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churches for nearly 30 years; published a sketch of the early history of his native town.
PERCIVAL, FRED J., St. Johnsbury. Born Barton, Sept. 18, 1880; son of Charles F. and Nancey (Cassidy) Per- cival. Educated in the public schools and Goddard Seminary, class of 1899. In 1902 married Sadie E. Smith of Evans- ville; they have one son, John Orson. En- gaged in work of wood-carving for Per- cival Furniture Co. 1897-1904; later trav- eling salesman for same company for two years; with Pillsbury & Baldwin Co. as shop foreman; later traveled on road for same company; with Marshall-Field Co., Chicago, as city salesman one year; re- turned to Barton and took position as fac- tory superintendent for Pillsbury & Bald- win Co .; a year later this company moved to St. Johnsbury, where he drew plans and had charge of the building of the new plant and is now factory superintendent and buyer. A Republican; member Or- leans Lodge No. 55, F. & A. M., of Bar- ton. and of the St. Johnsbury Commercial Club. While a resident of Barton was a member of the Barton Cornet Band for nine years; during that time managed the band for a period of three years.
PERKINS, CHARLES NORMAN, Bur- lington. Physician. Born Burlington, May 25, 1880; son of Rufus J. and Etta L. (Smith) Perkins. Educated at Bur- lington High School, and Vermont Medi- cal College, 1905; one year of hospital work at Boston City Hospital, and one and one-half years as intern Mary Fletcher Hospital. Has practiced medicine since 1908 in Burlington. Is a Republican. In religious belief a Methodist. A member of the I. O. O. F .; Knights of Pythias; American Medical Association; Vermont State Medical Society; Burlington and Chittenden County Clinical Society; and the Phi Chi Fraternity.
PERKINS, GEORGE HENRY, Burling- ton. Educator. Born Cambridge, Mass., Sept. 25, 1844; son of Frederick French and Harriet (Olmstead) Perkins. Edu- cated at Yale University, A. B., 1867, Ph. D. 1869. In 1870 married Mary J. Farn- ham of Galesburg, Ill .; they have had two children, Hattie O., died 1876, and Henry F., professor of zoology, University of
Vermont. Has been professor of natural history, University of Vermont, since 1869; state geologist since 1898; dean of the university 1910; author of Vermont Geological Reports, seven volumes; many scientific pamphlets, magazine articles, etc. Is a Republican; Congregationalist, deacon since 1871. Fellow Geological Society of America; fellow American As- sociation for the Advancement of Science; fellow Anthropological Association; mem- ber American Ethnological Association; Sons of American Revolution, etc.
PERKINS, JOSEPH, Montpelier. Con- tractor and builder. Born East Con- stable, N. Y., Nov. 14, 1866; son of Orin and Mary (Bora) Perkins. Educated in East Constable public schools. In 1894 married Frances A. Ryan of Moretown; they have six children, Arthur L., Grace F., Walter J., Joseph A., Katherine MI., and Marion A. Came to Vermont in 1889 and learned the trade of carpenter ; started contracting and building in 1893, which he still continues. Is a Democrat. In religious belief a Roman Catholic. Member of Montpelier Council No. 399, Knights of Columbus, and of the New England Order of Protection.
