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LAMBERTON, DAVID H., Rutland. Editorial writer and specialist in political publicity. Born Cornish, N. H., April 20, 1862; son of Joseph L. and Helen (Smith) Lamberton. Educated in the dis- trict schools; Stevens High School, Clare- mont, N. H., and in special normal courses in Boston. In 1883 married Florence B. Davis of Bradford, N. H., who died Sep- tember, 1890; they had two sons, John V., with Doubleday, Page & Co., New York, and Lambert, graduate of U. S. Naval Academy, class of 1911, now in the service. Was principal of North Conway, N. H., Academy 1887-8; principal of Washington Academy, Wickford, R. I., 1888-90; superintendent of schools, West- ern Franklin County district, Massachu- setts, 1890-92; and supervising principal of public schools, Wickford, R. I., 1892- 1900. Came to Vermont as editor and manager of Morrisville Messenger, 1902, and transferred that business in 1908 to become editorial writer for the Burling- ton Clipper and associated papers. Was press agent for ex-Gov. George H. Prouty and Gov. John A. Mead in their canvasses
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for the gubernatorial nomination; press agent for the Republican state committee in the campaigns of 1908 and 1910, and director of publicity for the Champlain Tercentenary in 1909. Has spoken on the Republican stump in recent campaigns, and also in many Vermont towns on edu- cational subjects in meetings held by the State Superintendent of. Education and State Commissioner of Agriculture. Was first speaker in Vermont to urge establish- ment of elementary schools of agriculture. Member of the Masonic fraternity, and past master of Washington Lodge, F. & A. M., Wickford, R. I. Now editorial writer for the Rutland Evening News, Rutland.
LANE, WINFRED HOWARD, Brattleboro. Physician, Born Williamstown, Sept. 21, 1876; son of George E. and Fannie A. (Howard) Lane. Educated at Black River Academy, Ludlow ; Middlebury Col- lege, and University of Vermont College of Medicine, graduated 1899. In 1902 married Alice M. Crane of Ludlow; they have two sons, Howard and Richard Ad- ams. Was assistant physician Taunton, Mass., Hospital 1899-1900; practiced medicine in Readsboro 1901-5, and at Brattleboro since 1905. A Republican. Member of Protestant Episcopal Church. Member of Unity Lodge No. 89, F. & A. M., of Jacksonville; Fort Dummer Chapter No. 12, R. A. M .; and captain- general Beauseant Commandery No. 7, K. T., of Brattleboro. Vice-president Windham County Medical Society ; a trustee of Austine Institution for deaf and dumb and blind children; member medical board Brattleboro Memorial Hos- pital.
LANG, CHARLES ALFRED, Montpelier. Salesman. Born Montreal, P. Q., March 5. 1863; son of Matthew Thomas and Maria Louise (Perry) Lang. Educated at Lacolle, P. Q., High School. In 1884 married Mary Eva Davis of St. Albans. Was in grocery business in St. Albans 1876-83; Central Vermont Railroad chief clerk 1883-1901; station agent Montpelier 1901-4; at present engaged with the Bow- ers Granite Co. in granite business. Is a Republican. Was alderman ward one, Montpelier, 1906-11. Past master, Auro- ra Lodge No. 22, F. & A. M .; past high priest King Solomon Chapter No. 7, R. A. M .; member Mt. Zion Commandery No. 9,
Knights Templar, and of Mount Sinai Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.
LANIER, AMOS F., Montpelier. Ac- countant. Born Barre, May 20, 1878; son of Amos and Clementine (Labanchiere) Lanier. Educated at St. Michael's School, Montpelier, and Albany Business College. In 1901 married Margaret Marie O'Don- nell of. Bennington; they have one son, Howard William. In 1898 was book- keeper for Edward Norton & Co., Ben- nington; later traveling salesman for the same firm four years; accountant in Lynn, Mass .; financial manager of Cross Bros., Northfield; treasurer of the Empire Gran- ite & Quarry Co., joint inventor of the Chase patent granite saw, the machine that revolutionized the granite world; one of the three incorporators of the Ameri- can Granite Saw Co., Worcester, Mass. Is a Republican. A member of the Ro- man Catholic Church. Member of the United Commercial Travelers of America.
