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Ezekiel Bacon, of Pittsfield, son of Hon, John Bacon. of Stock. bridge, was born in Boston, September Ist, 1776. He graduated at Yale College in 1794, and was admitted to the bar in 1998. He was chief judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Western District from 1811 to 1814. He was a leading democrat and a member of Congress frugt 150? to 1813 ; he was chairman of the committee on ways and moins in 1812. He was also controller of the U. S. Treasury. He removed to Cora, N. Y., probably in 1815. He was an intimate friend of Judge Story. .. With pure, unselfish, and patriotic aims, of sound and independent judgment, well read in the principles of government and guided by fuff and acou rate information. Ezekiel Bacon ranked high ammig the very best class of American Legislators."
Calvin Waldo, of Dalton, graduated at Dartmouth College in 1780 and was admitted to the bar in 1799. He died August 23t1. 1810, zgod · fifty-six.
Barnabas Bidicell, of Stockbridge, was admitted to the bar probably
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about 1790. He was appointed county treisitter in 1721, and merel as State Senator in 1801-4, and as member of Congress 1:30
Samuel Quincy, of Boston, graduated at Hawant College in 1782 studied law, and settled in Lenox. He was register of ile ds from 1:0G to 1801. He died January 19th. 1516, aged fifty one
Thomas Allen, a native of Sharon, Como, was admitted to the bar in 1799 and settled in Hinsdale.
Daniel Noble was born in Williamstown hely 7th. 1726, wol graduated at Williams College in 1706. He studied Low with Jedos Dedogan we admitted to the bar probably in 1800. He practiced in South Adams Im 1811 and then settled in Williamstown. He was alotof the wes multe to the General Court in ISI? and 1818, and was & recount ot Fos zove nor's council in 1821 and 1822. He was the first alimentos of Williamis og lege to be placed on her board of trustees and it was largely due to Los exertions that the college was not removed to Northampton. IL died November 22d, 1830, when on a visit to Portland, Me. on Business con nected with the college.
Henry Barnard, of Sheffield, was admitted to the bar in January 1796. He removed to Franklin county.
Ephraim A. Judson. of Sandistiell. was the only som of Rog. Ephraim Judson. of Sheffield. He graduated at Williams College In 1997 and was admitted to the bar about 1800. Healie ! March och, 1507, apel thirty-one.
Chauncey Lusk was born in Stockbridge. August fik. 1700 and grand. uated at Williams College in 1725 ; he was then appointed a Tolor in thor college. He was a good scholar and instructor and a maxx of anmoto character. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1800 nud serited in Lanesboro, where he died of consumption in 1503.
Thomas Wiliams, son of Ephraim Williams, of Stockbridge, was admitted to the bar in January, 1804.
Frederick Hunt, of Stockbridge, was admitted to the lor in January 1804.
John Hunt. of Stockbridge, was admitted to the bar io April. 1990. He was county attorney from 1811 to 1814.
William Perrin Walker, son of Judge William Walker, of Lox, was born October Sth, 1778. He graduated at Williams College in 1:28 and was admitted to the bar in January, 1802. He was State Semsor bi 1810, 1811, and 1815, member of the council in 1823. judge of Proloco, 1824-48. and chief justice of the Court of Sessions front 1st9 to 1819 Ile was a ripe scholar, a learned lawyer, and a man of ondowhited capacity and integrity. He died November 11th. 1538.
Bartlett Allen, of Lenox, was admitted to the bar in Jantorey. 15 5
David Bishop Curtis, of Sandisfield, was a native of Granville Her graduated at Williams College in 1801 and was admitted fosfor Tat in 1806. He died at Black Rock, N. Y .. in 1812
Moses Hayden, jr., of Pittsfield, was born in Conway. He gesdo
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ated at Williams College in 1804 and was admitted to the bar in April 1808. He settled in Livingston county, N. Y., and died in 18:001.
