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DUNTON, CHARLES HOWARD, Poult- ney. Educator. Born Underhill, Jan. 24, 1844; son of Elijah and Mary Ann (French) Dunton. Prepared for college at New Hampton Institution, Fairfax; graduated from University of Vermont 1870; student Boston Theological Semi- nary 1871-72; D. D., Syracuse Univer- sity, 1886. In 1872 married Annette W.
Belding, daughter of Judge Samuel Bel- ding, Johnson. Ordained to ministry of Methodist Episcopal Church 1872; pastor Manchester 1872-74; member of the Gen- eral Conference in 1892. Superintendent of schools for Manchester 1873; teacher of mathematics in Troy Conference Acad- cmy 1874-77, then principal of that in- stitution from 1877 until 1897, when, on account of poor health, he resigned; for two years examiner of teachers for Rut- land County; served as dean of Claflin University 1899; in 1900 recalled to the principalship of Troy Conference Acad- emy, which position he resigned in 1912; is the oldest in service of the secondary school principals of the state; was State Normal School examiner 1881-91. He served as a private in the 13th Vermont Regiment in the Civil War. A represen- tative of Vermont in the Interstate Edu- cational Convention at Louisville, 1883, which framed the "Blair Bill"; member of Vermont House of Representatives 1898-1900, chairman committee on educa- tion. For three years president of the Association of Principals of Conference Academies ; 1905-09 president of Vermont State Anti-Saloon League. Upon the in- corporation of the village of Poultney, he was elected its first president; after three successive elections, resigned in 1910. By appointment of Governor Mead, delegate to the Interstate Liquor Traffic Confer- ence in Washington, D. C., Dec. 14, 1911. Is a member of Joyce Post No. 49, G. A. R., and its commander.
DURICK, JEREMIAH C., Fair Haven. Insurance and real estate. Born Castle- ton, Sept. 18, 1869; son of John and Helen (Copps) Durick. Educated in the public schools of Castleton, and Albany (N. Y.) Commercial College. In 1905 married Mary A. Breman of Fair Haven; they have two daughters, Mary Helen and Margaret. When a boy learned the trade of marble cutting; for the past 15 years has conducted a general insurance business in Castleton and Fair Haven. A Democrat; represented Castleton in the Legislature 1902 and 1904; member of railroad committee 1902 and sub-commit- tee of senate and house which drew the law reorganizing the railroad commission. Constable and tax collector, Fair Haven, since 1908. A Roman Catholic. Member of Knights of Columbus, first grand knight
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of Fair Haven Council No. 810, which office he held for five successive terms; also member Prospect Grange No. 429, of Fair Haven.
DUTTON. JACOB FIFELD, Montpelier. Commercial traveler. Born Hardwick, Oct. 15, 1858; son of Zalmon S. and Sallie (Henderson) Dutton. Educated in the public schools and Hardwick Academy. In 1881 married Nellie J. Bedell of Hard- wick : they have four children, Harold B., Lou M .. Ruth G., and Wentworth H. Has been a commercial traveler for 30 years, mostly in New England; is president of Montpelier Real Estate Co. Is a Repub- lican. In religious belief a Congrega- tionalist; chairman of prudential commit- tee for several years. A member of New England Order of Protection.
DUTTON, WALTER A., Hardwick. Lawyer. Born Walden, Jan. 21, 1860; son of Alonzo E. and Elizabeth F. (Dutton) Dutton. Educated in the public schools of Walden. St. Johnsbury and Hardwick Academies, and Montpelier Seminary; studied law in the office of Hon. George W. Wing, Montpelier; admitted to Ver- mont Bar 1885. In 1886 married Nellie C. Place of Hardwick; they have one daughter, Alice M. Has practiced law since 1895; in partnership with William H. Taylor 1895-1906; in 1910 formed partnership with Bernard J. Mulcalm. Is a Republican. Member of the Methodist Episcopal Church; and the Knights of Pythias.
