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until the military divisions were abolished ; then commanded the department of the East, with headquarters at Governors Is- land, N. Y., until his retirement by law 1894. Organized the Lincoln Memorial University at Cumberland Gap, Tenn., 1895; for his work at Gettysburg he re- ceived the thanks of Congress 1863; re- ceived decoration of Legion of Honor from France in 1884; degrees of A. B. and A. M. from Bowdoin, and LL. D. from Bowdoin, Waterville College, Me., 1865, Shurtliffe College, Indiana, 1865, and Get- tysburg Theological Seminary 1866. Gen- eral Howard was the author of many bio- graphical sketches, military articles, and articles of current interest; lectured on the lives of Grant, Sherman, Thomas, and Slocum, and was a public speaker in great demand. A Republican; and a Congre- gationalist. Member of Union League Club of New York, Algonquin Club of Burlington, Loyal Legion, and many mili- tary and civic societies.
HOWARD, WALTER EUGENE, Middle- bury. Dean and college professor. Born Tunbridge, May 29, 1849; son of Wil- liam Bickford and Louisa (Cilley) How- ard; died Middlebury, April 12,' 1912. Educated in the Springfield Wesleyan and Leland and Gray Seminaries, Mid- dlebury College, class of 1871, and Oxford University. In 1902 married Maud A. Stevens of Middlebury. Ad-
mitted to Bar in Wisconsin 1873, and Vermont Bar 1878. Principal of State Normal School, Castleton, 1876-8; prac- ticed law in Milwaukee, Wis., 1873-5; Fair Haven 1881-9; professor of political science and history, Middlebury College, since 1889; dean since 1909. Is a Re- publican; senator from Rutland County 1882; U. S. consul at Toronto, Ont., 1883-5; Cardiff, Wales, 1892-3; repre- sented Fair Haven in the Legislature 1888; normal school examiner, supervisor, and commissioner 1893-1908; member of the State Board of Education since 1908. Member of the Phi Beta Kappa and Delta Upsilon fraternities, and the American Society of International Law.
HOWARD, WARREN JOEL, Waitsfield. Physician. Born Tully, N. Y., Oct. 22, 1876; son of John W. and Emma (Walk- er) Howard. Educated at Tully High School, Canandaigua Academy, and Uni-
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versity of Vermont College of Medicine. In 1907 married Lena Everett of Bur- lington. Previous to entering college was teacher of public schools in New York State; began practice of medicine at Rox- bury, July, 1906; in February, 1911, re- moved to Waitsfield. A Republican; post- master Bromley, N. Y., 1899-1903; town superintendent of schools in Roxbury 1907-8; represented Roxbury in the Leg- islature 1910. A Congregationalist. Mem- ber of Valley Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
HOWE, FRANK EDMUND, Bennington. Editor and publisher. Born Heath, Mass., Oct. 2, 1870; son of Edmund Perry and Laura (Worden) Howe. Educated in the district schools, and West Brattle- boro Academy. In 1895 married Flora Cummins of Montpelier; they have two children, Edmund Perry and Paul Cum- mins. Learned printer's trade at Brattle- boro in office of Brattleboro Reformer; be- came reporter for that paper; later re- porter for Montpelier Argus; did news- paper work at Rensselaer, N. Y., and at Palm Beach, Fla .; was first editor of Montpelier Daily Record, which after- wards became the Montpelier Daily Jour- nal; sub-editor of Barre Daily Times three years; in 1902 bought two weekly papers at Bennington; consolidated them, and founded the Bennington Evening Ban- ner; has been editor and publisher of same since 1903. Is a Republican; rep- resented Bennington in the Legislature 1908 and 1910; chosen speaker of the House 1910; was presidential elector on Republican ticket in 1908, and was chosen messenger to take Vermont electoral vote to Washington. Has served several years as trustee Bennington graded school dis- trict; member of board of directors Ben- nington Public Library. Is an Episco- palian; vestryman of St. Peter's church, Bennington, for several years; has been one of the delegates from that parish to the diocesan conventions. Member of the Masonic fraternity, the Order of Elks, Grange, Eagles, Sons of Veterans, and the Bennington Club; honorary member G. A. R., and of the Bennington fire department, in which he has served as president and treasurer.
