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1816 Zerah's father took him back to Lon- don. There their livelihood had been ob- tained partly from publie exhibitions, the sale of engraved portraits and the patron- age of wealthy people. Advance subscrip- tions had also been obtained for a pro- posed memoir of the boy and his achieve- ments. Their pecuniary condition on their return was precarious; but fortunately they made the acquaintance of the good and generous Earl of Bristol, who proved to be one of the best friends Zerah ever had. He sent him to the old Westminster school with a view to give him a full course. He remained there three years, and his standing was excellent. He had a tutor for two vacations. He quit the school May, 1819, very grateful for what had been done for him, but unwilling to accept a new plan of the Earl to continue his education under a tutor, whom he had considered harsh and unreasonable. He next studied for the stage, and acted in some plays. In 1821-2 he was a school teacher. In 1823 he studied under. Dr. Thomas Young, secretary of the Board of Longitude; became his associate in 1824. and made astronomical calculations, a position which afforded seope for the useful exercise of his special talent. Soon thereafter his father died, and the young man sailed for New York, after an ab- sence of more than 12 years. On meeting his mother at Cabot they did not know cne another. In January, 1823, he went to Burlington, where he received pupils in French. and was a student in the Uni- versity of Vermont; became a member of the Methodist Church, and preached in Vermont towns about nine years. He is said to have been a preacher of eloquence, depth and power. In 1835 he became pro- fessor of languages in Norwich Univer- sity. in which occupation his last years were spent. He died of consumption, March 2. 1839, and was buried in Nor- wich Centre. He has often been con- founded with Warren Colburn (1793- 1833). the author of the well-known "In- tellectual Arithmetic." They are not known to have been related. Zerah Col- burn never published an arithmetic, thongh in his autobiography (Springfield, Mass .. 1833) he made known in part his methods. Years after his publie demon- strations he declared that his faculty in numbers never left him, though require- ing more time when out of practice. He
was an honorary member of the Society of United Fraternity of Dartmouth Col- lege. [Contributed by Rev. Franklin W. Bartlett, D. D., Rockport, Mass.]
COLE, LEONARD TOWNSEND, Morris- town. Educator and clergyman. Born Pulaski, Mich., Jan. 22, 1855; son of Archibald Lamont and Mary Ann (Towns- end) Cole; deseended on both sides from soldiers of the American Revolution; and his father was killed at an assault on Petersburg, Va., in 1864. Educated at Pike Seminary, Pike, N. Y .; State Normal and Training School, Brockport, N. Y .; Colgate University, Hamilton, N. Y .; Il- linois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Ill .; Middlebury College; degrees of Ph. B. and A. M., the latter for postgraduate work. In 1881 married Hattie Claire Mills of Hamilton, N. Y., who died 1885; they had one son, Archibald Lamont Clin- ton; in 1886 married Mary Ella Evans of Stafford, N. Y .; they had four. chil- dren, William James, Lillian Townsend, George Evans (deceased), and Mary Ella. Began teaching when 18 years of age; was principal of high schools and acade- mies in New York state 20 years; in 1883 was U. S. mail clerk New York and Chi- eago railway post-office; county school commissioner Lewis County, N. Y., three years; in 1905 bought farm in Morris- town, spending summer vacations there; supervising principal high and graded schools, Hamilton, N. D., four years; principal New Rockford Collegiate Insti- tute, New Rockford, N. D., one year; since 1910 superintendent of schools La- moille Union, comprising the towns of Elmore, Morristown, and Stowe. Entered the Northern New York Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, being or- dained 1893 ; pastor of Methodist and Con- gregational churches at South Canton and Crary Mills, N. Y., 1888-93; Methodist churches Harrisville and Natural Bridge, N. Y., 1893-5; joined the Presbyterian Church 1895; pastor Presbyterian and Congregational churches Brasher Falls and Winthrop, N. Y., 1895-1901; Hannawa Falls and Crary Mills, N. Y., 1901-3; Evans Mills, N. Y., 1904-5; and has sup- plied Congregational churches in Stowe, Johnson, and Wolcott since 1910. Most of this pastoral work was carried on in connection with his educational work. Since his youth has written for the press
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on political, educational, and religious top- ics; is a regular contributor of the West- land Educator; author of "The Develop- ment and Practical Work of the United States Government," now being recast as a school text-book on civics; also wrote "Elements in the Life and Legacy of the Greeks," and "Elements in the Life and Legacy of the Romans," now being worked over into text-books; has published "Pes- talozzi and his Principles of Education," and "Methods of Teaching in the Public Schools, the Old and the New"; 12 of his recommendations have been incorporated into the school laws of the state of New York; has delivered frequent lectures and addresses. Member of the Sons of Vet- erans, and chaplain of the New York di- vision 1886; member of the Patrons of Husbandry; the Masons; the Eastern Star; the Odd Fellows; the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity ; was president of Lewis County, N. Y., Teachers' Association ; president of Gamma Sigma fraternity 1876; director of the New York State Teachers' Reading Circle 1885-6; is mem- ber of New York, North Dakota, and Vermont educational associations; vice- president of the Lamoille Valley Educa- tional Association ; member of the School- masters' Club of Vermont; the School Su- perintendents' Association of Vermont; and the National Education Association.
