Jewett Family

Of

America

Buffalo Bisons Stadium 1884

Club President: Josiah Jewett (JFA 6,020) 2014 Quarterly No. 1

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Officers President

Alfred B. Loranz (508) 561-7613 ..................................................................................... 114 West Street, Medway, MA 02053 Vice President

Linda D. Remley (303) 838-5260………………………………………………………...10746 Marclif Rd, Conifer, CO 80433 Secretary

Gregory L. Jewett (540) 261-3318......................................................................... 255Agners Mill Road, Lexington, VA 24450 Treasurer

Esther Kay Jewett 614) 581-2613 ............................................................................. 441 E. Clearview, Worthington, OH 43085 Historian

Carri A. Cole (219) 838-2806 ....................................................................................... 3444 Lincoln Street, Highland, IN 46322 Editor of Publications

Thomas J. Jewett (570) 888-0211 ...................................................................................... 525 Oak Hill Drive, Sayre, PA 18840 Auditor

Mary Gorbal (641) 772-4701 ............................................................................................. P.O. Box 386. Port Isabel, TX 78578

Directors

Jessie Jewett Elliott……….. (2014)…… (615) 865-6336….………………...........……….481 Star Blvd., Madison, TN 37115

Johanna E. Jennings………. (2014)……(978) 562-5389………………………100 Tower Street, Apt. 602 Hudson, MA 01749

Mitchell Dean Jewett………(2014)…….(316) 835-2929….……….…………………...1004 11th Terrace, Halstead, KS 67056

Thomas Jewett……………..(2014)….…(570) 888-0211…………………..……………….525 Oak Hill Dr., Sayre, PA 18840

Linda D. Remley…………. (2014)…..…(303) 838-5260…..………………………….. .10746 Marclif Rd, Conifer, CO 80433

James M. Jewett…………...(2014)……..(614) 268-8661…………………..…………..2577 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43202

Jeffrey R. Gorball………… (2015)……. (641) 324-1136 …………………………...1377 430th Street, Northwood, IA 54049 Sarah Jewett King……….... (2015)……. (954) 432-2676…………………………9601 NW 5th Street, Hollywood, FL 33024 Gregory L. Jewett………….(2015)……..(540) 261-3318……………………..….255Angers Mill Road, Lexington, VA 24450 Cecilia Jewett McGehee….. (2015)……. (785) 242-8716…….…………………………1147 S Elm Street, Ottawa, KS 66067 Patricia L. Purdy………….. (2015)……. (570) 945-5586…………………………20 Valley View Dr, Factoryville, PA 18419 Rodney Rex Jewett……..… (2015)……..(517) 244-9394.…………….…………….....914 Evergreen Lane, Mason, MI 48854

Carri A. Cole……………… (2016).……(219) 838-2806…………………………….3444 Lincoln Street, Highland, IN 46322

Mary Gorball……………… (2016)…… (641) 772-4701……………….…………..…....P.O. Box 386, Port Isabel, TX 78578

Alfred B. Loranz………….. (2016)….…(508) 561-7613……………...………………...114 West Street, Medway, MA 02053

Bernice Jewett Mansir……. (2016)…… (207) 713-7737……………………………....22 Trinity Way, Monmouth, ME 04259

Barbara Jewett Shaw….. ….(2016)…… (207) 582-2937………………………….…….285 Wiscasset Rd. Pittston, ME 04345

Esther Kay Jewett……... ….(2016)…… (614) 581-2613………………………..….441 E. Clearview, Worthington, OH 43085

Directors for Life Dorothy Jewett Brigham .............................................................................................................. PO Box 600, Acton, ME 04001

Alan D. Jewett (508) 888-7155 .................................................................................... PO Box 486, East Sandwich, MA 02537

Theodore V. Hermann (305) 858-5840……………………………….2539 S. Bayshore Dr., #415 Cocoanut Grove, FL 33133

(The number in parentheses is the term expiration year)

Individual Membership (including Quarterlies) $20.00; Family Membership $30.00 Life Membership $ 100.00, Life members Publication fee, $10.00/year

Published by the Jewett Family of America, Inc.

(Incorporated September 19, 1910) 255Agners Mill Road - Lexington, VA 24450

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Table of Contents

Officers and Directors…………….…….….p 2 Letter from the President………….……….p 4 FYI and Announcements…………………..p 5 In Sympathy.…………………….………... p 6 Updates for cluster 8,688……………..……p 10 Buffalo, NY Jewett Updates………………p 11 Josiah Jewett (6,020)……..…………p 11 Henry Clay Jewett (6,091)…………..p 13 Nathan Hall Jewett (8,614)……….…p 15

President

Ted Loranz tloranz@comcast.net

Dues, Membership, Address Changes

Gregory L. Jewett JewettFamily Secretary 255Agners Mill Road Lexington, VA 24450

Family additions, corrections, births,

marriages and deaths, please forward to:

Carri A. Cole Jewett Family Historian 3444 Lincoln Street Highland, IN 46322 carri_indiana@yahoo.com

Information for future newsletters:

Thomas Jewett Newsletter Editor 525 Oak Hill Drive Sayre, PA 18840 (570) 888-0211 TJEWETT.GEO@YAHOO.COM

Jewett Website Jewett Family member, Rodney Jewett has volunteered to host and maintain his Jewett website for our benefit. He does own the domain name. You can access the website at www.jewett.org. Back issues of the newsletter, and yearbooks have been added. Current issues of the newsletter are not available at this time but will be added at a later date.

