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ALLEN, HEMAN WOODS, Burlington. Retired merchant. Born Westford, April 3, 1844; son of John and Clarissa (Rice) Allen. Educated in the public schools. and a graduate of Eastman Business Col- lege, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., 1864; was an instructor in that institution several
months. In 1869 married Jennie D. Dods of Burlington; she died 1875; in 1881 married Juliette W. Keeler of Bur- lington; she died 1906; from this mar- riage was born one son. Edward Lyman. Was clerk for Edward Lyman 1864-8, when he became a member of the dry goods firm of Lyman & Allen 1868-90; after the death of Mr. Lyman in 1890 the business was conducted under the name of H. W. Allen & Co .; in 1910 he retired from the firm; has been director of the Merchants National Bank since 1890; vice president since 1906; and vice president of the Farmers and Mechanics Loan and Trust Company of Burlington. Was pri- vate Co. A, 13th Vermont Regiment 1862- 3; first lieutenant Vermont Militia 1864- 8; inspector or rifle practice on the staff of Governor Woodbury with rank as
colonel 1891-6. Is a Republican; rep- resented Chittenden County in Senate 1896-8; delegate to Republican National Convention, Chicago, 1901. An Episco- palian; member of the vestry of St. Paul's Church for 30 years; junior warden 21 years; now senior warden. Is a member Stannard Post No. 2. G. A. R .; Sons of American Revolution; Society of Colonial Wars; Algonquin Club; and Ethan Allen Club.
ALLEN, JOHN H., Hinesburg. Har- ness maker and merchant. Born Hines- burg, July 18, 1838; son of John and Rox- ana (Carpenter) Allen. Educated in the public schools of Hinesburg, People's Academy. Morrisville, and Potsdam Acad- emy, Potsdam, N. Y. In 1857 married Elizabeth Burns of Charlotte; they had seven children, Nelson Leroy (deceased), John C., Mary L. (Mrs. Henry Cassidy, Springfield, Mass.), Katherine (Mrs. A. L. Walker, Burlington), Howard (de- ceased), Florence E., and Mabel (Mrs. Charles Clifford, Brandon). Employed in the stores of M. Hull, and Charles Phelps, Hinesburg, three years, and for C. F. Stainford, Burlington, one year; in 1860 took up his father's business of har- ness making which he has continued to date, having been in the business 50 years. Enlisted in Co. G, 14th Vermont Regi- ment, Sept. 8, 1862; elected 1st lieuten- ant ; participated in the battle of Gettys- burg; mustered out July 30, 1863. Cap- tain of Co. H, Vermont National Guard, 1872-3. A Republican; has held nearly all the town offices; represented Hines- burg in the Legislature 1880, elected in 1900, and re-elected in 1902 and 1901; assistant judge of Chittenden County. Member of the Baptist Church; superin- tendent of the Sunday school for 30 years. Junior warden of Patriot Lodge No. 33. F. & A. M., for several years; was first commander Cummings Post No. 37. G. A. R .; companion of Vermont Commandery of the Loyal Legion.
ALLEN, JOHN M., St. Johnsbury. Phy- sician and surgeon. Born St. Johnsbury. Feb. 4. 1868; son of David S. and Abi- gail (Alvord) Allen. Educated at St. Johnsbury Academy, graduated 1889; University of Vermont Medical College. graduated 1890; and Bellevue Hospital Medical College. New York, 1891. In
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1893 married Winnifred D. Hall of St. Johnsbury. Has practiced his profession in St. Johnsbury; for the past seven years has confined himself solely to surgery. Is a Republican. Secretary of U. S. board of pension examiners; colonel and sur- geon-in-chief on staff of Gov. John A. Mead. Is an attendant of the Congrega- tional Church. Member of Passumpsic Lodge No. 27, F. & A. M .; Haswell Chapter No. 11, R. A. M .; Caledonia Council No. 13, R. & S. M .; Palestine Commandery No. 5, K. T., and Mt. Sinai Temple, Mystic Shrine.
