandfather, John Moffatt, more than one hundred years ago, a spacious Colonial mansion, the first three- story dwelling-house built in the State. Among the distinguished guests who have been entertained within its walls may be named Presidents Washington, Adams, and Pierce. The mantel-piece in the library was formerly in a house belonging to Mr. Ladd's far-off ancestor in England, and was brought over when this house was built. The exten- sive grounds, beautified by application of the principles of landscape gardening, and the artistic furniture, the numerous paintings, in- cluding portraits in oil representing seven generations, the library of choice and rare vol- umes— luxuries of literature — and the many other curios and antiques betoken the ample means and elegant tastes of the owner, who is a connoisseur of art and a gentleman of the old school, courteous and kindly.

In church affiliation Mr. Ladd is a Uni- tarian, holding that "practical religion is summed u[) in love to God and love to man" ; and in politics, formerly a Whig, he has been a Republican ever since the formation of the party.

f^OHN M. FREEZE, of Deerfield, an ex-member of the New Hampshire leg- islature and for many years a promi- nent figure in local affairs, was born upon the farm he now owns and occupies, Se]jtendjer 3, 1821, son of Jacob and Eunice (James) Freeze. The family is of English origin. Its ancestors were early settlers in

Rockingham County, and representatives of it from time to time have served the public in various positions of resjionsibility and trust. Andrew Freeze, the grandfather of John M., was born in Pipping, this county, October i, 1747. When a young man he settled in Deerfield, where for many years he was en- gaged in both farming and milling. He took a prominent part in developing the town; and he was actively identified with its business interests until his death, which occurred Octo- ber ig, 18 14, at the age of sixty-seven years. He was a Democrat in politics, and served as a Selectman and in other town offices. In his religious belief he was a Congregational- ist. He married Shuah Thurston, and had six children; namely, Sarah (first), Sarah (sec- ond), Ann, Jacob, Gordon, and Dudley, none of whom are living.

Jacob P'reeze, a native of Deerfield, was born October 29, 1778. In young manhood he adopted his father's occupation of fanning and milling. He operated the mills here for many years, doing a large and profitable busi- ness. The community, whose entire confi- dence he had, intrusted him with the trans- action of all their legal business during his long and useful period of activity. In poli- tics he was a vigorous advocate of Democratic principles. A leader in public affairs, he served as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen for a number of years, was a State Senator for one term, and a member of the House of Rep- resentatives for several terms. He was a Congregationalist in his religious views, and continued an active member of that church until his death, which occurred August 14, 1843, at the age of sixty-five years. His wife, who was before marriage Eunice James, be- came the mother of eight children, three of whom are living, namely: Jackson, a resident of Pittsfield, N.H.; Clarissa A., who is resid- ing with her brother in Deerfield; and John M., the subject of this sketch. It is a fact well worthy of mention that four of the sons of Jacob Freeze — Andrew, Benjamin, Jack- son, and John M. — were elected to the House of Representatives for one or more terms; while Andrew I'reeze, who was born August 17, 1804, served as Clerk of both the House and Senate for a number of years.

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John M. Freeze received his education in the common schools of Deerfield and at Pem- broke Academy. After completing his studies he engaged in operating a saw and grist mill here, which he successfully continued for sev- eral years. He finally relinquished that busi- ness for the purpose of devoting his entire attention to the cultivation of the homestead farm, where he has always resided. The property contains two hundred and fifty acres of valuable land, the tillage portion of which is exceedingly productive. He has been ex- tensively engaged in general farming and stock raising. At the present time he keeps about six head of stock, and employs one as- sistant. Like other members of the family, he has filled a prominent place in public affairs. He was elected Selectman by the Democratic party for some years, was Town Agent when the present school-houses were built: and he represented this district in the legislature dur- ing the years 1862 and 1863. Mr. Freeze is a Master Mason in Rockingham Lodge, No. 76, of Candia. He attends the Congrega- tional church.

|ZKA BARKER, of Stratham, the span of whose useful existence lacks but a few years of a century, was born on the farm he occupies and owns, May 22, 1803, son of Levi and Mary (Wiggin) Barker. His grandfather, Ezra, likewise a native of Strat- ham, who was born in 1722, spent his life on the farm, and, with his wife, there reared his children. Li religious belief Grandfather Barker was a ]?aptist. He lived to a green old age, leaving to Ws children, with his worldly possessions, the more precious inheri- tance of an unblemished name.

