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my Command, and according to a Resolve Past by the Honnorable Continental Congress that all Prisses belong to the Captivators thereof-therefore She and her Child became the just Property of the Captivators thereof -I being Conscientious that it is not Right in the Sight of god to keep Slaves-I there- fore obtaining Leave of the Detachment under my Command to give her and her Child their freedom I do therefore give the said Dinah mattis and Nancey her Child there freedom to pass and Repass any where through the Uni- ted States of America with her Behaving as becometh and to Trade and to Traffick for her Self and Child as tho' She was Born free without being Mollested by any Person or Persons.
In witness whercunto I have Set my hand or subscribed my name.
(Signed) EBENEZ'R ALLEN CAPT.
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nexed from Monkton, John Ferguson, | two post offices, Gaysville, and Stock- and Thomas V. Ratenburgh, settled the bridge. Char. by N. H., July 21, 1761, to William Dodge, and 65 others, 72 shares, and 28,100 acres. It was granted by New York, to William. Story and others, in 1761, and the first grant in the State, by New York. Whether a charter was given is doubtful. The town clerk says there is none but the N. H. charter. First settlers, Elias Keyes, Joshua Bart- lett, Asa Whitcomb, and John Durkee, and their families, in 1784 and 5. Org. March 27, 1792. First town clerk, Elihu Holland ; first Con., Branch Whitcomb ; first Sel., Joseph Durkee, John Whit- comb, and Samuel Wiley. First born, Joseph Wiley, May 3, 1784. Rufus Lyon was town clerk to 1832, 35 years ; MERRICK GAY, from 1832-52, 20 years. F. justice, Asa Whitcomb, 1786 ; others, Rufus Lyon, 30 years; JUSTIN MORGAN, 26; Norman Webber, 22; Samucl Bel- cher, 20; Asa Partridge, 18; John Leonard, 15, and Samuel Eaton, 12 yrs. same year. George Bidwell died April 13, 1840, aged 84, leaving a large landed estate to his children. First male born, Cyrus Bidwell, son of George, Dec. 11, 1790. It is contended by some that Hannah Kellogg was born in the town before C. Bidwell. Org. March, 1796. First town clerk, Warner Pierce; first Con., Solomon Holcomb ; first Sel., Jo- seph Bostwick. Abram Bushnell, and Luman Brunson ; (some doubt of those being the first officers elected, except the town clerk.) Richard Worth was town clerk, to 1835, 20 yrs. ; his son, WILLIAM WORTH, 2nd, from 1835-52, 17 years. Not any of the ancient officers are living. First justice, Samuel Darrow, 1790, by the state, but from his taking the ac- knowledgment of deeds in 1783 & 4, he was probably appointed by the town ; others, Elisha Ferguson, 30 years; IRA BUSHNELL 22 ; John Ferguson 20; Wil- liam Worth, 2nd. 18; David Kellogg, First Rep. John Whitcomb, 1792. 15; SAMUEL D. HOLCOMB, 14; SIDNEY SAYLES 13, and Isaac Stowell 12 years. First Rep., John Ferguson, 1798.
STERLING, Is a little south of the centre of Lamoille county, has no post office. Gran. Feb. 25, 1782. Char. same day, to Samuel Safford and 62 others ; but it appears from the town records that a charter is there, dated Oct. 18, 1805, and signed by Isaac Tichenor, at Dan- ville, and given to Samuel Safford and 62 others, and 23,040 acres. Oct. 30, 1828, a part of this town was annexed to Cam- bridge. First settler, Peter McAllaster, about 1800. Organized March 14, 1806. First town clerk, William McAllaster ; first Con., David Mc Connell; first Sel. George Kentfield, Peter McAllaster, and Augustus Young. First born, Sterling McAllaster, about 1800. Moses Vilas was town clerk 12 years. First justice, William McAllaster, 1803; others, Moses Vilas, 41 years.
First Rep. Asaph Kentfield, 1834.
