Encyclopedia of Massachusetts, Biographical--genealogical, Volume 4American historical society (Incorporated), 1916 |
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Page 311 - If a man can write a better book, preach a better sermon, or make a better mousetrap than his neighbor, though he builds his house in the woods, the world will make a beaten path to his door.
Page 248 - ... Joseph Pinkham, a prominent citizen of Newmarket, died at his home in that town, February 27, 1903. Mr. Pinkham was born in the old garrison house at Newmarket Neck, now occupied by Almon P. Smith, February 26, 1827, and was the son of John and Betsey (Smith) Pinkham. He received his early education in the public schools of his native town. When a young man he entered the employ of Col. James B. Creighton, a merchant of Newmarket, and later was in the employ of Z. Dow Creighton. For a time he...
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Page 225 - He was a fellow of the American Medical Association and a member of The American Psychiatric Association.
Page 122 - Children of first wife: John, mentioned below ; Charles ; Frances. (II) John Anthony, son of Dr. Francis Anthony, was born in 1585, and died in 1655. In 1613 he was graduated from Pembroke College, MB ; MD, 1619; was admitted licentiate of the College of Physicians of London, 1625 ; served in the civil war on the Parliamentary side as surgeon to Colonel Sandays ; was author of "The Comfort of the Soul, laid down by way of Meditation.
Page 272 - States, and of the city, county and town authorities and officials, and of the Grand Army of the Republic, the Military Order of the Loyal Legion, and...
Page 76 - Through his entire business career he has been looked upon as a model of integrity and honor, never making an engagement that he has not fulfilled, and standing...
Page 321 - ... him. Their son Josiah went to Rhode Island and ^established a home for himself and family. He came back to Salem in 1660 to look after his parents' property, and found it in very poor condition.
Page 31 - Andros and his associates were seized and imprisoned, Joseph Dudley (afterwards Governor) was committed to his special charge, while temporarily released from prison. His preservation from death by lightning on May 25, 1667, was so remarkable that an account of it was entered on the church record by Rev. Samuel Danforth: "25 (3) 1667. There was a dreadful crack of thunder. Samuel Ruggles happened at that instant to be upon the meetinghouse hill, with oxen and horse, and cart loaded with corn. The...
Page 298 - York, both he and his wife were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and he was Classleader in the same.