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CHARLES S. RECORD, a prominent resident of Greenwich, was born in Barre, Mass., January 26, 1819, son of Daniel and Prudence (Warner) Record. Mr. Record’s grandfather was an early settler in old Middleboro, Mass., and was the father of six children. Daniel Record, son of Grandfather Record, was a native of Middleboro. He was reared to agricultural work, which he subsequently followed, together with other occupations. He settled in Barre, where he resided the greater part of his life, and died at the age of fifty-six years. His wife was born in New Braintree, Mass., of which her father was one of the early settlers. He was a typical New England pioneer, sturdy and industrious, whose prosperity was the result of energy and perseverance. His children were large of frame, possessed robust constitutions, and were noted for their longevity. Mrs. Daniel Record bore her husband five children, three of whom grew to maturity. The only survivor now is Charles S., the subject; of this sketch. Those deceased were: Adams, an infant; Martha H.; and Andrew C. The mother lived nearly ninety-two years.

Charles S. Record came to Greenwich in early boyhood and attended the district schools of that town. His school days ended prematurely, as he was bound out to General John Warner, of Greenwich, when quite young. He learned the scythe-maker’s and blacksmith’s trades, remaining with Mr. Warner for twenty-one years. In 1855 he started a shop for general blacksmith work and jobbing, which he conducted successfully for twenty years. At the expiration of that time he sold his shop and has since been engaged in various occupations. He was well known throughout the county as a first-class horse-shoer; and he has now a high reputation as a horse-trainer, which is his present calling. He has been an energetic and industrious man. Temperate in his habits through life, he is still alert and active, although nearing his fourscore years. In politics he is a Republican, and has long been identified with public affairs in his locality. He has served as a Constable, Collector, Road Commissioner, and moderator of Town Meetings for several terms, but has now retired from official duties.

On January 24, 1850, Mr. Record was united in marriage to Maria L. Loud. She was born in South Weymouth, Mass., daughter of Cyrus and Louisa Loud. Mr. and Mrs. Record have one daughter, Clara Louisa, who is now the wife of Ambrose Walker, and resides in Amesbury, Mass. Mr. Record is held in high estimation by the people of Greenwich. He is liberal in his religious views, and both he and his wife were members of the Congregational church choir for fifty years. He occupies a pleasant homestead in the village, comprising about twenty acres of land.