The Tarr & Wonson Copper Paint Company, through several iterations of evolving partnerships, was established by that name in Gloucester, Massachusetts in 1863 through an agreement of co-partnership between Augustus Wonson and James Tarr. The company manufactured a patented copper-based anti-fouling paint for boat bottoms.

Other paint companies claimed to have rights to the manufacture of copper-based boat paint, however, Tarr & Wonson believed that its process was unique.  Through the latter half of the 19^th century, Tarr & Wonson strenuously prosecuted other paint brands for trade mark and patent infringement.

Augustus and Susan (Story) Wonson resided on Rocky Neck in Gloucester from which location they insured their property as demonstrated by a number of insurance policies included in this collection. Augustus died in 1894 and Susan died in 1918. Documents related to the settlement of their estates are included in this collection.

Although not every document in this collection can be definitively classified without some degree of overlap, the papers deal with six topics: 1) Tarr & Wonson’s international copyrights; 2) patent infringement lawsuits; 3) Patents of other paint manufacturers; 4) corporate agreements and settlements; 5) the early 20^th century Rocky Neck real estate of Augustus Wonson and his family; and 6) the estates of Susan (Story) and Augustus Wonson.

The papers were presented to the Cape Ann Museum en masse in no particular order by Descendants/relatives of company founders. The papers were long ago folded into thirds and cannot lay flat.  Many were written in pencil and the text is faint. 

Tarr & Wonson prosecuted a number of patent infringement lawsuits against other manufacturers of copper paint. An attempt has been made to categorize documents according to the appropriate lawsuit, however there are a number of cross-suits and, as well, use of the same expert in several different suits.   Many documents are in draft form, thus may lack titles or dates.  Others are copies, some undated, of original documents. Because so many pieces are undated and/or are fragmentary, no attempt has been made to sort documents chronologically within each Series.

Where documents were bundled together in marked envelopes, the choice was made to leave these associations of documents as found, though it’s not always clear how they relate to each other. The researcher is advised to search by the defendant’s name.  Throughout the collection for example, “Hayes” analyzed paints in several suits, represents the plaintiff in some suits, is a defendant in others, and filed his own suit against Tarr & Wonson thus relevant documents are located throughout the collection.

The earlier documents and letters cover the period during which the Tarr & Wonson Copper Paint Company was established and marketed (1850-1900). This was the period during which Tarr & Wonson initiated numerous suits to protect its copyrighted paint can labels and its process of manufacturing copper paint. The later documents through 1925 reflect the personal property and estates of Augustus Wonson (1817-1894) and his wife, Susan (Story)Wonson (1828-1918).

Series I. Trade Marks

Series 2. Lawsuits

Hayes v. Tarr & Wonson

Tarr & Wonson v. Currier

Tarr v. Webb

Wonson v. Perry

Tarr v. Folsom

Bain v. Tarr & Wonson

Wonson v. Parkhurst

Tarr & Wonson v. Richards

Wonson v. Peterson

Tarr & Wonson v. Gilman

Gilman v. Tarr & Wonson

Griffing           

Series 3. Patents

Series 4. Corporate and Settlements

Series 5. Wonson family personal property

Series 6. Wonson family estates 

Series 1:  Trade Marks

Box 1

            Folder 1 Certificates of Registration of Trade Mark.

            Folder 2 Certificates of Registration of Trade Mark

Series 2:  Lawsuits

Box 1

            Folder 3 Hayes v. Tarr & Wonson.

            Folder 4 Tarr & Wonson v. Webb

  Tarr & Wonson v. Currier

Series 2: Lawsuits

Box 2

Folder 1

1. Wonson v. Perry
2. Tarr v. Folsom
3. Bain v. Tarr & Wonson
4. Wonson v. Parkhurst
5. Tarr & Wonson v. Richards

Folder 2

1. Wonson v. Peterson
2. Wonson v. Peterson
3. Griffing

Folder 3

G-1Tarr & Wonson v. Gilman

G-2 Tarr & Wonson v. Gilman

G-3 Tarr & Wonson v. Gilman

Folder 4

G-4Tarr & Wonson v. Gilman

G-5 Gilman v. Tarr & Wonson

       Misc.

Series 3: Patents

Box 3  

Folder 1:    Patents

Series 4: Partnership agreements and settlements

Box 3

Folder 2:   

Partnership agreements and settlements

Series 5: Wonson Family Personal Property

Box 4

Folder 1:     

Wonson Family Personal Property

Series 6: Wonson Family Estates

Box 4

Folder 2:       

Estates of Augustus Wonson and Susan (Story) Wonson

BOX 1: Series 1: Trade Marks (49 Items)

Folder 1: Certificates of Registration of Trade Marks

Folder 2: Certificate of Registration of Trade Marks

Tarr & Wonson registered their trademark in countries all over the world. They initiated several trademark violation lawsuits to protect it.  Note that some related items may be found in Series 2, Lawsuits.

