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 44 
 
 HISTORY 
 
 OF THE 
 
 OLD HIGH SCHOOL" 
 
 ON SCHOOL STREET, 
 
 AND THE 
 
 FEMALE SEMINARY" 
 
 ON MAPLE STREET, 
 SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS.
 
 iC 
 
 HISTORY 
 
 OF THE 
 
 OLD HIGH SCHOOL" 
 
 ON SCHOOL STREET, 
 
 SPRLNGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, - 
 
 FROM 1828 TO 1840, 
 
 WITH A PERSONAL HISTORY OF THE TEACHERS, 
 
 THE NAMES OF 265 PUPILS, 
 
 WITH THUIR HISTORV IN PART, 
 
 WITH PORTRAITS, AND A SKETCH OF THE BUILDING. 
 
 BY CHARLES WELLS CHAPIN, 
 
 (.\ I'Uril. AT liACK SCHOOL ) 
 
 V 
 
 ^'Patience /'asse Science." 
 
 bPRlNGKlKLl), AL\SS. : 
 
 PRESS OE T]1E SPRINCEIEl.I) PRINTING AND lUNDING CO. 
 
 1 S90.
 
 Copyrighted, iSgo, 
 By CHARLES WELLS CHAPIN.
 
 
 a PREFATORY NOTE 
 
 A LARGE portion of this work was written in a front upper 
 room of the "Old High School Buildino-" itself, which is 
 now, and has been for nearly fifty years, used as a priv^ate 
 dwelling. . The writer has been stimulated by the imaginar}- 
 spirits which seemed to hover over his- work; and though 
 in declining years, he is still hopeful of many returns to the 
 mirtliful fii/ics of the old school-bov davs. 
 
 392845
 
 DEDICATED 
 
 TO THH 
 
 SONS AND DAUGHTERS (PUPILS) 
 
 OF THE 
 
 OLD niGfl SCHOOL" AND THP: "SEMINARY 
 OF SIXTY YEARS AGO. 
 
 It in my research (uhicli has occupied my time nearly a year and a 
 iialf) I have omittetl to do justice to any one of tlie pupils in my efforts 
 to gather up the recollections of our Aiiiia Mater, it was not from want 
 of due res])ect, hut from a cause beyond mv reach; tlierefore, if in the 
 perusal of these pages they afford you the pleasure and gratification that 
 I iiave received in hearing from so many of them with expressions of 
 encouragement, in my endeavors to put on record these reminiscences, then 
 I cannot but feel that I have been in some degree rewarded for my hd:)ors. 
 To those who have given me assistance in this work, I tender mv sincere 
 thanks. 
 
 C. W. C. 
 
 Sr'RiNC.FiKi.i), Mass., January, iSqo. 
 
 " //('iniiiis rst crrarel'^
 
 TEACHERS. 
 
 * STORY HEBARD, 
 
 t DAVID N. SHELDON, t SIMEON II. CALHOUN, 
 
 I WILLIAM E. DIXON, t SARDIS B. MORLEV, 
 
 t HENRY R. VAILLE, t SAMUEL KNOX, 
 
 J JAMES N. SVKES, 
 
 t CHARLES C. BURNETT. 
 
 Six of the above teachers were graduates of t Williams College, two of + Brown University, 
 and one of * Amherst College.
 
 THE "OLD HIGH SCHOOL" 
 
 ON SCHOOL STREET. 
 
 ITS TEACHERS AND SCHOLARS FROM 1828 TO 1840. 
 
 The first building erected in this town for a high school 
 house is yet standing, being 43 and 47 School street, and 
 is occupied as a dwelling. The main part remains the same 
 as when first built. The cupola's outward appearance is but 
 little changed ; "the bell that hung within" rings no more 
 to call those who were to pass its doors. On the east part 
 of the building wings have been added on the north and 
 south sides, which increase its former proportions. What 
 memories cluster around the venerated building, calling up 
 the scenes of boyhood days ! the teachers ! the scholars ! 
 Of the former only two survive ; of the latter, alas! many 
 have passed to the " other side," some hardly arrived to man- 
 hood, others had entered middle life, a few had reached 
 three-score and ten, while those remaining are verging on 
 and many have passed the allotted time of life. 
 
 On the 2d day of April, 1827, " the town voted to choose 
 a committee to report at a meeting some plan for establish- 
 ing a high school, and where the same shall be kept, and 
 also to make an estimate of the expense. The committee 
 were Joseph Pease, Solomon Hatch, George Bliss, Jr., David 
 Rice, Allen Bangs, Israel E. Trask, and William Child." 
 
 May 14, 1827, "the committee report, and recommend 
 that the town build a school house of brick, 65 feet by 30 feet, 
 two stories high, with a woodhouse under it, and a cupola 
 and bell on one end, and with a proper outhouse attached ;
 
 10 HISTORY OF THE 
 
 the house to be fitted up in a plain, strong style for one 
 school room on each story, and the ground fenced in ; that 
 the whole entirely finished will not be less than twenty-five 
 hundred dollars." 
 
 July 30, 1827, the town voted to accept of a lot, 8 rods 
 17 links by 4^ rods, offered by Simon Sanborn. George 
 Colton, Charles Stearns, Horace King, selectmen. 
 
 August 2, 1827, School street was opened from State to 
 Union street. The first instructor of the school was Story 
 Hebard, a native of New Hampshire, and a graduate of 
 Amherst College in 1828. He took charge of the school 
 soon after his graduation, and successfully conducted it 
 until his resignation in 1830. His salary was seven hundred 
 and fifty dollars a year. Mr. Hebard was a gentleman of 
 much worth, and greatly esteemed in the community. After 
 leaving the school he went to Beirut, Syria, as missionary of 
 the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Mis- 
 sions. He died at Malta, June 30, 1841, at the age of 
 thirty-nine, respected and beloved by all who knew him. 
 
 The following reply vvas received from Dr. Sheldon, to 
 my inquiry respecting his term of service as principal of 
 the Hic^h School : — 
 

 
 REV. STORY HEBARD.
 
 OLD HIGH SCHOOL. II 
 
 David N. Sheldon, a naiive of Suffield, Conn., succeeded 
 Mr. Hebard. He was the principal apart of the year 1830, 
 having resigned, owing to the disobedience manifested by 
 the boys. He received a salary at the rate of six hundred 
 dollars a year. Mr. Sheldon graduated at Williams College 
 in 1830. Brown University gave him the degree of D.D. 
 in 1847. He received a course of study at the Newton 
 Theological Seminary, and in 1835 was appointed by the 
 Baptist assembly a missionary to France. He was absent 
 about four years, principally in Paris. On his return to 
 the United States he became pastor of a Baptist church in 
 Halifax, Nova Scotia. In 1842 he was pastor of the Bap- 
 tist church in Waterville, Maine, and the next year he 
 became president of the Waterville College, now Colby Uni- 
 versity. In 1853 he resigned the presidency and became 
 the pastor of the Baptist church in Bath, Maine, where he 
 remained until 1856. Meanwhile having experienced a 
 change in his religious views, the result was the formation 
 of a Unitarian church and society in the town, of which 
 he became the first pastor. In 1862 he returned to Water- 
 ville, Maine, and preached to the Unitarian congregation 
 sixteen years, from 1862 until 1878. Dr. Sheldon was held 
 with great respect in the community for his sturdy sense 
 and many virtues, and greatly beloved as a pastor. He 
 was a classical scholar, with clear perceptions of criticisms ; 
 a fine linguist, and possessed the faculty of speaking several 
 modern languages. He died at his home on Friday morn- 
 ing, October 4, 1889, aged 82. 
 
 One of the scholars, now a merchant in Boston, writes : 
 "There was at one time quite a degree of insubordination 
 prevalent, especially among the older boys. This state of 
 things made it necessary that the authorities, the school 
 committee, should be informed thereof. One day an offi- 
 cial called at the school to address the scholars upon the 
 matter. He stated to them that if a change for better 
 order did not speedily take place, it might be necessary to 
 call out the militia. This seemed to have the effect of
 
 12 HISTORY OF THE 
 
 awing the boys into a state of respectful obedience and 
 unusual attention to their studies." 
 
 The securing of a live hen and placing it in the teacher's 
 desk, its sudden flight when he opened it surprising him 
 as much as it delighted the boys, was one of the many 
 diversions. 
 
 The school committee in 183 i were Josiah Hooker, Will- 
 iam Hyde, and William Bliss. They after some effort secured 
 as the next instructor Simeon H. Calhoun, a native of Bos- 
 ton, and a graduate of Williams College in 1829. His salary 
 was the same as his predecessor's. 
 
 Mr. Calhoun was a gentleman of much worth and great 
 sincerity of purpose, and was held in high esteem by the 
 community. He had, before taking charge of the school, 
 been informed of the vicious conduct of the scholars. In 
 entering upon his duties at the commencement of his first 
 term, in the presence of the school committee, he addressed 
 the scholars in this characteristic manner: " Boys, if you 
 are mild with me I shall be mild with you ; if you are harsh 
 with me I shall be JiarsJi with you." After this gentle 
 warning the scholars were disposed to be on their good 
 behavior. The school moved along smoothly, without dis- 
 cord. Mr. Calhoun was gifted with much religious fervor 
 and loving kindness, enabling him to draw the scholars to 
 him with much love and affection. He conducted the 
 school for two years, until 1833, when he resigned. In 
 1834-36 he was a tutor in Williams College. In 1837 he 
 went to Smyrna and became a missionary of the American 
 Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. In 1844 he 
 was transferred to the Syrian mission. He established a 
 seminary on Mount Lebanon for the education of native 
 teachers. After many years of service abroad, he returned 
 to the United States. He died at Buffalo, N. Y., Dec. 14, 
 1876, aged 72. 
 
 One of the scholars, now a citizen of Ohio, writes : " I 
 remember well the morning of Mr. Calhoun's advent. We 
 all saw at once he was not to be trifled with; he said :
 
 
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 " OLD HIGH SCHOOL. 
 
 13 
 
 ' Boys, I am going to teach the school ; if you obey the 
 rules, all well ; if you don't, I shall flog you.' Not many 
 wished from his appearance to try the latter. One qual- 
 ification always appeared necessary for teachers at the 
 school in those days, that they should be orthodox in relig- 
 ' ious matters. I recollect attending some of the prayer 
 meetings when revivals were going on at the ' old Parish 
 House,' which stood in Sanford street, on the east side of 
 Market street." 
 
 William E. Dixon, a graduate of Williams College in 
 1833, succeeded Mr. Calhoun. Owing to ill health he did 
 not remain long in charge of the school. A near relative 
 of Mr. Dixon writes from Kansas : " He was a retiring and 
 modest man, who preferred to serve his God quietly and 
 simply. He died in Enfield, Conn., in 1876, of no known 
 disorder, but gradually wasted away, after the death of 
 his wife, to whom he was most tenderly attached. He was 
 beloved and respected by all who knew him. He was a 
 man of equal ability as my uncle, James Dixon, a represent- 
 ative in Congress from Connecticut from 1845 to 1849, 'i^so 
 United States senator from 1857 to 1869, who died in Hart- 
 ford, Conn., March 27, 1873, aged 59." One of the scholars 
 writes of Mr. Dixon that "he was mild and gentle in his 
 manners, and devoted to his duties." 
 
 One of the "boys" residing in this city recollects the 
 following event, but does not remember the teacher who 
 administered the punishment : One cold winter's morning- 
 one of the boys who was known to be fond of making experi- 
 ments with chemicals " to gain knowledge," put upon the 
 hot stove (a cast iron box stove) a quantity of brimstone, 
 which in melting sent forth a peculiar, suffocating odor and 
 smoke, filling the room so that the windows were obliged 
 to be opened to ventilate it and purify the air. The teacher 
 arriving before that could be accomplished, the scholars 
 hurriedly took their seats; but a considerable time passed 
 before the windows could be closed. After the school 
 became quiet the teacher made inquiries as to who was the
 
 14 
 
 HISTORY OF THE 
 
 cause of this " breach of peace." It soon appeared that 
 
 "Jim "' A was the guilty one. The teacher ordered him 
 
 to come forward, and to hold out his right hand, with the 
 palm of it up, on which he struck two or three hard blows 
 with the ferule, which A received with Spartan firm- 
 ness, then smilingly took his seat. 
 
 Sardis B. Morley became the next instructor. He 
 remained about one year. His salary was the same as his 
 predecessor's. 
 
 A near relative writes as follows : " Rev. S. B. Morley 
 was born in Otis, Mass., Sept. 17th, 1804. He graduated 
 at Williams College in 1829, and at Yale Theological Semi- 
 nary in 1833. He fitted himself for college and supported 
 himself by teaching. While in college and afterwards he 
 taught in various places, especially in Springfield, Mass., 
 and Winsted, Conn. He supplied the Congregational 
 churches at Bloomfield, Conn., 1833-4, and Attleborough, 
 Mass., for a part of the time during 1834-7, where he was 
 ordained and installed in 185 i, remaining until 1857. He 
 was city missionary in New York 1837-8. On account of ill 
 health he was obliged to rest for ten years, 1841-51, during 
 which time he was engaged in farming at West Hartford, 
 Conn., where he was prominent in religious work, often 
 preaching there and in neighboring towns. From 1857 till 
 his death he lived at Williamstown and Pittsfield, Mass. 
 While living at Williamstown he supplied the Congrega- 
 tional churches in Becket and in West Cummington, Mass., 
 each a year, where his ministry was blessed in both cases 
 with revivals and many conversions. He was clear and 
 pungent in his prcaciiing, i)rofound in his religious coiivic- 
 tions, sturdy in his princi[)les. He belonged to the Chris- 
 tian wing of the anti-slavery reform, where he did good 
 service. He was an earnest supporter of temperance. He 
 was rugged in his nature, lacking some of the niceties of 
 smoother and more polished men, but possessing marked 
 ability, and when roused capable of speaking with great elo- 
 quence. ]\Tr. Morley evincetl marked aptitude for teaching.
 
 REV. SARDIS B. MORLEY.
 
 "old high school. 15 
 
 His own scholarship was thorough ; he graduated with 
 honor in college, receiving the Philosophical oration. In 
 teaching he made his scholars thorough. He fitted his own 
 sons for college and saw them graduate with honor. Many 
 of his early pupils remember him after the lapse of fifty 
 . years with gratitude and affection. He was married July 
 21, 1834, to Anna Clarissa Treat, only daughter of Selah 
 Treat, Esq., of Hartford, Conn. Mrs. Morley died, lamented 
 by all who knew her, May 9, 1881. Mr. Morley died peace- 
 fully at Pittsfield, Mass., October i, 1889. One of his last 
 utterances was characteristic : ' I know in whom I have 
 believed.' Of their four children, Edward W. Morley is pro- 
 fessor in Adelbert College, Cleveland, Ohio; Rev. John H. 
 Morley is superintendent of the American Home Mission- 
 ary Society for Minnesota, office at Minneapolis, Minn. ; 
 Elizabeth A. Morley, of Pittsfield, Mass.; P'rank G. Mor- 
 ley, who died in 1875, being at the time of his death prin- 
 cipal of the High School in Bristol, R. I." 
 
 One of the scholars residing in Michigan, writes: " One 
 instance of Mr. Morley's discipline is very distinctly in my 
 mind. On the north side of the school room the wall be- 
 tween the windows was painted black, and used as a black- 
 board. During one noon intermission a boy, G T , 
 
 had drawn the grotesque figure of a man, and, forgetting to 
 erase it, it was the object of general attention. When the 
 teacher came in a careful process of questioning on his part 
 left no doubt of the picture maker. This with previous 
 pranks of mischief seemed to justify heroic treatment. With 
 his coat buttoned around him, the boy was ordered to come 
 forward, with his hands held in front, out of the range of 
 the three twisted switches, when the teacher struck three 
 blows that brought the withes around his body with a loud 
 crack that brought me to my feet. Not a word was uttered, 
 for the blows stopped at this point, and the boy submis- 
 sively took his seat." 
 
 One of the boys residing in this city remembers this 
 incident : "One summer morning, before the teacher arrived
 
 1 6 HISTORY OF THE 
 
 at the school, some of the boys were very busily engaged dig- 
 ging a pit directly in front of the steps at the south entrance 
 to the school room. Having completed this work, they cov- 
 ered the top with light material, on this a layer of dirt, 
 then taking favorable positions under cover, awaited the 
 arrival of the teacher, who as he neared the steps unsus- 
 pectingly stepped upon the covering, and suddenly disap- 
 peared, all but his head. By his own efforts, with the help 
 of sym[)athizers among the boys, he was soon brought to 
 the surface, apparently receiving very little bodily injury. 
 The countenance of the teacher as he entered the school 
 room gave the impression that if he could find out the boys 
 that dared to commit such an act he would give them a 
 severe flogging; but his efforts to discover the victims of 
 his desires proved unavailing." 
 
 The old proverb, " Spare the rod and spoil the child," 
 was not much in vogue in those days. Corporal punish- 
 ment, coupled with a little moral suasion, was the most 
 elfective method in bringing the insubordinate pupil to 
 obedience. At the present day the former practice is often 
 dispensed with when the occasion demands heroic treat- 
 ment. 
 
 One of the scholars residing in this city relates : " My 
 brother George and I stole out of the school room by 
 crawling under the seats, in order to see the first train from 
 Worcester (in 1839) come in on the Western railroad. We 
 witnessed the event and got back to school without being- 
 missed by the teacher. We thought it quite an exploit." 
 
 From a city in Western New York a voice comes : " I 
 can remember how some of the bold small boys, in the warm 
 summer days, when the school room door stood invitingly 
 open, and the teacher was engaged at the other end of the 
 room, would crawl on their hands and feet, and put out of 
 doors to enjoy for a moment the fresh air and freedom. 
 One day the boy who sat next to me came to school with 
 a striped snake in his bosom, inside his shirt. It gave me 
 a chill which T think has clung to me to the i^xsent time."
 
 DR. HENRY R. VAILLE.
 
 "OLD HIGH SCHOOL. 1 7 
 
 In November, 1830, the town paid Caleb Hopkins seven 
 dollars for taking care of the school house ; and Joseph 
 Bull was paid five dollars for ringing the bell at 12 o'clock. 
 
 There were evening schools during Mr. Morley's admin- 
 istration. Among those who attended were Henry Hills, 
 William Winship, Eli Nutting, Henry Appleton, E. C. 
 Ring, C. G. Hayes, C. Baxter Allen, Albert Eames, Rich- 
 ard Moses. 
 
 Henry R. Vaille, a native of Marlboro, Vt., of the class 
 of 1835, Williams College, became the next instructor, 
 receiving a salary of $500 per annum. He was very active 
 in his endeavors to bring the school up to a high standard of 
 efficiency. During the autumn of 1836 he was prostrated 
 by sickness, and Samuel Knox, ofBlandford, Mass., a grad- 
 uate of Williams College in 1836, conducted the school dur- 
 ing his absence of nine weeks, for which he received ^99.28. 
 Subsequently Mr. Knox removed to St. Louis, Mo. ; he was 
 a representative from that state to the 38th Congress, 
 having successfully contested the seat occupied by Francis 
 P. Blair, Jr. Mr. Knox took his seat near the close of the 
 session ending in June, 1864, and was a member until 
 March, 1865. Mr. Knox is pleasantly remembered. Mr. 
 Vaille, having recovered from his illness, again assumed 
 his position as teacher. He remained in charge of the 
 school until about the year 1838, retiring with much credit 
 for the successful management of the school. He soon 
 after commenced the study of medicine with the late Dr. 
 George Frost, who lived on the corner of State and Spring 
 streets. (The house was moved back on to Spring street a 
 few years since, apd several years ago was torn down to 
 make way for a more modern dwelling.) He attended the 
 Berkshire Medical School, Pittsfield, Mass., where he grad- 
 uated in 1846. He then went abroad to England and 
 France, and passed a year studying in the medical schools 
 of London and Paris. On his return he commenced to 
 practice medicine. He was devoted to his profession, and
 
 1 8 HISTORV^ OF THE 
 
 won the confidence of those who were his patients. He 
 died July 15, 1885, in the 76th year of his age. 
 
 Mr. Vaille was accustomed to wear a pair of green gog- 
 gles, which prevented the boys from seeing whether he was 
 looking at them or not; if they made any noise or were 
 not in their seats he was quick to detect it, much to their 
 surprise. 
 
 James N. Sykes, of Suffield, Conn., and the Literary 
 Institute, a graduate of Brown University in 1839, succeeded 
 Mr. Vaille, and conducted the school about one year, receiv- 
 ing a salary at the rate of ^500 per annum. Mr. Sykes 
 was very popular with the scholars, and his kind and 
 pleasant ways deeply attached them to him. After leaving 
 the school Mr. Sykes was ordained a Baptist minister 
 in North Reading, Mass., in 1842; was called to Bristol, 
 R. I., in 1843. At this time he was greatly interested in 
 education, and became a prominent member of the school 
 board. In 1848 he received a call to Chelsea, Mass., where 
 he remained about three years. He was pastor in East 
 Boston for eight years ; also a member of the Boston school 
 board during his residence there. He spent eight years in 
 Newburyport, Mass., and was a member of the school 
 board. From thence he removed to Painesville, Ohio, and 
 was a member of the school board for about three years. 
 He was pastor of a church in Greenville, Conn., for three 
 years. At this time, his health having become much 
 impaired, he retired from the ministry. Mr. S)^kes took 
 a great interest in educational work and whenever he was 
 located was always called upon to take an active part in its 
 duties. "Of a genial disposition and fond of a good stor)-, 
 he was ever ready with an anecdote suitable for the occa- 
 sion." He died at Agawam, Mass., Sept. 27, 1880, aged 68. 
 
 Charles C. 15urnett, of Worcester, Mass., a graduate of 
 Brown Uni\crsity in 1839, ^'^•^^ ^^''^ principal for about six- 
 months previous to its close in the spring of 1840. His 
 salary was at the rate of $750 per year. After leax'ing the 
 school Mr. Burnett became the principal of Connecticut
 
 REV. JAMES N. SYKES.
 
 "OLD HIGH SCHOOL. IQ 
 
 Literary Institute, Suffield, Conn., for five years, and the 
 Worcester Academy in 1849, remaining four years. He 
 was classical teacher of Peirce Academy, Middleboro, Mass., 
 from 1853 until 1863, when he removed to this city and 
 became proprietor and principal of the Springfield English 
 and Classical Institute, on West Court street, and remained 
 until its close in 1S83. His success in all of the above 
 positions was fully assured. Mr. Burnett now resides in 
 West Springfield, Mass. 
 
 Samuel S. Greene, a native of Belchertown, Mass., was 
 superintendent of the schools in 1840-42, at a salary of 
 $900 per annum. He graduated at Brown University in 
 1837. He was instructor in the English High School of 
 Boston in 1842-49, superintendent of the public schools 
 in Providence, R. I., in 1851-55, and professor at Brown 
 University from 1855-64. He died January 24, 188^, 
 aged Ti- 
 
 " Ridcntcm diccrc I'cnn/i, quid I'ctat ? " 
 
 One of the " boys," an esteemed citizen and successful 
 merchant residing in Michigan, contributes the following, 
 which has the " Ring" to it with no " uncertain sound " : " In 
 1835 I entered the High School, under the tuition of Mr. 
 Vaille. He was a noble gentleman, and, withal, lovable, 
 except to evil doers. He had a faculty of taking kinks out 
 of boys, and took several out of the writer. I hailed 
 from the ' upper Water Shops,' and was one of some ten 
 or twelve who trailed through mud and snow from the 
 'upper' and 'middle Water Shops' to the High School. 
 We had room enough for travel in those days, there being 
 but six or seven houses on Central street between my 
 father's house (corner of Central and Hancock streets) and 
 the top of ' Sterns Hill.' We made our own path in the 
 snow and on our return at night found it much the same as 
 we left it in the morning. We usually crossed the now 
 beautiful cemetery grounds, near the western entrance, on 
 the dam of Hill & Winship, who were manufacturers of
 
 20 HISTORY OF THE 
 
 joiners' tools. When, however, we wanted a ' whirl ' at 
 snow-balling with the ' Lawtonites,' and the Seminary boys, 
 we went I'ia Maple street. We had many such strifes, out 
 of which, from our standpoint, we always came off victori- 
 ous. Our captain in such battles was John S. Miller, of 
 stalwart frame, and with heart and 'sand' in full proportion 
 to his frame. I have in mind very distinctly the history of 
 the old High School from 1835 to 1840. The teachers dur- 
 ing those years were Messrs. Vaille, Knox, Sykes, and Bur- 
 nett. These were all gentlemen of education and great 
 worth, teachers who made their marks upon the many boys 
 under their tuition. Each had his own methods; each of 
 them, if my feeling is a criterion, fills a warm corner in the 
 heart of many a boy of sixty to-day. Mr. Vaille was per- 
 haps the most muscular Christian of all of these teachers, 
 and the one most prone to let a self-sufficient boy 'drop.' 
 I well remember several instances of this kind. I well know 
 it for / zoas there. Entering the school at eleven years of 
 age, I was in my own estimation a smart boy. On the first 
 day of the term the new boys were called up to be classified 
 and each was sent to the blackboard to show his points. 
 I remember taking a lump of chalk and saying, 'Ready.' 
 The teacher looked at me with, I thought, mischief in his 
 eye. Seeing the ear-marks of greenness instead of bravado, 
 however, he withheld reproof and said mildly, ' Reduce 
 one hundred-weight to ounces.' I flourished my chalk 
 and proceeded as follows : '28X4X 16 — ' 'Where is your 
 one hundred-weight } ' said the teacher. ' No use set- 
 ting it down,' said I. 'Set it down,' said the teacher, 'and 
 then, instead of multiplying 28 by 4, multiply 4 by 28.' My 
 knees weakened and I was Jioniesick, excited, and my head 
 whirled. I could do no more. I was told to take my seat, 
 and a remark was made to the effect that if I did not work 
 hard I would probably be invited to leave the school. I 
 was so thoroughly squelched that the teacher's sympathy 
 was aroused, and he changed his tone suddenly, and said, 
 ' Work, you will make a man yet, and you will be able be-
 
 "OLD HIGH SCHOOL. 21 
 
 fore the close of this term to show that tittering boy behind 
 you how to do Jiis work.' Well, I came to life again and 
 worked. Towards the last of the term the boy who laughed 
 at my misfortune asked the teacher to solve a problem for 
 
 him, and he told him to go to R , He went and the 
 
 problem was solved. I have seen many teachers at their 
 work since those days, but have never seen one who worked 
 harder or accomplished more than did the teachers of the 
 old High School. And I believe that with all the advan- 
 tages of the present graded schools boys are no better fitted 
 to fight the battles of life than were the boys of the old 
 High School. I am a resident of Saginaw, Mich., and 
 here I have a family and home. I hereby invite any and 
 all of the ' old boys ' to call and see me and shake hands 
 with me. We are about to drop out of line, all of us. Let 
 us do so in good order, and 
 
 " ' Like one that wraps the drapery of his couch 
 About him. and lies down to pleasant dreams.' " 
 
 One of the scholars, now an esteemed missionary in the 
 East, writes from Constantinople, Turkey: " Mr. Hebard 
 was a fine scholar, very gentle and amiable in his character 
 and conduct towards the scholars, who consequently became 
 very much attached to him, so that at the close of his term 
 of service, in token of their esteem, they presented him with 
 a set of books of the value of nearly fifty dollars. Though 
 Mr. Hebard's personal character attached members of the 
 school to him, there were rogues among them as always, 
 some of whom, notwithstanding the general favor with 
 which he was regarded, dug a pit in the path by which he 
 must approach the school, and, concealing it, watched for 
 his expected fall into it. He fell, but wisely taking no notice 
 of the incident, put the rogues to shame before the school. 
 The roguery was not repeated. The High School gathered 
 its pupils from different parts of the town (which at that time 
 included the present limits of Chicopee) and in those early 
 days, in the winter season the out of school hours were
 
 22 HISTORY OF THE 
 
 scenes of fierce snow-ball fighting between 'Hillers' and 
 ' Streeters,' as the scholars from the different localities were 
 distinguished." As the rebellious spirit was still exhibited 
 among the boys, he further writes: "The coming in of 
 Mr. Simeon H. Calhoun very soon restored order to the 
 school, and fixed himself in the affection of the scholars. 
 He gave them fair warning that their conduct in school 
 would determine his rule over them, whether it should be 
 mild or severe. He gave them good specimens of both 
 kinds ; the very severe on occasions when it was called for, 
 and the rule of kindest love for those who sought it by obe- 
 dience to the rules of the school. None of those in the 
 school during Mr. Calhoun's era ever speak of him but in 
 the most affectionate terms, and, widely as they have been 
 scattered since their school days, they have retained most 
 loving remembrance of him. Mr. Calhoun's decided Chris- 
 tian character, manifested both in the school and in his gen- 
 eral influence in Springfield, and which asserted itself in his 
 subsequent career as a tutor in Williams College and as a 
 missionary in Syria, was the charm that drew all hearts to 
 him." 
 
 One of the " bright boys," now a resident of California, 
 writes : " I well remember the floggings Mr. Calhoun used 
 to give me (and I guess I deserved them), but his succes- 
 sor, a most excellent teacher, taught only one term, during 
 which the boys made it uncomfortable for him. I think 
 it was during his term that he organized an evening school 
 in order to further improve our minds, and at which a Jack 
 o'lantern was ])laced on top of the mineral case, and one 
 evening — and it was the last with lighted candles — ink 
 stands and bullets were thrown about the room and through 
 the windows, the old box stove near the door was covered 
 
 witli tallow and , and several lengths of the stove pipe, 
 
 which ran the entire length of the room, was let down on 
 the desks, causing the school to be dismissed the next 
 morning and giving us a half holiday. Once brickbats 
 were hung under the floor, suspended by a string close to
 
 "old high school." 23 
 
 the foot of the stool ; one boy would draw up a brick, 
 which would strike the floor from underneath with a loud 
 thump. The teacher would start out to find where the 
 noise came from, and as he neared the spot a loud noise 
 would again be heard at the other end of the room. Then 
 he would start for that locality, and when he arrived there 
 the noise would again be repeated at some other place in the 
 room. Finally, as the noise seemed to come from below, the 
 teacher visited the cellar and there saw to his amazement 
 several bricks suspended by strings from the floor above. 
 