LATHAM, LEON DREW, Milton. Law- yer. Born Royalton, Sept. 21, 1874; son of Benjamin Cole and Phoebe C. (Dur- kee) Latham; the family is an old Puri- tan one, directly descended from William Latham who came in the Mayflower, and of Robert Latham who married daughter of Mary (Chilton) Winslow; the Durkee family is also of old Puritan stock, ar- riving in 1630, and represented in Revo- lutionary war. Educated in the public schools and West Randolph High School. In 1902 married Agnes A. Quinn of Mil- ton and has one son, Leon D. Latham, Jr. Brought up on a farm; worked at farming, school teaching, and various oc- cupations to earn his way through school and law studies; admitted to the Vermont Bar 1897, one of the youngest in a class of 15. Principal of West Hartford vil- lage school 1898; located in Milton fall of 1899. A Republican; has held local town offices; represented Milton in the Legislature 1906; introduced the resolu- tion which created joint committee to in- vestigate matters of taxation, of which he was a member, and was the first advo- cate of a uniform rate of tax on intangi- bles and abolishment of offsets as a solu- tion of taxation .problems of Vermont; introduced and reported the bill that made the Sand Bar Bridge a state highway and created a culvert; later had charge of the
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work on the same. Independent in relig- ious views. Member of Seneca Lodge No. 40, F. & A. M., and Milton Lodge No. 67, I. O. O. F.
LAWRENCE, HARRY HITCHCOCK, Put- ney. Physician. Born Montpelier, March 7, 1885; son of John and Julia (Hill) Lawrence. Educated at Shelburne High School, and University of Vermont Medi- cal College, graduated 1907. In 1910 married Pearl Richmond of Springfield ; they have one daughter, Frances Mary. House surgeon, Burbank Hospital, Fitch- burg, Mass., 1907-8; practiced medicine in Springfield 1908-11, when he succeeded to the practice of the late Dr. George Foster of Putney. A Republican. In re- ligious belief a Universalist. Member of Friendship Lodge, F. & A. M., of Char- lotte.
LAWSON, GEORGE BENEDICT, Saxtons River. Clergyman, educator. Born Brook- lyn, N. Y., Aug. 11, 1867; son of Rev. Dr. Albert G. and Eliza (Knight) Law- son. His father is a distinguished mem- ber and one of the leaders of the Baptist denomination in Brooklyn, N. Y. Edu- cated at Brooklyn Polytechnic, '84; Col- gate University, A. B. 1888; Union Theo- logical Seminary; University of Bonn, Germany. Degrees of Master of Arts and Doctor of Divinity conferred by Col- gate University. In 1892 married Kitty Parshall Lewis of Hamilton, N. Y., eld- est daughter of the late Dr. John James Lewis, professor of literature and history, Colgate University ; they have two daugh- ters, Margaret Louise and Elizabeth Knight. Ordained as minister of the Bap- tist Church, Delhi, N. Y., August, 1891, where he served till 1894; pastor First Baptist Church, Bennington, 1895-1901; Pleasant Street, Worcester, Mass., 1901- 2; Baptist Church, Brattleboro, 1902-8; principal Vermont Academy since August, 1908. During his administration the acad- emy has changed from a co-educational to an exclusively boys' school, the rates have been increased and the standard raised, so that the academy takes high rank today among New England schools. Dr. Law- son has been able to raise sufficient funds to pay off a mortgage of $25,000 and provide for the floating debt, bringing the school to a firm financial standing. His
ability to rally the alumni to enthusiastic support of his progressive enterprises proves that "he makes men and groups of men at widely separated positions of thought, training and habit of life friend- ly to a common cause and loyal to him as a leader." In 1900 he was commis- sioned as chaplain of the 1st Regiment Vermont National Guard, serving till the retirement of Col. J. G. Estey in 1910. In politics a Republican ; has twice served as president of the Vermont Baptist con- vention, and is constantly in demand as preacher and lecturer.
