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Beaven of Springfield, Bishops Harkins of Providence, Walsh of Portland, and Feehan of Fall River assisting in the con- secration, among those present being Bishop Emard of Valleyfield, P. Q., Bish- op Bernard of St. Hyacinthe, P. Q., Bish- op-elect Nilan of Hartford, and more than 200 priests from various parts of the Uni- ted States and Canada.
RICE, NEWMAN DENNISON, Roxbury. Lumberman. Born Granville, Nov. 29, 1850; son of Dennison and Louisa (Page) Rice. Educated at the public and select schools of Warren and Granville. In 1874 married Lucy Angene Carpenter of Brain- tree; they have two children, Dudley and Gerald Lawrence. Began business life as lumberman, manufacturing shingles, clap- boards, and lumber, in Granville, later en- tered into partnership with L. Heath, un- der firm name of Heath & Rice; in 1905 took his son Dudley into partnership; they still conduct lumber mills at Gran- ville and Roxbury. Mr. Rice is a Repub- lican. A Methodist; member of the church at Northfield.
RICH, ARTHUR MAX, Newport. Law stenographer. Born Boston, Mass., Oct. 12, 1884; son of Albert E. and L. Villa Rich. Educated in St. Johnsbury public schools, and graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy and Newport High School. Was law stenographer at Newport six years; assistant treasurer Orleans Trust Com- pany, Newport, for about a year; assistant secretary to Senator Page at Washington, D. C., during 61st Congress ; stenographer for public service commission during sum- mer of 1910; official stenographer to clerk of Vermont House of Representatives, ses- sion of 1910. Is a Republican. Member of First Congregational Church, Newport. Member of Memphremagog Lodge No. 65, F. & A. M., of Newport.
RICHARDSON, CHARLES W., Brattle- boro. Banker. Born Brattleboro, June 30, 1868; son of Lucius H. and Mary A. (Es- terbrook) Richardson. Educated at Brat- tleboro High School. In 1898 married Vinnie E. Elmer of Brattleboro; they have two children, Marion E. and Howard E. Has been cashier of Vermont National Bank since 1898. A Republican. A Uni- versalist. Member of Columbian Lodge No. 36, F. & A. M .; the Independent Or-
der of Odd Fellows; and the Vermont Wheel Club.
RICHARDSON, FREDERICK A., Brat- tleboro. Merchant. Born Guilford. May 21, 1858; son of William F. and Sophia (Plummer) Richardson. Educated in the public schools. In 1878 married Helen Jane Willcutt of Brattleboro; they have three children, Annie E., William H., and Errol W. Mr. Richardson was employed by his father in Brattleboro previous to 1896, when he purchased an interest in the meat business of W. F. Richardson & Co., and now operates markets on Main and Elliot streets. He is a Republican and a Universalist.
RICHARDSON, HARRISON A. E., Rox- bury. Farmer. Born Roxbury, Feb. 4, 1844 ; son of Joel and Susannah ( Batchel- der) Richardson. Educated in the public schools. In 1866 married Sarah P. Pack- ard of Barnard; in 1888 married Jennie L. Cutler; they have six children, Myrton H., Arthur H., Clayton H., Lillian G., Ethel B., and Harold C. In 1861 enlisted as a private in Co. H, 6th Vermont Vol- unteers; he was in 26 different engage- ments, was wounded at Lee's Mills, April 16, 1862; the Wilderness, May, 1864; and at Cold Harbor, June 2, 1864, serving until regiment was discharged in 1864. Is a Republican; has been school director, highway commissioner, and held nearly all the minor town offices; member of board of real estate appraisers in 1898; was license commissioner in 1904; and has served as grand and petit juror several times; is chairman of the board of select- men. In religious belief is a Methodist. Was a member of Johnson Post No. 23, G. A. R., of Northfield until organization was disbanded; a member of Summit Grange No. 383, and its master for many years; formerly master Central Vermont Pomona Grange.