• Transfer of Trademark from Augustus Henry Wonson and Addison Plummer Wonson to Tarr and Wonson Limited a Trade Mark for certain copper paints registered in Norway, No. 24, in 1890.
• Trademark for paint granted to Tarr & Wonson, Norway, April 23, 1890. Alban Andren, Solicitor of American and Foreign Patents, 48 Congress Street, Boston, Mass.
• Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark, France, No. 43,638 to Tarr & Wonson, Limited, September 28, 1934. NOTE: this information is typed on an envelope, the envelope is empty.
• Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark, Cuba, No, 35138 to Tarr & Wonson, Ltd. May 22, 1930. Renewal, Expires May 22, 1950. Everett E. Kent, Counselor at Law, American and Foreign Trade Marks, Patents, Copyrights, 99 State Street, Boston, U.S.A.
• Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark, Cuba, No, 35138 to Tarr & Wonson, Ltd. May 22, 1930. Renewal, Expires May 20(?), 1950 Proof of renewal. Everett E. Kent, Counselor at Law, American and Foreign Trade Marks, Patents, Copyrights, 99 State Street, Boston, U.S.A.
• Transfer of Trade Mark for “Colors” from Tarr & Wonson Company to Tarr & Wonson Limited. Spain and Spanish Colonies, No. 2645, June 17/90 and June 17^th, 1910. Spanish originals and English translations.
• Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark, Brazil, No. 8548 to Tarr & Wonson, Limited, “Metallic or Copper Paint” label. May 29, 1922. Everett E. Kent, Counselor at Law, American and Foreign Trade Marks, Patents, Copyrights, 99 State Street, Boston, U.S.A.
• Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark, Hungary, No. 6560 to Tarr & Wonson, Ltd., Large label. November 11, 1899 (expired). Everett E. Kent, Counselor at Law, American and Foreign Trade Marks, Patents, Copyrights, 99 State Street, Boston, U.S.A.
• Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark, Sweden, No. 54619 to Tarr & Wonson, Ltd., Copper paint label. August 24, 1951. Everett E. Kent, Counselor at Law, American and Foreign Trade Marks, Patents, Copyrights, 99 State Street, Boston, U.S.A.
• Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark, Portugal, No. 8189 to Tarr & Wonson, Copper Paint. May 24, 1904, Renewed May 12, 1915. Everett E. Kent, Counselor at Law, American and Foreign Trade Marks, Patents, Copyrights, 99 State Street, Boston, U.S.A.
• Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark, Portugal, No. 8189 to Tarr & Wonson, Copper Paint. May 24, 1904, Everett E. Kent, Counselor at Law, American and Foreign Trade Marks, Patents, Copyrights, 99 State Street, Boston, U.S.A.
• Envelope containing:
  • Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark, Mexico.No.9737 to Tarr & Wonson. Copper paint label. June 21, 1892. Alban Andern, Patent Solicitor, 48 Congress Street, Boston, Mass.
  • Transfer of Trade Mark, Mexico. Tarr & Wonson to Tarr & Wonson Limited. March 1, 1893.
  • Diario Official [Official Diary} México. Legal Notice(?) in Spanish. March 16, 1892.
• Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark. New Zeeland. No. 450/374 Tarr &Wonson, Copper Paint Label. April 19, 1934. Term 14 years.
• Envelop marked “Puerto Rico, covered by U.S. Registration” containing:
  • Certification that Tarr & Wonson Trade Mark No. 14563 was filed with the Secretary’s Office, Puerto Rico. July 12, 1905
  • Correspondence from Mitchell, Chadwick and Kent, Councilors at Law, to Tarr & Wonson re: U.S. patent law as applied in Puerto Rico. June 27, 1917.
• Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark. Uruguay No. 15, 775. Tarr & Wonson, Ltd. Copper Paint Label. December 28, 1925. Term 10 years.
• Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark. Columbia No. 3741 Tarr and Wonson, Limited, Copper Paint Label. September 29, 1924. Term 20 years.
• Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark. Denmark No. 91. Tarr & Wonson. Trade Mark for Paint. August 22, 1890. Includes copy of Transfer of Trade Mark from Tarr & Wonson to Tarr & Wonson Limited. March 1, 1893,
• Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark. Denmark. No. 3-1900. Tarr & Wonson Copper Paint Label.  Documents dated January 21, 1900. Envelop dated February 13, 1930. Term 10 years.
• Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark. Denmark No. 3-1900 Tarr & Wonson, Ltd. Copper Paint Label. January 12, 1910. Term 10 years.
• Envelop marked “French Trade Mark. Copper Paint. No. 12759. Expires October 18, 1919”. Includes copy of Transfer of Trade Mark from Tarr & Wonson to Tarr & Wonson Limited. March 1, 1893,
• Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark. France. No. 43,638 Tarr & Wonson, Limited Copper Paint Label. September 28, 1934. Term 15 years
• Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark. Norway No. 24/1890. Tarr & Wonson. Ltd. Copper Paint Label. April 15, 1930. Term 10 years.
• Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark. Argentina No. 227,230. Tarr & Wonson, Inc. Copper Paint Label. September 27, 1945. Term 10 years.
• Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark. United States No. 53961, Tarr & Wonson, Ltd. Preservative Paint for the Bottom of Ships.  June 19, 1946. Term 20 years.
• Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark. New Zeeland No. 450/374. Tarr & Wonson Ltd. Copper Paint Label. January 13, 1946. Term 14 years.
• Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark. Spain No. 17,925.  Tarr & Wonson Limited. Copper Paint Label.  September 28, 1950.  Term 20 years.
• Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark. Spain No. 17, 925. Tarr & Wonson Ltd. Copper Paint Label. September 28, 1910. Term 20 years.
• Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark. Norway No. 1880/24. Tarr & Wonson Ltd. Copper Paint Label. April 15, 1950.  Term 10 years.
• Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark. Chile No. 85, 570 (old number 60,094) Tarr & Wonson. Ltd. “Sailor” (Device) Copper Paint Label with Sailing Ship. July 10, 1948. Term 10 years.
• Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark. United States No. 53, 961. Tarr & Wonson Ltd. Racing. Preservative paint for the bottoms of ships and boats. June 19, 1906.  Term 20 years.
• Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark. United States No. 119, 136. Tarr & Wonson Ltd.  Metallic or Copper Paint.  October 23, 1917.  Term 20 years.
• Trade Mark. Brazil No. 294.Tarr and Wonson. Metallic or Copper Paint. May 9, 1892. Term 15 years.
• The Australian Official Journal of Trade Marks. Vol. 21. No. 50. 1907.
• Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark Turkey. No. 354. Tarr & Wonson. Metallic or Copper Paint. March 1, 1892.  Term 15 years.
• Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark. Spain No. 13182, Tarr & Wonson. Paint to preserve the bottoms of ships (very loose translation!)
• S. Letters Patent. United States No. 26, 049 Tarr & Wonson. Ltd. Trade Mark Laczone. February 12, 1895.  Term 30 years.
• Agreement of Hayes and the Wonson partners (copy). 1875.
• (Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark. Great Britain No. 185.354. Tarr & Wonson, Ltd. Trade Mark “Laczone”. February 5, 1895. Term 14 years.
• Canada Letters Patent. Canada No. 22 folio 5161. Tarr & Wonson, Ltd. Trade Mark for Paints “Laczone”. January 5, 1895. Term 25 years.
• Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark. South Australia Vol. XXVIII. Fol. 53. Tarr & Wonson, Ltd. Copper Paint Label. April 28, 1893. Term 14 years.
• Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark. Germany No. 11, 049. Tarr & Wonson, Ltd. Trade Mark “Laczone” for paints. Nov. 12, 1895. Term 10 years. Renewal thru.1925,
• Belgium Letters Patent. Belgium No. 3223. Tarr & Wonson. Trade Mark Metallic Copper Paint. October 24, 1889. Forever,
• Great Britain. Refusal to register Tarr & Wonson Trade Mark. November18, 1889.
• Certificate of Registration of Trade Mark, Spain No. 13167 to Tarr & Wonson, Ltd. December 6, 1921.
• Advertising card: Tarr & Wonson’s Copper Paint

BOX 1

Series 2: LAWSUITS

Folder 3: Hayes v. Tarr & Wonson, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Supreme Judicial Court, Suffolk County (37 Items)

• Agreements proposed Hayes and Tarr & Wonson partners. ____1875
• For interview with Hayes
• Correspondence: Huntington request for record of Hayes vs. Tarr & Wonson hearing. July 23, 1874.
• Note re: Hayes. Author and date unknown
• Draft of New Agreement submitted by Hayes to Tarr & Wonson. ND
• Correspondence: Huntington on payments received by Hayes. June 25, 1875
• Correspondence: Tarr & Wonson to Hayes re: paint in Europe. April 2, 1870
• Plaintiff’s claims
• Note re: Tarr & Wonson agreement in equity. No title or date
• Hayes v Tarr agreements proposal amended ___ 1875
• Correspondence: S. Dana Hayes to Brown Esq. re: analysis of “Patented Star Paint”. March 23, 1873
• Envelop marked Bill, Answer & Decree
  • A, Hayes vs Jas. G. Tarr et al, Copy Bill. Filed March 26, 1872
  • Copy of Tarr & Wonson’s answer
• Hayes draft for English patent. ND
• Hayes draft reissue of ? of copper paint. ND
• Rough draft of reissue of zinc ? patent. Hayes handwriting. ND
• Order to ? Tarr & Wonson to appear before Master. October 13, 1873
• Tarr v Hayes Memorandum interrogatory of Hayes. ND
• Correspondence: Brown & Holmes to C.W. Story re: Hayes v. Tarr
• Envelope marked Letters. Correspondence re: Hayes from November 1863-August 1871. 4 items
• Wrapped in brown paper marked Hayes v Tarr
  • Hayes v Tarr before Master July 15, 1874
  • Hayes v. Tarr. Augustus Hayes v. James G. Tarr et al. Draft ND
  • Cliffe’s bill in Hayes v. Tarr
  • Correspondence: David Jones, October 16, 1863
  • Receipt for costs in Hayes v. Tarr
  • A.H. sketch of ? agreement 1870
  • Huntington’s list of bad debts. February 24, 1875
  • Notes of Tarr’s testimony before Master. October 16, 1873
  • Correspondence: Huntington to Story. June 3, 1875
  • Hayes v. Tarr et al. Memo of facts
  • Cross of Hayes
  • Augustus A Hayes v. James G. Tarr et al. Report of Master. ND
  • Wonson v. Gilman. Copy of Deposition of John M. Ordrray. November 23, 1875
  • Envelop marked Hayes v Tarr
    • Revere Copper Co.
    • Agreement J.G.Tarr and A.H. Wonson & E.L and B.F. Cook. June 18, 1868

