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(Aiken) Lord. Educated at Washington County Grammar School, and Dartmouth College, elass of 1869. In 1883 married Lucy A. (Reynolds) Young, who died 1893; in 1894 married Mabel Louise New- comb; they have one daughter, Dorothy Louise. Admitted to the Vermont Bar at the March term of Washington County court, 1876; has practiced his profession since at Montpelier. A Republican; has held various town offices; reporter of the Senate 1874, 1876, and 1888; represented Montpelier in the Legislature 1894 and 1896; speaker of the House 1896 to 1898, resigned before extra session of May, 1898, and was national bank examiner from 1898 to 1900; senator from Wash- ington County 1904; chairman of commis- sion to revise the Vermont Statutes 1904- 6; chairman of the board of editors of the Public Statutes of Vermont 1906-8. A
Congregationalist. Member of Benevo- lent Protective Order of Elks.
LOVELAND, CHARLES HERBERT, New- port. Merchant. Born Huntington, July 9, 1851; son of Alonzo H. and Amanda A. (Southmayd) Loveland. Educated in the public schools; New Hampton Insti- tute, N. H .; and Comer's Business Col- lege, Boston. In 1876 married Emma S. Northrop of Fairfax; they had two children, Frank N. (deceased), and Don Everett of Unity, Me. Was page in Ver- mont Senate 1866-7; assistant clerk in office of secretary of state 1867-8; in lum- ber business Huntington 1872-3; railway train service, northern New Hampshire 1873-85; bookkeeper for Boston firms 20 years; came to Newport in 1907 and formed the C. H. Loveland Co., in part- nership with L. C. Fisher & Co. of Bos- ton, continuing until the fall of 1911. Is a Republican; chairman of Republican town committee of Melrose, Mass .. one year. Member of the Methodist Church. Member of Rising Star Lodge No. 11, F. & A. M., of Concord, N. H .; Cleve- land Chapter No. 20, R. A. M., of New- port; and Unity Lodge No. 59, Royal Arcanum, of Somerville, Mass.
LOVELL, CHARLES EDWARD, Whitman, Mass. Physician and surgeon. Born Woodstock, April 13, 1861; son of Ed- ward Sparrow and Mary Azubah (Taft) Lovell. Educated at Grammar and High School, Middleboro. Mass., and Dartmouth
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Medical School 1885. In 1889 married Eugenia F. Bartlett of Middleboro; they have one son, Lathrop Bartlett, Dart- mouth 1912, now in medical department. State hospital, Tewksbury, Mass., Janu- ary, 1885, to July, 1887; since practiced profession at Whitman, Mass. A Repub- lican; president Plymouth County Repub- lican Club 1900; chairman Whitman board of health nine years, when he became se- lectman and overseer of the poor, holding the office since 1907; town physician and medical inspector; U. S. examining sur- geon at Broekton 1900-2. An Episeo- palian; member Puritan Lodge, F. & A. M .; Pilgrim R. A. Chapter; Abington Couneil, R. & S. M .; Old Colony Com- mandery, K. T .; Aleppo Temple, Mystic Shrine, Boston; Plymouth Rock No. 43, K. P .; Webster Lodge No. 113, I. O. O. F .; Middlesex Club of Boston; Commer- cial Club of Brockton; Massachusetts Medical Society; Massachusetts Society Medical Examiners, and Hatherly Medi- cal Society; Sons of American Revolu- tion. and Dartmouth Alumni Association.
LOVELL, MAITLAND CLAIR, Spring- field. Merchant. Born Springfield, Oct. 28, 1874; son of Royal Lewis and Etta Sarah (Proctor) Lovell. Educated in Spring- field public schools and University of Vermont. In 1897 married Ethelyn Mary Loveland of Springfield; they have three children, Clair Milan, Ruth Elizabeth, and Proctor Mayo. Was in company with his father in the meat business for sev- eral years, purchasing the business in 1907, and has sinec conducted it in his own name. Is a Republican. Member First Universalist Church of Springfield, for several years clerk and superintendent of the Sunday school. Past president Springfield High School alumni; member of local board of trade and of Cosmo- politan Club.
