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HATHAWAY, LEWIS J., Montpelier. Musician. Born Montpelier, Jan. 11, 1872; son of Charles and Lucy E. (Hib- bard) Hathaway. Educated at Montpel- ier High School, Montpelier Seminary, and New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, class of 1898. In 1910 married Grace L. Tupper of Bethel. Since 1899 has been director of music department at
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Montpelier Seminary, organist and choir director at Church of the Messiah. In 1908 was given a year's leave of absence, which was spent in study with well known German masters in Berlin, Germany. Is a Republican. In religious belief a Uni- tarian.
HAWKINS, EUGENE WILLIAM JEROME, Burlington. Lawyer. Born Starksboro, July 28, 1851; son of Ansil Madison and Sarah Jane (Mead) Hawkins. Educated in public and select schools of his native town. In 1873 married Jennie Mary Carl of Starksboro, who died 1911; they had two daughters, Anna Carl (Mrs. Al- bert Chapman Smith, Leominster, Mass.), and Jessie Madaline (Mrs. Chas. A. Niles, Burlington). Taught school in Starks- boro, and worked in a dry goods store in Rutland 1868-70; read law in his father's office, and admitted to supreme and county courts at Middlebury 1873; was associated with father in the practice of law at Starksboro 1873-8; states attorney Ad- dison County 1882-6; engrossing clerk of Vermont Legislature from and including 1878 to 1886, and 1892; located in Bur- lington January, 1891, and from that time to April, 1894, was assistant to Hon. C. W. Brownell, then secretary of state and insurance commissioner. Assisted in the organization of the Burlington Mutual Fire Insurance Co., June, 1907, and from that time has been its secretary and a di- rector. Was secretary of the Champlain Valley Fair Association 1891-1900; helped in the organization of the Vermont and Northern New York trotting and pacing circuit, which included six fair associa- tions, and was secretary and treasurer of the Circuit Association 1895-1900. A Re- publican; in 1894 appointed clerk of the city court of Burlington by the late Jndge J. W. Russell, holding the office until March, 1900; appointed city judge by Gov. E. C. Smith, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge Russell; re- appointed by Governor Stickney and Gov- ernor Mccullough; held the office until April, 1905 ; trustee of the Home Savings Bank of Burlington since 1907; chairman of the board of license commissioners for Burlington 1905-6; alderman for the term beginning April 1, 1911; justice of the peace in 1891 and received successive re- elections until 1900, and re-elected again in 1910 for two years. Member of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, has filled the principal chairs in subordinate Lodge, Encampment, and Patriarchs Mili- tant; was district deputy grand master 1898-9.
HAWLEY, DONLY CURTIS, Burlington. Physician and surgeon. Born Fletcher, Oct. 31, 1855 ; son of Curtis F. and Louise Ann (Boynton) Hawley. Graduate New Hampton Institution, Fairfax, 1873; Barre Academy 1874; University of Ver- mont, degree of B. A., 1878; med- ical department University of Vermont, degree of M. D., 1884, valedictorian of class of 101 graduates. In 1878 mar- ried Jessie Roberts Hill of Burlington; they have two daughters, Bessie (Mrs. Charles R. Wilder of Boston) and May H. (Mrs. James S. Bixby of Poughkeep- sie, N. Y.) From 1878-82 was in mer- cantile business with his father; began professional career at Brattleboro, taking for a time the practice of Drs. Holton and Conland, later settling in Burlington, where he has since remained, devoting at- tention particularly to surgery and proctol- ogy, with much time to hospital and in- stitutional work; attending surgeon at Mary Fletcher Hospital, 1887-1908; at- tending and, later, consulting surgeon Fanny Allen Hospital from its organiza- tion to 1909; now attending proctologist to both of these hospitals; delegate from Vermont State Medical Society to meet- ing of British Medical Association in 1877; first delegate from same society to American Medical Association after its re- organization, being member of the House of Delegates at Saratoga meeting in 1902; member of American Medical Association ; the American Academy of Medicine, he- fore which society, as its president. he delivered an address on "Heredity and Environment as Causes of Delinquency and Crime," at Boston 1906; member of the American Proctologie Society; the American Association for the Study and Prevention of Infant Mortality ; the Amer- ican Public Health Association; secretary of the Vermont State Medical Society 1887-1902; its president 1906; president Burlington and Chittenden County Clini- cal Society 1894-5; first president Ver- mont Society for the Study and Preven- tion of Tuberculosis; member of Vermont state tuberculosis commission 1907-8. by appointment of Governor Proctor; and at
