. Biographical history of Massachusetts : biographies and autobiographies of the leading men in the state. unselor possessing a deeply religiousspirit, and her influence on the moral, spiritual and intellectual lifeof his youthful days was marked in the upbuilding of a sterlingcharacter. Many of the worlds greatest men have started this battle withlife handicapped by what appeared almost unsurpassable ob-stacles. Instead of passively waiting for the hand of fate to shapetheir course, they made the best of their resources, and by courageand determination advanced to a high place in the communit
. Biographical history of Massachusetts : biographies and autobiographies of the leading men in the state. unselor possessing a deeply religiousspirit, and her influence on the moral, spiritual and intellectual lifeof his youthful days was marked in the upbuilding of a sterlingcharacter. Many of the worlds greatest men have started this battle withlife handicapped by what appeared almost unsurpassable ob-stacles. Instead of passively waiting for the hand of fate to shapetheir course, they made the best of their resources, and by courageand determination advanced to a high place in the it was with this lad who by sheer grit was able to rise high in theestimate of his fellow citizens. Owing to the disease of catarrh,he was prevented from acquiring more than a common schooleducation. Instead of simply lamenting his disadvantages, withthe characteristic energy shown throughout his life, he spent muchtime in helpful reading. Besides general study of the best litera-ture, he specialized on profound Bible study. The use of toolsafforded him much enjoyment, also. With a mind developed. JESSE JEROME VAN STEENSBURG beyond his years, his parents left the choosing of his life work to hispersonal preference, knowing that he would decide wisely. Hecommenced the active work of his life in Uxbridge, Massachusetts,and later moved to Whitinsville. His integrity, sagaciousness, andefficiency were well portrayed as trustee of the Methodist EpiscopalChurch of Whitinsville, where for thirty-five years he lived thelife of a true Christian gentleman, ever helpful, loving and was an active and earnest member of the Temperance Society,always eager to lend a hand in furthering the interests of this splen-did organization. He was identified with the Republican partyand consistently upheld its policies. Music proved a special delightto him, as he had always been an enthusiastic admirer of musicalcomposition. He never had good health but received relief andstrength, as w
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