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JOHN A. BARTLETT, a substantial citizen and a practical agriculturist of Enfield, has spent his whole life within the borders of that town, his birth occurring there on June 26, 1843. He is a son of Alexander, Jr., and Susan (Robinson) Bartlett, respectively natives of Enfield and Hardwick, Mass.

Alexander Bartlett, grandfather of John A., was one of the pioneer settlers of Pelham, this county, where he purchased a farm and lived for a number of years. Later on he resided in Belchertown for a time; but the last years of his life were spent in Enfield, where he died at the age of seventy-six years. He was drafted for service in the War of 1812, and went to Boston; but although he was sent to Boston he was not called upon for active service. He married Miss Deborah Brown, who reared him a family of seven children. Two of these are still living, namely; Mrs. Sarah Rogers, of Greenwich, Hampshire County; and Sylvanus Bartlett, of Concord, N. H.

Alexander Bartlett, Jr., was reared to farm life; and on starting for himself he chose farming for his occupation. He finally purchased the excellent farm of one hundred and fifty acres that his son now owns, and on which the last twenty years of his own life were successfully spent. He lived sixty-seven years; and his wife, whose maiden name was Susan Robinson, died in the sixty-fifth year of her age. But one child, John A. Bartlett, was born of their union. Both parents were liberal in their religious views.

John A. Bartlett received his education in the common schools of Enfield and Pelham. He remained with his parents, caring for them during the last years of their life. At their death he became the owner of the old homestead, on which he continues to reside. He is profitably engaged in mixed farming, and his dwelling and barns indicate comfort and prosperity. On May 20, 1867, he was joined in marriage with Miss Lydia A. Aldridge, who was born in Belchertown in 1842. They have no children. Politically, Mr. Bartlett is a faithful adherent of the Republican party. Both he and his wife are liberal in their religious views.