LOWE, FRANK EDWARD, Montpelier. Wholesale grocer. Born Fitchburg, Mass., Jan. 15, 1864; son of John and Sarah (Mead) Lowe. Educated in Fitchburg public schools. In 1900 married Mrs. Martha (Stone) Towle of Boston, Mass. Began business in the wholesale commis- sion house of I. A. Lowc & Co., Fitch- burg; in 1886 with his brothers bought out the business and formed the partnership of Lowe Bros. & Co .; in 1887 established
branch houses at Gardner and Greenfield, Mass .; in 1891 became a quarter owner of the Falulah Paper Co. of South Fitch- burg; largely interested as a promoter and builder of street railways in New Eng- land, New York, and Pennsylvania; in 1898 became president and manager of Greenfield & Turner's Falls Street Rail- way; in 1905 took up residence in Mont- pelier, and became treasurer and manager of the Montpelier Wholesale Grocery Co. In religious belief is a Congregationalist.
LUCIA, JOEL H., Montpelier. Lawyer. Born in Bridport; son of Charles T. and Paulina Lucia. Educated in the public schools, Barre Academy, and Middlebury College. In 1871 married Elizabeth B. Reed, daughter of Hon. Charles Reed, of Montpelier ; they had three children, Dan- iel R. (deceased), Rose, and Emily W. (Thayer) (deceased). Admitted to Ver- mont Bar June, 1868; has since been en- gaged in law practice. Enlisted August, 1862, leaving college for. that purpose, in Co. D, 14th Regiment Vermont Volun- teers, served as private, corporal, and ser- geant; only engagement was at Gettys- burg; discharged July, 1863; re-enlisted February, 1864, in Co. H, 17th Vermont Volunteers, and served until July 16, 1865; sergeant until August, 1864, when he was commissioned 1st lieutenant; was in all the engagements of the regiment from June 4, 1864; wounded at battle of Poplar Spring Church, Sept. 30, 1864; lost left arm and was in hospital until March, 1865; attended seeond inaugura- tion of Abraham Lincoln as President; re- turned to regiment and took part in as- sault of Petersburg, April 2, 1865. Is a Republican ; states attorney Addison Coun- ty, 1872-4; justice of the peace Addison County, 1866-83; in Washington County more than 10 years; register of probate, district of New Haven, for several years ; city clerk Vergennes two years; mayor of Vergennes, serving third year when he moved to Montpelier; aid-de-camp with rank of colonel on staff of Governors Washburn and Hendee 1869 and 1870; judge advocate general, with rank of brig- adier general 1874-8; member of board of school commissioners, Montpelier., 1885- 1901, chairman from 1889; superintend- ent of schools nine years; chairman of 2nd congressional distriet Republican commit- tec. An Episcopalian. Member of Mont-
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pelier Board of Trade; the Loyal Legion ; department commander Grand Army of the Republie 1901.
LYMAN, ELIAS, Burlington. Business man. Born Burlington, Oct. 22, 1849; son of Elias and Cornelia J. (Hall) Ly- man. The Puritan founder of his family was Richard Lyman, born in Essex Coun- ty, Eng., 1580; came to Boston 1631; a year later moved to Hartford, Conn., and was one of the founders of that city ; his grandfather. built the first bridge across the Connectieut river, and the second cot- ton mill in Vermont. Prepared for college at the Burlington High School; A. B. University of Vermont 1870; LL. D. 1911. In 1880 married Harriet E. Phelps, a sister of Hon. E. J. Phelps; they have three children, Mary Phelps, Helen Cor- nelia, and Elias (sixth of the name in suc- cession), at present holding a Rhodes scholarship at Trinity College, Oxford, Eng. Mr. Lyman was teller of Merchants National Bank, 1870-4; in partnership with Wm. H. Wilkins in coal business 1874-81, when Mr. Wilkins retired; con- ducted the business first alone, then with a partner, and in 1893 was formed the Elias Lyman Coal Co., of which he is president, continuing to date. Has been president of the Venetian Blind Co. since 1888; of the Burlington Traction Co. since 1890, of the Baldwin Refrigerator Co., the Weleh Bros. Maple Co., and vice-presi- dent of the Queen City Cotton Co. sinee 1896; is vice-president of the Howard National Bank, and the City Trust Co., and of the O. L. Hinds Mfg. Co. A trus- tee of the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College since 1887; acting president from November, 1910, to Oet. 6, 1911, the interim between the death of President Buckham and the in- auguration of President Benton. A Re- publiean; member of board of aldermen 1888-93, and twice elected president of the board; represented Chittenden County in the Senate 1894. Member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, vestryman and junior. warden several years; often ealled to rep- resent his church in diocesan conventions. Member Washington Lodge No. 3, F. & A. M .; of the Society of Colonial Wars, of which he was governor in 1900; the Algonquin Club, of which he was presi- dent in 1906 and 1907, and the Ethan Allen Club.