Levi Barker, who was born on the old farm in 176S, also followed the occupation of farmer, was very successful, and became an irifluential man in the community. He also l^rofessed the Baptist faith, was successively a Whig and a Republican, and served the town as Selectman and as Representative in the State legislature. He married Mary Wiggin, and became the father of eight chil- dren, three sons and five daughters, all of whom attained maturity. They were: Mark,

George, Mary, Nancy, Elizabeth, Ezra, Martha J., and Abbie. All but Ezra are now de- ceased.

Ezra Barker, the sixth-born of his parents' children, received his early education in the schools of Stratham. Subsequently he took a sup[)lementary course at Greenland Academy, after which he returned to the old homestead, and engaged in farming, which has been his principal occupation since. He inherited the farm from his father. It contains one hunched and ninety acres, and it is managed in a manner that brings a good income. He has also established a fine nursery business in Stratham, and has been a most successful fruit grower.

During the earlier period of his life Mr. Barker was noted for his business plans. Though he is the oldest resident of his town, he is still full of interest in general affairs. He has rarely during his past life missed one of the town meetings; and now, in his declin- ing years, he still attends them, putting lag- gards to the blush and setting a worthy example to all. In his political aflfiliations he is a Republican, while his religious belief is broad and liberal. Although Mr. Barker has never married, and has none of the usual domestic ties that bind a man to the social conventionalities, he has a host of affectionate friends about him who look up to him with reverential respect. Old and young of Stratham both love and reverence in him its faithful citizen and oldest inhabitant.

fOSHUA P. DRAKE, of North Hamp- ton, who represents one of the old New Hampshire families, was born on tlie family homestead in this town, Janu- ary 22, 1823. His parents were Samuel and Mehitable (Pickering) Drake, the mother a member of the old and distinguished Pickering family of Newington, N.H. The homestead was first occupied by two brothers named Drake, who redeemed it from the primeval wilderness. Abram Drake, great-grandfather of Joshua P., and Nathaniel, the grandfather, were born there. Nathaniel Drake, a very wealthy farmer and a man of intellect and decision, was often called upon to settle dis-

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putes regarding t-states in the locality. At the time of the Revolutionary War he contrib- uted a yoke of oxen to the patriot cause, and took an active part in the hostilities, bearing the rank of Colonel, and shared in the fights at Ticonderoga. Colonel Drake lived to at- tain the great age of ninety-nine years. He married Elizabeth Jenness, a native of Rye, N.H. Samuel Drake spent his life in his native town, attending the district school in boyhood, and devoting his mature years to the pursuit of agriculture on the homestead. He died when comparatively young, leaving a family of eight children, namely; Fabyan, Samuel J., Joshua P., Abbie, Olive, Kmily A., Mary E., and Freeman.

Joshua P. Drake was educated in the schools of his native town and at Andover (Mass.) Academy. When a young man he thought of engaging in some other business than farming, and attempted to sell the homestead; but cir- cumstances over which he had no control changed his purpose, and he has followed in the footsteps of his forefathers up to the pres- ent time. His home, which is now on the line of the Eastern Railroad, has been a point of interest to the travelling public for many years. In the old days of stage-coaches and informal good fellowship the stages that plied between Portsmouth and Boston used to stop here and change horses. The railroad was opened in 1840, taking a mile of the Drake farm, so that travellers still pass the old |)lace, though the iron horse makes no stop for the interchange of civilities. The pro- prietor erected a fine set of buildings in 1889.

Mr. Drake was married in 185 1 to Sarah D. , daughter of Simon and Julia (Chapman) Leavitt, of Northampton. Of their eight children four are living, namely: Justin E., born in 1S55; Elmer, in 1861; Annie F., in 1862; and Hetty P., in 1868. Justin, who assists his father on the farm, was married in January, 1894, to Ethiel Tobey, daughter of Hiram and Esther (Say ward) Tobey, members of two of the oldest families of Kittery, Me. Justin Drake and his wife have one daughter, Esther. He is a Republican and a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Hiimpton. Mr. Drake cast his first vote for the Whig candidate, Henry Clay, in 1844.

He held a high office in the Know Nothing party, and has been a member of the Repub- lican party since its formation.

