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Theodore Edward Beard and his brother William Thomas erected the first paper mill that was built in the town of Huntington and manufactured paper for several years under the firm name of W.T. & T.E. Beard.
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Theodore E. Beard, Sr., was born Dec. 21, 1833, at the old homestead in Huntington and received a common school and academic education during his boyhood. As the son of a busy farmer he had a practical training in agricultural work and at an early age he began to display marked business ability. In 1854, when only twenty-one years old, he engaged in the manufacture of straw paper in partnership with his brother, William T. Beard, building a mill about three and a half miles from Derby. In 1880, Theodore E. purchased his brother's interest. After that time he carried on a gristmill and sawmill business, his son, Frederick W., being associated with him. They enjoyed a large trade, keeping about twelve men employed all the year round. They purchased extensive tracts of land from which they cleared the timber, but they did not attempt to bring the property under cultivation. Mr. Beard died Dec. 9, 1901. In politics, he was a Democrat and his sound judgment and upright character have caused him to be chosen to different offices in his town, including those of selectman, assessor and justice of the peace. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, in which he had been senior warden.
Source: Commemorative biographical record of New Haven Co., CT, by J.H. Beers & Co.
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