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mon) afterward incorporated as the Wa- terbury Light & Power Co., being presi- dent and treasurer and majority owner of stock; was prime mover in developing the Bolton Falls water power, selling out to Consolidated Lighting Co .; also with Mr. Almon developed the water power on Mad river which turns out 1,500 horse power for manufacture of electricity ; was a pro- moter of the Mt. Mansfield Electric Rail- road; promoter and a commissioner of Waterbury water system; promoter and builder Waterbury opera house, graded school building, and Methodist Church, being member of building committee; a large contractor in building the Vermont State Hospital for the Insane; built the first large stone shed in his town, and the only brick manufacturing plant in the town; has engaged in farming meanwhile, and takes pardonable pride in his dairy of 160 Holstein cows. Is a Republican; first selectman six years; lister several years; water. commissioner eight years; and library and cemetery commissioner six years; represented Waterbury in the Leg- islature 1886 and 1900; senator from Washington County 1906, serving as chair- man committee on corporations and mem- ber of committees on insane, state and court expenses, and railroads. Is a Uni- tarian.
MOODY, MARK H., Waterbury. Post- master. Born Waterbury, May 11, 1876; son of George Eugene and Alma (Huse) Moody. Educated at Montpelier Semin- ary, a graduate of the class of 1898. In 1900 married Lucy Helen Gaffield of Bradford; they have two children, Ruth Inez and Marion Huse. Is a Republican; postmaster since 1898. In religious be- lief a Methodist, steward of the church. Member of Winooski Lodge No. 49, F. & A. M .; in summer conducts the Winnisi- quam Camp for boys on Lake Champlain, where during July and August of each year many city lads are received.
MOORE, CHARLES H., Springfield. Merchant. Born Plymouth, Oct. 8, 1864; son of Levi B. and Mary (Hall) Moore. Educated in the public schools and Ver- mont Institute. In 1887 married Mary Burke of Springfield; they have one son, Edmund Burke. Commenced mercantile life as clerk in 1880; has been in his pres- ent business since 1888, when he succeed-
ed to the clothing business of O. M. Dou- bleday and the shoe business of E. B. Cook. A Republican. A Universalist. Past master St. John's Lodge No. 41, F. & A. M .; past high priest Skitchewaug Chapter No. 25, R. A. M .; past worthy patron Ramona Chapter, Eastern Star; member Springfield Council No. 18, R. & S. M .; Holy Cross Commandery No. 12, K. T .; Mt. Sinai Temple, Mystic Shrine; and past noble grand Springfield Lodge No. 42, I. O. O. F.
MORGAN, DAVID LLEWELLYN, Rut- land. Superintendent Vermont House of Correction. Born Boston, Mass., Oct. 30, 1846; son of David and Marianne Lincoln (Pierce) Morgan. The family moved to Minneapolis in 1856. Educated in the public schools of Boston and Minneapolis. In 1869 married Mary Elizabeth Sargent of Boston; they had two children, Bertha Marion and Raymond Lincoln (deceased). Came to Rutland 1870; engaged 15 years in the shoe business, and eight years in merchant tailoring; since 1893 has been superintendent of the House of Correction, Rutland. Enlisted at age of 17 as recruit in Ist Minnesota Volunteer Infantry in March, 1864, serving until close of war; was in the battle of Cold Harbor, Va .; siege of Petersburg, 10 months; battles of Boydton Plank Road, Va .; Hatcher's Run, Va .; and the last campaign ending with Lee's surrender at Appomattox; was pro- moted to regimental quartermaster ser- geant, and commissioned 1st lieutenant just before discharge. Is a Republican; served on Republican committee of Rut- land and of Rutland County; was chair- man of town committee several years; was trustee of Rutland village; justice of the peace; was judge advocate general Ver- mont National Guard, and on staff of Gov- ernor Prouty ; is colonel and chief of staff under Governor Mead. Is a member of the Methodist Church, trustee 38 years, superintendent of Sunday school eight years. Commander of Roberts Post, G. A. R .; has been department inspector and department commander. Department of Vermont, G. A. R .; is member of Knights of Pythias.
