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DERBY, BUEL JOHN, Burlington. Postmaster. Born Huntington, March 8, 1839; son of John and Sarah (Buel) Derby. Educated in the public schools. In 1866 married Arvilla C. Wheeler of Bristol; they have one daughter, Geor- giana, now wife of Thomas B. Hanna of Burlington. Came to Burlington 1859, and became clerk in the Burlington post- office under David A. Danforth, then post- master; in 1860 went to Rutland as clerk in the Rutland post-office. In September, 1862, enlisted as private in Co. K, 12th Vermont Volunteers; detailed and served as commissary and quartermaster sergeant ; was appointed quartermaster of the 17th Vermont Volunteers in April, 1864, serv- ing until the close of the war. Engaged for one year in the manufacture of chairs at Bristol; came to Burlington as assistant postmaster February, 1867, serving eight years; appointed postmaster by General Grant March, 1875, which office he held to 1887. In 1899 was again appointed postmaster by President Mckinley, which office he still holds. Mr. Derby is a Re- publican ; holds commissions as postmaster of Burlington from Presidents Grant, Hayes, Arthur, Mckinley, Taft and two from President Roosevelt. In 1888 was delegate to Republican national conven- tion, Chicago; city school commissioner 1898-9; 1887-9 was superintendent of Ver- mont State Agricultural Society and Champlain Valley Association; director of Denison Land and Investment Co., Deni- son, Tex., 1889-1903, last three years president and general manager; incor- porator and director Burlington Grocery Co. since organization 1894. Member of Stannard Post No. 2, G. A. R .; Order of
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DERVEN, JOHN J., Poultney. Physi- cian and surgeon. Born West Rutland, April 20, 1882; son of John C. and Brid- get (Conniff) Derven. Educated at West Rutland graded schools, graduated from Rutland High School 1902, and Univer- sity of Vermont College of Medicine 1906. In 1911 married Gertrude M. Murphy of West Rutland. Has practiced medicine in Poultney since graduation. A Democrat. Member of Roman Catholic Church. Mem- ber of Phi Chi fraternity; first president Catholic Club, University of Vermont; member Ancient Order of Hibernians, county secretary of Rutland County ; mem- ber of Rutland County Medical Society, Vermont State Medical Society, American Medical Association, the Grange, and sec- retary of Poultney Improvement Associa- tion.
DEWEY, GEORGE, Washington, D. C. Admiral of the Navy. Born Montpelier, Dec. 26, 1837; son of Dr. Julius Yemans and Mary (Percival) Dewey. Prepara- tory education at Montpelier public schools; Norwich University; appointed to Naval Academy Sept. 23, 1854; gradu- ated 1858, LL. D., University of Pennsyl- vania, Princeton University 1898. In 1867 married Susie, daughter of Gov. Ichabod Goodwin of New Hampshire, who died 1872; in 1899 married Mrs. Mildred (Mc- Lean) Hazen of Washington. Attached to steam frigate Wabash, Mediterranean squadron, until 1861, then to steam sloop Mississippi of West Gulf squadron; commissioned lieutenant April 19, 1861; in Farragut's squadron which forced the passage of Fort St. Philip and Fort Jack- son, April, 1862, and participated in at- tack on Fort St. Philip and the subse- quent fights with gunboats and ironclads which gave Farragut possession of New Orleans. In the smoke of the battle of Port Hudson the Mississippi lost her bearings and ran ashore under the guns of the land batteries, and the officers and men took to the boats after setting the vessel on fire. Was afterwards on several vessels in North Atlantic blockading squadron, then in European squadron, and later on various duties and at different stations, being promoted commander April,
1872; captain, Sept., 1884; commodore, Feb. 9, 1896. In January, 1898, assumed command of Asiatic squadron; on May 1, 1898, he commanded in the battle of Ma- nila Bay, completely annihilating the Spanish Asiatic squadron under Admiral Montojo, destroying eleven and capturing all other vessels without the loss of a man on the American side. Immediately upon receipt of official news of victory, he was promoted to rear admiral and thanked by resolution of Congress ; subsequently (Mar. 3, 1899) made admiral of the Navy, under Act of Congress, approved Mar. 2, 1899; Sept. 28, 1899, an official party of 17 Vermonters headed by Bvt. Maj .- Gen. Theo. S. Peck, adjutant general, visited Admiral Dewey on board the flagship Olympia in New York harbor, and in- formed him that a grand welcome awaited him among the green hills of his native state. The date for the reception having been set for. Oct. 12, 1899, the admiral journeyed by special train to Shelburne Farms on Tuesday, Oct. 10, where he was the guest of Dr. W. Seward Webb, being greeted on his arrival by 3,000 people. At Montpelier, Oct. 12, a royal welcome was given "Admiral Dewey, Vermont's most distinguished son," the hero of Manila Bay being greeted by 50,000 people. Among the events of the day was the con- ferring of the degree of LL.D. by the University of Vermont. On the following day, Admiral Dewey laid the corner stone to Dewey Hall, Norwich University, Northfield, the oration being delivered by Hon. Chauncey M. Depew of New York. Office, Mills Building; residence, 1601 K St., Washington, D. C.
