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James Aiken

Birth	:	15 Feb 1854 Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, USA
Death	:	3 Aug 1933 Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, USA
Burial	:	Franklin Cemetery, Franklin, Merrimack County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4439540, -71.6552690
Description	:	James, eldest son of Walter and Susan (Colby) Aiken, was born in Franklin, February 15, 1854. His preliminary studies were concluded in New London, New Hampshire, and he completed his education at Dartmouth College. He shortly afterward went upon one of the large western cattle ranches, where he remained some two or three years, and after his return to New England he served an apprenticeship at tne machinist's trade in Connecticut. Subsequently to his father's death he and his brother succeeded to the manufacturing business in Franklin, under the firm name of Walter Aiken's Sons, and conducted it successfully until... Read More	James, eldest son of Walter and Susan (Colby) Aiken, was born in Franklin, February 15, 1854. His preliminary studies were concluded in New London, New Hampshire, and he completed his education at Dartmouth College. He shortly afterward went upon one of the large western cattle ranches, where he remained some two or three years, and after his return to New England he served an apprenticeship at tne machinist's trade in Connecticut. Subsequently to his father's death he and his brother succeeded to the manufacturing business in Franklin, under the firm name of Walter Aiken's Sons, and conducted it successfully until 1904, when they sold the enterprise to Messrs. M. T. Stevens & Sons. Although practically retired from active business pursuits, he is interested in various industries and financial enterprises, being a director of the Mayo Knitting Machine and Needle Company, the Franklin Light and Power Company, and the Franklin National Bank. Politically Mr. Aiken acts with the Republican party, and was chosen a member of the first city council in Frank lin. He is a Master Mason, affiliating with Meri dian Lodge, also the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Walter Aiken Council, American Mechanics, named in honor of his father. On May 20, 1880, he was united in marriage with Myra Cole, daughter of Nathan and Sarah (Sanborn) Cole, of Hill. The children of this union are : Bertha, born October 24, 1884; Annie B., born July 5, 1890; and Frank, born December 16, 1892..

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James Aiken's memorial is located at: Franklin Cemetery, Franklin, Merrimack County, USA.
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James Aiken death on 3 Aug 1933 in Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, USA
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Latitude: 43.4439540
Longitude: -71.6552690

Family Members:

Parent

Walter Scott Aiken

(1831 - 1893)

Susan Colby Aiken

(1832 - 1877)

Spouse

Myra Cole Aiken

(1855 - 1941)

Children

Bertha Aiken Meyers

(1883 - 1963)

Anne Bradley Aiken Woodman

(1890 - 1937)

Frank Aiken

(1892 - 1978)

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