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MAXFIELD, HARRY M., Johnson. Merchant. Born Fairfax, Oct. 13, 1862; son of Harry and Hannah (Prindle) Max- field. Educated in the public schools of Johnson, and Johnson Normal School, class of 1881. In 1883 married Enna L. Phillips of Johnson; they have two children, Mae P. and Jennie E. Taught school at Johnson three years 1882-4; fol- lowed farming at Johnson until 1891, when he purchased the Andrews Bros.' store; in 1899 built a new store; in 1904 purchased the furniture business known as the Jones furniture store, which he now conducts. A Republican; represented Johnson in the Legislature 1904; has held most of the town offices; at present chair- man of the board of village trustees. Mem- ber of Congregational Church; deacon since 1907; chairman of executive com- mittee. Secretary of Waterman Lodge, F. & A. M .; member of the Eastern Star, and Modern Woodmen of America.
MAXHAM, AZRO JOB, Burlington. Vo- calist. Born Sherburne, Nov. 18, 1844; son of Benjamin and Minerva (Shurtleff) Maxham. Educated in the public schools and at select school. In 1896 married Letitia Dorothea Burland of Port Kent, N. Y .; they have one son, George A. Max- ham of Concord, N. H. Taught one term in district school in Stockbridge; studied vocal music with prominent teachers in Boston; taught singing school several win- ters in different sections of Vermont; was with the Estey Organ Co., Brattleboro, many years in the tuning department;
spent several seasons singing with evan- gelists in the East, and as far West as San Francisco and Los Angeles; and made several tours in concert companies. En- listed in 1861 for three years in 3rd Ver- mont Infantry; re-enlisted in February, 1865, for one year in 4th U. S. Veteran Volunteer Infantry ; was with the old Ver- mont Brigade in most of the battles fought by the Army of the Potomac. Is a Re- publican; reading clerk in House of Rep- resentatives, Washington, D. C., in 51st Congress; messenger six years in House of Representatives; assistant door-keeper in U. S. Senate for past eight years; has been engaged by national and state com- mittees as campaign singer since and in- cluding canvass of 1880. An attendant of the Unitarian Church. A Blue Lodge Mason, and member of Stannard Post, G. A. R.
MAXHAM, CHARLES H., Pomfret. Farmer. Born Pomfret, Nov. 29, 1834; son of Judson A. and Elmira (Hawkins) Maxham. Educated in the public schools. In 1863 married Lucretia M. Roberts. Began business life by selling maps in Northern New York; engaged in lumber- ing in Norwich four years; in 1874 pur- chased the farm in Pomfret where he has since lived; is vice-president and director of the Ottaquechee Savings Bank, Wood- stock; has served as executor and admin- istrator of more estates than any other man in Windsor County. Is a Republican; has held nearly all the town offices ; rep- resented Pomfret in the Legislature 1882; has held the office of assistant judge of Windsor County continuously for 19 years, . a total of 38 terms at court, having origi- nally been appointed by Governor Fuller to fill an unexpired term. Is president of Lake Mitchell Trout Club.
MAYNARD, SAMUEL ERSKINE, late of Burlington. Physician and surgeon. Born Williston, Dec. 3, 1868; died June 2, 1911; son of Rev. Joshua Leland and Electa (Rogers) Maynard. Educated in the public schools of Northfield and Bur- lington; two years in classical course of University of Vermont; M. D. University of Vermont, medical department, 1891. Following a year of service as house sur- geon in the Mary Fletcher Hospital, took post-graduate course in surgery at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in
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New York; served upon the resident staff New York Lying-in-Hospital; subsequent- ly took special courses in the Polyclinical and Post-Graduate Medical Schools of New York, passing with credit the rigid examinations required by the regents of the State University. In 1893 served for a time as ship surgeon on Pacific mail steamship, City of Para, running to Colon, Central America; went to Burlington in fall of 1893, where for three years he was associated with Dr. L. M. Bingham. Took post-graduate course at University of Ber- lin and Vienna, 1899-1900. In 1895 mar- ried Mattie C. Field of Cornwall; they had two daughters, Norma Field and Mar- tha Davies. In 1899 was professor of physical diagnosis and instructor in the- ory and practice in the University of Ver- mont ; from 1908-11 professor of gynecol- ogy; for several years attending surgeon at the Mary Fletcher and Fanny Allen hospitals. Was division surgeon of the Rutland railroad, and surgeon of the Cen- tral Vermont Railway Co .; consultant to the Clinton County Hospital at Platts- burg. N. Y. Was a Republican. Member of the College Street Congregational Church; of Hamilton Lodge, I. O. O. F .; of the Burlington and Chittenden County Clinical Society; Vermont Medical Soci- ety; American Medical Association, and of the Lambda Iota Academic and Delta Mu Medical fraternities.