 On returning to the school room he called up R L , 
 
 a nice boy, who was never engaged in any mischief, and 
 asked him if he knew of any one who made the noise. He 
 said that he did and gave the boy's name [this boy was the 
 ' bright boy ' of California]. The teacher questioned this boy 
 and he acknowledged that he was one of those who made 
 the noise. The teacher then asked him if he knew of others 
 that had helped to make the disturbance. He told him that 
 half of the school had, and he mentioned a few names — 
 they afterwards became prominent citizens in Springfield, 
 Mass., and the city of New York. They were asked about 
 it, and though their answers seemed to be satisfactory to 
 the teacher, they were not honorable to the boys. I was 
 dismissed, which caused a row and a meeting of the school 
 committee the next day, who after an investigation decided 
 to let me go back, but the teacher said if I did he would 
 leave. The result was that I was dismissed for the balance 
 of the term for telling the truth and the other boys retained 
 
 their seats by . I amused myself at the old brick 
 
 school house in the rear of the old Town Hall, with Master 
 Kirkham (William) for a few weeks and then went back, the 
 teacher aforesaid at the old High School having retired. 
 
 "When Mr. Vaille took the school he came in the first 
 morning with a handful of switches and commenced using 
 them the first day, and if my memory is correct a promi- 
 nent merchant of your town, now deceased, got the first 
 dose."
 
 24 HISTORY OF THE 
 
 One of the pupils (though " l^Hss"-ful the reading of 
 these pages may add to his joys) writes from the " City of 
 Churches by the Sea" : — 
 
 " The town was divided into the ' Hill ' and the 
 ' Street ' interest. The result was a vote diminishing the 
 appropriation, which brought about the resignation of Mr. 
 Story Hebard. The salary which he formerly had was cut 
 down and he resigned. The attachment of the pupils to 
 him was so very strong that the boys rebelled against the 
 teacher that was hired in his place. They took advantage 
 of the teacher's ignorance of the names and when the roll 
 was called answered to wrong names or did not answer at 
 all, and when his back was turned some of them crept out 
 on their hands and knees, and every device was practiced 
 to embarrass him. The monitors who were appointed and 
 sat on the platform with the teacher, to mark any delinquent 
 and report the same, did not do so, as they were rebellious. 
 When Mr. Simeon H. Calhoun became the teacher, he 
 was wise enough to have one of the committee who knew 
 the names of most of the scholars present when the roll was 
 called at the commencement and close of the school, so 
 that the boys who had run out of school were caught. After 
 a few days in which he let the boys have their own way, he 
 said, ' J^oys, you have ruled long enough, and now it is my 
 turn.' And with a determined and severe treatment he 
 brought the school into subjection. The revolt was uni- 
 versal, it had no leaders. The committee suspended three of 
 the pupils, which was unjust, and they were received back 
 by Mr. Calhoun. The school became harmonious and 
 united ; he was loved and obeyed, and during his adminis- 
 tration there was a revival of religion in progress." 
 
 One of the genial scholars residing in the Rocky Mount- 
 ain region writes : " While I cannot recall any particular 
 pieces the boys used to speak on Saturdays, I feel my ribs 
 rising at the comic and amusing speeches which at that 
 long lime ago set tliem in motion. Brevity with some 
 was closely studied, wit and comic would be mingled with
 
 "old high school. 25 
 
 words and looks. The sta2:e scare in others was amusinsr 
 to those who had passed the ordeal, while a few whose 
 budding ambitions looked forward to the thrones of power, 
 or senatorial honors, or a residence in the White House, 
 assumed a dignity unsurpassed. The studious Ames Wells, 
 the genial spirited Horace Lee, the sunny Henry Chapin, 
 the well poised John Pynchon, and many others most kind 
 and friendly, troop before me as I write." 
 
 One of the scholars now residing in Western New York 
 writes: "Simeon H. Calhoun is remembered with affec- 
 tionate respect, a man of equable temper, not harsh though 
 constitutionally Puritanic, not letting down to levels of 
 boyish relaxation but holding to the dignity of his office, a 
 sample of the best old-time school-masters. As I remember, 
 he showed no difficulty in teaching morals, leaving unsaid 
 all religious dogmatism ; and in this teaching his influence 
 compared with that of others must have been decided, but 
 how could one man do much (anything) with such a hetero- 
 geneous crowd as we were ? Besides the differences as great 
 as could well have been sixty years ago in a New England 
 town, we had fellows all the way iroxn Jfoi/ndcirrs in the three 
 1\ s, to such fittings for college as those times called for." 
 
 There were two factions among the boys, and consider- 
 able rivalry existed between them as to which side should 
 win in the ball games or in an engagement in the trial of 
 tour de force. 
 
 Those boys living on the "Hill" were known as the 
 " Hillers," and those on Main street were called "Street- 
 ers." The former were environed by the presence of Uncle 
 Sam's gleaming guns, whose shot (fired by the war-worn 
 veterans of the Revolution) went and left their mark on the 
 " Wait Mon-u-ment,"and dispersed the misguided men of 
 Daniel Shays, so that this event in their youthful minds 
 raised their spirits as they were inclined. While the latter 
 lived mostly in the foggy atmosphere of " Hasseky Marsh," 
 which did not promote a spirit of aggressive valor, though 
 many of them were obliged to pass daily by the "old
 
 26 HISTORY OF THE 
 
 Pynchon Fort," whose walls had defied King Philip's 
 warriors, — taught an object lesson that inspired them with 
 ardor in contest with their opponents. 
 
 The " Water-shop " boys were true and steady, 
 While the "South-end" boys were always ready. 
 The •• North-end " boys were prompt to action 
 And had desires to break the factions. 
 The boys from the neighboring towns 
 Who kept aloof with air profound 
 And did not join the friendly fray, 
 Stood aghast. — and went their way. 
 
 The neutral ground was the place 
 Where they sometimes met, face-to-face. 
 
 The games of base ball, wicket, and foot ball were held 
 on the "old goal" lot, now the " High School lot," State 
 street, the " Oliver B. Morris lot," now Temple street, the 
 "Jonathan Dwight lot," now West State street, the "Col. 
 John Worthington lot," now West Worthington street, and 
 the " Col. Israel Trask lot," now occupied by residences on 
 the east side of Elliott street. 
 
 Edmund Dwight, a native of this town and an eminent 
 Boston merchant, was the donor of several silver medals, 
 which were given out to the most proficient scholars at the 
 public exhibitions held in the old Town Hall on State 
 street. Among the donees were John B. Stebbins, whose 
 medal bears this inscription : — 
 
 ADJUDGED 
 
 BY THR 
 
 SCHOOL COMMITTEE 
 
 AS A 
 
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 JOHN 15. STEl'.BINS. 
 
 Obverse :- 
 
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 HIGH SCHOOL. 
 
 With the representation of two quill pens and o])en book. 
 No date given.
 
 "old high school. 27 
 
 Another medal was received by Morgan Appleton, the 
 father of Julius H. Appleton, president of the Riverside 
 Paper Co., Holyoke, Mass. Inscription : — 
 
 ADJUDGED 
 
 BY THE 
 
 SCHOOL COMMITTEE 
 
 AS A 
 
 REWARD OF JVIERIT 
 
 TO 
 
 M. APPLETON, 
 1831. 
 
 Obverse 
 
 SPRINGFIELD 
 HIGH SCHOOL. 
 
 With the representation of two quill pens and open book. 
 
 Marshall B. Blake, of New York, writes : " I have a relic 
 of the school in the shape of a silver medal dated 1829, 
 awarded xxxq, I kuozv not for %^'hat, at a public exhibition 
 given by the school in the old State-street Town Hall." 
 
 Edwin E. Bliss, now missionary at Constantinople, 
 Turkey, was a recipient of one of the medals. 
 
 The following roll of members of the old High School 
 was found in the old Bowdoin & Carew store building on 
 the " Hill " in 1865. It is supposed to have been left there 
 by William Hyde, Esq., a lawyer who at that time had an 
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 James G. Allen, 
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 Peter R. Potter, 
 Roswell Chapin, 
 Esek Sanders, 
 Charles W. Rice, 
 George Schipper, 
 Ephraim W. Bond, 
 Roswell Lombard, 
 R. W. Kirkham, 
 Joel D. Barber, 
 George Jones, 
 Haskell Goodman, 
 Daniel Pynchon, 
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 Rodolphus Attleton, 
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 30 HISTORY OF THE 
 
 The following invitation to the " old boys " was duly 
 honored and respected : — 
 
 Dear Sir: Many of the graduates and former members of the old 
 High School in Springfield are desirous of gathering together in a 
 social union all who were connected with the school at any time from 
 its organization in 1828 to its discontinuance in 1840 — that among the 
 scenes of their boyhood they may renew early friendships, recall pleas- 
 ant memories of their Abna Mater, and " Know again the happy 
 visions of their youth." 
 
 The undersigned, having been appointed a committee to make 
 arrangements for the meeting, extend to you a most cordial invitation 
 to participate in the festivities of the occasion, and hope that for " Auld 
 lang syne " you will not fail of being present. The day named for the 
 gathering is Thursday, the 21st of August. 
 
 An early reply is rec^uested, addressed to the .Secretary of the 
 Committee. 
 
 *James D. Brewer, 
 James B. Hatch, 
 Alfred Booth, 
 Walter Bates, 
 *George B. Morris, 
 *Charles O. Chapin, 
 *Samuel Bowles, 
 John B. Stebbins, 
 Charles W. Chapix, 
 *A. D. Briggs, 
 *Lester Sykks, 
 
 Springkiei.d, July 3, 1S56. 
 
 Justlx Benton, 
 Abijah W. Chajmx, 
 John Kimberly, 
 *joseph c. pvnchon, 
 
 *HORACE C. LeE, 
 
 Warren Mills, 
 Ephraim W. Bond, 
 Benj.a.min K. Bliss, 
 *James G. Allen, 
 *Henhv R. Vaille. 
 
 Ja.mes Kikkham, Secretary. 
 
 The following notice of the re-union appeared in the 
 Springfield Rcpiib/ican of August 22, 1856 : — 
 
 The Old High School Ri;-U.\io.\. — The gathering of scholars 
 in the old High School on .School street — from 1828 to 1840 — and 
 tiieir dinner together at the Warriner House, on Thursday evening, 
 formed a very interesting and to the participants a delightful episode 
 in the history of the week. About one hundred responded to the call, 
 full one-third coming from distant homes to be present. There was a 
 considerable representation of the first sciiolars in the old school, 
 including Thomas N. Dale of Paris, France, Messrs. Blake and Pot- 
 ter of New York, Emery of Boston, Goodman of Hartford [now of 
 
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 "old high school." 31 
 
 Boston], with James D. Brewer, Joseph C. Pynchon, John B. Stebbins, 
 and others still residing in Springfield. Ephraim W. Bond of this 
 city presided at the tables, and after the repast pertinently and elo- 
 quently opened an agreeable round of speeches, to whose interest mem- 
 ory gave many an interesting incident of old times, and the \\'ell-springs 
 of local and personal affection many a pleasing and touching tribute. 
 William B. Calhoun, as one of the fathers of the school, and the brother 
 of its most renowned teacher, was present among the invited guests, 
 and spoke with earnestness and interest to several practical points 
 in the past and future of the educational history of Springfield. Mr. 
 Parish, as principal of the present High School, and more as 29 years 
 ago at the age of 18 teacher in the old district school house back of the 
 Masonic Hall, and there the instructor and graduator of the first class 
 that entered the old High School, was called up, and entertained his old 
 and new friends with pleasant reminiscences and suggestions. There 
 followed a pretty general relation of "experience" in the "old brick 
 school," and the sitting was prolonged with pleasure to all to a late 
 hour. L. V. H. Crosby, the celebrated vocalist, who was one of the 
 old boys, was of the party, and entertained the company with a taste of 
 his quality in the musical line. Altogether, it was a rare occasion for 
 those who were of it, and full of pleasure to the mere spectators. Good 
 must grow out of this meeting — good to those who have thus met — good 
 we hope to the literary character and educational fame of Springfield. 
 
 The following are the names and brief biographies of 
 265 pupils that attended the old High School. Of these 
 1 10 have died, their ages aggregating 5,419 years, an aver- 
 age of nearly 50 years. 
 
 Joseph C. Pynchon. — Entered Amherst College in 1832 
 but left after two years to enter Williams College, and grad- 
 uated in 1836. He then went to Georgia as teacher in an 
 academy, returned to Springfield in the autumn of 1839. 
 Studied medicine with the late Dr. Josiah H. Flint and Dr. 
 David Smith, Sr. In 1840 he attended the Harvard Medical 
 School, and in 1841-42 the Medical University of New 
 York, graduating in 1843. He practiced medicine in this 
 city for two and one-half years, and then retired from the 
 profession. Was a representative in the Legislature in 1 849 ; 
 member of the common council in 1853 from Ward Two.
 
 32 
 
 HISTORY OK Tllli 
 
 Member of the school committee three years. In 1852 was 
 treasurer of the old Hampden Fire Insurance Co., and its 
 president until the close of its afiairs, made necessary by the 
 heavy losses incurred by the fire in Portland, Me., in 1866. 
 Was treasurer of the Five Cents Savings Bank in 1856, and 
 its president until his death. He was senior member of 
 the firm of Pynchon & Stickney, insurance agents. He 
 died April 9, 1889, aged 74. 
 
 Bradford K. Pierce, Newton, Mass. — Graduated at the 
 Wesleyan University in 1841 ; entered the ministry of the 
 Methodist Episcopal church. He was stationed at Wal- 
 tham, Mass., in 1843, Newburyport, Mass., in 1844-45, and 
 in Charlestown, Mass., 1847. Agent of the American Sun- 
 day School Union from 1845 to 1856. A member of the 
 Massachusetts Senate in 1856. He was successful in 
 establishing the State Industrial School at Lancaster in 
 1856, was the superintendent and chaplain until 1862. 
 From 1863 until 1872 he served as chaplain of the House of 
 Refuge on Randall's Island, N. Y. He was the editor of 
 Z ion's Ih'rahHvom 1872 to 1888, and trustee of Wellesley 
 College from 1876 to 1889. He died Ai)ril 19, 1889, aged 
 •jy years. 
 
 Calei! Hoi'Kixs. — Learned the joiner's trade. He built 
 the first house in Plain field (now Brightwood) for Lucius M. 
 Carew. In 1835 he went to Manchester, Conn. In 1837 
 he removed to PLllington, Conn., where he now resides. 
 Was a builder and contractor for a number of years. In 
 1858 he was elected probate judge, and re-elected for twelve 
 consecutive years. In 1875, upon the opening of the Con- 
 necticut Central Railroad, was station agent for five years. 
 
 Charles Emery. — Born in Springfield, Mass., in 
 1816, and attended the old High School on School street, 
 from its opening, in 1828, until 1831, when he left to follow 
 the sea, after the example of his father and grandfather. 
 His first voyage was made as a boy on the ship "ICclipsc," 
 from Salem to Manilla ami Canton. He sailed on his 15th
 
 CAPT. CHAKLES EMERY.
 
 "OLD HIGH SCHOOL." 33 
 
 birthday, and was absent 13 months. He made other voy- 
 ages as seaman on the ship "Chatham " to Charleston and 
 Liverpool, on the " Eclipse " to Calcutta as second mate, 
 and on the brig " Margaret " to Savannah and the West 
 . Indies. In the summer of 1 836 he was offered the command 
 of the brig "Swan," fitting out for the west coast of South 
 America, and made the voyage around Cape Horn as cap- 
 tain, when but three months over 20 years of age. After 
 spending two years on that coast and visiting all its principal 
 ports, he returned as passenger on the whaling bark 
 " Columbus " of New Bedford. He then bought the brig 
 " John Gilpin," went to South America, sold the vessel 
 at Lima, Peru, and returned as a passenger on the whaling 
 ship " Massachusetts " of Nantucket. He afterward bought 
 the brig " Wallace " and took out a cargo of naval stores 
 for the United States fleet on the Rio Janeiro station, sold 
 this vessel to the Russian Governor of Kamtchatka and 
 came home via Callao, Peru, and the isthmus of Panama. 
 After remaining at home about two years he bought the 
 brig " Grand Turk" and loaded it with material for a ship- 
 yard in Hong Kong, China, then lately acquired by the 
 Knglish. He arrived there after a passage of 164 days, 
 and, when the cargo was discharged, sold the brig and 
 returned home in the bark " Sharon " of Boston. 
 
 Capt. Emery was agent of the New England coal mine at 
 [Portsmouth, R. I., for two or three years from 1856. He 
 was also for several years interested in Lake Superior 
 copper mines, and was secretary and treasurer of the 
 Pewabic and Franklin mining companies, having an office 
 in Boston. In the winter of 1878-9, New York parties, 
 largely engaged in the cedar and mahogany trade, were 
 desirous of exploring the river Amazon, in order to obtain 
 a supply of the valuable woods of the tropics. Capt. Emery 
 agreed to take charge of the expedition. He sailed from 
 Boston in the schooner "Knowles," for Para, Brazil, and 
 thence proceeded up the Amazon for several hundred miles, 
 carrying the United States flag where it had never been
 
 34 HISTORY OF THE 
 
 before. He made another voyage to Para, and thence went 
 to Manaos, looo miles further up the Amazon, for the 
 purpose of estabHshing a branch for a rubber-house of 
 Boston in the heart of the rubber country. After remaining 
 there more than two years he returned home in June, 1882, 
 and has since hved quietly with his family in Dorchester, 
 whither he moved from Springfield in 1843. 
 
 For two or three years past Capt. Emery had been pres- 
 ident of the Boston Marine Society, composed almost entirely 
 of old ship-masters, to which he devoted much time and 
 attention, and in which he was associated with his old friend, 
 Capt. Robert Forbes, who died recently in Boston. Capt. 
 Emery's rugged, strong, kindly face will be sadly missed by 
 his many friends here and in Boston. He was a typical 
 sea captain of the old merchant service, that fast vanishing 
 class of fine old men, who delight in recalling the memories 
 of the old days when they sailed the high seas, before steam 
 had supplanted the slow sailing ships. 
 
 Captain Emery leaves a wife, who came from Exeter, 
 N. H., two sons, clergymen in the Episcopal church, and six 
 daughters. He died at his home, Dorchester, Mass., Jan- 
 uary 3, 1890, at the age of 73. 
 
 Aktemas Bigelow. — In 1838 botanized in Alabama ; 
 1839 visited Texas. In 1839-41 botanized and geologized 
 in Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Vir- 
 ginia, Pennsylvania, and New York. In 1842-43 studied 
 law. In 1844-49 engaged in farming. In 1849-52 botanized 
 and geologized in Alabama. In 1852-56 teacher of natural 
 sciences, Wesleyan Seminary, Newark, N. J. In 1858 super- 
 intendent of Passaic Chemical Works, N. J. In 1862 erected 
 chemical works on the Hudson, near P'ort Lee. In 1869 
 taugiitin Farrand's Collegiate School. Erected for Balti- 
 more Copper Company works for the manufacture of sul- 
 phuric acid. Teacher of Latin and Greek in Harrison's 
 Polytechnic School, New York city. In 1881 manufacturer 
 of chemicals, Newark, N. J.
 
 "old high school, 35 
 
 Thomas N. Dale. — Went on a whaling voyage ; was 
 absent three years. On his return he engaged in the busi- 
 ness of selling buttons and tailors' supplies. Soon became 
 the leading tailors' trimming house in the United States. 
 As an importer he went to Paris, France, and having an 
 elegant mansion there he dispensed a princely hospitality, 
 especially to Americans. He owned a residence in New 
 York, and a handsome villa in Newport, R. I. In 1855 he 
 engaged in the manufacture of silk braids and bindings at 
 Newark, N. J. In 1862 he removed his manufactory to 
 Paterson, N.J. Rebuilt the "Dale mill" at a cost of 
 $185,000. He was a member of the board of trade, and the 
 first vice-president of the Silk Association of America from 
 1876 to the time of his death. He was a member of the 
 United States Centennial Commission for New Jersey. He 
 was one of the pioneers in originating and devising plans 
 for the introduction of technical instruction as necessary 
 for the success of American industries in order to compete 
 with those of the old world. Mr. Dale resided at the time 
 of his death (July 17, 1879, 3-t the age of 66) with his son, 
 Thomas N. Dale, Jr. This affecting incident occurred at his 
 death: "He left the dinner table and went to his study, 
 taking a newspaper with him. A member of the family 
 wanting it sent his little granddaughter, three years old, to 
 get it. She not returning for some time, another one of 
 the family entered the room and found the little girl play- 
 ing with the listless hand. ' Grandpa's asleep,' she said, ' I 
 can't wake him.' " Nor could any one arouse him from that 
 death sleep, the result of a stroke of paralysis. 
 
 Harvey D. Chai'in. — Was clerk and agent for Sargeant 
 &Chapin (Horatio Sargeant and Chester W. Chapin), stage 
 and steamboat proprietors, prior to the advent of railroads 
 to Springfield, Mass. In 1849 he entered the service of 
 the Erie Railway Company, and as conductor ran the first 
 excursion train, which took the officials of the road from 
 Piermont to Dunkirk, N. Y., when first opened. In 1853
 
 36 HISTORY OF THE 
 
 he received a contract with Messrs. Callender and Barker 
 to construct a railroad from Parkman to Tififin, Ohio, called 
 the Clinton Line Extension. The road was to be one hun- 
 dred and fifty miles in length. The late William B. Brins- 
 made, a prominent civil engineer, was the chief engineer of 
 the road, with office at Hudson, Ohio. In 1862 Mr. Chapin 
 was agent at Corry, Penn., for the Atlantic & Great Western 
 Railroad Company, from Salamanca, N. Y., to Dayton, 
 Ohio, and superintendent of two divisions on the opening 
 of the road in 1864. In 1866 he was general freight agent 
 of the Oil Creek Railroad Co. from Corry to Oil City. He 
 was division superintendent of the Chesapeake & Ohio 
 R. R. Co. in 1872, with office at Staunton, Va. In 1877 he 
 was agent for the Toledo, Wabash & Western Railroad 
 Company at East St. Louis, remaining until 1879, ^vhen 
 he retired from business. He died at Springfield, Mass., 
 August 2, 1887, in the 71st year of his age. 
 
 Charles W. Stearns. — Graduated at Yale College, 
 class of 1837. After leaving college he studied medicine 
 at the Pennsylvania L'niversity in 1837-40. Was a sur- 
 geon in the army. In a few years he left the army and 
 practiced at his profession. Was a writer of considerable 
 note ; author of " Shakespeare's Treasury." Giving up the 
 practice of medicine, he resided in Baltimore, Md., in 
 Newport, R. I., and in New York cily. He invented the 
 creased soles for rubber shoes and boots, and made other 
 improvements. He died of paralysis at Longmeadow, Mass., 
 Sept. 8, 1887, in the 70th year of his age. 
 
 Marshall B. Blakk. — In 1830 went to New York as 
 clerk for Arthur Tappan & Co., a silk dry goods jobbing 
 house. In January, 1836, became a partner in the house of 
 Ramsdell, Brown & Co., until 1862. Becoming interested 
 in politics was chosen a delegate in i860 to the Chicago 
 Convention that nominated Abraham Lincoln for president, 
 and was by him appointed in 1862 Collector of Internal 
 Revenue in the city of New York, remaining in ofifice until
 
 MARSHALL B. BLAKE.
 
 "old high school. 37 
 
 1886, when he was retired from office by President Cleve- 
 land. Mr. Blake still resides in New York. 
 
 William B. Bond, Rogers Park, 111. — Graduated at 
 Amherst College in 1835. A clergyman. Studied at the 
 Lane Theological Seminary, Cincinnati, O. Graduated at 
 the Union Seminary, New York city, in 1839. Ordained 
 pastor of the Congregational church in Lee, Mass. Was 
 settled subsequently at St. Johnsbury, Vt., where he 
 remained twelve years. Afterwards at Thorndikeand New 
 Braintree, Mass., where he held pastorates about eighteen 
 years. In 1879 he removed to Illinois, where he still 
 resides. 
 
 Samuel L. Chapin. — Went to sea ; was for twenty-five 
 years captain of a sailing vessel between New York and the 
 West Indies. Was associated for many years with the 
 Schuyler Steamboat Co., between New York and Albany. 
 He died in New York, Dec. 31, 1887, in the 70th year of 
 his age. 
 
 Joel C. Benton. — Studied medicine under the late Dr. 
 Horace Jacobs, at Chicopee Falls, Mass. He removed to 
 Decatur, Illinois. During the war of the Rebellion was 
 sutler of the 41st Regiment Illinois Volunteers from 1861 
 to 1865. After the war was a railroad contractor. He 
 died January, 1869, aged 46. 
 
 John A. Emery. — He was a member of the class of 1 843 
 in Harvard College, and a young man of much promise, 
 loved by all who knew him. He died at Exeter, N. H., after 
 a brief illness, October, 1842. 
 
 James B. Hatch, Springfield, Mass. — An able and suc- 
 cessful navigator, having followed the sea for nearly forty 
 years ; made his first voyage in the ship "Alert " from 
 Boston in 183 1. He commanded some of the finest ships 
 out of New York and Boston, among them being the 
 " Barnstable," " Loo-Choo," " Horsburg," "Great Britain," 
 " Midnight," and "Charger." In 1849 the U. S. Govern- 
 
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 38 HISTORY OF THE 
 
 ment chartered the ship " Loo-Choo," in which he took a 
 part of the 7th Regiment New York State Volunteers, Col. 
 J. D. Stevenson commanding, to San Francisco, Cal, z'ia 
 Cape Horn. 
 
 George B. Morris, Springfield, Mass. — Graduated at 
 Amherst College in 1837, Harvard Law School in 1840. A 
 lawyer. Commisioner of insolvency, 1848 to 185 1 ; clerk of 
 the courts for Hampden county from 1852 until his death, 
 July 7, 1872, at the age of 53. 
 
 Ephraim W. Bond, Springfield, Mass. — Graduated at 
 Amherst College in 1841, Harvard Law School in 1845, an 
 able lawyer and a partner with the late Erasmus D. Beach. 
 He was a member of the common council in 1853, an alder- 
 man in 1862 ; overseer of Charity Fund, Amherst College, 
 from 1 864 to 1878, donor of the Bond Commencement Prize, 
 director in the Pynchon National Bank, and was president 
 of the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company from 
 Feb., 1873, to Feb., 1886; also president of the Five Cents 
 Savings Bank and a director in the Massachusetts Mutual 
 Life Lisurance Company. 
 
 John B. Stebbins, Springfield, Mass. — Clerk in Hart- 
 ford, Conn., one year, until 1833, then clerk for Homer 
 Foot & Co. until Jan. i, 1839. He then went to New York, 
 where he remained until August, when he returned to 
 Springfield and entered the service of Homer Foot & Co. 
 Became a partner in 1842 and continued until 1885, hav- 
 ing been clerk and partner fifty-two years, and a partner 
 forty-four years. An alderman from Ward One in 1853 ; 
 member of the school committee from Ward Six in 1865 to 
 1869 and 1873. Was president of the Holyoke Water 
 Power Company, from 1886 to Jan., 1890. A director in 
 the City Library Association, Ludlow Manufacturing Com- 
 pany, and the City National Bank, and the courteous 
 president and trustee of Springfield's favorite financial 
 institution, the Springfield Institution for Savings.
 
 JOHN B. STEBBINS.
 
 "OLD HIGH SCHOOL. 39 
 
 Charles W. Chapin, Springfield, Mass. — Went to 
 Illinois in 1841 and engaged in farming. In 1844 went to 
 Philadelphia, engaged in the mercantile marine shipping 
 there and in New York until 1852; was in the service of 
 the Springfield Gas Light Company three years; From 
 1855 until 1875 he was in the coal business. 
 
 William Rice, Springfield, Mass. — From 1841 to 1857 
 engaged in the work of the ministry, New England Confer- 
 ence Methodist Episcopal Church; 1875 to 1882, trustee 
 of Wesleyan University ; member of the Massachusetts 
 Board of Education ; 1873 to 1882 chaplain Hampden 
 County House of Correction. Member of the School Com- 
 mittee from 1865 to 1882; vice-president of the Five Cents 
 Savings Bank, and the esteemed librarian of the City 
 Library since 1861. 
 
 Moses Hazen White, Cincinnati, Ohio. — He was first 
 lieutenant Company C, and major of 22d Ohio Volunteer 
 Infantry during the Rebellion, was librarian of the young 
 men's Mercantile Library, Cincinnati, O. He died May i, 
 1878, in his 6ist year. He was the son of Col. John H. 
 White of Lancaster, N. H. 
 
 Alfred Booth. — Engaged in medical studies in Phil- 
 adelphia in 1843-45, ai''c^ i'l New York in 1847; practiced 
 medicine in Norwich, Conn., in 1848, and in Springfield, 
 1849-50; engaged in newspaper work in 1859; advertis- 
 ing agent for J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass., in 1860-63 ! 
 the same in New York in 1863. Engaged on the Union 
 in this city in 1864 and for several years on the Honic- 
 stead. In Boston, 1876, afterwards in New York, writing 
 and lecturing. Was instrumental in chartering Bellevue 
 College in Boston, in 1880; chartered the Excelsior Medical 
 College in 1882 ; was engaged on the American Agricultur- 
 ist, New York city. In 1868 he wrote a series of articles 
 {22 in number) of Historical Reminiscences of Springfield, 
 which were published in a local paper. Residence, Spring- 
 field, Mass.
 
