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Biography of Harold T. Lowe

Harold T. Lowe, born on July 19, 1891, in Buffalo, New York, is the superintendent of schools in North Providence, Rhode Island. Son of George and Caroline (William) Lowe, he earned a B.S. from Hobart College in 1917 and attended Columbia University. Lowe’s career began with the Otis Elevator Company before serving as a captain in the U.S. Army during World War I, where he earned the Croix de Guerre. Post-war, he transitioned to education, holding various teaching and administrative roles. Lowe married Anna Haig in 1917, and they have three children: Lucia Amy, Harold Ward, and Ellen Jean. He is active in community, fraternal, and veterans’ organizations.

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Biography of George M. Hull

Providence

George M. Hull, born on September 10, 1869, in Providence, Rhode Island, was the son of George B. and Emily (Smith) Hull. Starting as a clerk in the Union Oil Company of Providence in 1889, he advanced to plant manager until the plant’s closure in 1921. He then served as town treasurer of East Providence with distinction. Active in civic affairs, Hull held roles on the East Providence Town Council and the Rhode Island State Harbor Commission. A dedicated Freemason and community member, he also supported the Republican Party and attended the First Universalist Church of Providence. Hull married Josephine Mayno in 1893, and they had two sons, Thomas M. and George C., both World War I veterans.

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Biography of William Paine Sheffield

Statewide, Newport

William P. Sheffield (1893-), a prominent lawyer and industrial executive in Rhode Island, upheld the legacy of his father and grandfather, both named William Paine Sheffield. The Sheffield family, established in Newport, Rhode Island, since the colonial era, had a history of significant contributions to society and politics. Sheffield, educated at Brown University and Harvard Law School, joined the family law firm and held various civic and business roles. He served as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army during WWI. Sheffield married Agatha Spoank in 1917, and they had four children: William P. IV, Edwin S., Richard B., and Agatha S.

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Biography of Herbert Montague Sherwood

Providence

Herbert Montague Sherwood (1887-1923) was a prominent lawyer in Providence, Rhode Island. Born to David Faulkner and Mary Louisa (Scribner) Sherwood, he graduated from Brown University and Harvard Law School. Sherwood practiced law with several firms, culminating in Sherwood, Heltzen & Clifford. He served in the Rhode Island House of Representatives and Senate, and was a captain in the U.S. Army during WWI. He married Margaret Gammell Meader in 1920, with whom he had five daughters. Sherwood was also involved in his father’s extensive real estate ventures.

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Biography of John Russell Haire

Newport

During the ten years he has been a member of the bar of Rhode Island, with his practice temporarily interrupted by the World War, in which he served with distinction, John Russell Haire, of Newport, has made a good record in his profession and is credited with ability of a high order. He is a popular member of numerous business, social and fraternal organizations and during his periods of relaxation is devoted to athletics. Sound in his citizenship, he does not forget the obligations it entails and is vitally concerned In all affairs of a civic nature that are proposed

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Biography of John Francis Kirby

Providence

In addition to holding a prominent place in business and banking circles in Woonsocket, John Francis Kirby has made a wide circle of friends through his activities in various fraternal organizations, of which he is an active and well-known member. John Francis Kirby was born November 29, 1890, at Woonsocket, and is the son of John H. Kirby, now retired, who was born at South Walpole, Massachusetts, and Bridget (Kirrane) Kirby, born in Woonsocket. John H. Kirby was for twenty-five years a member of the board of assessors of Woonsocket. John F. Kirby first attended the parochial schools, then St.

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Biography of George A. Bergstrom

Kent

Conducting the largest independent grocery and meat market in East Greenwich, George A. Bergstrom has built up the business to this point within less than half a dozen years by a close attention to every detail of the work and an unflagging industry. Mr. Bergstrom’s interest in all progressive movements of the community has been notable, and indicates the highest type of citizenship, as does his military record during that period when our country needed all its manpower to overcome the common enemy, and sent millions of soldiers overseas for that purpose. He has also shown a spirit of comradeship

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Biography of J. Robert Abramson

Kent

Cashier of the Centreville National and Savings Bank at Centreville, Rhode Island, J. Robert Abramson has risen to this position through the merit of his services in the institution with which he is connected. Though still a young man he is well known in financial circles of this section. Mr. Abramson was born on June 8, 1897, at Warwick, Rhode Island, a son of Charles A. Abramson, a carpenter, and of Ida J. (Johnson) Abramson. Both his parents were natives of Sweden. The son, J. Robert Abramson, received his education in the public schools of the town of Warwick, and

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Biography of Christopher J. Brennan

Providence, Statewide

A native of Providence, Mr. Brennan was born September 5, 1893, the son of Christopher P. and Mary E. (Flynn) Brennan, both of whom were born in Providence. The father, who still resides in Providence, spent his life in the city in the trade of a master plumber. The subject of this sketch received his elementary education in the Providence public schools and attended the Classical High School. At Holy Cross College he received his Bachelor of Arts degree with the class of 1915, and went from thence to the Harvard School of Law, but the entry of the United

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