HOWE, FRANK L., Northfield. Mar- ble and granite dealer. Born Northfield,
March 20, 1859; son of Elhanan Win- chester and Pamelia Jane (Soper) Howe. Educated at Northfield High School; en- tered preparatory department Norwich University January, 1875, and the regular scientific course in September, 1876, re- maining until December, 1879, when he was honorably discharged; was a musi- cian and corporal in the corps of cadets; member of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity ; degree of B. S. conferred by the univer- sity in 1880. In 1881 married Lillian Emogene Moore of South Dorset; they have two children, Harold Moore (Nor- wich University, class of 1905) and Mur- iel Lillian (Mrs. Earl L. Bean). Has engaged in the marble and granite busi- ness in Northfield since 1881, as a mem- ber of the firm of F. L. Howe & Co. En- listed in Co. F, 1st Regiment Infantry, V. N. G., in 1875; was promoted 1st ser- geant, 2nd and 1st lieutenant, and cap- tain; on breaking out of Spanish-American war he was the senior captain in the regi- ment; was mustered into the U. S. serv- ice as senior captain of the 1st Regiment, Vermont Volunteers, May 16, 1898; served with his regiment at Camp Thom- as, Chickamauga Park, Ga .; mustered out of service Oct. 26, 1898, resuming his former office in the V. N. G .; was pro- moted major and lieutenant-colonel, and at his own request placed upon the retired list in 1909, having served 34 years. Is a Republican; has been deputy sheriff of Washington County; and trustee of vil- lage of Northfield; a trustee of Norwich University since 1892; and member of the board of directors of Northfield graded and high school since 1902. Member of the Episcopal Church; vestryman and sen- ior warden for several years. Past master of De Witt Clinton Lodge No. 15, F. & A. M., of Northfield; and member of Mod- ern Woodmen of America.
HOWE, HARLAND B., St. Johnsbury. Lawyer. Born St. Johnsbury, Feb. 19, 1873; son of Worcester C. and Rosaline (Bradley) Howe. Educated at Lyndon Institute; University of Michigan, law de- partment, graduated 1894. In 1900 mar- ried Maybelle J. Kelsey of St. Johnsbury ; they have four daughters, Josephine E., Barbara J., Matilda A., and Harriet B. Began the practice of law at St. Johns- bury November, 1894, continuing to date. A Democrat; represented St. Johnsbury
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in the Legislature 1908. An attendant of the Methodist Church.
HOWE, HERMON T. J., Waitsfield. Physician. Born Northfield, July 24, 1850; son of Arah H. and Matilda (Jen- ness) Howe. Graduated from University of Vermont, medical department, 1877. In 1876 married Lucy S. Bailey of North- field; they have two children, George A. and Edith O. Engaged in the practice of medicine at Waitsfield. A Republican. A Methodist. Member of Mad River Lodge No. 77, F. & A. M., worthy master five years; Waterbury Chapter No. 24, R. A. M .; Mt. Zion Commandery No. 9, K. T., of Montpelier; Mt. Sinai Temple, Mystic Shrine, of Montpelier; Valley Lodge No. 16, I. O. O. F., of Waitsfield; and Wash- ington County Medical Society.
HOWE, JOHN CALEB, Brattleboro. Pho- tographer. Born Dover, May 16, 1849; son of Caleb Lysander and Martha Batch- elder (Simonds) Howe. Educated at Brat- tleboro High School. In 1872 married Florence Juliet Fisher of Newfane; they have an adopted daughter, Florence Juliet Bowen, niece of Mrs. Howe. Has been photographer at Brattleboro since 1868. A Republican. A Congregationalist. Mem- ber of Brattleboro Lodge No. 102, F. & A. M .; a Knights Templar; member Mt. Sinai Temple, Mystic Shrine; the Red Men; Vermont Wheel Club and Automo- bile Association.
HOWES, PHIL SHERIDAN, Montpelier. Insurance clerk. Born Northfield, July 28, 1875; son of Edward H. and Susan S. (Putney) Howes. Educated in North- field public schools and Norwich Univer- sity. In 1898 married Alice Lunnie of Maple Grove, P. Q .; they have two chil- dren, Harold Lunnie and Mildred Burr. Taught school previous to 1901, when he became connected with the actuarial de- partment of the National Life Insurance Co. Is a collector of publications relating to the history of Vermont. Served as cor- poral Co. F, 1st Regiment Infantry, Ver- mont Volunteers, in the war with Spain, 1898; for seven years was a member of the National Guard of Vermont. Is a Democrat; has taken an active part in the affairs of the Democratic party in the statc; a member of the Democratic state committee since 1908. Is a Universalist.
