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GEORGE, WILLIAM T., South Ryegate. Grain dealer. Born Topsham, Oct. 19, 1854; son of William T. and Harriet B. (Weed) George. Educated in the public schools of Topsham and Bradford Acad- emy. In 1884 married Maila T. Miller of Topsham. Worked on farm previous to 1872, when he was employed in a general store in Topsham; later in the dry goods store of A. H. Bailey, Montpelier; in 1878 accompanied Mr. Bailey when he removed to Groton; in 1879 went to South Ryegate as clerk for Geo. L. Hall, gen- eral store, where he remained five years; manager of the Ryegate granite works store two years; later in company with Terry & Guy, purchased the general store of J. B. Darling & Son, where he remained 10 years, when he sold out and became manager of the grain business of E. For-
syth at South Ryegate, purchasing the business in 1904; this he has since con- ducted. Is a Republican; selectman for several years; has held all the town of- fices ; administrator of 12 different estates. Member of United Presbyterian Church of South Ryegate; elder of the church for 20 years, and has held many other church offices.
GIBBS, LYMAN ALONZO, White River Junction. Hotel keeper. Born Brandon, Jan. 30, 1858; son of Alonzo and Martha Elizabeth (Winslow) Gibbs. At an early age removed with his parents to Wood- stock, and later to West Lebanon, N. H., where he was educated in the village schools. In 1882 married Clara Bell Bigelow of Gaysville; they have two chil- dren, Charles Lyman and Alfred Alonzo. Conducted a meat market at West Leb- anon, N. H .; later removed to White River Junction, where he established a livery business which was later merged into that of the Junction House; member firm of Gibbs & Wheeler, proprietors of the Junction House. Was for two years selectman and overseer of the poor for town of Hartford. A Congregationalist. Charter member of Myrtle Lodge. I. O. O. F., and member of Iroquois Club of White River Junction.
GIBSON, ERNEST WILLARD, Brattle- boro. Lawyer. Born Londonderry, Dec. 29, 1872; son of William L. and Saville S (Stowell) Gibson. Educated at Black River Academy, Norwich University 1894, and University of Michigan, B. S. and A. M. In 1896 married Grace Fullerton Hadley of Chester; they have four chil- dren, Frank Hadley, Ernest W., Doris, and Preston F. Worked on farm until of age; principal Chester High School 1894- 8 ; studied law in the office of E. L. Water- man and James L. Martin; admitted to Vermont Bar 1899. Captain Co. I, Ver- mont National Guard 1903-6; colonel and inspector of rifle practice on staff of Gov- ernor Proctor 1906-8; retired with rank of colonel 1908. Is a Republican; was member of Republican state committee, and of executive committee four years ; register probate district of Windsor 1897- 8; deputy clerk U. S. courts 1899-1906; represented Brattleboro in the Legislature 1906; senator from Windsor County 1908, being president pro tem .; candidate for
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Republican nomination for lieutenant-gov- ernor 1910; judge of municipal court 1906-10; delegate to Republican national convention at Chicago, 1912. An Episco- palian; junior warden St. Michael's par- ish of Brattleboro. Member of Brattle- boro Lodge No. 102, F. & A. M., and Fort Dummer Chapter No. 12, R. A. M .; Beauseant Commandery No. 7, K. T .; Mt. Sinai Temple, Mystic Shrine; Wan- tastiquet Lodge No. 5, I. O. O. F .; the Grange; Independent Order of Red Men; Modern Woodmen of America; and Ver- mont Wheel Club.
GIFFIN, ALBERT J., Sheffield. Mer- chant. Born Hardwick, March 7, 1854; son of George and Ursula (Stevens) Gif- fin. Educated in the public schools of Sheffield. In 1877 married Jennie N. Folsom of Sheffield. Began business life as painter in a furniture store in Man- chester. N. H .; after two years returned to Sheffield, and formed the firm of Fol- som & Giffin; later built a large store and formed the firm of Giffin & Simpson, gen- eral merchandise; has been doing business in the same place 35 years; since 1910 has conducted the business alone; post- master since 1885. Is a Republican; one of the library committee of Sheffield. A Methodist; musical director for 25 years. Member of Crescent Lodge No. 66, F. & A. M., of Lyndonville; and the Junior Order of American Mechanics.
