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Local business history notes and family milestones
Fragmentary reminiscence traces a clothing business run by Tom until 1916 and subsequent ownership changes. It mentions Peterson’s street purchase, Concord public schooling, a 1900s marriage to Alma Berquist, five grandchildren, and ties to New Jersey. The passage also recalls Ralph Waldo Emerson and a golden anniversary sales or event context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Coa
Peterson
Concord
Alma Berquist
Sweden
New Jersey
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Lewes Deer ‘Alversary