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Bradford (search for this): chapter 6
, at his home in Medford. It being but a short time since his demise, his virtues, ability and qualities as a man and lawyer are too well known to you for me to reiterate and dwell upon. He was a man fond of sport, and in his early days was an excellent swordsman and athlete. A little over a year ago we paid tribute to the memory of one of Medford's most distinguished citizens, Mr. Justice Thomas S. Harlow. Judge Harlow was born in Castine, Maine, November 15, 1812, and was the son of Bradford and Nancy (Stetson) Harlow. After the usual course of study at the public schools of his native town, he removed to Medford in 1831, and there taught school three years, in the meantime preparing himself for college. During 1833 he took charge of the grammar school, and in 1834 entered Bowdoin College, graduating in 1836. He began the study of law in the office of Governor Edward Kent of Bangor, where he studied two years, and also edited a paper in Dover, Maine. In 1838 he removed to L
William Cushing Wait (search for this): chapter 6
No other teacher has such a record, or has had it, except Marm Betty Francis, who taught a dame school for sixty years. It is with pride that the society recognizes the distinguished honor bestowed upon its esteemed first president, Hon. William Cushing Wait, on his appointment to the bench of the superior Court. See Register, vol., No. 2. The Royal Academy of letters, history, and antiquities, National museum, Stockholm, Sweden, is on the exchange list of the Reg-Ister. Medford w of the State is 1630. Colonial Records, vol. 1, P. 59. Members. Life, members since the annual March meeting:— Gilbert Hodges. Andrew F. Curtin. Hon. Samuel C. Lawrence. Mrs. Carrie R. Lawrence. Hon. Charles S. Baxter. Hon. William Cushing Wait. Miss Zipporah Sawyer. Hon Daniel A. Gleason. Hon. Daniel A. Gleason. Miss Agnes W. Lincoln. Walter F. Cushing. David H. Brown. Hon. Lewis H. Lovering. Edward P. Boynton. Leonard Tufts. New members since the annual March m
George Doane Porter (search for this): chapter 6
d the successes, the lights and the shades of human character and efforts, and, above all, when we look into our own souls and try to square ambition with achievement, desire with consummation, hope with possibility—aye, all the contradictions and paradoxes of contest and aspiration—we rise from the contemplation with the conviction that through all these there is a higher destiny. The brilliancy of intellect, of character and ability of Jonathan Porter were exemplified in his son, George Doane Porter, who was born in Medford, June 21, 1831. Young, and with a bright career before him, he was, when comparatively only a young man, carried off by that terror of the New England climate, consumption. He was fitted for college by his father, Jonathan Porter, and graduated at Harvard University in 185. He took up the study of law with William Brigham, and was admitted to the bar in Boston, June, 1854. He practiced both in Medford and Boston, and after a while in Medford alone. I am i
Somerby (search for this): chapter 6
is intellect and the more terrible his weapons of battle. Distinguished as a jury advocate, he was entitled to standing with Butler, Sidney Bartlett, E. Rockwood Hoar or Josiah Abbott. He was appointed Clerk of the Courts for Middlesex, but he was like a bound gladiator and longed for the excitement of the forum. He occupied the position about a month, and said that if he stayed in the position another month he should have gone crazy. Many and severe were the clashes between Butler, Somerby and Griffin. Griffin once wrote an article entitled a Portrait of Butler by a House Painter, in the Bunker Hill Aurora, for which Butler never forgave him. There was never any obsequiousness about Griffin. He detested formality or subordinacy, and was rather trenchant, which caused the displeasure of the court. He was an omnivorous reader, especially in law. He had a large practice, but was a poor collector. He was retained in many well-known cases, among which was the defence of Ge
Colonial Records (search for this): chapter 6
rs. It is with pride that the society recognizes the distinguished honor bestowed upon its esteemed first president, Hon. William Cushing Wait, on his appointment to the bench of the superior Court. See Register, vol., No. 2. The Royal Academy of letters, history, and antiquities, National museum, Stockholm, Sweden, is on the exchange list of the Reg-Ister. Medford was never formally incorporated as a Town. The first reference to Medford in Records of the State is 1630. Colonial Records, vol. 1, P. 59. Members. Life, members since the annual March meeting:— Gilbert Hodges. Andrew F. Curtin. Hon. Samuel C. Lawrence. Mrs. Carrie R. Lawrence. Hon. Charles S. Baxter. Hon. William Cushing Wait. Miss Zipporah Sawyer. Hon Daniel A. Gleason. Hon. Daniel A. Gleason. Miss Agnes W. Lincoln. Walter F. Cushing. David H. Brown. Hon. Lewis H. Lovering. Edward P. Boynton. Leonard Tufts. New members since the annual March meeting:— Charles M. Ludden. M
Nowell (search for this): chapter 6
