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FARRINGTON, FREDERICK HORTON, Brandon. Farmer and banker. Born Bran- don, December, 1851 ; son of Franklin and Adelia (Horton) Farrington. Educated in the public schools of Brandon. In 1873 married Ella E. Reynolds of Brandon;
they have two sons, Franklin Reynolds and William Reynolds. Is now, and has been for the past 20 years, trustee of es- tates aggregating about $200,000; is vice- president Rutland Savings Bank; director Brandon National Bank, Proctor Trust Co., and National Bank of Vergennes; president Brandon Investment and Guar- antee Co .; vice-president for Vermont of American Bankers' Association 1912; treasurer Brandon Cemetery Association; treasurer Vermont State Agricultural So- ciety ; vice-president Brandon Free Pub- lic Library; and president of Vermont State Bankers' Association. Is a Re- publican; represented Brandon in the Legislature 1888; senator from Rutland County 1896; chairman of the board of cattle commissioners 1887-90; member of commission appointed by Governor Prouty to revise the banking laws of the state. Is a Congregationalist. Past master of St. Paul's Lodge No. 25, F. & A. M.
FELLOWS, WILLIAM ALFRED, White River Junction. Marble and granite man- ufacturer. Born Lyme, N. H., Nov. 4, 1861; son of John and Mary (Bean) Fel- lows. Educated in the schools of Lyme and Claremont, N. H. In 1884 married M. Jennie Clarke of Haverhill, N. H. Began the marble business at Lyme, N. H .; in 1895 removed to White River Junc- tion and established the marble and gran- ite business which he still conducts. A Republican; and a Universalist. Member United Brethren Lodge, F. & A. M .; Cas- cadnac Chapter, R. A. M .; Vermont Com- mandery, K. T .; past grand Myrtle Lodge, I. O. O. F .; and member Fidelity Rebekah Lodge.
FENNELL, LUTHER WESTON, Burling- ton. Deputy collector and inspector of U. S. customs. Born Winooski, June 29, 1874; son of Winslow Irwin and Jennie Marie (Weston) Fennell. Educated in the public schools of Burlington and De- catur, Ala., and Burlington Business Col- lege. In 1900 married Loretto Agnes Marengo of Burlington; they have three children, Muriel Weston, Reginald Pres- cott, and Kenneth Paul. In the meat and grocery business, New Decatur, Ala., 1889-90; employee of the Birmingham Electric Railway Co., Birmingham, Ala., May to October, 1890; clerk Southern Ex- press Co., Decatur, Ala., 1890-92; em-
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ployee Birmingham Bolt works, Birming- ham, Ala., 1892-4; employee Champlain Transportation Co., Burlington, summers of 1896 and 1897; insurance agent Met- ropolitan Life Insurance Co. during win- ters of 1898 and 1899; employee of Bald- win Refrigerator Co., Burlington, 1899- 1901 ; in U. S. customs service at Burling- ton. May, 1900, to date, as clerk, messen- ger, deputy collector and clerk, and at present deputy collector and inspector. Enlisted as private in Co. M, 1st Vermont Volunteers, May 4, 1898; mustered out Nov. 7, 1898. A Republican. Member of the Roman Catholic Church. Charter member and past senior vice-commander James W. Flynn Camp No. 9, past com- mander Department of Vermont, and at present national aide-de-camp United Spanish War Veterans; charter member Bacaloor Lair No. 1, Burlington, Grand Lair of Vermont, and member Supreme Lair of the United States, Military Order of the Serpent; member of Knights of Co- lumbus.
FENTON, EDWARD JOSEPH, Brattle- boro. Merchant. Born East Brattleboro, Dec. 12, 1872; son of Patrick John and Mary Elizabeth Fenton. Educated at Brattleboro public schools, and Brattle- boro High School, class of 1890. Mr. Fenton is unmarried. Learned the cloth- ing business with J. J. Fenton & Co., Bel- lows Falls, continuing with Pratt, Wright & Co., Brattleboro, until the death of O. D. Eastabrook in 1899, when the busi- ness was terminated; started in men's and boys' clothing business in Ullery building, 1899, with J. J. Fenton of Bellows Falls, under firm name of E. J. Fenton & Co .; purchased partner's interest January, 1904, and moved to present store in Amer- ican building 1907, adding extensive line of women's, men's, boys' and girls' cloth- ing, furnishings, shoes, and small wares. Is a Democrat; a Roman Catholic. Mem- ber of Knights of Columbus, the Order of Elks. the Red Men, and Vermont Wheel Club.
