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 432 MOXOM. MUDGE. New England Historic Genealogical Soci- ety ; corresponding member of the Rhode Island Historical Society, and of the Oregon Historical and Pioneer Society, and New Hampshire Antiquarian Society. He is the author of various books ; among others, "Studies in Civil Government," "Talks with My Boys," " The First American Steamboat." He is a member of the G. A. R. His religious connections are with the Congre- gational church. MOXOM, PHILIP S., was born in Mark- ham, Canada, August 10, 1848. He was originally registered as Philander S., but upon the completion of his military service, while yet a minor, with the full consent of his parents, the first name was changed PHILIP S. MOXOM. to Philip. He removed with his parents, when quite a child, to Ogle county, 111. He received his early education at De Kalb, III. In January, 1862, he went out with the 78th Illinois regiment, as "boy" to Capt. Bewley, and was present at the battle of Fort Donelson. On October 3, 1863, at the age of fifteen, he enlisted in the 17th Illinois cavalry, and served until honorably discharged, November 28, 1S65. He entered Kalamazoo College, Michigan, January 1, 1866, and while there accepted the gospel of Christ, and was baptized into the fellowship of the Battle Creek church by his father, the Rev. J. H. Moxom. In the autumn of 1S68 he entered Shurtleff College, where he remained until 1870, when he returned to Michigan to teach. Early in 1S71 he engaged in the study of law, but in a little while, under pressure of solicitations to preach, abandoned that for the ministry. His first settlement was at Bellevue, Mich., where he received ordi- nation September 19, 1S71. He was married September 6, 1871, to Isabel, daughter of Hon. Adam Elliott, of Barry county, Mich., and has four children living : Philip Wilfred Travis, Howard Osgood, Edith Knowles, and Ralph Pendle- ton Moxom. In October, 1872, he became the pastor of the church at Albion, Mich., and in 1875 removed to Rochester, N. Y., to pursue theological studies. During the period of his studies in Rochester, he was pastor of the Baptist church at Mount Morris. He was called in November, 1878, to the pastorate of the First Baptist church, Cleveland, O., which he assumed on April 1, 1879. In June, 1879, he was graduated with the degree of A. B. from the university of Rochester, and three years later received the degree of A. M. In June, 1885, a cordial and unanimous call was given him from the First Baptist church at Boston. He accepted the call, and was installed pastor on the 7th of Oc- tober, 1885, which position he still holds. He is a clear thinker, an incisive writer, and a fearless and magnetic speaker. MUDGE, AUGUSTUS, son of Amos and Sarah (Wilson) Mudge, was born in Danvers, Essex county, August 21, 1820. His youth was spent upon the farm when not at school. He received his education at academies in Hancock and Hampton Falls, N. H. Having prepared himself for teaching, he commenced in 1S42, in his native town, and taught six successive years. On January 1, 1849, he formed a partnership with his brother Edwin, for the manufacture of shoes, and since then has given it his principal attention, being at present a member of the firm of E. & A. Mudge & Company, boot and shoe manufacturers, Danvers. October 3, 1843, at Danvers, Mr. Mudge was married to Lucy Ann, daughter of Benjamin and Clarissa J. Wentworth, of Danvers. Benjamin Wentworth was for- merly the governor of New Hampshire. Their surviving children are : Clara Helen (born September 22, 1847), Pamelia Joce- lyn (born September 27, 1849), Lucius