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PECK, ASAHEL. Judge 1860-74. See page 44.
BEARDSLEY. HERMAN R. Judge 1.865. Born Kent, Conn., July 21; 1800; son of Ephraim Beardsley; died St. Al- hans, March 9, 1878. Removed to Grand Isle when a boy ; entered the University of Vermont 1819, but left in his junior year because of ill health; was admitted to the
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Bar; on the resignation of Judge Asa O. Aldis in the summer of 1865 was appoint- ed a supreme court judge by Governor J. Gregory Smith; served but a few months, failing of election by the Legislature the following fall. Married Abigail S. Webb.
WILSON, WILLIAM C. Judge 1865-70. Born Cambridge, July 2, 1812; son of John Wilson; died April 16, 1882. Stud- ied law and was admitted to the Franklin County Bar 1854; settled in Bakersfield, and opened a school for law students, some time after 1850; states attorney Franklin County 1844-5; assistant judge of Franklin county court 1849-51; mem- ber of constitutional conventions 1843 and 1850; represented Bakersfield in the Leg- islature 1863, 1864, and 1865; supreme court judge 1865-70; after leaving the bench removed to Rochester, Minn. Was twice married; his first wife was Clarissa A. Pratt of Bakersfield.
STEELE, BENJAMIN HINMAN. Judge 1865-70. Born Stanstead, P. Q., Feb. 6, 1837; son of Sanford and Mary (Hin- man) Steele; died Faribault, Minn., July 13. 1873. Taught school at the age of 14; studied at Derby and Stanstead acade- mies, the college of St. Pierre, and Nor- wich University, graduated from Dart- mouth College 1857 ; was principal of Bar- ton Academy; was admitted to the Bar at the age of 21; began practice at Derby Line; was appointed by Gov. Paul Dil- lingham a supreme court judge when only 28. to fill a vacancy ; was elected each year to the same position until 1870, when he declined re-election; went to Minnesota for his health 1873, and died the same year. In 1861 married Martha Sumner.
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PROUT, JOHN. Judge 1867-9. Born Salisbury, Nov. 21. 1815; dicd Rutland, Ang. 28, 1890. Followed the printer's trade several years; admitted to Addison County Bar 1837; represented Salisbury in the Legislature 1847, 1848, 1851 ; states attorney of Addison County 1848-51; re- moved to Rutland 1854; represented Rut- land in the Legislature 1865 and 1866; state senator from Rutland County 1867; supreme court judge 1867-9.
WHEELER. HOYT HENRY. Judge 1869-77. Born Chesterfield. N. H., Aug. 30. 1833; son of John Wheeler ; died Nov.
19, 1906. Removed with his father to Newfane 1849; graduated from Chester- field Academy 1853; admitted to the Bar 1859; represented Jamaica in the Legisla- ture 1867, served on the judiciary commit- tee; state senator from Windsor County 1868 and 1869; supreme court judge 1869- 77; resigned March, 1877, having been appointed by President Hayes U. S. dis- trict judge for Vermont in place of Judge D. A. Smalley, deceased; held this posi- tion until October, 1906, resigning about a month before his death; he was suc- ceeded by the present judge, James L. Martin of Brattleboro. Judge Wheeler in 1861 married Minnie L. Maclay of Lock- port, N. Y.
ROYCE, HOMER ELIHU. Judge 1870- 90, and chief judge 1882-90. See page 74.
REDFIELD, TIMOTHY PARKER. Judge 1870-84. Born Coventry, Nov. 3, 1812; son of Peleg and Hannah (Parker) Red- field, and younger brother of Judge Isaac F. Redfield; died Chicago, Ill., March 27, 1888. Graduated from Dartmouth Col- lege 1836; read law with his brother; ad- mitted to Orleans County Bar 1838; prac- ticed at Irasburg 1838-48, when he moved to Montpelier; state senator from Orleans County 1848; supreme court judge 1870- 84, declining further service. In 1840 married Helen W. Grannis of Stanstead, P. Q.
ROSS, JONATHAN. Judge 1870-99, and chief judge 1890-9. See page 61.
POWERS, HORACE HENRY. Judge 1874-90. See page 76.