DYER, FRANK C., Salisbury. Mer- chant. Born Salisbury, June 10, 1866; son of John Morton and Sarah E. (Cur- tis) Dyer. Educated in the public schools, and Beeman Academy, New Haven. In 1891 married Jessie E. Beaudry of Rutland; they have two chil- dren. Jessie Marguerite and Carroll Francis. Since 1892 Mr. Dyer has been engaged in general mercantile business in Salisbury; store and contents destroyed by fire in 1910. but rebuilt. A Republican; represented Salisbury in the Legislature 1896. chairman of committee on Vermont Industrial School; was postmaster from 1898 to 1906; deputy sheriff 1899 to 1906; school director. and chairman of the board since 1900; has been member of the board of selectmen, and held minor town
offices ; elected assistant judge of the Ad- dison County Court in 1906, and re- elected 1908; secretary of Addison County Agricultural Society 1887-91 and 1895- 7, president of the society 1904-5, and . again elected secretary 1911. Was chair- man of Republican county committee 1904-S. Has been member of the Meth- odist Episcopal Church 17 years, nearly all of which time he has been member of the official board; has been a delegate to three Lay Electoral Conferences of the church; was a delegate to the congress of the laymen's missionary movement held at Chicago 1910. Member of Union Lodge No. 2, F. & A. M .; Potter Chapter No. 22, R. A. M .; Middlebury Council No. 14, R. & S. M .; Mount Calvary Commandery No. 1, Knights Templar; and Otter Creek Lodge, Knights of Pythias.
DYER, WILLIAM H., Middletown Springs. Merchant. Born Salisbury, Aug. 15, 1871; son of John M. and Sarah E. (Curtis) Dyer. Educated in the pub- lic schools and Beeman Academy, New Haven. In 1893 married Lizzie B. Whit- ney of Salisbury; they have two daugh- ters, Gladys Emma and Marion Sarah. Engaged in farming for 10 years; in 1899 removed to Middletown Springs, and conducted a general mercantile business, which he has continued to date. Is a Re- publican; town clerk and justice of the peace for the past 10 years; has also served as selectman, and in various other town offices; represented Middletown Springs in the Legislature 1904; member of the general committee, serving as its secretary. In religious preference a Con- gregationalist. Member of Morning Star Lodge No. 37, F. & A. M .; Poultney Chapter No. 10, R. A. M .; Killington Commandery No. 6, K. T .; Cairo Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., of Rutland; and Mid- dletown Springs Grange No. 288.
EASTMAN, ALBERT CLINTON, Wood- stock. Physician. Born Barnard, Sept. 11, 1879; son of Horace A. and Martha A. (Perry) Eastman. Educated at Wood- stock High School and University of Ver- mont Medical College, M. D. 1903, gradu- ating second in a class of thirty-two. In 1903 married Angela E. French of Bar- nard. They have one daughter, Elaine French. Has been engaged in the practice of medicine in Woodstock since 1903. Is
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a Republican. In religious belief a Uni- versalist. A member of Woodstock Lodge No. 46, F. & A. M .; Vermont State Medi- cal Society, and White River Valley Medi- cal Society.
EATON, FRANCIS ARTHUR, Randolph. Osteopathic physician. Born Randolph, Oct. 23, 1870; son of Daniel Webster and Ellen C. (Orcutt) Eaton. Educated at Randolph State Normal School, class of 1887; Norwich University, class of 1891, and graduate of American School of Os- teopathy January, 1900. In 1901 mar- ried Ella H. Cushman of Randolph. Taught school 1887-8; served apprentice- ship in pharmacy with C. A. Smith, Barre, 1891-3; was proprietor of Crescent Phar- macy, Barre, 1893-6; practiced osteopathy Philadelphia, Pa., 1900-1; Randolph, 1902-3; Malden, Mass., 1904-5; and in Randolph 1905 to present time. Is a Democrat; village trustee. Member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mem- ber of Hiawatha Lodge No. 20, I. O. O. F .; Sons of Veterans; the Red Men; and the Theta Chi, Norwich University.
EATON, HARVEY W., Bradford. Lum- ber manufacturer. Born Danville, Aug. 27, 1878; son of George E. and Josephine (Walker) Eaton. Educated at St. Johns- bury Academy. In 1902 married Lulu F. Sanderson of Troy, N. Y .; they have two children, George H. and Lester W. In business in a general store in Brad- ford 1901-3; in the lumber business since that time. Is director in the Bradford National Bank. Mr. Eaton is a Repub- lican, and has held most of the important town and village offices ; represented Brad- ford in the Legislature 1910. In relig- ious preference an Episcopalian; member Charity Lodge No. 43, F. & A. M .; Mt. Lebanon Chapter No. 13, R. A. M .; Pal- estine Commandery No. 5, K. T .; and Mt. Sinai Temple, Mystic Shrine.
