ford, with hojies and well-defined ambitions for
the near future, was born in that town. May 9,
1875, a son of Richard and Mary C. (Smith) Brad-
ley. The family history of the Bradleys may be
found in connection with the sketch of Richard
Bradley, which appears elsewhere.
Frank Smith Bradley was reared in his native
town, and acquired his education in the excellent
public schools of that city. Starting out in life for
himself, his first engagement was as bookkeeper for
a cutlery firm in New Britain, where he remained
for two years. At the expiration of this time he set
himself to learning the carpenter trade with his
father, in whose employ he remained for five years.
On June 22, 1896, Mr. Bradley was married to
Miss Nettie S., daughter of George and Frances
(Gray) Page, of Branford, and their happy union
has been blessed by the birth of two children,
Frances M. and Richard, both bright and winsome
little people, making a home full of joy and sun-
shine. Mr, Bradley belongs to the Woodmen of
the World, and in religion is a member of the Epis-
copal Church. In i>olitics he is a Republican. Mr.
and Mrs. Bradley are charming and attractive
ycung people, and have many friends who delight
to gather in the'ir cosy and hospitable home.
EDWARD J. FITZPATRICK, senior member
of the firm of Fitzpatrick & Gloster, boot and shoe
dealers, Waterbury, is a native of that citv, and
was born May 29, 1868. His father, Martin Fitz-
patrick, was lx)rn on the parental farm in County
Queen's, Ireland, and emigrated to this country,
in i860 settling in Waterbury, where he followed
the occupation of a laborer. Here he married Jane
De'aney, also of County Queen's, Ireland, and eight
children were l>orn to them, four of whom died
young. The other children are Catherine, Marv,
Deborah and Edward J. Of these. Catherine mar-
ried William Peters, of Mill River, Mass.; Mary
married Edward Kiernan. of Waterbury ; and De-
borah married John J. Cluney, also of Waterbury.
Edward J. Fitzpatrick attended the local schools
of Waterbury, and when fourteen years old began
a service of fifteen years with the \Vaterbury watch
factory, after which he was connected about a year
with Brown Brothers. In 1898 he formed a part-
nership with John L. Gloster, in the Ixxtt and shoe
business, and the firm of Fitzpatrick & Gloster have
since conducted a nourishing business at No. 60 S.
Main street.
June 26, 1895, Mr. Fitzpatrick was united in
marriage with Adeline M. Long, w'ho was born in
New York City, a daughter of Addison Long, a
native of the South, and descended from English
ancestry. No children have been born of this
union. Mr. and Mrs. Fitzpatrick are members of
the Church of the Immaculate Conception. So-
cially he is affiliated with the Ancient Order United
Workmen and St. Joseph's T. A. Society. In poli-
tics he is a Democrat.
TIMOTHY J. BRENNAN, one of the hustling,
go-ahead young business men of Waterbury, is a
native of that city, bom Nov. 2, 1871.
Michael Brennan, his father, was born in
Queen's County, Ireland, and in 1865 came to the
United States, settling in Waterbury, Conn., where
he followed his trade of stone cutter, and where he
died in November, 1895. In 1868 he married Annie
Mooney, who was also born in Queen's County^
Ireland, and who came to America after a few years
spent in England. Mrs. Brennan, who is still liv-
ing, is the mother of seven children, named as fol-
lows : Mar\', Timothy J., Nellie, Mary Ann, John,
Elizabeth and Maggie. Of these, Nellie is the wife
of P^atrick Farrell, photographer. Bank street,
Waterbury; and John and Elizabeth are deceased.
Timothy J. Brennan received his education at
the local schools of his native city, and at the age of
twelve }-ears commenced work in the Waterbury
Clock w'orks, where he remained some nine years.
At the end of that time he entered the bottling
establishment of H. A. Managan, but being taken
sick went to New York, and sojourned there a short
time. Returning to Waterbury, he was employed
in the fire department one year, and in November,
1897, purchased Mr. Flanagan's retail liquor and
lx)ttling business, which he has since successfully
conducted.