GILBERT, BERNIE B., North Troy. Hotel keeper. Born Westfield, Nov. 14, 1877; son of Charles S. and Mandana (Brown) Gilbert. Educated in the pub- lic schools. In 1900 married Louise Goade of Montgomery; they have one son, Charles Clayton. Worked as clerk in the store of H. D. Miller, Westfield, one year; in the Davol Rubber Co.'s factory, Provi- dence. R. I., one year; in Annis & Co.'s store. Manchester, N. H., three years ; owned and operated stage line between Newport and Westfield four years; in the livery business in Barton onc year, and at Newport three years; in 1909 purchased the Frontier House, North Troy, which he has since conducted. Is a Republican. Member of Union Lodge No. 16, F. & A. M .. of Troy.
GILBERT, WALTER ANGIER, Brattle- boro. Associate editor. Born East Put-
ney, Nov. 6, 1872; son of James M. and Helen Frances (Angier) Gilbert. Edu- cated at Brattleboro High School, class of 1891 and its president. In 1895 married Helen Lena Cobb of Brattleboro; they have one son, Howard Cobb. From 1896 to 1906 was reporter for the Vermont Phoenix, Brattleboro; 1906-9 Brattleboro correspondent for several Vermont and Massachusetts daily papers; since 1909 associate editor of the Vermont Phoenix. Is a Republican; member of the Brattle- boro Board of Trade; a Congregationalist ; member of Center Congregational Church and clerk of the Ecclesiastical Society of the same; has been identified with Brat- tleboro musical affairs.
GILFILLAN, JOHN BACHOP, Minne- apolis, Minn. Lawyer and banker. Born Barnet, Feb. 11, 1835; son of Robert and Janet (Bachop) Gilfillan. Educated at Caledonia County Grammar School, and Peacham Academy. In 1870 married Re- becca C. Oliphant of Sylvan Mills, Fay- ette County, Pa., who died 1884; they had four children, Robert C., James O., John B. Jr., and Rebecca Janet. In 1893 mar- ried Lavinia Coppock of East Palestine, O. Admitted to Hennepin County Bar and Bar of state supreme court in 1860, and later to Bar of U. S. circuit and su- preme courts. First lieutenant Co. E, Ist Minnesota Regiment, three months' vol- unteers; mustered in April 29, 1861, at Fort Snelling, Minn .; member law firm of Lochren, MeMair & Gilfillan 1870-84; of Gilfillan, Belden & Willard 1884-95, and of Gilfillan, Willard & Willard 1895- 1900; director First National Bank of Minneapolis since 1894; president of same 1900-3, and since that date chairman of its board of directors. Member of the board of regents of the University of Min- nesota 1880-88. A Republican; city at- torney 1862-6; prosecuting attorney Hen- nepin County 1863-7 and 1871-5; mem- ber of state senate 1875-85; member of Congress 1885-7. A United Presbyterian; member of board of trustees Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis, since 1873. Master of Cataract Lodge No. 2, F. & A. M., and a Royal Arch Mason.
GILFILLAN, WILLIAM NELSON, South Rycgate. Farmer. Born Brownington, Jan. 7, 1847; son of Andrew and Eliza- beth (Nelson) Gilfillan. Educated at pub-
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lic schools and Peacham Academy. In 1877 married S. Elizabeth Henderson of Newbury; they had two children, Irving Henry and Baily H. (deceased). Taught school in Newbury and Ryegate; was ship- ping clerk at Springfield two years; and has for many years conducted farm in Ryegate; for many years secretary Rye- gate and Wells River Valley Dairymen's Association; and South Ryegate Creamery Association; library trustee 10 years; sec- retary of committee of 28 under whose su- pervision the history of Ryegate was pre- pared. Is a Republican; has been school director, lister, and selectman, and ceme- tery commissioner for 12 years; repre- sented Ryegate in the Legislature 1902; delegate to county and state conventions, etc. In religious belief a United Presby- terian; elder and clerk of sessions. Mem- ber of Forest and Stream Club of Cale- donia County.
GILLETT, FRANK B., Jonesville. Grain dealer and telephone business. Born Richmond, 1850; son of Henry and Orpha Gillett. Educated in the public schools and Eastman Business College, Pough- keepsie, N. Y. In 1876 married Anna Pelton; they have two children, Henry P. and Minnie B. Reared on a farm, remaining until 22 years of age; U. S. mail service 1872-7; later in a general store, and at present conducts a flour and feed store and private telephone business covering 11 towns in Chittenden and Ad- dison Counties. Is a Democrat; has held practically every office in the gift of the town; represented Richmond in the Leg- islature 1910; an Odd Fellow, and member of the Grand Lodge of Vermont.
