Husband of Hetty Green, son of Henry Atkinson Green and Anna Amory Green.
"The Vermont Phoenix"
Brattleboro, Vermont
Friday, 21 Mar 1902
Page 8
Edward Green Dead
Husband of Mrs. Hetty Green, America's Wealthiest Woman
Edward H. Green, whose death has been expected for some months, died at his residence, the "Old Tucker Mansion" on Church street, about 3 o'clock on Wednesday morning at the age of 81. His wife, Mrs. Hetty Green, and his daughter, Miss Sylvia, were with him at the last. The family have been here the larger part of the time since early in the summer. His death was due to rheumatism and old age combined.
A short time ago Mr. Green made this statement to a newspaper man: "I well remember the time I contracted this rheumatism that has been the bother of my life since. I was with a small ship that effected a landing on the coast of one of the Japanese islands. It was a rough night and we were unable to carry covering of any kind ashore. We slept under a table in one of the frail Japanese houses and awoke in the morning to find snow drifts three feet deep on the floor."
By the death of Mr. Green another of the oldest residents of our place passes on. He was born in what was known as the old "Yellow House" standing on the corner of Atkinson and Wells streets on the site of the present H. E. Putnam tenement house. The former house was one of the first erected here, it having been built at the same time the canal was, 109 years ago. The old house itself was moved back on Wells street to the bank about twenty years ago and at present is owned by J. E. Brosnahan. Mr. Green lived here until 1838, when he went to Boston. For the past ten years, Mr. Green's recollections of Bellows Falls between the years of 1825 and '38 have been the most vivid of any person living. In 1847, Mr. Green went to the East Indies, remaining in Manila the most of the time for 20 years. For ten years succeeding that, he lived in London and Paris, since which he has resided principally in New York with frequent visits to his boyhood's home in Bellows Falls. During the past few years, Mr. Green has spent his summers here with his family and his winters at the Union Club in New York, of which he was a charter member. He was brought here last spring and at the close of the season he was unable to return, and so the residence has been kept open.
In 1865, Mr. Green married Hetty Howland Robinson of New Bedford, and two children, Edward H. R. Green, president of the Texas Midland Railwar, and Miss Sylvia, Survive their father.
Mr. Green accumulated a large fortune in the East Indies, which was added to by later fortunate investments, and at one time was reputed to be worth over two million. Some years ago this was entirely wiped out by unfortunate speculations.
Mr. Green is a descendant of one of the very earliest families of the place, his father being Henry Atkinson Green, a member of the firm of Hall & Green, one of the first mercantile firms in Bellows Falls. He was the grandson of Nathaiel Tucker, the third owner of the old toll bridge across the Connecticut here, Mrs. Tucker's father, Rudolph Geer, a weathy Englishman, obtaining the bridge from the builder, Enoch Hale, about the year 1800. Mr. Green purchased the bridge about 1865 and owned it until about 1880, when it was sold to the Hon. William A. Russell whose family have this week transferred it to the Bellows Falls Canal Co. Three years ago Mr. Green furnished The Phoenix with three or four columns of deeply interesting reminiscences of early days and early business here, including navigation upon the Connecticut. Of late years, Mr. Green's investments have been largely in railroad properties. In 1875, Mr. Green was elected president of the Louisville & Nashville system, in which he and Mrs. Green were the principal owners for some years. Mr. Green has been widely known as a genial, whole-souled gentleman, whom it was a pleasure to know intimately. His funeral is to occur at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon with burial in the family lot of the old churchyard of Immanuel church, of which he has been communicant for many years.
"The Vermont Phoenix"
Brattleboro, Vermont
Friday, 21 Mar 1902
Page 8
Edward Green Dead
Husband of Mrs. Hetty Green, America's Wealthiest Woman
Edward H. Green, whose death has been expected for some months, died at his residence, the "Old Tucker Mansion" on Church street, about 3 o'clock on Wednesday morning at the age of 81. His wife, Mrs. Hetty Green, and his daughter, Miss Sylvia, were with him at the last. The family have been here the larger part of the time since early in the summer. His death was due to rheumatism and old age combined.
A short time ago Mr. Green made this statement to a newspaper man: "I well remember the time I contracted this rheumatism that has been the bother of my life since. I was with a small ship that effected a landing on the coast of one of the Japanese islands. It was a rough night and we were unable to carry covering of any kind ashore. We slept under a table in one of the frail Japanese houses and awoke in the morning to find snow drifts three feet deep on the floor."
