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BARRETT, JOHN. Director-General Pan-American Union, Washington, D. C., born Grafton, Nov. 28, 1866; son of Charles and Caroline (Sanford) B. Bar- rett. Is unmarried. Graduated from Wor- cester (Mass.) Academy 1884; Dart- mouth College (A. B.) 1889, A. M. 1899; LL. D., Tulane University, 1910. Taught in Hopkins Academy, Oakland, Cal .; as- sistant editor Statistician, San Francisco; on editorial staff newspapers, San Fran- eiseo, Tacoma, Seattle; associate editor Telegram, Portland, Ore., 1891-4; Ameri- can minister to Siam 1894-8, settling by arbitration claims involving $3,000,000;
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undertook special diplomatic and commer- cial investigations Japan, Siam, Korea, Siberia, and India; war correspondent in Philippines 1898-9; American plenipoten- tiary to International Conference Ameri- can Republics, Mexico, 1901-2; commis- sioner general of foreign affairs for St. Louis Exposition 1902-3; American min- ister to Argentina 1903-4; to Panama 1904-5; to Colombia 1905-6; director-gen- eral Bureau of American Republics, now the Pan-American Union, since Dec. 19, 1906. Elected honorary member Ameri- can Asiatic Association for service in de- veloping American commercial interests in Asia. Has contributed articles for maga- zines and reviews on Asiatic and Latin- American subjects. Given special diploma by National University of Bogota, Co- lombia, for services in international di- plomacy; decorated with Order of Boli- var, Venezuela, 1910, in recognition of services in behalf of South American countries. Author of "Admiral Dewey," 1899; "Pan-American Union - Peace, Friendship, Commerce," 1911; is prepar- ing other books on Asia and South Amer- ica. Member of University, Lotus (New York), University (Chicago), University (San Francisco), Metropolitan, Chevy Chase, University (Washington) Clubs. Address: Pan-American Union, Washing- ton. D. C.
BARRETT, JOHN J., St. Albans. Hotel proprietor. Born Rutland, May 6, 1877; son of John and Bridget Barrett. Educated in the public and Catholic Schools. In 1903 married Maud Anna Lester of Brandon; they had two children, Irene Mary and Richard Charles, both de- ceased. Left school at the age of 15 and learned the marble cutting trade, which he followed for several years; was later en- gaged as clerk at Hotel Burlington, Bur- lington; City Hotel, Barre; Addison House, Middlebury ; Windham Hotel, Bel- lows Falls; and American House, St. Al- bans; is now proprietor of Park View House, St. Albans. Is a Democrat. Mem- ber of the Roman Catholic Church; Mem- ber of Burlington Lodge No. 916, B. P. O. E., and Champlain Aerie No. 793, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Burlington.
BARRETT, PATRICK J., Poultney. Catholic clergyman. Born Saratoga. N. Y .. Dec. 25. 1837; son of Patrick and
Catherine (O'Sullivan) Barrett. Received his early education in the public and paro- chial schools of Saratoga; later prepared for the priesthood at Manhattan College, New York, and St. Charles College, EI- licott City, Md .; ordained priest at the Grand Seminary, Montreal, P. Q., Dec. 23, 1882. Was for 14 years engaged in paro- chial work in the towns of Brandon, Shore- ham, Orwell, Pittsford, Proctor, and Fair Haven; in 1896 appointed rector of the cathedral parish of the city of Burlington, succeeding the Very Rev. Thomas Lynch in that office; in 1911 was transferred to the parish of Poultney, where he is now stationed. Father Barrett's devotion and fidelity have won for him the approval of his superiors, and the sincere affection of the people of the various parishes over which he has presided.
BARRON, ANDREW JACKSON, Benning- ton. Catholic clergyman. Born Burling- ton, Sept. 7, 1857; son of Patrick and Julia (Slattery ) Barron. Educated at Montreal College, and the Grand Semi- nary of Montreal, under the Sulpician fathers. In 1884 he was ordained by the Rt. Rev. Louis DeGoesbriand, in the ca- thedral of the Immaculate Conception. Burlington ; his first charge was as rector of the Catholic church of Vergennes, with Charlotte for a mission, which he held for six weeks; he was then transferred to Richmond, where he spent eight years in charge of the parish of Our Lady of the Rosary; in 1892 he succeeded Bishop Michaud in Bennington.