STOCKBRIDGE, Lies in the north- westerly part of Windsor county, has -
STOWE, Is the south town in La- moille county, has one post office. Char. June 8, 1763, by N. H., to Joshua Sim- mons and 63 others, 70 shares, & 23,040 acres. Nov. 11, 1848, the town of Mans- field, except a small part that had been before set to Underhill, was annexed to Stowe. Mansfield was chartered by N. H., to Jeremiah Travise and 64 others, 71 shares, & 23,040 acres, June 8, 1763. Those two grants are the only ones made in that county by New Hampshire; and to a land speculator of the present day, it may seem very strange that a town like Mansfield should be taken, and such towns as Cambridge, Johnson, and Mor- ristown, left to be chartered many years afterwards. Stowe was first settled about 1793. Org., as reported, in March 1797. First town clerk, Josiah Hurlbert. If you can get the other facts from the town clerk, you will do what I have been un- able to do. Riverius Camp was town clerk to 1837, 27 yrs. ; JOSEPH H. BEN- NETT from 1837-52, 15 yrs. F. justice, William Utley, 1796, 11 years ; others, Nathan Robinson, Sen., 26 yrs. ; ABNER
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FULLER, 24; ORION W. BUTLER, 21 ; | sier, 12 years. First Rep. Samuel Bou- Riverius Camp, 19; Lemuel Thomas, tell, 1799, and 17 years, next follow- ing, 18 years. 17; Nathan Robinson, Jr .. 17 ; NATHAN FOSTER, 16; Zebina W. Bennett, 15; JOSEPH H. BENNETT, 14; Marvin Dut- ton, 13, and ALONSON C. BURKE, 12 yrs. First Rep. Nathan Robinson, 1801.
STRAFFORD, Is in the south-east- erly part of Orange county, has two post offices, Strafford, and South Strafford. Char. Aug. 12, 1761, by N. H., to Solo- mon Phelps, and 63 others. 70 shares, & 23,040 acres. First settled, just before the revolutionary war. The first town meeting for choice of town officers, was holden March 18. 1779. F. town clerk, David Chamberlin ; first Con., Elias Chamberlin ; first Selectmen, John Al- ger, Frederick Smith, & Joshua Tucker. First born, unknown. Samuel Bliss was town clerk to 1811, 17 years ; Stephen Morrill, from 1812 to his death, Dec. 8, 1848, almost 37 years. Not one of the ancient officers of the town are now liv- ing. First justice, Heber Gilbert, 1786; others, Stephen Morrill, 38 years ; Jede- diah II. Harris, 32; PLINY DAY, 24 ; Daniel Cobb, 20; Leonard Walker, 20; Thomas Haseltine, 17 ; David Morrill, 17; John Burnham, 16; Martin Bar- rett, 16; Samuel S. Killinger, 14, and Royal Hatch, 12 yrs.
F. Rep., Frederick Smith, Oct. 1778.
STRATTON, Is one of the west towns in Windham county, has one post office. Char. by N. H., July 30, 1761, to Isaac Scarl and 62 others, 69 shares, and 23,040 acres. Stratton Gore was annexed to this town, October 28, 1799. First settlers, Timothy Morsman, in 1784 ; others of the same name. and the name of Patch, soon followed. Org. in 1788. First town clerk, Asa Phillips ; first Constable, Joseph Patch; first Se- lectmen, Timothy Morsman, Solomon Gale, and Benjamin Hobbs. First born. Asa Phillips, Jr., in 1785. Richard Scott was town clerk to 1825, 15 years. First justice, Samuel Boutell, 1799, 22 years; others, Richard Scott 25 years ; Moscs Forrester 14, and John N. Gla.
STRATTON GORE, For which no charter is found, was annexed to Strat- ton, October 28, 1799.
