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CROSBY, ALLYN JONES, Springfield. Superintendent of Springfield Electric Railway Co. Born Brattleboro, Feb. 7, 1874; son of Edward Chandler and Emma Frances (Wyman) Crosby. Educated at Brattleboro High School, and Dartmouth College. In 1897 married Maude Stan- dish Coudray of Wethersfield, Conn .; they have one daughter, Alene Maude. Has for 15 years held his present posi- tion as director and superintendent of Springfield Electric Railway Co .; treas- urer of Cheshire Bridge Corporation. A Republican ; justice of the peace six years ; clerk of municipal court 1911; president of Springfield Agricultural Society 1905-
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10; president of board of trade 1909; vice- president from Vermont of the New Eng- land Street Railway Club, 1911-12.
CROSBY. EDWARD C., Brattleboro. Contractor. Born Marlboro, July 7, 1846; son of Edward and Betsey L. (Jones) Crosby. Educated at Brattle- boro High School and Springfield Sem- inary. In 1868 married Emma F. Wyman of Brattleboro; they have eight ehildren, Henry H .. Helen M., Frank W., Edna S., Fred C .. Thomas W .. Allyn J., and Ed- ward B. Member of commission firm of E. Crosby & Co., grain and flour dealers, Brattleboro 1864-97; is engaged in eleetrie railway, water works, and general con- erete construction 1897-1910; has large in- terests in Connecticut Valley Street Rail- way of Massachusetts, and Springfield Electric Railway of Vermont; chairman board of directors of the Massachusetts company, and president of the Vermont company. Is a Republican; for four years chairman board of bailiffs, Brattleboro. A Congregationalist; member church com- mittee and president Sunday school. Cen- ter Church. Brattleboro.
CROSS, CHARLES HARRISON, late of Montpelier. Baker and confectioner. Born in Sanbornton. N. H., Feb. 12, 1812; died in Montpelier, Sept. 12, 1905. Educated in the publie schools. In 1834 married Caroline Webster Houston, who died in 1893; they had five children, George Henry of St. Johnsbury, Parthenia C. (de- erased ). Lewis Bart, late of Montpelier, Oscar N. (deceased), and Maria (de- ceased ). Mr. Cross was the pioneer baker of Vermont. learning the baker's trade with his brother, Timothy Cross, in New Hamp- shire, and loeating in Montpelier in 1828, where he conducted business alone for 20 years, and for nearly 50 years with his son. L. Bart Cross, under the firm name of C. H. Cross & Son. He was a Repub- lican and a Methodist.
CROSS. CHINHLES HEHRERT, Boston. Mass. Shoe manufacturer. Born Mont- pelier. Aug. 30, 1867; son of L. Bart and J.nein Ann (Chaplin) Cross. Educated at Montpelier schools and Bryant & Strat- ton's Commercial School, Boston. In 1895 married Florence Clark of Cambridge, Mass. Connected with Boston Safe De- posit and Trust Co., for seven years; as-
sociated with E. J. Bliss of Boston, en- gaged in the manufacture of shoes under firm name of The Regal Shoe Company, continuing one year, when L. C. Bliss, father of E. J. Bliss, was admitted to partnership in the business; since which time have been entire owners of the busi- ness. Was for 12 years member of the Ist Corps of Boston Cadets. A Republi- ean. Member of Masonic Fraternity, In- dependent Order of Odd Fellows, and several clubs. Office, 268 Summer St., Boston, Mass .; residence, 45 Selkirk Road, Brookline, Mass.
CROSS, GEORGE HENRY, St. Johnsbury. Baker and confectioner. Born Concord, N. H., Feb. 6, 1836; son of Charles Har- rison and Caroline (Houston) Cross. Educated at Washington County Grammar School, Montpelier. In 1862 married El- len Matthews of Fort Covington, N. Y .; they had three children, Charles (de- ceased), Harry Matthews (deceased), and Jennie Pathenia (wife of Dr. J. F. Trull, Biddeford, Me.). After leaving school en- tered his father's employ as an apprentice in the bakery and confectionery business. In 1860 he went to Fort Covington, N. Y., where he engaged in business for himself ; later came to St. Johnsbury, and in May, 1867, purchased the bakery of Wm. P. Fairbanks, where he has built up a most successful business. Is a Republican. Member and deacon of the North Con- gregational Church. Director in Mer- chants National Bank, St. Johnsbury.