From the Editor’s Desk Thank you to Marion Emmons, James T. Paxton, Cecilia Jewett McGehee, Sarah Jewett King, Dean Jewett, Barbara Salvagin, James Jewett, Laura Petry, Kristie Macaluso, Toni Chavez and Ted Loranz for their contributions to this edition of the Quarterly. Your time and efforts are most appreciated. I would like to express my thanks to everyone that who has submitted material for inclusion in the newsletter. For important family events such as births weddings and deaths, I will attempt to include those items in the next newsletter. Other stories, genealogical updates or interesting tidbits will be worked into future newsletters as soon as possible. Photos are welcome, I ask only that you submit them either as glossy prints or JPG files. Tom

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Contemplations of your President The transition to the new JFA Secretary and Treasurer has taken place. Secretary, Greg Jewett, is just going through his first trial – the printing and mailing of the 2014 dues and publication fee notices. All is going well and I am sure he is going to meet the challenge with flying colors. Please keep an eye out for your notice, fill it out, and mail it back soon. Please note that the mailing address is a new one so Greg can process the data directly. He will record your payment and then send it along to be deposited by our Treasurer Esther Kay Jewett. One of the things we discussed at the last Directors’ meeting was to increase the JFA presence in the social media. We have taken a step in that direction. Last Wednesday I created a page on Facebook for the JFA. Its official address is www.Facebook.com/JewettFamilyOfAmerica. I was amazed how quickly people responded – as of today (6 days later) we have had almost 100 people “like” us. “Like” is Facebook jargon for, just what

it says, liking a page and following everything posted to it. There are a few familiar names in those that have joined so far, but most are people who are not current members. I have posted background information on the JFA as well as a membership application in an effort to sign up new members. We will continue to publish new JFA information and news up as it becomes available. One of our members has already posted a picture of a Jewett he/she is trying to identify and others

have asked questions about the JFA or their lineage which is exactly what Facebook is all about. By posting your inquiry/inquiries, you are placing them before an interested group of people who may have already investigated your question and you greatly increase the chances of finding answers to your questions. Be sure to check this valuable resource out. We will soon have a presence on Twitter as well. We have just learned that Rowley, MA is holding it’s 375th anniversary celebration in 2014 and is presently planning some events for Labor Day weekend. Normally we would schedule a JFA reunion in 2015. While we would like to hold our reunion to coincide with their event, they are not giving us much time to prepare as they have no published schedule as of this date. Labor Day weekend will also be a difficult time to hold a reunion due to scarcity of hotel/motel facilities over a holiday especially coinciding with other events. I also have indications that the Tenney family may be using the 1st Congregational Church (our normal venue) during that time. We will continue to monitor the situation and keep you advised of any changes. Unfortunately Punxsutawney Phil, the official groundhog, saw his shadow on February 2 so it looks like we are stuck with six more weeks of winter, I hope you enjoy it because I surely do not. Toujours le même,

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FYI and Announcements

Births Carlos Manuel Huerta, son of Jose & Jannette Huerta-Rodriguez (18,343) was Baptized at St. Kevin's Church in Miami Florida on Feburary 16, 2014. His Godparents were Erica del Rey and Emmanuel Mendoza.

***************************** Skylar Mary Macaluso, was born on June 28, 2011 in Orlando, Florida to Kristie Marie “Jewett” Macaluso (JFA#21,432) and husband Mike Macaluso. Kristie is the daughter of David Tuttle Jewett and Barbara “Longley” Jewett and granddaughter to Rufus Samuel Jewett and Clara Adalay “Tuttle” Jewett. Kristie and Mike Macaluso were married in 2001. A recent photo of Skylar is shown below.

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For the past three years the Eastern States Exposition and Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom have been presenting the AgriScience Excellence Award to a teacher who promotes awareness of the critical role of agriculture in our lives and in the classroom environment. In September 2013 Kira Jewett was honored while she was a teacher at the Hampshire Regional Middle & High School in Westhampton. Now she is teaching at the new Paulo Freire Social Justice School in Holyoke, which just opened this year. Jewett is a graduate of Yale University with a degree in environmental studies and resources track of geology. She began attending Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom workshops several years ago.