 40 HISTORY OF THE 
 
 Charles R. Bunker. — Went to sea, made two voyages 
 to Europe. Afterwards learned the machinist trade ; was 
 employed by Smith & Wesson for many years, by Colt's 
 Arms Co., Hartford, Conn., four years, and by the Wheeler 
 & Wilson Sewing Machine Company, Watertown, Conn., 
 two years. Is now employed at the United States Armory. 
 
 Albert D. Briggs, Springfield, Mass. — Began business 
 as a civil engineer; in 1839 ^^^^ engaged under Major 
 Whistler in the construction of the Western Railroad (now 
 the Boston & Albany). He also assisted in the building of 
 the Connecticut River Railroad ; was engaged with the late 
 D. L. Harris in bridge building, and with John R, Smith, 
 in 1870, was appointed railroad commissioner for Massa- 
 chusetts ; was elected an alderman in 1864 from Ward 
 Three, mayor of this city in 1865-67; was a member of 
 the commission that constructed the Springfield water 
 works, a director in the Third National Bank and the Fire 
 and Marine Insurance Company. He died Feb. 20, 1881, 
 aged 61. 
 
 James D. Brewer, Springfield, Mass. — In 1834 was 
 clerk for Whitney & Stoddard, Northampton, Mass. ; in 1837 
 was a clerk in a store in Columbus, Ohio, and from thence 
 in New York city. He engaged in the hardware business in 
 this city in 1839, and continued it until 1872. He was 
 chief engineer of the fire department in 1853, director of 
 the Agawam Canal Company, director and president of 
 the Chicopee National Bank, director and treasurer of the 
 Springfield Gas Light Company. He died Feb. 7, 1886, 
 aged 66 years 9 months. 
 
 George G. Cadwell, Springfield, Mass. — For twenty 
 years the leading merchant tailor. Was at one time a 
 partner with the late Henry Fuller, Jr. He died April 4, 
 1865, aged 42. 
 
 William Stebbins. — Went to New York about 1840, 
 engaged in the jewelry business ; returned to Springfield, 
 Mass., about 1866, where he died Nov. 14, 1876, aged 56.
 
 JAMES D. BREWER.
 
 "OLD HIGH SCHOOL." 4I 
 
 James H. Osgood.— Was clerk for Thompson & Co.'s 
 Express at Springfield, Mass., afterwards was agent for the 
 company at Worcester, Mass., from 185710 1863. He now 
 resides in New York city. 
 
 Elisha Bllss, Jr., Hartford, Conn. — Was in- the dry 
 goods trade in this city and New York ; president of the 
 American Publishing Co., Hartford, Conn. He died Sept. 
 28, 1880, aged 59. 
 
 Horatio Stebbins. — A graduate of Harvard College in 
 1848; Cambridge Theological School in 185 1 ; an eminent 
 Unitarian divine. Was pastor at Fitchburg, Mass., then at 
 Portland, Maine, now at San Francisco, Cal. 
 
 John Colton. — Was with E. W. Clark & Co., bankers, 
 Philadelphia, Pa., for many years. He died at Holyoke, 
 Mass., Feb. 21, 1875, aged 54. 
 
 George F. Tannatt. — Went to California in 1849, sail- 
 ing from Boston on the ship " Capitol." On his return 
 settled in Bloomington, 111. At the outbreak of the 
 Rebellion he enlisted as first lieutenant, in the ist Illinois 
 Cavalry, was captain on the staff of General Prince at the 
 battle of Cedar Mountain, Va., where he fell Aug. 9, 1862. 
 He was taken to Alexandria, Va., where he died of his 
 wounds Aug. 15, 1862, in the 38th year of his age. James 
 Harding, who was on the staff of General Sterling Price 
 of the rebel army, saw Captain Tannatt when taken 
 prisoner in one of the battles in Missouri, and assisted him 
 to pass through into the Union lines. He told Harding, 
 they both meeting pleasantly, that he much preferred to see 
 him in a different suit from the one he had on. 
 
 George L. Frost, Dodgeville, Wisconsin. — Graduated 
 from Yale College in 1850 and Harvard Law School in 1852 ; 
 an able lawyer; school superintendent of the City of Min- 
 eral Point, Wis., two years ; circuit court commissioner of 
 Iowa county, Wis., eighteen years ; state senator two years ; 
 editor of Mineral Point Democrat three years. He died at 
 Madison, Wis., F'eb. 15, 1879, i" his 49th year.
 
 42 HISTORY OF ']HE 
 
 Abel Chapin Kingsbury. — Followed the sea, made 
 many voyages from New York to China and European 
 ports. Retiring from the sea, he became an engineer on 
 the Boston & Albany Railroad, for several years, resid- 
 ing at Greenbush, N. Y. He died in New York city Nov. 
 19, 1 88 1, aged 64 years. 
 
 William Foster, Jr. — A prominent and wealthy citizen 
 of New York city. He is president of the Retsof Salt 
 Mining Company in Livingston county, N. Y. 
 
 Joel Miller. — Was a member of the class of 1843 at 
 Union College, Schenectady, N. Y. During the war of the 
 Rebellion was enrolled at West Springfield, July, 1862, 
 Company D, 34th Mass. Vols. ; the same month mustered 
 in for three years as corporal at Worcester, Mass. He was 
 mustered in as second lieutenant Co. I, ist North Carolina 
 colored troops in May, 1863, at New-Berne, N. C. He died 
 August 19, 1863, at U. S. General Hospital, Folly Island, 
 S. C, of typhoid fever, at the age of 43 years. 
 
 Charles O. Chapin, Springfield, Mass. — Was clerk for 
 G. & C. Merriam about six years, member of the firm of 
 Merriam, Chapin & Co., booksellers, also firm of Chapin & 
 Bridgman ; clerk of the common council in 1854, 1856, 1857, 
 1858. In 1858 he formed a partnership with Henry A. 
 Gould, when they bought the Crescent Paper Mills at Rus- 
 sell, Mass., and engaged in the manufacture of fine writing 
 paper. Mr. Chapin was actively engaged in the construction 
 of the Ludlow water works in 1873-75, being one of the 
 water commisioners ; was chairman of the board from 1873 
 to 1880. He was president of the Springfield & Long- 
 meadow Railroad Company, a director in the Massachusetts 
 Mutual Life Insurance Company and in the Agawam 
 National Bank, and trustee in the Five Cents Savings 
 Bank. He was a member of the board of prison com- 
 missioners. When in Boston attending a meeting of the 
 board, held at the State House, he was suddenly stricken 
 down, dying Oct. 28, 1882, at the age of 57.
 
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 CHARLES (). CHAPIX.
 
 "OLD HIGH SCHOOL." 43 
 
 David A. Wells, Norwich, Conn. — The eminent 
 economist. Graduated at WiUiams College in 1847. In 1848 
 was on the editorial staft" of the Springfield Republican. He 
 suggested the idea of folding newspapers and books by 
 machinery in connection with power printing presses. The 
 first machine ever built was at his expense and was oper- 
 ated under his direction in the office of the Republican. 
 He was a member of the book publishing firm of G. P. 
 Putnam & Co., New York, in 1857-58. He was a special 
 pupil of Louis Agassiz, and entered the Lawrence Scien- 
 tific School of Harvard, graduating in 185 1. He was 
 called to Washington in 1865, and was made chairman of 
 a commission to consider the subject of raising by taxation 
 the revenue to supply the wants of the Government. Mr. 
 Wells is a member of several scientific societies in the 
 United States, England, and France. He was one of the 
 trustees of the bondholders that bought under foreclosure 
 and sale and re-organized the Erie Railway. 
 
 Horace T. Draper. — Was a member of the school 
 during Mr. Vaille's administration. He left Springfield in 
 May, 1842, for New York, to follow the sea. He shipped 
 for a voyage to China, and followed the sea from that time 
 until 1865, a period of twenty-three years, filling all posi- 
 tions from boy to captain. He was in the United States 
 Navy three years, during the Rebellion, and was on board 
 the flag ship " Hartford," with Admiral Farragut, at the 
 capture of New Orleans, April 24, 1862. He also served 
 on several other vessels. He now resides in Philadelphia, 
 Penn. 
 
 Isaac G. Bliss. — Graduate of Amherst College, 1844; 
 Andover Theological Seminary, 1844-47 ? Yale Theological 
 Seminary, 1845-46; ordained at West Springfield, May 4, 
 1847. Missionary of the A. B. C. F. M. at Erzroom, Turkey, 
 1847-52 ; Agent of American Bible Society for the Levant 
 since 1857, at Constantinople, Turkey. He died at Assiout, 
 Egypt, January, 1889, aged (yj.
 
 44 HISTORY OF THE 
 
 Ralph W. Kirkham. — Born Feb. 20, 1821. Cadet at 
 West Point, July i, 1838, to July i, 1842. Graduated and 
 promoted brevet second lieutenant, 2d Infantry, July i, 1842. 
 In the war with Mexico was brevetted first lieutenant, 
 Aug. 20, 1847 ; and captain, Sept. 13, 1847, for gallant and 
 meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churu- 
 busco. He was wounded in the battle of Molino-del-Rey, 
 Sept. 8, 1847. He was at the storming of Chapultepec, 
 Sept. 13, 1847 ; for his gallant and meritorious conduct 
 he was brevetted captain. He assisted in the capture of 
 the City of Mexico, and was honorably mentioned in General 
 Scott's dispatches. While in Mexico he was one of a 
 party of six American officers and an Englishman who 
 ascended to the summit of Popocatapetl. The original num- 
 ber that set out on the expedition was about one hundred. 
 This mountain had never been ascended since the time of 
 Cortez, A. D. 15 19. From Nov. 6, 1848, to Oct. i, 1849, 
 he was acting assistant adjutant-general with headquarters 
 at St. Louis, Mo. ; and was quartermaster of the 6th 
 Infantry from Oct. i, 1849, ^^'^^il Nov. 16, 1854, when he 
 was ordered to the Pacific coast, as chief of staff and 
 assistant quartermaster. He built adobe barracks at Fort 
 Tejon and a military post at Walla Walla, also constructed 
 a military road from the latter place to Fort Colville, Wash- 
 ington Territory, and participated in the frontier Indian 
 wars. During the civil war he served as chief quarter- 
 master in the department of California, being commis- 
 sioned major and made chief of staff Feb. 26, 1863. For 
 faithful and meritorious services was made brevet lieutenant- 
 colonel, brevet colonel, and brevet brigadier-general U. S. 
 Army, the latter rank being conferred upon him March 13, 
 1865. He served as chief quartermaster of the department 
 of California until his resignation in 1870. He was also 
 acting chief of commissariat in 1866. Gen. Kirkham 
 resides at Oakland, Cal. His grandfather was a soldier of 
 the Revolutionary War and was wounded at the battle of 
 Trenton, N. J., Dec. 26, 1776.
 
 GE\. RALPH W. KIRKHAM.
 
 "OLD HIGH SCHOOL. 45 
 
 Dexter W. Wells. — He resided in Paducah, Ky., 
 previous to the war of the Rebellion. He joined the Con- 
 federate army when the war first broke out, and it is sup- 
 posed that he was killed in one of the first battles. 
 
 George W. Blanchard. — Went to California in 1849 
 at the time of the "gold fever." He died at Hawkins Bar, 
 Cal, January 23, 1850, aged 33. One of his relatives 
 writes : " He was a Christian gentleman, and much beloved ; 
 his loss was great to his father and friends." 
 
 Samuel Bowles, Springfield, Mass. — The fearless and 
 brilliant journalist. The blood of that zealous Pilgrim, 
 Capt. Miles Standish, coursing through his veins, wrought 
 an independence of thought and inspiration which to this 
 day has not found its superior. In 1845 he went South 
 for his health. On his return to Springfield the same 
 year he encouraged his father to start the Daily Republican, 
 which was done. In 1865 he made his noted "journey 
 across the Continent " in company with the late Vice- 
 President Schuyler Colfax, and Ex-Lieutenant Governor 
 William Bross of Illinois, an interesting account of which 
 he afterward published in a book. The Republican, under 
 his management, became better known than any other 
 New England newspaper, and it is conceded that he was 
 not only a master, but a leader, of his profession, taking 
 rank with such men as Weed, Raymond, Bennett, and 
 Greeley. He died January 16, 1878, at the age of 53. 
 
 Henry Comstock. — Went to Illinois in 1836, and 
 engaged in printing at Carthage. At the outbreak of the 
 Rebellion was engaged in farming. He enlisted for three 
 years in September, 1862, at Galesburg, 111., in Company 
 A, 14th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Cavalry; was dis- 
 charged from service June, 1865, on surgeon's certificate of 
 disability, as a sergeant of said company by promotion, by 
 order of Major-General George H. Thomas. After his dis- 
 charge he returned home. On recruiting his health he
 
 46 HISTORY OF THE 
 
 went to Kansas, took up a tract of land under the home- 
 stead act and raised cattle. In a few years sold out and 
 removed to Arkansas. He died in 1881, aged 64. 
 
 Benjamin K. Bliss. — In 1834 went into a drug store in 
 Boston, remaining until 1842, when he returned to Spring- 
 field and formed a copartnership with the late Theodore 
 Bliss and Edmund D. Chapin, under the firm of Bliss, 
 Chapin & Co., engaging in the drug and grocery business. 
 At the death of the senior partner, in 1845, he opened a 
 drug store on his own account, also a seed and nursery 
 business, which he carried on until 1865, when he disposed 
 of the drug department, continuing the other branch of his 
 business until 1867, then sold out and established himself 
 in New York in company with his sons, firm of B. K. Bliss 
 & Sons, and continued the business until 1885. He now 
 resides at East Bridgewater, Mass. He was a trustee in the 
 Five Cents Savings Bank, Springfield, Mass., and a director 
 in Pynchon National Bank. 
 
 Daniel Pynchon. — Went South, was a merchant in 
 Albany, Ga., previous to the war of the Rebellion. Return- 
 ing to Springfield, Mass.. he engaged in the grocery business 
 with the late David K. Lee, for several years, and afterwards 
 with Albert M. Day. He was a director in the Pynchon 
 National Bank and a trustee in the Five Cents Savings 
 Bank. His sad death occurred June 13, 187 1, at the age of 
 54 years. 
 
 William Dickinson, Springfield, Mass. — Commenced 
 work at the U. S. Armory December, 1843, ^^^s assistant 
 inspector December, 1848. He was foreman and employed 
 at the Armory from January, 1850, to June, 1854. He 
 afterwards was foreman at the Windsor rifle factory, Wind- 
 sor, Vt. He died very suddenly while walking in the street, 
 falling dead on the i8th of September, 1863, at the age of 43. 
 
 Edward R. May. — Graduated at Yale College in 1838. 
 A lawyer. Resided at Norwich, Conn. ; Angola, Ind.; and 
 St. Paul, Minn. He died Aug. 2. 1854, aged 35.
 
 B. K. BLISS.
 
 "OLD HIGH SCHOOL. 47 
 
 William E. Bontecou. — Was a clerk in a drug store 
 in Boston, Mass., two years, and then went to New York 
 as clerk in the same business until 1848, and thence to 
 Springfield, Mass., in business under the firm of Bontecou 
 & Thayer, druggists, until 1 851, when he went to Buffalo, 
 N. Y., and engaged in the patent medicine business. In 
 1853 he accepted a position to take charge of a wholesale 
 drug house in Toledo, Ohio, and soon after went into a retail 
 house as a partner, remaining there three years. Owing to 
 the ill effects of the climate upon his health, he retired from 
 the place and went to New York, where he was a clerk, 
 and engaged in business until 1862. During the late war 
 he was appointed (1862) assistant surgeon in the navy — to 
 the gun-boat "Cayuga" five guns, Napoleon Harrison lieu- 
 tenant-commanding, on which he served one year, engaged 
 in blockade duty off the coast of Louisiana until he joined 
 Admiral Farragut's fleet for the attack on New Orleans. 
 He was on board of the " Cayuga" during the action ; she 
 was the flag ship of Admiral Bailey, who was in command 
 of the Second Division, which was in advance, led by the 
 " Cayuga," in the passage of the forts and up the river. 
 Being badly damaged the vessel was ordered to New York 
 for repairs, and being put out of commission, he resigned his 
 office, but was soon after appointed to the frigate "Savan- 
 nah," on which he served six months, then resigned. He 
 went to California in 1867, was a clerk in San Francisco, 
 Cal., over two years. He then opened a drug store in Austin, 
 Nevada, which he sold out, and then engaged in silver 
 mining over a year in Nevada. He is now engaged in 
 stock ranching, which occupation he has followed for the 
 last twenty years. He resides at Santa Rosa, Cal. 
 
 Edwin E. Bliss. — Graduate of Amherst College, 1837 ; 
 Andover Theological Seminary, 1839-42 ; ordained mis- 
 sionary, 1843 ; a missionary at Trebizond, Turkey, 1843-52: 
 at Marsovan, 1852-56; at Constantinople, since 1856, where 
 he now resides.
 
 48 HISTORY OF THE 
 
 Chauncey H. Hubbard. — Graduated at Yale College in 
 1840. He was for two years at Yale Theological Seminary. 
 He was pastor of the church at Stanwich, Conn., and 
 Sand Lake, N. Y. After four years of pastoral service, owing 
 to ill health he spent a year in Europe. On his return 
 home he was for more than twenty years pastor of the Second 
 Congregational Church in Bennington, Vt. He died August 
 22, 1876, aged 57. 
 
 Francis A. Bates, Marion, Ala. — He was graduated 
 at Wesleyan University in 1839. In 1840-41 principal of 
 the State Academy, Russelville ; in 1841-43 he studied 
 medicine, receiving his degree from the Louisiana Medical 
 College, New Orleans, La., in 1843. He was a planter and 
 a successful physician. At the opening of the Rebellion 
 he entered the Confederate army as surgeon. He died 
 April 23, 1889, aged 70. 
 
 Seth H. Moseley, New Haven, Conn. — Commenced 
 service at the Massasoit House, Springfield, Mass., in 1843, 
 remaining until 1859. -^" eminent writer, now deceased, 
 wrote that he was the " inspiring genius " of that famous 
 hostelry. He was away at intervals, during that time, 
 teaching in Somers, Conn., and spending a part of one 
 year at the South on account of ill health. He purchased 
 in 1859 one-half interest in the Brevoort House, New 
 York, having a successful business until his health failed, 
 when he sold out in 1863, and went abroad, visiting Great 
 Britain, the Continent, and the East, spending the winter 
 in Egypt, and the spring in the Holy Land, and returning 
 home in 1864. In 1867 he purchased the New Haven 
 House, which with his son he still carries on. They are 
 also associated together in the management of the rail- 
 road restaurant in the Union station. New Haven. Mr. 
 Moseley has struggled nearly all his life with ill health, but 
 his indomitable will and perseverance have enabled him 
 to reap the ample rewards which he has so deservedly 
 won.
 
 SETH H. MOSELEY.
 
 "OLD HIGH SCHOOL. 49 
 
 George T. Bond. — Went to Illinois in 1839 and engaged 
 in the mercantile business. In a few years he returned to 
 Springfield, Mass., and went into business on the "Hill" 
 with the late Walter H. Bowdoin, under the firm name of 
 Bowdoin & Bond. He was agent and superintendent of 
 the Hampden Paint Company from 1852 to 1873. He died 
 Nov. 17, 1886, aged 69 years, 10 months. 
 
 James P. Eastman. — Clerk with H. & J. Brewer. About 
 the year 1846 he went to New York in the employ of 
 Messrs. Sands, druggists. He died there (N. Y.) in 1848 
 at the age of 23. 
 
 William E. Trask. — Was at Amherst College 1835-36, 
 graduated at the University of the City of New York, 1840. 
 Studied at College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, 
 but did not take a degree or practice. He was at one time a 
 patient at the Hospital for the Insane at Northampton, 
 Mass. ; was discharged April, 1879. 
 
 Charles Stebbins, Brooklyn, N. Y. — Went to New 
 York in 1829 as clerk in a grocery house, remaining six 
 years. In 1835 went to Mobile, Ala., where he remained 
 until 1840. From thence he removed to New Orleans, La., 
 where he resided twelve years. After an absence of con- 
 siderable time he returned, remaining four years, until 
 October, 1861. Was in the city when the rebels fired on 
 Fort Sumter, saw the taking possession of the U. S. mint, 
 treasury, custom house, forts, and other U. S. property. 
 Being a staunch Union man, he was with many other stead- 
 fast Union men forced by public opinion to join some mili- 
 tary organization, but never was called into active service. 
 He was advised by a prominent Southerner to go North, 
 and he arranged for him in getting a pass from Gen. D. E. 
 Twiggs which took him to the Ohio river. 
 
 William W. Chapman. — A cadet at West Point July 
 I, 1833, to July I, 1837; second lieutenant Second Artil- 
 lery, July I, 1837. Served in the Florida war 1837-38; first
 
 50 HISTORY OF THE 
 
 lieutenant July 7, 1838, quartermaster in the war with Mex- 
 ico : captain of staff May 11, 1846; brevet major Feb. 23, 
 1847, for gallantry in the battle of Buena Vista ; aid-de-camp 
 to Brevet Major-General Wool in 1847. He died by his 
 own act Sept. 27, 1859, at Fort Monroe, Va., aged 45. He 
 was a favorite of General Winfield Scott, Commander-in- 
 Chief U. S. Army. 
 
 Henry Morris, Wilbraham, Mass. — Went to sea. Ship- 
 ped as a cabin boy at fourteen years of age; master of a 
 vessel in the merchant service before he was twenty-one 
 years old. He was lost at sea in March, 1844, in the ship 
 " Mary Bright," being in his twenty-fifth year. 
 
 Calvin Wait. — In 1835 he went to Rochester, N. Y. ; 
 in 1839 was in the office of the canal collector ; in 1843 
 went to Albany, N. Y., and engaged with his brother in 
 the canal forwarding business until 1857. Spent two years 
 in the West. Returned to Rochester, N. Y., in i860, and 
 in December of that year accepted a position in the post 
 office in that city, where he still remains. 
 
 Horace C. Lee, Springfield, Mass. — Was a dry goods 
 merchant from 1848 to 1857. City clerk and treasurer in 
 i860. On the opening of the war of the Rebellion he 
 entered the service as colonel of the 27th Regiment Mass. 
 Volunteers. He was mustered in as colonel, with field and 
 staff to date Sept. 20, 1861. He had command of the reg- 
 iment at the battle of New-Berne, N. C, where it met a 
 large loss in killed and wounded. He was taken prisoner 
 at Drury's Bluff, Va., May 16, 1864, paroled at Charleston, 
 S. C, Aug. 3, 1864, and mustered out Sept. 25, 1864. 
 General Lee was a brave and meritorious soldier, and greatly 
 endeared himself to the officers and men under his com- 
 mand. He was postmaster of Springfield, Mass., from Jan. 
 8, 1872, to Jan. 31, 1884. He died June 22, 1884, in the 
 62d year of his age. 
 
 Elam O. Potter. — Was a merchant for several years 
 in New York, where he died July 24, 1880, at the age of 54.
 
 GEN. HOKACK C. LEE.
 
 "OLD HIGH SCHOOL. 51 
 
 JosiAH B. Chapin. — Was Station agent at North Wilbra- 
 ham, Mass., on the opening of the Western Railroad (now 
 the Boston & Albany) in 1840. In 1841 he went to Illinois 
 and engaged in farming on Rock river. The following year 
 he returned to Springfield, Mass., and entered the service 
 of the Western Railroad, filling the positions of agent, 
 conductor, and division superintendent faithfully and with 
 regularity, until his death at Albany, N. Y., Jan. 19, 1889, 
 in his 71st year, having been in the service of the company 
 forty-nine years and one month. 
 
 Jonathan C. Boylston. — Went to Worcester, Mass., 
 was a merchant tailor for many years. Now engaged in 
 manufacturing cement drain tile at East Haddam, Conn., 
 where he has resided since i860. 
 
 Peter R. Potter. — Was engaged in mercantile business 
 in Springfield, Mass., and New York city. On the outbreak 
 of the "gold fever" he went to California. He died at 
 Stockton, Cal., in 1850, aged 31 years. 
 
 Joel D. Barber, Springfield, Mass. — A well known 
 merchant tailor. Was for three years with Sylvester Clark, 
 tailor; in 1836 went to New York, remaining one year, 
 when he returned to Springfield; in 1844 went to Palmer, 
 Mass., where he remained five years, and in 1849 went to 
 New York. In 1861 he returned to Springfield, where he 
 has since been in business. 
 
 James Wells, Springfield, Mass. — Was clerk in the 
 drug store of Rust & AspinwalK New York city, at the age 
 of thirteen; with Catlin & Co., Hartford, Conn., in 1842. 
 Returning to this city he entered the service of D. & J. 
 Ames. In 1849 was agent for Connecticut River Railroad 
 Company ; has been the faithful ticket agent for Boston & 
 Albany, and Hartford, New Haven & New York Rail- 
 roads since January, 1856. 
 
 William Stanley Hatch. — Went to Cincinnati, Ohio, 
 remaining until 1859. Then went across the plains with a
 
 52 HISTORY OF THE 
 
 mule team to Santa Fe, and along the Rio Grande, thence 
 on the old army trail to Fort Massachusetts to Colorado, 
 induced to take that route from meeting " Kit Carson " one 
 day on the plaza at Santa Fe. Was in Colorado in i860. 
 During the war of the Rebellion, when in Denver, in 1863 
 he raised a company which was joined to General Brown's 
 regiment, and was sent by General Evans down the Platte 
 to quiet the Indians ; had with them the noted Indian 
 scout "Jim Baker." They garrisoned old Fort St. Vrain, 
 scouted the country for some time, returned to Denver and 
 disbanded. In 1867 he returned to Cincinnati. He now 
 resides at Riverside, Hamilton Co., Ohio. 
 
 George Colton. — At the age of fourteen he entered 
 the drug store of William Sparhawk & Co., opposite Court 
 Square, Springfield. The late Henry Sterns was the silent 
 partner. On the death of Mr. Sparhawk the late Joseph 
 C. Parsons became a partner with Mr. Sterns, the firm 
 being Sterns & Parsons. In a few years Mr. Parsons retired 
 from the business, and it was sold to the late C. L. Covell 
 and Mr. Goodwin of Hartford, Conn., the firm being Covell 
 & Goodwin. In 1840 Mr. Colton went to Boston, Mass., 
 in the employ of William Brown, druggist. In the autumn 
 of 1843 he took charge of a store at the West End, where 
 he is now located. 
 
 AiujAH W. Chai'ix. — Was postmaster of Springfield, 
 Mass., from September, 1853, to Ai:)ril, 1S61. A director 
 in Massasoit Insurance Company from i860 to 1S66, presi- 
 dent of same from 1862 until its close in 1866 (owing to 
 the heavy losses met by the great fire in Portland, Me., 
 July 4, 1866, when, on the 17th same month, the company 
 decided to close up their business). He was a corporator 
 of the Five Cents Savings l^ank in 1854, a trustee from 
 185410 1870; vice-president of same from 1863 to 1870: 
 a director of John Hancock National Bank from 18(^4 to 
 1876. Was engaged in the insurance business for sc\'eral 
 years. In /\pril, 1873, he removed to Decrfield, Mass.
 
 ABIJAH W. CHAIMX.
 
 "old high school." 53 
 
 Charles W. Hui;i;ard. Springfield, Mass. — Was a car- 
 penter and builder, firm of Hubbard & Hendrick. He 
 died June 2, 1870, aged 54. 
 
 Joseph Miller, Springfield, Mass. — A printer. He 
 died by his own act, Nov. 1 1, 1873, at the age of 49. 
 
 Samuel M. Osgood, New York City. — Merchant. He 
 died at East Orange, N. J., June 22, 1882, aged 61. 
 
 Calvin S. Shattuck. — Prepared for the Congregational 
 ministry at Oneida Institute, and Auburn and Lane semi- 
 naries, completing his course in 1848. From 1850 to i860 
 was at Greenwich, N. Y. Was six years at Emerald Grove, 
 Wis. After the war of the Rebellion was a missionary in 
 the Southwest for five years, his labors being in the con- 
 tiguous corners of Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, and the 
 Indian Territory. Since the war was five years at Mill- 
 ville, N. Y., and nine years in Michigan. In 1888 he went 
 to Louisiana to labor especially among the many Northern 
 people settled there. He resides at Amite, Tangipahoa 
 Co., La. He writes : " In returning from school one day, 
 through Prospect street (now High street), I heard most 
 fearful cries from the Card Factory pond; running to where 
 it could be seen I found that a big boy had broken through 
 the weak ice of spring, and was using up his strength in 
 unearthly outcries instead of effective exertions, but just 
 then a man from the factory extended a pole to him, and as 
 he clung to it drew him safely ashore. As the boy rose to 
 his feet the man said, 'There ! don't you ever make such 
 a noise again if you are drowning.' " 
 
 Otis R. Potter. — At the age of nineteen he went to 
 New York as clerk for John J. Brower, hardware mer- 
 chant. In 1838 he went to Buffalo, N. Y., where he was 
 principal of one of the public schools for three years ; a 
 part of that time he was president of the board of educa- 
 tion. In 1842 he returned to New York and was in the 
 employ of Mr. Tappan, the originator of the trade agency 
 business in the United States. In 1848 he went South,
 
 54 HISTORV OF THE 
 
 traveling in Louisiana and other Southern states for sev- 
 eral months. Returning to New York he went into the 
 mercantile agency business, the firm being O. R. Potter & 
 Co, In 1858 they dissolved partnership and sold out to Kil- 
 lop & Wood. He subsequently engaged in the insurance 
 business, in which he remained until his death, which 
 occurred at Brooklyn, N. Y., Jan. 5, 1867, at the age of 54. 
 One of his esteemed friends writes : " He was by birth a 
 typical New Englander ; a staunch abolitionist in the days 
 when it took backbone and grit to be one. He was liberal 
 in general lines of thought and warmly interested in all 
 philanthropic schemes. Socially he was of genial disposi- 
 tion and of hospitable tendencies, an admirer of simplicity 
 and straightforwardness of speech. While not belonging 
 to any church he had a strong tendency to Unitarianism. 
 He was for many years a member of the New England 
 Club in New York city." 
 