MORRILL, CHARLES HENRY, Bakers- field. Educator. Born Boston, Mass., Nov. 11, 1861; son of William Bradbury and Annie Louise (Eads) Morrill. Edu- cated in public schools of Newton and Mil-
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ford, Mass. ; one year at Harvard College; three years at Dartmouth College, gradu- ated with degree A. B. 1888. In 1888 married Cora Vinal Chase of Mansfield, Mass. Before completing college course served as principal of a grammar school at Milford. Mass., and as principal of Wilton (N. H.) High School. Since grad- uating, as principal Haverhill (N. H.) Academy, two years; Brigham Academy, Bakersfield. 1890-1903; State Normal School, Randolph, 1903-11; and Brigham Academy since fall of 1911. Instructor in University of Vermont summer school 1909 and 1910. A Republican; a Congre- gationalist ; deaeon of First Church, Ran- dolph Center. 1903-11; active member since 1890 of State Teachers' Association, and of the Vermont Sehool Masters' Club, having served as member executive com- mittee and president in both organiza- tions: member of Phi Beta Kappa of Dartmouth College.
MORSE. DANA HOLLEY, Randolph. Farmer. Born Braintree, Feb. 11, 1837; son of Ira and Loretta (Jones) Morse. Edueated at the publie sehools, West Ran- dolph Academy, and Green Mountain In- stitute. South Woodstock. In 1864 mar- ried Emma Thayer of Randolph; they had three children, Cassius T. (deceased), Belle T. (Mrs. Arthur M. Vaughan), and Mary Emma (Mrs. Edward H. Mason). Went to California in 1859, where he was engaged in farming, sehool teaching and press reporting. Randolph has been his home since 1844, excepting the California sojourn; returned to Randolph in 1863; taught sehool many winters in early life; principal occupation has been farming. Life member and former president State Dairymen's Association; direetor Ran- dolph National Bank; president and di- rector Randolph Co-operative Creamery Association ; director and for many years president Dog River Valley Fair Associa- tion. A Democrat prior to Lincoln's see- ond election to the Presidency, since then has affiliated with the Republican party. Has held office of town agent, overseer of the poor. school director, and town and county committeeman; member State Board of Agriculture eight years; repre- sented Randolph in the Legislature 1901; assistant judge of Orange County court 1908 to date. Member Independent Or- der of Odd Fellows, and has filled or had
the opportunity to fill most of the chairs in the above named societies.
MORSE, GEORGE W., Waterbury. Law- yer. Born Duxbury, March 23, 1847; son of Truman and Mary (Stickland) Morse. Edueated at Waterbury High School. In 1882 married Ella F. Joslyn of Water- bury; they had one daughter, Florence F. Mrs. Morse died in 1888; in 1896 he mar- ried Nellie C. Haselton of Moretown. Began the study of law with C. F. Clough, Waterbury. Admitted to the Vermont Bar 1881; has since been engaged in law practice in Waterbury; admitted to prac- tice in United States Courts; and has been intrusted with the management of many large estates. Is a director in Waterbury National Bank. Is a Republican; has been town treasurer eight years; village treasurer six years; lister twelve years; president of village of Waterbury four years; was postmaster four years, being appointed by President Cleveland. Is an attendant of the Methodist Church. Men- ber of Winooski Lodge No. 49, F. & A. M.
MORSE, JOSEPH EDWARD, Springfield. Contractor and builder. Born West Stewartstown, N. H., July 23, 1858; son of Charles L. and Christina (Terrill) Morse. Educated in public schools. In 1900 married Mrs. Etta Cutler of Spring- field; was engaged in farming for some years ; in 1880 engaged in the lumber busi- ness, continuing to date; in 1895 took up the business of contraetor and builder in Springfield. Mr. Morse is a Demoerat, . and in religious belief is a Universalist.
MORTON, HENRY G., St. Albans. Born Salisbury, Sept. 13, 1829; son of Gen. James L. and Maria (Manning) Morton. Educated in the publie sehools. In 1855 married Hannah L. Blake of Milton; they had eight children, six living, Leonard J., Carroll H., F. B., Arthur O., Louise Grace (Mrs. Nelson Weeks, Boston), Mary C. (Mrs. George Webster, Berlin, Germany). In his youth Mr. Morton worked at farm- ing; later took up the painting business, which he followed for 20 years; in 1868 went into the clothing business, which he sold out after a few years; bought large tracts of land in Avery Gore and engaged in the lumber business for a number of years; now in village real estate. A Democrat; has held minor town offices. Member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church;
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vestryman most of the time for over 30 years; now senior warden.