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In Sympathy James Arthur King, (JFA #18,266) died December 10, 2013. James was born on September 22, 1952 in Miami, Florida to Sarah Isabel Jewett (JFA #18,225) and John Richard King. James learned to work early at his grandfather’s store, King’s Market, where he worked in the butcher department from age 10 to 16. James graduated from Dade Christian School in 1971 and attended Northwest Missouri State University for 1 year. He left college to work at Florida Power and Light Company in 1972, advancing from a truck driver helper all the way up to the position of Senior Distribution Training Specialist. Along the way he completed both a bachelor’s and master’s degree. After 32.5 years with FP&L James moved to long term disability, in 2004. In addition to his regular work, James went through the police academy, while in his early years with FP&L. he successfully completed the training and became a reserve office with the Dade Public Safety Department of Police. During his tenure as a reserve officer, James rode with full time officers and acted as a regular officer in numerous groups, including the Crime Suppression Team, Tactical Narcotics Team, Robbery Bureau and the Central District Uniform Group. For all of his effort and support, James received annual recompense of $1/year. James arrest statistics were impressive and he was often referred to as the MDPD version of Robo Cop. Word on the street was that if James was the officer present, it was best not to run, and if listed as the arresting officer of the affidavit, it was better to plead guilty or work out a plea deal, as James was very thorough in all aspects of the investigation. Jim’s work earned him numerous commendations and awards, including being twice decorated as Police Reserve Officer of the Year. He also received the Silver Star of Valor, Lifesaving Award and the Employee Excellence Award in 1999. Jim was laid to rest on January 31, 2014 in Hollywood Memorial Cemetery. He leaves behind his mother Sarah and his dog, Frankie. Summarized eulogy by Ken Maida

Delivered December 16, 2013

Submitted by Sarah Jewett King

Vincent F. Scarpino, 99, of Hampton, CT passed away Sunday, January 19, 2014. Vince was born June 23, 1914 in Pittsburgh, PA to Lorenzo and Mary (Colosimo) Scarpino. One of nine siblings, there now remain two, Angela Lang of Baltimore, MD and Eugene Scarpino of Johnstown, PA. He lived in Pittsburg until serving in the 368th General Services Regiment, US Army, during World War II. Prior to his deployment in Europe, he was stationed at an Army outpost in Hampton, which served as an early warning post in defense of Pratt Whitney. While in Hampton, he met and married a local girl, Mary P. Emmons (JFA #17,811) on April 12, 1947. They remained in Hampton all of their lives. Vince is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary Pearl, his son Philip and wife Ginny, son Paul and wife Barbara and son Ralph and wife Shirley. He is also survived by his grand children, Kathryn Mackay and husband Tim, Marina Hill and husband Jordan, Jeffrey Scarpino and wife Gillian, Samuel Scarpino and Daniel Scarpino. He also leaves three great grandchildren, Benjamin Hill, Josephine Hill and Parker Scarpino. He was predeceased by his eldest grandson Christopher Scarpino. He was a life long member of the Leslie Jewett American Legion Post 106 in Hampton. He was a rural mail carrier in Hampton from December 1960 through May 1965, after which he was employed as an aircraft parts inspector at Pratt Whitney. He retired from Pratt Whitney in 1979. He also operated his barber shop in Hampton for many years. Vince enjoyed living in Hampton and working in his garden. Reprinted from the Ritzville Journal

January 22, 2014

Submitted by Marion Emmons

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Donald A. Barton, (Age 92) passed into the loving arms of Jesus on December 6, 2013. He was born June 7, 1921, to Jess and Ethel Barton and grew up on a farm. Donald was a descendant of Eldad Barton and Lucrecia Jewett (JFA #2,855). He graduated Mead High School and attended Washington State College. When Pearl Harbor was attacked, he immediately enlisted in the Army Air Corps. After training he became a pilot instructor but felt he was not doing enough for our country, so he asked to be transferred into action and became a B-29 pilot for the rest of the war with 25 missions. After the war, Don came home to Half Moon Prairie to farm. He soon met Melba Jeanne Yates, and they were married December 27, 1946. They raised three daughters on the farm. In his successful farming years, Don trained several nephews and many other young men during the summers. His work ethic and patience were an inspiration to many, and his devotion to his family was amazing. Don was instrumental in building Country Homes Christian Church in 1960 and, more recently, was a member of First Church of the Nazarene. He was a 79-year member and leader of Half Moon Grange and a Deputy for Washington State Grange. He and his wife were active members of the Grange Camper Club for many years, and they traveled south many winters in their motorhome. Don is survived by his wife of almost 67 years, Melba Jeanne; and three daughters, Sylvia Miller (Dave), Beverly Barton, and Karen Collier (Jim); one sister, Barbara McBride; four grandchildren, Chris (Michelle), Andrea (Alan), Dawn (Brian), and Debbi; one great-granddaughter, Luci; one brother-in-law, two sisters-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jack Barton. Published in Spokesman Review Dec 22,2013 Submitted by James Jewett

