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DARLING, CHARLES MELVIN, LyII- donville. Ranchman, real estate dealer, horse breeder. Born Lyndon, Aug. 20, 1856; son of Charles B. and Susan (Mel- vin) Darling. Educated at Lyndon In- stitute, Lyndon Center; student Dart- mouth College, scientific department, two years ; diploma for physical culture, Ral- ston University, Washington, D. C., 1902. In 1898 married Alice Elizabeth Lowe of Fort Morgan, Colorado, who died in 1901; in 1902 married Mary Macauley of Newport; they have six children, Charles Melvin, Carolyn Su- san, Velma, Scott Rogers, Beatrice Ma- bel, and Alfred Burbank. In Omaha and Lincoln, Neb., 1877; in employ of Col. Clopper on horse ranch near Denver, Col ..
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1878; worked on cattle ranches in Colo- rado until the summer of 1880, when as- sociated with his cousin S. E. Darling, and bought a trail herd of Texas cattle at Ogallala, Neb., and turned them loose on range; sold cattle in 1882, and in 1883, with S. E. Darling, bought horses and cattle and located on Brazos River, Tex .; purchased Living Spring ranch in Colo- rado 1888, and enlarged it to 3,000 acres ; sold out cattle and horses 1893 and came east; at Fort Morgan, Col., 1894-8; set- tled in Lyndonville 1898. A Republican. Member of Masonic fraternity; Independ- ent Order of Odd Fellows; the Lyndon Club. and Abnaki Club.
DARLING, GEORGE W., South Rye- gate. Physician and surgeon. Born South Ryegate, Dec. 5, 1857; son of Dr. John B. and Marguerite (Shaw) Darling. Ed- ucated in the public schools of Ryegate, Newbury Seminary; Peacham Academy 1879; and University of Vermont, medical department, 1882. In 1883 married Jen- nie P. Somers of Barnet, who died 1905; they had six children, Theresa B. (Mrs. Cowen), Charles B., George L., Jennie M., Grace D. (Mrs. Hooker), and Dewey S .; in 1908 married Jeanie E. Hall. In 1882 began practice of medicine with his father at Ryegate, which he has since con- tinued ; has a practice covering about six surrounding towns; also owns and carries on a farm. A Republican; school director 12 years. A Presbyterian. Member of Connecticut Valley and Vermont State Medical Societies, and County Fish and Game Club.
DARLING, HALE KNIGHT, Chelsea. Lawyer. Born East Corinth, Jan. 26, 1869; son of Joseph Kimball and Mary Alice (Knight) Darling. Educated in public schools of Corinth and Chelsea, and in the law department University of North Carolina. In 1896, married May- belle Maud Hyde of Chelsca; they have five children, Pauline, Hale Knight, Jr., Mary Alice, Joseph Kimball, and Law- rence. Employed in freight department Fitchburg Railroad 1888-90; reporter on Fitchburg, Mass., Daily Sentinel 1890-92; admitted to Bar 1894 at Raleigh, N. C., and to Vermont Bar 1895 at Montpelier. Is a Republican; was states attorney of Orange County 1896-1900; member State Board Bar Examiners 1901-3; member
Vermont House of Representatives 1904- 6; chairman State Library Commission 1905; clerk Orange County Court 1905 and since; appointed commissioner to re- vise statute laws of state 1904; and com- missioner to edit Public Statutes 1906. Is a member George Washington Lodge No. 52, F. & A. M .; and Whitney Chapter, R. A. M.
DARLING, LUCIUS A., Burke. Farmer. Born Sutton, June 1, 1857; son of Henry G. and Mehitable (Whitcomb) Darling. Educated in the public schools, Lancaster, N. H., Academy; and Bryant & Stratton business college, Boston. In 1892 mar- ried Marguerite McDonald of Burke; they had two children, Pearl E. (deceased), and Henry G. After leaving business .college in 1883, took position as manager of Mountain View Farm, in Burke and Lyn- don, formerly the home place of Harley M. Hall, consisting of 300 acres, now in- creased to 2,400 acres. Is a Republican; selectman one year; represented Burke in Legislature 1900. An attendant of the Congregational Church.
