Hi All, Though I am not related I thought I'd post this for someone who just may be. I have in my possession an 1890 Boston Business Directory (fortunate to have latched onto this one!) This was apparently a gift to a child of Charles TRULL (1807- 23 OCT. 1890 ) from someone by the name of John E. on 25 Dec. 1889 . Inside are pages written , From 1 Jan. to October 23rd , 1890 the last page has written "Father passed away Oct.23rd at 9 a.m. " All other writting so small it is extremely difficult to read. The name Evelyn written a couple of times perhaps more. 1st line dated 1 Jan . is written : Pleasant. John and Eric to the Whist Club _ _ May Woodberry (?) . Evelyn __ to Mrs. Prinner. I have not been all through this book yet but I was very pleased and surprised to find inside was 2 original newsclippings , in which I have lamanated being so fragile . handwritten dates 1807 -1890 ~ Reads : CHARLES TRULL The late Charles Trull who passed away on the 23rd inst., in the 84th year of his age , was a typical Boston boy and man. He was a son of Ezra Trull , a well- known distiller , and a man of wealth , and was born in 1807 at the homestead formed by the junction of Alden , Sudbury , and Hawkins streets, was a graduate of the Mayhew school and entered the English High School in 1821 , the first year of it's institution , and graduated three years later. In 1841 he succeeded to the business of his father under he firm name of C. &. E. Trull , later known as Trull Brothers, from which concern he retired in 1851 . He was a member of the old fire department , belonging to Brooks No. 11, located on Franklin Street , and served with that organization until it was disbanded; hegreatly distinguished himself at the City Hotel stable fire by rescuing a number of horses , and getting badly burned in his efforts ,although his connection with the department had ceased sometime previously . Mr. Trull was also a well-known member and officer of the Boston City Guard and accompanied that famous corps to Philadelphia in it's memorable tour in 1831 and continued in active membership until 1850. In 1851 he purchased of William Bailey Lang the charming estate of Langwood, Wyoming , now known as the Langwood Hotel, where on numerous occasions he tendered the hospitalities of his magnificent mansion to his large circle of friends, and to those now living the memory of those happy days and of the cheerful dispenser will never be forgotten. After a residence of thirteen years there, he removed to Woburn , where he passed the remainder of his days. His last public appearance was on the occasion of the semi-centennial of the English High School in 1871, he being one of the few survivors of the first class which entered the school . On Dec. 31, 1839 , Mr. Trull was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Tarbell, daughter of General John Tarbell of Cambridge , who sur- (corner is missing with information ~ next line:) ____im, together with a son and a sister, the ____on John P. Tarbell * NOTE on the back of this paper is tape(?) with writting on it reads: "Mr. Samuel O. Aborn Boston Mass. Very old friend " This Transcription Ends, next one starts : Handwritten date 1890 ~ newspaper clipping reads : Another old resident has gone from our midst. Mr. Charles Trull died Oct. 23 , aged 83 years , 9 mos., 8 days . The deceased was born in Boston, and was for many years a member of the firm of Trull Bros. in that city . He came to Woburn in 1863 and since then has not been engaged in any active business , perferring the quiet of his home rather than the turmoil of business life. He was for years a member of the Old City Guard of Boston , and as an active member of the Boston Fire Department will be remembered by many. The immediate cause of death was a bronchial trouble. He will be buried from No. 2 Auburn Street , Saturday ,Oct. 25, Rev. Dr. March officiating. Interment will take place in the family tomb, Old Granary Burying Ground, Tremont street, Boston. (TRANSCRIPT ENDS) If you are of any realtionship to this man , this is wooonderful biographical information as well as dates , places, etc. Hope this helps someone ! Best to all , Andrea