Frederick J. Kingsbury

Frederick John Kingsbury was identified throughout his long life of eighty-seven years with Waterbury, Connecticut. Prominent in its affairs, he promoted in varied ways its many interests. Gifted with a remarkable memory and a wide acquaintance with persons and events, his recollections were a store of rich information. These found permanent and valuable record in the Waterbury History, a book whose originality and freshness give it distinction among works of its class. Besides, he had over fifty titles to his credit in the bibliography of the American Historical Society. He was a valued adviser in affairs public and private. For fifteen years he was warden of St. John’s Parish and took a prominent place among the churchmen of the diocese of Connecticut. He was associated by family and business connections with prominent people throughout New England and the nation. He long served as President of the American Social Science Association and was a member of the Yale Corporation. He was also several times member of the Connecticut Legislature serving as chairman of important committees. His literary activity and public services were recognized by Williams College which gave him the degree of LL.D. at its centennial celebration in 1893. He touched life on many sides. His friends were many and his memory is among the treasures of his town.

George William Knox
1911 Century Association Yearbook