DUNTON, WALTER C. Judge 1877- 9. Born Bristol, Nov. 29, 1830; died Rutland, April 23, 1890. Graduated from Middlebury College 1857; admitted to Rutland County Bar 1858; resided in Kan- sas for some years, and was a member of its last territorial Legislature 1861; lo- cated that same year in Rutland; in 1862 became captain of Co. H, 14th Vermont Volunteers; member constitutional conven- tion of 1870; judge of probate for Dis- triet of Rutland from 1865 till April, 1877, when he was appointed by Governor Horace Fairbanks judge of the supreme court, to fill the vacancy caused by the
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resignation of Judge H. H. Wheeler; served on the supreme court bench until his resignation in 1879.
VEAZEY, WHEELOCK GRAVES. Judge 1879-89. Born Brentwood, N. H., Dec. 5, 1835 ; son of Jonathan and Annie (Ste- vens) Veazey; died March 22, 1898. Graduated from Phillips (Exeter) Acad- emy, and Dartmouth College 1859; gradu- ated from Albany, N. Y., Law School 1860; admitted to Vermont Bar 1860; be- gan practice in Springfield. Enlisted as a private in Co. A, 3rd Vermont Volunteers ; was elected captain, and promoted major and lieutenant-colonel ; in September, 1862, was elected colonel of the 16th Regi- ment Vermont Volunteers; took part in many of the battles of the Army of the Potomac; was for a time on the staff of Gen. W. F. (Baldy) Smith; was mustered out of the service in August, 1863; was voted a medal of honor by Congress for his services at Gettysburg; returned to Vermont 1863 shattered in health; su- preme court reporter 1864-73, preparing nine volumes of the Vermont Reports; state senator from Rutland County 1872- 4; appointed 1874 register in bankruptcy ; in: 1878 appointed by Gov. Redfield Proc- tor one of the commissioners to revise the laws of the state; supreme court judge 1879-89, resigning to accept an appoint- ment as a member of the interstate com- merce commission, which he held until his death; delegate to the Republican national convention 1876; trustee of Dartmouth College 1879-91, and received degree of LL. D. 1887; commander-in-chief of the national G. A. R. 1890. In 1861 married Julia A. Beard of Nashua, N. H.
TAFT, RUSSELL S. Judge 1880-1899, and chief judge 1899-1902. Born Willis- ton, Jan. 28, 1835 ; died Burlington, March 22, 1902. Removed to Burlington 1853, residing there till 1881, when he returned to Williston ; later, returned to Burlington ; admitted to Chittenden County Bar 1856; selectman Burlington 1861-4; states at- torney for Chittenden County 1862-5; al- derman City of Burlington 1865-9; city attorney Burlington 1871-2; register of probate 1863-80; lieutenant-governor of the state 1872-4; represented Burlington in the Legislature 1880; supreme court judge 1880-1902, and chief justice 1889- 1902; died in office.
ROWELL, JOHN W .. Randolph. Judge since 1882, and chief judge since 1902. Born Lebanon, N. H., June 9, 1835. Educated in the common schools and West Randolph Academy; LL. D. University of Vermont 1893. In 1858 married Mary L., daughter of Rev. Leonard and Han- nah (Gilman) Wheeler of Randolph. Read law and was admitted to the Bar of Orange County in 1858; practiced law until 1889. A Republican; States at- torney for Orange County 1862 and 1863; represented Randolph in the Legislature 1861 and 1862; senator from Orange County 1874; elected reporter of decisions of Supreme Court 1872, holding the office by continuous election and appointment until December, 1880. when he declined longer to serve; appointed associate judge of supreme court by Governor Farnham and commissioned Jan. 11, 1889, to fill a vacancy caused by the death of Judge Pierpoint; and on the death of Judge Taft, March 22, 1902, was appointed chief Judge and has received successive elec- tions by the Legislature since.
WALKER, WILLIAM HARRIS. Judge 1884-7. Born Windham, Feb. 2, 1832; son of Ephraim and Lydia (Harris) Walker; died Aug. 11, 1896. Fitted for college at Leland and Gray Seminary and Black River Academy; graduated from Middlebury College 1858; assistant secre- tary Vermont Senate 1857; served one term as principal West River Academy, South Londonderry; two years principal of academy, Little Falls, N. Y .; admitted to the Bar Windsor County 1861; began practice in Ludlow ; elected captain in the 16th Vermont Volunteers 1862, but re- signed because of a severe attack of ty- phoid fever; represented Ludlow in the Legislatures of 1865. 1866, and 1884; state senator from Windsor County 1867 and 1868; states attorney for Windsor County two terms; judge of the supreme court 1884-7.
