One of the first pioneers of Alton, Mr. Wade was considered to be one of the most important and influential citizens of his time. His ancestor, Johathan Wade, settled in Ipswich in 1632, having come that year, from Norfolk, England on a ship called "The Lion" Samuel came to Alton in 1831 and his wife followed in 1833. Formerly a builder and carpenter, Samuel served as mayor of Alton for four terms. He later established the Alton Bank with his brother. On November 10, 1830, He married Eunice Caldwell.
One of the first pioneers of Alton, Mr. Wade was considered to be one of the most important and influential citizens of his time. His ancestor, Johathan Wade, settled in Ipswich in 1632, having come that year, from Norfolk, England on a ship called "The Lion" Samuel came to Alton in 1831 and his wife followed in 1833. Formerly a builder and carpenter, Samuel served as mayor of Alton for four terms. He later established the Alton Bank with his brother. On November 10, 1830, He married Eunice Caldwell.
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