“ Though not a college graduate, nor one who claims especial scholarship, he is yet a man of rare intelligence and elevated thought, a judicious and active friend to all educational movements and institutions, and one ever ready to further his convictions by liberal contributions. His services on the school board have been highly appreciated, and as trustee of the Worcester Polytechnic Institute since 1869, and treasurer for seven years, he has so acquitted himself as to merit and receive the highest approval. ”

“ The business has steadily increased, till at the present time it has reached gigantic proportions—the concern said to be the largest wire manufacturing company under individual ownership in the whole world. They now employ three thousand workmen, and turn out about three hundred and fifty tons daily. ”

“ Mr. Moen has been twice married, his first wife having been Eliza, the daughter of Ichabod Washburn, of Worcester, and his second, Maria S., daughter of Peter C. and Dorothy Grant, of Lyme, N. H. By the last marriage he has had three children: one son, Philip W., and two daughters, Sophie and Alice Grant Moen, all of whom are now living. ”