Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-01-05
Three Times Rose Fronn Ranks
to Head Putnam Military
Company
Born Here in 1s4S-Funeral Satur,
day Afternoon

night. He would have been eighty
years old next September. He lived
all but one var of his life IN Putnam,
where he was born. He was widely
known to the older generation of citi-
gems.
Familiarity known as Cap" or
"Clint." Mr.. Winsl0w was man
who commanded the respect and
esteem of his fellow citizens. He was
not man who took an active part in
civic affairs and had never held pub
lie office. II was as a member Of
Putnam's two military companies,
Companies f. and G., that he gained
prominence throughout the state as
a man of natural military and sol
dierly qualities.
Although he insisted on soldierly
department from the men in his com
mand he was ever thoughtful of their
comfort and while exacting obedience
he retained the respect of members
of his company and was well liked
by the men.
A man of general although some
what retiring nature Captain Winslow
loved a practical joke or a story. He
was witty and had a ready answer
for all as well as word of greeting.
He was a friendly person and was
known to all the people Of the older
Putnam.
Mr.. Winsiow leaves a wife from
whom he was divorced, two children,
Mrs. w. II. Mansfield of Putnam and
Frank Winslow of Florida; also three
sisters, Mrs. Frank Harris of West
Woodstock, Mrs. Ida Weaver of
Haverhill and Miss Susan Winslow Of
Pawtucket.
The funeral service was from the
Grove street memorial chapel, Sat
urday afternoon at one o'clock, Rev.
James r. English of the Congrega-
tional church conducting the service.
Burial followed in the Grove street
cemetery. The bearers were +. b.
Kent, c. M. Kent, f. l.. Kelley, II.
J. Thayer, n. Oscar Ballard A. d..
Mcintyre.
One of Twelve Children
Abner Clinton Winslow was born
in Putnam September 10, i84S. His
parents were Abner and Susan (Phil-
lips) Winslow. He was the eighth Of
twelve children born to them. four
being boys and eight girls.
Mr.. Winslow obtained his educa-
ton in the schools Of the town and
also attended a school conducted by
Joseph Lippitt in what was then the
"Central Hall" building At the age
of seventeen be apprenticed him-
self to learn the carpenters trade
under Frank Chamberlin, with whom
he spent two years. Succeeding this
he worked for Hassard & Covell, lead
ing contractors Of those early daysl
After three years more he entered
the furniture and undertaking estab-
lishment of Stone & Fem in 1873
For twelve years he remained with
this concern, working also for Fenu
& Phillips and c. N. Fem & Son.
He was thoroughly familiar with an
departments of the business. but I
was his ability in wood working tina
gained him the reputation Of one .
the best cabinet makers in Putnam =
that time.
After he left Fem 4 Son he entes
ed the mill of Hammond, knowitonE
Company for two years. He left z
mil TO enter the employ OF j. g i
Taylor e. Co., in 1890. He remains
IN this store. which later becan
R,yJard q Clark and now A. Gilmn
q 60 for many wears His hi
,rupiavment was with C. NJ a Esg.
Kent
Mr. Winslow was MARRIED Janusy
aA-fs72 TO Miss Anna Willis, oay
aanghter of CAPTAIN Francis and Ha-
n.k IDodgel willis. of Block Islad.
The weadi,s sftook place in Putnm,
Rev Mr. I ljmas Of the Methost
church officiating. There were sxo
children. Nellie A., now the wifsof
william II Mansfield of Putnam. md
n son Frank II. Winslow, living in
FIorida
SAptain 'n' "s'
Mr.. Winslow belonged to no fzer-
nal organizations so far as kn@n,
but he was one Of the original nm
bers of Co. F. Bird regiment, Conncti-
cut National Guard, enlisting ) a
private in 1865. He was lstr a
member of Co. e., C. N. G..and
elected second lieutenant ambient
with the Company 70 the Centtnial
under Captain Henry johnson A
year later he was elected captaa Of
the company, but resigned ayear
later upon his removal 10 Blos Is
Isnd, where he remained a yea
Bpon his return 10 PutnH he
;oiacA the eompany again an was