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C&O Oil Company ... Ralph E. Webster is the manager of E. P. Cray Oil gas and oil distribution, located at 20 Smith Street, just below the “Red Mill”. (1935-37)

C&W Motors ... Used cars, auto body work and painting. 747-2412 1967 Possibly Linwood Willis on Melody Lane and South Court Street, across from the old Cottage Hospital.

Cadwell ... Fred E. Cadwell is in the grocery and provisions business in the Mulliken Block at 89-93 Central Street (presently the Book Store and Everything but the cook (2008). Fred and Eda have a house on the corner of Pine and Smith Streets.

Cahill … Rev. P. S. Cahill of Brimfield, Mass. is the pastor of the Universalist church in 1898, after arriving in Woodsville in 1894.

Cairns … Alexander A. Cairns is the rector at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Alexander and Katherine B. Cairns are living at 10 Maple Street. (1916-1923)

Calbeck and Cosgrove …1917 is when Walter Burbeck started a hemlock bark and pulpwood business at 11 Beech Street. In 1921 he leased the Kearney Laundry building at 21 Smith Street, across from the “Red Mill”.

Walter moved the business to Smith Street and added building supplies to his inventory and the business steadily grow during the next few years. Stanley Burbeck, Walter’s son was also in the business. Burbeck sold the business to Calbeck-Cosgrove in 1937. Dennis Hobbs was selling paint there in 1937.

Calbeck-Cosgrove James M. Cosgrove, president, G. Emmet Cosgrove, manager, from St. Johnsbury, Vt., lumber and builders supplies at 21 Smith Street (1953-1958) Emmett Cosgrove ran the business there until 1958. It is now the Smith Street Apartments.

Calden … Lida M. Calden, Miss, is a teacher and is boarding at 16 Beech Street, the home of George L. Strowbrodge. (1925)

Caldor … *** Louis Caldor born on August 2nd, 1898 and died in July 1973. Caldwell … *** Robert Caldwell born on July 8th, 1891 and died in June of 1971. Call …*** Harold Call born on December 31st, 1898 and died in June of 1964.


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Callahan … Miss Florence C. is teaching 7th grade in Woodsville Graded School. She is replacing Mrs. Nettie McCoy as principal of the school. (1943) Callahan taught 8th grade in Woodsville Elementary School for many years and assisted Lois Litz in managing the girls high school basketball team.. Florence roomed in the Fred Gardner house, by the Universalist church on Elm street. Florence removed to 6a Rugar Street, Plattsburg, NY, prior to 1955.

Callender …*** Alice Callender born on January 23rd, 1912 and died in December of

1979.*** Celia M. Callender born on September 2nd, 1917 and died on August

5th, 1998. Cameron …*** Dr. Cyrus Cameron, born in Vermont in 1854, opened a furniture store in

the Brick Block, by the crossing on Perkins Place, in 1905. He was manager and salesman of furniture when E. D. Carpenter had a store in the Bittinger Block at 17 Central Street. In 1912 Mr. Cameron moved his furniture business to 119A Central Street, the Davison Hall Building. In 1925 Cyrus is a sand houseman for the railroad, still living at 133 Central Street. His spouse Ella J Cameron was born in 1856. Their sons George C. Cameron born 1876 and Frank H. born 1879. Cameron

*** Cyrus Cameron is a traveling salesman. He and Ella J. Cameron have a house at 24 Central Street (1915) Listed as living at 133 Central Street in 1919. The Cameron’s have removed to Wells River, Vermont, prior to 1931.

*** George C. Cameron is a freight handler Boston and Maine railroad and rooms at 24 Central St. (1915), boarding at 133 Central in 1919. In 1925 he is working in Barre and rooming at 133 Central Street.

*** Helen K. Cameron, Miss, is a nurse rooming at 14 Beech Street, the home of John O. Sheldon. (1925)

*** Hugh Cameron is a painter and lives on South Court Street (1915 -1919). *** Rena Cameron, Miss, is a bookkeeper at Woodsville Garage, 20 Central

Street, boarding at 28 Maple Street, the home of Dennison Rouhan. (1929-37) Camp …*** Lester M. Camp is a freight handler for the Boston and Maine railroad. He

rooms at W. E. Camps on Mill Street (1915). Lester and Edith Camp are living at 38 Mills Street in 1919. Lester is a railroad fuel handler in 1925 and the Camp’s are living at 17 Ammonoosuc Street. The Camp’s removed to Salem, Mass., prior to 1931.

*** Mary S. Camp, Miss, is a student and has removed to Mass. (1925)*** Newton F. Camp is a freight handler for the Boston and Maine railroad.

Newton and Mabel C. Camp are living at 38 Mills Street in 1925. The camp’s removed to Laconia, NH, prior to 1931.

*** Newton W. Camp is a linotype operator at 33 Central Street, the Grafton County Publishing Company. He rooms at #79 in the Sargent Block in 1925.

*** Royce W. Camp is a machinist for the B&M railroad. He and Mary L. Camp have a house at 48 Mill Street. (1915-1919) The Camps removed to Manchester, NH, sometime before 1925. The Camp’s removed to Montpelier prior to 1931.


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*** William E. Camp, born in New Hampshire in 1868, is a section hand for the B&M railroad. He and Olivia [Levia} M. Camp, born in New Hampshire in 1869, have a house at 38 Mill Street. (1919-1931) Olivia removed to Montpelier, Vermont, prior to 1935. The Camp’s have a daughter, Mary E. Camp born in 1904 and a lodger Mary L. Camp born in Massachusetts in 1892.

Campbell … *** Betty Campbell, Miss, is a student at Woodsville High School, graduating

in 1955, and boarding at 8 Perkins Place, the home of Walter Campbell. (1956-1958) Betty enlisted in the Women’s Army Corps in January of 1956 and was stationed at Fort McClellan in Alabama and other bases through the years. Betty is presently living in Thetford, Vermont … 2011.

*** Bruce Campbell is a student in the Woodsville school system and residing with his parents at 139 Central Street. (1956-1958)

*** Corban Campbell born on November 1st, 1885 and died in January of 1970.

*** Dexter A. Campbell born on May 21st, 1918 and died on October 23rd, 1998.

*** Doris Campbell, Miss, is a student at Woodsville High School, and boarding at 8 Perkins Place, the home of Walter Campbell. (1956-1958)

*** Edith H. Campbell, Mrs., is a cook at Cottage Hospital where she boards. (1935-37)

*** Ethel Campbell, Mrs., is a clerk at 35 Central Street, in Sargents Store. Ethel resides at 8 Perkins Place. (1956-1958)

*** Everett C. Campbell is a physician at 139 Central Street. Everett and Salome C. (Birth:21 Jun 1904 Death:Jan 1982) Campbell also have their residence there. (1953-1958) They had four children … Linda, Robert, Heather and Bruce.

*** Fred R. Campbell, born in Canada in 1879, is an engineer for the B&M railroad. He and Fannie R. Campbell, born in Vermont in 1880, have a house at 51 Park Street. (1915-1919) In 1925 Fred is an engineer for the railroad and proprietor of the Park Square Garage, a Nash service station on Park Street (Park Square, corner Rts. 10 & 302). The telephone number is 182-4. The Campbell’s are still living at 51 Park Street. (1929-37) Fanny passed away on May 12th, 1951. Fred is retired and living at 51 Park Lane. (1953-1958)

*** Heather Campbell, Miss, is a student in the Woodsville school system and residing with her parents at 139 Central Street. (1956-1958)


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*** Lewis Campbell is janitor of the Universalist Church on Elm Street. Lewis and Vivian Campbell have a home at 34 Highland Street. (1953-1958)

*** Linda Campbell, Miss, attended Woodsville Graded and High schools and is a student at the University of NH, residing with her parents at 139 Central Street. (1956-1958)

*** Phyllis M. Campbell, Miss, is employed at Cottage Hospital where she boards. (1935-37)

*** Raymond E. Campbell is a student at Durham, boarding at 51 Park Street, the home of Fred R. Campbell. (1925-31)

*** R. May Campbell, Miss, is a graduate nurse. She is rooming at G. N. Spauldings on School Street. (1915)

*** Robert Campbell is a student at Woodsville High School, graduating in 1956 and residing with his parents at 139 Central Street. (1956-1958)

*** Ruby Campbell born on January 17th, 1920 and died on June 28th, 1989. *** Walter M. Campbell (Birth:18 Nov 1909 Death:31 Oct 1988) is a clerk at

Railway Express Company. Walter and Ethel Campbell have a home at 3 Perkins Place. (1953-1958) Edith died in September of 2009 at the age of 92.

*** Wendell L. (Birth:11 Nov 1921 Death:28 Dec 1989) and Bertrina M. Campbell removed to Bath, NH, prior to 1953.

*** William E. Campbell is an employee of the Canadian Pacific railroad. and boards at 18 Maple Street, the home of Leonard M. Dodge. (1953-1958)

Canfield …*** Nelson Canfield is a pastor, with a home at 25 Pleasant Street. (1929-31)*** Wilson R. Canfield is a radio engineer at Western Electric Company.

Wilson and Beatrice M. Canfield have a home at 9 Walnut Street. (1935-37)Cantlin …*** Blanche Cantlin born on June 14th, 1895 and died in November of 1986. Caravati …*** Dustin Caravati, a graduate of Woodsville High school 1932, is attending

the University of Vermont. *** Lina Caravati, a graduate of Woodsville High school 1933, is attending the

University of Vermont. Carbee … Mabel Carbee, born on December 25th, 1866. Mabel was a

dressmaker in Woodsville. She died on May 29th, 1913, at the tender age of 47.


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Cargill … *** Carrie Cargill born on September 21st, 1897 and died in September of

1986.Carle … Ronald Carle (Birth:14 May 1933 Death:18 Jan 1992) is a clerk at

15 North Court Street, People’s Market. Ronald and Jane Carie are residing at 5a North Court Street. (1956-1958)

Carleton …*** Charles Kimball Carleton born August 8th,1846. Charles, with father

Michael of Haverhill, were cabinet makers and wheelwrights. Charles died on February 26th, 1914.

*** C. Van Carleton is a painter. Van and Lillian Carleton have a home at 13 King Street. (1953-1955) The Carleton’s are residing at 9 Perkins Place. (1956-58)

Carlin ... William Carlin is a box maker at the D.S. Stone Lumber Co. He rooms at G.A. LaFrances on Terrace Street.

Carozza ... *** Carmine Thomas Carozza born on August 30th, 1929 and died on June

13th, 2008.Carpenter …*** Eugene D. Carpenter had operated a successful furniture business in

Wells River for over twenty years when he bought our W. W. Atwoods store in the Bittinger Block, 19-21 Central Street, in Woodsville. Carpenter operated both of the stores with Cyrus Cameron managing the Woodsville Store. Carpenter purchased the Bittinger Block in 1901.

Carpenter replaced Cyrus Cameron, his former manager, with Newton Fields. After a few years Carpenter closed out the store and moved the remaining inventory to his Wells River location.