SUDBURY, Lies in the north-west- erly part of Rutland county, has one post office. Char. by N. H., August 6, 1763, to Capt. Silas Brown, and 47 oth- ers. 54 shares, and 15.424 acres. Nov. 7, 1806, a part of Hubbardton was an- nexed to this town. When and by whom first settled, is unknown. Org. March 17. 1789. First town clerk. Benoni Far- rand ; first constable, Joseph Warner ; first selectmen, Benoni Farrand, Jere- miah Stone, and Abel Wood. First born, Hannah Sanders. Aug. 22, 1784. Ely Royce, a constable in 1794, is the only ancient officer now living Joseph War- ner was town clerk nearly 20 yrs. JAMES K. HYDE, 15 years next March First justice, John Hall. 1789; others, JAMES K. HYDE, 22 years : WILLIAM A. WIL- LIAMS, 20; Joseph Warner, 20; JOHN C. SAWYER, 18 ; Henry J. Horton, 15; and Isaac Ketchum, 15 years.
First Rep. John Hall, 1789.
New Hampshire gave a charter to Isaac Searle, and GG others, 73 shares. and 23.040 acres, June 15, 1764, by the name of Dunbar, and covering the same land that is now Sudbury, but was not to interfere with any former Grant.
SUNDERLAND, Lies near the cen- tre of Bennington county, has one post office. Char, by N. II., July 29, 1761, to Isaac Searle, and 61 others, 68 shares, and 23,040 acres. First settlers. Messrs. Warrens, Evarts, Brownson, Chipman, Webb, and Bradley, from Connecticut, in 1766. Organized in 1769. First town clerk, Gideon Brownson; other officers unknown. Edmond Graves was town clerk 11 or 12 years ; James A. Graves, to 1841, 20 yrs. First justice. Samuel Bartlett, 1789, 13 years ; others, James A. Graves, 20, and Joel Kinney, 19 years. First Rep., Joseph Bradley,
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SUTTON, Lies in the north end of Caledonia county, has one post office. Char. by Vermont, Feb. 6, 1782, to Jon- athan Arnold and 11 others, and 23,040 acres, by the name of Billymead, which was altered to Sutton, Oct. 19 1812. F. settlers, a Mr. Hackett, 1791, and soon had neighbors. Org., in 1794. First town clerk, James Cahoon; first Con., Jeremiah Washburn; first sel., John Anthony, Samuel Cahoon, and Samuel Orcott; first born, Thomas Washburn, January 17, 1795. Caleb Fisk was town clerk 12 years, and Jacob C. Morrill 12 years. First justice, Samuel Cahoon. 1794, 12 years ; others, THADDEUS CUR- TIS, 23 years ; David Stoddard, 21 ; Ne- hemiah Shaw, 17, and John Beckwith. 15 years. First Rep. Caleb Fisk, 1803.
SWANTON, Is in the north-westerly part of Franklin county, has two post offices. Swanton Falls, and Swanton Cen- tre. Char. by N. IL., August 17, 1763, to Josiah Goodrich, and 63 others, 70 shares, and 23.010 acres. Nov. 3, 1836, a part of Highgate was annexed to this town. Before the old French war, the French and Indians had quite a settle- ment at Swanton Falls, which they con- tinued to occupy till the American Rev- olution commenced. First permanent TINMOUTH, Is in the south-west- erly part of Rutland county, has one post office. Char. by N. H., Sept. 15, 1761, to Joseph Hooker, Esq., and 63 settler here was John Hilliker aud fam- ily, about 1787, but were soon joined by other settlers. Org. in 1790. First town clerk, Thomas Butterfield ; first others. 70 shares, and 23040 acres. Oct. Con .. Jolin Azeltine ; first Sel., Coonrod Azeltine, John Knox, and Jonathan Butterfield. First born, on record, Or- rifmal Griffin, March 26, 1794; this is not, probably, the first yankee birth, 7 years after it was settled. Jarib Jack- son was town clerk to 1813, 18 years; George Billard to 1514, 12 yrs. First justies, Tidens Ertas2010, 1733; cth-
Jen ih SanBorn, 13; Cuisur A.
Mead, 13; GEORGE BULLARD, 12; and Cornelius Wood, 12 years. First Rep. Daniel Stannard, 1790.
