was first mate on board the American vessel
"Waverly." In 1870 he entered the United States
Navy as quartermaster on the U. S. Frigate "Colo-
rado," under command of Admiral John Rodgers,
with Capt. George H. Cooper as executive officer.
He took part in the expedition to Corea, and was
also engaged in that which went to Japan. The
"Colorado," with other United States vessels, was
sent to Manila to obtain the freedom of certain
^Vmcricans who had been unjustly incarcerated by
the Spanish Government. Needless to say, their
.freedom was promptly conceded. After three years
in the United States service Quarter Master Zim-
mer was honorably discharged at New York, and
at once resumed his work in the mercantile marine.
He became sailing master of the three-master "A.
J'l. Perry." was also ma.-^tcr of the thrcc-maslfr
"X'inyard" two years and then mate on board the
"Ruby," under command of Capt. Rice, and re-
tained this position for five years, and he then com-
manded the "Ruby" for two voyages. Mr. Zim-
mer was captain on board the brig "Pearl" for two
years in foreign voyages, and was in command of
the brigantine "Constance" for a year and a half,
engaging in the West Indies trade. In 1889 he be-
came half owner of the "William Graham," and in
this venture he met with disaster. The vessel was
overtaken by a severe stomi, and though Cai)t.
Zimmer saved the ship, he lost all he had. The
shi|), itself, was so greatly damaged, that he gave
it up, more especially as the failure of the Baring
Brothers had so greatly crippled the mercantile
service. The command of tlie brig "Cuba" was
given him, and after some time the bark "Teils-
man." This last vessel was owned by W. P. Arm-
strong, of New Haven, and after fifteen months'
service at sea with her, Capt. Zimmer gave up a
sailor's life, and settled down on shore. He had
been on sea thirty-nine years after attaining his
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majority, and was mate of seven vessels, and cap-
tain of ciglit. (Jwning a gootl farm in Walling-
fcird, lie came to the town to make it his home.
This land came into his possession in 1885, wlien
he bought it from Dr. Harrison. In 1894 he added
to his original purchase, and now has one of the
most attractive country homes in Wallingford. The
Captain gives special attention Ui the manufacture
of cider. Captain Zimmer is of a genial disposi-
tion, md ;' friendlv s])irit. I'or many years on the
ocean, he has visited nearly all the large seaport
towns and cities the world over, and possesses a
fund of valuable information. A well-read man,
and a thorough mathematician, he is a man of
marked individuality, and would attract attention
as a capable and efficient character anywhere.
Ca[)t. Zimmer was married in 1877 to -jMiss
Catherine Donahough, in Brooklyn. Mrs. Zim-
mer was a woman of cheerful disposition, and was
known as a good and faithful wife and mother.
She died June 7, 1889, and was buried in the Cath-
olic Cemetery at Wallingford. To this union were
born three children: Mary, who resides in New
York. Elizabeth, at home: and John B.. also at
home. Capt. Zimmer was married to Miss Ellen
Connor in 1895. This lady was born in Kerry,
Ireland, and is a daughter of Patrick and Mary
(Cortney) Connor. Capt. Zimmer and all his fam-
ily arc members of the Catholic church. In pol-
itics he is independent ; whenever he comes to cast
his vote, he asks for the character and fitness of the
candidates for the positions to which they aspire.
J. 1-REDERlCK PAYNE, for a numl)er of
years foreman in the shoe department in the factory
of the Goodyear India Rubber Shoe Co., at Nauga-
tuck, was a native of this county, born in Pros-
pect Nov. 9, 1858, and was of English descent. The
family to which he belonged was founded in this
country during Colonial days, and his grandfather,
Silas Payne, also a native of Prospect, was a sol-
dier in the Revolutionary war. He was a farmer
by occupation, and spent his entire life in his native
town. He married Lois Farrell, who was born in
the town of Wolcott, this county, and they became
the parents of four children : J. p., a wheelwright,
who lived in Prospect, and died in Watcrbury,
Conn. ; Esther, widow of Alonzo Grannis, superin-
tendent of a rolling mill ; Jane, who married Will-
iam Woods, a painter, both now deceased ; and Ed-
ward, father of our subject.