EATON, OSCAR G., Waitsfield. Un- dertaker. Born Bakersfield. Feb. 26, 1853; son of Jairus and Hannah (Gid- dings) Eaton. Educated in the public schools. In 1876 married Alice J. Mills of Warren; they have two sons, Fred J. and Frank L. Followed farming until 28 years of age; employed in a hardware store five years, when he purchased a tin and hardware business in Waitsfield, con-
tinuing same until 1897, when he engaged in the lumber business for nine years, owning two sawmills in Waitsfield; for several years has been engaged in the undertaking business. A Republican; has held the offices of constable, auditor, lister, and for two years moderator; represented Waitsfield in the Legislature 1902; sena- tor from Washington County 1904. A member of Masonic fraternity for 20 years; the Order of Odd Fellows about 30 years, has filled all the chairs and was district deputy grand master 1894; mem- ber of the Grange.
EDDY, ARTHUR WILLIAM, Middlebury. Superintendent of schools. Born De Kalb, N. Y .. Feb. 24, 1876; son of Frank Deloss and Emily M. (Bentley) Eddy. Edu- cated at Rensselaer Falls, N. Y., .graded school, Potsdam (N. Y.) Normal School, class of 1897, and Middlebury College 1904. In 1898 married Ella Grace Hol- ton of Potsdam, N. Y .; they have one daughter, Ruth. Was teacher of rural school, Morristown, N. Y., 1894; prin- cipal North Bangor (N. Y.) Union School 1897-1900; principal Beeman Academy, New Haven, 1904-7; superintendent of town schools, New Haven, 1905-7; super- intendent of schools, New Haven Valley Union, 1907-11; of Middlebury Union, 1911 to the present time ; president of Ver- mont State Association of Union Superin- tendents 1907-9; county examiner of teach- ers, Addison County, 1908-9; trustee Bris- tol Public Library 1908-11; assistant treasurer Addison County Agricultural So- ciety, 1909-11; auditor 1911. Is a Re- publican. A Congregationalist. A mem- ber of the Grange since 1906; master of Beaver Glen Grange. New Haven. 1907; treasurer of Bristol Grange 1909-11; a master Mason; member of the Delta Upsi- lon and Phi Beta Kappa fraternities; clerk of county committee of Y. M. C. A. of Addison County; councillor of Green Mountain Club for Addison County.
EDDY. CHARLES FREMONT, Stowe. Merchant and manufacturer. Born Hun- tington, April 27, 1857; son of George and Hannah M. (Tolmenson) Eddy. Edu- cated in the public schools and Johnson Normal School. In 1882 married Dora S. Stoddard of Fayston; they have one daughter, Floy M. (Mrs. Clayton Boyce of Montpelier). Reared on a farm, he
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followed farming summers and taught school winters until he was married; then farmed and engaged in buying farm pro- duce and stock until 1892, when he built his first creamery at Moretown; now has creameries in Montpelier, Stowe, West- minster, Cavendish, Hortonville (Hub- bardton), Richville in Shoreham, Under- hill, Sheldon, Island Pond, North Thet- ford, Waterbury Center, and Morrisville, a total of 13, with a capacity of 110,000 lbs. of butter weekly during the summer season besides the cream, buttermilk, cot- tage cheese, skimmilk, dried curd products, etc .. shipped to Boston and other New England centers. " Is a Republican; rep- resented Stowe in the Legislature 1904; member of the committee on agriculture. A Unitarian. Member of Mystic Lodge No. 56, F. & A. M., of Stowe; Tucker Chapter No. 15, R. A. M., and Lamoille Commandery No. 13, K. T., of Morris- ville; Mt. Sinai Temple, Mystic Shrine, Montpelier; Valley Lodge No. 16, I. O. O. F., Waitsfield; Alhambra Encampment No. 20, Patriarchs Militant, I. O. O. F., Waterbury; Burlington Lodge No. 231, United Commercial Travellers, Burling- ton; the Grange; and the Fat Men's Club.
EDDY, HERMON ELMER, Brattleboro. Lawyer. Born Stratton, June 13, 1881; son of Elmer A. and Inez T. (Pike) Eddy. Educated at Brattleboro Academy, Colgate University, and University of Ver- mont. In 1902 married Bernice A. Waite of Wardsboro; they have two daughters, Doris M. and Marjorie A. Was admitted to the Bar of Vermont in 1907, and has practiced law in Brattleboro since. Is a Republican; represented Stratton in the Legislature in 1902. Is a Baptist. Mem- ber of Alpha Lambda Chapter, Kappa Sigma.