LYMAN, RAY EUGENE, Stratton. Farm- er. Born Stratton, March 31, 1887; son of William R. and Emma (Whitman) Ly- man. Educated at Stratton public schools and Clawson-Hamilton College. Is a Re- publican; represented Stratton in the Leg- islature 1910. Is a member of the West Wardsboro Baptist Church, and superin- tendent of its Sunday school.
LYON, FRANK CHAUNCEY, Burlington. Merchant. Born Waterbury Center, Oet. 28, 1867; son of Chauncey and Merriam Emerette (Hopkins) Lyon. Educated in the publie schools and Green Mountain Seminary. In 1887 married Meena Alma Rand of Waterbury; they had four chil- dren, Esther Frances, Ruth Dorothy, Paul (died in infaney), and Pauline Merriam. In 1887 purchased a 200 aere farm in Waterbury, where he remained about seven years; eame to Burlington in 1894; was for five years bookkeeper at the Old Bee Hive; later clerk for W. G. Rey- nolds; in 1906 the W. G. Reynolds Co., earpets, furniture, ete., was formed, of which he was elected vice-president; upon the death of Mr. Reynolds in 1907, pur- ehased the holdings and has condueted the business sinee as president and manager. Is independent in polities. Member of the Methodist Church; steward, and mem- ber of the financial committee. Member of Modern Woodmen of America; New England Order of Protection; and the Algonquin Club.
LYONS, JOHN WALTER, Rutland. Law- yer. Born Vergennes, Nov. 17, 1874; son of John and Katherine (Quilty) Lyons. Educated in the public schools of Ver- gennes and Brandon, and Catholic Univer- sity of America, Washington, D. C., LL. B. 1899. In 1907 married Maud Laurens MeCahill of Washington, D. C., who died 1910. Studied law; admitted to the Ver- mont Bar in 1899, and has since practiced in Rutland. A Democrat; grand juror, eity of Rutland, four years ; member board of license commissioners two years ; Demo- eratic candidate for states attorney; also for Congress 1900; alternate to Demo- cratie national convention at Kansas City 1900; to St. Louis in 1904, and delegate to national convention at Denver 1908. A Roman Catholic; member of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
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MCCLELLAND, DONALD W., Rich- ford. Educator. Born Burlington, July 13, 1888; son of Charles L. and Harriet (Woodworth) MeClelland. Educated in the public schools of Braintree, Mass .; Thayer Academy, South Braintree, Mass .; and University of Vermont, graduated 1911. Employed one year by George W. Keates, Boston, as interior decorator; worked the greater part of his way through college, having been left upon his own resources by the death of his father, when he was 15 years of age; associate editor of The Cynic, the college paper, one and one-half years, and for a like time managing editor; editor-in-chief of the 1911 Ariel; passed the examination for the Rhodes scholarship, Oxford Univer- sity, 1909. In 1911 principal Richford High School, which has an enrollment of 71 students. A Methodist; collector and steward of the Methodist Church, Bur- lington, while there. Member of Alpha Lambda Chapter of the Kappa Sigma, and Phi Beta Kappa fraternities.
McCUEN, ROBERT WILLIAM, Ver- gennes. Editor and publisher. Born Ver- gennes, May 30, 1879; son of Nicholas James and Kate H. (Allen) McCuen. Ed- ueated at Vergennes graded and high schools, Middlebury College, and Boston University Law School. In 1901 married Naney Mable Smith of Vergennes. Has been engaged in newspaper work since 1901; also largely interested in farms and real estate. A Republican; member of board of aldermen of Vergennes 1903-6; represented Vergennes in the Legislature 1906 and 1910; member Lake Champlain Tercentenary Commission 1906-8; presi- dent of Republican League 1908; delegate to Republican national convention 1908; secretary county committee 1908 and 1910; member of Atlantic Deeper Water- ways Commission from Vermont 1910; school director 1911. An Episcopalian. Worshipful master of Dorchester Lodge No. 1, F. & A. M .; past grand of Cham- plain Lodge No. 58, I. O. O. F .; member of Knights of Pythias; Order of Elks, and president Vermont Press Association.
MCCULLOUGH, JOHN G. Governor 1902-04. See page 50.
