. The history of Penacook, , from its first settlement in 1734 up to 1900 . lumber there he was married, April 16, 1866, to Frances JosephineRolfe of Colchester, Vt. After residing at Burlington seven years,it seems that Mr. Rolfe, like so many of the enterprising youngmen of New Hampshire, had an attack of the Western fever,which carried him to Minneapolis, Minn. There he engaged in thereal estate business and loaning money, with quite satisfactory business success and his capacity for public affairs soonbrought him into public life, his first work in that line b
. The history of Penacook, , from its first settlement in 1734 up to 1900 . lumber there he was married, April 16, 1866, to Frances JosephineRolfe of Colchester, Vt. After residing at Burlington seven years,it seems that Mr. Rolfe, like so many of the enterprising youngmen of New Hampshire, had an attack of the Western fever,which carried him to Minneapolis, Minn. There he engaged in thereal estate business and loaning money, with quite satisfactory business success and his capacity for public affairs soonbrought him into public life, his first work in that line being aservice of six years as deputy treasurer of Hennepin county. His 320 HISTORY OF PENACOOK. interest in educational matters was recognized by the Board ofEducation of Minneapolis, on which board he served faithfully forsix years, and for three years he was secretary of the board. Mr. Rolfe remained in Minneapolis for twenty-six years. Dur-ing the later years his wifes health failed gradually, and she passedaway in June, 1891. A few years later Mr. Rolfe married in July,. Joseph H. Rolfe. 1894, Miss Eva P. Godley of Sennett, N. Y. Since his secondmarriage Mr. Rolfe has resided two years in California and spentthe remainder of his time in travel. The final sickness of his aged father brought Mr. Rolfe backonce more to his native village, where it is hoped he may remain. Mr. Rolfe is a member of the Congregational church, followingin this the example of his fathers for three or more generations. BENJAMIN F. CALDWELL. 321 He is also a Free Mason, having taken his degrees in Canada, in1865, and a comrade of the Grand Army of the Republic. BENJAMIN F. CALDWELL. One of the most successful business men, and one who didmuch towards building up the village, was Benjamin Franklin
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