THETFORD, Is the south-east cor- ner town in Orange county, has five post offices, Thetford, East Thetford, South Thetford, Post Mills, and Union Village. Char. by N. H., Aug. 12, 1761, to John Phelps, Esq., and 61 others, 68 shares, and 23,200 acres. First settlers, John Chamberlin, 1764. Two others, Baldwin, and Hosford, 1765. First born, Susan- nah Chamberlin, Dec. 13, 1764. First male, Samuel Chamberlin, April 8, 1766. Org. May 10, 1768. First town clerk, Abner Howard ; first Con., Abner How- ard. elected Aug. 31, 1769; first Pro- prietor's Committee, or Selectmen, John Chamberlin, Zebedee Howard, Ebenezer Green, Benjamin Chamberlin, & Samuel Wise. I am of the opinion that the above were proprietors officers only, and that the town was not so soon organized. Abner Howard was town clerk to Oct. 11, 1791, 21 years ; Thomas Hopkins, to 1823, 18 years. First justices, Timothy Bartholomew, and Beriah Loomis, 1786, T. B., 32 years; others, Timothy P. Bartholomew, 32 years ; SIMEON SHORT, 29; John Hall, 22; William Heaton, 20 : John C. Hammond, 18; Jonathan Emerson, 14; Stephen Eastman, 14; Ilenry II. Niles, 13, and John Judd, 12: F. Rep. Timothy Bartholomew, M'ch '78.
28, 1784, 3510 acres of this town was taken as their share in the incorporation of Middletown. Another part was an- nexed to Wallingford, Oct. 21, 1793, so that the town is reduced to about two- thirds of their chartered territory. Org. Slarch 8. 1774. First town clerk, Charles Brewster; first Con., in 1776, Orange Train; first Sel., in 1774, James Adams, Charles Brewster, and John McNeil. First born, Isaac White, Aug. 17, 1772. 'Thomas Porter was town clerk, from
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1780-98, 18 years; George Capron, to |town was Org. in 1753, F. T. C. Wil- 1846, 25 years, and the only one of the above named, or of the ancient officers now living. First justices, Gideon War- ren, 1778 ; first by the state, Obadiah Noble, sen., 1786, 19 yrs .; others, Oba- diah Noble, jr., 38 years ; Thomas Por- ter, jr., 35; CALVIN BREWER, 18; Noah W. Sawyer, 17 ; HARVEY SHAW, 16, and John Norton, 13 years. First Rep., Charles Brewster, March 1778.
THOMLINSON, name changed to Grafton, Oct. 31, 1791.
TOPSHAM, Is the centre town, in the north end of Orange county, has two post offices, Topsham, and West Tops- ham. Char. by N. H., Aug. 17, 1763, to George Frost, & 81 others, 88 shares, and 23,040 aeres. First settlers, Thomas Chamberlin, Thomas McKeith, and Sam- uel Farnum, in 1781; Robert Mann, John Crown, and Samuel Thompson, in 1783 ; Lemuel Tabor, in 1784, who built the first saw-mill, the same year, and a grist-mill in 1787. First born, unknown. Org. March 15, 1790. First town clerk, Lemuel Tabor; first Con., Samuel Car- ter ; first Sel., Lemuel Tabor, Robert Mann, and William Carter. Lemuel Tabor was town clerk for 33 years out of 34, and his son, Levi Tabor, 23 years out of 24, to 1848. First justice, Lemuel Tabor, 1791, 33 years ; others, Samuel Butterfield, 27 years ; Edmond George, 27; Levi Tabor, 25 ; Aaron Sandborn, 23; Samuel Batchelder, 18; Moses Wallace, 18; Gilman White, 15; Hale Grow, 15; Carlos P. Bill, 13; John Fellow's, 13, & James F. George, 12 yrs. First Rep., William Thompson, 1801.