MEDONALD, BRUCE, Montpelier. Merchant. Born Liverpool, Eng., Nov.
30, 1870; son of John F. and Elizabeth Margaret (Beckwith) McDonald. Edu- cated in the Montpelier public schools. In 1899 married Minnie A. Stoddard of War- ren. Previous to 1902 was clerk for C. H. Shipman, boots and shoes, 19 years; since then has been in the retail boot and shoe business. Is a Republican. Member of the Methodist Church; one of the board of stewards. Member of Aurora Lodge No. 22, F. & A. M .; Camp No. 9065, Modern Woodmen of America; Stannard Lodge, N. E. O. P .; Montpelier Lodge No. 13, K. P .; past grand Vermont Lodge No. 2, I. O. O. F .; member of Thomas Wildey Encampment No. 11, I. O. O. F .; Ivy Re- bekah Lodge No. 24; Clan Gordon No. 12, Order of Scottish Clans; Rob Morris Chapter No. 24, O. E. S .; and Montpelier Board of Trade.
MCFARLAND, HENRY MOSES, Hyde Park. Banker, lawyer, and insurance. Born Waterville, Aug. 5, 1852; son of Moses and Livonia A. (Leach) McFar- land. Educated at People's Academy, Morrisville, and University of Vermont, A. B. 1878. In 1881 married Julia Brig- ham of Hyde Park; they have three chil- dren, Helen Marion, Grace Brigham, and Brigham Wheeler. Was principal of La- moille Central Academy, Hyde Park, 1878-81, and trustee for many years; ad- mitted to Vermont Bar 1881; member of the firm of Brigham & McFarland, at- torneys, three years; secretary and direc- tor of Hyde Park Lumber Co. since or- ganization in 1888; director of Lamoille County National Bank since 1888, and its vice-president for many years; director and vice-president of Lamoille County Savings Bank & Trust Co. since organi- zation in 1889; director of Union Mutual Fire Insurance Co. since 1891; director of Burlington Mutual Fire Insurance Co. since organization in 1906; organized La- moille County Insurance Agency in 1882, now representing twenty-two leading com- panies, and has owned and conducted it sinec. Vice-president for Vermont of American Bankers' Association. Is a Re- publican; states attorney Lamoille County 1881-6; secretary civil and military affairs 1890-2; delegate from Vermont to na- tional Republican anti-saloon convention, Chicago, 1886; chairman of board of trus- tees of village six years, covering organi- zation of village, and installation of elec-
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tric light and sewer. systems. A Congre- gationalist; for many years treasurer of society and chairman of business commit- tee. Member Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 8, F. & A. M .; Bliss Lodge No. 44, I. O. O. F .; grand master of Grand Lodge of Vermont, I. O. O. F., 1897; grand rep- resentative from Vermont to Sovereign Grand Lodge, I. O. O. F., 1898-9; member of Vermont Society Sons of American Revolution; Delta Psi fraternity (U. V. M.), and Phi Beta Kappa.
McFEETERS, EMMET, Enosburg Falls. Lawyer. Born Sheldon, April 22, 1855; son of William and Ann (Todd) McFeet- ers. Educated in the public schools, Frank- lin, and Bakersfield Academy; studied law with C. G. Austin of Highgate, and at Ann Arbor, Mich., Law School. In 1882 married Lucy M. Pelton of Highgate; they have one son, William R., class of Dartmouth '05 and Harvard Law School '08. Admitted to Bar of Michigan 1880, and Vermont Bar 1881; has since been engaged in law practice in Enosburg. Is a Republican; represented Enosburg in the Legislature 1900; member of judiciary committee; re-elected 1902, served as chairman of the judiciary committee and second member of committee on state and court expenses ; states attorney for Frank- lin County 1896-8. In religious belief a Baptist.
McGARRY, JOHN BERNARD, Windsor. Clergyman. Born Pittsford, Oct. 29, 1873; son of Bernard and Sophia (Wil- lette) McGarry. Educated at Proctor High School; Ottawa College, Ottawa, Ont .; St. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore, Md .; and Laval University, Quebec, P. Q. Ordained to the priesthood Oct. 28, 1900; assistant rector, St. Francis Church, Ben- nington, 1900-1; St. Peter's Church, Rut- land, 1901-5; rector St. John the Baptist Church, Enosburg Falls, 1905-7; Holy Rosary Church, Richmond, 1907-8; St. Francis Church, Windsor, since 1908. Catholic chaplain at the Vermont state prison, Windsor, since 1908.
