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GRAVES, COLLINS MILLARD, Benning- ton. Lawyer and postmaster. Born Ben- nington, Nov. 7, 1871; son of William Russell and Flora (Millard) Graves. Ed- ucated at Bennington graded and high schools, and Brown University, B. A. 1895. In 1897 married Florence Dewey Quackenbush of Hoosick, N. Y .; they have four children, Cebra Quackenbush, Wil- liam Russell, George Millard, and Van Vechten Breese. Was real estate broker in New York City 1897-1900; admitted to Vermont Bar 1904; appointed by Presi- dent Roosevelt postmaster at Bennington February, 1906; reappointed by President Taft February, 1910. A Republican; chairman town committee 1901-6; repre- sented Bennington in the Legislature 1904. In religious belief a Baptist. Member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity; Knights of Pythias; Masons; Foresters of Amer- ica; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; Bennington Club; and Mt. Anthony Country Club.
GRAY, JACOB G., Sheffield. Farmer. Born Sheffield, May 27, 1841 ; son of Reu- ben and Annie (Miles) Gray. Educated in the public schools. In 1868 married Elvira W. Pearl of Sheffield; they had five children, Henry M. (deceased), Ralph C.,
Annie (Mrs. Randall), Susie (Mrs. Tripp), and Edith E. In early youth worked on farm, attending school during winter months. In 1861 purchased a farm in Sheffield, which he sold when he en- listed; was in the employ of General Chase of Lyndon about three years; en- gaged in farming at Haverhill, N. H., three years; located near Topeka, Kan., for a short time; in 1878 purchased the Evans farm at Barton; in 1893 a smaller farm, where he remained eight years; and later a residence in Evansville, Browning- ton, where he lived two years; removed to Sheffield 1903. Enlisted August, 1862, in Co. K, 4th Vermont Volunteer Infantry ; promoted to corporal; served until the close of the war; was wounded in the bat- tle of the Wilderness, being shot through the left wrist. Is a Republican; road com- missioner 1908-9; justice of the peace 1909-10. In religious belief a Methodist. Member of the Grange, and Grand Army of the Republic.
GREEN, EDWIN, Canaan. Real estate and deputy sheriff. Born Warren, Nov. 8, 1856; son of Charles and Eliza A. (Brooks) Green. Educated in the public schools of Canaan. In 1908 married Cora V. Staples of Manchester, N. H. En- gaged in the lumber business with his father until 1877, when he opened a meat and grocery store in Holbrook, Mass., which he conducted four years; in 1881 returned to Canaan and engaged in the lumber business until 1888, when he went into the general merchandise business; since 1904 has been engaged in real estate. Is a Republican; represented Canaan in the Legislature 1896; appointed deputy sheriff April, 1911; has held various town offices. Attendant of the Methodist Epis- copal Church. Member of the order of Masons; Eastern Star; Independent Or- der of Odd Fellows; the Grange; Forest- ers.
GREEN, GARDNER LELAND, Randolph Center. Educator. Born Franklin. April 22, 1883; son of Lucius Davis and Cora Bell (Chamberlin) Green. Graduate of Barton Academy, Latin scientific course, valedictorian class of 1902, and graduate from University of Vermont, agricultural department, with degree B. S., class of 1906; was class poet. In 1907 married Flora Gertrude Humphrey of Coventry ;
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they have one son, Gardner Humphrey. Began teaching as vice-principal of Thet- ford Academy; was principal Highgate High School one year; Franklin High School one year; and Richford High School two years; in 1910 elected princi- pal State School of Agriculture, Randolph Center. Delivered an address before mem- bers of the Conference of Agricultural Education. Amherst, Mass., 1910, on "Co- Ordinations Between Garden Work, Na- ture Work, and Book Work," which has since been published; joint author Manual of Agriculture for the Public Schools of Vermont ; member of the committee who drafted the course of study in agriculture now in use for the secondary schools of Vermont. A member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Member of Phi Beta Kappa. and Kappa Sigma college frater- nities, and the Knights of Pythias.
