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RUTLEDGE, DAVID J., Fair Haven. Hotel keeper. Born Brandon, July 4, 1857; son of George and Delia N. ( Knowlton) Rutledge. Educated in the public schools of Brandon. In 1888 mar-
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ried Elizabeth M. McGuire of Fair Haven; they have four children, Katherine M., Ed- mund M. (Naval Preparatory School, An- napolis, Md.) David J., Jr., and George T. Proprietor Douglass House, Bran- don, 1880-4; Park View House, Fair Ha- ven, 1884-90; Central House, Granville, 1890-7; Colburn House, Manchester, 1897- 1900; built Hotel Rutledge, Fair Haven, in 1900, remaining to 1907; Hotel Allen 1907 to date. A Democrat. Member of the Roman Catholic Church, and Troy Lodge of Elks.
RUTTER, HARVEY THOMAS, Burling- ton. Banker. Born Burlington, Feb. 4, 1866; son of Thomas and Jane (Four- acre) Rutter. Educated at Burlington High School, and Burlington Business College. In 1889 married Elizabeth Simpson of Burlington; they have three children, Helen Elizabeth, Constance Al- bena, and Harvey Douglas. Mr. Rutter began business life as office boy with J. W. Goodell & Co .; with T. S. Peck insurance agency as policy clerk 1881-85; shipping clerk Burlington Woolen Co. 1885-89; en- tered Howard National Bank as clerk in 1889, filling various positions until he be- came cashier in 1898, which position he still holds. Is a Republican; has been treasurer of the College Street Congrega- tional Church for ten years; is member of the Ethan Allen Club, and its auditor.
RYDER, HERBERT DANIEL, Bellows Falls. Lawyer and manufacturer. Born Acworth, N. H., Nov. 12, 1850; son of Daniel Anderson and Elizabeth Ann (Brigham) Ryder. Educated in the pub- lic schools, Colby (N. H.) Academy, Oberlin College, Dartmouth College, A. B. 1876, A. M. 1879. In 1881 married Margaret Elizabeth Ball of Springfield; they had seven children, Jessie Eliza- beth, Margaret Sarah (deceased), Helen Winifred, Charlotte Divoll, Katherine Foster, Daniel Franklin, and Mary Scott. Principal Springfield High School three years; Bellows Falls High School six years; admitted to Vermont Bar 1880; practiced law in Springfield one year, and in Bellows Falls to present time; member of law firm of Ryder & Graham since 1907; connected with the manufacturing firm of Derby & Ball 1887-90; since 1906 the firm's manager. Mr. Ryder is a Re- publican; deputy collector internal rev-
enue 1897-1904 ; states attorney for Windham County 1904-6; presidential elector 1908; has filled many town and village offices; justice of the peace since 1886; chairman of school board since 1889, county examiner of schools 20 years. Is a Congregationalist. Member of King Solomon's Temple Lodge No. 45, F. & A. M .; Odd Fellows; Grange; West- minster and Bonheur Clubs.
SABIN, JAMES THURSTON, Montpelier, Vt.' Insurance. Born in Cambridge, July 16, 1842; son of Henry William and Fidelia (Thurston) Sabin. Educated in the public and select schools and East- man's Commercial College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. In 1873 married Mary A. Waite of Cambridge, who died in 1894; they had six children of whom four are now living, Henry Waite, Hollis Raymond, Margaret (Sabin) Pitkin, and Mary Doris Sabin. In 1902 married Mary L. Jacobs of Mont- pelier. Began business life in 1860 as clerk in a general store, remaining until 1866, when he entered Eastman's Com- mercial College; in May, 1866, entered the secretary's office of the Vermont Mu- tual Fire Insurance Co., Montpelier; in 1872 elected secretary of the company, which position he still holds; has been a director of the company since 1891. Is a Republican. Member of Christ Church (Episcopal) of Montpelier. Member of Aurora Lodge No. 22, F. &. A. M .; King Solomon Chapter No. 7. R. A. M .; Mont- pelier Council No. 4, R. & S. M .; Mt. Zion Commandery No. 9, K. T .; a 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason; member of Mt. Si- nai Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., of Mont- pelier ; has held office of secretary and re- corder of different Masonic bodies for several years, and at one time was high priest of the chapter; member of the Apollo Club of Montpelier, and its sec- retary since 1885.
