Monthly Archives: August 2022

Dorchester Illustration 2581 Henry Philips Oakman

Posted on August 28, 2022 by earltaylor

Henry Philips Oakman, 1831-1917 Henry Philips Oakman (right) was one of many enterprising developers working to meet the growing demand for housing in the decades after Dorchester was annexed to Boston in 1870. Newspaper articles indicate that Henry’s name was … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2580 Beals Coleman Wright

Posted on August 21, 2022 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration 2580 Beals Coleman Wright Beals Coleman Wright (December 19, 1879 – August 23, 1961) was an American tennis player who was active at the end of the 1890s and early 1900s. He won the singles title at the 1905 U.S. … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2579 William Henry Sayward

Posted on August 14, 2022 by earltaylor

William Henry Sayward, 1845-1934 Image of William H. Sayward from The Boston Globe, February 17, 1921 Image of 69 Monadnock Street from Google Street View 2011 William Henry Sayward and his wife, Caroline Augusta (nee Barnard), both descended from old … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2578 Gardner Asaph Churchill

Posted on August 7, 2022 by earltaylor

Gardner Asaph Churchill taken from The Churchill Family in America. (1904) Gardner Asaph Churchill was born May 26, 1839.  On April 16, 1862, he married Helen Brastow Barrett, and he died on August 20, 1896. Mr. Churchill was educated in … Continue reading →

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