Jonathan Ware Butterfield (1838 – )

“BUTTERFIELD, JONATHAN WARE, born Andover, N.H., Feb. 24, 1838, son of Samuel Butterfield, an attorney of Andover, N.H., by wife Mary B. (Ware) Butterfield; educated public schools Andover, Colby Academy, New London, N.H., and Dartmouth a short time; admitted bar … Continue reading →

Benjamin Pond Ware (1822 – )

” The subject of this sketch was born in Salem on the 9th day of April, 1822.  He was of the seventh generation from Robert Ware, whose enterprise and recognized ability secured a land grant in Dedham on the 12th … Continue reading →

Crawford Williamson Long (1815 – 1878)

“LONG, Crawford Williamson, physician, was born in Danielsville, Ga., Nov. 1, 1815, son of James and Elizabeth (Ware) Long, and grandson of Capt. Samuel Long, an officer in the American army in the Revolution, who served under Lafayette at Yorktown.  … Continue reading →

James A. Busby (1871 – )

“BUSBY, James A., one of the successful farmers and stockraisers of Butler Grove Township, was born near Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Ill., December 15, 1871, a son of Francis M. and Ruthanna (Wagner) Busby, natives of Kentucky and Rush County, Ind.  … Continue reading →