 William H. Barber, Springfield, Mass. — Employed at 
 U. S. Armory from 1837 to 1861. From 1862 was U. S. 
 inspector at Windsor, Vt., Norwich, Middletown, and New 
 Haven, Conn., until the close of the war of the Rebellion. 
 Afterwards was hotel clerk until 1887. 
 
 Warren Mills, Springfield, Mass — A prominent con- 
 tractor and builder for nearly forty years. 
 
 James Kirkham, Springfield, Mass. — Clerk with Henry 
 Sargeant, jeweler, from 1837 to 1845. Firm of Woodworth 
 & Kirkham from 1845 to 1851. In business on his own 
 account from 1852 to 1858; a part of the time his brother 
 was a partner. President of Pynchon Bank from 1857 to 
 1862; president of First National liank from its organiza- 
 tion in 1863. An able financier. A member of the com- 
 mon council and its president in 1856. An alderman in 
 1883. A director in the Mutual P'irc Assurance Company, 
 Street Railway Comjiany of this city, and City Library 
 Association, and treasurer of Oak (irove cemetery.
 
 JAMES KIRKHAiM.
 
 "old high school." 55 
 
 Samuel R. Newell, Springfield, Mass. — Firm of New- 
 ell Brothers Manufacturing" Company. In 1838 clerk in the 
 jobbing house of Bowles & Childs, Hartford, Conn.; in 
 1843 engaged in the rubber store of Ames & Newell, New 
 York, his brother, Nelson C. Newell, being a partner. The 
 brothers in a few years went to Longmeadow, Mass., and 
 began the making of buttons with the late Dimond Chandler. 
 Afterwards they bought out Mr. Chandler. About 1861 
 they removed their business to Springfield. Samuel R. 
 Newell was, with his brother, half owner in the Dickinson 
 Hard Rubber Company and president of the same. He 
 died Dec. 4, 1878, aged 56. 
 
 Nelson C. Newell, Springfield, Mass. — Firm of Newell 
 Brothers Manufacturing Company. Was among the first 
 to engage in the manufacture of India rubber at Naugatuck, 
 Conn., also the first of the button manufacturers in this 
 vicinity. He is president and treasurer of Newell Brothers 
 Manufacturing Company, a director in the City National 
 Bank, and in the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance 
 Company. Was member of the common council in 1871 
 and 1872. A successful manufacturer and an estimable 
 citizen. 
 
 Eli H. Patch, Springfield, Mass. — Boarding stables. 
 Member of the common council in 1862, 1863, and 1869, 
 alderman in 1873. 
 
 N. Denslow Gay, Springfield, Mass. — Was in the hat 
 and fur business in this city for many years ; removed to 
 Worcester, Mass., and engaged in the flour and grain trade. 
 Now resides in this city. 
 
 Delius Allin, Middletown, Conn. — Was in the tool 
 department at the U. S. Armory, Springfield, Mass., for 
 several years. He went South and for several years pre- 
 vious to the war of the Rebellion was master armorer at 
 the U. S. Arsenal at Charleston, S. C, and since and at 
 present with Russell Manufacturing Company at Middle- 
 town, Conn.
 
 56 HISTORY OF THE 
 
 M. L. Sykes, New York City. — Was clerk for Jonathan 
 Bangs, on the Hill, for about two years, and nearly one 
 year with F. M. Carew & Co., and one year with D. & 
 J. Ames at their paper mill at Chicopee Falls, Mass. He 
 began railway business on the New Haven, Hartford & 
 Springfield Railroad in 1844. During its construction 
 between Springfield and Hartford was engaged by William 
 Beckwith division engineer and served in the engineer 
 corps, Frederick Harbach being resident engineer of the 
 whole line, and Capt. John Childe chief engineer. Mr. 
 Sykes was for a short time engaged with the engineers 
 under Mr. Beckwith in field work upon the Connecticut 
 River Railroad between Springfield and Cabotville, now 
 Chicopee. He held the position of general clerk to Mr. 
 Harbach, resident engineer, with office duties at Spring- 
 field, and as pay-master on the work. Soon after the open- 
 ing of the road to Hartford, where it connected with the 
 Hartford & New Haven Railroad (which was laid with 
 strap rail and ran some of the old style English coaches), 
 he was transferred to the freight office under R. N. Dowd, 
 accent at New Haven, and then to the general offices of the 
 company at Hartford, and became clerk to the president, 
 Charles F. Pond, and successively to general superintend- 
 ents Amasa Stone, Jr., E. H. Brodhead, and Chief Engin- 
 eer T. Willis Pratt. In those early days of railroads we 
 have the facts that one clerk at headquarters on a railroad 
 sixty-two miles long performed the duties not only of the 
 general office work, but also acted as a reserve for station 
 agents when absent for cause, spare conductor, auditor of 
 station reports, and pay-master of the road, all of which 
 and various other duties he performed and remained with 
 the company until 1853, passing through various grades up 
 to the post of superintendent. 
 
 During these nine years, however, he left the road for a 
 short time in 185 1 at the desire of the late Chester W. 
 Chapin and took the superintendency of the Connecticut 
 River Railroad after Mr. Chajiin l>ccanie president of that
 
 M. L. SYKES,
 
 "old high school. 57 
 
 company. Owing to his desire to return to the Hartford 
 & New Haven Railroad he resigned his office upon the 
 Connecticut River road and returned to his old position 
 upon the Hartford & New Haven. During the interval 
 of a change, in 1853 or 1854, he was for a short time in the 
 eqiploy of the late D. L. Harris and A. D. Briggs, the emi- 
 nent bridge builders. 
 
 He was superintendent of the Morris & Essex Rail- 
 road in New Jersey, and resigned the office in 1854 to 
 take charge of the Hudson River Railroad as superin- 
 tendent under Hon. Edwin D. Morgan, president, where he 
 remained until 1857, having been promoted from the grade 
 of superintendent to that of vice-president, at which time he 
 resigned and went to Chicago as superintendent and vice- 
 president of the Chicago & Milwaukee Railroad, remain- 
 ing there three years. 
 
 In i860 he left the Chicago & Milwaukee and accepted 
 the position of vice-president of the Michigan Southern 
 & Northern Indiana Railroad, and remained with the 
 company five years, leaving it while filling the office 
 of president, in 1865, to return to New York as vice- 
 president of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Rail- 
 road, where he served from July, 1865, until January, 1867. 
 He went to Cleveland, O., in January, 1867, as vice-presi- 
 dent of the Cleveland, Painesville & Ashtabula Railroad, 
 under Amasa Stone, Jr., president. 
 
 In July, 1867, he resigned from the Cleveland, Paines- 
 ville Si Ashtabula and again returned to New York, having 
 accepted the office of second vice-president of the Chicago 
 & Northwestern Railway under Hon. William B. Ogden, 
 president. His connection with this company has now 
 continued twenty-two years as follows : Second vice-presi- 
 dent from July 22, 1867, to June 30, 1870, vice-president 
 from June 30, 1870, to June 30, 1873, and vice-president, 
 secretary, and treasurer since June 30, 1873, which offices 
 he now holds. In connection with this company he is also 
 the vice-president, treasurer, and assistant secretary of the
 
 58 HISTORY OF THE 
 
 Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway Com- 
 pany in New York, and an officer of several minor railway 
 companies comprised within the systems of the Chicago & 
 Northwestern and the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & 
 Omaha Railway Companies. He was born in Springfield, 
 Mass., March 26, 1826. 
 
 President Sykes is possessed of great executive ability, 
 and in the management of the various roads which have 
 come under his supervision he has given his large expe- 
 rience without stint, and has discharged the duties imposed 
 upon him with fidelity and great care. He has the single 
 purpose of serving the interest of the public, but is not 
 unmindful of that watchfulness necessary to keep and 
 better the service of the various companies which he repre- 
 sents, bringing the most satisfactory results to both the 
 stockholders and the public. 
 
 LiNViLLE J. Hall. — When about fifteen years of age he 
 entered the printing office of the Springfield (Mass.) Gazette, 
 then published by Josiah Taylor. In 1844 he was a com- 
 positor on the Daily Republican, then established by Samuel 
 Bowles, Sen. Afterwards he was a compositor on Zioii s 
 Hc7-ald, Boston, Mass. From thence he went to Cabotville, 
 now Chicopee, Mass., and was employed on the Cabotville 
 Chronicle. He was a printer for about twelve years. While 
 engaged in Hartford, Conn., upon John C. Fremont's report 
 of the Rocky Mountains and California in 1848, he was 
 seized with the spirit of adventure, and in November joined 
 the organization of the Hartford Mining and Trading 
 Company. In Feb., 1849, he left East River, New^ York, 
 in the ship " Henry Lee," for voyage to California via 
 Cape Horn. The ship was well provisioned and freighted 
 with merchandise. The company had a paid up capital, 
 including the ship, of $37,000. During the voyage ol 
 seven months he printed a book of eighty-eight pages 
 containing a description of scenes aboard ship and along 
 shore, which he distributed to the one hundred and thirty
 
 
 
 
 
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 REV. LINVILLE J. HALL.
 
 "old high school." 59 
 
 passengers and friends gratuitously. In 185 i he returned 
 to Springfield, Mass., and engaged in printing, and in 
 lecturing upon the early history of California, and its gold 
 fields. In 1854-5 he pursued a theological course in the 
 Biblical Institute at Concord, New Hampshire (now the 
 Bo^ston University). For the last thirty-four years he has 
 been engaged in the ministry of the Methodist Episcopal 
 Church, — twelve years in New Hampshire, six years in 
 Massachusetts, and sixteen years in the Rocky Mountains. 
 In 1887, he was appointed by the governor of Colorado 
 chaplain to the Colorado State Penitentiary at Canon City, 
 Colo., which position he now occupies. 
 
 Luther Bliss, Jr., Springfield, Mass. — Born October 
 30, 182 1. Was clerk about two years for Henry Adams, 
 who had a market and grocery store on Sanford street. 
 From 1850 engaged in farming and teaming about ten 
 years, and then in the grocery business about twelve 
 years. Having sold out, in 1861 he formed a partnership 
 with A. F. Cowles under the firm name of Cowles & Bliss 
 and engaged in the confectionery and fruit business for a 
 period of ten years. Desiring a change in business he sold 
 out and in 1871 formed a partnership with Chapin & 
 Wooster, wholesale millinery. The firm was then Chapin, 
 Wooster & Bliss, which was continued about five years. 
 In 1875 he opened a stove and tin ware manufacturing busi- 
 ness with A. M. Galpin, the firm name being Galpin & 
 Bliss, which they continued for about four years. Since 
 the death of his father (in May, 1886), he has been engaged 
 as executor and trustee under his will in settling his estate. 
 
 Francis T. Potter. — When about sixteen years old he 
 removed from Springfield, Mass., to Buffalo, N. Y., and at 
 the age of twenty-one to Newstead, N. Y.; engaged in 
 farming about five years. His parents moving to Wiscon- 
 sin, he went to Canada and taught school in the London 
 district about two years. From thence he went to New 
 York city, where he learned marine steam engineering.
 
 6o HISTORY OF THE 
 
 When the "gold fever" broke out in 1849 he embarked on 
 a vessel bound for California via Cape Horn and was six 
 months in making the voyage. He was chief engineer on 
 one of the steamers running between San Francisco and 
 Panama. He died in San Francisco, Cal., July 6, 1879, 
 aged 57. 
 
 Horace R. Ferre, San Francisco, Cal. — In 1836 he 
 entered the dry goods store of Draper & Bailey, Spring- 
 field, Mass., where he remained three years. He went to 
 New York in 1839, engaged in a dry goods jobbing house 
 until 1849, when he left for California in the bark "Straf- 
 ford " around Cape Horn, arriving at San Francisco after 
 a voyage of nearly seven months. After towing the bark 
 up the Sacramento river to Sutterville he went to the 
 mines at a place in Calaveras county now called " Dry- 
 town." In July, 1850, he went to Sacramento and was the 
 first regular express messenger between that place and 
 San Francisco. In October, 185 1, he started an express 
 line from Sacramento to Nevada City for Freeman & Co. 
 (afterwards Adams & Co.), and was superintendent of the 
 line until February, 1855. From that time until July, 1869, 
 was engaged in quartz mining. He then removed to Oak- 
 land, Cal., and, with the exception of about three years in 
 Virginia City, Nev., has resided in San Francisco and Oak- 
 land. 
 
 James Goodman. — Went to Hartford, Conn., and en- 
 gaged in the dry goods trade. After two years, went to 
 New York and was in a dry goods jobbing house. In a 
 few years returned to Hartford, Conn., and engaged in 
 book publishing, binding, etc. Was special agent of the 
 Merchants' Insurance Company of Hartford, seven years, 
 member of the common council of Hartford, three years, 
 and secretary of the Charter Oak Insurance Company, 
 three years. In 1866 he removed to Boston, and established 
 an insurance agency. Has served three years as a member 
 of the common council of Boston.
 
 JAMES GOODMAN.
 
 "old high school." 6i 
 
 John W. Russell, Springfield, Mass. — At the age of 
 fifteen went to learn the machinist's trade of Zelotes Lom- 
 bard. From 1846 to 1849 was superintendent machine 
 works of Slate & Brown, Windsor Locks, Conn. He went 
 to California in 1849, and returned in 1851 to Springfield, 
 Mass. In 1855 he went to Wisconsin, engaged in farming. 
 From 1 861 to 1863 was employed at the U. S. Armory. 
 In 1865 he commenced business on his own account, and 
 is now of the firm of Russell & Day, machinists of this 
 city. 
 
 James G. Allen, Springfield, Mass. — Studied law in 
 the office of Beach & Bond. In 1853 he removed to Palmer, 
 Mass., and commenced the practice of law. He was 
 appointed judge of the police court for Eastern Hampden 
 and was a member of the Legislature in the House in 1867. 
 He died Dec. 10, 1878, aged 58. 
 
 • Benjamin F. Warner, Springfield, Mass. — Was clerk 
 fn the Chicopee Bank when it commenced business in 1836. 
 On the resignation in 1841 of Henry Seymour, the first 
 cashier, he was appointed to fill the vacancy March 19, 
 1841, being then not twenty-one years of age. He resigned 
 his position to accept the cashiership of the Continental 
 Bank, New York, his resignation being accepted Feb. 29, 
 1856. He was elected cashier of the Continental Bank 
 Feb. 5, 1856, and resigned Feb. 16, 1861. He died at 
 Hartford, Conn., July 12, 1862, aged 42. 
 
 Lewis Stebbins, Springfield, Mass. — He was drowned 
 while bathing, in Hartford, Conn., June 7, 1834, aged 18. 
 
 Israel Trask. — It is said that he was lost overboard 
 from a steamer from New Orleans bound to New York, 
 several years ago. 
 
 James S. Bryant, Hartford, Conn. — He was for over 
 thirty years book-keeper for Day, Owen & Co., afterwards 
 for Root & Childs. He died Dec. 20, 1884.
 
 62 HISTORY OF THE 
 
 John Pvnchon. — Went to St. Louis, Mo., in 185 i, from 
 thence removed to Cleveland, O., but soon after settled in 
 Chicago, 111., where he established an iron axle foundry, 
 firm of Pynchon & Willard. His health being much 
 impaired he had retired from business for several years 
 previous to his death. He died suddenly Feb. 16, 1888, 
 at the age of 6]). 
 
 William H. D. Callender. — Was in the employ of 
 the Western (now the Boston & Albany) Railroad, for sev- 
 eral years. He was cashier of the State Bank, Hartford, 
 Conn., from Oct. i, 1852,10 Sept. i, 1865. He died at 
 East Longmeadow, Mass., Nov. 3, 1872, aged 47 years. 
 
 Charles S. Faulkner, Keene, N. H. — Was a woolen 
 manufacturer. He died July 28, 1879, aged 60 years. 
 
 George Tyler. — Was for four years under Capt. John 
 Child in the construction (or until the road was finished). of 
 the Western (now the Boston & Albany) Railroad from 
 Worcester to Albany, N. Y. He resided in New Orleans 
 several years. Previous to 1850 was in the service of a rail- 
 road in Vermont, at that time (1850) was appointed engi- 
 neer on the l^oston & Worcester Railroad at Boston, and 
 remained there until the road was consolidated with the 
 Western Railroad. Was town engineer of Brookline, Mass., 
 about five years. He now resides on a farm in Tekamah, 
 Neb. 
 
 Thomas S. Childs, Washington, D. C. — Graduated at 
 the University of the City of New York in 1847. Studied 
 four years at the Theological Seminary, Princeton, N. J., 
 graduating in 1850. For fifteen years, from 185 i to 1866, 
 pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Hartford, Conn. 
 Was pastor of the First Church, Norwalk, Conn., from 1866 
 to 1870. Professor in the Theological Seminary at Hart- 
 ford, Conn., 1871 to 1878, and in the University at Wooster, 
 O., 1880 to 1882. Is now paying some attention to the 
 Indian question, having published several books and [:>am-
 
 REV. THOMAS S. CHILDS.
 
 " OLD HIGH SCHOOL. 63 
 
 phlets. Was on a commission which successfully negoti- 
 ated a treaty with the Southern Ute Indians in 1888. 
 
 George P. Stebbins, Springfield, Mass. — For over 
 forty years compositor and foreman of the Springfield 
 Republican ; began learning his trade with Samuel Bowles, 
 the founder of the Republican, and has continued in the 
 service of the father, son, and grandson, to the present 
 time. Mr. Stebbins truly represents the New England 
 character for constant and intelligent work, faithful alike to 
 himself and his employers. In 1881 he was a member of 
 the common council from Ward Three. In 1882 he repre- 
 sented the voters of his representative district in the state 
 Legislature with ability. 
 
 William White Bliss. — Graduated at the University 
 of Pennsylvania, April 4, 1844. Practiced medicine in 
 Griffin, Ga., Newark, N. J., and New York city. He wrote 
 a remarkable medical book entitled, " Woman and Her 
 Thirty Years' Pilgrimage." The book was published in New 
 York in 1869. He died at Orange, N. J., Sept. 5, 1873, 
 aged 51. 
 
 Warren D. Tobey. — Was in the stove and tin ware 
 business. He died at Rochester, N. Y., in 1852, aged 34. 
 
 Enoch J. Hibbard. — A merchant tailor. He went to 
 Milwaukee, Wis., many years ago. 
 
 Henry M. Hall. — A molder. He died at Elizabeth- 
 port, N. J., in 1864, aged 41. 
 
 Joshua Frost. — He was at Amherst College 1831-33. 
 He became a portrait painter and pursued the business in 
 Springfield and Boston, Mass., and for some time in Geor- 
 gia. On his return north he located in Hartford, Conn., 
 where he died March 5, 1883, aged 66. 
 
 George H. Hubbard. — Was employed at the U. S. 
 Armory twenty-three years, and Winchester Rifle factory. 
 New Haven, Conn., fifteen years. In 1884 he went to 
 Jacksonville, Fla., and engaged in the bakery business.
 
 64 HISTORY OF THE 
 
 John F. Pratt. — Was a blacksmith. He died at 
 Bellefonte, Penn., Sept. 4, i860, aged 33. 
 
 Daniel Ferre, Springfield, Mass. — Was an engineer 
 on Boston & Albany Railroad. He was killed by accident 
 on the road. 
 
 George E. Osbokn, Springfield, Mass. — Died Dec. 7, 
 1834, aged 1 8. 
 
 J. Hubbard Clark, Springfield, Mass. — A miller. 
 
 Amaziah S. Warner, Springfield, Mass. — Went to 
 Philadelphia, Penn., in 1836, to learn the machinist's trade. 
 Was employed at the U. S. Armory about six years. In 
 1862 was engaged in the manufacture of cartridges with 
 Capt. H. C. Lombard. He is now employed at his trade. 
 
 James Swan, Jr. — He was a native of Philadelphia, 
 Penn. He graduated at the medical college, Pittsfield, 
 Mass., in 1846, and succeeded to his father's practice in 
 Springfield, Mass., after his death, the same year. Owing 
 to his consumptive nature he was compelled to seek a 
 warmer climate. He went to Florida, thence to San Fran- 
 cisco, Cal., where he died Feb. 8, 185 i, aged 25 years and 
 10 months. 
 
 James E. Russell, Springfield, Mass. — Was with Pro- 
 fessor Twining, who made the survey for the railroad to 
 Hartford from this city in 1838. Was clerk in the post 
 office four years under Albert Morgan, postmaster, and 
 postal clerk between Boston and Albany in 1843. Was 
 appointed conductor by Superintendent James Barnes of 
 the Western, now the Boston & Albany, Railroad in 184G. 
 Retired from the railroad service in 1857. At one time 
 was proprietor of the American House, which stood where 
 the Boston & Albany granite building now is. Since 1858 
 has been the efficient register of deeds for Hampden county, 
 and is vice-president and trustee of the Five Cents Sav- 
 ings Bank.
 
 JAMES E. RUSSELL.
 
 "OLD HIGH SCHOOL." 65 
 
 John S. Beere.— Taught school in South Wilbraham 
 and Monson, Mass., Somers, Conn., and Ithaca, N. Y., 
 about three years. He subsequently went to New Orleans, 
 La., and engaged in the wholesale trade of wood and willow 
 ware and cordage. In the spring of 1861 he canie north 
 a-nd settled at his old home, South Wilbraham, Mass., and 
 engaged in farming. His health failing he soon retired from 
 business. He died June 19, 1866, in the 45th year of his 
 age. 
 
 Lester F. Sikes, West Springfield, Mass. — Was a 
 tinsmith. His sad death was occasioned by being buried 
 in a well in which he was at work, Sept. 23, 1875, ^t the 
 age of 59 years. 
 
 Edwin T. Rogers, Springfield, Mass. — Was in the livery 
 business about the year 1844. Afterwards with his father, 
 the late "Commodore" Sable Rogers, in a meat market 
 and provision store on the " Hill." He died July 13, 1868, 
 aged 49. 
 
 Henry W. Chapman, Springfield, Mass. — Owing to ill 
 health he was not in business. He died Nov. 28, 1855, aged 
 38. He was a brother of Major William W. Chapman, 
 U. S. Army, who died at Fort Monroe, Va. 
 
 Benjamin S. Richardson, Springfield, Mass. — Was a 
 printer, and was employed by Lewis Briggs, proprietor of 
 the old Springfield Gazette. He died May 13, 1863, aged 44. 
 
 F. J. Parker, Springfield, Mass. — In the clothing bus- 
 iness 1872-75. Was a flour and grain dealer for many 
 years. In 1889 removed to Kansas City, Mo. 
 
 John Kimberlv, Springfield, Mass. — Merchant. He 
 succeeded in business his father, Ezra Kimberly, who died 
 in June, 1867. A director in the John Hancock National 
 Bank since 1867. 
 
 Isaac Mills, Springfield, Mass. — In 185 1 was of the 
 firm of Dean, Packard & Mills, car manufacturers. In
 
 66 HISTORY OF THE 
 
 1853 was in the employ of E. Palmer & Co., at the pioneer 
 coal yard of Springfield. This yard was first opened in 
 1838 by James B. Robb, son of Col. John Robb, formerly 
 superintendent at the U. S. Armory. The late Edmund 
 Palmer succeeded Mr. Robb and continued the business 
 several years, when the late Roderick Ashley became a 
 partner, under the firm name of E. Palmer & Co. Mr. 
 Mills, having succeeded to the business, still continues it at 
 the old yard and has fully sustained the high reputation 
 enjoyed by his predecessors. 
 
 Samuel O. Gay, Springfield, Mass. — Was clerk of the 
 common council in 1853. Firm of Sanderson & Gay, 
 hatters for many years. He removed to New Haven, Conn., 
 engaged in manufacturing, where he died June 18, i860, 
 aged 42. 
 
 John B. Foot, Springfield, Mass. — Was one of the 
 first engineers on the Western Railroad, now the Boston 
 & Albany, for twenty-eight years an engineer on that road, 
 and six years on the Boston & Lowell Railroad. In 1877 
 he retired from the service. 
 
 James H. I^utterfield. — Was employed by the New 
 London Northern Railroad Company. He died in Yantic 
 village (Norwich), Conn., Nov. 9, 1884, aged 68. 
 
 Oliver B. Bannon, Springfield, Mass. — Was born in 
 Middletown, Conn., Dec. 18, 1816. Removed to this city 
 when young ; went to Hartford, Conn., as apprentice at 
 Daniel Copeland's machine shop, remaining about four 
 years ; thence to Brooklyn, N. Y., employed at Burbeck's 
 machine shop; was employed by l^oston & Albany Rail- 
 road Company as yardmaster at this station about four 
 years. Since August i, 1837, has been employed at U. S. 
 Armory, except at short intervals. He was one of the 
 selectmen of the town in 1850, an alderman in the first 
 city government in 1852 ; was elected in i860 a represent- 
 ative in the Legislature.
 
 OLIVER B. BANNON.
 
 "OLD HIGH SCHOOL." 6/ 
 
 Henry D. Lay. — Was born in Agawam, Mass., Jan. 8, 
 1824. Went to East Granby, Conn., in 1841, to learn car- 
 riage making ; in 1843 was in the employ of the late David 
 Smith, carriage maker, Springfield, Mass. He removed to 
 West Newbury, Mass., in 1845, ^^^^ engaged in business on 
 his own account. He has served his adopted town in vari- 
 ous capacities ; was clerk five years, prudential committee 
 three years, and was selectman, assessor, and overseer of the 
 poor five years in each office. In 1864 he enlisted for one 
 year in the U. S. service in the war of the Rebellion. He 
 was a member of the Massachusetts Legislature in 1874, 
 and voted to rescind the resolutions of censure on Charles 
 Sumner passed by a previous Legislature. Is now com- 
 mander of Major Boyd Encampment, Post No. 151, Massa- 
 chusetts Department of the Grand Army of the Republic. 
 
 Oliver Butterfield. — Was in the printing business 
 at Lyons, Michigan. During the war of the Rebellion he 
 was in the gun-boat service on the Western rivers, and was 
 wounded at the taking of Forts Henry and Donelson. He 
 died at Mound City in 1862, aged 42. 
 
 Henry Butterfield, Stafford Springs, Conn. — Hard- 
 ware merchant. 
 
 Horatio Sexton, Springfield, Mass. — Followed the sea 
 for a short time. He died in this city Oct. 2, 1859, aged 40. 
 
 Horace Cutler, Springfield, Mass. — Was in the dry 
 goods business about twenty years, firm of Cutler & Rol- 
 lins. Employed at the U. S. Armory from 1863 until his 
 death, March 26, 1885, aged 71. 
 
 Lewis Cutler, Springfield, Mass. — Was in the dry 
 goods business for many years, as clerk for Tinkham & Co., 
 and with Cutler & Rollins. He died April 15, 1884, aged 65. 
 
 Harvey E. Moseley. — Engaged in the insurance busi- 
 ness in Springfield, Mass., from 1870 to 1877. Was con- 
 ductor on the Hartford & New Haven Railroad for several 
 years. He died at St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 17, 1887, aged 65.
 
 68 HISTORY OF THE 
 
 William H. Russell. — Born Oct. 25, 1818. A civil 
 engineer. Began as a line boy in 1836 with a surveying 
 party, and has steadily moved forward through all the 
 departments of civil engineering, serving under those emi- 
 nent engineers, Capt. William H. Swift, Major George W. 
 Whistler, and Capt. John Child, all of whom were graduates 
 of West Point Military Academy. In 1837 he was engaged 
 in locating the Western Railroad, west of the Connecticut 
 river, under the charge of I. C. Chesborough. When the 
 railroad was completed, and the trains commenced to run to 
 Albany in 1842, he retired from the service for a time, and 
 removed to Ellington, Conn. When the Springfield & 
 Hartford Railroad began to be built, he was induced to 
 return to his former business. In the spring of 1845 ^e 
 was employed by Clyde & Stone, contractors, to superintend 
 a gang of men on the section between this city and Long- 
 meadow. He was afterwards engaged on the line between 
 New Haven and New York. Mr. Russell was three years 
 in surveying and locating the Cheshire Railroad. He also 
 surveyed for the New London and Palmer road, and assisted 
 in the extension of the New London road to Grout's 
 Corners. For two years he was engaged on the Passumpsic 
 road line from St. Johnsbury to Barton, Vt. In 1858 Mr. 
 Russell became chief engineer of the Western Railroad 
 (now the Boston & Albany). He has been engaged in 
 railroading for over fifty years, and for more than thirty 
 years has been the chief engineer of the Boston & Albany 
 Railroad. Of a serene and temperate mould, he wisely 
 enjoys life and business with contentment and equanimity. 
 He resides at West Springfield, Mass. 
 
 Albert H. Kikkham, Springfield, Mass. — Clerk in 
 Troy. N. Y., 1839-40; Hartford, Conn., 1842-46; in busi- 
 ness in Springfield, Mass., 1847-54 ; engaged at U. S. 
 Armory 1854-56 ; in business in Davenport, Iowa, 1856- 
 59; in government employ at U. S. Armory, Hartford, 
 Conn., New York city, from 1859 to 1868. Engaged on
 
 ALBERT H. KIRKHAM.
 
 "old high school." 69 
 
 U. S Census Rureau, 1880; city assessor from April, 1881, 
 to April, 1889, and chairman of the board five years. Now 
 corresponding secretary of the Connecticut Valley Histor- 
 ical Society. 
 
 , Theodore Schipper, Springfield, Mass. — A wheel- 
 wright, learned the trade of Eleazur Williams on the " Hill." 
 