By the death of Mr. Green another of the oldest residents of our place passes on. He was born in what was known as the old "Yellow House" standing on the corner of Atkinson and Wells streets on the site of the present H. E. Putnam tenement house. The former house was one of the first erected here, it having been built at the same time the canal was, 109 years ago. The old house itself was moved back on Wells street to the bank about twenty years ago and at present is owned by J. E. Brosnahan. Mr. Green lived here until 1838, when he went to Boston. For the past ten years, Mr. Green's recollections of Bellows Falls between the years of 1825 and '38 have been the most vivid of any person living. In 1847, Mr. Green went to the East Indies, remaining in Manila the most of the time for 20 years. For ten years succeeding that, he lived in London and Paris, since which he has resided principally in New York with frequent visits to his boyhood's home in Bellows Falls. During the past few years, Mr. Green has spent his summers here with his family and his winters at the Union Club in New York, of which he was a charter member. He was brought here last spring and at the close of the season he was unable to return, and so the residence has been kept open.
In 1865, Mr. Green married Hetty Howland Robinson of New Bedford, and two children, Edward H. R. Green, president of the Texas Midland Railwar, and Miss Sylvia, Survive their father.
Mr. Green accumulated a large fortune in the East Indies, which was added to by later fortunate investments, and at one time was reputed to be worth over two million. Some years ago this was entirely wiped out by unfortunate speculations.
Mr. Green is a descendant of one of the very earliest families of the place, his father being Henry Atkinson Green, a member of the firm of Hall & Green, one of the first mercantile firms in Bellows Falls. He was the grandson of Nathaiel Tucker, the third owner of the old toll bridge across the Connecticut here, Mrs. Tucker's father, Rudolph Geer, a weathy Englishman, obtaining the bridge from the builder, Enoch Hale, about the year 1800. Mr. Green purchased the bridge about 1865 and owned it until about 1880, when it was sold to the Hon. William A. Russell whose family have this week transferred it to the Bellows Falls Canal Co. Three years ago Mr. Green furnished The Phoenix with three or four columns of deeply interesting reminiscences of early days and early business here, including navigation upon the Connecticut. Of late years, Mr. Green's investments have been largely in railroad properties. In 1875, Mr. Green was elected president of the Louisville & Nashville system, in which he and Mrs. Green were the principal owners for some years. Mr. Green has been widely known as a genial, whole-souled gentleman, whom it was a pleasure to know intimately. His funeral is to occur at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon with burial in the family lot of the old churchyard of Immanuel church, of which he has been communicant for many years.
Husband of Hetty Green, son of Henry Atkinson Green and Anna Amory Green.
"The Vermont Phoenix"
Brattleboro, Vermont
Friday, 21 Mar 1902
Page 8
Edward Green Dead
Husband of Mrs. Hetty Green, America's Wealthiest Woman
Edward H. Green, whose death has been expected for some months, died at his residence, the "Old Tucker Mansion" on Church street, about 3 o'clock on Wednesday morning at the age of 81. His wife, Mrs. Hetty Green, and his daughter, Miss Sylvia, were with him at the last. The family have been here the larger part of the time since early in the summer. His death was due to rheumatism and old age combined.
A short time ago Mr. Green made this statement to a newspaper man: "I well remember the time I contracted this rheumatism that has been the bother of my life since. I was with a small ship that effected a landing on the coast of one of the Japanese islands. It was a rough night and we were unable to carry covering of any kind ashore. We slept under a table in one of the frail Japanese houses and awoke in the morning to find snow drifts three feet deep on the floor."
By the death of Mr. Green another of the oldest residents of our place passes on. He was born in what was known as the old "Yellow House" standing on the corner of Atkinson and Wells streets on the site of the present H. E. Putnam tenement house. The former house was one of the first erected here, it having been built at the same time the canal was, 109 years ago. The old house itself was moved back on Wells street to the bank about twenty years ago and at present is owned by J. E. Brosnahan. Mr. Green lived here until 1838, when he went to Boston. For the past ten years, Mr. Green's recollections of Bellows Falls between the years of 1825 and '38 have been the most vivid of any person living. In 1847, Mr. Green went to the East Indies, remaining in Manila the most of the time for 20 years. For ten years succeeding that, he lived in London and Paris, since which he has resided principally in New York with frequent visits to his boyhood's home in Bellows Falls. During the past few years, Mr. Green has spent his summers here with his family and his winters at the Union Club in New York, of which he was a charter member. He was brought here last spring and at the close of the season he was unable to return, and so the residence has been kept open.
In 1865, Mr. Green married Hetty Howland Robinson of New Bedford, and two children, Edward H. R. Green, president of the Texas Midland Railwar, and Miss Sylvia, Survive their father.
Mr. Green accumulated a large fortune in the East Indies, which was added to by later fortunate investments, and at one time was reputed to be worth over two million. Some years ago this was entirely wiped out by unfortunate speculations.