PERKINS, MARSH OLIN, Windsor. Librarian. Born Rutland, Feb. 7, 1849; son of Henry Olin and Mary Eloise (Gid- dings) Perkins. Educated at Rutland High School, and Middlebury College, graduated in 1870. In 1878 married Clara Alice McIndoe of Windsor; they have six children, Locke McIndoe, Gail Giddings, Margaret Eloise and Marion Florinda (twins), Herbert Marsh, and Katherine Lucia. Principal of Academy, South Woodstock, 1870-71; Windsor High School, 1871-80; editor Vermont Journal (Windsor) 1880-1909; librarian, Windsor Library Association, since 1905. A Re- publican ; moderator town meetings; presi- dent village corporation ; superintendent of schools ; chairman of school board continu- ously since March, 1881; represented Windsor in the Legislature 1882 and 1884; senator from Windsor County 1888; member of town committee a number of years; normal school examiner 1888-90; director state prison and house of correc- tion 1894-1904; colonel and aide-de-camp on Governor Dillingham's staff 1888-90; presidential elector 1896. In religious
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preference an Episcopalian. A Freema- son and Odd Fellow; past presiding offi- cer of all the local Masonic bodies, and of Masonic Grand Lodge, Grand Chapter and Grand Commandery Knights Templar of the state; deputy of Supreme Council, Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdic- tion, U. S. A., etc. President Runnemede Club, Windsor, several years.
PERKINS, WALTER ELMER, Pomfret. Farmer. Born Pomfret, Dec. 8, 1861; son of Albro E. and Emeline (Bacon) Perkins. Educated in the public schools, and Anson Academy, Maine. Mr. Per- kins is unmarried. Is a student and writer of history. Is a Republican; represented Pomfret in the Legislature 1908; justice of the peace; chairman of school board; trustee of Abbott Memorial Library in Pomfret. Past master of Teago Grange No. 324, P. of H .; member of Vermont Historical Society.
PERRY, DAVID THOMAS, West Brat- tleboro. Road builder and contractor. Born Ferrisburg, Oct. 16, 1854; son of David and Emily (Le Gro) Perry. Educated in the academy at Shelburne Falls. Mass. In 1880 married Eva Jan- ette Miller of Brattleboro; they have four children, Irene Esther, Archie Gray, Har- old Bradley, and Lucile Elizabeth. Asso- ciated with his father in road building 1870-80; manager of Bradley Farm, Brat- tleboro, 1880-3; in 1884 bought tract of land and built several houses in West Brattleboro; has built many miles of State road in Vermont, New Hampshire, Mas- sachusetts, and New York; his sons, Har- old and Archie Perry, are associated with him in the State road building; in 1909 was associated with his brother, E. J. Per- ry in building cement bridges in Vermont and Massachusetts. Is independent in politics; selectman. Brattleboro, 1889-93; road commissioner 1900-1, and again 1910 and 1911 ; supervisor of highways in Wind- ham County since 1906. Member of Protective Grange since 1880, master three years; Independent Order of Odd Fellows ; Brattleboro Lodge No. 102, F. &. A. M .; and Brattleboro Board of Trade.
PERRY. HIRAM RILEY, Hancock. Farm- er. Born Hancock. Jan. 28. 1842; son of Bela Ransom and Achsah ( Eaton) Perry. Educated in the public schools. In 1876
married Lucy Jane Small of Hartland; they have five children, Floyd Hiram, Ethel Mary, Eugene Harvey, Llewellyn Earl, and Hugh Henry. Enlisted Sept. 3, 1862, in Co. E, 14th Regiment Vermont Volunteer Infantry, for nine months; took part in the battle of Gettysburg, wounded July 3; discharged July 30, 1863, at Brat- tleboro. A Republican ; represented Han- cock in the Legislature 1880; has served as selectman, school director, lister, and road commissioner for several years.
PETTEE, ARTHUR LOUIS, Brattleboro. Dentist. Born Brattleboro, Feb. 28, 1877; son of Frederick George and Eugenia Marie (Bingham) Pettee. Educated at Brattleboro High School, and Baltimore Medical College. In 1904 married Flor- ence Carrie Thorn. Practiced dentistry in Boston 1900-2; since 1902 in Brattle- boro. A Congregationalist. Member of Brattleboro Lodge No. 102, F. & A. M .; Fort Dummer Chapter No. 12, R. A. M .; Deerfield Arts and Crafts; vice-president Vermont Wheel Club; vice-commodore Brattleboro Boat Club; member Vermont State Dental Society; Maryland Dental Society; Massachusetts Dental Society, and Psi Omega Dental Fraternity, grand master.
