This contains a transcription of the Lewis R. Cass of Richmond, NH biography from Biographical Review Volume XXIII: Containing Life Sketches of Leading Citizens of Cheshire and Hillsboro Counties, New Hampshire, Biographical Review Publishing Company, Boston, 1897.
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LEWIS R. CASS, one of the most extensive farmers and stock-raisers in Richmond, Cheshire County, was born in this town, January 13, 1853, son of Ahaz and Syrena (Richardson) Cass. His grandfather, Martin Cass, was a grandson of the founder of the family in Richmond. Ahaz Cass, father of Lewis, was for some years associated with his brother Nahum in teaming, and after Nahum moved to another part of the town he continued it alone, also following general farming. He resided on what is known as the Hendrick Martin farm, and was one of the few who could realize good financial returns from the cultivation of the soil. He was a Democrat in politics, and served as Selectman for a number of years, but preferred to devote his chief attention to his business interests. In character hospitable, charitable, and public-spirited, he was a genial host at his own fireside, a friend of the worthy poor, and was ever ready to promote by all the means in his power the welfare of the general community. He took a deep interest in educational matters, was well informed upon current topics, and was for some time president of the Board of Trustees of the library. He was at one time director of the Union Store, and it was through his foresight that the enterprise was finally given up. His wife, Syrena Richardson, who was a daughter of John Richardson, became the mother of one son, Lewis R., the subject of this sketch. She was one of fourteen children, none of whom are living; and her son Lewis is the only surviving representative of the Richardson family. Ahaz Cass died June 9, 1880, and his wife died October 9, 1889.
Lewis R. Cass was educated in the schools of his native town, and at an early age became a valuable assistant to his father. He has resided up to this time on the homestead, inheriting the estate which his father had accumulated. The farm is in good condition, and Mr. Cass occupies a leading position among the dairy farmers and stock-raisers of this section. In politics he acts with the Democratic party. He has been Tax Collector three years, and was elected a member of the Board of Selectmen in 1897. He is a charter member of Richmond Grange, Patrons of Husbandry, and of the local commandery of the United Order of the Golden Cross, having been officially connected with each since their organization.
Mr. Cass married Annie D. Cook, daughter of Eben Cook, of this town, and has one daughter, Anna L.