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Roger Anctil
1973 /Alderman
Roger Anctil was first elected to the Board of Aldermen in 1971, and was elected for a second term in 1973.
-Nashua Telegraph 7 Nov. 1973, vol. 105: A2.

Fred C. Anderson
1895 Alderman Ward 8
The establishment of the Spring Street Cemetery was passed by legislature on March 26th, 1895 entitled "An act creating a board of trustees for Woodlawn Cemetery in Nashua". Fred C. Anderson had "the sole care, superintendence and management of the property, expenditures, business, prudential affairs and sale of lots located between Hollis and Kinsley Streets in the city of Nashua". Anderson served as the alderman for Ward 8 in 1895.
-Lauren McGrath

Maurice L. Arel
1973/Alderman
Maurice Arel was an alderman at large and served on the Board of Aldermen for ten years. He retired from this position at age thirty-six in 1973.
-Nashua Telegraph 7 Nov. 1973, vol. 105: A2.

George Washington Badger
He is a descendent of Giles Badger who settled in America in the 1643. He was educated in public schools and was removed by his parents when he was young. He worked as painter in 1860 in Manchester, NH. Then he came to Nashua and then continued the occupation of painting. He not only painted buildings, but also painted pictures with oils on canvas. After enlisting in the thirteenth regiment of NH until 1863, he then served on the board of selectmen and then went to serve on the board of aldermen in 1876-1877.
-Parker, Edward. History of the City of Nashua. Nashua: Telegraph Publishing Company, 1897

George E. Balcom
1895 Alderman
George Edward Balcom was an alderman of Nashua in 1895. He was born in New Hampshire on April 12, 1855 and both of his parents, James E. and Sarah M. Grimes Balcom, were also born in New Hampshire. He married Ida Josephine Morse on October 7, 1879 and they had two children; Lillian M. and Everett M. Lillian was born on February 16, 1883 and Everett was born on December 10, 1884. His occupation was being an ice dealer. The Balcom Family owned the Balcom Ice Co. which was the largest ice company in Nashua. Balcom Street in Nashua was named after the Balcom Family. George E. Balcom was 40 years old when he became an alderman.
-Nashua Genealogies

John A. Baldwin
1855,1856/Alderman
John Baldwin was born in Boston Massachusetts on December 20, 1793 and died in Nashua on April 10, 1873. Mr. Baldwin was educated in Boston�s public schools and moved to Nashua in 1825. Baldwin worked as paymaster of Nashua Manufacturing for forty seven years. Mr. Baldwin was on the board of selectmen in 1846 and 1847, the town treasurer in 1848, and a member of the first and second common council. Baldwin also represented ward five on the board of aldermen in 1855 and 1856. Mr. Baldwin was also an active member of the Unitarian church. Mr. Baldwin was married to Sarah Collins on October 26, 1826 and had seven children.

John N. Barr
1861,1862/Alderman
John Barr was born in Bedford on September 22, 1819. Mr. Barr received an education in Bedford�s schools and came to Nashua at age twenty to work for Merrill and Kimball (dry goods dealers). Barr was an active member of the business communities, working as a business partner in firms such Merrill and Barr and J.N. & M. Barr. Mr. Barr was also an involved member of the Olive street church, and held the office of deacon. During 1861 and 1862, Mr. Barr represented ward one on the board of aldermen. Mr. Barr was first married to Mary French in 1844, who died in 1883, and then married to Sarah Dodge. Mr. Barr had four children.

Matthew Barr
1866 Alderman
Matthew Barr was born November 16, 1821, and died in Nashua on July 18, 1882. He was educated in the common schools of his native place, and graduated from Pembrook Academy. When he was 22 years old, he came to Nashua and started as a store clerk at Merill and Barr. Barr proved himself in business and as a result, had various partnerships. He was one of the foremost members contributors to the Pearl St. Congressional Church. Barr was also a director in the Indian Head National Bank and a trustee of the City Savings Bank. He was also an influential democrat. In 1866, he represented Ward One on the Board of Aldermen, and was also nominated for the mayor position. Mr. Barr was a quiet and dignified, generous man, united in marriage on June 29, 1948 with Esther A. Clapp. The couple had two daughters.

