Biography of Alvah Charles Ferrin
Alvah Charles Ferrin, born August 13, 1835, in Plymouth, N.H., was a notable contractor and builder in Concord. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War, joining in 1864 and participating in operations in Mobile Bay. After the war, he returned to his career in masonry, co-founding successful firms over the decades, and built significant structures in the area. Ferrin was also active in various fraternal organizations, including the Masons and I.O.O.F., and remained a Republican throughout his life.