RICHARDSON, JACOB, JR., Concord. Grain dealer. Born Concord, Nov. 29. 1872; son of Jacob and Lovina ( Kellogg) Richardson. Educated in the public schools of Concord and Essex County Grammar School. In 1894 married Ina Hill of St. Johnsbury; they have two chil- dren, Jacob and Ida L. Began business life at the age of 20: taught school in the winters of 1890-92 and 1899-1901; in
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1902 engaged in the meat business in Con- cord, selling out in 1906 and buying the Concord grist mill, which he still operates; in 1910 took as partner Richard N. South- worth of Concord; he also deals quite ex- tensively in cattle and stock for W. A. Ricker of St. Johnsbury. Is a Republi- can. Was school director 1902-7; select- man 1906-7; has been town auditor for several years. Is a Universalist. Mem- ber of Moose River Lodge No. 82, F. & A. M., of Concord; master of Concord Grange No. 408, 1909-10.
RICHARDSON, MYRTON HAROLD, Roxbury. Salesman. Born Roxbury, March 4. 1871 ; son of Harrison A. E. and Sarah (Packard) Richardson. Educated at Rox- bury public schools. In 1897 married Ada L. French of Bethel; they have no chil- dren. Began business life as a farmer, later going into the shoemaking business in Manchester, N. H .; was traveling sales- man 1899-1900; in 1902 entered employ of George A. Tilden as clerk, by whom he has since been employed. Mr. Rich- ardson is a Republican; has been petit juror; was selectman 1902; town agent and deputy sheriff 1908-10. Is a Congre- gationalist. Member of Bethel Lodge No. 35, I. O. O. F .; of Summit Grange No. 383, and has been its treasurer since its organization 1906.
RICHARDSON, ORVILLE H., Montpel- ier. Lumber and real estate. Born Waits- field, July 7, 1852; son of Ira and Harriet (Chapman) Richardson. Educated in the public schools. In 1877 married Alice M. Wilder of Waitsfield; they have two chil- dren, Carolyn Mary and Bernice Wilder. For 35 years has been engaged as lumber manufacturer and dealer, and the past 20 years in the real estate business. Is a Republican; represented Montpelier in Legislature 1902; alderman two years. Member of Montpelier Lodge No. 2, I. O. (. F.
RICHMOND. GEORGE HENRY, North- field. Postmaster. Born Northfield, Aug. 18. 1856; son of Samuel Udall and Sophia ( Knapp) Richmond. Educated at Northfield High School and Wesleyan University. In 1881 married Hattie M. Sylvester of Northfield; they have two children. Mildred Gertrude (now Mrs. Fay H. Graves), and Ralph Robert.
Established Northfield News 1879; re- ceived appointment of postmaster 1898, which he still holds. Is a Republican; in religious belief a Methodist; member of DeWitt Clinton Lodge No. 15, F. & A. M., of Northfield; the Independent Order of Odd Fellows; and Modern Woodmen of America.
RICHOLD, SILAS S., Burlington. Merchant. Born Washington, D. C., June 30, 1865; son of Leopold and Vir- ginia Richold. Educated in the public schools and Spencerian Business College, Washington, D. C. In 1906 married Miss Blanche Goldsmith of Baltimore, Md. For ten years with Saks & Co., Washington, D. C .; transferred to Rich- mond, Va., branch for five years; return- ed to Washington and entered the firm of Eiseman Brothers, wholesale and retail clothiers, remaining six years; with Brill Brothers, New York, seven years; man- ager Robert J. Mitchell's store, Elizabeth City, N. C .; Jan. 12, 1906, with. his brother F. L. Richold and J. H. Mitchell, purchased B. Turk & Bros.' business and incorporated the B. Turk & Bro. Co., tail- ors, clothiers and furnishers. Member District of Columbia National Guard (Corcoran Cadet Corps) 12 years. A Republican; a Unitarian. Member Ma- sonic Fraternity; the Elks; Lake Cham- plain Yacht Club; Ethan Allen Club; Ver- mont Fish and Game League; Missisquoi Fish and Game Club; and the Military Club of Washington, D. C. New York residence, 24 West 45th Street.
RICKER, WILLIAM A., St. Johnsbury. Drover. Born Hardwick, June 8, 1861; son of William and Lodema (Taisey) Rieker. Educated at Caledonia County Grammar. School of Peacham, and Bryant & Stratton Commercial School, Boston, Mass. In 1899 married Carrie J. Esden of Pcacham; they have two children, Alice Lillian and Albert Amasa. Has been en- gaged in the cattle and wool business since 1875, and for 15 years has carried on a butter and egg trade. Is a Republican ; while living in Pcacham was lister and the first school director ever clected in that town; is now chairman of the Repub- lican town committee of St. Johnsbury ; represented St. Johnsbury in the Legis- lature 1901; was on the committees on ways and means and railroads. Is mem-
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ber of the Congregational Church. Mem- ber of Passumpsic Lodge No. 27, F. & A. M .; Haswell Chapter No. 11, R. A. M .; Palestine Commandery No. 5, K. T .; and of Council No. 230, United Commercial Travelers, of St. Johnsbury.
