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modest way and soon was promoted to
the position of bookkeeper, and in 1881
became assistant secretary. His rise was
rapid from that time on, and despite the
rewards which were conferred on him, he
did nut hesitate in any way to take advantage
of any opportunity which presented
itself. He concentrated his mind
on his work, on making himself satisfac-
tory to his superiors, and thus enhancing
his value as an employee. In March, 1882,
he was made a director, and that same
year became secretary. Steadily and
surely progressing, he was successively
treasurer, vice-president, and eventually
president. The Eagle Lock Company is
one of the largest concerns of its kind in
New England, and the business acumen
and accurate judgment of Mr. Plumb has
been a large factor in its success. His
ideas are progressive and he is keen and
alert to any new measures which may in-
crease or promote the business. He is a
director of the Bristol National Bank.
Mr. Plumb is a Republican in political
principle, and though not desirous of pub-
lic office, he is a worthy citizen, and is
willing to lend his aid in time of finances
towards the furthering of any just cause
for the general betterment. He is natu-
rally public-spirited, and his assistance is
never appealed to in vain. He possesses
a genial and pleasant personality, and enjoys
well-deserved esteem. Mr. Plumb
is a Mason, and in that great fraternity he
has attained the thirty-second degree.
"To the craft he is sincerely devoted, and
to his influence and labor for many years,
freemasonry in his vicinity is largely in-
debted for its success, integrity and
strength." He is a member of Union
Lodge, No. 96, Free and Accepted Masons
; Granite Chapter, No. 36, Royal
Arch Masons ; Waterbury Council, No.
21, Royal and Select Masters; and Washington
Commandery, No. 1, Knights Tem-
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plar. In these organizations he has sev-
eral times been honored with high offices.
The Congregational church of Terryville
has been fortunate in having a man of his
caliber and business ability in the office
of deacon, which office he has held for
several years and now holds. Mr. Plumb's
favorite pastime is fishing, and indul-
gence in this recreation relieves the strain
of business cares.
Mr. Plumb married, July 29, 1872, Cora
Jane Rossetter, who was born September
2 5> : 853- tne daughter of Jonathan Addi-
son and Huldah (Wetmore) Rossetter.
Mr. and Mrs. Plumb have been blessed
with five children: 1. Charles Wetmore,
born December 28, 1873. 2 - Carrie Louise,
born August 2."], 1879. 3. Cora Rossetter,
born April 16, 1886. 4. Helen May, born
May 4, 1889. 5. Alida Grace, born July
23. 1893.
The record of Mr. Plumb in the retrospect
is a most honorable one, and
through his courteous and unassuming
manner he has gained many loyal and
lasting friends ; he is one of the most substantial
citizens of the thriving little town
of Terryville.
GREENE, Jacob Lyman,
Civil War Veteran, Insurance Actuary.
Jacob Lyman Greene was born in \Ya-
terford, Maine, August 9, 1837, and died
March 29, 1905, son of Captain Jacob H.
and Sarah W. (Frye) Greene, both mem-
bers of well known New England fami-
lies, and the mother, of a descendant of
Major Joseph Frye, of the Revolutionary
army, who served under Washington, and
with distinction.
Jacob Lyman Greene passed his youth
on the parental farm in his native State,
amid surroundings conducive to a vigor-
ous development of both mind and body.
His early education was only such as was