TYLER, JAMES M. Judge 1887-1908. See page 76.
MUNSON, LOVELAND, Manchester. Judge since 1889. Born Manchester, July 21. 1843; son of Cyrus and Lucy (Loveland) Munson. Educated in the public schools and at Burr and Burton Seminary. Manchester. In 1882 mar-
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Campbell of Mendon, Ill .; they have no children. Began study of law in Elias B. Burton's office 1862; admitted to Ver- mont Bar 1866, at once formed partner- ship with his preceptor. About 1866 became member and later chairman of the Republican county committee, serv- ing as such for many years; was chair- man Republican district committee; edi- tor Manchestor Journal 1863-6; town clerk 1866-73; register of probate 1866- 76; member of constitutional convention of 1870. Represented Manchester in the Legislature 1872, serving on the ju- diciary and railroad committees, and spe- cial joint committee to investigate the Central Vermont R. R. Again elected rep- resentative in 1874, he served as chairman judiciary committee, after being a strong but losing competitor of Hon. H. H. Powers for the speaker's chair. Sen- ator from Bennington County 1878, and president pro tem. Again member of the House in 1882, he was candidate for speaker against Hon. James L. Martin, the latter being elected. In May 1883 appointed judge of probate, serving un- til 1889. In 1889 was appointed by Governor Dillingham associate judge of the supreme court, and has received suc- cessive elections by the Legislature since.
START, HENRY R. Judge 1890-1905. Born Bakersfield, Dec. 28, 1845; died Bakersfield, Nov. 7, 1905; son of Simeon Gould and Mary Sophia ( Barnes) Start. Educated in the common schools, and Ba- kersfield and Barre academies. In 1869 married Ellen S. Houghton of Bakers- field ; she died in 1890; they had four chil- dren. Simeon Gould, Guy H., Mabel S., and Burdette H. Served in the Civil War as member of Co. A, 3rd Regiment Ver- mont Volunteers; studied law and ad- mitted to Vermont Bar 1867; began prac- tice at Bakersfield, later forming partner- ship with A. P. Cross of St. Albans, under firm name of Cross & Start. A Republi- can; represented Franklin County in the Senate 1880; trustee Vermont reform school 1880-8; a presidential elector in the Harrison and Morton campaign; rep- resented Bakersfield in the Legislature 1890. serving as speaker of the House; elected assistant judge of supreme court 1890. with biennial re-elections until his death in 1905.
THOMPSON, LAFORREST HOLMAN. Judge 1890-1900. Born Bakersfield, Jan. 6, 1848; died Irasburg, June 22, 1900; son of Levi S. and Irene (Hodgkins) Thompson. Educated in public schools of Potton, P. Q .; Grammar School at Johnson, and Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, N. H. In 1869 married Mary Eliza Dutton of Craftsbury, who died in 1881; they had four children, Margaret E., Mary I. (deceased), Frank D., and Helen M. In 1881 married Helen C. Kin- ney of Craftsbury; they had three chil- dren, Grace A. (deceased), Philip L., and Sidney H. Worked at farming until 17 years of age; when 21 years old had fitted for college, but ill health prevented an at- tendance and he taught school instead, studying law mostly by himself; admitted to the Vermont Bar 1871 and began prac- tice at Irasburg. A Republican; states attorney Orleans County 1876-81; repre- sented Irasburg in the Legislature 1880 and 1882, and again in 1890; senator from Orleans County 1884, and president pro tempore. In 1890 elected assistant judge of supreme court, receiving biennial elec- tions until his death in 1900.
