by Manager Port Society | Oct 9, 2025 | Past Presidents
1857 – 1858 1865 – 1866 Joseph was born in New Bedford on January 9th in 1796 to his parents Allerton Delano and Sarah C. Alvey. The family took advantage of the coast and worked alongside fellow whalers and fishermen for decades. Eventually when Joseph became of age,...
by Manager Port Society | Oct 9, 2025 | Past Presidents
1854 – 1856 Born on January 6th, 1800, Mr. Taylor was a dedicated leader who shaped the growth and development of our community. His service as an alderman on the Board of Alderman and as a member of the school board played a crucial role in the establishment of the...
by Manager Port Society | Oct 9, 2025 | Past Presidents
1850 – 1853 James Arnold, being a local of New Bedford, understood what it took to be a successful businessman of his time and the benefits that could follow. Of course much occurred prior to his wealth however. James was first born in Providence, Rhode Island on...
by Manager Port Society | Oct 9, 2025 | Past Presidents
1830 – 1850 Samuel served as president of the New Bedford Port Society from 1830 to 1850 and was instrumental in shaping our church into what it is today. He brought leadership and vision during the early years of the Seamen’s Bethel while providing funding not...
by Manager Port Society | Oct 8, 2025 | Cenotaphs
The first person we acknowledge is William S. Jay who was the 1st mate of the Bark Governor Carver. In 1860, his family had moved to New Bedford at 177 County Street and was surrounded by the fishing and whaling industry. Eventually he found himself on one of the...