MAYO, WILLIAM BARNABAS, North- field. Physician and surgeon. Born More- town, Jan. 3, 1854; son of Barnabas and Mary (Howes) Mayo. Educated in pub- lic schools, Randolph Normal, class of 1874, and New York. Homeopathic Medi- cal College 1877. In 1878 married Emma Lynde of Williamstown, who died 1911. Has practiced medicine since 1877; a di- rector in Northfield Trust Company since 1908; director in Northfield village and Northfield graded schools. Is a Demo- crat; represented Northfield in Legisla- ture 1884, 1889, and 1900; represented Washington County in the senate 1902; in 1888 was candidate for secretary of state on the Democratie ticket. Is a Uni- tarian. A member of DeWitt Clinton Lodge No. 15, F. & A. M., having held all the offices in blue lodge.
MEAD, JOHN A. Governor 1910-12. See page 52.
MEADER, THOMAS A., Ryegate. Farm- er. Born Ryegate, June 3, 1860; son of John H. and Mary (Flemming) Meader; his father, who belonged to the Col. Ber- dan's sharpshooters, was killed in the bat- tle of Gettysburg. Educated in the pub- lic schools of Ryegate and Newbury Semi- nary. Mr. Meader is unmarried. Has always engaged in farming, living on the home farm; makes a specialty of raising Jersey cattle. Is a Republican; elected in 1902, and re-elected in 1904, assistant judge of county court; has been notary public and justice of the peace for 16 years; is now deputy sheriff; statistical correspondent for the U. S. Department of Agriculture; census enumerator, in 1900; has held nearly all the town offices, settled many estates, etc. Member of the Presbyterian Church of Ryegate. Member of the Knights of Pythias and the Grange, of which he was master several years.
MEAGHER, WILLIAM J., Bennington. Lawyer. Born Bennington, Aug. 3, 1877; son of Thomas F. and Mary K. Meagher. Educated at St. Francis de Sales School, public schools, and Bennington High School, class of 1896; studied law in the office of Barber & Darling; admitted to Vermont Bar Oct. 4, 1900, and to practice in the Supreme Court of State of Vermont Oct. 4, 1900. A Republican; corporation attorney village of Bennington 1904-6, and 1909-10; states attorney Bennington County since 1906. Member of Roman Catholic Church. Member of Knights of Columbus, chancellor for four years; Ben- nington Club; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; Bennington Battle Monu- ment and Historical Association; and Ver- mont Bar Association.
MEIGS, HENRY BENJAMIN, Baltimore, Md. Insurance. Born Highgate, Nov. 23, 1844; son of Capt. Luther Meigs (a soldier of the War of 1812-14, and who was a son of Sergt. Benjamin Stone Meigs, a soldier of the Revolution) and Phebe (Stockwell) Meigs, of Highgate. Edu- cated at the public schools of Highgate. In 1872 married Alvira Stanley of North Bangor, N. Y .; they had no children. Sec- ond, married Nellie Merrifield of Colum- bia, Tenn., Feb. 17, 1909. Is the author of "Meigs Genealogy," "A History of the Meigs Family in America," and other pub- lications. Aug. 25, 1862, enlisted in Co.
