1886Historian John James Babson died.People and Communities, Notable People
John James Babson died on April 13, 1886, at the age of 75. He served for 30 continuous years on the school committee, as a selectman in 1859, a representative in 1859,1860, 1876, and 1877, a state senator in 1861-1862, and Bank Commissioner in 1864-1865. He is well known for his pivotal work, History of the Town of Gloucester, Cape Ann, and his research on Gloucester’s history.
Pringle, James R. History of the Town and City of Gloucester, Cape Ann, Massachusetts. Published by the City of Gloucester Archives Committee and the Ten Pound Island Book Co., 1997.