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Israel Augustus Newhall

Born Dec. 7, 1843, in Lynn, Mass.  Son of Harrison and Martha Mudge (Perkins) Newhall, direct descendants from the old settlers of 1630.  Graduated at Lynn High School in 1860, then attended Wesleyan Academy, Wilbraham.  Entered Wesleyan University with the class of 65.
  

 

1865-80, Engaged in shoe manufacturing business with father and brother.

1880-84, Firm Newhall & Collins (Wesleyan, ''79).

1884-87, In shoe manufacturing business for self.

1887, Accepted position with Lynn Mutual Fire Insurance Co., also carrying on a General Insurance business.

1903, Elected Secretary of the company, which position he still holds.  Greatly interested in Young Men's Christian Association work.  One of the Charter members in Lynn in 1868.  New building dedicated Jan. 17, 1881, costing $57,000.  First President in the new building for a year; trustee for twenty years.  Belongs to Sons of American Revolution, Lynn Historical Society; Lynn Board of Trade, member of Corporation of Lynn Old Ladies' Home.  Among the first in the Epworth League movement, Member of Cabinet in First District New England League for two terms.

Married, June 14, 1893, Miss Lucy Ellen Bacheller, teacher, graduate of Salem Normal School.

Address:  112 Market Street, Lynn, Mass.


Source:  History of Class of 1865 Wesleyan University, Fortieth Reunion, Middletown Connecticut, June 27, 1905.

 
  

 

 


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