On Dec. 24, 1897, Mr. Brennan was united in
marriage with .Mary Laney, of Waterbury, Conn.,
and they have one child, Mary. Mr. and Mrs. Bren-
nan are members of St. Thomas Roman Catholic
Church, Waterbury. Socially he is affiliated with
the International Order of Odd Fellows and the
B. P. O. Elks, and he is a member of the Union
Club. Politically he is a Democrat.
MICHAEL .MAXION, who has so efficiently
represented the Third ward of Derby as alderman,
was born in that place July 6, 1874, a son of
John and .\nn (Ready) ^lanion, both natives of
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Ireland, the former born in County Tii)i>erary, the
latter in County Clare. The paternal grancli)arents
of our subject never came to the L'nited States, but
when a young man John M anion crossed the At-
lantic and took up his residence in Derby. l'"or
twenty-six years he has now been connected with
the Consolidated Railroad Company (New York,
New Haven & Hartford). He is a Democrat in
politics, and he and his family are members of the
Catholic Church. Of the eight children bom to
Mr. and Mrs. Manion, six are still living: Edward,
a telegraph operator; Michael, our subject; John,
fireman on the "Scout," a government vessel ; Mary,
I'Vank and Nora, all at home.
With the exception of five months spent in
Florida Michael ^lanion has passed his entire life
in Derby, and is indebted to its public schools for
his educational privileges. After leaving school he
worked in ditTerent shops until sevaiteen years of
age, at which time he began learning the carpenter's
trade, and has since followed that pursuit. On Feb.
9, 1899, he married Miss Margaret Connors, of
Derby, a daughter of Michael and Hannah Con-
nors. Mr. and Mrs. Manion are both members of
the Roman Catholic Church, and are held in high
regard by all who know them. As a Democrat he
has become prominently identified with public af-
fairs, and in the fall of 1898 was elected aklemian
from the Third ward, performing his duties in a
most creditable and acceptable manner.
JOHN J. MAC.\ULEY, Imilder, Waterbury;
New Haven County, Connecticut.
EDWARD L. CARTER was born in North Co-
hassett, Mass., Sept. 12. 1872, a son of William
M. Carter, whose family history is published in con-
nection with the sketch of Henry B. Carter, to be
found elsewhere.
Edward L. Carter spent the first twelve years
of his life at Nantasket J leach, Mass., where he at-
tended school, and developed a fine physique. Ir,
1885 he came to Waterbury, Conn., and finished his
schooling bv four years attendance ujxjn the in-
struction of the Waterbury high school. W'iien his
school days were over he entered the employ of the
Waterbury Watch Co., and worked with them for
three and a half years, and then became connected
with the Waterbury Clock Co. as an apprentice to
learn painting. Mr. Carter has worked his way up
in this firm .until now he is foreman of the finishing
department, and is one of the most trusted men on
the rolls of this extensive com])any.
On April 20, 1894, Edward L. C-arter and Miss
Eva T. Bailey were married. Mrs. Carter is a sister
of Mrs. H. B. Sanderson, and her family historv is
presented in connection with the biography of Mr.
Sanderson, which is to be found on another page.
Mrs. Carter is a bright and attractive young woman,
and a lady of many gifts and graces. There are no
children in their familv circle. Mr. Carter is one of
the most conspicuous figures of the Waterbury Na-
tional (iuard. He entered Company A, 2d Regi-
ment, Conn. National Guard, in March, 1890, and
Dec. 14, 1891, he was appointed a corporal; Nov.
21, i8t)2, he was made sergeant; Mav i, 1891, he
won the Officers' Gold Badge for superiority in
drill and discipline; and July 17, 1893. he was ap-
IKunted regimental sergeant-major on the staff of
Col. John B. Doherty. Mr. Carter is still in the
service, and March 3, 1900, was awarded the ten-
year medal for long service, and July, 1900, re-
ceived the ten-year medal for superior markman-
ship. In 1893 Mr. Carter was appointed one of the
regimental team for competitive shooting at New
Haven. The record which he has macie in that
line is among the very best in the State. Politically
he is a Republican, and socially he belongs to
Nosahogan Lodge, No. 21, I. O. O. F., and Har-
mony Lodge, No. 42.
