"The Fairfield Tribune"
Wednesday, December 11, 1907
Page 7, Column 4
SAMUEL BIGELOW DEAD
...Aged pioneer resident of Fairfield died at his home here Saturday morning at the age of 82. Native of Mass., born 1825; passed his boyhood in his native state. Found his bride in Marietta, Ohio, and was married there to Mary S. HOLIDAY (sic - Mary Jane HOLLIDAY), who died some years ago. Two daughters survive the parents; Mrs. Susan HAMILTON of Elgin, Ill., and Mrs. Cynthia HAMMOND, of this city, with whom Mr. BIGELOW made his home. In 1858 Mr. BIGELOW established himself in the boot and shoe business here and only gave up working at his trade a few years ago. Member of IOOF the past 60 years. The last 45 years his building, where he formerly had his shoe shop, has been a familiar landmark on North Court Street, and like its owner, it has for several years past shown the wear and tear of time....
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Portrait and Biographical Album of Jefferson and Van Buren Counties, Iowa, Printed 1890 by Lake City Publishing Co., Chicago, Page 370
Samuel E. BIGELOW, manufacturer of boots and shoes, is at the head of one of the oldest establishments of Fairfield, he having begun business in that line in 1858, and carried it on continuously since, covering a period of thirty-two consecutive years. Until 1870, he also carried on the leather business in connection with his other line of work, and the two have yielded him an excellent income.
The story of Mr. BIGELOW's life is as follows: He was born in Sutton Township, Worcester County, Mass., February 20, 1825, and traces his ancestry back to 1642, when John BIGELOW emigrated from his home in England to become a resident of the new Colony, which had been established on the other side of the water only twenty-two years before. His father, Samuel BIGELOW, was born in the town of Charlton, Worcester County, July 2, 1793, and having attained to mature years, was joined in wedlock with Cynthia F. FORBUSH, their union being celebrated October 10, 1815. The lady was born in Grafton, Mass., May 21, 1794, and her people were originally from Aberdeen, Scotland. The paternal grandfather of our subject, Humphrey BIGELOW, served his country during the last four years of the Revolutionary War, entering the army when only sixteen years of age. In 1844, accompanied by his family, Samuel BIGELOW removed to Washington County, Ohio, and fourteen years later he came to Fairfield, where he and his wife spent their last days. His death occurred March 10, 1882, he having attained almost the age of ninety years. The mother died March 20, 1872, at the age of seventy-eight years. Mr. BIGELOW engaged in the same business which his son carries on. In fact Samuel learned the business with his father, and for some years, as partners, they continued operations in that line.
The subject of this sketch spent the days of his boyhood and youth in his native State, and on the 5th of February, 1852, made choice of a life companion, Miss Mary J. HOLLIDAY. Their union was celebrated in Marietta, Ohio. Mrs. BIGELOW is a daughter of Angus McDonald HOLLIDAY, and a native of Shelbyville, Mo. Three children have been born of their union: Susan Kate, wife of Edward HAMILTON, of Kansas City; and Cynthia L., widow of Dr. Samuel HAMMOND, of Fairfield. They lost one child, Millicent Virginia, who was born November 25, 1867, and died September 21, 1870.
In politics, Mr. BIGELOW is a Republican, having supported that party many years. He has never been an office seeker, preferring to devote his time and attention to his business interests, but served one term as Alderman, and once as City Clerk. He was made an Odd Fellow in Ohio, being initiated into the mysteries of the order in Marietta Lodge in 1847, and now holds membership with Jefferson Lodge, No. 4, I. O. O. F., of Fairfield. His residence in this city covers a period of more than a third of a century, and with its business interests during the entire time he has been prominently connected, in this manner aiding not a little in the upbuilding and growth of the city.
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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Tuesday, September 24, 1946
Section D, Page 3
SAM BIGELOW FORMED FIRST BAND IN CITY.
Fairfield's first band was organized by Samuel BIGELOW, Jr., who came to Fairfield in 1859. A shoemaker by trade, he was an amateur musician and organized a band a few years after setting up his business here.
BIGELOW was born in Sutton, Mass., and spent some time in Marietta, Ohio, before coming to Fairfield with his wife and daughter Kate. A second daughter, Cynthia, was born in 1852. BIGELOW was accompanied to Fairfield by his father and together they erected the building on North Court St. now occupied by Robinson's Plumbing Shop. The structure is the oldest business block now standing in the city.