Anne Robbins (Boyce) Mackie, 86, (JFA #13,388) died November 2, 2013 in Vero Beach, FL, after a brief illness. Anne was born on April 23, 1927 in Andover, Massachusetts, the sixth of seven children of Eda Bray (Tarbox) Boyce and Frederick M. Boyce. Named after her mother’s sister as part of a family tradition, she was the fourth “Anne Robbins” to bear the name. Anne was raised on the campus at Phillips Academy, where her father taught, and educated at the Andover public schools, the Northfield School for Girls (class of 1945), and Pembroke College of Brown University (class of 1949), graduating with an A.B. in mathematics. After college, Anne worked for Guaranty Trust in New York City, beginning as an accountant but moving quickly into corporate communications. She married Wilfred J. Mackie, Jr. in Barrington, Rhode Island on August 11, 1956, left the workforce, and moved with him to Utica, New York. Anne and Bill moved back to her hometown of Andover in 1958, and raised three children there. After the children were grown, Anne returned to the financial services industry, retiring in 1989 as a training supervisor for Northern New England for the Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. Anne and Bill moved to Vero Beach, Florida in 1994, and divided their subsequent retirement between Florida and Anne’s family home in Westport Island, Maine. Those who knew her best describe Anne’s life as revolving around family, friends, and service to others, especially to children. Sociable, diligent, and tireless, Anne spent many hours in volunteer service to Andover’s Andona Society, eventually serving as President, as well as to the Andover Family “Y,” and to the Scouting and Camp Fire Girls chapters to which her children belonged. She was a member of South Church in Andover. After moving to Vero, she became a devoted member of the local chapter of the American Association of University Women and found great joy in mentoring students at Beachland Elementary School.

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A funny and faithful correspondent known to longtime friends as “Boycie,” Anne maintained many friendships throughout her lifetime. In addition to her husband of 57 years and brother James Boyce of Wilmington, NC, she is survived by her children, Christopher J. Mackie (Jean Marie) of Princeton, New Jersey, Brian A. Mackie (Beverly), of Haverhill, Massachusetts, and Anne R. Daugherty (Mark), of Chantilly, Virginia; two grandchildren, Katherine Nicole Daugherty and Brian A. Mackie, Jr.; 24 nieces and nephews; and dozens of grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Submitted by Ted Loranz

Nancy Boyce, 90, ( JFA #13,385) died peacefully on Sept. 18, 2013 at The Cedars in Portland, ME. Prior to living at The Woods at Canco in Portland, Nancy had previously resided at 28 Harmon Rd, Portland, ME, Yarmouth,ME, New York City, and Andover, MA. Nancy was born January 13, 1923 in Andover, MA at Taylor Hall, Phillips Andover Academy to Frederick M. and Eda B. (Tarbox) Boyce. She was the 4th child of seven, and graduated from Punchard High School in Andover. Nancy was accepted to a 5-year program at the Simmons College School of Nursing, and joined the Student Nurse Corps. Receiving her BS and RN in 1945, she immediately became 2d Lieutenant Boyce in the Army Nurse Corps and was stationed at Clark Field in Manila, the Philippines until 1947. Following her service to her country she was head nurse in the surgical unit at Roosevelt Hospital in New York City and then spent twenty years as office nurse and manager in the practice of Dr. Arthur Antonucci. In 1971 Nancy moved to Maine where she briefly served as in-service instructor at the Jewish Home for the Aged (now The Cedars). The next year she began work as a Health Services Consultant in the Maine Department of Human Services inspecting nursing homes, a logical step based upon her interest in geriatric nursing. Upon retirement in 1988, Nancy enjoyed spending time with family and friends, walking with her beloved dog Leecee, and gardening and reading at her home on Harmon Road and cottage on Westport Island. In addition, Nancy dedicated her time to the Eunice Frye Home (later the Eunice Frye Home Foundation) in Portland. She was a member of the VFW and the Westport Community Association, and served on the Board of the Eunice Frye Home, and the Eunice Frye Home Foundation. Nancy was predeceased by her parents, by her brother Frederick M, Jr of Wilton, ME, sisters Elizabeth of Portland, ME, Dorothy Lightner and husband Allan of Belfast, ME, Grace Loranz and husband Alfred of Westport, ME and sister-in law Elsie (Ridings) Boyce of Wilmington, NC. She is survived by sister Anne Mackie and husband Bill of Indian River Shores, FL, brother James E Boyce of Wilmington, NC and sister-in-law Carlene (Lobley) Boyce of Wilton, ME as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Submitted by Ted Loranz

Charles Thomas Wingerath, (JFA #12,723) of Clayton, NY died November 20, 2013 in Massena, NY at the age of 62. Born February 26, 1952 in Watertown, NY. Graduated salutatorian Clayton High School in 1969. Awarded Bachelors Degrees in Civil Engineering and Economics from Union College in 1974. Earned his MS from the University of North Carolina in the field of Education in 2001. Tom was a construction manager for Wingerath Bros. in Clayton, NY. He subsequently managed projects for different employers in Wyoming, Colorado and North Carolina. Tom had devoted himself to amassing a library that could feed his curiosity and provide tools for self education in historical subjects. Survived by his mother Phyllis, brothers Fred and Douglas, sister Ann and his daughter Jessica. Submitted by Douglas Wingerath