LESTER E. WARNER is the well-known pro-
prietor of the Enterprise Fruit I'ann of Hamden,
which is pleasantly located on Munson street, three
miles from New Haven. He is one of the most
progressive, energetic and successful agriculturists
of the community, and in business affairs is prompt
and notably reliable. Mr. Warner was born in
Hamden, Oct. 14. 1865, on the old homestead of
his grandfather. Jonah Wamer, who resided there
throughout a long and useful life. He was one of
the representative farmers of the town and was an
active and prominent member of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. He married Mis? Sanford, and to
them were born nine children, Albert. Abner, Minor,
Harley, Elizabeth, Maria. Alma, Eliza and Litha,
all of whom married and lived past middle life.
Harley W'arner, father of our subject, began
life for himself at the age of eighteen years by
driving a team used in hauling wood, and the money
which he saved from his wages he invested in calves
on his return home. He then had charge of the old
farm, upon which he continued to live until 1876,
when he moved to the place now occupied by our
subject and resided there until his dwelling was
destroyed by fire in July, 1898. He then went to
live with his daughter, Mrs. Ella Warner, and at
her home died March 10, 1899. For over sixty
years he was a faithful and consistent member of
the Methodist Episcopal Church and served as
class leader for forty years. He was prominent in
town and church affairs, but never aspired to office.
His political support was given the men and meas-
ures of the Reput)lican party. For a great many
years he was interested in the wood business in con-
nection with farming, and though he started out in
life for himself as a poor boy, he steadily prospered
and became quite well-to-do. He was twice mar-
ried, his first wife being Susanna Dorman, who died
leaving no children, and for his second wife he
niarried Emily Ailing, a daughter of Isaac Ailing.
She is still livintr and makes her home with her
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COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD.
daughter, Mrs. Ella Warner. She is the mother
of the following children : Harley A., a prominent
dairy farmer of Hamden ; Rosetta E., wife of Ells-
worth Warner, of Wallingford, Conn. ; Lester E.,
our subject; and Ella, wife of Edwin N. Warner,
of Hamden.
Lester E. Warner was seven years old when the
family removed to the farm upon which he now re-
sides, and he was educated in the district schools of
the neighborhood. At the age of seventeen he went
to Bethany, Conn., where he worked for Charley
E. Ball as teamster for two months, and then re-
turned home, giving his father the benefit of his la-
bor until he attained his majority, when he rented
the farm and commenced life for himself. He is
now the owner of about lOO acres of land, all in
one body, and is successfully engaged in general
farming and the dairy business, keeping for the
latter purpose thirty-one head of cattle. He sells
the milk at wholesale. In 1894 he became interested
in fruit raising, and now has upon his place four-
teen hundred peach trees and several hundred apple,
pear and plum trees. In this undertaking he has
also prospered.
On Oct. 15, 1888, Mr. Warner was united in
marriage with Miss Lizzie Warner, a daughter of
Vinous Warner, and to them were born four chil-
dren, three of whom are living: Ralph M. ; Gladys
E. ; and Doris Agnes. Politically Mr. Warner affili-
ates with the Republican party, and fraternally is
connected with Hamiony Lodge, I. O. O. F., of
New Haven. As a business man and citizen he
stands high in the esteem of his fellow men, and
commands the respect and confidence of all with
whom he comes in contact.
JACOB BEISIEGEL, farmer, Westville, town
of Woodbridge, New Haven County, Connecticut.
HOBERT FRAXKLIX KELSEY, one of the
well-known dairy farmers of Branford, was born
in Haddam, Conn., Aug. 5, 1834, and is a son of
Albert and Almira (Higgins) Kelsey, natives re-
spectively of Killingworth and East Hampton,
Connecticut.
