Genealogical and Personal Memoirs Of Worcester County, Mass. Vol. 1 pgs 48,49 (VI) Jonathan Davis GROUT, who succeeded to the old homeplace and married Adeline S. WASHBURN, 1850, and died leaving 2 sons: Francis born 1851 and Charles Henry born 1854. The latter became a popular music teacher of Worcester, where he still resides. Francis W. inherited the home farm. He was selected a member of the city government, serving as Alderman in 1891-92-93-94. Jonathan GROUT ( "Master"), son of Jonathan (IV),born in 1722, after gaining the advantages of Worcester schools, entered Leicester Academy and there fitted himself for a teacher. Success as a teacher gave him the title far and near of " Master" GROUT. He mastered the book-binding trade as well, and became an extensive dealer in books and stationary in Millbury. He also became a noted author of school text books, including "The Pupils Guide to Practical Arithmetic", published in1802, the first work in mathematics published in this country. His books had a wide sale, as his work was a great improvement over the old hard-written "lessons" and rules on mathematics, which , together with his book, are now among the antiquarian relics of the Worcester Society of Antiquty. It is said of him that " he was Puritan through and through,except their faults". He married Sally DE WOLFE, of Lyme Conn., and had these children: #1 Edwin-Aug.4, 1812 #2 Jonathan- Sept. 24, 1815 #3 Sarah Ann-Feb. 13, 1820. (VI) Jonathan GROUT, son of Jonathan (V), born Sept. 24, 1815, became a popular book seller and owned GROUT's block, coming to Worcester from his native town, Millbury, in 1841. He first started in a small way. After 12 years of remarkable business success, in 1852 he sold his business to John KEITH. Other changes occurred in the business, he having it again, but in 1876 it was sold to PUTNAM & DAVIS. Mr GROUT built several fine business houses in Worcester and was a well-to-do man. He died April 4, 1882. His grandfather settled in 1744 upon the GROUT estate on Vernon Street, Worcester, which has remained in one branch of the family ever since. The subject of this notice was the 5th of the same name (Jonathan) in direct line of succession from the progenitor in this country, Captain John GROUT of Watertown, 1640. Jonathan Jr. was interested in the making of copying presses, perforated paper, etc., and indirectly through pecuniary investment in the enterprise of Dr. Russell L. HAWES, who invented the machines for and produced the first envelope inthe world, which were put upon the market by Mr. GROUT. He was a man of great business tact, energy and sagacity,quick to decide and act. His capacity for taking in large transactions was wonderful. It was in 1860 that he went in company with L.H. BIGELOW and bult another business block. He found time from out all his business concerns to devote some happy hours in the cultivating of his finer instincts. He loved nature and wa an admirer of birds, trees and flowers in their state of freedom. Also in horticulture and floriculture h tok great delight. He was a Whig and Republican in politics, but no office seeker. He married Mary J. SMITH,by whom he had these children: #1 Chares Edwin died in infancy #2 Ellen Mandeville, who married George H. GOULD, D.D.,who died May 8, 1899, and then married (2nd) Rev. William S. SMITH #3 John William born July 25, 1843 #4 Mary Elizabeth, married Hiram B. ADAMS. END of PART 2