Thomas BARTLETT

                   SOURCES:  1. This Family Group Sheet was compiled by Marion Grace Jewell
               Nicholls, of Gilbert, Arizona.
            2. Book _______ Boston & Eastern MA, p. 442
            3. 1997 Ordinance Index
            4. 1998 Ancestral File (nil)
NOTES: Husb died 'in prime of life'.
          Had been a farmer & lawyer; member of Christian Church; He was a Whig
          in politics. Israel (5) Bartlett, Thomas (6) Bartlett, Thomas (7)
          Bartlett and Thomas (8) Bartlett were all lawyers who also were
          farmers. Many of their sons were also.  Thomas (8) Bartlett's Law
          Library is now in the possession of his son, Albert L. Bartlett.
          Child #2 was a lawyer, and a principal in a high school.
          Child #3 was a teacher; never married.  He graduated from Dartmouth
          College in 1872 with A.B. Degree and in 1875 with degree of Master of
          Arts. Took up profession of teaching. Began in 1872 in Sawin Academy
          at Sherborn, MA. From 1875 to 1882-was teacher in public schools of
          Bradford, MA. From 1882 to 1888 was sub-master of the Haverhill High
          School. He resigned to accept position of superintendent of public
          instruction in city of Haverhill. Filled that position until 1897.
          Resigned to devote all his time to literature and lecturing.
          From 1895 to 1897 was a lecturer on the English Language & literature
          in the NH summer normal school.
          In 1900 was lecturer at MA summer normal school-held at Martha's
          Vineyard. In 1901 lecturer in summer normal school of VA. He is author
          of several books.  Mr. Bartlett is one of the leading authorities in
          educational matters in New England. Has a national reputation for books
          and addresses.  A member of Mizpah Lodge, I.O.O.F. of Haverhill;
          Member of Worth Congregational Church; Trustee for many years of
          Haverhill Public Library; Chairman of the Haverhill Park Commission.
          In 1907 Mr. Bartlett donated to the City of Haverhill land upon which
          was built a school building at cost of $50,000. It was named the
          Albert L. Bartlett School.