KOI5ERT ROWE'S SONS, manufact- urers in Brentwood of wheels, bodies, seats, gears, and other carriage be- longings, are potent factors in the industrial interests of this town. The family is widely known and esteemed throughout the county. Robert Rowe, the father, was born on the homestead in this town now owned by his sons. His parents were Jonathan and Annie (Robinson) Rowe, who here reared their family of three children. Robert, with a natural bent for mechanical work, learned the carpenter's trade when a young man. After following that trade in Lynn, Mass., for a number of years, he returned to Brentwood, settling in Crawley's Falls, and here resided until his death, June 20, 1S82, at the age of seventy-two years. Some time before his death he established a mill, and laid the foun- dation for the present extensive business of his sons. His wife, a native of Brentwood, whose maiden name was Sallie T. Sinclair, passed away February 7, 1885, aged seventy- one years. They reared five children — Ellen, Jonathan S., James H., Joseph R., and George R. Ellen, now deceased, married Andrew Brown, who resides in Fremont township. Jonathan S., who served aS a volunteer in the late Civil War, was killed Decemljer 13, 1862, at the battle of Fredericksburg. James H., Joseph R., and George R. constitute the firm of Robert Rowe's Sons.

James H. Rowe, the eldest member of the firm, is now Postmaster of Brentwood. He was born September i, 1843, in Crawley's Falls, and was there reared to manhood. He married Miss Emma P. Little, a native of Epping, this county, and has a son and a daughter. These are: Annie, the wife of W. C. Hoyt, of Bradford, Mass. ; and John M. Rowe, who belongs to the fraternity of Knights Templars. In politics James H. Rowe is a stanch and loyal Democrat.

Joseph R. Rowe was born January i, 1846, in Brentwood, where he has so far spent his life, and of which he is now one of the fore-

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most residents. He is a stalwart Republican in politics, and takes an active interest in local affairs. He has served acceptably in various town offices. In 1885 he represented Brent- wood in the State legislature. On September 6, 1 87 1, he married Miss Sarah Abbie Robin- son, a descendant of a well-known family of tliis place: and they have one child, Lil- lian -S.

The Hon. George R. Rowe is the youngest of his parents' children. He was born Feb- ruary 22, 1849, and was married July 3, 1870, to Miss Betsey J. Gordon, a native of Brent- wood. Two children have been born to him and his wife, namely: G. Russell, who mar- ried Gertrude Faulkner, and now lives in Brentwood; and Robert G., now a student of Dartmouth College. In politics the father supports Republican principles, botli by speech and vote. He represented his town in the State legislature in 1889, and served as State Senator in i8gi and 1892.

Tlie three brothers are members of the Masonic Order, having affiliation with the Blue Lodge, No. 84, of Kingston, N.H. Jo- seph R. and George R. are members of De Witt Clinton Commandery, Knights Tem- plars, of Portsmouth, and of the Aleppo Tem- ple, Mystic Shrine, of Boston, Mass., where they frequently attend banquets.

After the death of their father these three sons tO(jk charge of the business left by him, and have since prosperously conducted it. They execute orders for carriage woodwork of all kinds with promptitude and thoroughness. They also manage the homestead farm, which contains one hundred acres of land, largely in a good state of cultivation and conveniently located about six miles from the city of Exeter.

(^OHN O. EDGERLY, of Epping, a well-known farmer and ex-Representa- tive to the State legislature, was born in Lee, Strafford County, N. H., Sep- tember 5, 1835. His parents were Orin and Betsey (Shaw) Edgerly. His father, Orin Edgerly, who was a native of this county, spent his early years in Pipping, subsequently removing to Strafford, where for some years

he was engaged in farming. He finally re- turned to Epping, and died there, October 3, 1885, having almost attained the age of ninety years. His life was spent in faithful atten- tion to the duties near at hand. His wife, who was a native of Brentwood, N.H., closed her earthly career on November 20, 1861.

John O. Edgerly, after acquiring the ele- ments of knowledge in the district schools, learned the shoemaker's trade, which he fol- lowed for several years, but subsequently turned his attention to agriculture. He has a fine farm of one hundred acres, to which he has given his exclusive attention of late; and his excellent crops attest his thorough knowl- edge of farming. In politics he has always held firmly to the principles of the Democratic party; and in 1876, also 1877, he represented his town with credit in the State legislature. For several years Mr. Edgerly has been iden- tified with the Masonic Order.

