Thompson, Connecticut Biographies
Samuel Adams was born in 1832, in Dudley, Mass., and is a son of
Oliver Adams. He came to Wilsonville in 1857 and bought the mercantile
business of D. A. Upham, and has continued the same since that time. In
1888 he enlarged the store, and increased the business. He has been
postmaster since June, 1881. He was married in August. 1853, to Almira F.
Darby. They have three children: Irene, Irving, and Carrie. He is a
republican.
Thomas J. Aldrich was born in 1829, in Rhode Island, and came from
Rhode Island to Grosvenor Dale in 1873, where he began the manufacture of
soft soap, and in 1876 he began the manufacture of a washing powder, which
is mostly used in the factories. Under the style of T. J. Aldrich & Co.
they still manufacture the washing powder, and also run a grist and saw
mill, which they bought in 1853, known as the Sheldon Mill. He was married
in 1853 to. Fannie E. Battey, and has seven children: Fannie, Ida, George
A., Emma, Sarah M., Edith M., and Fred J. George A. is in business with
his father. He was married in 1880 to Cora Emerson, and has one daughter.
James R. Alton was born in 1854. He is a son of Thomas Orlando,
grandson of John, and great-grandson of Thomas Alton. His mother was A.
Jane, daughter of Benjamin and and Silome Alton. Mr. Alton has a farm of
267 acres.. He was married in 1880 to Flora Belle Cunningham, and has
three daughters: Josephine V., Mary J., and Pearl M. He is a democrat.
Edward G. Arnold, born in 1814 in Woodstock, is a son of James, and
grandson of " Major" Moses Arnold, who was drum-major in the revolutionary
war. His mother was Hannah Chamberlin. He was a shoemaker for about
twenty-five years. Since 1863 he has been a farmer. He was married first
in 1835 to Almariah Corbin. They had nine children. He married in 1859
Rachel H. Taft. They had five children. He married for his third wife Ann
Eliza Gifford. He married in 1870 Emeline S. Fenn. He is a member of South
Woodstock Baptist church, and a member of the Grange P. of H.
James Arnold was born in Glocester, Providence county, R. I., on
the 5th of May, 1822. His father, David Arnold, was also a native of that
place, and his grandfather, William Arnold, was born in Smithfield, R. I.,
May 30th, 1750. The latter served in the revolution, and both William and
David Arnold were members of the legislature. The family is of English
descent. James Arnold received a limited, education, and at the age of
twenty-one started- in business for himself. Until the age of forty-five
he lived in his native state. where he held various local offices. For the
past twenty-two years he has resided in Thompson, where he owns a fine
farm and home. Mr. Arnold has always been a republican in politics, and is
a member of the Methodist church. He was married, first, to Abby Ann
White, of Glocester, by whom he had three children: David, Joseph and
Daniel, of whom the latter only survives. Mr. Arnold's second wife was
Miss Caroline Withey.
William J. Arnold was born in 1823 in East Greenwich, R. I. He is a
son of Larned, grandson of Charles, and great-grandson of Israel Arnold.
He came to Thompson in 1839, where he was a cotton mill operative. He was
overseer from 1841 until 1884, excepting three years, when he was in the
war of the rebellion, in Company D, 18th Connecticut volunteers, from
July, 1862, to June, 1865. Since 1884 he has been repairing belts for the
Grosvenor Dale Manufacturing Co. He was married in 1849 to Almira Upham.
They have three children: Hamilton W., Angeline A., and Ransom L., who was
born in 1859, and has been station agent at North Grosvenor Dale since
May, 1882. He was married in 1881 to Abbie J. Lombard.
Stephen Ballard was born in 1841 in Thompson. He is a son of
Winthrop H. and Salome Ballard. He is grandson of Lynde, he a son of
Zaccheus Ballard, whose wife was Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Valentine,
son of John Valentine, whose wife was Mary, daughter of Samuel Lynde,
whose wife was Mary, daughter of Jairus Ballard, who died December, 1697.
Mr. Ballard was educated in the schools of Thompson. He taught school some
18 years. He is now a farmer. He has been a member of the school board of
Thompson 25 years in succession. He represented the town in the
legislature in 1873. He married Sarah D., daughter of William Barber. They
had seven children: Newton, Alice, Ella, Laura C., Bertha, Winthrop and
one that died. Mr. Ballard is a republican.
Jerome K. Barnes, born in 1834, is the oldest son of John and
grandson of Josiah Barnes. His mother was Catharine (Stone) Barnes. Mr.
Barnes is a farmer, living on the homestead where his father resided from
1848 until his death. He was for ten years in Boston, came from there in
1878, and has been a farmer since that time. He was married in 1854 to
Malinda A. Copeland, and has three children: Hattie M., Lillie A. and
Herman J. He is a republican.
Edgar L. Bates was born in 1861, in Dudley, Mass. He is a son of
Winsor Bates, who is a brother of Walter Bates of Thompson. His mother is
Mary K. (Fay) Bates. He was educated in the schools of Thompson, and took
a commercial course in Trenton, N. J. He has been for ten years connected
with a pottery manufacturing house in New Jersey, and for the last few
years has been commercial traveler for the firm. He was married in 1883 to
Virginia S. Smith. They have two daughters, Helen G. and Alice B. Mr.
Bates' father is a farmer, and has been connected with the Methodist
Episcopal church of East Thompson for nearly sixty years. He is the father
of ten children, of whom five are living.
Ira D. Bates, born December 25th, 1838, in Uxbridge, Mass., is a
son of Peter Bates. In 1861 Mr. Bates offered his services to the
government, but was thrown out, owing to his size, but finally, in August
of the same year, he was taken as musician in Company B, 25th
Massachusetts volunteers, and nine months later was promoted to drum
major, and served until 1865. Since that time he has been engaged in the
mercantile business. He has owned and operated the store at New Boston
since 1880. He represented the town in the legislature in 1887, and in
1888 he was state senator. He was married in 1866 to Abbie M. Whittemore.
They have two daughters.
Ira J. Bates was born in 1827, in Dudley, Mass. He is a son of
Nelson, son of " Captain " Alanson, son of John, son of Jacob Bates. His
mother was Lucia Jacobs. Mr. Bates is a farmer. He owns part of the shore
of Webster lake, and has several summer cottages, and arrangements for a
summer watering place, known as Bates' Grove. He was married in 1849 to
Maria Davis, and has nine children: Hezekiah D., Martha J., Emma F.,
George H., Elmer E., Hattie S., Minnie L., Benjamin E. and Frank E., and
one that died. He is a member of Webster Methodist Episcopal church and a
republican.
