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Fairbanks family of Natick, Massachusetts

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Alfred Gerry Fairbanks (1822-1896) — also known as Alfred G. Fairbanks — of Manchester, Hillsborough County, N.H. Born in Francestown, Hillsborough County, N.H., January 16, 1822. Republican. Blacksmith; grocer; deputy sheriff; undertaker; member of New Hampshire state house of representatives from Manchester, 1881-82; Hillsborough County Commissioner, 1883-89; member of New Hampshire state senate 17th District, 1893-94. Congregationalist. Member, Odd Fellows. Died in Manchester, Hillsborough County, N.H., May 28, 1896 (age 74 years, 133 days). Interment at Pine Grove Cemetery, Manchester, N.H.

		Relatives: Son of Bucknam Fairbanks (1788-1862) and Cynthia (Downs) Fairbanks (1788-1830); married, September 10, 1844, to Harriet A. Dodge (1821-1891); second cousin of George Henry Fairbanks (1830-?); fourth cousin of John Brooks Fairbanks; fourth cousin once removed of George Chandler Fairbanks.
		Political family: Fairbanks family of Natick, Massachusetts.
		See also Find-A-Grave memorial

John Brooks Fairbanks (1822-1897) — of Natick, Middlesex County, Mass. Born in Medfield, Norfolk County, Mass., May 27, 1822. Postmaster; member of Massachusetts state house of representatives, 1874-75. Died in 1897 (age about 75 years). Interment at Dell Park Cemetery, Natick, Mass.

		Relatives: Son of Lewis Fairbanks (1789-1833) and Jane (Walker) Fairbanks (1791-1882); married, July 4, 1843, to Caroline Cummings (1824-1891); father of George Chandler Fairbanks; fourth cousin of Alfred Gerry Fairbanks (1822-1896) and George Henry Fairbanks.
		Political family: Fairbanks family of Natick, Massachusetts.
		See also Find-A-Grave memorial

George Henry Fairbanks (b. 1830) — also known as George H. Fairbanks — of Newport, Sullivan County, N.H. Born in Francestown, Hillsborough County, N.H., June 4, 1830. Member of New Hampshire state house of representatives, 1877; member of New Hampshire state senate 7th District, 1881-82. Methodist. Burial location unknown.

		Relatives: Son of Jabez Fairbanks (1788-1874) and Sally (Bixby) Fairbanks (1789-1839); married to Eunice E. Chapin; married, November 19, 1855, to Helen M. Nourse; second cousin of Alfred Gerry Fairbanks; fourth cousin of John Brooks Fairbanks (1822-1897); fourth cousin once removed of George Chandler Fairbanks.
		Political family: Fairbanks family of Natick, Massachusetts.

George Chandler Fairbanks (1852-1931) — also known as George C. Fairbanks — of Natick, Middlesex County, Mass. Born in Natick, Middlesex County, Mass., January 6, 1852. Republican. Newspaper editor and publisher; member of Massachusetts state house of representatives, 1909. Congregationalist. Member, Freemasons; Knights Templar; Odd Fellows. Died April 23, 1931 (age 79 years, 107 days). Interment at Dell Park Cemetery, Natick, Mass.

		Relatives: Son of John Brooks Fairbanks (1822-1897) and Caroline (Cummings) Fairbanks (1824-1891); married, April 4, 1872, to Ella Louise Hobbs (1854-1920); fourth cousin once removed of Alfred Gerry Fairbanks and George Henry Fairbanks.
		Political family: Fairbanks family of Natick, Massachusetts.
		See also Find-A-Grave memorial

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