*** Florence Carpenter born on January 19th, 1892 and died in March of 1972.

*** Harry Carpenter born on September 11th, 1880 and died in August of 1977

*** Henry C. Carpenter, born in New Hampshire in 1882, is a truck driver at 15 Mill Street, the Randall coal pockets. Henry and Florence L. Carpenter, born in Vermont in 1893, have a home at 169 Central Street. (1925) Henry is a wood and coal dealer at 15 Mill Street and the Carpenter’s home is at 167 Central Street. (1929-37) Florence is a waitress at 39 Central Street, the Hotel Wentworth, in 1942.


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Florence is living at 13a King Street. Henry is manager of Woodsville Fuel Company. (1953-1958) Daughter … Mildred L. Carpenter born in New Hampshire in 1913. Lodgers … Bert Randell born in Vermont in 1896, Clara A. Randell born in Alsace-Lorraine, Canada in 1896, ID I. Gould born in New Hampshire in 1886, Carl G. Eastman born in New Hampshire in 1900, Gertrude A. Eastman born in New Hampshire in 1904, and Mary Cox born in Vermont in 1862.

*** Lovernia (Vernia L.) Carpenter, born in Vermont in 1863, and her son Henry, born 1882, came to Woodsville in 1903. They purchased the Smith store at 147 Central Street, directly across from the Highland Street railroad crossing, in 1905, and ran it as the Variety Store. They sold the store to John B. Straw in 1921. Henry helped Mary Randall in the coal business after Mr. Randall died.

Mr. Straw had been a conductor on the railroad. He ran the Variety Store for a while and then changed it to an IGA store. Mrs. Carpenter helped in the store from time to time. Vernier Carpenter, widow of James M. Carpenter, died on November 21st, 1955.

*** Madeline H. Carpenter, Mrs., is employed at Adams Paper Company, in Wells River, Vermont. Madeline boards at 6 Holly Street, the home of Mrs. Grace D. Bricknell. (1935-37)

*** Mildred L. Carpenter, Miss, graduated from Woodsville High School in 1931 and entered McLain Sanitarium and Mary Fletcher Hospital. Mildred is a student nurse at Fletcher Hospital while boarding at 167 Central Street, the home of Henry C. Carpenter. (1935-37) 2nd Lt. Mildred Carpenter RN is at Camp Devens and has volunteered for overseas duty. (1936)

*** Sherman S. Carpenter is a clerk at 37 Central Street, E. A. Sargent Store. Sherman is rooming at 34 King Street, the home of Lewis E. Davison. (1925)

Carr …*** Charles Carr, from North Haverhill, purchased a plot of land at the end of

Central Street. It was #122-23 Central Street, just past the corner at Beech Street, where Central Street ended at that time. Carr built a house and a carriage shop. This was in 1887 and business was soon brisk enough to enable him to add a planing mill in 1891. He produced house trims and moldings in the new building. Charles soon added another building in which he stored lumber and in 1893 he added a granite cutting and polishing mill. Woodsville Pizza (2009) is the general location of Mr. Carr’s enterprise. Mr. Carr sold his lumber dressing mill to Parker & Sayers in 1894.


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*** Danial Carr was born in New Hampshire in 1885. His wife Sadie Carr was born in 1888. The Carr’s are living here in 1930 with their son Danial Carr age 14. Also living there was Helen L. Reeves, born in Massachusetts in 1888, Sadies mother.

*** Donald Carr graduated from Woodsville High school in 1942.*** Dorothy Carr born on December 3rd, 1901 and died in July of 1976.*** Foster H. Carr born on December 19th, 1922 and died on October 16th,

1996. *** Fred A. Carr, born in New Hampshire in 1873, is an agent at 23 Smith

Street, the Woodsville Grain Company. Fred and Carrie T. Carr have a home at 14 Pine Street. (1935-37)

*** Foster Carr is a truck driver at 30 Railroad Street, Holbrook Grocery Company. Foster and Phoebe Carr reside in a trailer on Bath Road. (1956-1958)

*** Fred A. Carr, born in New Hampshire in 1873, is a general yardman for the B&M RR. In 1915 Fred and Carrie T. Carr, born in 1874, have a house on 6 Pine Street. Fred is listed as a yard master in 1919. Fred is listed as the general yard master for the railroad in 1925 and the Carr’s are living at 14 Pine Street. Fred is an agent at 23 Smith Street, St. Albans Grain Company and the Carrs’ are still living at 14 Pine Street. (1929-31) Thomas E. Taylor born in Massachusetts in 1844, Carries father, and Dorothy Franklin born in Vermont in 1920, a roomer, are living with the Carr’s in 1930.

*** George and Ellen M. Carr are boarding at 14 Maple Street, the home of the aged. (1925)

*** Hazel A. (possible G.) Carr, Miss, was born on August 29th, 1895. Hazel served in the World War as Reconstruction Aide, Physcio-Therapy, U.S.A. Medical Corps, 8-23-1918. She was assigned to the Base Hospital, Camp Upton, NY. Hazel was later transferred to USA General Hospital, No. 10, Plattsburg, NY. Listed as a nurse boarding at 6 Pine Street in 1919.

*** Hazel G. Carr, Miss, graduated from Woodsville High School in 1915, is a nurse, and removed to St. Louis, Mo., sometime before 1925.

*** Ida M. Carr, widow of Daniel L. Carr, died in 1922.*** Kate M. Carr, Mrs., lives at 2 Smith street in 1917-1919.*** Sarah A. Carr, widow of George A. Carr, died in April of 1921.Carrier …*** Rev. Frederick L. Carrier was ordained as pastor of the Universalist

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War in 1898. Private Carrier was commissioned as chaplain, very soon after enlisting. After the war, in 1902, he resigned his pastorate and moved to Little Rock, Arkansas.

*** Samuel Carrier is a section hand on the railroad, boarding at Mrs. V. E. Cushman’s, at 29 Highland Street. (1929-31)

Carroll …*** Agnes Carroll born on February 22nd, 1888 and died in January of 1984.*** Charles Carroll Jr. November 14th, 1902 and died in April of 1985.*** Marie Carroll born on October 4th, 1900 and died in June of 1985.Carson …*** Janet Carson born on July 2nd, 1924 and died in January of 1982. *** Laura E. Carson, Miss, is a student of Woodsville High School, boarding

at 48 Railroad Street, the home of Mrs. Jennie Franklin. (1935-37)*** Lelia H. Carson, Mrs., is boarding at 48 Railroad Street, the home of

Mrs. Jennie Franklin. (1935-37)Carter …*** Wesley Carter born on December 6th, 1915 and died in September of

1981.Caseley …*** Charlotte W. Caseley, Miss, is a clerk for the Register of Deeds and

boards at 5 Oak Hill, the home of James Lowe, the contractor. (1925) (1929-31) Charlotte is boarding at 20 King Street, the home of Martin A. Ford. (1935-37)

*** Martha Caseley, widow of William Caseley, has a home at 5 Oak Hill. (1929-31) Martha is boarding at 20 King Street, the home of Martin A. Ford. (1935-37)

Casey … Frank E. Casey, born in Canada in 1904, is a hairdresser at 39a Central Street, in the basement if the Hotel Wentworth. His shop is called the “Subway Barbershop.” Casey moved his barbershop her in 1929. He was in the Henderson Block previously. Frank and Sylvia, born in 1908, have a home at 35 King Street. (1929-31) Frank has a home in Franconia, NH. (1935-37) Son … Francis E. Casey? Lodger and sister-in-law Hilda E. Baker born in Vermont in 1916.

Cass …*** Kay Cass, born 1925, daughter of Roland and Mabel Cass, graduated

from Woodsville High School in 1942.*** Hattie Large Cass, born in New Hampshire on November 21st, 1870, is in

the boarding house business on Smith Street, in Woodsville. She has one son, Roland West Cass. Hattie is a half sister to Roscoe Hubbard born in New Hampshire in 1899 (1919) Hattie has a home at 12 Pine Street in 1925. Hattie is taking in boarders in her home at 141 Central Street. (1929-31) Hattie is boarding at 4 Pine Street, the home of Roland W. Cass. (1935-37)

*** Roland West Cass was born on November 21st, 1896. He works in the supply department of the railroad. (1919) Roland is a clerk for the railroad in 1925. He and Mabel L. Cass, born in 1897, have a home at 3 Beech Street.(1919) The Cass’s have a home at 5 Smith Street (1929-31) where their daughter Kay Cass is


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living [1930]. The Cass’ are now living at 4 Pine Street. (1935-37) Roland is a crew dispatcher and the Cass’ still live at 4 Pine Street. (1953-1958)

Cassedy … David S. Cassidy is executive secretary of White Mountain Region Association, 65 Central Street, in the Opera Block, room 10. David and Mary W. Cassedy have a home at 8 Walnut Street. (1953-1958)

Cassidy … *** George Cassidy born on December 3rd, 1883 and died in September of

1973. *** William L. Cassidy is a mechanic at the Central Garage, 97 Central

Street. (1925) This building later became Walker Motors and is located by Chapel street across from the old Fire Station.

Castello …*** Alice Brown Castello, Mrs., … see Luigi Castello (Mrs.)*** Consiglia Castello, Miss, is boarding at 37 South Court Street, the

Castello family home. (1925-31) Consiglia is part owner of the Castello Inn, in North Haverhill and she boards at 37 South Court Street, next to the Grafton County Court House. (1935-1958)

*** Consolata Castello, Miss, (Birth:7 Nov 1901 Death:Feb 1987 ) is boarding at 37 South Court Street, the Castello family home. (1956-1958)

*** Giovaninna Castello, Miss, (Birth:10 Aug 1906 Death:8 Feb 1996 ) graduated from at Woodsville High School in 1926 and boarding at 37 South Court Street, the Castello family home. (1925-31) Giovaninna is part owner of the Castello Inn, in North Haverhill and she boards at 37 South Court Street, next to the Grafton County Court House. (1935-37) Giovaninna is teaching 5th grade at Woodsville Elementary School, School Street. (1953-58) Miss Castello conducted Federal funded adult classes in the mid 1940’s and had 42 adult students in the classes which consisted of bookkeeping, math, English, French, business practice and salesmanship. The evening classes were from 7:00 to 9:00 pm Monday thru Friday nights.

*** Giuseppe Castello is employed by the railroad. He and Consiglia have a house at 37 South Court Street. (1925-31) Guiseppe is part owner of the Castello Inn, on Horse Meadow Road in North Haverhill. (1935-37) Giuseppe Castello passed away prior to 1953. Consiglia is residing at 37 South Court Street. (1956-58)

*** Luigi J. Castello (Birth:7 Nov 1913 Death:Mar 1985), a graduate of Woodsville High school 1931 is attending UNH while boarding at 37 South Court Street.(1929-37) Luigi is is an attorney and Justice of the Municipal Court. The Castello law offices are at 55 Central Street, the Thompson Block, room 1. Luigi and Alice T. Castello have a home on Bath Road. (1953-1958) Alice Castello is teaching Music Appreciation and is Glee Club Director at Woodsville High School 1961-1963.