Edward Payne was born and reared on a farm
in Prospect. In early life he was a carriage-spring
maker, but later was a rubber worker in Nauga-
tuck, where he died Feb. 10, 1889. He was a
Democrat in politics. He married Alary Mahoney,
a native of New York, who survives him, residing
in Aetna street, in the borough of Naugatuck. .'^lie
is a daughter of Jeremiah and Johanna (Murphy)
Mahoney, who were born in Ireland, and were
farming people.
Our subject, who was an only child, passed his
boyhood and youth in Naugatuck, and was in-
debted to its public schools for his educational
privileges. After leaving school he worked for
the Goodyear Metallic Rubber Shoe Co. for six
years, and on Sept. 9, 1881, entered the employ of
the Goodyear India Rubber Glove Co. Pie was
placed in charge of the boot room Aug. 4, 1882, and
on May 4, 1883, was made foreman of the shoe de-
partment, which important position he held until his
death, on Dec. 31, 1899.
Mr. Payne was married, June 4, 1890, to Miss
Grace Langdon, who was born in Canaan, Litch-
field Co., Conn., and he left one child. Hazel Gene-
vieve. The Democratic party found in our subject
a stanch supporter of its principles, and he was an
honored member of Shc])lierd Lodge, No. 78, F. &
A. M. ; and Allerton Chapter No. 39, R. A. M. He
attended the Congregational Church and Sabbath-
school.
AIATTHIAS NEIDPIARDT, general mechanic
of the M. I. F. Co., of Branford, is one of the lead-
ing German citizens of that community. He was
born in Flieden, Hessen-Cassel, Germany, Jan. 24,
1842, son of Joseph and Katrina (Ruppel) Neid-
hardt. The father was a miller and farmer, own-
ing a gristmill and farm in Flieden, where he lived
and died. He was a son of Nicholas Neidhardt,
who was engaged in the same business. The ma-
ternal grandfather of Mr. Neidhardt was a farmer
and innkeeper in Flieden.
Matthias Neidhardt was reared and educated
in his native country, and at the age of fifteen was
apprenticed to the roofer's trade in Frankfurt, Ger-
many, where he served three years. He then be-
came a journeyman roofer, and followed that trade
until 1866, when he came to the United States, lo-
cating in Branford. In Branford, with the ex-
ception of two years in which he worked on a farm,
he has been in the employ of the M. I. F. Co. up
to the present time.
In November, 1872, Mr. Neidhardt was married
to Margaret, daughter of Jeremiah and Joanna
(Monaghan) Sullivan, of Branford, natives of Ire-
land. To this union have been born six children,
four of whom are now living: Anna K., Joseph,
Julia and Frances. Mr. Neidhardt and his family
are members of the Catholic Church, and he be-
longs to the Woodland Lodge, No. 39, K. P., and
to the Harugari, Lodge No. 600. In politics he is
a Republican. He is a man of honor and reliabil-
ity, much respected by all who know him.
WILLIAM IT. CONKLIN, M. D., whose rep-
utation as a physician and surgeon of skill and ex-
perience is known far beyond the limits of An-
sonia, was born in Fairfield, Conn., a son of John
Conklin, whose earlier years were spent in Ireland.
Dr. Conklin spent his early life in Fairfield,
where his general literary education was received
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COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD.
in the public schools. He was graduated from the
Medical Deiiartment of the Universitj' of New
York in 1882, and spent the foUowinfj year in study
in Dublin and London. In 1883 he opened his office
for the practice of his profession in Ansonia, and
has remained here continuously since that date, so
that with one exception he lias been longer in prac-
tice here than any other member of his calling.
His genial manners and courteous ways with his
thorough knowledge of medicine have won him
many friends, and he is regarded as one of the
most successful physicians in this part of the state.
In 1888 Dr. Conklin was married to Mary A. J.