GILPIN, WALLACE HARRY, Barton. Editor. Born Westfield, Nov. 19, 1883; son of William Bullock and Harriet (Far- man) Gilpin. Educated in the public schools of Westfield, Barton Academy, and Montpelier Seminary. In 1906 married Laura Inez Gay of Orleans; they have two children, Ruth and Esther Harriet. In 1900 learned printer's trade ; later pur- chased job printing office at Orleans; in 1904 purchased the Orleans County Moni- tor and job printing office at Barton; in 1909 took Franz A. Hunt into partner- sip in the job printing business under name of Monitor Press at Barton, and Valley Print at Orleans; is sole owner
and editor of the Monitor; in 1906 organ- ized the Vermont Realty Co., real estate dealers, Barton ; this was consolidated with King & Nelson, real estate dealers, in 1908, and the King & Nelson Co., Incor- porated, was formed, with Mr. Gilpin treasurer ; is secretary of the Barton Gran- ite Promoting Co., Barton. Is library trustee of town of Barton, and treasurer of library board. Is a member of the Barton Republican town committee and on the board of trustees of the Barton Acad- emy and graded school district. Member of Barton Congregational Church; dea- con; president of Orleans County Chris- tian Endeavor Union; and an officer in the state organization. Member of Malta Commandery No. 10, K. T., Newport; Keystone Chapter No. 16, R. A. M., Bar- ton, holding office in same; Orleans Lodge No. 55, F. & A. M., Barton, in which he holds office; Crystal Lake Grange, Bar- ton; Modern Woodmen of America; sec- retary of Barton Development Associa- tion, and instrumental in its organization.
GLEASON, FRED ELIJAH, Montpelier. Lawyer. Born Montpelier, March 17, 1883; son of Louis Pomeroy and Ann Louise (Timothy) Gleason. Educated at Williston Seminary, Easthampton, Mass .; Yale College, A. B. 1905; and Harvard Law School. In 1911 married Letitia Elizabeth Butcher of Cambridge, Mass. Studied law in the office of Hon. E. H. Deavitt; admitted to Vermont Bar 1909. A Republican; elected city grand juror of Montpelier in March, 1910; and re-elected in March, 1911; secretary and director Union Block Co., Montpelier; secretary Montpelier Board of Trade since 1908; member executive committee Vermont State Yale Association; secretary Washington County Bar Association in 1910, and re- elected 1911. Senior warden Aurora Lodge No. 22, F. & A. M .. of Montpelier. An Episcopalian, secretary Christ Episcopal Church.
GLEASON, HERBERT CARLISLE, Mont- pelier. Merchant. Born Waitsfield. April 20, 1857 ; son of Richardson J. and Mary L. (Matthews) Gleason. Educated at Waitsfield Graded School and Barre Academy. In 1886 married Mary P. Timothy of Ransomville. N. Y. Became partner in the firm of L. P. Gleason & Co., dry goods, in 1884; afterwards of
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their successors. the firm of L. P. & H. C. Gleason, for many years; since 1907 has owned and conducted the business under the name of Herbert C. Gleason; is a di- rector of Heaton Hospital. Is a Republi- can; was school commissioner for several vears. A Congregationalist. Member Aurora Lodge No. 22. F. & A. M.
GLEASON, JOSEPH THOMAS, Lyndon- ville. Lawyer. Born Lunenburg, June 18, 1844: son of George and Sabrina W. (Thomas) Gleason. Both his great-grand- fathers served in the Revolutionary War, his maternal ancestor being a lieutenant in a New Hampshire regiment. Educated in public schools of Lunenburg. In 1884 married Mary S. Aldrich of Concord ; they have one daughter, Louise Mary (Mrs. W. N. Humphrey) of Pasadena, Cal. In December. 1861. enlisted in Co. K, 8th Regiment Vermont Volunteers; rejected on account of his youth; in August, 1862, enlisted in Co. E, 15th Regiment Vermont Volunteers. serving until discharged at ex- piration of enlistment; in battle of Get- tysburg. Followed farming until 1874; studied law in office of J. P. Sanborn, Cabot. and W. W. Eaton, Concord; in 1875 opened law office at Concord; ad- mitted to Vermont Bar 1876; in law part- nership with O. F. Harvey at Concord, 1876-8; opened first law office at Lyndon- ville. where he has since resided. Direc- tor and vice-president Masonic Building Association ; clerk, treasurer and manager Lyndon Building Co .; director and vice- president National Bank of Lyndon; trus- tee Lyndon Institute. A Republican ; chairman town committee 12 years ; county committee four years; moderator town, village and school meetings many years; served as town elerk, treasurer, auditor, agent, etc .; assistant judge Caledonia County court; senator from Caledonia Connty. A Congregationalist, and church trustee; member of Crescent Lodge No. 66. F. & A. M .; Palestine Commandery, K. T .; Caledonia Council, R. & S. M .; and Haswell Chapter, R. A. M., of St. Johns- bury. Has served two terms as grand patron of the Grand Chapter, O. E. S., of Vermont; member of Farnsworth Post, G. A. R., of Lyndonville, of which he has been adjutant and commander.
