James E. Homans, editor

“ Although extremely retiring in disposition and always averse to exploiting his own personality, few men are better known throughout the State of Towa and the Middle West, or have exercised a wider influence as a leader of public opinion. ”

“ In 1869 he severed his connection with the telegraph company, and, after six months devoted to mercantile business, went into newspaper work, his original choice and ambition for his life career. His first connection with newspaper publication was as city editor of the Burlington “Hawk-Eye,” of which he became associate editor in 1875, and later, managing editor, as successor of Robert J. Burdette, who resigned, in 1876, to enter the lecture field. Mr. Waite continued in this association until 1882, when he resigned to become postmaster of Burlington, under appointment by Prosident Arthur. ”

“ Benjamin's son, John (1680-1774) , born and died at Hatfield, Mass., was like his father, a commander in many military excursions, and was present in the fight at Deerfield, when his father was slain. He married Mary Frary. Their son, John (1703-76) , married Mary Belden; their son, John (1743-1801) , served in the War of the Revolution, and died at Norwich, N. Y.; his son, John (1777-1863) , and his wife, Abigail Cranston, lived at Norwich and Oaks Corners, N. Y., and Chesterfield, Mich. He served in the War of 1812. ”