William N. Bates, born in 1852 in Thompson, is a son of Walter, son
of William, son of Elijah, son of Jacob Bates. His mother is Mary J.,
daughter of Thomas Elliott. He was educated in the schools of Thompson.
Mr. Bates has been for several years associated with his father in the
undertaking business, and a general cabinet and mechanical business, which
his father has run at Thompson since 1841; Mr. Bates has been deputy
sheriff and constable for about ten years, and has proved himself very
efficient. In 1889 he captured and brought to justice a gang of thieves
that had been defying the law in this town, and also in Massachusetts and
Rhode Island for the past six years. He is a republican, and a member of
the Thompson Congregational church. Mr. Bates' father was deputy sheriff
twenty-six years prior to 1879.
Lemuel K. Blackmar, born in 1819, is a son of Joseph and grandson
of Jacob Blackmar. His mother was Mahala, daughter of Ebenezer Munyan. He
went to Providence at the age of sixteen, where he remained eleven years.
since that time he has resided in Thompson. He had charge of the grist and
saw mill at Grosvenor Dale for sixteen years, beginning November, 1864. He
was appointed postmaster at Thompson in August, 188.5, and since September
of that year has filled that office. He was married in 1846 to Mary M.,
daughter of Edmund Cooper, of Wickford, R. I., and has three children:
Martha (Mrs. John W. Ballard), Lewis E. and Mary E.
Lewis E. Blackmar, born in 1851, is a son of Lemuel K. Blackmar,
mentioned above. In 1870 he went to Grosvenor Dale, where he learned the
machinist's trade, continuing there until January, 1880, when he took
charge of repairs at Mechanicsville mills, where he has been since that
time. He was married in 1874 to Ida, daughter of William Cummins. They had
one son, William E., who died in infancy. He is a republican, and a member
of Quinebaug Lodge, No. 106, F. & A. M.
Joseph Bowdish, son of Nathaniel, was born in Smithfield, R. I., in
1810. He is a farmer, and has lived in Thompson since 1858. He was married
in 1834 to Harriet Young, who died in 1855, leaving three children. He
married in 1859 Sarah Jacobs. She died in 1887.
James Buckley was born in 1829 in England, and is a son of James
Buckley. He came to America in 1848, and in 1850 to Thompson, where he was
for several years employed in a cotton mill. Since 1872 he has kept a
livery stable and hotel at North Grosvenor Dale. He was married in 1852 to
Martha Hawthorn. They have eight children living and have lost one.
Benjamin Bugbee, born in 1814 in Pomfret, is a son of Leonard and
Martha (Buck) Bugbee, and grandson of Elijah and Sarah (Bacon) Bugbee. He
has lived in Thompson since about 1830. He was for about twenty-five years
a shoemaker. He was station agent at Thompson about ten years, and for the
past ten years has been a farmer. He was married in 1840 to Betsey Johnson
and has one son, George D. He is a democrat, and a member of the Putnam
Advent church.
Warren A. Burgess, born in 1842, is a son of Danforth Burgess. He
served in the war of the rebellion in Company D, 18th Connecticut
volunteers from August, 1862, to May, 1865. He is now a farmer. He was
married in 1869 to Ellen M. Copeland and has one daughter, Edith M. He is
a member of the G. A. R. Post, of Putnam Lodge, No. 46, F. & A. M., and a
republican. ;
Loren Chaffee, born in 1820, is a son of John, and grandson of
Chester Chaffee. His mother was Lydia Elliott. He is a farmer and owns and
occupies the homestead of his father. He was married in 1845 to Nancy C.
Hall. They have five children: Ellis H., H. Marilla, John F., Emma L. and
Lydia A. One died named Frederick. Mrs. Chaffee died in March, 1888. He
-is a member of the North Grosvenor Dale Methodist Episcopal church.
David Chase, born in Killingly, Conn., in 1848, is a son of Giles
Chase mentioned in Killingly. Mr. Chase was educated at the schools of
Killingly, and taught one term in that town. He came to Thompson in 1868,
and in 1870 began his mercantile career as clerk in Mechanicsville. One
year later he went into business for himself, and has been in business in
the town continuously since that time. He has been in the store at
Mechanicsville since 1874. He has been selectman two terms, and was
representative in the legislature in 1881 and 1884. He was married in 1884
to Anna H., daughter of William I. Bartholomew. They have two
children-Lillian F. and Julian D. Mr. Chase is a republican.
Fred. R. Child was born in 1856 in Thompson. He is a son of Otis,
son of Nathaniel, son of Nathaniel Child, His mother was Elizabeth M.
(Rice) Child. He went from Thompson to Webster at the age of eighteen,
where he has been engaged in the baking business since that time. In
September, 1884, he purchased his present business. The firm is F. R.
Child & Co.
Otis N. Clark, born in 1828 in Woodstock, is a son of Lathrop and
Lucy (Perrin) Clark. He was a mill operative and farmer in early life, and
has been station agent at East Thompson on the N. Y. &. N. E. R. R. for
twenty years. He has been a local preacher in the Methodist church for
twenty-four years. He was married in 1853 to Ardelia Benson, who died in
1862, leaving two children-Joseph B. and Fannie E. He was married in 1864
to Mary A. Wallace. They have four children-Carrie E., Arthur M., Jennie
M. and Ethel W. He is a republican.
Frank 0. Coman, born in 1853, is a son of john G. and grandson of
Stephen Coman. His mother was Diana Tylor. Mr. Coman is a farmer and owns
the farm where his father made brick for several years prior to his death
in 1877. He was married in 1875 to Anna, daughter of Thomas Smith. They
have two children living and have lost three.
Phineas Copeland, born in 1813, is a son of Abner and grandson of
Phineas Copeland. His mother was Rebecca, daughter of William Towne. He is
a farmer. He was married in 1835 to Emeline Upham, who died in July, 1883.
He was married in February, 1586, to Mary L. Brown. He is a republican and
a member of North Grosvenor Dale Methodist Episcopal church.
Japheth Corttis was born in 1824 in Thompson. He is a son of
Japheth and he a son of Japheth Corttis, son of Francis Corttis. His
mother was Clarissa (Comstock) Corttis. He is a farmer and cattle trader.
He has been justice about thirty years, assessor and member of board of
relief. He represented the town in the legislature one term. He was
married in 1848 to Lucy Ann, daughter of James H. Davis. They have three
children living: Mary L., E. Herbert and Elmer J. They have lost two boys:
Frank and Frederick. Both sons are graduates of Amherst College. Mr.