COMBS, BYRON H., East Berkshire. Live stock dealer. Born Richford, June 17, 1853; son of Reuben and Harrict (Farrar) Combs. Educated in the pub- lic schools of Richford. In 1878 married Addie Chamberlain of Stowe, who died in 1887; they had two children, Bernie F. and Addie R .; in 1896 married Mary Chamberlain Farrar of Stowe, who died 1912. Followed farming previous to the age of 28, when he began buying live stock in a small way which he has enlarged and continued to the present time; removed to East Berkshire and purchased several farms devoted to dairying and maple sugar making. In 1905 built a small creamery, and in 1910 a larger one, con- ducting both to date, making about 25,000 pounds of butter weekly, besides cream, etc .; is an extensive dealer in Western horses; is one of the largest dairymen in the state; owns nine large farms, keeping 400 cows besides other stock, and taps
130,000 maple trees. Is a firm believer in the value of Vermont farms, with near- by markets for produce, and the advan- tages offered to the farmer as compared to those in the Western states. A Re- publican; represented East Berkshire in the Legislature 1898; senator from Frank- lin County 1902, and held various other town offices. An attendant of the Meth- odist Episcopal Church, and member of the Grange.
CONLIN, HENRY, Winooski. Lawyer. Born Milton, June 25, 1867; son of Owen and Jane (Clinton) Conlin. Educated in public schools and by private tutor. In 1902 married Esther Agnes Welch of Winooski; they have one son, Henry Clin- ton. Was principal Winooski High and Graded Schools seven years; superinten- dent of schools for village of Winooski since 1903. Is a Democrat; secretary and treasurer Democratic State Committee 1902-9; represented Colchester in the Legislature 1896 and 1898. Chairman of the board of selectmen ; clerk of the village of Winooski for nine years; a director Champlain Trust Company since its or- ganization 1907; treasurer of Winooski Free Library since 1907; appointed judge of Winooski Municipal Court by Governor Prouty, and reappointed by Governor Mead for term ending 1912. Is a Roman Catholic. A member of Vermont Bar As- sociation; Chittenden County Bar Asso- ciation; master of fourth degree Knights of Columbus of Vermont.
COOK, EDGAR R., Barton. Coal and lumber dealer. Born Craftsbury; son of Emery and Calista (Record) Cook. Edu- cated in the public schools. In 1908 mar- ried Mabel L. Gay of Barton; they have one son, Howard L. Owned and operated a large farm until 1903; then moved to Barton village and bought the coal and lumber business of C. W. Tenney, adding to it a line of doors, windows, mouldings. house finishings, pulp plaster, clapboards, shingles, roofing, and brick ; agent for Buf- falo, Bowker's and Lister's fertilizers. Is a Republican; elected first constable in 1901 and 1905 ; lister 1905; and selectman in 1911. Member of the Methodist Church ; steward, and has been superintendent of the Sunday school for five years. Mem- ber of Orleans Lodge No. 55. F. & A. M .; and Crystal Lake Grange No. 411.
