Clarence Wickham
Born in New Haven, Clarence Wickham resided in Manchester and Hartford during his childhood. After graduating from Hartford Public High School in 1879, he followed in his father Horace’s professional…
Read MoreAmos Whitney
Amos Whitney was born in Biddeford, Maine. At age 13, he was apprenticed to the Essex Machine Company of Lawrence, Massachusetts. After a year as a journeyman, he came to…
Read MoreJames Terry, Jr.
Born in Terryville, Connecticut, James Terry, Jr.’s grandfather and great grandfather were noted clockmakers. His father, James Sr., established the Eagle Lock Company. Known worldwide, the company was the leading…
Read MoreWallace Stevens
Wallace Stevens was born in Reading, Pennsylvania. In high school, he achieved high marks and was known as a skillful orator. He reported for the school newspaper. Upon graduation, he…
Read MoreDaniel Russell
Daniel Russell owned the Portland Brownstone Quarry, which he inherited from his father Timothy. Brownstone Quarries Cutting stone in Portland, Connecticut began in the 17th century with commercial quarrying being…
Read MoreHenry Roberts
Henry Roberts graduated from Hartford Public High School (1873), Yale University (1877), and Yale Law School (1879). Hartford Woven Wire Mattress Company In 1880, Roberts entered the employ of the…
Read MoreFrancis Pratt
Born in Vermont, Francis Pratt’s family moved to Lowell, Massachusetts when he was 8 years old. When old enough, he apprenticed to Warren Aldrich to learn the machinist’s trade. In…
Read MoreAlbert Linder Pope
Albert Linder Pope was the son of Albert Augustus and Abby Linder Pope. He was educated at Chauncey Hall School (Boston), King’s School (Stamford, CT), and Phillips Exeter Academy (NH).…
Read MoreDeWitt Page
DeWitt Page began his career as a salesman in Hartford and New Britain stores. He later sold insurance. In 1891, he went to Bristol to join New Departure as a…
Read MoreCol. Charles H. Northam
Born in Colchester, Charles H. Northam moved to Hartford in 1812 to accept a position at a grocery store. After learning the trade, Northam operated his own grocery with various…
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