Corttis is a republican.
Albert Converse, born in 1818, is a son of Riel and grandson of
Elijah Converse. He is a farmer and owns and occupies the homestead of his
father and grandfather at Wilsonville. During Johnson's administration he
was instrumental in the establishing of a post office at Wilsonville, and
filled the office of postmaster for about eight years. He was married in
1840 to Rebecca T. Kelly, who died in September, 1878, leaving six
children: Noel E., Helen M., Alice A., Ann R., Etta and Ada B., all of
whom are married. Mr. Converse was married again in 1883 to Ruth A. Battey.
Jesse F. Converse, a son of Hezekiah and grandson of Chester
Converse, was born in 1815 in Pomfret, and is a blacksmith by trade. He
was in the war of the rebellion from August, 1862, to July, 1865, in
Company D, 18th Connecticut volunteers. He was married in May, 1837, to
Mercy Prince. She died in 1372, leaving one daughter, Mary E. He was
married in 1873 to Mrs. Caroline Joslin, widow of John J. Joslin. He is a
republican.
George S. Crosby was born in February, 1844. His father Stephen,
was a son of Stephen, and grandson of Stephen Crosby, who was born in
1734, served in the war of the revolution, and lost his life in the
service. Mr. Crosby was in the Thompson Hotel with his father from 1859
until his father's death, in November, 1884. He afterward conducted the
hotel until 1886, when he sold it and built him a fine residence near by,
and since that time has been a farmer. He is a director in the national
bank at Thompson. He was married in 1879 to Mary B., daughter of Joseph D.
Jacobs. They have one daughter, Sarah C. Mr. Crosby is a democrat, a
member of the Central Congregational church, and clerk and treasurer of
the same.
Nicholas Curtis, born in 1838 in Ireland, is a son of Thomas
Curtis. Mr Curtis came to this country thirty-five years ago. He is a
farmer. He married Mary Mahr, and has three children -Frank, Henry and
Lizzie. He is a member of the Catholic church.
Ebor Davis, born in 1814, is a son of Thomas, and grandson of
Thomas Davis. His mother was Susan Vinner. He is one of four
children-Rebecca (Mrs. William Jacobs), Sarah (deceased), Ellen B. and
Ebor. Mr. Davis is a farmer, owns and occupies the homestead of his father
and grandfather. He was married in 1841 to Chloe, daughter of James
Cudworth. They have had two children-one that died in infancy, and
Lucinda, who married Charles Howard. She died, leaving one son, who was
drowned, aged 14 years.
Marcus Davis, born in 1830 in Thompson, is the oldest son of
George, and grandson of Thomas Davis. His mother was Betsey Grover. He is
a shoe cutter by trade, having followed the business for about thirty
years. He owns and occupies the homestead farm of his father, and is now a
farmer. He was in the war of the rebellion from January, 1864, to June,
1865, in Company F, 11th Connecticut volunteers. He was married in 1851 to
Laura M., daughter of Wright Porter. They have four children: Arthur M.,
Lowell C., Ada A. and Cora M. (Mrs. E. C. Gammage). He is a democrat.
David E. Day, born in 1838 in Thompson, is a son of David, and
grandson of 11 Deacon" Thomas, who was in the war of the revolution. David
was a farmer. He married Louisa Cady, daughter of James Cady. They had two
children, Louisa E. and David E., who is a farmer and lives on the
homestead. The father died in 1873, aged 81 years.
Henry H. Dike. In 1729 James Narramore came to what is now
Thompson, near Brandy hill, and bought 63 acres of land. His daughter
Mary, married James Dike in May, 1741, and to James and Mary was given the
small farm at the death of Mr. Narramore. James Dike's son Thomas, married
in December, 1770, Dorothy Davison. Their son Samuel, married Rachel Davis
in 1808. She died, and he married her half sister Mary Davis in 1810.
Their son George Dike, was born in February, 1815. He married Hannah Snow
of Massachusetts. Mr. Dike died in 1879, having survived his wife
seventeen years. His six children were: Samuel W., Henry H., Mary H.,
Harriet W., An-cel G. (deceased), and Josiah W. The oldest son is a clergy
man, and the other two sons, with the two daughters, own and occupy the
old homestead. Their 175 acre farm embraces the original 63 acres which
has been in the family since 1729.
Horace Eaton, born in 1808 in Plainfield, is the eldest son of
Ebenezer and grandson of " Captain " Ebenezer Eaton. He has been for many
years a woolen mill operative. He was married in 1836 to Mahala Doty, who
died in 1850. They had four children: George (deceased), Gilbert, Horace
and Edward. He was married in 1852 to Eleanor Young, who died in 1880.
Their two children were Albert (deceased) and Ellen (Mrs. Charles Kelly).
Joseph Egan, son of Thomas Egan, was born in 1835 in Ireland. He
came to this country in 1851, and to Mechanicsville in 1861, since which
time he has been overseer of finishing in the woolen mill. He was married
in 1861, and has nine children. He is a member of West Thompson Catholic
church.
Arad U. Elliott, born in 1824, is a son of John W., and grandson of
David and Chloe (`Wakefield) Elliott. His mother was Sophia, daughter of
Chester and Caroline (Walker) Chaffee. He was a farmer until thirty years
old, then began carriage making and blacksmithing, which he continues. He
has held some of the town offices, and in 1889 represented the town in the
legislature. He was married in 1848 to Abigail B. Kelton. She died in
1886, leaving three children-George A., Henry L. and Dyer S., one son
having died. Mr. Elliott is a republican, a member of the Masonic order,
and also of the Grange.
Francis N. Elliott is a son of Dyer N. Elliott, who was born in
1797, he a son of John and he a son of Francis Elliott. Dyer N. .Elliott
owns and occupies the farm where he has lived since 1798. He was married
in 1825 to Eliza Greene. She died in March, 1884, leaving four
children-Ophelia (Mrs. Albert Prince), Francis N., Mary (Mrs. J. Arnold)
and Lucy (Mrs. Albert Farrows).
John Elliott, born in 1849 in Thompson, is a son of Marcus A. and
grandson of John Elliott. His mother was Sarah C. Ormsbee. He was educated
in the schools of Thompson, was fourteen years clerk in the Grosvenor Dale
store, and for the last seven years of the time was also bookkeeper. In
February, 1882, he came to North Grosvenor Dale, where he has since been a
merchant. He has been postmaster since October, 1885. He was married in
December, 1879, and has five children. DIr. Elliott is a democrat, and one
of the directors in the Thompson Savings Bank.