MORTON, LEVI PARSONS, New York City. Former vice-president of United States, and former governor of New York. Born Shoreham, May 16, 1824; son of Rev. Daniel Oliver and Lucretia (Par- sons) Morton. Educated at Shoreham Academy; received LL.D. from Dart- mouth College 1891, and Middlebury Col- lege 1892. Governor Morton married twice; to Lucy Kimball, who died in 1871; in 1873 married Anna Livingston Street ; they had five children, four of whom are living; Edith Livingston, (Mrs. Wm. Corcoran Eustis) ; Helen, who married the Comte de Perigord, now Duc de Valencery ; Alice, (Mrs. Winthrop Ruth- ford). and Miss Mary Morton. Engaged in mercantile business; at age of 20 be- gan business in Hanover, N. H., continu- ing five years. In 1849 became connected with James M. Beebe & Co., Boston, as clerk; joined firm later as partner, and five years later went to New York and established wholesale dry goods house of Morton & Grinnell. In 1863 established banking firm of Morton, Bliss & Co .; founded banking house of Morton, Rose & Co., London. He drove the first rivet in the Bartholdi Statue of Liberty En- lightening the World, and accepted the completed work for his government; rep- resented the United States at the Paris Electrical Exposition; honorary commis- sioner of the United States to Paris Ex- position, 1878; president and director Fifth Avenue Trust Company and direc- tor Bank of Commerce, of the Equitable Life Assurance Society, of the Home In- surance Company ; of the Washington Life Insurance Company, and the Guaranty Trust Company. Is a Republican ; member Forty-sixth and Forty-seventh Congresses ; declined Republican nomination for vice- president at Chicago Convention in 1880; subsequently given choice between place in the Cabinet as Secretary of State, Sec- retary of the Navy or the French mis- sion, and chose the latter, serving from 1881 to 1885; vice-president of the United States 1889 to 1893, and governor of New York 1895 to 1897. Member New England Society; Sons of the American Revolution; the Colonial Society of American and Mayflower descendants; al- so member of the Union League, and
Lawyers' and Republican Clubs. Country home, Elleslie, Rhinecliff, Rhinebeck-on- Hudson, N. Y .; residence, 681 Fifth Avenue, New York City.
MOULTON, HOSEA BALLOU, Wash- ington, D. C. Lawyer. Born Concord, June 28, 1843; son of Capt. David and Harriet (Hale) Moulton. His father served in the war of 1812; his grand- father, Noah Moulton, Jr., served three enlistments in the War of the Revolution, and was with Col. Prescott at Bunker Hill; his maternal grandfather, Thomas Hale, Jr., was a lieutenant in the Revo- lutionary Army. In 1864 married Annie Reese of Washington, D. C., who died in 1890; in 1892 married Elma Saunders, of Laural, Md. He has six children, Clar- ence E., Irvin Ballou, Milfred L., Ray- mond Wilson, Frank A., and Elma Saunders Moulton. When a small child his parents moved near Fairfax Court House, Va .; in December 1858 he went to Nelson, Cheshire County, N. H., and was employed in the postoffice and store, meanwhile attending the local academy, until Aug. 15, 1862, when at the age of 17 he enlisted in Co. B, 2nd Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, and was engaged with his regiment in opera- tions in Northern Virginia, Maryland, and the Gettysburg campaign in Penn- sylvania; he participated in the second battle of Bull Run; many skirmishes along the Orange and Alexandria Rail- road; twice wounded in the battle of Fredericksburg, Va., remaining in the line until the action was over; was with his regiment at Gettysburg, which charged through and held the peach orchard, los- ing about three-fifths of the regiment's entire command; later receiving the shock of Pickett's charge. Was mustered out of service at Point Lookout, Md .. Dec. 10. 1863, by request of his widowed mother. then in decline of life. He located in Washington, D. C., again entering the U. S. service at the arsenal, remaining there until the close of the war; was foreman of the laboratory, and when not 20 years of age had charge of 500 em- ployees engaged in making ammunition for the army. In June. 1864, he was in the room when an explosion occurred and in which 23 young women were burned to death, the only one to escape being rescued by him; he was terribly burned
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and confined to the hospital for months. Thereafter he was employed in the treas- ury department, and while there took up his study at Columbia College; later stud- ied law and graduated from the National University 1872, with degree of LL. B .; . thereafter the degree of LL. M. from Grant Memorial University, Knoxville, Tenn., and a year later, LL. D. from the same university were conferred upon him. After graduation he resigned from the treasury department, and in 1874 he was appointed one of the judges in the Dis- trict of Columbia, serving nearly five years. when he resigned and resumed the practice of law, in which he has been eminently successful, attaining a high standing in his profession. A Republi- can; at one time a Prohibitionist, serving on national committee; was a candidate for Congress from the 6th Maryland dis- trict ; also candidate for attorney-general of Maryland. He is a member of Burn- side Post No. 8, G. A. R .; a 33rd degree Mason; a member of the Methodist Epis- copal Church for 40 years. Office, Wash- ington Loan and Trust Building, Wash- ington, D. C .; residence, No. 1524 9th St. N. W., Washington, D. C.