Samuel Hove, of Pittsfield, was admitted to the bar in 1808
Augustus Collins, of Lee, a native of Guilford, was admitted to the bar in December. 1807. He removed to Westfield after practicing in Lee for two or three years.
Douglas W. Shoand, of Lee, was born in Williamstown to 1786. graduated at Williams College in 180%, and was admitted to the four In December, 1807. About 18:30 he removed to New Albany. Ind., where he died in 1839. He was an extensive landholder.
Henry Hubbard, son of John Hubbard, of Sheffield was born May 22d, 1783, and was educated at Williams College, class of 18kl. He atali ied law with his brother-in-law. Hon. John W. Hulbert, and was admitted to the bar in August. 1806. He began practice in Innestanongh, re moved to Dalton in 1815, and to Pittsfield in 1821. He was twice a repre sentative to the Legislature and for three years a member of Governor Lincoln's council. For about nine years he was editor of the Berkshire County Whig. He took an active part in town affairs and aided in ho- curing important local improvements. He had a delicate and rara selise of honor and despised all meanness. Earnest and impulsive, a close ofe- server, varied reader, and deep thinker. he was one of the most interest. ing speakers. He died December 25th, 1863.
Ezra Kellogg was admitted to the bar in August, 1800.
Luther Washburn, a native of Hardwick, was admitted to the lerin 1807. He practiced for nearly twenty years in Lanesborough and then settled in Pittsfield. He was an able lawyer, and an associate justice of the Court of Sessions in 1827 and 1828.
Charles Deury, of Shefield, was admitted to the bar in August, 1805. He practiced in this county for a few years and thea removed 10 Indiana.
Robert F. Barnard, of Sheffield, was admitted to the len in Anzust. 1805. He was a fine man and a good lawyer. He served as county com- missioner and master in chancery, and was State Senator in 1995 and 1829. He died about 1855.
Samuel Jones, of Stockbridge, was admitted to the bar in August, 1808.
Henry Dwight Sedinciek, of Stockbridge, son of Judge Theodore Sedgwick, was born in Sheffield in 1785. He was educated at Williams College and was admitted to the bar in April, 1808. He practiced law in New York city with his brother, Robert. He died in Stockbridge, De. cember 23d. 1831.
Robbins Kellogg was admitted to the bar in August, 1800. He prices ticed for many years in West Stockbridge where he died
Thomas Barnard Strong was born in New Marlborough In 175%, pol graduated at Yale College in 1797. He studied law with his uncle, who Hon. Ashbel Strong, by whom he was adopted, was admitted to the bar
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in 1800, and settled in Pittsfield He was several times wheeled a tard sentative to the Legislature. Inheriting an umpile forrige lo did not de vote himself exclusively to his profession but gratuitiest his master for life. eral studies and for farming.
Jashub B. Luce, of Pittsfield, was born in 1754 and died to 1810 He graduated at Williams College at the ageof twenty and was admconed to the bar in April, 1809.
Ambrose Kasson, of Pittsfield, was auchmitted to the beer in April 1809. He appears to have been in practice in South Adams in 1813 whore he directed the first legal studies of Gov. George N. Briggs
William C. Jarris, born in Boston, was adroitbut to the bar in 1911. and removed to Pittsfield about 1815. He represented Plusnicht Ih tioi Legislature for four years and was several times speaker of the House In 1825 he removed to Woburn having been appointed director of the State prison. He was State Senator in 1825. He was a man of learning and talents, with liberal views, and a lawyer of high rank
Thomas A. Gold, son of Major Thomas Gold, was born in Porsfield in 1788 and died in 1854. He graduated at Williams Collego in 1800, was admitted to the bar in 1809, and practiced law for many years
David Perry, jr., was born in Rehoboth, was admitted to the bar in August, 1809, and settled in Pittsfield.
Benjamin, Sheldon, of New Marlborough, graduated it Willlars College in 1806 and was admitted to the bar in 1800. He died in 1840. aged fifty-five.