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K, 13th Regiment Vermont Volunteers, and is perhaps the only man in the United States who is the sixth in regular descent who has borne arms in America, that is in the colonies or under the stars and stripes. Participated in battle of Get- tysburg; afterwards served as sergeant of Co. D, Frontier Guards (Cav.), and as captain in Colorado and Wyoming Militia in the suppression of Indian insurrections. Especial mention is made in the History of the 13th Vermont Regiment as deserv- ing of a medal of honor for heroic conduct at the battle of Gettysburg. At the close of the war Captain Meigs went West and was engaged for a time in ranching; built and conducted the first hotel in Julesburg, Col .; later digging gold in Wyoming. Re- turning East, he was for 14 years in the insurance business in Malone, N. Y. Re- moved to Baltimore in 1888, where, under the firm name of Meigs & Heisse, he has conducted a successful insurance agency to date. In politics an Independent; at 22 years of age was member of city coun- cil of Julesburg, Col., and returning East was receiver of taxes at Malone, N. Y. Is prominently affiliated with the Eutaw Place Baptist Church; member Custer Post No. 6, Department of Maryland, G. A. R., and an honorary member Wm. D. Brennan Post, Malone, N. Y., of which he was five years commander. Has organized many G. A. R. posts, including every post in Clinton County, N. Y. Is member First Army Corps Association; Thirteenth Ver- mont Regiment Association; Maryland So- ciety of the Sons of the War of 1812, and one of its counsellors; member of the Founders and Patriots of America; the Baltimore Reform League; director Flor- ence Crittenden Mission; the National Genealogical Society and one of its coun- sellors ; the Maryland Anti-Saloon League, Society of the American Revolution, and of the Vermont Society of the Colonial Wars. On July 12, 1911, in Highgate, Vt., was unveiled a most imposing monu- ment of bronze, the gift of Captain Meigs to his native town, dedicated to Highgate soldiers of all the wars, including his own soldier father and grandfather, who are buried there.
MERRILL, OLIN, Enosburg Falls. Banker and manufacturer. Born Plain- field, March 11, 1854; son of Peter and Caroline (Willey) Merrill. Educated at
Vermont Methodist Seminary, Montpelier. In 1890 married Helen C. Whitney of Burlington; they have two daughters, Anna Frances and Mary Helen. Was tele- graph operator and station agent at Enos- burg Falls 1873-80, studying law mean- while with J. E. Marsh, Esq .; in 1880, with Dr. B. J. Kendall, Carmi L. Marsh, and Moses P. Perley, organized the Dr. B. J. Kendall Co. and began the manufac- ture of Kendall's spavin cure, becoming its treasurer and general manager and con- tinuing to date; president Enosburg Falls Savings Bank and Trust Co. Is a Repub- lican; second assistant clerk Vermont House of Representatives 1878-80; first assistant clerk 1882; represented Enos- burg in Legislature 1890; senator from Franklin County 1892; cairman state rail- road commission 1894-7; U. S. collector of customs, district of Vermont, 1897- 1905 ; member Republican state committee many years, and its chairman four years. Is a Methodist; member Lincoln Lodge No. 78, F. & A. M .; Mansfield Trout Club; and Vermont Fish and Game League.
METCALF, JOHN, Fair Haven. Edi- tor and publisher for 30 years of Fair Haven Era. Son of Walter and Harriet (Hunton) Metcalf. In 1886 married Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Rev. Dwight and Martha (Hovey) Spencer ; they have four children, two daughters and two sons.
METZGER, FRASER, Randolph. Clergy- man. Born Gloversville, N. Y., Oct. 25, 1872; son of Albert Henry and Catherine (Lenz) Metzger. Educated at St. Johns- ville High School, Union College, and Christian Biblical Institute ; holds degrees of B. A. and B. D. In 1902 married Jessie Amy Lacy of Frechold, N. Y .; they have two sons, Albert Lacy and Roscoe Fraser. Between his college and seminary courses, Mr. Metzger served the Christian church at Freehold, N. Y .; in 1902 was called to the pastorate of the Christian church in Randolph; interested in church unity, he brought about the union of the Congregational and Christian churches, the two largest in town, and has welded them firmly together. During his pastor- ate at Randolph was built a parish house, with gymnasium, bowling alley, and bil- liard room, for the young people, as well as dining room, reception room, etc., for the regular parish work. and containing
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also a commodious music hall, built and presented to the church by Col. A. B. Chandler, a native of Randolph. Is presi- dent of the Vermont Christian Endeavor Union, and the Vermont Inter-Church Federation. Member of the Delta Upsi- lon fraternity, and the Phi Beta Kappa.