MOULTON, SHERMAN ROBERTS, Bur- lington. Lawyer. Born New York City, June 10, 1876; son of Clarence Freeman and Annie Jane (Roberts) Moulton. Ed- ucated at Randolph High School; Dart- mouth College A. B. 1898; Law School of Harvard University LL. B. 1901. In 1906 married Stella Allen Platt of Burlington; they have one son, Horace Platt. Stud- ied law in the office of Hon. Joseph D. Denison, Randolph; admitted to Vermont Bar October, 1901, standing first in class of students; assistant attorney Rutland Railroad Co., Rutland, 1902-3; with Townsend & Avery, attorneys, New York City, 1903; member firm of Cowles & Moulton & Stearns, 1911-12; withdrew from the firm 1912 and established law office of his own; delegate to American Conference of Criminal Law and Crimi- nology. Chicago, June, 1909; member of committee on professional conduct, Ver- mont Bar Association 1908-11, chairman 1911. A Republican; member Republican city committee. Burlington, 1910-12 chairman 1911-12; city grand juror, Bur- lington, 1911-12. Member College Street Congregational Church. Member Wash-
ington Lodge No. 3, F. & A. M .; Ethan Allen Club; Vermont Bar Associa- tion; Chittenden County Bar Association; Harvard Law School Association; Dart- mouth Alumni Association of Vermont; Harvard Club of Vermont; and Selden Society, of England.
MOWER, EDMUND CURTIS, Burlington. Lawyer. Born Morristown Feb. 22, 1869; son of Marshall Curtis and Lois Maria (Pollard) Mower. Educated at People's Academy, University of Vermont, class of 1892, and University Law School, New York, class of 1896. In 1897 married Maud Evelyn Dodds of Burlington; they have three children, Edmund Curtis, Mar- shall Ellis, and Evelyn. Admitted to Ver- mont Bar 1896; was municipal judge, Burlington, 1905-11; trustee of Univer- sity of Vermont from 1907; vice presi- dent Burlington Trust Co. and trustee of Fletcher Free Library from 1910. Is a Republican ; was states attorney for Chit- tenden County 1900-2. Is a Unitarian. A member of the Ethan Allen Club.
MUDGETT, HENRY EDWIN, Johnson. Farmer. Born Westford, Sept. 1, 1838; son of John and Harriet (Starkweather) Mudgett. Educated in the public schools of Westford and Underhill, select school at Westford Center, and Underhill Flats Academy. In 1865 married Abbie Whit- ing Burnham of Johnson; they have eleven children, James Vernon, Frank Harvey, John Curtis, Belle Maria, Fred Herman, Forest Henry, Perley Urban, Ernest Her- bert, Arthur William, May Eliza, and Josie Ella. Enlisted Aug. 27, 1862, as private in Co. E, 13th Vermont Regiment Volunteer Infantry; mustered into serv- ice Oct. 10, 1862 ; did picket duty at Cen- terville, and Occoquon River; was in the battle of Gettysburg; mustered out of service July 21, 1863. Is a Republican ; has done some campaign work, and been interested in the Republican party for the past 40 years. A member of no church, but liberal in his religious views.
MUDGETT, WILLIAM CHAUNCEY, Cam- bridge. Farmer. Born Cambridge, July 20, 1863 ; son of Edward Payson and Har- riet (Chase) Mudgett. Educated in the public schools and Morrisville Academy. In 1886 married Lillian Nora Montague of Grand Rapids, Mich .; they had two children, Hazel Edwina (deceased) and
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Dorothy Lillian. Was clerk in general store previous to 1882, when he purchased a farm which he has since conducted. Is a Republican; represented Cambridge in the Legislature 1908; has been lister two terms, selectman one term, justice of the peace since 1910. Past master of War- ner Lodge No. 50, F. & A. M .; past worthy patron, Mansfield Chapter No. 45, O. E. S .; member Jeffersonville Camp, Modern Woodmen of America.