BOX 1

Series 2: Lawsuits

Folder 4: James G. Tarr et al v Henry P. Webb, U.S Circuit Court, Eastern District of New York (20 items)

• Affidavit of James E. Tarr re: John Trask, New York Copper Paint Company, etc. (30 April 1872 Copy). Marked “copy of aff. of F. G. Travis”
• Affidavit of W. F. Davis. (April 3, 1872 Copy). Marked: Copy of Affidavit of W. F. Davis
• The New York Copper Paint. Directions for use copied from the product. Marked: “Bowcker & Co. Label No. 1.
• The New York Copper Paint. Directions for use copied from the product. Marked: “Bowcker & Co. Label No. 2.
• Affidavit of John Trask, New York Copper Paint Company, etc. (April 23, 1872 Copy). Marked “copy affidavit of John Trask”.
• United States Circuit Court, Eastern District of New York. James G. Tarr et al vs. H.P. Webb. Deposition of the defendant. May 15, 1872.
• Circuit Court of the United States, Massachusetts District. James G. Tarr et al v. Henry H. Webb. May 1872
• Complaint by James G. Tatt and Augustus Wonson. April 30, 1872.
• Affidavit of John H. Burtt (copy). Undated.
• Additional affidavits. May 20, 1872.
• Complainants Points and Authorities. May 27, 1872
• Dana Hayes. May 2, 1872.
• Affidavit of Walter Clapp. May 2, 1872.
• Order of discontinuance. ?, 5, 1872
• Affidavit of J.G. Tarr. January 15, 1872.
• The Answer of Henry P. Webb. June 20, 1872
• Search for patent of Henry P. Webb. April 26, 1872.
• Points for Plaintiff’s reply
• Points on behalf of defendant. ND

BOX 1

Series 2: Lawsuits

Folder 4: James Tarr & Augustus Wonson v. John J. Currier, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Supreme Judicial Court Essex (28 items)

• Complaint by James Tarr and Augustus Wonson against John Currier and Leonard Cook to refrain from selling marine paints. January 22, 1873.
• S. Patent Office, John J. Currier & Leonard Cook, The Gloucester Copper Paint Co., Letters Patent No.122,110. December26, 1871. Marine Paint.
• Transfer of Letters Patent from John Currier to James Tarr and Augustus Wonson. July 5, 1878.
• S. Patent Office. Certification of (3) Assignments of Letters Patent: John Currier & Leonard Cook to Gloucester Copper Paint Company. January 24, 1876.
• Articles of Agreement between John J. Currier and Leonard Cook. October 26, 1871
• Envelop labeled Dodd Tarr & Co. containing:
  • John J. Currier et al v. Sumner A. Gilman et al. Copy of affidavit Henry R. Smith
  • Flyer: Gilman, Pope & Co. warning customers false claims by Currier & Cook. February 1872
  • Train arrivals Boston & Providence
  • Flyer: A Valuable Improvement in the Star Copper Paint. Gilman, Pope & Co., Manufacturers
• Correspondence: Chas. P. Thompson to Augustus Wonson. March 22, 1875
• Agreement to purchase Currier & Cook patent for Gloucester Copper Paint. December 30, 1873
• Correspondence: John J. Currier to Brown & Holmes. Request for by-laws. December 3, 1873
• January 22, 1873
• Certificate of Incorporation of Gloucester Copper Paint Co. January 15, 1873. Copy
• Bill of Complaint. February 3, 1876. Copy
• Writ of Injunction against Currier. January 22, 1873
• Answer of John J. Currier. Filed March 6, 1876
• Answers of S.A. Gilman. Filed March 6, 1876
• Correspondence: Charles P. Thompson to Browne & Holmes. ND
• Agreement fo S.P. [Superior Court]
• By-Laws of the Gloucester Copper Paint Company. ND. Copy
• S. Patent Office. Currier & Cook to Gloucester Copper Paint Co. February 8, 1873.
• Draft Assignment bewt. John J. Currier to Tarr & Wonson. ___, 1878
• Plaintiff’s Declarations. ND. Copy
• Trustee’s Answer. June 111, 1873. Copy
• Notice to Chas. P. Thompson regarding default. March 19, 1875. Copy
• Defendant’s Answers. ND. Copy

BOX 2

Series 2: LAWSUITS

Folder 1a: Augustus H. Wonson et al. v. Augustus B. Perry et al., U.S. Circuit Court, District of Massachusetts (10 items)

Tied brown paper wrapping containing 10 items:

• Affidavit of James G. Tarr. Re-issue October 17, 1871. Copy.
• Extension of filing dates. August 10, 1874.
• Agreement re: filing dates. July 22, 1874. Copy
• Affidavit of A.H. Wonson. November 6, 1874. Copy.
• ND. Copy.
• Motion for extension of time for taking testimony. Filed January 1, 1875.
• Affidavit of S. Dana Hayes. ND. Copy
• Affidavit of S. Dana Hayes in reply. ND.
• Agreement as to Testimony in Wonson v. Perry. November 11, 1875.
• Analysis New York Copper Paint. S. Dana Hayes purchased from A.G. Perry & Co. June 30, 1874.

BOX 2

Series 2: Lawsuits

Folder 1b : James G Tarr et al. v. Charles. S. Folsom, United States Circuit Court, Massachusetts District (20 items)

• American Copper Paint Company. List of sales in 1872-1873?  Boston, March 12, 1874.
• Affidavit of Charles E. Folsom. Feb. 6, 1874.
• E. Folsom & Co, Memorandum of copper and rubber used in the manufacture of paint. Boston. March 12, 1874. Name?
• American Copper Paint Co. bought of C. E. Folsom & Co. Appears to be a list of sales. Marked Boston Feb. 18, 1874.
• Final Decree. September 27, 1867
• Amended Bill of Complaint. September 18, 1867.
• Subpoena to Witnesses Owen Jones. October 14, 1872.
• Correspondence: Custom Bureau to Folsom, Gilman & Pope re “Union Copper Paint” April 1, 1869
• Envelop marked Tarr et al v Folsom, …Charge and Discharge, containing:
  • Memo Folsom examined – Feb. 17, 1874. American Copper Paint.
  • Brown, Homes & Browne. Statement. September 21, 1875.
  • By… Charges against 842 gallons of Paint
  • Complainant’s Charges. ND. Copy
  • Defendant’s Discharge. ND. Copy
  • United States Circuit Court, Massachusetts District, James G Tarr et al. v. Charles. S. Folsom. Charges. ND
  • Cost of F & W’s Cop[per] Pt. to manufacture. ND.
  • ND.
  • Correspondences: John Griffing to Tarr & Wonson re: use of Galvonie Paint. June 20, 1865.
  • Bill of Costs & printing matter. Stetson’s receipt
  • List of costs and amounts of paint purchases.
  • 842 gal. of paint – amount & costs.

