Luther Taylor Harrington (1848-)

Luther Taylor Harrington (1848-)

Childhood
Luther was the only child of his parents, his dad having died only shortly before his birth in an untimely accident. His mother had another child, Clifton Kendall, from a previous marriage.

Harrington & Freeman
For over 30 years Luther was closely identified with the business scene in Boston. After leaving school Mr Harrington came to Boston, and before he was twenty-one years old began an apprenticeship to the jewelery trade with Horace Partridge.

In 1879 he became senior partner with George T Freeman in the firm of Harrington & Freeman. This jewelry business operated at No 59 Court Street.

Adult Life
In 1884 Mr Harrington took up his residence in Winthrop, and built his house in the most desirable part of the town. He is a thorough sportsman and well known in yachting circles all along the north shore, as may be seen by the many trophies of victory which have been awarded him in racing contests.

He takes a commendable interest but not an active part in public affairs in Winthrop, and ia a Master and Royal Arch Mason.

Marriage
In 1884, at Revere Massachusetts, Mr Harrington married Hattie E Emery, born in Woburn, Massachusetts, April 24, 1857. She is the daughter of Captain Gideon and Maria (Small) Emery, the former a descendant of an old Maine family and the latter a descendant of Masschusetts colonial ancestors. They have one son, Luther Emery Harrington, born in Winthrop.

His father-in-law, Captain Gideon Emery, was a mster mariner, a famous deep sea sailor, who was commander of a ship at the age of nineteen years. As master of the West Wind on a voyage to Australia and other South Pacific ports, he ran into what is believed to have been either a typhoon or hurricane and was lost with all on board. Since his death his widow has made her home with Mrs Harrington.

Vital Statistics

 * Son of Luther Harrington (1813-1847) and Lemira Taylor Kendall
 * 1848-April-25 : Birth in Claremont, New Hampshire
 * 1879 : Partnership started in jewelry business with George T Freeman
 * 1884 : Marriage to Hattie E Emery (1847-) at Revere, Massachusetts
 * 1884 : Harrington family takes up residence in Winthrop

Children
They have one son, Luther Emery Harrington, born in Winthrop.