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Patrick Henry Harrington's Graniteville home and Quarries in 1886 engraving110 viewsPHH's house and granite quarries on Snake Meadow Hill. His father, Beara emmigrant Patrick was a stonecutter here.
These quarries have furnished granite for (among others) in 1810 the Boston Court-house; in 1814 the New South Church; and about the same time the Congregational house on Beacon street; the old Parkman house on Bowdoin square; University hall in Cambridge; in 1818-19 the first stone block in the city, on Brattle street;” the columns for Quincy Market in Boston; the First National Bank of Boston; part of the Albany State Capitol; about twenty stories of the Bankers’ Trust Company building in New York City; the Camden Court House in New Jersey; the Presbyterian church in Savannah, Georgia; the base and approaches to the post office at New Orleans; the Frick mansion, and many other residences on the North Shore; the lower story of the new wings of the State House in Boston; many miles of curbing and paving for New England towns and cities; the Forsyth Dental Infirmary in Boston; the dam across the Merrimack River in Lawrence, MA; and the State Prison in Concord (1870-1880's).
May 26, 2008
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Kit Murphy O'Neill102 viewsBorn 1850 in Clounoglaskin(Yarbs); married Jerry O'Neill Gour. Died January 24, 1941.May 26, 2008
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Patrick Henry Harrington's house at 67 North Main St. Graniteville MA102 viewsWay to work your way up in the new WASPY world! Son of a Beara emmigrant, Patrick Henry Harrington purchased the home of his father's employer, granite quarry owner, William Reed.
PHH was able to do well enough to send all his children to some mighty fine schools* and his three son's to MIT in the 20's.
*Westford Academy, Notre Dame, Bryant & Stratton, Chauncey Hall, St. John's, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.May 25, 2008
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Daniel Webster Harrington remembered on the Westford Fallen Firefighter's Memorial100 views"The Fire Department suffered it first Line of Duty Death on November 7, 1909. Lt. Daniel Harrington suffered critical Head Injuries while fighting a Barn Fire at J.A. Healy’s in Graniteville on November 1st. After being struck in the head, he was brought immediately home, where he was given the best medical care of the time by a local Doctor, but Lt. Harrington remained in a coma for 6 days and succumbed to his injuries on the 7th. Lt. Harrington was 29 years old and was recently married. He lived on Boston Road. HMay 25, 2008
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Daniel Webster Harrington (1880 MA - 1909 MA)95 viewsPat Jr's brother Daniel Webster Harrington delivering groceries for one of Pat's businesses.
Daniel Webster b. March 13, 1880, Tyngsborough MA; m. Hannah RINEY, June 6,1906, North Chelmsford MA; d. Nov. 7, 1909, Westford MA from injuries sustained while fighting the J.A. Healy barn fire with Graniteville's Company 2.
Written and read by Dan's Grand Niece, my Aunt, Mona Harrington at the 5/5/02 dedication of the Westford Fallen Firefighter's Memorial:
Lieutenant Daniel Webster Harrington died nearly 100 years ago May 25, 2008
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Patrick Henry Harrington's Business Card98 viewsFrom "MIDDLESEX COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE" (1927)
P. HENRY HARRINGTON - A native and lifelong resident of Westford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Mr. Harrington has been engaged there and in the surrounding territory for more than three decades with great success in the building and contracting business. He has been one of the chief factors in building up Graniteville and Forge Village, Middlesex County, the latter place especially owing the majority of its public and private buildings to his energy, ability, and enterprise. He is considered one of the leading contractors and builders in his section of the county and enjoys a very high reputation for integrity and for the high quality of all of the operations carried an by him and his organization. In spite of the heavy demands, which his constantly expanding business makes upon his time and energy, he has found it possible to take an effective part in the civic, fraternal, and religious life of Graniteville and Westford.