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present member of board of registration of nurses, by appointment of Governor Mead. Dr. Hawley has been a prolific writer on medical topics, and has read many valuable papers before the numerous societies of which he is a member. Among his contributions may be mentioned "Heart Sounds and Cardiac Murmurs," 1892; "Surgical Treatment of Hemorrhoids," 1893: "The Radical Cure of Hydrocele," 1895; "Thoughts on General and Cardiac Therapy," 1896; "Osteosarcoma of Femur -Wyeth's Bloodless Amputation at Hip Joint. with Recovery," 1896; "Diseases of the Rectum," 1897; "The Surgical Cure of Hydrocele," 1899; "Inflammation and Ulceration of the Sigmoid Flexure," 1904; "Femoral Hernia," 1901; "The Relation of the Physician to Politics," 1903; "Dis- eases of Children," 1904; "Recreation as a Sociologie Factor." 1906; "Heredity and Environment as Causes of Delinquency and Crime," 1906; "Surgery of the Rec- tum." 1908; "Examination and Diagnosis of Rectal Diseases," 1908; "Regional An- esthesia in Rectal Work," 1908; "Pene- trating Wound of Rectum and Bladder," 1909; "Some of the Less Common Rectal Diseases," 1910; "Malformation of Rec- tum and Anus," and "Pruritus Ani," 1911. Director of Burlington Mutual Fire In- surance Co. since its organiation. Is a Republican; superintendent of schools at Fairfax 1881-2; school commissioner, Bur- lington, 1893-1901; mayor of Burlington 1901, re-elected 1902; member of board of park commissioners since 1903; member of board of U. S. examining surgeons for pensions under the Harrison, Mckinley, Roosevelt, and Taft administrations, and now president of the board at Burlington. Is an Episcopalian. Ex-president Ethan Allen Club; regent Mansfield Council, Royal Arcanum, 1896-7; member of Cham- plain Lodge No. 7, Knights of Pythias ; and Alpha Camp No. 7227, Modern Wood- men of America.
HAZEN, ALBERT ROCKWELL, White River Junction. Lumber operator. Born Hartford. March 20, 1885; son of Noah Bartholomew and Susan Alice (Dutton) Hazen. Educated at Hartford High School 1902, Kimball Union Academy 1903, and Dartmouth College 1907. En- gaged in lumber and coal prospecting in the Southern states 1907-8; lumber oper- ator in Vermont 1909; loans in New York
City 1910; real estate, White River Junc- tion and lumber operator since 1910. A Republican. A Congregationalist. Mem- ber of Knights of Pythias, Grange and Sigma Chi Fraternity.
HAZEN, PERLEY F., St. Johnsbury. General superintendent E. and T. Fair- banks and Company. Born at Hartford, July 11, 1854; son of Edward and Sarah (Tilden) Hazen. Educated in the public schools. In 1881 married Minnie Flor- ence Baker of St. Johnsbury. Entered office of E. and T. Fairbanks and Com- pany in 1872 as junior clerk, but was always interested in mechanics, and soon became familiar with the details of the business from the manufacturing stand- point. His present position is general superintendent of the several factories owned and operated by the concern. Is a Republican, but has never sought or cared for public office. Member of the North Congregational Church, which he has served in various capacities. A 32 degree Mason; past commander of Pales- tine Commandery; and a member of the several bodies of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
HEATON, CHARLES HENRY, Montpel- ier. Recorder. Born Montpelier, Nov. 2, 1844; son of Homer W. and Harriet (Stearns) Heaton. Educated at Washing- ton County Grammar School, Kimball Union Academy, N. H., and Vermont Episcopal Institute. In 1877 married Sarah L. Morse of Montpelier; they have two children, Ruby M. and Clifton M. Has been recorder for several societies; member of the board of selectmen for four years; commissioner of Green Moun- tain Cemetery; secretary and one of the directors of Heaton Hospital, the gift of his father, the late Hon. Homer W. Hea- ton, to the city of Montpelier. Is a 33 degree mason; charter member and past potentate Mount Sinai Temple, Mystic Shrine, and recorder since 1876, with the exception of the year he served as poten- tate; honorary member of Islam Temple, San Francisco, Cal., and of Medinah Tem- ple, Chicago, Ill .; active member and past general grand treasurer of the Supreme Grand Chapter of the Grand Cross of Constantine of the United States of Amer- ica.
