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ested in the growth and welfare of the town, especially in its 

 roads, with which he had much to do for many years, both as 

 "Road Commissioner and Highway Surveyor." He became a 

 member in 1875. 



Geo. B. Martin, of Dauvers, died April 26, 1889, aged 

 63 years. Born at Sandwich, N. H., Dec. 13, 1826, coming to 

 Dauvers when 17 years of age. He soon commenced to learn 

 the shoemaker's trade, and from small beginnings, built up dur- 

 ing his lifetime a large business in the manufacturing of shoes, 

 principally for the Western trade. Quite a land owner in 

 town, and for many years interested in the rearing of horses as 

 his recreation, and often to much profit. Some noted trotting 

 horses of the county a few years ago, were from his stables. 

 Naturally a lover of the soil, he was interested in all that per- 

 tained to it, joining this Society in 1862. 



George D. Richards, of Danvers, died Jan. 1, 1889, 

 aged 50 years, 4 months. Born in Danvers, Sept. 1838, where 

 he spent the most of his life in the grocery business, first with 

 his father, the late Daniel Richards, and later associated with 

 his brother as his successor. Previous to 1865, he kept store 

 two years in Wenham, and five years in North Andover. He 

 joined the Society in 1875. 



Aaron W. Warren, of Danvers, died Feb. 19, 1889, aged 

 70 yrs. 4 months, 5 days. A native of Danvers, born in Oct. 

 1818. For many years engaged in the grocery business, and a 

 man of sterling integrity, held in much esteen by his fellow 

 townsmen. The last few years of his life, having disposed of 

 his business, he devoted himself to his home, and to the enjoy- 

 ment of well earned leisure. A lover of the country, he frequently 

 made use of the county roads and his span of horses for pas- 

 time, health and enjoyment, sharing with others his opportunities 

 and appreciation of Nature's beauties. 



William L. Weston, of Danvers, died Feb. 1, 1889, aged 71 

 years. Born in Brooklyn, April 17, 1817. He came to 