P. Henry Harrington was born at Westford, Middlesex County, March 7, 1872, a son of Patrick and Mary F. Harrington, the former a Civil War veteran, having seen three years' service with the United States Navy during this conflict, and far many years employed as a quarryman in Graniteville by the late William Reed. He died in November, 1885, and is buried in Lowell. Mr. Harrington was educated in the public schools of Westford and at an early age secured employment with Frank A. Orcutt, a prominent contractor of Lowell. Later he was connected for one year with P. T. McMahon, a contractor in Chelmsford, Middlesex County. In 1895 he established himself in the contracting and building business in Westford and Graniteville, in which he has continued ever since. He has been instrumental in the development of Graniteville and Forge Village. In the latter place he has erected mare than one hundred houses, representing about two-thirds of all the residences there. Many public buildings and factories have also been built by him, including several schoolhouses, a number of the buildings of the Abbot Worsted Company, moving picture theatres, etc. He also carries on an extensive jobbing and repair business. His operations cover an extensive area in Northern Middlesex County including such towns as Groton, Lowell, Pepperell and Concord. Far a number of years he has been a member of the Westford Finance Board and of the Board of Health. He is also a member of the Foresters of America, while his religious affiliations are with the Roman Catholic church, and more particularly with St. Catherine's Church, of Graniteville.
Mr. Harrington married, at Westford, June 15, 1899, Elizabeth J. Dunn, of Westford, a daughter of Thomas and Catherine (Digan) Dunn. Mr. and Mrs. Harrington are the parents of four children, all born in Westford:
1. Alice Elizabeth, born in April, 1900, a graduate of the public schools of Westford, Westford Academy, Notre Dame School of Lowell, and the Bryant & Stratton Business College of Boston, connected with her father's business as a bookkeeper and married to Philip H. Healy, of Graniteville, a son of Peter Healy.
2. Harold A, born March 12, 1904, a graduate of the public schools of Westford, Westford Academy, Chauncey Hall of Boston, and a student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, class of 1928.
3. Henry D., born November 9, 1905, like his older brother a graduate of the public schools of Westford, Westford Academy, Chauncey Hall of Boston, and a student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, class of 1928.
4. Edward F., born August 8, 1907, a graduate of the public schools of Westford, Westford Academy, St. John's Preparatory School at Danvers, and, in 1926, a student at Chauncey Hall, Boston. The family residence is located on Grass Street, Graniteville, where Mr. Harrington's business headquarters are also situated.
May 25, 2008
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Patrick Henry Harrington son of Patrick Harrington b March 2, 1846 Castletownbere Parish185 viewsPat's father Patrick was descended from Deeshirt Harrington's who "followed the sea as fishermen. Going as far north as Iceland for their catch." He volunteered his service, underage, to the Union Navy for three years during the Civil War. He named his son's after American patriot heroes Patrick Henry and Daniel Webster.
Pat's brother John, at the age of 20, began his five year service in the Civil War in the 30th Massachusetts volunteers. John's son, Henry A. Harrington served as Sgt. in the Spanish American War in the 7th U.S. Light Field Artillery and in WW1 as Sgt. in the U.S. MarinesMay 25, 2008
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Patrick Henry Harrington (1872 MA - 1947 MA)96 viewsAmong the first generation of US born Beara descendent's of this (Caobach) Harrington branch is Patrick Henry Harrington, b. March 7, 1872, Westford MA; m. Eliza Jane DUNN, June 16, 1899; d. Feb 10, 1947, Westford;May 25, 2008
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James Ryan, Butte MT80 viewsThe sunlight kisses the ocean
The ocean kisses the beach
The flowers are kissed by the dew.
I see no reason why I should not
get one kiss from you.
James Ryan
Florence HotelMay 25, 2008
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Abigail Lowney, wedding toast, 21 Jun 191772 viewsHere's a health all round the room
Here's a health to the bride and groom
Here's a health all round the table
I'll have a man as soon as I'm able.
Sister AbbieMay 25, 2008
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Jack Sullivan, Butte MT, unknown date81 viewsHere's to the rose
that buds and blows
pluck it and call it your own.
For the rose will fade
And so will you Kate
If you sleep too long alone.May 25, 2008
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K. Ryan, 10 Feb 191772 viewsComparing one man with another
You'll find this maxim is true
That the man who is good to his mother
Will always be good to you.May 25, 2008
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M. Coumba, 10 May 191390 viewsNote from M. Coumba, Butte Mt. May 10, 1913May 25, 2008
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