BOX 2

Series 2: Lawsuits

Folder 1c: Bain et al v. Tarr & Wonson (12 items)

Envelop marked Bain et al v Tarr et al containing:

• Correspondence: Marshall & Fisher to Tarr & Wonson. Retained by Bain to represent him against TARR & Wonson allegations. September 22, 1874 (?)
• Memo J.S.H. to?
• Correspondence: Tarr & Wonson to Brown & Holmes re: agents for Tarr & Wonson. June 13 1871(?)
• Correspondence: W.H. Nelson to Brown & Holmes repudiating claim of patent infringement. June 15, 1870.
• Correspondence: John Atwood, Jr. to Brown & Holmes repudiating claim of patent infringement. June 10, 1871.
• Correspondence: John Bird & Co. to Brown & Holmes repudiating claim of patent infringement. June 16, 1871.
• Correspondence: H.H. Cris (?) & Co. to Brown & Homes saying they have never sold Star Copper Paint. June 19, 1871.
• Copy of Bain’s Patent of July 9,^. 1872
• Snow Farrell & Co. to Tarr & Wonson naming companies selling Star Copper Paint. June 9, 1871.
• Partnership Agreement (draft) between James G. Tarr and Augustus H. Wonson. November __ 1877.
• Correspondence Bleake & Noyes to Tarr & Wonson re: sales call from Gilman & Pope. March 18, 1870.

BOX 2

Series 2: Lawsuits

Folder 1d: Tarr & Wonson v. Parkhurst, United States District Court (3 ITEMS)

• United States District Court. Tarr & Wonson v. Parkhurst et al. Draft
• Affidavit R.S. Abbott Jr in Tarr & Wonson v Parkhurst. Draft
• Affidavit of Dana Hayes in Tarr & Wonson v. Parkhurst. Draft

BOX 2

Series 2: Lawsuits

Folder 1e: Tarr & Wonson v. Richards (2 items)

• Tarr & Wonson v. Richards. Bill of Complaint
• Tarr & Wonson v. Richards. Affidavit of R.R. Winter

BOX 2

Series 2: Lawsuits

Folder 2a: Augustus H. Wonson v. Peterson et al, U.S. Circuit Court, District of Massachusetts

Folder 2b: Augustus H. Wonson v. Peterson et al, U.S. Circuit Court, District of Massachusetts (25 items)

• Hayes Analysis of Baltimore Copper Paint. October 1874.
• Label: Baltimore Copper Paint
• Label: Bair Brothers Monumental Copper Paint
• Analysis: Bair Brothers Perfectly Pure Copper Paint. Dana Hayes. April 19, 1875
• Augustus H. Wonson Peterson et al. Copy additional affidavit of Thomas Witherspoon. January 8, 1875
• Copy of affidavit of S. Dana Hays. Filed October 15, 1874
• Owen] Jones’s Statement. ND
• Statement of Tarr & Wonson’s c…(?). ND
• Copy of Affidavit of W.W. Wrightson. December 1, 1871
• Copy of Affidavit of William Bair. Filed December 4, 1874
• Copy of Affidavit of Thaddeus Taylor and John Henry Buck. December 1, 1874
• Wonson v. Bair. Bundle of 8 Wonson v. Peterson Affidavits marked “Not Used”
• Copy of Affidavit of James F. Babcock. Filed January 25, 1875
• Copy of Affidavit of Thos. Sanders. Filed December 4, 1874.
• Copy of Deposition of S. Dana Hayes. August 3, 1875
• Copy of Affidavit of Jas. F. Babcock. January 7, 1875.
• Copy of Affidavit of T.B. Witherspoon. Filed January 25, 1875
• Copy of Affidavit of T.B. Witherspoon. Filed December 4, 1874.
• Copy of Affidavit of Jas. F. Babcock. Filed December 4, 1874.
• Copy Answer. Filed January 4. 1875
• Copy Bill of Complaint. Filed October 15, 1874.
• Copy Affidavit of S. Dana Hayes. January 26, 1875
• Copy Proofs for final hearing. April 5, 1876
• Copy of Affidavit of S. Dana Hayes. February 1, 1875.

BOX 2

Series 2: Lawsuits

Folder 2c: Griffing, Commission Merchant (30 items)

• Correspondence: John Griffing, Commission Merchant to Tarr & Wonson. January 12, 1866 – September 1, 1870. 26 items

BOX 2

Series 2: Lawsuits

Note: The Tarr v. Gilman suit contains a larger collection of items, hence individual items are marked G-1, G-2…etc.

Folder 3: G1 Tarr & Wonson et al v. Gilman et al, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Supreme Judicial Court, Suffolk County (17 items)

G-1 Notice. October 1, 1875. Copy

G-1 Affidavit – J.S. Holmes, Brown & Homes, Boston, Mass. January 4, 1875

G-1 Affidavit – Stephen P. Shaples (?). October 29, 1874

G-1 Answer to Bill of Complaint. October 29, 1874

G-1 Augustus H. Wonson v. Sumner A, Gilman et al. Affidavit – John M. Ordway, M.I.T, October 29, 1874

G-1 Augustus H. Wonson v. Sumner A, Gilman et al. Affidavit – S. Dana Hayes. ND

G-1 Augustus H. Wonson v. Sumner A, Gilman et al. Affidavit – of Defendants. October 29, 1874 Copy

G-1 Augustus H. Wonson v. Sumner A, Gilman et al. – Copy of Bill of Complaint. September --, 1874

G-1 James G. Tarr et al. v S.A. Gilman et al. Deposition – Asa Buckman. Eastport Maine. November 16, 1875

G-1 James G. Tarr et al. v S.A. Gilman et al. Deposition – Thomas Hagan, Bath Maine. December 7, 1875

G-1 James G. Tarr et al. v S.A. Gilman et al. Deposition – Leander Knowles, Addison Maine. March 3, 1876

G-1 James G. Tarr et al. v S.A. Gilman et al. Deposition – N.T. Hill, Bucksport Maine. November 16, 1875

G-1 James G. Tarr et al. v S.A. Gilman et al. Deposition – Isaac N. Bragen, New London, Conn., March 4, 1876

G-1 James G. Tarr et al. v S.A. Gilman et al. Deposition – Samuel Pitman Fall River, Mass. Date crossed out

G-1 James G. Tarr et al. v S.A. Gilman et al. Deposition – Geo. Kerby Jr., New Bedford Mass. Date crossed out

G-1 James G. Tarr et al. v S.A. Gilman et al. Deposition – E. M. Dyer, Provincetown Mass. Date crossed out

G-1 Indenture between James A. Tarr and Augustus H. Wonson, and Folsom, Gilman and Pope releasing Folson, Gilman and Pope from contracts dated Sept. 1867 and August 2, 1871. No date. Draft.