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COOK. EDWIN A., Lyndonville. Law- ver. Born Glover, Nov. 19, 1856; son of Amos and Sarah (Norton) Cook. Edu- cated in the public schools, Orleans Lib- eral Institute, and St. Johnsbury Acad- emy. In 1885 married Carrie A. Morse of Glover. Studied law with Hon. F. W. Baldwin. Barton, and Judge L. H. Thomp- son of Irasburg; admitted to the Vermont Bar 1884; practiced law in Glover about six years. removing to Newport, where he practiced alone five years, and was one of the firm of Cook & Richmond two years, and of Cook & Williams ten years. In 1909 came to Lyndonville, engaging in practice with H. A. Norton under the firm name of Cook & Norton. Is a Republi- can. States attorney for Orleans County 1904-8.
COOLEY, NEIL VINTON, Montpelier. Factory foreman. Born Stowe, July 31, 1870; son of William A. and Fanny (Luce) Cooley. Educated in the public schools. In 1898 married Della B. Wiggins of Mid- dlesex; they have one daughter, Clara E. Lived on a farm previous to 1891, when he was employed in the mill of C. C. Putnam & Son until 1893; foreman for Medad Wright & Son 1893-7; carpenter and builder 1897-1906; since 1906 factory foreman for U. S. Clothes-pin Co. An attendant of the Unitarian Church. Mem- ber of the Independent Order of Odd Fel- lows. and Mechanics or Green Mountain Council of Montpelier, No. 9.
COPELAND, OSMON BAKER, Ran- dolph. Banker. Born Waitsfield, Feb. 11, 1853; son of Andrew J. and Nancy J. (Goodrich) Copeland. Educated at Derby Academy and Montpelier Seminary. In 1875 married Kate A. Applebee of Lit- tleton, N. H .; they have one son, Fred O. Was cashier Pemigewasset National Bank, Plymouth, N. H .. 1881-6; secretary Win- ner Investment Company, Kansas City, Mo .. 1889-93; cashier National Bank of Orange County, Chelsea, 1893-6; cashier Randolph National Bank since 1896. Is a Republican. In religious belief a Meth- odist.
CORRY. FRANK MCMAHON, Montpel- ier. Merchant and banker. Born Mont- pelier. Sept. 15, 1855; son of Patrick and Mary Corry. Educated at Montpelier Grammar School. Married Margaret Cot-
ter; they have four children, William F., Florence E., Frank C., and Ruth A. When a young man opened a small fruit, vege- table and fish market, which he still con- ducts. Is president First National Bank of Montpelier; Corry-Deavitt-Frost Elec- tric Co .; Barre and Montpelier Traction and Power Co .; Wetmore & Morse Gran- ite Co .; vice-president Union Block Co .; director American Fidelity Co. Is a Re- publican; has represented Montpelier in the Legislature; senator from Washington County; and mayor of Montpelier three terms. Is a Roman Catholic; member Catholic Order of Foresters, Knights of Columbus, the Apollo Club, and Mont- pelier Country Club.
COTA, CHARLES HENRY, St. Albans. Deputy collector of customs. Born Montreal, P. Q., Sept. 29, 1849; son of Ezeb and Mary (Nelson) Cota. Edu- cated in the public schools. Married Martha Ann Somers of Burlington; they have two children, William J., of Bur- lington, and Anna Bell of New York City. At Cambridge, Aug. 13, 1864, en- listed in Co. B, 1st Vermont Cavalry, participating in engagements at the Ope- quan, Front Royal, Tom's Brook, Cedar Creek, Middle Road, Waynesboro, Five Forks, Namozine Church, and Appomat- tox Station; discharged from service at Burlington June 21, 1865. A Democrat; deputy collector of U. S. customs since Dec. 1, 1895. An Episcopalian. Mem- ber Franklin Lodge No. 4, F. & A. M., and Champlain Chapter, R. A. M.
COVELL, ARTHUR E., Berlin. Farmer and lumberman. Born Berlin, Aug. 22, 1870; son of Stephen H. and Mary J. (Poor) Covell. Educated at Berlin pub- lic schools and Montpelier Seminary. In 1910 married Clemmie Leone Sawyer of Northfield. For five years had charge of the independent telephone system in Montpelier, Northfield and adjacent towns, serving that length of time as a dircetor in the Orange County Telephone Co. Was for three years member of Ver- mont National Guard. Is a Republican; represented Berlin in the Legislature 1904 ; elected selcetman for nine consecu- tive years, 1899-1907; overscer of the poor 1903-10. Member of the Grange; Clan Gordon No. 12, Order of Scottish Clans; New England Order of Protec-
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tion; Montpelier Lodge, Knights of Py- thias; and Suadah Temple No. 140, Dra- matic Order of Knights of Khorassan.