LAWTON, SHAILER E., Brattleboro. Physician. Born Goshen, Conn., Oct. 3, 1853 ; son of Benjamin and Jane E. (Net- tleton) Lawton. Educated in public and private schools, University of Vermont, medical department, College of Physi- cians and Surgeons, New York City, and New York Post Graduate School. In 1893 married Mary Lillian Upton of Roxbury, Mass .; they have two children, Shailer Upton and Lillian Stannels. In 1881 he was appointed assistant physi- cian at Brattleboro Retreat, and in 1892 superintendent of that institution. Mem- ber American Medico-Psychological Asso- ciation, New England Psychological Soci- ety, American Roentgen Ray Society, American Medical Association, Vermont State Medical Society, Connecticut River Medical Society. Is director Vermont Na- tional Bank and Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, and trustee Brooks Library Building. Is a Republican; a Unitarian, chairman prudential committee of Unitar- ian Church, Brattleboro.
LEARNED, JOHN ALLEN, Cambridge. Farmer. Born Berkshire, Nov. 28, 1850; son of John Almond and Fanny M. (Grice) Learned. Educated at the pub- lic schools and Bakersfield Academy. In 1874 married Clara Ester Wilcox; she died in 1892; they had two children, Wal- lace Leon and Ellen Ethel; in 1896 mar- ried Mary Alma Giddings. Was manager of E. J. Gates' farm for 30 years; in 1909 purchased the Reed farm, which he still occupies. Is a Republican; has been road commissioner, overseer. of the poor, and has held the office of selectman since 1900. In religious belief a Methodist. A member of Lamoille Lodge No. 12,
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Knights of Pythias; was charter member and has held the office of master of ex- cheequer since the lodge was organized.
LEARY, MATTHEW GEORGE, Burling- ton. Lawyer. Born Jericho, May 5, 1873; son of Moses and Catherine (Cas- sidy) Leary. Educated in the public schools, and Green Mountain Seminary, Waterbury Center. In 1905 married Maude E. Gleason of Richmond; they have one daughter, Esther Catherine. Taught school for a time; studied law with C. F. Clough at Waterbury and with Far- rington & Post, St. Albans. Admitted to Vermont Bar 1899. Practiced law in Richmond previous to 1902; since then in Burlington. Is a Democrat; state's attor- ney Chittenden County 1902-4; repre- sented Burlington in Legislature 1908; secretary Democratic State Committee, 190S. In religious belief a Roman Cath- olie. Past chancellor and present grand knight, Knights of Columbus.
L'ECUYER, NELSON EMERY, St. Al- bans. Manager St. Albans Messenger Co. Born St. Johns, P. Q., July 17, 1861 ; son of N. H. and Christine (Trahan) L'Eeu- ver. Educated at St. Johnsbury Academy and Commercial College. In 1893 married Azelie Langlois of St. Johns, P. Q .; they have 11 children, George Emery, Marie Beatrice, Thomas Henry, Rose Annette, Marguerite Marie, Armand, Harvey, Leo Eugene, Laurette Georgine, Reine Ther- ese, and Fernande Leona. Entered the employ of the Central Vermont Railway 1877 at St. Johns, and gradually came up in the service until 1883, when he was made chief clerk of the joint Grand Trunk and Central Vermont division office with headquarters at St. Albans; entered the general freight department as claims clerk in 1886, and became chief clerk of that department 1889, which position he held until 1893, when he entered the employ of the St. Albans Messenger Co. as cashier and accountant; successively occupied po- sitions of treasurer, treasurer and superin- tendent, and was made manager and treas- urer Dec. 1, 1909. Is a Republican; has been village trustee and license eommis- sioner. A Roman Catholic; member of the Holy Angels parish. Member of the Knights of Columbus; the Catholie Order of Foresters; treasurer of Champlain
Court No. 402 since its foundation in 1894; was a director of the State Court of that order four years, and is now vice state chief ranger; also member of St. Jean Baptiste Society; Modern Woodmen of America, and Fraternal Order of Eagles.