BOX 2

Series 2: Lawsuits

Folder 3: G2 Tarr & Wonson v. Gilman (19 items)

G-2 wrapped in brown paper

G-2 Hayes analysis, Gilman, Fogue(?) & Snow paint. Reported Sept. 17, 1874

G-2 U.S. Circuit Court, District of Massachusetts. J.G. Tarr et al v S.A. Gilman et al.  Petition Contempt. ND

G-2 U.S. Circuit Court, District of Massachusetts. J.G. Tarr et al v S.A. Gilman et al.  Petition Master’s Report. May 13, 1867.

G-2 Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Suffolk SS. A.A Hayes v Jas. G. Tarr et al In Equity.  Copy of Decree re Masters

G-2 John J. Currier et al v. Sumner A. Gilman In Equity. Copy of Bill of Complaint.

G-2 Correspondence Gilman Pope to Tarr & Wonson.  October 11, 1871

G-2 Currier & Cooke v Gilman Pope.  C.B. memo. Draft

G-2 Commonwealth of Massachusetts, SJC Suffolk.  James J. Tarr et al v. Sumner A Gilman et al. Copy of Bill. ND

G-2 List of Purchases of Star Paint

G-2 U.S. Circuit Court, District of Massachusetts. J.G. Tarr et al v S.A. Gilman et al.  Supplemental Bill. Filed August 14, 1867.

G-2 U.S. Circuit Court, District of Massachusetts. J.G. Tarr et al v S.A. Gilman et al.  Costs. May 1871.

G-2 Ledger October 1867 – May 1871

G-2 U.S. Circuit Court, District of Massachusetts. J.G. Tarr et al v S.A. Gilman et al.  Draft of Agreement of Reference to Master

G-2 Correspondence Gilman & Pope to Tarr & Wonson. November 10, 1871

G-2 Parties Notification. ND

G-2 Accounting by agt. as in for contempt, Tarr et al v Gilman et al. E.L. Hodges, Master at Chancery. July 12, 1870.

G-2 Affidavit of L. Dana Hayes (copy). James G. Tarr et al v. L.A. Gilman et al. May 26, 1871

G-2 Affidavits of T. Basford, J. Driscoll, S. Gilman, and J. Pope re: sale of copper paint.  June 6, 1871.

BOX 2

Series 2: Lawsuits

Folder 3: G3 Tarr & Wonson v. Gilman (37 items)

G-3 Envelop marked Receipts containing same – 19 items.

G-3 Envelop marked Gilman & Tarr & Wonson costs containing 10 items:

G-3 Invoices & receipts - mixed

G-3 Correspondence Tarr & Wonson to Brown & Homes re: testimony paint components. June 22, 1876.

G-3 Correspondence Mike Pickford & Tarr & Wonson. 1873.

G-3 Tarr & Wonson vs. Mosely – Opinion May 9, 1873

G-3 Commission to take testimony James H. Gordon.  February 19, 1876.

G-3 Declaration: Sumner A. Gilman owner of U.S. Patent granted to Sumner & Cook. June 27, 1878

G-3 Analysis: Merrick & Gray of Star Paint. Novemner 3, 1873

G-3 List of Persons Who Have Sold the Star Paint

G-3 Depositions purchases “Star” and “Imp Star” paint

G-3 Assignment: by J. Foster Pope to Sumner A. Gilman of Tarr & Wonson license

G-3 Receipt of Ramsey, atty for Sumner & Gilman. $12,500. Oct. 23, 1877.

G-3 Msrrs Gilman, Pope & Co. successions

BOX 2

Series 2: Lawsuits

Folder 4: G5 James G. Tarr et al. vs. Sumner A. Gilman et al., Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Supreme Judicial Court, Suffolk SS (24 items)

G-4 Envelop marked S.J.C Mass. Suffolk; Tarr et al v Gilman et al containing: (12 items)

G-4 Deposition questions.

G-4 Defendant’s answer. Filed September 24, 1875. Copy

G-4 Attachment. September 24, 1874.

G-4 Correspondence: David Tarr to Tarr & Wonson re: paint purchases. August 14, 1865.

G-4 Correspondence: John C. Griffing to Tarr & Wonson re: paint. August 18, 1865.

G-4 Plaintiff’s Declaration. ND

G-4 Correspondence: Bleake & Noyes to Tarr & Wonson re: agent of Gilman & Pope. March 18, 1879

G-4 Correspondence: Snow Farwell & Co. to Tarr & Wonson re: Star Copper Paint. June 9, 1871.

G-4 Correspondence: C.W. Huntington to Tarr & Wonson re: qualifications to bring suit. June 13, 1872

G-4 Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to the Sheriffs of several counties.  Attach Tarr & Wonson. September 21, 1877.

G-4 Draft Release re: Tarr & W. & Gilman interest. ND.

G-4 Correspondence: Gilman Pope & Co to Tarr & Wonson re: delivery of “Metallic Plates”. August 29, 1871.

G-4 Affidavit of Sumner Gilman re: grant by John J. Currier of his patent right. Undated, references November 13, 1874.  Copy

G-4 Agreement by Augustus Wonson that Sumner Gilman is not prohibited from manufacturing paint containing copper.  October 23, 1877.

G-4 Memorandum of Agreement between Tarr & Wonson and Sumner Gilman re: settlement of claims.  ND. Draft

G-4 Assignment to Sumner Gilman by I.J. Foster of contract with Tarr & Wonson.  February 12, 1874.

G-4 John J. Currier et al v. Sumner A. Gilman et al.  Affidavit of S. Dana Hayes. January 12, 1873.

G-4 Affidavit of Allen Lewis. February 18, 1876.

G-4 Affidavit of Charles Fisher. February 10, 1876

G-4 Copy of Notice to S.A. Gilman & J. F. Pope. April 28, 1873

G-4 Analysis of Gilman, Pope & Co, “Star Paint”. April 9, 1872 – September 1874

G-4 Correspondence: S.A. Gilman & J.F. Pope to Tarr & Wonson re: compliance with agreement. April 29, 1873.

G-4 Receipt Gilman, Pope to Tarr & Wonson for copper plates. August 30, 1871

G-4 Receipt Gilman, Pope to Tarr & Wonson for copper plates. September 7, 1871., 1871

BOX 2

Series 2: Lawsuits

Folder 4: Sumner A. Gilman et al vs James G. Tarr et al, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Supreme Judicial Court, Suffolk SS (18 items)

G-5 Envelop marked S.J.C. Mass. Suffolk Co. Gilman et al v. Tarr et al containing (18 items)

G-5 Hurst v. Hurst 14 Sec(?) 571 (1849).Legal brief? ND

G-5 Depositions. Appears to be records of paint purchases.  ND

G-5 Summons August 24, 1874

G-5 Copy Interrogatories to defts. Filed November 12, 1875

G-5 Copy Declairations. September 3, 1874

G-5 Depositions.

G-5 Questions. ND (2 copies)

G-5 Jackson’s analysis of Gilman & Pope Paint.  June 22, 1864. Copy

G-5 Griffing Interrogatory.

G-5 Index to Depositions

G-5 Agreement to take depositions out of state. January 21, 1876

G-5 Def’s answer. Filed June 10, 1875.

G-5 Answers of Augustus H. Wonson & Ja’s G. Tarr to Plaintiff’s interrogatories. File December 15, 1875. Copy

G-5 Questions put to A.J. Bird of Rockland, Maine. ND Copy.

G-5 Question

G-5 Receipt John Ordway for paint received by Morton. Feb. 4, 1876.

G-5 Agreement for Auditor. Copy.