PETTEE, FREDERICK G., Brattleboro. Dentist. Born Wilmington, Sept. 10, 1853; son of A. L. and Mary Ann (Con- ant) Pettee. Educated in the public schools, attended medical lectures at Long Island College; clinical instructor on oral diseases and surgery, Long Island Hos- pital, 1881-2. Married Eugenia M. Bingham of Brattleboro; they have three sons, A. Louis, Ralph B., and Clinton F. Practiced dentistry for several years with A. L. Pettee, Brattleboro; in 1881 moved to New York and was in practice two years with Geo. W. Brush; in 1883 re- turned to Brattleboro, where he has been in continual practice since. A Repub- lican. A Congregationalist. Past sen- ior warden Columbia Lodge No. 36, F. & A. M .; member of Fort Dummer Chap- ter No. 12, R. A. M .; past patron Bing- ham Chapter No. 30, O. E. S., and grand patron of the order 1905-6.
PHELPS, ERASTUS HIBBARD, Fair Haven. Business man. Born Ticon- deroga, N. Y., Jan. 16, 1839; son of Eras-
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tus and Margaret (Hibbard) Phelps. Prc- pared for college in Troy Conference Academy; received A. B. from Middlebury College 1861; A. M. 1864. In 1875 married Mary E. Miller of Millersburg, Minn., granddaughter of William Miller, well known as a student of prophesy. They have two sons, Paul Harold of Hampton, N. Y., and Philip Max Miller of Albany, N. Y. Teacher at Orwell, and Chatham, Mass., 1861-4; served in Union Army as paymaster's clerk 1864-7; in business Fair Haven 1867-70; editor Fair Haven Jour- nal 1869-70; student of law at Albany Law School and admitted to the Bar 1871; cashier First National Bank of Fair Haven 1872-91; in business Montgomery, Minn., and Fort Dodge, Ia., 1891-3; later at Fair Haven secretary and treasurer Vermont Clock Co. 1893-7; trustee Middlebury Col- lege 1891 to date. Author of "The Man of To-day," a poem delivered before the Alumni of Middlebury College in 1888, and many other poems and prose articles, a series of letters from the front in war times, and later a series on The Far West, 1865-6, published in Vermont Record and Farmer. A Republican ; member of Con- stitutional Convention of Vermont 1870; represented Fair Haven in the Legisla- ture 1896, member of committee on cor- porations. Member and deacon in the
Congregational Church. Member of Masonic fraternity and Chi Psi society. Chairman of board of trustees of Carnegie Library, Fair Haven. President of Champlain Slate Co.
PHELPS, FRANK C., Vergennes. Phy- sician and surgeon. Born North Adams, Mass., Oct. 18, 1870; son of Thomas C. and Hannah S. (Moore) Phelps. . Edu- cated at Drury Academy, North Adams, Mass., class of 1889, and University of Vermont Medical Department, class of 1893. In 1894 married Mary M. Lane of Burlington; they have two daughters, Marjorie B. and Helen F. Has practiced medicine in Vergennes since 1894; district surgeon for Rutland Railroad sinee 1904. Is a Republican ; alderman 1900-2; mayor of Vergennes, 1902-4; chairman of city board of health since 1909. Member of the Congregational Church. Member of Dor- chester Lodge No. 1, F. & A. M., of Ver- gennes; Independent Order of Odd Fel- lows; Knights of Pythias; Modern Wood- men of America; New England Order of
Protection; Addison County Medical So- ciety; Vermont State Medical Society; New York and New England Association of Railway Surgeons ; and American Med- ical Association.
PHILIPS, HUGH, Montpelier. Fire insurance. Born Pomfret, Feb. 4, 1866; son of Henry C. and Cornelia M. (Bridge) Philips. Educated at the public schools. In 1902 married Maude E. Field of Ver- gennes; they have one daughter, Eliza- beth F. A Republican, and an Episco- palian.