FERGUSON, CLARENCE JAMES, Bur- lington. Lawyer. Born Westford, Jan. 8, 1860, son of Rev. James Farwell and Lydia (Wiswel) Ferguson. Educated at public schools. Essex Classical Institute, Bur- lington High School, and Boston Univer- sity Law School. class of 1892. In 1892
married Ella B. Styles of Kingston, N. Y .; they have three children, Dorothy, Crawford C., and Clayton A. In 1887 entered into partnership with A. O. Fer- guson in milk, cream, and ice business, under name of Ferguson Bros., later tak- ing over the Frank K. Converse ice busi- ness. In 1890 began the study of law at Boston University Law School; admitted to Vermont Bar 1892, practicing in Chit- tenden County until 1905, when he was elected superintendent and attorney Ver- mont Anti-Saloon League, resigning posi- tion in 1911. Mr. Ferguson is a Repub- lican; city grand juror, Burlington, 1897 and 1899. In religious preference is a Baptist. A member of Hamilton Lodge No. 14, I. O. O. F.
FERRIN, CHARLES H., Montpelier. Merchant. Born Johnson, Dec. 11, 1853; son of Whitman G. and Matilda (Harris)' Ferrin. Educated at Montpelier High School. In 1879 married Ida E. Robin- son of Montpelier; they have two children, Whitman G. and Winnifred L. Came to Montpelier with parents in 1859; conduc- tor on the Montpelier & Wells River Rail- road several years; in telephone service at Lowell, Mass., and superintendent tele- phone service at Burlington for a time; was secretary Union Mutual Fire Insur- ance Co .; now engaged in grocery busi- ness. Is a Republican; Jan. 1, 1906, ap- pointed sergeant-at-arms by Governor. Bell, and reappointed in 1908 and 1910. A Unitarian. Member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows; trustee of Mont- pelier Lodge of Elks; and member of Apollo Club.
FIELD, FREDERICK A., Rutland. Broker, real estate, and insurance. Born Brandon, June 7, 1850; son of William M. and Minerva K. (Davenport) Field. Edu- cated at Brandon and Rutland public schools, and Burr and Burton Seminary, Manchester. In 1873 married Lillie Clark of Rutland; they had three children, Richard Clark (deceased), Edward Dav- enport, and Frederick A. Is a Repub- lican; member of Republican town and city committees, and chairman for several years; member and chairman of Repub- lican county committee several years ; member of Republican committee of the first congressional district, and delegate to many state, district, and county conven-
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tions. Was assistant postmaster 1872 to 1888; postmaster 1888 to 1892; has been post-office inspector; trustee of village of Rutland; school commissioner; city treas- urer; United States marshal; trustee of Rutland Savings Bank; director of Peo- ple's Gas Light Co .; trustee and treasurer of Evergreen Cemetery ; treasurer of State Mutual Fire Insurance Co .; and secretary of Rutland Improvement League. Is a Congregationalist; member of prudential committee, and secretary and treasurer of Sunday school for twenty years. Mem- ber of Center Lodge No. 34, F. & A. M., of Rutland; American Legion of Honor ; grand chancellor and supreme representa- tive, Knights of Pythias; exalted ruler Rutland Lodge No. 345, Order of Elks; and delegate to Grand Lodge.
FIELD, EDWARD DAVENPORT, Montpel- ier. Insurance. Born Rutland, Jan. 13, 1879; son of Fred A. and Lillie (Clark) Field. Educated in the public schools, and Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass. In 1906 married Ethel Arend DeBoer of Montpelier ; they have two children, Cath- erine and Josephine. Entered the actu- arial department of the National Life In- surance Co. 1897; in 1902 appointed sec- retary to the president of the company ; and in 1911 elected superintendent of agencies. Mr. Field is a Republican; sec- retary of Montpelier board of school com- missioners ; . secretary Vermont Historical Society. In religious belief a Congrega- tionalist. Past master Aurora Lodge No. 22, F. & A. M .; member King Solomon Chapter No. 22, R. A. M .; Montpelier Council No. 4, R. & S. M .; Mt. Zion Com- mandery No. 9, Knights Templar; Mt. Sinai Temple, Order of the Mystic Shrine; Montpelier Country Club; and Apollo Club.