Samuel Johnson, of New Marlborough, was admitted to the bar in December. 1809.
Chauncey Hulbert, son of Philander and Clarinda Crane Halleri, was born in Alford March 28th, 1758, and was admitted to the bar in December, 1809. He practiced for a time in Pittsfield and then removed probably to New York State.
Lonson Nash, of Egremont, was born in 1781 and graduated ax Wil liams College in 1801. He was admitted to the bar in Angme, 1800, and removed to Gloucester where he practiced law over fifty years He died in Egremont in 1863.
Charles Bushnel, of Sheffield, was admitted to the bar in 1808 Ho removed to Natchez, Miss.
Robert L. Potter, of Great Barrington, was admitted to the bur in 1810. About 1814 he removed to Meadville. Penn.
George H. Ices, was born in Great Barrington April 15th, 17521 studied law with his father. Gen. Thomas Ives, and was admitted to do bar in April, 1810. He succeeded to the business of His father who diml in 1814. He died April 29th, 1895, aged thirty six
Joseph Dennison, of Great Barrington, was admitted to the bar In August, 1810.
John Hooker, of Springfield, was admitted to the bor in 1809 and practiced for awhile in Pittsfield.
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Josiah Hooker. of Springfield, graduated at Yale College in 1815, was admitted to the bar in 1820, and practiced for a time in Pittsfield,
Lester Filley, of Otis, was admitted to the bar in August, 1910. In 1813 he married Miss Corintha Twining. sisper of Thomas Pwining. Enq. He was a good judge of law and an excellent counsellor. Healways care fully prepared his cases, and seemed an extensive practice. He was elected representative in the Legislature and was twice a State Somator In 1838-9 he was president of the Berkshire Agricultural Society practiced law in Oris for many years and then removed to Loowhere los died October 16th. 1559.
John Mills, of Otis, was admitted to the bar in August 1912
Augustus Sherrill, of Stockbridge, was admitted In the bar in An- gust, 1811.
Nathan Putnam, of Adams, was admitted to the har in August, 1812 He was a grandson of Col. Israel Putnam, of Connectient: He wnis a good business Jawyer. He died about 1810.
Henry W. Taylor, of Pittsfield, was admitted to the far in August. 1812.
Col. Henry W. Duright, of Stockbridge, was born February 5th, 1789. and was admitted to the bar in December, 1810. He was a member of Congress in 1821, and president of the Berkshire Agrienlinmit Society in 1822. At one time he was the leading advocate at the Beck shin tae . he was a man of commanding and superior personal appearnjee of goat ability, and uncommon eloquence and address. He was wonderfully soo- cessful with juries. He died in 1840.
Thomas Robinson, of North Adans, was born in Windsor, Decere ber 20th, 1787. He studied law with Hon, Isaac C. Bates, of Northonay ton, and then with Hon. Daniel Noble, of Adams, and was admitted to the bar in December, 1810. He practiced for many yemis in South Adatos, and then removed to North Adams, where he died at the age of sighty. He held the office of master in chancery for several years. He had a large business and ranked among the first lawyers of his time, His mind was clear, comprehensive, and discriminating, and lus plesddings were accurate and precise. His arguments before the full cover ad ways carried great weight with them and were striking for lucidity and logic. His coolness and composte at all times were remarkable. He loved his profession and was exclusively devoted to it.
James Alderman Hyde, born in New Marlborough, graduated at Williams College in 1897, was admitted to the lar in August. 1811, aval settled in Great Barrington. He was in practice with Gen. Johny Whir. ing till 1825. He was clerk of the town for thirteen years, In 1000 he defeated William Cullen Bryant for that office, but was in turn dofestel by the latter in the election of the following year. He was a modest. retiring, worthy, and useful citizen. He died JJuly -ith. 1896, aged.ok
Reynolds M Kiddy, at Lichfield. Com. was admitted to the for in August, 1811, and settled in Pittsfield. He was in the way of 1819
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and rose to the rank of major. He married Harrier, daughter of Col Simon Larned.
