The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-20
COL. VIM. GODDARD
DIED AT l2:26 P. M.

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Mr. Goddard was the senior membe
OF the firms Of Brown a Ives and God
dard Brothers.
Brown Commencement Day In June
when he attended the exercises I'm tn,
First Baptist Meeting House and re
viewed the commencement procession
Mrs. Goddard his only child. Mrs
c. oliver Iselin his only brother, Col
Mrs. Elizabeth shepard. have remained
here almost constantly during The SUM
mer.
William Goddard was In many re-
spects the first citizen OF Rhode Island.
AS for many years the leading repre-
sentative. OF a noted hrm and distin-
gushed family. as for nearly two de-
cades the chancellor OF Brown univer-
sty, and as a conservative, pub~e- spir-
ited citizen. he never failed to take a
Ing. educational and philanthropic ac-
tivties OF his native state.
He was the son OF William Giles God
beiies-ieitres at Brown university, and
grandson OF William Goddard, whom
Benjamin Franklin. the first Postmas-
ter general. designated for the off.ce OF
surveyor of roads and comptroller
William Goddard the subject OF this
Sketch, was born on Christmas day
1895 There were nine children in all,
seven OF whom grew 70 adult age. In
the order OF their birth they were Char
lot'e Hope, who became the wife OF
William Blnney and is now deceased;
William. Thomas Il. l., deceased; Eliza
beth Anne. who married tile late Thom-
as r. Shepard; Moses 4. l. (who died
May IL. 1907; Francis w. deceased.
and Robert III. l.. the last mentioned the
candidate for United states senator in
the political contest OF 1906-07. IL Will
be seen that William Goddard was the
eldest OF the five Goddard brothers,
which term became the firm name un-
der which they carried on business for
the last 40 years OF the 18th century.
William Goddard was born on the penin-
slla known as Potowomut Neck. In the
town OF Warwick. lie was prepared for
Brown university and graduated in the
class OF 1876.
Mr. Goddard was abroad for some time
after graduation, returning TO Europe oc-
easionally thereafter In 1852 he was
elected TO the common council from the
Second ward and was reelected for the
next three years. In 1857 he was appointed
a trustee OF Brown university For
short time after leaving college Mr.. God
dard studied law in this city, resuming
the study afterward az intervals. but he
never sought admission TO the bar His
family estate required more and more OF
his supervision and before the war he be- !
came member of the firm OF Brown n
Ives which had originally been engaged /
decline Of American maritime interests, |
had Invested I'm real property and engaged |
in cotton manufacturing
HAD A CIVIL WAR RECORD.
The first call of President Lincoln for |
troops resulted In the formation of the I
First Regiment OF Rhode Island Detached 4
Militia. Col (afterward Mai GEM Burn
side commandInf Mr. Goddard, already I
member OF the First Ilght Infantry.
promptly offered his services TO Gov.
Sprague and Col. Burnside and was made /
a major OF the regiment.
Mai Cor COLI Goddard saw service with 1
the commander. Col. Burnside. and with
the headquarters staff of whom Gov.
Sprague made himself one When Gen. |
Burnside succeeded Gen. Pope In com
mand OF the Army OF the Potomac he |
summoned Col. Goddard and made him
one OF his aides. with the title OF colonel |
~ volunteers. With that title he was
beside Gen. Burnside on that terrible day
before Fredericksburg when the Federal
forces were so pitilessly barred from ,
crossing the river. This terminated Col
Goddards service at the front.
MARRIED IN 1867
Feb. 10. 1867. Col Goddard married Miss
Mary Edith Jenckes, daughter OF Thomas
Allen Jenckes one OF Rhode Islands
greatest lawyers and at the time a rr)-
resentntive In congress fro mthis state,
One daughter named Hope, was born TO
them. She became the wife OF G. oliver
lseln OF New York, the banker and
yachtsman.
BANKER AND MANUFACTURER.
Col. Goddard's corporate and fiduclary |
interests OF othr character included the |
position which he long held In the Provi- |
aence Institution for Savings. the Provi-
oence later the Providence National bank. |
and the Providence Gas company. In 1850 |
he was elected a member of the corpora |
tion OF the Providence Institution for Saw |
ings, IN 1858, director in 1870 third vice |
president, In 1872 first vice president and
IN 1875 president. He was successfully re-
elected president from that date until he
chose to resign. April Is. 1900
The board OF trustees indicated their
gratitude and regard by adopting minute
in part as follows for It's records
The retiremnt this day Of Col VII
Ham Goddard from the presidency Of the
Providence Institution for Savings ends
q long period of active service. and the
directors would make II the occasion 20
place upon their records this recognition
OF the valuable services he has rendered
the institution
He was elected a director Oct & lSl3.
and began active service rs n member OF
the standing committee IN October, 1869.
and In this relation he has served con-
tlnuously. and as president since his elec-
ton TO that office Oct 4, 1875.
This long service OF more than 90
years covers an eventful period In the
history OF this country. especially in It's
financial Affairs
I'VE shall miss him from his accus-
toned place at the head OF our table. but
It is a pleasure 10 feel that he Is still