 Benjamin Loring. — Went to California about 1843, 
 followed the sea, was an officer on a vessel in the Mediter- 
 ranean trade. 
 
 Frederick S. Allen. — Went to California in 1849. 
 He died at Union City, Cal, July 24, 1850, aged 22. 
 
 Charles V. R. Austin, Springfield, Mass. — Was a 
 bookbinder in New York four years, employed at U. S. 
 Armory seventeen years. Since 1870 employed at Smith 
 & Wesson's. 
 
 Charles Blackman, East Longmeadow, Mass. — 
 Farmer. 
 
 Denison Abel, Southwick, Mass. — Employed at U. S. 
 Armory until 1850, now a farmer. 
 
 Ethan C. Ring. — Employed at Hill & Winship's tool 
 shop, Springfield, Mass., until 1838 ; he then went to Worth- 
 ington, Mass. (in what is now known as Ringville), and 
 engaged in the manufacture of joiners' tools. He was a 
 member of the Legislature from Ringville in 1844-45. In 
 185 1 he was appointed postmaster of the town. In 1861 
 he was appointed inspector of customs at Boston, where he 
 remained until 1885. He resides in Melrose, Mass. 
 
 John O. A. Sexton, Springfield, Mass. — A member 
 of the common council in 1865, superintendent of streets 
 in 1868, 1 87 1, 1872. Now employed at U. S. Armory. 
 
 Henry P. Ferre, Springfield, Mass. — Machinist, em- 
 ployed at U. S. Armory and Smith & Wesson's, with Ames 
 Manufacturing Co., Chicopee, Mass., and at Colt's rifie 
 works, Hartford, Conn., at various times.
 
 70 HISTORY OF THE 
 
 S. Whitmarsh Moore, Chicago, 111. — He died several 
 years ago from injuries received in a railroad accident in 
 Illinois. 
 
 George A. Jones, Hartford, Conn. — He died Nov. 
 28, 1 88 1, aged 56. 
 
 Silas D. Clark. — Learned his trade of Charles G. Rice, 
 Springfield, Mass. He was employed for four years in the 
 locomotive works of Hinckley & Drury, Boston, Mass. 
 He was for two years at the Portland locomotive works, 
 Portland, Me., and for two and a half years was superintend- 
 ent of the shops of the Cleveland & Toledo Railroad. 
 He was for six years (until August, 1861,) the first master 
 mechanic of the Des Moines Valley Railroad shops in 
 Keokuk. During the late war he was in the employ of the 
 U. S. Government. In 1866 he accepted a position as 
 superintendent of the Kansas River Iron Works in Kansas 
 City, Mo., where he remained until 1872, when he went to 
 Ottawa, Kan., where he built a foundry and machine shop. 
 He has been engaged in business until recently, when he 
 retired from active work. His son is superintendent of the 
 pattern making department of an extensive foundry in 
 Kansas City, Mo. 
 
 Arthur Hatch. — Went to sea, landed some years 
 after in California, where he now resides. Has been 
 employed on a railroad. 
 
 John Mills, Chicago, 111. — Was a civil engineer. He 
 died March, 1887, aged 63. 
 
 William L. Wilcox, Springfield, Mass. — In 1846 he 
 succeeded his father, Philip Wilcox (died Nov. 19, 1842, 
 aged 42), in the stove and tin ware business, in connection 
 with his brother; successfully conducted it from i860 until 
 
 1886. Now engaged with his brother, John P., in the 
 manufacture of cement drain pipe. A member of the 
 common council in i860 and 1861, from Ward Three. 
 
 Trustee of the Taylor Benevolent Fund.
 
 V WILLIAM L. WILCOX.
 
 "old high school. 71 
 
 William C. Child, Palmer, Mass. — Was station agent 
 Boston & Albany Railroad. He died Feb. 8, 1861. 
 
 Randolph Stebbins, Longmeadow, Mass. — Was a 
 farmer. County commissioner from 1869 to 1 871.' He died 
 •April 8, 1870, aged 50. 
 
 James K. Child, Palmer, Mass. — Was station agent 
 Boston & Albany Railroad. He died Aug. 22, 1873, 
 aged 56. 
 
 George S. Clark, Easthampton, Mass. — Was a book- 
 keeper. He died by his own act, Dec. 26, 1874, in his 
 53d year. 
 
 Joseph Sexton, Hazardville, Conn. — A merchant. He 
 died Feb. i, 1866, aged 44. 
 
 Joseph C. Clark, Northampton, Mass. — A merchant. 
 He died June 25, 1882, aged 68. 
 
 Justin Jones, Sandy Creek, N. Y. — A tinsmith. 
 
 John C. Wait. — Went to Rochester, N. Y., in 1832. 
 Entered the office of the Merchants' Line on the Erie 
 Canal. In 1837 he removed to Albany, N. Y.; continued 
 in the same line until his death, which occurred at Roch- 
 ester, N. Y., March 31, 1850, aged 31. 
 
 George B. Russell, Springfield, Mass. — Was a harness 
 maker. He died Sept. 26, 1888, aged 64. 
 
 Henry C. Goodrich, Lafayette, Ind. — Clerk. He was 
 accidentally killed Oct. 3, 1853, aged 26. 
 
 William H. Foster, Springfield, Mass. — Died May 29, 
 1862, aged 34. 
 
 James Bates, Springfield, Mass. 
 
 William A. Kimberly, Springfield, Mass. — Merchant. 
 He died Aug. 28, 1864, aged 38. 
 
 Lucien Pierce, Springfield, Mass. — Grocer. He died 
 March 5, 1880, aged 60.
 
 72 HISTORY OF THE 
 
 August Lepard, New York City. — Carpenter and 
 builder. He died in 1876, aged about 58. 
 
 Amos Russell, Springfield, Mass. — In 1842 he went 
 to learn carriage making of the late David Smith. From 
 1844 to 1847 was employed at the U. S. Armory, and at 
 the Sharps rifle factory, Hartford, Conn., four years; at 
 Colt's pistol works, Hartford, Conn., and Providence Rail- 
 road shop, Providence, R. I., several years. 
 
 Joseph B. Lombard, Potsdam, N. Y. — Mason and 
 builder. Was in business at Brooklyn, N. Y., two years. 
 He died at Potsdam, N. Y., July 7, 1863, aged 41. 
 
 R. S. Parker. — Was station agent at Springfield, Mass., 
 for the Hartford & New Haven Railroad Company. In 1 860 
 he removed to Chicago, 111. Now a commission merchant, 
 
 Dwight E. Bates. — Went South, was a civil engineer 
 in Louisiana, and later in Springfield, Mass., and in Illinois, 
 Alabama, and Florida. During the Rebellion he entered 
 the Confederate Army as an engineer, and became an 
 artillerist and first lieutenant in the army of Virginia. He 
 was a member of the class of 1836, at Wesleyan University, 
 Middletown, Conn. 
 
 George S. Kendall, Springfield, Mass. — He died Dec. 
 29, 1845, aged 17. 
 
 Eleazer J. Rlng. — Attended Wesleyan Academy, and 
 in 1845 Williston Academy. Taught school at East Long- 
 meadow, Easthampton, and Hyannis, Mass. In 1847 he 
 went to Toronto, Ont., where, and in Hamilton, London, 
 and on the Grand river in Ontario, he resided ten years, 
 engaged in the boot and shoe business, the stove business, 
 and the lumber business. In 1857 he removed to Huron, 
 Ohio, where, and in Sandusky in the same state, he 
 remained until 1862, still engaged in the lumber business. 
 In 1862 he removed to Saginaw, Mich., where his large 
 lumber interests could be better attended to, and where he 
 now resides.
 
 ELEAZER J. KING.
 
 "old high school. 73 
 
 RoswELL Lombard, Springfield, iVIass. — Clerk with 
 H. & J. Brewer. He was of the firm of Lombard & Cundall, 
 druggists. He went from this city many years ago. 
 
 Samuel F. Otis, Springfield, Mass. — Machinist, em- 
 ployed by Boston & Albany Railroad Co. 
 
 * RoswELL L. Chapin. — A graduate at Amherst College 
 in 1842 ; a teacher at Savannah, Ga. He died June 16, 
 1846, at Springfield, Mass., aged 25. 
 
 Joseph Brown, Springfield, Mass. — Merchant tailor. 
 He died in May, 1848, aged 42. 
 
 John Bangs, Springfield, Mass. — Manufacturer and 
 dealer in flour and grain. He died July 10, 1880, aged 64. 
 
 Allen Bangs, Springfield, Mass. — A graduate at Yale 
 College in 1842. A lawyer. He died Nov. 24, 1853, aged 34. 
 
 L. V. H. Crosby. — Musician. He died suddenly in 
 1886 while on a railroad train in Georgia. 
 
 George R. Bunker. — Followed the sea. A mariner 
 on one of the Glasgow packets until 1849. An officer on 
 board a ship which sailed from Bath, Maine, for California. 
 
 Charles Childs, Omaha, Neb. — Was a carriage maker 
 in Springfield, Mass., for many years. 
 
 Edward S. Osgood, North Cambridge, Mass.— Grad- 
 uate at Amherst College, class of 1844. Engaged in 
 business San Francisco, Cal., and Jamaica Plain, Mass. 
 Resided in Germany four years. 
 
 Samuel P. Lee, Chatham, N. Y. — Station agent, Bos- 
 ton & Albany Railroad. He died in F"ebruary, 1854, aged ^6. 
 
 David K. Lee, Springfield, Mass. — Was clerk for 
 Elisha Edwards, in 1840, also for Bliss, Chapin & Co., 
 grocers and druggists, in 1842. He was a member of the 
 firm of James W. Hale & Co., from 1859 to 1865, afterwards 
 of the firm of Pynchon & Lee, grocers. He died Oct. 2, 
 1868, aged 45.
 
 74 HISTORY OF THE 
 
 Charles W. Rice, Springfield, Mass. — Was a builder, 
 and dealer in real estate. Firm of Rice & Clark, 1864-68, 
 and Rice & Fuller, 1869-74. Was also in the insurance 
 business in i860. He died Nov. 27, 1881, aged 63. 
 
 William Pvnchon, Springfield, Mass. — A successful 
 farmer, member of the common council in 1853-58 from 
 Ward One, alderman in 1866. 
 
 Luther Grant, Dansville, N. Y. — Was cashier of a 
 bank. 
 
 Joseph B. Russell, Clinton, N. Y. — A clergyman. 
 
 Reuben Wood, Terre Haute, Ind. 
 
 Benjamin A. Russell, Hartford, Conn. — Physician. 
 
 Daniel Pomeroy. — Went to Michigan, where he died 
 more than forty years ago. 
 
 Charles Collier. — Was a master mason. 
 
 Henry B. Rice, Springfield, Mass. — A carpenter. 
 
 Monroe Bates, Westfield, Mass. — Was employed by 
 Boston & Albany Railroad Co. 
 
 George Torey. — Born in Springfield, Mass., Nov. 17, 
 1820. Son of Elisha Tobey, who settled in Springfield 
 about the year 1800, and grandson of Capt. Prince Tobey 
 of New Bedford, Mass. He was a pupil under the teach- 
 ings of the late Simeon H. Calhoun and S. B. Morley. In 
 1836 he commenced an apprenticeship in the newspaper 
 office of the Hampden l\yng, afterwards the J\>sf, then 
 under the management of the late E. D. Beach, Esq. 
 During the " Tippecanoe and Tyler too " campaign of 1840, 
 he was in the service of the Springfield Gazette, the late 
 William Stowe being the editor and publisher. In 1843 he 
 entered the service of the Government at the U. S. 
 Armory, under the late Major James W. Ripley, remaining 
 about tvventy-si.x years. The desire for an outdoor life 
 induced him in 1877 to engagein farming, when he removed 
 to Blandford, Mass., where he now resides.
 
 GEORGE TOBEY.
 
 "OLD HIGH SCHOOL." 75 
 
 George Schipper. — Followed the sea. 
 
 Edmund Allen, Springfield, Mass. — Was a book- 
 keeper for Almy, Patterson & Co., Boston, Mass., for 
 many years. 
 
 Samuel S. Allen, Springfield, Mass. — He died May 
 24, 1847, aged 21. 
 
 William S. Allis, Springfield, Mass. — -Employed at 
 U. S. Armory. A farmer. He died April 25, i87i,aged57. 
 
 Justin B. Benton, Springfield, Mass. — In the employ 
 of the city. 
 
 Philo H. Cook, Springfield, Mass. — He succeeded his 
 father, Dennis Cook, in the tin and stove business on the 
 " Hill." He died Feb. 16, 1866, aged 43. 
 
 George A. Cooley, Springfield, Mass. — A successful 
 farmer. 
 
 George P. Cate, Springfield, Mass. — Was employed 
 by Boston & Albany Railroad Co. 
 
 Rodolphus T. Attleton, Springfield, Mass. — Died 
 Sept. 8, 1837, aged 21. 
 
 Walter Bates, Springfield, Mass. — Employed at U. S. 
 water shops. 
 
 Robert E. Bannon, Springfield, Mass. — Merchant 
 tailor. 
 
 Haskell C. Goodman, Springfield, Mass. — Joiner, died 
 July, 1845, aged 28. 
 
 Alvin a. Hubp.ard, Springfield, Mass. — Died Oct. 26, 
 1839, a-ged 17. 
 
 Joseph Marsh, Springfield, Mass. — Employed by Kibbe 
 Bros. & Co., until 1868. Superintendent of Springfield 
 Cemetery one year. He died Nov. 24, 1869, aged 47. 
 
 J. Spencer Murphy, Springfield, Mass. — Employed 
 byT. M. Walker & Co.
 
 •J^ HISTORY OF THE 
 
 George Smith, Springfield, Mass. — Carpenter. 
 
 Edward C. Stebrixs, Springfield, Mass. — Druggist 
 from 1848 to 1884. 
 
 Edwin Taylor, Springfield, Mass. — Died Jan. 21, 1840, 
 aged 24. 
 
 Noah P. Walker, Springfield, Mass. — Died Sept. 4, 
 1846, aged 28. 
 
 Henry F. Starkly, Springfield, Mass. — Clerk. He 
 died Feb. 4, 1845, ^g^tl 23. 
 
 Giles Pease, Springfield, Mass. — A farmer. 
 
 Erasisius D. Perry, Hartford, Conn. — Clerk. Died 
 March i, 1874, aged 60. 
 
 Roderick Stebbins, Friendship, Alleghany county, 
 N. Y. 
 
 Richard Burt, Agawam, Mass. — Farmer. Died 
 Oct. 15, 1872, aged 47. 
 
 Jackson Stebbins, Dubuc|ue, Iowa. — Died in 1885, aged 
 about 70. 
 
 Edmu.vd Bate.s. — Was in North Carolina previous to 
 the Rebellion, and entered the Confederate service as an 
 engineer on a blockade runner. 
 
 Lyman Flrre, Bloomington, 111. 
 
 William C. Rice. — Went to Texas in 1837. 
 
 James T. SiiErARO. — Was clerk in a jewelry store and 
 for several years was cmployetl at United States Armory, 
 He became interested in watch making and went to Roxbury, 
 Mass., in the employ of the old Boston Watch Company. 
 The business was removed to Waltham, Mass., and is now 
 the American Watch Company ; he has been foreman of one 
 of the departments for the last thirty-five years. The daily 
 product of this comjiany is 1600 watches per day, and 2800 
 men and women arc employed.
 
 W JAMES T. SHEPARD.
 
 "OLD HIGH SCHOOL. yj 
 
 George Lvman. — Died or was lost at sea many years 
 ago. 
 
 Samuel Lyman. — Went west, was in the employ of a 
 railroad company. 
 
 Orrin L. Taylor. — Died at Fairmount, Grant Parish, 
 La., Feb. 14, 1881, in his 57th year. 
 
 Thomas W. Bliss, Charleston, S. C. — Merchant. 
 
 Hamblin Blake, New York City. — Broker. 
 
 Thomas Bond, New York City. 
 
 J. Bryant Hatch, West Medford, Mass. — A merchant. 
 
 John Ranney, St. Catharine's, Canada — A merchant. 
 
 Loren Wood. — Was of the class of 1840, Wesleyan 
 University. A lawyer. Practiced for several years in 
 New Haven, Conn., from 1845-50, and 1861-66 in New 
 York city, where he died about the year 1866. 
 
 Franklin Roberts. — Went to St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 Charles Thayer, Springfield, Mass. — Died Nov. 8, 
 1843, aged 21. 
 
 William Heath. — Died in Russell, Mass. 
 
 Alfred Heath. — Died in Russell, Mass. 
 
 Emerson Heath. — Died in Russell, Mass. 
 
 William Searle. — Went west. 
 
 Silas Searle. — Went to Washington, D. C. 
 
 John M. Hendrick. 
 
 Daniel Sizer. — Went to California in 1849. 
 
 Samuel Sizer. — Went to California in 1849. 
 
 Samuel Warner. 
 
 James Sikes. — Went to California in 1849. 
 
 George Pratt. 
 
 William D. Warriner.
 
 78 HISTORY OF THE 
 
 Charles S. Hall, Springfield, Mass. — Master mason. 
 
 Henry S. Chapin, New York City. 
 
 Charles Chapin, Auburn, N. Y. — Was a carriage 
 maker. 
 
 Edward Trask, San Francisco, Cal. — He was surgeon 
 on one of the Pacific mail steamers. 
 
 William H. Harding, Wichita, Kansas. — A railroad 
 manager. 
 
 Walter Ruckland. — Went to California. 
 
 David Rice. — Went to Galveston, Texas. 
 
 Benjamin Bangs, Fenton, Mich. 
 
 George Lloyd, Boston, Mass. — Printer. 
 
 CoRBiN O. Wood, Worcester, Mass. — Mechanic. 
 
 William Hubbard, Springfield, Mass. — Was conductor 
 on Boston & Albany Railroad. He died June 9, 1868, 
 aged 47. 
 
 Morgan Appleton, Springfield, Mass. — In 1846 was 
 in the employ of Homer Foot & Co. He died April 8, 
 1850, aged 34. 
 
 Franklin Richmond, Springfield, Mass. — P'irm of F. 
 & J. M. Richmond, livery business. He died July 3, 1882, 
 aged 62. 
 
 Asaph K. Childs. — Went to Milledgeville, Ga., in Sep- 
 tember, 1836, and was twelve days in making the journey, 
 which can be made now in thirty-three hours. Was clerk 
 in his brother's store until 1842. In 1846 he removed to 
 Athens, Ga. During the war of the Rebellion he suffered 
 much in the loss of property. In 1876 he was elected 
 president of the North-Eastcrn Railroad of Georgia. Resign- 
 ing his position in 1881, he was elected president of the 
 National Bank of Athens, which office he now holds.
 
 ASAPH K. CHILDS.
 
 " OLD HIGH SCHOOL. 
 
 79 
 
 Samuel B. Hubisard, Springfield, Mass. — Employed 
 at U. S. Armory from 1837 to 1868, afterwards by Boston 
 & Albany Railroad Company. He died Aug. 25, 1886, in 
 his 72d year. 
 
 Henry Bliss, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 Oliver Sexton, Lafayette, Ind. — Employed Toledo & 
 Wabash Railroad Co. 
 
 Eleazer S. Beebe, East Longmeadow, Mass. — 
 Physician. 
 
 John S. Miller, Boston, Mass. — Machinist. 
 Lyman Sikes. 
 Halsey Fuller. 
 Luther Chapin. 
 Esek Saunders. 
 
 " A rivcderci.^' 
 
 The following list gives the various occupations of the 
 scholars after leaving the school. 
 
 Army officers, 
 
 Armorers, 
 
 Artist, 
 
 Bank cashiers, 
 
 Bank presidents. 
 
 Book-keepers, 
 
 Carpenters, 
 
 Canal forwarder, 
 
 Chemist, 
 
 Civil engineers, 
 
 Clergymen, 
 
 Clerks, - 
 
 Coal dealers, 
 
 Druggists, 
 
 Economist, 
 
 Farmers, 
 
 Grain dealers, 
 
 ttotel proprietor. 
 
 Insurance, 
 
 Journalists, 
 
 3 
 
 Lawyers, 
 
 7 
 
 6 
 
 Librarians, 
 
 2 
 
 I 
 
 Livery, 
 
 2 
 
 2 
 
 Machinists, 
 
 7 
 
 2 
 
 Manufacturers, 
 
 10 
 
 3 
 
 IVIariners, 
 
 7 
 
 8 
 
 Masons, 
 
 3 
 
 I 
 
 Mechanics, 
 
 14 
 
 I 
 
 Merchants, 
 
 25 
 
 3 
 
 Merchant tailors. 
 
 5 
 
 7 
 
 Miller, 
 
 I 
 
 15 
 
 Missionaries, 
 
 2 
 
 2 
 
 Musician, 
 
 I 
 
 6 
 
 Physicians, 
 
 7 
 
 I 
 
 Printers, 
 
 5 
 
 9 
 
 Railroad contractor, 
 
 I 
 
 2 
 
 Railroad engineers. 
 
 2 
 
 I 
 
 Railroad service. 
 
 16 
 
 3 
 
 •Sea captains. 
 
 4 
 
 2 
 
 Tinners, 
 
 3
 
 8o 
 
 HISTORY OF THE 
 
 Residence and place of death — twenty-seven states 
 of the union, two foreign countries, and the District of 
 Columbia: — 
 
 Living in Springfield, 
 
 44 
 
 Died in Springfield, 
 
 48 
 
 Living in other towns in Massa- 
 
 
 chusetts, 
 
 14 
 
 Died in other towns in Massa- 
 
 
 chusetts, 
 
 10 
 
 I>iving in Boston, 
 
 3 
 
 Died in Boston, 
 
 
 Died in Arkansas, 
 
 I 
 
 Died in Alabama, 
 
 I 
 
 Died in Connecticut, 
 
 10 
 
 Living in Connecticut, 
 
 7 
 
 Living in Colorado, 
 
 I 
 
 Living in California, 
 
 4 
 
 Died in California, 
 
 5 
 
 Living in Canada, 
 
 I 
 
 Living in Georgia, 
 
 I 
 
 Living in Illinois, 
 
 3 
 
 Died in Illinois, 
 
 5 
 
 Died in Indiana, 
 
 I 
 
 Living in Indiana, 
 
 2 
 
 1 )ied in Iowa, 
 
 I 
 
 Living in Kansas, 
 
 3 
 
 Died in Kentuck\', 
 
 I 
 
 Died in Louisiana, 
 
 I 
 
 Living in Louisiana, 
 
 I 
 
 Living in Michigan, 
 
 2 
 
 Died in Micliigan, 
 Died in Missouri, 
 Died in Minnesota, 
 Died in New York City, 
 Living in New York City, 
 Living in other towns in New 
 
 York State, 
 Died in other towns in New 
 
 York State, 
 Living in New Jersey,' 
 Died in New Jersey, 
 Died in New Hampshire, 
 Living in Nebraska, 
 Living in Ohio, 
 Died in Ohio, 
 Died in Pennsylvania, 
 Living in Pennsylvania, 
 Living in South Carolina, 
 Died in South Carolina, 
 Living in Texas, 
 Living in Turkey, Asia Minor, 
 Died in Turkey, Asia Minor, 
 Died in Virginia, 
 Died in Vermont, 
 Died in Wisconsin, 
 Living in Washington, I). C, 
 Died or lost at sea. 
 
 10 
 I 
 
 The ages of 1 10 who have died are as recorded : — 
 
 One, 
 
 One, , 
 
 One 
 
 Four, 
 
 Five, 
 
 Two, 
 
 One, 
 
 Tiiree, 
 
 Two, 
 
 Four, 
 
 Three, 
 
 Two, 
 
 Three, 
 
 77 years. 
 
 Three, 
 
 74 " 
 
 Two, 
 
 73 " 
 
 Two, 
 
 71 
 
 Four, 
 
 70 " 
 
 Four, 
 
 6S •' 
 
 Five, 
 
 67 " 
 
 Three, 
 
 66 " 
 
 One, 
 
 65 " 
 
 One. 
 
 64 " 
 
 One, 
 
 63 " 
 
 Three, 
 
 62 " 
 
 Four, 
 
 61 " . 
 
 One, 
 
 60 
 
 59 
 5'S 
 57 
 56 
 54 
 53 
 5- 
 5' 
 50 
 49 
 47 
 46
 
 "OLD HIGH SCHOOL." 
 
 Three, 
 
 Two, 
 
 Three, 
 
 Five, 
 
 One, 
 
 One, 
 
 Three, 
 
 One, 
 
 One, 
 
 Four, 
 
 Two, 
 
 45 years. 
 
 Two, 
 
 44 " 
 
 Two, 
 
 43 " 
 
 One, 
 
 42 " 
 
 Three, 
 
 41 
 
 One, 
 
 40 " 
 
 Two, 
 
 3S " 
 
 One, 
 
 36 " 
 
 Two, 
 
 35 " 
 
 One, 
 
 34 " 
 
 Two, 
 
 33 " 
 
 
 31 years. 
 
 28 ' " 
 
 26 " 
 
 25 " 
 
 24 " 
 
 23 " 
 
 22 " 
 
 21 " 
 
 18 " 
 
 17 " 
 
 In the second story of the building there was a school 
 for girls taught by Miss Mary and Miss Nancy Holland, of 
 Westfield, Mass., sisters of the late Dr. James Holland. 
 Miss Mary Holland died Feb. 8, 1836, aged 31. Miss Nancy 
 Holland died Dec. 12, 1836, aged 29. Miss Susan Whitney, 
 sister of the late Gen. James S. Whitney (the father of ex- 
 Secretary of the Navy William C. Whitney), was a teacher. 
 Miss Margaret Bliss, who has been an honored and success- 
 ful teacher for many years in our public schools and still 
 resides in the city, taught one term. 
 
 At a town meeting held Oct. 7, 1841, the town voted that 
 John Howard, William Child, and Francis M. Carevv, be a 
 committee " to sell and convey the High School House and 
 the land on which it stands — and whereas the lot of land 
 on which said High School House stands was given by 
 Simon Sanborn to the town for the sole purpose of main- 
 taining a high school at said place, therefore, — voted, that 
 out of the proceeds of said sale there be paid to Simon 
 Sanborn such a sum as in the opinion of said committee he 
 is entitled to receive, and the residue be applied on the town 
 debt or held for that purpose." 
 
 On the 4th of April, 1842, the committee appointed to 
 sell the High School house and land report : — 
 
 Amount received on sale to Phiio F. Wilcox, 
 Paid Simon Sanborn for land, 
 
 " expenses of sale and auctioneer's commissions, 
 
 balance to Town Treasurer, 
 
 $275 00 
 II 87 
 286 87 
 
 $888 63
 
 82 HISTORV OF THE 
 
 In May, 1842, Mr. Wilcox sold the j^roperty to Joel 
 Chapin for $2,000. In May, 1844, Mr. Chapin sold it to 
 E. & S. Woodvvorth for $3,000. On the death of the Messrs. 
 Woodworth Miss Mary A. Amidon became the heir and 
 owner. In April, 1866, Lyman King bought the property 
 for $7,000 and on the same date sold one-half of it to the 
 present owner, Joel S. Marsh, for $5,000. 
 
 DECLAMATIONS. 
 
 Saturday was the day for the scholars to speak their 
 pieces, which was done from the platform on the north 
 side of the room. The following pieces are mainly from 
 the "National Reader," published in Boston, 1829. 
 
 One of the boys, who was a merchant in New York city, 
 spoke from an oration of Catiline before the Roman senate. 
 
 My voice is still for war ; for, gods, can a Roman senate long debate which 
 of the two to choose — slavery or death ? No ; let us rise at once, gird on 
 our swords, break through their thick array, and charge home upon them. 
 Perhaps some arm more lucky than the rest may reach his heart and free the 
 world from bondage. 
 
 The boy who recited this piece was impressed with 
 "funeral dirges." 
 
 ];URIAL OF -SIR jolIX .MOOKK. 
 
 Not a drum was heard, not a funeral note. 
 As his corse to the rampart we hurried ; 
 
 Not a soldier discharged his farewell shot 
 O'er the grave where our hero we buried. 
 
 Wc buried iiim darkly, at dead of night. 
 
 The sods with our bayonets turning; 
 l!y the struggling moonbeams' misty light. 
 
 And the lantern dimly burning. 
 
 No useless coftin enclosed his breast. 
 
 Nor in sheet nor in shroud we wound him ; 
 
 But he lay like a warrior taking his rest. 
 
 With his martial cloak around him. — C. Wo/fc.
 
 "OLD HIGH SCHOOL." 83 
 
 BRUTUS OX THE DEATH OE CESAR. 
 
 Romans, couiitrvmen, and lovers ! hear me for my cause, and be silent 
 that you may hear. Believe nie for mine honor, and have respect to mine 
 honor, that you may believe. Censure me in your wisdom, and awake your 
 senses, that you may the better judge. If there be any in this assembly, — any 
 dear friend of Caesar's, — to him I say, that Brutus' love to Cresar 'was no less 
 than his. If that friend demand why Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my 
 answer: Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more. 
 
 — Sliakspcare. 
 
 This was a favorite piece spoken by many, on account 
 of its military ardor. 
 
 IIOIIENLINDEN. 
 
 On Linden, when the sun was low, 
 All bloodless lay the untrodden snow ; 
 And dark as winter was the flow — 
 Of Iser rolling rapidly. 
 
 But Linden saw another sight. 
 When the drums beat at dead of night, 
 Commanding fires of death to light 
 The darkness of her scenery. 
 
 By torch and trumpet fast arrayed. 
 Each horseman drew his battle blade. 
 And furious every charger neighed 
 To join the dreadful revelry. 
 
 Then shook the hills with thunder riven. 
 Then rushed the steed to battle driven ; 
 And louder than the bolts of Heaven 
 Far flashed the red artillery. 
 