James Pepoon, of Stockbridge, was aflmittel to the boy in Deoroi ber, 1811.
Fordyce Merrick, of Pittsfield, was admitted to the fair He Devem. ber, 1811.
Ambrose Hall, of Williamstown, was admitted to the best in Atener, 1805.
Daniel B. Bush, of Pittsfield, was adaritted to the ler in January 1814. He was elected representative to the Legislature In KEM IST and 1828.
Dyer Bancroft, of Pittsfield, was committed to the bar to January. 1814, and settled in Chesterfield. He graduated at Willbons College in 1800 and was for two years a tutor in the college. He died in 1500 aced eighty.
Calvin Hubbell, jr., of Lanesborough, graduated at Williams Golfen in 1810, was admitted to the bar in September, 1813, and die soon aber ward.
Wolcott Laurence, of Pittsfield, born in the town of Washington was admitted to the bar in April. 1812
Rollin C. Dewey, born in Sheffield, was admitted to the bur io Ajas 1813. He practiced several years in Lee and then removed to Induson.
Allan Coe, born in Granville, practiced laws in Len ten years from 1807, and then studied theology.
Charles Salgrich, of Stockbridge, was admitted to the har in Sop tember. 1814. He was clerk of the courts from 1821 to 1886 and was with ly esteemed by all. He was always courteous and obliging, mol lie mind was as clear as his heart was kind.
Rufus Bacon, of Pittsfield, was admitted to the bar in Soppoder, 1814.
Cyrus Byington, born in Stockbridge, was admitted to the Lon Itx September, 1814. and settled in Thefield. He was a missionary among the Choctaws.
Calrin Martin, born in Hancock, August 7th, 1787. was niftyfited in the bar in September, 1814, and settled in Pillsfield, where he died Sep- tember 6th, 1867. He was a prosperous citizen and contributed Bberally to the Berkshire Athenamm.
. William Cullen Bryant was a member of the Berkshire tar for allox ten years. He was born in Cummington. Huntshire county, November 3d. 1794, and died in New York city Jung 19th, 1578. He begur thg study of law with Judge Howe, of Worthington, and completed Me course with Hon. William Baylies, of Bridgewater, He began grotte in Plainfield in 1814, but removed to Great Barrington To the Following year: He was associated in practice with George H. Twee in 1916-17 He was succeeded in practice here by Hon Interesse Summer, who want of Him that " he practiced at our bar with distinction and stones;" In, how.
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ever that may be, it seems probable that hewas mer vers fond of the legal profession, his tastes rather inclining him to the field of fliershire In referring to his life in Berkshire Mr. Bryant auce wrote : roMy slim years of practice at that bar were a useful mental discipline ox me, loverer imperfectly turned to account, and my residence in your bestrifal comn'y was a most fortunate event of my life." He was elected town check of Great Barrington in opposition to Jantes A. Hyde. Enq , in 1820, Th. 152) he was married to Miss Francis Fairchild and the newird of this event is found in his own handwriting in the books of the town. le gare up thor practice of law and removed to New York City in 1995.
Josiah Quincy, of Sheffield, a native of Lenox, was attitled to the bar in January, 1815. He removed to Rales, N. II.
Charles A. Dacey, son of Judge Daniel Dewey, was born In Wxd liamstown in 1993, and was admitted to the Jar in April, 1815. He was a judge of the Supreme Court of Massachusetts from May 2ich, IST7, nnad the time of his death, August 2d, 1866. Although he removeit to North Hampton in 1824 he continued to practice at the terms of court in this county until his appointment to the bench. He was the forber of Jider Francis H. Dewey, of Worcester. At a meeting of members of the Herk shire bar in Lenox, shortly after Judge Deney's death, Bishop and Some ner paid fitting tributes to his memory. The following extracts are from the remarks made by Chief Justice Bigelow on that occasion:
" Possessed of a keen and discriminating mood, he had as the same klore a las reaching sagacity and sound judgment which beld in check the Tijd dpiperson ol his intellect, so that his ultimate conclusions were always wie and vale fully sole- quate to the occasion, but never extending further than wat decentury of thede cision of the question before him.