A member of Aurora Lodge, No. 22, F. & A. M .; United Spanish War Veterans; and Vermont Historical Society.
HOWLAND, FRANK GEORGE, Barre. Banker. Born Boston, Massachusetts, August 27, 1863; son of George and Angeline (Buzzell) Howland. Edu- cated in the public schools of East Montpelier, and Montpelier Seminary 1884. In 1888 married Mary Wells of Barre; they had one daughter, Doris Irene, who died in infancy. Teller Na- tional Bank of Barre 1885; cashier Janu- ary, 1887; president 1907 and since. In- corporator, Barre Savings Bank and Trust Co., 1893, and treasurer since its organi- zation ; incorporator Barre and Montpel- ier Traction and Power Co., and served as its treasurer several years; incorporator People's Lighting, Heating and Power Co. and served as treasurer several years ; trustee French's Barre Library; incor- porator and president Granite Mutual In- surance Co .; trustee Barre City Hospital, and one of the founders. It has been said of Mr. Howland: "In whatever assembly he is found, he represents the solid sense of the meeting." A Republican; repre- sented Barre in the Legislature 1892; chairman Republican city committee for past ten years; justice of the peace for past 20 years; senator from Washington County 1906, chairman of committee on banks; member board of civil authority for more than 20 years, serving as its chairman most of the time. An Episco- palian; vestryman and warden Church of the Good Shepherd, Barre; lay deputy to general convention at Richmond, Va., 1907.
HOWLAND, FRED ARTHUR, Montpel- ier. Insurance. Born Franconia, N. H., Nov. 10, 1864; son of Moses. Nathan and Sylvia Ann (Shipman) Howland. Edu- cated at Phillips-Andover Academy, and Dartmouth College, class of 1887. In September, 1894, married Rena Forbush of Lancaster, N. H., who died in October of the same year; in 1899 married Mar- . garet Louise Dewey of Montpelier; they have four daughters, Louise Dewey, Syl- via Ann, Susan Griggs, and Emily Ship- man. Studied law with Hon. William P. Dillingham, Waterbury, 1887-90; admit- ted to Vermont Bar October, 1890; in January, 1891, began practice of law in
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Minneapolis, Minn .; in November of the same year returned East and entered the office of Oscar Ray, Lancaster, N. H .; in 1892 went to Montpelier and became a member of the law firm of Dillingham, Huse & Howland, continuing until the death of Mr. Huse in September, 1902, when the firm was dissolved; in the early part of 1903 he gave up the general prac- tice of law to become counsel of the Na- tional Life Insurance Co., and in 1909 was made vice-president of that company, which position he now holds. A Republi- can; secretary of civil and military affairs 1888-90; clerk of the House of Represen- tatives 1896-8, and states attorney Wash- ington County during the same period; secretary of state 1898-1902; member of state board of library commissioners 1894- 1902; in 1910 chairman of the commis- sion appointed to submit a revision of the banking laws of the state.
HUBBARD, GEORGE A., Guildhall. County clerk. Born Guildhall, Sept. 10, 1850; son of John and Susan (Massure) Hubbard. Educated in the public schools of Guildhall and Lunenburg, and Essex County Grammar School. In 1871 mar- ried Ida Manning of Guildhall; they have one daughter, Addie M., and an adopted daughter, Ethel May Kane. In 1869 purchased a farm in Guildhall which he carried on until October, 1892, when he received the appointment of county clerk, which office he holds to the present time. Is a Republican; has held various town offices. In religious belief a Methodist. Member and treasurer of Benton Lodge No. 88, F. & A. M .; and member of the Grange.
HUBBARD, HERBERT JAMES, Lyndon- ville. Ticket agent. Born Lyndon, Oct. 16, 1870; son of Charles K. and Nancy E. (Dickerman) Hubbard. Educated at Lyndon Institute,. Lyndon Center. In 1909 married Minnie Brown Wilmot of Lyndonville. Was postmaster and con- ducted a general store at Lyndon Center 1897-1902. Since 1903 in employ of Boston & Maine R. R. at division offices at Lyndonville as clerk, assistant ticket agent, and ticket agent since 1909; elect- ed electric light commissioner 1910 for three years. Is a Republican. An at- tendant of the Congregational Church. Member of Lyndon Club of Lyndonville.