SANDERSON, CORBIN L., Milton. Physician and surgeon. Born Milton, July 24. 1856; son of Leroy Y. and Electa E. Sanderson. Educated at Milton graded school, New Hampton Institute, Fairfax ; and Medical Department University of Vermont. In 1898 married Annie E. Soper of Milton; they have one daughter, Beatrice. Has practiced medicine and surgery at Milton several years. A Re- publican. Liberal in his religious views.
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SARGENT, CARL THEODORE, Corinth. Merchant and postmaster. Born Corinth, April 10, 1862; son of Caleb Cushing and Cordelia Viva (Cooke) Sargent. Edu- cated at Cookeville Graded School, and Corinth Academy. Was postmaster at Corinth 1887-93. and again appointed in 1897. and still holds this office; has been engaged in store-keeping since 1879. Is a Republican; notary public; was clerk and treasurer of the Corinth Academy and Cookeville Graded School district a mim- ber of years.
SARGENT. JOHN GARIBALDI, Ludlow. Lawyer. Born Ludlow. Oct. 13, 1860; son of John Hemon and Ann Eliza (Han- ley ) Sargent. Graduated from Black River Academy 1883; Tufts College A. B. 1887. In 1887 married Mary L. Gordon of Ludlow; they have one daughter, Gladys Gordon. Studied law with Hon. Wm. W. Stickney; admitted to the Vermont Bar 1890: member of the law firm of Stickney, Sargent & Skeels. A Republican; States attorney Windsor County 1898-1900; sec- retary of civil and military affairs 1900-2; attorney-general of Vermont since 1908. Trustee of Black River Academy. Mem- ber Zeta Psi Fraternity, Kappa Chapter, Arctic Club, Ethan Allen Club of Burling- ton. and Vermont Association of Boston.
SAULT, JOSEPH WILLIAM, Ludlow. Editor and publisher. Born New York City. Sept. 4, 1851; son of William and Sarah (Hill) Sault. Educated at New York city public schools, Franklin Acad- emy. Malone, N. Y., and Washington County High School, Montpelier. In 1879 married Eunice A. Mosher of Roch- ester. who died 1883; they had one son, Albert Clarke. In 1885 married Mary M. Clark of St. Albans, who died 1894; in 1898 married Lena L. Watson of North- wood Narrows. N. H. Served three years apprenticeship at printer's trade at Pal- ladium office, Malone, N. Y .; connected with the Vermont Watchman and State Journal in Montpelier, 1875-1879; local editor St. Albans Daily Messenger 1879- 1880 and 1881-1890; associate editor St. Johnsbury Caledonian some three years; editor and manager St. Johnsbury Repub- lican four years; now editor and proprietor of Vermont Tribune at Ludlow. A Re- publican; clerk in office of sergeant-at- arms 1871; official reporter house of
representatives 1894, 1902, 1904, 1906; official reporter state senate 1898; sec- retary of civil and military affairs under Governor Grout, 1896-98. A Congrega- tionalist. Member of Ludlow Grange; lecturer one term, overseer partial term, now master; president Okemo Literary Club of Ludlow three years.
SAWYER, ARTHUR AUGUSTUS, White River Junction. Business man. Born Peterboro, N. H., Sept. 16, 1870; son of Amos A. and Lydia (Bass) Sawyer. Edu- cated in Peterboro public schools and high school. In 1897 married Edith M. Roberts of White River Junction. Began business life as bookkeeper in a whole- sale meat and provision house, St. Al- bans; later holding a like position in the St. Albans branch of Swift & Co., Chi- cago; in 1902 assigned manager of that corporation's plant in White River Junc- tion, where he has since remained. A Republican. A Universalist. Member of Myrtle Lodge, and Rebekah Fidelity Lodge, I. O. O. F., White River Junc- tion; United Brethren Lodge, F. & A. M., Cascadnac Chapter, R. A. M .; Vermont Commandery, K. T .; Mt. Sinai Temple, Mystic Shrine; and Wenona Chapter, O. E. S.
SAWYER, OTIS CORNELIUS, Sharon. Grain and lumber dealer. Born Felch- ville, Nov. 21, 1855; son of Daniel and Arabella (Ruggles) Sawyer. Educated in the public schools. In 1887 married Mary Stimson Barrett of Springfield; they had two children, both deceased, Mande A. and Harold Stimson. When a boy was employed in a chair factory and in a woolen mill in Proctorsville; later was clerk in a store; when 22 years of age purchased a general store in Felch- ville, which he later sold and went to the Dakotas, where he dealt quite extensively in land and real estate; in 1883 returned East, and purchased a store and market in Randolph; later was in business for a time in Perkinsville; in 1887 located in Sharon, engaged in general mercantile business, and became one of the leading business men of the place; has erected several buildings, including a grist mill, in connection with which he has built a model cement dam; is an extensive lumber dealer. Is a Demoerat; has served twice as postmaster of Sharon, resigning his
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second appointment when elected to the state Legislature in 1896; has been a member and chairman of the Windsor County Democratic committee for years; in 1900 was delegate to the Democratic national convention in Kansas City from the second congressional district; has been justice of the peace 10 years. Attends the Congregational Church.