DARLING, ROBERT NELSON, Groton. Merchant. Born Groton, May 9, 1859; son of Jonathan Robert and Sarah Maria (Taisey) Darling. Educated in the pub- lic schools and Newbury Seminary. In 1891 married Valetta M. Paine of South- bridge, Mass .; they have two daughters, Ruth Maria and Evalona Jessie. Manu- facured lumber extensively for 30 years ; now merchant in partnership with R. D. Sherry in general store at Bradford; orig- inal owner of Darling trout pond, largest in the state, now owned by Hon. Theodore N. Vail, in his game and timber preserve. A Republican; represented Groton in the Legislature 1908; chairman and village trustee 1907; first selectman of Groton 1908. Member Pulaski Lodge No. 58, F. & A. M., of Wells River; Chapter Lodge of Bradford; Caledonia Lodge No. 15, K. P., of Groton, and Groton Grange No. 443.
DARLING, SUMNER' E., Hardwick. Physician and surgeon. Born West Wind- sor, May 2, 1856; son of Jason L. and Ellen Louise Paul (Sumner) Darling. Educated at Woodstock public schools, Dartmouth College, and University of Vermont; studied medicine with Dr. H.
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M. Chandler of Woodstock, Dr. Henry D. Holton of Brattleboro, and at the medical departments of Dartmouth College and University of Vermont, graduating from the latter in 1882. In 1881 married Eva- lyn Ruth Eastman of Newbury ; they have one son, Sumner E., Jr. His carly life was spent on a farm; located temporarily in Newbury and later in Hardwick, where he has since practiced his profession. Health officer since office was created; member Vermont tuberculosis commission 1905-7; Caledonia County Medical Soci- ety; Vermont Medical Society; American Medical Association; sixth international congress on tuberculosis ; board of trustees Hardwick Academy nine years; village trustee 1903-4. A Republican; chairman delegation to State convention 1908; mem- ber town committee; represented Hard- wick in the Legislature 1904, serving as chairman of committee on public health; senator from Caledonia County 1910. Member of the Methodist Church; and of Caspian Lake Lodge No. 87, F. & A. M.
DARTT, JusTUS, Springfield. Farmer. Born Weathersfield, Feb. 17, 1836; son of Erastus and Rebecca (Jackman) Dartt. Educated at public schools, Wesleyan Sem- inary, and Newbury Seminary. In 1859 married Abbie Patten Knight of Weathers- field; they have three children, William Henry, Frank Patten, and Mary Abbie. The greater part of his life has been de- voted to work in the public schools as teacher and superintendent; from 1880-88 was state superintendent of education in Vermont; 1888-96 was district superin- tendent of schools in Massachusetts. In 1862 enlisted in Co. D, 9th Regiment, Vermont Volunteers; was chosen 2nd lieu- tenant; was taken prisoner in hospital at Winchester, Va., 1862; afterwards paroled and sent to Camp Chase, Columbus, O .; discharged at Chicago, 1862, for disability. Is a Republican; was a member of the Legislature in 1874, 1878, 1880, 1902, 1904, and 1910; senator from Windsor County 1882, and president pro tem of the Senate. Was trustee of Vermont State Agricultural College 1880-86; trustee of Soldiers' Home at Bennington since 1906. Has been deacon in First Congregational Church, Springfield, since 1900. Is mem- ber of St. Johns Lodge No. 41, F. & A. M .; past high priest of Skitchewaug Chap- ter No. 25, R. A. M .; member Springfield
Council No. 18, R. & S. M .; and Holy Cross Commandery No. 12, K. T., of Bellows Falls.
DAVIS, CHARLES M., Northfield. Tex- tile manufacturer. Born Northfield, June 13, 1860; son of John Preston and Phoebe Lorain (Marsh) Davis. Educated at Northfield High School, Norwich Univer- sity, and Dartmouth College, graduating from Dartmouth with degree of B. S. 1882; studied law in the offices of Hon. Frank Plumley, Northfield, and Hon. S. C. Shurtleff, Montpelier ; entered Boston Uni- versity Law School in the fall of 1887, graduating cum laude in 1889 with the degree of LL. B. In 1892 married Mary H. Wooster of Northfield; they have two children, John Wooster and Emma Louise. Admitted to Vermont Bar 1889; practiced law in Northfield ten years; in 1900 pur- chased of the J. W. Gould estate the white flannel mill in Northfield Falls, and with Andrew E. Denny operated same two years, when he purchased Denny's inter- est, continuing alone to date, this being one of the oldest and largest textile plants in Vermont. Also interested in mercantile business and farming. Is a Democrat; attendant of Congregational Church ; mem- ber of Conversational Club of Northfield for 20 years. Is also a trustee of Norwich University, and director in Northfield Sav- ings Bank.
