1906: Charles W. Carroll

Charles W. Carroll, North Norwich, South Norwich, Norwich

Charles William Carroll was born April 29, 1858 and lived on the Carroll homestead south and east of Norwich for some years. He received his education at Norwich and Woodstock College. He farmed for a number of years, before moving to the Village of Norwich where he conducted a lumber business. Mr. Carroll first entered municipal politics in 1896 and would serve as Reeve from 1901 to 1907 and from 1913 to 1916. In 1906 he was elected Warden. He was also a staunch Liberal and was chairman of the local organization of years.

A member of the United Church, he was a chairman of the board of stewards. In addition, He was a past president of the North Norwich Agricultural Society and a director for almost 60 years. Mr. Carroll was also a past president of the Otter Fire Insurance Co. and an inspector and valuator, spanning four decades. At the time of his death, he was president of the Western Farmers Weather Insurance Mutual Company. He passed away at home on April 7, 1944 at the age of 85, and is buried in the Norwich Cemetery