He possessed a more than ordinary aptitude for commercial affairs, and although but thirty-three years of age when he died, had already won for himself an enviable reputation for sterling integrity, untiring industry, and executive capacity of no small degree. He was deservedly popular with all classes. Died July 7, 1878.
Carlo Mauran. Son of Joseph C. and Olive B. Mauran; b. March 12, 1779; m. Sallie Smith, March 27, 1809; he died Nov. 27, 1844; she died Nov. 5, 1866; was a member of the firm of C. & J. Mauran, Providence; was an able and successful business man; had a fine physique, a manly and dignified carriage, and bore a striking resemblance to his father, whom he was like also in character; his biographer says of him: "A good man has gone; an affectionate husband, an indulgent father, a de voted and faithful friend, and an honest and upright citizen has been taken from us."
Joshua Mauran. Son of Joseph C. and Olive B. Mauran; b. March 12, 1782; m. Abigail Winsor, Jan. 7, 1808; he died Jan. 1, 1847; she died Oct. 15, 1873; Joshua was a member of the firm of C & J. Mauran, who, as leading merchants of Providence, were distinguished for their commercial enterprise and honor. At his death, in respect to his character and memory, the flags of the shipping in the harbor were displayed at half mast, and the members of the Marine Society attended his funeral in a body.
Joseph Mauran. Son of Joseph C. and Olive B. Mauran; b. Dec. 22, 1796; m. Sophia R. Sterry, Oct. 11, 1820; he d. June 8, 1873; she d. Aug. 28, 1854. Dr. Joseph Mauran was a successful physician, an active and influential citizen of Providence, and an accomplished, Christian gentle man. For further particulars see page 541.
Suchet Mauran. Son of Joseph C. and Olive B. Mauran; b. April 3, 1794; m. (1) Sophia W. Bowen; m. (2) Fannie W. Perkins; he died Sept. 28, 1871; Sophia d. April 14, 1847; Fannie d. June 25, 1884. Suchet was a sea captain until 1851, after which he was chosen President of the Atlantic Insurance Co., of Providence. He was a man of excellent judgment, social, hospitable, and an "old school gentleman."
Isaac T. Barnum, is one of the most useful citizens of Barrington, and has supplied the town with meat and provisions for many years. His army record is an honorable one, and he has held many town offices, the most important of which were member of Town Council and Representative. He married Edna, dau. of George K. Viall, to whom several children have been given.
Annawomscutt. This village of summer residents is located near Annawomscutt Creek, from which it takes its name, and was founded in the seventies by leading citizens of Pawtucket seeking cottage homes on Narragansett Bay. Among the pioneers in the purchase of land, and the building of elegant summer cottages, were Gen. Olney Arnold, Hon. Gideon L. Spencer, James Brown, Esq., Gen. William R. Walker, Gov.