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HENDERSON, OLA HENRY, St. Johns- bury. Railroad passenger agent. Born Corinth, March 21, 1857; son of Rev. Moses C. and Susan A. (Wood) Hender- son. Educated at Tilton (N. H.) Sem- inary; Lyndon Literary Institute; and New Hampton (N. H.) Commercial Col- lege. In 1878 married Clara J. Smith of Woodstock, N. H .; they have five chil- dren, Isabelle, Edith G. (Mrs. Davison), Lillian E. (Mrs. Dolloff), Marion V. (Mrs. Drummond), and Pearl Victor. In 1875 entered the ticket office of the Con- necticut & Passumpsic Rivers Railroad Co. at St. Johnsbury ; after about 15 months' service as clerk was promoted to passen- ger agent, which position he has since held, the Connecticut and Passumpsic Rivers road having since been leased to the Boston & Maine system. Is a Repub- lican; has served as chairman of Republi- can town committee, and also as delegate to conventions. Is member of the Baptist Church; has held offices in local church; is member of the board of trustees, also auditor; and member of board of trustees of Vermont Baptist state convention. Member of Passumpsic Lodge No. 27, F. & A. M .; Haswell Chapter No. 7, R. A. M .; Caledonia Council No. 13, R. & S. M .; Palestine Commandery, K. T .; Miz- pah Lodge of Perfection, Scottish Rite; Mt. Sinai Temple, Mystic Shrine; member of the Independent Order of Odd Fel- lows; past grand master, past grand pa- triarch, past department commander, pres- ent grand secretary of Grand Lodge of Vermont, and past trustee of Gill Odd Fellows Home; member of Apollo Lodge, Knights of Pythias.
HENRY, HUGH, Chester. Lawyer. Born Chester, March 21, 1838; son of Hugh H. and Sarah (Henry) Henry. Ed- ucated at Chester and Deerfield Acade- mies. In January, 1872, married Emma J. Ordway of Chester, who died in Sep- tember of the same year; in 1873 mar- ried Alice A. Ordway of Chester; they have two children, Emma C. and Hugh H. Admitted to Vermont Bar May, 1862. Lieutenant of Co. I, 16th Regiment Ver- mont Volunteers ; participated in the bat- tle of Gettysburg. Judge of probate, dis- trict of Windsor, December, 1884, to June, 1898; U. S. pension agent, Concord, N. H., from July 1, 1898, to July 1, 1906; director National Bank of Bellows Falls
since July, 1873, president since January, 1909; trustce Bellows Falls Savings In- stitution since January, 1887; director of Vermont Valley Railroad since 1883, vice- president since 1909. A Republican ; rep- resented Chester in the Legislature 1870, 1872, 1874, 1876, and 1884; senator from Windsor County 1880. A Unitarian. Mem- ber of Masonic fraternity, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, G. A. R., and Mili- tary Order Loyal Legion.
HENRY, WILLIAM WIRT, Burlington. Born Waterbury, Nov. 21, 1831; son of James M. and Matilda (Gale) Henry. Educated at district school, and one term at People's Academy, Morrisville, 1819. In 1857 married Mary Jane Beebc of Waterbury, who died in 1871; they had three children, Ferdinand S. (deceased), Mary M. (Mrs. F. S. Pease), and Kate B. (Mrs. W. H. Hopkins, deceased). In 1872 married Valeria Heaton of Waterbury. Miner in California 1850-7; drug busi- ness, Waterbury and Burlington, 1857-97, except three years, 1861-5, when in the Civil War. Enlisted as private in May, 1861; promoted first lieutenant Com- pany D, 2nd Vermont Volunteers; mus- tered out on surgeon's certificate Oc- tober, 1861; commissioned major 10th Vermont Volunteers; promoted to lieu- tenant-colonel and colonel 1864; Con- gress brevetted him brigadier-general and voted him medal of honor for leading a charge at Cedar Creek, Va .; was in first battle of Bull Run, Wilderness, Spottsyl- vania, Fort Anna, Tolopotomy Creek, Cold Harbor (wounded), Petersburg, Va .; Monocacy, Md .; Cedar Creek, Va .; re- signed on surgeon's certificate December, 1864. A Republican; senator from Wash- ington County 1865-8; later senator from Chittenden County two years; chairman city committee, Burlington ; mayor of Bur- lington two years; U. S. marshal seven years; U. S. consul at Quebec 12 years, 1897-1909. An Episcopalian; member Al- gonquin Club, Burlington; Garrison Club, Quebec; president of St. Bernard Fish and Game Club of Canada.