COWAN, GARNET C., Groton. Dental surgeon. Born Lingwick, P. Q., Nov. 25, 1875; son of Randal Y. and Sarah (Young) Cowan. Educated at Gould Model School, Quebec; Peacham Academy, elass of 1901, and Medico-Chirurgical Col- lege, Philadelphia, Pa., graduating in den- tal surgery 1904. In 1907 married The- resa B. Darling of South Ryegate. Has been engaged in the practice of dentistry in Groton since 1905. A member of the Episcopal Church. Member of Pulaski Lodge No. 58, F. & A. M., Wells River; Mt. Lebanon R. A. Chapter No. 13, Brad- ford; past chancellor Caledonian Lodge No. 15, K. P .; member of Groton Camp No. 8514, M. W. A., of Groton, and Cale- donian Forest and Stream Club.
COWLES, CLARENCE PORTER, Burling- ton. Lawyer. Born Albany, Aug. 30, 1875; son of Madison and Mary (Hovey) Cowles. Educated at Albany public schools, Craftsbury Academy, St. Johns- bury Academy, class of 1894, Princeton University, class of 1898, A. B. (M. A. in 1901), and New York Law School, class of 1901, LL. B. In 1905 married Laura E. Golden of Minneapolis, Minn .; they have three sons, Laurence Golden, Richard Hovey, and John Todd. Ad- mitted to New York Bar 1901; was for two years managing clerk in law offices of Alexander & Colby, New York City; came to Burlington in 1903; admitted to Vermont Bar, January term, 1904; the same year formed a law partnership with Sherman R. Moulton under firm name of Cowles & Moulton; in 1911 Jos. T. Stearns was taken into the partnership, and in 1912 Mr. Moulton withdrew, the firm now being Cowles & Stearns. Is a Republican; alderman since 1909. Mem- ber of College Street Congregational Church. Member of Meridian Sun Lodge No. 20, F. & A. M., of Craftsbury.
COWLES. DENNISON, Brattleboro. Merchant. Born Westfield, Mass., Aug. 27. 1864; son of Rodney C. and Eliza P. (Kellogg) Cowles. Educated in the pub- lic schools. In 1897 married Lucie I. Brackett of Brattleboro; they have two children, Adele Adelaide and Dennison
Brackett. Engaged in farming until 1884, when he was employed in a hard- ware store in Westfield; in 1890 came to Brattleboro, and `in partnership with Charles O. Robbins opened a hardware store, which they have since conducted un- der the firm name of Robbins & Cowles. Is a Republican. President of the Board of Trade. A Congregationalist. Past master of Brattleboro Lodge No. 102, F. & A. M., and district deputy grand master of 8th Masonic District 1900-1; member of Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Red Men, and Vermont Wheel Club.
COWLES, PLINY JEFFERSON, Burling- ton. Accountant and book-keeper. Born Albany, Feb. 11, 1861; son of Jefferson and Orrel F. (Johnson) Cowles. Edu- cated at Albany village school, and East- man Business College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. In 1885 married Lilla I. Morse of Derby; they have one daughter, Evelyn M. Began business life as clerk and as- sistant postmaster at St. Johnsbury, where he remained eight years; later passed the civil service examination and entered the customs service, being located at Richford four years under Collector G. G. Bene- dict; from Richford went to Hardwick, where he organized the Savings Bank and Trust Co. of which he was treasurer five years; removed to Burlington, and was state cashier for the Equitable Life As- surance Society for four years; has made a specialty of office work and accounting, working in the office of the American Woolen Co. about four years; is now office manager for George D. Jarvis & Son. A Republican. A Methodist. Past chan- cellor commander of Union Lodge, K. P., of Hardwick; grand chancellor of Domain of Vermont one term, and representative to Supreme Lodge, Knights of Pythias; member of Masonic fraternity.
