Warren LADD

  General Notes:

He was educated in the public schools and at Merrimac Academy. Coming to New Bedford in July 1840, he entered the employ of the New Bedford & Taunton Railroad Company as clerk in the freight office; soon promoted to freight agent, and then to general agent at New Bedford. In 1862 he was appointed superintendent of the road, which position he held until 1877. His connection with this road continued form its opening in 1840 to its consolidation with the Boston, Clinton & Fitchburg, a period of about thirty-seven years. Though actively engaged in arduous and responsible duties, he found time for intellectual culture, and by judicious course of reading acquired a general knowledge of scientific, mechanical and economical subjects. He took deep interest in municipal affairs, and gave his influence and active effort to the promotion of every measure which in his judgment promised to increase the growth and prosperity of the city. He was repeatedly called to the service of the city: for five yearsas member of the Common Council, and one year as its president; for five terms a member of the Board of Aldermen; for sever years on of the Scholl Committ, and a trustee of the Free Public Library. Mr Ladd was an early persistent advocate of the introduction of water and one of three commissioners under whose direction the water-works was built. Earnest advocate of the contruction of common sewers, introducton of gas, and the purchase of a steam fire engine. For thirty years held the position of Justice of the Peace.For many years was correspondent of the Haverhill Gazette. Was a member of the New England Historic Genealogical Society, the Webster Historical Society, and the Bristol County Historical Society.

1850 US Census, New Bedford, Bristol Co, MA
Warren Ladd, Age 35, Member of Teamsters;
Lucy W, Age 32;
Herbert W, Age 6;
Sarah E, Age 4;
Florence K, Age 3
& Two Boarders

1860 Census, MA, Bristol Co, New Bedford, Ward 1
Warren Ladd, 45, M, R R Superintendant, 2500, 2500, MA
Lucy W, 41, F, MA
Herbert W, 16, M, Clerk, MA
Sarah E, 15, F, MA
Florence K, 13, F, MA
Anna W, 10, F, MA
Geo M, 7, M, MA
(two Boarders)

  Noted events in his life were:

• Occupation: Teamster, 1850, New Bedford, Bristol Co, MA.

• Occupation: RR Superintendant, 1860, New Bedford, Bristol Co, MA.

Warren married Lucy Washburn KINGMAN on 22 Nov 1842 in Bradford, Orange Co, VT. (Lucy Washburn KINGMAN was born on 10 Jan 1818 in Brockton, Plymouth Co, MA and died on an unknown date.)