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Frank M. Gilley - A teacher of
chemistry and physics at the Chelsea High School - Author of many
scientific books. |
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Thomas Goldthwait |
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Jessie Gould |
C. Willis Gould |
James Gould |
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Jessie Gould was one of the most active men in the City of Chelsea.
He was a member of the city government and on the committee on the
introduction of water when the present system of water works was
installed. In 1856 he established one of the oldest and largest
insurance agencies in Chelsea. His office was located on Broadway
with a Boston office at 50 Kilby Street. He was president of the
Chelsea Mutual Insurance Company until he retired in 1866. At the
time of his death in 1872, his son Jessie Gould, Jr. continued the
business. When Jessie Gould, Jr. retired in 1893 his other two
brothers, C. Willis and James Gould, continued under the name of
Jessie Gould and Sons. James Gould was the first treasurer of the
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Col. William Grantman |
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Colonel William Grantman was born in New York City in 1839. Left an
orphan at an early age, in 1849 he went to Wakefield, New Hampshire
to live on a farm. He remained here for seven years, attending the
district schools. He came to Boston and went to work in the fur
business at the firm of Martin Bates & Sons. In April of 1861 he
enlisted in Company H, First Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was
with the first company leaving Chelsea for the war. At Blackburn's
Ford, before the first battle of Bull Run, he was wounded. After his
recovery he returned to his regiment, but was again wounded at
Yorktown. For gallant service he was discharged from Company H to
enable him to accept a promotion to captain of Company A, Thirteenth
New Hampshire Volunteers. After serving as captain for nearly a year
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later to lieutenant colonel. In 1864 he became sick and was forced to
return to his home in New Hampshire. After his recuperation he
returned to his former employers where he remained. After recovering
from the effects of the war, he married and moved to Chelsea. He
became active in all movements concerning the prosperity and welfare
of Chelsea. |
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George B. Guild |
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George B. Guild was treasurer and one of the original members of the
Chelsea Board of Trade. He was a native of New Hampshire before
moving to Chelsea. For fifteen years he was engaged in the grocery
business. He later bought out the business of Joseph S. Green, one of
the oldest real estate companies in Chelsea. The office was located
at the corner of Broadway and Second Street. Mr. Guild was an
infatigable worker and one whose capacity for business seemed
unlimited. He was responsible for the renting, care and sale of much
of the property in Chelsea. He was an agent for several large
insurance companies and president of the local board of insurance
underwriters. He was a trustee of the County Savings Bank, a member
of the Review Club, Sons of the American Revolution and a member of
many fraternal organizations. Although he was encouraged many times,
he never sought public office in Chelsea. |
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John T. Hadaway |
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Andrew L. Haskell |
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Abijah Hastings |
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Abijah Hastings was born was in 1731. He married Martha Ingraham on
April 1, 1760. He and his wife were admitted to the church at Rumney
Marsh on October 3, 1762. He fought in the Revolutionary War and was
promoted to sergeant and then promoted to lieutenant. He was a
teacher from 1786-1797 at Pullen Point (Winthrop). He died February
25, 1826 at age 95. |
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William S. Hixon |
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Edward R. Hood |
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George H. Hood |
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Eben Hutchinson, Jr |
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Eben Hutchinson, Jr. was born in Chelsea in 1870 and was educated in
the Chelsea grammar and high schools. He then attended the Vermont
Episcopal Institute, a military school, at Burlington, Vermont for a
three year course. While at this military school he was appointed
captain of the cadets, the highest position in the institute and held
this office until graduation. In 1891 he was appointed to the Chelsea
Police Court as probation officer and assistant clerk. He attended
Boston University Law School and was admitted to the bar in 1895 and
was admitted as an attorney and counselor-at-law in the circuit court
of the United States. In 1894 he married Jessie Whitaker of Bradford, Vermont. |
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Harry W. James |
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Harry W. James was born in Boston on September 17, 1866. He obtained
his early education in the Boston public schools and under private
instruction. He attended the Boston University Law School and
graduated in 1888. He was immediately admitted to the bar and
commenced practice in Chelsea. After becoming a resident of Chelsea
he took an active part in city politics. He served in the common
council in 1892, the year before that body was abolished and he was
vice president of the Republican City Committee. His office was
located in the Rogers building where he built up a lucrative practice. |
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D. Frank Kimball |
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Robert Lash Died: October 7, 1863 - took part in the Tea Party |
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Dr. Charles Leeds |
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Dr. Charles Leeds was born in Boston and was educated in the Boston
public schools. After graduating from Boston University School of
Medicine, he immediately commenced the practice of his profession in
Chelsea where he remained until his death. He served six years on the
school committee and was one of the trustees of the County Savings
Bank. He was a member of the American Institute of Homoeopathy, The
Massachusetts Homoeopathic Medical Society and the Review Club. He
was a member of the board of trustees, the medical board and the
medical staff of the R. S. Frost Hospital. Dr. Leeds had a thriving
practice in Chelsea for many years and was considered a skilled
physician and surgeon. |
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Charles E. Legg |
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Alexander Leslie |
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Caleb Lombard |
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Judge David A. Lourie |
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John G. Low |
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