MUNSON, LOVELAND. Supreme court judge. See page 87.
MURPHY, THOMAS H., Burlington. Hotel keeper. Born Burlington, Feb. 13, 1860; son of Patrick and Ann (Hogan) Murphy. Educated in the public and parochial schools of Burlington. In 1889 married Mary A. Barnard of Johnson. Began work as driver of a team for Shep- ard & Morse Lumber Co .; later was en- gaged 10 years in E. B. & A. C. Whiting's brush factory, and two years in door fac- tory of Morgan Bros; engaged in the gro- cery business, and later conducted a cigar store on Church street, Burlington; was at Hotel Burlington billiard room two years and at City Hotel three years; in 1893 bought the Sherwood House, enlarg- ing it to a seven-story building of 200 rooms. Is a Democrat; member of the Roman Catholic Church. Member of American Order of Foresters, No. 5; Champlain Lodge No. 7, K. P .; Benevo- lent Protective Order of Elks; Fraternal Order of Eagles; and Lake Champlain Yacht Club of Burlington.
NAYLOR, WILLIAM HENRY, Isle La Motte. Merchant. Born Isle La Motte, Nov. 22, 1870; son of Harry and Emily (Boodreau) Naylor. Educated in the pub- lic schools of Isle La Motte. In 1892 married Millie LaBombard of Isle La Motte; they have four children, Ernest A., Hattie E., William J., and Cornelius
R. From 1887-94 was employed on a freight sailboat on Lake Champlain; clerk in store of Lieutenant-Governor Fisk, at Fisk, Isle La Motte, 1904; in 1904 pur- chased the old Lyon's store at Isle La Motte village, doing a general merchandise business to date; assistant postmaster since 1905. A Democrat; selectman one vear; town treasurer for past four years. Member of Roman Catholic Church. Mem-
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NEWCOMB, LEO A., Montpelier. Physician. Born Waterbury Center, Feb. 22, 1877 ; son of Eliakim Allen and Ellen Almira (Smith) Newcomb. Educated at Green Mountain Seminary, and University of Vermont, M. D. 1901. In 1901 mar- ried Lucy Jane Hutchins of Montpelier. Has practiced medicine since 1901; is at- tending physician Heaton Hospital. Is a Republican. A Congregationalist. Mem- ber of Washington County and Vermont State Medical Societies ; Montpelier Coun- try Club; Apollo Club; Aurora Lodge No. 22, F. & A. M .; King Solomon Chapter, R. A. M .; Montpelier Council, R. & S. M .; Mt. Zion Commandery No. 9, K. T .; and Mt. Sinai Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S.
NEWELL, FRED RISING, Brattleboro. Dentist. Born Shelburne, Dec. 12, 1879; son of Henry Nelson and Florence Louise (Angier) Newell. Educated Rutland pub- lic schools and Rutland English and Clas- sical Institute; and in dentistry at Uni- versity of Maryland, Baltimore. Began practice in Chester 1903, coming to Brat- tleboro 1907. Is a Republican; an Epis- copalian. Member Brattleboro Lodge No. 102,. F. & A. M .; Skitchewaug Chapter No. 25, R. A. M .; Beauseant Commandery No. 7, K. T .; Mt. Sinai Temple, Mystic Shrine; and Vermont Wheel Club.
NEWTON, HARVEY PUTNAM, Panton. Farmer. Born Ferrisburg. April 28, 1854; son of Joseph and Marian (Allen) New- ton. Educated in the common schools of Ferrisburg and Vergennes High School. In 1886 married Agnes Charlotte Graves of Ferrisburg; they have two children, Harold Clare and Cecil Lamson. Fol- lowed occupation of farmer and dealer in stock at Ferrisburg until 1907, when he purchased the Herrick Stevens farm in Panton, where he has since resided. A Republican; has held nearly all the of- fices in the gift of his native town; rep- resented Ferrisburg in the Legislature 1898; since moving to Panton has held the office of lister and selectman. Member of Methodist Episcopal Church, and Ver- gennes Grange No. 406.
