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Biography of James F. Gough

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A lifelong resident of the town of West Warwick, Rhode Island, James F. Gough is well known throughout this section of the State. In early life he succeeded to the undertaking business established by his father and has since continued its direction. His is the oldest undertaking enterprise in the town of West Warwick. Mr. Gough was born on August 20, 1887, at Arctic, in the town of West Warwick, Rhode Island. His parents were Peter J. and Adeline T. (Bryant) Gough, both natives of Arctic, and both now deceased. The father was engaged in the undertaking business at the … Read more

Biography of Frank P. Lamb

Sales and service agent for the Chrysler Motor Car Company in the western part of Kent County, Rhode Island, Frank P. Lamb is one of the well-known business men of this section. He has been a resident here for many years. Mr. Lamb was born on September 22, 1889, at Providence, Rhode Island, a son of Patrick and Hannah (Loughran) Lamb, both natives of Ireland. The father was a contracting mason, and was so engaged until the time of his death. Frank P. Lamb was educated in the public schools of Warwick, Rhode Island, and after the completion of his … Read more

Biography of Henry Schwab

Since 1928 Henry Schwab has been postmaster of the town of Washington, Rhode Island, discharging the duties of this office with complete efficiency and success. He was born at Providence, Rhode Island, on May 27, 1894, a son of Bernard and Anna (Stark) Schwab, both natives of Germany, and both now deceased. The father was engaged in the grocery business until the time of his death. Henry Schwab was educated in the public schools of his birthplace and then attended the Technical High School there for two years. After the completion of his educational training, he entered the wholesale grocery … Read more

Biography of Edwin Gerald Dunlop

Proprietor of nurseries which are widely and favorably known throughout Rhode Island, Edwin Gerald Dunlop operates what is known as the establishment of “Dunlop the Florist,” and has twenty thousand square feet of space under glass. Specializing in carnations, he employs three hands here, and is the owner and proprietor of the business which he has developed. The Dunlop greenhouses are some of the most beautiful in this part of New England, and Mr. Dunlop labors tirelessly in developing new and rare floral objects of beauty, with the result that he is recognized as not only a florist but a … Read more

Biography of Albert Zunlinden

Among those foreign-born Americans who have been of conspicuous service to the communities in the New World in which they have settled, a leading business man is Albert Zunlinden, proprietor of a drug store at No. 50, Spring Street, Manville, Rhode Island. Albert Zunlinden was born in France, October 30, 1885, son of Jacques and Madeline (Hirtz) Zunlinden, the father being a native of Alsace-Lorraine, the mother of Germany. The parents came to this country in 1902 with their son, who was educated in France. He was seventeen when he landed in this country on September 28, 1902. He studied … Read more

Biography of Harold Q. Moore

Having delayed his entrance into the business world in order to serve with the armed forces of the United States during the World War, Mr. Moore, after some two years’ distinguished overseas service, became connected, in 1920, with the George C. Moore Elastic Webbing Company, of Westerly, one of the leading industrial establishments of this town, founded by his father. He quickly showed that he had inherited his father’s well known business and executive ability and for a number of years has been one of the executive officers of the company. Naturally his position in the business world is of … Read more

Biography of James V. Murray

Becoming associated in business with his father, immediately after graduation from high school, Mr. Murray, since the latter’s death in 1927, has carried on the business himself. Bearing the family name it is one of the most successful and best known granite and marble works in Woonsocket. James V. Murray was born in Woonsocket, February 14, 1887, a son of Thomas P. and Elizabeth (McCabe) Murray. His father was born in Westerly, Rhode Island, and throughout his entire life was a resident of that State. He learned the trade of stone-cutter in his native town and as a young man … Read more

Biography of John Jay Watson, Jr.

The branch of the Watson family here under consideration has played an important part in Rhode Island history from colonial days to the present time, each succeeding generation adding fresh prestige to the family name. John Jay Watson who became a resident of New York City a few years ago, owing to certain developments in his business career, needs no introduction to the readers of this work; for he was prominent not only in the manufacturing and financial circles of his native State, but was also a very active participant in its political affairs. In this he carried out the … Read more

Biography of Albert Frederick Ford

A native and lifelong resident of Rhode Island, Albert Frederick Ford, after graduating from high school, entered the employ of the Lippit Woolen Company, of Woonsocket, and since then has continued to be connected with this important and successful industrial establishment. As its superintendent he occupies a prominent position in the business life of Woonsocket. Albert Frederick Ford was born in Woonsocket, December 18, 1881, a son of the late Albert A. and Ellen J. (Brown) Ford. His father was a native of Gloucester, Rhode Island, and for many years was connected with the Glenark Knitting Company. Mr. Ford received … Read more

Biography of Edward T. Hogan

Admitted to the Rhode Island bar in 1917, immediately following his graduation from one of the leading law schools of Washington, District of Columbia, Mr. Hogan deferred the start of his active career as a lawyer for almost two years, in order to serve during this period with the United States Army during the World War. Having received his honorable discharge in 1919, he established himself in the practice of his profession in Providence and became affiliated with one of the leading Providence law firms. More recently, since 1924, he has been the senior member of the law firm of … Read more