RIDER, WILLIAM WALLACE, Bristol. Lawyer. Born Bristol, March 26, 1841; son of William C. and Livonia (Barlow) Rider. Educated in the public schools and Bristol Academy. In 1862 married Eliza- beth Morrison of Burlington. . Studied law with Horatio Needham, continuing with A. V. Spaulding of Burlington; ad- mitted to the Vermont Bar 1865; in ac- tive practice in Bristol until two years ago; for many years master in chancery; grand juror, and lister; was 30 years town agent. Is a Democrat ; represented Bristol in the Legislature 1902; member of committees on judiciary and corpora- tions. Member of the Baptist Church; trustee for many years.
ROBB, CLINTON, Washington, D. C. Lawyer. Born Guilford, Oct. 28, 1884; son of Isaac and Clara Slater (Matthews) Robb. Educated at Wesleyan University, and Boston University Law School. I.L. B. (magna cum laude) 1909; preparatory course was at Brattleboro Academy. In 1911 married Frances Forbes Draper of North Attleboro, Mass. Studied law with Morgan H. Beach, Washington, D. C .; admitted to the bar of the Distriec of Co- lumbia 1910; has since engaged in the general practice of his profession. A Re- publican; president Boston University Republican Club while at that institution ; member of the legal fraternity of Gam- ma Eta Gamma; was chancellor of the chapter at Boston
University Jaw School; member Wesleyan Alumni Associ- ation of Washington.
ROBBINS, MERTON COVEY, New York City. Publisher. Born Brattleboro, Aug. 18, 1875; son of Marcus R. and Almira (Covey) Robbins. Graduated from North Street School, Brattleboro, 1892, and Uni- versity of Vermont. B. S. in C. E., 1898. In 1900 married Florence Ruth Page of Burlington; they have two sons, Mareus Page and Merton Covey, Jr. After leav- ing college in 1898 was connected with advertising agency, New York, seven months ; 1899-1907 western representative
Engineering News in Chicago; 1907-9 western manager and vice president Swet- land Publishing Co .; 1909-10 advertising manager Class Journal Co., New York; now manager of the Iron Age, New York. Was battalion adjutant and lieutenant Ist Regiment Infantry, Vermont Volunteers, Spanish-American War 1898; service at Chickamauga Park, Ga. Mr. Robbins is a Republican. A Presbyterian; was dca- con in a Presbyterian church, Chicago, and leader of a Bible class for four years. Member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity; Military Order of Foreign Wars; Brattle- boro Lodge No. 102, F. & A. M .; and En- gincers' Club, New York.
ROBBINS, NED WALDO, Cambridge. Manufacturer. Born Wolcott, Ang 16, 1878; son of Jacob Jenes and Belle (Noyes) Robbins; educated in the public schools. In 1905 married Susan C. Lang of Cambridge. From 1890-7 in partnership with William S. Noyes in the manufacture of hoe and fork handles, and bicycle rims; since 1897 manager Stand- ard Handle and Lumber Co., with busi- ness relations covering the United States. Is a Republican. A Congregationalist. Vice-grand of Mansfield Lodge No. 76, I. O. O. F.
ROBERTS, ROBERT, Burlington. Law- yer. Born Manchester, Jan. 1, 1848; son of Daniel and Caroline D. (Martindale) Roberts. Educated at Burlington High School; Burr & Burton Seminary; Uni- versity of Vermont, graduating with hon- ors in the class of 1869; Columbia College Law School; and for about a year in schools at Paris and Geneva. In 1886 married Minnie Elizabeth Lyman of Bur- lington. Admitted to the Vermont Bar 1871; student in Europe and contributor to American newspapers 1871-2; official reporter state Senate, sessions 1874. 1878. and 1880. Has practiced law in Burling- ton since 1872, excepting for two years of practice in Chicago, 1876-7; formed part- nership with his father, Hon. Daniel Rob- erts, under the firm name of Roberts & Roberts, which association continued until the death of the senior member in 1899; is dircetor Merchants National Bank of Burlington; trustee of the University of Vermont and Vermont State Library; compiler and author of the Vermont Di- gest. 1910. being a digest of all the de-
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cisions of the supreme court of Vermont to and including volume 77 of the Ver- mont Reports. Is a Republican; repre- sented Burlington in the Legislature 1882; city attorney 1887-9; senator from Chit- tenden County 1890; in the House, chair- man of the committee on revision of bills, and member of committee on judiciary; in the Senate, chairman of the committee on judiciary; elected mayor of Burlington in 1899, and re-elected in 1900 by a large majority, and elected again for two years in 1910. Is president of the society of the College Street Congregational Church. Member of the college fraternities Delta Psi and Phi Beta Kappa; Vermont Bar Association; Ethan Allen Club, president 1899-1901 ; Algonquin Club, charter mem- ber; Sons of the American Revolution; and the Waubanakee Golf Club.