LEE, EDWARD PAYSON, Waterford. Clergyman. Born Waterford, Aug. 5, 1839; son of Nathaniel and Isabel Maria (Johnson) Lee. Educated in the public schools, St. Johnsbury Academy, Amherst College, and studied theology with Rev. Louis A. Arthur, Island Pond, and Rev. N. F. Putnam, St. Johnsbury. In 1866 married Permelia U. Brown of Attleboro, Mass .; she died Jan. 31, 1875; they had three children, Edith Marguerite, Flor- enee Permelia (deceased), and Edward Brown; in 1880 married Sarah Bard Me- Viekar of New York; she died 1886; in 1891 married Virginia Howard Johnson of Bangor, Me .; they have one daughter, Isabella Maria. Was superintendent of schools, Brighton, 1868 and 1869; deputy collector of customs, Island Pond, 1867- 78. Ordained to the ministry of the Prot- estant Episcopal Church 1879; mission- ary in diocese of Vermont at West Rut- land, Castleton, Hydeville, and Fairhaven 1879-91, with the exception of six months from January, 1883, when he served as' general missionary in diocese of Maine; rector of St. James Church, West Somer- ville, Mass., 1892-6; missionary at Ash- land, Me., 1896-8; rector of Christ Church, Island Pond, 1898-1908, when he retired. Was delegate to the Tercen- tennial Convention of the church at Rieh- mond 1907. In August, 1862, enlisted as private in Co. A, 11th Vermont Vol- unteer Infantry; on organization of eom- pany appointed 4th sergeant; and at or- ganization of regiment commissioned 1st lieutenant of Co. A; commissioned as cap- tain of Co. B 1863, when regiment had been transferred to the heavy artillery; served in the defences of Washington from September, 1862, to May, 1864; was in the battles of Spottsylvania, North Anna River, Hanover Court House, Cold Har- bor, Weldon Railroad, Fort Stevens, Charlestown, Opequon Creek, Fisher's Hill, Cedar Creek, where he was wounded, and the three engagements at Petersburg. Member of the order of Masons since 1863.
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LEE, FREDERIC SCHILLER, Woodstock. Educator, physiologist. Born Canton, N. Y., June 16, 1859; son of Rev. Dr. John Stebbins and Elmina (Bennett) Lee. His father was a native of Vernon; a graduate of Amherst College, 1845, and held vari- ous positions as clergyman and educator in Vermont before becoming president of St. Lawrence University in 1859. Edu- cated in public schools of Canton, N. Y .; graduated St. Lawrence University A. B., 1878, A. M., 1881; Ph. D., Johns Hopkins University, 1886; post-grad- uate study, specializing in physiology, University of Leipzig, Germany, under Ludwig, 1885-6. In 1901 married Laura Billings, daughter of Hon. Fred- erick Billings of Woodstock, formerly president of the Northern Pacific Rail- road. They have two children, Julia and Frederick Billings. Instructor in biology, St. Lawrence University, 1886-7; instruc- tor in physiology and histology, Bryn Mawr College, 1887-8; associate same, 1888-91; demonstrator physiology, Colum- bia University, 1891-5; adjunct professor physiology, 1895-1904 ; professor of phys- iology since 1904; present title, Dalton professor of physiology, and director of the department of physiology. Author: "Physiology"; "The Vital Processes in Health," (published in In Sickness and in Health); "Reproduction," (in American Text-Book of Physiology) ; "The School of Medicine," (in History of Columbia University) ; "Fatigue," (in Harvey Lec- tures, 1905-6) ; "Scientific Features of Modern Medicine." Translator and edi- tor: "General Physiology, an Outline of the Science of Life," by Prof. Max Ver- worn. Reviser and editor: "Lessons in Elementary Physiology," by Prof. T. H. Huxley. Contributor to scientific journals of numerous papers on physiological top- ics. A Republican; a Universalist. Mem- ber American Society of Naturalists ; American Physiological Society; Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine, (former president) ; Harvey Society; New York State Science Teachers' Association ; American School Hygiene Association ; American Nature Study Society ; Vermont Botanical Club; associate fellow New York Academy of Medicine; fellow Ameri- can. Association for Advancement of Sci- ence; American Ethnological Society ; New York Academy of Sciences; New York Zoological Society; scientific director New
York Botanical Garden; member board of trustees Columbia University ; Press mem- ber Editorial Board American Jour- nal of Physiology, and Columbia Univer- sity Quarterly; Phi Beta Kappa; Sigma Xi, Beta Theta Pi; Century Club of New York. New York residence, 125 East 65th street.
