Walter Costello of Portsmouth, N.H. Biography from A History of Rockingham County, New Hampshire (1915)

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   WALTER COSTELLO, proprietor of a glazing shop at No. 35
Daniel Street, is a well known and highly esteemed citizen of Ports-
mouth, New Hampshire, where he has resided for a period of fifty-three
years.
   Mr. Costello was born in Ireland, November 25, 1840, and is a son
of Patrick and Julia (Tangney) Costello, both natives of Ireland. The
other children of this family were named: Jeremiah, John, Morris, Pat-
rick, Margaret and Ellen.
   Walter Costello was a small child when brought to this country,
and for a time he was enrolled in the public schools of Boston. When
about fifteen years of age, he began working in a sash and blind shop
in that city, and this has continued to be his business ever since, in
connection with the glazing business. He has an established reputation
for reliability of service, and has an extensive patronage.
   Mr. Costello was married July 28, 1861, to Miss Ellen Griffin, who
was born in Ireland and is a daughter of John and Margaret Griffin.
Their children were as follows: John, Raphael L., and Charles L. The
two last named are the only survivors, both residing in Portsmouth.
In religious belief the family is Catholic. Walter Costello is independent
in politics, but takes an earnest interest in all movements for the better-
ment of the city.