ALLEN, LYMAN, Burlington. Physi- cian and surgeon. Born Burlington, May 21, 1872; son of Charles Edwin and Ellen Cornelia (Lyman) Allen. Educated at University of Vermont, and University of Vermont College of Medicine; degree of A. B. 1893, and M. D. 1896. In 1898 married Mary Cutler Torrey of Beverly, Mass .; they have two children, Torrey and Elizabeth. Was in Boston City Hos- pital as surgical interne 1895-7; attending surgeon to Fanny Allen Hospital; visiting physician to the Home for Destitute Chil- dren, and the Providence Orphan Asylum; adjunct professor of surgery in the Uni- versity of Vermont College of Medicine. Is a Republican. A member of the Protestant Episcopal Church; vestryman of St. Paul's Church; member of the board of trustees of Vermont Episcopal Insti- tute, Rock Point. Member of American Medical Association; Vermont State Med- ical Society, Burlington and Chittenden County Clinical Society, of which he is a former president; University Research Club, former president; president of Uni- versity of Vermont Athletic Association; vice president of Alpha Chapter of Ver- mont, Phi Beta Kappa; member of Sigma Phi Fraternity; Ethan Allen Club; and Waubanaukee Golf Club.
ALLEN, LYMAN RICHARDS, Johnson. Educator. Born East Bridgewater, Mass., Feb. 26, 1873; son of James Sidney and Alice (Richards) Allen. Educated in the public schools East Bridgewater, including high school (four years' Latin course) 1889; Bridgewater State Normal School, 1894; Lawrence Scientific School (Har- vard University), course in science for teachers, with degree S. B. 1898; and
Harvard University summer sessions. In 1902 married Catherine Wiley Parker of North Adams, Mass .; they have two chil- dren, Alice Parker and Charles Warren. Employed in various departments of his father's shoe factory, Brockton, Mass., 1889-90; instructor in sciences in high school and director of nature study in the grades Plainfield, N. J., 1894-6; assistant in Cuban summer school, Harvard, 1900; instructor State Normal School, North Ad- ams, Mass., 1898-1908; instructor Rhode Island Normal School 1908-1909; princi- pal Johnson State Normal since 1909; in- structor, in Vermont summer schools at Burlington, Morrisville, St. Johnsbury, Barton, Windsor, Rutland, and Johnson during five seasons, and principal at sum- mer sessions of the Johnson Normal School 1910 and 1911. A Republican; library trustee of Johnson. Member of Congre- gational Church; at various times actively connected with the Young Men's Christian Association, Sunday school, and Christian Endeavor society. Member Greylock Lodge, F. & A. M., North Adams, Mass .; North Adams Country Club for a time; and various orchestras and bands.
ANDERSON, GEORGE POMEROY, Bos- ton, Mass. Editorial writer. Born St. Albans, Feb. 19, 1873; son of Stephen Brown and Mary Ann Frances (Pom- eroy) Anderson. Graduated at St. Albans High School in 1892, from the University of Vermont (A. B.) in 1896, and from the Y. M. C. A. Law School in Boston (LL. B.) in 1907. In 1900 married Per- sis Greely Dutcher of St. Albans; they have two daughters, Persis Greely and Frances Pomeroy. Was on local staff of St. Albans Messenger in 1896-97, and a law student in office of Wilson & Hall; has been connected with Boston Daily Globe since 1898 in various capacities, and is now one of its editorial writers. Is a Republican; member of Boston com- mon council from ward 10 in 1907, and of Boston board of aldermen in 1908 and 1909. Is a member of the Suffolk County Bar. Is a member of St. John's Lodge, F. & A. M., of Boston, and of St. Andrew's Chapter, R. A. M .; and belongs to the Boston City Club, the Boston Newspaper Club, the Vermont Historical Society, and the Vermont Association of Boston.
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ANDERSON, GEORGE R., Brattleboro. Physician and surgeon. Born Plattsburg, N. Y., Sept. 14, 1875; son of Moses R. and Emma (Riley) Anderson. Educated at Plattsburg High School, Rutland Eng- lish and Classical Institute, and Univer- sity of Vermont, A. B. 1898. Began prac- tice in 1898 as assistant surgeon 1st Regi- ment Vermont Volunteer Infantry ; interne Mary Fletcher Hospital 1899; practiced in Pittsford 1900; Brattleboro since 1901; major and chief surgeon Medical Depart- ment, State of Vermont; attending sur- geon Brattleboro Memorial Hospital; took post graduate courses at New York, Chi- cago, Rochester, Boston, and Philadel- phia. Enlisted May, 1898, 1st Regiment Vermont Volunteer Infantry; served as hospital steward and assistant surgeon; discharged November, 1898. A Republi- can. Member of Masonic fraternity ; member of Congress of Surgeons of North America; American Medical Association ; Vermont State Medical Society; Connect- icut River Medical Society; Windham County Medical Society ; Brattleboro Phy- sicians' Club; Vermont Wheel Club; Mili- tary Order of Foreign Wars; Association of Military Surgeons; medical examiner New York Life, Provident Life and Trust, Aetna Life, Metropolitan Life, and Equi- table Life Insurance Companies.