DEWEY, JULIUS EDWARD, Montpelier. Physician. Born Montpelier, Jan. 14, 1878; son of Edward and Susan Griggs (Lilley) Dewey. Educated at Montpelier Grammar School; Vermont Episcopal In- stitute; University of Vermont, medical department. Member of Washington County Medical Society; Vermont Medi- cal Society ; Delta Mu medical fraternity ; and Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. Pri- vate in Co. H, 1st Vermont Infantry, U. S. V., in the Spanish-American war. Is a Republican, and an Episcopalian.
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(Birchard) DeWitt. Educated in the public schools of Elyria, and Eastman's Business College. In 1898 married Lena Ware of Hillsboro, Ill .; they have four children, De Weese Ware, Ralph Birch- ard. Frank Austin, Jr., and Charlotte. Has been employed 28 years in the New- · fane Savings Bank, the first 14 years as assistant treasurer; since then treasurer. A Republican; town treasurer since 1899; member of school board 1905-10; town auditor 1896-9; moderator 1911; and county auditor since 1898; represented Newfane in the Legislature 1910. A Con- gregationalist. Past master Blazing Star Lodge No. 23, F. & A. M., of Townshend ; member of Fort Dummer Chapter No. 12, R. A. M .; Mt. Sinai Temple, Mystic Shrine; Newfane Lodge No. 72. I. O. O. F., chaplain for past three years ; past master Newfane Grange, treasurer of Grange five years; trustee and treasurer of the Moore Free Library Association since 1902.
DIKE, EZRA C., Bristol. Merchant Born Bolton, April 4, 1837; son of David C. and Abi (Barber) Dike. Educated in the public schools. In 1868 married Lucy Rood of Richmond; she died 1872; they had one daughter, Bertha L .; mar- ried Sarah Needham of Bristol; they have two children, Edgar Needham and Lucy L. (Mrs. H. C. Palmer). Began business as a tin peddler, in company with Shedd & Walker, continuing nine years; in 1870, under the firm name of Dike, Bixby & Co., began a business in hardware and farming tools in Bristol; the firm lasted three years, when he purchased the in- terest of his partners, continuing to date. Is a Republican; represented Bristol in the Legislature 1910; has been selectman, overseer of the poor, and school director ; is now lister.
DILLINGHAM, WILLIAM P. Govern- or 1888-90. See page 48.