 But redder yet that light shall glow 
 On Linden's hills of stained snow ; 
 And bloodier yet the torrent flow, 
 Of Iser, rolling rapidly. 
 
 'Tis morn ; but scarce yon level sun 
 Can pierce the war-clouds, rolling dun 
 Where furious Frank and fiery Hun 
 Shout in their sulphurous canopy. 
 
 The combat deepens. On, ye brave. 
 
 Who rush to glory or the grave ! 
 
 Wave, Munich, all thy banners wave, 
 
 And charge with all thy chivalry! — T. Caiiiphcll.
 
 84 HISTORY OF THE 
 
 One of the scholars, now a prominent lawyer, spoke 
 his piece, an extract from the speech of Daniel Webster 
 at the laying of the corner-stone of the Bunker Hill Monu- 
 ment at Charlestown, Mass., on the 17th of June, 1825. 
 
 Venerable men ! you have come down to us from a former generation. 
 Heaven has bounteousl)- lengthened out your lives that you might behold 
 this joyous day. You are now where you stood fifty years ago, this very 
 hour, with your brothers and your neighbors, shoulder to shoulder, in the 
 strife for your country. Behold, how altered ! The same heavens are 
 indeed over your heads, the same ocean rolls at your feet ; but all else, how 
 changed ! You hear now no roar of hostile cannon, you see no mixed volumes 
 of smoke and flame rising from burning Charlestown, the ground strowed 
 with the dead and the dying, the impetuous charge, the steady and successful 
 repulse, the loud call to repeated assault, the summoning of all that is manly 
 to repeated resistance, a thousand bosoms freely and fearlessly bared in an 
 instant to whatever of terror there may be in war and death, — all these you 
 have witnessed but you witness them no more. All is peace. 
 
 This was delivered by one who admired heroism. 
 
 CASABIANCA. 
 
 The boy stood on the burning deck 
 
 Whence all but him had fled ; 
 The flame that lit the battle's wreck 
 
 Shone round him o'er the dead. 
 
 The flames rolled on, he would not go 
 
 Without his father's word ; 
 That father, faint in death below, 
 
 His voice no longer heard. 
 
 He called aloud : " Say, father, say 
 
 If yet my task is done ! " 
 He knew not that the chieftain lay 
 
 Unconscious of his son. 
 
 " Speak, father I" once again he cried, 
 
 " If I may yet be gone !" 
 And but the booming shots replied, — 
 
 And fast the flames rolled on. 
 
 I'pon his brow he felt their breath. 
 
 And in his waving hair, 
 And looked from that lone post of death, 
 
 In still yet brave despair.
 
 "old high school." 85 
 
 And shouted but once more aloud, 
 
 " My father ! must I stay ? " 
 While o'er him fast, through sail and shroud, 
 
 The wreathing fires made way. — Mrs. Hevians. 
 
 This piece wa.s spoken by several patriotic youths at 
 various times. 
 
 WARREN'S ADDRESS AT BUNKER HILL. 
 
 Stand ! the ground's your own, my braves ! 
 Will ye give it up to slaves ? 
 Will ye look for greener graves? 
 
 Hope ye mercy still ? 
 What's the mercy despots feel ? 
 Hear it in that battle peal ! 
 Read it on yon bristling steel ! 
 
 Ask it — ye who will. 
 
 Fear ye foes who kill for hire ? 
 Will ye to your homes retire ? 
 Look behind you ! they're afire ! 
 
 And, before you, see 
 Who have done it !— From the vale 
 On thev come ! — and will ye quail ? 
 Leaden rain and iron hail 
 
 Let their welcome be ! 
 
 In the God of battles trust! 
 
 Die we may, — and die we must ; — 
 
 But, O ! where can dust to dust 
 
 Be consigned so well 
 As where Heaven its dews shall shed 
 On the martyred patriot's bed. 
 And the rocks shall raise their head, 
 
 Of his deeds to tell !— /. Pierpont. 
 
 This was spoken by a boy of modest mien and bearing. 
 SKVEN A(;ES; or the PROGRESS OF HUMAN LIFi;. 
 All the world's a stage. 
 And all the men and women merely players : 
 They have their exits, and their entrances; 
 And one man in his time plays many parts, 
 His acts being seven ages ! at first, the infant. 
 Mewling and puking in the nurse's arms ; 
 And then the whining school-boy, with his satchel 
 And shining morning face, creeping like snail 
 Unwillingly to school. And then the lover, 
 
 9
 
 86 HISTORY OF THE 
 
 Sighing like furnace, with a woeful ballad 
 
 Made to his mistress' eyebrow; then a soldier, 
 
 Full of strange oaths, and bearded like the pard, 
 
 Jealous in honor, sudden and cjuick in cjuarrel, 
 
 Seeking the bubble reputation 
 
 Even in the cannon's mouth. And then, the justice, 
 
 In fair round belly, with good capon lin'd, 
 
 With eyes severe, and beard of formal cut, 
 
 Full of wise saws and modern instances ; 
 
 And so he plays his part. The sixth age shifts 
 
 Into the lean and slipper'd pantaloon, 
 
 With spectacles on nose, and pouch on side, 
 
 His youthful hose, well sav'd, a world too wide 
 
 P'or his shrunk shank ; and his big manly voice, 
 
 Turning again toward childish treble, pipes 
 
 And whistles in his sound. Last scene of all, 
 
 That ends this strange eventful history, 
 
 Is second childishness, and mere oblivion ; 
 
 Sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything ! — S/iijks/'eare. 
 
 The speaker of this piece had dreams of "foreign 
 influence." 
 
 MARCO BOZZAKIS. 
 
 At midnight, in his guarded tent, 
 
 The Turk was dreaming of the hour 
 When Greece, her knee in suppliance bent. 
 
 Should tremble at his power : 
 In dreams, through camp and court he bore 
 The trophies of a conqueror. 
 
 In dreams his song of triumph heard ; 
 Then wore his monarch's signet ring, 
 Then pressed that monarch's throne — a king ; 
 As wild his thoughts and gay of wing 
 
 As Eden's garden bird. — F. G. Ilallt'ck. 
 
 The speaker of this piece was not reconciled to hook- 
 keeping. 
 
 DEliT AND CREDIT. 
 
 I dislike the whole matter of debt and credit — from my heart I dislike it; 
 and think the man who first invented a ledger should be hung in effigy with 
 his invention tied to his feet, that his neck might su]iport him and his works 
 together. My reason for thus swec])ing at the whole system is not that I 
 believe it totally useless, but that I believe it does more mischief than good, 
 ]iroduces more trouble than accommodation, and destroys niore fortunes than 
 it creates honestly. These ()])inioiis arc not of a recent date witli mc ; thev
 
 "OLD HIGH SCHOOL." 8/ 
 
 are those upon which I set out in early life, and, as I grew older, I became 
 more and more confirmed in them ; not that I changed my practice, while I 
 held fast my profession, and got my fingers burned at last, by trusting my 
 name in a day-book ; for I never did it, because I saw the evil effects of credit 
 around me, in every shape and form. — Emporium, Trciitoit. 
 
 The speaker of the following is now an esteemed citi- 
 zen of California. 
 
 THE INFANT ORATOR. 
 
 You'd scarce expect one of my age 
 
 To speak in public on the stage; 
 
 And if I chance to fall below 
 
 Demosthenes or Cicero, 
 
 Don't view me with a critic's eye. 
 
 But pass my imperfections by. 
 
 Large streams from little fountains flow; 
 
 Tall oaks from little acorns grow; 
 
 And though I now am small and young. 
 
 Of judgment weak, and feeble tongue, 
 
 Yet all great learned men, like me. 
 
 Once learned to read their A,B,C. 
 
 l^ut why may not Columbia's soil 
 
 Rear men as great as Britain's Isle; 
 
 Exceed what Greece and Rome have done, 
 
 Or any land beneath the sun ? 
 
 Mayn't Massachusetts boast as great 
 
 As any other sister state ? 
 
 Or Where's the town, go far and near, 
 
 That does not find a rival here ? 
 
 Or, Where's the boy but three feet high 
 
 Who's made improvements more than I ? 
 
 These thoughts inspire my youthful mind 
 
 To be the greatest of mankind ; 
 
 Great, not like Ciesar, stained with blood ; 
 
 But only great, as I am good. — Everett. 
 
 This was heard from one of a " poetic temperament." 
 
 ELEGY ON MRS. MARY BLAIZK. 
 w 
 
 Good peo])le all, with one accord, 
 
 Lament for Madam Blaize ; 
 Who never wanted a good word, — 
 
 From those who spoke her praise. 
 
 The needy seldom passed her door. 
 
 And always found her kind ; 
 She freely lent to all the poor — 
 
 Who left a pledge behind.
 
 88 HISTORY OF THE 
 
 She strove the neigliboihood to jilease 
 
 With manner wondrous winning ; 
 And never followed wicked ways — 
 
 Unless when she was sinning. 
 
 At church in silks and satins new, 
 
 With hoop of monstrous size, 
 She never slumbered in her pew — 
 
 But when she shut her eyes. 
 
 Her love was sought, I do aver, 
 
 By twenty beaux, and more; 
 The king himself has followed her — 
 
 When she has walked before. 
 
 But now, her wealth and finery fled. 
 
 Her hangers-on cut short all ; 
 Her doctors found, when she was dead — 
 
 Her last disorder mortal. 
 
 Let us lament in sorrow sore ; 
 
 For Kent Street well may say 
 That, had she lived a twelve-month more — 
 
 She had not died to-day. — Goldsmith. 
 
 The boy that delivered this piece was subject to cold 
 
 chills, and went South. 
 
 MARCH. 
 
 The stormy March is come at last, 
 
 With wind, and cloud, and changing skies ; 
 
 I hear the rushing of the blast 
 That through the snowy valley flies. 
 
 Ah ! passing few are they who speak. 
 
 Wild, stormy month, in praise of thee ; 
 Vet, though thy winds are loud and bleak. 
 
 Thou art a welcome month to me. 
 
 For thou to northern lands again 
 
 The glad and glorious sun dost bring, 
 .\nd thou hast joined the gentle train. 
 
 And wear'st the gentle name of spring. 
 
 And in tliy reign uf blast and stDnu 
 
 Smiles many a long, bright, sunny day, 
 When the changed winds are soft and warm. 
 
 And heaven puts nn the blue of May.
 
 "old high school." 89 
 
 Then sing aloud the gushing rills 
 
 And the full springs, from frost set free, 
 That, brightly leaping down the hills, 
 
 Are just set out to meet the sea. 
 
 The year's departing beauty hides 
 
 Of wintry storms the sullen threat ; 
 But in thy sternest frown abides 
 
 A look of kindly promise yet. — Brvant. 
 
 The youth who spoke the following was an admirer of 
 the ancient Romans. 
 
 ANTONY'S ADDRESS TO THE ROMANS. 
 
 Friends, Romans, countrymen ! lend me your ears ; 
 
 I come to bury CiEsar, not to praise him. 
 The evil that men do lives after them ; 
 
 The good is oft interred with their bones : 
 So let it be with Caesar. The noble Brutus 
 
 Hath told you Czesar was ambitious : 
 If it were so, it was a grievous fault, 
 
 And grievously hath Caesar answered it. 
 Here, under leave of Brutus and the rest 
 
 (For Brutus is an honorable man. 
 So are they all, all honorable men), 
 
 Come I to speak in Cxsar's funeral. — Shakspcurr. 
 
 This piece was spoken by one whose aspirations were 
 of a high order. 
 
 SUPPOSED SPEECH OF JOHN ADAMS IN FAVOR OF THE 
 DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. 
 
 Sink or swim, live or die, survive or ])erish, I give mv hand and my heart 
 to this vote. It is true, indeed, that in the beginning we aimed not at inde- 
 pendence. But there's a Divinity which shapes our ends. The injustice of 
 England has driven us to arms; and, blinded to her own interest, for our 
 good, she has obstinately persisted, till independence is now within our grasp. 
 We have but to reach forth to it, and it is ours. Why then should we defer 
 the Declaration ! Is any man so weak as now to hope for a reconciliation 
 with England, which shall leave either safety to the country and its liberties, 
 or safety to his own life and his own honor ? Are not you, sir, who sit in 
 that chair, — is not he, our venerable colleague, near you, — are you not both 
 already the proscribed and predestined objects of punishment and vengeance ? 
 Cut off from all hope of royal clemency, what are you, what can \ on be, while 
 the power of iMigland remains, but outlaws? — D. Webster.
 
 QO HISTORY OF THE 
 
 The youth who spoke this piece was somewhat timid, but 
 he " braced up " before he closed his piece. 
 
 SPEECH OF PATRICK HENRY IN THE CONVENTION OF 
 DELEGATES OF VIRGINIA, MARCH, 1775. 
 
 Mr. President, — It is natural for man to indulge in the illusions of hope. 
 We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of 
 that siren till she transforms us into beasts. Is this the part of wise men 
 engaged in the great and arduous struggle for liberty .' Are we disposed to 
 be of the number of those, who, having eyes, see not, and having ears, hear 
 not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation .' For my 
 part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole 
 truth, — to know the worst and to provide for it. I have but one lamp by 
 which mv feet are guided ; and that is the lamp of experience. I know of no 
 way of judging of the future except by the past. 
 
 The boy that delivered this piece was inclined to senti- 
 mentalism. 
 
 THE SICK MAN AND THE ANGEL. 
 " Is there no hope ? " the sick man said. 
 The silent doctor shook his head ; 
 And took his leave with signs of sorrow. 
 Despairing of his fee to-morrow. 
 When thus the man, with gasping breath : 
 " I feel the chilling hand of death. 
 Since I must bid the world adieu, 
 Let me my former life review. 
 I grant my bargains were well made ; 
 IJut all men overreach in trade. 
 'Tis self-defense in each profession ; 
 Sure self-defense is no transgression. 
 
 "The little portion in my hands, 
 
 By good security on lands. 
 
 Is well increased. If, unawares. 
 
 My justice to myself and heirs 
 
 Hath let my debtor rot in jail, 
 
 For want of good sufificient bail ; 
 
 If I, by writ, or bond, or deed. 
 
 Reduced a family to need ; 
 
 My will hath made the world amcntls : 
 
 My hope on charity depends. 
 
 When I am numbered with the dead. 
 
 And all my pious gifts are read, 
 
 liy heaven and earth ! 'twill then be known, 
 
 My charities were amply shown." — iiay.
 
 "old high school. 91 
 
 This speech was delivered by one who had great respect 
 for " Indian Rights." 
 
 SPEECH OF LOGAN, THE INDIAN CHIEF, 1774. 
 I appeal to any wliite man to say if ever he entered Logan's cabin hungry 
 and he gave him not meat ; if ever he came cold and naked and he clothed 
 him not. During the course of the last long and bloody war, Logan remained 
 idle in his cabin, an advocate for peace. Such was my love for the whites 
 that my countrymen pointed as they jiassed, and said, " Logan is the friend of 
 white men." I had even thought to have lived with you, but for the injuries 
 of one man. Colonel Cresap, who, last spring, in cold blood, and unprovoked, 
 murdered all the relations of Logan, not even sparing my women and children. 
 There runs not a drop of my blood in the veins of any living creature. This 
 called on me for revenge. I have sought it ; I have killed many ; I have fully 
 glutted my vengeance. For my country I rejoice at the beams of peace ; but 
 do not harbor a thought that mine is the joy of fear. Logan never felt fear. 
 He will not turn on his heel to save his life. Who is there to mourn for 
 Logan ? Not one. 
 
 This piece was recited by one who was an admirer of 
 nature's works. 
 
 PARAPHRASE OF THE NINETEENTH PSALM. 
 The spacious firmament on high, 
 With all the blue ethereal sky. 
 And spangled heavens, a shining frame. 
 Their great Original iJroclaim ; 
 The unwearied sun, from day to day, 
 Does his Creator's jiower display. 
 And publishes to every land 
 The work of an Almighty Hand. 
 
 Soon as the evening shades prevail, 
 The moon takes up the wondrous tale. 
 And nightly, to the listening earth. 
 Repeats the story of her birth ; 
 Whilst all the stars that round her burn, 
 And all the planets, in their turn. 
 Confirm the tidings, as they roll, 
 And spread the truth from pole to pole. 
 
 What though in solemn silence all 
 
 Move round this dark terrestrial ball ! 
 
 What though nor real voice nor sound 
 
 Amid their radiant orbs be found ! 
 
 In reason's ear they all rejoice, 
 
 And utter forth a glorious voice, 
 
 Forever singing, as they shine, 
 
 "The hand that made us is divine."— .-^i/i/'/.vc;/.
 
 NDEX TO BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. 
 
 Abel, Denison, 
 Allen, Edmund, 
 Allen, Frederick S., 
 Allen, James G., 
 Allen, Samuel S., 
 Allin, Delias, 
 Allis, William S., 
 Appleton, Morgan, 
 Attleton, Rodolphus T., 
 Austin, Charles V. R., 
 Bangs, Allen, 
 Bangs, Benjamin, 
 Bangs, John, 
 Bannon, Oliver B., 
 Bannon, Robert E., 
 Barber, Joel D., 
 Barber, William H., 
 Bates, Dvvight E., 
 Bates, Edmund, 
 Bates, Francis A., 
 Bates, James, 
 ]5ates, Monroe, 
 Bates, Walter, 
 P)eebe, Eleazer S., 
 Beebe, John S., 
 Benton, Joel C, 
 P.enton, Justin B., 
 Bigelow, Artemas, 
 Blackman, Charles, 
 Blake, Ilamblin, 
 Wake, Marshall B., 
 lilanchard, Geo. \V., 
 ]51iss, Benjamin K., 
 Bliss, Edwin E., 
 HIiss, Elisha, Jr., 
 liliss, Henry, 
 
 pa(;e 
 
 
 !'A(,K 
 
 69 
 
 Bliss, Isaac G., 
 
 43 
 
 75 
 
 Bliss, Luther, Jr., 
 
 59 
 
 69 
 
 Bliss, Thomas W., 
 
 77 
 
 61 
 
 151iss, William White, 
 
 63 
 
 75 
 
 Bond, Ephraim W., 
 
 38 
 
 55 
 
 Bond. Geo. T., 
 
 49 
 
 75 
 
 Bond, Thomas, 
 
 11 
 
 78 
 
 Bond, William B , 
 
 yi 
 
 75 
 
 Bontecou, William E., 
 
 47 
 
 69 
 
 Booth, Alfred, 
 
 39 
 
 73 
 
 Bowles, Samuel, 
 
 45 
 
 78 
 
 Boylston, Jonathan C, 
 
 5' 
 
 72, 
 
 Brewer, James D., 
 
 40 
 
 66 
 
 Briggs, Albert D., 
 
 40 
 
 75 
 
 Brown, Joseph, 
 
 73 
 
 51 
 
 Bryant, James S., 
 
 61 
 
 54 
 
 Buckland, Walter, 
 
 78 
 
 72 
 
 Bunker, Charles R., 
 
 40 
 
 76 
 
 Bunker, Geo. R., 
 
 IZ 
 
 48 
 
 Burt, Richard, 
 
 76 
 
 71 
 
 Butterfield, Henry, 
 
 67 
 
 74 
 
 Butterfield, James H., 
 
 66 
 
 75 
 
 Butterfield, Oliver, 
 
 67 
 
 79 
 
 Cadwell, George G, 
 
 40 
 
 65 
 
 Callender, William H. D., 
 
 62 
 
 37 
 
 Gate, George P., 
 
 75 
 
 75 
 
 Chapin, Abijah \V., 
 
 5- 
 
 34 
 
 Chapin, Charles, 
 
 78 
 
 69 
 
 Chapin, Charles C, 
 
 4- 
 
 11 
 
 Cha])in, Charles W., 
 
 39 
 
 36 
 
 Chapin, Harvey 1)., 
 
 35 
 
 45 
 
 C'hapin, Henry S., 
 
 78 
 
 46 
 
 Chapin, Josiah B., 
 
 51 
 
 47 
 
 Chapin, Luther, 
 
 79 
 
 4' 
 
 Chapin, Roswell L., 
 
 11 
 
 79 
 
 Chapin, Samuel L., 
 
 37
 
 'old high school. 
 
 93 
 
 ChajMiian, lleiirv W., 
 Chapman, William \V. 
 Child, James K., 
 Child, William C, 
 Childs, Asa])h K., 
 Childs, Charles, 
 Childs, Thomas S., 
 Clark, George S., 
 Clark, J. Hubbard, 
 Clark, Joseph C, 
 Clark, Silas D., 
 Collier, Charles, 
 Colton, George, 
 Coltoii, John, 
 Comstock, Henry, 
 Cook, Philo H., 
 Cooley, George A., 
 Crosby, L. V. H., 
 Cutler, Horace, 
 Cutler, Lewis, 
 Dale, Thomas N., 
 Dickinson, William, 
 Draper, Horace T., 
 Eastman, James P., 
 Emery, Charles, 
 Emery, John A., 
 Faulkner, Charles S., 
 Ferre, Daniel, 
 Ferre, Henry P., 
 Ferre, Horace R., 
 Ferre, Lyman, 
 Foot, John ]!., 
 Foster, William, Jr., 
 Foster, William PL, 
 Frost, George L., 
 Frost, Joshua., 
 Fuller, Halsey., 
 Gay, N. Denslow, ^ 
 Gay, Samuel O., 
 Goodman, Haskell C, 
 Goodman, James, 
 Goodrich, Henry C, 
 Grant, Luther, 
 Hall, Charles S., 
 Hall, Henry M., 
 Hall, Linville J., 
 Harding, William IL, 
 
 PAGE 
 
 
 PAGE 
 
 6S 
 
 Hatch, Arthur, 
 
 70 
 
 49 
 
 Hatch, J. Bryant, 
 
 77 
 
 71 
 
 Hatch, James B., 
 
 37 
 
 71 
 
 Hatch, William Stanley, 
 
 51 
 
 78 
 
 Heath, Alfred, 
 
 77 
 
 73 
 
 Heath, Emerson, 
 
 77 
 
 62 
 
 Heath, William, 
 
 77 
 
 71 
 
 Hendrick, John M., 
 
 77 
 
 64 
 
 Hibbard, Enoch J., 
 
 63 
 
 71 
 
 Hopkins, Caleb, 
 
 32 
 
 70 
 
 Hubbard, Alvin A., 
 
 75 
 
 74 
 
 Hubbard, Charles W., 
 
 53 
 
 5- 
 
 Hubbard, Chauncey H , 
 
 48 
 
 41 
 
 Hubbard, George PL, 
 
 63 
 
 45 
 
 Hubbard, Samuel B., 
 
 79 
 
 75 
 
 Hubbard, William, 
 
 78 
 
 75 
 
 Jones, George A., 
 
 70 
 
 73 
 
 Jones, Justin, 
 
 71 
 
 67 
 
 Kendall, George S., 
 
 72 
 
 67 
 
 Kimberly, John, 
 
 65 
 
 35 
 
 Kimberly, William A., 
 
 71 
 
 46 
 
 Kingsbury, Abel C, 
 
 42 
 
 43 
 
 Kirkham, Albert H., 
 
 68 
 
 49 
 
 Kirkham, James, 
 
 54 
 
 32 
 
 Kirkham, Ralph W., 
 
 44 
 
 37 
 
 Lay, Henry D., 
 
 67 
 
 62 
 
 Lee, David K., 
 
 73 
 
 64 
 
 Lee, Horace C, 
 
 50 
 
 69 
 
 Lee, Samuel P., 
 
 73 
 
 60 
 
 Lepard, August, 
 
 72 
 
 76 
 
 Lloyd, George, 
 
 78 
 
 66 
 
 Lombard, Joseph B., 
 
 72 
 
 42 
 
 Lombard, Roswell, 
 
 73 
 
 71 
 
 Loring, Benjamin, 
 
 69 
 
 41 
 
 Lyman, George 
 
 77 
 
 63 
 
 Lyman, Samuel, 
 
 77 
 
 79 
 
 Marsh, Joseph, 
 
 75 
 
 55 
 
 May, Edward R., 
 
 46 
 
 66 
 
 Miller, Joel, 
 
 42 
 
 75 
 
 Miller, John S., 
 
 79 
 
 60 
 
 Miller, Joseph, 
 
 53 
 
 71 
 
 Mills, Isaac, 
 
 6S 
 
 74 
 
 Mills, John, 
 
 70 
 
 78 
 
 Mills, Warren, 
 
 54 
 
 63 
 
 Moore, S. Whitmarsh, 
 
 70 
 
 58 
 
 Morris, George B., 
 
 38 
 
 78 
 
 Morris, Henry, 
 
 5°
 
 94 
 
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 PAGE 
 
 Moseley, Harvey E., 
 
 67 
 
 -Moseley, Seth H., 
 
 48 
 
 Murphy, J. Spencer, 
 
 75 
 
 Newell, Nelson C, 
 
 55 
 
 Newell, Samuel R., 
 
 55 
 
 Osborn, George E., 
 
 64 
 
 Osgood, Edward S., 
 
 73 
 
 Osgood, James M., 
 
 41 
 
 Osgood, Samuel M., 
 
 53 
 
 Otis, Samuel F., 
 
 73 
 
 Parker, Frank J., 
 
 65 
 
 Parker, R. S., 
 
 72 
 
 Patch, Eli H., 
 
 55 
 
 Pease, Giles, 
 
 76 
 
 Perry, Erasmus D., 
 
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 Pierce, Bradford K., 
 
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 Pierce, Lucien, 
 
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 Pomeroy, Daniel, 
 
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 Potter, Elam O., 
 
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 Potter, Francis T., 
 
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 Potter, Otis R., 
 
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 Potter, Peter R., 
 
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 Pratt, George, 
 
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 Pynchon, Daniel, 
 
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 Pynchoii, John, 
 
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 Richmond, Franklin, 
 
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 Ring, ICleazer J., 
 
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 Ring, Ethan C., 
 
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 Roberts, Franklin, 
 
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 Rogers, Edwin T., 
 
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 Russell, Amos, 
 
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 Saunders, Esek, 
 Schipper, George, 
 Schipper, Theodore, 
 Searle, Silas, 
 Searle, William, 
 Sexton, Horatio, 
 Sexton, John Q. A., 
 Sexton, Joseph, 
 Sexton, Oliver, 
 Shattuck, Calvin S., 
 Shepard, James T., 
 Sikes, James, 
 Sikes, Lester F., 
 Sikes, Lyman, 
 Sizer, Daniel, 
 Sizer, Samuel, 
 Smith, George, 
 Starkey, Henry F., 
 Stearns, Charles W., 
 Stebbins, Charles, 
 Stebbins, Edward C. 
 Stebbins, George P., 
 Stebbins, Horatio, 
 Stebbins, Jackson, 
 Stebbins, John B., 
 Stebbins, Lewis, 
 Stebbins, Randolph, 
 Stebbins, Roderick, 
 Stebbins, William, 
 Swan, James, Jr., 
 Sykes, M. L., 
 Tannatt, George F., 
 Taylor, Edwin, 
 Taylor, Orrin L. , 
 Thayer, Charles, 
 'I'obey, George, 
 Tobey, Warren D., 
 Trask, Edward, 
 Trask, Israel, 
 Trask, William V.., 
 Tyler, George, 
 Wait, Calvin, 
 Wait, John C, 
 Walker, Noah P., 
 Warner, Amaziah S., 
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 LIST OF PORTRAITS. 
 
 Bannon, Oliver 1!., 
 Blake, Marshall B., 
 Bliss, B. K., 
 Brewer, James D., 
 Calhoun, Simeon H., 
 Chapin, Abijah W., 
 Chapin, Charles O., 
 Chapin Charles W., 
 Childs, A. K., 
 Childs, Rev. Thos. S., 
 Emery, Capt. Chas., 
 Goodman, James, 
 Hall, Rev. Linville J., 
 Hebard, Story, 
 Kirkham, A. H., 
 Kirkham, James, 
 Kirkham, Gen. R. W., 
 Lee, Gen. H. C, 
 Morley, Sardis B., 
 Moseley, Seth H., 
 Pynchon, Dr. Joseph C, 
 Ring, E. J., 
 Russell, James E , 
 Shepard, James T., 
 Stebbins, John B., 
 Sykes, James N., 
 Sykes, M. L., 
 Tobey, Geo., 
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 RECENT DEATHS. 
 
 Since the commencement of the work of gathering up 
 the reminiscences of the " Old High School," a period of 
 nearly two years, the following members have died : — 
 
 Rev. Dr. Isaac G. Bliss, Assiout, Egypt, Jan., 1889, 
 aged Gj years. 
 
 JosiAH B. Chapin, Albany, N. Y., Jan. 19, 1889, in his 
 71st year. 
 
 Dr. Joseph C. Pvnchox, Springfield, Mass., April 9, 
 
 1889, aged 74 years. 
 
 Rev. Dr. Bradford K. Pierce, Newton, Mass., April 
 19, 1889, aged JJ years. 
 
 Dr. Francis A. Bates, Marion, Ala., April 23, 1889, 
 aged 70 years. 
 
 Capt. Charles Emery, Dorchester, Mass., Jan. 3, 1890, 
 aged 73 years. 
 
 The under-mentioned pupils have died since the preced- 
 ing pages were printed : — 
 
 James Wells, Springfield, Mass., March 5, 1890, in 
 the 70th year of his age. 
 
 George P. Stebbins, Springfield, Mass., March 17, 
 
 1890, aged 65 years.
 
 HISTORY 
 
 OF 
 
 THE SEMINARY 
 
 ON MAPLE STREET, 
 
 SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, 
 
 ESTABLISHED IN 1832, 
 AS CONDUCTED BY GEORGE EATON, ESQ. 
 
 WITH 
 
 THE NAMES OF 169 PUPILS, 
 
 INCLUDING SOME OF THOSE UNDER THE TEACHINOS OF 
 
 MISS CHARLOTTE A. CATLIN. 
 
 BY CHARLES WELLS CHAPIN. 
 