Luther Elliott, born in. 1833 in Thompson, is the eldest son of
Loren and grandson of David Elliott. His mother was Caroline Chaffee. He
is a carpenter by trade, and has a farm of sixty acres, where he now
lives. He was married in 1854 to Mary M., daughter of George Kelton. They
have two children-Nancy A. (Mrs. G. Tirrell) and Burton W.
Marcus A. Elliott, born in 1853, is a son of Marcus A. Elliott
(mentioned above). He was educated in the schools of the town, and one
year in the Woodstock Academy. He has been salesman in the Grosvenor Dale
store eight Years. Since 1882 he has been clerk and bookkeeper for John
Elliott at North Grosvenor Dale, where he is assistant postmaster.
Smith Emerson was born in 1823 in Thompson. His father Orrin, was a
son of Willard, and grandson of Simeon Emerson. Mr. Emerson is a farmer,
and owns and occupies the residence which his father built in 1834. He was
married in 1848 to Orrilla Taft. They have four children living: Defonzo,
Ellen, Orrin and Cora, and they have lost four.
Albert Farrows, born in Thompson, June, 1841, is a son of Paine,
and grandson of Ebenezer Farrows. His mother was Mary Briggs. He was
educated in the schools of Thompson and at Dudley Academy. He is a farmer,
but has taught more or less for thirty years. He was married in 18 64, to
Lucy A., daughter of Dyer N. Elliott, and has one son, Olin D. Mr. Farrows
is a republican.
William A. Frederick was born in 1861 in Westford, Mass. He learned
the machinist's trade in Westfield, Mass., and in May, 1887, he came to
Grosvenor Dale, where he has been master mechanic for the Grosvenor Dale
Manufacturing Company since that time. He was married in 1886 to Clara B.
Brayman.
Orton G. Greene was born in 1841 in Oakland county, Mich. He is a
son of Johnson and grandson of Ebenezer Greene. He is a carpenter by
trade. He was in the war of the rebellion from July, 1861, to November,
1865, in the 5th Michigan Infantry. In 1865 he was married to Harriet 0.,
daughter of Samuel Greene. They have five children: Chauncey A., Benjamin
P., Charles G., Harry R. and Cleon M.
Charles K. Griffith, son of Sidney Griffith, was born in 1837 in
East Greenwich, R. I., came to Killingly in 1857, where he was engaged as
mill operative for many years. He was overseer of spinning in "Himes'"
mill (Killingly) for seventeen years. He came to Grosvenor Dale in
January, 1888, where he has had charge of spinning. He was in the war of
the rebellion from August, 1862, to July, 1.865, in Company K, 18th
Connecticut volunteers. He was married in 1860 to Ellen Jordan and has one
son, Fred. N. He is a member of Moriah Lodge, N o.15, F. & A. M.
Arthur H. Gulliver was born ' December 13th, 1856, in Norwich,
Conn., and is a son of Doctor Daniel F. Gulliver. He graduated from
Norwich Free Academy in 1873, and from Yale College in 1877; was with the
Wauregan Manufacturing Company from 1878 to 1886, and in November, 1887,
came to Grosvenor Dale, where he has superintended the mill since that
time. He was married April 8th, 1885, to Frieda A., daughter of David
Emerson. They have one daughter, Edith E. He is a republican.
Daniel E. Hickie, born in 1846 in Boston, is a son of John Hickie.
He came to West Thompson from Boston in 1876, and for ten years he was a
farmer, having bought a farm of 90 acres. In 1886 he began the baking
business, which he has continued since that time, running two `wagons on
the road.
George B. Howard was born in 1850 in Baltimore, Md., and is a son
of George F. Howard. He moved to Norwich from Baltimore when a small boy.
He is a mason by trade, but has been engaged in the manufacture of small
beer for the past eleven years in the summer season. He was married in
1878 to Ellen M., daughter of Nelson Frink, and has five children: Mabel
C., George N., Byron E., Wesley W. and Ethel M. He is a member of the
Broadway Congregational church of Norwich, a prohibitionist and a member
of the Masonic order.
Thomas Hutchinson, born in 1850 in Plainfield, son of Christopher
Hutchinson, came to Grosvenor Dale in 1876, and for eleven years was clerk
for H. G. Ransom. In April, 1887, he, in company with John Elliott (firm
of Thomas Hutchinson & Co.), bought out Mr. Ransom, and he has carried on
a general mercantile business since that time. He was married in 1872 to
Sarah Bragg. They have two children-Ida L. and Albert B.
Barton Jacobs was born in 1S43 in Thompson. He is a son of Cyril,
son of Amasa, son of John, son of Nathaniel, son of Joseph Jacobs. He is a
farmer, owning the homestead of his father and grandfather. He was
representative in the legislature in 1880, and has been justice since
1876. He was married in 1872 to Lucy M. Jenkins. They have five daughters:
Lottie M., Laura E., Lucy J., Louisa A. and Ruth E. Mr. Jacobs is a
republican and a member of Putnam Lodge, No. 46, F. & A. M.
Parley Jordan was born in 1793, a son of William Jordan and Comfort
Palmer. Mr. Jordan was a natural mechanic, and he was for many years
engaged in the manufacture of edged tools, especially axes. He died at his
home in New Boston in 1874. He was five times elected to the legislature
from Thompson. He was married to Sophia Phelps and had three daughters
Mary P., Frances E. and Ellen L. (Mrs. William Soule). Mr. Jordan was a
republican.
George C. Johnson was born February 23d, 1822, in Pomfret. He is
the oldest son of William Johnson and grandson of Smith Johnson. His
mother was Betsey, daughter of George Cundall. He was in the war of the
rebellion, in Company D, 18th Connecticut volunteers, from August, 1862,
to June, 1865. He was a shoe manufacturer about twenty years, and since
then has been a farmer. He was married in 1842 to Mary A. Wakefield, who
died in 1844. He was married in 1550 to Jane Wilkes. -They have one son,
William S. He is a member of the West Thompson Methodist church, and a
member of A. G. Warner Post, No. 54, G. A. R.
Albert E. Jones, born in 1853 in Dudley, Mass., is a son of
Ebenezer Jones. In 1873 he began work in the Mechanicsville Mills, and
since 1875 he has had charge of the dyeing department. He was married in
1881 to Henrietta J. Baker. They have one daughter, Mabel A. He is a
republican and a member of Putnam Lodge, No. 46, F. & A. M.
Welcome B. Joslin was born in 1814 in Thompson. His. father, Jesse,
was a son of Edward and grandson of Israel Joslin. Mr. Joslin is a farmer.