ANGELL, WILLIAM HENRY, Spring- field. Merchant. Born Barnard, Jan. 9, 1854; son of Allen A. and Manvina (Frink) Angell. Educated in the public schools of Windsor. In 1880 married Sarah Jane Booth of Windsor; they have four children, Clarence E., Nellie E., Pearl M., and Eva V. Employed on farm and in cotton mills in Windsor for five years; then in a grocery store; engaged in fur- niture and undertaking business in Wind- sor. In 1893 came to Springfield as man- ager of Springfield Wall Paper and Shade Co .; also as undertaker and funeral direc- tor. Mr. Angell is a Republican; is a member of the Red Men and New Eng- land Order of Protection.
ANNIS, ORIEN S., North Troy. Law- yer. Born near North Troy, Nov. 15, 1866; son of Laurens Koster and Ella Me- lissa (Hull) Annis. Educated at Westfield Academy, Johnson State Normal School, and by private tutors. In 1890 married Ida E. Campbell of Georgia; they have
three children, Ruth E., Paul C., and Grace. Studied law with the late Hon. H. C. Wilson, North Troy; admitted to the Vermont Bar 1890, at the head in a class of 13; since practiced law at North Troy; states attorney for Orleans County 1895-99. A Republican. Superintendent of public schools in Westfield several years; member of the Orleans County board of education from Westfield; post- master Westfield, Feb., 1887, to June, 1888; probation officer for Orleans Coun- ty ; chairman of the board of village trus- tees of North Troy ; senator. from Orleans County 1902-1904; chairman of the judi- ciary committee; is member of second con- gressional district Republican committee ; served under appointment of Governor Prouty as one of the committee of three to arrange for the preparation and pub- lication of a digest of all the decisions of the supreme court of State of Vermont; chairman of Orleans County Republican committee for past 10 years. In religious preference a Congregationalist. Member of Masonic Union Lodge No. 16, F. & A. M., of Troy.
ARCHIBALD, FRANK C., Manchester Center. Lawyer. Born Exeter, N. H., Dec. 31, 1857; son of Thomas H. and Susan W. (Tuck) Archibald. Educated at Mid- dlebury High School, class of 1876, and Vermont Academy. Admitted to Vermont Bar in 1886; located at Manchester Cen- ter 1888; associated in law practice with Joseph G. Martin previous to 1897; since that date in practice alone. Is a Repub- lican; states attorney of Bennington Coun- ty 1892-4; represented Manchester in the Legislature 1904 and 1906; senator from Bennington County 1910. In religious preference a Baptist. Member of Adoni- ram Lodge No. 42, F. & A. M., of Man- chester Center.
ARNOLD, FRANCIS J., Burlington. Physician. Born Burlington, Oct. 10, 1872; son of Joseph and Mary S. (Cum- mings) Arnold. Educated at St. Joseph's College, and University of Vermont Col- lege of Medicine, class of 1901. House surgeon Mary Fletcher Hospital 1901 to 1903; postgraduate work in diseases of the eye, ear, nose, and throat in Philadel- phia hospitals 1903 to 1904; began prac- tice in Burlington in 1904; a specialist in diseases of the eye, ear, nose, and throat ;
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ophthalmologist, otologist, and laryngolo- gist to the Fanny Allen Hospital and Providence Orphan Asylum and Hospital; examiner in diseases of the eye, ear, nose, and throat for the United States bureau of pensions. Is Independent in politics. Member of the Catholic Church. Member
of the American Medical Association; New England Otological and Laryngological Society; Vermont State Medical Society; Burlington and Chittenden County Clini- cal Society; National Geographic Society ; Knights of Columbus; Ethan Allen Club; American Automobile Association; Auto- mobile Club of Vermont; and Green Moun- tain Club.