DAVIS, EARL FRANK, Newfane. Ho- tel keeper. Born Landgrove, Jan. 20, 1881; son of Frank Edgar and Flora Lorinda (Abbott) Davis. Educated in Landgrove public schools and Chester Central High School. In 1903 married Eliza A. Maher of Newfane; they have two children, Robert Earl and Dorothy Thelma. Taught school in Brookline, Townshend, Newfane, and Wardsboro. Has conducted Windham County House at Newfane since Dec. 15, 1905, with the exception of one and one-half years; also engages in farming and lumbering. Is a Republican; deputy sheriff since 1906; deputy jailor Windham County jail three and one-half years; trustee of Newfane village corporation two years; chief of police two years. Member of Newfane Lodge No. 72, I. O. O. F .; West River Rebekah Lodge No. 61 of Newfane; Oasis Encampment No. 5, I. O. O. F., of Brat- tleboro; has held minor offices in the Order
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of Odd Fellows; district deputy grand master two years ; member of Blazing Star Lodge No. 23. F. & A. M., of Townshend.
DAVIS, FRED CARLOS, Springfield. Lawyer. Born Reading, May 29, 1862; son of Carlos and Ruth (Hapgood) Davis. Educated in the public schools, Green Mountain Perkins Academy, and gradu- ated from New Hampshire College of Ag- riculture and Mechanics' Arts 1884. In 1892 married Nellie A. Mitchell of Weathersfield, who died 1904; in 1908 married Eunice Round of Lancaster, N. H. Admitted to the Vermont Bar 1891; actively engaged in law practice for six years. Drew the charter for the Spring- field Electric Railway Co., organized the company, and looked after its legal work ; in 1897 became interested in Cavendish Gorge water power, afterwards organized the Claremont Power Co., and aided in de- veloping the power plant. In 1910 became interested in the Clarendon Power Co., and is one of the active factors in devel- oping that water power. In 1910 bought out M. G. Denorem's fire insurance busi- ness. and does a general insurance busi- ness in connection with his other work. Enlisted in U. S. Signal Corps Aug. 3, 1884, discharged Feb. 4, 1885. Is a Re- publican; has held the offices of auditor, lister and selectman; represented Spring- field in the Legislature from 1908 to 1910. A member of the Congregational Church. Past great sachem of Vermont Improved Order of Red Men; great representative of Vermont to the Great Council of the United States Improved Order of Red Men from 1907 to 1910.
DAVIS, FRED LADD, Hartford. Farmer and state cattle commissioner. Born Nor- wich, Feb. 2, 1861; son of Reuben and Minerva (Maxham) Davis. Educated in the public schools of Norwich. In 1898 married Genevieve F. Snow of North Pom- fret; she died 1906; they had three chil- dren, Howard M., Marguerite, and Mar- ion; in 1911 married Jessie F. Seaver of Norwich. Engaged in farming in North Pomfret previous to 1906; in 1908 sold farm in North Pomfret and moved to Hartford. Is a Republican; was chair- man of Republican town committee of Pomfret 10 years; represented Pomfret in the Legislature 1900, and was chairman of committee on agriculture; senator from
Windsor County 1906, chairman of Sen- ate committee on agriculture, and member of committees on railroads, education, and taxes. Secretary Vermont Dairymen's As- sociation 1899-1910; president since 1910; president Windsor County Agricultural Society 1896-9. In 1906 appointed by Governor Proctor Vermont commissioner to the Jamestown Exposition; in 1907 ap- pointed general superintendent and secre- tary Vermont State Fair, which office he still holds; also named a member of state board of agriculture, and became secre- tary; in 1909 appointed state cattle com- missioner by Governor Prouty, to fill an unexpired term of H. S. Willson, deceased ; reappointed by Governor Mead in 1911 for term of two years; is notary public, and has held numerous town offices. Is a 32nd degree Mason; member of Mt. Sinai Temple of Shriners, Montpelier; member of working team for five years; delegate from his shrine to Louisville, Ky., 1909; member of Jersey Cattle Club of New York; Vermont Fish and Game League; Vermont Association of Boston; and Iroquois Club of White River Junc- tion.
