Salem Massachusetts

Biography of Jeremiah Garvin

Jeremiah Garvin, born January 3, 1842, in Chichester, New Hampshire, was a Civil War veteran and public figure. The son of Jesse and Eunice Garvin, he grew up on Garvin Hill, following a lineage of farming. Educated locally, Garvin worked various jobs, including as a farm assistant, before enlisting in 1864. He later held significant roles in local government and was a legislator from 1874 to 1877. A lifelong Republican, he married Georgietta Coburn and had four children. Garvin also engaged in community organizations and owned a prominent estate.

Biography of James Pike

John Pike, a key figure in the Connecticut branch of the Pike family, settled in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1664. From him descended Jonas Pike, who had four sons, including David. David’s son, William, advanced dyeing techniques in the early 19th century and eventually founded William Pike & Co. His son, James Pike, born in 1826 in Sterling, excelled in the dyeing industry, creating a superior black dye and establishing the Sterling Dyeing and Finishing Company. James was also active in local politics and civic duties.