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He was born in Maryland, 9th December. 1745. After studying Humanities, at St Omer's College, he entered the Novitiate of the Society, at Ghent, 31st of October, 1766. The year after the suppression of the Order, viz. in July. 1774, he was sent to the Preston Mission, as assistant to the Rev. John Jenison, and there he continued for nine years. In 1783, he removed to Eccleston Hall, where he was chaplain for three years. In 1787 he was appointed to the charge of the faithful, at Scholes, near Prescott, vice F. Peter Westby, and this mission so rapidly improved under his zealous auspices, as to justify him to commence the erection of a spacious chapel, and a convenient house for the incumbent. This respectable establishment retains the name of Portico, which was originally assigned it by the late Rev. Wm. Meynell, from the circumstance of the Colonnade at the Chapel entrance. This Chapel was opened for public worship in May, 1790. F. Sewall retired from this laborious mission, to Stonyhurst College, at Michaelmas, 1808, and rendered much valuable service to that community. On the death of Rev. Charles Plowden, in the summer of 1821, F. Sewell succeeded to the office of Provincial; and his government was characterised by prudence and decision of purpose, and by a spirit of improving chapels. Resigning his office in February, 1826, he took charge of the little College, at Hodder Place, for some time; and then proceeded to Worcester, to assist his highly valued friend, the Rev. Joseph Tristram; and had the comfort of seeing the New, large, and handsome Chapel of that city, opened with solemnity, on the 16th of July, 1829.
F. Sewall was a man of regular and retired habits, much given to prayer and mortification: yet always cheerful and obliging. The progress and prosperity of our holy Religion was the object nearest and dearest to his heart; and indeed he had great cause to rejoice and exult in the Lord, especially when he witnessed the wonderful propagation of the Catholic Faith in his native land. When the united States of America were subject to the English Domination, the very exercise of the Catholic Religion was degraded, proscribed and persecuted; but no sooner had these States established their independence of the mother country, than they proclaimed universal liberty of conscience, and afforded Religion itself Fair play. F. Sewall survived to behold Baltimore erected into a Metropolitan See with eleven Suffragan Bishopricks. I have heard him say, that he remembered the time, when the Catholics had not even a private room in Baltimore, where they were suffered to assemble for prayer; and he lived to see it embellished with a noble Catholic Cathedral, and seven Catholic Parish Churches, with Bells inviting the numerous faithful to the celebration of their Religious Rites ! ! The death of F. Sewall, was like his life, most edifying to men, honourable to religion and precious in the sight of God. He calmly surrendered his soul to its Creator, on the 14th of March, 1834, in the 89th year of his age; and his remains were deposited in the Cemetery, adjoining the Worcester Chapel.
F. Sewall in 1822, had printed at Liverpool, in an Octavo Volume of 526 pages. "Select Lives of Saints from the work of the Reverend Alban Butler." It is a very judicious selection. Catholic Magazine, of April, 1834 reprinted in Collections towards illustrating the Biography of the Scotch, English, and Irish Members, S.J., Exeter, 1838.

Noah Amos, the youngest, who served in the One Hundredth Pennsylvania Regiment of Volunteers, known as Roundheads, in the war of the Rebellion, was wounded in 1862 in a charge on James Island, South Carolina, and again on June 2, 1864, in the battle of Cold Harbor, Virginia, being shot in the right breast, the ball following the marrow of the right arm to the elbow, necessitating an amputation of the arm at the shoulder joint. He lived until 1904, when he died of pneumonia.⁷

Norma Sewall Curry, passed away after a short illness; Monday, August 1, 2005 in Pasadena, California. She is mourned by three generations of Curry's; her husband, Frank; her daughter, Julie (both of Arcadia); her son, Ron, and his wife, Beth; and her adored grandsons, Spencer and Sam (all of South Glastonbury, CT). Born in Pasadena, she was raised in Temple City and lived in Arcadia from 1957. A devoted homemaker, and mother, she was equally a devoted citizen in the Arcadia community, serving in executive positions in the PTO and the American Friends Service, a foreign exchange organization. In later years she was active as a member of the Friends of Arcadia Library. It was as as hostess for the American Friends Service that she came to find her second son, Klaus Lucke, now of Bremen, Germany. Her love, her gentleness, her goodness of heart, her elegance will be missed sorely by her loving family and her many good friends of years past and pr esent. Memorial services are Saturday, August 6, 2:00 P.M. at Douglass and Zook Mortuary, 600 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena Star-News, August 4, 2005.^3,4

