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Chase, Frederick, 1883-1977

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1883 - 1977

Biography

Frederick Chase was born on April 9, 1883, in Hanover, New Hampshire. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1905, but stayed on to earn an A.M. in economics before entering Harvard Law School from which he graduated in 1909. He then joined the the Boston firm of Hutchins & Wheeler, becoming a partner in 1918. He continued to practice corporate, probate and tax law until his retirement in 1938. A resident of Milton, MA since 1910, he served on the Board of Public Welfare and was elected clerk of the Milton Savings Bank, of which he was also a trustee, and later, its president. He became a trustee of Pinkerton Academy in Derry, NH, in the thirties and from 1929, was president of the Dartmouth Secretaries' Association, as well as secretary and executive committee member of the Class of 1905. Frederick Chase died on March 16, 1977 at the age of 93.

Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:

Abatements made on taxes of Hanover

Mss 786202
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 786202
Abstract

Abatements made on taxes of Hanover according to vote of Court giving abatement for each year, 1776-1783, aggregating 1144 pounds 1 shilling 1 pence. List of Hanover taxes outstanding amount to 1757 pounds 6 shillings 7 pence. Creator unknown.

Agreement with James Murch re. building of a mill

Mss 000181
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 000181
Abstract

The committee appointed to contract for the building of a mill has made an agreement with James Murch (1738-1813) and asks the proprietors to have it recorded, signed by Timothy Smith, Isaac Bridgman (d. 1781), John Ordway (d. 1806) and Edward Freeman (1737-1813).

Building of School House in Hanover

Mss 808662.1
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 808662.1
Abstract

Document addressed to "The Inhabitants of the School District Number One in Hanover," giving description in full of location and plan for building school house, signed by Benjamin J. Gilbert (1764-1849), Mills Olcott (1774-1845), Bessoni Dewey, Samuel Aldens and Richard Lang (1769-1840).

Frederick Chase papers

MS-1430
 Collection
Identifier: MS-1430
Scope and Contents The collection contains correspondence, printed matter, photocopies, typescripts and manuscript drafts comprising the research conducted by Frederick Chase for his History of Dartmouth College and the Town of Hanover, published in 1891. Also includes additional documents gathered by John King Lord in continuing Chase's project and published as volume 2 of the history Papers contain notes and correspondence of Arthur Fairbanks who served as editor. Some of Lord's research was also used in...

Frederick Chase papers

MS-538
 Collection
Identifier: MS-538
Abstract

Frederick Chase (1883-1977), lawyer. Dartmouth Class of 1905. The collection contains correspondence with his mother, Sarah T. Chase, several diaries, as well as the docket book for his law firm, Chase, Hartley, and Coleman. Chase's collection of autographs and an index for the collection is also included.

John Jay letter

Mss 803104
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 803104
Abstract

In English.

Minutes of Meeting regarding Highways

Mss 794290
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 794290
Abstract

Minutes of meeting of selectmen regarding highways and list of proprietors who are to allow acreage for same. Creator unknown.

Notice to Jedediah Baldwin from School Committee

Mss 808628
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 808628
Abstract

Call for a meeting addressed to Jedidiah Baldwin (1768-1849) for the purpose of raising funds for a school house, signed by John Wheelock (1754-1817) and Lemuel Dow Jr., selectmen.

Notice to proprietors of Hanover

Mss 805581
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 805581
Abstract

Notice to proprietors of Hanover to meet at Benjamin Hatch' Inn to take up town business an settle line between Canaan and Hanover. Votes to assess each proprietor $ 4 to be used in action against Canaan.

Notice to the Selectmen of Hanover from Bezaleel Woodward

Mss 788301
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 788301
Abstract

As County is taxed 300 pounds, Woodward addressees (selectmen) are order to collect 22 pounds and 8 shillings from Hanover, signed by Bezaleel Woodward (1745-1804), county treasurer.