BIGELOW manufactured handmade boots and leather goods, and served as city clerk at one time. He learned how to play the violin as a hobby and soon acquired a collection of instruments, learning to play them all. This led to the organization of a Fairfield band and the group practiced in BIGELOW's shop and kept their instruments there.
BIGELOW arranged all of his own music and composed a few selections. His band of 1874 included Dave ATCHISON, Dave McCRACKEN, Dr. J. M. SHAFFER, Dr. P. N. WOODS, and Amos WILLIAMS. Later BIGELOW organized an orchestra, playing second violin in the group. Other members were Jules C. WRIGHT, first violin, Arch HOPKINS, clarinet; Hal JORDAL (sic - JORDAN?), bass viol; Fred SPIELMAN, cornet, and Will HARRIS, piccolo.
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Note: A daughter of Samuel and Mary was Susan Kate Bigelow who married Edward Hamilton on Aug. 29, 1883 in Jefferson county, Iowa. She was born in about 1855 in Marietta, Ohio and died August 21, 1912 in or about Elgin, Illinois. Reportedly buried in "Elgin Cemetery", but as there are two such cemeteries listed on FindAGrave this contributor isn't certain which one is where Susan and Edward are buried in. Any clarification would be appreciated.
Wednesday, December 11, 1907
Page 7, Column 4
SAMUEL BIGELOW DEAD
...Aged pioneer resident of Fairfield died at his home here Saturday morning at the age of 82. Native of Mass., born 1825; passed his boyhood in his native state. Found his bride in Marietta, Ohio, and was married there to Mary S. HOLIDAY (sic - Mary Jane HOLLIDAY), who died some years ago. Two daughters survive the parents; Mrs. Susan HAMILTON of Elgin, Ill., and Mrs. Cynthia HAMMOND, of this city, with whom Mr. BIGELOW made his home. In 1858 Mr. BIGELOW established himself in the boot and shoe business here and only gave up working at his trade a few years ago. Member of IOOF the past 60 years. The last 45 years his building, where he formerly had his shoe shop, has been a familiar landmark on North Court Street, and like its owner, it has for several years past shown the wear and tear of time....
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Portrait and Biographical Album of Jefferson and Van Buren Counties, Iowa, Printed 1890 by Lake City Publishing Co., Chicago, Page 370
Samuel E. BIGELOW, manufacturer of boots and shoes, is at the head of one of the oldest establishments of Fairfield, he having begun business in that line in 1858, and carried it on continuously since, covering a period of thirty-two consecutive years. Until 1870, he also carried on the leather business in connection with his other line of work, and the two have yielded him an excellent income.
The story of Mr. BIGELOW's life is as follows: He was born in Sutton Township, Worcester County, Mass., February 20, 1825, and traces his ancestry back to 1642, when John BIGELOW emigrated from his home in England to become a resident of the new Colony, which had been established on the other side of the water only twenty-two years before. His father, Samuel BIGELOW, was born in the town of Charlton, Worcester County, July 2, 1793, and having attained to mature years, was joined in wedlock with Cynthia F. FORBUSH, their union being celebrated October 10, 1815. The lady was born in Grafton, Mass., May 21, 1794, and her people were originally from Aberdeen, Scotland. The paternal grandfather of our subject, Humphrey BIGELOW, served his country during the last four years of the Revolutionary War, entering the army when only sixteen years of age. In 1844, accompanied by his family, Samuel BIGELOW removed to Washington County, Ohio, and fourteen years later he came to Fairfield, where he and his wife spent their last days. His death occurred March 10, 1882, he having attained almost the age of ninety years. The mother died March 20, 1872, at the age of seventy-eight years. Mr. BIGELOW engaged in the same business which his son carries on. In fact Samuel learned the business with his father, and for some years, as partners, they continued operations in that line.
The subject of this sketch spent the days of his boyhood and youth in his native State, and on the 5th of February, 1852, made choice of a life companion, Miss Mary J. HOLLIDAY. Their union was celebrated in Marietta, Ohio. Mrs. BIGELOW is a daughter of Angus McDonald HOLLIDAY, and a native of Shelbyville, Mo. Three children have been born of their union: Susan Kate, wife of Edward HAMILTON, of Kansas City; and Cynthia L., widow of Dr. Samuel HAMMOND, of Fairfield. They lost one child, Millicent Virginia, who was born November 25, 1867, and died September 21, 1870.