ELLOREE — Norman Kinsley Sewall, D.O., peacefully passed away September 27, 2007. His 98 years were filled with the joys of his family, his work as a physician and a strong devotion to the Baptist church.
Born in Melrose, MA, May 19, 1909, he was the only child of Edgar Daniel Sewall and his devoted wife, Sylvia Tobey Robinson Sewall. In 1927, he graduated from Bloomfield High School in Bloomfield, NJ. During his high school years, he became one of the youngest Eagle Scouts of his time and was awarded Silver and Gold Palms.
Norman continued his education at Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery and received his degree in 1931. He was a founding father of the West Essex General Hospital in Livingston, NJ. He was a member of the American Osteopathic Association for more than 70 years and the former president of the Eastern States Osteopathic Society of Proctology. For 41 years, he had a private medical practice in Bloomfield, NJ. He was one of those dedicated physicians who made house calls when patients were too ill to come to his office.
In 1932, he married his beloved first wife, Addie Belle Couch Sewall. She predeceased him in 1993 after 61 years of marriage. Together they had three sons, Kenneth Norman, Donald Kinsley and Edward Arthur. He spent many hours hiking and camping with his sons. One of their favorite trails was the Lemon Squeezer in Palisades State Park, NY. He also greatly enjoyed the game of golf for most of his life. In 1972, retiring from his medical practice, he and Addie Belle moved to Santee-Cooper Resort in Santee, SC.
Norman was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Bloomfield, NJ, and after retirement he joined the First Baptist Church in Eutawville, SC. Norman knew that the Good Lord smiled on him when he met and married Elizabeth “Lily” McAteer Hess Sewall at the Ladson Baptist Church, Ladson, SC. She became his best friend and devoted wife in 1997.
He showed his faith and devotion to his church in many ways. He was a Bible teacher and lay minister for more than 70 years. Study groups were led in his home, at his church, or anywhere he could meet with people to discuss the Bible. Norman felt he led a blessed life and modeled his beliefs by his actions.
Norman is survived by his wife, Lily, of Santee, SC; his son, Edgar of Port Jervis, NY; his daughters-in-law, Barbara Crandall Sewall and Barbara Garland Sewall; stepchildren, Kenneth McAteer, Harvey McAteer, Trudy Hess; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sons, Kenneth Norman and Donald Kinsley. The Island Packet, October 1, 2007.^5,2

Dr. Norman Kinsley Sewall, D.O., peacefully passed away on Sept. 27, 2007. His 98 years were filled with the joys of his family, his work as a physician, and a strong devotion to the Baptist church.
Born in Melrose, Mass., on May 19, 1909, he was the only child of Edgar Daniel Sewall and his wife, Sylvia Tobey Robinson Sewall.
In 1927, he graduated from Bloomfield High School in Bloomfield, N.J. During his high school years, he became one of the youngest Eagle Scouts of his time and was awarded Silver and Gold Palms.
Norman continued his education at Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery and received his degree in 1931. He was a founding father of the West Essex General Hospital in Livingston. He was a member of the American Osteopathic Association for more than 70 years and the former president of the Eastern States Osteopathic Society of Proctology. For 41 years, he had a private medical practice in Bloomfield. He was one of those dedicated physicians who made house calls when patients were too ill to come to his office.
In 1932, he married his beloved first wife, Addie Belle Couch Sewall. She predeceased him in 1993 after 61 years of marriage. Together they had three sons, Kenneth Norman, Donald Kinsley and Edgar Arthur. He spent many hours hiking and camping with his sons. One of their favorite trails was the Lemon Squeezer in Palisades State Park, N.Y. He also greatly enjoyed the game of golf for most of his life. In 1972, retiring from his medical practice, he and Addie Belle moved to Santee-Cooper Resort in Santee, S.C.
Norman was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Bloomfield and, after retirement, he joined the First Baptist Church in Eutawville, S.C. Norman knew that the Good Lord smiled on him when he met and married Elizabeth (Lily) McAteer Hess Sewall at the Ladson Baptist Church, Ladson, S.C. She became his best friend and devoted wife in 1997.
He showed his faith and deep devotion to the church in many ways. He was a Bible teacher and lay minister for more than 70 years. Study groups were led in his home, at his church, or anywhere he could meet with people to discuss the Bible. Norman felt he led a blessed life, and modelled his beliefs by his actions.
He is survived by his wife, Lily, of Santee, S.C; his son, Edgar, of Port Jervis, N.Y; daughters-in-law, Barbara Crandall Sewall and Barbara Garland Sewall; Kenneth McAteer, Harvey McAteer and Trudy Hess; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sons, Kenneth Norman and Donald Kinsley.¹