HEYWOOD, WILLIAM HENRY, Brat- tleboro. Manufacturer. Born Guildhall, Feb. 25, 1868; son of Henry and Cather- ine Rachel (Hubbard) Heywood. Edu- cated at Holderness School, Plymouth, N. H., and Eastman's Business College,
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Poughkeepsie, N. Y. In 1892 married Jeannette May Sylvester of Boston, Mass .; they have three sons, William Henry, Edward Lester, and Francis Her- man. Was employed in Boston, Mass., by the C. & C. Electric Co .; the Smith Premier Typewriter Co .; president of the Congo Blacking Manufacturing Co .; president and treasurer of Brattleboro Overall Co .; and at present proprietor of C. H. Eddy Co. Is independent in poli- tics. Vestryman of the Protestant Epis- copal Church. Past high priest Fort Dum- mer Chapter No. 12, R. A. M .; member of Brattleboro Lodge No. 102, F. & A. M .; Connecticut Valley Council No. 16, R. & S. M .; Beauseant Commandery No. 7, K. T .; Brigham Chapter No. 30, O. E. S .; Mount Sinai Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S .; and Protective Grange No. 22.
HIBBARD, JOEL C., Windsor. Editor. Born Newport, Nov. 10, 1876; son of Cleveland J. and Angeline W. (Pettey) Hibbard. Graduated at Newport High School 1894, and studied at University of Vermont as a student of modern lan- guages. Learned printing trade with C. F. Ranney, Newport; paymaster on con- struction work, Manchester, Conn., 1900- 4; assistant editor of Newport Express and Standard 1904-9; editor Vermont Journal, Windsor, since 1909. Has trav- eled extensively in the United States. A member of Vermont National Guard, hon- orably discharged 1897. In religions be- lief a Congregationalist. Member of Mem- phremagog Lodge No. 65, F. & A. M., of Newport; admitted to membership in In- ternational Typographical Union at Hart- ford, Conn., in 1902.
HIGGINS, JOHN, Middlebury. Hotel keeper. Born Arlington, Dec. 8, 1853; son of Michael and Mary (Cullinan) Hig- gins. Educated in the public schools. In 1876 married Ellen Welch of Arlington, who died 1906; they had three children, Margaret. Michael, and Edward. Was clerk in Hotel Arlington 1875-85; clerk in hotel at Bennington 1885-7; manager Brandon House 1887-9; manager Lake Dunmore House 1889-91; proprietor Ad- dison House, Middlebury 1891-9; Pierce House, Middlebury 1899-1901; Addison House 1901 to date. Is a Democrat. In religious belief a Roman Catholic.
HILDRETH, DAVID WESLEY, New- port. Editor and publisher. Born Hallo- well, Me., Jan. 24, 1853; son of Levi and Abby (Basford) Hildreth. Educated in the public schools. In 1882 married Etta N. Dodge of Barton Landing. Came to Ver- mont at the age of 19 years; station agent Thetford 1872-4; spare and telegraph op- erator Barton Landing 1874-9; began drug business in 1879, and. built business block in town; purchased the Express and Standard, Newport, in 1897, and has since conducted that paper in connection with jobbing plant and wholesale and retail store. Possibly is more widely known as a writer of dramas, short sketches, and stories under the nom-de-plume of "David Hill." Is a Republican. Member of Mem- phremagog Lodge No. 65, F. & A. M .; and the Knights of Pythias.
HILL, ARTHUR WALTON, Burlington. Banker. Born Burlington, April 24, 1871; son of Orange Vaughn and Ellen Frances (Walton) Hill. Educated in the public schools. In 1902 married Mary Lucille Phelps of Orwell; they have three children, Olney Walton, Marjorie Phelps, and Pliny Smith. Was stenographer for Wales & Wales, attorneys, Burlington, 1887-9; entered employ of Merchants Na- tional Bank 1889, holding office of assist- ant cashier from 1903. Is a Republican. An Episcopalian. A member of Wash- ington Lodge No. 3, F. & A. M .; and the Ethan Allen Club.