FIELD, FRED T., Boston, Mass. Lawyer. Born Springfield, Dec. 24, 1876; son of Frederic Griswold and Anna M. (Tarbell) Field. Graduated from Vermont Academy 1895, Brown University, A. B., 1900, and Harvard Law School, LL. B. 1903. Admitted to Bar of Massachusetts 1903; United States supreme court 1906; law clerk, de- partment of attorney general, Massa- chusetts, 1903-5; assistant attorney gen- eral 1905 to date. A Republican; a Baptist. Member of American, Massa-
chusetts, and Boston Bar Associations; New England Historic-Genealogical So- ciety; Vermont Historical Society, St. Botolph, University, and Oakley Country Clubs.
FIFIELD, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, Mont- pelier. Lawyer. Born Orange, Nov. 18, 1832; son of Col. Orange and Melissa Fifield. The family is of Scotch descent, the name having been originally a union of the name of the county of Fife, in Scotland, with the name of Field. On his maternal side a descendant of the Ad- amses of Massachusetts, while his great- grandfather Fifield was an officer in the Revolutionary War, and was the second man over the British entrenchments at the battle of Bennington. Fitted for college at Montpelier, and Plattsburg, N. Y .; University of Vermont, A. B. 1855 ; LL. D. 1906. In 1865 married Lucy, daughter of Erastus Hubbard of Montpelier; they had three daughters, Fanny L. (Mrs. Burnside F. Bailey), Arabella B. (Mrs. Julius F. Workum), Ellen Lamb (Mrs. Carlisle J. Gleason). Studied law in of- fice of Peck & Colby, Montpelier; ad- mitted to Vermont Bar 1858, and began practice there, where he has since resided. In partnership with Peck & Colby until 1864, when Mr. Colby retired; continued with Mr. Peck until 1866, when he suc- ceeded to the business of the firm. Presi- dent of the Vermont Bar Association 1884. A Republican; U. S. district attorney 1869-80, resigning on account of his elec- tion to Legislature; chairman judiciary committee, member committee on revision of laws and constitutional amendments; in August, 1880, delivered a speech on the political issues of the day which was used effectively by the state committee as a campaign document throughout the state, and was republished by the Republican national committee and circulated through the whole North; declined a nomination to Congress in 1884; delegate to national Republican convention, 1884; U. S. com- missioner to locate federal building at Montpelier; Jan. 7. 1889, appointed by Gov. E. C. Smith U. S. senator to fill va- cancy caused by death of Senator Morrill, but declined appointment owing to ill health of Mrs. Fifield, and following her death in March, 1890, he relinquished all professional and public engagements. Those who remember his speeches in the
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Garfield and Arthur campaign, understand what his powers are as a public speaker, the fullness of his knowledge of public questions, and the extent of his capacity to go to the very heart of difficult prob- lems.
FISH. Exos C., West Rutland. High sheriff. Born Ira, Sept. 11, 1836; son of Enos C. and Marcia (Chapman) Fish. Educated at Ira Academy. In 1869 mar- ried Frances J. Freeman of West Rut- land. A Republican; represented West Rutland in the Legislature 1898; has been constable. deputy sheriff, and in 1905 ap- pointed sheriff by Governor Bell; elected sheriff in 1906, 1908. and 1910. A Con- gregationalist. Past master Hiram Lodge No. 101. F. & A. M., of West Rutland.
FISH, FRANK L. Superior court judge. See page 91.
FISH, GALEN BURCH, Stockbridge. Merchant and postmaster. Born Ran- dolph. June 24. 1869; son of Arnold Burch and Amelia (Pearson) Fish. Edu- cated at Randolph graded school; spent freshman year at Dartmouth College; and graduated at the Detroit Training School of Elocution and English Literature. In 1900 married Lena Mande Chamberlain of Stockbridge; they have one daughter, Winona Madine. Has conducted a gen- eral merchandise store in Stockbridge since 1900. A Republican; appointed postmaster Nov. 8. 1902; served as town superintendent of schools four years. Member of Rural Lodge No. 29, F. & A. M .. of Rochester.