CROSS, JOEL BRADLEY, Highgate Cen- ter. Retired merchant. Born Highgate, July 14, 1821 ; son of Nathan and Betsey (Hammond) Cross. Educated at High- gate public schools, and Enosburg Center Academy. In 1850 married Elizabeth B. Dillon of Burlington, who died in 1892; they had three children, Lizzie A. (Mrs. Olds, deceased), Frank B. of Highgate Center, and Fred W. of North Platte, Nch. Began business life as clerk in Highgate and Swanton; in 1846 removed to Du- buque, In., traveling by way of Lake Champlain, Eric Canal, the great lakes, and by stage coach from Chicago to Du- buque, there being no railroad nearer Chi- cago than Marshall, Mich; remained in Dubuque two years, returning East in 1848; engaged in general mercantile busi- ness in Bakersfield, and later in East
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Highgate; in 1864 purchased store at Highgate Center where he was in business for over 40 years; at the age of 90 years is still active; went to California for the winter 1910; spends part of each year in Nebraska and Colorado. A Republican; has held many town and county offices ; was postmaster 12 vears.
CROSS, LEWIS BARTLETT, Montpelier. Retired baker and confectioner. Born Montpelier, Ang. 9, 1839; son of Charles Harrison and Caroline Webster (Houston) Cross. Educated in the public schools, and Fort Edward and Newbury Semin- aries. In 1862 married Lucia A. Chaplin of Wells River, who died 1903; they had two children, Carrie and Charles H. In 1858 entered his father's bakery as an apprentice, serving three years; was the second man in Montpelier to be enrolled for service in the Civil War, but owing to illness was not mustered in; later was appointed sutler of 3rd Vermont Regi- ment, serving one year; in 1863 engaged in business with his father under the firm name of C. H. Cross & Son, continuing until 1898, when his father retired from the firm; in 1908 sold this business to F. A. Hayden and G. L. Edson. Is a Republican; has held many town, village, and city offices; represented Montpelier in the Legislature 1890, serving on ways and means and bank committees ; delegate Republican national convention 1880; Na- tional Republican League convention 1889 and 1906; presidential elector and vote- bearer 1896-7; for 24 years member first congressional district committee; and has attended every Republican state conven- tion since 1864. Is trustee and vice- president Montpelier Savings Bank and Trust Co .; president and trustee Wood Art Gallery; president board of commis- sioners Green Mountain Cemetery.
CROSSETT, JAMES EDWARD, Dux- bury. Farmer and lumberman. Born Duxbury, Dec. 6, 1854; son of Janus and Euretta Rachael (Crosby) Crossett. Edu- cated in the public schools of Duxbury. In 1874 married Mary Jane McMullen of Duxbury ; they have one daughter, Te- nie Mae (Mrs. Philip Shonio of Dux- bury). A farmer; manufacturer of lum- ber, box shooks, and chair stock; in the lumber business 38 years. A Republican; selectman 17 years, chairman of the board
13 years; justice of the peace two years; represented Duxbury in the Legislature 1890, and at the extra session 1891; lib- eral in his religious convictions.
CROWELL, CHRISTIE BURNHAM, Brat- tleboro. Manager Brattleboro Water Works Co. Born Brattleboro, Jan. 24, 1873; son of George Emerson and Mary (Spencer) Crowell. Educated at Brattleboro public schools and Mt. Hermon School, gradu- ated 1894. In 1898 married Louisa W. Van Arsdale of Hackensack, N. J., who died 1899; in 1903 married Elsinore Rob- inson of Benicia, Cal .; they have one son, George Alexander. Associated with his father in management of real estate and other interests; manager of Brattleboro Water Works Company for past 10 years. A surveyor. An independent Republi- can. Active member of the First Baptist Church. Past master of Columbian Lodge, F. & A. M .; high priest Fort Dummer Chapter; member Connecticut Valley Council; Beauseant Commandery, K. T .; Windsor Lodge of Perfection, Ancient Ac- cepted Scottish Rite; J. W. Roby Council, Princes of Jerusalem; Delta Chapter Rose Croix, and Vermont Consistory; member of Grand Chapter; also of Wantastiquet Lodge and Oasis Encampment, I. O. O. F., of Brattleboro; Vermont Wheel Club, and Brattleboro Board of Trade.