EDDY, MERRITT OTIS, Jericho. Phy- sician. Born Townshend, Feb. 26, 1877; son of Willard H. and Mary Jane (La- kin) Eddy. Educated in the public schools of Townshend; graduated from Leland and Gray Seminary 1896; and received degree of M. D. from Tufts College medi- cal school, Boston, Mass., 1905. In 1904 married Mildred Dane Hooper of Wake- field. Mass .; they have two children, Alice G. and Richard H. Assistant medical di- rector Young Men's Christian Union, Bos- ton. Mass .. 1901-5; practiced his profes-
sion in Readsboro for five years; removed to Jericho 1911, and purchased the prac- tice of Dr. H. D. Hopkins; is examiner for six insurance companies. Is a Repub- lican; has held several minor town offices. Member of First Congregational Church, Jericho. Member of American Medical Association; Northern Berkshire Medical Society, Massachusetts; Blazing Star Lodge No. 23, F. & A. M., Townshend; and Mansfield Grange No. 441, of Jeri- cho.
EDGERTON, EDWARD HENRY, Roches- ter. Lawyer. Born Warren, Aug. 31, 1863; son of Benjamin S. and Mary E. (Eldredge) Edgerton. Educated at Barre Academy, graduate of class of 1885. In 1892 married Bertha Fuller of Hermon, N. Y .; they have one son, Lawrence. Lo- cated in Rochester 1890. Is treasurer of the White River Lumber Co., which for- merly was engaged in the manufacture of lumber, but is now conserving its holdings of wild land as an investment. Is a Re- publican; represented Rochester in the Legislature 1906 and 1908; senator from Windsor County 1910; in 1906 served on committees on municipal corporations and state and court expenses; in 1908 chair- man of committee on elections, and mem- ber of committee on judiciary; in the sen- ate was chairman of committee on corpora- tions, and member of committee on judi- ciary. Has been selectman, town agent, and town clerk for several years. Mem- ber of Ezekiel Emerson Camp No. 26, Sons of Veterans.
EDMUNDS, GEORGE FRANKLIN, Bris- tol. Physician and surgeon. Born Iras- burg, Oct. 30, 1862; son of William and Abigail Hoyt (Bryant) Edmunds. Edu- cated in the primary schools of Irasburg, Barton and St. Johnsbury Academies, University of Vermont, and Baltimore Medical College. In 1886 married Mattie O. Somers of Hinesburg, who died 1899; they had five children, of whom three daughters are living, Mary Kathleen, Marjorie Abigail, and Florence Edith; in 1901 married Mrs. Frances (Dunning) Edmunds of Bangor, Me. Taught school three years while acquiring education; be- gan practice of medicine in 1892 at Hines- burg; in 1894 located in Bristol, where he has since done a general practice. Member of Vermont State Medical Soci-
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ety, and American Medical Association. A Republican. A Congregationalist. Mem- ber of Phi Chi College fraternity; past master of Libanus Lodge No. 47, F. & A. M .; member of Mt. Calvary Command- ery No. 1, K. T .; and Mt. Sinai Temple.
EDMUNDS, GEORGE FRANKLIN, Pasa- dena, Cal. Lawyer. Born Richmond, Vt., Feb. 1, 1828; son of Ebenezer and Naomi (Briggs) Edmunds. Educated in common schools and with private tutor. Studied law in office of A. B. Maynard, Richmond, 1846-7; and Smalley & Phelps, Burling- ton, 1847-9; admitted to Vermont Bar 1849, and to partnership with Mr. Mav- nard in Richmond; removed to Burling- ton 1851, where he soon forged his way to the front against such formidable com- petitors as Ex-Lieutenant Governor Un- derwood, Edward J. Phelps, and David A. Smalley. Represented Burlington in Vermont Legislature 1854-59; speaker 1856-9; senator from Chittenden County and president pro tem 1861 and 1862; United States senator 1866-91; resigned. Member Electoral Commission 1877; largely supported for president of United States in national Republican convention 1880. Author of act of March 22, 1882, for suppression of polygamy in Utah and disfranchisement of those who practice it, known as Edmunds Act; also of the anti- trust law of 1890; president pro tem of U. S. Senate during presidency of Gen. Chester A. Arthur; was leader in Senate on Republican side; notable as a consti- tutional lawyer. In 1897 became chair- man of Monteray Commission appointed by executive committee of the Indianapo- lis Conference. Residence, 841 So. Orange Grove Ave., Pasadena, Cal.
