John Metcalf Way was born 29 May 1829, son of Lorrin and Lettice Alds Way. John's siblings were Samuel Alds Way, Erastus William Way, Jasper Ferdinand Way (in 1845 Jasper changed his name to Jasper Franklin Ferdinand), Martha Jane Way and Addison Loren Way. When John's mother remarried, he had two step-brothers, Charles and James Whitten of Rochester, Vermont
John was working for John Collins of Brandon, Vermont in 1847.
John went to New York to seek work when he was quite young. He obtained a position as a hotel clerk. He did not take his salary weekly, but preferred to have it at the end of the year. Unfortunately for him, the owner failed, owing John a rather large sum. He moved to Boston, still poor in pocket, studied law, and was admitted to the bar.
He married Sarah Lapham Reed of Rochester, Vermont 20 October 1850. She was born 19 October 1834 at Roxbury, the daughter of Loring W. and Ann Pool Reed.
John and Sarah exchanged many affectionate letters, which have been preserved. One notable comment, when John was on his way to San Francisco by boat: He wrote that he had to buy a toothbrush. Sarah responded that it was a shame he could not have borrowed one!
John and Sarah had children: John born 1851 Mass.
Clarence born 1854 Mass.
Sarah died 30 March 1858 at Roxbury.
John married second Fannie Damon Thomas on 29 October 1859. She was born 23 October 1837.
They had two children: William born 1864 Mass.
Edith born 1866 Mass.
Fannie died 4 January 1902 at Roxbury, Mass.
The 1866 Directory of Boston:
John M. Way attorney-at-law, 36 Washington St., house at Warren Avenue, Roxbury
The 1870 Directory: Attorney at 56 Washington St., house at 11 Copeland
The 1873 Directory: Attorney at 10 State St., house at 11 Copeland.
John was a member of the common counsel of Roxbury, Mass.. After the war, he became a strong Democrat and ran for Senator, but was defeated by a very small number.
His legal triumph was won in the famous Alley murder case, at the trial of which he secured the acquittal of the defendant.
He had extensive landed interests in Roxbury, Chicago, Kansas City and Boston. His home and summer residence at Pigeon Cove are outstanding. His wealth is estimated from $500,000 to $1,000,000.
John was working for John Collins of Brandon, Vermont in 1847.
John went to New York to seek work when he was quite young. He obtained a position as a hotel clerk. He did not take his salary weekly, but preferred to have it at the end of the year. Unfortunately for him, the owner failed, owing John a rather large sum. He moved to Boston, still poor in pocket, studied law, and was admitted to the bar.
He married Sarah Lapham Reed of Rochester, Vermont 20 October 1850. She was born 19 October 1834 at Roxbury, the daughter of Loring W. and Ann Pool Reed.
John and Sarah exchanged many affectionate letters, which have been preserved. One notable comment, when John was on his way to San Francisco by boat: He wrote that he had to buy a toothbrush. Sarah responded that it was a shame he could not have borrowed one!
John and Sarah had children: John born 1851 Mass.
Clarence born 1854 Mass.
Sarah died 30 March 1858 at Roxbury.
John married second Fannie Damon Thomas on 29 October 1859. She was born 23 October 1837.
They had two children: William born 1864 Mass.
Edith born 1866 Mass.
Fannie died 4 January 1902 at Roxbury, Mass.
The 1866 Directory of Boston:
John M. Way attorney-at-law, 36 Washington St., house at Warren Avenue, Roxbury
The 1870 Directory: Attorney at 56 Washington St., house at 11 Copeland
The 1873 Directory: Attorney at 10 State St., house at 11 Copeland.
John was a member of the common counsel of Roxbury, Mass.. After the war, he became a strong Democrat and ran for Senator, but was defeated by a very small number.
His legal triumph was won in the famous Alley murder case, at the trial of which he secured the acquittal of the defendant.
He had extensive landed interests in Roxbury, Chicago, Kansas City and Boston. His home and summer residence at Pigeon Cove are outstanding. His wealth is estimated from $500,000 to $1,000,000.
