MEN and Women WHO BUILT CHELSEA

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Frank M. Gilley - A teacher of chemistry and physics at the Chelsea High School - Author of many scientific books.

Thomas Goldthwait

Jessie Gould

C. Willis Gould

James Gould

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 Chelsea Board of trade.

Col. William Grantman

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 he was promoted to major and one year

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.

George B. Guild

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.

John T. Hadaway

Andrew L. Haskell

Abijah Hastings

Born: 1731

Died: February 25, 1826

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.

William S. Hixon

Edward R. Hood

George H. Hood

Eben Hutchinson, Jr

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.

Harry W. James

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.

D. Frank Kimball

Robert Lash Died: October 7, 1863 - took part in the Tea Party

Dr. Charles Leeds

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.

Charles E. Legg

Alexander Leslie

Caleb Lombard

Judge David A. Lourie

John G. Low