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Mary Ethel Carlson Jewett, 88, died at her home in New Bern on January 10, 2014. Formerly of Rockville Centre, New York, and Waverly, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Jewett lived in New Bern for the last 24 years, having moved there with her husband, Dr. Stephen Jewett (JFA #12,539), who predeceased her in 2008. They were married 61 years. Mrs. Jewett graduated from South Side High School, Rockville Centre, in 1942. She earned her bachelor's degree in home economics at Syracuse University in 1946, in addition to a Pratt & Whitney engineering fellowship. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Following graduation, she worked for Westinghouse Electric Corporation. Mrs. Jewett was a long-time volunteer. She served a term as president of the Visiting Nurse Association Board in Scranton, Pennsylvania, served as the 3rd Vice President of the Pennsylvania Women's Clubs, and was a member of the district school board in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. She also served on the Scranton Junior League and the Country Club of Scranton Women's Golf League Board. In New Bern, she was active in golf and bridge leagues. Mrs. Jewett is survived by her daughter, Dale Jewett Sullivan and her son Richard Jewett, as well as her grandchildren Gavin Sullivan, Marbree Sullivan, Travis Jewett, Cassandra Jewett, and Laura Rostad, and her great-grandchildren Roarke Sullivan, Flynn Sullivan, Locke Sullivan, Ava Jewett, and Alexa Jewett. She is predeceased by her daughter Carol Jewett Rostad, as well as her husband, Dr. Stephen Jewett. Reprinted from Sun Journal

January 16, 2014

Ruth Carlton Bishop, 97, (JFA #12,114) formerly of Camillus, passed away Friday, November 30, at Crouse Hospital. She was a resident of Springside at Seneca Hill in Oswego. Born in Ithaca, she was the daughter of Carrie Lamb and Merritt Carlton. She spent her early years in Poultney, VT, and lived in the Syracuse and Camillus area for more than 60 years. A graduate of Troy Conference Academy in Poultney and a 1936 graduate of Syracuse City Normal School, Ruth also earned additional credits from OCC and SUNY Oswego. She taught in the Tully Central School District, Syracuse City School District and West Genesee Central School District, where she retired in 1973 after 20 years. A communicant of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Camillus, Ruth was active in its education and music ministries. She served as chairman of the CNY Area of Washington National Cathedral Assn. She was also a former member of the Camillus Historical Society, NYS Retired Teachers' Assn., Onondaga Hill Antiques Club and Camillus Erie Canal Restoration Project. Ruth was predeceased by her husband, Marshall H. Bishop, who died in 2001. Surviving are her son, M. Alan Bishop of Brazil and Sebastian, FL; daughters, Karen Bishop of Brooklyn and Barbara S. Salvagin of Hannibal; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and cousins, Bruce Angle of Camillus and Jean Denton of West Hartford, CT. Reprinted from the Syracuse Post Standard

December 8, 2012

Submitted by Barbara Salvagin

Marjorie A. (Jewett) Seery died January 28, 2014. She was born July 2, 1918. Marjorie was the wife of the late Charles L. Seery. Loving mother of Joan Donahoe and Carol McGorray. Sister of Emily Maiden of Milton and the late Katherine Collins, Jean Rousseau, Raymond Jewett and James Jewett. Marjorie is survived by eleven grandchildren, thirty great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She is close to all of her nieces and nephews, especially Jane Bennett. Reprinted from the Boston Globe

February 2, 2014

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Updates for Cluster 8,688 Frank Harold Jewett Submitted by Dean Jewett

Frank H. Jewett Sr. (JFA #8,688) 82 a teacher, farmer and pioneer of cafeterias in Buxton schools, died Saturday morning in a Portland hospital following a short illness. Mr. Jewett was born in Dexter, Maine Jan. 30, 1890, the son of the late George I. and Lois (Thompson) Jewett. He was a graduate from Bates College in 1913 and served as principal of high schools in Brownville Junction, Blue Hill, Danforth and Old Orchard Beach as well as the Buxton area. He retired in 1947 after which he operated a dairy and poultry farm in Buxton until 1964. He was a past master of the Old Orchard Lodge of Masons and a member of the Pleasant River Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of West Buxton. He was also a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Old Orchard Beach and the Maine Teacher’s Association. His wife, the former Dora Hutchings Jewett, died Oct. 24, 1965. He is survived by a brother, A. Lynn Jewett of Clearwater, Florida; two sons, Frank H. Jewett II, and Dean F. Jewett, both of West Buxton; a daughter, Mrs. Jeanne J Murphy of Westboro, Mass.; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Reprinted from the Maine Sunday Telegram May 14, 1972