McGOFF, WALTER HENRY, Montpelier. Dental surgeon. Born Irasburg, Jan. 22, 1869; son of Cornelius and Martha (Ord- way) McGoff. Educated in public schools, and University of Pennsylvania, grad- uating in dental surgery 1901. In 1906
married Clara May Perrin of Plainfield ; they have one child, Donald Perrin. Was engaged in newspaper work in Nashua, N. H., 1890-8. Has practiced dentistry in Montpelier since 1901. Is a Republican. A Congregationalist. A member of An- eient York Lodge No. 89, F. & A. M., Nashna, N. H .; King Solomon Chapter, No. 7, R. A. M., Montpelier; and the Modern Woodmen of America.
McLEAN, DONALD M., Wheelock. Grain dealer and miller. Born Bury, P. Q., May 28, 1863; son of Malcolm and Katherine (McLeannan) McLean. Edu- cated in the public schools. In 1888 mar- ried Mary E. Merrill of Compton, P. Q .; they have four children, Katherine M., Clifford M., Ruth, and Reta. After leav- ing school he learned the miller's business at Brooklyn Mills, Bury, P. Q., where he was engaged seven years; operated a mill at Waterville 1884-96; in 1898 purchased a mill at Boynton, P. Q., which he oper- ated until 1902, when he sold it and re- moved to Wheelock and purchased the Wheelock grist mill which he has since conducted. Is a Republican ; represented Wheelock in the Legislature 1910; over- seer of the poor 1910-11. Is a Presby- terian. Member of Crescent Lodge No. 66, F. & A. M .; Modern Woodmen of America; Independent Order. of Forest- ers; the Grange; Caledonia Forest and Stream Club; and the Canadian Club.
McMANUS, PETER F., Rutland. Law- yer. Born Rutland, Oct. 2, 1865; son of Peter and Margaret (Mullany ) McManus. Educated in the Rutland public schools, Holy Cross College. Dartmouth College, and Boston University Law School, de- gree LL. B. 1890. Admitted to Vermont Bar 1890. Has since practiced law in Rutland. Is a Democrat. In religious bc- lief a Roman Catholic.
McMILLAN, FRANK GRIGGS, Minne- apolis, Minn. Contractor and builder. Born Danville, Oct. 4, 1856; son of Col. Andrew and Susan Griggs McMillan. His father, a graduate of West Point, was descended from Col. Andrew McMillan of Ulster, Ireland, who came to America 1754, Gen. John McMillan, one of his sons, being the grandfather of the subject of this sketch. Was educated in the dis- trict schools, and Dummer Academy, By-
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field, Mass. In 1881 married Lillian A. Connor of Minneapolis; they have four children, Corrine. Lillian, Howard, and Jassamine. In early life served appren- ticeship in the printing trade in the old "North Star" office. at Danville, the sec- ond newspaper established in Vermont; later worked as a journeyman printer in Boston; removed to Minneapolis in 1878 and engaged for a time at his trade. Ow- ing to ill health songht out-of-door oecu- pation and interested himself in building; is now one of the leading contractors in the city. A Democrat; state senator 1890; chairman Senate Capital Commission two years; author of bill providing for erec- tion of the new State Capitol at St. Paul. Was appointed by Governor Lind mem- ber of the State Board of Equalization, and served two years as its chairman; member of Minneapolis board of park commissioners for two years, and served for six years as member of the board of education; is serving now as member of the board of corrections and charities. Member of Minneapolis Commercial Club, · LaFayette Club. Minnetonka Beach, St. Anthony Falls Commercial Club, the John A. Rawlins Post of the Citizens Staff, Six O'Clock Club, Minnesota Society Sons of the American Revolution, Minnesota So- ciety Sons of Colonial Wars, Vermont Association of Minnesota, and member and trustee of First Congregational Church of Minneapolis. Residence, 700 10th Ave. S E .. Minneapolis.