 ^ Alter uin alter ius auxilio eget." 
 
 Copyrighted, iSgo.
 
 It seems eminently proper that, in addition to tlie 
 mention of the young ladies in the following pages, brief 
 allusion should be made to their husbands, solely for the 
 purpose of giving to them the credit of their success in 
 selecting partners for the journey of life. With barely an 
 exception all have been fortunate, and their husbands have 
 been successful in business and many have risen to posi- 
 tions of honor and trust.
 
 f;E()RGK EATON.
 
 THE OLD SEMINARY, 
 
 ON MAPLE STREET. 
 
 In 183 1 the proprietors of the "female seminary in 
 Springfield " bought of Charles Stearns a lot of land on 
 Maple street, four rods by eight rods, for ^300, on which 
 the following year they erected the house, Jj Maple street, 
 now occupied as a private dwelling. The house when 
 originally built was three stories in height, and was heated 
 during the winter by placing a cast-iron box-stove in the 
 cellar and tin-pipes up through each floor to conduct the 
 heat from pine wood used as fuel. On the opening of the 
 seminary, about the year 1834, Miss Judith Hawks (who 
 had established a private school in " Carew's hall," also 
 called "Masonic hall," on the corner of Main and State 
 streets, over the drug store of the late J. T. Webber) was 
 engaged as its principal. After about two years of success- 
 ful management she retired, and was succeeded by Misses 
 Mary and Celia Campbell, former pupils of Miss Hawks. 
 
 George Eaton, a graduate of Harvard College in 1833, 
 a gentleman of scholarly attainments, succeeded the Misses 
 Campbell, and conducted the school with marked success 
 until the year 1843. Although the school was intended 
 for the education of girls, Mr. Eaton introduced a new 
 departure by permitting boys to enter. A number of the 
 stockholders sent their boys to the school. It was not 
 agreeable to some of the boys to be obliged to attend 
 school where girls were to be their schoolmates, but they 
 soon became reconciled to the change, under the encour- 
 aging sympathy manifested by the girls for their bash- 
 fulness. Mr. Eaton had for assistant teachers his sisters, 
 Misses Mary and Sarah Eaton. Children of parents living
 
 I02 HISTORY OF 
 
 on the public grounds at the United States Armory were 
 not allowed to attend the schools of the town, and in 
 consequence many of them became pupils of Mr. Eaton. 
 Among these were the following: — 
 
 Helen Wolcott, Agawam, Mass. 
 
 Martha Wolcott, Agawam, Mass. — Died Feb. 7, 1888, 
 in the 70th year of her age. 
 
 Elizabeth H. Wolcott, Agawam, Mass. 
 
 George Wolcott, Ouincy, 111. — Civil engineer. He 
 was engaged in the survey of the Panama Railroad and of 
 some of the most prominent railroads of the United States. 
 
 William Wolcott, Agawam, Mass. — A farmer. 
 
 Elisha Gunn, Springfield, Mass. — Was chief engineer 
 of the fire department for eight years succeeding the year 
 1848. He was successfully engaged in business for many 
 years with his brother (the late William Gunn), but is now 
 retired. He is a trustee in the Springfield Institution for 
 Savings. 
 
 Samuel Dale. — A civil engineer. Was employed on 
 the survey and location of the Western (now the Boston & 
 Albany) Railroad in 1836-37. From 1837 to 1845 was 
 employed at the U. S. Armory. In 1847 was engaged on 
 the survey of the Brookline Branch of the Boston & Wor- 
 cester Railroad. From 1848 to 1849 was on the construction 
 of the Northern New York Railroad, engineering. From 
 1849 to 1852, in charge of survey and construction of the 
 Richmond & Danville Railroad, Virginia, and the North 
 Carolina Railroad. From 1852 to 1854 he was in charge 
 of the survey and construction of the Hampshire & Hamp- 
 den Railroad from Westfield to Northampton, Mass. In 
 1 854 was on the Sacketts Harbor & Saratoga Railroad ; from 
 1856 to 1859 on the Stonington & New London Railroad. 
 He was on the survey of the Atlantic & Great Western 
 Railroad, Pennsylvania, from 1861 to 1866; from 1869 to 
 1872 was in office at Chicago, 111., engaged on the deepen-
 
 RLISHA GUNN.
 
 THE SEMINARY. IO3 
 
 ing of the Illinois & Michigan Canal. In 1872 he was on 
 the Sny Island levee, Mississippi river; in 1873 on the 
 Cairo & Vincennes Railroad; from 1874 to 1876 he was 
 under Col. John W. Barlow of the U. S. Engineer Corps 
 on government inspection of the harbor improvements at 
 'Norwalk and Milford, Conn. Since 1878 he has been 
 engaged in the engineer's office of the Boston & Albany 
 Railroad at Springfield, Mass. He was born Nov. 26, 1819. 
 Mr. Dale is proficient, and well known for his thoroughness 
 in the details of civil engineering. 
 
 George Dale, Stafibrd, Conn. — Farmer. He died 
 Oct. 10, 1886, aged 62 years. 
 
 Owen Dorsey Robb, Annapolis, Md. — For many years 
 connected with the naval academy. He died April i, 1875, 
 aged 50 years. 
 
 Adonijah Foot. — Civil engineer. Died in Carrollville, 
 Miss., April 12, i860, aged ^y years. 
 
 Edward R. Lee, Springfield, Mass. — A printer in the 
 Republican office. He died May 12, 1855, aged 30 years. 
 Ralph Warriner. 
 Laure Pease. 
 
 Those that attended the school from the prominent 
 families of the town were as follows : — 
 
 LuciNDA O. Howard, Springfield, Mass. 
 
 Sarah Bliss, now Mrs. George Walker, Washington, 
 D. C. — Hon. Geo. Walker was a lawyer. A graduate of 
 Dartmouth College in 1845. A member of the Massachu- 
 setts Senate in 1858-59, and the Massachusetts House of 
 Representatives in 1868. He was elected president of the 
 Third National Bank upon its organization in 1864. He 
 was appointed Consul General at Paris, France, Feb. 12, 
 1880. His successor was appointed May 17, 1887. He 
 died at Washington, D. C, Jan. 15, 1888, in the 64th year 
 of his aoe.
 
 I04 HISTORY OF 
 
 Elizabeth Bangs, Springfield, Mass. — Died Feb. 14, 
 1856, aged 30. 
 
 Sarah Bangs, Springfield, Mass. — Died March 27, 
 1846, aged 23. 
 
 Julia Bowles. — Married Adonijah Foot. She died in 
 Mississippi Aug. 29, 1851, aged 27. 
 
 Mary Bangs, Boston, Mass. 
 
 Amelia P. Bowles, now Mrs. Henry Alexander, 
 Springfield, Mass. — Hon. Henry Alexander, Jr., was the 
 cashier of the Pynchon Bank from its organization in 1853 
 until 1858. He was an alderman in 1857-58, and mayor of 
 Springfield in 1863-64; a member of the Massachusetts 
 Senate from 1865-68; U. S. deputy collector of internal 
 revenue for the loth District of Massachusetts in 1870-71 ; 
 presidential elector in 1872. He was a director and the 
 president of the old Springfield Bank, now the Second 
 National, until his death, which occurred July 24, 1878, in 
 the 60th year of his age. 
 
 Louisa Weatherhead. — Married Daniel D. Warren, 
 Springfield, Mass. She died June 26, 1864, aged 41 years. 
 Mr. Warren was a merchant previous to 1872. He and the 
 late Willis Phelps were contractors in the building of the 
 Council Bluff and the St. Joseph, the Missouri Valley, the 
 Lake Ontario Shore, and the Connecticut Central railroads. 
 He was the president of the Connecticut Central in 1876. 
 Mr. Warren was associated with the late William Birnie as 
 contractor in building the Springfield & New London Rail- 
 road, and in the construction of the Troy & Greenfield Rail- 
 road. He was the sole contractor for the Watertown 
 (N. Y.) & Carthage Railroad. On the building of the New 
 York, West Shore & lUiffalo road, he was the contractor 
 on the division from Little i'^alls to Schenectady, and was 
 a director of the road. He was a stockholder and presi- 
 dent of the Union Paper Company, a stockholder and 
 director of the Worthy Paper Company, owning paper mills 
 in Bondville, and Pepperell, Mass. He was treasurer of the
 
 THE SEMINARY. IO5 
 
 Warren Woolen Company at Stafford, Conn., at the time 
 of his death, which occurred on the 25th of January, 1888, 
 at the age of 64 years. 
 
 Maria Louisa Crosby. 
 
 Margarette WiLLARD, Springfield, Mass. — Died Oct. 
 14, 1841, aged 19. 
 
 Susan S. Willard, Springfield, Mass. — Died Sept. 27, 
 1885, aged 61. 
 
 Sarah B. Willard, Springfield, Mass. 
 Charlotte Willard, Springfield, Mass. 
 
 Eunice Brewer, now Mrs. Dr. David P. Smith, Spring- 
 field, Mass. — Dr. Smith graduated at Yale College in 185 i, 
 Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, in 1854: was pro- 
 fessor of surgery, Yale College, 1877 to 1880. He was 
 appointed surgeon U. S. Vols, with rank of major, Dec. 24, 
 1861 ; brevet lieutenant-colonel U. S. Vols. Aug. 15, 1865, 
 for faithful and meritorious service during the late war. 
 He was honorably mustered out of service Aug. 18, 1865. 
 Dr. Smith was the medical examiner for the Massachusetts 
 Mutual Life Insurance Company, Springfield, Mass. He 
 died Dec. 26, 1880, aged 50 years. 
 
 Ann Foster, now Mrs. Alexander Stocking, Worces- 
 ter, Mass. 
 
 Elizabeth Kingsbury, now Mrs. William W. Lee, 
 Springfield, Mass. — Mr. Lee was a clerk in the paymaster's 
 office at the U. S. Armory in 1845-46. He was engaged in 
 the grocery business in 1848-49, with the late Cicero Simons, 
 under the firm of Simons & Lee. He was one of the early 
 and most active members of Christ Church (Episcopal), 
 Springfield, Mass., and for many years one of its principal 
 officers. He was an exemplary citizen, and was univer- 
 sally esteemed. He died at Chatham Four Corners, N. Y., 
 Feb. 23, 1854, at the age of4i years. 
 
 Elizabeth Lathrop, New York City, now Mrs. George 
 B. Morris.
 
 I06 HISTORY OF 
 
 Catharine B. Lathrop, New York City, now Mrs. 
 Oliver E. Wood. 
 
 Marv Swift, now Mrs. Ironsides, New London, Conn. 
 — Her husband was a merchant in New York city. 
 
 Mary D. Flint, now Mrs. Daniel G. Bacon, New York 
 City. 
 
 Elizabeth H. Flint. — Married Dr. Arthur W. Shiver- 
 ick. New York city. She died at Washington, D. C, April 
 13, 1889, at the age of 65. 
 
 Sophia Stebbins, Springfield, Mass. — She died Dec. 
 26, 1 84 1, aged 19. 
 
 Emily S. Bliss, Springfield, Mass. — Died June 13, 1880, 
 aged 57. 
 
 Elizabeth Sterns. — Died in Boston, Mass. 
 
 Lucy Brewer. — Married a Mr. Stockbridge of Hart- 
 ord, Conn. 
 
 Hannah W. Howard. — Married Capt. William H. 
 Swift, New York. Capt. Swift was a cadet at West Point 
 in 1813, and second-lieutenant First Regiment of Artillery 
 in 1821 ; first lieutenant in 1824. Was appointed an 
 assistant topographical engineer in 1832 with the rank 
 of captain, and in 1H33 an assistant in the coast survey, 
 which position he held for ten years. Upon the organi- 
 zation of the Western Railroad to be built from Wor- 
 cester to Albany he was appointed resident engineer of the 
 road Jan. 7, 1836. He resigned the office in the winter of 
 1839-40. He became president of the Philadelphia, Wil- 
 mington & Baltimore Railroad in 1849, residing in Phila- 
 delphia. In February, 185 1, he returned to Springfield, 
 Mass., and was chosen president of the Western Railroad, 
 now the Boston & Albany, which position he held until 
 1854, when he resigned. He removed to New York, where 
 he was much interested in railroads as the correspondent 
 and confidential agent of Barings l^ros. & Co., London, 
 Eng. He died in New \'ork several years ago.
 
 THE SEMINARY, 
 
 107 
 
 Sarah Osgood, Anclover, Mass., now Mrs. Alexander 
 H. Avery. — Mr. Avery was a prominent merchant in 
 Springfield, Mass., firm of Huntington, Avery & Co. He 
 died at Brookline, Mass., June 27, 1862, aged 48 years. 
 
 Margarette Howard. — Married Charles W. Swift, 
 London, England. 
 
 Eliza W. Howard, Paris, Erance. — Married Baron de 
 Stoeckl, the Russian Minister to the United States. He 
 presented his credentials as Russian chargc-cV affaires at 
 Washington, March 24, 1854; ^s minister, February 21, 
 1857. He left on leave Oct. 13, 1868. 
 
 Eanny a. Howard, Paris, PVance. 
 
 Charlotte B. Chapin, now Mrs. William B. Brinsmade, 
 Washington, Conn. — Mr. Brinsmade graduated at Yale 
 College in 1840. He was a prominent civil engineer. He 
 first commenced engineering for the Housatonic Railroad. 
 In 1844 he was engaged in the survey of the Connecticut 
 River Railroad, also on the survey of the New York & 
 New Haven Railroad from 1847 to 1849 ; from thence he 
 went on to the survey of the Hartford, Providence & Fish- 
 kill (from Newington to Bristol) until June, 1850. In May, 
 185 I, he commenced the survey of the Troy& Boston road, 
 where he remained until April, 1852. In the fall of that 
 year he went to Ohio and was engaged in the survey of 
 the Clinton Line Railroad, where he remained about three 
 years. The late Professor Plenry N. Day of New Haven, 
 Conn., who died in January, 1890, was the president of the 
 road. In 1856 Mr. Brinsmade was elected superintendent 
 of the Connecticut River Railroad, In August, 1868, owing 
 to ill health, he went to Europe. Returning in April, 1869, 
 he again assumed the duties of superintendent, when in 
 January, 1870, he resigned his office, and to benefit his 
 health sailed from New York, October 21, 1870, for a voyage 
 to California, via Cape Horn, arriving at San Francisco in 
 March, 1871, returning home in May the same year. Mr. 
 Brinsmade's death occurred at Washington, Conn., Mav 16,
 
 I08 HISTORY OF 
 
 1880, at the age of 61 years. He was greatly beloved by 
 all who knew him, and was especially esteemed in railroad 
 circles, being conspicuous for his practical good sense and 
 calm judgment, which rendered him a safe adviser in mat- 
 ters requiring equitable adjustment. 
 
 Caroline L. Edwards, now Mrs. William L. Smith, 
 Springfield, Mass. — Hon. William L. Smith was a prominent 
 lawyer. He compiled a work on probate law, issued in 1863 
 with revised editions down to 1884. He was a member of the 
 common council in 1858, 1866, and 1867, the latter year 
 its president ; a member of the Massachusetts House of 
 Representatives in 1862 ; U. S. commissioner during the 
 late civil war; mayor of Springfield in 1870-71 ; state 
 senator in 1872. He was chairman of the committee 
 of fifty having in charge the city's 250th anniversary in 
 May, 1886. He died May 19, 1887, in the 63d year of his 
 age. 
 
 Mary C. Bliss, now Mrs. Edmund D. Chapin, Spring- 
 field, Mass. — Mr. Chapin, in 1828, entered as clerk the store 
 of Dr. Elisha Edwards, who was the most prominent mer- 
 chant in this vicinity engaged in the grocery and drug 
 business. After seven years' service he went into the old 
 Springfield Bank, then located on State street, where he 
 remained until 1840. At that time James Byers was presi- 
 dent and John Howard cashier. He afterwards engaged in 
 business (1842) at the old stand of Dr. Edwards on Main 
 street, in connection with the late Theodore Bliss, and ]^en- 
 jamin K. Bliss now of East Bridgewater, Mass., under the 
 firm of Bliss, Chapin & Co. At the death of the senior 
 partner in 1845, Mr. B. K. Bliss withdrew from the firm 
 and the late William Gunn became a partner with Mr. 
 Chapin, the firm being Chapin & Gunn. In 1848 Mr. 
 Chapin retired from the business. In that year he accepted 
 the cashiership of the Lee Bank at Lee, Mass., where he 
 remained two years. In 1850 he accepted the position of 
 cashier of the John Hancock liank, then organized and
 
 THE SEMINARY. IO9 
 
 located on the Hill. He held the cashiership until Janu- 
 ary, 1890, a period of quite forty years, when he was 
 elected its president, his predecessor retiring after a serv- 
 ice of twenty-five years. Mr. Chapin is also a director of 
 the bank. It was at the suggestion of the late James W. 
 Crooks, Esq., that the bank was named in honor of John 
 Hancock, " Esquire" Crooks being a great admirer of that 
 fearless patriot, and of his bold signature. 
 
 Martha A. Bliss. — Married Frederick H. Harris, 
 Springfield, Mass. She died Jan. 22, 1890, in the 65th year 
 of her age. Mr. Harris entered the old Springfield Bank 
 in 1839, as clerk, when located on State street. From 1848 
 to 1857 he was engaged in the lumber business, first with 
 the late William Beebe, the firm being Beebe & Harris, 
 then with Daniel Colton, under the firm of Harris & Colton. 
 In 1858 he was appointed cashier of the Pynchon Bank 
 (succeeding the late Henry Alexander, Jr.), where he 
 remained until 1863. He was an alderman in the city 
 councils in 1864, 1865, 1866, 1867. When the Third 
 National Bank was organized in 1864, he was chosen cashier, 
 holding the position until 1866, when, on the decease of 
 Joseph C. Parsons, who was president of the bank, Mr. 
 Harris was elected to fill the vacancy. He is also a director 
 of the bank, and a director in the Fire and Marine Insurance 
 Company. 
 
 Sophia Orne Edwards, now Mrs. James H. Johnson, 
 Bath, N. H. — Hon. James H. Johnson was a senator in the 
 New Hampshire Legislature in 1839, ^"^ state councilor 
 in 1842-43. He was a representative in Congress from 
 1845 to 1847, serving on the committee on manufactures. 
 He died at Bath, N. H., Sept. 12, 1887, aged 85 years. 
 
 Mary Marston. 
 
 Henrietta Jones, Springfield, Mass., now Mrs. Lem- 
 uel Davis. — Her husband was for many years a prominent 
 dry goods merchant in this city.
 
 no HISTORY OF 
 
 Rebecca Ames, now Mrs. Solomon J. Gordon, Spring- 
 field, Mass. — Mr. Gordon graduated at Harvard College in 
 1847. He is now an eminent lawyer in New York city. 
 
 Caroline L. Frost. — Married Wellington Thompson. 
 Residence, Cambridge, Mass. She died at Somerville, 
 Mass., Dec. i, 1S65, aged 36 years. 
 
 Helen Bardwell, now Mrs. VV. B. Angell, Boston, 
 Mass. 
 
 Rebecca Eaton, Wellesley Hills, Mass. 
 
 Louisa Eaton, now Mrs. S. H. Austin, Wellesley 
 Hills, Mass. 
 
 Lucy Loring, resided in Philadelphia, Penn. 
 
 Maria Loring. 
 
 Susan Oaks, Coldwater, Mich. — Married a Mr. Bullard. 
 
 Jane H. Hatch. — Went South. She diedat Apalachi- 
 cola, Fla., Aug. 29, 185 i, in the 51st year of her age. 
 
 P'rances B. Peadody, Springfield, Mass. — Died Jan. 29, 
 1844, at the age of 18. 
 
 Maria Cummings. — Famous as the authoress of " The 
 Lamplighter." The book was published in l^oston in 1869. 
 
 Hannah A. Eaton, Wellesley Hills, Mass. 
 
 Johanna Eaton. — Died many years ago. 
 
 Hannah T. Carew. — Married Chauncey L. Covell, 
 Springfield, Mass. She died Aug. 15, 1862, aged 42. 
 Mr. Covell was a merchant and a prominent manufacturer. 
 He was president and director of the Chester Paper Com- 
 pany at Huntington, Mass., from its organization in 1877; 
 also held the same positions in the Massasoit Paper Company, 
 Holyoke, Mass. He was a member of the common council 
 of Springfield in 1856-57; an alderman in 1859. He was 
 a director of the Third National Bank from 1877 until his 
 decease, and a director in the Springfield P'ire and Marine 
 Insurance Company. He died Nov. 22, 1887, in the 77th 
 year of his age.
 
 THE SEMINARY. I I I 
 
 Martha Glover. — Married a Mr. Simmons, Chicago, 
 111. 
 
 Fanny Glover, Chicago, 111. 
 
 Margarette E. Harding, now Mrs. Rev. William 
 O. White, Brookline, Mass. 
 
 Ophelia Harding, now Mrs. Judge Krum, St. Louis, 
 Mo. 
 
 Caroline Draper, now Mrs. Dr. Edward Trask, Los 
 Angeles, Cal. 
 
 Mary Warriner, now Mrs. Judge Henry Morris, 
 Springfield, Mass. — Judge Morris was a graduate of 
 Amherst College in 1832. He was chairman of the board 
 of selectmen of the town of Springfield and was president 
 of the common council when it became a city. He was a 
 member of the Legislature in 1855. The same year he 
 was made judge of the Court of Common Pleas. He was 
 a trustee of Amherst College. In 1869 the college con- 
 ferred upon him the degree of LL.D. Judge Morris was 
 a valued local historical writer of much worth. He was 
 the essayist at the 250th Anniversary of the settlement of 
 Springfield. He died June 4, 1888, in the 74th year of his 
 age, greatly beloved in the community in which he had for 
 so many years resided. 
 
 Ellen Clary, Springfield, Mass. 
 
 Maria Foster, Springfield, Mass. 
 
 Mary S. Day, Springfield, Mass. — Died in 1879, aged 
 58 years. 
 
 Elizabeth D. Day, Springfield, Mass. — Died July 10, 
 
 1839, aged 14 years. 
 
 Martha D. Graves, Springfield, Mass. — Died Oct. 19, 
 
 1840, aged 18 years. 
 
 Lucy Maria Allen, Springfield, Mass. — Died Aug. 9, 
 1848, aged 24 years. 
 
 Julia Foster, Springfield, Mass., now Mrs. Walter E. 
 Chapin.
 
 I 12 HISTORY OF 
 
 Hannah M. Bryant, South Deerfield, Mass. 
 
 Mary Moorfield, Brookline, Mass. 
 
 Mary C. Moore, North Hatfield, Mass., now Mrs. 
 Asa VV. Sanderson. — The late William S. Elwell, who died 
 at Springfield, Mass., Aug. 12, 1881, at the age of 71 years, 
 painted a portrait of Miss Moore when she was nine years 
 old, and again at the age of nineteen. This portrait was 
 so creditable to the artist as well as to the original, that the 
 late Chester Harding, the eminent artist (who died April i, 
 1866, in the 74th year of his age), suggested that it be sent 
 to Washington, D. C, where it hung in the White House 
 for two years beside the portrait of Mrs. (President) Madison. 
 
 Elizabeth Shipley, Boston, Mass. 
 
 Mary Emery, Dorchester, Mass. 
 
 Catharine Cummings, Milton, Mass. — Married a Mr. 
 Tileston. 
 
 Sophia C. Tobey. — Married A. S. W. Goodwin, Esq., 
 St. Louis, Mo. She died at Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 23, 
 1885, at the age of 70 years. * 
 
 Nancy B. Hatch. — Married a Mr. Kent, Cincinnati, O. 
 She died July 29, 1849, a^ged 26 years. 
 
 Ann Osgood. — Died in California, Jan. 26, 1857, aged 26. 
 
 Hannah Lyman. — Resided in Philadelphia, Penn. 
 
 Helen White. 
 
 Fanny Bangs. — Died several years ago. 
 
 Sarah Bishop. 
 
 Fanny Bishop. 
 
 Thomas D. Howard, Charlestown, N. H. — A graduate 
 of Harvard College in 1848. A Unitarian clergyman. 
 
 Samuel Bowles, Springfield, Mass. — Journalist. Died 
 Jan. 16, 1878, at the age of 53. 
 
 David A. Wells, Norwich, Conn. — A graduate of Har- 
 vard College in 1851. An eminent political economist. 
 
 Charles W. Chapin, Springfield, Mass.
 
 THE SEMINARY. II3 
 
 Abijah W. Chapin, Deerfielcl, Mass. — He was postmas- 
 ter of Springfield, Mass., from September, 1853, to April, 
 1861. 
 
 Richard Stebhins, Omaha, Neb. — A physician. A 
 graduate of Harvard College in 1846. 
 
 Chester Harding, St. Louis, Mo. — A graduate of Har- 
 vard College in 1847. A lawyer. Was at one time judge 
 of the Circuit Court of Missouri. He was colonel of the 
 25th and the 43d Missouri Volunteers and brevet brigadier- 
 general Union army during the war of the Rebellion. Gen- 
 eral Harding threw all his influence on the side of the 
 Union. A prominent Missourian said that he had "done 
 as much as any man in the state to keep her in the Union." 
 He died in St. Louis, Mo., in 1875. 
 
 Horace Harding, Tuscaloosa, Ala. — A graduate of 
 Harvard College in 1848. A civil engineer. He was a 
 member of the 20th Alabama regiment, but after eight 
 months' service was detailed on railroad duty. Is now in 
 government employ as engineer on river work in Alabama 
 and Mississippi. 
 
 James Harding. — Settled in Missouri. Was quarter- 
 master-general of the state at the outbreak of the war. 
 Served through the war as chief quartermaster of General 
 Price's command, and as an ordnance officer at Charleston, 
 S. C, during the siege. He is now a railroad commissioner 
 for Missouri. 
 
 George Kingsburv, Sacketts Harbor, N. Y. — Died 
 Oct. 28, 1879, age<^^ 56- 
 
 George L. Frost, Dodgeville, Wis. — A graduate of 
 Yale College in 1850, and Harvard Law School in 1852 ; a 
 prominent lawyer. He died Feb. 15, 1879, aged 49. 
 
 James Lathrop, Brooklyn, N. Y. — Civil engineer. 
 Book-keeper in Boston and New York. Confidential clerk 
 to Sidney Dillon in New York. He died in Brooklyn, 
 Sept. 29, 1884.
 
 114 HISTORY OF 
 
 Thomas D. Kingsbury, Arkadelphia, Ark. — Merchant. 
 Died October i, 1875, aged 54. 
 
 Edward W. Kinsley, Boston, Mass. — Was a mer- 
 chant for many years. Now raih^oad commissioner for the 
 State of Massachusetts. 
 
 Mason Willard, Longmeadow, Mass. — A farmer. 
 
 Alfred Booth, Springfield, Mass. — Journalist. 
 
 John Hunt, Vernon, Vt. 
 
 Horace Cummincss. 
 
 Thomas Cummings. 
 
 Bailey Loring. 
 
 Edward Flint. — Was superintendent of the Pacific 
 Mail Steamship. Company, also engaged in the shipping 
 business for several years in San Francisco, Cal. On the 
 2 1 St of July, 1862, he started homeward for a visit via Pan- 
 ama, being a passenger on the steamer "Golden Gate," 
 which took fire on July 27, fifteen miles off Manzanilla, 
 Mex., and was burnt to the water's edge, and sunk in deep 
 water. About two hundred persons perished in this disas- 
 ter, among those who were lost being the noble-hearted 
 P'Hnt, at the early age of 35. One of his old schoolmates, 
 now an eminent physician in Nebraska, writes : " 1 can tes- 
 tify that he was a boy of most generous impulses, full of 
 genial life, a good student, and possessed most amiable and 
 loving traits of character. Poor Ned ! I loved him, and 
 have dropped many tears to his memory."' 
 
 After the close of the seminary in 1843 Mr. Eaton trans- 
 ferred the school to his own residence, 140 Majile street, 
 wliich he liad purchased for $5,200 in July, 1836, of the late 
 Joseph C. Parsons. The house which he then occupied 
 was moved several years ago to Central street, now 85 and 
 87. It was owned after Mr. Eaton left it by William Gunn, 
 and was bv him moved to Central street. Mr. Eaton con-
 
 EDWARD W. KINSLEY.
 
 THE SEMINARY. 115 
 
 tinned his school at his residence until about the year 1846. 
 Among his pupils at this time from the prominent families 
 of the town were : — 
 
 Mary Sciikrmerhokn, now Mrs. Samuel Bovvles. Spring- 
 field, Mass. 
 
 Mary Sterns, now Countess Marie Catucci, Rome, 
 Italy. 
 
 Charlotte Edwards, now Mrs. B. F. Warner, Spring- 
 field, Mass. 
 
 Mary Bryant, South Deerfield, Mass. 
 
 Anna B. Dwight, now Mrs. Baker, New York City. 
 
 Martha Allen. — Married J. W. A. Strickland, a mer- 
 chant. 
 
 Sarah Allen, New York City. 
 
 Frances D. Day. — Married Rev. Thomas H. Skinner, 
 Cincinnati, Ohio. She died May 2, 1879, in the 58th year 
 of her age. 
 
 Hannah Schermerhorn. — Married Thomas L. Greene, 
 Albany, N. Y. He was agent for the Boston & Albany 
 Railroad at East Albany. 
 
 Elizabeth Howard, now Mrs. Osmond Tiffany. 
 
 Catharine Dwight. — Married George Bliss, New York 
 city. 
 
 Elizabeth W. Ashmun, now Mrs. James H. Morton, 
 Springfield, Mass.— Judge Morton was a lawyer. He was 
 educated at Brown University and Harvard College. On 
 the incorporation of the town of Springfield as a city in 1852, 
 he was appointed judge of the police court, which position 
 he held until his death. May 9, 1876, at the age of 52 years. 
 