LELAND, GEORGE FARNHAM, Spring- field. Banker, merchant. Born Baltimore, Jan. 25, 1858; son of Charles A. and Susan (Farnham) Leland. Educated in the public schools of Springfield. In 1881 married Nellie A. Pierce of Springfield ; they have two children, Arthur F. and Mary A. Entered into business April, 1882, under the firm name of C. A. Leland & Son, succeeding Cobb & Derby, in a general store. Aide-de-camp on the staff of Gov. J. G. Mccullough, with rank of colonel. School director 15 years; presi- dent Springfield village 10 years; treas- urer Springfield Agricultural Society 10 years; former president Springfield Board of Trade; chairman Springfield Union of Schools, consisting of Springfield, Wea- thersfield, West Windsor and Baltimore. A Republican; represented Springfield in the Legislature 1892, serving on commit- tees on rules and claims; senator from Windsor county 1900, member of com- mittees on banks, claims and education, and chairman of committee on game and fisheries. A Congregationalist ; past master St. John's Lodge No. 41, F. & A. M .; past high priest Skitchewaug Chapter No. 25, R. A. M .; past thrice illustrious mas- ter Springfield Council No. 18, R. & S. M .; past eminent commander Holy Cross Commandery No. 12, K. T .; past grand senior deacon of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Vermont, and past district deputy grand master of same; a 32 degree Mason ; present grand patron Order of the East- ern Star of Vermont.
LEONARD, CLAUDE G., Springfield. Insurance. Born West Dover, May 14, 1864; son of Daniel Green and Annette (Adams) Leonard. Educated at public schools West Dover and West Brattleboro Academy. In 1886 married Eleanor P. Rice of Barre; they have two children, Stuart Greene and Eulalee Josephine. Was in partnership with his father from 1883 for many years, dealing in maple syrup products and jellies; in 1886 en-
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tered into partnership with Charles D. Spencer of Wilmington, under firm name of Spencer & Leonard, general merchan- dise; in 1894 retired from the firm, and contracted with the Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Co. as general agent, adding to his duties as such a general insurance busi- ness which he still conducts. Is a Repub- lican. Secretary of Springfield Board of Trade; assisted in promoting and is sec- retary and treasurer of Springfield Co- operative Savings and Loan Association. Is a Methodist; member of various church committees. An officer of Cosmopolitan Chib.
LEWIS, JOHN LEON, North Troy. Lawyer. Born Berkshire, March 7, 1858; son of Milo G. and Euretta (Willard) Lewis. Educated in the public schools of Berkshire and St. Albans Academy. In 1885 married Georgia E. Harrison of Oak- land. Cal. Began the study of law in the office of the Hon. H. C. Wilson, North Troy; admitted to the Vermont Bar 1877; began practice in North Troy; in 1882 formed a partnership with Frank H. Rand under the firm name of Lewis & Rand, which continued about a year ; retired from practice in 1885 to engage in manufactur- ing and mercantile business ; in 1892, hav- ing sold these interests, became connected with several banks and other financial in- stitutions in Vermont and Georgia, which relations continue at the present time. Is a Republican; represented North Troy in the Legislature 1904; senator from Or- leans County 1908; delegate-at-large to Republican national convention at Chicago 1912.
LEWIS, RANSOM T., Norwich. Retired station agent. Born Norwich, Aug. 7, 1848; son of Edward M. and Lois L. (Tilden) Lewis. Educated in public and private schools. In 1873 married Mattie A. Howard of Norwich; they have four children, Leon R., Edmund H., Ernest E., and Ula M. Was station agent at Norwich for nearly 40 years. Is a Republi- ean; represented Norwich in the Legisla- ture 1898, 1900 and 1906; justice of the peace two years; member of school com- mittec three years. Member of the Con- gregational Church; deacon of the church for 21 years. Past grand Good Samari- tan Lodge No. 75, captain Canton Han- over No. 16, member of Encampment No.
12, and Rebekah Lodge No. 42, I. O. O. F., all of Hanover, N. H .; and past mas- ter Grafton Star Grange, Hanover, N. H.
