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wishes, when he became old enough, chose the trade 

 of a machinist. 



After he had learned his trade he went back to his 

 books, and applied himself to study, graduating at the 

 Merrimack Normal Institute, N". H., in 1850. 



He taught two years in New Hampshire, and in 1852 

 opened a private school at Nantucket. Upon the retire- 

 ment of the late Judge E. M. Gardner from the South 

 Grammar School in this town, Mr. Macy was appointed 

 his successor as principal of that school. 



When the new Coffin School building was completed 

 in 1854, Mr. Macy was chosen to fill a similar position 

 in that institution. That his services were appreciated 

 is evidenced by the fact that he remained in this school 

 for seven years. In 1861 he was appointed collector 

 of the port of Nantucket. Previous to this he had 

 applied himself assiduously to the study of law, and 

 was admitted to the bar. the same year he was ap- 

 pointed collector. In 1871 he was elected one of the 

 governor's council, and died, while occupying that 

 position, in 1874, having been chosen for a fourth 

 term. 



In 1857 Mr. Macy married Anne Mitchell, daughter 

 of William and Lydia (Coleman) Mitchell. She was 

 born N"ov. 8, 1820. Mrs. Macy survives her husband, 

 and is deserving of more than a passing notice. In- 

 heriting a large share of her parents' abilities, quiet, 

 unassuming, and retiring, never parading her accom- 

 plishments before the world, she has, since her hus- 

 band's decease, led a very secluded life. Possess- 

 ing a winning manner and a pleasant voice, being 

 thoroughly conversant with and speaking fluently 