In politics, Mr. BIGELOW is a Republican, having supported that party many years. He has never been an office seeker, preferring to devote his time and attention to his business interests, but served one term as Alderman, and once as City Clerk. He was made an Odd Fellow in Ohio, being initiated into the mysteries of the order in Marietta Lodge in 1847, and now holds membership with Jefferson Lodge, No. 4, I. O. O. F., of Fairfield. His residence in this city covers a period of more than a third of a century, and with its business interests during the entire time he has been prominently connected, in this manner aiding not a little in the upbuilding and growth of the city.
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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Tuesday, September 24, 1946
Section D, Page 3
SAM BIGELOW FORMED FIRST BAND IN CITY.
Fairfield's first band was organized by Samuel BIGELOW, Jr., who came to Fairfield in 1859. A shoemaker by trade, he was an amateur musician and organized a band a few years after setting up his business here.
BIGELOW was born in Sutton, Mass., and spent some time in Marietta, Ohio, before coming to Fairfield with his wife and daughter Kate. A second daughter, Cynthia, was born in 1852. BIGELOW was accompanied to Fairfield by his father and together they erected the building on North Court St. now occupied by Robinson's Plumbing Shop. The structure is the oldest business block now standing in the city.
BIGELOW manufactured handmade boots and leather goods, and served as city clerk at one time. He learned how to play the violin as a hobby and soon acquired a collection of instruments, learning to play them all. This led to the organization of a Fairfield band and the group practiced in BIGELOW's shop and kept their instruments there.
BIGELOW arranged all of his own music and composed a few selections. His band of 1874 included Dave ATCHISON, Dave McCRACKEN, Dr. J. M. SHAFFER, Dr. P. N. WOODS, and Amos WILLIAMS. Later BIGELOW organized an orchestra, playing second violin in the group. Other members were Jules C. WRIGHT, first violin, Arch HOPKINS, clarinet; Hal JORDAL (sic - JORDAN?), bass viol; Fred SPIELMAN, cornet, and Will HARRIS, piccolo.
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Note: A daughter of Samuel and Mary was Susan Kate Bigelow who married Edward Hamilton on Aug. 29, 1883 in Jefferson county, Iowa. She was born in about 1855 in Marietta, Ohio and died August 21, 1912 in or about Elgin, Illinois. Reportedly buried in "Elgin Cemetery", but as there are two such cemeteries listed on FindAGrave this contributor isn't certain which one is where Susan and Edward are buried in. Any clarification would be appreciated.
"The Fairfield Tribune"
Wednesday, December 11, 1907
Page 7, Column 4
SAMUEL BIGELOW DEAD
...Aged pioneer resident of Fairfield died at his home here Saturday morning at the age of 82. Native of Mass., born 1825; passed his boyhood in his native state. Found his bride in Marietta, Ohio, and was married there to Mary S. HOLIDAY (sic - Mary Jane HOLLIDAY), who died some years ago. Two daughters survive the parents; Mrs. Susan HAMILTON of Elgin, Ill., and Mrs. Cynthia HAMMOND, of this city, with whom Mr. BIGELOW made his home. In 1858 Mr. BIGELOW established himself in the boot and shoe business here and only gave up working at his trade a few years ago. Member of IOOF the past 60 years. The last 45 years his building, where he formerly had his shoe shop, has been a familiar landmark on North Court Street, and like its owner, it has for several years past shown the wear and tear of time....
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Portrait and Biographical Album of Jefferson and Van Buren Counties, Iowa, Printed 1890 by Lake City Publishing Co., Chicago, Page 370
Samuel E. BIGELOW, manufacturer of boots and shoes, is at the head of one of the oldest establishments of Fairfield, he having begun business in that line in 1858, and carried it on continuously since, covering a period of thirty-two consecutive years. Until 1870, he also carried on the leather business in connection with his other line of work, and the two have yielded him an excellent income.
The story of Mr. BIGELOW's life is as follows: He was born in Sutton Township, Worcester County, Mass., February 20, 1825, and traces his ancestry back to 1642, when John BIGELOW emigrated from his home in England to become a resident of the new Colony, which had been established on the other side of the water only twenty-two years before. His father, Samuel BIGELOW, was born in the town of Charlton, Worcester County, July 2, 1793, and having attained to mature years, was joined in wedlock with Cynthia F. FORBUSH, their union being celebrated October 10, 1815. The lady was born in Grafton, Mass., May 21, 1794, and her people were originally from Aberdeen, Scotland. The paternal grandfather of our subject, Humphrey BIGELOW, served his country during the last four years of the Revolutionary War, entering the army when only sixteen years of age. In 1844, accompanied by his family, Samuel BIGELOW removed to Washington County, Ohio, and fourteen years later he came to Fairfield, where he and his wife spent their last days. His death occurred March 10, 1882, he having attained almost the age of ninety years. The mother died March 20, 1872, at the age of seventy-eight years. Mr. BIGELOW engaged in the same business which his son carries on. In fact Samuel learned the business with his father, and for some years, as partners, they continued operations in that line.