GOING, CHARLES FRANK, White River Junction. Hotel man. Born Lowell,
Mass., Dec. 31, 1848; son of Charles and Hannah (Russell) Going. Educated in public schools of Lowell. In 1877 mar- ried Catherine Sturtevant of New Bed- ford, Mass .; she died at Toronto, Can., 1884; they had two children, Ella A. (de- ceased) and Russell S. In 1892 married Edith M. Whitcomb of Lowell, Mass .; they have two children, Gladys W. and Derby L. Proprietor, at different periods, American House, Lowell, Mass .; Fort Point House, Stockton, Me .; Nanepashe- met House, Marblehead Neck, Marble- head, Mass .; Adelaide Street skating rink, Toronto, Can .; manager Lakeview Park, Lowell, Mass .; elerk Junction House, White River Junction, since 1899. A Re- publican; city messenger, Lowell, Mass., three years. An Episcopalian; charter member and one of the first board of di- reetors Vesper Boat Club, Lowell, Mass.
GOODFELLOW, JOHN SCOULAR, Al- burg Springs. Physician and surgeon. Born Thedford, Ont., Feb. 4, 1863; son of Rev. Peter F. and Agnes (Martyn) Goodfellow. Educated in the public schools of Ontario; Bradford High School, Brad- ford, Ont .; Trinity University, Toronto, Ont., elass of 1894; and member of Col- lege of Physicians and Surgeons of On- tario 1896. In 1897 married Lillian Mary Smith of Bradford, Ont. Conducted Huntsville Hospital, and owned and con- ducted Sudbury Hospital, Ontario, 1894- 6, when he sold the Sudbury Hospital and removed to Alburg, where he has practiced medicine to date; medical examiner for many of the insurance companies. A Re- publican; town clerk 1905-7; member of library committee for past five years. An attendant of the Presbyterian Church. Past master of Columbus Lodge No. 11, F. & A. M., of Alburg Center; and a past district deputy grand master; member of Hill Chapter No. 14, R. A. M .; Modern Woodmen of America; and Independent Order of Odd Fellow's.
GOODINE, HENRY W., South Rye- gate. Granite manufacturer. Born Upper Magaguadavie, N. B., Sept. 18, 1870; son of Simon and Mary (Henry) Goodine. Educated in the publie schools in New Brunswick. In 1899 married Mary Crai- gie of South Ryegate. Went to St. Johns- bury in 1887, where he was employed in the Fairbanks scale works five years; in
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1893 went to South Ryegate and learned the granite business; in 1898 bought the business, which he has enlarged so that now he has two granite sheds, also a quarry. Mr. Goodine is a Republican. Member of the Presbyterian Church. Member of Pulaski Lodge No. 58, F. & A. M., of Wells River.
GOODRICH, JOHN ELLSWORTH, Bur- lington. Educator. Born Hinsdale, Mass., Jan. 19, 1831; son of Elijah Hubbard and Mary Northrop (Washburn) Good- rich. Educated in the schools of Hins- dale, and University of Vermont, graduat- ing in the class of 1853. In 1869 married Ellen Miranda Moody of Burlington; they had three children, of whom one son is living, Chauncey Marsh Goodrich (U. V. M. 1896), a civil engineer at Detroit, Mich. Was principal of academies at Hinsdale, Mass., 1853-4; Montpelier 1854- 6; Meriden, N. H., 1870-1; graduate of Andover Theological Seminary 1860; chaplain 1st Vermont Cavalry 1864-5; su- perintendent city schools, Burlington, 1868-70; professor of rhetoric and Eng- lish literature and Latin, University of Vermont, 1872-7; of Latin and Greek 1877-81 ; of Latin 1881-1906; dean of aca- demic department 1902-6; professor emer- itus 1906 to date; librarian University of Vermont 1873-86; compiled and edited Vermont Revolutionary Rolls 1904; vari- ous university publications; associate edi- tor Chandler's Encyclopedia; contributor to Britannica and other encyclopedias; to "New England States," "History of Chit- tenden County," etc. Prof. Goodrich is a Republican; a Congregational clergy- man; member of Grand Army of the Re- public; of Vermont Commandery of the Loyal Legion; Vermont Historical Soci- ety, etc.