ARNOLD, SETH FENELON, Boston, Mass. Physician and surgeon. Born Westminster, Dec. 21, 1878; son of Fene- lon and Emily Augusta (Marsh) Arnold. Educated in the public schools of West- minster, and Walpole, N. H. Was grad- uated from Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, N. H., 1896; Vermont Acad- emy, Saxtons River, 1899; in attendance at Rose Polytechnic Institute, Terre Haute, Ind., two and one-half years; re- ceived degree of M. D. from Tufts Col- lege Medical School, 1908; special course in Harvard Medical School, 1906. Teacher in Westminster, 1901-2; with New Eng- land Telephone and Telegraph Co., 1903- 4; engaged in practice of medicine since 1908. Is a Republican; member of Bos- ton City Committee and secretary of Ward 12 committee 1906-7; member of Boston City Council, representing Ward 12, 1908-9; represented Twelfth Suffolk District, Massachusetts Legislature, 1910; clerk of committee on public health. member National Lancers and Troop A, Ist Squadron Cavalry, M. V. M .; Sons of American Revolution; Mercantile Li- brary Association; Sigma Nu Fraternity ; Boston Alumni Chapter Sigma Nu, presi- dent past five years and at present time; Massachusetts Republican Club; Vermont Association of Boston; Lincoln Club of Boston; Kimball Union Academy Club of Boston; Vermont Academy Club of Bos- ton, member of advisory committee of Vermont Academy; office and residence, 9+ Worcester St., Boston, Mass.
ASELTINE, AZRO M., Burlington. Life insurance. Born Morgan, March 7, 1869; son of Alanson M. and Esther D. (Tra-
ver) Aseltine. Educated in the public schools. In 1892 married Anna B. Beatty of Enosburg Falls; they have two chil- dren, Kenneth M. and Esther D. Previ- ous to 1894 employed as clerk in a store, and as commercial traveler; engaged in general insurance and real estate, Enos- burg Falls, 1894-1909, when he sold the business to his brother, Albert A. Asel- tine, removed to Burlington, and took the general agency for the state of Vermont for the Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York. Is a Republican; was vil- lage trustee and chairman of Republican town committee in Enosburg. Member of Methodist Episcopal Church; steward of the church, and president of Men's So- cial Union. Past grand of the Independ- ent Order of Odd Fellows.
ASHLEY, ALTON B., Milton. Postmas- ter. Born Milton, April 12, 1874; son of Azro B. and Jane (Warner) Ashley. Educated at Milton graded school. In 1896 married Lillian E. Perry of Milton; they have three children living, Mildred J., Laura May, and Kenneth Clement. Entered the employ of the Franklin Coun- ty Creamery at St. Albans, April, 1892, remaining with them 12 years; manager of the hardware business of W. H. Hale & Co., 1896-1900; in the hardware busi- ness for himself from 1900 to Jan. 1, 1909; appointed postmaster by Theodore Roosevelt, March 11, 1908. A Republi- can; school trustee six years; lister three years; village clerk since May, 1905; served on the Chittenden County Repub- lican committee 1906 and 1907. An at- tendant of the Congregational Church. Member of Amitie Camp No. 8038, Mod- ern Woodmen of America, served as clerk eight years; member of Seneca Lodge No. 40, F. & A. M., elected secretary 1911.
ATHERTON, LUTHER HENRY, Mont- pelier. Purchasing agent National Life Insurance Co. Born Duxbury, Feb. 13, 1870; son of Frank H. and Lillie C. (Taylor) Atherton. Educated at Water- bury High School, Minard's Commercial College, and Vermont Methodist Semi- nary. In 1893 married Mary L. Stickney of Montpelier. Was clerk in postoffice at Waterbury four and a half years; book- keeper in Vermont State Asylum, Water- bury, four years; engaged in boot and shoe business, Waterbury, two years; and
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has been in the employ of National Life Insurance Co. for 13 years. Is a Repub- lican; is alderman city of Montpelier ; was president of Young Men's Republican Club in Waterbury, 1892. In religious preference a Methodist. Member of In- dependent Order of Odd Fellows, and New England Order of Protection.
ATWOOD, FRANCIS S., Woodstock. Hotel keeper and live stock dealer. Born Barnard, Feb. 4, 1863; son of Alvin O. and Waitstell L. (Shurtleff) Atwood. Edu- cated in the public schools. In 1893 mar- ried Carrie A. Wilder of Woodstock. En- gaged in farming at Woodstock previous to 1905, when he purchased the Commer- cial House, Woodstock, which he has thor- oughly overhauled and made into an up- to-date hostelry. Is an extensive dealer in live stock, shipping to Boston markets. Is a Republican. A member of the Chris- tian Church.