On November 22, 1868, he was united in marriage to Annie E. Plumer, a daughter of Samuel Plumer, who belongs to one of the oldest families in Rockingham County. Mr. and Mrs. Edgerly have three living children — Walter S. , Lewis L., and Bessie I. The mother is a member of the Congregational church. Mr. Edgerly has spent his life in the community, to its betterment, and is fairly entitled to the social respect and recog- nition which he receives.

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EORGE D. RAND, First Selectman \ '3 1 of Chester, was born in this town, August 22, 1848, son of John B. and Dorcas (Hobart) Rand. He belongs to the third generation of the family. His grand- father, Joseph Rand, who was a native of the town of Gilford, N.H., moved to Chester, when his son John was about seven years old. John B. Rand, who was born in Gilford, grew to manhood in Chester. He worked as a farmer, laborer, and carpenter. He moved from Chester to Lynn, Mass., and from there to Minnesota. While in Minnesota he was engagL'd in agriculture successively in Stearns and Todd Counties. His last days were spent in Chester, where he died March 27, 1895. His first wife, whose maiden name was Lois

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Seavey, was born in Chester, and died in that town. She was the mother of tour children, namely: Melissa, now deceasetl ; Jane M., who lives in East Cantlia, N.H. ; Charles J., residing in Santa Fe, N.M ; and a child who liied in infancy. His second marriage was contracted witli Mrs. Dorcas (Hobart) Barrett, a widow, her first husband being Robert Bar- rett, of Nashua, N.H., where he died. By her first union she had five children, namely: Amanda, now in Candia; Aldustia, in Chester; Mary and Lydia, both deceased; and a child who died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Rand had but one child besides our subject. This was Laura Etta, now the widow of John Brown, residing in Todd County, Minnesota.

George D. Rand obtained his education in the common schools of Chester and New Hampton, N.H. After finishing his studies he went to Lynn, Mass., where he obtained employment in the heeling department of a shoe factory, and remained about twelve years. In 1879 he returned to Chester, and settled upon the farm which has been his home since. As a farmer he has been very successful. He also burns charcoal on his land, thereby add- ing materially to his income. His farm, which lies about a mile west of Chester vil- lage, was originally a very large one. Mr. Rand has sold part of it, retaining forty acres for his own use. He is prominent in the councils of Grange No. 169, Patrons of Hus- bandry, to which he has belonged for some time.

Mr. Rand has als(j been twice married. By his first marriage, contracted November 27, i86c), in Lynn, Mass., he was united to Miss Julia Allen. A native of North Berwick, Me., she was a daughter of Augustus Allen, a farmer and shoemaker, who resided for some time in North Berwick and Lynn. She died January 21, 1881, leaving three children, namely: Myra, who was born December i, 1871, now the wife of George E. Stevens, of F.pping, this county; Charles D., who was born November 2, 1875, now living with his father; and Jennie E., born April 4, 1879, who resides in Methuen, Mass. Mr. Rand's second marriage was contracted January 11, 1883, with Miss Lenora L. Parker, a native of Sandwich, N.H., who was born February 12,

1S57, daughter of Samuel S. and Mary N. (VVentworth) Parker. Mr. Parker, who is a native of P'ranklin, N. H., and a shoemaker by trade, is now living in the village of Chester. His wife, a native of Deerfield, N.H., died April 9, 1 88 1. By his second union Mr. Rand has had si.\ children, namely: Maude R., born September 24, 18S3; Lulu May, born March 26, 1885; Lauren Stillman, born April 21, 1887, who died July 19, 1888; George P^dward, born August 31, 18S9; Lena Melissa, born August 8, 1S91 ; and Adell Au- gusta, born April 10, 1895.

Mr. Rand cast his first vote for the Demo- crats, but he has since changed his views and joined the Republican party. He has been First Selectman of Chester for the past three years, and has efficiently filled a number of minor offices. He is a member of the Meth- odist Episcopal church, while his wife is a member of the Baptist Society. The family is highly esteemed in Chester.

HARLES E. TASKER, a well-known influential citizen of New Market, an ex - Representative in the New Hampshire legislature, and for many years Chairman of the Board of Select- men, was born in this town, November 30, •833, son of Jewett and Louisa (Haskell) Tasker.

