Thomas M. Healy of Raymond, NH Biography from A History of Rockingham County, New Hampshire (1915)

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

Page 873

     THOMAS M. HEALY, formerly a well known and respected citi-
zen of Raymond, N. H., was born in this town, July 30, 1825, and died
Apri1 20, 1897.  The farm on which he lived was in early days, during
the Indian wars, the home of Joseph Dudley, and on it was situated the
famous old tavern that was a landmark in this section of the state.  Mr.
Healy during his best years was one of the active and public-spirited
citizens of the town.  He held at various times most of the local offices,
including that of town clerk, and always rendered efficient service.
     He was married November 29, 1860, to Elizabeth, daughter of John
and Polly (Nay) Brown, her parental ancestors being people of note
in Revolutionary times.  Joseph Brown won fame in the War for In-
dependence, and John Brown, Mrs. Healy's father, served bravely in
the War of 1812.
     Mr. and Mrs. Healy, were the parents of two children: George F.
and Clarence O.  The former, born December 23, 1862, is unmarried,
and now has charge of the home farm.  He belongs to the Odd Fellows,
but has never cared to hold public office.  Clarence O. Healy, born
March 1, 1869, is also unmarried.  He is engaged in the grocery and
bakery business in Raymond.
     Mrs. Healy is one of the oldest living residents in this county.  She
was present at the 100th anniversary celebration of the town, and on
July 4, 1914, was one of the few present who took part in the celebra-
tion fifty years' before.  Although of advanced age, she is well preserved
for her years, both mentally and physically, and can relate many in-
teresting stories of earlier days in this locality.