BARRON, EDWIN WAYLAND, Barton. Merchant. Born West Charleston. Sept. 5, 1854; son of Lorenzo Dow and Sarah (Turner) Barron. Educated at Charles- ton Academy. In 1881 married Ella L. Young of Newport; they have two chil- dren, Harley Roy and Ruth Mae. At the age of 21 began work in a general store at West Charleston; in 1880 engaged in general merchandise business for himself. which he carried on five years, when he sold out and removed to Barton; was in business the first 15 years under the firm name of Barron & Hamblet, since then the E. W. Barron Co. A Republican ; was lister at Charleston first year the printed inventories came out; at Barton has been selectman two years; justice of the peace six years; village trustee two years; town
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grand juror two years; trustee of Barton Academy and graded school four years; represented Barton in the Legislature 1910; is director in Barton Savings Bank and Trust Co .; and president of the Wel- come O. Brown Cemetery Association. A Congregationalist. Member of Orleans Lodge No. 55. F. & A. M., of Barton.
BARROW'S, FLETCHER K., Brattleboro. Banker. Born Vineyard Haven. Mass., Jan. 24. 1852; son of Peleg and S. Lavinia (Fletcher) Barrows. Educated at Massa- chusetts Agricultural College, Amherst. In 1877 married Stella E. Marshall of Brat- tleboro. In 1873 succeeded to coal busi- ness of his father, among the earliest coal dealers in Brattleboro; afterwards for 25 years a dry goods merchant, retiring from business in 1902; has been trustee Brat- tleboro Savings Bank since 1894, viee- president 1899-1907, president since 1907. For eight years was an officer of the Na- tional Guard of Vermont, first lieutenant Co. I. 1st Regiment. for four years. Is a Republican; a Universalist; member of Columbian Lodge No. 36, F. & A. M .; a trustee of Brooks Free Library, Brattle- boro.
BARROWS. GILMAN ADDISON, Morris- town. Farmer and road builder. Born Morristown, Sept. 24, 1836; son of Malachi and Patience (Benson) Barrows. Educated in the public schools. In 1862 married Ellen McManimon of Waterville; she died 1895; they had three daughters, Luella (Mrs. Hart). Ella (Mrs. Parker), and Blanche Belle (Mrs. Reynolds) ; in 1900 married Mrs. Elizabeth (Stone) Hadley of Morristown. Followed farm- ing previous to 1862, when he engaged in the meat business in Morrisville; in 1872 sold out and did trucking and ex- press work until 1890. In 1892 was elected highway commissioner, and has been reelected cach term since; in 1906 was appointed county supervisor of high- ways. and has been reappointed each year since; has held various town offices. Is a Republican. A Universalist. Mem- ber of Lamoille Grange No. 233.
BARSS. JOSEPH N., Vergennes. Su- perintendent of State Industrial School. Born Windsor. Nova Scotia, Dec. 4, 1872; son of Joseph T. and Harriet ( Videto) Barss. Educated at Acadia College, Wolf-
ville, N. S. In 1906 married Jessie M. MeNeil of Melvern Square, N. S. Was bookkeeper for George F. Washburn & Co., Boston, 1900-1; assistant, Worcester County, Mass., Training School, 1901-2; assistant superintendent, Kurn-Hattin Home, Westminster, 1902-3; superintend- ent of Stetson Home for Boys, Barre, Mass., 1903-7; since 1907 superintendent of Vermont State Industrial School, Ver- gennes. Is a Republican. In religious belief a Baptist.
BARSTOW, JOHN L. Governor 1882- 8.4. See page 45.
BARTLETT, CLAYTON WITTERS, Ben- nington. Physician and surgeon. Born Georgia, Sept. 24, 1865; son of Samuel H. and Juliette E. (Witters) Bartlett. Educated at Milton High School and medieal department, University of Ver- mont. In 1892 married Katherine A. Landon; they have no children. Began the practice of medicine at East Dorset 1888; in 1900 removed to Bennington, where he has since continued practice. U. S. examining surgeon 1893-7. Mem- ber Masonic fraternity; Knight Templar and 32d degree Mason; the Mystic Shrine; Independent Order of Odd Fellows; Knights of Pythias; Benevolent and Pro- tective Order of Elks, and Foresters of America.
