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Dickerman, Benoni

poet, was born July 9, 1810, in Naugatuc, Conn. He is the author of a volume entitled The Blood-Stained Cross; and also two booklets, besides various lyrics, psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.

DICKERMAN, CHARLES HEBER, manufacturer, banker, was born Feb. 3, 1843, in Hartford, Pa. He is secretary and treasurer of Murray, Dougal and Co., Limited, manufacturers of freight cars; and president of the First National bank of Milton, Pa.

DICKERMAN, WATSON BRADLEY, stockbroker, was born Jan. 4, 1846, in Mount Carmel, Conn. He established the firm of Dominick and Dickerman in New York city. In 1890 and 1891 he was elected president of the Stock Exchange, and he is president of the Norfolk and Southern railroad.

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