by Manager Port Society | Oct 9, 2025 | Past Presidents
1903 – 1906
by Manager Port Society | Oct 9, 2025 | Past Presidents
1899 – 1902 Edmund Rodman, our eighth president of the New Bedford Port Society, comes from a famous local family that left quite the legacy between our city and church. Edmund was born over two hundred years ago in New Bedford in 1824. Since his family was already...
by Manager Port Society | Oct 9, 2025 | Past Presidents
1886 – 1898 Did you know Taylor Swift is a descendant of one of our New Bedford Port Society Presidents? Jireh Swift, our seventh president, brings the iconic singer-songwriter’s roots back to our city while shedding light on our historic church’s past....
by Manager Port Society | Oct 9, 2025 | Past Presidents
1866 – 1885 Born in 1806 to George and Elizabeth Howland, George Jr. grew up with the many other merchants who made the most of the whaling industry in New Bedford. George Jr. was able to make quick connections thanks to his father’s advice and soon found...
by Manager Port Society | Oct 9, 2025 | Past Presidents
1859 – 1864 Thomas grew up along the shores of the east coast, experiencing the mariner’s life firsthand. He attended the Seamen’s Bethel with his family for numerous years, even becoming one of the many popular board members who sought to utilize our...