CROWELL, GEORGE EMERSON, Brat- tleboro. Retired publisher. Born Manches- ter-by-the-Sea, Mass., Sept. 29, 1834; son of Nathaniel and Esther S. (Dav) Crow- ell. Educated in the district schools of Hopkinton, N. H. In 1872 married Mary Spencer of Wilmington ; they have had five children, Christie Burnham, Herbert Spen- cer, Ralph W., Esther Louise, and Percy V., the first and last two are not living. Left school when 13; followed farming until 1866, when he came to Brattleboro and edited the Vermont Record and Farm- er until 1868, when, with Daniel L. Mil- . likin, established The Household; later purchased Millikin's interest and continued publication till 1890, when he sold out and it was moved to Boston. Purchased a tract of 150 acres of land in Brattleboro village in 1880, developing it for residen- tial purposes; developed several small springs into the present village water sup- ply, Brattleboro Water Works Co., with storage capacity of 200,000,000 gallons;
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president Carpenter Organ Co .; director Brattleboro Home for Aged and Disabled; corporator in the Vermont and the Brat- tleboro Savings Banks. Enlisted in 16th New Hampshire Infantry, serving nine months. Independent Republican; mem- ber First Church.
CULVER, FRANK MUNROE, Hyde Park. Banker. Born Stowe, May 29, 1879; son of George M. and Ida (Robin- son) Culver. Educated at Stowe High School and St. Johnsbury Academy. In 1902 married Mabel S. Godfrey of Stowe. Was teller Lamoille County Savings Bank and Trust Co .. Hyde Park, 1904-6; treas- urer since 1906. Is a Republican. Has been treasurer of Hyde Park Village since 1906. Treasurer of Second Congrega- tionalist Church since 1908. A member of Mystic Lodge No. 56, F. &. A. M .; has been junior warden and senior warden.
CUMINGS, E. WILMOT, Barre. Job printer. Born Palmyra, N. Y., Nov. 8, 1847; son of Horace and Lucy Gibson (Thompson) Cumings. Educated at Pal- myra Union School; Hamilton College, A. B. 1871; Union Theological Seminary, class of 1874. In 1874 married Annie M. Smith of Greenport, L. I .; they have three daughters, Lucy Frances (Mrs. J. L. Thorpe), Susan Ellsworth (Mrs. R. E. Wales). and Metta Belle (Mrs. William Cole). A Presbyterian; served as pastor Fairville, N. Y., one year; West Fayette, N. Y., four and one-half years; Elba, N. Y., seven and one-half years; Barre seven years. Purchased job printing busi- ness of W. A. Smith in 1896, continuing same to date. A Republican; school com- missioner, Barre, four years; cemetery commissioner six years; assessor two years; city liquor agent four years.
CURRIER. RICHARD SAWYER, Barre. County supervisor of highways. Born Hardwick. March 15. 1859; son of Charles L .. and Celinda (Dickey) Currier. Edu- cated in public schools, Barre Academy, and Dartmouth College, B. L. 1885. In 1886 married Julia MeCarty of North- field: they had two children, George R. (deceased) and Marguerite. Member of the firm of Blair & Currier, 1886-89; head of firm R. S. Currier & Co. 1889-98; contractor and builder 1899-1906; county supervisor of highways Washington coun-
ty since 1906. Was trustee Barrc Acad- emy ; member of Barre school board 1886- 96; president Barre Retail Merchants' As- sociation four years; director French's Barre Library since 1889; trustee Barre City Hospital. Is a Republican; alderman from 2nd ward 1902-4, and president of the board in 1903; chairman board street commissioners 1903-4; represented Barre in Legislature 1894-6; member of Repub- lican city committee 1900-8, and county committee since 1906. By religious pref- erence a Congregationalist. Member Del- ta Kappa and Kappa Kappa Kappa fra- ternities of Dartmouth College; past chan- cellor Vincitia Lodge No. 10, Knights of Pythias ; member Suadah Temple No. 40, Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan.