Frank Harold Jewett II, 93 of River Road, Buxton, Maine, passed away on February 10. 2011. He was born on Feb. 16, 1917, the son of Frank (JFA #8,688) and Dora (Huitchings) Jewett. He graduated from bates College in 1939 with a bachelor’s degree in Biology and an associate’s degree in Philosophy. He went on to attend medical school but was unable to complete due to illness. Frank was a sub-master at Kennebunk High School, a time keeper at the South Portland Shipyard from 1941-1942, a research chemist at SD Warren, and was a mill manager at St. Regis Paper in Michigan. He was a Freemason and a member of the Scottish Rite in the past. Frank was also a real estate broker, developer and enjoyed beef and chicken farming. He was predeceased by two children, Jonathan Jewett and Meredith Libby. Frank leaves behind his wife, Ruth (Arunstrup) Jewett, a son, Frank Jewett III and his wife Joan of Saco; a brother Dean Jewett and his wife Ethel of ferry Beach in Saco, a sister Jeanne Murphy of Massachusetts; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Reprinted from Maine Sunday Telegramy

February 13, 2011

Jonathan Davies Jewett, 59, descended from Frank H Jewett Sr. (JFA #8,688) of River Road died unexpectedly Thursday morning in Buxton. He was born in Hollis on Oct. 24, 1946, a son of Frank II and Ruth (Arenstrup) Jewett. As a boy he attended Buxton schools and graduated from Bonny eagle High School. Afterward he attended Bates College and graduated from Yankton College in South Dakota. Mr. Jewett served his country by enlisting in the National Guard. In Attleboro, Mass., Jonathan was a history and social studies and math teacher for 6-9th graders for seven years. For over 30 years Mr. Jewett has owned and operated Tri-J Enterprises, which is a general contracting and excavating company. Jonathan was a selectman for the town of Buxton. He was a member of the Taxpayers Association in Buxton, the NRA, and the Republican National Committee.He enjoyed hunting camping, canoeing, cooking movies, and most especially spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his parents; a son Josh Jewett of Buxton; a daughter Jennifer Granillo and her husband Ernest of Arizona; a brother Frank Jewett III of Buxton; a sister, Meredeth Libby and her husband Eugene of Hollis; a granddaughter, Gabrielle Grace Granillo of Arizona; a niece, Alison; two nephews, Seth and Nathan; and many other relatives and friends. Reprinted from the Portland Press Herald

November 3, 2005

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Buffalo, NY Jewett Updates

Josiah Jewett (JFA #6,020)

Josiah graduated from Yale in 1863. After graduating he went to work with his father Sherman Skinner Jewett in the Jewett and Root stove company in Buffalo, NY, where he worked from 1863-1864. He left the company in 1864 to travel abroad until 1865. He returned to Buffalo in 1865 and became a partner in the firm of Gibson F. Howard & Company, a tobacco company. Josiah later returned to the Jewett and Root Company and in 1875 became a partner in the firm. He was also a partner in the successor company, Sherman S. Jewett & Company, from 1878 – 1897. He then became the president of Jewett & Company from 1897 until he retired in 1900. In addition to the stove industry, Josiah was also involved in the financial industry in the Buffalo region. He was the director of the Bank of Buffalo from 1880-1893. He helped organize the Columbia National Bank in Buffalo in 1892, and served as president of the bank until 1899, then as director until 1901. He also helped incorporate the Buffalo Loan, Trust and Safe Deposit Company in 1881. He was also active in the New York and Philadelphia Railroad Company with his father. He was an original member of the Buffalo Club, which formed in 1867 along with Millard Fillmore, the 13th president of the United States. Another member of the club was Grover Cleveland, 22 and 24th president of the United States. He held many posts in the club including director, treasurer, secretary, vice-president and president. In addition to his business interests Josiah was involved in the cultural life of Buffalo. He was a member of the Young Men’s Municipal Reform Club, which was closely associated with the city library. He was a trustee of Grosvenor Library from 1874 – 1907, during which time he also served as president of the board, 1884 – 1889, and treasurer, 1889 – 1898. He was a trustee of the Buffalo Seminary, 1877 – 1889. He was elected a life member of the Buffalo Fine Arts Academy in 1868, and held many positions including a member of the board of curators, treasurer, vice president, and president. He was also involved with the Buffalo Bisons baseball team, acting as the team president during their membership in the National League, from 1879 to 1885. The team played their games at Riverside Park, from 1879 to 1883. The team had a winning record through 1883, and sported a strong core of four great baseball players; Dan Brouthers, Deacon White, Pud Galvin and Jim O’Rourke. The team provided considerable excitement with on both offense and defense. Pud Galvin pitched 46 win seasons in both 1883 and 1884, while Dan Brouthers lead the National League in batting from 1882 through 1884. Another player, Curry Foley was the first player ever to hit for the cycle, on May 25, 1882. While the team was a good draw at their original ball park, the owner of the property, Alexander Culbert informed Josiah Jewett in August of 1883 that he would not renew the lease for 1884, as