Mr. Tasker's father was a native of North- wood, who settled in New Market when a young man, and established himself as a contractor and builder. He conducted a pros- perous business for many years, becoming prominently identified with the growth and development of this town: and his valuable experience and extensive knowledge in build- ing operations gave him a strong influence, which he used upon every occasion to secure the introduction of notable public improve- ments. ]?eing naturally of a retiring dispo- sition, his quiet every-day life was undis- turbed by political aspirations; and what leisure time he could spare from his private business was devoted to forwarding the gen- eral welfare of the community. He died in 1872, leaving an honorable record as an up- right man and useful citizen. His wife,

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formerly Louisa Haskell, a native of Beverly, Mass., died in 1840.

Charles E. Tasker acquired his education in the public schools of New Market and in Beverly, Mass. At an early age he com- menced to learn the carpenter's trade with his father, whom he assisted in his building oper- ations until 1858, when he joined the exodus for the gold fields in California, arriving in San Francisco in August of that year. He was engaged in mining at Placerville for a short time, later being employed as a pattern- maker in a foundry, subsequently purchasing the business, and carrying it on for three years. Selling out, he started another enter- prise of the same character, manufacturing machinery and castings for quartz-mills at Silver City, Nev. ; and he continued in busi- ness there until 1864, when he sold out and returned to New Market. A short time after reaching home he engaged in the undertaking business, having purchased an old establish- ment, which he improved and developed ; and at the present time he is one of the leading undertakers and cmbalmers in Rockingham County, and is also suijcrintcndcnt of the New Market cemetery.

In 1 86 1 Mr. Tasker married Georgiana, daughter of the Rev. L. B. Tasker, a native of this State. Of the children born of this union three are now living, namely: Louisa, wife of William T. Folsom, of Fort Payne, Ala. ; Edward M., an undertaker of Portland, Me. ; and Harry B. , who is engaged in busi- ness with his father.

Mr. Tasker is an active supporter of the Democratic party, and has filled many posi- tions of responsibility and trust. For several years he has been Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, was Town Treasurer, a member of the School Board, and superintendent of schools for three years; and in 1870 and 1871 he represented his town in the legislature with marked ability. As a citizen he is stirring and progressive, believing in continuing the march of public improvements; and his long and varied business experience is of material benefit to the community. Mr. and Mrs. Tasker are members of the Congregational church.

In Masonry Mr. Tasker is well advanced,

being a member of Rising Star Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of New Market, of which he was Master for five years; Belknap Chapter of Dover, Orphan Council, No. i ; an<l St. Paul Commandery, Knights Templars; and he has received the Scottish Rite. He is also a member and Past Chancellor of Pioneer Lodge, Knights of Pythias.

EACON CHARLES C. GRANT, a leading farmer and milk dealer of Auburn, was liorn in Grcenfiekl, N.H., February 15, 1822, son of Charles and Mary B. (Ballard) Grant. The family was founded by one of three brothers who emigrated from the Island of Jersey in the English Channel. Two of the emigrants journeyed West in search of a suitable place to settle; while the other remained in the East, and took up his abode in Greenfield, Hillsborough County. John Grant, Deacon Grant's grandfather, who was a native of the Island of Jersey, became a prosperous farmer in Greenfield, where he reached an advanced age. He was the father of seven children, some of whom are still living.

Charles Grant was born in Greenfield, April 18, 1783. He was an industrious tiller of the soil during the active period of his busy life, was widely and favorably known in his local- ity from his connection with public affairs, having served as Constable and in other pub- lic capacities, to which he was elected by the Whig party. He was an upright, conscien- tious man and an active member of the Con- gregational church. He died in Greenfield, at the age of sixty-two years. His wife, Mary, became the mother of nine children. Of these the only one now living is Charles C, the subject of this sketch.

Deacon Charles C. Grant attended the com- mon schools of Peterboro, Hillsliorough County, and Greenfield, for the usual period. He then went to Andover, Mass., where he was employed as a farm assistant for twenty -five years. After this he bought the Ray farm in Auburn, where he has since resided. The property, which originally consisted of one hundred and fifteen acres, has been since in- creased by the purchase of adjoining land to

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three hundrccl acres. Deacon Grant has greatly improved the soil. His pasture land Is well adapted for feeding cattle; and the residence, barns, and out-buildings, have all been rebuilt. lie has four horses, keeps from twenty to twenty-five cows, and raises some cattle, having at the present time ten head of young stock. He deals largely in milk, whicli he buys from his neighbors ami sells to the local creamery and to lioston dealers. In politics he is a Republican, and he has always taken a leading part in local affairs. He served with ability as a Selectman for five years. He was Town Treasurer for three years. He was a delegate to the Constitu- tional Convention in 1876, and he was elected to the State legislature for the year i 877-78. He is a prominent member of the Congrega- tional church, of which he has been a Deacon for the past thirty-seven years.