*** Maria Castello, Miss, (Birth:22 Sep 1904 Death:Aug 1984) is boarding at 37 South Court Street, the Castello family home. (1925-31) Maria is part owner of the Castello Inn, in North Haverhill and she boards at 37 South Court Street, next to the Grafton County Court House. (1935-37) Maria is a clerk at 23 Central Street, Woodsville 5 and 10 Cent Store (Castello’s). (1953-1958)


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*** Michele Castello (Birth:17 Sep 1897 Death:4 Jun 1996) is a boot and shoe repairman at 47A Central Street. Mike rooms with the Di Frucios on Connecticut Street. (1919) Michele “Hi Neighbor” Castello is a boot and shoe repairman at 23 Central Street, boarding at 37 North Court Street, the Castello family home. (1925-37) Mike always had a smile and a good word for everyone! Mike is owner of Woodsville 5 and 10 Cent Store (Castello’s). (1953-1958)

*** Paul R Castello, born on July 3rd, 1953, Address: RR 2 Aspen Ave*** Renato F. Castello, a graduate of Woodsville High school in 1929 and is

attending UNH while boarding at 37 North Court Street (1929-37) and won a medal award for a superior essay on patriotism on June 14th, 1929. Renato is serving in the armed forces in New Orleans, Lousianna, in 1942. Renato is a substitute clerk at the post office. (1953-1958) In later years Renato died from a fall off a ladder while repairing a roof on the family home on Court Street.

Caswell … *** Alberton Caswell is a yardman at Newman Lumber Company. Alberton

resides on Bath Road. (1956-1958) *** H. H. Caswell is a jeweler from Newport, Vermont. Caswell occupies a

store space in the Music Hall Building on Pleasant Street, in 1901.*** Ruth Caswell born on February 25th, 1896 and died in March of 1987.Cavanaugh ... *** Mark Cavanaugh born on March 4th, 1956 and died on October 9th,

2009.Caverly ... *** Gladys Caverly born on July 19th, 1902 and died in August of 1982.Cate ... Charles P. Cate is a fireman for the B&M RR. Charles rooms at

Arthur Wilson’s on Central Street. (1915)Central Garage ... The Central Garage, 97 Central Street, is operated by

H. D. Libby and F. R. McMeekin. They do auto repair and battery work. (1922-35) The garage later became Walker Motors. Walker and Eastman started on North Court st. before moving here by the fire station.

Chabot ... Alfred F. Chabot is a barber. Alfred and Diana M. Chabot have a home at 56 Smith Street. (1925)

Chagnon ... Louis Chagnon is a wiper at the Boston and Maine round house at the south end of Central Street, corner of Beech Street. Louis boards in Woodsville.(1919)

Chalmers …*** James Chalmers removed to Concord, NH, sometime before 1925.*** James Chalmers, Jr. is a fireman on the railroad. James and Katherine L.

Chalmers have a home at 14 Terrace Street. (1929-31) The Chalmers now have a home at 3 Montebello Street. (1935-37)

Chamberlin … *** Carl Chamberlin born on June 16th, 1894 and died in September of

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*** Chapman H. Chamberlin graduated from Woodsville High School in 1909. Chapman is a chief time clerk for the Boston and Maine railroad. He rooms in Bath, NH.

*** Edith C. Chamberlin, widow of Ellery J. Chamberlin, is living in her home at 58 Mill Street. (1925)

*** Edwin Potter Chamberlin (Birth:20 Dec 1896 Death:Nov 1984) graduated from Woodsville High School in 1916 and in 1922 was selling Milk, Cream and Vegetables. His phone number was 74-3. Edwin later farm just across the covered bridge where he and Ethel (Birth:26 Dec 1898 Death:Dec 1979 ) also operated the greenhouse. They son Nelson (Birth:17 Jul 1930 Death:Nov 1987) helped work the farm and his wife Jeanie worked in the greenhouse. The greenhouse was very busy for weddings and around graduation and prom time!

*** Elizabeth Chamberlin graduated from Woodsville High School in 1936 and entered the University of New Hampshire.

*** Ellery J. Chamberlin, born in Oct 1840, is a wiper for the B&M RR. He and Edith C. Chamberlin, born in 1845, have a house at 58 Mill Street. (deceased prior to 1925) They have a daughter Martha A .Chamberlin born in New Hampshire in May of 1898.

*** Florence Chamberlin born on August 5th, 1891 and died in April of 1973.*** George W. Chamberlin, was born in Vermont in 1857, is a carpenter.

George and Hattie M. Chamberlin, born in 1859, live at 34 Highland Street. (1917-31)

*** Herman D. Chamberlin works at Lang and Chamberlin, in Wells River. Herman and Josephine E. Chamberlin have a home at 13a School Street. (1925) Herman is a manager in East Barnet. The Chamberlin’s still live at 13a School Street. (1929-31) They are now living at 5 North Court Street. (1935-37) Herman Chamberlin died prior to 1953. Josephine still lives in their home at 5 North Court Street. (1953-1955)

*** Janis M. Chamberlain born on July 28th, 1934 and died on September 16th 1992.

*** Joyce Chamberlin, Miss, graduated from Woodsville High School in 1939 and entered Lyndon Normal School.

*** Leslie R. Chamberlin is a graduate of Woodsville High School 1933 and attending Bentley college. He is a clerk, boarding at 7 Elm Street, the home of Mrs. Mary D. Randall. (1935-37)

*** Lymon W. Chamberlin is a transfer man for the American Express Company. He boards at Mrs. H. L Carr’s at #2 Smith Street (1919).

*** Madeline E. Chamberlin, Miss, is a bookkeeper at 97 Central Street, the Central Garage and rooming at 6 Chapel Street, the home of James H. Moran. (1925) Madeline is rooming at 5 Elm Street, the home of Ernest E. Craig. (1929-31) Madeline is rooming at 35 Central Street, in the Sargent Block, room 6. (1935-37)

*** Martha Chamberlin, Miss, is a student at Woodsville High School. She boards at Ellery J. Chamberlin’s at 58 Mill Street. (1919-1925)

*** Nellie J. Chamberlin, Mrs., resign from her position as librarian on 11-17-1941. She held that position for over 40 years.

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*** Robert E. Chamberlin, born in Vermont in 1906 and Lillian A. Chamberlin, his wife, born in 1906, were living here in 1930.

*** Richard G. Chamberlin born on October 1st, 1930 and died on February 7th, 2004.

*** S. M. Chamberlin, Mrs. is the librarian from 1905-1941.*** Samuel Minot Chamberlin was born April 4th, 1855 in Bath, NH. His early

schooling was in Bath and Wells River, Vermont. he began working for C. B. Drake, an early druggist in Woodsville and later owned a drugstore in Wells River, which he later sold to H. W. Buck. Chamberlin removed to Florida and opened another drug store there. he was married in Florida in 1884 to Nellie J. and had four children, one died at birth.

Before leaving Woodsville Samuel was a member of the school board (1899) and arranged for the hiring of S. W. Robertson, Woodsville’s first High School headmaster....

Chamberlin’s Green House … Edwin P. Chamberlin, proprietor. Over the covered bridge in Bath on the road to Monroe, but considered to be a Woodsville business. This is where all of the prom flowers were purchased.. (1926-1957) tele in 1957 was 7-2051 … in 1925 the number was 230! The greenhouse moved to the Rowden Block (old Kelley’s Store) and is operated by Jeanie Chamberlin.

Champagne … *** Anna Champagne born on March 20th, 1894 and died in October of 1987.*** Napoleon Champagne born on June 14th, 1914 and died in July of 1974. Champou … Stanley Earle Champou is a student at Woodsville High

School, graduating in 1923, and boarding at 31 Highland Street, the home of Edward McGrath. (1925) Stanley is a telephone operator, boarding at 31 Highland Street, the home of Edward McGrath. (1929-31) Stanley is an insurance agent. Stanley and Lillian T. Champou have a home on Swiftwater Road. (1935-37)

Chandler …*** Carroll F. Chandler graduated from Woodsville High School in 1919 and

is a student at Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Oh., and boarding at 2 King Street, the home of Fred P. Chandler. (1925) Carroll removed to Buffalo, NY, prior to 1931. Carroll became assistant chemistry professor at Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Oh.

*** Edson T. Chandler is an engine crew dispatcher for the railroad. He and Blanche K. Chandler are boarding at 151 Central Street, the home of Winfield S. Keyser. (1925)

*** Fred P. Chandler, born 1878, is an engineer for the railroad. Fred and Eva. V. Chandler live at 26 Smith Street (1919). The Chandlers are living at 26 King Street. (1925-37) The Chandlers have retired at 26 King Street. (1953-1955) Fred passed away prior to 1956. Eva is a housekeeper at 51 Park Street, the home of Fred R. Campbell. (1956-1958) The Chandlers had three children … Carroll F. Chandler born 1902, Kenneth M. Chandler born 1906 and Irene M. Chandler born 1916 and graduated from Woodsville in 1934.

*** Kenneth Malcolm Chandler is a student at Woodsville High School, graduating in 1923, and boarding at 2 King Street, the home of Fred Chandler.


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(1925) Kenneth is assistant cashier at 38 Railroad Street, Armour Wholesale Meat Company, boarding at 2 King Street, the home of Fred P. Chandler. (1929-31)

*** Mrs. Laura G. Chandler is a registered nurse, boarding at 2 King Street, the home of Fred P. Chandler. (1929-31)

Chapman …*** David and Lois Chapman live at 9 Park Street 1997-2000*** David L. Chapman, born February 4th, 1927, is employed by the B&M

railroad. David and Lorraine M. Chapman have a home at 48 Railroad Street. (1953-1955) David and Lorraine M. Chapman are residing at 17b Ammonoosuc Street. (1956-1958) Other addresses … PO Box 126, Cornish, ME, 04020-0126 (1989)RR 1 POB 67g, Kezar Falls, ME, (1993)] 22 School Ln Apt 1, Woodsville, NH26 Pine St, Woodsville, NHRR 2 POB 385, Woodsville, NH (1996)RR 2 POB 395, Woodsville, NH (1996)

*** Doris Chapman born on June 1st, 1890 and died in June of 1983.*** John B. Chapman is a graduate of Woodsville High School 1933 and

attending Dartmouth college and is now an electrician. John and Mary J. Chapman have a house at 33 Terrace Street in 1925 and at 10 Terrace Street in 1931) The Chapmans’ removed to St. Johnsbury, Vermont, prior to 1935.

Charette …*** William Charette born on January 23rd, 1902 and died in March of 1976.Charland …*** Edgar Charland born on October 1st, 1892 and died in October of 1972.Charles …*** Fred J. Charles born on January 1st, 1919 and died in December of

1993.*** Lois T. Charles born on December 6th, 1917 and died in March of 1988. Chase …*** Adeline Chase, Mrs, is boarding at 14 Maple Street, the home of the

Aged. (1929-31)*** Arthur Chase born on June 2nd, 1883 and died in April of 1984. *** Carroll Chase is farmer. Carroll and Clara live on the Bath-Monroe Road.

(1935-37)*** Dennis Chase graduated from Woodsville High school in 1950 and was

the class marshall. Dennis lives in Bath, NH.*** Edith Chase, Miss, is boarding at 32 Park Street, the home of Oscar S.