TOWNSHEND, Is a little north of the centre of Windham county, has two post offices, Townshend, & West Towns- hend. Oct. 29, 1840, the town of Ac- ton was annexed to this town. First settlers, Joseph Tyler, John Hazeltine, and others, in 1761. Char. by N. H., June 20, 1753, to John Hazeltine, and 63 others, 70 shares, and 23,040 acres.
The Town Clerk wrote me that the
liam Young; F. Con. Abner Hazeltine; F. Sel. John Hazeltine, Isaac Barnard, Benjamin Woodbury, Benjamin Mark and William Young. F. born. unknown. None of the ancient officers are living. On comparing this statement with the fact, that the town had no inhabitants till 1761 ; I concluded that in case such an organization and choice of officers was on the records, it was a Proprietors meeting only. Eight days ago I wrote to the Clerk for an explanation. but have not received any answer. Z. Thompson says, " the first town meeting was on the 30, of May, 1771, Joseph Tyler, F. T. C."
Ephraim Wheelock was town clerk 12 years ; Silas Ball 12 years. F. justice, Joseph Tyler. by the town ; first by the state, Joseph Tyler, 1786, 20 years after 1786, and Joshua Wood, 1786; others, Dana Bailey, 32 years; Joseph Tyler. jr., 31 ; Zadock Sawyer, 26; Waitstell R. Ranney, 24 ; JOHN H. BRIGHAM, 23; Barnard Salisbury 21 ; Charles Phelps 18; JOHN BLADEN, 17; William R. Shafter, 17; Nathaniel Cheney, 17; Oliver Wilkinson, 16; Chapin How - ard, 16; John Roberts, 15, and Samuel Gray, 15 years. First Rep., Samuel Fletcher, March, 1778.
TROY, Lies in the north-west part of Orleans county, has two post offices, Troy, and North Troy. Char. by Vt., the south part to John Kelly, of New York City, October 30, 1792, containing 12,000 acres. The north part was Char. by Vermont, to Samuel Avery, Oct. 27, 1792, with 11,040 acres. Gold and Sil- ver mines on the grant to Kelly, are re- served for the State. First settled, about 1800. Oct. 28, 1801, the two grants were incorporated into a town by the name of Missisquoi, which was organized March 30, 1802. First town clerk, Cur- tis Elkins. If the town clerk should send me any further facts, that I have often requested him to do; you shall have them by calling on me, or, if more convenient, you can call on him.
Altered to Troy, Oct. 26, 1803. Rotation in office it seems has been
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the " order of the day" as to town clerks, | years; Peter Martin, to 1824, 12 years. none have served 12 years, nor near it. F. justice, Alpheus Moore, 1801 ; others, Josiah Lyon, 28 years; Ezra Johnson, 26; Samuel H. Hovey, 22; Samuel Sumner, 17; THOMAS SARTELL, 14; Henry Corey, 14; Ralph Chamberlin, 13, and William Billings, 12 years.
First Rep., Alpheus Moore, 1802.
TUNBRIDGE, Is in the centre of the south end of Orange county, has one post office. Char. by N. H., Sept. 3, 1761, to Abrabam Root, and 64 others, 71 shares, and 23,040 acres. F. settlers, James Lyon, Moses Ordway, and others, in 1776. Org. March 21, 1786. First town clerk, Alexander Stedman ; first Con., Abel Camp ; first Sel., Moses Ord- way, Elijah Tracy, and James Gray. First born, James Lyon, jr., January 25, 1780. Jonathan Whitney, a select- man in 1798, Nathaniel King do. in 1799, are all the ancient officers now liv- ing. Samuel Austin was town clerk to 1828, 22 years ; Charles B. Chandler, to 1848, 15 years. First justice, Seth Austin, 1788 ; others, Samuel Austin, 34 years ; Ebenezer Hackett 32; ELIJAH DICKERMAN, 23; Cyrus Chapman, 18; Zebina Whitney, 15; Eli Austin, 14; ELISHA L. TRACY 12, and James Hutch- inson, 12 years.
First Rep. Seth Austin, 1788.
