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Ellington-Somers History: Who Were These People?
Test your knowledge of Ellington and Somers history with this photo from the archives of the historical societies.
Who were these people?
Here's a hint, they were from Somers.
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The image has been provided by the Somers Historical Society.
Last week's question was "Who Were These People?" and there were no guesses. They are Louis A. Gowdy and Julia Chism Gowdy.
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According to Images of America: Somers, from the Somers Historical Society:
"Louis A. Gowdy (1872-1972) and his second wife, Julia Chism Gowdy, were pillars of the Somersville Congregational Church. Louis was a successful farmer who raised tobacco and provided milk for the Somers Creamery. He was a representative from Somers in the Connecticut legislature and held many offices in town."
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