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he intended to tear down the park and develop the land. Faced with the prospect of not having a park to play in Josiah was forced to hunt for a new home for the team. He located a property practically in the backyard of his new home on North Street, just east of the Circle. It was a large lot on the northeast corner of Richmond Avenue and Summer Street, owned by George Howard, a prominent Buffalo businessman. Mr. Howard and the Buffalo Baseball Club negotiated a five-year lease for 360 feet on Richmond, running back to Howard Street (now Norwood), at the rate of $1500 each for the first four years and $1800 for the final year. The 1883 season produced a profit of some $5000 available to prepare the new site for next season's operations. After the contract was signed work proceeded feverishly through the fall and winter, for time was short. The diamond was to face north, with home plate on the Summer Street end about halfway between Richmond and Howard. The covered grandstand, which was in the shape of a half-octagon and about 280 feet in length, roughly paralleled Summer Street and was set back about 60 feet to provide space for carriages. An innovation in this grandstand was the fact that it was completely enclosed in the back and thus offered protection in the event of inclement weather. Louvers were built in to provide ventilation. Mr. Jewett proudly pointed out that the seats were two inches wider than those in the old park, and that they had footrails. Even the ladies were not forgotten. A special section for them was set apart at the west end of the grandstand, where they could enjoy the game in the comfort of gaily painted caned arm-chairs, and have a measure of insulation from the vulgarisms indigenous to the ball parks of the 1880's.

The grandstand was flanked on either side by open stands, while the outfield fence extended from Richmond Avenue through to Howard Street. The main entrance was at the corner of Richmond and Summer; the carriage entrance was on Howard Street. Even in those days, fans were to know the anguish of having to sit behind a post. There were 18 of them supporting the hip-style roof. Called Olympic Park, it was a modest creation when compared with the steel and concrete giants of today. Its seating capacity was just 4000 with room for a thousand or so standees and it cost about $6000. Admission prices were modest enough: 50c for adults and 25c for children. Gentlemen, if accompanied by ladies, could occupy the arm-chairs upon payment of an additional dime, but had to abstain from smoking. Those who wanted to park their carriages in the covered shed at the southeast end of the park could do so for 15c. This privilege could be purchased for the entire season for five dollars. The new stadium seemed to pay off, with the Bisons putting up a record of 64Wins and 47 Losses, coming in a strong third. The 1885 season promised to be even better with all of the star players returning and a few up and coming players signed. Then, in an early season game at Chicago, Pitcher Galvin injured his ankle in a collision with Cap Anson. After that, his effectiveness was much decreased. Without Galvin in top form, the Bisons could not seem to win. Crowds at the Richmond Avenue grounds became slimmer and slimmer. Galvin, the heroic 46-game winner of the year before, was made the scapegoat for the team's poor showing. On June 21, he was sold to Pittsburgh for $1500. But this was only a hint of what was to come. The Detroit Wolverines, longtime doormats of the league, began to cast covetous eyes toward Buffalo's "Big Four." President Jewett realized if he sold that quartet, it would mean the end of National League ball in Buffalo. Unable to make a deal for the four players. President Steams of the Detroit club offered to buy the Buffalo franchise, lock, stock and barrel. This sounded all right to Jewett who was anxious to get out of baseball, now that he and his brother Henry were in the midst of setting up their showplace one-mile covered race track in the Town of Aurora. It was a deal. Steams took the whole ball club, and for just $7000! This was the first mass player deal in the game's history. Buffalo fans were shocked, and the deal was a sensation throughout the whole baseball world. Even today, when a big player deal is discussed, sports writers still recall this amazing bargain of 1885 which marked the end of National League baseball in Buffalo.

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Henry Clay Jewett (JFA #6,019)

Harness Horse Racing

The covered race track mentioned above was erected in 1885 in the town of Aurora, New York. Aurora was just outside Buffalo and was associated with the Jewett Stock Farm. Complete details of the racetrack and stock farm are detailed in the JFA 1994 Year Book (pages 19-23). However the farm in New York was not the only horse farm operated by Henry Clay Jewett. As detailed by Cecilia Jewett McGehee, Henry also operated a substantial horse farm in Cheney, Kansas.

The Jewett Stock Farm Primary source Cecilia Jewett McGehee

For the Kansas State Historical Society; 1976

No development has done more to put the Cheney, Kansas community on the map than the famed Jewett Stock Farm of 5,160 acres. It was operated from 1884 to 1897. In 1884, N.F. Niederlander, insurance and land broker of Wichita, Kansas wrote: "Last year we effected a sale of over five thousand acres to H.C. Jewett, Esq. of Buffalo, New York, which is to be known as the Jewett Stock Farm".

The purpose is to breed and raise thoroughbred horses and cattle. Mr. Jewett has been successfully engaged in this industry for a number of years in the State of New York, and "we take it as a substantial endorsement of this county (Sedgwick) that he should select this locality after a thorough canvass of the Western States as far as California." The soil, climate, water and quality of grasses, being of greatest importance were found suitable to the business. The purchase price of the land, its length from corner to

corner was seven and one halfmiles, was $60,000.00 Seven hundred acres of com and wheat were to be planted and over a thousand acres to be cultivated by eleven teams of matched draft horses.