GREENE, CEYLON L., Burlington. In- surance. Born Lincoln, July 23, 1860; son of John T. and Melissa (Bagley) Greene. In 1885 married Katherine K. Kelton of Lincoln, who died in 1911; they had one daughter, Marjorie. Was en- gaged in lumber business until 1896, when he became identified with the Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New York, and in 1900 was appointed supervising agent for the state of Vermont for said company. Is a Republican. Member of the Congrega- tional Church. Member of Washington Lodge No. 3, F. & A. M .; Burlington Chapter. Royal Arch Masons, and Bur- lington Commandery. Knights Templar, of Burlington; Cairo Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S. of Rutland; Green Mountain Lodge, I. O. O. F., of Burlington; Algonquin Club of Burlington; Lake Mansfield Trout ('lub of Stowe, and New England Fat Mens' Club of Boston. Mass.
GREENE, FRANK L. Representative in Congress. See page 78.
GREENE, RAYMOND LOUIS, Brattle- boro. Automobile dealer. Born Brattle- boro. June 16, 1885; son of Louis D. and Annie (Spencer) Greene. Educated in Brattleboro schools, and Eastman's Busi- ness College. In 1908 married Ellen May Hunt of Brattleboro. Employed in Peo- ple's National Bank 1904-6; Brattleboro Trust Co. 1906-8; in the automobile busi- ness since; manager of Brattleboro Garage
two years. A Republican. A Congrega- tionalist. Member of Brattleboro Lodge, F. & A. M .; Vermont Wheel Club; Brat- tleboro Board of Trade, and Brattleboro Investment Club.
GREENE, SAMUEL HARRISON, Wash- ington, D. C. Clergyman. Born Enos- burg, Dec. 25, 1845; son of Rev. Colum- bus and Martha D. (Webber) Greene. Educated at New Hampton Institution, Fairfax; Brandon Seminary; Norwich University ; Colgate University, graduated 1873; Hamilton Theological Seminary, graduated 1875; A. B., A. M., Colgate University; D. D., Rochester, Colgate and Howard, 1883; LL. D., Columbian and Howard Universities 1895. In 1866 mar- ried Miss Lucia A. Buzzell of Montgom- ery; they have one son, Samuel H. Greene, Jr., M. D., Washington, D. C. Ordained to Baptist ministry, Cazenovia, N. Y., June, 1875; pastor Cazenovia Church 1875-9; Calvary Baptist Church, Washington, D. C., 1879 to date; (mem- bership 1800, Sunday school 2600, church property $300,000, annual receipts $45,- 000.) Trustee Columbian University 1889-1911; chairman board of trustees 1899-1900; acting president 1894-5; 1900-2; vice-president Northern Baptist convention 1897-8. Member Archaeolog- ical Institute of America, National Geo- graphic Society, Sons of American Rev- olution; Delta Upsilon Fraternity ; Theta Sigma Clerical Club. Author of "The Twentieth Century Sunday School," a series of lectures delivered before the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary at Louisville, Ky., 1903. Residence, 1320 (¿ Street, Washington, D. C.
GRIFFITH, EDWARD, Manchester. Lawyer and judge of probate. Born East Dorset, Jan. 7, 1871; son of John Mar- cellus and Mary (Kelly) Griffith. Edu- cated in the public schools ; Burr and Bur- ton Seminary; Dartmouth College, B. L. 1893; New York Law School, LL. B. 1896; admitted to New York Bar 1896, and Vermont Bar 1909; practiced law in New York City 1896-9; manager White- face Inn, Lake Placid, N. Y., 1899-1902; assistant manager Astor House, New York, one year; manager Churchill Hall and the Rexmere Hotel, Stamford, N Y., three years; proprietor Marlboro Inn, Montelair, N. Y., two years; came to East
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Dorset 1908, and engaged in mercantile business with his father one year. A Republican; was first selectman of Dor- set one year ; in 1910 elected judge of pro- bate for Manchester district, which posi- tion he now holds. Member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, and Casque and Gaunt- let Senior Society of Dartmouth College.
GRISWOLD, SOLON S., Grand Isle. Farmer. Born Grand Isle, April 26, 1857; son of David E. and Mary Ann (Tobias) Griswold. Educated in the public schools of Grand Isle, and Montpelier Seminary. In 1877 married Clara Gordon, who died 1908; in 1909 married Mina Hoag of Grand Isle. Engaged in business in a general store at Adams Landing 1873; built a store at Grand Isle Corners 1880, and engaged in general merchandise busi- ness 1880-4; has followed farming since 1884; was in the ice business one year. A Republican; represented Grand Isle in the Legislature 1886; senator from Grand Isle County 1910; has held various town offices ; justice of the peace 1896-1900; has been selectman, lister, and school commis- sioner. An attendant of the Methodist Church. Member and secretary of Ma- sonic fraternity; and member of Pomona Grange.
