This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jasonsoma61 Surnames: Tewsbury Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.dutchess/5093.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: info from old newspaper clippings donated to our library Amos W. Tewksbury senior member of the firm of A. W. Tewksbury & Sons, died at his home in West Randolph, Vt. Thursday morning, aged 85 years. Mr. Tweksbury was born July 30, 1798, in New Boston, Nh. where he lived until 1855, when he removed to Vt. May 13. 1823 he married Abigail Balch who died in 1826, her tow children dying very young. Nov. 26, 1828, he married a Annis C. Cockran of New Boston who survives him. For sixty-two years he was engaged in mercantile business, and in all that period was never away from his work for any length of time except when confined to his home by sickness. In the old town of New Boston he served as town clerk for twelve years. Town Treasurer for ten years, and treasurer and collector of the Presbyterian society sixteen years. He was also treasurer of the New Boston Mutual Fire Insurance Co. fouteen years. As a business amn Mr. Tewksbury was always prompt, careful, straightforward and reliable. As a citizen mo nam was held in higher esteem wherever he was known. He was most emphatically a self made man. His private life was without a stain; his character above reproach.He was very public spirited, and always labored for the best interests fo the town in which he lives. In social life he was of remarkable even temper, always obliging to every one and kind to the poor. The town history of New Bosto! ns sayd of him "He is noted for his liberality, his strict integrity, the church, the Sunday school, and everything good has in him a friend and supporter." In his death the community has met with a great loss. He lived a long and busy life, outliving the most of the business companions of his prime in Boston and elsewhere. An intense suffer in his later years, and especially in the past summer, he at last sank peacefully away. He leaves a widow and four children, all living in the place where he died. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.