John Metcalf Way was born 29 May 1829, son of Lorrin and Lettice Alds Way. John's siblings were Samuel Alds Way, Erastus William Way, Jasper Ferdinand Way (in 1845 Jasper changed his name to Jasper Franklin Ferdinand), Martha Jane Way and Addison Loren Way. When John's mother remarried, he had two step-brothers, Charles and James Whitten of Rochester, Vermont
John was working for John Collins of Brandon, Vermont in 1847.
John went to New York to seek work when he was quite young. He obtained a position as a hotel clerk. He did not take his salary weekly, but preferred to have it at the end of the year. Unfortunately for him, the owner failed, owing John a rather large sum. He moved to Boston, still poor in pocket, studied law, and was admitted to the bar.
He married Sarah Lapham Reed of Rochester, Vermont 20 October 1850. She was born 19 October 1834 at Roxbury, the daughter of Loring W. and Ann Pool Reed.
John and Sarah exchanged many affectionate letters, which have been preserved. One notable comment, when John was on his way to San Francisco by boat: He wrote that he had to buy a toothbrush. Sarah responded that it was a shame he could not have borrowed one!
John and Sarah had children: John born 1851 Mass.
Clarence born 1854 Mass.
Sarah died 30 March 1858 at Roxbury.
John married second Fannie Damon Thomas on 29 October 1859. She was born 23 October 1837.
They had two children: William born 1864 Mass.
Edith born 1866 Mass.
Fannie died 4 January 1902 at Roxbury, Mass.
The 1866 Directory of Boston:
John M. Way attorney-at-law, 36 Washington St., house at Warren Avenue, Roxbury
The 1870 Directory: Attorney at 56 Washington St., house at 11 Copeland
The 1873 Directory: Attorney at 10 State St., house at 11 Copeland.
John was a member of the common counsel of Roxbury, Mass.. After the war, he became a strong Democrat and ran for Senator, but was defeated by a very small number.
His legal triumph was won in the famous Alley murder case, at the trial of which he secured the acquittal of the defendant.
He had extensive landed interests in Roxbury, Chicago, Kansas City and Boston. His home and summer residence at Pigeon Cove are outstanding. His wealth is estimated from $500,000 to $1,000,000.
John was working for John Collins of Brandon, Vermont in 1847.
John went to New York to seek work when he was quite young. He obtained a position as a hotel clerk. He did not take his salary weekly, but preferred to have it at the end of the year. Unfortunately for him, the owner failed, owing John a rather large sum. He moved to Boston, still poor in pocket, studied law, and was admitted to the bar.
He married Sarah Lapham Reed of Rochester, Vermont 20 October 1850. She was born 19 October 1834 at Roxbury, the daughter of Loring W. and Ann Pool Reed.
John and Sarah exchanged many affectionate letters, which have been preserved. One notable comment, when John was on his way to San Francisco by boat: He wrote that he had to buy a toothbrush. Sarah responded that it was a shame he could not have borrowed one!
John and Sarah had children: John born 1851 Mass.
Clarence born 1854 Mass.
Sarah died 30 March 1858 at Roxbury.
John married second Fannie Damon Thomas on 29 October 1859. She was born 23 October 1837.
They had two children: William born 1864 Mass.
Edith born 1866 Mass.
Fannie died 4 January 1902 at Roxbury, Mass.
The 1866 Directory of Boston:
John M. Way attorney-at-law, 36 Washington St., house at Warren Avenue, Roxbury
The 1870 Directory: Attorney at 56 Washington St., house at 11 Copeland
The 1873 Directory: Attorney at 10 State St., house at 11 Copeland.
John was a member of the common counsel of Roxbury, Mass.. After the war, he became a strong Democrat and ran for Senator, but was defeated by a very small number.
His legal triumph was won in the famous Alley murder case, at the trial of which he secured the acquittal of the defendant.
He had extensive landed interests in Roxbury, Chicago, Kansas City and Boston. His home and summer residence at Pigeon Cove are outstanding. His wealth is estimated from $500,000 to $1,000,000.
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