Dexter, Samuel Frank, 1847-1906,

Samuel Frank Dexter (1847-1906) was grandson of Nathaniel Gregory Balch Dexter, the founder of the Dexter Yarn Company. As such Dexter went into the family business and in 1880 after the company had incorporated, he became its secretary and general manager. He married Anna Fannie Wheaton in 1872 and subsequently had three children, Nathaniel Wheaton Dexter or "Wheatie," Anthony Hamilton Dexter, and Fannie Wheaton Dexter. By 1900, Dexter had sold out his interests in the company and retired from the active business life. In 1901, he and his wife went to California and North Mexico. He and his family moved to Los Angeles, Calif. from his native Pawtucket, R.I. in 1902. A noted naturalist and authority on ornithology, Samuel Frank Dexter and his friend Anthony (Gideon Anthony) Hamilton traveled to Sequoia National Park in 1902.

From the description of Papers of Samuel Frank Dexter, 1862-1907, (bulk 1901-1902). (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122570941