W. Burt Folsom Biography from History of Rockingham County, New Hampshire From: Patricia Cooper - pcooper@peaknet.net Surname: FOLSOM Source: History of Rockingham County, New Hampshire and Representative Citizens by Charles A. Hazlett, Richmond-Arnold Publishing Co., Chicago, Ill., 1915 Page 895 W. BURT FOLSOM, treasurer and general manager of the Exeter Brass Works, Exeter, N. H., was born in this city March 25, 1864, a son of Eben and Hannah S. (Bagley) Folsom. Eben Folsom was born in Exeter, N.H., in October, 1828, a son of Josiah Folsom. Eben Folsom was married in 1862 to Hannah S. Bagley, a native of Salisbury Point, Mass., the subject of this sketch being their only child. A republican in politics. he represented the town of Exeter in the legislature and also served in local offices, showing ability and trustworthiness in every position. W. Burt Folsom was educated in the public schools and at Phillips Exeter Academy, being graduated from the latter institution. He learned the trade of machinist at South New Market, and subsequently worked as a journey- man until 1865. He then went into business for himself, establishing a small foundry in Exeter, which was the germ from which has sprung the concern known as the Exeter Brass Works. Associated with him in this enterprise was Joseph F. Wiggin, and later Josiah J. Folsom, his brother, the firm name being Eben Folsom & Co. In 1892 the concern was incorporated under its present title. The officers of the company are W. H. Folsom, president; W. Burt Folsom, treasurer and general manager. The product of the factory consists of a complete line of brass goods for use in water, steam, gas and electrical fittings. They also manufacture high and low pressure ball cocks, tank valves and trimmings. W. Burt Folsom was educated in the common and high schools of Exeter, graduating from the high school in 1880, subsequent to which he took a com- mercial course in Bryant & Stratton's Business College at Boston. He then entered the factory with which he has since been continuously connected. A practical and conservative business man, but at the same time progressive, he has contributed his full share towards the prosperity of the concern. A Mason, he belongs to the Blue Lodge, Chapter and Council at Exeter, the Commandery Portsmouth, and the Eastern Star. He is also a member of the Vesper Country Club of Lowell, Mass., and the Exeter Gun Club. His polifical affiliations are with the Republican party. Mr. Folsom was married, June 6, 1895, to Miss Elizabeth F. Knowles, who was born in Augusta, Me., a daughter of William M. and Isabelle (Mil- ler) knowles. Mrs. Folsom's parents were natives of Maine, her father being a prosperous fanner. Their other children were Merton E. and Mrs. Carrie Greenus. Mr. and Mrs. Folsom are members of the Unitarian church. ********************************************************************** * * * 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 to other sites requires permission from the submitters PRIOR to 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.