GORDON, JOHN WARREN, Barre. Law- ver. Born Vershire, Sept. 16, 1857; son of William and Mary Ann (Thurber) Gor- don. Educated in the public schools, Bur- lington High School, Barre Academy and Dartmouth College. In 1884 married Maud Laura Dunham of Barre; they have five children, Lillian Ward, Paul Dunham, Philip Cummings, John Aubrey, and Nor- man Seaver. Teacher in the high schools of Milford and Worcester, Mass., 1883- 1886; admitted to Vermont and U. S. Bars 1890; engaged in the granite business
1886-92; has practiced law since 1890; law partner of S. Hollister Jackson 1900- 2. Is a Republican; mayor of Barre city 1896-1900; represented Washington Coun- ty in the Senate 1910; has been city at- torney ; school commissioner ; and is dirce- tor of French Barre Library. Member of the Universalist Church, and the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows.
GORDON, MATHEW M., Barre. Law- yer. Born East Clifton, P. Q., April 4, 1870; son of William and Eliza (Hamil- ton ) Gordon. Educated at Montpelier Seminary, class of 1896, and Syracuse University 1898. In 1900 married Nora A. Cutler of Bethel. In early life he worked upon the farm during the summer months, and in the logging woods during the winter; in 1890 worked in the quar- ries in Barre. Studied law and was ad- mitted to the Vermont Bar 1899, and lo- cated in Barre, where he has since prac- ticed his profession; has built up a large practice, especially as a criminal lawyer. Is a Republican. Member of Hiawatha Lodge, I. O. O. F .; past chief patriot of Minnehaha Encampment ; member of Can- ton Vinton; Red Men; Royal Arcanum; New England Order of Protection; Clan Gordon; and Benevolent and Protective. Order of Elks.
GORHAM, HENRY GEORGE, Bellows Falls. Physician. Born Westminster West, Oct. 9, 1857; son of Freeman and Malina (Hitchcock) Gorham. Educated at West- minster public schools, Vermont Academy, University of New York, medical depart- ment, M. D. 1882. In 1897 married Mrs. Abbie (Veazey) Hitchcock of Bellows Falls. Practiced medicine in New York 1882-4; Westminster West 1884-7; Al- stead, N. H., 1887-90; studied in New York and abroad 1890-1; in practice at Bellows Falls since 1892. Director Brat- tleboro Trust Co .; member Vermont State Medical Society, president one year. A Republican ; senator from Windham Coun- ty 1898 ; member second congressional dis- triet Republican committee for ten years; secretary of state board of examiners of embalmers; member of school board in Alstead and Westminster; bailiff and trus- tee of Bellows Falls village corporation five years. Deacon in the Congregational Church. Member King Solomon's Temple Lodge, F. & A. M .; Abenaqui Chapter;
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Holy Cross Commandery; has been grand commander Knights Templar; member of Mt. Sinai Temple, Mystic Shrine; Ver- mont Consistory; been grand patron of Order Eastern Star of Vermont; and mem- ber of Bellows Falls Lodge, I. O. O. F.
GOSS, CHARLES HERBERT, St. Johns- bury. Merchant. Born South Wheelock, July 29. 1865; son of Horace C. and Celistia E. (Sanderson) Goss. Educated in the public schools of South Wheelock. In 1887 married Mary E. Fitzsimmons of Lowell; they have five children, Sadie Calista, Ethel Mae, Virginia Estelle, Clara Helen, and Henry Charles. Engaged in heating and plumbing business to date; established automobile garage in 1910. A Congregationalist. Member of Commer- cial Club of St. Johnsbury, Automobile Club of Vermont, and Forest and Stream Club.