Walsh, a native of Ansonia. and a daughter of the
late Matthew Walsh, a business man of this city.
To this union were born seven children : Cor-
nelius, Judith. Henry, John, Paul, Mary, and
Genevieve. Dr. Conklin is a Democrat, and holds
to the gold-minority ideas of that party. Since
1889 he has been coroner's medical examiner for
the city. He is a member of the Library Board,
and a director of the Board of Trade. Dr. Conk-
lin belongs to the Knights of Columbus, and is
Past President of the State Council, C. B. C. Pro-
fessionally he is a member of the Medical Asso-
ciation of New Haven County. The Doctor and
his family all belong to the Catholic Church.
CHARLES JOHNSON MINOR, a successful
farmer and popular citizen of Wolcott, was torn
in that town Aug. 29, 1855, and is a representative
of one of its old and highly respected families.
Marvin Minor, his grandfather, a son of Jo-
seph and Elizabeth (Marvin) Minor, was born on
the old Minor homestead in Wolcott, in August,
1792, and throughout life engaged in farming in
that town, his death occurring there Nov. 7, 1864.
He was unwavering in his support of the Demo-
cratic party, and was a member of the State Legis-
lature several terms. He was an earnest member of
the Congregational Church. He married Amanda
Johnson, of Bristol, Conn., who died June 22, 1851,
and the remains of both are interred in Wolcott.
They had six children, as follows: Caroline, born
.Xuril 2<). 1819: .Augustus, March 11. 1821 ; Tames
W., Feb. II, 1828; Elvira, July 28, 1831 ; "Emo-
gene; and Emcrett.
Augustus Minor, father of our subject, received
a district-school education in Wolcott, and in early
life learned the carpenter's and joiner's trade,
which he followed for a numher of years. As a
contractor he erected many residences and other
buildings in ^\'olcott but later in life he settled
down to farming on a tract of 150 acres, upon
which he built a fine house, barn and other out-
buildings. He also dealt in wood. He was a man
of temperate habits, domestic in his tastes, and was
highly respected by all who knew him. Politically
lie was an ardent Democrat, and most efficiently
served his fellow citizens as a member of the State
Legislature, assessor and tax collector of his town,
and in other local offices. He married Emogene
l-'risbie, who was born Jan. 21, 1832, in Wolcott,
on the Watcrbury line, a daughter of Ira Frisbie.
She died Oct. 7, 1892, an earnest and consistent
member of the Congregational Church, and a lov-
ing wife and mother. The father died Oct. 6,.
1896, and both were laid to rest in Wolcott Center
cemetery.
Charles J. Minor, the only child of this worthy
couple, was educated in the district schools of Wol-
cott. He began business life at an early age, de-
voting about twenty-five years to teaming, hauling
wood to Waterbury. He then took charge of the
home farm, to which he has since added eighty
acres, and now has a well-improved and highly
cultivated farm of 230 acres. He is principally
engaged in general farming and dairying and stock
raising, and in his labors is meeting with well-de-
served success.
In 1877 Mr. Minor was united in marriage with
Miss "Carrie Palmer, of Wolcott, by whom he had
one child, Ina May, who was born May 8, 1879,
and is at home. On Oct. 27, i8<>7, Mr. Minor mar-
ried Miss Elisa Minerva Clark, who was born
June II, 1862, in Strongville, Ohio. Her parents,
Elias N. and IMiners^ (Marks) Clark, were both
natives of Waterbury, Conn, the former a son of
Elias Clark.
Since attaining his majority Mr. Minor has
affiliated with the Democratic party, and in 1897
he was elected first selectman, in which office he
is now serving his fourth term. He was steward
of Alad River Grange. Wherever known he is
held in high regard, and he has a large circle of
friends and acquaintances in the community where-
he has always made his home.
GOODELL LINES. When, after years of
long and earnest labor in some honorable field of
business, a man is able to put aside all cares to
spend his remaining years in the enjoyment of the
fruits of former toil, he has certainly a well-de-
served reward for his industry.
How blessed is he who crowns in
shades like these.