AUBERY, JAMES MADISON, Los An- geles, Cal. Business man. Born Burling- ton, Jan. 1, 1843; son of Albert and Al- mira (Blish) Aubery. Educated in public schools, select school, and Burlington Academy. In 1866 married Frances Cook of Milwaukee, Wis .; they have three chil- dren, James, who married Paulina C. Ful- ler, daughter of the late Chief Justice Melville W. Fuller; Fantine (Mrs. D. H. Miller), and Lelia Vanderbilt (Mrs. Frank Pettee). On leaving Burlington Academy was employed in the general merchandise stores of H. L. Moore and George L. Warner, Burlington; in Octo- ber, 1863, he went to Milwaukee, Wis., where in February, 1864, he enlisted in the 36th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. Immediately after its organization, de- tailed as regimental clerk; promoted to sergeant-major, quartermaster-sergeant ; commissioned lieutenant in Co. G; during part of his service was acting quartermas- ter and adjutant; was with the regiment during its whole service; took part in the battles of Cold Harbor, the Petersburg Campaign, and Appomattox Court House ; was mustered out at the close of the war, after which he attended a commercial col- lege, graduated, and was employed as a teacher; afterwards, with Adjutant Ben- jamin D. Atwell, established a commercial college at Portage and Sparta, Wis .; re- turning to Milwaukee in 1869, he was em-
ployed by the People's and Merchants' Despatch, a fast freight line; was soon promoted to cashier; this being soon after merged into the Merchants' Despatch Transportation Co .. he became agent for the company at Milwaukee; manager of the same at Chicago, 1877, holding the position until 1893, when he resigned to take the management of a packing house; returned to Milwaukee 1900; compiled and published a history of the 36th Wis- consin Volunteer Infantry, which gives in detail the awful story of a regiment whose percentage in killed and wounded accord- ing to enrollment was only excceded by 14 regiments in the whole Federal army. In 1903 went to San Francisco, Cal .; was for some time in the mining regions writ- ing for eastern papers; settled at Los Angeles, October, 1903; manager of a hotel five years; since then in railway and automobile appliances. Now compiling a narrative of Fredericksburg and Gettys- burg with special reference to the 36th Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, of which Col. Frank Haskell, a former Vermonter, was commander. A Republi- can; in 1896 connected with the national Republican headquarters at Chicago; is ex-president of Press Council National Union, and in 1898 was senate deputy. A Unitarian. Was secretary of the li- brary association, Milwaukee; past grand Milwaukee Lodge No. 2, I. O. O. F .; past high priest Wisconsin Encampment No. 1 ; past grand Daughters of Rebekah; past commander Patriarchs Militant; member of Grand Lodge and Grand Encampment of Wisconsin, I. O. O. F .; member of Masonic fraternity. Chapter, Knights Templar, Consistory, and Mystic Shrine; George H. Thomas Post No. 5, G. A. R., Chicago, and represented that post as a delegate to Gen. Grant's funeral in 1885; vice-president two years of the Sons of Vermont in Chicago; member of Stanton Post No. 55, G. A. R., Los Angeles ; hon- orary member Lincoln Memorial Univer- sity, Cumberland Gap, Tenn., and mem- ber of Sons of Vermont, Los Angeles, Cal.
AULD, JOSEPH, Burlington. Editor and publisher. Born Prince Edward Island. Canada, May 28. 1848; son of Robert and Mary A. (Boughton) Auld. Educated in the public schools. In 1880 married Annie C. Howe of Lowell; they had three children, George P .. paymaster
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U. S. N., Marguerite, at home, and Lillian, deceased. Was successively reporter, manager, and editor Rutland Daily Herald 1870-82; general manager and assistant editor Daily Free Press, Burlington, 1882- 92; manager Rapid Printing Co., New York, 1892-4; founder, 1894, and since editor and publisher Daily News, Burling- ton, and director, secretary, and treasurer News Publishing Co. Is a Republican. In religious belief a Unitarian. Member of Algonquin Club, Ethan Allen Club, Na- tional Geographic Society, and Civic Fed- eration.