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April 1884, two stallions arrived at the Jewett Farm. One, Sedgwick was a record-breaking pacer. He was to be put in training to race, but his bloodlines made him too valuable. The other stallion, Roland was a top bred Percheron. Thirty-two head of colts with outstanding bloodlines were added to the herd. When it was time to harvest the exceptionally tall com, an ad in the Wichita Eagle, September 6, 1884 stated that the Jewett Farm was looking for men six feet four inches in height. They were to be employed for seven months. Extra wages were to be paid to bachelors.

Henry Jewett spared no expense developing the farm and had the most modern equipment of the time. Eleven windmills supplied water. Trees were planted for fruit, shade and shelter. He constructed a racecourse for his horses. More horses and cattle were added to the farm. All were top stock with the best bloodlines. But the Jewett Stock Farm was to suffer a reversal in prosperity from the panic of 1893. A number of employees were discharged in an effort to curb expenses. Crops did not receive the value of previous years and sales of top bloodstock became half that of 1886.

Acts of God joined in the panic doling out havoc for the farm and the town of Cheney. In 1894, a windstorm blew down a steel windmills. A fire followed in December destroying the largest bam on the Jewett Farm. A dust storm ravaged the area in 1895, followed by a rain and hail storm. A heavy frost followed damaging the gardens. The wheat market continued its fall. All those tragic events led to the sale of the farm. It was sold to A.E. Harmon who in turn sold the property in sections to a number of individuals.

The horses were moved to Jewettville, New York. Among them were Joe Patchen and Patchen Wilkes. Henry Jewett liquidated his stock farm in New York in February 1896 in a sale that attracted buyers from as far away as Europe. Patchen Wilkes was the star horse at the sale, bringing in $10,025, with the entire 125 herd selling for $42,880. Jewett sold all his stock because, he told the New York Times “he feared if he reserved any this would cause him to continue the fascinating pursuit of breeding.” As for the horses themselves, Patchen Wilkes was the offspring of the legendary trotting horse Joe Young, who established such a reputation for wins and siring championship horses that when he died he was actually buried standing up. Patchen Wilkes made a name for himself not only on the track, but also off the track due to his disposition. It has been written that “Patchen Wilkes was a black horse of remarkable beauty but ugly disposition, "being a natural man-eater...after he had been taken to Kentucky, he became so savage that he was kept chained in his stall, his feed was shoved in to him from a respectful distance, and when it was necessary to bring him out, several grooms, armed with pitchforks and other persuaders were required for the

job." Patchen Wilkes was the sire of Joe Patchen (right), the fastest horse in the world at that time, who was the first trotting horse to reach the pace of 2:03 for a mile, and eventually set the record at 2:01.25 for the mile Joe Patchen had a career record of 53 wins in 100 races. Joe Patchen was retired to stud career in 1897 in Goshen, NY, and upon his retirement, the temperament of his sire surfaced, and he would no longer let any visitors near him. Joe Patchen sired Dan Patch, a world champion harness horse that improved on his sire’s mile trotting time with a new record of 1:55.25, set in 1905, which stood as a record for over 30 years, until 1938. While pioneer horse lovers said that Dan Patch was foaled on the Jewett ranch, it was not true. He was foaled March 1896 at Oxford, Indiana.

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Nathan Hall Jewett (JFA #8,614) Submitted by James T. Paxton

Nathan Jewett was born on June 6, 1871, in Buffalo, NY to Josiah Jewett and Grace (Hall) Jewett. Like his father, he attended Yale, graduating in 1894. While at Yale he played on the Freshman Football and Baseball teams and was also a member of Eta Phi and Wolf’s Head. Afterwards graduating Nathan clerked with the Columbia National Bank, from 1894-96, founded in part by his father. Nathan left the bank in 1896 and became an accountant with the family stove manufacturing firm, Jewett & Company from 1896-1904. In 1904 he joined the firm Ross and Jewett, coal and coke merchants located in Buffalo, NY, and in 1907 continued with the successor Nathan H. Jewett & Company through 1910. Nathan left the coal business and Buffalo, NY in 1910 for the rapidly growing automobile industry in Detroit, MI, and became a manufacturer’s agent for automobile materials until 1915. In 1915 he became the office manager of the Felters Company, felt manufacturers of Boston, MA, and worked for them until 1919. In 1920 he became a field director of the General Motors Company in California with the headquarters in San Francisco where he worked until 1927. Thereafter he was associated with R.H. Seward & Company, investment bankers in San Francisco for a short time and retired in 1930, moving to Scaneateles, NY. Nathan married Katherine Wilson (1875 - 1955) on April 25, 1900 in Chicago, IL. Katherine was the daughter of James and Zilpha (Taylor) Wilson, of Portland, Maine. They did not have any children. Nathan was a member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, of Boston, and of the Second Church of Christ, Scientist, of Detroit, having been First Reader in the latter from April, 1916 to April, 1919. Nathan died on September 21, 1934 in Buffalo, NY due to lobar pneumonia, and was buried in the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, NY. After the death of Nathan, his wife Katherine moved to California to live with her sister, Bertha.

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