Stephen Bastow
1926 Alderman
Stephen Bastow was born in Central Falls Rhode Island on August 7, 1886. Superintendent of finishing at Nashua Manufacturing Company and Textron incorporated. His knowledge of bleaching and dying technology was unsurpassed in the field. He was a mason, a freemason, a member of 1st congregational church and of the men�s committee, as well as the Rising Sun lodge. He was president of board of trustees at Hunt Homes and the finance clubs. His daughters are Miss Eliz B Bastow, Mrs. Leroy K Mouton, and his nieces and nephews. His wife passed before him.
-Nashua Public Library, The Nashua Telegraph

Albin Beard
He had a twin brother Alfred Beard. He got a public education and was also educated by his father. He started off working by writing articles for his twin brother�s newspaper. He then went to business with his brother publishing and editing the Nashua Telegraph. After his brother died in 1839, he was heading of editing for the Telegraph. He was very interested in politics and the military. He was part of the Whig Party and started his political career as representing Nashua in legislature. He then became the ward one alderman. In 1861, Abraham Lincoln appointed him postmaster of Nashua. He was married to Julia A. Crocker and had four children.
-Parker, Edward. History of the City of Nashua. Nashua: Telegraph Publishing Company, 1897

William H. Beasom
William H. Beasom was a clerk of ward 4 from 1886 to 1887. He served as an Alderman 1889 to 1890 and was elected mayor in 1891. He served as the youngest mayor during that time period. Some of his accomplishments as mayor included improving sewers and streets, and finishing the building of a police station and the Amherst Street schoolhouse. William H Benson was known for his honest and helpful personality. Prior to being elected he was the treasurer of the Underhedge Tool Company then became general manager and treasurer of the Nashua Saddlery Hardware Company. He was also vice president of Indian Head Bank. He was married to Mary F. Stevens and had two daughters Margaret and Mary.
-Parker, Edward. History of the City of Nashua. Nashua: Telegraph Publishing Company, 1897.

Judith Berman
Judith Berman was born and raised in New Jersey. She attended the Orange Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, as well as Upsala College in New Jersey. While attending Upsala College, she took numerous courses in real estate and appraising. She moved to Nashua, NH in 1964. She served on the Board of Education from 1978-1982. Then, she served as a ward alderman from 1982-1986. She decided to be an alderman because she wanted to make a difference in the city. At the time, there were a number of issues dealing with the schools of Nashua. This convinced Judith that she wanted to contribute to the city and become an alderman. Other accomplishments include owning Berman Real Estate with her husband.
-Interview with Lucy Bonczar on May 25, 2006

John Gray Blunt
1859,1860/Alderman
John G. Blunt was born in Amherst, New Hampshire on August 23,1817 and died in Marblehead, Massachusetts on July 24, 1883. Mr. Blunt was educated in Amherst�s public schools as well as at the Nashua Literary Institution. In 1837, Mr. Blunt worked as a grocer, however by 1852 he had moved on to become a business partner with Warren J. Cooper. In 1859 Mr. Blunt and his son became business partners in J.G. Blunt & Son, and Mr. Blunt would manage this business for the rest of his life. Mr. Blunt was one of the founders of the Pearl Street Congregational Church. In 1859 and 1860, Mr. Blunt represented ward six in the board of alderman, and also in the legislature in 1861 and 1862. Mr. Blunt was married on December 18, 1845 with Caroline Ball and they had four children.

Colonel George Bowers
He was educated in public school, Crosby�s literary institute. Here he became and enjoyed military services. He served as a kernel in the light infantry company and also first lieutenant in the ninth United States Infantry. He proved his ability and character by enduring difficulty as lieutenant. Through his displays of courage and bravery he was appointed to place the US flag on the PALASSACIO of Montezuma. When returning to Nashua, he became a postmaster of Nashua, appointed by President Pierce, reappointed by President Buckhannon. In 1861 he was elected as Mayor of Nashua. During this time he was appointed as Lieutenant of the thirteenth regiment. During the civil war he displayed courage and bravery once again but became sick with malaria. After he came back from the war, he served as mayor in 1868. He had a noble presence, but was also gentle to all. He had two wives, Carolyn M. Bacon that he had one son with and second Abigail Bacon.
-Parker, Edward. History of the City of Nashua. Nashua: Telegraph Publishing Company, 1897

Dennis Boyer
1973 /Alderman
Dennis Boyer was elected as the Ward 7 alderman in 1973 and worked as a teacher at Alvirne High School.
-Nashua Telegraph 7 Nov. 1973, vol. 105: A2.