PHILLIPS, ELMER E. E., St. Johns- bury. Clergyman. Born Cuyler, N. Y., Feb. 13, 1864; son of George Wash- ington and Mary Melissa (Luther) Phil- lips. Educated in the public schools, and night and correspondence schools. In 1892 married Bessie Belle Miller of New York City; they had two children, Clara Maybelle (deceased), and Bessie Elma. Learned the trade of millwright. and in 1889 purchased a saw and grist-mill at Lebanon, N. Y .; dealt in Iumber, feed and grain. Licensed to preach by the Che- mango County (N. Y.) Free Baptist Quar- terly Meeting, February, 1891; ordained by the Lake George Quarterly Meeting, and a Council from the Central New York Yearly Meeting, 1892. Has held pas- torates of the Free Baptist Churches at Putnam, Murray, Syracuse, Gilbert Mills, Depauville, and Byron, N. Y .; Barring- ton, Nova Scotia, and West Derby, Shef- field, Vt., and has been pastor of the Church in St. Johnsbury since May 1, 1910. Clerk of the Wheeloek Association and State agent for the Vermont Yearly Meeting of Free Baptists. A Prohibi- tionist; secretary Onondaga County com- mittee two years; delegate to State con- vention at Syracuse 1895; candidate for representative for Sheffield 1908. Past Grand Chaplain I. O. G. T .; present Grand Chancellor of Education in Ver- mont. Member of the Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Independent Order of Foresters, Sons of Temperanee. the Grange. and Sons of Veterans, in which he is Commander of E. B. Frost Camp, No. 18, located in St. Johnsbury.
PIDDOCK. JOHN E .. Saxtons River. Manufacturer fruit products and lumber. Born Claremont. N. H .. Nov. 3. 1876;
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son of Charles Albert and Gertrude (Farnsworth) Piddock. Educated at Falks-Real Gymnasium, Berlin, Germany; Vermont Academy, and Brown Univer- sity A. B. 1897. In
1899 married Helen Louise Campbell of Westminster West, who died in 1900; in 1906 married Kate Barto of San Antonio, Tex., who died in 1909; they had two children, Catherine Barto and Charles Albert. En- gaged in business in Mexico for eight years prior to 1906, when he returned to the United States and has since been engaged, with others, in the manufacture of apple and other fruit products; or- charding, and, to a certain extent, in lum- bering. A non-commissioned officer Co. F .. 1st Connecticut Volunteer Infantry in Spanish-American War; served at Fort Preble. Portland, Me., and Camp Alger, Va. A Republican; town committeeman for past six years; appointed member weights and measures commission by Governor Prouty 1910; aide-de-camp with rank of colonel on staff of Governor Prouty 1908-09. A Baptist. Member King Solomon's Temple Lodge No. 45, F. & A. M .; Abenaqui Chapter No. 19, R. A. M .; and Holy Cross Commandery No. 12, K. T.
PIERCE, CHARLES TABOR, Hardwick. Village clerk and treasurer. Born East Calais. Dec. 25, 1879; son of Walter Les- lie and Annie Foster (Tabor) Pierce. Educated in the public schools; Goddard Seminary, Barre; and Tufts College. In 1903 married Maude E. Wheeler of Wood- bury; they have one son, Leslie Walter. Employed in store at East Calais previ- ous to 1903, when he moved to Hardwick, and became a member of the firm of W. L. Pierce & Son, dry goods and clothing. Elected clerk and treasurer of village of Hardwick 1907, which office he has since held. Is a Republican; represented Hard- wick in the Legislature 1906. Is a Uni- versalist. Member of Caspian Lake Lodge No. 87, F. & A. M .; Hiram Chapter, R. A. M. No. 29; Palestine Commandery No. 5. K. T .; Mt. Sinai Temple; Knights of Pythias; and Automobile Club of Ver- mont.