GROSS, OTIS J., Montpelier. Insur- ance. Born Richford, July 12, 1874; son of William and Rose (Sharon) Gross. Educated at Richford Academy, Montpel- ier Seminary, and Sauvier School of Lan- guages. In 1897 married Anna E. Wil- lard of Richford; they have four children, Ira C., Frank K., Lena M., and Robert W. Taught school eight years; railroad agent two years; assistant secretary Ver- mont Mutual Fire Insurance Co. several years; at present general manager Con- necticut General Life Insurance Co. In politics a Republican; religious prefer- ence, Methodist; noble grand Vermont Lodge No. 2, Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
GROUT, AARON HINMAN, Newport. Lawyer. Born Rock Island, Ill., Jan. 18. 1879; son of Josiah and Harriet (Hin- man) Grout. Educated at Derby Acad- emy, graduating in class of 1896, and Uni- versity of Vermont, class of 1901. ' Ad- mitted to Vermont Bar 1904. In 1907 married Edith Goddard Hart of Chelsea.
Mass .; they have one daughter, Eleanor. Held position in law office of Young & Young, Newport, 1905-6; has since been in partnership with his father. Is a Re- publican; executive messenger 1896-8; executive elerk 1906-8; secretary of civil and military affairs 1908-10; chairman of Republican county convention 1908; dele- gate state convention 1908 and 1910; president of Republican Club of Newport 1908 and 1910. Served in Co. L, Ver- mont National Guard as private, corporal and sergeant 1895-7; captain and aide-de- camp on staff of Gen. Julius J. Estey. brigade commander, 1895-1901; military secretary to the governor with rank of major 1908-10; and judge advocate with rank of major since 1910. In religious preference a Congregationalist. Member of Memphremagog Lodge No. 65, F. & A. M .; Cleveland Chapter No. 20; Orleans Council No. 19; Malta Commandery No. 10; Memphremagog Grange; Young Men's Improvement Club; Memphremagog Yacht Club; and Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
GROUT, CHARLES H., West Town- shend. Merchant. Born May 26, 1869; son of Edwin Leroy and Charlotte (Fay) Grout. Educated at the public schools and Leland and Gray Seminary. In 1894 married Flora Marcia Eddy of Newfane; they had four children, Paul Harold, Gerald Edwin (deceased), Ethelyn Char- lotte, and Carl Richard Eddy (deceased). Mr. Grout taught several terms of school; in 1902 bought the general merchandise business of Barber Bros., which he has since conducted. Is a Republican; rep- resentative in the Legislature 1894 and 1910. Is a trustee of Jamaica Savings Bank. Member of Sons of American Revolution; Patrons of Husbandry; and Independent Order of Good Templars.
GROUT, DON DEFOREST, Waterbury. Physician and surgeon. Born Morrisville, April 24, 1849; son of Major Luman M. and Philura J. (French) Grout. Major Luman M. Grout, born Elmore, 1823, is the last surviving veteran of the Mexican war who enlisted from Vermont; he was major of the 8th Vermont Regiment in the Civil war, 1861-5. Educated at Peo- ple's Academy, Morrisville, Dartmouth College, and University of Vermont, grad- uating in medicine 1872. In 1873 mar- ried Nettie A. Jones of Barre, who died in 1880; they had two children. Inez L.
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and Luman M .; in 1881 married Angie Wilkins of Stowe; they had four children, Annie M., Josie R., Benjamin Harrison, and Angie G .; after the death of his sec- ond wife married, in 1892, Ida E. Morse of Waterbury; they have two sons, Don Jackson and Frank Morse. In 1872 was appointed assistant physician to Kings County Hospital, Brooklyn, N. Y., where he served one year ; began private practice in Wolcott. where he was superintendent of schools 1873; removed to Stowe, where he was in general practice until he re- moved to Waterbury 1890; has been sur- geon Central Vermont railway since 1900; health officer Waterbury since 1899; was U. S. pension surgeon 1903 and 1905; former consulting surgeon Fanny Allen Hospital. Is a Republican; represented Stowe in the Legislature 1888; served on committee on insane; had charge of the bill in the House that made the present state hospital possible; had charge of its construction, and brought the first 200 pa- tients to it from the Retreat at Brattle- boro; trustee of village of Waterbury, and chairman of school board 1900-1903; chairman of Republican town committee for past 20 years; chairman State Tuber- culosis Commission 1902-5; delegate to Pan-American Tuberculosis Congress, Bal- timore, 1903; appointed superintendent and treasurer Vermont State Hospital for the insane Sept. 6, 1905, which position he now holds. Is past master Winooski Lodge No. 49, F. & A. M .; member Water- bury Chapter No. 24, R. A. M .; member of Vermont State Medical Society; Bur- lington and Chittenden County Clinical Society; and American Medical Associa- tion.