BATCHELDER, ARCH, Plainfield. Merchant and manufacturer. Born Chi- cago, Ill., April 30, 1855; son of James M. and Miranda M. (Lawrence) Batchelder. Edneated in the public schools, Goddard Seminary, and Norwich University. In 1877 married Emma F. Best of North- field. In 1877 built a mill for the manu- facturing of feed and lumber which he has since owned and superintended. Is a Republican; represented Plainfield in the Legislature 1902; member of school board and auditor's board of Plainfield. Clerk of the Universalist Church for 20 years. Past master Wyoming Lodge No. 80, F. & A. M .; member of King Solomon Chapter No. 7, R. A. M .; Montpelier Council No. 4, R. & S. M .; Mount Zion Commandery No. 9, K. T .; Mystic Shrine; Independent Order of Odd Fellows; Knights of Pythias; the Elks; and Red Men.
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BATCHELDER, CLARK ASA, Fitch- burg, Mass. Lawyer. Born Peru, Feb. 23, 1848; son of Edmund and Sophia (Si- monds) Batchelder. Educated in the pub- lic schools of Peru, Westfield State Nor- mal School, Westfield, Mass .; Williston Seminary, East Hampton, Mass .; and Boston University, Boston, Mass. In 1874 married Catherine W. Hard of Manches- ter; they have three children, Mary C. (Mrs. Edward Fletcher, San Diego, Cal.), Louise S. (San Diego), and Eugene C. (San Diego). Commissioner of insolven- cy, Middlesex County, Mass .; member school board, Ayer, Mass .; member of school board, Fitchburg, Mass .; after that in Ayer. Commissioned for life as com- missioner to qualify civil officers; commis- sioned associate judge municipal court, Fitchburg, 1903, now held by the ap- pointee. Practice in United States and District Courts ; largely engaged in equity practice. A Republican; never held or been a candidate for political office. Mem- ber Rollstone Congregational Church; past master St. Paul Lodge, F. & A. M., Ayer, Mass .; at present affiliated with Aurora Lodge of Fitchburg.
BATCHELDER, JAMES KENDRICK, Ar- lington. Lawyer. Born Peru, Nov. 10, 1842; son of Ira K. and Nancy (Barnard) Batchelder. Preparatory education, Burr and Burton Seminary, and Middlebury College, A. B. 1864. In 1867 married Alta Parsons of Arlington; they have one child, Julia Pauline, wife of Dr. C. M. Campbell of Rochester. Studied law at Albany Law School and with Hon. J. M. Tyler, Wilmington and Brattleboro; ad- mitted to Vermont Bar 1866; practiced at Arlington and Bennington since 1866. Is a Republican; states attorney Bennington County 1874-84 ; represented Arlington in the Legislature 1874, 1876, 1884, speaker of the House 1884; presidential elector 1880. Member of Vermont Bar Associa- tion, president 1908-9; member of Ben- nington Club, and Arlington Young Men's Club.
BATCHELDER, WALLACE, Bethel. Lawyer. Born Andover, June 20, 1875; son of Edmund Abel and Lizzie Emma (Nutting) Batchelder. Educated in the public schools and Chester High School and Academy. In 1901 married Maude Leone Thompson of Cavendish; they had 8
three children, John Thompson, Dorothy (deceased), both born in Brattleboro, and Gordon, born in Bethel. Studied law in the office of Waterman & Martin, Brat- tleboro, and in the office of Hunton & Stickney, Bethel; admitted to the Ver- mont Bar May 17, 1904; has since been engaged in the practice of law at Bethel; appointed Vermont member of national commission on uniform state laws 1911. Was trooper in Troop K, 1st U. S. Volun- teer Cavalry (Roosevelt's Rough Riders), in war with Spain in 1898-the only man from Vermont in the Rough Riders; com- missioned Ist lieutenant by President Mc- Kinley, Aug. 17, 1899; served in Philip- pine Islands; took part in the fighting on the "south line" under General Schwan, serving in "the flying column"; 1st lieu- tenant Co. G, 46th U. S. Infantry ; captain Co. B, and afterward of Co. C, same regi- ment; fought in the battles of Binan, Le- meri, Silang, the skirmish at Calacca, the engagements at Indang, Taal, and all the other actions in which his battalion was engaged. His company led the charge at Taal, Jan. 19, 1900, he and his men being the first across the bridge in the face of rifle and artillery fire, capturing the bat- tery in action and making prisoners of the gunners. In the official report of this charge Major-General Elwell S. Otis, com- manding the army in the Philippines. said, "There may be as good soldiers in the United States Army, but there are none better." Was honorably discharged in San Francisco, Cal., May 31, 1901, when his regiment was mustered out of service. Member Christ Episcopal Church, Bethel ; White River Lodge No. 90, F. & A. M., Bethel; Vermont Bar Association; Ver- mont Fish and Game League; Maryland Peace Society; American Peace Society ; Windsor County Committee, Y. M. C. A. (incorporated), of which he was one of the founders and charter members; American Society for the Judicial Settlement of In- ternational Disputes; Roosevelt's Rough Riders' Association; American Bar Asso- ciation.