SAXBY, EDWARD HORACE, Marshfield. Educator. Born Bakersfield, April 9, 1873; son of Parmenas Watt and Edna Charlotte (Snow) Saxby. Educated in the public schools of Burke; five years in South Lancaster (Mass.) Academy, grad- uating from classical course in 1896. In 1896 married Della Mae Gager of Nor- wich, Conn .; they have three children. Archie Raymond, Harold Edward, and Evelyn Gager. Followed calling of pub- lic school teacher since 1896, holding prin- cipalships in Burke and Corinth; and Marshfield since 1907. A Republican ; member of Marshfield Lodge, Knights of Pythias ; and of the Grange.
SCHOFF, CHARLES E., St. Albans. Banker and manufacturer. Born Brasher, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., Dec. 12, 1866; son of Daniel and Katharine ( Beeman) Schoff. Educated at public schools of Brasher, and State Normal School at Pots- dam, N. Y. In 1889 married Edith A. Rutherford of Ogdensburg, N. Y .; they had no children; she died November, 1905. After leaving school worked on farm in summer and taught school in win- ter until 1883; bookkeeper for Marshall Field & Co., Chicago, 1883-5; purchased general store in company with John B. Wilson at Louisville, N. Y., 1885, con- tinuing this business until 1888; employed by Reed & Taylor, wholesale tobacconists, Burlington, 1888-91; manager Willard Manufacturing Co., St. Albans, 1891- 1900; in 1900 chosen director Franklin County Savings Bank, and its president from 1906 to date; treasurer and manager Robin Hood Ammunition Co., Swanton, from 1906 to date; state vice-president American Surety Co .; director Anchor Cotton Mills, Louisville, Ky. In political convictions is a Republican; and in re- ligious belief a Congregationalist.
SCHWENK. ANTHONY FRANZ, Brattle- boro. Lawyer. Born Brooklyn. N. Y.,
Sept. 9, 1873; son of Jacob and Mary ( Meyer) Schwenk. Educated at Brattle- boro High School. In 1899 married Ma- bel M. Goodhue of Westminster; they have two children, Dorothy Anna and Elizabeth Goodhue. Admitted to Bar Oct. 15, 1897, and has practiced ever since. Is a Republican; register of probate Marl- boro district 1896-1906; referee in bank- ruptcy Windham County 1898-1900; states attorney Windham County 1900-2; judge of probate Marlboro district 1906 to date. A Congregationalist. Past mas- ter Columbian Lodge No. 36, F. & A. M .; member Fort Dummer Chapter No. 12. R. A. M .; Beauseant Commandery No. 7. K. T .; Vermont Wheel Club.
SCOFIELD, COLUMBUS SEWELL, Rich- ford. Physician and surgeon. Born Sutton, P. Q., 1860; son of Edwin and Canzada (Olin) Scofield. Educated at Sutton High School, Hampden High School, Wesleyan Academy, and Harvard Medical College. Began practice of medicine in Boston 1883; connected with West End Children's and Lowell Island hospitals; member of Massachusetts Med- ical Society. First to use antiseptic pads in obstetrics; and reported use of same to Boston Lying-in Hospital and New York Medical Recorder; post-graduate McGill University 1896; certificate from Queen Charlotte Lying-in Hospital, London. Eng .; life member of St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, Eng .; located in Rich- ford 1897. President for two years of the Franklin County Medical Society ; member of American Medical Association. Is a Republican. Represented Richford in the Legislature 1910. In religious be- lief an Episcopalian; vestryman of Epis- copal Church of Richford for past five years. Member of Missisquoi Lodge No. 9, F. & A. M., of Richford; Mt. Sutton Chapter, R. A. M .; Lafayette Command- ery No. 3. K. T., St. Albans; Mt. Sinai Temple. A. A. O. N. M. S .. Montpelier ; Independent Order of Odd Fellows; Pat- riarchs Militant; surgeon in Boston Can- ton with rank of major on colonel's staff for two years; member of Calumet Club of Richford ; Richford Working Men's Re- lief Association: Fat Men's Club of Ver- mont ; Harvard Club of Vermont; and Na- tional Geographic Society of Washington. D. C.