A youth of labor with an age of ease,
wrote the poet, and the world everywhere recog-
nizes tlie justice of a season of rest following an
active business life. Mr. Lines is now living re-
tired at his pleasant home in Naugatuck. and his
history shows the accomplishment of well-directed
labor.
A native of this county, he was born in
Bethany Aug. 21, 1827. His grandfather, ICber
Lines, was born probably in the same town, for
there he foll&wed farming during the greater jiart
of his life, and there he died in 1844. He married
Hannah French, and they had two children : Eber,
Jr., father of our subject ; and Hannah, who mar-
ried a Mr. Terrell, a mason of Bethany, Con-
necticut.
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COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD.
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Ehcr Lines, Jr., was born, reared and educated
in Bctliany, where in later years he followed farm-
ing and the butcher business. He married .Miss
Mary Farrell, a native of Westvillc, New Haven
â– county, whose father was a merchant of that place
and a combmaker by trade; his death occurred in
Newtown, Conn. The father of our subject died
in Bethany Oct. 2, 1836, and the mother departed
this life May 2, 1886, aged eighty-nine years. Both
were members of the Episcopal Church, and he was
a DemiK-rat in ])olitics. In the family of this
worthy couple were ten children, namely : Calvin
died in infancy; Minerva married Henry Bassett,
of New Haven, and died in Minnesota May 30,
1901, aged eighty-four years; Rebecca married H.
S. Stevens, of Xaugatuck, now deceased, and she
died Dec. i, 1874; Hannah married Edwin Scott,
of - Naugatuck, and died April 18, 1880; Eliza mar-
ried Samuel Smith, of South Britain, and, for her
second husliand, Charles Beardsley, anil now lives
in Roxbury, Conn.; Goodell is our subject; Cor-
delia became the wife of S. C. Shumway, of
Bridgeport, Conn. ; Calvin was formerly a mer-
chant of Bridgeport, and is now engaged in farm-
ing in Woodljury ; Eber is a rubber worker of
Middletown, Conn. ; Andrew is a resident of
Britlgeport, and is engaged in the livery busi-
ness.
The subject of this sketcli was seven years old
when he accompanied the family on their removal
from Bethany to Woodbridge, and in the schools
of the latter place he acquired the greater part of
his education. He has since lived in various places.
In 1838 he spent a short time in Xaugatuck, but
did not locate here permanently until 1843. In
early life he learned the carpenter's trade, and for
many years was successfully engaged in contract-
ing and building, erecting more houses than any
other man in this locality, but he is now living
retired, enjoying a well-earned rest. At one time
he also dealt quite extensively in real estate.
In 1855 Mr. Lines was united in marriage with
^liss Laura M. Whitney, a native of \\'ashington.
Conn., and a daughter of Marshall Whitney, who
was a hatter bv trade. To this union were born
three children: Charles E., a carpenter, married
Alice B. Crick, and they have had three children,
-May, Carl and Alice: Carrie E. married James P.
Manaton, M. D.. of Iloboken, X. J., and, for her
second husband, wedded Archibald Egan; I-'rank
Goodell died in infancy.
Mr. Lines cast his first Presidential vote for
Zachary Taylor, and continued to support the Whig
party until its di.-solution, since which time he has
been a stanch Republican. He and his family are
members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
\\ilh the exception of Charles' family, who attend
the Episcopal Church. They are highly respected
and esteemed in the community where they make
iheir home.
JAMES CARLISLE ROACH was born in
Wallingford, Aug. 19, 1853, a son of Patrick
Roach, a native of Ireland, who died June 17, 1874.
Patrick Roach was born March 17, 1827, in
the town of Eermoy, CouiUy Cork, Ireland. A
spoon maker by trade, he came to America in 1848,
and was employed by Hall, Elton & Co. the greater
part of his life. In 1861 he enlisted in Company
G, 15th Conn. V. I., and was discharged for disa-
bility at Philadeli)liia, where he had been long
treated in the hospital. From the effects of these
troubles be eventually came to his death. He was
a firm believer in the princi])les of the Democratic
party, but was never an officeseeker ; and he was
an honest and reliable, hard working business man.