RESPECTED ROYALTON CITIZEN.
Norman Sewall Died Saturday of Heart Trouble.
Bethel, July 31.— In the decease of Norman Sewell on Saturday afternoon last, Royalton lost one of its most respected and valued citizens. Mr. Sewall, in apparently good health, went to the barn about five o'clock and at half past five was found prostrated. At first it was presumed death was the result of an accident, but Dr. Greene, who responded to the call, failed to find any indications of such. Death was due to heart trouble.
Mr. Sewall was a life-long farmer, and for several years was in the creamery and lumber business. Greatly esteemed by his fellow townsmen, he was elected to the office of selection for five terms, school director eight terms, which office he held at the time of his death, and in 1900 represented his town in the lower bouse of the legislature and served on the grand list committee. He leaves a wife and daughter. The Barre Daily Times, 31 July 1905.⁷

Word was received here yesterday of the death at Norwood Tuesday of Rev. Dr. Oliver Dana Sewall, 73, treasurer of the Massachusetts Congregational Conference and Missionary Society and one of the most widely known Congregational ministers in the state. Dr. Sewall was born at Chesterville. Me, January 23. 1865. He spent his boyhood in Maine and was graduated from Bowdoin college In the class of 1887. He continued his studies for the ministry at Andover Theological seminary, graduating in 1892.
Dr. Sewall was ordained to the ministry of the Congregational church at Farmington, Me. September 27, 1893, and served as pastor of the Congregational church at Strong, Me. from 1892 to 1894. He was then pastor of the church at Durham. N.H., from 1895 to 1897. In the latter part of that year becoming assistant pastor at the Harvard church at Brookline, where he served for 12 years.
In 1900 he became pastor ot the Congregational church at Great Barrington. There he stayed for nine years leaving in 1918 to become pastor of the Allin Congregational church at Durham. He remained at that church until 1921 when he was chosen treasurer of the Massachusetts Home Missionary society. In 1928 this society merged with the Massachusetts Congregational conference, and Dr. Sewall was retained as treasurer of the combined organization. He was also a trustee of Andover-Newton Theological seminary.
Dr. Sewall was well known in this section. Often on his visits to this section he had represented the state conference at such important events as the laying of church cornerstones, dedication of churches and ordinations and installations of ministers. Dr. Sewall leaves his widow Mrs Christine (Bullock) Sewall and one son, Charles Sewall of Westwood. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 2 at the Allin Congregational church at Dedham. Burial will be in Farmington, Me. North Adams Transcript, March 19, 1937.⁷

DUBLIN, N. H. - A memorial service for Oscar Crosby Sewell, 76, of Dublin, N.H., who served with the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, will be held tomorrow at noon in the Dublin Community Church.
Sewall, who died Friday at Monadnock Community Hospital, Peterborough, was born in Rye, N.Y., and attended Phillips Exeter Academy and Princeton University. He graduated from Brasenose College, Oxford University, in 1925 and worked in London's financial district for a short time.
At the start of World War II he joined the American Field Service, a volunteer ambulance unit which supported the British Eighth Army in North Africa.
After the attack on Pearl Harbor he received a captain's commission in the Army Air Corps. He saw action with a B-25 squadron in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and Burma before leaving the service with the rank of major.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Leighton); and a son, U.S. Army Col. John Sewell of McLean, Va.⁷

He was one of the most successful businessmen of Bath. He was educated at Bath High School and in about 1878 he entered Yale College but the sudden death of his father, after an accident in New York City whilst he was there on a business trip, changed his plans and he left college to take a position in San Francisco with the shipping firm of Williams, Diamond & Co. He rose to become a member of the firm and a dozen years before his death he returned east to become manager of his California company on the Atlantic side of the continent with an office in the Wall Street district of New York whilst his home was at Englewood in New Jersey.¹