MILES, CHARLES APPLETON, Brattle- boro. Educator. Born Boston, Mass., March 10. 1834; son of Solomon Pearson and Sarah Elizabeth (Appleton) Miles. Educated at Washington School, Roxbury, Mass .. Roxbury Latin School, and Har- vard University, class of 1853. In 1879 married Myra Josephine Finn of New York; she died in 1881; in 1889 married Fanny Glover Train of Sheffield, Mass .; they have one son, Appleton Train. Be- gan business in Boston 1853; superin- tendent Lowell. Mass., Bleachery 1855; with Galena Steamship Co. 1857; estab- lished Burnside Military Academy, Brat- tleboro, 1858; head master Anthon Gram- mar School, New York, 1876; established Arnold School, New York, 1881. Was a Whig until 1860, since then a Republi- can. A Unitarian. Member University and Harvard Clubs, New York; Harvard Club of Vermont; is past master Colum- bian Lodge No. 36, F. & A. M .; past high priest Fort Dummer Chapter No. 12, and past grand high priest of Grand Chapter. of Vermont, R. A. M .; past eminent com- mander Beauseant Commandery No. 7, K. T .; and past sachem Quonekacat Tribe, Independent Order of Red Men.
MILES, JOHN FAY, Hinesburg. Town clerk, retired physician and surgeon. Born Hinesburg, Jan. 22, 1820; son of Na- thaniel and Roxalana (Bishop) Miles. Educated in the public schools of Hines- burg, Hinesburg Academy, Woodstock Medical School 1839, Castleton Medical School 1812, University of Vermont M. D. 1856; honorary degree from Dartmouth College 1868. In 1843 married Fidelia Boynton of Hinesburg, granddaughter of Job Boynton, first settler in Burlington; they had four children, Mark B. (dc- ceased ), Charles N., Mary A., and Helen J. (Mrs. Leonard Ray of Shelburne). In active practice of medicine at Hinesburg 1813-90; sometimes called in cases to Chi- cago. Troy, and other cities; oldest physi- cian in Vermont. Medical examiner of militia for Chittenden County 1863; sent
by surveyor-general of Vermont to Wash- ington in 1864, reported to U. S. surgeon- general and by him sent to Fredericksburg and Port Royal to care for the wounded soldiers of the 6th army corps. A Re- publican; town clerk, treasurer, and trus- tee 1855-65; again elected to these offices 1880, and continued to date, a total of 42 years; represented Hinesburg in the Legislature 1862 and 1863; delegate from Hinesburg to the constitutional convention at Montpelier 1870. Member of Masonic fraternity; Independent Order of Odd Fellows; Chittenden County Medical So- ciety, and Vermont State Medical Associa- tion.
MILES, WILLARD W. Superior court judge. See page 89.
MILLER, ADIN FRANKLIN, Dummers- ton. Farmer. Born Dummerston, July 16, 1850; son of Joseph and Sophia (Arms) Miller of Dummerston. Educated in the public schools of Dummerston, and sem- inary in Bernardston, Mass. In 1875 mar- ried Hattie A. Dutton of Dummerston. Has always engaged in farming, living on the farm where his father was born. Is a Republican; represented Dummerston in the Legislature 1888; town clerk since 1901, succeeding his father who was town clerk 52 consecutive years; constable and collector. of taxes 1884-1901 ; deputy sher- iff for past 14 years; is town treasurer; director of Brattleboro Trust Co .; trustee, executor, and administrator of many es- tates. A Congregationalist; superintend- ent of Sunday school more than 15 years; clerk of church since 1898.
MILLER, EDWIN HAVEN, Dummers- ton. Farmer and musician. Born Dum- merston, Sept. 10, 1866; son of William Oscar and Julia J. (Haven) Miller. Edu- cated at Dummerston public schools and Glenwood Classical Seminary, West Brat- tleboro. In 1904 married Florence M. Sears of Boston, Mass .; they had two chil- dren, Mary Haven (deceased) and Juli- ette Haven. Has always been engaged in farming. Has taught singing for past 20 years in Brattleboro, also in Northampton, Springfield, Athol, Mass., and Bellows Falls; instructor in vocal music at Ver- mont Academy, Saxtons River; soloist in Brattleboro Unitarian Church continuous- ly since 1888. A Republican; represented
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Dummerston in the Legislature 1898; sen- ator from Windham County 1900; director of town schools for several different peri- ods. A Congregationalist; trustee of the Dummerston Congregational Church six years. Member of Brattleboro Lodge No. 102, F. & A. M.