He has filled the offices of selectman, assessor and justice, and in 1874
he represented the town in the legislature. He was married in 1840 to Ann
G., daughter of Hail M. Jacobs. They have three children-Emily, Sarah and
Charles A. Mr. Joslin is a member of the East Thompson Baptist church, and
a republican.
John W. Kane, born in 1857 in New Jersey, is a son of Bernard Kane.
He has been a cotton mill operative eighteen years. He came to North
Grosvenor Dale in February, 1888, and since that time has had charge of
spinning, spooling and warping for the manufacturing company. He had been
overseer of spinning about eight years prior to coming to this place. He
was married January 30th, 1880, to Kittie Molloy, and they have two boys-
Walter and John.
James N. Kingsbury was born May 24th, 1835, in Webster, Mass. He is
a son of Elisha, son of Ephraim, son of Jacob, son of Theodore Kingsbury.
Mr. Kingsbury came from Massachusetts to Thompson when about eight years
old, returning a few years later, and in Oxford began the business of shoe
manufacturing, which he continued for twelve years in Massachusetts. In
1865 he came again to Connecticut, and after being interested in shoe
manufacturing for three years, he went into the mercantile business, which
he has followed since that time. He was postmaster at Thompson from 1869
to 1885; has been town clerk continuously since 1872; was elected to the
house of representatives in 1888; has been chairman of the republican town
committee for fourteen years; is vice-president and director of the
Thompson Savings Bank and director of the National Bank. He was married in
1858 to Harriet T., daughter of Danforth Kinney. She died in 1884, leaving
three children-Charles N., Alice and Myrtie. He was married again in 1885
to Anna, daughter of Joseph Towne.
Joshua P. Knight, born in 1821 in Dudley, glass., is a son of
Doctor Samuel P. Knight and grandson of Deacon Samuel Knight. His mother
was Harriet, daughter of Doctor John Elliott Eaton. He received the
principal part of his education in the schools of Portland, Maine, and
began the practice of dentistry there, but shortly after he established
himself at Webster, Mass., where he practiced about twenty-five years.
About 1870 he retired from practice on account of ill health, and removed
to Thompson, where he now lives. He was married June 15th, 1852, to Mary
G., daughter of Lemuel Bixby. They have two children-Hattie E. and Charles
L. Mr. Knight has been justice of the peace for several years. He is a
republican.
Joseph Alfred Lagace was born August 27th, 1861, in St. Hyacinthe,
Canada. He is the eldest son of Charles A. and Sophia (Scott) Legace. He
received his classical education at St. Hyacinthe. In 1883 he began the
study of medicine in Victoria College, Montreal, and after two years there
he continued the study in the medical department of the Vermont
University, Burlington, from which he graduated in 1887. The same year he
began the practice of his profession at Ware, Mass., and a short time
later he removed to North Grosvenor Dale, in the town of Thompson, where
he has a large and lucrative practice. He was married in July, 1888, to
Phoebe Laporte of Ware, Mass. He is a member of the New England French
Medical Association, and a member of North Grosvenor Dale Catholic church.
L. P. Lamoureux was born in 1841 in the province of Quebec, Canada,
and came to the States in 1851. He has lived seventeen years in Thompson.
He has been contractor and builder for twenty years, and has had charge of
nearly all the building that has been done at North Grosvenor Dale since
he came here. He has been selectman two years, and has held other town
offices as a republican. He was married in 1861 to Mary Garrey. They have
eight children living, and have lost three. He is one of the directors of
the Thompson Savings Bank, and a member of North Grosvenor Dale Catholic
church.
George Law was born in 1844, in Southbridge, Mass., and is the
oldest son of George H. Law, of Killingly. In May, 1.862, he enlisted in
the 9th Rhode Island Infantry for three months. In October, 1862, he
enlisted again in the 2d Rhode Island Cavalry, and served until October,
1865. From 1865 to 1874- he was employed as a cotton mill operative, and
since that time he has been a farmer. In March, 1887, he came to Thompson
from Killingly, having previously bought a farm here. He was married in
1882 to Josephine Ross. They have one son, George E. Mr. Law is a
republican.
Thomas McVeigh was born in 1859 in Ireland, and came to Rhode
Island at the age of three years. He has been employed in cotton mills
since fourteen years of age. He came to Grosvenor Dale in December, 1885,
where he has had charge of spinning since that time. He is a member of the
Episcopal church of Lonsdale, R. I.
Fred. A. Maryett, born in 1859 in Baltic, is a son of Thomas
Maryett. He came to North Grosvenor Dale in 1876 and began to learn the
trade of roller covering, and since 1883 he has had charge of the shop for
the manufacturing company. He was married in 1881 to Carrie E. Chandler
and has one daughter, Lulu J. He is a member of Putnam Lodge, No. 46, F. &
A. M.
Horace Mathewson was born in 1841 in Blackstone, Mass., and is a
son of Edwin Mathewson. He came to Connecticut in 1851. He was in the war
of the rebellion from September, 1862, to July, 1865, as musician. He is a
carpenter, having followed that trade for the last twenty years. He was
married first in 1867 to Emma L. Joslin, who died in 1869, leaving one
son, Horace E. He was married in 1871, but his wife died the same year. He
married in 1873 Ellen C. Carrol. They have three children: Edwin, John and
Lottie L.
Andrew Mills was born in 1813, and is the youngest son of John,
whose father Nathaniel was a son of Nathaniel Mills, who came from
Edinburgh, Scotland, with three brothers, to Massachusetts in 1690, and
shortly after came to what is now Thompson. The farm which he bought at
that time is still owned by Mr. Mills, who devotes most of his time to
teaching music, both vocal and instrumental. Mr. Mills' mother was Lucina,
daughter of Jesse Whipple, of Killingly, Conn. He was married December
31st, 1839, to Maria, daughter of Hezekiah Perry. They had nine children:
Sarah E. (Mrs. L. E. Truesdale), Fitz Henry (deceased), Hezekiah P. (died
in the war of the rebellion), Lucina W. (Mrs. John Low), Ossian Everett,
John Andrew, Clinton J., Carrie M. and Arthur A% . Mr. Mills is a
republican and a member of the Congregational church.
George Mills was born in 1832 in Thompson, and is a son of
Nathaniel, whose father, Nathaniel, was a son of Nathaniel Mills. Mr.
Mills was engaged in mercantile business until about 1863, since which
time he has been a farmer, owning and occupying the homestead of his
father. He is a democrat.