HILL, EDWIN KING, Sheffield. Farmer. Born Sheffield, July 17, 1848; son of Timothy and Sarah Jane (Miles) Hill. Educated in the public schools of Whee- lock. In 1870 married Ardell C. Fuller of Troy. Followed farming on the home farm in Wheelock until 1889, when he re- moved to Sheffield; was one of the firm of Hill & Sheldon, grain dealers and gro- cers; in 1909 they sold the business to H. L. Baily; engages in farming to a small extent; has been in the grain and fertilizer business for 20 years. Is a Democrat; is selectman, which office he has held 10 years; was lister three years; deputy sheriff four years. Member of the Methodist Church, steward and financial agent. Member of Crescent Lodge No. 66, F. & A. M., of Lyndonville; Haswell Chapter No. 11, R. A. M .; Palestine Com-
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mandery No. 5, K. T., of St. Johnsbury; the Grange; and is treasurer and past councillor of Council No. 39, Junior Or- der of United American Mechanics.
HILL, GUY W., St. Johnsbury. Law- yer. Born Waterford, April 26, 1878; son of Willard C. and Hannah (Weeks) Hill. Educated in the public schools of Waterford, and a graduate of St. Johns- bury Academy class of 1897. In 1904 married Agnes L. Sprague of St. Johns- bury. Admitted to Vermont Bar 1901, Bar of Circuit and District Courts 1903; appointed master in chancery 1903; in partnership with Elisha May in the law firm of May & Hill 1904-8; states at- torney Caledonia County 1905-8; elected auditor of Caledonia County 1906, which office he still holds; one of the incor- porators of Passumpsic Savings Bank. A Republican. An attendant of the Meth- odist Church. Secretary and treasurer of Caledonian Forest and Stream Club; mem- ber St. Johnsbury Commercial Club, and Vermont Bar Association.
HINSDALE, SIDNEY EDGAR, Burling- ton. Produce dealer. Born Richmond, Ang. 29, 1867; son of Edgar and Phoebe (Griswold) Hinsdale. Educated at Wil- liston High School, Vermont Methodist Seminary, and Burlington Business Col- lege. In 1892 married Ina May Morse of Waterbury; they have one son, Mitch- ell W. At age of sixteen began buying pears, which he disposed of at fairs; is now the largest dealer in pears in the state; from the pear trade he took up the apple and hay business, the latter total- ing some 200 cars annually. In March, 1910, purchased a residence in Burling- ton, where he has resided since the fol- lowing April. A Republican; has held nearly all the town offices in St. George, which town he represented in the Legisla- ture 1908-9. A Baptist; member Patriot I.odge, F. & A. M., and La Plotte Chap- ter No. 64, Order of Eastern Star, of Hinesburg.
HITCHCOCK, ERNEST, Pittsford. Farmer. Born Pittsford, Dec. 1, 1856; son of Charles and Sarah Jane (Merrill) Hitchcock. Educated at Pittsford public schools, Montpelier Seminary, Wesleyan University, and Yale University. In 1883 married Caroline A. Curtice of Webster,
N. Y .; they have four children, Miriam Curtice, Harry Merrill, Curtice Nelson, and John Allen. Admitted to Bar, New- ark, N. Y., 1881; secretary Lawyers' Co- operative Publishing Co. from its organi- zation, two years; practiced law and en- gaged in legal literary work, Chicago and Washington, 1883-9; farming at Pittsford since 1889. A Democrat; selectman, Pitts- ford, three years; school director five years; lister five years; member state board of agriculture six years, 1901-6; cattle commission two years, 1901-2; for- estry commissioner two years, 1905-6; member special commission on taxation, 1907-8; represented Pittsford in the Leg- islature 1908; chairman school building committee, Pittsford, 1911.
HITCHCOCK, SAMUEL ROLLIN, West Haven. Farming and insurance. Born West Haven, April 27, 1851; son of Rol- lin and Polly Ann (Atwood) Hitchcock. Educated in the public schools, and Col- legiate Institute, Fort Edward, N. Y. In 1876 married Myra Taylor of Williams- port, Pa .; they have one son, Horace Rol- lin. Has been agent for Vermont Fire Insurance Co. for 30 years. A Republi- can; represented West Haven in the Leg- islature 1906; senator from Rutland Coun- ty 1910; has held most of the town offices ; at present town clerk and treasurer. A Congregationalist. Member of West Ha- ven Grange; a director of Rutland County Agricultural Society.