FISK. NELSON WILBUR, Isle La Motte. Manufacturer. Born Isle La Motte, Ang. 5. 1851; son of Hiram C. and Cynthia (Clark ) Fisk. His great-grandfather, Ichabod Fisk. came to the island in 1788 and settled on the farm which has since been the family home. Edneated at Mont- pelier Seminary, Fort Edward (N. Y.) Institute, and Eastman's Business College, Poughkeepsie. In 1880 married Elizabeth Beckwith Hubbell of Chazy, N. Y .; they have no children. By the death of his father in 1881. succeeded to the Fisk mar- ble quarries. the oldest in Vermont, hav- ing been opened in 1664, contemporaneous with the building of Fort St. Anne on Isle La Motte, and which he has operated
to date. Chairman board of trustees State Industrial School 1894; trustee Johnson State Normal School several years, and since 1896 a trustee of the University of Vermont; state commissioner California Midwinter Exposition 1894, and the Pan- American Exposition 1900. A Republi- can; represented Isle La Motte in Legis- lature 1882 and 1884 ; senator from Grand Isle County 1888; delegate to national convention at Chicago in 1888, and at Minneapolis 1892; lieutenant-governor of Vermont 1896-8. Is a Methodist.
FITCH, CHARLES H., Windsor. Coal, grain, and lumber dealer. Born at Wind- sor in 1846; son of Samuel R. and Martha (Tasket) Fitch. Educated in the public schools. In 1869 married Helen A. Rob- inson of Weathersfield; they have no chil- dren. Lived on a farm until 21 years of age, when he began business in town, which he has since conducted. Is trustee of Windsor Public Library; for several years a director of Windsor Machine Co., and Hillside Creamery, and has settled many estates. Is a Republican; has held nearly every office in the gift of the town; was trustee five years; represented Wind- sor in the Legislature 1908 and 1910. In religious preference a Congregationalist.
FITTS, CLARKE C., Brattleboro. Law- yer. Born Wardsboro, Oct. 17, 1870; son of Osmer C. and Abbie M. (Twitchell) Fitts. Educated in public schools, Le- land & Gray Seminary, Townshend, and Brattleboro High School. In 1893 mar- ried Harriet Lyon of Londonderry; she died in 1897; has two sons, Robert I. and Stanley C., by that marriage; in 1903 married Maud L. Emerson of Brattleboro; has one son, Osmer C., by that marriage. Admitted to the Bar Oct. 21, 1891, and has practiced his profession ever since at Brattleboro. States attorney of Wind- ham County 1894-96; representative from Brattleboro in the General Assembly of Vermont in 1904; attorney general of Ver- mont 1904-8. Mr. Fitts is a Republican, and a Congregationalist.
FLAGG, GEORGE W., Braintree. Farm- er. Born Braintree, April 9, 1839; son of Austin and Mary E. (Harwood) Flagg. Educated in the public schools. In 1865 married Delia A. Howard of Braintrec, who died 1910; they had two sons, Lester
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Gerry and Bert Clinton (deceased). En- listed as private in Co. F, 2nd Vermont Volunteers, May, 1861; mustered into service the following June; was in the battle of Bull Run, McClellan's campaign before Richmond, Antietam, first and sec- ond battles of Fredericksburg, Sheridan's campaign in the Shenandoah Valley, Get- tysburg, Winchester, Fisher's Hill, Cedar Creek, and others of less note; served over four years, being mustered out July, 1865; was 1st lieutenant, and brevet cap- tain in command of the only company raised in Montpelier. At the close of the war returned to Braintree and engaged in farming; was a breeder of fancy stock for many years, which he exhibited at state and county fairs, taking many prizes, especially on his Cotswold sheep; for the past seven years has dealt largely in Western horses; was president of the Cots- wold Register Association; one of the di- rectors and vice-president of the White River fair, Bethel, for many years; di- rector of the Northfield fair; and has been employed as an expert judge of stock at fairs of northern Vermont. Is a Repub- lican; represented Braintree in the Leg- islature 1886; has held many town offices ; senator from Orange County 1910; chair- man of committee on military affairs, and member of other committees. Past com- mander of Randolph Post, G. A. R., of Randolph. Has a wide reputation as an athlete and champion wrestler, engaging in contests with champions from all Amer- ica; when 38 years old won a champion belt for a three days' contest with 12 wrestlers among the best in the United States ; has wrestled in nearly all the large towns in New England, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Michigan; his last contest took place when he was 62 years old.
FLANDERS, FRANK B., Brunswick. Educator and farmer. Born Stewarts- town, N. H., Feb. 15, 1867; son of Jo- seph W. and Ann (Blodgett) Flanders. Educated in the public schools, Lancaster. (N. H.) Academy, and Dartmouth Col- lege, class of 1892. After graduating from college engaged in teaching; was principal Watson Academy, Epping, N. H., four years; taught at Groveton, N. H., four years ; and principal Canaan High School three years. In 1907-8 built what was known as the Essex and Coos Telephone Line, which he sold in 1910 to the Bell
Telephone Co. In 1900 purchased a farm in Brunswick, where he has since resided. Is a Democrat; has held all the town offices; is at present town clerk, first se- lectman, school director and justice of the peace; represented Brunswick in the Leg- islature 1908. Member of the Unitarian Church of Lancaster, N. H. Member of the Knights of Pythias; lecturer in the Grange, and member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity at college.