In 1843 Mr. Grant was united in marriage to Salome Senter, who became the mother of three children, none of whom are living. He contracted a second marriage with F"rances Anderson, of Londonderry, this county, who bore him five children, of whom two are liv- ing; namely, Addison M. and Erwin F. For his third wife he wedded a Miss Brown, who bore him no children. His present wife, a native of Auburn, whose maiden name was Hattie F. Coffin, is the mother of five chil- dren, namely: Hattie ¥., who resides in Con- cord, Merrimack County; Charles Henry, who is residing at home; Perley C, who is attend- ing school in Derry, this county; Mary H. and lulgar, who are both at home. Addison M., who was educated in the schools of Derry and Auburn, is now residing in Law- rence. He married Mary Hall, of Chester, N.H. ; and of the four children born of the union Herbert, aged nineteen years, is the only survivor. Charles Henry Grant, born in June, 1S73, acquired a good education in the schools of Auburn and Manchester. On April r5, 1896, he married Jennie K. Benson, of Manchester, and is now engaged in assisting his father at the faim. Charles Henry (first), Mr. (irant's eldest son by his first wife, hav- ing enlisted in September, 1862, in Company A, Tenth New Hampshire Volunteers, was captured by the rebels at the battle of Fair

Oaks, and taken to Salisbury Prison, North Carolina, where he died of starvation, I*"cbru- ary 10, 1865.

ANA C. HKALY, of the firm Healy & Brown, shoe manufacturers of Raymond, was born here, April 30, 1850, son of John and .Sarah (Heath) Healy, of this place. His grand- father, Moses Healy, came to Raymond from Chester, this county. He was a prosperous farmer and lumberman. During the War of 1812 he was on duty at Portsmouth, N.H. At his death in 1861 he had attained the age of eight) -one years. He married a Miss Pills- bury, of Candia, this county, by whom he be- came the father of five children. Of these the only one now living is Ruth, the widow of James Stone, of Charlestown, Mass. John, born here in Raymond, was a farmer and lumberman. He took much interest in public affairs, served for a number of years as Select- man, and was a Representative to the General Court at Concord. In politics he held the views of the Democratic party. When he died, on November 5, i8Sy, he had reached the age of seventy-three years. lie and his wife, Sarah, were the parents of eight cliil- dren. Of these there are still living three sons and a daughter, namely: Mary J., the wife of Isaac I'". Underbill, of Candia; and James M., Dana C, and I{dward .S. , all of Raymond.

Dana C. Healy received his education in the common schools and at the Raymond and Chester Academies. He began his business career by working in a saw-mill in Albany, Me., for six years. Returning to Raymejnd, he was employed as a clerk in the grocery store of B. !•". Tilton. After four years s]ient in this capacity he purchased his emiiloyer's business, and in partnership with Clark C. White conducted the store for the ensuing four years. He then bought out his partner's interest, and was the sole proprietor during the ne.vt four years. At the end of that period he received E. C. Rowel 1 as a partner, with whom the business was carried on under the firm name of E. C. Rowell & Co. for an- other year. Mr. Healy then sold his interest.

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Previous to this he had begun to build his present factory- It was completed in the fall of 1890, and has since been occupied by Healy & Brown. The building is thirty feet wide, seventy feet long, and three stories in height. The firm manufactures women's shoes, em- ploys from one hundred to one hundred and twenty-five hands, and has a capacity of one hundred and twenty-five cases per week. P>om 1885 to 1890 Mr. Healy was also en- gaged in the lumber business, in company with P. B. Corson. They bought standing timber, and converted it into lumber at their steam saw-mill in Raymond. In the fall of 1895 he repurchased the grocery business formerly conducted by him, and now carries on the store in addition to performing his part in the management of the factory.

