John R. Fairbairn obituary highlights career and family ties
John R. Fairbairn, born in Boston on May 26 1841, spent years in real estate and insurance before entering corrections and politics. He served as deputy sheriff and Master of the District of Correction in New Mexico Territory, led the common council, and presided over a temperance party. He and his wife Carrie Cambridge, with two married children Edward and Care, are noted in this obituary.
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William T. Anderson of Cambridge Local Political Leader
William T. Anderson a Ward 7 resident and upholsterer by trade helped found the Ward 7 Republican Club and served as its president. He was elected to the Board of Aldermen in 1904 and later led a Citizens movement, losing re-election but supporting his ticket by hundreds of votes. He is partnered with James Grant of 1140 Massachusetts Ave and lives at 100 Howard Street with wife and family.
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James F Aylward Cambridge Public Figure and Advocate
James F Aylward of Cambridge is highlighted for a long public career and legal practice. Born in East Cambridge, he studied at Putnam School Boston College and Harvard Law School, later serving in the state legislature and local committees. He remains active in Cambridge civic life with strong party involvement and extensive legal work.
Life of Cambridge Confectioner Mr Close and Public Service
The obituary sketches Chie Close a Cambridge confectioner and longtime public servant born in 1845 in Stratton England. He worked from age nine to support his mother, ran a small shop, moved to Cambridgeport, built a large furniture and wholesale business, and helped establish local industry. Active in church and civic groups, he served as alderman and pursued progressive civic reforms, including a Saturday half holiday. He held leadership roles in the Universalist church and local associations and chaired Old Home Week committee work.
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Freeman Hunt Career Overview in Cambridge Politics
Cambridge figures Freeman Hunt and Deitrick emerge in local political notes. Hunt, born New York in 1834, built a long Democratic record from city council to state legislature, while Deitrick, born 1858 in New Brighton, Pa, rises as a notable Cambridge Democrat with a history in the General Court and mayoral race. both connected to Cambridge civic life and local organizations.
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