BATCHELDER, WILLIAM, White River Junction. Lawyer. Born West- minster, Sept. 14, 1844; son of Rev. Cal- vin Reddington and Frances (Abbott) Batchelder. Received early education with private tutors, including his father; later graduated from Burr and Burton Semi-
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nary at Manchester, and studied law with Hon. Augustus P. Hunton of Bethel. In 1876 married Julia Elizabeth Kennedy of Langdon, N. H .; they had three children, Charles. Agnes Frances (deceased), and Anna Maria. Admitted to the Vermont Bar 1873, locating the same year in Wind- sor; practiced in partnership with Hon. J. B. Farnsworth, and later formed a partnership with Hon. James N. Edmin- ster. Moved to White River Junction in 1898. and has practiced there since. Is one of the oldest and most widely known lawyers now in active practice in the Ver- mont courts. Has been engaged in many of the most important litigations ever car- ried on in Vermont, and has appeared in some famous trials in Massachusetts. Is a Republican; elected states attorney in 1886. holding that office two years. In religious belief an Episcopalian.
BATES, GEORGE LUCIAN, Morrisville. Physician and surgeon. Born Morris- town. May 25, 1871 ; son of George N. and Marion E. (Wright) Bates. Educated in California Public Schools, People's Acad- emy. Morrisville, and a graduate of Uni- versity of Vermont College of Medicine, class of 1897. In 1902 married Maude M. Walsh of Philadelphia, Pa .; they have two daughters. Marian Catherine and Frances Marie. Lived in southern Cali- fornia 1885-9. Has been engaged in the practice of medicine in Morrisville since 1897 ; is a member of the board of United States pension examining surgeons. Mem- ber of the Lamoille County and Vermont State Medical Societies. and of the Ameri- can Medical Association. Is a Repub- lican. A member of Mt. Vernon Lodge No. S. F. & A. M .; Tucker Chapter, R. A. M .: Lamoille Commandery. K. T .; Mt. Sinai Temple. A. A. O. N. M. S. of Mont- pelier; Knights of Pythias; and Phi Chi College Fraternity.
BATES. STODDARD B .. Derby. Farmer. Born Newport, March 18, 1862; son of Alonzo D. and Katherine ( Benham) Bates. Educated in the public schools and Derby Acadany. In 1895 married Lillian Bates of Derby; they have two children. Lee B. and Barbara. Has followed farming since 1885, and was an extensive shipper of potatoes from 1892 to 1907. Is director of Derby Line National Bank; president executive committee of board of trustees
of Derby Academy. Is a Republican; has held all the town and village offices; county road supervisor since 1906; repre- sented Derby in the Legislature 1910. In religious preference a Congregationalist. A member of Orleans Lodge No. 73, I. O. O. F.
BATTELL, JOSEPH, Middlebury. Phi- lologist, author, editor, and publisher. Born Middlebury, July 15, 1839; son of Philip Battell, a native of Norfolk, Conn., who graduated at Middlebury College 1826, and Emma Hart (Seymour.) Battell, daughter of the Hon. Horatio Seymour, U. S. senator from Vermont 1821-33. Edu- cated in the public schools and Middlebury College. Mr. Battell is unmarried. Fail- ing in health from overstudy during his third year in college, he traveled in Eu- rope for a time, and on returning in 1865, purchased the large tract of land in Rip- ton now known as Bread Loaf Mountain, making extensive additions to the inn there, which, with its ten adjoining cot- tages, now furnishes accommodations for 150 guests. In 1905 conveyed by deed of gift to United States government his beau- tiful farm in Weybridge, consisting of 500 acres of land with buildings thereon, to be used for the breeding of Morgan horses; in 1910 gave to the State of Vermont for purposes of a public park 500 acres of virgin forest, including Camel's Hump mountain, said to have been called by the French Lion Couchant (the crouching lion). Editor and publisher Middlebury Register since 1884; author and publisher of "Ellen, or The Whisperings of an Old Pine," an elaborate indictment of modern science, especially in regard to the undu- latory theories and the principles of evo- lution; "The New Physics," a treatise on light and sound, which places the theory of sound in harmony with Newton's cor- puscular theory of light; "American Stal- lion Register," and "The Morgan Horse and Register," covering a period of 25 years' research and a total expenditure of $150.000; "The Horse," in three volumes, the history of this noble animal in all times and countries; "Money and the Money Power"; compiler and publisher of "The Home Library," being selections in prose and poetry from the best literature in the world in all ages, including secular, relig- ions, historical, philosophieal, and humor-
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ous. A Republican; has been a member of the Vermont Legislature eight times- seven in the House, and onee in the Sen- ate, serving on many of the most import- ant committees in both branches of the Legislature. Is a Congregationalist.