PIERCE, FRED D., Barton. Druggist. Born Barton. March 3, 1882; son of Hor- ace C. and Altha (Dutton) Pierce. Edu- eated at Barton Academy, Dean Academy, and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy,
class of 1903. In 1904 married Florence A. Kent of St. Johnsbury. Upon the death of his father in 1906 took charge of the drug business, which he has since conducted. Is a Republican; has been town treasurer since 1906; is village treas- urer; treasurer of Orleans County Fair Association since 1907. Past master of Orleans Lodge No. 55, F. & A. M., of Barton; member of Keystone Chapter No. 16, R. A. M., of Newport; Orleans Coun- cil No. 19, R. & S. M., of Newport; Malta Commandery No. 10, of Newport; New- port Lodge of Perfection; Vermont Con- sistory, A. A. S. R .; Mt. Sinai Temple, Mystic Shrine, of Montpelier; Vermont State Pharmaceutical Association; Le Beau Lac Club of Barton; president of the Barton Boat Club. In religious pref- erence a Congregationalist.
PIKE, PAPHRO DITUS, Stowe. Carpen- ter and manufacturer. Born Morristown, Dec. 1, 1835; son of William and Nancy (Hitchcock) Pike. Educated in the pub- lic schools and Johnson Academy. In 1860 married Abigail Towne of Stowe; they have three children, Arba Adolphus, Lewis Alba, and Fred Morrison. Mr. Pike spent his early life in farming. Was in the employ of the Hatters' Fur Cutting Co., Brooklyn, N. Y., 1885-89; since then has been engaged in the manufacture of butter tubs and boxes; with his son and grandson also carries on an extensive lum- ber business. In 1862 enlisted in Co. D, 11th Vermont Regiment, serving until 1865. Is a Republican; represented Stowe in the Legislature 1880, and La- moille County in the Senate 1900; has held various town offices. Is a Unitarian. A member of H. H. Smith Post No. 19 of the G. A. R.
PILLSBURY, FRED H., St. Johnsbury. Manufacturer. Born Barton, Aug. 4, 1875; son of Henry F. and Ellen (Blake) Pills- bury. Educated at Barton Academy, Montpelier Seminary, and Wesleyan Uni- versity. In 1898 married Florence L. Currier of Barton. Mr. Pillsbury is a member of the firm of H. F. Pillsbury & Son, lumber dealers, and president of the Pillsbury-Baldwin Co., manufacturers of plumbers' materials at St. Johnsbury. Is a Republican; represented the town of Sutton in the Legislature 1902. Is a Methodist. A blue lodge Mason; a mem-
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ber of the Knights Templar; of Mt. Sinai Temple, Mystic Shrine; and Le Beau Lac Boat Club of Barton.
PINE, LOUIS, Burlington. Merchant. Born Williston, Aug. 13, 1852; son of Moses and Calise (Fargo) Pine. Edu- cated in the public schools. In 1876 mar- ried Mary Beaupre of Burlington; they have five children, Fred L., Edward J., Harry N., Frank L., and Bertha. In 1865 came to Burlington; for four years was employed as gardener; then as team- ster in lumber yard of Blodgett & Son; and for four years as clerk in a grocery store ; since in dry goods business ; at pres- ent head of firm of Louis Pine & Co. Is a Republican; alderman from second ward 1906-10. In religious belief a Roman Catholic, for 20 years one of the three trustees of St. Joseph's Church, Burling- ton. Is a member of St. Jean Baptiste and St. Joseph Societies ; a life member of Vermont State Firemen's Association, hav- ing been for 35 years a volunteer fire- man and member of the Boxer Engine and Star Hose companies.
PINGREE, SAMUEL E. Governor 1884-86. See page 47.