".His moral, not less than his intellectual trans, pecshanty bipsd som. for jatkail station. His equanimity of temperament, genuine kindness el Ricett and atoolate freedom from prejudice of every kind enabled him to judge with perfect Promesa al to hold the scales of justice with even-handed impartialny. Hox kindly Harare cosme forth in his affability and courtesy.
" His religious convictions were clear, firm, and well selled. He made path profession of his faith in Christian dispensation at a period of Dle whin his Lodgoing had become mature, and under circumstances which indicated that los faut mest have been the result of reason and reflection. His success In life was due to his bons stant devotion to his profession. From the time of his admission to the bay to Ing last day of his life, his main object was to discharge hif dunes From these he dol not suffer himself to be diverted."
Richard O. Hulbert, son of Philander Hullwert, of Alford, aud brutbeer to Chauncey Hulbert. Esq., was born June 12th, 1202. He was allmittel to the bar in September, 1815. He practiced in Sheffield mit 1821 wlion he removed to New York State, and afterward to Erbe Pennsylvania
Joseph Tucker. of Lenox, was born in Stockbridge, and war ado it-d to the bar in January, 1816. He was register of deeds From 1501 to 1545%
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and was also county treasurer for many years. He was an nicolien: moor and was very highly estermed by the people.
George Whitney, of Stockbridge, was admitted to the Lon in Jalmary. 1816. He was register of Probate from 1:03 to December, 19925
William Porter, son of Dr. William Porter, was hogy to Haddey la November. 1752. He graduated at Williams College in 1912 was od mitted to the bar in Ishi. and souled in Lee. where Bo venodded oulithis death in 1853. He was State Senator in ISH and in the same song was chosen trustee of Williams Collect. He was district attorney for eleal years from 1843. Although he was not brillant of slightest bis pisos at the bar carried great weight with them. He loved learning sael ded invete for the educational interests of his town,
Matthias R. Lunchton, of Pittsfield, a native of Washington, was admitted to the bar in October. 1817. He was quite active To town affairs and took especial interest in building the Pontoosno Tumjakeand in the measures which led to the location of the Boston & Alleny Railroad on its present site. He was an astute and netive Inseger sol well versed in the ordinary practice of the courts. When a Police Court was established in Pittsfield in 1850 he was made its first judge amd served well. He was elected a representative to the Legislature in 1996- 7. He died April 30th. 1860, aged eighty-two.
Luneson D. Bidwell, born in Monterey, March 9151, 170%, predicate at Williams College in 1814, and was admitted to the Ince to Odinter. 1617 He settled in South Lee, where he remained in practice rill 1851, when be removed to Stockbridge and devoted his attention to agriestine "the was a man of practical wisdom, amiable in his disposition, mel of os emplary character." He died in 1963, aged seventy 150
John R. Porter graduated at Williams College io 1>10, was admire-1 to the bar in October, 1817, and settled in Pittsfield
Thomas Tining, of Sandisfield, was born in 174, graduated of Williams College in 1814, and was admitted to the bar in Ogtolog Isis. having studied law with Lester Filley Esq, of Ons. Herenovel to Stockbridge in 1835. afterward to Lenox, and then to Great Hotelogion where he died November 14th, 1845. He was high short of the country from 1838 to 1843 and from 1848 to 1852
George Niron Briggs was born in Adams. April 19th, 1790, amd dok in Pittsfield, September 11th, 1801. He began the study of law with Ambrose Kasson, at Adams, in September, 1813. In the following; your he entered the office of Luther Washburn, at Lanesborongh, sind was admitted to the bar in October. 1818. He began practice in Adams but removed to Lanesborongh in 1823, and to Piratield in 1842. Hon In- crease Sumner, speaking of Mr. Briggs, says:
" He found the ground occupied by distinguished members of the legs profes sion; such men as Dwight, and Jarvis, and Mills, and Bowe Of the freshnews and full vigor of their powers, were his competitors, but lach were nur glees that for a once took rank with them as their peer, and succeeded in sichning wohl thom vaccess
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fully the patronage and business afforded in the counts . .