ROBINSON, EDSON, South Hero. Merchant. Born South Hero, Nov. 21, 1860; son
of Henry and Abagail (Wright) Robinson. Educated in the public schools of South Hero. In 1902 married Ida Rockwell of Plattsburg, N. Y. Followed farming on the homestead farm until 1882, when he went to Minneapolis, Minn .; was connected with some of the largest shoe houses of Minneapolis and St. Paul as salesman and manager until July. 1901, when he returned to South Hero, and in October of that year with his brother Wallace purchased the gen- eral merchandise stock of the C. B. Irish estate. continuing business to date; Mem- ber of Isle of Patmos Lodge No. 17, F. & A. M .; Pomona Lodge of Grand Isle Co., and Grand Isle Grange No. 344.
ROBINSON, EDWIN G., Elmore. Farmer and lumber manufacturer. Born Stowc, Feb. 17, 1862; son of Amos and Sarah (Guild) Robinson. Educated in the public schools. In 1884 married Effie Maria Harlow of Stowe; they have one son, Roy Dana. Mr. Robinson fol- lowed farming previous to 1902, when the Stowe Lumber Co. was organized, and he was chosen director. Is a Republican. In religious belief a Universalist.
ROBINSON, ELMER ELSWORTH, EI- more. Lumber manufacturer. Born Stowe. Aug. 2. 1863; son of Amos and Sarah F. (Gile) Robinson. Educated in the public schools. In 1890 married Estella
L. Bryan of Waterbury. Is a member of the Stowe Lumber Co., manufacturers of lumber. Is a Republican; represented El- more in the Legislature 1910. In re- ligious belief a Congregationalist. A member of Mystic Lodge No. 56, F. & A. M., Stowe; has held the offices of junior deacon, senior deacon, junior warden, and senior warden.
ROBINSON, JUAN, South Hero. Merchant, town treasurer. Born South Hero, Jan. 23, 1851; son of Calvin F. and Lydia (Fletcher) Robinson. Edu- cated in the public schools of South Hero. In 1875 married Sarah L. Gordon of Grand Isle. Followed farming 1869 to 1904, when he purchased a store and has engaged in general merchandise business to date; in 1906 built a new house; post- master 1900-4, and re-appointed in 1905, continuing to date; agent for State Insur- ance Co .; stockholder in South Hero
Creamery. A Republican; represented Grand Isle in the Legislature 1884; Sen- ator from Grand Isle County, 1904; has held nearly all the town offices; town treas- urer since 1907. An attendant of the Congregational Church. Member of Ma- sonic fraternity, Grange and Modern Woodmen of America.
ROBINSON, RUFUS GERSHAM, Berlin. Insurance agent. Born Noyan, P. Q., July 13, 1873; son of William and Agnes (Vaughan) Robinson. Educated in the public schools and Clarenceville Academy. In 1895 married Katherine M. Kent of Calais; they have two children, Ruth K. and Rachel M. Commenced business life clerking in general store, resigning to en- ter home office of Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance Co., remaining there about 13 years; opened general insurance agency office in Barre city in 1905; elected secre- tary of Granite Mutual Fire Insurance Co. of Barre 1907; re-elected 1908 and 1909; in 1910 elected secretary and treas- urer. Mr. Robinson is a Republican; has held various town offices; represented Ber- lin in Legislature 1906. Is a Congrega- tionalist; was for nine years clerk of Con- gregational Church, Montpelier. . Is mem- ber Vincitia Lodge No. 10, Knights of Pythias; and of Vermont Automobile Club.