WATSON, JOHN HENRY, Montpelier. Judge since 1899. Born Jamaica, May 12, 1851; son of Asahel and Adelpha (Jack- son) Watson. Educated in the public schools and academies ; honorary degree of LL. D. conferred on him in 1908 by the University of Vermont. In 1879 married Clara L., daughter of Darwin A. and Lau- rette (Fitts) Hammond of Wardsboro; they have two sons, John Henry and Hugh Hammond. His early life was largely spent on the farm; he studied law in the office of Orin Gambell, Esq., Bradford; admitted to Vermont Bar, December, 1877. The law partnership of Gambell & Watson was formed and continued about six months, when Mr. Watson bought out his partner's interest, and thereafter prac- ticed his profession alone. In 1899 re- moved to Montpelier, where he has since resided. A Republican; states attorney of Orange County 1886-8; senator from Or- ange County 1892-4; appointed associate judge of the supreme court by Governor E. C. Smith, Jan. 19, 1899, to fill vacancy caused by resignation of Chief Judge Jon- athan Ross. The supreme court then con- sisted of a chief judge and six associate judges. Mr. Watson received successive
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elections as an associate judge of that court, the same number of judges con- tinuing, until 1906. In that year the ju- diciary system of the state was changed, the number of supreme judges being re- duced to four, a chief judge and three associate judges, and Judge Watson was elected as the third associate judge. In 1908 the number of judges was increased to five, and he was elected second associ- ate judge, which position he has sinee held.
STAFFORD, WENDELL PHILLIPS; Judge 1900-4. Born Barre, May 1, 1861; son of John Franklin and Sarah Ann (Noyes) Stafford. Educated at Barre Academy, St. Johnsbury Academy, and Boston University Law School. In 1886 married Florence Sinclair Goss of St. Johnsbury; they had two children, Edward, and Robert (died May 21, 1901). Practiced law in St. Johnsbury 1883-1900, when he was appointed to the supreme court of Vermont, serving until 1904. From 1897 to 1900 was reporter of decisions for the Supreme Court of Vermont. A Republican; represented St. Johnsbury in the Legislature 1892; appointed associate justice of the su- preme court of the District of Columbia by President Theodore Roosevelt, May, 1904, which position he has since held. Has published two volumes of poems, "North Flowers," (the Caledonia Co., St. Johnsbury, 1902) ; "Dorian Days," (The Macmillan Co., New York, 1909). An Episcopalian ; member Cosmos Club, Washington. Residence, 1725 Lamont Street, Washington, D. C.
HASELTON, SENECA, Burlington. Judge since 1902. Born Westford, Feb. 26, 1848; son of Rev. Amos and Amelia (Frink) Haselton. Educated at Univer- sity of Vermont, A. B. 1871, A. M. 1874; LL. B. University of Michigan 1875; LL. D. University of Vermont 1909. Judge Haselton is unmarried. Instructor in mathematics University of Michigan 1873- 4; admitted to Vermont Bar, 1875. Is a Democrat; represented Burlington in the Legislature 1886; mayor of Burlington 1891-4 inclusive; U. S. minister to Venez- uela 1894-5 under appointment of Presi- dent Cleveland; Democratic candidate for U. S. senator 1900; judge Supreme Court of Vermont April, 1902, to December, 1906; chief judge Superior Court of Ver-
mont December, 1906, to 1908; judge of Supreme Court of Vermont December, 1908, to date. Was for a time reporter of decisions of Supreme Court, and edited vols. 72 and 73 Vermont Reports. Mem- ber Selden Society of England; Vermont Historical Society; American Society In- ternational Law; and Algonquin Club of Burlington.
POWERS, GEORGE MCCLELLAN, Mor- risville. Judge since 1904. Born Hyde Park, Dec. 19, 1861 ; son of Horace Henry and Caroline E. (Waterman) Powers. Educated at People's Academy, Morris- ville; and University of Vermont. In 1893 married Gertrude F. Woodbury of Burlington ; they have four children, Hor- ace Henry, Mildred Dorothy, Elizabethi Lillian, and Roberta Frances. States at- torney Lamoille County 1888-90; messen- ger in senate 1872 and 1874; assistant clerk house of representatives 1884, 1886 and 1888; secretary of the senate 1890, 1892 and 1894; reporter of decisions 1902-4; judge of the supreme court 1904- 6; superior judge 1906-9; judge of the supreme court since. A Republican; rep- resented Morristown in the Legislature 1896. A Universalist. Member of Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 8, F. & A. M .; Tucker Chapter; Palestine Commandery, and Mt. Sinai Temple; member of Sterling Lodge, I. O. O. F.