Joseph Mills was born in 1836 in Thompson. He is a son of
Frederick, son of John, son of Nathaniel, son of Nathaniel Mills. His
mother is Maria, daughter of James Cady. Mr. Mills is the only survivor of
three children. He is a farmer. He was married in 1862 and has three
children living:. Wilfred J., Augusta M. and Leonard J. They lost two:
Etta M. and Grace E. Mr. Mills is a republican.
Calvin M. Munyan, born in 1850 in Killingly, is a son of Irving,
and grandson of David Munyan. His mother was Almira (Eddy) Munyan. Mr.
Munyan is a farmer. He was married in 1873 to Ella J., daughter of Welcome
Bates. They have two children-Florence I. and Claude M.
Helen A. Munyan is a daughter of John, son of Ezra, son of Joseph,
son of Edward Munyan. Her mother was Ruth Warfield. John Munyan was born
in 1805 and died in 1884. He was a carpenter by trade.
James M. Munyan was born in 1825 in Thompson. He is a son of Hosea,
son of Isaac, son of Israel, son of Joseph, son of Edward Munyan, who came
from England to Salem, Mass., and about 1718 he came to what is now
Thompson, near the Rhode Island line, and bought a farm which is still in
the family. Mr. Munyan's mother was Sarah, daughter of Jacob Blackmar, who
was a revolutionary soldier. Mr. Munyan is a farmer. He was married in
1856 to Harriet, daughter of John Wakefield. They have four children:
Oscar, Sarah A., Clara I. (Mrs. J. A. Armstrong) and Fred. A.
Oscar Munyan was born in 1859 in Thompson, son of James M. Munyan.
He was educated at the schools of Thompson, then in Franklin two years,
and in the Institute of Technology in Boston one year. He was engaged in
mercantile business until 1586, and since that time he has been a farmer
on the Munyan homestead, owning about 100 acres of the original purchase
of Edward Munyan of 1718. He was married in 1880 to Martha A. Card. He has
been several years chairman of the democratic town committee.
George H. Nichols was born in April, 1837. He is a son of Captain
George P., he a son of Elijah, and he a son of Elijah Nichols. His mother
was Mary, daughter of Thomas Alton. Mr. Nichols is a farmer, occupying the
farm where his father lived from about 1800 until his death, in July,
1877, aged 82 years. He and also his father were members of the
legislature from Thompson. Mr. Nichols was for many years a cattle buyer.
He was representative in the legislature in 1881 and 1883. He is president
of the Thompson Savings Bank, and vicepresident of the Thompson National
Bank. He is also president of the Wauregan Brick Company. He was married
in 18.7 to Mary A., daughter of James Johnson. Their six children were
named: Lucy A., Mary (deceased), George E., Warren F., Earl P. and John M.
His wife died in 1879, and he married in 1887, Martha E., daughter of
Jeremiah Olney. He is a republican.
Cornelius O'Leary was born in Ireland, came to America in 1852, and
in 1865 to Mechanicsville, and for the past fourteen years he has been
boss spinner for the woolen mill. He was married in 1853, and has two
children: T. J., who was for a time a member of the Windham county bar,
and Mary E.
Jane E. Palmer was born in East Thompson, and was married in 1858
to William H. Palmer. He was in the war of the rebellion in Company I,
15th Massachusetts volunteers, holding the rank of sergeant. He was killed
in the battle of the Wilderness. They had two children-William F., who is
principal of the Bristol Academy, and Parker H., who died in infancy.
Henry Paradis was born in 1848 in St. Guillaume, Canada. He came to
the states in 1867. He was ten years in Baltic as clerk, and then he had
charge of a store at North Grosvenor Dale eleven years for J. H. Woisard.
In August, 1888, he bought out Mr. Woisard, and continues the business
under the style of H. Paradis & Bros. He was married in 1870 to Olivene
Fortier. They have thirteen children. He is a member of the North
Grosvenor Dale Catholic church.
Simon Parkhurst was born in 1842 in Norwich, Conn. At the age of 18
years he went to Brooklyn, Conn., and began to learn the tinsmith's trade,
and later went to Stonington, where he finished his apprenticeship. In
1876 he came from Providence to North Grosvenor Dale, and opened a
hardware store and tinsmith shop, which he has continued since that time.
He was married in 1876 to Alice L. Peckham, and has three children living,
having lost three. He is a republican.
Amoret Perrin is a daughter of Jonathan, son of Jonathan, son of
Jonathan, son of Thomas, son of John, son of William Nichols, who was born
in 1599, settled in Danvers, Mass., in 1638, and had four children. Her
father Jonathan Nichols, was several years town clerk and judge of
probate, and was representative in the legislature for nearly twenty
years. She was married in April, 1832, to Joseph M. Perrin, son of Noah
Perrin. He died in December, 1861. He had been a school teacher in his
younger life, but later a farmer and surveyor.
Elijah C. Perrin, born in 1810, is a son of Hezekiah and Betsey
Perrin. He is a farmer. He was married in 1542 to Dolly, daughter of
Jeremiah Shumway. He is a republican, and a member of the North Grosvenor
Dale Methodist Episcopal church.
Joseph S. Perry, born in 1830 in Bridgewater, Mass., is a son of
Joseph S. Perry. He came to Windham county in 1831, where he has since
resided. He is a farmer and owns the homestead of David Towne. He was in
the war of the rebellion three months in 1861, in Company K, 2d.
Connecticut volunteers. In August, 1862, he reentered the service in
Company I, 16th Connecticut volunteers, serving until May, 1864. He was
married in 1854 to Lucy, daughter of George Town. He is a staunch
temperance man and a prohibitionist. He is a member of the Thompson
Baptist church.
Ebenezer Phelps, born in December, 1808, is a son of Ebenezer and
Polly (Russell) Phelps. He was a blacksmith and edge tool maker at New
Boston for many years. He was married in 1832 to Mary Ann Ellwell. They
have two children-Henry R. and Mary Edna He is a democrat.
George Phillips was born in 1856 in England, came to Connecticut in
1859, and was for seventeen years employed in the cotton mill at
Williamsville. Since 1884 he has been overseer of weaving at Grosvenor
Dale. He was married in 18777 to Cora Buchanan. She died in 1884, and he
was married in 1886 to Alice Tucker. They have one son, George H. He is a
member of Moriah Lodge, No. 15, F. & A. M.