DIMOND, GEORGE MASON, Boston and Bedford, Mass. Editor. Born Grafton, Vt., April 24, 1864; son of Stephen M. and Mary (Jones) Dimond. Educated in the public schools and Ver- mont Academy at Saxtons River. In 1888 married Mary Brown of Athens. Began newspaper work in office of Bellows Falls
Times as printer's apprentice; for a time edited and published monthly paper called "The People's Monthly," circulated in northern Windham County; printer on Palmer (Mass.) Journal one year; re- porter for. Springfield (Mass.) Republi- can and Associated Press in Hampden County, Mass., and correspondent for Boston Sunday Globe one year; editor of Boston Commonwealth 1885-6; became re- porter on city staff Boston Globe 1886; made assistant city editor 1891; member of Globe editorial staff since; correspond- ent many years of New York Mail and National Daily Hotel Reporter of Chi- cago ; pioneer in work of publicity regard- ing Vermont as a summer resort state; writer of several booklets and many news- paper columns of matter descriptive of Vermont; writer of chapter on Boston Vermonters in second edition of "Men of Vermont"; one of organizers, and now trustee, of Greater Boston Associates, a · Boston real estate association. A Repub- lican; selectman of town of Bedford, Mass., 1904-10; agitated matter and brought about electric lighting system for town 1905; secured legislation for pur- pose and had charge of constructing $60,- 000 town water system 1908; brought about several other town improvements; chairman of board of water commissioners since 1907. An attendant of the Con- gregational church. Member of Vermont Association of Boston, member of execu- tive committee 1910-11; one of the or- ganizers of Vermont Academy Club of Boston, its president two years; member of Newspaper Club of Boston; Robinson Lodge, F. & A. M., of Lexington, Mass .; and Vermont Historical Society.
DIVOLL, NATT LINCOLN, Rockingham. Farmer. Born Rockingham, Sept. 1, 1864; son of John L. and Flora (Olcott) Divoll. Educated in the common schools, Vermont Academy, and a graduate from Eastman's Business College, Poughkeep- sie. N. Y. In 1909 married Louie Jamie- son of Cabot; they have two children, Faire Jamieson and Flora Isabell. Is a Republican; represented Rockingham in the Legislature 1908-9; member State Fair Commission 1909-11, and a member of its executive committee 1910-11. A Congregationalist; member of Independ- ent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Grange.
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DOANE, I. RANDALL, Springfield. Physician and surgeon. Born Bakersfield, Jan. 19, 1877; son of Bradley J. and Ellen H. (Randall) Doane. Educated in Bakersfield public schools, Brigham Acad- emy, and University of Vermont Medical College. In 1905 married Lucy Ellen Whitney of Putney; they have two chil- dren. Whitney Randall and Shirley. Lo- cated at Putney 1905; moved to Spring- field 1908, where he has since practiced his profession. Is a Republican; in re- ligious belief a Congregationalist. Mem- ber American Medical Association, Ver- mont State Medical Society, and Wind- ham County Medical Society and examiner for many old line insurance companies. Member St. John's Lodge No. 41, F. & A. M., Springfield.
DODDS, WARD BEACHER, North Hero. Farmer, stock breeder, and fruit grower. Born North Hero, March 12, 1867; son of John and Huldah (Hazen) Dodds of good old Scotch descent. Educated in the pub- lie schools of the town, Barre Academy, and Burlington High School, class of 1885. In 1888 married Mary L., daughter of Hon. Judge Heman W. Allen of North Hero; they have five children, John Allen, Ira Heman, Beulah, Irene and Elsie. Has always followed farming, and now owns one of the best farms in Grand Isle County, consisting of what is now called Island Home Farms of four hundred acres, upon which he has built extensive modern barns and dwelling house, and has set 1,000 fruit trees, mostly winter varieties, the greater part of which are now in bear- ing. Since 1897 has made a specialty of breeding Holstein-Friesian cattle, introduc- ing at that time the first thoroughbreds in his part of the state. At the present time the herd consists of sixty-five head, all registered and many with large official records, and headed by the senior bull Sir Hengerveld Segis No. 46771, a son of King Segis. Has recently taken his two sons as partners in his quite extensive business. In politics a Republican; rep- resented North Hero in the Legislature 1906; member of the state fair commission for three years; assistant judge of county court since 1907; appointed by Governor Mead delegate to American Cattle Con- gress 1911. Member of Isle of Patmos Lodge No. 16, F. & A. M.
DODGE, CLARENCE B., Lyndonville. Merchant. Born Thetford, Feb. 25, 1861; son of George E. and Cornelia E. (Blake) Dodge. Educated in the public schools and Lyndon Institute. In 1884 married Elva S. Palmer of Lyndon; they have one son, Ralph. Was employed in his father's furniture store until 1889, when his father died and he took charge of the business; in 1895 took as partner Claude Watson, continuing the business under the firm name of Dodge & Watson to date. Is a Republican. In religious belief a Con- gregationalist. Member of the Independ- ent Order of Odd Fellows and the Red Men.
