Carl Forsaith
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Carl C. Forsaith | |
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| chairman of the board of Selectmen of Auburn, New Hampshire | |
| In office February 9, 1949 – January 28, 1964 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 2, 1888 Auburn, New Hampshire |
| Died | August 15, 1982 (aged 93) Auburn, New Hampshire |
| Political party | Democratic |
Carl C. Forsaith (September 2, 1888 – August 15, 1982) was an author, writer and politician from Auburn, New Hampshire. He is most well known for writing Auburn's official history book, published in 1945.
Biography
[edit]Carl Forsaith was born on the Chester Turnpike in Auburn, New Hampshire, on September 2, 1888. He went to Auburn Village School and Pinkerton Academy. He graduated with a writers' diploma and worked as a columnist for Manchester's Union Leader. He wrote Auburn's official history book in 1944, which contained geography information, Native American legends, etc. Forsaith, a Democrat, then served on Auburn's Board of Selectmen for almost 15 years up to his death. He died of natural causes on August 15, 1982, in his home on Chester Turnpike.
Legacy
[edit]Forsaiths political skills helped shape how Auburn is run today. Was married to Grace Dolber, but, had no children, he had no individual to continue his works and keep the town's history. He donated his journal and other personal possessions to the Town of Auburn. They are now kept in the Griffin Free Public Library. His home on the Chester Turnpike was demolished because of mold in June 2012.
Notable works
[edit]Forsaith wrote many history books, one for his hometown, one for the state, several for the country etc. His home that he was born and lived in most of his life is still standing on the Chester Turnpike, the second-oldest house in the town.