Chase. (1929-31) Edith removed to Bath, NH, prior to 1935.*** Floyd D. Chase, Sr. (Birth:15 Jan 1912 Death:27 Apr 1992) is a stock

clerk at Ames Motors, at Seavey Pellegrinni’s Nash sales, and at Butson’s Market.. Floyd and Aggie Chase, born February 8 1915 and died on May 7th, 2003, reside in Bath, on the Woodsville-Monroe Road, by the covered bridge. (1956-58)

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is living with Floyd and Aggie (Birth:8 Feb 1915 Death:7 May 2003) Chase on the Woodsville-Monroe Road, by the covered bridge. (1956-1958)

F. D. “Bud” and Jane Towers Chase purchased John Avila’s shop and Jane ran it as Chase’s Beautyrama, at 21 Central Street. Bud’s accounting office later moved to the Rowden (Kelley) block, beside Chamberlin’s Flowers.

*** Forrest Chase born on December 6th, 1896 and died in January of 1967) is a laborer. Forrest and Georgia A. Chase board at 14 Terrace Street, the home of George A. LaFrance. (1925) Forest operates Chase Garage at 9 Pleasant Street, also at 47a Central Street. Forrest and Georgia A. Chase have a home at 25 Terrace Street. (1935-37)

*** Frank V. Chase is a farmer on Swiftwater Road. (1935-37)*** George Carroll Chase graduated from Woodsville High school in 1955.

Son of Vernan “Dud” and Edith M. Chase.*** George V. Chase is a laborer, boarding at 58 Mill Street, the home of

Clarence W. Wilkins. (1935-37)*** Homer C. and Dorothy P. Chase removed to Bath, NH, prior to 1953. *** Marion Chase, 31 October 31st, 1895 and died in October of 1986.*** Marjorie M. Chase born on December 31st, 1901 and died in July of

1993. *** Oscar S. Chase, born in New Hampshire in 1887, and Mabel E. Chase,

born in 1890, live at 32 Park Street. Oscar is a freight brakeman for the railroad. (1919-31) Their daughter Edith C. Chase, born in 1910 is living with them in 1930. The Chases’ removed to Bath, NH, prior to 1935.

*** Robert Cecil Chase (Birth: July 1st, 1925 Death: July 7th, 2010) is employed by the railroad. Robert and Noreen E. Chase have a home at 12 Terrace Street. (1953-1955) Residence at time of death: Goose Lane, Bath, N.H. children … Ruby Haberland, Rita Stimson, Catherine Porter, Forrest Chase, Jr. and William Chase.

*** Roland Chase born on March 12th, 1897 and died in March of 1983.*** Ruby Chase graduated from Woodsville High school in 1942.*** Marion Chase born on October 31st, 1895 and died in October of 1986.*** Robert C. Chase, (Death: 7 Jul 2010 Marriage: 24 Jul 1950 - Bath, N.H)

Spouse: Noreen Stimson *** Roscoe L. Chase born on October 14th, 1909 and died on December

22nd, 1989. *** Vernan G. Chase (born August 27th, 1900 Death:September 1984) is a

foreman at Ames Motors on the corner of rt. 302 and rt. 10, and later ran Dud’s Atlantic. Vernan and Edith M. Chase have a home on Bath Road. (1953-1955)

Chase’s Taxi … Forrest R. Chase, proprietor, at 47a Central Street. (1935-37)

Chase’s Beauty Rama … Operated by Jane and Bud Chase at 21b Central Street 1967. Beauty and barber shop.

Chataqua (Chautauqua)… The Chataqua was set up in the community field in the early 1900’s. (1919-1929) It was held in a large tent with chairs, for ticket holders. An older resident told me she had a season pass ($2.25) and always looked forward to Chataqua. The mornings were usually entertaining for


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children and the afternoons were of interest to women. In the evenings there were concerts, plays, ventriloquists, magicians, etc. Local people would rent rooms to the entertainers for the week of Chataqua.

Chayer …*** Auley Chayer born on June 21st, 1905 and died in September of 1979. Cheney …*** Elizabeth B. Cheney, widow of James E. Cheney, is boarding at 22

School Street, the home of George and Florence Hood. (1929-31)*** Joseph Y. Cheney (1820-1886) is a popular singing instructor and lives

in the King farm house on the bluff above the King Farm. The farm is just south of Woodsville, on South Court street.

This house is most likely the oldest house in Woodsville, built by William Abbott in 1803. The farmhouse was later named the “Cheney House” and the road between So. Court Street and King Street was named Cheney hill. Cheney Hill and Ferry Street were originally part of King Street from Smith Street crossing South Court Street to the Connecticut River ferry, now Ferry Street.

*** Ruth Cheney, Mrs., was elected to the Woodsville School Board in 1929.*** Stewart Cheney is a railroad clerk rooming at 9 Locust Street, the home

of John Jerue. (1925) Stewart is a civil engineer for the railroad; he and Ruth M. Cheney have a home at 11 Nelson Street. (1929-31)

Chesman … *** Maude A. Chesman, Mrs., is the chief operator for the White Mountain

Telephone Company on Pleasant Street, in the Odd Fellows Block. Maude is boarding at H. A. Colby’s at 6 Maple Street. (1919-1925) Maude is rooming at 35 Central Street, the Sargent Block. (1929-31)

*** Ralph Warren Chesman graduated from Woodsville High School in 1911.Child … *** Bernard V. Child was the first high school teacher in Woodsville, (1885)

after the consolidation with District #10 of Bath. Childs taught for three years.*** Edward Child purchased #4 Ammonoosuc Street, from John L. Woods.

Child was an agent for Hutchins & Buchanan, from Wells River and he was postmaster during November and December of 1853. After a while the building (now the Legion Home) was sold to Ezra Kimball, and then to Charles W. Weeks who later (1861) built the first store on the West side of the tracks.

*** E. M. Child was the postmaster, after Ira M. Clark about 1860.Chouinard … *** Alice Chouinard born on November 14th, 1912 and died in April of 1970.*** Arthur Chouinard born on October 3rd, 1902 and died in June of 1972.*** Clerina Chouinard, Mrs., is a housekeeper at 21 Pine Street, the home of

Rev. Lionel W. Boulay., where she boards. (1953-1958)Christopher …*** Charles L. Christopher, (Birth:22 Mar 1890 Death:Oct 1973), is manager

of the Christopher Fruit and Confectionery Store in the Stahl Block, on the corner of Central and Pleasant Streets. Charles started working for his brother-in-law, Charles Vergani, in 1908. Charles bought the fruit store from Vergani in 1914. Laconia Savings Banks is presently located at this location 2008. Charles and


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Mildred (Birth:26 Aug 1891 Death:Oct 1973) Christopher live at 21 Pleasant Street (1919). Charles and Mildred are living at 36 South Court Street (1925-1958)

In 1929 Christopher’s advertised in the WHS three act musical comedy as carrying “Phonographs, Portables, Records and Radios”. Charles operated the fruit, periodicals, cigars, and candy store for 33 years. The Christophers’ removed to Maine prior to 1959. (1) Ola Christopher 1891-1936. (2) Mildred Christopher 1892-1973.

*** Leo Charles Christopher, son of Charles and Olo, a graduate of Woodsville High school 1928, is a student at Tilton and later attending Tufts Dental school while boarding at the Christopher home at 36 Court Street. (1929-31) Leo is a practicing dentist in the Opera Block, room #2 and boarding with his parents at 36 South Court Street. (1935-37) Leo is a 1st Lieutenant at Fort Bragg Dental Clinic, North Carolina, 1943.

*** Robert E. Christopher (Charles brother?)sells fruit and confections and cigars in the 51 Central Street store. Robert has a home in Groveton (1919).

Chrostowski …*** Emily Chrostowski born on April 2nd, 1915 and died in October of 1982.*** Chester S. Chrostowski born on May 11th, 1916 and died on March 5th,

1997.Church … *** Eleanor Church, Miss, a graduate of Woodsville High school in 1933, is

attending Plymouth Normal school.*** Hilas B. Church is a teamster for the Woodsville Furniture Store in the

Odd Fellows Block on Pleasant Street. Hilas boards at 18 Pleasant Street at Hiram H. Pike’s (1919).

*** Kenneth C. Church is a clerk at Woodsville Furniture Store in the Odd Fellows Block on Pleasant Street. He and Frances C. Church live at 18 Pleasant Street (1919).

Churchill … *** Mina Churchill born on November 30th, 1886 and died in April of 1968.Cinnamon … Willian J. Cinnamon is a barber and works for Cliff Bassett.

William removed to Claremont (1919).Circus’ … Circuses have been coming to Woodville since the mid 1800’s.

One of the first, in 1885, was by train, containing 17 cars and 3 engines. In 1892 a 25 car train brought Irwin Brothers Circus to town. The first circuses were set up on Kings Plain and later ones were on the community field. In the late 40’s the circus would arrive by train and unload at the depot. A procession would then go down Main Street toward the bridges and continue on Connecticut Street to the community field. After the circus broke down it would parade up Clay Hill on South Court Street; back to the depot and depart for another location.

Clair … Fred H. Clair is a laborer. Fred and Etta B. Clair have a home at 50 North Court Street. (1925)

Clark … *** A. F. Clark has a barber shop on the second floor of the Tilton Block in

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*** Bessie Nay Clark, Miss, graduated from Woodsville High School in 1914.*** Christina Clark, Mrs. is head nurse at Grafton County Farm, where she

boards. (1935 - 1955)*** Clarence W. Emery was born in New Hampshire in 1901. His wife Viola

M. Emery was born in 1901. They are living here in 1930 with their children … Dana C. Clark age 6, and Glenna J. Clark age 4.

*** Dana C. Clark was born in Vermont in Dana C Clark. The son of Viola M. Emery.

*** Doris H. Clark born on December 20th, 1899 and died on February 4th, 1992.

*** George H. Clark, born in New Hampshire in 1867, son of Theodore P Clark born in 1832, purchased the Sawyer Drugstore at 83 Central Street in 1905. Clark sold the store to Frank Maguire in 1916. The business became Woodsville Pharmacy. George and Ruth M. Clark, born in New Hampshire in 1872, are living on Pine Street (1919). the Clark’s had two children … Bessie M. Clark born in 1896, Ralph H. Clark born in New Hampshire in 1906.

*** Gladys E. Clark, Miss, is a teacher. She removed to Rockland, Mass (1919).

*** Harlo J. Clark, born in New York in 1873, is a veterinary surgeon. Harlo and Hattie V. Clark, born in 1895, have a home at 29 Central Street. (1925) The Clark’s now have a home and office at 17 Gordon Street. (1929-31) The Clark’s now have a home and office at 55 South Court Street. (1935-37) Dr. Clark made arrangements to have a baseball field and bleachers erected on the site of the old trotting park (currently Wal-Mart). (1942) Harlo passed away prior to 1953. Hattie is secretary at Cottage Hospital and still living at 55 South Court Street. (1953-1958) Sibling … Orrin F. Clark (Birth:15 Dec 1905 Death: May 1984). *** Harry Clark is a fireman for the B&M railroad. He takes room and board at Mrs. Rebecca Bailey’s at 3 Perkins Place by the second railroad crossing. (1919) Harry and Hazel M. Clark have a home at 47 Park Street. (1925)

*** Herbert Clark born on January 31st, 1901 and died in September of 1985.*** Ira M. Clark was postmaster in Woodsville in 1853. E. M. Child’s held the

position a few years later.*** Ida M. Clark, Mrs., is boarding at 9 Perkins Place, the home of Foster T.

Turner. (1925)*** Lawrence Nicholas Clark Birth:8 Mar 1922 Death:27 Jan 2010*** Nathaniel Clark is boarding at 41 Court Street, the home of Lyman V.

