New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-10

n the early days OF the colonies and
settled in this section. The branch
from which Mr.. Deming was de-
scenled Is believed 10 have settled
in Wethersheld. Mr., Dcming was
the son OF Levi Deming and Della
Belden Deming of Berlin. His par
ents lived In the town during the
greater part OF their lives and are
buried In the Old South cemetery.
Descended from family Of farm
ers, MIR. Dcming's bent was natur-
ally In that direction, He was
reared on a farm and he lived the
life Of u farm boy for many years.
He attended the Berlin schools, re-
turning each evening to do the
chores and arising early In the
morning so that his work about the
house could be done before he again
departed for his studies,
Attended Normal school
After leaving the Berlin schools
he attended the Connecticut state
Normal school in this city and grad
uated from that Institution in 1875.
His first position was that Of teacher
in the district school in New Hart
ford and from that town he went
TO West Cromwell. where he was
engaged as instructor for several
terms.
Later, he returned 70 his home
and gave his entire attention to
farming. The death Of his parents
placed on his shoulders the man.
agemcnt of the homestead and this
duty he discharged capably, In
1881 he purchased the drug and
grocery store owned for many years
by Alfred North. He held possession
of the business for IS months only
disposing OF It after that time.
He was instrumental In organi2-
ing the Golden Ridge Creamery Co,
which sprang into being in 1890 and
of which he served as secretary,
treasurer and superintendent. He
was also instrumental IN the forma-
ton OF the Mattabessett Canning Co.,
organized In 1896. These firms
llourished for several years, being
engaged in placing on the market
the produce OF Berlin. They have
since become extinct,
Mr.. Deming was married on Octo-
Der 8, 1850, to Miss Jennie Bidwell
Hill, daughter of William S. Hill and
Phoebe Bidwell Hill of Cromwell
-Four children were born 10 them,
three of whom are now living. A
daughter died In infancy. Robert
Hubbard Deming, born May 80
1855, is employed at the Stanley
Works, New Britain. Lester Francis
peming, born December l, 1884, Is
also employed at the New Britain
plant. Henry Clarence Deming
born August IL, 1889, is employee
at the Berlin Savings bank and has
been prominent in political circles il
Berlin.
Mr.. Deming was elected treasurer
Of the Berlin Savings bank in 1915
and held that position until hi
death. He was also member Of
the board OF corporators and served
as 2 trustee from 1911 until he pass
cd away. He had always worked tt
build the institution and Target!
! through his efforts It has grown Il
its present Furnishing state. He wa
also d member of the firm of Dem
ing & Mildrum.
Politically, Mr.. Deming was 81
ways identified with the republican
party, as was his father before him
ito was loyal member of ;he G. O
L. and was one OF its most enthu
siastic supporters In Berlin. IL
served in the state legislature il
! 1921 and again this year. being boil
times elected from Berlin by larg'
majority. Clean politics was hi
watchword and he never deserted {
stand II in his own mind he wal
sure It was right and would benen
the greater number of people. HI
vas noted in the Legislature for III!
stone wall attitude and was a prom
lncnt member of the banks com
lives.
In town affairs, Mr.. Dcming VA