DAVIS, GILBERT ASA, Windsor. Law- yer and farmer. Born Chester, Dec. 18, 1835; son of Asa and Mary (Hosmer) Davis. Educated in the public schools and Chester Academy; taught school in New Jersey 1852-6; began study of law in Belvidere, N. J .; continued in Chester. and Woodstock; admitted to Vermont Bar 1859. In 1862 married Delia I. Bolles of Turner Junction (now West Chicago), Ill .; they had four children, two sons who died in infancy, Mary Isabella (Mrs. Stanley Carleton, Thomaston, Me.), and Gilbert Franklin of Windsor. Practiced law at Felchville 1860-79, when he re- moved to Windsor, where he has since re- sided and engaged in active practice in the courts of Vermont and New Hamp- shire and in the U. S. courts; has been admitted to practice in the U. S. district court, U. S. circuit court, U. S. court of appeals of the 2nd circuit, and U. S. su- preme court; numerous briefs prepared by him have been published in the Vermont Reports. Has been register of probate for the district of Windsor four years; states attorney for Windsor County 1878- 80; referee in bankruptcy continuously since the enactment of the U. S. bank-
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ruptcy law in 1898. A Republican ; assist- ant clerk of House of Representatives 1858 and 1861; represented Reading in the Legislature 1872 and 1874, chairman of the committee on education; compiled the school laws in 1874, under appoint- ment by Governor Peck; senator from Windsor County 1876, chairman of com- mittee on education, and member of judi- ciary committee; introduced the act estab- lishing the work house at Rutland, now the House of Correction; chairman of the state bridge commission under Gov. Chas. J. Bell; has held numerous town offices, such as superintendent of schools, mod- erator, auditor, president, and trustee of Windsor village; has been president, treas- urer, and director of the Windsor Machine Co .; president and director of the Wind- sor Canning Co .; and president, director, and secretary of the Windsor Electric Light Co. Was alternate and acted as delegate to the Republican national con- vention 1888, which nominated Benjamin Harrison for president. In 1899 built and donated to the town of Reading a substantial brick building, the Gilbert A. Davis library building, which contains over 2,000 volumes. In 1874 and in 1904 published a History of Reading in two volumes; and with Rev. Dr. Byington published a History of the First Congre- gational Church in Windsor, which was es- tablished in 1758. A member of the Con- gregational Church; clerk for 27 years; superintendent of the Sunday school ten years; has been three times member of the Triennial Conference of Congregational Churches. Member of the Masonic fra- ternity ; past grand of Windsor Lodge No. 55, I. O. O. F .; twice a representative to the Grand Lodge; member of Ascutney Grange.
DAVIS, MYRON POWERS, Brattleboro. Lawyer. Born Brattleboro, Nov. 1, 1876; son of John Alexander and Minnie (Pow- ers) Davis. Graduated from Brattleboro High School 1894; Vermont Academy 1897; and Brown University 1901. In 1907 married Mrs. Mary (Carroll) Beard of New Haven. Taught in Bates Acad- emy, Stanford, Conn., 1901-3; sang in opera 1904-5; did newspaper work and studied law 1906-10; admitted to Vermont Bar October, 1910; practiced law from then to the present time in Brattleboro. A Republican; an Episcopalian. Member
of Columbian Lodge, F. & A. M .; Bing- ham Chapter, O. E. S., of Brattleboro; Vermont Wheel Club; Protective Grange, and Vermont Bar Association.
DAVISON, WILLIAM A., Burlington. Clergyman. Born Ireland, Sept. 15, 1866; son of William and Elizabeth (Clark) Davison. Educated in Worcester Academy; Brown University; and grad- uated from Colgate Divinity School 1896; received from Middlebury College degree of Doctor of Divinity, 1905. In 1902 mar- ried Gertrude M. Johnson of Burlington ; they have two children, Winifred Esther and Eleanor Mae. Ordained to Bap- tist ministry 1893; pastor Calvary Bap- tist Church, Utica, N. Y., 1893-6; First Baptist Church, Montpelier, Vt., 1896-9; state secretary and superintendent of mis- sions for Vermont Baptist State Conven- tion since 1899. Under his management the amount expended yearly for missionary work in the state has increased since 1899 from $4,000 to $16,000, and the permanent fund from $24,000 to $214,000.