CRAIGIE, JAMES, South Ryegate. Granite dealer. Born Leeds, P. Q., Oct. 20, 1865; son of William and Marguerite (Craigie) Craigie. Educated at Leeds Model School. In 1903 married Leola M. Carpenter of South Ryegate; they have one son, Wendell C. Began the work of farming at an early age; in 1888-93 em- ployed by E. and T. Fairbanks & Co .. St. Johnsbury ; in 1893 removed to South Rye- gate, taking up the granite business which he has since conducted ; in 1905 purchased
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the Caledonia Park and built a large gran- ite shed. Enlisted March 20, 1899, at Boston in the 6th U. S. Artillery, went to San Francisco, Cal., to Honolulu, April 18, 1899, where he was on garrison duty ; Nov. 30. 1899, went to Philippine Islands on guard duty ; participated in several ex- peditions against insurgents in Bataan Province, which culminated in the surren- der of insurgent forces under General Mescardo. Was in the service until Oct. 20. 1902. when his enlistment expired; promoted to corporal, March 17, and ser- geant. Oct. 12, 1901. Is a Republican; deputy sheriff two years; constable eight years; tax collector one year; fish and game warden two years; trustee of the vil- lage of South Ryegate. Member of the First Presbyterian Church of South Rye- gate and member of the Brotherhood of the church. Member of the Masonic fra- ternity, and chief forester of the Modern Woodmen of America.
CRAMTON, CHARLES A., St. Johnsbury. Physician and surgeon. Born Winooski, July 1. 1872; son of Dr. J. O. and Char- lotte E. (Ward) Cramton, now deceased. Educated at University of Vermont, med- ical department, class of 1893; New York Eve and Ear Infirmary; Royal Ophthal- mic Hospital, (Moorfield), and St. Thom- as's Hospital, London, England; Hôpital Lariboisière, Paris; and University of Vi- enna. In 1896 married Gertrude Howe of St. Johnsbury; they have three chil- dren. Gertrude, Edward Allen, and Mar- jory. Practicing physician in St. Johns- bury, being a specialist in diseases of the cve, ear. nose, and throat; is ophthalmolo- gist and laryngologist Brightlook and St. Johnsbury Hospitals; also Morrison's Hospital, Whitefield, N. H .; expert ex- aminer eye and ear U. S. Pension Bureau; house surgeon Mary Fletcher Hospital, Burlington. 1893-4; vice-president Bright- look Hospital Association; member of Caledonia County and Vermont State Med- ical Societies. A Republican. Member of the Episcopal Church. Member of Passmmpsie Lodge No. 27, F. & A. M .; Haswell Chapter No. 11, R. A. M .; Cale- donia Council No. 13. R. & S. M .; Pales- tine Commandery No. 5, Knights Tem- plar; Mt. Sinai Temple, Mystic Shrine; Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Knights of Pythias.
CRANDALL, CHARLES HAYDEN, Bur- lington. Architect. Born Norwich, May 2, 1870; son of William Nelson and Ann Roxana (Hayden) Crandall. Educated in the public schools of Norwich and Miss Sherman's private school. In 1897 mar- ried Clara Alice Burke of Royalton; they have three children, Maurice Charles, Ber- nice Clara, and Wallace Gifford. At age of 18 left the farm and engaged in car- pentry, continuing six years; studied ar- chitecture with Louis Sheldon Newton of Hartford; in 1896 designed and superin- tended the Lake Mitchell club house, at Sharon, later designing and superintend- ing valuable work at Hanover, N. H., and Woodstock, and worked through the con- struction of some of the largest buildings for Dartmouth College. Located at Bur- lington 1905, since which many worthy public and private structures in Vermont and New Hampshire have been designed by him, among the latest being the Ran- dolph High School and Lancaster Congre- gational Church. A Republican; a Con- gregationalist, and a Mason.
CRANE, EPHRAIM HITCHCOCK, Brat- tleboro. Printer and publisher. Born Hyde Park, Jan. 29, 1876; son of Ed- ward C. and Mary (Thomas) Crane. Educated at Manchester, N. H., public schools; Black River Academy, Ludlow; Dartmouth College, 1898. In 1903 mar- ried Mary E. Mastin of St. Johnsbury; they have two daughters, Elizabeth Mas- tin and Mary Hitchcock. He was pro- prietor Vermont Tribune, Ludlow, 1899- 1905; treasurer and manager Vermont Printing Co. (Brattleboro Reformer) 1903 to date; business has quadrupled and now employs 50 persons. Mr. Crane is an independent Republican; a Congregation- alist. Trustee Brooks Free Library. Member Delta Kappa Epsilon Frater- nity; Sphinx Club of Dartmouth Col- lege; Brattleboro Lodge No. 102, F. & A. M .; Fort Dummer Chapter No. 12, R. A. M .; Beauseant Commandery No. 7, K. T .; and Mt. Sinai Temple, Mystic Shrine.