Marden. (1925)*** Norman Burns Clark, Father: Harold J. Clark, Birth: 7 Dec 1931 -

Woodsville, NH, Death: 13 Jan 1997, Berlin, Washington, Vermont.*** Orin F. Clark (Birth:15 Dec 1905 Death: May 1984) graduated from

Woodsville High School in 1940 and entered Concord Business School. Staff Sgt. Clark is in special training due to the high results of his Army intelligence testing. Orrin is stationed at Camp McCain in Grenada, Mississippi. Orin is a lineman for New England Telephone and Telegraph Company on Pleasant Street, in the Odd Fellows Block, room 1. Orrin and Allegra N. Clark have a home at 53 South Court Street. (1953-1958)


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*** Roy E. Clark is a car inspector for the Boston and Maine railroad. Roy has a home in Wells River, Vermont (1919).

*** Scott F. Clark is a teamster at the Grafton County Farm and boards there. (1929-37) Scott and Christina board at the County Farm. (1935-37)

Claxton … Leon (Lee) W. Claxton is a meat cutter at 15 North Court Street, People’s Market. Leon and Lena D. Claxton room at 35 Central Street, in the Sargent Block. (1925) The Claxton’s have a home at 17(?) Court Street. (1929-31)

Clayburn …*** Vira M. Clayburn born on January 1st, 1907 and died on May 1st. 1993. Clement …*** Fay F. Clement graduated from Woodsville High school in 1943.*** Fred A. Clement (Birth:15 Jun 1892 Death:Jun 1965 ) is a railroad

engineer. Fred and Louise W. Clement room at 35 Central Street, the Sargent Block. (1925) The Clement’s have a home at 8 Smith Street. (1929-31) The Clements’ removed to St. Johnsbury, Vermont, prior to 1935.

*** George C. Clement (Birth:13 Mar 1901 Death:Jan 1981) is an employee of the railroad. George and Katharyn A. (Birth:23 Sep 1902 Death:Apr 1977)Clement have a home at 145 Central Street. (1929-31) George is employed at 38 Railroad Street, Armour Wholesale meat Co. The Clements’ have a home at 11 Nelson Street. (1935-37) George is parts manager at 20 Central Street, Bailey’s Buick Garage. George and Katherine have a home at 14 Pleasant Street. (1953-55) George is employed at 1-12 Railroad Street in Wells River, Vermont. The Clement’s are residing at 29a Central Street, in the Tilton Block apartments. (1956-1958)

*** George F. Clement is a Grafton County Commissioner with a home in Landaff, NH. (1953-1955)

*** Harold Clement born on July 23rd, 1906 and died in March of 1970.*** Helen M. Clement, Miss, (Birth:3 Oct 1931 Death:3 Oct 2003 ) is a clerk at

115 Central Street, Kelleys’ Grocery and provisions store. Helen is boarding at 14 Pleasant Street, the home of George E. Clement. (1953 - 1955) Helen is residing at 29a in the Tilton Block. (1956-1958)

*** Katherine Clement born on September 23rd, 1902 and died in April of 1977.

*** Murray Clement is an engineer on the railroad. Murray rooms at 89 Central Street. (1925)

Clerkin … Eugene G. Clerkin is an optometrist at 41 South Court Street. Eugene and Genier C. Clerkin also reside at 41 South Court Street, at the top of Clay Hill. (1956-1958)

Clifford … *** Charles Clifford is operating what formerly was the Valley View Filling

Station of Almedias Guilmette, at 46 Smith Street, just before the “dry bridge.” This was in 1938. After a few years the gas station was taken over by H. O. Taylor.

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Cloud … Lyman E. Cloud is employed on the railroad and has a home at 36 Park Lane. (1953-1955)

Clough … *** Mr. Clough is on the faculty of Woodsville High School in 1925. *** Clemon Clough, Mrs. is living upstairs in the Weeks Block at 49-57

Central Street (1917-1919).*** Elmer W. Clough is a dental mechanic at 45 Park Street. Elmer and

Lillian E. Clough also live at 45 Park Street. (1929-37)*** Frank C. Clough was born in Illinois in 1861. His wife Martha B. Clough

was born in 1858. The Clough’s were living here in 1930.*** Homer B. Clough, born in Vermont in 1884, is a general foreman for the

railroad. He and Ada M. Clough, born in New Hampshire in 1887, live on Terrace Street (1919). Homer Clough has a home in Wentworth in 1925. The Clough’s have three children … Katusha B. Clough born in New Hampshire in 1905, Lewelyn S. Clough born in New Hampshire in 1908, Theodore J. Clough born in New Hampshire in 1908.

*** Ira and Mary Clough are retired and residing at 12 Locust Street. (1956-58)

*** Kate Clough born on October 1st, 1887 and died in February of 1980. *** Leona M. Clough, Miss, is a stenographer in the Register of Deeds

Office and is boarding at 45 Park Street, the home of Elmer W. Clough. (1935-37) *** Matilda Clough born on August 29th, 1894 and died in February of 1970.*** Olive C. Clough born on May 24th, 1893 and died on December 15th,

1969*** Ray Lawrence Clough graduated from Woodsville High School in 1909.*** William Clough is the head hostler at Davis and Rinehart Livery at 9

Pleasant Street. William rooms in the Sargent Block on Central Street (1919). William is rooming at 35 Central Street, the Sargent Block. (1925-31)

*** Wilma M. Clough, Miss, is a telephone operator at the White Mountain Telephone Company, second floor, Odd Fellows Block, Pleasant Street. Wilma boards at 45 Park Street, the home of Elmer and Lillian E. Clough. (1929-31)

Cloutier …*** Wilfred F. Cloutier was born in New Hampshire in 1897. His wife Lavina

M. Cloutier was born in 1896. The Cloutier’s and their children lived here in 1930 … Ernest W. Cloutier age 8, Clifford D. Cloutier age 6, and Reata H. Cloutier age 3. Also living with the Cloutier’s were Bruno Page age 61, Lavina’s brother born in Canada in 1869, and Phidime Genest age 67, a boarder born in Canada in 1863.

Cnossen … Raymond J. Cnossen, born in Holland in 1892, is a painter at 131 Central Street. Raymond and Edith M. Cnossen, born in 1898, have a home at 4 Pine Street. (1929-31) They have a daughter Betty Jane Cnossen born in 1927 and a roomer … Lara L. Watchie, born in Vermont in 1886.

Coach and Paddock … Harry and Eleanor, Inn Keepers. Operated a restaurant, cocktail lounge and motor lodge (747-3358) on Dartmouth College Highway, Rt. 10, previously Mitchell’s motel and restaurant.

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*** Charles L. Coates is a laborer, boarding at 3 Connecticut Street, the home of Mrs. Eta Coates. (1929-31)

*** Eta Coates, Mrs. has a home at 3 Connecticut Street. (1929-31)Cobb …*** Gertrude Cobb born on June 13th, 1884 and died in December of 1978.*** John Sanborn Cobb, born on May 13th,1932 and Shirley Page Cobb live

on Hastings Lane in Woodsville NH.Cobleigh …*** Geralyn Cobleigh, Miss, is employed at 65 Central Street, in the Opera

Block, rooms 11 and 12. Miss Cobleigh resides at 6 Pine Street. (1956-1958)*** Mary Ann Morse Cobleigh, born in New Hampshire about 1810 and died

on December 2nd, 1860. Mary Ann was the wife of Windsor Cobleigh, keeper of the Stage Coach Inn, better known as Cobleigh Tavern. The tavern was later turned into the Cottage Hospital on River Road (Haverhill Road), So. Court Street, in Woodsville.

The tavern was a famous stage coach stop and hang-out for rivermen who camped out on the King farm fields, every years during the log drives.

Amos Kimball purchased what was known as the Atkinson Farm on January 27th, 1795. Amos bought it from George King Sparhawk and later, (4-23-1827) sold it to John Angier. Angier was a doctor and the old cottage hospital building was built for Dr. Angier in 1827. The doctor was killed after being thrown from his buggy in 1836. Records show Dr. Angier sold the Atkinson farm the same day he purchased it! The land was later known as Wallace Hill and is now Hastings Hill. Angier sold the farm to Dudley C. Kimball. It is likely only a part of the farm was sold because Dr. Angier later sold the farm, or part of it, to Francis D. Kimball on January 8th, 1828. Kimball sold it back to Angier a day later! And, Dr. Angier then sold it to Windsor Cobleigh on April 9th, 1838. Go to the “H” file (Hastings) for the complete sale history of this property.

*** Windsor T. Cobleigh born in New Hampshire in 1808, spouse Mary Ann born in New Hampshire about 1810 and died on December 2nd, 1860, ran the Cobleigh tavern that later became the Cottage Hospital. Daughter Laura M Cobleigh born in New Hampshire in 1840 and son John L. Cobleigh born in New Hampshire in 1852.

Coburn … Robert W. Coburn is officer in charge of the post office in 1989.Cochran …*** Dean G. Cochran is a student at Woodsville High School and boarding at

8 Gordon Place. (1925)*** Ida Cochran born on May 12th, 1877 and died in February of 1969.*** Lawrence Cochran is employed by Railway Express Company, in

Whitefield, NH. Lawrence and Mary L. Cochran have a home at 6a Oak Hill. (1953-58)

*** Philip Cochran is a teamster boarding at 3 Perkins Place, the home of Mrs. Mattie M. Bishop. (1925)

*** Mary Cochran is the librarian 1965-1967.Coffin …


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*** Onie Coffin born on November 15th, 1906 and died on September 19th, 1988.

Cohase Lions Club, The … The Cohase Lions Club donated a scoreboard for the gymnasium in the Community Building in 1937. The building was built by the Fire District in 1937.

Colby …*** Ada E. Colby (Birth:7 Oct 1894 Death:Aug 1971), widow of Elbridge M.

Colby, is a clerk at 29 Central Street, Grafton County Extension Service, living at 2 Perkins Place. (1953-1958)

*** Alta J. Colby, Miss, is a music teacher in N.Y. Alta is boarding at 27 Ammonoosuc Street, the home of Maude A. Colby. (1929-31)

*** Amos Colby is a laborer for the B&M RR. He lives in Wells River (1915) (1919).

*** Celeste Colby, Miss, is a maid for W.T. Mitchell at #8 Oak Hill. (1915-19) *** Clarence C. Colby is an engineer for the B&M RR. Clarence and Gertrude

B. Colby have a house on Beech Street. *** Elbridge Colby is a fireman for the B&M RR and lives at 8 Pine Street. *** Flavier Jean Colby, Miss, is boarding at 27 Ammonoosuc Street, the home

of Maude A. Colby. (1929-31)*** Frank H. Colby, born in 1869, is an engineer for the B&M railroad. Frank

and Jennie M. Colby, born 1875, live at 117 Central Street. (1917-1925) Their son Grover S. Colby was born in 1893.

*** Grover S. Colby,born in 1893, is boarding at F. H. Colby’s at 117 Central Street. (1919-1925)

*** Harry A. Colby, born in New Hampshire in 1873, is an engineer for the B&M RR. Martha C. and Harry Colby have a house at 3 Maple Street (1915). Harry and Martha C. Colby, born in New Hampshire in 1880, are living at 6 Maple Street. (1919-1925) Martha’s sister, Maude A. Chessman, born in 1879, is living with the Colby’s in 1920. Harry passed away prior to 1953 and Martha is boarding at 2 Elm Street, the home of Mrs. Belle B. Burton. (1953-1955) Martha removed to Littleton, NH, prior to 1956.