In 185 1 Mr. Roach married Miss Ellen Callahan,
who died May 10, 1887. They were the parents
of the following children: (i) Nellie R., wife
of John Downs, of Waterbury ; [2) James C. ; (3)
John P., who is living in \Vallingford, where he
holds the position of foreman in the assembly de-
partment in the factory of the H. L. Judd Com-
pany; (4) William F., an iron worker in the fac-
tory of the same company; (5) Edward M., in
business in Wallingford; (6) Timothy, in busi-
ness with his brother, Edward M. ; (7) David, who
is in the employ of the Simpson Xickle-Silver Co.,
of Wallingford; and (8) Katie V., at home.
James Roach, the father of Patrick Roach, was
born in Ireland, and when quite advanced in years,
came to Wallingford, to lead a retired life. By
occupation he was a farmer. He married Mar-
garet Callahan, and both died in W'allingford. Mrs.
Roach became an extensive property owner, and
long survived her husband, reachmg the age of
eighty years. Their children were: (i) John, a
farmer and merchant and c[uite prominent in local
matters, representing his town in the General As-
sembly of 1865, or 1866, and was also constable,
grand juror, member of the school board, etc. He
died in 1898, and his widow, Julia (Milen) Roach,
is now living in Derby ; they were the parents of
twenty-one children. (2) James is now living in
Mericien ; for over thirty years he was connected
with the Lyon & Billard Lumber Co. (3) Ed-
ward died when a young man in Wallingford. (4)
Michael died in Wallingford. (5) Kate married
John Kinney, and died in Xew Haven when over
eighty years old. (6) Mary married William
(Juirk, and is now Hving in Meriden. (7) Patrick.
James C. Roach was liorn in Wallingford, and
received his education there in the public schools,
and private evening schools. At the age of eleven
years he entered the factory of Hall, Elton & Co.,
where he later took his father's place as a spoon
maker, and had charge of the annealing depart-
ment for twenty-seven years. Here he had a long
anfl honorable career, and it was terminated in
1893 liy his resignation to take a position at Dep-
uty State factory Inspector. On July 15, 1895,
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COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD.
his position in connection with the State govern-
ment having passed to the successor of Gov. Mor-
ris, he entered the postoffice imder George T.
Jones, as assistant postmaster, and was contmued
under his successor, C. Storrs Hall. He is still
serving in the postoffice. Air. Roach is a Demo-
crat, and represented his town in the General As-
senioly of 1893. He was a member of the House
Committee on labor, and of the New Haven County
Legislative Committee. Since 1804 h^ 'i^s been
justice of the peace and has served as grand juror.
For five years he was a member of the Democratic
town committee, serving as chairman, and was also
chairman of the Second Congressional Democratic
committee, where he has served since 1892. Mr.
Roach is enrolled with the Foresters, the N. E. O.
P.. the Knights of Columbus, and Royal Arcanum.
For three terms he was Grand Knight of Pinta
Council, Xo. 5, Knights of Columbus, and for six
years he was Deputy Supreme Knight of the Or-
der ; and he is Chief Ranger of Court Wallace, No.
123, A. O. l-". He was one of the organizers and
first president of the T. A. B. Society, and was on
the building connmtlec under whose supervision
the T. A. B. hall was erected. During its exist-
ence he was president of the Young Men's Literary
Society.
On Feb. 27, 1878. Mr. Roach was married to
Miss Bridget Elizabeth Foley, of Middletown, a
daughter of Morris Poky. The following chil-
dren have brightened their home: (i) Gertrude
E., who was graduated from the high school and
Pequod Business College, is now a stenographer
.for the Housatonic Company. (2) Grace E., who
was graduated from the State Normal School at
New Haven, is now a teacher in the W'allingford
public school. (3) Julia Josephine was graduated
from the Wallingford high schocjl and from the
business college at Middletown. (4) Genevieve is
now attending the local high school.