The subject of this sketch spent the days of his boyhood and youth in his native State, and on the 5th of February, 1852, made choice of a life companion, Miss Mary J. HOLLIDAY. Their union was celebrated in Marietta, Ohio. Mrs. BIGELOW is a daughter of Angus McDonald HOLLIDAY, and a native of Shelbyville, Mo. Three children have been born of their union: Susan Kate, wife of Edward HAMILTON, of Kansas City; and Cynthia L., widow of Dr. Samuel HAMMOND, of Fairfield. They lost one child, Millicent Virginia, who was born November 25, 1867, and died September 21, 1870.
In politics, Mr. BIGELOW is a Republican, having supported that party many years. He has never been an office seeker, preferring to devote his time and attention to his business interests, but served one term as Alderman, and once as City Clerk. He was made an Odd Fellow in Ohio, being initiated into the mysteries of the order in Marietta Lodge in 1847, and now holds membership with Jefferson Lodge, No. 4, I. O. O. F., of Fairfield. His residence in this city covers a period of more than a third of a century, and with its business interests during the entire time he has been prominently connected, in this manner aiding not a little in the upbuilding and growth of the city.
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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Tuesday, September 24, 1946
Section D, Page 3
SAM BIGELOW FORMED FIRST BAND IN CITY.
Fairfield's first band was organized by Samuel BIGELOW, Jr., who came to Fairfield in 1859. A shoemaker by trade, he was an amateur musician and organized a band a few years after setting up his business here.
BIGELOW was born in Sutton, Mass., and spent some time in Marietta, Ohio, before coming to Fairfield with his wife and daughter Kate. A second daughter, Cynthia, was born in 1852. BIGELOW was accompanied to Fairfield by his father and together they erected the building on North Court St. now occupied by Robinson's Plumbing Shop. The structure is the oldest business block now standing in the city.
BIGELOW manufactured handmade boots and leather goods, and served as city clerk at one time. He learned how to play the violin as a hobby and soon acquired a collection of instruments, learning to play them all. This led to the organization of a Fairfield band and the group practiced in BIGELOW's shop and kept their instruments there.
BIGELOW arranged all of his own music and composed a few selections. His band of 1874 included Dave ATCHISON, Dave McCRACKEN, Dr. J. M. SHAFFER, Dr. P. N. WOODS, and Amos WILLIAMS. Later BIGELOW organized an orchestra, playing second violin in the group. Other members were Jules C. WRIGHT, first violin, Arch HOPKINS, clarinet; Hal JORDAL (sic - JORDAN?), bass viol; Fred SPIELMAN, cornet, and Will HARRIS, piccolo.
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Note: A daughter of Samuel and Mary was Susan Kate Bigelow who married Edward Hamilton on Aug. 29, 1883 in Jefferson county, Iowa. She was born in about 1855 in Marietta, Ohio and died August 21, 1912 in or about Elgin, Illinois. Reportedly buried in "Elgin Cemetery", but as there are two such cemeteries listed on FindAGrave this contributor isn't certain which one is where Susan and Edward are buried in. Any clarification would be appreciated.
Wednesday, December 11, 1907
Page 7, Column 4
SAMUEL BIGELOW DEAD
...Aged pioneer resident of Fairfield died at his home here Saturday morning at the age of 82. Native of Mass., born 1825; passed his boyhood in his native state. Found his bride in Marietta, Ohio, and was married there to Mary S. HOLIDAY (sic - Mary Jane HOLLIDAY), who died some years ago. Two daughters survive the parents; Mrs. Susan HAMILTON of Elgin, Ill., and Mrs. Cynthia HAMMOND, of this city, with whom Mr. BIGELOW made his home. In 1858 Mr. BIGELOW established himself in the boot and shoe business here and only gave up working at his trade a few years ago. Member of IOOF the past 60 years. The last 45 years his building, where he formerly had his shoe shop, has been a familiar landmark on North Court Street, and like its owner, it has for several years past shown the wear and tear of time....