John Bullard
1865,1866/Alderman
John Bullard was born in Dedham, Massachusetts on January 19, 1814 and died in Nashua, New Hampshire on February 25, 1893. Mr. Bullard was educated in Dedham�s schools and moved to Newton, Massachusetts at age twenty five. Until 1843, Mr. Bullard worked in a grist mill. He then moved to Nashua to work for Solomon Bullard, and went on to lease the grist mill of the Jackson Company until 1875. Mr. Bullard served Ward Two on the board of selectmen and was on the common council in 1863 and 1864. Bullard was also on the board of aldermen in 1865 and 1866, and declined a nomination for representative in the legislature. Mr. Bullard was also on the board of assessors in 1876, 1879, and 1881. On May 10, 1840, Mr. Bullard was married to Mary Ann Parker, and had one child.

Charles Horace Burke
Alderman and 1889 Mayor
Charles Horace Burke was born in Milford on December 4, 1850 and in 1856, his family moved to Nashua. Burke received a public school education and as a young man, he worked at his father�s bakery. Soon after, he became a partner in the firm NW Burke & Son, earning him prestige as one of �the busiest businessmen� in Nashua. He was also the president of the Nashua Iron and Brass foundry as well as the director of the Second National Bank. Mr. Burke was a progressive democrat, and he represented ward 8 in the Common Council. In 1878, he was the city�s tax collector and he served as mayor from 1889 to 1890. As mayor, Mr. Burke was responsible for the building of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Abbot square, the Arlington St. School House, and the Court St. Police Station. As mayor, Burke also improved the sewage system, streets, sidewalks, and highways of Nashua. In 1891, Mr. Burke was appointed on the Nashua Police Commission. Despite all of his public involvement, he was also highly involved with various religious, educational and social organizations. Mr. Burke was married on September 7, 1876 to Asenath Spalding, and they had one child.

Fred T. Burke
1902 Alderman
�Fred Taylor Burke, of 61 Manchester street, life long resident of this city, died at a local hospital, Monday afternoon. He was born in this city, July 13, 1857, a son of the late Nahum W., and Anna M. Lewis Burke. He was for many years associated with his brother, the late Charles H. Burke in the Burke Bakery on Mulberry street. He was an attendant at the Universalist church. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Charles E. Faxon of this city and one niece, Mrs�Weldon of Manchester.�
-�Obituaries.� Nashua Telegraph. Nashua NH. Tuesday, July 23, 1929. Page 2.

Henri A. Burque
Henri Alphonse Burque was born in Nashua on September 30, 1879. He was the son of Alphonse and Louise (Dutilly) Burque. He was educated at Seminaire St. Marie de Manoir, the Seminary of Philosophy of Montreal. He received his law degree from Boston University. In 1903 he was admitted to the New Hampshire bar and began to practice law in Nashua. From 1911 to 1914 he served as city solicitor and in 1913 he was a clerk for the New Hampshire Senate. He served as mayor of the City of Nashua for two terms from 1920 to 1924. In 1924 he was named to the Superior Court bench and later named chief justice. In 1941, on the resignation of Justice Peter Woodbury, he was elevated to the Supreme Court. He served as chairman of the Nashua Chapter of the American Red Cross from 1943-1944. He was a ruler of the Lodge of Elks in Nashua; a member of St. Jean Baptiste of American, the Nashua Council, the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic Order of Foresiers, the Cour St. Henri, the Nashua Country Club, the Hillsborough County and New Hampshire Bar Association, and a director of the Indian Head National Bank. At the time of his death he was also a trustee of the Nashua Public Library. He died on Sunday morning, February 9, 1947, at the age of 67, in his sleep. His death came as a surprise to his friends and family as he was in good health at the time. He also has a street named after him in Nashua, the Henri A. Burke Highway off of the Everett Turnpike (Rt. 3) at Exit 7 near Pennichuck Middle School.

Thomas Chase
1857 Alderman
Thomas Chase was born at Dunbarton on March 16, 1798, and died in Nashua July 3, 1885. He was the son of Robert and Sarah Chase. Mr. Chase had a common school education in his native town of Dunbarton, and his participation in private study and observation helped to further his education as he became more knowledgeable about business. After moving to Nashua in 1823, he managed the hotel that General Jackson visited in New Hampshire. He retired from hotel life after several years as a caterer. As one of the subscribers to the original Nashua and Worcester railroad stock, he later became a substantial backer of the enterprise and served for many years on its board of directors. Mr. Chase was active in the affairs of the town and he served for many years as constable, on the Board of Road Commissioners, and on the Board of Selectmen. He represented the town in the legislature from 1845 to 1846. He was also a member of the board of aldermen in 1857. Thomas was also the first president of the first national bank. He was married to Nancy Bowers, and has three sons.

