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AVISE, WM. M., general insurance and real estate agent, corner of 5th and Vermont streets; residence, 150 North 6th street; born in Swedesborough, Gloucester county, N. J., 1827; moved to Quincy, May 1, 1836; married Mary A. Green, 1849. She was born in Wrightsville, York county, Penn., May 18, 1828. She was a daughter of Geo. Green, of Chester county. They have three children, Geo. G., Walter T., and Cora May. He is a Democrat. He learned the trade of brick layer and plasterer in Quincy; was connected with the Quincy Herald in 1851, and elected justice of the peace, 1853, and alder man. On the death of School Commissioner Lane the board elected him to fill the vacancy. He was re-elected to the same position, and was first to introduce a higher grade of efficiency in the public schools. He was a member of the Board of Supervisors when the city was in township organization, has been one since; held the position principally to secure the present location of the new court-house, for that purpose. He was present when the foundation of the old court-house was laid. He is Past Commander in Chief of the Quincy Consistory 32d Degree A. A. S. R.; Past E Commander Beausant Commandry No. 11, K. T.; Past T. I. G. Master Grand C. of Ill.; Past H. P. Quincy R. A. Chapter No. 5; Past Master Luce Lodge No. 439 A. F. & A. M.