The paternal grandfather Kelsey was a farmer
of Killingworth, Conn., and he reared his son,
Albert, to an appreciation of the dignity and usct
fulness of an agricultural existence. The latter set-
tled in Guilford in 1839, 'i"*^ for ''i^ remainder of
his life was identified with the same locality. He
was the father of eight children : Hobert F. ; W^at-
son D. ; Jeanette, who married a Mr. Bartholomew;
Cynthia, who married Mr. Porter; Ada, who mar-
ried Henry Siuith ; Mary, who is Mrs. John Hugh
Baldwin ; Richard ; and Egbert.
In 1866 liobcrt Franklin Kelsey took up his resi-
dence in Branford, having previously been educated
in the common schools of Guilford. He conducts
a model dairy, and in connection therewith is en-
gaged in general fanning and stock-raising. The
year of his arrival in Branford he married Ann
Eliza, daughter of Adolphus and Abigail (Walker)
\ Palmer, of Branford. Of this union were bom
three children : William H. ; Oscar C. ; and Bertha,
i the latter being the wife of Burton Stowe. Mr.
Ktlsey was married a second time, his wife being
Ann, a daughter of Guernsey and Lucretia (Jones;
Kelsey.
Although a stanch Republican Mr. Kelsey has
never been an aspirant for political honors, but has,
nevertheless, served as a member of the School Com-
i mittee. He is one of the solid and reliable men of
i the community, and as a dairunan receives a liberal
patronage from the best people of the town.
JOHX A. WILLARD. The Willard family,
of whom John Augustus Willard is a typical repre-
sentative, has for generations taken a prominent
part in the business and religious affairs of New
England.
The progenitor of the family in America was
Major Simeon W'illard, who was born in Kent,
England, in 1605, and cajne to the Xew World
thirty years later, settling at Cambridge, Mass.,
where he died April 27, 1676, at the age of seventy-
one years. Major Willard was three times married,
and became the father of seventeen children. The
names of his three wives were Mary Shapel, Eliza-
beth Dun^ter and Mary Dunster.
Josiah Willard. his third child, removed to Hart-
ford, and later to W'ethcrsfield, Xew Haven county,
where he died in 1674. March 20, 1656, he married
Hannah Hosmcr, and to this union were born eight
children.
Thomas W'illard, a child of Josiah, was
born in \^'cthersfield, and located at East Guilford,
now Jiliadison, where he died in April, 1719. He
was married July 8, 1689, to Abigail Bradley, born
March 13, 1672, died Nov. 10, 1746, a daughter of
X^ithan Bradley. She was the mother of ten chil-
dren : Josiah, bom Jan. 10 1691, married Mary
Goodale, and died on Xov. 24, 1746; Hannah, born
May 31, 1695, married Daniel Bartlett, and died
June 30, 1719; Abigail, born Dec. 30, 1699, and
died in January, 1700; Prudence, born March 2,
1701, married David Green, and died X'^ov. 27,
1737; Daniel, born Aug. 10, 1704, married Thank-
full Wilcox, and died Oct. 19. 1745; Jared, born
March 4, 1706, married Catherine Bates, and died
April 30, 1776; Jersuha, born Oct. 5, 1707, married
X'athaniel Farnham ; Xathan, born May 20, 1709,
died June 14, 1709; Dorathy, born June 21, 171 1,
died voung; Xathan, born June 25, 1714, married
Esther r>latchlc>-. and died in June, 1772.
I Josiah Willard, noted above, born in 1691, in
East Guilford, died Xov. 24, 1751. He was married
Oct. 28,. 1720, to Mary Goodale, who was born in
January, 1695, and died Oct. 17, 1750. Their chil-
dren were: John, born June 29. 1722. married
Mary Horlon, and died Dec. 0, 1767: Stephen, born
Dec. 31, 1724; Hannah, born Dec. 31, 1726, died
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Oct. I, 1749; Mary, born Oct. 10, 1732, married
Ebenezer Graves, and died }darch 6, 1820.
Stephen Willard was born in East Guilford, and
died May 14, 1804. Dec. 19, 1751, he was married
to Martha Goodale, and the children born of this
union were: Hannah, born .\ug. 30, 1753, died
Sept. 10, 1753; James, bom Xov. 23, 1754, married
Anna Dudley, and died in July 1814; Elias, born
Feb. 23, 1759, married Lois Stevens, and died Dec.