Joseph Chevrette
1926 Alderman Joseph Chevrette was a ward 6 Alderman in 1926. He was born July 16, 1890, in Berthierville, Canada. He was a carpenter for several years, but also worked as a court messenger and as a deputy sheriff. In 1906 he graduated from Berthierville College. His wife was Mrs. Amanda Chevrette, his son was Dr. Paul A Chevrette, and his daughters were Mrs. Tanguay and Mrs. Paul Katapoulis.
-Nashua Public Library, The Nashua Telegraph

Scott Cote
2002 Alderman
Scott Cote graduated from North Shore Technical School in 1982 � majoring in construction theory & management. Following his graduation from North Shore, Scott attended the North East Institute in Boston, majoring in HVAC mechanical engineering, and design. Scott also attended both Merrimack College and Franklin Pierce College � majoring in business administration. Scott also received certifications from Boston University in utility regulation/conservation and from the University of Kansas in asbestos abatement and management. Scott also holds an unrestricted construction superintendent�s license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Scott is also a recent graduate of Leadership New Hampshire Class of 2006. Scott began his career in 1986 with Merrimack College in North Andover Massachusetts as the Associate Director of Physical Plant. In this position Scott was responsible for the management of all campus facilities, the trades and maintenance staff of 36 people, and the administration of the colleges 3.6 million-dollar annual facilities operating budget. In 1992 Scott was appointed the Director of Planning and Project Management for Merrimack College � administering a multi-year capital improvement program consisting of an 18 million-dollar renovation and expansion of several academic buildings. In 1994, following 8 years with Merrimack College, Scott was appointed the Director of Plant Operations for the Nashua School District. At the time, the Nashua School District was responsible for the public education of 13,000 children � with 1.3 million square feet of space consisting of 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools and 1 high school. As the Director of Plant Operations, Scott was responsible for a staff of 160, a 5.7 million dollar annual operating budget. During Scott�s time with the Nashua School District he managed over 20 million dollars in school building projects. In 1997 Scott was hired by the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center as the Director of Facility Operations for the Southern Region of New Hampshire. Scott�s responsibilities included the management of a number of medical offices throughout New Hampshire as well as managing the construction of a new 18 million-dollar comprehensive medical center in Manchester New Hampshire. In 1999 Scott transferred to the Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua where he currently serves as the Director of Property Management. In Scott�s current position he is responsible for strategic planning, property acquisitions, lease negotiations, construction management and facilities operations for 42 medical sites in Southern New Hampshire. Scott is a former member of the North Shore Technical School�s General Advisory and Program Advisory committees. In 1997, 1999 and 2004 Scott served the City of Nashua as an appointed member of the Nashua Board of Education. In January of 2000, Scott was elected to the City of Nashua Board of Aldermen and was re-elected for another term in January of 2002. Scott served as Vice Chair of the Nashua High School Building Committee � which was responsible for managing a 165 million-dollar project consisting of the construction of a new high school and the renovation of the existing high school. Scott currently resides in Nashua with his wife Bonnie and two children.
-Emailed to Bryanna M. Brown by Mr. Scott Cote on 8 June 2006

John Cross
John Cross was a ward one alderman. He was highly regarded by the public. He was generous and performed every duty asked of him. His ancestors were part of the 11 families that first settled in Hudson in 1891. Pequawket Indians captured his great grandfather while working in a forest not far from the Nashua cemetery. His grandfather and companion of Thomas Blanchard were held in Canada year. He also fought in the revolutionary war. John Cross went to school in Hudson and moved to Litchfield until he was 24. He then came to Nashua and bought mill yards on the Nashua River, this was a profitable business. He was married to Sara A. Sergeant and they had two children.
-Parker, Edward. History of the City of Nashua. Nashua: Telegraph Publishing Company, 1897

Willard A Cummings
1895 Alderman
Willard Augustine Cummings was the son of Willard Brooks and Mary Kendall Cummings. He was born on October 7, 1844. He married Martha Bohanan of Mason and they had two children; Velma Bessie and Willard Augustine Jr. Willard A. Cummings became an alderman when he was 51years old. He died o n September 4, 1925.
-Nashua Genealogies