CUSHMAN, HENRY THEODORE, North Bennington. Manufacturer. Born Ben- nington, May 16, 1844; son of John and Sophronia (Hurd) Cushman. His grand- father was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. Educated at Bennington Academy and by private tutors. In 1867 married Eliza Davis Hall, daughter of Henry D. Hall, and granddaughter of former Gov- ernor Hiland Hall; they have five chil- dren, Arthur Hall, John Henry, William Carroll, Frederick Bennett, and Caroline Eliza. Has been engaged since 1865 as a manufacturer, beginning with special lines designed by himself; is now presi- dent of the H. T. Cushman Manufactur- ing Co., furniture specialties, one of the largest concerns in Bennington. Is a vet- eran of the Civil War; was commissioned as first lieutenant and regimental quar- termaster in the 4th Regiment Vermont Volunteers, Sept. 30, 1862; was at times acting brigade quartermaster; although not required to go on the firing line to supply the place of an officer killed in the Wilderness, he offered his services, and served on the staff of Gen. Lewis A. Grant, commander of the First Vermont Brigade, through the battles of Spottsyl- vania, including the "bloody angle," re- ceiving honorable mention by the com- manding general in his report to the adju- tant-general of Vermont. Is a Republi- can; senator from Bennington County 1910; formerly member of the board of education; president of the village of North Bennington sixteen years. Member of the Grand Army of the Republic; is senior vice-commander of the Military Or-
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der of the Loyal Legion of Vermont; member of the Sons of the American Revo- lution; president of the Bennington Coun- ty Veterans' Reunion Society. In religious preference a Congregationalist. Has been president of the church society for many years.
CUSHMAN, JUDSON E., Burlington. Lawyer and state tax commissioner. Born Braintree, April 27, 1860; son of Earl S. and Mary E. (Lamb) Cushman. Edu- cated in the public schools, and Randolph State Normal School. In 1882 married Nina L. Rawson of Westford; they have three children, Lena M. (Mrs. Carl H. Carroll), Ralph E., and Grace M. Taught in South Royalton village school 1878- 1880; Richmond village school 1880-1 and 1882-6; admitted to Vermont Bar Oct. 28, 1886, and began practice of law in Ran- dolph; in August, 1887, removed to Bur- lington and formed copartnership with Hon. E. R. Hard; copartner of Hon. Ed- mund C. Mower 1896-1900. A Repub- lican; city grand juror 1888-90; states at- torney for Chittenden County 1890-4; elected professor of medical jurisprudence in medical department University of Ver- mont 1895, and elected annually ever. since; city attorney 1896-8; commissioner of taxes of Vermont 1900 to present time; delegate to International Tax Conference in 1909, 1910, and 1911. Past master of Washington Lodge No. 3, F. & A. M., of Burlington, and member of Ethan Allen Club.
CUTTING, OLIVER B., Concord. Drug- gist. Born Concord, Sept. 12, 1837; son of Franklin and Prudence (Isham) Cut- ting. Educated in the public schools of Concord and Waterbury. In 1865 mar- ried Lavina Powers of Lunenburg, who died 1868; they had one child, Ursula M; in 1872 married Lois B. Robinson of Con- cord; they have two children, Clarence F. and Susie L. At 19 years of age Mr. Cutting began teaching in the winter and working in the summer on the farm; in 1868 began business as a druggist and book dealer, which occupation he still fol- lows; has been local agent for the Ver- mont Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Enlisted as private in Co. A, 11th Regiment Ver- mont Volunteers, Aug. 20, 1864; was wounded at the battle of Cedar Creek, Oct. 19 of the same year ; discharged from
the hospital May, 1865. Is a Republican ; represented Concord in the Legislature 1900; elected assistant judge of Essex County 1904, and re-elected 1906 and 1908; school director three years; one of the trustces of the Concord Grammar School. Treasurer of Moose River Lodge No. 82, F. & A. M., of Concord.
CUTTS, HENRY T., late of Orwell. Farmer and breeder. Born Orwell, Oct. 6, 1836; died Orwell, June 9, 1911; son of Thomas and Fanny (Kingsley ) Cutts. Educated at the public schools, and Troy Conference Academy. In 1862 married Cornelia Wilcox of Orwell; they had three sons and one daughter, George H. of Los Angeles, Cal., Linus W. of Orwell, Arthur T. of Chicago, Ill., and Minnie E. (de- ceased). Mr. Cutts was for forty years a farmer at Orwell; proprietor of Brook- side Farm; had charge of World's Fair exhibit of Morgan horses; was president of Vermont Horse Breeders' Association for some years ; and vice-president of New England Horse Breeders' Association for five years; was the breeder and owner of the famous Morgan stallions Ben Frank- lin, and Addison Lambert by Daniel Lam- bert. Mr. Cutts was a prominent citizen of the town, a strong worker for the tem- perance cause, and took an active interest in local, state and national affairs. A Re- publican ; had held practically every office in the gift of the town, being selectman at time of his death; represented Orwell in the Legislature 1882; senator from Addi- son county 1910. Member of Congrega- tional Church. Member of Independent Lodge No. 10, F. & A. M., of Orwell.