GROUT, JOSIAH. Governor 1896-98. See page 49.
GROUT, WILLIAM W. Representative in Congress. See page 76.
HALE, JEROME F., Wells River. Hotel keeper. Born Corinth, Dec. 11, 1855; son of Henry and Betsey (Wilson) Hale. Educated in the public schools of Corinth and Phillips School, Boston. In 1882 married Lillian J. Davenport of South Newbury; they have three children, Adine D., Cedrie D .. and Kathleen. The first 13 years of his life were passed on a farm; at 15 he purchased a news and eigar
stand at 27 Green street, Boston, Mass., continuing it nine years; and for 33 years has been engaged in the hotel business with a merited reputation which places him near the head of entertainers of the traveling public; has presided over Hale's Tavern at Wells River for 17 years with remarkable success. A Republican; in re- ligious preference a Congregationalist." Member Pulaski Lodge, F. & A. M., Wells River; Mt. Lebanon R. A. Chapter of Bradford; Palestine Commandery, K. T., St. Johnsbury; Mt. Sinai Temple, Mystic Shrine, Montpelier; past grand Richford Lodge, I. O. O. F .; past chief patriarch of Trotter Encampment, Bradford; and member of the Grand Lodge and Grand Encampment of Vermont.
HALE, OREN H., Barre. Hotel keeper, general auctioneer. Born Waterford, Jan. 19, 1848; son of Otis G. and Eunice P. (Hill) Hale. Educated in the public schools, St. Johnsbury Union School and Academy, and Methodist Seminary, New- bury. In 1872 married Mary A. East- brook of West Lebanon, N. H. Engaged in the dry and fancy goods business, St. Johnsbury, 1870-85; came to Barre 1885, and made 110 auction sales in 55 days, later going South; returned to Barre in 1887; bought the Ella I. Lamb property and erected a business block thereon; in 1900 built Hale's Pavilion and Hotel Otis, and conducts same, with auction rooms, at present time. Is a Republican; a Univer- salist. Member of Granite Lodge No. 35, F. & A. M., of Barre.
HALEY, JAMES S., Montpelier. Granite manufacturer. Born Frankfort, Me., July 8, 1857; son of Patrick and Catherine (Connell) Haley. Educated at Frank- fort, Me., public schools. In 1890 mar- ried Nellie J. Glinney of Montpelier. Has been one of the firm of Dillon & Haley, manufacturers of granite monuments, since 1892; is second vice president Granite Manufacturers' Association. Is a Democrat; was alderman 1902-6; mayor of Montpelier 1906-8. Is a Roman Cath- olic. Past exalted ruler of the local lodge, Order of Elks; past grand knight Mont- pelier Council, Knights of Columbus; member of Montpelier Historical Society.
HALL, ALFRED A. Superior court judge. See page 90.
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HALL, ARTHUR CRAWSHAY ALLISTON, Burlington. Bishop of Vermont. Born Binfield, Berkshire, England, April 12, 1847; son of Maj. William Thomas and Louisa Astley (Alliston) Hall. Christ Church, Oxford, B. A. 1869; M. A. 1872; Honorary D. D. 1893; University of Ver- mont LL. D. 1904; took orders in Church of England; licensed preacher in diocese of Oxford as member of Society of St. John the Evangelist (Cowley Fathers), 1870-73 and 1891-93; assistant minister Church of the Advent, Boston, 1874-82; priest-in-charge of St. John the Evangel- ist. Boston, 1883-91; consecrated Bishop of Vermont, Feb. 2, 1894. Author, Medi- tations on the Creed, 1876; Meditations on the Lord's Prayer, 1879; Self-Disci- pline, 1891; The Virgin Mother, 1894; Christ's Temptation and Ours, 1897; Con- firmation, 1900; The Use of Holy Scrip- ture in the Public Worship of the Church, 1903; The Christian Doctrine of Prayer, 1904; The Relations of Faith and Life, 1905; The Work of the Holy Spirit, 1907; The Forgiveness of Sins, 1908; The Unity of the Christian Church, 1911; Charges, The Church's Discipline Concerning Mar- riage and Divorce, 1896; Ecclesiastical Discipline, 1904; The Eucharist, 1907; The Apostolic Ministry, 1910, etc., etc.
