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Walter Scott Aiken

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Birth	:	5 Oct 1831 Dracut, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Death	:	12 Dec 1893 Havre de Grace, Harford County, Maryland, USA
Burial	:	Franklin Cemetery, Franklin, Merrimack County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4439540, -71.6552690
Plot	:	Section O, Lot 21
Inscription	:	1831 WALTER AIKEN 1893
Description	:	Son of Herrick Aiken and Ann Matilda Bradley. Married twice: 1. 10 Feb 1853 Franklin, Merrimack, New Hampshire to Susan Colby. To their union was born 2 children: James Aiken and Fred Aiken. Walter and Susan divorced 2 Dec 1863 in New Hampshire. 2. 1 Jan 1867 Hampton Falls, Rockingham, New Hampshire to Mary Dodge. No children born of their union. Walter, eldest son of Herrick and Ann M. ( Bradley) Aiken, was born in Dracut, October 5, 1831. His early education was pursued in the public schools, and these preliminary studies were supplemented with courses at educational institutions in... Read More	Son of Herrick Aiken and Ann Matilda Bradley. Married twice: 1. 10 Feb 1853 Franklin, Merrimack, New Hampshire to Susan Colby. To their union was born 2 children: James Aiken and Fred Aiken. Walter and Susan divorced 2 Dec 1863 in New Hampshire. 2. 1 Jan 1867 Hampton Falls, Rockingham, New Hampshire to Mary Dodge. No children born of their union. Walter, eldest son of Herrick and Ann M. ( Bradley) Aiken, was born in Dracut, October 5, 1831. His early education was pursued in the public schools, and these preliminary studies were supplemented with courses at educational institutions in Gilmanton, New Hampshire, and Tilton. At an early age he became an apprentice in his father's machine shop, where his genius for mechanical invention was fully developed, and when twenty-two years old he secluded himself in a private laboratory occupying a portion of the upper part of the establishment for the purpose of engaging exclusively in creative work. Here he turned his attention to the application of machinery to knitting, and as a pioneer in that field he continued to develop his ideas, which at length culminated in the production of an automatic knitter capable of producing a completed seamless stocking in less than five minutes. These wonderful machines he put to a practical demonstration in a hosiery factory operated by him, and with them were able, together with a small force of operatives, to turn out two hundred and twelve thousand dollars' worth of goods annually. Having placed his manufacturing enterprise in good running order, his attention was diverted to other important undertakings in the line of improvements, and in due time had the gratification of putting into operation his father's scheme for a cog-railway to the summit of Mount Washington. In collaboration with Sylvester Marsh he developed the original plans, designed the loco motive, placed the line in successful operation, and gave his personal attention to its management for the remainder of his life. He also erected the Summit House and the United States Signal Ser vice Station on Mount Washington, and for a number of years owned and managed the Hotel Hamilton, at Hamilton, Bermuda. In politics Mr. Aiken was a Democrat. During the civil war he went to the front in a New Hampshire regiment, and subsequently represented Franklin in the lower branch of the state legislature several terms. He was made a Mason in Meridian Lodge, Franklin, in 1863, and passed upward through the various subordinate bodies to Mount Horeb Commandery, Knights Templar, Concord, which he joined in 1867. His residence in Franklin was one of the handsomest and most conspicuous family seats on the Sanbornton side of Winnipiseogee River, and is now occupied by his son James. Civil War Soldier: Company D, 1st New Hampshire Infantry Regiment. Walter Aiken was not enlisted, but joined the Company at Martinsburg, Virginia on 14 Jul 1861 and served as a citizen volunteer, at his own expense, until the regiment was ordered home to be mustered out on 2 Aug 1861. His name was entered in the register of the regiment by authority of Act, approved 30 Sep 1887; Chap. 135, Pamphlet Laws, State of New Hampshire.

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Walter Scott Aiken's memorial is located at: Franklin Cemetery, Franklin, Merrimack County, USA.
When did Walter Scott Aiken death?
Walter Scott Aiken death on 12 Dec 1893 in Havre de Grace, Harford County, Maryland, USA
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Latitude: 43.4439540
Longitude: -71.6552690

Family Members:

Parent

Herrick Aiken

(1797 - 1866)

Ann Matilda Bradley Aiken

(1810 - 1884)

Spouse

Susan Colby Aiken

(1832 - 1877)

Siblings

Jonas Bradley Aiken

(1833 - 1903)

James Hackett Aiken

(1835 - 1852)

Francis Herrick “Frank” Aiken

(1843 - 1876)

Charles Lowe Aiken

(1845 - 1925)

Children

James Aiken

(1854 - 1933)

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23. Josiah Sanborn Cemetery
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