NEWTON, SEWELL, Johnson. Farmer. Born Johnson, Feb. 9. 1836; son of
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Luther D. and Harriet (Baker) Newton. Educated in the public schools. In 1858 married Frances E. Hayford of Johnson; they had seven children, Vernon S. (de- ceased), Berton E., Minnie E., Leon M., Carroll S., Inez E., and Guy A. In ad- dition to farming, Mr. Newton engaged in the retail meat business several years, and had charge of the Cambridge stock vards and bought and shipped cattle ex- tensively. Is independent in politics ; represented Johnson in Legislature 1892; has been justice of the peace 10 years; for many years lister, overseer of the poor, road commissioner ; and has held other of- fices in the gift of the people. Member Waterman Lodge No. 83, F. & A. M., of Johnson; and the Grange.
NICHOLS, DAYTON L., Roxbury. Mer- chant. Born Warren, June 24, 1848; son of Lorenzo and Lydia Nichols. Educated in the public schools, and a graduate of Randolph Normal School. In 1870 mar- ried Lucy Van Deusen of Warren; they have two children, Ada F. and Stanley D. Engaged in farming and lumbering for some time; has conducted a general mer- chandise store for 24 years ; has been post- master at Roxbury for 17 years. Is a Republican; has held offices of selectman, town school superintendent, school direc- tor, trustee of public money, and lister. Has been a Mason for 42 years.
NICHOLS, GEORGE GATES, White River Junction. Merchant. Born Con- cord. N. H., July 13, 1871 ; son of Lovell Wilson and Emeline Webster Nichols. Educated at Concord, N. H., graded schools, and White River Junction High School. In 1909 married Ethel Gertrude Watson of Concord, N. H .; they have one son. Laurence Watson. At age of 19 in shipping department of White River Pa- per Co .. continuing two years; traveling salesman, same company, 1892-1902; one of the directors since 1899, and president of the company since May 31, 1911. A Republican. In religious preference a Methodist. Member of United Brethren Lodge No. 21, F. & A. M .; the Iroquois Club. and White Mountain Travelers' As- sociation.
NILES. ALBERT A., Morrisville. Law- yer, town clerk, and treasurer. Born Mor- ristown, May 28, 1815; son of Salmon and
Anna A. (Cooke) Niles. Educated in the public schools of Morristown; Peo- ple's Academy, Morrisville; and Univer- sity of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich. In 1872 married Clara Minnie Bradley of Johnson; they have three children, Lulu Anna (Mrs. A. W. Spaulding), Ila May (Mrs. J. F. Jackson), and Logan A. At the age of 17 years, on June 1st, 1862, enlisted in Co. H, 9th Vermont Infantry ; promoted corporal Jan. 27, 1863; sergeant Feb. 1, 1864; 1st sergeant Oct. 9, 1864; first lieutenant April 12, 1865 ; discharged June 22, 1865; participated in battles of Harper's Ferry, Newport Barracks, N. C., Chapin's Farm, Fair Oaks, Va., and the fall of Richmond. Returned from the war in poor health and unable to work; ad- mitted to Vermont Bar 1870; was in the office of M. O. Heath of Johnson 1870-1; opened law office in Morrisville with Hon. Geo. W. Hendee, November, 1871; has since lived in town; secretary Lamoille County Fair Association 25 years from 1872; justice of the peace since 1890; town lister nine years; town and village clerk and treasurer since 1900; secretary People's Academy; collector of grammar. school rents since 1879; president and trustee incorporated village of Morrisville. Is a Republican; states attorney 1872 to 1874 ; county commissioner six years, 1878 to 1884. Member of Methodist Church, and one of the stewards since 1872; sec- retary and treasurer 12 years; Sunday school superintendent 1872 to 1885; pres- ent secretary of board of stewards. Mem- ber Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 8, F. & A. M., and secretary for many years; member Tucker Chapter No. 15, R. A. M .; La- moille Commandery No. 13, K. T .; Mt. Sinai Temple No. 3, A. A. O. N. M. S .; post commander 9 years James H. War- ner Post No. 4, G. A. R., and its adjutant 24 years; adjutant-general department of Vermont 1893-1903 ; senior vice-com- mander 1904; aid-de-camp on staffs of national Commanders Black, Lawler, and King; delegate-at-large to national en- campment held in Rochester, N. Y., 1911.
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