DODGE, PRENTISS CUTLER, Randolph. Editor and publisher. Born East Mont- pelier, Feb. 13, 1849; son of Robert and Alma C. (Wheeler) Dodge. Attended public school until 13 years old, when he was apprenticed to the printer's trade in the Argus and Patriot office, Montpelier. In 1869 married Emma L. Phillips of Littleton, N. H., who died in 1871; they had one son who died in infancy; in 1905 married Maude L. Taber of Minneapolis, Minn. In 1872, as manager of United States Central Publishing Co. of New York, made a tour through the Southern states; later followed calling of commer- cial traveler in various lines of trade. Burlington correspondent for Rutland Herald 1890-1; editor and publisher Bur- lington Independent 1891-8; founder Granite City Leader, at Barre, 1891 ; Bur- lington correspondent Boston Daily Globe 1895-1906, and for other. New England and New York papers at various times; legislative correspondent St. Albans Mes- senger and Burlington Daily News, ses- sions of 1904 and 1906; member of Ullery Publishing Co., Burlington; compiled and edited Encyclopedia Vermont Biography 1912. Is a Democrat; immigrant inspec- tor district of Vermont 1893-7; chairman Democratic County Committee 1912; chairman 2nd Congressional District Com- mittee 1912; alternate delegate national Democratic convention at Baltimore 1912. In religious preference a Unitarian. Mem- ber of Vermont Press Club; past chancel- lor and charter member Champlain Lodge No. 7, K. P., and member Royal Arcanum of Burlington.
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DOLE, NELSON A., Danville. Mer- chant. Born Danville, June 21, 1859; son of Joel R, and Emily (Nutting) Dole. Educated in the public schools. In 1891 married Susan M. Durant of Danville. Has always lived in Danville. Followed farming previous to 1889; since then in the mercantile business. A Republican ; postmaster since 1897. Was colonel on the staff of Gov. C. J. Bell from 1904 to 1906. Has been secretary and treasurer of the Danville Creamery Association since its organization in 1891 and general manager since 1900.
DONOWAY, JAMES BERNARD, Middle- bury. Lawyer. Born Vergennes, March 31, 1869; son of James and Ellen (Nor- ton ) Donoway. Preparatory education, Beeman Academy, New Haven; B. S. Middlebury College 1893. In 1901 mar- ried Estelle Lou Kinney of South Hero; they have two children, Marion Estelle and Frances Ellen. Studied law with Hon. Seneca Haselton, Burlington; ad- mitted to Bar 1896; engaged in practice at Middlebury since 1899. A Republican ; states attorney Addison County 1900-4; member of Vermont Senate 1908, member judiciary committee, revision, rules, and chairman of committee on corporations ; attorney for town of Middlebury. Mem- ber Masonic fraternity, Knights of Pyth- ias, and Delta Upsilon fraternity.
DOWNER, CHARLES, Sharon. Busi- ness man. Born Sharon, May 14, 1866; son of Chester and Frances E. (Shepard) Downer. Educated at Boston Latin School, Boston, Mass .; Harvard College, and Harvard Law School; degrees from Harvard University A. B. and LL. B. Mr. Downer is unmarried. A Republican ; represented Sharon in the Legislature 1898 and 1904; senator from Windsor County 1902; delegate to Republican na- tional convention 1904; member Repub- lican State committee. Member Union Club of Boston; Harvard Club of New York; Harvard Club of Boston; Kitchi Gammi Club of Duluth, Minn .; and Lake Mitchell Trout Club of Sharon.