dresses to the jury and in his arguments to the Court he was lucid and mely ade ab seizing upon the true points, not bundening the cause by introducing sach her mele weak or immaterial; and his views were ever presented breds, melocos, and unpres sively. Fond as he was in colloqny of relating anecdotes as well for mediranian at for pleasantry, he wholly abstained from them in his forensic efforts He was ziarr. candid, and earnest."
In 1853 he was appointed by Governor Clifford one of the judgesof the Court of Common Plus, which position he bell gutif the court was abolished and the Superior Court organized in its stapel
Henry Marsh, of Dalton, graduate lat Williams Collegein JHLX and was admitted to the bar in 1819. He died about 1802.
Charles Leurancorth, of Egremont, a quite of Canaan N. Y, gmail. nated at Yale College in 1815, and was admitted to the bar in June 1599 He died January 24th, 1829, aged thirty ahmed.
Horatio Brington was born in Stockbridge about 1798 and died Feb ruary 5th, 1856. He acquired a good classied eduration in the schools of his native town, where he was distinguishel for his Indeficientthey and industry, and for the accuracy of his knowledge. He beenfy the study of law in the office of Joseph Woodbridge, of StockBraless for many years clerk of the courts in Berkshire county, and compleget ala course under Judge Howe, a famous instructor and law lerauserin Hangs shire county. He was admitted to the bar in October: 1220. 50of warted in Plainfield, but returned in 1822 to Storkbillie. From tivo tinge nutil his appointment to the beach of the Court of Common Pass. In THIS, for had an extensive practice. Hissevere moral principles and love of nu- mixed truth would not allow him to countPhages, much less to zuit. tie artful in their contrivances of the indirect in their simpasition His maso ciates at the bar and especially the younger members of the proofaodun ke ever treated with kindness and consideration. He spent much for mier his books and made thorough preparation for all his cases rare passion for legal investigation while his powers of diserboituation were quick and strong.
Edward F. Ensign. of Sheffield, graduated at Yale College in 1915 and was admitted to the bar in 1820. He was a good business Inw yer and of excellent standing in the community. In 1543 he was appointed buch sheriff of the county and served for a number of years
Parker Burned Hall was a native of Pownal. V. He graduated at Williams College in 1818, and was admitted to the bar in October 1522 He settled in Sheffield but afterward removed to Pitiation. He was a successful lawyer and a prosperous business ning The died In , fifty-three.
Daniel D. Robinson, of Adams, was admitted to the har in Devaler, 1821, and died prior to 1829.
Homer Burgleft, was born in Granby in the de grandsand a WO. liams College in ISIS, studien low with Hoff. Daniel Videly, al was auf-
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mitted to the bar in October. 1821. Herjumed an office in Williamstown In 1824 he became cashier of a bank in Ware, and in 1900 poprovedl to Boston.
Theodore S. Pomeroy, of Stockbridge, was admitted to the Far In February. 1821.