MILES, WILLARD WESBERY, Barton. Judge since 1905. Born Albany, Feb. 6, 1845; son of Orin and Eunice (Clark) Miles. Educated in the public schools of Albany, and the Barnston and Hatley Academies in the Province of Quebec, with private instructions in Greek and Latin by Rev. S. K. B. Perkins. In 1872 mar- ried Ellen M. Dow of Albany; they had three children, Ida M., Mabel A., and Orin L. (deceased). Taught in the pub- lic schools of Albany and vicinity, and two terms each in Albany and Craftsbury academies, employing leisure time in read- ing law. In law office of Charles I. Vail. Esq., at Irasburg two years, and of Hon. William W. Grout, Barton, one year; ad- mitted to Vermont Bar 1872; practiced at South Albany until June, 1873, when he opened a law office at North Crafts- bury; in 1881 removed to Barton and formed partnership with Hon. W. W. Grout, continuing till 1888, when General
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Grout retired on account of political du- ties. A Republican; town clerk for sev- eral years ; represented Albany in the Leg- islature 1872, Craftsbury in 1878, and Barton in 1904; states attorney for Or- leans County 1890-4; senator from Or- leans County 1894-6; elected associate judge of supreme court 1905, and sinee 1906 has been chief judge of the superior court. A Congregationalist; and member of Masonic fraternity.
HALL. ALFRED ALLEN. Judge 1906- 12. Born Athens, Dec. 31, 1848; died at St. Albans. Jan. 21. 1912; son of Richard Hart and Mary Eliza (Crow- ley) Hall. Educated in the public schools. and Leland and Gray Seminary, Townshend. In 1874 married Abbie L. Austin of Athens; they had two sons, Harrie Vaughn and LeRoy Austin. Read law with Davis & Adams, St. Albans, 1870-3; admitted to Vermont Bar 1873, soon after to practice in the Supreme Court. and United States Courts. In partnership with W. D. Wilson 1874- 1900. A member of Vermont National Guard 10 years. serving as private and on the non-commissioned and commissioned staffs; in 1881 was appointed upon the staff of Governor Pingree and commis- sioned as colonel and aide-de-camp. Was a Republican. President of board of trus- tres village of St. Albans 1880-1; states attorney 1882-4; member of school board and its chairman six years; state senator 1892; chairman and president pro tem of commission on revision of laws 1893-4; commissioner on uniform laws 1896; elected superior judge 1906; re-elected 1908 and 1910; chairman of the eommis- sion on probation 1911. A Congrega- tionalist. Past grand master. past grand high priest, and past grand commander of the Grand bodies of Vermont, F. & A. M .; 33 degrees A. A. S. R., Northern Masonic Jurisdiction.
TAYLOR, WILLIAM HENRY, Hardwick. Judge since 1906. Born Wheelock. July 18. 1863; son of Benjamin Franklin and Amanda M. (Stetson) Taylor. Educated at Hardwick Academy. 1882; and Dart- month College. class of 1886. In 1887 married Nettie I. Clark of Hardwick; they have four children. Harold F., Flor- ence M .. Mildred I .. and Ceeil A. Was principal Hardwick Academy four years;
supervisor of schools for Caledonia County two years; admitted to Vermont Bar 1892; practiced law at Hardwiek until 1906, when elected superior judge and ehancel- lor. Is a Republican. Has held various town and village offices; state's attorney Caledonia County 1894-8; represented Hardwiek in the Legislature 1900; state senator from Caledonia County 1906; su- perior judge and chancellor since 1906. In religious belief is a Methodist. Mem- ber of Caspian Lake Lodge No. 87, F. & A. M .; Hiram Chapter No. 29, R. A. M .; and Lamoille Commandery.
STANTON, ZED SILLOWAY, Roxbury. Judge sinee 1908. Born May 1, 1848; son of George Berry and Lueretia Stanton. Edneated in the public schools and North- field High School; honorary degree of M. A. from Norwich University in 1895. In 1880 married Jennie Smith Walbridge of Roxbury; they have one daughter, Jes- sie Lueretia. Admitted to Vermont Bar 1880; the Supreme Court 1882, and the United States District Court 1889. Is a Republican; has held nearly all the town offices. was assistant judge Washington County Court 1884-8; states attorney Washington County 1890-6; railroad com- missioner 1896-8, chairman of the board from 1897; represented Roxbury in the Legislature 1884 and 1886; senator from Washington County 1900; was lieutenant- governor 1902-1904; and was elected Judge of the Superior Court Oet. 22, 1908, which office he now holds. Is a Congregationalist. Is vice-president of the Vermont Society of Sons of the Ameri- can Revolution.