DRAPER, FRED WILSON, Enosburg Falls. Banker. Born Sheldon, Aug. 12, 1858; son of Wilson and Martha (Kim- ball) Draper. Educated at Montpelier Seminary, graduated 1878. In 1889 mar-
ried Lucy A., daughter of Gen. and Mrs. Carmi L. Marsh of Enosburg Falls; they have one daughter, Ruth. Learned the drug business at Essex, N. Y .; went to Boston and became clerk in Parker House, continuing six years; engaged in farming at Enosburg until organization of Enos- burg Falls Savings Bank and Trust Co. in 1899, when he became its treasurer, continuing to date; for past 15 years has operated a successful creamery in connec- tion with farm at North Sheldon; in 1910 organized and became the president of the Domina Mfg. Co. for the development of the water power for electric lights and power and the manufacture of hardwood flooring. A Republican; has held many of the town offices. A Methodist. Mem- ber of Lincoln Lodge No. 78, F. & A. M.
DREW, GARDNER A., Barton. Retired manufacturer. Born Stanstead, P. Q., Sept. 9, 1838; son of Arba Stimpson and Sarepta (Burr) Drew. Educated at pub- lic schools and Derby Academy. In 1862 married Edna E. Camp of Derby; they have one son, Arthur S. Previous to 1908 was engaged in the manufacture of doors, blinds, and house finishings at Barton; was overseer of construction of school building in Barton 1906-8. Is a Repub- lican; represented Barton in Legislature 1908.
DREW, IRA WALTON, Philadelphia, Pa. Osteopathic physician. Born Hard- wick, Vt., Aug. 31, 1878; son of John H. and Fannie (Walton) Drew. Edu- cated at St. Johnsbury public schools, Hardwick Academy, and Philadelphia College of Osteopathy. In 1912 married Margaret Spencer of Brooklyn, Ont. Learned printer's trade on St. Johnsbury Caledonian, later reporter for that paper ; became reporter for Burlington Free Press in 1899, was later news editor on Boston American, Boston Herald, and Philadelphia North American. Began practice of osteopathy in Philadelphia in 1911. Served ten years in Vermont Na- tional Guard as private and on non-com- missioned staff. A Republican. An Episcopalian ; director Bethesda Rescue Mission for Men in Philadelphia. Mem- ber Burlington Lodge. F. & A. M., former senior warden; Burlington Chapter, R. A. M .; Vermont Consistory. Scottish Rite Masons; Burlington Lodge of Elks,
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former secretary; Phildelphia Pen and Pencil Club; Boston Press Club; Phila- delphia Continental Republican Club; secretary Philadelphia Union Republican Club; president Philadelphia Southern Osteopathic Dispensary Association ; former national treasurer Iota Tau Sigma Fraternity; member American Osteo- pathic Association; Pennsylvania Osteo- pathic Association; Philadelphia County Osteopathic Society; Cynwyd Neighbor- hood Club. and Cynwyd Country Club.
DROUIN, JOHN A., St. Johnsbury. Physician. Born at St. Johnsbury, Jan. 1, 1879; son of J. O. and Mary (Rich- ard) Drouin. Educated at St. Johnsbury parochial school, Barbour's Business Col- lege; studied languages and science at Sherbrooke and Quebec Seminaries; medi- cine at Laval and Baltimore Medical Schools, graduating from the latter with honorable mention. Employed during two years at private hospital at Brattleboro; and is now a general practitioner. Has given much time to music, having studied under leading teachers in Canada ; organist at college and university chapels; assist- ant to the regular organist at the Quebec basilica; choirmaster at Burlington; at present organist and choirmaster at Notre Dame Church, directing a men's and boys' choir of thirty voices and a mixed choir of about twenty-five voices; is well known for his interpretation of Catholic church music. Is independent in politics. Mem- ber of several fraternal, medical, college, and musical organizations.
DROWN, GEORGE B., Sharon. Hotel keeper. Born Sharon, July 12, 1861; son of Charles I. and Diana C. (Porter) Drown. Educated in the public schools. In 1883 married Minnie A. Howe of Sharon; they have one son, Mark G. En- gaged in the hotel and livery business since 1910. A Republican; selectman 1880-3; road commissioner 1900-5; lister and overseer of the poor several years; justice of the peace for past 10 years; chairman Republican town committee scv- eral years; represented Sharon in the Legislature 1910; a member of committee on highways and bridges. In religious preference a Congregationalist. Member Sharon Lodge No. 105, F. & A. M., and of Sharon Grange.