CHARLES A^LAH HOADLEY, one of Bran-
ford's most prominent merchants and influential
citizens, a member of the firm of Hoadley & Hutch-
inson, general merchants, is a native of that town,
born E)ec. 9, 1856. He is of the seventh genera-
tion- in descent from William Hoadley, the first of
the name in Connecticut, as follows :
(I) William Hoadley, born in England atout
the year 1630, was a resident of Saybrook, Conn., in
1663, and in 1666 he bought property in Branford,
and engaged in merchandising. His name first ap-
pears on the new Plantation Covenant of Branford,
Jan. 20, 1667-68. He was propounded as a free-
man of the Colony at the May session of the Gen-
eral Assembly, May 13. 1669, and was achiiitted the
following October ; was one of the representatives
or deputies for Branford at the nine sessions of the
Assembly between 1678 and 1685, and one of the
patentees of the town, Feb. 16, 1685-86. Between
1673 and 1690 he was a selectman, and at a town
meeting held June 26, 1683, was chosen and ap-
pointed to keep the ordinary in Branford. He was
one of the grand jurors at a court of quarter sessions
held in New Haven in June, 1688, and one of a
committee, appointed Oct. 11, 1686, to make appli-
cation to the General Court at Hartford for liberty
for the town to embody into a church estate. A
slave owner, he owned at his death a mulatto maid
and an Indian boy. and left an estate of £1,116.
William Hoadley died in 1709, aged seventy-nine
years.
(H) Abraham Hoadley, son of the above, was
sworn in as a freeman of Branford in 1702, died in
Branford, July 14, 1748, at an advanced age. He
was a farmer by occupation. His wife was Eliza-
beth Maltby, daughter of Capt. William Maltby.
(HI) Abel Hoadley, son of Abraham and Eliza-
beth (Maltby) Hoadley, was born in Branford Dec.
24, 1705, and died in August, 1734. He was a
farmer in the Damascus District. His wife's name
was Martha.
fIV) Isaac Hoadley, son of Abel and Martha
Hoadley, was born in Branford, Dec. 31, 1728, and
died Jan. 21, 1812. He married Elizabeth I'.lack-
stone, daughter of Capt. John and Elizabeth
(Foote) Blackstone. He was a carpenter by trade,
inherited his father's farm, and was a well-to-do
farmer iTi the Damascus District. He was a i)rom-
inent member of Trinity Episcopal Church.
(V) Abel Hoadley, son of Isaac and Elizabeth
(Blackstone) Hoadley, was born in Branford Oct.
I, 1764, and died March 29, 1845. His wife was
Lucinda, daughter of Timothy and Sarah (Good-
sell) Bradley, of Branford. He was a farmer in
the Damascus District, and was selectman and con-
stable for many years. His children were: Martha
(Mrs. Dcming Hoarlley), Isaac, Sanniel. Raljih,
Sally S. (Mrs. James Harrison), Lucinda (Mrs.
Wyllys Blackstone), Harvey, Harriet (Mrs. John
Gordon) and Ammi.
(VI) Harvey Hoadley, son of Abel and Lucinda
(Bradley") Hoadley, and father of our subject, was
born in Branford June 10, 1804, and died Jan. 28,
1897, in New Haven. He was twice married, on
Nov. 27, 1828, to Sally, daughter of Samuel and
Esther (Ives) Hobart. She died March 17, 1S36.
leaving one child, Jane E. On May 2, 1844, '"^
married Eliza A., daughter of Timothy and Betsey
(Graves) Butler, of Branford, and she bore him
three children : William H., Emma B. and Charles
A. Airs. Eliza A. Hoadley passed away May 3.
1898. Harvey Hoadley tollowed the sea for many
years in the coasting trade. lie was possessed of
a kind and genial nature, and was full of wit and
humor.
(VII) Charles Ammi Hoadley, whose name in-
troduces this biography, received a liberal education
in the public schools of Branford. and in 1870. at
the age of twenty-three, commenced his business
career as bookkeeper for John Hutchinson, a lead-