*** Harry F. Colby is a hairdresser at 39a Central Street, Hotel Wentworth. (1953-1955) Harry is residing at 61 Central Street. (1956-1958)

*** John L. Colby, born July 17th, 1879, later became an employee of Armour & Co. on Railroad Street. John and Maude A. Colby, born 1878, have a house at 27 Ammonoosuc Street. (1915)(1925) John passed away prior to 1953. Maude has a home at 27 Ammonoosuc Street. (1953-1955) The Colby’s have four children … Madine H. Colby born 1905, Alta J. Colby born 1909, Flara J. Colby 1911, Delphine R. Colby born 1918.

*** Madeline H. Colby, Miss, graduated from Woodsville High School in 1925 and is boarding at John Colby’s at 27 Ammonoosuc Street. (1925-1931)

*** Maude A. Colby (Birth:29 Jun 1880 Death:Dec 1968), widow of John L. Colby, has a home at 27 Ammonoosuc Street. (1929-1958) Her children in 1930 were … Madine H. Colby age 25, Flavia J. Colby age 20, and Delphine R. Colby age 12.

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Perkins. (1925)*** Pauline B. Colby Birth:18 Jun 1936 Death:22 Feb 1993*** Richard W. Colby is a mechanic at Ames Motors. Richard and Dorothy

Colby reside at 12 Pleasant Street. (1956-1958)*** Ruth Colby, Miss, is a student nurse at Cottage Hospital, River Road,

where Ruth is boarding. (1929-31)Cole …*** Everett Cole Birth:26 May 1909 Death:Nov 1974*** Frank W. Cole is rector at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, on School

Street. Frank and Gladys E. Cole live in the rectory at 10 Maple Street. (1953-1956)*** Fred Cole Birth:3 Apr 1917 Death:Jul 1980 *** Katherine M. Cole, Mrs., is boarding at 2 School Street. (1953-1955)Collins …*** Eli D. Collins, born on December 20th, 1831, came to Woodsville in 1878

and died in 1899.*** Harold Collins born on July 3rd, 1901 and died in July of 1984. *** Hettie M. Collins born on November 11th, 1873 and died on October

15th, 1971. *** Lena Collins born on January 22nd, 1900 and died in December of 1973. *** Marie Collins, Miss, is in charge of the primary pupils in Woodsville

Graded School in 1894. In November of 1894 Miss Collins resigned and Clara Dickinson Weeks took over, having been hired by the following Board of Education: Clarence Randall, Dr. O. D. Eastman, and Benjamin Dow.

*** Leforest E. Collins, born in 1856 , is retired. He and Mary E. Collins, born 1856, live at 14 Elm Street. (1919-31)

*** L. E. Collins operates a bottling business in the Weeks Block, at #7 Pleasant Street, from 1886 (possible as early as 1882) to 1905. He bottles birch beer and various other kinds of soda. He also bottled hard liquor and had the largest saloon in the town. Collins was appointed liquor agent for the six northern counties of New Hampshire. Collins may have been in business as late as 1914. He advertised “Ginger Ale, Soda’s, White Mountain Birch, Champagne Cider, and Nerve Food.”

Collins’ spot was converted into a barber shop for Gilman Blake in 1915. Blake was here for a number of years and was known as “Bart” Blake and had been barbering in Woodsville since 1871. “Bart” was known as a good source for local information. He barbered in Woodsville for over 35 years.

*** Myrtle or Mertie E. Collins, Miss, was born in N.H. in 1867 and has a home at 14 Elm Street. (1925) Myrtle has a home at 2 Perkins Place. (1929-31) In 1930 Nettie W. Mccoy, born in Canada in 1880, is rooming with Mertie.

*** Norman E. Collins graduated from Woodsville High school in 1943.*** Osman M. Collins (Birth:19 Jul 1902 Death:Nov 1978) is a plumber’s

helper. Osman and Marjorie Collins have a home at 2 Perkins Place. (1929-31)*** Walter C. Collins is a freight brakeman for the B&M RR. He and Della J.

Collins have a house on Ammonoosuc Street. (1919) Colofiato ... Nicola Colofiato is a wiper for the B&M railroad and boards

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Colpitt …*** George S. and Mabel B. Colpitt have a home on Connecticut Street.

(1953-1955) George and Mabel are retired and residing at 22 Elm Street. (1956-58)*** James S. Colpitt is employed at NH National Bank and residing at 22c

Elm Street. (1956-1958)Colwell …*** Albert D. Colwell born on October 2nd, 1915 and died on December 30th,

1996.Commercial Printing Company … A. S. Tracy is the manager of the

company at #6 in the Odd Fellows Block, 13 Pleasant Street. (1915-1925)Combie ... Louise Combie, Mrs., boards at George A. Pebbles ar 39

Ammonoosuc Street (1919).Comvall ... Ernest Comvall is a block signalman for the B&M RR. He

rooms at Mrs. Merrill’s Court Street Lodge.Conant ... *** Herbert Conant born on January 21st, 1911 and died in September of

1985. Connecticut Valley Chipping Co. Inc. … Operating in the location

previously occupied by the railroad transfer yard, near the Meadows Drive-in Theater on South Court Street, known as River Road.

Connie’s Beauty Shop … Constance Trottier, proprietor, at 27 Central Street. (1953-1955)

Connolly …*** Eileen Connolly, Miss, is a graduate nurse at Clark’s Drug Store on

Central Street. She rooms with E. J. Severence on Walnut Street.(1919)*** Daniel H. Connolly is a student at Woodsville High School, boarding at

65 Central Street, in the Opera Block. (1925) *** Isaac Stern purchased the Weeks block in 1903 and Quincy Scott’s

store in 1899. The new store on the corner of Central and pleasant Streets was call the “New York Store.” Mr. Stern made many improvements to both the store and the building. Unfortunately he died in 1908. His wife, with the help of her brother, Gus Jacobs, ran the store for about a year before selling it to Rudolph Stahl, from Berlin. NH. Stahl purchased the building in 1911. In 1922 Stahl sold the business to Leibowitz Brothers, from Wilmington, Delaware. Mr. Stahl removed to St. Johnsbury, Vermont and opened a business there. Levi Kugelman was the next owner of the business, in 1921.

Connery ...*** Eva Connery Birth:14 Mar 1888 Death:Feb 1979.

Connor ...*** David A. Conner born on November 1st, 1942 and died on May 4th, 2010*** Leibowitz Brothers, from Wilmington, Delaware, purchased the

department store owned by Mr. Stahl, known as New York Store, in 1920. Herbert R. Connor was brought in as the store manager. The store was taken over by Levi Kugelman in 1921. Kugelman moved his business from the Henderson


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Block.*** Timothy Connor is a teacher and removed to St. Johnsbury, Vermont,

prior to 1953.*** William J. Connor is a fireman for the B&M railroad. He rooms at Mrs. A.

M. Connors on School Street. (1915)Conrad …*** Arthur S. Conrad (Birth:21 Feb 1889 Death:Oct 1972) is employed at

Ryegate Paper Company, Ryegate, Vermont. Arthur is living at 13b King Street. (1953-1955) Arthur is residing at 10 Ammonoosuc Street. (1956-1958)

*** Franklin S. C. and Kay Conrad have a home at 2 Perkins Place, by the second crossing. (1953-1955) The Conrad’s removed to White River, Jct., Vermont, prior to 1956.

*** John M. Conrad is a carpenter. John and Bernice J. Conrad have a home at 47 North Court Street. (1925)

Converse ... Arthur E. Converse, born in New Hampshire in 1885, is a fireman for the B&M railroad. Leota A. Converse, born in 1885, and Arthur E. Converse have a house on Chapel Street (1915). Listed as having a house at 52 Park Street. (1919-31)

Cook …*** Ethel Cook, Mrs., is a housekeeper for R. Tewksbury on Swiftwater Road,

and boarding there. (1925)*** Mary Cook Birth:28 Jun 1891 Death:Feb 1985*** Roscoe B. Cook is a clerk in the B&M railroad front office. Roscoe

boards at 48 Ammonoosuc Street (1919).Cookman …*** Albert F. Cookman is a mill foreman. Mary and Albert have a house on the

Bath/Haverhill Road at the four corners. *** Ernest A. Cookman is a carpenter. Ernest and Doris B. Cookman have a

home at 33 Highland Street. (1929-31) Cookson … *** Mrs. Cookson was teaching at Woodsville High School in 1959.Coon … *** Irving D. Coon, born on March 25th, 1926, is a lineman for the Woodsville

Water and Light Department. Irving and Pandora Coon have a home at 15 Beech Street. (1953-55) Irv is a lineman for NE T & T Co. on Pleasant Street. Irving and Pandora Coon are residing at 15 Beech Street. (1956-1958)

*** Marguerite Coon born on October 13th, 1893 and died in January of 1972.Cooney … *** Harry W. Cooney is a trackman for the railroad. Harry and Emma Cooney

board at 40 Railroad Street, the home of Mrs. Flora E. Hamilton. (1935-37)Cooper …*** Claire Cooper {Trazenfeld] graduated from Woodsville High school in

1950 and was valedictorian of her class. She is the daughter of gerald and Violet Cooper.

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B&M railroad crew and for several years was the bar tender at the American Legion. Gerald and Violet E. Cooper have a home at 9 Perkins Place. (1929-37) The Coopers’ are living at 11 Ammonoosuc Street. Violet E. Cooper is a bookkeeper at H. O. Taylor’s Garage, in Wells River, Vermont.(1953-1958) The Coopers had three children … Keith, Kay, and Claire. Keith was manager of the WHS basketball team 1945-46.

*** Harold S. Cooper is a clerk at 61 Central Street, the home of Henry C. Mann. Harold and Edith M. Cooper have a house at 28 Court Street. (1925)

*** Virginia Cooper born on June 6th, 1921 and died on November 4th, 1998. Corbell …*** Azarias E. Corbeil born on October 14th, 1901 and died on January 6th,

1989.Corcoran …*** Mary Corcoran born on January 30th, 1902 and died in December of 1987.Corey …*** Nina Corey born on March 6th, 1903 and died in November of 1974. Corliss …*** Fred Corliss died on September 12th, 1951. *** Jepther K. Corliss is an engineer for the B&M railroad. Nellie C. and

Jepther have a house on Highland Street. (1915)*** William L. Corliss is a carpenter at Grafton County Farm, with a home at

20 Ammonoosuc Street. (1929-31) William is now boarding at the County Farm. (1935-37)

Corey … *** Lony R. Corey is an agent and boards at 3 Perkins Place by the second

crossing. (1919)Cormier Corporation … *** The Cormier Corp. produced knitted sportswear. They took over the

building at 30 Railroad Street, previously occupied by Sportwelt. The building was erected by Holbrook Grocery Company, from Keene, NH, in 1900. Holbrook operated until 1965. Cormier ran the knitting business here from 1971 until 1972 when they move to the Industrial Park in North Haverhill, NH.