FLANDERS, RALPH EDWARD, Spring- field. Mechanical engineer. Born Bar- net, Sept. 28, 1880; son of Albert Wel- lington and Mary (Gilfillan) Flanders. Educated in the public schools, Lincoln, R. I .; Pawtucket and Central Falls, R. I., high schools, and engineering education by night study. In 1911 married Helen E. Hartness, daughter of James Hartness of Springfield. Apprenticed to the machin- ist's trade at the Brown-Sharpe Mfg. Co., Providence, in 1897; worked as draftsman and designer with various firms in New England until July, 1905, when he went to New York on the editorial staff of "Machinery," remaining until 1910, when he entered the employ of the Fellows Gear Shaper Co., Springfield, as mechanical en- gineer, which position he still holds. Has made a special study of gearing, having written a book, "Gear Cutting Machin- ery," besides smaller pamphlets, and vari- ous papers on the subject read before the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and other bodies, as well as lectures at various schools and colleges. Is independ- ent in politics. A Congregationalist. As- sociate member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers ; member of Society of Automobile Engineers, and Machinery Club of New York.
FLEETWOOD, FREDERICK G., Morris- ville. Lawyer. Born St. Johnsbury, Sept. 27, 1869; son of Henry and Laura J. (Kenney) Fleetwood. Graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy 1886; attended Uni- versity of Vermont 1886-8; and graduated from Harvard University 1891. Admitted to the Vermont Bar 1894; has since been engaged in law practice in Morrisville. Is a Republican ; town clerk and treasurer, Morristown; representative in the Legis- lature 1900; presidential elector 1900; and messenger to carry Vermont's electoral vote to Washington 1901; secretary of
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state 1902-8; state's attorney Lamoille County 1898-1900. An Episcopalian. Member of Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 8, F. & A. M., of Morrisville; the Order of Knights of Pythias; and the Grange.
FLETCHER, ALLEN M., Proetorsville. Farmer. Born Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 25. 1853; son of Stoughton A. and Julia A. Fleteher. Edueated at Williston Sem- inary. East Hampton, Mass. Married Mary E. Benee; they have three children, Mary C., Fanny B., and Allen M., Jr. Engaged in farming pursuits. A Repub- lican; and has taken an active interest in the affairs of the Republican party; rep- resented the town of Cavendish in the Legislature of 1902, 1906, 1908 and 1910; and Windsor County in the senate of 1904, and was a member of the commis- sion appointed to revise the constitution of the State of Vermont. Is trustee of the village of Proetorsville. Is a member of the Grange, a Mason, and an Odd Fel- low.
FLETCHER. CARL CHITTENDEN, Shel- burne. Farmer. Born St. Johnsbury, Feb. 5, 1870; son of Truman Chittenden and Katherine Knapp (Brown) Fletcher. Edueated at St. Johnsbury Academy and Dartmouth College. In 1898 married Lil- lian Wells of Cabot; they have one son, Frederick Wells. In newspaper work for 20 years; eonneeted with the Rutland Her- ald, Burlington Free Press, New York World, and St. Albans Messenger; editor and publisher of the Swanton Courier for 10 years. A Republican. Member of Seventy-six Lodge No. 14, F. & A. M., past master; Champlain Chapter No. 2, R. A. M .; Lafayette Commandery No. 3, K. T .. and Vermont Society Sons of Amer- ican Revolution.