ROEL, AUSTIN W., Brattleboro. Farm- er. Born West Dummerston, Dec. 25,
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1853; son of Charles Gowen and Julia A. (Ward) Roel. Educated in the public schools of Dummerston. Has been twice married: first to Clara Brooks of Otis- field, Me .; second, to Mrs. Celia (Yeaw) Eager of East Dover; they have an adopt- ed daughter, Isabel (Mrs. Roy E. Jones). At age of 21 employed on farm of Brat- tleboro Retreat, a year later appointed gardener, having served as such for 34 years; in 1910 advanced to farmer in chief, ranking among the foremost in his line. Has constructed seven miles of beau- tiful drives through the estate; under his guidance the farm is one of the most pro- ductive in New England, among his suc- cesses being a pumpkin weighing 4011/2 pounds. Has been superintendent of ag- ricultural hall at the Valley Fair for 20 vears, and one of the principal exhibitors for 25 years. A Democrat; member Bap- tist Church. Prominent in Odd Fellow- ship, having passed through the principal chairs of the different branches of the or- der; past master of Protective Grange of Brattleboro.
ROGERS, FRANK M., Alburg. Phy- sician and surgeon. Born Panton, Feb. 17, 1876; son of Samuel and Mary (Matthews) Rogers. Educated in the public schools of Panton; Vergennes High School, and University of Vermont, Medical Department, class of 1899. In 1900 married Sybil L. Morgan of Lin- coln; they have one son, Watson Frank. Began the practice of medicine at Al- burg, January, 1900, continuing to date; district surgeon for Rutland Railroad Co .; consulting surgeon for. Champlain Valley Hospital, Plattsburg, N. Y. A Repub- lican; health officer since 1903; school di- rector since 1909. Member and trustee of Congregational Church. Member of Dorchester Lodge No. 1, F. &. A. M., of Vergennes ; Hill Chapter No. 14, of Al- burg; Lafayette Commandery, No. 3, K. T .; of St. Albans; Cairo Temple, Mystic Shrine, of Rutland; Chittenden County Clinical Society, and Vermont State Med- ical Society.
ROSS, EDWARD H., of St. Johnsbury. Physician. Born St. Johnsbury, June 18, 1864; son of Jonathan and Eliza M. (Carpenter ) Ross. Graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy 1882, Dartmouth Col- lege 1886, and Dartmouth Medical Col-
lege 1891. In 1891 married Nellie O. Hersey of Wolfboro, N. H. ; they have two children, Ralph Hersey, and Helen Car- penter. Teacher Kimball Union Aca- demy, Meriden, N. H., 1886-87; Brewster Free Academy, Wolfboro, N. H., 1887- 88; interne St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Bos- ton, 1890-91 ; director Brightlook Hospital Association 1899 to date; lecturer to nurses at Brightlook Hospital on practice of medicine 1899 to date. President Caledonia County Medical Society 1902-3 ; vice-president Vermont State Medical So- ciety 1910; president U. S. Pension Board Examining Surgeons Caledonia County. A Republican. A Congregationalist. Member of Passumpsic Lodge No. 27, F. & A. M., and Haswell Royal Arch Chap- ter No. 11, of St. Johnsbury.
ROWELL, JOHN W. Supreme court judge. See page 87.
ROYS, CLAUDE ALONZO, Boston, Mass. Manufacturer. Born Roxbury, June 10, 1880; son of George A. and Ella (Duns- more) Roys. Educated in the public schools, and a graduate of Northfield High School. Taught school from 1899-1901, when he went into the furniture and un- dertaking business in Northfield. In 1908 sold out the business and engaged in the manufacture of embalming fluids in Bos- ton; is also a contractor and builder. Is a Republican. Member of the F. & A. M.
RUBLEE, WILLIAM SEYMOUR, East Berkshire. Merchant. Born Enosburg, Aug. 24, 1867; son of Amherst W. and Susan M. (Smith) Rublee. Educated in the public schools of Berkshire, and East- man's Business College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. In 1895 married Martha E. Smith of East Berkshire; they have two children, Raymond S., and William E. Engaged as clerk in the store of his father until 1894, when he purchased the store, which he has conducted to date; appointed postmaster July 1, 1897, the office of postmaster hav- ing been in the family three generations ex- cepting eight years. A Republican ; school director since 1909; town auditor from 1902 to 1909; deputy sheriff 1892-6. An attendant of the Congrega- tional Church. Member of Missisquoi Lodge No. 9, F. &. A. M .; was charter worthy master two years of Trout River Grange, No. 355.