G-5 Rough Draft of Agreement between Tarr & Wonson and Folsom, Gilman and Pope.  ___A.D. 1871

BOX 2

Series 2 : Lawsuits

Misc. (12 items)

• Correspondence: Tarr & Wonson from Dana Hayes re: unnamed paint he was analyzing. April 24, 1873
• Analysis: Dana Hayes re: Cape Ann Copper Paint. April 11, 1879
• Analysis sulf of copper “Improved (Star) Copper Paint”
• Merwick’s analysis of Star Paint November 10, 1873
• Correspondence: Harris & Tucker to Brown & Holmes --- counterclaim. June 26, 1871
• Analysis: Improved Star (Patented) Copper Paint.
• Manufacturer’s duty on “Paints and Paint Colors… Unsigned but appears to be written by Dana Hayes.
• Notes marked “Law”.

• Trask’s bill of can of paint to B.M. Clark & Co. Rec’d from Trask’s July 25 ’76.
• Interrogatories: Accountant
• Certificates of value of paint
• Record of paint sales

BOX 3

Series 3: Patents

Folder 1

PATENTS (6 items)

• S Patent Office, Isaac J Wyman, of New York, N.Y. Letters Patent No. 111,295, January 24, 1871. Improvement in Paints for Ships’ Bottoms.
• S. Patent Office. James Tarr and Augustus Wonson, Gloucester, Massachusetts. Letters Patent. June 13, 1864. Improved Paint for Ships’ Bottoms.
• Envelop marked Argentina Approval of Labels containing:
  • U.S. Patent Office. John J. Currier and Leonard Cook. Letters Patent No. 122,110. December 6, 1871. Marine Paint.
  • S. Patent Office. John J. Currier and Leonard Cook, Gloucester, Massachusetts. Letters Patent No. 122,110. December 26, 1871. Improvement in Marine Paints.
  • John Trask. Transfer of Patent of Isaac J. Wyman dated January 24, 1871 for Improvement in Marine Paints for Ships’ Bottoms to James G. Tarr and Augustus H. Wonson. May 1, 1872
• Notebook marked Gloucester, April 1896, Tarr & Wonson. Collections (?). April 6, 1896 -May 26, 1898. Includes notations of international transactions.

BOX 3

Series 4: Partnership Agreements & Settlements

Folder 2: Partnership Agreements & Settlements (51 items)

• Memorandum of Agreement between Tarr & Wonson and Sumner A. Gilman terminating contracts dated September 18, 1867, and August 2, 1871 to prevent manufacture of paints using copper. October 3, 1877. Copy
• Checks to James G. Tarr (issuer unknown) 1874, 1875 and 1876.
• Agreement between Augustus Wonson and Andrew Dodd to pay one twenty-fourth of the profits from the sale of copper paints. Also recognizes the practice of raising money from Stephen Dodd, Charles Tarr and Andrew Dodd for the manufacture of copper paint. March 7, 1874. Copy.
• Receipt and acknowledgement of agreement for the sale of copper paint between Andrew Dodd and Tarr & Wonson. July 1, 1875.
• Bill of Sale, Stephen Dodd to A.H. Wonson. Letters patent, improvements to paints for vessels or ships; bottoms granted. June 2, 1876.
• Agreement by Augustus Wonson to pay Stephen Dodd 13/72s of profits from the manufacture and sale of copper paints or sale of patents. Daye? Copy
• Agreement by Augustus Wonson to pay Stephen Dodd 13/72s of profits from the manufacture and sale of copper paints or sale of patents. March 7, 1874.
• Transfer of life insurance policies by Augustus Wonson to Stephen Dodd as collateral for two promissory notes. June 2, 1876.
• Agreement between Augustus Wonson and James Tarr and David Tarr. Purchase by Wonson of all patent rights for the manufacture of copper paint, all stock, materials, tools and buildings.  Tarr to collect outstanding debts to Tarr & Wonson.  Includes list of outstanding debts. February 28, 1874.
• Amendment to agreement between James Tarr, David Tarr and Augustus Wonson referencing a copy of said agreement which is not included with the amendment. May 3, 1875.
• Receipt for payment by James Wonson to A. H. W, in settlement of all liabilities. May 28, 1878.
• Settlement of suit between Tarr & Wonson and G.A. Gilman. Undated, references agreements dated September 18, 1867 and August 2, 1871. Copy.
• Payments by or to James G. Tarr & Bro. or Tarr & Wonson. Paid in cash May 25, 1898.
• Receipt for payment of a settlement with A.A. Hayes from Augustus Wonson to James Tarr and David Tarr. August 5, 1875.
• Certification that David Tarr had an equal interest with James Tarr (?, not identified) and Stephen Dodd in all existing patents granted to Tarr & Wonson with various proportions of ownership identified. May 17, 1870.
• List of Notes given to Stephen Dodd in settlement. June 2, 1876.
• Conveyance of all interest in letters patent for the improvement in paints for vessels or ships bottoms granted to Stephen Dodd to Augustus Wonson. --, 1876. Copy.
• Articles of Copartnership, establishing the terms of a partnership between Augustus Wonson and James Tarr under the name of Tarr & Wonson. February 17, 1866.
• Bill of Sale of Personal Property, James Tarr and David Tarr to Augustus Wonson. Sale of the Drying House, Date not completed – 186---.
• Received of A.H. Wonson $50 to settle an error on interest on a note. By James Tarr & Bro. March 7, 1874
• Sale of undivided halves of several letters patent by James Tarr to Augustus Wonson. February 1, 1874.
• Sale of undivided halves of several letters patent by James Tarr to Augustus Wonson. February 1, 1874. Copy.
• Hayes Letters, A series of 17 letters dated October 17, 1866 thru September 20, 1871 between A.A. Hayes and Tarr & Wonson re: Hayes claim of prior invention of metallic paints and, later requests for Tarr & Wonson to sell its patent for purposes of paint production in Europe.
• Envelop marked “Obligations”:
  • Agreement between Addison Wonson and Tarr & Wonson providing an agreed amount to Addison Wonson for the sale of cans of Laczone, a primer and finish coat for use on metallic substances. June 20, 1894. Copy.
  • Release of Tarr & Wonson by Addison Wonson of obligations arising from transfer of Trade Marks, or payment from the manufacture or sale of Laczone paint. November 16, 1920.
• Obligation of Addison Wonson, Augustus Wonson and Susan Wonson re: appointment of Addison Wonson Treasure of Tarr & Wonson, Ltd. March 4, 1893.
• Sale of shares and all interest in Tarr & Wonson by Charles Tarr to Augustus Wonson. June 13, 1885.
• Obligation by Augustus Wonson to pay Charles Tarr one twenty fourth part of all profits from the manufacture and sale of paints under patents granted to Tarr & Wonson. March 7, 1874.
• Obligation by Augustus Wonson to (re?)-pay Cyrus Story a lump sum and a one twenty fourth of profits from the manufacture and sale of copper paints under patents granted to Tarr & Wonson. September 15, 1877.  Discharge of obligation to Augustus Wonson by Cyrus Story. February 27, 1886.
• Acceptance of A.H. Wonson’s terms of payment by Charles Tarr. June 15, 1885.
• Promise to pay (5), Charles Tarr issued by Tarr & Wonson. June 13, 1885
• Correspondence from Charles Tarr to A.H. Wonson objecting to proposed payment for his share. June 11, 1885.
• Obligation of Addison Wonson, Augustus Wonson and Susan Wonson re: appointment of Addison Wonson Treasure of Tarr & Wonson, Ltd. March 21, 1895.
• Sale by Sumner D. York of Rockport to Howard A. Wonson equipment and real estate on Rocky Neck used for manufacture of glue. March 24, 1888.
• Sale by Sumner A. Gilman of Boston and by grant of John J. Currier of Gloucester of patent for manufacture of marine paint to James Tarr and Augustus Wonson. d.
• Assignment by J. Foster [Pope?] to Sumner A. Gilman his contract with Tarr & Wonson. February 12, 1874. Copy
• Agreement between Currier & Cook and Tarr & Wonson authorizing Tarr & Wonson to pursue Currier & Cook’s application for a patent for improvements in marine paint. Date referenced but not noted.
• Envelope marked Settlement Papers – to A. H. Wonson.
  • Receipt to A Wonson in full settlement of liabilities from Tarr & Wonson. May? 25, 1878.
  • S. Circuit Court, District of Massachusetts. Augustus H Wonson vs, Benjamin D. Peterson et al. Patent dispute. January 4, 1875. Copy.
  • Letters from A.A. Hayes to Tarr & Wonson re: process and analysis of making copper paint. March 29, 1867 – April 3, 1870. Copies.
  • Letter from Charles Story to Tarr & Wonson re: draft report prepared by Mr. Huntington. June 11, 1875.
  • Release of Leonard Cook from all liabilities stemming from Tarr & Wonson’s suit against Currier & Cook by Augustus Wonson. June 6, 1874. Copy.
  • Receipts for use of Independence Hall, June 27, 1887 and October 29, 1887. Fred Wonson.
  • Bank Book, Laconia National Bank. A.H. Wonson. 1891.
• Settlement of claims re: contracts between & Tatt & Wonson and Sumner Gilman et al. October 3, 1877. Marked Copy J. H. Taylor.
• Assignment of interest in letters patent, John Trask to Tarr & Wonson. October 30. 1872. Stamped Patent Office, January 6, 1873.
• S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, James G. Tarr et al vs. H. P. Webb. Affidavit of John H. Burt. April 30, 1872.
• Draft of new agreement submitted by A.A. Hayes to Tarr & Wonson. No date.
• Summary of the manufacture & sale of Copper Paint – Tarr & Wonson 1863-1871 (2 pages of ledger)
• Inventory of paint sales 1865-1871.
• Expense ledgers (4) 1865 – 1870.
• Settlement Tarr & Wonson and Augustus A. Hayes. __ day of July 1875.