FLINT, HOMER ABIAL, Montpelier. Clergyman. Born Northfield, March 21, 1875; son of John Hackett and Phoebe Helen (Andrews) Flint. Graduated Northfield High School; one year at Dart- month College; graduated St. Stephen's College. Annandale. N. Y., B. A. 1897, M. A. 1900; General Theologieal Semi- nary. New York. B. D. 1901; graduate courses at New York University two years, M. A. 1900, and at Western University of Pennsylvania. now University of Pitts- burgh. one year. Ph. D. 1906. In 1900
married Theodora May Plumley, daughter of Hon. Frank Plumley of Northfield; they have two children, Frank Plumley and Phoebe Helen Miller. Is a Protest- ant Episcopal elergyman ; ordained to diac- onate by Bishop Doane of Albany, N. Y., May 12, 1900; ordained to priesthood by Bishop Whitehead of Pittsburgh, Pa., Dec. 23, 1900; minister of St. Philip's Chapel, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1900-1; associate rector of Christ Church, Allegheny, Pa., 1901- 3; archdeacon of Pittsburgh 1903-7; ree- tor Christ Church, Montpelier, since 1907. Member of the board of trustees of Wash- ington County Grammar School; member of Theta Delta Chi fraternity; state chap- lain Sons of American Revolution; asso- ciate member Brooks Post, G. A. R .; mem- ber of Franklin Lodge No. 221, F. & A. M., Pittsburgh, Pa .; Gourgas Lodge of Perfection; Pennsylvania Couneil, Princes of Jerusalem; Pittsburgh Chapter Rose Croix; and Pennsylvania Consistory, Seot- tish Rite; and Mt. Sinai Temple, Mystic Shrine, of Montpelier.
FLINT, JOSEPH S., Burlington. Mer- ehant. Born New Haven Mills, Jan. 10, 1868; son of George W. and Cleora N. (Fuller) Flint. Educated in the public schools and Beeman Academy, New Ha- ven. In 1893 married Perlie E. Hill of Bristol; they have two children, Gladys and George H. Clerk for Brush & Pat- terson, Bristol, 1886-91; traveling sales- man for P. Lorillard Tobacco Co., 1891- 5 ; in 1895 formed partnership with O. C. Taylor and C. L. Soule, wholesale tobac- conists, under firm name of O. C. Taylor & Co .; in 1907 purchased Mr. Soule's in- terest in the company. A Republican; a director in the City Trust Co. Member of Masonic fraternity; Order of Elks; Ethan Allen Club; Vermont Fish and Game League; Morgan Horse Club; Uni- ted Commercial Travelers' Association, and vice-president in Vermont of New England Fat Men's Club.
FLINT, KEMP R. B., Northfield. Edu- eator. Born Middlesex, Sept. 1, 1880; son of Leroy A. and Lanette (Kemp) Flint. Educated in the public schools of Middlesex, Montpelier High School, grad- nated 1899, and Norwich University, B. S. 1903, and M. A. 1909. In 1905 married Bernieee Thomas of Middlebury; they have one son, Winston Allen. For four
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years, 1903-7, in the mercantile business in Montpelier and Northfield; in 1907 elected instructor in English at Norwich University; a year later made assistant professor, and in 1909 appointed head of the department of English language and literature, which position he now holds. One of the charter members of the Green Mountain Club of Vermont; secretary of Vermont Alumni Association of Norwich University seven years. A Republican,
and a Congregationalist. Member of Northfield Grange; Alpha Sigma Pi fra- ternity; the college club, and a charter. member of the Northfield Commercial Club.
FLYNN, JOHN J., Burlington. Finan- cier. Born Dorset, June 22, 1854; son of James and Catherine (Shea) Flynn. Edu- cated at Dorset distriet sehools. In 1880 married Nellie F. Waite of Dorset. A tenant farmer in South Burlington 1876- 80; retail grocer in Burlington 1880-90; real estate dealer 1890 to date, and, at various times, a large owner of Vermont forest lands. Organized and financed the building of the Military Post Street Rail- way, connecting the villages of Winooski and Essex Junction ; the Barre and Mont- pelier Street Railway system, connecting these two cities; the St. Albans and Swan- ton electric lines; the Bellows Falls and Saxtons River electric lines, the Barre gas plant, and a considerable electric street railway in New Jersey. One of the or- ganizers and principal owners of the Ver- gennes Water Power Co., which is engaged in the development of the water power at Vergennes ; one of the organizers and an officer of the Chittenden County Trust Co. and the Burlington Mutual Fire Insurance Co .; director Burlington Building and Loan Association; treasurer Military Post Street Railway Co .; largely interested in the Burlington Traction Co., and con- nected with the road as an officer and director for the last 15 years; vice-presi- dent and director Chittenden County Trust Co., and Elias Lyman Coal Co .; owner of Starr Farm Beach on Lake Champlain, near Burlington, a suburban community of summer dwellers, where he has lately es- tablished his summer home; owner of Peru Turnpike Co., a toll road between Man- chester and Peru, through the Green Mountains. Member of various public commissions of Burlington, and one of the
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