with
the Whig party, upon the dissolution of which, and during the last war,
he was a staunch Republican.

Moderate in his views, unaggressive in his plans, and absolutely without
display, he provoked no antagonisms. Genial in disposition, quick and
ready with his sympathy, and always a cheerful helper, he attached his
neighbors and associates to him very warmly. He was popular not only
with men of his own generation, but with a class somewhat younger than
himself, and his memory is still cherished by many of them.

FOOTNOTE:

[10] From a Genealogical Memorandum in possession of Hon. F. W. Lincoln.

Cushing's MSS., however, quoted by Mr. Solomon Lincoln, Jr., in his
"History of Hingham," has the following record: "1637. John Tower and
Samuel Lincoln came from old Hingham, and both settled at new Hingham;
Samuel Lincoln living some time at Salem."

VII.

James Davis, Jr., eldest son of the James already sketched, and Hannah
(Ingols) Davis, was born in his father's house No. 15 Prince Street,
Boston, April 23, 1806, and was the fourth in descent of that name.

[Illustration: J Davis Jr. & signature]

He received his education partly in the public schools of Boston, and
subsequently as a private pupil residing in the family of his teacher,
the Rev. Joseph Richardson, for many years Pastor of the First Church in
Hingham. He is spoken of as "a quietly behaved and rather sedate boy" by
a gentleman now living who remembers him at the time.[11]

His business career began in the office of Messrs. Josiah Bradlee & Co.,
then on India Street. Graduating therefrom in the year 1827, he was
shortly after admitted to partnership with his father, under the
firm-name of James Davis & Son.

Immediately upon the organization of the Company, he was appointed the
agent in Boston. He was elected Treasurer January 22, 1843, and
continued to fill this latter office until his retirement from active
business, February 27, 1872. During all this time,--from 1828 to
1872,--covering a period of forty-four years, he managed the affairs of
the Company with untiring energy and consummate skill. Upon the death of
Mr. Lincoln he was made President, filling that position until his own
death, May 28, 1881.

He was never married and the family name, in this branch, became extinct
upon his death.

He visited England for the first time in 1835, and subsequently made
several trips abroad, traveling considerably, on one occasion making an