AUSTIN, WARREN ROBINSON, St. Al- bans. Lawyer. Born Highgate, Nov. 12, 1877; son of Chauncey G. and Anne M. (Robinson) Austin. Educated at the pub- lic school; Brigham Academy, '95; Marie- ville, Que .; L'Assomption, Que .; Univer- sity of Vermont, Ph. B. '99. In 1901 married Mildred M. Lucas of St. Albans; they have two sons, Warren Robinson, Jr., and Edward Lucas. Admitted to Ver- mont Bar 1902; U. S. courts 1904; attor- ney Vermont State Medical Society 1910; Congress of Mint 1912; representative of Vermont at Reform of Legal Procedure convention at Chicago 1912. A Republi- can. States attorney Franklin County, 1904-6; grand juror, city of St. Albans, 1906-9; U. S. commissioner 1907 to date; chairman Republican state convention 1908; mayor of city of St. Albans 1909. A Congregationalist. Member Kappa Sigma Fraternity; past exalted ruler of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
AVERILL, CHARLES WESTON, Barre. Merchant. Born Barre, Feb. 6, 1859; son of A. B. and Elizabeth S. Averill. Educated in the public schools and God- dard Seminary. In 1883 married Rose J. Carpenter of Orange; they have three chil- dren, Ivis M., Eula E., and Arthur L .; was employed in farming; later as a builder until 1893, when he bought an in- terest in a hardware store, the firm name being Prindle & Averill until 1905, when he bought the Prindle interest and formed the present firm of C. W. Averill & Co., doing a general hardware and plumbing business. Is a Democrat. A member of the Congregational Church. A member of Granite Lodge No. 95, F. & A. M .; Gran- ite Chapter No. 26. R. A. M .; St. Aldemar
Commandery No. 11, K. T .; Mt. Sinai Temple of the Mystic Shrine.
AVERILL, GEORGE C., Brattleboro. Banker. Born Thomaston, Conn., Oct. 28, 1857; son of Rev. James and Sylvira (Carpenter) Averill. Graduate of Green- field, Mass., High School 1873. In 1881, married Nellie E. Chubbuck of Boston, Mass .; they have two children, Margaret C. and Richard C. Clerk and bookkeeper First National Bank, Greenfield, Mass .; teller First National Bank, Northampton, Mass .; teller Vermont National Bank, Brattleboro, 1885; cashier 1886; president and director 1896 and since; is treasurer of Windham County and of Brattleboro School District No. 2; incorporator Ver- mont Savings Bank and Brattleboro Sav- ings Bank; treasurer and trustee Brat- tleboro Home for the Aged and Disabled, Brooks Library Building, and Austine In- stitution; trustee Brattleboro Retreat; di- rector and liquidator Brattleboro Gas Light Co .; director Connecticut Valley Street Railway Co .; treasurer and liquid- ator Vermont Live Stock Co., and Fort Worth Improved Realty Co .; executor and administrator in numerous estates; all corporations liquidated have paid in full. Mr. Averill is a Republican; a Congre- gationalist; treasurer and chairman of trustees of the Congregational Society; a Mason, and an Odd Fellow.
AVERILL, WILSON ALBERT, Roxbury. Farmer. Born Northfield, April 5, 1844; son of Albert J. and Elvira L. (Smith) Averill. Educated at Northfield public schools and Newbury Seminary. In 1871 married Ida May Wiley of Roxbury; she died in 1902; they had four children, Anna J., Henry W., Bertha W., and Laura M .; in 1910 married Mrs. Olive C. W. Bond of Somerville, Mass. Located in Warren in 1872; removed to Roxbury 1904; has been justice of the peace, school director, superintendent of schools, and road commissioner. Is a Republican ; has served as member town committee; rep- resented Warren in Legislature 1900. Is a Methodist, and has held local preacher's license for many years; chaplain Summit Grange of Roxbury.
AYERS, CHARLES ERWIN, Montpelier. Artist and photographer. Born Berlin,
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Oct. 9, 1875 ; son of Charles M. and Clara A. (Lewis) Ayers. Educated at North- field High School, art department of Montpelier Seminary and German Art School of Tyrone, Penn. In 1904 mar- ried Clara Emily Miles of Montpelier; they have two children, Charles Raymond and Clara Dorris. Since 1898 conducted a photographic studio in Montpelier. Is a Republican. In religious belief a Meth- odist.
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