Harry E. Philbrook of Portsmouth, 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

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   HARRY E. PHILBROOK, one of Portsmouth's successful business men,
is a member of the firm of H. E. Philbrook & Co., extensive wholesale and
retail dealers in flour, feed and grain.  He also is interested in the Meredith
Grain Company, which operates at Meredith, N. H.
   Mr. Philbrook was born at East Tilton, N. H., in 1877, and is one of
five children born to Lester and Anna (Johnson) Philbrook, namely: Olin
S., Harry E., Percy W., Marie May and Verne H.  The father is a native
of East Tilton, and the mother of Bow, N. H.  Lester Philbrook was pro-
prietor of a livery prior to becoming high sheriff of Bellknap County, N. H.,
in which official capacity he now serves.
   Harry E. Philbrook, after a course of study in the common schools,

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entered the employ of J. S. Morrill at Laconia, N. H., where he continued
for two years.  He then engaged in the livery business at Lakeport, N. H.,
for six years, at the end of which time he joined with his former employer,
Mr. Morrill in the purchase of the business of W. H. Kilburn & Co. at Ports-
mouth.  The firm name was changed to H. E. Philbrook & Co. and the con-
cern has gained rank among the thriving enterprises of the city.  Four men
and a bookkeeper are employed.
   October 10, 1900, Mr. Philbrook married Miss Evelyn F. Semple, who
was born in Laconia, N. H., and is the only child of John A. and Lizzie
(Hinkley) Semple.  Her father, during his active years, was engaged as a
tinsmith.  This marriage has been blessed with one son, Earle S. Philbrook.
The family residence is at No. 392 Wibird Street, Portsmouth.  Mr. Phil-
brook has taken advanced work in Masonry, being a member of the Blue
Lodge, Chapter, Council, Commandery and Shrine.  He is also affiliated with
the Order of Elks and the Royal Arcanum.  In religious attachment, he and
family are Congregationalists.