Arthur W. Dudley Biography from History of Rockingham County, New Hampshire From: Cindy Godbout - 5ofClubs@Mediaone.net Surname: DUDLEY Source: History of Rockingham County, New Hampshire and Representative Citizens by Charles A. Hazlett, Richmond-Arnold Publishing Co., Chicago, Ill., 1915 Page 1229 ARTHUR W. DUDLEY, a prominent citizen of the town of Brentwood, who has for years taken a leading part in local affairs, was born in this town, July 22, 1846, a son of Winthrop H. and Mary F. (Robinson) Dudley. His first American ancestors, who came from England, were among the early settlers in Exeter, the Rev. Samuel Dudley being the first minister in that town. The great-grandfather of our subject, Winthrop Dudley, served in the Revolutionary war as captain of a company from Exeter. Arthur W. Dudley began his education in the schools of Brentwood, later attended the Pinkerton Academy at Derry, and subsequently entered Dart- mouth College, from which he graduated in 1867. After leaving college he took up the profession of civil engineer, which he followed for about eighteen years, being engaged in railroad work in the West and South. He finally returned to take charge of the home farm, on which he now resides. Mr. Dudley was first married in 1872 to Mary I. Lamprey, who bore him Page 1230 three children - Fred L., Mary F. and John H. Fred L. is superintendent of water works at Randolph, Vt., and also state engineer for the Central Section of Vermont. He is married and has three children. Mary F. is matron at the Pennsylvania State Insane Asylum. Both she and her brother John H. are unmarried. Mrs. Mary I. Dudley died in 1888, and Mr. Dudley married for his second wife, Clara F. Hook, of Brentwood, N. H., of which union no children have been born. Mr. Dudley is a Republican and has taken an active part in public affairs, having served as representative and selectman, showing marked ability in these various positions. The Dudley farm has interesting historical associations. It forms a part of a large tract originally granted by the British crown to Gov. Thomas Dudley, and extending almost as far as the eye could see. A portion of it has always been owned by the Dudley family. On it was located the old garrison house, used as a defense against the Indians in early colonial days and during the Revolutionary period. The timbers from the old fort were used in building the present residence. Mr. Dudley keeps the property in first class condition. He is esteemed by his fellow townsmen as a substantial and public spirited citizen, whose aid and council are always valuable in matters of local importance. He and his family attend the Congregational church. His only sister, Miss Sophia Dud- ley, resides at Annisquam, Mass. ********************************************************************** * * * NOTICE: Printing the files within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged, as long as all notices and submitter information is included. Any other use, including copying files t other sites requires permission from the submitters PRIORto uploading to any other sites. We encourage links to the state and county table of contents. * * * *The USgenWeb Project makes no claims or estimates of the validity of the information submitted and reminds you that each new piece of information must be researched and proved or disproved by weight of evidence. It is always best to consult the original material for verification.