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RUSSELL, CHARLES H., Grand Isle.
Salesman. Born North Hero, Feb. S, 1868; son of Charles B. and Abbie M. (Knight) Russell. Educated in the pub- lic schools of North Hero, and Burling- ton High School. In 1898 married Del- la Tobias of Grand Isle. Employed by the Delaware & Hudson R. R. Co., 1886-8; in 1888 removed to Grand Isle and began work in the store of H. W. Jackson; has been employed in the store for past 20 years. A Democrat; member of Democratic State committee for past eight years; has been selectman, overseer of the poor. deputy sheriff, and town treasurer. Member of Isle of Patmos Lodge No. 17, F. &. A. M .; and Hill Chap- ter No. 14. R. A. M.
RUSSELL, GEORGE ALBERT, Lincoln. Physician. Born Monkton, July 24, 1879; son of Albert P. and Kate (Pot- ter) Russell. Educated at Bristol High School, class of 1901; University of Ver- mont. Medical Department, class of 1906; and post-graduate work at University of Pennsylvania. In 1905 married Rena Belle Calahan of Bristol who died in 1907; . in 1911 married Dorothy M. Graves of Vergennes. Has been engaged in prac- tice of medicine at Lincoln since 1906; health officer; examiner for New York, Metropolitan, Connecticut General, New York Mutual Life, and the Massachusetts Mutual Life insurance companies, and Modern Woodmen of America. A Re- publican. Member of the Baptist Church: president of the board of trus- tees. the Local Young Men's Christian As- sociation. and member of State committee Young Men's Christian Association. Mem- ber of Libanus Lodge of Masons, the Grange. the Delta Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Kappa medical fraternity, Addison County Medical Society, Vermont State Medical Society, American Medical Asso- ciation, and consul of local camp of Mod- ern Woodmen of America.
RUSSELL. LEROY C., Middlebury. Lawyer. Born New Haven, May 23, 1871: son of George S. and Ovanda (Car- ter ) Russell. Graduated at Beeman Academy, New Haven, 1892; Middlebury College. B. S. 1897. In 1898 married May H. Rockwell of Ashtabula, O .; they have one son. George I. Taught school in the state of New York. 1897-1900, the
last year in Buffalo; in 1902 formed part- nership with J. E. Cushman of Burling- ton for practice of law at Middlebury, which continued until 1906; then became ยท associated with W. H. Davis in law prac- tice, under name of Davis & Russell, which connection lasted until 1909; has since been in practice by himself in Mid- dlebury. Is a Republican; states attor- ney of Addison County 1904-8. A mem- ber and one of the vestrymen of the Protestant Episcopal Church. Member of Union Lodge No. 2, F. & A. M .; Potter Chapter No. 22, R. A. M .; Mt. Calvary Commandery No. 1, Knights Templar ; Cairo Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S .; mem- ber of Lake Dunmore Lodge No. 11, and Addison Encampment No. 27, I. O. O. F .; past grand of Lake Dunmore Lodge; and member of Grand Lodge of Vermont, I. O. O. F.
RUSSELL, WILLIAM WALLACE, White River Junction. Bank cashier. Born Ply- mouth, N. H., May 22, 1876; son of Frank Webster and Louisa (Hall) Rus- sell. Educated in the public and high schools, Plymouth, with a post graduate course at Holderness School for boys. In 1906 married Bernice S. Macarthy of Springfield. Upon the close of his school life became a clerk in a Plymouth bank, and later with a Wells River bank; his bank clerkships lasting 1893-8, when he entered the Vermont state treasurer's of- fice as assistant to the late John L. Bacon of White River Junction; in 1906 was made assistant cashier, and in 1908 cash- ier of First National Bank of White River Junction, which latter position he still holds. From May 2 to Nov. 1, 1898, served in the Spanish-American war as sergeant-major, and 2nd lieutenant in the Ist New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry ; 1901-9 adjutant in the 1st Infantry, Ver- mont National Guard. Is a Republican. Member of United Brethren Lodge No. 21, F. & A. M .; Cascadnac Chapter No. 27. R. A. M .; Mt. Sinai Temple, Mystic Shrine; the Military Order of Foreign Wars; and the Iroquois Club of White River Junction.
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