Franklin A. Brackett Biography from History of Rockingham County, New Hampshire
From: Patricia Cooper - pcooper@peaknet.net

Surname: BRACKETT
Source:  History of Rockingham County, New Hampshire and Representative Citizens
          by Charles A. Hazlett, Richmond-Arnold Publishing Co., Chicago, Ill., 1915

Page 886

   FRANKLIN A. BRACKETT, chief of police of the town of New
Market, N. H., was born in this town December 23, 1849, a son of
David and Eilzabeth E. (Francis) Brackett. In his boyhood he at-
tended the public schools for awhile, but at the early age of twelve years
went to Manchester to work in the mills, remaining there until Septem-
ber 17, 1864, at which time, although not yet fifteen years of age, he
enlisted for service in the Civil war and went to the front. He Was dis-
charged June 15, 1865, and returned to New Market. He then entered
upon a sea-faring life, being engaged in the fishing industry for three
years. At the end of that time in August, 1868, he married Sarah F.
Plummer, and settled down to work in the mill, in which he remained for
35 years. He was appointed chief of police five years ago, having also
served as chief of the fire department for three years. On March 15,
1881 , he was appointed by Governor Head as captain of Companv G,
First Regiment, N. H. N. G. 
  Capt. Brackett and wife are the parents of three children: Herbert
A., born 1870; Carl F., 1874, and Alice E., 1875. The two sons are
married and reside in New Market, while the daughter, Alice, lives in
Lawrence, Mass. Capt. Brackett belongs to Rising Star Lodge, No.
47, A. F. & A. M.; Swamscott Lodge, No.8, I. 0.0. F.; George A.,
Gay Post, G. A. R., of which he is commander, and to John J. Hanson
Camp, No.30, Sons of Veterans. In politics he is a Republican. He
and his wife occupy a comfortable home in the northern part of the
town. Since entering upon the duties of his present position, Capt.
Brackett has rendered the town efficient service and made a good record
for himself, while benefiting his fellow citizens, among whom he is very
popular.

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