BOX 4

Series 5: Wonson Family Personal Property

Folder 1: Wonson Family Personal Property (50 items)

• Life Insurance policy. Augustus H. Wonson. Charter Oak Life Insurance Company. Dec. 8, 1877
• Property Insurance policy. Howard A. Wonson. Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, MA. North American Insurance Company. expires May 28, 1890.
• Property Insurance policy. Howard A, Wonson. Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, MA. North American Insurance Company. expires May 28, 1891
• Property Insurance policy. Howard A. Wonson. Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, MA. The Citizens' Insurance Company. expires May 27, 1894
• Property Insurance policy. Eorana (?) A. Wonson. Terrace Street, Gloucester, MA. The North American Insurance Company of Boston. expires March 29, 1894.
• Property Insurance policy. Susan E. Wonson. 6 Terrace Place, Gloucester, MA. Traders Insurance Company. expires March 9, 1897
• Property Insurance policy. Arthur S, Wonson. 24 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA. Security Insurance Company. expires August 7th, 1905
• Property Insurance policy. Arthur S. Wonson. off Wonson St., Gloucester, MA. The Hartford Fire Insurance Co. expires November 27, 1908
• Property Insurance policy. Arthur L. Wonson. 24 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA. The Hartford Fire Insurance Co. expires November 28, 1906
• Property Insurance policy. Devisees of Augustus H. Wonson. Stable 24 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA. New Hampshire Fire Insurance Company. expires April 12, 1921.
• General Liability [property]policy. Devisees under will of Augustus H. Wonson, Assured c/o L.S. Simmonds, Gloucester, Massachusetts. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co. August 19, 1924-1925.
• Universal Standard Workmen's Compensation policy. Devisees under will of Augustus H. Wonson, c/o L.S. Simmonds, Gloucester, Mass. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company. April18, 1924-1925.
• Property Insurance policy. Devisees u/w A.H. Wonson, 24 Wonson Street, Gloucester, Mass. Springfield Fire & Marine Insurance Company. April 12, 1925.
• Property Insurance policy. Devisees u/w of A.H. Wonson, 24 Wonson Street, Gloucester, Mass. The Phoenix Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn. April 12, 1925.
• Property Insurance policy. Devisees of A.H. Wonson. 24 Wonson Street, Gloucester, Mass. Springfield Fire & Marine Insurance Company. June 12, 1925.
• Property Insurance policy. Devisees under the will of Augustus H. Wonson. 24 Wonson Street, Gloucester, Massachusetts. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co. August 19, 1922-1923.
• Property Insurance policy. Devisees of Augustus H. Wonson. 24 Wonson St., Gloucester, Mass. The Phoenix Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn. June 12, 1923.
• Property Insurance policy. Devisees of Augustus H. Wonson, 24 Wonson Street, Gloucester, Mass. Springfield Fire & Marine Insurance Company. June 12, 1923.
• Property Insurance policy. Devisees under will of Augustus H. Wonson, 24 Wonson Street, Gloucester, Mass. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co. August 19, 1923-1924.
• Workmen's Compensation policy. Devisees under will of Augustus Wonson, Gloucester, Mass. United States Fidelity, and Guaranty Company. April 18, 1922-1923.
• Property Insurance policy. Devisees under will of A.H. Wonson, 24 Wonson Street, Gloucester, Mass. The Phoenix Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn. April 12. 1923.
• Property Insurance policy. Devisees under the will of A.H. Wonson, 24 Wonson Street, Gloucester, Mass. Springfield Fire & Marine Insurance Company. April 18, 1923,
• Property Insurance policy. Devisees of Augustus H. Wonson, 24 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA. The Connecticut Fire Insurance Company. June 12, 1921.
• Property Insurance policy. Devisees of Augustus H. Wonson, 24 Wonson Street, Gloucester, Mass. National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford. June 12, 1921.
• Property Insurance policy. Devisees of Augustus H. Wonson, stable, in rear of 24 Wonson Street, Gloucester, Mass. The Connecticut Fire Insurance Company of Hartford. June 12, 1921.
• Property Insurance policy, Devisees of Augustus H. Wonson, 24 Wonson Street, Gloucester, Mass. New Hampshire Fire Insurance Company. June 12, 1921.
• Property Insurance policy. Devisees of Augustus H. Wonson, 24 Wonson Street, Gloucester, Mass. Granite State Fire Insurance Co. June 12, 1921
• Property Insurance policy. Devisees of Augustus H. Wonson, stable, dwelling 24 Wonson Street, Gloucester, Mass. National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford. April 12, 1921.
• Envelope marked "Insurance Policies Wonson Estate" containing:
  • Workmen's Compensation Policy. Devisees under the will of Augustus H. Wonson, Gloucester, Massachusetts. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company.  April 18, 1923-1924. With invoice and envelope.
  • Property Insurance policy. Devisees under the will of Augustus. H. Wonson. Dwelling & stable, 24 Wonson Street, Gloucester, Mass. The Phoenix Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn. April 12, 1924.
  • Property insurance policy. Devisees under the will of Augustus H. Wonson. Dwelling and Stable, 24 Wonson Street, Gloucester, Mass. Springfield Fire & Marine Insurance Company. April 12, 1924. With invoice for 29b. and 29c.
  • Property Insurance policy. Devisees of Augustus H. Wonson. 24 Wonson Street, Gloucester, Mass. National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford. June 12, 1922.
  • Property Insurance policy. Devisees of Augustus H, Wonson. Dwelling & Barn, 24 Wonson Street, Gloucester, Mass. Granite State Fire Insurance Co., June 12, 1922.
  • Property Insurance policy. Devisees of Augustus H. Wonson. 24 Wonson Street, Gloucester, Mass. Granite State Fire Insurance Co. June 12, 1922.
  • Property Insurance policy. Devisees of Augustus H. Wonson, 24 Wonson Street, Gloucester, Mass. New Hampshire Fire Insurance Company. June 12, 1922.
  • Property Insurance policy. Devisees of A.H. Wonson. Dwelling and barn, 24 Wonson Street, Gloucester, Mass. Springfield Fire & Marine Insurance Company. June 12, 1924.
  • Property Insurance policy. Devisees of A.H. Wonson. 24 Wonson Street, Gloucester, Mass. Phoenix Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn. June 12, 1924.
  • Eight invoices for property and workmen's policies to Devisees of Augustus H. Wonson from Cunningham & Kerr Insurance. 1922 and 1923.
• Report of Personal Injury. Blank form. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company.
• Report of Accident to Public. Blank form (3)
• Notice of Accident at the Premises of ____. Blank form (2)..
• Robert C. McKenzie and Ellen M. McKenzie, permission from Susan E. Wonson to keep their cottage on land owned by Wonson. September 10, 1894.
• Susan E. Wonson and Augustus H. Wonson. Accounting and distribution of estates. 1920. Originator unknown.
• Correspondence from C. W. Harington(?) to ?, re: James Story. Dated Boston, June 28/75.
• Valuation of real estate, Wonson. No date.
• Agreement to sell real property by Wonson to Breckenridge. Devises under will of Augustus Wonson, Heirs of Susan Wonson, and Hugh H. Breckenridge. July 27, 1922.
• Property Insurance Policy. Devises of Augustus E. Wonson. Gloucester Ma. The Phoenix Insurance Company. June 12. 1924
• City of Gloucester, State, County & City Tax receipts 1889-1891
• Invoice: Arthur Wonson from Sidney Oakes, Ship & House Painter.