GRANGER, WILLIAM SMITH, A. M., Providence, R. I. Insurance. Born Pitts- ford, Sept. 19, 1834; son of Chester and Mary Page (Smith) Granger; is lineally descended on his paternal side from Laun- eelot Granger, the founder of Newbury, Mass .; also William Aspinwall of the Massachusetts Bay Colony; Medad Pom- eroy, one of the original proprietors of Roxbury, and the Dudleys, Hoars, Sey- mours and Wells; on his maternal line from Rev. Peter Buckley, one of the founders of Coneord, Mass .; Rev. Ger- sham Buckley, D. D., surgeon in the Co- lonial Army; Rev. Charles Chauncey, sec- ond president of Harvard University; Captain John and Jonathan Prescott; and Rev. Henry Smith, the first settled eler- gyman of Weathersfield, Conn., 1639. Wil- liam Smith Granger was educated in Sa- lem, N. Y., and Manchester, Vt., previous to entering Brown University, Providence, September, 1850. In 1871 married Caro- line Richmond, daughter of the late Col. J. Talbot and Caroline ( Richmond) Pit- man. They have two daughters, Mary Alice and Helen Richmond. Came to Providence 1849; employed in Augusta, Me., two years; returned to Pittsford, where he remained until 1866; treasurer Cove Foundry & Machine Co., Providence, which was later succeeded by the Granger Foundry & Machine Co .; was president of this company until it was merged with three other corporations in Providence
under the name of the Textile Finishing and Machinery Co., manufacturers of ma- ehines for bleaching, dyeing and finishing cotton goods, also for finishing surface- coated and letter and ledger papers, in- vented and introduced a calender roll to supersede a paper roll for finishing pa- pers, which has revolutionized the fin- ishing of that class of goods; also in- vented a calender roll composed of a mix- ture of cotton and corn husks now in use in 150 print works bleacheries and cotton mills in this country and Europe. Presi- dent Narragansett Mutual Fire Insurance Co. since 1904. Was director. in the Sec- ond National Bank until it merged with the United National Bank, where he served two years, resigning on account of il! health; director American Wringer Co., Davol Mills, Franklin, Narragansett Mu- tual Fire Insurance Co., and several other. corporations. Mr. Granger is a Repub- liean; one of the founders and still a member of Otter Creek Lodge No. 70, F. & A. M., of Pittsford; Farmers Chapter, R. A. M., of Brandon; member. Calvary Commandery No. 13, K. T., of Provi- dence; member of Society of Colonial Wars, Sons of American Revolution, Rhode Island Historical Society, Rhode Island School of Design; Hope, Squan- tum, University and Economic Clubs of Providence.
GRATON, CLAUDE DEWING, Burling- ton. Lawyer. Born Aug. 15, 1876; son of Milo C. and Deborah (Shelby) Graton. Educated in the public schools; Eastman Business College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y .; law department of the University of Maine, degree of LL. B .; and New York Law School. Admitted to Maine Bar 1900, and to the Vermont Bar 1901; as- sisted in organizing Champlain Trust Co. of Winooski 1906; treasurer Chittenden County Bar Association 1907-1912; and president of the Bank Stoek Co. Is a Democrat; represented Burlington in the Legislature 1906; member of the board of assessors of Burlington 1911-1914. An attendant of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Member of Burlington Lodge No. 100, F. & A. M .; life member of the Fra- ternal Order of Eagles.
GRAVES, CHARLES C., Waterbury. Insurance. Born Middlesex, Feb. 17, 1855; son of Rawson and Cornelia (Scrib-
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ner) Graves. Educated in the public schools. In 1876 married Ellen B. Dan- iels of Middlesex; they have one daughter, Etta F. Followed farming previous to 1889, when he engaged in the general in- surance business, which he has followed since. Is a Republican; was sheriff of Washington County 1898-1902; deputy sheriff 1892-8, and again from 190+ to date; deputy U. S. marshal since 1903; was lister and constable, Middlesex; con- stable, Waterbury, 14 years, and collector of taxes 13 years; town treasurer since 1907; village president 1907-8; director of Waterbury National Bank 1909, and vice president 1910. Is a Congregation- alist. Is past master Winooski Lodge No. 49, F. &. A. M .; past noble grand Mentor Lodge No. 51, I. O. O. F., and past district deputy grand master; past chief patriarch, Alhambra Encampment No. 20, I. O. O. F .; president of Camel's Hump Club; member of Waterbury Twen- ty-five Club; Waterbury Board of Trade; and secretary of Montpelier Board of Fire Underwriters.
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