MILLER, JOHN WESLEY, Bethel. Cler- gyman. Born Roxham, P. Q., March 31, 1869; son of George M. and Amelia (Hammond) Miller. Educated in the pub- lic schools. In 1903 married Helen L. Southworth of Bethel; they have two sons, John Wesley and Manuel Southworth. Taught model school department, Dan- ville (P. Q.) Academy, one year 1887; registered pharmacist in Vermont; em- ployed as drug clerk, Bethel, 1891-1901; pastor Methodist Episcopal Church, Beth- el, 1901-12; newspaper correspondent many years. A Democrat; town superin- tendent of schools, Bethel, 10 years pre- vious to 1910; member village school board three years; represented Bethel in the Legislature 1908 and 1910; president White River District Sunday School As- sociation 12 years; president Bethel Li- brary Association 10 years.
MILLS, GEORGE SHERMAN, Benning- ton. Clergyman. Born Copake, N. Y., Feb. 24, 1868; son of Rev. George Addison and Sarah (Sherman) Mills. Fitted for college at Albany Academy and Schuyler- ville, N. Y., High School; graduated from Dartmouth College, A. B. 1890; winner of prizes in English composition, Greek, and oratory, commencement speaker ; mem- ber of the Phi Beta Kappa Society, Theta Delta Chi fraternity, and Casque and Gauntlet Senior Society. Professor of English in Colgate Academy, Hamilton, N. Y., 1890-3 ; student in Hamilton Theo- logical Seminary 1892-3, graduating from Andover Theological Seminary, class of 1895. In 1895 married Kate Gage Vose of Calais, Me .; they have two children, Charles Sherman and Alice Goodnow. Pas- tor of First Congregational Church, Bel- fast, Me., 1895-1904; of Second Congre- gational Church, Bennington, since 1904; president of Vermont Congregational Con- ference 1910-11; Vermont commissioner of New England Congregational Congress 1909-12; trustee of Vermont Domestic Missionary Society ; president of board of
managers of Bennington Free Library. An independent Republican.
MILNE, GEORGE BROWN, Barrc. Gran- ite manufacturer. Born Corrennie, Aber- deenshire, Scotland, Dec. 31, 1857; son of James and Anna (Dickie) Milne. Edu- cated in the parish schools of his native place. In 1888 married Caroline Bell Jones, daughter of John and Amanda (Reed) Jones, of Barre; they had two children, Justice J. (deceased), and G. Edmund, born Oct. 15, 1900. The young- est of a family of 15 children, George B. Milne, when 15 years old was apprenticed to a stone cutter at a salary ranging from 30 shillings to 8 pounds for 10 periods of six months each, mastering every detail of the trade and becoming an expert work- man. Came to Boston, Mass., in 1880, where he cut stone for two years; engaged with U. S. engineers in canal construction on the Tennessee river in Alabama, and in Graniteville, Mo .; subsequently return- ed to Fox Island, Me., and came to Barre in 1884, where he performed journey work two years; in partnership with W. S. Wylie (Milne & Wylie) in granite busi- ness, 1886-95, firm being succeeded by Milne, Clarihew & Gray. In August, 1905, was formed the firm of Boutwell, Milne & Varnum (James M. Boutwell, George B. Milne and Harvey W. Var- num), one of the largest granite produc- ing firms in America. Mr. Milne is a Re- publican, and a Presbyterian; member Granite Lodge No. 35, F. & A. M .; Gran- ite Chapter No. 26, R. A. M .; St. Alde- mar Commandery No. 11, K. T .; Mt. Sinai Temple, Mystic Shrine.
MIMMS, JOHN HENRY, Burlington. At- torney at law, and court reporter. Born Southwark, Surrey, England, Fcb. 19, 1853; son of James and Ann (Winfield) Mimms. Educated at the Queen Eliza- beth Chartered School, Southwark, Sur- rey, England, and St. Bride's Institute, London. Came to United States in 1874 and located at St. Albans. In 1882 mar- ried Leonora Campbell Huntington of Springfield, Ill. Studied law in St. Al- bans with Davis & Stevens, and at Colum- bia Law School. New York. Admitted to Vermont Bar 1882: official court reporter since 1876, appointed by Judges Homer E. Royce and H. Henry Powers; official
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reporter Vermont House of Representa- tives 1884, 1886, 1890, 1892, and 1894; Senate reporter in 1896; in 1909 removed to Burlington, having been given the offi- cial reportership of Chittenden County in place of Franklin County; secretary Ver- mont Bar Association since 1890. Mem- ber of the National Guard 20 years; pri- vate in Ransom Guards, St. Albans; lieu- tenant and captain of Co. B; major and lieutenant colonel 1st Regiment; served as such with regiment in Spanish-American War; had command most of the time, while Colonel Clarke commanded battalion or was absent sick; was promoted colonel and chief of staff to Governor Stickney 1902. Is a Republican; has held some minor offices. Member of the Protestant Episcopal Church. Member, of Franklin Lodge No. 4, F. & A. M., of St. Albans; Champlain Chapter No. 1, R. A. M .; past commander Lafayette Commandery No. 3, K. T .; member of Owl Club of St. Albans ; Ethan Allen Club and Algonquin Club of Burlington.
