Haverhill New Hampshire

Olcott Family of Norwich Vermont

Hon. Peter Olcott, born on April 25, 1733, in Bolton, Connecticut, moved to Norwich, Vermont, in the 1770s. He was a prominent community leader, serving in various public offices including first justice of the peace and Lieutenant Governor. His influence helped establish the town’s first meeting house and burying ground. Olcott was also active in military affairs during the American Revolution. He died on September 12, 1808, leaving a legacy through his numerous children and significant contributions to Norwich’s early governance and development.

Biography of Frank P. Bowen

Frank P. Bowen, a prominent figure in Centralia, Kansas, relocated to the burgeoning town over forty years ago. Born in 1852 in Mayville, Wisconsin, he was orphaned at five and raised by his grandparents in New Hampshire. Bowen gained commercial experience before moving west in 1873, initially working in a cheese factory and later in livestock trading. He became president of the First National Bank of Centralia in 1909. Married to Mary Merrill, they had four children, with two surviving. Bowen’s legacy is deeply interwoven with Centralia’s development.