Henry Waller Bishop, of Lenox, was born in Richnompl. April 1996. 1796. and died April 13th, 1871. He was a son of Nathaniel Biskop, For many years a judge of the Count of Common Plays. Mr. Bishop grade. ated at Williams College in 1817, being valedictorian. while low pooon mate. Emory Washburn, afterward governor of the Seite, weus salutatorkan of the same class. He began practice in Richmond to 1821, Fox In 1821 was appointed register of probate, and removed to Louse: be Jebi that office for twenty-five years. In 1851 he was appointed o julge of the Court of Common Pleas, and hold that position until the court was added ished in 1850. In 1853 he was the democratic candidate for governor. while his former college classmate. Emory Washburn, was the apportog and successful candidate. He was also a number of times the democratic candidate for Congress, and in one or two instances was defeated by oty a small majority. He was a member from Lenox of the constitution convention in 1849, and represented his district in the Legislature in 1800 He was appointed a trustee of Williams College in 1947, In 1800 hod ana ceived the degree of LL. D. from his Alma Mater. Judge Bishopcsavar man of large and varied acquirements. He was always a hant studoto and was well informed in the various department of political sciences, philosophical speculation. history, and general literatine. During the later years of his life he abandoned his profession and devoted bonsolfin those rural pursuits for which he had a great fondness, and that bonne life which he so much loved. He was married in 1999 to Miss Somit J. Buckley, of Williamstown.
Gor. Emory Washburn, was born in Leicester in 1800 and died Di 1877. He graduated at Williams College in 1817, and was admitted to the bar in this county in Is21, at the same time as his classmates Henry W. Bishop, but he did not practice here.
Charles Baker, of Williamstown, was a scholar of high starulity and valedictorian of the class of 1820 at Williams College He was an mitted to the bar abont 1822, and practiced in pitnership wub ILoo Daniel Noble. He was born in Conway, Mass, in 1998, and was killed by lightning in 1829, while on a visit to his native town
William P. Briggs, of Adams, was abinfitted to the hasta Feldtiry. 1823. He was an excellent advocate. He was related to Gor, Genere N. Briggs. He removed to Richmond. Vt.
Joseph Sherrill, brother of Augustus Sherrill Fag. of Stockbroker graduated at Williams College in IS14, and was whited do the luxe to June, 1823. He practiced little, if any. He died of elijalira in 1812 9 Washington, where he was a clock in the post office depotsomos
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Norman T. Leonard, born in Sheffield in 150, was admitted to the bar in 1824, and removed to Westfield
Edward Kellogg. admitted to the bar in l'ehours. 18%, was locked in West Stockbridge for a short time and no i removed so Craigo Com- ter, N. Y., where he engaged in farming. He was a very fine man and for many years a justice of the peace for bis town
John C. Whiting, son of Gen. John Whaling of Good Harrington gradnated at Williams College in 1822 and wus admirp -! to the Tt In June, 1825. He practiced for a few years with lis Diller aod ilien re- moved to New York city where he died Mis MID- 1884
Increase Summer, of Great Barrington, Set For Dy 010, 35% 10% 1801. He was a son of Daniel Sumner, of Middletown. Com , one of the early settlers of Otis. He studied law with Hon Lamper I'llley for five years, and was admitted to the bar in June, 1825 ; les then zromorsel to Great Barrington where he continued in practice muitil his denth, Jon uary 27th, 1871. He was always an active and successlid gamecilioton and for a long time was the acknowledged leader of the Berkshire for. He tried many cases in the neighboring States of New York and Con- neetient. He was twice a State Senator and three times a mendier of the House. In 1844 he was the democratic candidate for Congress, bis sur- cessful competitor being the whig candidate. Hon. Julius Rockwell In 1851 he was appointed district attorney of the Western District of Massn. chusetts which then comprised four counties, and served as such for two years. He was a member of the constitutional convention in 1650 thiso times a candidate of the Republican and American parties for the offer of lieutenant governor, and in 1856 was delegate to the convention at Philadelphia which nominated Millard Fillmore for president In 1820 he was appointed by Governor Claflin judge of the Disteles Cope ut Southern Berkshire, which position he held till the thing of las death Aside from his legal and official labors he found time for other corseojal pursuits. His orations and addresses on political, agricultural, and Lit erary topics would fill volumes. He had fine literary tostes and no mom was better acquainted with such anthors as Bacon and Borke thay be Although not a college graduate his scholly attainments sure Teong nized by Williams College, which in 1839 conferrel upon him the beer ary degree of Master of Arts. He was a man of strong convictions and undoubted integrity. The following is an extract from an article foule lished in the Adams Transcript soon after Mr. Summer's death