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SCOTT, WALTER F., Brandon. Banker. Born Barre, Dec. 5, 1856; son of Charles A. and Elvira H. Scott. Educated at Goddard Seminary, Barre. Clerk for Cen- tral Vermont Railway at Brandon, 1878- 80; teller Brandon National Bank 1880- 3; cashier since 1883. Is a Republican; town treasurer, Brandon, about 20 years, now holding the office; represented Bran- don in the Legislature 1906; senator from Rutland County 1908; member of House committees on ways and means, and banks, and chairman of Senate committee on banks, and member of committees on insurance, state and court expenses, and general committee. Member of St. Paul's Lodge No. 25, F. & A. M .; worshipful master three years; at present treasurer; past high priest Farmers' Chapter No. 9, R. A. M .; member Mt. Calvary Command- ery No. 1, K. T., Middlebury.
SEARLES, J. ROLF, St. Johnsbury. Lawyer. Born Holland, March 22, 1881; son of John E. and Clara (Bishop) Searles. Educated at Derby Academy. In 1907 married Ida Louise Beck of St. Johns- bury. Admitted to Vermont Bar 1904, since which time has practiced law in St. Johnsbury ; in partnership with Robert W. Simonds since December, 1907. A Re- publican; has held various town offices; president of the village of St. Johnsbury two years; appointed by Governor Mead delegate from Vermont to the meeting of the uniform state laws commission held at Boston, Mass., August, 1911. Is an at- tendant of the Congregational Church. Member of Passumpsic Lodge No. 27, F. & A. M .; Haswell Chapter No. 11, R. A. Mí .; Palestine Commandery No. 5, K. T .; Mount Sinai Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S.
SEAVER. EZRA THOMAS, North Troy. Merchant. Born Albany, Jan. 12, 1858; son of Gilman Warren and Eliza ( Rowell) Seaver. Educated at Craftsbury Acad- emy and Montpelier Seminary. In 1879 married Almeda Ewins of North Troy; they have two sons, Clcon William and Clive Gilman. Began business life as clerk in his father's storc; for the past 35 years has been in the mercantile business for himself. Is a Democrat; chairman town committee; postmaster at North Troy under Cleveland's first administration ; has been town treasurer four years. Is a Con- gregationalist. Past chancellor com-
mander Trojan Lodge No. 20, K. P., and member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
SEAVER, HARLEY T., Barton. Mer- chant. Born Albany, July 24, 1860; son of Gilman W. and Eliza (Rowell) Seaver. Educated at public schools and St. Johns- bury Academy. In 1885 married Amanda Davison of Craftsbury; they have two children, A. Clemma and Amory D. Mr. Seaver has been in the hardware business in Barton since 1884. Is a Republican; represented Barton in Vermont Legisla- ture, 1902; has held all the town and vil- lage offices. Is a Congregationalist. Is past master of Orleans Lodge No. 55, F. & A. M., Barton; past eminent com- mander of Malta Commandery No. 10, K. T., of Newport; member of the Ma- sonic Grand Lodge of Vermont; and presi- dent of the Orleans County Fair Associa- tion.
SEAVER, LEWIS MEAD, late of Williams- town. Born Williamstown, July 3, 1848; died Williamstown, Oct. 17, 1911; son of Ebenezer and Sophronia (Jillson) Seaver. Educated in the publie schools of his na- tive town. In 1882 married Mary Abdell of Indiana, who died in 1900; they had one daughter, Louie S. (Mrs. Walter B. Simons) ; in 1904 married Musette Hollo- baugh of Washington, Pa .; they had three children, Harrison Mead, Esther Holly, and Rebecca Rosette. When 16 years old went to Chicago with his widowed mother and engaged in newspaper publishing; re- moved to New York and engaged in ad- vertising business; in 1890 purehased the home farm in Williamstown, later becom- ing secretary-treasurer National Humane Alliance in New York, holding office 14 years; partner with Charles M. Seaver in grain and feed business. A Republi- can; school director 1904-7; town agent 1906; selectman nearly three years, and first selectman at the time of his death; represented Williamstown in Legislature 1908; senator from Washington County 1910. Affiliated with the Congregational Church.