PINGREE, WILLIAM STEELE, White River Junction. Lawyer. Born Hart- ford, Nov. 15, 1879; son of Governor Sam- uel Everett and Lydia M. (Steele) Pin- gree. Educated at White River Junction High School, Norwich University; studied law in his father's office, and law school of Boston University. In 1908 married Angie Elizabeth Johnson of Upton, Mass .; they have one son, Samuel Everett. Ad- mitted to Vermont Bar October, 1904; has since practiced law at White River Junc- tion, member of the firm of Pingree & Pingree. A Republican; assistant town clerk. Member of Methodist Episcopal Church; treasurer, trustee and steward of the church.
PITKIN, ELDRED C., Marshfield. Manufacturer. Born Marshfield, Nov. 29, 1870; son of Daniel B. and Sylvia H. (Martin) Pitkin. Educated in the public schools. In 1895 married Nellie O. Martin of Peacham; they have one son, Clarence G. Has been engaged in the manufacture of butter boxes, under the firm name of Mears & Pitkin, since March,
1895. A Republican; town treasurer in 1902; auditor for several years; library trustee for 15 years; represented Marsh- field in the Legislature 1910. Member of the Knights of Pythias.
PLUMLEY, CHARLES ALBERT, North- field. Lawyer. Born Northfield, April 14, 1875; son of Frank and Lavina L. (Fletcher) Plumley. Educated at Northfield High School, graduating in class of 1892, and Norwich Uni- versity, class of 1896. In 1900 married Emilie A. Stevens of Manchester, N. H .; they have three children, Allan R., Evelyn S., and Fletcher. D. Was prin- cipal of Northfield high and graded schools 1896-1900; admitted to Vermont Bar 1903. Captain Co. F, 1st Regiment Ver- mont National Guards. Is a Republican ; assistant secretary Vermont Senate 1894; secretary French-Venezuelan Mixed Com- mission 1905; assistant clerk, Vermont House of Representatives 1900-6; clerk of House of Representatives 1908-10. In re- ligious belief a Methodist. Member of the Knights Templar; Shriners; Benevolent Protective Order of Elks; Independent Order of Odd Fellows; and Modern Wood- men of America.
PLUMLEY, FRANK. Representative in Congress. See page 77.
POLLARD, DON C., Proctorsville. Mer- chant. Born Plymouth, April 25, 1840; son of Rowland P. and Mary Ann (Shedd) Pollard. Educated in Green Mountain Liberal Institute and Chester Academy. In 1861 married Sarah J. Moore of Ply- mouth; they had four children, Fred D., Mary V. (deceased), Park H., and Dallas F. Started in mercantile business in Ply- mouth, 1859; one of the firm of Pollard & Sherwin, Proctorsville, until 1865; after that conducted the business under the name of Don C. Pollard & Co. for nine years; was with D. M. Pollard & Co. in the wholesale and retail grocery business in Keene, N. H., for several years ; is now in the lumber business in Proctorsville. Is a Democrat; was first selectman of Cav- endish 16 years; lister several years; is now town treasurer. Has been director and president and is now vice-president of the National Black River Bank. Is a Universalist. A member of Lafayette Lodge No. 53, F. & A. M., Proctorsville;
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Okemo Chapter No. 28, R. A. M., Lud- low; Springfield Council No. 18, R. & S. M., Springfield; Holy Cross Command- ery No. 12, Knights Templar, Bellows Falls; Vermont Consistory. Scottish Rite, Burlington; Cairo Temple, Mystic Shrine, Rutland; Mt. Sinai Lodge No. 22, I. O. O. F .; Charles Woodhouse Encampment No. 25. I. O. O. F .; and Myrtle Rebekah Lodge No. 6, I. O. O. F.