" At the time of his death he was judge of the District Court of Southern Berk shire and the oldest lawyer but one of the bar .He was the Ttet active member of that influential and distinguished group of men who ruled the Berlinie bar twenty! five years ago. We can recall but five survivors .- Sayles, of South Adres, the Jacket brothers, Judge Rockwell, and Judge Bishop since deceasedf &f Langs, ant ad of these except Sayles long since abandoned active practice Summer one we're 20 16 join in the silent land his associates and compiere-Bridge" Byington, Tengot_ Who ing. Hubbard, Filley, Robinson, Field, Porter, Dewey, xod Lanckiem Dist was a
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notable circle of strong men who used to contend in the Lots at the i& court bouwe at Lenox, and who, after the struggle, of the day were over, and they had tracted the parlor of the Curtis boarding fiomse acrion the wax, monde dir pigs del siate! and memorable with their sparkling swiftly and coffee. The weseladane dess and nights for the younger members of the bar, who tiever Welford at Miste tie and stimulating exhibitions of power and fff Tomy who fit boyz akcibord my LNE ALE rapidly removed these actors from mortal vien Among This Temos pompas Me Summer was conspicuous for his legal textning bresall and thetetlent. cate, his tireless energy and idomtable will ind coo rear in the vestaet al weuses he furnish an important contribution to the common enformed if(r Kad Infoist and infirmities, like the rest, but there ar how tosenden my we reminder soir wal wart will, the cloudent tongue, the keen wit, the robot comporre vyps al 18k markable pleader. He Loved the profession and devented' all ho fastres Axill pleie tice. He was true to his chents, and fought for their interests wul coopersrssblt ardor, and for a long time was the leader of the bar These when heard moms in Mis prime will not soon forget that rare forensic skill and powernd sperrt"
Daniel Parish was born in Worthington about 1790% graduated wh Williams College in 1822, and was admitted to the bar in October. F223 He practiced for awhile in North Adams and then rebrov. ! to Clero land, Ohio. He died at Fort Lee. N. Y., in 1808.
George J. Tucker, the second son of Joseph and Lifey Newell Tucker. was born in Lenox. Mass .. October 17th, 1804. prpusd for college at Lones Academy, and graduated from Williams College in 199: He stodbez le with Judge William P. Walker and at the Proms Lichthdd Law School and was admitted to the bar in 1525, and opened an offer it Temos. IT was married September 29th, 1820, to Miss Furtice Cook of Langs big elow he had four children, only one of whom Joseph is now living Miento 5th. 1845, he was married to Miss Harriet Sill. Mdf Midlerown, Corsi, by whom he had four children. He practiced how very successfully small 1945. when on the death of his father, he sneereded him in the alge of code- ter of deeds for the middle district of this county . work cyjniey treasurer. and about this time served in the Legislature. His father hof Fen feest ter of deeds since 1801, and treasurer since 1813 by successivo bele these, and he held these offices after his father (except a short time when by statute they were incompatible, during which time be held the sides of treasurer, and on the repeal of this statute was again made registers till 1875, when he resigned the registry and continued to be treastreer till lin death in October, 1878, when his son. George H., was wurde figamuser and is still in that office, so that the father and suiteswith the shoot internet- tion stated, held the office of register of state for seventy ( wir y wane and the grandfather, father, and grandson, rho importand iber of fine urer for seventy-two years by successive reelection. Then we must have been good and faithful public servants He died In detoksy. IT at the age of seventy four years. He had a legal mom of the order, thoroughly trained and educated, quick to gissp tto goxemibe
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