TURNERSBURGH, Altered to Chelsea.
UNDERHILL, Is in the north-east corner of Chittenden County, has three post offices, Underhill, Pleasant Valley, and Underhill Centre. Char. by N. H., June 8, 1763, to Joseph Sackett, jr., and 64 others, 71 shares, and 23,040 acres. Nov. 15, 1839, it took some pity upon Mansfield, by taking a part of its high Mountain on to her shoulders. Org. March 9, 1795. First town clerk, Wil- liam Barney ; first Con., Caleb Sheldon ; first Sel., Abner Eaton, Archibald Dix- on, and Cyrus Stevens. F. born, Polly Dixon, Nov. 28, 1792. William Barney was town clerk from 1795 to 1811, 16
Not one of the above officers, or the an- cient officers are now left among the liv- ing. F. justice, William Barney, 1795, 31 years; others, Peter Martin, 34 yrs. ; ALFRED BICKNELL, 14; Luther Cham- berlin 13, and JOHN H. TOWER, 12 yrs. First Rep. William Barney, 1795.
VERGENNES. Is the only incorpo- rated City in the State, it lies in the north-westerly corner of Addison county, has one post office. It was incorporated into a City by the Legislature of Ver- mont, Oct. 23, 1788, by taking the cor- ners of three towns, Ferrisburgh, New Haven, and Panton, and contains nearly two square miles. This statement, I re- gret to say, not only differs from histo- rians, but it differs from my own also, in Ferrisburgh, New Haven, and Panton ; for in each of those towns I took the statement of history, which is, that Ver- gennes City was incorporated from those towns, Oct. 23, 1783. When I found that the clerk's letter, which facts he had from Philip C. Tucker, Esq., and excel- lent authority, on ancient facts, stated it Oct. 23, 1788, I was inclined to think he had substituted an 8 for a 3; but on turning to the Journals of the Legisla- ture under the 23d day of Oct., 1788, there I found it, as the clerk had stated, 1788, and no mistake. First settlers, Donald McIntosh, a Scotchman, about 1766-7. First born, supposed to be a daughter of his, about 1770. Vergennes was first organized as a town, March 12, 1789. First town clerk, Samuel Chip- man; first Con., Durand Roburds ; first Sel, Ebenezer Mann, Alexander Brush, and Richard Burling. It was organized under the City charter July 1, 1794. First Mayor, Enoch Woodbridge; first city clerk, Josias Smith ; first Common Council, Sam'l Chipman, Elkanah Brush, Oliver Pier, Eli Roburds, Ebenezer Huntington, and Jacob Red- ington. Not one of the above named, or any of the ancient officers are now living, except Calvin Harmon a consta- ble in 1797-8. William HL. White was town clerk to 1850, 17 yrs. F. justice,
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William Brush, 1787 and 8; others, Enoch D. Woodbridge, 41 years in suc- Orange county, has one post office. Gran. cession ; PHILIP C. TUCKER, 26; John Thompson, 21; JOHN PIERPOINT, 20; Isaiah Scott, 19; William II. White. 18; Villie Lawrence, 17 ; GEORGE W. GRANDEY 14; Cyrus Smith 14; Samuel Wilson, 13; Rodman Chapman, 12; and Jared M. Taylor, 12 years.
First Rep., Samuel Chipman. 1789.