SHANNON, JAMES DANIEL, Middle- bury. Catholic clergyman. Born Enosburg Falls, March 22, 1861; son of Matthew and Catherine (Harvey) Shannon. Edu- cated in the village school, Montreal Col- lege, Montreal, P. Q., and theological de-
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partment, University of Laval, Montreal. Ordained priest Dec. 22, 1888, at Mon- treal; had temporary charge of parishes of Fairfield Center. and Bakersfield Jan. 1 to May 1, 1889; rector of parish at Underhill Center May 3, 1889, to Oct. 1, 1899; rector of St. Mary's Church, Mid- dlebury, since Oct. 1, 1899; built present church at Underhill Center, also rectory ; built new marble church at Middlebury, and new monastery connected with Fanny Allen Hospital, Winooski Park. Is a Democrat. Member of Roman Catholic corporation of the diocese of Burlington since its organization; and the corpora- tion of the Fanny Allen Hospital, Winoo- ski Park. Member of Knights of Colum- bus; and Catholic Order of Foresters.
SHAW, HARRY CHASE, Brattleboro. Newspaper writer. Born Somerville, Mass., April 24, 1873; son of Henry M. and Celia (Batchelder ) Shaw. Educated in the public schools in Boston and Cam- bridge, Mass., New Hampshire and Ver- mont, and by private tutor. In 1902 married Julia Marie Benedict of Cornwall; they have four children, Francis Benedict, Dorothy Mida, Chase Sanborn and Rob- ert Graham. Learned printer's trade in New Hampshire; for several years cor- respondent for New York and Boston newspapers in New Hampshire; private secretary to Col. Joseph Battell, Middle- bury ; later managing editor and business manager Middlebury Register; city editor Montpelier. Daily Journal 1902; legisla- tive reporter 1902-3; engaged for about six years with Colonel Joseph Battell up- on composition of American Morgan Reg- ister ; acting secretary American Morgan Registry Association; recording secretary Vermont Morgan Horse Breeders' Associ- ation; a writer on Morgan horses; private secretary to U. S. Senator Carroll S. Page at Washington 1908-9; now city editor Brattleboro Reformer and special corre- spondent for Boston and Vermont dailies ; author of "Legislative Luminaries," pub- lished in 1911. A Republican. A Con- gregationalist. Member of Brattleboro Lodge No. 102, F. & A. M .; Otter Creek Lodge No. 33, K. P., of Middlebury; Pro- tection Grange No. 22, P. of H., and Ver- mont Press Association.
SHAW, HENRY BIGELOW, Burlington. Lawyer. Born Burlington, Nov. 30,
1873; son of William Goodhue and Mary Alice ( Bissell) Shaw. Educated at Bur- lington public schools, University of Ver- mont, and Harvard Law School. In 1901 married Fanny Dickson Grinnell of Bur- lington; they had four children, Eliza- beth Grinnell, Thomas, Mary Bissell, and William Goodhue, deceased. Admitted to the Michigan Bar Oct., 1900; practiced law in Detroit, Mich., 1900-2; in 1902 returned to Burlington, where he has since been in practice; formed partnership with Guy B. Horton 1911; lecturer on commercial law, University of Vermont, since 1901. Is a Republican; city grand juror 1907-8; U. S. commissioner 1907- 8; states attorney since 1908. In religious belief an Episcopalian; trustee and treas- urer Vermont Episcopal Institute. Mem- ber of Ethan Allen Club; Waubanaukee Golf Club; Washington Lodge No. 3, F. & A. M .; Burlington Chapter No. 3, R. A. M .; and Society of Colonial Wars.
SHAW, HENRY HATRIC, Marlboro. Clergyman. Born in Barnet, Dee. 21. 1837; son of John and Elizabeth ( Harri- man) Shaw. Educated in the common schools and Peacham Academy; taught in the common schools for several years, and graduated from Middlebury College. 1865. In 1867 married Lucy F. Whit- ney of Saxtons River; they had three children, Harry, Anna (died in infancy). and Minnie. Principal Chester Academy, 1865-7; Springfield High School 1867- 72; Burr and Burton Seminary, Man- chester, 1872-8; Glen wood Classical Seminary, West Brattleboro, 1880-94. While teaching read theology privately with Dr. Lord and President Hulbert; was licensed to preach by the Springfield and Claremont Association 1870, and two years later granted the same privilege for life by the Rutland and Bennington As- sociation of Congregational Ministers. In 1894 received a call from Congregational Church, Marlboro, to become its pastor. began work May 1, 1894; was ordained June, 1895, holding pastorate to date. Superintendent of schools in the towns of Chester, Springfield, Brattleboro, and sinee 1895 of Marlboro. A Republican of the progressive order; represented Marlboro in the Legislature in 1904 and 1906; member of committee on education and military affairs 1904, and on educa- tion and railroads 1906, being clerk of
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committee on education both sessions. Member of the Grange, and interested in the progressive work in agriculture; lec- turer in Marlboro Grange since its or- ganization.