Mr. Green is a descendant of one of the very earliest families of the place, his father being Henry Atkinson Green, a member of the firm of Hall & Green, one of the first mercantile firms in Bellows Falls. He was the grandson of Nathaiel Tucker, the third owner of the old toll bridge across the Connecticut here, Mrs. Tucker's father, Rudolph Geer, a weathy Englishman, obtaining the bridge from the builder, Enoch Hale, about the year 1800. Mr. Green purchased the bridge about 1865 and owned it until about 1880, when it was sold to the Hon. William A. Russell whose family have this week transferred it to the Bellows Falls Canal Co. Three years ago Mr. Green furnished The Phoenix with three or four columns of deeply interesting reminiscences of early days and early business here, including navigation upon the Connecticut. Of late years, Mr. Green's investments have been largely in railroad properties. In 1875, Mr. Green was elected president of the Louisville & Nashville system, in which he and Mrs. Green were the principal owners for some years. Mr. Green has been widely known as a genial, whole-souled gentleman, whom it was a pleasure to know intimately. His funeral is to occur at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon with burial in the family lot of the old churchyard of Immanuel church, of which he has been communicant for many years.
"The Vermont Phoenix"
Brattleboro, Vermont
Friday, 21 Mar 1902
Page 8
Edward Green Dead
Husband of Mrs. Hetty Green, America's Wealthiest Woman
Edward H. Green, whose death has been expected for some months, died at his residence, the "Old Tucker Mansion" on Church street, about 3 o'clock on Wednesday morning at the age of 81. His wife, Mrs. Hetty Green, and his daughter, Miss Sylvia, were with him at the last. The family have been here the larger part of the time since early in the summer. His death was due to rheumatism and old age combined.
A short time ago Mr. Green made this statement to a newspaper man: "I well remember the time I contracted this rheumatism that has been the bother of my life since. I was with a small ship that effected a landing on the coast of one of the Japanese islands. It was a rough night and we were unable to carry covering of any kind ashore. We slept under a table in one of the frail Japanese houses and awoke in the morning to find snow drifts three feet deep on the floor."
By the death of Mr. Green another of the oldest residents of our place passes on. He was born in what was known as the old "Yellow House" standing on the corner of Atkinson and Wells streets on the site of the present H. E. Putnam tenement house. The former house was one of the first erected here, it having been built at the same time the canal was, 109 years ago. The old house itself was moved back on Wells street to the bank about twenty years ago and at present is owned by J. E. Brosnahan. Mr. Green lived here until 1838, when he went to Boston. For the past ten years, Mr. Green's recollections of Bellows Falls between the years of 1825 and '38 have been the most vivid of any person living. In 1847, Mr. Green went to the East Indies, remaining in Manila the most of the time for 20 years. For ten years succeeding that, he lived in London and Paris, since which he has resided principally in New York with frequent visits to his boyhood's home in Bellows Falls. During the past few years, Mr. Green has spent his summers here with his family and his winters at the Union Club in New York, of which he was a charter member. He was brought here last spring and at the close of the season he was unable to return, and so the residence has been kept open.
In 1865, Mr. Green married Hetty Howland Robinson of New Bedford, and two children, Edward H. R. Green, president of the Texas Midland Railwar, and Miss Sylvia, Survive their father.
Mr. Green accumulated a large fortune in the East Indies, which was added to by later fortunate investments, and at one time was reputed to be worth over two million. Some years ago this was entirely wiped out by unfortunate speculations.
Mr. Green is a descendant of one of the very earliest families of the place, his father being Henry Atkinson Green, a member of the firm of Hall & Green, one of the first mercantile firms in Bellows Falls. He was the grandson of Nathaiel Tucker, the third owner of the old toll bridge across the Connecticut here, Mrs. Tucker's father, Rudolph Geer, a weathy Englishman, obtaining the bridge from the builder, Enoch Hale, about the year 1800. Mr. Green purchased the bridge about 1865 and owned it until about 1880, when it was sold to the Hon. William A. Russell whose family have this week transferred it to the Bellows Falls Canal Co. Three years ago Mr. Green furnished The Phoenix with three or four columns of deeply interesting reminiscences of early days and early business here, including navigation upon the Connecticut. Of late years, Mr. Green's investments have been largely in railroad properties. In 1875, Mr. Green was elected president of the Louisville & Nashville system, in which he and Mrs. Green were the principal owners for some years. Mr. Green has been widely known as a genial, whole-souled gentleman, whom it was a pleasure to know intimately. His funeral is to occur at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon with burial in the family lot of the old churchyard of Immanuel church, of which he has been communicant for many years.
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