CROCKETT, WALTER HILL, Montpel- ier. Editor. Born Colchester, June 26, 1870; son of Charles W. and Martha (Hill) Crockett. Educated in the pub- lic schools, and Mount Hermon School,
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Mt. Hermon, Mass. In 1902 married Kate M. Chamberlain of Swanton; they have two children, Eleanor Alice and Charles Newton. Was assistant night editor Burlington Free Press 1895-1901; telegraph editor St. Albans Messenger, 1901-9; and has been managing editor Montpelier Morning Journal since 1909. Is author of "A History of Lake Cham- plain," published by Hobart J. Shanley & Co., 1909. Is a Republican. Was ap- pointed member Vermont Lake Champlain Tercentenary Commission by Governor Proctor, and reappointed by Governor Prouty and Governor Mead. Is a Con- gregationalist; a former president of the Western Vermont Congregational Club; secretary of Vermont Society Sons of American Revolution ; member of Vermont Historical Society and Vermont Press Association.
CROFT, ALLEN P., Enosburg Falls. Farmer. Born West Enosburg, July 1, 1854; son of Joseph B. and Parmelia (Buck) Croft. Educated in the public schools of Enosburg. In 1875 married Elizabeth M. Hendrick of West Enos- burg; they have four children, Eva May, Leonard Hendrick, Winifred Gertrude, and Mildred Lena. Has always engaged in farming. Is a Republican; represented Enosburg in the Legislature 1910; select- man four years; first selectman 1890-1; lister in 1897. A Methodist; steward of the church. Member of the Grange, for- merly overseer; member Lincoln Lodge No. 78, F. & A. M., of Enosburg Falls.
CROMBIE, WILLIAM AUGUSTUS, New York City. Born New Boston, N. H., April 20, 1844; son of Samuel Coolidge and Susan Augusta (Choate) Crombie. At six years of age his parents moved to Nashua, N. H .; educated at Pinkerton Academy, Derry, N. H., and at Nashua (N. H.) High School. In 1868 married Sarah Elizabeth, daughter of Orlando Dana and Mary Jane (Witherbee) Mur- ray, of Nashua, N. H., who died in New York, March 7, 1907. They had three children, William Murray, and Arthur Choate, graduates of University of Ver- mont, and Maude Elizabeth, all born at Burlington. At age of 16 entered the freight department of the Boston, Lowell & Nashua R. R. Co., working his way
up through the several grades to the posi- tion of cashier. After an experience of four years went to Burlington and en- gaged in the lumber business with Mr. Lawrence Barnes. In 1869 Mr. Barnes disposed of his interest to a new organi- zation known as Shepard, Davis & Co .; in 1876 this firm was succeeded by the Shepard & Morse Lumber Co., in which Mr. Crombie was a large owner and local manager. While in Burlington was largely interested in local business, and gave a great deal of his time and money to the business of the Burlington Shade Roller Co., Porter Manufacturing Co., Baldwin Refrigerator Co .. and other in- dustries. A Republican; was twice elected mayor of Burlington. and in 1890 was appointed colonel on the staff of Gov. E. J. Ormsbee. Since 1894 has been located in New York City, where he is conduct- ing a wholesale lumber business in part- nership with his sons, William Murray and Arthur Choate Crombie. For a num- ber of years was prominently connected with New York City and State politics, being the Republican leader of what was then the 19th Assembly District in New York City, which carried with it an ex- ecutive membership in the Republican county committee. Is a member of the Union League Club; Lumbermen's Club of New York City; West Side Republi- can Club; Empire State Society Sons of American Revolution; Vermont Society of New York City; Lake Champlain Asso- ciation, and Merchants' Association of New York City. Office, 81 New Street; residence, Bretton Hall. Broadway and Eighty-sixth Street.
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