McSWEENEY, PATRICK EUGENE, Burlington. Physician and surgeon. Born Glens Falls, N. Y., Feb. 24, 1862; son of John and Catherine (Sheehan) Mc- Sweeney. Educated at Schuylerville (N. Y.) High School, class of 1883, and Uni- versity of Vermont, medical department, class of 1886. In 1890 married Margaret A. McMahon of Stowe; they have two children. Douglas and Katherine. Ap- pointed attending physician to Mary Fletcher Hospital 1892; attending sur- gron 1908; attending physician Fanny Allen Hospital 1894; attending surgeon 1901. Elected adjunct professor of ob- stetrics. University of Vermont, 1895, and professor of gynecology. 1911. President Champlain Trust Co. of Winooski; presi- dent Vermont State Medical Society 1905; president Chittenden County Clinical So- ciety; division surgeon Central Vermont
Railroad and Rutland Railroad 1911; cor- porator Burlington Savings Bank. A Democrat; a Roman Catholic. Member of Knights of Columbus; Catholic Order of Foresters; Modern Woodmen of Amer- ica; American Order of Foresters, and U. V. M. Medical Research Club.
MACKAY, JAMES, Barre. City clerk and treasurer. Born Aberdeen, Scotland, March 14, 1861 ; son of William and Isa- belle (Stevenson) Mackay. Educated at public schools, Aberdeen. In 1885 mar- ried Agnes Law Robertson of Dunferm- line, Scotland; they have five children, William Kerr, James Robertson, George Fleming, Roy, and Hazel Isabel. Learned the trade of granite cutting in Aberdeen; came to Montreal, P. Q., in 1882; lo- cated in Barre in 1884, following occupa- tion of granite cutter until 1892, when he entered the firm of Imlah & Co. and en- gaged in granite manufacturing until 1902; assumed the position of manager of the Barre Granite Exchange 1902, re- linquishing it the following year to assume the office of city clerk and treasurer, which he still holds. Mr. Mackay is a Repub- lican; has served as alderman of the third ward for three years and president of the board of aldermen. Is a Presbyterian; a Mason; member of Order of Scottish Clans, Knights of Pythias, and Modern Woodmen of America.
MACLEAN, ANDREW, White River Junetion. Manufacturing baker. Born Inverness, Scotland, September, 1869; son of John and Annie (Rich) Maclean. Ed- ucated in schools of Huntley, Aberdeen- shire, Scotland; learned the baker's trade in Scotland. Came to America 1887; re- mained in New York one year; employed nine years in Boston as a journeyman ba- ker; came to White River Junetion in 1897, and in 1898 became an original partner in the Vermont Baking Co., now among the largest concerns of its kind in northern New England. A Republican, and active in the affairs of his home town. A Congregationalist ; member Myrtle Lodge of Odd Fellows, and White River Encampment, both of White River Junc- tion.
MACOMBER, JAMES HERVEY, Bur- lington. Lawyer and judge of probate. Born Westford, April 18, 1867; son of
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James Hervey and Frances (Beach) Ma- comber. Educated at St. Johnsbury Acad- emy ; University of Vermont, degrec A. B. 1890; Boston University Law School, de- gree LL. B. 1895. In 1899 married Nel- lie A. Mower of Burlington; they have two children, James Hervey and Herrick Mower. Has been engaged in law prac- tice at Burlington since 1895 ; was in part- nership with R. E. Brown 1897-1902; is director of Chittenden County Trust Co .; trustee of Home Savings Bank; also at- torney for. both institutions; treasurer of Burlington Mutual Fire Insurance Com- pany. Is a Republican; city grand juror, Burlington, 1899-1900; city clerk 1903; city attorney 1907-1909; elected probate judge September, 1910. Member of pru- dential committee of First Congregational (Unitarian) Church for four years. Mem- ber of the Ethan Allen Club, one of its governing board 1908-9; past grand of Hamilton Lodge No. 14, I. O. O. F .; and treasurer of Washington Lodge No. 3, F. & A. M.
MALONE, MICHAEL, Fair Haven. Of- fice manager. Born Poultney, Feb. 27, 1877; son of Patrick J. and Mary (Ken- nedy) Malone. Graduated from Fair Ha- ven High School 1895. Connected with foundry and machine business in Fair. Ha- ven since 1897; clerk and book-keeper in general office Fair Haven Foundry and Machine Co., incorporated, since its or- ganization in 1900. A Democrat; held office of lister, town and village auditor ; trustee Fair Haven graded school; repre- sented Fair Haven in the Legislature 1904 and 1906. A Roman Catholic. Past grand knight Fair Haven Council No. 810, Knights of Columbus; present district deputy for 2nd Vermont district, Knights of Columbus; member of Prospect Grange No. 429, Fair Haven.
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