DAWLEY, FRANK R., Montpelier. Merchant. Born Mt. Holly, Jan. 18, 1851; son of Perry Alvinso and Rhoda S. (Barber) Dawley. Educated in the pub- lic schools of Shrewsbury, Mt. Holly, and East Wallingford. In 1882 married Cora M. Miles of Montpelier, who died in 1904; they had two children, Eva M. and Angie R. (deceased). Came to Montpelier in 1873, and in 1884 became associated with H. R. Wheelock in printing, picture fram- ing, and sporting goods business; is a locksmith and safe opener of state-wide reputation. Is an independent Republi- can; school collector Berlin 1891-2; lister Berlin in 1893, 1894, and 1898; constable 1895-9; in 1899 was elected lister in Montpelier for three years, and re-elected in 1902; constable Montpelier 1901-2; truant officer 1895-1903; in 1904 elected alderman from ward 6, serving four years ; president of the board 1907; in 1908 nom- inated for mayor on the second ballot in a citizens' caucus, and elected at March meeting ; in 1909 was named candidate for re-election in the general caucus by accla- mation ; this action ratified at March meet- ing; in 1910 was elected to serve a third term as mayor, making seven years' con- tinuous service in the city council; during the seven years never missed a regular
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meeting of the board, and never made a motion to adjourn. The new city hall was built during his administration. During his term of office he safeguarded Mont- pelier's water supply by acquiring land around the ponds that furnish the city drinking water. Is an associate member of the Grand Army of the Republic; mem- ber of Vermont Lodge No. 2, I. O. O. F .; Thomas Wildey Encampment No. 11, I. O. O. F .; Montpelier Lodge No. 13, K. P .; Suadalı Temple No. 140, Knights of Khor- assan; charter member of Montpelier Board of Trade, and the Montpelier Gun Club; life member of State Horticultural Society.
DEADY, JEREMIAH, Montpelier. Mer- chant. Born County Kerry, Ireland, Dec. 13, 1856; son of John and Johanna (Dal- ton) Deady. Educated in the public schools. In 1876 married Ellen O'Brien of Winooski. Mr. Deady was formerly section hand at Montpelier; station agent; has been engaged in the grocery business for the past ten years. Is a Democrat; alderman in sixth ward. In religious be- lief a Roman Catholic.
DEAVITT, EDWARD HARRINGTON, Montpelier. Lawyer. Born Moretown, Dec. 1. 1871; son of Thomas Jefferson and Caroline Ellen (Harrington ) Deavitt. Educated in the public schools of Mont- pelier. University of Vermont, class of 1893. and Harvard Law School, class of 1896. In 1901 married Mary Elizabeth Tromblec of Montpelier. Admitted to the Bar of Suffolk County, Mass., and to the Vermont Bar 1896; practiced one year in Boston, and since at Montpelier; member of the board of bar examiners; a director of the First National Bank of Montpel- ier; a director and treasurer of the Barre & Montpelier Traction and Power Co .; Corry-Deavitt-Frost Electric Co .; Capital City Gas Co .; and Wetmore & Morse Granite Co. Is a Republican; referec in bankruptcy for Washington County 1898- 1906; state treasurer and ex-officio one of the insurance commissioners since 1906. Member of the Apollo Club of Montpelier.
DEAVITT, THOMAS J., Montpelier. Lawyer and banker. Born Richmond, Feb. 17, 1840; son of William and Ches- tina (Preston) Deavitt. Educated in the public schools of Moretown, Barre Acad-
emy, and studied law three years with the Hon. Paul Dillingham, Waterbury. In 1870 married Carrie E. Harrington of South Royalston, Mass .; they have five children, Edward H., Henry M., Carrie E., George T., and William J. In 1863 worked in a guncap and currycomb fac- tory in Troy, N. Y .; returned to Water- bury, read law, and was admitted to Ver- mont Bar 1866; began practice of law at Moretown; after six years removed to Montpelier, where he continued his prac- tice. Was director, treasurer, and man- ager of the Watchman Publishing Co. for several years, and edited a popular de- partment in the Vermont Watchman called "Soldiers' Budget." Is a Republican; was superintendent of schools, Moretown; member of last constitutional convention, held in 1870; president of the Capital Savings Bank and Trust Co. since its or- ganization in 1891; director in Barre and Montpelier Electric Railway Co .; a direc- tor in other companies; justice of the peace. Member of the Congregational Church; a Mason.