VERNON, Is the south-east corner town in Windham County, and of the State, has one post office. Char. by N. H., Sept. 3, 1753, to Ebenezer Alexan- der, and 94 others, 101 shares, & 23.010 acres, including land on both sides of Connecticut river. An alteration in this charter was made, or another issued. Sept. 26, 1753, which made the land into two towns, dividing them by the west bank of Connecticut river, and named Hinsdale in each charter. New York granted some part of this town by the name of Hinsdale, and Fall Town Gore. no dates found. Oct. 21, 1802, it was altered to Vernon. This was one of the first settled towns in the state, and the settlers suffered many hardships from the Indians, for many years. The town was carly organized, but by the loss of the records by fire in 1789, it cannot be found when. By old Deeds found, and re-re- corded, it appears that Jolm Bridgman was town clerk as soon as 1785. and was the first one elected, but probably some years. before 1785, he served till his death in 1803, 18 years or more ; Cyrus Washburn was town clerk from 1301. some out, to 1842, 28 years; Marshal Whithed 11 or 12 yrs. Jarijah Thayer, a selectman in 1799, is the only ancient offieer now living, aged 90, and walks 3 or 6 miles in a day during the past year. and said to be the last Revolutionary pensioner left in that county. F. justice. Arad Hunt, 1786; others, Cynus WASI- BURN, to 1852, 47 years in succession, and has probably married more persons than any other justice of the peace in Vermont ; Nathan Won'
Stebbins, 19; Eli /. .. FRANKLIN, 15; and
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VERSHIRE, Is near the eentre of
Nov. 7, 1780. Char. Aug. 3, 1781, by Vt., to Abner Seelye, and 64 others; with 21,961 aeres. Oct. 23, 1811, a mile square was annexed to Corinth. First settler, a Mr. Knight, in 1779. First born, Rosanna Titus, January 1, 1780. Some of the early papers belonging to the office were burned. The town clerk says, " It appears from the records that Jona- than Maltby was the first town clerk," but does not give any date. Thompson says, "the town was organized in 1783. Andrew Peters was first town clerk. and Ebenezer West, first Representative " But it does not appear from the Journals that West was a representative till 1790; but which is right as to town clerk I can- not say, both may be. None of those above named, or any of the ancient offi- eers are living. Thomas Porter was town clerk from 1792 to 1813. 21 yrs. Thomas Keyes, before 1847, 31 yrs. F. justice, Ebenezer West, 1786; others. Thomas Keyes, 35 yrs. ; SIMEON BACON 31 ; Asa Smith, Jr., 24 ; Thomas Porter 23 ; Ru- PUS BLANCHARD, 21 ; WILLIAM BOARD- MAN, CO; PLINY DWIGHT, 20; George W. Multly, 19; Nathan Spear, 17; Ira Corse, 15; William Prior, 15; William S. Humphrey 15, and Stephen MI. Kimtell, 13 years.
First Rep., Joel Walker, 1785.
VICTORY, Lies in the south-west- erly part of Essex County, bas no post office. Gran. Nov. 6, 1780. Char. Sept. 6. 1781, by Vt., to Ebenczer Fisk, and 64 others, and 23 040 acres. First set- tler. James Elliet, 1811. F. born, Curtis Elliot, time unknown. Org. May 3, 1841. First town clerk, Loomis Wells ; first Con., Hubbard Gates ; first Sel., Jona- than Hill, Ransom Hall, John Gates, and Chelsea Hildreth. There has been 8 town clerks since 1841, and all living but one; rotation prevails in this town. First justice. Elinbelet. C. I.V./ 1 .0.
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VIRGIN HALL, or AIKEN'S vails in this town as to town clerks, none GORE, Is a tract of land of 800 acres. have served over 10 years. None of the joining Londonderry, Landgrove, and above officers, or the ancient officers are Winhall, on the Mountain. Gran. by living. First justice, Benjamin Wait, 1791 ; others, JENNISON JONES 36, and Mathias S. Jones. 35 years. Vt., to Edward Aiken, & 5 others, Feb. 25, 1782. I think it has not been an- nexed to any town, but is in Windham First Rep. Benjamin Wait, 1795. County, on the west side.
WAITSFIELD, Lies in the south- west part of Washington County, has one post office. Gran. and Char. by Vt. Feb. 25, 1782, to Roger Enos. Benjamin Wait, and 68 others, and 23,200 acres. Nov. 7, 1822, a part of this town was annexed to Northfield, and Oct. 26, 1846, only family in town for 3 years, remained another part was set to Northfield. First on the same farm, and died in 1842, aged settler,* Benjamin Wait, 1789. First 90. Org. March 24. 1794. First town
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