The late Benjamin Dodge Jr.
One whose works in behalf of the city of Chelsea and his fellowmen will long remember, is the late Benjamin Dodge. He was born in Gloucester, Mass., January 6, 1810, the father of Benjamin F. Dodge of this City. Removing to Chelsea in June 1840, he was appointed post master, which office he filled with that strict consciousness of duty that was characteristic of the men of the old school. When Chelsea became incorporated as a city in 1858, he was a member of the first city government. He took a deep interest in the education of the young. He became member of the school committee in 1859, and was for twenty years connected with the board of overseers of the poor, serving as a member of that board from 1871-76 and its secretary from 1876-91.
Naturally kind and sympathetic, his service in this department of the city was characterized by a wise and discriminating judgment in the city’s interests as well as for these unfortunates who were brought in relations with him. In politics, during his residence in Chelsea, he was ever active. He was one of the original members of the Free Soil party and was prominent in the formation and organization of the republican party of this city and state.
His decease, December 31, 1891, removed from Chelsea one widely esteem for his generosity, sterling integrity and worth. His kindness to those in distress will long be remembered by many residents of Chelsea.
Source: Gillespie, Charles Bancroft.. Souvenir edition of the Chelsea Gazette : issued by request of the Board of Trade and entitled The city of Chelsea, Massachusetts. Chelsea, Mass.: Chelsea Gazette, 1898.
One whose works in behalf of the city of Chelsea and his fellowmen will long remember, is the late Benjamin Dodge. He was born in Gloucester, Mass., January 6, 1810, the father of Benjamin F. Dodge of this City. Removing to Chelsea in June 1840, he was appointed post master, which office he filled with that strict consciousness of duty that was characteristic of the men of the old school. When Chelsea became incorporated as a city in 1858, he was a member of the first city government. He took a deep interest in the education of the young. He became member of the school committee in 1859, and was for twenty years connected with the board of overseers of the poor, serving as a member of that board from 1871-76 and its secretary from 1876-91.
Naturally kind and sympathetic, his service in this department of the city was characterized by a wise and discriminating judgment in the city’s interests as well as for these unfortunates who were brought in relations with him. In politics, during his residence in Chelsea, he was ever active. He was one of the original members of the Free Soil party and was prominent in the formation and organization of the republican party of this city and state.
His decease, December 31, 1891, removed from Chelsea one widely esteem for his generosity, sterling integrity and worth. His kindness to those in distress will long be remembered by many residents of Chelsea.
Source: Gillespie, Charles Bancroft.. Souvenir edition of the Chelsea Gazette : issued by request of the Board of Trade and entitled The city of Chelsea, Massachusetts. Chelsea, Mass.: Chelsea Gazette, 1898.
The late Benjamin Dodge Jr.
One whose works in behalf of the city of Chelsea and his fellowmen will long remember, is the late Benjamin Dodge. He was born in Gloucester, Mass., January 6, 1810, the father of Benjamin F. Dodge of this City. Removing to Chelsea in June 1840, he was appointed post master, which office he filled with that strict consciousness of duty that was characteristic of the men of the old school. When Chelsea became incorporated as a city in 1858, he was a member of the first city government. He took a deep interest in the education of the young. He became member of the school committee in 1859, and was for twenty years connected with the board of overseers of the poor, serving as a member of that board from 1871-76 and its secretary from 1876-91.
Naturally kind and sympathetic, his service in this department of the city was characterized by a wise and discriminating judgment in the city’s interests as well as for these unfortunates who were brought in relations with him. In politics, during his residence in Chelsea, he was ever active. He was one of the original members of the Free Soil party and was prominent in the formation and organization of the republican party of this city and state.
His decease, December 31, 1891, removed from Chelsea one widely esteem for his generosity, sterling integrity and worth. His kindness to those in distress will long be remembered by many residents of Chelsea.
Source: Gillespie, Charles Bancroft.. Souvenir edition of the Chelsea Gazette : issued by request of the Board of Trade and entitled The city of Chelsea, Massachusetts. Chelsea, Mass.: Chelsea Gazette, 1898.
One whose works in behalf of the city of Chelsea and his fellowmen will long remember, is the late Benjamin Dodge. He was born in Gloucester, Mass., January 6, 1810, the father of Benjamin F. Dodge of this City. Removing to Chelsea in June 1840, he was appointed post master, which office he filled with that strict consciousness of duty that was characteristic of the men of the old school. When Chelsea became incorporated as a city in 1858, he was a member of the first city government. He took a deep interest in the education of the young. He became member of the school committee in 1859, and was for twenty years connected with the board of overseers of the poor, serving as a member of that board from 1871-76 and its secretary from 1876-91.
Naturally kind and sympathetic, his service in this department of the city was characterized by a wise and discriminating judgment in the city’s interests as well as for these unfortunates who were brought in relations with him. In politics, during his residence in Chelsea, he was ever active. He was one of the original members of the Free Soil party and was prominent in the formation and organization of the republican party of this city and state.
His decease, December 31, 1891, removed from Chelsea one widely esteem for his generosity, sterling integrity and worth. His kindness to those in distress will long be remembered by many residents of Chelsea.
Source: Gillespie, Charles Bancroft.. Souvenir edition of the Chelsea Gazette : issued by request of the Board of Trade and entitled The city of Chelsea, Massachusetts. Chelsea, Mass.: Chelsea Gazette, 1898.
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