Cosby … *** Charles Cosby is a barber. Charles and Annie L. Cosby have a home at 2

Connecticut Street. (1925)Cosgrove …*** G. Emmett Cosgrove is manager of Calbeck and Cosgrove lumber and

building supplies at 21 Smith Street. Emmet has a home at 16 Maple Street. (1953-58)

*** James M. Cosgrove is president of Calbeck and Cosgrove lumber and building supplies at 21 Smith Street. Jameshas a home in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. (1953-1958)

Cote … *** George Cote born on January 24th, 1905 and died in March of 1987.*** Jules Cote is teaching French and English at Woodsville High School.


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1966Cottage Hospital ... River Road (1915 - 1955) Coulter … *** Bessie Coulter born on May 24th, 1888 and died in July of 1978.Countermarsh …*** Albertine Countermarsh born on September 8th, 1896 and died in August

of 1970. Country Store, the ... store and tea room operated by George W. and Edith B. Sargent on Davis Road. (1956-1958)

Court Street Lodge ... operated by Mrs. Maude Merrill on South Court Street. (1915)

Courtise ... Edward J. Courtise is a fireman for the B&M railroad. Ed rooms at E.J. Severance’s on Walnut Street (1915).

Couture ... *** Evelyn Couture born on January 10th, 1908 and died in April of 1983. Covell ... *** Arlie R. Covell born on March 13th, 1922 and died on May 28th, 2001*** Donald Covell born on April 18th, 1914 born in January of 1986.*** Francis L. Covell is a salesman at 11-13 Pleasant Street, Woodsville

Furniture Company, Odd Fellows Block. Mrs. Arlie Covell is a teacher of Civics and Home Economics, in the new Practical Arts Building, on Kings Plain. (1953-1955) Francis is working on the railroad. The Covells live on the old Bath road. (1953-1958)

Covered Bridge …2008 … Restoration is completed on the Bath-Haverhill covered bridge. In

1827 it was mutually decided, between the towns of Bath and Haverhill, to construct a bridge that would span the Ammonoosuc River, just above the point where it ends by emptying into the Connecticut River. The bridge was completed in 1829.

The bridge is of the Town lattice truss design with arches. It is a salt box type and considered to be the oldest covered bridge of this type in the United States.

The original cost was approx. $2400.00 and it was divided between the two towns. The bridge is 256'3" long and has two spans of 104'0"; and 120'9". It has an overall width of 26'8", a roadway width of 14'2", and a maximum vertical clearance of 10'11". There is a sidewalk on the north side of the structure. The bridge was built by Luther Butler and it is said it was built on land and pulled across on skids. Butler was an accomplished stone mason with 179 years of bridge stability as prove. The bridge has withstood floods, log jams, ice jams and vandalism of various kinds, including fire!

Cowper … Frederick Cowper was rector at St. Luke’s Episcopal church. (1905-1913)

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*** John H. Cox, born about 1863 in New York, is a painter and paper hanger. John and Mary L. Cox room at 16 Ammonoosuc Street. (1915) The Coxs are listed as residing at 49 South Court Street. (1919) The Cox’s have a home at 17 Highland Street. (1929-31) The Cox’s now have a home at 9a Perkins Place. (1935-37)

*** Mary Cox born in Vermont in 1862 is a lodger at Henry C. Carpenter’s in 1920.

*** Mary Cox, Miss, died at the age of 83, on September 17th, 1941.*** Miriam J. Cox, Miss, is a home demonstrator agent at 13 Pleasant Street,

in the Odd fellows Block. Miriam boards at 17 Beech Street, the home of Fred R. Strowbridge. (1925)

*** Ronell E. Cox is a carpenter and rooms at 29 Court Street (1919). Coy … Millie C. Coy, Mrs., is rooming at 29 Court Street, the home of Dr. E.

S. Miller. (1925-31) Millie is boarding at 13 Maple Street, the home of Mrs. Abbie L. Kittredge. (1935-37)

Coyer … Henry J. Coyer is a stone cutter in Barre, Vermont. Henry and Ruth B. Coyer live on Perkins Place. (1953-1955)

Craig …*** Ernest E. Craig (1887-1942) He came to Woodsville, from Lowell, Mass.,

in 1891. He was first employed in the grocery business and later worked for Quincy Scott in the clothing and apparel store in the Weeks Block, corner of Central and Pleasant Streets. Ernest’s spouse M. Adella Craig, born 1873. Rosa J. Crown, born in Vermont in 1866 is rooming at the Craig home. (1930)

Ernest then went to work for American Express Co. until 1900 when he opened his own grocery business through the year 1909. At that time he became employed by Armour & Co. at 38 Railroad Street, as a salesman. In 1912 Ernest was promoted to general manager. In 1919 Ernest is listed as having a home at 5 Elm Street. (1925-31) Ernest is retired at 5 Elm Street. (1935-37) Ernest Craig passed away in December of 1942.

*** Esther C. Craig, widow of H. Earl Craig, Woodsville Fuel Co., has a home at 5 Elm Street. (1953-1958) Esther is the organist at the Universalist Church. (1943)

*** Harry E. Craig is a clerk at Armour’s Meat Co. on Railroad Street. Harry rooms at 2 Elm Street (1915). Harry Craig is listed as rooming with Ernest Craig at 5 Elm Street in 1919.

Crawford …*** Harold H. Crawford is an electrician in East Barnet, Vermont. Harold and

Minnie Crawford have a home at 97 Central Street. Minnie is a saleswoman. (1929-31)

*** James Crawford, an express messenger, removed to Concord, NH, prior to 1931.

*** Ray D. Crawford (Birth:12 May 1906 Death:Feb 1979) is a 3rd hand at Adams Paper Mill in Wells River, Vermont. Ray and Laura M. ( Birth:18 Oct 1909 Death:May 1974)Crawford have a home at 6 Gordon Place. (1929-31) The Crawford’s now have a home on the Bath Road. (1935-37)


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*** Vernal H. Crawford is an electrician, boarding at 97 Central Street, the home of Harold and Minnie Crawford. (1929-31)

*** William Crawford, born on March 2nd 1933 and died on November 26th, 1999. William (Birth:2 Mar 1933 Death:26 Nov 1999 ) and Janice I. Crawford reside on Ammonoosuc Street. (1956-1958) Janice operated a flower shop for many years.

Cray … Eugene P. Cray, C & O Oil Company, 24 Smith Street, distributer of oil. Eugene has a home in Bellows Falls, Vermont. (1935-37) Eugene and Katherine Cray have a home in North Walpole, NH. (1953-1958)

Cray Oil Company … Advertised Texaco Products, in 1959. Smith Street, 7-2404.

Cree …*** Frances Cree, Mrs., boards at 4 Pine Street, the home of Guy H. Watson

(1919).*** Sadie Cree, widow of G. W. Cree, is boarding at 4 Pine Street, the home

of Guy H. Watson (1925).Crimmings ... Annie Crimmings, widow of Edward Crimmings, is the

house maid for Robert Butson (1919).Cripps …*** James Cripps Birth:29 Oct 1885 Death:May 1986*** Mary T. Cripps Birth:29 Jan 1904 Death:21 Mar 1988Cromwell …*** Albert Cromwell, born Canada in 1866, is a conductor on the railroad.

Albert and Elizabeth Cromwell, born 1869, have a house at 6 Gordon Place off Highland Street. (1919-31) Albert is a crossing tender for the railroad. The Cromwells are still living at 6 Gordon Place. (1935-37) Albert was the conductor of the train that wrecked in Pike on 3-20-1908. Guy Dow, the engineer, and A. T. Davis, the fireman, were both killed in the wreck. The Cromwell’s had one son … S. Bruce Cromwell born about 1908.

*** Ellen H. Cromwell, Miss, is a student at Plymouth Normal School, in Plymouth, NH. She boards at 6 Gordon Place, the home of Albert Cromwell. (1925) Ellen is teaching in 1931.

*** Olive Cromwell, Miss, is a nurse and has a home at 5 Oak Hill. (1925) (1929-31) Olive has a home at 145 Central Street. (1935-37)

*** Jennis Cromwell boards with Albert and Elizabeth Cromwell at 6 Gordon Place. (1919-1925)

*** Richard Cromwell is boarding at 5 Oak Hill, the home of Mrs. Luella M. Lowe. (1929-31)

*** S. Bruce Cromwell,Birth:16 Dec 1908 Death:15 Oct 1993, graduated from Woodsville High School in 1925. He cracked a bone in his arm while pitching baseball and was attended by Drs. Speare and Dearborn. (1925) is a salesman for H. B. Prescott, in Wells River, Vermont. Bruce is boarding at 6 Gordon Place, the home of Albert Cromwell. (1929-31) Bruce and Alba R. Cromwell have a home at 30 Highland Street. (1935-37) Bruce is a partner in Cromwell and Veayo Garage, in Wells River, Vermont. Bruce and Alba have a home at 6 Gordon Place. (1953-1958)

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parents, Bruce and Alba R. Cromwell, at 6 Gordon Place. (1953-1958)*** Priscilla Cromwell, Miss, daughter of Bruce and Alba R. Cromwell , at 6

Gordon Place. (1953-1958) Priscilla graduated from Woodsville High school in 1960.

Crook … Stanley Crook is retired and boarding at 12 King Street, the home of Edward J. Hanson. (1953-1955)

Cross …*** Leta W. Cross, Mrs., has a home at 9a Perkins Place. (1935-37) Leta is a

stenographer at the Register of Deeds Office and living at 16 Smith Street. (1953-1955)

*** Phyllis Cross graduated from Woodsville High school in 1942.*** Shirley Pierce Cross, Jr. Birth: 17 May 1932 - St. Johnsbury Death: 5 Sep

2010, Spouse: Maurice Cross*** Walter E. Cross is a wiper at the B&M roundhouse. Frances J. and

Walter have a house on Highland Street. (1915) Crowe ... Rodney L. Crowe is a chauffeur in Ryegate, Vermont. Rodney and

Frances L. Crowe have a home at 35 Ammonoosuc Street. (1935-37) Crowell ... Frank L. Crowell is a driver for Dr. E. M. Miller and he rooms

with same on School Street. (1915)Crown … *** Jennie S. Crown, Miss, is a nurse and rooms at Ernest Craigs at 5 Elm

Street (1919).*** Rosa J. Crown, Miss, rooms at Ernest Craigs at 5 Elm Street (1919). Crown Brothers … John and Wesley Crown were the first tenants in the

left side of the new Tilton Block, in 1897. Crown Brothers were previously in the Gibson Block, now Shadow Box Art and Framing, at 83 Central Street. Ernest Craig was their clerk and they sold shoes, boots and groceries.

John Crown sold out his half the Wesley, because of ill health. Welsey fled the area because the business was failing. The inventory was auctioned off and Mr. Mudgett, from Concord, purchased most of it. Mudgett continued running the store wit Mr. craig in charge. W. E. Mudgett sold the business to H. A. Hubbard, from Newbury, Vermont, in 1898.

Cummings …*** Charles L. Cummings born on September 22nd, 1858. Charles became

employed with the railroad at age 15 as a locomotive fireman. He became an engineer in 1880. Charles and Jennie M. Cummings, born in 1865, have a house at 6 Pine Street (1915). Listed as living at 5 Pine Street. (1919-31) Charles Cummings died April 1st, 1935. Nellie E. Muir born in Canada in 1888, is boarding with the Cummings in 1930.