 Ruth H. Bangs. — Died Dec. 19, 1849, aged 20 years. 
 
 Mary A. Sargeant, now Mrs. L. E. Day, Boston, Mass. 
 
 Everett Peabody. — Graduated at Harvard College in 
 1849. Hs completed the biography of his Uncle Oliver, 
 and edited the "literary remains" of his father, in 1850.
 
 I l6 HISTORY OF 
 
 He was a railway engineer, and resided in Missouri at the 
 outbreak of the Rebellion. He was appointed colonel of 
 the 25th Missouri Vol. Infantry (Union army). He was 
 killed at the battle of Shiloh on the 6th of April, 1862, in 
 the 31st year of his age. Col. Peabody was a brave and 
 gallant soldier. He was greatly beloved, and his loss was 
 deeply felt, both by the ofificers and men under his command. 
 
 JoNATH.VN DwiGHT, New York City. — A prominent 
 civil engineer. 
 
 George Bliss, New York City. — Graduated at Harvard 
 College in 185 1. The eminent lawyer, firm of Bliss & 
 Schley, counselors. 
 
 Frank H. Peabody, Boston, Mass. — Firm of Kidder, 
 Peabody & Co., bankers. 
 
 Oliver W. Peabody, Boston, Mass. — Firm of Kidder, 
 Peabody & Co., bankers. 
 
 William B. O. Peabody, Boston, Mass. — Architect. 
 
 Mitchell Ames. — Was a civil engineer. He went 
 South. At the outbreak of the Rebellion it is said that he 
 entered the Confederate service, and at the battle of Shiloh 
 received a fatal wound. He came home to Springfield, 
 Mass., dying Sept. 6, 1863, at the age of 34 years. 
 
 William H. L. Barnes, San Francisco, Cal. — A prom- 
 inent lawyer. 
 
 James Eaton. 
 
 Charles W. Swift, London, Eng. 
 
 William Bliss, Boston, Mass. — Was general manager 
 of the Boston & Albany Railroad previous to his election 
 as a director in the corporation, July 15, 1880. He is now 
 its president, having been elected July 22, 1880. President 
 Bliss has managed this leading and wealthy corporation 
 with devotion and signal ability. 
 
 Abel D. Chabin, Springfield, Mass. — He was a director 
 in the Massasoit Insurance Company in 1865. and president 
 of the Hadley Falls Hank, Holyoke, Mass., from 1856 to
 
 THE SEMINARY. I I 7 
 
 1864, and president of the New Haven Steamboat Company. 
 He went abroad, where he resided for several years. He 
 died suddenly in Paris, France, Nov. 24, 1878, at the age 
 of 49- , 
 
 Miss Charlotte A. Catlin — a sister of the wife of Dr. 
 M. B. Baker, and an aunt of Miss C. Alice Baker, the his- 
 torical writer — had a flourishing school on the first floor of 
 the building. Miss Catlin was a " lady of the old school," 
 and paid great attention to the manners and morals of her 
 pupils, besides teaching them reading, spelling, grammar, 
 and plain sewing, as " fine arts." 
 
 The following were some of her pupils : — 
 
 Clara Dwight, Springfield, Mass., now Mrs. Judge 
 VVm. S. Shurtlefl". — Judge Shurtleff was a member of the 
 class of 1850 at Williston Seminary. He graduated at Yale 
 College in 1854, and has been a prominent lawyer since 
 1856 ; was colonel of the 46th Regiment Massachusetts 
 Vols, during the civil war ; is Secretary of the Springfield 
 Institution for Savings, and since 1863 has been judge of 
 probate for Hampden county. Judge Shurtleft" is assiduous 
 in his official duties and metes out justice to all who require 
 his services. 
 
 Julia Edwards, Charlestown, Mass. — Married Charles 
 H. Hurd, Esq., Boston, Mass. 
 
 Mary Edwards. — Married a Mr. Childs, Cleveland, O. 
 
 Lelia Childe, Springfield, Mass. — Was lost on the 
 steamer "Arctic," by a collision with the steamer " Vesta," 
 ofif the coast of Newfoundland, Sept. 27, 1854, at the age of 
 19 years. 
 
 Sophia W, How'Ard and Catharine L. Howard, 
 Springfield, Mass., of Misses Howard's widely known 
 private school. 
 
 Mary Ames, Springfield, Mass. 
 
 Elizabeth Ames, Springfield, Mass.
 
 I I 8 HISTORY OF 
 
 Lucy Ashmux, Springfield, Mass. — Married Josiah 
 Hedden, a banker of New York city. She died March 24, 
 T877, aged 46. 
 
 C. Alice l^AKEK, Cambridge, Mass., the historical writer. 
 Sophia Rowland, Troy, N. Y. — Married Judge Beach. 
 Addie Ripley. — Married a Mr. Hooper, Boston, Mass. 
 
 Mary Ripley. — Married a Mr. l^artholemew, New 
 York city. 
 
 William Dwight. — Born in Springfield, Mass., July 14, 
 1831. From 184910 1853 he was at West Point Military 
 Academy, but resigned before he graduated. He was 
 engaged as a manufacturer from 1853 to 1861, and was 
 residing in Philadelphia when the attack upon Fort Sumter 
 was made. He was commissioned captain of the 13th 
 Regiment U. S. Infantry, May 14, 1861. In June, 1861, 
 was commissioned lieutenant-colonel in the first regiment 
 of the Excelsior Brigade, the 70th Regiment of New York 
 Vols. His brigade was a jmrt of General Hooker's division 
 in 1861. At the battle of Williamsburg, Col. Dwight 
 received three wounds and was left as dead upon the field 
 but was found alive by the rebels and taken prisoner. On 
 his release he was made brigadier-general, Dec. i, 1862, 
 for his gallantry in that battle. He was assigned to Gen- 
 eral Banks's division in the Department of the Gulf, F'eb. 12, 
 1863, and was put in command of the first brigade of 
 General Grover's Division, and ordered to Baton Rouge. 
 He was in the Red River camj^aign and was General l^anks's 
 chief of staff in that expedition. In July, 1864, he was put 
 in command of the first division of the 19th Army Corps 
 under General Sheridan, in the Shenandoah Valley, Va. 
 He rendered valuable service in the battles of Winchester, 
 Fisher's Hill, and Cedar Creek ; at Winchester eminently 
 so, when the Union army rallied and defeated the rebel 
 forces of General Early. At the close of the war, Dwight's 
 Division was a conspicuous feature in the final grand re\'iew
 
 THE SEMINARY. I I9 
 
 at Washington. General Dwight remained in the army 
 for some months after the war. He died at Boston, Mass., 
 April 21, 1888, in the 57th year of his age. 
 
 Wilder Dwight. — Born in Springfield, Mass., April 
 23, 1833. He passed six months at the private military 
 school of Mr. Kinsley at West Point; entered Harvard 
 College in 1849, graduating in 1853. On leaving college he 
 entered the law school at Cambridge. In 1855 he went 
 abroad and passed over a year in foreign travel. On his 
 return home to Boston he entered the office of the Hon. 
 Caleb Cushing, attorney-general of the United States. He 
 practiced as an attorney in Boston from 1857 to 1861. 
 During the late war he was appointed major of the Second 
 Regiment of Massachusetts Infantry May 24, 1861, which 
 position he held until June, 1862, when he was promoted 
 by Governor Andrew to be its lieutenant-colonel. In the 
 retreat of General Banks, through the Shenandoah Valley, 
 he was taken prisoner at Winchester, Va., May 25, 1862, 
 but was paroled June 2d. He was mortally wounded at 
 Antietani, Md., Sept. 17, 1862, and died two days after- 
 wards of his wounds, near the field of battle, Sept. 19, 1862, 
 in the 30th year of his age. As he lay wounded and alone 
 upon the field between the two armies he wrote to his 
 mother these words : — 
 
 " I am wounded so as to be helpless. Good-by, if so it 
 must be. I think I die in victory. God defend our 
 country. I trust in God, and love you all to the last. 
 Dearest love to father and all my dear brothers. Our 
 troops have left the part of the field where I lie. 
 
 " Mother, yours, 
 
 " Wilder." 
 
 Howard Dwight. — A graduate of Harvard College 
 in 1857. He was captain and assistant adjutant-general 
 U. S. Army in the war of the Rebellion. In the campaign 
 against Port Hudson, he was surprised and killed by
 
 120 HISTORY OF 
 
 guerrillas near the Bayou Boeuf, La., May 4, 1863, in the 
 26th year of his age. 
 
 John S. Barnes, New York City. 
 
 James Dwight Orne. — Was a civil engineer. He 
 entered the Union army in August, 1861, as second lieu- 
 tenant in the i8th Massachusetts Regiment, and was three 
 times promoted for his gallant conduct in battle. He took 
 part in thirty-six battles, under Generals McClellan and 
 Meade, of the 5 th Army Corps. He was reported dead 
 and left as such on the field in the second Bull Run battle. 
 At Chancellorsville the back of his saddle was shot off. At 
 Gettysburg a piece of a shell nearly cut his hat into two 
 pieces. He went through the whole Peninsular Campaign 
 and took part in all its battles, except that at Antietam. He 
 served in the war nearly four years, and was made success- 
 ively first lieutenant, captain, and then provost marshal of 
 the first division of the 5th Army Corps. After the war he 
 was in business at Rochester, N. Y. He is now a manu- 
 facturer of woolen goods at Philadelphia, Penn., where he 
 resides. 
 
 John Bliss. — Was in the service of the Wabash Rail- 
 road Company from 1852 to 1857, residing in Lafayette, 
 Ind. He was with the Milford Gas Company, Milford, 
 Mass., from 1857 to 1864, and for twenty years was a mer- 
 chant in Boston, Mass. He now resides in Springfield, 
 Mass. 
 
 Horatio L. Sargeant, Springfield, Mass. — Was clerk 
 in the Agawam Bank for fifteen months previous to 1855 ; 
 he afterwards went west, and was general ticket agent of 
 the Mississippi & Missouri Railroad Company at Davenport, 
 Iowa, until June, 1858. He was superintendent of the 
 Baptist Sunday school in that place for three years. In 
 November, 1861, he became chief clerk in the office of the 
 general superintendent of the Michigan Southern & North- 
 ern Indiana Railway Company, which position he held until 
 about 1864. While in the service of the railway company
 
 THE SEMINARY. 121 
 
 at Toledo, Ohio, he united with the First Baptist Church at 
 that place, May 27, 1859, ^"^1 was an active and useful 
 member for several years. He was chiefly instrumental in 
 starting several mission schools and did a great amount of 
 work for the cause of Christianity. He was pre-eminently 
 " diligent in business, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord" 
 by strict system and untiring industry. While he was 
 private secretary to the superintendent of the Lake Shore 
 road, he was requested to sell tickets after midnight on 
 Saturday, or rather on Sunday morning. To this he refused 
 to comply, and tendered his resignation, which, however, 
 was not accepted, but his salary was increased $300 per 
 annum, and he was not obliged to break the Sabbath. He 
 studied for the ministry and was ordained April 20, 1864. 
 He was chaplain of the 14th Regiment Ohio Volunteer 
 Infantry during the late war, receiving his commission from 
 Gov. John l^rough, July 8, 1864, to date from the 28th of 
 May, 1864. He was pastor of the church of Huntington, 
 Mass., where he did noble work. He was a zealous and 
 efficient worker in every religious cause. He died at West 
 Springfield, Mass., July 25, 1866, at the early age of 32 
 years, greatly beloved and lamented by a large circle of 
 relatives and friends. 
 
 Edmund Rowland. — Graduated at Trinity College, 
 Hartford, Conn., in 1857, and received the degree of A.M. 
 in course in 1861. He was rector of the Episcopal church 
 at New Bedford, Mass., for nine years, when he was called 
 to Clifton, from thence to Cincinnati, O. About six years 
 ago (1884) he was called to the rectorship of St. John's 
 Church, Waterbury, Conn., where he now resides. He has 
 been in the ministry of the Episcopal church for nearly 
 thirty years. 
 
 James S. Dwight. — In 1853 at the age of seventeen, 
 he went to sea, sailing from Boston in the barque " Kate 
 Hastings," Capt. James B. Hatch. Before he was twenty- 
 five years of age he was master of a vessel. He took com-
 
 122 HISTORY OF 
 
 mand of the ship " Cutwater," after the captain had been 
 swept overboard during a heavy sea. He was master of 
 the ships "Charger," and "Springfield," the latter having 
 been named in honor of his native town ; his friends pre- 
 sented him with a set of colors for the compliment. His 
 voyages were made principally to China, Australia, Cali- 
 fornia, and European ports. Among the sons of Springfield 
 who have gone forth to win fame and fortune, none had 
 brighter prospects, or was more highly esteemed, than 
 Captain Dwight. Accomplished and of noble bearing, he 
 was the beau ideal of an American sailor. While on the 
 voyage from Calcutta to New York he was cruelly mur- 
 dered at midnight, while asleep in his cabin on board the 
 ship "Freeman Clark," by the cook and steward, who were 
 Malay Chinese, May 27, 1882, at the age of 46 years. 
 
 Edward Foot. — Was apprenticed at the American 
 Machine Works on the "Hill" when under the manage- 
 ment of the late Philos B. Tyler. He afterward entered the 
 service of the Taunton Locomotive Works, Taunton, Mass. 
 He was salesman for William I^. Lang & Co., dealers in 
 railway supplies. New York and Boston, and was in busi- 
 ness with his brother Emerson in New York under the firm 
 of Foot Bros. Upon the enlargement of their business the 
 firm became Foot, Vibert & Co. He, having withdrawn 
 from the firm, was for two years the purchasing agent at 
 New York for the Atchison, Topeka & Santa ¥v Railroad. 
 He was for several years a member of the 7th Regiment of 
 New York. Of fine physique, and soldierly bearing, he was a 
 fit representative of that famous regiment. He served in 
 the regiment during the late war, at Washington and 
 Fredericksburg, and went with it around Baltimore in April, 
 1 86 1, for the relief of Washington. He died in New York 
 city, July 27, 1885, at the age of 50 years. 
 
 Emkkson Foot, New York City. — Was a member of 
 the firm of Foot Bros, and Foot, Vibert & Co., dealers in 
 railroad sui:)i:)lies.
 
 THE SEMINARY. 123 
 
 Daniel A. Dwight, Boston, Mass. 
 
 William Edwards, Cleveland, O. Merchant. 
 
 Oliver Edwards, Warsaw, 111. 
 
 Edward Harding. — A civil engineer. 
 
 William Orne, Springfield, Mass. — He died Aug. 8, 
 1862. 
 
 James A. Whistler. — A famous artist, residing in 
 France. 
 
 Franklin Roberts. — Went to St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 Vrc'e, vale. 
 
 Mr. Eaton excelled in mathematics. The unusual num- 
 ber of boys (eleven) that have given evidence of his thorough 
 training in that science, and have become eminent civil 
 engineers, is somewhat remarkable. 
 
 The following list gives occupations of some of those 
 under the several teachers at the Seminary and at Mr. 
 Eaton's residence. 
 
 Merchants, 
 
 Lawyers, 
 
 Clergymen, 
 
 Journalists, 
 
 Bankers, 
 
 Farmers, 
 
 Railroad president, 
 
 Railroad commissioner, 
 
 Seven were officers in the Union army, during the 
 war of the Rebellion : Everett Peabody ; the three Dwight 
 brothers, William, W'ilder, and Howard ; Chester Harding; 
 James Dwight Orne ; Edward Foot ; — all worthy descend- 
 ants of a noble lineage. 
 
 Three served in the Confederate States army during 
 the war of the Rebellion. 
 
 8 
 
 Physician, 
 
 6 
 
 Political economist 
 
 3 
 
 Architect, 
 
 2 
 
 The naval service, 
 
 2 
 
 Sea captain, 
 
 
 
 Manufacturer, 
 
 1 
 
 Artist, 
 
 1 
 
 Printer,
 
 124 HISTORY OF 
 
 Forty-three ha\e died, their ages as recorded aggregat- 
 ing 1735 years, an average age of 40 years. 
 
 The states and countries in vvhicli they are living and 
 have died — nineteen states of the Union, the District of 
 Columbia, and three foreign countries — are as follows : — 
 
 Arkansas. Nebraska. 
 
 Alabama. New Hampshire. 
 
 Connecticut. New York. 
 
 California. Ohio. 
 
 Florida. Pennsylvania. 
 
 Illinois. Vermont. 
 
 Indiana. Wisconsin. 
 
 Massachusetts. District of Columbia. 
 
 Maryland. England. 
 
 Michigan. France. 
 
 Missouri. Italy. 
 Mississippi. 
 
 One of the scholars, now an eminent citizen in the city 
 by the " Golden Gate,"' writes of Mr. Eaton's school : " I 
 remember that I commenced the study of Latin there, and 
 wept my eyes dry over ' jinisa, viiisic' and the rest of it. I 
 recall the agony of mind with which I attempted my first 
 public declamation, and the mess I made of it. I remem- 
 ber the terraced garden and the brook and Bliss's pond at 
 its foot, where I nearly drowned one summer's afternoon." 
 
 One of the "boys" from the "far West," who stands 
 pre-eminent in his profession, writes as follows : " I have a 
 very pleasant remembrance of those days, more, perhaps, 
 from many delightful hours spent in play with a fine lot of 
 boys and girls than from an}' particular amount of knowl- 
 edge imbibed. Every half-hour during school hours there 
 was an intermission of five minutes, when we had the lib- 
 erty of the school-room for moving about and talking, fur- 
 nishing the boy's weary brain an opportunity of interchang- 
 ing little courtesies with the girls in the way of notes or 
 conversation ; or we could consult with Mr. Eaton in regard 
 to any difficulty in our lessons. We also had our regular
 
 THE SEMINARY. 125 
 
 recess of fifteen minutes out in the yard, where there was 
 ample space for a frolic in summer. In winter we had glori- 
 ous fun sliding down hill on Union street, corner of Maple 
 street. Boys and girls both made the most of the sport, 
 and the latter did enjoy having the boys capsize the sled 
 - and roll pell-mell into the deep snow ! Chester Harding 
 and I studied Latin and Greek grammar — the only ones, I 
 believe, in the dead language department, and we duly felt 
 our importance as we conjugated and declined in a loud 
 voice words of mystic meaning to the others. The girls, I 
 believe, caught on to the verb amo very readily." 
 
 Another pupil of a wealthy family, now residing in New 
 York city, writes this : "Mr. Eaton was of gentle disposi- 
 tion and ruled more by love than fear. He was very fond 
 of minerals and had quite a good collection, which he dis- 
 tributed among his best scholars as prizes. George Bliss, 
 now known as the Colonel, obtained the first choice. The 
 late Samuel Bowles was the big boy of the school, and many 
 a tilt I have had with him at marbles, of which he was very 
 fond." 
 
 The estimable daughter of an eminent physician, now 
 residing in New York city, writes this recollection of the 
 school : " I can see Mr. Eaton now, a quiet, conscientious 
 gentleman, wholly incapable, I should say, of administering 
 reproof or punishment to any scholar, and such was the 
 tone of the school and the class of scholars that neither, I 
 think, was ever needed. The highest praise I can give it 
 is to say that I do not believe, anywhere, a school could be 
 conducted on the same plan now. It seemed to me to have 
 been ideal." 
 
 After leaving Springfield, Mr. Eaton went to Boston, 
 living on Roxbury Neck, where he opened a school for 
 young ladies. He served for several years in the Legisla- 
 ture and on the Boston school board. He was also assist- 
 ant master in the Boston Latin school. His health became 
 somewhat impaired and he moved to (Juincy and superin- 
 tended the building of a horse-railroad from Wollaston to
 
 126 HISTORY OF 
 
 Boston. Subsequently he went to South America, return- 
 ing in a few years to Massachusetts and spending the 
 remainder of his life in Wellesley Hills with his sisters, 
 wherehedied May 12, 1877, aged 65 years, greatly respected 
 and beloved by all who knew him. Two of his children 
 are now living at Wellesley Hills. 
 
 One of his scholars, who is now a prominent citizen 
 residing in Connecticut, writes : "Of the boys that were 
 under Mr. Eaton's instruction, it is somewhat remarkable 
 how many have achieved more or less distinction." He 
 might also have added that a large number of the girls that 
 were under his tuition have obtained ecjual distinction and 
 eminence through their husbands who have held positions 
 of honor and trust in the city, state, and national govern- 
 ments, both civil and military. He further writes : " The 
 school was a good school for the time. Mr. Eaton was a 
 very accomplished man, a graduate of Harvard, very popu- 
 lar and pleasant in his ways. In connection with Rev. Dr. 
 Peabody he was largely instrumental in establishing the 
 Springfield cemetery, and contributed probably more than 
 any other one person to laying out and beautifying the 
 grounds. The row of elm trees that line the avenue from 
 Maple street were planted by him from the seed about the 
 year 1844." The consecration of the cemetery took place 
 Sept. 5, 1841. Dr. Peabody was the first president of the 
 Cemetery association. He graduated at Harvard College 
 in 1 8 16. Studied theology at Cambridge Divini"ty school, 
 was licensed to preach in 18 19. In October, 1820, he 
 became pastor of the Unitarian Church, where he remained 
 during his life-time. He was an accomplished scholar and 
 poet. Dr. Peabody was one of the Commissioners of the 
 Massachusetts Zoological Survey, for which he prepared 
 a report on the birds of the Commonwealth in 1839. He 
 contributed to the North Auicrican Revici^', wrote for 
 " Sparks' American Biography" lives of Alexander Wilson, 
 Cotton Mather, David Brainerd, and James Oglethorpe, and 
 edited the Springfield Collection of Hymns for Sacred
 
 THE SEMINARY, 12/ 
 
 Worship in 1835. After his decease a volume of his ser- 
 mons was published (in 1849) by his brother Oliver. He 
 died May 28, 1847, ii"' the 48th year of his age, greatly 
 revered and lamented. A monument near the Chapin 
 chapel bears this inscription : " Erected by citizens of 
 Springfield in grateful recognition of his services in securing 
 for them this beautiful resting place for their dead." 
 
 At a meeting of the proprietors of the seminary, April 
 18, 1843, a vote was passed to sell and distribute the pro- 
 ceeds of the sale among the proprietors, according to the 
 number of shares owned by them, and the next day the 
 property was sold to Miss MargaretteT. Emery for $1802.17. 
 The following is a copy of a certificate of stock issued at 
 the time : — 
 
 This certifies that Harvey Chapin is proprietor of two shares, No. 34, 35, 
 in the capital stock of the proprietors of the Female seminary in .Springfield, 
 which shares may be assigned by a transfer on the back of this certificate, 
 which, being recorded by the clerk, shall constitute such assignee owner of 
 such shares. 
 
 Attest. James Byers, President. 
 
 Shares 25 dollars each. 
 
 Benjamin Day, Clerk. 
 
 Miss Emery was the daughter of Capt. Robert Emery, 
 who lived in the house that stood on the lot where the Bos- 
 ton & Albany granite building now stands. When Miss 
 Emery took possession of the house she made some improve- 
 ments upon it, and resided there a number of years in unity 
 with Mrs. Col. Edmund Rowland, whose husband was a 
 dry-goods merchant, and Mrs. William Bliss, the mother of 
 the president of Boston & Albany Railroad corporation. In 
 their quiet retreat in the evening of their lives the place 
 bore the sobriquet of " Saints' Rest." They were devout 
 members of Rev. Dr. W. B. O. Peabody's society. On the 
 death of Miss Emery, the trustees of the estate, John B. 
 Stebbins and the late Henry Alexander, Jr., sold the prop- 
 erty April I, 1870, to Frederick H. Harris, for $10,000.
 
 MEMBERS OF THE SEMINARY. 
 
 LADIES. 
 
 Alexander, Mrs. Henry. 
 Allen, Miss Lucy Maria. 
 Allen, Miss Sarah. 
 Ames, Miss Elizabeth. 
 Ames, Miss Mary. 
 Angell, Mrs. \V. B. 
 Austin, Mrs. S. H. 
 Avery, Mrs. Ale.xander IL 
 Bacon, Mrs. Daniel G. 
 Baker, Mrs. 
 Baker, Miss C. Alice. 
 Bangs, Miss Elizabeth. 
 Bangs, Miss Fanny. 
 Bangs, Miss Mary. 
 Bangs, Miss Ruth H. 
 Bangs, Miss Sarah. 
 Bartholemew, Mrs. 
 Beach, Mrs. Judge. 
 Bishop, Miss Fanny. 
 Bishop, Miss Sarah. 
 Bliss, Miss Emily S. 
 Bliss, Mrs. George. 
 Bowles, Mrs. Samuel, 
 lirinsmade, Mrs. William B. 
 liryant. Miss Hannah M. 
 Bryant, Miss Mary. 
 Bullard, Mrs. 
 Catucci, Countess Marie. 
 Chapin, Mrs. Edmund D. 
 Chapin, Mrs. Walter E. 
 Childe, Miss Lelia. 
 Childs, Mrs. 
 Clary, Miss Ellen. 
 Covell, Mrs. C. L. 
 Crosby, Miss Maria Louisa. 
 Cummings, Miss Maria. 
 Davis, Mrs. Lemuel. 
 Day, Miss Elizabeth D. 
 Day, Mrs. L. E. 
 Day, Miss Mary S. 
 Eaton, Miss Hannah A. 
 
 Eaton, Miss Johanna. 
 Eaton, Miss Rebecca. 
 Emery, Miss Mary. 
 Foot, Mrs. Adonijah. 
 Foster, Miss Maria. 
 Glover, Miss Fannv. 
 Goodwin, Mrs. A. S. W. 
 Gordon, Mrs. Solomon J. 
 Graves, Miss Martha D. 
 Greene, Mrs. Thomas L. 
 Harris, Mrs. Frederick H. 
 Hatch, Miss Jane H. 
 Hedden, Mrs. Josiah. 
 Hooper, Mrs. 
 
 Howard, Miss Catharine L. 
 Howard, Miss Fanny A. 
 Howard, Miss Lucinda O. 
 Howard, Miss Sophia W. 
 Hurd, Mrs. Charles H. 
 Ironsides, Mrs. 
 Johnson, Mrs. James H. 
 Kent, Mrs. 
 Krum, Mrs. Judge. 
 Lee, Mrs William W. 
 Loring, Miss Lucy. 
 Loring, Miss Maria. 
 Lyman, Miss Hannah. 
 Marston, Miss Mary. 
 Moorfield, Miss Mary. 
 Morris, Mrs. George B. 
 Morris, Mrs. Judge Henry. 
 Morton, Mrs. James H. 
 Osgood, Miss Ann. 
 I'eabody, Miss Frances B. 
 Sanderson, Mrs. Asa W. 
 Shipley, Miss Elizabeth. 
 Shiverick, Mrs. Dr. Arthur W. 
 Shurtlcff, Mrs. William S. 
 Simmons, Mrs. 
 
 Skinner, Mrs. Rev. Thomas II. 
 Smith, Mrs. Dr. David I".
 
 THE SEMINARY. 
 
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 Smith, Mrs. William L. 
 Stebbins, Miss Sophia. 
 Sterns, Miss Elizabeth. 
 Stockbridge, Mrs. 
 Stocking, Mrs. Alexander. 
 Stoeckl, Baroness de. 
 Strickland, Mrs. J. W. A. 
 Swift, Mrs. Charles W. 
 Swift, Mrs. William H. 
 Thompson, Mrs. Wellington. 
 Tiffany, Mrs. Osmond. 
 Tileston, Mrs. 
 Trask, Mrs. Dr. Edward. 
 
 Walker, Mrs. George. 
 Warner, Mrs. Benj. F. 
 Warren, Mrs. Daniel D. 
 White, Miss Helen. 
 White, Mrs. William O. 
 Willard, Miss Charlotte. 
 Willard, Miss Margaret. 
 Willard, Miss Sarah B. 
 Willard, Miss Susan S. 
 Wolcott, Miss Elizabeth H. 
 Wolcott, Miss Helen. 
 Wolcott, Miss Martha. 
 Wood, Mrs. Oliver E. 
 
 GENTLEMEN. 
 
 Ames, Mitchell. 
 Barnes, John S. 
 Barnes, W. H. L. 
 Bliss, George. 
 Bliss, John. 
 Bliss, William. 
 Booth, Alfred. 
 Bowles, Samuel. 
 Chapin, Abel D. 
 Chapin, Abijah W. 
 Chapin, Charles W. 
 Cummings, Horace. 
 Cummings, Thomas. 
 Dale, George. 
 Dale, Samuel. 
 Dwight, Daniel A. 
 Dwight, Howard. 
 Dwight, James .S. 
 Dwight, Jonathan. 
 Dwight, Wilder. 
 Dwight, William. 
 Eaton, Tames. 
 Edwards, Oliver. 
 Edwards, William. 
 Flint, Edward. 
 Foot, Adonijah. 
 Foot, Edward. 
 Foot, Emerson. 
 Frost, George L. 
 Gunn, Elisha. 
 Harding, Chester. 
 
 Harding, Edward. 
 Harding, Horace. 
 Harding, James. 
 Howard, Thomas D. 
 Hunt, John. 
 Kingsbury, George. 
 Kingsbury, Thomas D. 
 Kinsley, Edward W. 
 Lathrop, James. 
 Lee, Edward R. 
 Loring, Bailey. 
 Orne, J. Dwight. 
 Orne, William. 
 Peabody, Everett. 
 Peabody, Frank H. 
 Peabody, Oliver W. 
 Peabody, W. B, O. 
 Pease, Laure. 
 Robb, Owen Dorsey. 
 Roberts, Franklin. 
 Rowland, Edmund. 
 Sargeant, Horatio L. 
 Stebbins, Richard. 
 Swift, Charles W. 
 Warriner, Ralph. 
 Wells, David A. 
 Whistler, James A. 
 Willard, Mason. 
 Wolcott, George. 
 Wolcott, William.
 
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