Re: John Raymond & Elizabeth Norcut/Orcut
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John Raymond & Elizabeth Norcut/Orcut
YVETTE RECKERT 7/24/00
Good evening Yvette,
I don't have the exact answer for you, but this is a sketch I have out of a book I was left, past down for three generations, that has a John A. Raymond listed. This is something you might want for help in your search. I will type exactly as written, this book published 1898.
John A. Raymond, clerk and treasurer of the East Weymouth Savings Bank and Town Clerk of Weymouth, was born here, January 9,1848, son of Robert B. and Lavina P. ( Nash ) Raymond, both parents natives of this town.
The Raymond family came from Middleboro,Ma.,the first in Weymouth being Alvah, a shoe manufacturer, grandfather of Mr. John A. He fought as a soldier in the War of 1812, and was very influential as a citizens, taking an active part in all public affairs, holding the offices of Selectman and Overseer of the Poor, and serving also as Representative to the legislature. A great-grandfather of Mr. John A. Raymond, Robert Bates, was a soildier of the Revolution. Robert B. Raymond, above named, was a shoe cutter by trade and a man of decided musical ability. He was a prominent citizen, and universally esteemed.
Mr, John A. Raymond passed his boyhood in his native town, and was educated in the common schools. At the age of fifteen he began his working life as clerk in the mercantile business of Henry Loud, of East Weymouth;and he remained in this business for a quarter of a century. His trustworthiness was fully demonstrated here, his painstaking and exact business methods were recognized, and in 1888 he was chosen clerk and treasurer of the East Weymouth Savings Bank. This responsible position he has filled to the present time, commanding the entire confidence of the public, and looked up to as a man of unquestioned honor. Mr. Raymond is likewise treasurer of the Congregational Society of East Weymouth. In 1879 he was elected Town Clerk of Weymouth; and he has been re-elected every year since, his long term of office bearing testimony to the efficiency of his service.
Mr. Raymond married Alberta Waldron, of Augusta, Maine, and is the father of six children-Fred W.,Emma W., Alberta W.,Robert B., Walter L., and Marion. He is a member of Orphans Hope Lodge, F. & A.M.,of East Weymouth; of Crescent Lodge, I.O.O.F., of East Weymouth; and trustee of Pilgrim Lodge, K. of H. He is a qualified Notary Public and Justice of the Peace, and is one of the most progressive and energetic citizens of the town.
Hope this is of intrest to you, it may also give you new places to look.
Happy searching,
Edie Hedges/Ma.