HOADLEY, JUSTUS ROGERS, Rutland. Insurance. Born Middletown Springs, Sept. 22, 1855; son of Harvey and Ann Janet (Gray) Hoadley. Educated in the public schools, and Cobb's Business Col- lege, Painesville, O. In 1885 married Car- rie D. W. Wilkinson of West Rutland. Began business life at the age of 16 with A. W. Gray's Sons Co., as engineer and machinist; came to Rutland 1879, entering the office of Chester Parmenter, insurance agent ; has continued in the business since ; secretary and manager of State Mutual Fire Insurance Company since 1888. Is independent in politics; auditor for town and village of Rutland 1885-92; alderman city of Rutland 1893-4; assessor city of Rutland 1901-4. Member of Congrega- tional Church, Rutland, a worker in sev- eral committees, and treasurer since 1905. Past master Center Lodge No. 34, F. &
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A. M .; past commander Killington Com- mandery No. 6. K. T .; and secretary of Delta Lodge of Perfection, A. A. S. R.
HOBART, IRVING F., Westford. Farm- er. Born Westford, Jan. 11, 1858; son of Eli and Hannah J. (Brush) Hobart. Educated in the public schools. Has fol- lowed farming. and has been also a cream- ery proprietor and traveling salesman for the De Laval Separator Co. Is a Repub- lican ; a member of the Republican county committee; has been selectman, lister, school director, road commissioner and county supervisor of highways; represent- ed Westford in the Legislature 1902; sen- ator from Chittenden County 1908. A member of Warner Lodge No. 50, F. & A. M .; and Chittenden Lodge No. 23, Knights of Pythias.
HOLCOMBE. LUMAN CLAYTON, Mil- ton. Physician. Born Chateaugay, N. Y., April 9, 1865; son of Cyrus and Almeda C. (Hall) Holcombe. Educated in the Isle La Motte public schools, St. Albans High School 1882, Troy (N. Y.) Business College 1883, and graduated from Univer- sity of Vermont College of Medicine 1894. Did post-graduate work in 1910, and in Boston University 1911. Aug. 21, 1895, married Eleanor Pearl Brainerd, daugh- ter of Aldis O. Brainerd, of St. Albans; they have four children, Cyrus Brainerd, Luman Clayton, Jr., Aldis Brainerd, and Ruth Eleanor. Taught in the public schools 1889-90; assistant express agent, Boston and Albany station, Boston, 1887; head book-keeper, department of retail sales, Jordan, Marsh & Co., Boston, 1887- 8; member of the firm of Holcombe & Houghton, ice dealers; and census enun- merator 1890; traveling manager of pub- lishing house 1891 ; has practiced medicine in Milton since locating there in 1894; medical examiner for leading insurance companies. A Republican. Member of the Congregational Church. Member of American Medical Association; Vermont State Medieal Society; Burlington and Chittenden County Clinical Society; vice- president University of Vermont Medical Alumni Association; has served sev- eral years as trustee and chairman Milton high and graded school board; and trustec and chairman of the Milton village board of trustees. Mem- ber of Phi Chi fraternity; Modern
Woodmen of America; Milton Lodge of Odd Fellows; Columbia Encampment of St. Albans; and officer of Grand Lodge of Vermont I. O. O. F.
HOLDEN, GEORGE JEAN, Burlington. Captain U. S. Army. Born South Wal- lingford, March 16, 1875; son of George Henry and Rhoda Bell (Hopkins) Hol- den. Educated at Burlington High School, University of Vermont, and Army Serv- ice Schools, Fort Leavenworth, Kan. In 1895 married Else Constans of St. Paul, Minn .; they have one daughter, Constans, born Burlington, July 3, 1908. Employed as bookkeeper in Burlington Savings Bank 1893-4; commissioned a 2nd lieutenant of infantry, United States Army, July, 1898; promoted 1st lieutenant March, 1899; cap- tain, December, 1903; has seen service in Cuba, the Philippine Islands, Porto Rico, and many stations in the Continental Uni- ted States. Served as paymaster 1904-9; at present captain 25th U. S. infantry, stationed at Fort George Wright, Wash- ington. Member Sigma Phi Fraternity of University of Vermont; Washington Lodge No. 100, F. & A. M .; Vermont Consistory, 32 degrees, S. P. R. S., of Burlington, and Cairo Temple, Mystic Shrine, of Rutland.
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