4-1-4 Checkbook.  Household expenses. April 7, 1914 – April 28, 1919.

BOX 4

Series 6: Wonson Family Estates

Folder 2: Estates of Augustus Wonson and Susan (Story) Wonson (40 items)

• Susan E Wonson to Julius Wakefield, Old Colony Trust re: sale of shares. January  16, 1905.
• Mortgage Deed. Augustus H. Wonson et al to James G. Tarr et al. Land on Rocky Neck Ace., Gloucester MA S. Essex Registry of Deeds, Book 904, leaf 247, March 3, 1874. Discharge Aug. 9, 1876.
• Cape Ann National Bank, Statements of Account. Estate of Susan E. Wonson, 1919, and Augustus H. Wonson, 1923 & 1924. Marked “Heirs of Wonson Estate”.
• Envelope addressed to Estate of Mrs. Susan E. Wonson containing:
  • Handwritten list of what appear to be bank account balances.
  • Utility bills
  • Promise by Alice F. O’Neil to pay taxes on Lot 18, Rocky Neck Ave. April 6, 1923
  • Typewritten Schedule of Personal Estate in Detail of Susan E. Wonson
  • Handwritten Estate of AH Wonson Bills paid by HAW
  • Income Tax invoice 1923 and State, County and City Tax 1923. Susan E. Wonson, 50 Rocky Neck Ave.
  • Account of Howard A, Wonson, Executor of Will of Susan E, Wonson, November 18, 1918 to – 1923.
• Cape Ann National Bank passbook. Howard A Wonson, adm. Est. Aug. H. Wonson. 1918
• Discharge Susan E. Wonson of Fanny L. Story and Albert H. McKenzie, executors of her late brother Cyrus Story Jr., who was executor of her late father, Cyrus Story’s estate. April 2, 1906.
• Susan E. Wonson, Executrix. List of Securities(?). No date.
• Cape Ann National Bank. Statements of Account Howard A. Wonson, adm. Est Augustus H. Wonson. 1924 and 1925.  Marked “Heirs”
• Augustus D. Wonson to Walter C. King, 25 shares of stock of Tarr and Wonson, Limited. May 1, 1919
• Envelope marked “Mortgage Notes & Agreements A.H. Wonson, Gloucester Mass”
• Cape Ann National Bank passbook. Estate of Susan E. Wonson. 1918
• Cape Ann National Bank passbook. H.A. Wonson, agent heirs Aug. H. Wonson
• Augustus H. Wonson from Charles Tarr, land on Rocky Neck Ave. August 31, 1885. Discharge July 31, 1886.
• Certificate of Executor’s Appointment Susan E. Wonson, Executrix of Augustus H. Wonson. April 28, 1894
• Home Savings Bank (Boston) passbook. Augustus H. Wonson in account with Daniel Rowe Estate. 1880
• Envelop marked “Canceled Book Wonson Heirs” Canceled checks from Cape Ann National Bank (1890) and (1923) and Laconia National Bank (1892).
• Baptist Church and Sabbath School of Rocky Neck, receipt for bequest from Estate of Augustus H. Wonson. June --, 1894.
• Gloucester Fishermen’s Institute, receipt for bequest from Estate of Augustus H. Wonson. June 2, 1894.
• Savings Passbook. Cape Ann National Bank. Howard A. Wonson. 1919
• Check Book. Gloucester National Bank. Owner not named. 1886.
• Check Book. Cape Ann National Bank. Owner not named 1920.
• Check Book. Cape Ann National Bank. Owner not named. 1922.
• Guardian Letter. Appointment of Augustus A. Wonson as guardian of Jennie L Rome and Julia A Rome. July 6, 1888.
• Warranty Deed. Amos A. Story to Augustus A. Wonson, et. Al land on Rocky Neck, East Gloucester. October 2, 1872.
• Letter Testamentary. Appointment of Susan E. Wonson executrix estate of Augustus A, Wonson. April 23, 1894.
• John J. MacDonald, Electrical Contractor to Estate of Susan Wonson. October 22, 1918
• Invoices, Cunningham & Kerr, insurance agents, to Howard Wonson. June to August 1924.
• Invoices, Cunningham & Kerr, insurance agents, Devisees Under the Will of A.H. Wonson to Howard Wonson. April 22, 1924
• Two letters from George W. Stewart to Arthur Wonson dated March 28 and April 10, 1895. Schedule of 1895 Annual Tour of the Boston Festival Orchestra enclosed.
• U.S. Treasury Department to holders of U.S. 5 percent bonds. March 14, 1900.
• Plan of Lots load out on Rocky Neck Gloucester for A.H. Wonson, May 1859 by J.F. Burnham (rolled)
• Plan of Wharf proposed to be built by A.H. Wonson & heirs of Cyrus S. Story. September 1869 by D.W. Low (rolled)