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HUBBARD, WALTER E., Brattleboro. Editor and publisher. Born Guilford, June 6, 1867; son of John E. and Mary L. (Smith) Hubbard. Graduate from Brattleboro High School 1885. In 1889 married Linna A. Thwing of Putney ; they have one daughter, Dorothy L. Learned printer's trade in office of the Vermont Phoenix; local editor of that paper 1888- 95; managing editor 1895-1910; editor, publisher, and proprietor since March 1, 1910. Is a Republican; has taken an active part in the affairs of the Republi- can party; has been secretary of county, congressional district, and state conven- tions. In religious belief a Universalist. A member of Columbian Lodge No. 36, F. & A. M .; Fort Dummer Royal Arch Chapter; Connecticut Valley Council; Beauseant Commandery, Knights Tem- plar; Windsor Lodge of Perfection, An- cient Accepted Scottish Rite; Mt. Sinai Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; Vermont Wheel Club; Brattleboro Board of Trade; past master Columbian Lodge, and past prelate Beauseant Commandery.
HULBURD, ROGER W., Hyde Park. Lawyer. Born Waterville, Oct. 22, 1856; son of Benjamin F. and Juliana M. (Mil- ler) Hulburd. Educated at People's Acad- emy, Morrisville; University of Vermont, and Albany Law School. In 1884 mar- ried Mabel J. Noyes of Hyde Park; they have four children, Agnes D., Marjorie J., Emily G., and Benjamin N. Principal of Lamoille Central Academy, Hyde Park, 1882-6; admitted to Vermont Bar 1887, and began practice of law at Hyde Park, continuing to date; trustee of Lamoille County Savings Bank & Trust Co. for past 10 years; president of Hyde Park Warehouse Co. for same time. A Repub- lican; postmaster Hyde Park during Har- rison's administration; states attorney for Lamoille County 1894-6 ; senator from La- moille County 1896; represented Hyde Park in the Legislature 1906-8; chairman of board of trustees of Vermont Indus- trial School 1896-1906; member of penal board 1906-10; delegate to Republican na- tional convention, Chicago, 1908. An at- tendant of the Congregational Church. Member of Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 8, F. & A. M .; Lamoille Commandery; Mt. Sinai Temple, Mystic Shrine; Bliss Lodge No. 44, I. O. O. F., and Algonquin Club of Burlington.
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HUMPHREY, CHARLES WHITLOCK, Poultney. Editor. Born Poultney, Jan. 1, 1870; son of Robert J. and Cordelia (Drake) Humphrey. Educated in the public schools. In 1895 married Jennie M. Edwards of Poultney; they have two daughters, Frances Millicent and Louise Edwards. Clerk in post-office 1885-89; assistant postmaster from 1893 for two years, retiring because of illness; in the drug business from 1897-1901, disposing of the same and purchasing the Poultney Journal in February, 1902, following the death of his father, who established the Journal in 1873. A Republican; member of Republican town committee for several years. An Episcopalian; vestryman for 10 years; secretary of the vestry, and clerk of the parish for six years; choir- master most of the time since 1893. Is one of the leading musicians of the sec- tion, having great success in quartet and chorus work. Member of Morning Star Lodge No. 37, F. & A. M .; Poultney Chap- ter No. 10, R. A. M .; Poultney Grange No. 289; organist in the two former for ten years; musical director in Grange sev- eral years.
HUNT, GEORGE L., Island Pond. Law- ver. Born Moosup, Conn., July 23, 1878; son of Rev. George W. and Sarah A. (Crawford) Hunt. Educated in the pub- lic schools, Brockton High School, Brock- ton. Mass., and Brown University, class of 1900. In 1903 married Mabel A. Ford of McIndoe Falls; they have one daugh- ter, Eleanor C. Deputy clerk, Caledonia County Court, St. Johnsbury, 1900-3; admitted to Vermont Bar, 1903; began practice at Enosburg Falls; 1904-5 as- sistant secretary of state at Montpelier ; since 1905 has practiced law at Island Pond; state's attorney for Essex County 1908-10; referee in bankruptcy, 1908. Is a Republican. Second lieutenant, Rhode Island militia, 1898-9. Church prefer- ence, Methodist Episcopal. Member of Grange; Knights of Pythias; and Delta Tau Delta fraternity.