16, 1823; Ada, bom Dec. 11, 1763, died Dec. 26,
1763; One (name not given), born Oct. 17, I7C>4.
married Jerusha C. Meigs, and died March i,
1838; Hiel, born June 30, 1769, died Oct. 22, 1851,
married, first, Enmia Blatchley, who was born Feb.
8, 1757, and died March 19. 1803; his second wife
was Submit Kclsey, born in 1771, and died in
October, 1866. Their children were: Jonathan
G., born in 1790, married Lydia Redfield, and died
Oct. 10, 1872; James, born in 1793; Fannie, born in
1796, married Noah Robinson, and died July 17,
1865; Jehiel Olmstcad, born in 1798, married Phebc
Wilco.x, and died Aug. 11, 1879; Eunice, married
James Hinman ; Benjamin, born in 1799, married
Abigail C. Stevens ; Ruth Ann, who married James
Francis ; Harriet, who married Mr. Bush.
James Willard, the father of John A., was born
in Madison, where he died April 24, 1883. Susan
Channing, his wife, was born in 1798, in Newport,
R. I., and died Nov. 7, 1876. Their children were:
Sophia, born Oct. 15, 1817, married William F.
Bradley; John Augustus, born Nov. 8, 1820; James
L., born Oct. 15, 1825, married Victoria Hopson,
and is a clergyman ; William Blatchley, born Dec. 12,
1826, married Mary E. Redfield, and died May 31,
1871 ; Samuel Francis, born Nov. 12, 1828, married
Margaret Bradley, and died in the army, Nov. 17,
1862; Amelia Euston, born Feb. 22, 1833, married
Timothv Wilcox ; Edward Newell, born April 2,
1836.
James \\ illard was reared a farmer, but in his
young manhood took to the sea, and became master
of a schooner in the produce trade between New
York and coast points. In middle life he bought
the Moses Blatchley farm, on which he built a dwell-
ing house, and made many substantial improve-
ments. A Democrat and a good citizen, he cher-
ished no political aspirations, but worked hard, lived
an honest life, and left a good name to his children.
John Augustus Willard attended the public
schools of Madison, where he was born Nov. 8,
1820. He was reared on the paternal farm and
eventually care for his parents in their old age.
In his earlier manhood he was engaged in the coast-
ing trade, and commanded a small schooner, which
carried country produce to New York. His later
years were devoted to farming on his charming
place to which he has given the name of "Sea
View." Here he has made a success of his calling,
and is among the highly successful agriculturists of
the community. Like his father he is a Democrat,
and has been selectman of the town. For more than
thirty years Mr. Willard has been a member of
Madison Lodge, No. 83, F. & A. M. With his
family he is a member of the Congregational
Church, and sustains the respect and confidence of
the community to a marked degree.
Mr. Willard was married to Ella A. Wellman,
in Clinton, Conn. Mrs. Willard was born in Clin-
ton in 1825, and is a daughter of John Wellman.
This union, which has lasted for more than fifty-
four years, has been blessed with three children :
Harriet A., born in 1846, died Dec. 13, 1866; Nellie
L., born in 1854, married Charles B. Upton, of Bris-
tol, Conn., and died in January, 1900; Edward,
born in 1858, married May 24, 1882, Mary J.
Graves, and is the father of two children.
W. A. ROBBIXS is an employe of the Holmes,
Booth & Haydens Company, Waterbury, New Ha-
ven County, Connecticut.
FRANK EDWARD BEACH, contractor and
jobber, and one of the leading citizens of Branford,
was born May 22, 1858, in the town of Branford,
on the old Beach homestead, which he now owns
and occupies.
(I) John Beach, "the Pilgrim," was the first of
this family in New England, and was in New Ha-
ven, Conn., as early as 1643. His son (II) Na-
thaniel, born in 1662, was a son of (III) David^
born in 1692.
(IV^) Elnathan Beach, son of (HI) David, was
born May 11, 1729, and died Aug. 22, 1799. He
married Lydia Harrington, born Jan. 5, 1733, and
died Oct. 4, 1795.
