James H. Daly, 1855-1931
American Series of Popular Biographies. Massachusetts Edition. This Volume Contains Biographical Sketches of Representative Citizens of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. (Boston: Graves & Steinbarger, 1891)
JAMES H. DALY, D.D.S., whose office is located at Pierce Square, Dorchester, was born in Boston, January 30, 1855, the eldest son of Dr. James M. And Amelia S. (Churchill) Daly. He received his education in the schools of Boston, graduating at the English High School in the class of 1870-73. After leaving school he was employed for three years in a drug store. Subsequently he entered the Boston Dental College, at which institution he was graduated in 1880. He then established himself in business in Boston, and has since built up a large and successful practice. In 1890 he received the appointment of professor in the Boston Dental College, and held the chair until the college became a part of Tufts University in 1899. He is a member of Macedonian Lodge, F. & A.M.;* Parker Chapter, R.A.M.,** of Natick; and Takawamboit Lodge, I.O.O.F.*** He belongs also to the Home Circle (of which he is a Past Commander), the Royal Arcanum, and the Society of Pilgrim Fathers.
Dr. Daly was married in 1881 to Miss Clara Kendrick, a daughter of John and Clarissa (Bussey) Kendrick, of Dorchester. He has two children: Harlow Bussey, born in 1883; and Clara Elizabeth, born July 4, 1885.