MINARD, WILL FRANK, Waterbury. Physician and surgeon. Born Hinesburg, May 13, 1867; son of Roswell Mason Bill and Maranda (Kenyon) Minard. Edu- cated at Hinesburg public schools; Bristol Academy; Green Mountain Seminary, Waterbury Center; began study of medi- cine with Dr. G. E. E. Sparhawk, Bur- lington, 1884; graduated from Hahne- mann Medical College, Philadelphia, Pa., 1887, with degree of M. D. In 1886 mar- ried Clarissa C. Smith of Waterbury Cen- ter; one daughter, Marguerite Maranda. Practiced with Dr. G. E. E. Sparhawk of Burlington 18 months; removed to Water- bury 1889; has since practiced there; was health officer 13 years ; has opened a sana- torium there. Secretary of Vermont State Homeopathic Medical Society several years, and instrumental in having its first transactions published; president of the above society 1894; on board of medical censors several years. Is a Republican. In religious belief a Unitarian. A mem- ber of Alhambra Encampment No. 20, I. O. O. F .; and Winooski Lodge No. 49, F. & A. M.
MITIGUY, WILFRED EDWARD, Enos- burg Falls. Merchant. Born Samsonville June 28, 1878; son of Andrew and Eloida (Reeves) Mitiguy. Educated at Enos-
burg Falls High School. In 1904 married Lillian Maxine McCarthy of Barre. Clerk for M. P. Perley & Co. 1895-1902, when he formed partnership with Mr. Perley, carrying a line of clothing, men's furnish- ings, boots and shoes; in 1907 the store was burned, when they erected the Perley block, where they have since occupied a store. A Roman Catholic. Chief ranger of Catholic Order of Foresters.
MONTGOMERY, MARSHALL, St. Johnsbury. Retired lawyer. Born Walden, March 26, 1839; son of Sereno and Han- nah (Foster) Montgomery. Educated in the public schools of Walden, and Peach- am Academy, graduating in class of 1859. In 1873 married Flora Sibley of Laconia, N. H .; they had two daughters, Mary (died in infancy), and Grace E. Read law with Bliss N. Davis, Danville; ad- mitted to the Vermont Bar 1869; states attorney Caledonia County 1884-6; ref- eree in bankruptcy 1900-10, when he re- tired on account of ill health. Enlisted May 15, 1861, in the 3rd Vermont Regi- ment, Co. G; was promoted Nov. 21, 1863, to the captaincy of Co. D, 10th U. S. Regiment of colored troops, and served continuously until May 17, 1866, when he was discharged at Galveston, Texas; his term of federal service was five years and two days, the longest record of any man in Vermont; was in all the battles of the 3rd Vermont for two and one-half years, and in two engagements with the 10th col- ored regiment. Is a Republican; served on school committee for several years. Member of South Congregational Church. Member of Chamberlain Post, G. A. R., of which he was at one time commander.
MOODY, GEORGE EUGENE, Waterbury. Promoter and farmer. Born Waterbury, Jan. 6, 1845; son of George W. and Lucia (Eddy) Moody. Educated in the public schools of Waterbury and People's Acad- emy, Morrisville. In 1866 married Alma Huse of Waterbury, who died in 1905; they had two children, Inez Eugenia (de- ceased) and Mark Huse. Began farming under an indebtedness for his farm, later buying and shipping all kinds of live stock and produce; purchased timber lands and mills and manufactured and sold lum- ber, later turning attention to development of water powers for electricity; with Geo. H. Almon of Montpelier (Moody & Al-
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