EDMUNDS, THOMAS P., Poultney. Insurance. Born Corwen, Wales, Aug. 25, 1873; son of Richard W. and Jane (Roberts) Edmunds. Educated in the public schools. In 1900 married Mar- garet Morris of Poultney. At age of twelve began business life as quarryman in Poultney; in 1902 took up insurance work as local agent Metropolitan Life In- surance Co .; in 1903 assistant superin- tendent Metropolitan Co. at Rutland, con- tinuing two and one-half years, when he returned to Poultney and engaged in gen- eral insurance for himself, continuing to date. A Republican; justice of the peace ;
deputy sheriff Rutland County since 1910. A Methodist. Member Center Lodge No. 34, F. & A. M., of Rutland; past grand Netis Lodge No. 25, I. O. O. F., of Poult- ney, and member financial committee of the Grand Lodge of Vermont; Mystic En- campment No. 16; and the Order of Knights of Pythias.
EDSON, DEAN W., Montpelier. Print- er. Born Marshfield, Sept. 5, 1874; son of Ira H. and Eunice T. Edson. Edu- cated in the public schools. In 1898 married Ella M. Chandler of Middlesex; they have three children, Marcia H., El- roy W., and Esther E. Commenced busi- ness in 1902 as owner and manager of a job printing office. Is a Unitarian. Mem- ber of Aurora Lodge No. 22, F. & A. M .. master in 1904; King Solomon Chapter No. 7, R. A. M .; Montpelier Council No. 4, R. & S. M .; Mount Zion Commandery No. 9, Knights Templar; Mount Sinai Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S .; Montpelier Lodge, B. P. O. E .; has been a member of Montpelier Military Band 18 years.
EDWARDS, LESLIE STEWART, Brattle- boro. Dentist. Born Brattleboro, Aug. 11, 1877; son of Abbott S. and Emily (Cut- ting) Edwards. A graduate of Brattleboro High School, and dental department Bal- timore Medical College. In 1904 married Clarissa M. Reed of Vernon. They have one daughter, Dorothy Miller Edwards. After his graduation from Baltimore Medical College in 1902, he began the practice of dentistry in Brattleboro, which he still successfully continues. Dr. Ed- wards is a member of Brattleboro Lodge No. 102, F. & A. M.
EELS, GEORGE ASA, Brattleboro. Re- tired. Born Chesterfield, N. H., Nov. 10, 1853; son of William B. and Almira (Boyden) Eels. Educated in the public schools. In 1875 married Jennic A. Ab- bott of Brattleboro; they have three chil- dren, Lena Abbott. Grace Almira, and Alice Ada. In 1882 became partner in the firm of C. H. Eddy & Co., manufac- turers of extracts and carbonated bever- ages, continuing until 1907, when he be- came sole owner, doing business under name of C. H. Eddy & Co. until 1910. when he sold his interest and is now re- tired. Is a Democrat. Member of Ver- mont Wheel Club; director Brattleboro Trust Co.
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EGG, CECIL GEORGE, Montpelier. Musician. Born Hamilton, Ont., June 29, 1879; son of Charles Henry and Rebecca (Taylor) Egg. Educated in public and senior schools; began the study of music at the age of eight, receiving instruction from his mother, and at same age joined the choir of St. George's church, Montreal, where, later, he was soprano soloist for four years and won many prizes for sing- ing; studied piano. organ, singing com- position, and history of music at Dominion College of Music, Montreal, from which he graduated with degree 1899; has made a special study of pipe organ and boy choir training; has secured honors in two ex- aminations in piano playing. In 1899 passed first examination for degree of bachelor of music at Bishop's College, Lenoxville, P. Q. In 1904 married Violet Turner of Montreal; they have two children. Hartwell Ernest andMargaret Cecil. In 1899 was organist St. Barna- bas' Church, Montreal; in 1900 director of music at Trinity Church, Shelburne; since 1908 has been musical director Christ Episcopal church choir, Montpel- ier; supervisor of music in the public schools, Montpelier, and teacher of piano, organ, and singing. In religious belief is an Episcopalian. Member of Friendship Lodge No. 24, F. & A. M., Charlotte; Burlington Chapter No. 3, R. A. M .; and Camp 9904, Modern Woodmen of America, Shelburne.