BUTLER, FRED MASON, Rutland. Judge since 1909. Born Jamaica, Mav 28, 1854; son of Aaron Mason and Eme- line (Muzzy) Butler. Educated in the public schools of Jamaica, and Leland and Gray Seminary. Nov. 24, 1875, married Lillian Holton of Dummerston; they have three children, Anza Lillian, Helen Maria, and Florence Muzzy. Before leaving school he began the study of law with Jonathan G. Eddy, Esq., of Jamaica, later studying in the office of Hon. E. L. Water- man and Hon. Hoyt H. Wheeler; admitted to Vermont Bar March, 1877; in August following entered into a eo-partnership with Hon. Joel C. Baker of Rutland, which was discontinued at the end of one year;
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in partnership with Hon. L. W. Reding- ton, continuing six years; in 1884 formed partnership with Hon. Thomas W. Mo- loney, which continued 24 years. Was at- torney for electric lighting and street rail- way companies, and was largely instru- mental in effecting consolidation and or- ganizing the Rutland Railway, Light and Power Co .; president Vermont Bar Associ- ation 1906-7; has for many years been a director in the Baxter National Bank, and until elected a superior judge was director in Rutland Railway Light and Power Co. and State Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Is a Republican ; many times delegate to state and other conventions; town grand juror 1882-4; city attorney 1884-9; city judge 1889-95, under appointments by Gover- nors Dillingham. Page and Fuller, deelin- ing further service as city judge to devote his time to law practice. Senator from Rutland County 1908, and in January, 1909, elected superior judge, which office he now holds. Is a Baptist; trustee of the permanent fund of Rutland Baptist Church; president of Vermont Baptist state convention 1909 and re-elected 1910.
FISH, FRANK LESLIE, Vergennes. Judge. Born Newfane, Sept. 17, 1863; son of Frederick Appleton and Sarah Moore (Gates) Fish. Educated at Le- land and Gray Seminary, Townshend, and Vermont Academy, Saxtons River. In 1892 married Mary Jane Lyon of Water- bury, Vt .; they have three children, Sarah Katherine, Frederick Lyon, and Prudence Hopkins. Fitted for the law in the of- fice of Hon. James M. Tyler, Brattleboro, and Hon. Levant M. Reed, Bellows Falls; practiced in the state and federal courts since admission to the Bar in 1889; lo- cated in Vergennes 1890. Is a Republi- can; city collector for five years; states attorney for Addison County, 1891-1900; national bank examiner for Vermont 1900- 8; represented Vergennes in the Legisla- ture 1908; appointed by Governor Mead, Feb. 15, 1912, sixth Superior Court Judge, to fill a vacancy caused by the death of Judge Alfred A. Hall. Member of Dor- chester Lodge No. 1. F. & A. M., Ver- gennes; the Independent Order of Odd Fellows; and the Order of Knights of Pythias. An attendant of the Congrega- tional Church.
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ABBOTT, EDWARD S., Montpelier. Ed- ucator. Born Troy, Oct. 2, 1882; son of Oscar W. and Eliza (Mathews) Abbott. Educated at Derby Academy and Univer- sity of Vermont, Ph. B. 1909. Was prin- cipal Milton High School, 1903-5; of Montpelier High School since 1909. In religious preference a Unitarian. Mem- ber of Seneca Lodge No. 40, F. & A. M., of Milton; Kappa Sigma fraternity; and Phi Beta Kappa Society.
ABBOTT, GEORGE OSCAR, Brattleboro. Merchant. Born Thetford, March 25, 1851; son of James Munroe and Lovina M. (Cross) Abbott. Educated at Thet- ford publie schools. In 1873 married Viola M. Campbell of Sutton; they have two children, Ethel L. (Mrs. Walter J. Ackerman) and Sherman Franklin. At the age of 15 learned the mason's trade of his father, continuing with him until 1881; collector for Singer Sewing Ma- chine Co. in Oxford County, Me., 1881-7; engaged in meat and provision business, Lebanon, N. H., 1887-1902, meanwhile conducting a wholesale business in White River Junction two years; went to Brat- tleboro 1902 and established present meat business, taking his son Sherman into part- nership in 1907, under firm name of George O. Abbott & Son. Is a Repub- lican. Member of Congregational Church ; and Protection Grange No. 22, P. of H.
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