Charles A. Potter, born in 1849 in Southbridge, Mass., is a son of
William B. Potter. He was educated in the schools of Southbridge, came to
North Grosvenor Dale in 1873, and in 1882 opened a market here, which he
has run since that time. He deals in meat, canned goods, fruit,
confectionery, etc. He was married in 1870 to Martha H. Chandler and has
three children Alice M., Louva C. and Floyd.
George A. Putney, son of Harvey Putney, was born in 1844 in
Southbridge, Mass. He began to work in mills in 1861, came to New Boston
in 1865, and two years later took charge of carding and spinning and still
fills that place. He was married in 1867 to Sarah, daughter of Danford D.
Burgess. They have five children: Olin H., Fitz L., Vesta B., Lena B. and
Ala A. Mr. Putney is a republican.
James Randall, son of Daniel Randall, was born in 1828 in Thompson.
He is a farmer, living on his father's homestead, He was married in 1849
to Ursula, daughter of Obadiah Ross and granddaughter of Lemuel Ross.
Marcus L. Randall, born in 1823 in Thompson, is a son of Joseph and
Nancy Randall. He is a machinist by trade, but for the last seventeen
years has been a farmer. He was married in 1841 to Olive Chamberlin, who
died in 1881. Their four children are: William, Edgar M., Sylvia and Mary
V.
John S. Richardson, born March 31st, 1823, is a son of William and
Nancy (Arnold) Richardson, the latter a daughter of Daniel Arnold. Mr.
Richardson was a mill operative for about forty -years, and was overseer
of carding twenty-one years at Perryville. Since 1880 he has been a
farmer. He was married in 1845 to Sarah K., daughter of Thomas Benson.
They had five children: Estelle, Alice (deceased), Edwin, Ada and Grace.
He is a republican and a member of Quinnatisset Grange, No. 65, P. of H.
John T. Richardson, born in 1835 in Massachusetts, is a son of
Mowry, and grandson of Joseph Richardson. His mother was Orrilla Thayer.
Mr. Richardson is a farmer. He was married to Helen, daughter of Alfred
Merrick. They have one son, Fred. I., and one daughter, Louisa A.
(deceased). Mr. Richardson is a democrat.
David N. Robbins, born in 1831 in Thompson, is a son of Ithiel, and
grandson of John Robbins. His mother was Hannah Green. He is a farmer. He
enlisted in Company F, Battery 1st Heavy Artillery, Massachusetts
volunteers, and served from August, 1864, to June, 1865. He was married in
1854 to Martha E. Joslin, and has had three children: Edna L., Ida M. and
Albro N. Mr. Robbins is a republican, and has been a member of the East
Thompson Methodist Episcopal church for forty years.
Ithiel D. Robbins, born in 1853 in Thompson, is a son of Ithiel
Robbins, born in 1S04, and died in 1883. The latter was the son of John,
and he the son of Samuel Robbins. Ithiel married in 1829 Hannah Green, who
is now living. They had twelve children, eight living: David Nelson,
Elizabeth, Phoebe, John W., Luther D., Julia A., Hannah T. and Ithiel D.,
who lives on the homestead with his mother.
Allen Monroe Robinson, born in 1829 in Thompson, is a son of Joseph
Robinson and brother of Oscar Robinson. He has been for twenty years
cutter for a shoe manufacturing establishment. He bought what is called
the " Lake View " farm in 1882, and has been a fag uner since that time.
He was married in 1853 to Emily A. Vinton. She died in 1868, leaving one
child, Clarence I.. He was married again in 1869 to Mary M. Gerstle. He is
a republican.
Oscar Robinson was born in 1840 in Thompson. He is a son of Joseph,
son of Aaron, son of Paul, son of George Robinson. His mother was Mary A.
Cutler. He is the youngest of six children. He is a farmer and market
gardener, owning and occupying the Robinson homestead. In 1861 he was
married to Jane M. Sheldon. He is a republican.
Isaac Sherman, son of Zephaniah Sherman, was born in, 1817 in
Eastford. His mother was Betsey Alton. Mr. Sherman was a merchant and shoe
manufacturer at East Thompson for several years, after which he spent
about seventeen years as a Methodist preacher. He retired to East Thompson
a short time since. He represented the town in the legislature in 1861. He
has been married three times, his present wife being Mary (Sheldon)
Sherman. They have three children: Winnie D., Mary B. and Harlo T. He has
one son, James, by a former marriage. He is a republican.
Albert Shumway, born in 1831, is a son. of Sherman and Huldah
(Elliott) Shumway. He is a farmer. He was married April 28th, 1856, to
Dolly F. Corbin. She died in August, 1873. He was married in May, 1877, to
Fanny K., daughter of David and Harriet (Sumner) Nichols. He is a
republican.
Elliott Shumway, born in 1827, is a son of Sherman and grandson of
Jeremiah Shumway. His mother was Huldah, daughter of Roger Elliott. Mr.
Shumway is a farmer, and owns and occupies the Elliott homestead. He was
married in 1873 to Susan F. Crain. He is a republican and a member of
Thompson Congregational church.
William T. Shumway, born in Thompson in 1829, is a son of Hammond,
and grandson of Jeremiah Shumway. Mr. Shumway went from Thompson to
Webster in 1845, as clerk in a store, and three years later began as a
merchant, and from 1848 to the present has been in the trade there. He was
married in 1851 to Jane E. Keith, and has two daughters.
Warren Spencer, born in 1857, at Grosvenor Dale, is a son of Russel
and Laura (Greene) Spencer. He was educated in the district schools of the
town, and has been employed by the Grosvenor Dale Manufacturing Company
for sixteen years. For the past eleven years he has been overseer of the
cloth room. He was married in May, 1880, to Alice Bixby.
Richard B. Stroud born in 1820, in Stafford, Conn., is the youngest
of nine children and the only survivor. His father was Richard, son of
Richard and Elizabeth (Billings) Stroud. His mother was Rhoda (Harvey)
Stroud. Mr. Stroud came to Thompson in 1868, where he has been a farmer
since that time. He was married to Charlotte E. Leech, who died. They had
three children, all of whom are deceased. He was married again to Minerva
Crawford, who died, leaving two children Alice L. and Charles C. He
married in 1878 his present wife, who is a daughter of Gardiner Rouse. He
is a member of Putnam Lodge, No. 46, F. & A. M., and of Quinnatisset
Grange, No. 6.5, P. of H.
Reverend Thomas Tallman, was born June 12th, 1815, in Middle
Haddam, Conn. After he graduated from college he was in Yale Theological
school from 1837 to 1840. From 1844 to 1861, he was settled over the
Congregational church of Scotland, Windham county. From 1861 to 1863, he
was settled in Groton. In 1864 he came to Thompson, where he resided until
his death in October, 1872. He was married in 1842, to Miss Hazelton, who
died in 1860, leaving two children: Susan M. and James H. He married for
his second wife, Hannah C. Graves, in 1864. Their two children are Walter
and Frances C.
