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Albert H. Canfield, who upon his father's death in August, 1910, took over the active administration of the business of the H. O. Canfield Company, as its president, had previous to that date been closely associated with the business, so that thorough training and broad experience had qualified him in liberal measure for the arduous and responsible duties which he assumed. He was then a. young man of about thirty-five years, his birth having occurred in Pekin, Illinois, September 19, 1875, his parents being Henry O. and Imogene C. (Freshour) Canfield. His early life record was characterized by no unusual experiences, being devoted largely to the acquirement of a thorough education, obtained in the public schools, supplemented by two years' study in Cornell University. His business training was obtained under the direction of his father, for following his college course he became connected with the rubber business of the H. O. Canfield Company, and as he acquainted himself with the trade and familiarized himself with the various details of the undertaking he was given official management and became vice president of the company, so continuing until his father's death in August, 1910, when he succeeded to the presidency. In this connection he controls large business interests and is well-known as a prominent representative of manufacturing in Bridgeport.

On the 7th of February, 1899, Mr. Canfield was united in marriage to Miss Ann F. Stewart. They lost their only son, Jared, and have one daughter, Jean. Fraternally Mr. Canfield is a Mason of high rank, having attained the thirty-second degree of the Scottish Rite. He is well-known and prominent in club circles, having membership in the University, Brooklawn Country and Yacht Clubs.