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Portrait and Biographical Album of Jefferson and Van Buren Counties, Iowa, Printed 1890 by Lake City Publishing Co., Chicago, Page 370
Samuel E. BIGELOW, manufacturer of boots and shoes, is at the head of one of the oldest establishments of Fairfield, he having begun business in that line in 1858, and carried it on continuously since, covering a period of thirty-two consecutive years. Until 1870, he also carried on the leather business in connection with his other line of work, and the two have yielded him an excellent income.
The story of Mr. BIGELOW's life is as follows: He was born in Sutton Township, Worcester County, Mass., February 20, 1825, and traces his ancestry back to 1642, when John BIGELOW emigrated from his home in England to become a resident of the new Colony, which had been established on the other side of the water only twenty-two years before. His father, Samuel BIGELOW, was born in the town of Charlton, Worcester County, July 2, 1793, and having attained to mature years, was joined in wedlock with Cynthia F. FORBUSH, their union being celebrated October 10, 1815. The lady was born in Grafton, Mass., May 21, 1794, and her people were originally from Aberdeen, Scotland. The paternal grandfather of our subject, Humphrey BIGELOW, served his country during the last four years of the Revolutionary War, entering the army when only sixteen years of age. In 1844, accompanied by his family, Samuel BIGELOW removed to Washington County, Ohio, and fourteen years later he came to Fairfield, where he and his wife spent their last days. His death occurred March 10, 1882, he having attained almost the age of ninety years. The mother died March 20, 1872, at the age of seventy-eight years. Mr. BIGELOW engaged in the same business which his son carries on. In fact Samuel learned the business with his father, and for some years, as partners, they continued operations in that line.
The subject of this sketch spent the days of his boyhood and youth in his native State, and on the 5th of February, 1852, made choice of a life companion, Miss Mary J. HOLLIDAY. Their union was celebrated in Marietta, Ohio. Mrs. BIGELOW is a daughter of Angus McDonald HOLLIDAY, and a native of Shelbyville, Mo. Three children have been born of their union: Susan Kate, wife of Edward HAMILTON, of Kansas City; and Cynthia L., widow of Dr. Samuel HAMMOND, of Fairfield. They lost one child, Millicent Virginia, who was born November 25, 1867, and died September 21, 1870.
In politics, Mr. BIGELOW is a Republican, having supported that party many years. He has never been an office seeker, preferring to devote his time and attention to his business interests, but served one term as Alderman, and once as City Clerk. He was made an Odd Fellow in Ohio, being initiated into the mysteries of the order in Marietta Lodge in 1847, and now holds membership with Jefferson Lodge, No. 4, I. O. O. F., of Fairfield. His residence in this city covers a period of more than a third of a century, and with its business interests during the entire time he has been prominently connected, in this manner aiding not a little in the upbuilding and growth of the city.
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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Tuesday, September 24, 1946
Section D, Page 3
SAM BIGELOW FORMED FIRST BAND IN CITY.
Fairfield's first band was organized by Samuel BIGELOW, Jr., who came to Fairfield in 1859. A shoemaker by trade, he was an amateur musician and organized a band a few years after setting up his business here.
BIGELOW was born in Sutton, Mass., and spent some time in Marietta, Ohio, before coming to Fairfield with his wife and daughter Kate. A second daughter, Cynthia, was born in 1852. BIGELOW was accompanied to Fairfield by his father and together they erected the building on North Court St. now occupied by Robinson's Plumbing Shop. The structure is the oldest business block now standing in the city.
BIGELOW manufactured handmade boots and leather goods, and served as city clerk at one time. He learned how to play the violin as a hobby and soon acquired a collection of instruments, learning to play them all. This led to the organization of a Fairfield band and the group practiced in BIGELOW's shop and kept their instruments there.
BIGELOW arranged all of his own music and composed a few selections. His band of 1874 included Dave ATCHISON, Dave McCRACKEN, Dr. J. M. SHAFFER, Dr. P. N. WOODS, and Amos WILLIAMS. Later BIGELOW organized an orchestra, playing second violin in the group. Other members were Jules C. WRIGHT, first violin, Arch HOPKINS, clarinet; Hal JORDAL (sic - JORDAN?), bass viol; Fred SPIELMAN, cornet, and Will HARRIS, piccolo.
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Note: A daughter of Samuel and Mary was Susan Kate Bigelow who married Edward Hamilton on Aug. 29, 1883 in Jefferson county, Iowa. She was born in about 1855 in Marietta, Ohio and died August 21, 1912 in or about Elgin, Illinois. Reportedly buried in "Elgin Cemetery", but as there are two such cemeteries listed on FindAGrave this contributor isn't certain which one is where Susan and Edward are buried in. Any clarification would be appreciated.
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