DAIGLE, HECTOR J., Burlington. In- surance. Born St. Damase, P. Q., Feb. 14, 1862; son of David and Regina (Lu- cier) Daigle. Educated at St. Césaire, Iberville County, P. Q. In 1890 married Elma A. Hill of Montgomery; they have two children, Clifton C. and E. Zorine. Engaged in the lumber business 1883-93; in the insurance business since 1894. Is independent in politics. Member of the Roman Catholic Church. Member of Knights of Columbus, and of Algonquin Club.
DALEY, OLIN WESTON, White River Junction. Physician and surgeon. Born Worcester, Jan. 8, 1863; son of Orrin and
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Hannah (Martin) Daley. Educated in the public schools of Montpelier, and Montpelier Methodist Seminary; studied medicine in the office of Dr. D. G. Kemp, Montpelier, and medical school of Colum- bia University, New York, graduated 1884. In 1891 married Mae E. Gates of White River Junction, who died in 1900. Began the practice of medicine in White River Junction. continuing until 1900, when he retired to devote his time to his business and financial interests. Vice- president of Hartford National Bank; owns a cottage at Caspian Lake, Greens- boro. and owns and operates a farm of 470 acres near White River Junction; owner of Union Station lunch, White River Junction. A Republican; repre- sented Hartford in the Legislature 1904; senator from Windsor County 1906. An Episcopalian. A 33 degree Mason; in 1903 chosen grand master of the Grand Lodge of Vermont, having since served as grand high priest of the Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; member of Iroquois Club of White River Junction and other social organizations.
. DALY, JAMES MONROE, Dorchester, Mass. Dental surgeon. Born Salisbury, Dec. 23. 1829; son of James W. and Sarah E. (Owen) Daly. Educated at Bristol public schools, graduated from Boston Dental College 1870. In 1852 married Amelia S. Churchill of Boston, who died 1860; they had two children, Grace Amelia, and James Harlow. In 1864 married Elizabeth Tolman Bispham of Dorchester, Mass .; they have one son, Martin Ordway. In 1845 began the study of dentistry under Dr. John Sabine, Boston; in 1852 began the practice of his profession which he has since continued. At present is in partnership with his son, Dr. M. Ordway Daly. Was one of the founders and incorporators of the Boston Dental College, and one of its trustees until its union with Tufts College. Was in his early years a member of the Whig party, but has been a Republican since the organization of that party. Member of Third Religious Society in Dorchester, Mass .. (Unitarian). and member of board of assessors and trustce of the min- isterial fund. Member of the Royal Ar- canum, Norfolk Club, Vermont Associa- tion, and Men's Club of Third Church, Dorchester; formerly a member of
Knights of Honor, Ancient and Honor- able Artillery Company, and Middlesex Club. Office, 29 Hollis St., Boston, Mass. Residence, 1119 Adams St., Dorchester, Mass.
DALY, WILLIAM R., Brattleboro. Law- yer. Born Bennington, May 5, 1876; son of John P. and Sarah (Dunn) Daly. Ed- ucated in the Bennington public schools. In 1901 married Helen Brewe of Hoosick Falls, N. Y .; they have three children, Jane Dorothy, Helen Hertha, and George Loveland. Studied law in the office of Barber & Darling, Bennington; admitted to Vermont Bar 1900; practiced in Ben- nington until March, 1907, when he re- moved to Brattleboro and formed partner- ship with Charles S. Chase under the firm name of Chase & Daly. A Republican. Special prosecuting officer, Bennington village, 1902; states attorney Bennington County 1904-6; appointed judge Brattle- boro municipal court March, 1911. A Congregationalist. Member of Columbian Lodge, F. & A. M., of Brattleboro.
DANA, EDWARD CUSHING, Woodstock. Editor and publisher. Born Woodstock, Jan. 23, 1863; son of Charles and Chari- tie (Loomis) Dana. Educated at Wood- stock High School. Learned printer's trade in Woodstock; went to Colorado in 1887; in newspaper work in that state at Glenwood Springs, Aspen, and for two and one-half years in Denver; returned to Woodstock in 1894 and bought the Spirit of the Age. An Independent Demo- crat. Member of Woodstock Country Club.