HALL, BERTRAND WARNER, Shoreham. Retired farmer. Born Bridport, Sept. 21, 1863; son of George H. and Ellen (War- ner ) Hall. Educated at Newton Academy, and Eastman Business College, Pough- keepsie, N. Y. In 1905 married Bessie Weeks Burleigh of Ticonderoga. Is a Republican; represented Shoreham in the Legislature 1904; has been justice of the peace 10 years. In religious belief a Con- gregationalist. Member of Simonds Lodge No. 59, F. & A. M., of Shoreham.
HALL, EDWARD J., Bennington. Col- lections and real estate. Born July 13, 1866; son of John V. and Ellen E. (Ly- man) Hall. Educated at Bennington graded and high school; Phillips Acad- emy, Andover, and Columbia Law School, New York City. Was for many years in the fire insurance business under the name of John Hall & Son. Is a Republican; was county clerk Bennington County 1888- 94; chairman of the Independent party state committee 1906. A member of the Congregational Church. Member of Sons
of the American Revolution; Bennington Battle Monument and Historical Society. Member of committee to raise funds for a memorial hall to the veterans of the war of 1861-5.
HALL, GEORGE B., Roxbury. Town clerk and insurance agent. Born Rich- mond, June 24, 1844; son of Benjamin and Lovina Delight (Carroll) Hall. Edu- cated at public schools, Northfield High School, and Vermont Conference Semin- ary, Montpelier. In 1877 married Evelyn S. Pearson of Roxbury; they have one son, Homer Perl. Mr. Hall has taught in the public schools; been pension attor- ney; clerked in a general store; and con- ducted a small insurance business. En- listed in Co. I, 9th Vermont Infantry, 1862; transferred to Co. B, 2nd Battalion, 17th U. S. Infantry, 1863; re-enlisted in 3rd Vermont Battery 1863; was dis- charged 1865 at close of the war; was in the battles of Harper's Ferry 1862, Chan- cellorsville 1863, Petersburg Mine 1864, and Petersburg, March and April, 1865. Is a Republican; a member of the Re- publican county committee; was justice of the peace 1878-88; has held the office of town clerk from 1903 to present time. In religious belief is a Methodist. Member of Mad River Lodge No. 77, F. & A. M .; King Solomon Chapter No. 7. R. A. M .; Montpelier Council No. 4. R. & S. M .; Mount Zion Commandery No. 9. K. T .; Mount Sinai Temple. Mystie Shrine; Gamaliel Washburn Lodge of Perfection, 14 degrees; Mount Calvary Council, Princes of Jerusalem, 16 degrees; Delta Chapter of Rose Croix, 18 degrees; Ver- mont Consistory, A. A. S. R .. 32 degrees ; Northfield Lodge. No. 19, 1. O. O. F .; past commander William H. Boynton post No. 94, G. A. R .; ex-delegate to National Encampment, aide-de-camp to commander- in-chief, and junior vice commander De- partment of Vermont.
HALL, JOSEPH LINDLEY, Burlington. Insurance. - Born Monkton, April 28, 1866; son of Rev. Joseph and Mary Hall. Educated at Burlington High School and University of Vermont. In 1892 married Cora Mott Child of Washington. D. C .; they have four children. Clara Elizabeth, Helen Mott. David Brewer, and William Mott. Was with Spaulding & Kimball Co., wholesale grocers, as clerk 1887-97, and has been general agent of the Con-
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necticut General Life Insurance Co. since 1897. Is a Republican. A Methodist, one of the board of stewards of the First Methodist Church, Burlington. A mem- ber of Washington Lodge, No. 3, F. & A. M .; Hamilton Lodge No. 14, I. O. O. F .; and the Ethan Allen Club.