In politics Mr. Healy is a Democrat. While in Albany, Me., he was Selectman for one year, filled the ofifice of Town Clerk for a time, and served on the School Board three years. Since his return to Raymond he has served on the School Board for five years, has been Town Clerk ten years, was Selectman in the year 1893-94, and in 1891 was elected member of the General Court at Concord. In 1874, during his residence in Maine, Mr. Healy joined Oxford Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, No. 61, of Waterford, and later Wildey Encampment, No. 2, of Norway. He has withdrawn from these or- ganizations since he came to Raymond, and is now a member of Junietta Lodge, No. 47, and Granite Encampment, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of Raymond, in both of which he has filled all the chairs. He is also a Master Mason in Rockingham Lodge, No. 76. Hav- ing passed all the chairs in said lodge, he is a member of Mount Horeb Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, Adoniram Council, and Trinity Com- mandery. Knights Templars, and of the local grange.

Mr. Healy was first married in 1872 to Miss Emma L. Wight, of Albany, Me. Of their four children the only survivor is Myrtie B. , who is attending school in Raymond. On March 2, 1892, Mr. Healy was married to his present wife, whose maiden name was Hattie L. Page. She is a native of Raymond. They have a little daughter, Ada P., two years old.

Mr. and Mrs. Healy attend the Methodist Episcopal church.

AVID E. BROWN, an cntcrjjrising farmer and lumber manufacturer of Candia, was li(irn in this town, Janu- ary 3, 1834, scin (if David and Mary (Bagley) Brown. The family, which is of luiglish origin, was founiled by an early settler in Amesbury, Mass. Mr. Brown's great-grandfather, Caleb Brown, who was prob- ably a native of Rye, this county, settled in Candia, where he cleared a good farm from the wilderness. He was prominently concerned in the early growth and development of Can- dia, where he continued to reside until his death, which occurred after he had reached an advanced age. Of his seven children David Brown (first), the grandfather of David I-;., was a native and lifelong resident of this town. He followed the trade of a cooper, and carried on farming throughout his acti\'e period. Though not ofificially concerned in public affairs, he took a deep interest in the jiros- perity of the town, and supported the Whig party in politics. He married Elizabeth Mar- tin, of Amesbury, Mass., and with her reared four children, none of whom are li\ing. His death occurred in 1S33, at the age of si.\ty-five years.

David Brown (second), the father of David E., was born in Candia. In young manhood he learned the cooper's trade, which was his chief occupation for some years after. He became prominent as an agriculturist, owning and cul- tivating a good farm for the greater part of his life; and he died in this town, June 15, 1879, aged eighty-one years and eight months. He was an upright, conscientious man and a worthy citizen, who was ever ready to aid in any movement for the general good. \]c fol- lowed the majority of the old Whigs into the Republican party at its formation. His wife, Mary, a native of Candia, was a descendant of an old Amesbury family. Her grandmother, Sarah Goodwin, who was born in Amesbury in 1749, died in Candia in 1848, after reaching the age of ninety-nine )'ears. Mrs. David Brown became the mother of si.\ children, fi\e of whom are living, namely: Freeman M.,

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who is residing in yXiibum, N.H. ; George VV., a resident of Candia; ICdnunid D., of Manchester; John A., of this town; and David K., the subject of this sketch.

David E. 15rovvn acquired his education in the common schools of his native town. At the age of eighteen he commenced to learn shoemaking, and subsec(uently followed that trade until he was twenty-four years old. I'^or the ne.xt fourteen years he was engaged in teaming and farming. After this he settled u|)on his present farm, and lias since been chiefly occupied in managing it. It contains seventy acres of good land, especially adapted for general farming and the pasturing of cattle. Mr. Brown keeps some excellent cows, and jnoduces some first-grade butter. He also engages in the manufacturing of lum- ber, operates a saw-mill, which turns out sev- enty thousand feet of lumber annually. His energy and enterprise in this direction, while profitable to himself, are also beneficial to the town. He is also interested in the Candia Mutual Fire Insurance Company, of which he is President.

On December i6, i<S5cS, Mr. Hrown wedded Susan M. Hardy, of Candia, by whom he is the father of four children, namely: lulwin I{. , who lives in Manchester, Hillsborough County; and Harry G., Dana H., and I'llmer D., who are residing at home. In jiolitics Mr. Brown is an active su|)porter of the Re- juiblican party and a leading siiirit in local public affairs. At the present time he is a member of the Board of Selectmen. He was Sujjcrvisor for two years. Both he and Mrs. Brown attend the Free Will Bajitist church.

"AZEN W. BATCH ELDER, the [[z^l owner of a large saw-mill in Ray- mond, was born here, June i6, NS4S, son of Hazen