DANA, HAROLD SWAN, Woodstock. In- surance. Born Woodstock, Sept. 27, 1854; son of Charles and Charity Scott (Loomis) Dana. Educated at the public schools. June 1, 1892, married Lydia M. French of Woodstock; they have an adopted daughter, Caroline Brown Dana. Was clerk in his father's store for 16 years, continuing the business for several years following his father's death. En- gaged in general insurance business 1896, in which he continues to date. Is a Re- publican; has been village treasurer for 12 years; also town anditor. Is a Con- gregationalist. A member of the Country Club, and of the Y. M. C. A.
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DANA, S. J., Fayston. Manufacturer. Born Warren, May 18, 1833; son of Sam- uel and Calista (Pastor) Dana. Edu- cated in the public schools. In 1853 mar- ried Adeline W. Benton, who died 1886; they had seven children, Plina J., Clar- ence W., Frea A., Harry C., Henry W., Winfield R., and Charles H. (deceased) ; in 1888 married Miranda Davis, who died 1889; in 1894 married Mary J. Fisher, who died 1909; in 1910 married Hattie Richardson of Warren. Is an insurance agent; a builder; and a member of the firm of S. J. & H. W. Dana, shingle manu- facturers. Enlisted in Co. B, 13th Regi- ment Vermont Volunteers, September, 1862 ; mustered into service October, 1862; was wounded by a shell in the left arm at the battle of Gettysburg, July 3, 1863; mustered out July 21, 1863, at the ex- piration of term of service; was one of six brothers who served in the civil war, who all came out with honorable dis- charge. Is a Republican; was town clerk 27 years; justice of the peace 30 years; has been selectman, town treasurer, lister, school director, town grand juror, over- seer of the poor; is now health officer; served as assistant judge of Washington County court two years; represented Fay- ston in the Legislature 1872.
DANE, WALTER ALDEN, Newport. Lawyer. Born Newport, Feb. 4, 1882; son of Olin Sidney and Mabel (Robinson) Dane. Educated at Newport High School, University of Vermont, and George Washington University Law School, Washington, D. C. In 1907 mar- ried Bertha A. Aldrich of Cambridge, Mass .; they have one daughter, Barbara. Instructor in Burr and Burton Seminary, Manchester, 1903-5. Is a Republican ; card messenger, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., 1905; private secre- tary to assistant secretary of the navy, Washington, D. C., 1907; served in this capacity and studied law until 1908, when he was admitted to Bar of the District of Columbia; confidential secretary to secre- tary of the navy 1908, serving until the change of administration, 1909, when he was appointed private secretary to Hon. Wm. P. Dillingham, U. S. senator from Vermont. In 1909 formed a law partner- ship with Hon. F. C. Williams, Newport. Member of the National Geographic So-
ciety; Delta Psi and Phi Beta Kappa Fraternities.
DARLING, CHARLES HIAL, Burling- ton. Lawyer. Born Woodstock, May 9, 1859; son of Jason and Ellen Lou- isa (Paul) Darling. Educated at Green Mountain Perkins Academy, Montpelier Seminary, A. B., Tufts College 1884, LL. D. 1903. In 1889 married Agnes Christmas Norton of Bennington; they have three daughters, Margaret Norton, Alice Godfrey, and Elizabeth Paul Dar- ling. Was admitted to the Bar 1886; commenced practice in Bennington the same year, which he continued until he went to Washington in the fall of 1901; removed to Burlington 1906, practicing there since. A Republican; appointed municipal judge of Bennington in 1887; reappointed by each governor and held office until he went to Washington in 1901; represented Bennington in the Legislature 1896; chairman of committee on education, and served on the judiciary committee; appointed assistant secretary of the navy 1901; resigned in 1905 to take the office of collector of customs for the district of Vermont; reappointed collector of customs in 1910. Trustee of Tufts College; presi- dent of the board of trustees of Goddard Seminary; member of Vermont Bar As- sociation, president 1899-1900; member of Sons of American Revolution, president 1908. Life member of Vermont Histori- cal Society; member of Masonic frater- nity, at present senior warden of the Grand Lodge of Vermont.
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