BAYLIES, FREDERICK WHEATON, Bur- lington. Physician and surgeon. Born Taunton, Mass., Oet. 15, 1871; son of Charles and Cornelia (Smith) Baylies. Educated in the public schools of Taun- ton, Mass .; Bristol Academy, Taunton, Mass .; and University of Vermont medi- cal department. In 1891 married Leonora W. Estes of New Bedford, Mass .; they have four children living, Miriam, Cecil LeBaron, Eunice, and Cornelia Josephine. After graduation was instructor and ad- junct professor of chemistry in the Uni- versity of Vermont medical department for two years; has since been in active practice; has taken special work in large laboratories in New York and Boston in pathology of the blood, the making of autogenous vaccines, and clinical diagnosis. Member of the Burlington and Chittenden County Clinical Society; Vermont State Medieal Society; and American Medical Society. Is a Republican. Member of the Unitarian Church. Member of Old Colony Historical Society of Taunton, Mass .; the Independent Order of For- esters; Washington Lodge No. 3, F. & A. M .; Hamilton Lodge No. 14, I. O. O. F .; Green Mountain Encampment No. 3, I. O. O. F .; has passed the chairs in both lodge and eneampment, and is a member of both state grand bodies.
BEACH, HARVEY F., Ferrisburg. Farmer and hotel keeper. Born Ferris- burg, Aug. 9, 1850; son of Allen Penfield and Caroline (Bently ) Beach. Edueated at Newbury and Montpelier Seminaries. In 1871 married Phebe N. Torrey of Pan- ton, who died 1891; they had three chil- dren. Charles E., Caroline E., and Allen Penfield; in 1893 married Lucy J. Spen- cer Bristol. Has always followed farming; in 1909 came into possession of the farm and summer hotel known as "The Lodge" at Basin Harbor, formerly owned by his sister, Ardelia B. Strong. A Re- publican; school director 12 years; jus- tice of the peace; and town grand juror. Member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for 45 years; steward. trustee.
and Sunday school superintendent. Mem- ber of the Grange.
BEAN, ROY A., Orleans. Banker. Born Glover, Aug. 29, 1879; son of Amos P. and Ellen (Day) Bean. Educated at Barton Academy, graduated 1899. In 1903 married Grace W. Richmond of New- port; they have one daughter, Eleanor R., and one son, Hayden Curtis. Teller Bar- ton National Bank 1899-1904; bookkeeper First National Bank, Bennington, 1905; has been treasurer of the Central Savings Bank at Orleans since its organization in 1905. A Republican; treasurer of village of Orleans since 1906; treasurer of ineor- porated school district sinee 1907. Mem- ber of the Congregational Church. Mem- ber of Valley Lodge No. 106, F. & A. M .; and Keystone Chapter No. 16, R. A. M., of Barton.
BEANE, JOHN H., Lineoln. Whole- sale produce dealer. Born South Burling- ton, May 15, 1859; son of Joseph and Margaret (O'Conners) Beane. Educated in the publie schools, and Comer's Com- mercial College, Boston, Mass. In 1881 married Lois L. Purinton of Lincoln. En- gaged in farming and lumbering 1881-4; in 1884 started the purchasing at whole- sale of farm produce, which business he has sinee continued; was one of the pro- moters of the Lincoln Lumber Co. in 1889; director and connected with the company to the present time. Is a Re- publican; represented Lincoln in the Legislature 1900; has held all the im- portant town offices; was constable and collector of taxes 14 years; deputy sheriff since 1897. In religious preference a Baptist. Member of Libanus Lodge No. 47, F. & A. M., of Bristol.