*** Clyde Cummings Birth:21 Mar 1909 Death:Jan 1978*** Dale Cummings (Birth:26 Aug 1902 Death:Jul 1983) is a clerk in Wells

River, Vermont. Dale is rooming at 13 Smith Street, the home of Mrs. Sarah A. Wilmot. (1925) Dale A. Cummings is a clerk at 51 Central Street, Christopher’s Store. Dale and Marion Y. (Birth:25 Mar 1903 Death:Feb 1986) Cummings have a home at 8 Highland Street, (1929-31) Dale is a salesman for the National Biscuit


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Company. The Cummings’ are residing at 13c School Street. (1956-1958) Dale A. Cummings 1902-1983. Marion Y. D. Cummings 1903-1986.

*** Dorothy A. Cummings, Miss, is a student at Woodsville High School, graduating in 1929 and boarding at 143 Central Street, the home of T. George Cummings. (1929-31) Dorothy Cummings married Erwin Willis, Briar Hill.

*** Elizabeth F. Cummings, widow of george E. Cummings, has a home at 105 Central Street. (1925)

*** George B. Cummings is a yard conductor for the railroad. george and Muriel live at 13 King Street (1919). *** George Edgar Cummings was born on October 10th, 1853. He became employed with the railroad at the age of 15. Later he became the division superintendent of the White Mountain Division of the B&M railroad, a position he held for 26 years. George Cummings was President of the Mt. Washington Railroad, President of the Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank and retired after 50 years service to the railroad, in 1918. George E. and Elizabeth F. Cummings have a house on Central Street (1915).

*** George S. Cummings, born 1831, father of George E. Cummings, was the builder of the second store on the south side of the tracks. It was at 35 Central Street, now known as the Sargent Block, in 1860. George’s spouse Mary A. Cummings, born 1846.

Mr. Cummings sold the building to Alexander H. Burton in 1869. Burton operated a until 1883 when he leased it to Seth Stickney and Truman Glover. Mr. Cummings was engaged in the drug business with Charles B. Drake in 1870. Prior to this time Cummings had been employed by the railroad, for several years. Ezra B. Mann joined the drug store firm and it became E.B. Mann & Co. Cummings built the Willoughby Block, on the corner of South Court and Central Streets, where the partners operated the drug store.

Cummings also had a house built on Central street as his home. This house later became the home of E. A. Sargent. Mr. Cummings died on April 20th, 1894 as Woodsville’s oldest resident. Listed as living at 105 Central Street in 1919. The Cummings children … George Edgar Cummings born on October 10th, 1853, Charles L . Cummings, born 1859, Westley B. Cummings, born 1866, and a daughter Mamie H. Cummings born 1874.

*** George T. Cummings is a carpenter. George and Grace A. Cummings have a home at 14 Smith Street. (1925) George is employed at 11-15 Central Street, Woodsville Cafe or Maccini Bowling Alley(?). George and Grace A. Cummings have a home at 143 Central Street. (1929-31)

*** Gloria Cummings Birth:19 Apr 1926 Death: Jan 1986*** Harold Cummings was Chief of Police. (1971-1975)*** Hazel C. Cummings, Miss, graduated from Woodsville High School in

1910 and is a clerk Sargent Block and rooms at 6 Pine Street (1915). Listed as boarding at 6 Pine Street in 1919.

*** Herbert P. Cummings is president of the H. P. Cummings Construction Company and has a house in Ware Mass. (1915-1919) Carleton D. Marsh, vice president. 3 High Street. (1956-1958)

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*** Thomas G. Cummings, born in Canada in 1872 and Year of immigration was 1914. Thomas had a lunch cart in front of (Bailey Buick) (Riverview Grocery Store presently 2008) Woodsville garage near the bridge end of Central Street in 1915. In 1916 the cart was hauled away and Mr. Cummings built a lunch room at 15 Central Street, town side just south of the bowling alley. This later became the Woodsville Lunch, Woodsville Cafe and Tegu’s Diner. Presently Mc Allister Jewelers (2010). Thomas G. and Grace T. Cummings, born in Canada in 1872, Year of immigration: 1914, had a home at #6 Oak Hill (1917-1919).

In later years Bailey’s Buick Garage was located near where the original lunch cart was situated. This is where the Riverview grocery store is now. There was a water bubbler in front of the garage.

The Andrews owned the Twin State News Times, across the street in the basement of the Sargent Block, now Hubert’s (2008). Evelyn had a large dog, a St. Bernard, I believe. Anyway, it was tall enough to stroll up to the fountain and drink from it. This, I am told, drew a lot of attention from certain downtowners who thought this activity should come to a halt … immediately. Somehow all survived ... most importantly; the dog.

In 1925, Thomas G. Cummings was dealing in furniture at 83 Central Street. He and Grace were living at 15 Central street 1917-1919 and at 12 Smith Street. (1925) Thomas G. Cummings was a carpenter; he and Grace had a home at 9 North Court Street. (1935-37) Thomas retired and is living at 13c School Street. (1953-1958) The Cummings had two children... Dale A .Cummings born 1903 and Dorothy A. Cummings born 1913. Dorothy later became Mrs. Erwin Willis.

Cummings Construction Co. of NH … H. P. Cummings Construction Company has an office at 43 Central Street in the Henderson Block, room 2 on the second floor. (1915-1919) The company has a storehouse off Smith Street and the main office is in Ware, Mass. (1919-25) Carleton D. Marsh. president and Benjamin V. Davis, treasurer, at 11 Pine Street. (1935-1958)The office is now located on High street.

Curas …*** Christie Churas Birth: 16 Nov 1937 Death: 4 Jan 2009, Spouse: StephenCurrie …*** George Burleigh Currie, born 1881, is a yard conductor for the B&M

railroad. He and Muriel R. Currie, born in Vermont in 1882, have a house on King Street. In 1925 the Curries have a home at 72 Mill Street. George Currie died on April 2nd, 1928. Muriel Currie lives in the house at 72 Mill Street. (1929-37) Muriel has a home at 12 King Street. (1953-1955) Walter P. Stevens, Muriel’s brother, is boarding with them in 1910. Walter was born in Vermont in 1884. Muriel R. Currie, widow of George B. Currie, is residing at 72 Mill Street. (1956-1958)

Currier … *** Austin A. Currier, born in Massachusetts in 1879, and Martha A. Currier,

born in 1877, with their daughter Phyllis E. Currier born in 1916, are living at 50 Part street in 1930. He and Martha A. Currier are living at 50 Park Street in 1919. In 1925 Austin is an engineer and they are living at 50 Park Street. (1925-1931) Austin died prior to 1935 and Martha is still living at 50 Park Street. (1935-37)

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Telegraph Company on Pleasant Street, room 1 in the Odd Fellows Block. Everett and Gladys Currier have a home at 7a Pine Street. (1953-1958)

*** Forrest L. Currier graduated from Woodsville High School in 1920. He was born in Belmont, NH on 4-6-1901, the son of Austin and Mary Leighton Currier. Forrest L. Currier is a mail carrier. He is boarding at 50 Park Street, the home of Austin A. Currier. (1925-31) Forrest and Isabelle W. Currier have a home on Park lane. (1935-37)

The family moved from Belmont to Concord, to North Woodstock, to Wells River, to Woodsville. Forrest married Miss Isabelle Workman on 6-17-1924. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Workman of Woodsville. The children Robert, Ralph, Marilyn, Margaret. Forrest took his own life from a .22 calibre gunshot wound and was found in the Ammonoosuc river near the Darling farm. John Farnham and Leonard Dodge recovered the body. 02-26-1940

*** Franklin P. Currier died April 27th, 1915.*** George W. Currier is a farmer. He and his wife Mary live on Pond Road

RFD #2 (1919).*** Howard L. Currier was born in New Hampshire in 1898, is a clerk for the

Boston and Maine railroad. Howard is boarding with Austin A. Currier at 50 Park Street (1919). In 1925 Howard is rooming at 13 Nelson Street with Mrs. Laura R. Paine. His wife Helen J. Currier was born in 1883. The Curriers own and live in the Willoughby block on the corner of Court and Main Streets. The Curriers both worked at the post office.

*** Margaret Currier graduated from Woodsville High school in 1950 with third honors.

*** May N. Currier, Mrs., has a home at 21 Connecticut Street. (1935-37)*** Mesura Currier, widow of Franklin P. Currier, died in 1922.*** Mildred M. Currier, Miss, boards with G. W. Currier on Pond Road (1919).*** Philip R. Currier is a student at Kenyon College, Gembler, Ohio, and

boarding at 7a Pine Street, the home of Everett and Gladys Currier. (1953-1955)*** Phyllis E. Currier, Miss, is boarding at 50 Park Street, the home of Austin

A. Currier. (1935-37)Curtis …*** Arthur E. Curtis died May 24th, 1935.*** Myrle B. Curtis is the general manager at 38 Railroad Street, Armour

Wholesale Meat Company. Myrle and Agnes Curtis are residing at 5 Walnut Street. (1956-1958)

*** Ronald E. Curtis is treasurer of Acer Lumber Company at 64 Smith Street. Acer Lumber is the manufacturer of Maple, Birch and Beech Flooring. They are buyers and sellers of hardwoods, kiln dried hardwoods in stove lengths, shavings and sawdust by the carload. The Curtis’s removed to New York prior to 1931.

Cushing … Calvin H. Cushing is a trucker’s helper at Adams Paper Company in Wells River, Vermont. Calvin and Lillian V. Cushing have a home at 44 Mill Street. (1935-37)

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home of Lawrence K. Ford. (1929-31)*** Viola E. Cushman, Mrs., was born in Vermont in 1871, and has a home at

29 Highland Street. (1929) She was living here in 1930 with … her son George A. Emerson born in Vermont in 1890, her granddaughter Lena I. Emerson born in 1921, and a roomer George Libbey born in Maine in 1865. her husband was George Cushman. Viola died on November 3rd, 1949.

Cutter ... Will A. Cutter is a foreman at the B&M engine house at the south end of Central and Beech Streets. Isabel M. and Will Cutter have a house on Central Street (1915).

Cutting …*** Julie E. Cutting, widow of James L. Cutting, is boarding at 11 Pine Street,

the home of Carleton D. Marsh. (1935-37) *** Maurice M. Cutting is a garage man. Maurice and Maybelle S. Cutting are

boarding in Woodsville. (1929-31) Maurice is operating Nash Woodsville Co., with Henry E. Lother, on the Bath-Haverhill Road. Maurice and Maybelle S. Cutting have a home at 11 Highland Street. (1935-37) Maybelle Cutting lived from 10-29-1895 until her passing on 5 19-1942. The Cuttings had two children … Melvin and Paul. Maurice is proprietor of Cutting’s Gas Station, 22-24 South Court Street. Maurice and Catherine H. Cutting have a home on Montebello Street. (1953-1958)

*** Melvin R. Cutting is a student at Woodsville High School, boarding at his parents (Maurice and Maybelle S. Cutting) home at 11 Highland Street. (1935-37) Melvin is stock clerk at Walker Motors. (1953-58) Melvin later married and removed to Lisbon, NH.

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