ELDRIDGE, WILLIAM HENRY, Twin Falls. Idaho. Merchant. Born East Middlebury, July 23, 1873; son of George Henry and Eliza Ann (Judge) Eldridge. Graduated from Middlebury High School 1891. and Middlebury College, A. B., 1895. Entered the employ of the Ver- mont Marble Co., Proctor, Vt., 1896; was bookkeeper there and at their branch of- fice in New York City until September, 1898. when he was elected treasurer of the Proctor Trust Co .; held the position until Oet., 1905, when he was forced by ill health to move West; was village treasurer of Proctor, and the first presi- dent of the Proctor Y. M. C. A. Settled in Twin Falls, Ida., Dee. 1905, and established the Eldridge Clothing Co., April 1, 1906. Was secretary of the board of education 1908-10; appointed by Governor Hawley a trustee of the State Normal School at Albion, Ida., 1911. Is
vice-president of the First National Bank of Twin Falls; president of the Mer- chants' and Manufacturers' Association; director of the Commercial Club, and a director of the "Old Settlers of Twin Falls County." A Republican. Member of the Union Church of Proctor, Vt. Member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity ; Knights of Pythias; Order of Elks; President of Twin Falls Society of Vermonters; member of New England Historic-Genealogical Society; Society of Colonial Wars, and Sons of the American Revolution; was the first person living west of the Mississippi river to join the Green Mountain Club.
ELLIOTT, DAVID ADAMS, White River Junction. Merchant. Born Roxham, P. Q., Aug. 30, 1864; son of Thomas and Nancy (Adams) Elliott. Educated in the public schools of Roxham, P. Q. In 1900 married Helen Marr Prentiss of St. Al- bans. Lived on a farm until 24 years of age; worked in the offices of the Central Vermont Railway Co. two years; physical director in a gymnasium two years; clerk in hardware stores in St. Albans and Brat- tleboro for a number of years; since April 1, 1904, has been proprietor of hardware store at White River Junction. Is a Re- publican; member of Republican commit- tee, town of Hartford, 1908-10; repre- sented Hartford in the Legislature 1910, with assignments to the committees on ap- propriations, manufactures, joint commit- tee on temperance, and special committee on the Austine Institution. Religious pref- erence, Protestant Episcopal. Member of United Brethren Lodge No. 21, F. & A. M .; Cascadnac Chapter No. 27, R. A. M .; Windsor Council No. 8, R. & S. M .; Ver- mont Commandery No. 4, K. T .; Windsor Lodge of Perfection, A. A. S. R .; J. W. Roby Council, Princes of Jerusalem; Delta Chapter of Rose Croix; Vermont Consis- tory, 32nd degree; Red Cross of Constan- tine; Mt. Sinai Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S .; Wenona Chapter No. 43, O. E. S .; has held the following offices in Masonic bod- ies: past master Franklin Lodge No. 4; secretary United Brethren Lodge No. 21; past high priest Champlain Chapter No. 1, and Cascadnac Chapter No. 27; past thrice illustrious master Windsor Council No. 8; generalissimo Vermont Command- ery No. 4, K. T .; thrice potent master Windsor Lodge of Perfection, A. A. S. R .;
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grand lecturer Grand Lodge of Vermont, F. & A. M .; past grand high priest Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Vermont; past grand master Grand Council of Vermont, R. & S. M .; and past worthy patron Wen- ona Chapter No. 43, O. E. S.
ELLIS, EDWIN BARUCH, Northfield. Granite manufacturer. Born Prospect, Me., Sept. 5, 1856; son of Baruch and Lydia (Cross) Ellis. Educated in the public schools, and prepared for East Maine Conference Seminary at Bucksport, Me .; in 1880 married Josephine Coombs of Bucksport, Me .; they have three chil- dren, Irving C., Mildred, and Richard G. Has been engaged in the granite business since 1870; established the corporation of the E. B. Ellis Granite Co. in 1903; and developed the Bethel white granite quar- ries at Bethel; has performed many large and important contracts, including the fur- nishing of the cut granite work for the Washington Union Station and the Na- tional Museum, Washington, D. C .; is also owner of the Keene granite quarries at Keene, N. H., having acquired same in 1910. Is a Democrat. In religious
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