DUHAMEL, TREFFLE ISIDORE, Bur- lington. Druggist. Born Burlington, April 4, 1872; son of Leanide and Elmire (Vincent) Duhamel. Educated at the French parochial school, and a graduate of St. Joseph's College 1888. After leaving college was engaged for three years at the drug store of J. W. O'Sullivan; was five years with W. H. Zottman & Co., and one year with Eugene Gosselin & Bros. In 1897 purchased drug store on Elmwood Avenue, which he still conducts. Is a member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church; member of the choir since 1890; for the past nine years director of funeral services ; is a member of St. Joseph's So- ciety; L'Union St. Jean Baptiste; Order of Elks; Knights of Columbus; Modern Woodmen of America; Chevaliers de Champlain; Montcalm Club; National As- sociation of Retail Druggists; Vermont State Pharmaceutical Association; and Burlington Retail Druggists' Association.
DUKESHIRE, WILLARD BAKER, St. Albans. Clergyman. Born Maitland, N. S., 1861 ; son of Isaac and Eliza (Leadbetter) Dukeshire. Educated at Maine Wesleyan Seminary, Kent's Hill, Me., and Wesleyan University, class of 1892. In 1896 mar- ried Harriet Pennell of Brunswick, Me .; they have two sons, Robert Pennell and Theodore Skolfield. Mr. Dukeshire was a member of Maine Methodist Episcopal Conference, with pastorates at Brunswick, 1892-1895, and Farmington, 1895-9; of East Maine Conference, with pastorate at Orono 1899-1904; and is now a member of Vermont Conference, with pastorates at Montpelier, 1904-7, and Barton, since 1907. Is a Republican ; member Psi Upsi- lon fraternity ; Orleans Lodge No. 55, F. & A. M .; and is an Odd Fellow.
DUNKLEE, ADELBERT ADMIRAL, Ver- non. Farmer. Born Vernon, April 19, 1863; son of Nelson and Orsaline (Stod- dard) Dunklee. Educated at Vernon pub- lic schools, and Powers Institute, Ber- nardston, Mass. In 1886 married Flor- ence Esther Brown of Vernon; they have three children, Louella Florence (Mrs. C. S Tenney, Northfield, Mass.), Ernest Walter, and Warren Bixby, both students at Mt. Hermon School. Taught school in Chesterfield, N. H., and Westminster, Vt., four terms, then took charge of his fa-
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ther's farm at Vernon, which he purchased two years later and where he has carried on quite an extensive dairy business ever since. A Republican; represented Ver- non in the Legislature 1902; superintend- ent of schools three years; member of the school board 10 years and chairman for several years past; town treasurer for past 14 years; justice of the peace for 22 years; selectman, road commissioner and lister several times. Member of the Ad- vent Christian Church of South Vernon; treasurer of the church several years ; superintendent of the Sunday school more than 20 years. Was first master of the State Line Grange of South Vernon.
DUNNETT, ALEXANDER, St. Johns- bury. Lawyer. Born Peacham, Nov. 29, 1852; son of Andrew and Christianna (Galbraith) Dunnett. Educated at pub- lic schools of Peacham and Ryegate, New- bury Seminary, McIndoes Academy, and Randolph Normal School. In 1879 mar- ried Ella J. White of Ryegate; she died in 1881; in 1884 married Sarah M. Towne of Barre; she died in 1888; in 1890 mar- ried Mrs. Ella Chalmers of St. Johnsbury. Studied law with Hon. Nelson L. Boyden of Randolph and at the law school of Boston University; admitted to Vermont Bar 1877; practiced law at South Ryegate until 1883, when he moved to St. Johns- bury and formed a partnership with A. F. Nichols, Esq., which continued until 1886; since 1895 has been a member of the law firm of Dunnett & Slack. Is a Republi- can; state's attorney Caledonia County 1886-90; senator from Caledonia County 1900; chairman Republican state conven- tion; U. S. district attorney, district of Vermont, since October, 1906. Is a Uni- tarian. Past master of Pulaski Lodge No. 58, F. & A. M., of Wells River; past high priest of Haswell Chapter No. 11, R. A. M .; member of Caledonia Council No. 13, R. & S. M .; and Palestine Commandery No. 5, K. T.
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