Byron S. Thompson, born in 1845, in Smithfield, R. I., is a son of
Hiram Thompson. He was educated in the schools of Smithfield, and a short
time at Andover, Mass. Mr. Thompson came from Rhode Island to Thompson in
1864, and after a three years' clerkship at North Grosvenor Dale he went
away, returning in 1876 and operating a general store until 1882, when he
sold to John Elliott & Co. One year later he bought another store where he
has been since that time. He was assessor two terms, and in 1887 he
represented the town in the legislature. He was married in 1868 to Mary
Copeland. They have three children: Bertha N., Ada P., and Harman A. Mr.
Thompson served three months in Company E, 9th Rhode Island volunteers in
1862.
Oscar Tourtellotte, born in 1839 in Thompson, is a son of Joseph,
whose father, Isaac, was a son of Abraham Tourtellotte, who was of
Huguenot descent. His mother was Amy, daughter of Jesse Joslin. His
education was finished in Nichols' Academy, Dudley, Mass. He was brought
up a farmer. In October, 1861, he enlisted in Company D, 25th
Massachusetts volunteers, and served three years. In the history of the
regiment it says: "Mr. T. alone with his rifle captured and took prisoners
first lieutenant, sergeant and 24 privates belonging to the 161st N. C.
V." He also had two brothers in the war of the rebellion. In 1876 he left
his farm and opened a grain store and insurance office at North Grosvenor
Dale. He sold the grain business to M. A. Covell, and now carries on the
insurance business and does legal writing. He was a member of the
legislature in 1865 and 1866, and a member of congress in 1876. He is now
first selectman. He has been trial justice since 1865. He was married in
February, 1861, to Laura A. Carpenter. They have three sons. He is a
republican and trustee and class leader in the Methodist church at North
Grosvenor Dale.
Reuben M. Towne, born in 1831, is a son of Sherman, son of Joseph,
son of Joseph, son of Joseph Towne, who came to this town in 1733. His
mother was Mary Ann E., daughter of Reuben Mathewson. Mr. Towne is a
farmer. He was married July 31st, 1888, to Atla A., daughter of John G.
Coman.
John Trudeau was born in Canada in 1846, came to the United States
in 1854, has been a painter for twenty-two years and has had charge of
painting at North Grosvenor Dale for eight years. He was married in 1867
and has one son, Henry. He is a member of the North Grosvenor Dale
Catholic church.
Jesse Tucker, son of Samuel P. Tucker, was born December, 1829, in
Glocester, R. I. In May, 1846, he came to North Grosvenor Dale (then
Masonville) as a mill operative for fifteen years. In 1861 he began the
carpenter's trade, which he has followed since that time. He was married
in 1850 to Sarah Gilmore. They have had two children: Charles A. and
Emily, deceased.
Dyer A. Upham, born in 1824, is the youngest son of ' Dyer, and
grandson of Nehemiah Upham. His mother was Esther, daughter of Daniel
Arnold. Mr. Upham was a merchant alt Wilsonville about fifteen years prior
to 1857. Since that time he has been a farmer and breeder of poultry. He
claims to be the originator of the Plymouth Rock breed of fowls, and was
the first exhibitor at Worcester in 1867. He represented the town in the
legislature in 1862, and has filled many of the town offices as a
republican. He was married in 1849 to Lucy Stone. They have three
children: Leroy J., Earl H. and Burton S. Mrs. Upham died in 1885.
John J. Vinton, born in 1843 in Woodstock, is a son of Hosea, and
grandson of Timothy Vinton. He was a farmer in Woodstock until April,
1885, when he came to Quinebaug, where he has run a meat market since that
time. In 1887 he added groceries to his business. He was married in 1863
to Abbie M. Whitney. They have eight children living, Myrtie M., Grace L.,
William J., Martha U., Carrie D., George W., Frederick M. and Byron F.;
and two that died in infancy.
Edwin T. White, born in 1834 in Vermont, was a farmer eight years
in Vermont, and in 1869 he came to Thompson, where he lived until his
death, in May, 1885. He was a republican in politics, and represented the
town in the legislature in 1882, and held some of the town offices. He was
married in 1860 to Sarah L., daughter of Winsor Bates. They had two
sons-Edwin W. and Elmer Leroy. They lost two daughters-Gertrude I. and
Bertha E.
Marcus C. Whitney, born in September, 1851, is a son of Micah
Whitney and Elizabeth, a daughter of Winthrop Chandler. He was educated in
the schools of Thompson and in Nichols' Academy, Dudley. He is a farmer.
He is a member of East Woodstock Congregational church, and a member of
Senexet Grange, P. of H.
Thomas Wilbur, son of William Wilbur, was born in 1822 in South
Kingstown, R. I. He began as mill operative at Harrisville, R. I., at the
age of fifteen, where he remained until 1854, when he came to Grosvenor
Dale as overseer of spinning for 10 years; then he came to North Grosvenor
Dale, where he was superintendent until 1882, and since that time he has
lived practically retired. He represented the town in the legislature in
1583. He was postmaster at North Grosvenor Dale from 1878 to 1885. He is a
republican. He was married in 1847 to Sarah, daughter of Wanton Briggs.
They have one son, James T.; they lost two children-Leander J., who was a
soldier in the war of the rebellion, and Grace.
William R. Williams, born December, 1858, in Woodstock, is a son of
Harden and grandson of Arthur Williams. His mother was Sarah Caulkins. In
1886 he opened a general store at West Thompson, where he has continued
the business since that time. He was married in May, 1883, to Carrie L.,
daughter of Hiram M. Jencks, of Dayville. He is a republican.
Alonzo O. Woodard was born in 1834 in Thompson. His father, Daniel,
was a son of Comfort and grandson of Jesse Woodard, who married Sarah
Starr in 1752. His mother is Amy Gleason. Mr. Woodard has been a farmer
for the past twenty years, and was formerly a shoemaker. He has been
justice for the last twenty years, and has held several other town
offices. He was married in 1860 to Mary J., daughter of Harvey Davis. They
have five children: Allen R., Hattie J. (Mrs. J. F. Miller, M. D., of
Putnam), Mary F., Ida S. and Edith A. He is a republican and a member of
East Thompson Methodist Episcopal church.
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Source: History of Windham County, Connecticut,
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