Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-12
OBITUARY.
Thomas G. Brown.

ThomdS q. Brown q member OF the
firm of William Sherman & Co, the
Oldest dry goods establishment and one
of the oldest established businesses in
Newport, died at his home on Broad
way at O'Clock Saturday evening,
after an illness which had confined him
to the house two weeks, says the New
port News of Monday. He had been in
failing health since shortly after last
Christmas. but was able to be at his
store q portion of the day throughout
the summer until two weeks ago Sat
urday, when his illness, hardening of
the arteries, assumed g more serious
phase and he failed rapidly until the
end
Thomas Gilbert Brown was born in
Newport April "a, 1852, the eldest son
of the late James Boone and Mary a.
CHandy) Brown, and had always lived
in Newport. On his mothers side he
Was great grandson of Colonel
ChFistophed Greene. distinguished
Rhode Island soldier in the war of the
Revolution, who was commander in
Arnold's expedition TO Quebec and la
ter made brilliant defense of Fort
Mercer against the Hessians. His ia
Their was for many years a member of
the firm of Brown, Goddard q Barlow
and at one time member of the board
of aldermen.
The deceased received his education
in the public schools of this city and
left the high school in his third year
there to enter the employ of William
Sherman & Co. in 1858. He served as
errand hoy and clerk and in 1874 was
admitted to the firm, which then con-
sisted of the late William sherman
and Albert X. sherman. After the
death of William Sherman in 1855
Albert X. Sherman and Mr.. Brown
continued the partnership until Mr..
Browns death, the firm name remain
ing the same. In this business Mr..
Brown was engaged for AZ years, six
years as employe and SO years as a
member of the firm.
While his chief interest was in this
business Mr.. Brown was actively con-
nected with two other institutions in
81. 1880. he was elected junior warden
OF Trinity church and for 20 years
was prominent in the affairs of that
church, serving as junior warden until
his death. being on many important
committees and frequently represent
ing the church as delegate to diocesan
conventions and convocations. In 1882
he was elected trustee of the New
port hospital and was selected as a
member of the executive committee of
that institution, in both of which po
sitions he served Is years. until his
death. In 1901 he was secretary of
the hospital corporation and in 1904
was elected vice president. an office
which was created at that time and
which he occupied at his death. having
given a large part of his TINA to faith
full and efficient service for the hos
pital.
Nh. Brown had also been trea surer
of St. Georges school since it's incor-
poratien and was for many years a
member of the trustees of Long wharf,
He was not connected with any fra
ternaI or social organizations. thong h
hp a n Ia OI1
Mems association. and in his earlier
days. when every young man Joined
the Newport artillery. he was mem
Der for many Years of that organiza-
ton, having been at one time lieu
tenant in the company,
Dee ;, 1888. Mr. Brown married
Miss Ada Hazard daughter of Cap
tain and Mrs. L. l.. Hazard, who
survives with three children-Miss
Helen Hazard Brown. Mrs. Mary Sad
ler, wife of Lieutenant Frank Fl. Sad
Ter, L. S. N. and Thomas G. Brown,
Jr, member of the senior class at
the Rogers High school. Two brothers
also survive. Rev. j. Eldred Brown.
rector of Trinity church, NorW ieh.
Conn, and James B. Brown. IT. who
is engaged in business in Denver.
Mr. Browns domestic life was espe-
ciailX happy. He loved his home and
his wife and children. He was of a
mechanical turn of mind and in his
home may be seen many articles which
he had made. He entered heartily in
to the pleasures, studies and pursuits
of his children. and within a short
time had assisted his son in building a
boat in which he frequently Joined the
boy in short cruises in the bay.
He had a pleasing personality,
which attracted strong friendships. IN
his business and the various institu-
lions in which he took an active inter-
L.
worker, at all times sharing in every
labor, difficult OF easy. vita hearth
ness which was appreciated By his as
sociates. He was man to be depend
ed upon to do his share of work. and
to do it willingly and with determi-
nation to accomplish the end sous hit
In the hospital and in the church
WHARF he gave his best thought and
labor, outside his home and his private
business, he will be greatly missed
Quite naturally Trinity church for
which he labored zealously. has been
will be conducted by the rector Rev
Stanley G. Hughes. assisted by Rev
John 3. Diman, master of st. Georges
school.
Mrs. George Greenman.
Following sudden and short illness,
the death of Airs. George Greenman
occurred at o'clock Tuesday morn
ing at her nome NO. lbS Laurel Hill
avenue. She was in her usual good
health Sunday, having attended church
both at the morning and vesper SER
vices. but was taken ill at an early
hour Monday morning.
Mrs, Greenngan was born in Preston
66 years ago, the daughter of William
and Harriet Kinney (Morgan) Lorins
fer maiden name being Lucy Lorine-
She married the hate George Greenman
March "a, 1874, and all her life hal
been spent in Preston and this city.
Mr. Greenman's death occurred in
July. 1908.
Mrs. Greehman was. q member of
Broadway Consr egatiolial church. to
Ntlieh she Mas Sreath devoted Kek-
ing an active Interest III lts work. She
possessed the Characteristics IF her Ola
New England ancestry and III the
circle OF her hone, a Well as in those
organizations with which she had to
do, was the Influence of her devotion
and earnestness shed She took = deep
delight in doing good and assisting
others in a quiet manner, While as i
mother and sister her self-sacrifice
and love were inestimable.
She is survived by two dausAter.-
Mary, wife of Rev. Edward >. Worces-
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