LILLICRAP, HARRY, Concord. Gran- ite dealer. Born Cornwall, England, Oct. 5, 1882; son of John R. and Hannah (Rex) Lillicrap. Educated in the public schools of Cornwall, Eng., and Lincoln School, Quincy, Mass. In 1906 married Katherine C. Pike of Concord. Engaged one year as marble cutter for Jas. Qualey Co., Quincy, Mass .; three years in the marble business at Hardwick, and for two years was engaged in business in the South and West; in 1907, in company with his brother. Jethro, purchased the business of the Leader Granite Co., forming the firm of Lillicrap Bros. Is a member of the Episcopal Church. Member of the In- dependent Order of Odd Fellows; Ver- mont Grange, and Modern Woodmen of America.
LITTLE, CHARLES EDWARD, Fair Ha- ven. Postmaster. Born Fair Haven, March 5, 1868; son of Edwin and Mary Ann (Jordan) Little. Educated at Fair Haven High School. In 1892 married Ellen Ann Jones of Fair Haven, who died 1908; they had two sons, Charles Russell and Franklin Irving. Employed in the grocery store of Josiah Peck 1887-96; upon the death of Mr. Peck in 1896, be- came manager of the business until July, 1897, when in company with William H. Foley purchased the business, continuing the same until 1903; appointed assistant postmaster 1906; on the death of post- master, Humphrey Owen, in October, 1909, acting postmaster until December, 1909, when he was appointed postmaster by President Taft, continuing to date. A Republican; town lister 1904-6. A Meth- odist; member of the official board, and Sunday school board. Past master Eureka Lodge No. 75, F. & A. M .; past high priest Eureka Chapter No. 30, R. A. M .; member of Killington Commandery No. 6, of Rutland; Cairo Temple, Mystic Shrine, of Rutland; Prospect Grange, and Ma- sonic Association of Fair Haven.
LORD, CHARLES COLBURN, Groton. Editor and publisher. Born Orange, Aug. 29, 1864; son of John P. and Elizabeth (Colburn) Lord. Educated in the public schools, Barre Academy, and preparatory
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department of Oberlin College. In 1889 married Etta May Wilds of Orange; they had five children, Ralph Christie, Wendell Edmonds, Charles Delwin, Alice Etta, and Merle E., who died in infancy. Remained at home for a time, helping his father at the forge as a country blacksmith; taught school seven terms, and in 1887 spent win- ter as clerk and scaler in a Maine logging camp; became interested in printing when a lad, learning much from friends who were printers; in 1894 began publication of The Observer at West Topsham, con- tinuing one year ; moved to Groton in 1897 and established The Groton Times; sold same to the St. Johnsbury Republican in 1903; foreman Messenger office, Morris- ville, one year; in 1904 purchased The Groton Times and continued its publica- tion until 1910, when the paper, was again sold to the St. Johnsbury Republican Co .; returned to Groton 1911 and became man- ager of The Times Publishing Co., formed for the re-purchasing of The Groton Times, which has since been published at Groton. Is a Republican; religious pref- erence a Methodist.
LORD, CHARLES SUMNER, Winooski. Manufacturer. Born Bolton, June 3, 1862; son of David and Betsey Ann (Ken- nedy) Lord. Educated at private school at Waterbury, and Green Mountain Sem- inary, Waterbury Center. In 1882 mar- ried Angie D. Weeks of Waterbury Cen- ter, who died 1895; in 1904 married Olive Gertrude Butterfield of Winooski. Em- ployed by the Burlington Woolen Co. in 1880 in the mills at Winooski; in 1882 entered the office of the mills; cashier since 1884; superintendent of Colchester Mill, manufacturing cotton yarn, 1886- 1901; treasurer Winooski Aqueduct Co., 1900-5; treasurer Burlington Flouring Co. since 1900, and treasurer Perfection Overgaiter Co. since 1909. Is a Repnb- lican. Chairman of board of trustees of Methodist Episcopal Church at Winooski, and chorister for many years. Member of Webster Lodge No. 61, F. & A. M., all Scottish Rite bodies, and Cairo Tem- ple of the Mystic Shrine of Rutland; member of Ethan Allen Club and Algon- quin Club of Burlington.
LORD, WILLIAM ADAMS, Montpelier. Lawyer. Born Montpelier, Aug. 28, 1849; son of William Hayes and Harriet Adams
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