II., no. 2, p. 53. In an earlier number of the Register there appeared an article Vide Register, vol. 1, No. 4, P. 138. throwing doubt on the location of the old Cradock House by utterly denying the claims of the old brick structure on Riverside avenue just below Spring street. Has sufficient weight been given to several features of that claim? First, in a letter to Gov. Winthrop, written in 1637, Cradock speaks of the best of his land neere my house being allotted to Mr. Wilson and Mr. Nowell. Now, the land so granted neere my house was part of the present Wellington. Secondly, the tradition of the Cradock House is very old; it has the authority of age, and is such authority to be lightly set aside? Again, are not the bricks (the originals, of course) of a different size from those subsequently made in the colony, thus indicating importation? And, if so, by whom else than the patron who was constantly sending supplies of all kinds to the infant settlement? —Venerate t
Abner Bartlett (search for this): chapter 6
thanks of the town be tendered to Mr. Bigelow for his services as their representative for a number of years past. Abner Bartlett was thereupon elected in his place. Abner Bartlett seems to have been, from what insufficient glimpses I have been aAbner Bartlett seems to have been, from what insufficient glimpses I have been able to get of him, an original character, a plain man, but rich in what are called ordinary virtues. Abner Bartlett, Esq., was born at Plymouth, January 1, 1776, son of Abner and Anna (Hovey) Bartlett. He was a descendant of Robert Bartlett, who Abner Bartlett, Esq., was born at Plymouth, January 1, 1776, son of Abner and Anna (Hovey) Bartlett. He was a descendant of Robert Bartlett, who came to Plymouth in the Ann in 1623. Mr. Bartlett, after graduating at Harvard University in 1799, began the study of law and was admitted to the Middlesex bar. He married Sarah Burgess and settled in Medford. At the bar his speech was rough, his maBartlett. He was a descendant of Robert Bartlett, who came to Plymouth in the Ann in 1623. Mr. Bartlett, after graduating at Harvard University in 1799, began the study of law and was admitted to the Middlesex bar. He married Sarah Burgess and settled in Medford. At the bar his speech was rough, his manner hesitating, and his words forcible and emphatic. He had a singular habit, for which he was ever remembered; it created fun for the boys, and was a source of silent amusement for the older; whether he was pleading his case in court, or strollin
James Mott Hallowell (search for this): chapter 6
d antiquities, National museum, Stockholm, Sweden, is on the exchange list of the Reg-Ister. Medford was never formally incorporated as a Town. The first reference to Medford in Records of the State is 1630. Colonial Records, vol. 1, P. 59. Members. Life, members since the annual March meeting:— Gilbert Hodges. Andrew F. Curtin. Hon. Samuel C. Lawrence. Mrs. Carrie R. Lawrence. Hon. Charles S. Baxter. Hon. William Cushing Wait. Miss Zipporah Sawyer. Hon Daniel A. Gleason. Hon. Daniel A. Gleason. Miss Agnes W. Lincoln. Walter F. Cushing. David H. Brown. Hon. Lewis H. Lovering. Edward P. Boynton. Leonard Tufts. New members since the annual March meeting:— Charles M. Ludden. Mrs. Charles M. Ludden. Harry Highley. James Mott Hallowell. George W. Mills, M. D. James C. D. Clark, M. D. Samuel C. L. Haskell. George C. Tidden. Francis H. Bridge. Frederick W. Gow. James Morrison. Wm. H. Couch. William P. Martin. George W. Nichols
Sarah Elizabeth Wood (search for this): chapter 6
mportant and earnest part in revising and remodelling the Courts of the Commonwealth; and the practice in vogue now is due largely to him. He was of about medium height, stooped a little, and was slim, although not apparently so because of his massive head. Above his gold-bowed spectacles arose a square, perpendicular forehead, from which his dark hair stood up straight and thick. He was neither elegant nor classical, but his mind was quick and strong. He married, May 1, 1852, Sarah Elizabeth Wood of Concord, and died at his home in Medford, May 22, 1866, of consumption. He went to Cuba for his health, but died soon after his return. Though cut off in the full promise of an eminent career, he will ever stand conspicuous and prominent among the men of his memorable generation. His domestic life was sublime; his children were the delight of his eye. His will was singular, where he pays tribute to his wife and family; he then wrote concerning the settlement of his estate: Let
George C. Tidden (search for this): chapter 6
d antiquities, National museum, Stockholm, Sweden, is on the exchange list of the Reg-Ister. Medford was never formally incorporated as a Town. The first reference to Medford in Records of the State is 1630. Colonial Records, vol. 1, P. 59. Members. Life, members since the annual March meeting:— Gilbert Hodges. Andrew F. Curtin. Hon. Samuel C. Lawrence. Mrs. Carrie R. Lawrence. Hon. Charles S. Baxter. Hon. William Cushing Wait. Miss Zipporah Sawyer. Hon Daniel A. Gleason. Hon. Daniel A. Gleason. Miss Agnes W. Lincoln. Walter F. Cushing. David H. Brown. Hon. Lewis H. Lovering. Edward P. Boynton. Leonard Tufts. New members since the annual March meeting:— Charles M. Ludden. Mrs. Charles M. Ludden. Harry Highley. James Mott Hallowell. George W. Mills, M. D. James C. D. Clark, M. D. Samuel C. L. Haskell. George C. Tidden. Francis H. Bridge. Frederick W. Gow. James Morrison. Wm. H. Couch. William P. Martin. George W. Nichols
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