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Biography of John Barlow

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As dean of sciences, professor of zoology, and acting president of Rhode Island State College, Kingston, Rhode Island, John Barlow has taken an active part in educational affairs in this State. His affiliations are many in scientific and civic circles, and his work has been outstandingly useful to his fellow-citizens. Professor Barlow was born in Amenia, New York, son of Henry and Helen (Benton) Barlow. He received his early education in the schools of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and subsequently became a student at Middlebury College, in Middlebury, Vermont, from which he was graduated in 1895. In the following year he was … Read more

Biography of Powell Helme

Rhode Island has been the American home of the Helme family since the early half of the seventeenth century, when the first of the name, Christopher Helme, is recorded as a sergeant and a member of a Court of Trials in Warwick, in 1647, his death taking place there in 1650. His youngest son was Rouse Helme, who died in 1712, and his son James Helme was born in 1710 and married, in 1738, Esther Powell, who was a granddaughter of Gabriel Bernon, one of the most eminent of the early French settlers in Rhode Island. He was Chief Justice … Read more

Biography of Gilbert R. Parker

When a citizen disposes of a profitable business in order to serve his State in office that is of more importance to the community than to the individual, he may be lauded for his public spirit without danger of diametric opinion. Such was the case of Gilbert R. Parker, late of Providence, who lived in this city all his life and did much for the public welfare in a busy career. Although of a retiring disposition, he made a host of friends by his genial manner and his convincing attitude on public questions. His character was above suspicion, his interest … Read more

Biography of Julius Palmer

Member of a family whose name has been connected through three generations with one of Providence s most important manufacturing enterprises, Julius Palmer was executive head of the firm of Palmer and Capron, manufacturers of jewelry, for many years. His guidance contributed decisively to the continued growth and success of the company, and he himself was widely known as a prominent man of affairs. Mr. Palmer was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on July 20, i 854 > son John Simmons and Frances M. (Prentice) Palmer. He was a direct descendant of two of New England’s finest families, tracing his … Read more

Biography of Howard E. Aylsworth

Prominent in the business life of Warren, Rhode Island, and known throughout this and neighboring New England communities, Howard E. Aylsworth holds a place of leadership among his fellowmen in the commercial world. The particular business in which he is most active is the automobile accessories trade, but he extends his activities into numerous other fields of endeavor. Mr. Aylsworth was born in Natick, Rhode Island, on January 18, 1892, a son of Elmer R. and Lillie B. (Wilbur) Aylsworth. His father, a native of Providence, Rhode Island, is engaged in business as a shoe salesman; and the mother, now … Read more

Biography of Giovanni Senerchia, M. D.

Born and educated in Italy, and a veteran of the Italian Armies during the World War, Giovanni Senerchia came to America in 1921 and has since made this country his home. Dr. Senerchia has been a physician in both the old and new worlds, being carefully trained in one of the finest of Italian schools. He has quickly won a place for himself in Rhode Island life, and at Natick, where he lives, has built up an excellent practice of wide extent. Dr. Senerchia was born at Fornelli, Italy, in 1883, a son of Davide and Sylvia Senerchia, both of … Read more

Biography of Rev. John F. Barry

St. Joseph’s Church of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, is fortunate in having for its pastor Rev. John F. Barry, who has been in charge since 1919. St. Joseph’s parish is one of the many which have, from time to time, been set off from St. Mary’s of Pawtucket. From 1844 to 1846 Pawtucket was part of the mission of Father Fitton, who then had for his parish all of the State of Rhode Island except the city of Providence, but was helped out by the priests of the Cathedral. A small church had been put up in Pawtucket in 1829 and … Read more

Biography of Herman Churchill

In the promotion of public education Rhode Island draws its instructors from any field where the material is of outstanding quality. This has long been a feature of the work here and has been justified and rewarded by a superior organization and greatly improved results in comparison with communities operating on a different basis. The State College at Kingston has been fortunate in acquiring an educator of such ability as Herman Churchill, who has been since 1912 professor of English and History at that institution. He was born in Scott, Cortland County, New York, October 9, 1869, a son of … Read more

Biography of Daniel S. Harrop, M. D.

Born in River Point, Rhode Island, on July 12, 1890, Dr. Daniel S. Harrop, health officer of the town of West Warwick, is the son of Thomas H. Harrop, a dyer, and Bridget Harrop. He was educated in the parochial schools of St. James’ parish, finishing that course in 1906 and then attending La Salle Academy for the following four years. This was supplemented by attendance at the Medical School of Georgetown University, from which he was graduated in 1915, and by still another course at the University of Bordeaux, France, to which country the war had taken him. During … Read more

Biography of Elwin E. Young

For many years a leader in the drug trade in Wickford, Rhode Island, Elwin E. Young holds a position of responsibility and trust in community life here. There is scarcely any field of endeavor in which he is not keenly interested if it has to do with the advancement of the best interests of his town and State; and Mr. Young is widely known. The family from which he is descended is an old and honored one in New England, the line having been traced back, here and in Europe, to 1066, the year of the Conquest. The great-grandfather of … Read more