HUNTON, AUGUSTUS PINGRY, Bethel. Lawyer. Born Groton, N. H., Feb. 23, 1816; died June 20, 1911; son of Dr. Ariel and Polly (Pingry) Hunton. Edu- cated at the public schools at Hyde Park; studied law with Hon. Joshua Sawyer, Hyde Park, Hon. Win. C. Wilson, Ba-
kersfield, and Hon. Wm. M. Pingry, Waitsfield. In 1849 married Caroline Paige of Bethel; they had two children, Mary and Albert (deceased). Admitted to Vermont Bar 1837; began practice of law at Stockbridge Common; in 1838 re- moved to Bethel; entered into partnership with Hon. Julius Converse; had as part- ners at different times Hon. Perley C. Jones, Allen P. Dudley, Romanzo Walk- er, Dudley C. Blodgett, Daniel F. Wey- mouth, Moulton J. Gilman, and Hon. Wm. B. C. Stickney. Was a Republican; rep- resentative six times from the town of Bethel in the House of Representatives ; twice senator from Windsor County ; speaker of the House in 1860 and 1861, and presided over that body at extra ses- sion of April, 1861, summoned to provide for national defence; during the Civil War was superintendent of recruiting for Windsor County; in 1864 was delegate to Republican national convention which nominated Abraham Lincoln.
HURD, ARCHIBALD CLIFTON, White River Junction. County Y. M. C. A. secretary. Born Pawling, N. Y., July 20, 1881; son of John H. and Mittie A. (Waite) Hurd. Educated at Danby pub- lic schools, under private tutors, and at Silver Bay summer school; examined and recommended for deacon's orders in Meth- odist Church; licensed to preach 1900. In 1905 married Cora Philips Minkler of Philmont, N. Y .; they have one son, Allan Campbell. General secretary Derby and Shelton (Conn.) Y. M. C. A. 1897-8; as- sistant secretary Bridgeport (Conn.) Y. M. C. A. 1899-1901; general secretary Philmont (N. Y.) Y. M. C. A. 1901-2; general secretary Claremont, N. H., 1902- 3; special secretary Brooklyn (N. Y.) Naval Y. M. C. A. 1903-6; County Y. M. C. A. secretary, Windsor, 1906 to date. Independent Republican. Member Associ- ation Employed Officers' Society. In 1911 inaugurated agriculture extension work for boys in Windsor County; Vermont "Get- together" dinner, with Col. Theodore Roosevelt as special guest, June 7, 1911; first state corn show, November, 1911; state fair public service work, 1908 to date; annual county play festivals.
HUSBAND, WILLIAM WALTER, Wash- ington, D. C. United States immigration service. Born Highgate, Sept. 29, 1871;
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son of George and Mary (Hogan) Hus- band. Educated in the public schools and Franklin and St. Johnsbury Academies. In 1903 married Agnes M. Bullard of St. Johnsbury ; they have one son, Richard Fenton. Assistant postmaster St. Johns- bury 1896-8; reporter St. Johnsbury Caledonian 1900-2; managing editor Montpelier Daily Journal 1902-3; pri- vate secretary to Senator William P. Dil- lingham and clerk of United States Sen- ate committee on immigration 1903-7; executive secretary United States Immi- gration Commission 1907-11. A Republi- can. An attendant of the Congregational Church. Member of Vermont Historical Society; American Academy of Political and Social Science; American Statistical Association; American Economic Associa- tion; Apollo Lodge No. 2, Knights of Pythias, St. Johnsbury; president Ver- mont State Association of the District of Columbia, 1912. Legal address, St. Johnsbury.
HUTCHINSON, WILLIAM W., Enos- burg Falls. Physician and town clerk. Born Enosburg, Feb. 15, 1850; son of Dr. William R. and Celinda C. (Smith) Hutchinson. Educated in the public schools and Montpelier Seminary; was graduated with degree of M. D. from University of Vermont 1874. In 1874 married Mary E. Stone of Johnson; she died 1905; they had one son, William Selden; in 1906 married Elizabeth R. Chapman of Enosburg Falls. In 1874 began practice of medicine at Enosburg Center, succeeding to his father's prac- tice; in 1896 removed to Enosburg Falls, where he has since been engaged in prac- tice. Is a Republican; represented Enos- burg in the Legislature 1882; town clerk since 1875; town treasurer since 1900. In religious belief a Congregationalist.