BEARDSLEY, JUSTIN S., Alburg Springs. Insurance. Born at Alburg Springs, Nov. 14, 1859; son of George W. and Charlotte (Davis) Beardsley. Educated in the public schools of Alburg. Barre Academy, and Essex Classical In- stitute. Was in the hotel business in the White Mountains much of the time pre- vious to 1894; assistant postmaster four years ; postmaster 1894-1900; has engaged in fire insurance since 1900; station agent Grand Trunk Railroad 1905. A Demo- crat ; member state Demoeratie committee ; justice of the peace for past 12 years;
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elected states attorney 1908, and re-elected 1910. An attendant of the Unitarian Church. Member of the Knights of Pyth- ias. chancellor commander.
BEEBE. WILLIAM ASAHEL, Morrisville. Teacher. Born Malone. N. Y., April 14, 1864: son of Asahel P. and Helen ( Bell) Beebe. Graduated from Franklin Acad- emy. Malone. N. Y., 1884. and University of Vermont with degree of A. B. 1889. In 1891 married Cora F. Mudgett of Cam- bridge: they had two children, Ralph M. (deceased) and Edwin M. Was principal of Brushton High School, Brushton, N. Y., 1884-8; has been principal People's Acad- emy. Morrisville. since 1889; under his principalship the academy has held a high rank among the secondary schools of Ver- mont. Examiner of teachers for Lamoille County 1892-8 and 1902-10; member of Vermont Schoolmasters' Club and the ex- ecutive committee of State Teachers' Asso- ciation 1901-4; president of the Associa- tion 1904-5; director since 1905; has been active in teachers' institutes, summer schools. and other educational meetings. Member of Congregational Church. Mem- ber of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity.
BELDEN. HARRY WILLIS, Waitsfield. Butter manufacturer. Born Pawlet, Dec. 9. 1872; son of Jerome A. and Emma G. (Bostwick ) Belden. Educated in the graded school at Pawlet, and Troy Con- ference Academy at Poultney. In 1900 married Georgianna Gorton of Danby. When quite young started in the cheese business. and at the age of 18 managed the Excelsior Cheese Factory at Danby one season; then was employed in the creamery business of the C. Brigham Co .. Wallingford and Danby; later went to Richmond and managed creameries sev- eral years; in 1899 purchased the Mad River Valley creameries at Waitsfield and Warren; in 1902 the Cold Springs cream- . ry at Moretown; and later the Mt. Mansfield creamery at Stowe and the Or- Jeans County creameries in North Troy and Westfield; in 1905 the Cloverdale creamery, consisting of four plants sit- nated in Cloverdale. Westford and North Underhill. In some years the amount of butter made has been nearly two million pounds. Is a Republican. Attends the Congregational ( burch. Member of Mad River Lodge No. TT. F. & A. M .; Water-
bury Chapter No. 24, R. A. M .; Mont- pelier Council No. 4, R. & S. M .; Mt. Zion Commandery No. 9, K. T .; Gamaliel Washburn Lodge of Perfection; Mt. Cal- vary Council, P. of J .; Delta Chapter of Rose Croix; and Vermont Consistory, 32 degrees.
BELKNAP, WILLIS CLAYTON, Bellows Falls. Editor and publisher. Born Ber- lin, April 7, 1866; son of J. Q. A. and Susan A. (Richardson) Belknap. Edu- cated at Montpelier Seminary, class of 1888; Dartmouth College, A. B. 1892; University of Michigan, LL. B. 1893. In 1898 married Katie May Carpenter of Bellows Falls; they have five children, Paul C., Caroline M., Margaret A., Hilda F., and Roland W. Reporter Chatta- nooga, Tenn., Daily Times, 1893-5. Ad- mitted to Vermont Bar 1895. Located at Bellows Falls 1895, purchasing Bellows Falls Times, and Vermont Journal at Windsor, 1910. Is president of Cheshire Republican Co., Keene, N. H .; director of Bellows Falls Trust Co. Is a Republican ; was superintendent of public schools, Ber- lin, 1888; deputy collector internal rev- enue, 1894 to date. Is an Episcopalian ; vestryman of Emanuel Church, Bellows Falls. Member of King Solomon's Temple Lodge No. 45, F. & A. M., and of Fall Mountain Grange.
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