(V) John Harrington Beach, son of the above,
was born Jan, 5, 1756, and died July 16. 1834. He
married Phebe Frisbie.
(\T) John Beach, son of the above, was born
April 21, 1784, and died June 22, 1864. He was
twice married, first time, Oct. 27, 1803, to Vina
Baldwin, who died in 1806; his second marriage was
May 21, 1807, with Sallv Tvler Harrison, who died
March 8, 1863.
(VII) David Beach, son of (VI) John, and the
father of Frank E., was born Oct. 25, 1817, on the
homestead in the town of Branford, and he died in
1895. He married, Jan. 8, 1846. Sylvia, daughter of
Noah and Betsey ( Rogers) Baldwin, of Branford,
and five children were born to them, three of whom
reached maturity : Betsey B., John H. and Frank E.
(VIII) Frank E. Beach was reared on the
'homestead, and received his education at the pub-
He sdiools of the neighborhood. Until the year
1894 he followed agricultural pursuits. He then
embarked in the manufacture of cliildren's clothing,
in which he continued a couple of years, in 1896
opening a news stand in Branford, conducting same
also two years, at the end of that time engaging in
his present business as contractor and jobber, in
w-hich line he is meeting with well-merited success.
On Nov. 26, 1879, Frank E. Beach was united
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COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD.
in marriage with Alida. daughter of John and EHza
(Thonipsun) Diuican. of Branford, and they liavc
one son living, David Duncan. Politically Mr.
Beach is a stanch Republican ; socially he is a mem-
ber of Widows' Sons' Lodge, No. ()6, F. & A. M.,
and of the X. E. O. P., both of Branford.
CHARLES BOYLAX, dealer in butter, eggs
and cheese, on South Main street, Waterbury, was
born in Xaugatuck, Conn., June 3, 1862, a son of
Patrick and Ann (Brady) Boylaii, both of whom
are now deceased.
Patrick Boylan was bom in Ireland, and was one
of the first three Irishmen to settle in Xaugatuck.
Mr. Boylan married' Ann Brady in Stamford, and
their union was blessed with five children: John,
Thomas, Philip, Charles and Francis. Of these,
John died at the age of forty years in Xaugatuck ;
ITiomas is a brickmaker in Hartford; Philip Hves
in retirement in Albany, N. Y. ; Francis died in
Waterbur)- at the age of twenty-eight years.
Charles Boylan passed his Iwyhood days in
Xaugatuck, attending school and working in a rub-
ber factory for some time, after which he worked in
the Malleable Iron Works at Bridgeport. For three
and a half years after coming to Waterbury he
worked in a clock case factory. In 1894 he engaged
ill the fruit business, which he carried on about two
and a half years, when he sold out and for alx)ut
three years was employed as a laborer. He then
engaged in his present business on South Main
street, is doing a thriving trade, and is the most
popular dealer in his line in the city.
In ^lay, 1890, Mr. Boylan was joined in miar-
riage with Miss Mary Pendy, who is a native of
Waterbury, and a daughter of John Pendy, who
came from Ireland. Their home has iK'cn blessed
by three children, John F., Charles and EUenetta.
They arc being reared in the Roman Catholic faith,
the parents being faithful members of St. Patrick's
parish, to the support of which they freely con-
tribute. In [Xjlitics Mr. Boylan is a stanch Demo-
crat, and is very popular with his party, and at
present is the representative from the Fourth ward
of Waterbury in the board of aldermen. Frater-
nally he is a member of the Foresters of America,
the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Knights of
Columbus and the Woodmen of the World. He
and wife are held in the highest esteem socially,
irrespective of church affiliations, and as a business
man he is recognized as strictly honorable in all
his transactions.
T. W. AHERN, treasurer of The Xaugatuck
News Company, Xaugatuck, Xew Haven County,
Connecticut.
HARLEY A. WARXER is a leading dairy
farmer of Hamden, Xew Haven Co., Conn., and he
evidences by the manner in which he carries on his
business that he thoroughly understands the voca-
tion in which he is engaged. Neatness and order