CLASS OF 1857

Wilson Godfrey, a graduate of this class in the Chandler Scientific Department, died suddenly of apoplexy at Ridgefield, Conn., Oct. 2, 1907. For some time he had been in poor health, and had gone to Ridgefield in hope of benefit from a change of climate. Mr. Godfrey was the son of Benjamin and Anne (Leighton) Godfrey, and was born in Steuben, Me., Oct. 13, 1836. Soon after graduation he went to New York City and became clerk in a lumber house, later engaging in the same business for himself. He was one of the organizers of the Export Lumber Company, and afterwards established the firm of Wilson Godfrey and Co. Some years since be retired from active business after a successful career. He was an enthusiastic Dartmouth man, and was one of the founders and the first president of the Dartmouth Club of New York. He married, March 15, 1860, Louise M. Hawkins, who survives him, with three daughters. Mr. Godfrey's home was at Lakewood, N. J., where his widow remains.

Secretary, Dr. John H. Clark, Amherst, N. H.