SHAW, WILLIAM ALDEN, Northfield. Local forecaster. U. S. Weather Bureau. Born Northfield, July 25, 1864; son of William O. and Elizabeth (Kingsley) Shaw. Educated at Northfield High School, and Norwich University, class of 1888. In 1890 married Fannie Ellen Holt of Woodstock; they have two chil- dren, Heber Ernest and Ethel Louise. Entered U. S. Weather Bureau 1888; has been stationed at Boston, Mass., Portland, Me., New York City, Pierre, S. D., and Sioux City. Ia .; in charge of station at Northfield since 1896; appointed local forecaster in 1906; professor of meteor- ology in Norwich University; member of the board of trustees of Norwich Univer- sity, and secretary of the corporation. Is a Republican. Is past master DeWitt Clinton Lodge No. 15, F. & A. M .; past high priest King Solomon Chapter No. 7, R. A. M .; eminent commander Mount Zion Commandery No. 9, K. T .; member of Mystic Shrine; American Geographical Society; Vermont Historical Society ; and Vermont Fish and Game League.
SHEA, DANIEL AUGUSTUS, Burlington. Physician. Born Nashua, N. H., Nov. 9, 1881; son of Dennis and Catherine (O'Connor) Shea. Educated. in the pub- lic and High Schools of Nashua, N. H., Holy Cross College, Worcester, Mass., and University of Vermont, College of Medi- cine. Instructor in medicine University of Vermont 1909-12; instructor in phys- ical diagnosis, University of Vermont, 1909-12; attending physician to Fanny Al- len Hospital, 1906-12; city physician 1910 and 1912. Democrat. Member Roman Catholic Church. Member of American Medical Association; Vermont Medical Society; Burlington and Chitten- den County Clinical Society; Knights of Columbus; Order of Elks, and Foresters of America.
SHEDD, CHARLES GALE, Keene, N. H. Druggist. Born South Wallingford, May 18. 1865; son of Charles Wesley and Sarah Frances (Doty) Shedd. Charles W. Shedd was an orderly sergeant in Co.
H, 14th Vermont Volunteers ; was in Stan- nard's brigade, and later in Capt. Bald- win's Frontier Cavalry. Educated at Keene (N. H.) High School, graduated in 1881. In 1891 married Rhoda Jane Colburn of Shrewsbury; they have three children, Gale Colburn and Paul Wesley, twins, born July 14, 1892, and Charles Herbert, born Feb. 3, 1907. Entered drug store of Bullard & Foster, May 18, 1880, as apprentice; in same store con- tinuously since then as clerk and proprie- tor; on the death of E. M. Bullard, in 1899, the business was incorporated as The Bullard & Shedd Co., of which he is treasurer, manager, and nearly sole own- er; does a wholesale and retail business. President Keene Forestry Association, conducting woodland proposition, and also the largest white pine nursery in the east- ern states; Keene Park Corporation; New Hampshire State Pharmaceutical Associ- ation; vice-president Keene Commercial Club; treasurer Cheshire Chair Corpora- tion; Keene Chorus Club; secretary-treas- urer of trustees of New Hampshire State Sanatorium for care and cure of tubercu- losis; appointed by governor member, state commission for study of tuberculosis in . New Hampshire. A Republican; chair- man city committee; member state commit- tee; president common council 1891; mayor of Keene 1911-12; represented Keene in the Legislature 1899-1901 ; sena- tor from Cheshire County 1907-8; mem- ber and chairman board of health ten years. A Unitarian; president Unitarian Club. Past high priest Cheshire Royal Arch Chapter; past master Social Friends Lodge; past grand high priest Grand Royal Arch Chapter of New Hampshire; member Hugh De Payens Commandery, K. T .; Bektash Temple, Mystic Shrine, Concord; New Hampshire Consistory, 32 degrees, Nashua; thirty-third degree Ma- son, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction; 'past state president Sons of American Revolu- tion; member Red Men, Knights of Pyth- ias, and Sons of Veterans.
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