IDE, HENRY CLAY, St. Johnsbury. Jurist, diplomat. Born Barnet, Sept. 18, 1844 ; son of Jacob and Lodoska (Knight) Ide. Educated at St. Johnsbury Academy ; graduate of Dartmouth College as vale- dictorian, 1866; LL. D. 1900; Tufts Col- lege 1903. In 1871 married Mary M. Melcher of Stoughton, Mass., who died in 1892; they had four children, Adelaide M. (deceased), Annie L. (Mrs. Bourke Cockran of New York), Harry J. (de- ceased), and Marjory M. Principal St.
Johnsbury Academy 1866-8; head master Cotting High School, Arlington, Mass., 1868-9; studied law with Judge B. H. Steele, St. Johnsbury, and admitted to Vermont Bar 1870; began practice in St. Johnsbury 1871; formed partnership with Hon. H. C. Belden 1873; succeeded by Ide & Stafford, 1884 ; this partnership was succeeded by Ide & Quimby in 1890, and that was dissolved in 1892; admitted to U. S. supreme court 1890. Director First National Bank of St. Johnsbury, and trus- tee Passumpsic Savings Bank; also dirce- tor Ely Hoe and Fork Co .; Jacksonville (Ala.) Oil Mill Co .; Tredegar National Bank, Jacksonville, Ala., and various other corporations. Is a Republican; states at- torney 1878-80; senator from Caledonia County 1882-5; president Republican state convention 1884; delegate national Republican convention 1888; U. S. com- missioner to Samoa 1891; chief justice of Samoa under joint appointment of Eng- land, Germany and United States 1893-7; member Taft commission for establishment of civil government in Philippine Islands April, 1900; secretary of finance and jus- tice for Philippine Islands, Sept. 1, 1901; vice-governor 1904-5; acting governor- general 1905-6; governor-general Philip- pine Islands 1906. Receiver of the Knick- erbocker Trust Co. of New York 1907-8, which had assets and liabilities exceeding $50,000,000 each. Clubs : Army and Navy, University, Country, Columbia (Manila), and Metropolitan, Washington, D. C. Author of Code of Procedure in Civil Actions and Special Proceedings in the Philippine Islands, 1901; the Land Registration Act. 1903; The Internal Revenue Law of 1904 of the Philippine Islands, and more than three hundred other laws enacted by the Philippine Com- mission. Had entire charge of the reor- ganization of the monetary system of the Islands by which they were put upon a solid and permanent gold basis. In 1909 was appointed by President Taft envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotenti- ary to Spain, and still holds that position. Official address, American Legation, Mad- rid, Spain.
INGALLS. ELWIN LEROY, Hartford. Superintendent of schools. Born Berk- shire, July 23, 1870; son of Norman and Martha (Crowe) Ingalls. Educated in the public schools of Berkshire; State
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Normal School, Johnson, graduate in the class of 1890; Burlington High School, class of 1892; and University of Vermont, A. B. 1896. In 1899 married Ina Eve- lyn Campbell of West Charleston; they had one son, Henry Campbell (deceased). Principal of Lamoille Central Academy, Hyde Park, 1896-1902; examiner of teachers. Lamoille County, 1898-1902; superintendent of Vermont Industrial School. Vergennes, 1902-7 ; superintendent of schools, Hartford, Hartland and Pom- fret Union, 1907-10; superintendent of schools Hartford and Pomfret Union since 1910. Is a Republican. A Congrega-
tionalist. Member of Delta Psi Frater- nity, University of Vermont; Dorchester Lodge No. 1, F. & A. M., of Vergennes ; Jerusalem Chapter No. 2, Vergennes ; Mt. Calvary Commandery K. T., No. 1, Mid- dlebury; Myrtle Lodge No. 27, I. O. O. F., White River Junction; White River Encampment No. 19, White River June- tion; Grand Lodge of Vermont, grand warden 1911; president Vermont Union Superintendents' Association 1909-11; president Vermont Schoolmasters' Club since 1910; secretary of Green Mountain Club 1910-11.
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