POLLARD, JOHN H., Fair Haven. Merehant. Born Pottsville, Pa., Dec. 10, 1851; son of Thomas and Mary (Davey) Pollard. Educated in the public schools and Barre Academy. In 1902 married Mrs. Bessie C. Kennedy of Rutland. Clerk in Ely copper mines, Vershire, two years previous to finishing school; moved to Dover, N. J., and worked two years at farming; elerk in postoffice, Dover, five years; assistant postmaster, Windsor, three years; clerk in Benjamin F. Pol- lard's store, Rutland, 12 years; went to Fair Haven 1895 and became partner in clothing business of Norton & Pollard, which later became Pollard & Carmody. A Cleveland Democrat; represented Fair Haven in the Legislature 1910; member of committees on banks and appropria- tions. Member Eureka Lodge No. 75, F. & A. M., and Fair Haven Lodge of Odd Fellows.
POOLE, WILLIAM EVERETT, Montpel- ier. Druggist. Born West Topsham, June 13. 1867; adopted son of Charles and Sarah K. (Wilds) Poole. Educated at West Topsham Academy. In 1895 married Hattie L. Miller of Montpelier. Engaged as clerk in F. H. French's drug store, Hartford, 1886-8; with A. T. Clark, Brad- ford. 1888-9; the Theodore Metcalf Co., Boston, 1891-2; Lester H. Greene, Mont- pelier, 1892-5; opened drug business in Fast Barre 1895, selling it in 1901 ; bought out Lester H. Greene of Montpelier, con- dueting the business until 1910. Is a Re- publican. Member of Aurora Lodge No. 22, F. & A. M .; King Solomon Chapter No. 7. R. A. M .; Mt. Zion Commandery No. 9, K. T .; Mt. Sinai Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S .; a 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason; exalted ruler Montpelier Lodge No. 924, B. P. O. E. 1911-12; member Vermont Lodge No. 1, I. O. O. F .; and Granite Encampment No. 29, I. O. O. F., of East Barre.
PORTER, ELI H., Wilmington. Born in Whitingham, Ang. 16, 1857; son of George and Fanny (Kingsbury) Porter. Educated in the publie schools and Pow- ers Institute, Bernardston, Mass. In 1891 married Gertrude H. Boyd of Wilming- ton; they have one son, Gerald H. Has held many town offices; was postmaster at Wilmington, 1893-7; represented Wil- mington in the Vermont Legislature 1892, 1900, 1902 and 1906; president of the Wilmington Savings Bank for several years; Democratic candidate for governor in 1904; member of the state railroad commission, 1906-9; member of public service commission 1909-10.
POULIN, CAMILLE V., Rutland. Law- ver. Born Rutland, July 5, 1888; son of Charles N. and Alphozine (Geer) Poulin. Educated at Rutland High School, Union University Department of Law, Albany, N. Y .; was reporter on Rutland News 1905-7; Rutland Herald 1907-8. Ad- mitted to Vermont Bar 1911; has since practiced law in Rutland. Is a Repub- liean. Has been justice of the peace since 1909; was official reporter of Vermont Senate 1908. Is a Roman Catholic; mem- ber of the Church of the Sacred Heart of Mary.
POWELL, HARRY B., Woodstock. Dealer in investment securities. Born Stoughton, Wis., Feb. 22, 1864; son of Luke W. and Fida (Baxter) Powell. Edu- cated at Woodstock High School. Former- ly lived in Minneapolis, Minn., coming to Vermont in 1876. Is a Republican. In religious belief a Methodist.
POWELL, MAX L., Burlington. Law- yer, insurance. Born Richford, April 26, 1869; son of Col. Edward Henry and El- len G. (Rowell) Powell. Graduated from Vermont Academy 1885, A. B. Uni- versity of Vermont 1889, A. M. 1907; studied at University of Geneva, Switzer- land. In 1908 married Lois S. Mac- Bride of Burlington. They have two children, E. Henry, and Max Leon Pow- cll, Jr. Studied law and admitted to bar 1892; sinee practiced law in Burlington; member of the firm of Powell & Powell. Captain and aide-de-camp on staff of Gen- eral Greenleaf, Ist Vermont Regiment. Promoter of Hotel Vermont at Burling- ton. and president of Hotel Vermont Co. since its organization. A Republican; assistant elerk House of Representatives
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