DEBOER, JOSEPH AREND, Montpelier. President National Life Insurance Co. Born Warfum, Province of Groningen, Holland, June 17, 1861; son of John Arend and Anje Peiter (Kuiper) DeBoer. Educated in the elementary schools at Warfum; Grammar School No. 14, Al- bany, N. Y .; Albany, N. Y., High School, class of 1880; Dartmouth College, A. B. 1884, and honorary degrees A. M. 1887, and Sc. D. 1909. In 1885 married Au- gusta Charles Featherly of Albany, N. Y .; they had five children, Ethel Arend, Min- nie Arend, Bertha Arend (deceased), Paul Kuiper, and Elizabeth Arend, all born at Montpelier. Master Holderness School for Boys 1884-5; principal Montpelier public schools 1885-9; actuary National Life Insurance Co. 1889-1902; secretary 1897; second vice-president 1900; vice- president 1901, and president since 1902. Extensive writer on subjects relating to life underwriting and to various historic features of the business. President Mont- pelier Board of Trade. Is a Republican; has served as delegate to county and state conventions; president Young Men's Re- publican Club, Mckinley campaign; sena- tor from Washington County 1900; repre- sented Montpelier in the Legislature 1908; chairman Republican state convention
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1910; chairman commissions on state per- manent common school fund 1904, and state audit 1906; has long and earnestly advocated reform in state taxation laws as fundamental to Vermont's progress and growth; made historical address on Ver- mont at Jamestown in 1907, at Montpel- ier's centenary at the state capitol, and at its dedication of the new city hall in 1911. Is an Episcopalian; vestryman of Christ Church, and has held various offices in diocesan administration; is trustee of St. Johnsbury Academy, Montpelier Sem- inary, Vermont Episcopal Institute, Wood Art Gallery, and Washington County Grammar School. Is a 32nd degree Ma- son; charter member of the Actuarial So- ciety of America ; member of Kappa Kappa Kappa, and Phi Beta Kappa, Dartmouth; Vermont Historical Society; the Apollo and Country Clubs of Montpelier; and of many other societies in the United States.
DELONG, CHARLES HENRY, Shore- ham. Farmer. Born Shoreham, Feb. 15, 1858; son of Henry J. and Lucy M. (Rus- sell) DeLong. Educated in the public schools, Newton Academy, and Goddard Seminary. In 1879 married Nellie M. Farnham of Shoreham, who died 1884; they had one son, Harry E., who died 1904; in 1905 married Clara J. Moore of Shoreham. After leaving school en- gaged in farming and in breeding Merino sheep and Morgan horses for about 20 years; is at present a dealer in hay and produce. Is a Republican; represented Shoreham in the Legislature 1898; senator from Addison County 1906; chairman of committees on claims and on canvass, and member of committees on fish and game, manufactures, and immigration and indus- trial matters; was license commissioner two years; has been town agent for the past five years. In religious belief a Uni- versalist. Member of Simonds Lodge No. 59, F. & A. M., of Shoreham.
DEMERITT, RICHARD N., Waterbury. Canning business. Born Waterbury Cen- ter in 1850; son of Albert and Laura (Smith) Demeritt. Educated at Green Mountain Seminary, Waterbury Center. In 1874 married Elizabeth D. Stearns of Waterbury; they had three sons, Homer D., Henry H., and Roy S .; after her death, in 1896 married Jessie B. Law of Lachute, P. Q .; they have one daughter,
Laura E. Engaged as commercial trav- eler, selling candy and cigars for H. S. Howe, Rutland, 1871-85; in the cracker and candy business at Plattsburg 1885- 1905 ; in 1905 went into the canning busi- ness at Waterbury; when the Demeritt & Palmer Packing Co. was organized was made president, which office he still holds. Is a Democrat. Member and trustee of the Methodist Church; superintendent of the Sunday school. Member of Winooski Lodge No. 49, F. & A. M .; Waterbury Chapter No. 24, R. A. M .; Mount Zion Commandery No. 9, K. T., Montpelier ; Oriental Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., Troy, N. Y.
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