HALL, WILLIS PALMER, Burlington. Druggist. Born Summerville, St. Law- rence County, N. Y., Feb. 5, 1857; son of Charles W. and Lucinda (Palmer) Hall. Educated at Hermon, N. Y., High School. In 1889 married Cora A. Folsom of Canton, N. Y. Began the study of pharmacy at the age of 16 with Dr. E. G. Seymour, at Hermon, N. Y., where he re- mained four years; was with L. F. Bach- man. Carthage, N. Y., two years, at Gou- verneur, N. Y., four years, and with Hig- gins. Greene & Hyde of Rutland, four years ; in 1888 moved to Burlington; was with W. E. Greene until 1892, when in company with W. A. Lyman he opened the Crystal Pharmacy, continuing until 1896. since which time has conducted the business alone. Is a Republican. Mem- ber of Ethan Allen Club; Burlington Lodge No. 100, F. & A. M .; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; Eagles ; Champlain Lodge No. 7, Knights of Pyth- ias; and Knights of the Maccabees.
HALLOCK, GEORGE H., Huntington. Farmer. Born Starksboro, Feb. 24, 1848; son of Ira and Eliza (Swain) Hallock. Educated in the public schools. In 1873 married Lucy C. Sweet of Huntington. Began life as a farmer, living in Starks- boro until the age of 26, when he moved to Huntington, where he has since resided and engaged in farming. Is a Republican ; represented Huntington in the Legislature 1908; on the committees on insane and state and court expenses; has been sur- veyor, lister, selectman, and overseer of the poor. By religious preference a Free- will Baptist.
HAM. ERNEST GUY, Randolph. Edu- cator. Born Strafford, N. H., June 19, 1870; son of Edward Bartlett and Ara- mantha Ellen Ham. Educated at Parson- field Seminary. North Parsonfield, Mc., graduated 1889; Dartmouth College, A. B. 1894; Harvard University; and Univer- sity of Chicago. A. M. 1907. In 1895
married Annie Lula - Pease of South Par- sonfield, Me .; they have one daughter, Esther Louise. Teacher one year in un- graded schools; 1894-5 teacher of Greek and Latin, Collegiate School, New York City; 1895-6 principal Franklin, N. H., High School; 1896-8 post graduate stu- dent Harvard University, and instructor in Latin at Dartmouth College; 1898-1900 principal Vergennes High School; 1900-1 principal Montpelier High School; 1901-4 superintendent Montpelier and principal Montpelier High School; 1904 to date principal Randolph High School; student University of Chicago summer sessions 1905-7. Secretary Vermont State Teach- ers' Association, 1900-7; executive com- mittee same, 1908-9; president same, 1910. Principal Ham is independent in politics. Is a Congregationalist; superintendent Sunday school of Bethany Church. Mem- ber Alpha Delta Phi fraternity; Dorches- ter Lodge No. 1, F. & A. M., of Vergennes.
HAMBLIN, IRA LUCIUS, Cornwall. Farmer and Merino sheep breeder. Born Cornwall, November 24, 1854; son of Joseph B. and Susan W. (Good- rich) Hamblin. Educated in the pub- lic schools of Cornwall, and Vergennes and Middlebury high schools. In 1876 married Julia M. Cross of Bridport; they have two daughters, Gladys Ella and Sylvia Bacon. In 1876 became asso- ciated with his father in farming and Merino sheep breeding, selling their prod- ucts in South Africa, South America, and Australia; is at present engaged in the sheep industry ; has been one of Vermont's most prominent Merino sheep breeders; holds 2nd prize at Chicago world's fair, the only Vermonter who received a prize on both sheep and wool. Is a Republican ; has held nearly all the town offices; town moderator for many years; represented Cornwall in the Legislature 1906. A Con- gregationalist ; trustee for many years, and superintendent of the Sunday school. Member of the Grange; ex-president of Vermont Sheep Breeders' Association; at present member of combined Vermont, New York, and Ohio Sheep Breeders' As- sociation.
HAMBLIN, JAMES RICHARD, Granville. Homeopathic physician. Born Elbridge, N. Y., March 16, 1844; son of Rev. Lem- uel W. and Jennette E. (Clemmons) Ham-
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blin. Educated in the public schools, and attended lectures in Geneva (N. Y.) Med- ical College. In 1873 married Mary J. LaFrancies of Ripton ; they had three sons, Lemuel N. (deceased), George E., and James R. (deceased). Enlisted at the age of 17 as private in Co. B, 50th N. Y. Volunteer Engineers, July 10, 1861; was corporal of the company when discharged June 20, 1865; was in 23 engagements. Is a Republican. In religious belief a Presbyterian. A member of the G. A. R.
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