Louis Cusson
Louis Cusson was a Ward 9 alderman in 1895.
-Lauren McGrath

Ebenezer Dearborn
1860 Alderman
Ebenezer Dearborn was born at Chester, on July 30, 1793, and died in Nashua on January 9, 1883. Dearborn�s name is one of the best known names in United States history because of the influence that his descendants had on the nation. He was educated at Chester and Andover, Massachusetts before studying medicine with his brother, Edward, at Seabrook. He received his MD degree from Dartmouth medical college in 1821. Dr. Dearborn then moved to Dunstable, now Nashua, in 1816, and worked as a doctor for 50 years. He served many years on the Board of Trustees of the Nashua Literary Institution. He was also a member of the Board of Selectmen and served on the Board of Aldermen from 1860 to 1861. For 20 years, Mr. Dearborn was a director of the Nashua State Bank and was also the president of the New Hampshire Medical Society. In 1816, he was united in marriage with Hannah Dyson and the couple had four surviving children.

Joseph A. Desmarais
1902 Alderman
�Joseph A. Desmarais, 85, of 14 Shattuck st, who for many years owned and operated the Nashua Saw Works on Canal st, died Monday afternoon at a local hospital. He was born in St. Hyacinthe, PQ, May 6, 1870, son of the late Alexandre and Hermine (Pinelle) Desmarais. He was the husband of the late Elmire (Jodoin) Desmarias. Mr Desmarais was a communicant of St Francis Xavier church and was actively associtated with St Jean Baptiste of Nashua society. Survivors include one son, Roland Desmarais of Lincoln, Neb; one daughter, Mrs Elbridge Mansfield, this city; two sisters, Mrs Fred Ryan and Miss Viola Desmarais of Nashua; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.�
-�Obituary.� Nashua Telegraph. Nashua NH. Tuesday, February 28, 1956. Page 6.

Edmond A Dionne
1969 Alderman
Edmond A. Dionne was born in Nashua on October 25, 1909. He lived in Nashua his whole life, and in addition to being an Alderman in the late 1960�s, he was a captain in the Nashua Police Department. Additionally, Dionne was a Bailiff with the Hillsborough County Sheriff Department for about five years. Not only was Dionne a stellar member of the community�s police force, he involved himself in many other activities, such as the Nashua Elks, the Lafayette Club and the NH Police Association. He prided himself on his local education. His wife was Gabrielle (Duclos) Dionne.
-Nashua Public Library, The Nashua Telegraph

Alice Dube
1973 Alderman
In 1973, Alice Dube was a sixty year old retired army vet and was serving her second term on the Board of Aldermen as the Alderman at Large.
-Nashua Telegraph 7 Nov. 1973, vol. 105: A2.

Donald L. Ethier
1973 Alderman
At age thirty-seven, Donald Ethier was elected to his third term in 1973. He worked as a Sanders administrator.
-Nashua Telegraph 7 Nov. 1973, vol. 105: A2.

Benjamin Fletcher Jr.
He was born in Westmore, Vermont. He had a common school education and was also a self made man. He worked in the Nashua Iron and Steel Company for many years as a forge-master. Then he went to Connecticut to become a manager at Bridgeport Forge Company. He became the highest in the line of management of the country. When he came back to Nashua, and wanted to take on a more active role in the community. He was a progressive citizen who had great influence performed all the duties asked of him. He was member of the common council in 1868 and 1869. He was then elected mayor in 1880 and again in 1881. In his time as mayor he helped out the firefighter department a lot in the Nashua. He was married to Parmelia Ingram and had four children.
-Parker, Edward. History of the City of Nashua. Nashua: Telegraph Publishing Company, 1897

Albert N. Flynn
He was a ward four alderman. He grew up in mass until 1857 until he moved to Nashua. He received a private education by his parents. He served in the fourth regiment of New Hampshire volunteers until 1864. After the war he was a clerk in Georgia and also dabbled in the grocery business. He returned in Nashua in 1867 working as a clerk with Charles S. Stetson and the company was called Stetson and Flynn. He represents the board of aldermen and 1884 and 1885 and was appointed in 1885 as postmaster. Some of the things he did while being an alderman and postmaster was implementation of the letter carrier system. He had two wives Agusta Adams and Elizabeth Kentenoyes and had a daughter and also had a son with his first wife.
-Parker, Edward. History of the City of Nashua. Nashua: Telegraph Publishing Company, 1897