One of a Thousand/Wade, Albert Richmond

 

Wade, Albert Richmond, son of Oren and Jane (Richmond) Wade, was born in Brockton, Plymouth county, October 26, 1844.

He was educated in the public schools and at a private boarding-school.

He chose industrial and mechanical pursuits, learned the trades of blacksmith and carriage builder, and in 1864 began the business which he has carried on up to the present time.

Mr. Wade was married in North Bridgewater, now Brockton, October 31, 1865, to Susan, daughter of Cyrus and Abi (Edson) Howard. Of this union are two children: Carrie Agnes and Helen Everett Wade.

Mr. Wade has been repeatedly called to serve his native city in various official capacities, and his record, as well as the verdict of his political opponents, establishes the fact of his having served the city intelligently, faithfully, and honestly. He was a member of the common council in 1883; an alderman in 1884; president of the board of aldermen 1886, and again in '87; mayor of Brockton in 1888, and re-elected by a unanimous vote in 1889.

Mr. Wade is a Democrat in politics, but his aim has been, as councilman, alderman, and mayor, to see that the law should be enforced, regardless of party.