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STURTEVANT, HOMER B., East Fair- field. Postmaster. Born East Fair- field, Dee. 11, 1859; son of Josiah and Betsie (Beardsley) Sturtevant. Edu- cated in the public schools of Fairfield, and Bakersfield Academy. In 1884 mar- ried Carrie E. Warren of Fairfield; they have one (adopted) daughter, Florenee A. Followed farming and carpentry work, and for ten years was employed as gen- eral manager of lumber industry; also dealer in farm implements, grain and feed. A Republican; appointed postmaster Feb. 3rd, 1908, continuing to date; deputy sheriff; for many years leader of the Sturtevant orchestra. Religious prefer-
ence, Universalist. Past master Eagle Lodge No. 67, F. & A. M .; member Lafayette Chapter No. 4 R. A. M., Enos- burg Falls.
SUMNER, BENJAMIN ANSON, Mont- pelier. Insurance. Born East Middle- bury, Oet. 20, 1877; son of James F. and Nellie L. (Reed) Sumner. Educated at Middlebury High School, graduate of the elass of 1896. In 1901 married Rachel Adeline Randall of Proetor; they have one son, Everett Randall. In sum- mer hotel at Lake George, N. Y., 1893-6; employ of S. Alex. Orr, Troy, N. Y., paper manufacturer, 1896-9; railroad and shipping department Vermont Marble Co., Proctor, 1899-1901. In August 1901, en- tered employ New York Life Insurance Co., at Montpelier, later taking on all other lines of insurance permitted under- writers in the State. Enlisted as a pri- vate in 1st Vermont Regiment, Ist Battal- ion, Co. H, in July, 1903, promoted corporal, 1905; sergeant, 1906. Re-en- listed for one year 1906, and again in 1907 for 2 years; promoted sergeant-ma- jor 3rd Battalion, Ist Regiment, under Maj. F. B. Thomas; discharged July 9,
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1909, having had six years of service, with four encampments in Vermont, one at Manassas, Va., one at Mt. Gretna, Pa., and one at Watertown, N. Y. Is a Re- publican. Member of Protestant Epis- copal Church. Member of Montpelier Lodge No. 13, K. P .; clerk of Montpelier Camp No. 9065 M. W. A .; member of In- dependent Order of Good Templars, Past D. C. T. of District No. 8, and D. G. C. T. of the Grand Lodge of Vermont; mem- ber of Vermont State Association of Fire Underwriters 1910-11; and the Auto- mobile Club of Vermont 1910.
SUMNER, HAROLD MARTIN, Sharon. Civil engineer. Born Gill, Mass., Nov. 19, 1885; son of Martin and Addie May (Priest) Sumner. Educated in the pub- lic schools of Gill, and Montague (Mass.) High School; attended the Melrose, Fla., Academy, and the Proctor Academy, Andover, N. H., studied civil engineering. In 1909 married Bessie Tucker of West Hartford. As an engineer was for five years in the employ of the International Paper Co., with assignments in all sec- tions of New England. Is a director in and resident agent for the Sharon Power Co., and the Vermont Copper Co., with manufacturing plants in Sharon and Strafford. Is a Republican; in religious preference a Congregationalist. Member of Mechanics Lodge, F. & A. M. of Tur- ners Falls, Mass., and the Iroquois Club of White River Junction.
SWIFT, BENJAMIN, Woodstock. Clergy- man. Born Enosburg, April 21, 1863; son of Alfred Brown and Julia Elizabeth (Griffith) Swift. Educated in the public schools, St. Albans High School, Univer- sity of Vermont, 1886, and Union Theo- logical Seminary, New York City, 1893. In 1893 married Mary Ross Simpson of Burlington. General Secretary of Young Men's Christian Association, Burlington, 1886-1890; minister of Congregational Church, Orwell, 1893-1907; at Woodstock since 1907; president of Vermont Chris- tian Endeavor Union, 1908-10; corporate member of American Board of Commis- sioners for Foreign Missions. Is a Re- publican. Member of Phi Beta Kappa in college; of Sigma Phi Fraternity; Wood- stock Lodge No. 31, F. & A. M .; and Ver- mon Historical Society.
SWINEY, WILLIAM WALLACE, Ver- gennes. Commercial traveler. Born Ferrisburg, Oct. 20, 1843; son of Law- rence and Harriet Swiney. Educated in the public schools. In 1868 married Char- lotte S. Vernol of Vergennes. Engaged in farming previous to 1861, when he learned the cabinet maker's trade with J. N. Hanley at Vergennes; later moved to Vineland, N. J .; enlisting in Co. B, 36th New Jersey Regiment in 1861; pro- moted to sergeant and 1st lieutenant; breveted captain of Co. B; was in all the battles about Petersburg, Va .; wounded at Five Forks, April, 1865, and at Sutherland Station, April 2, 1865; dis- charged from service Aug. 30, 1867; was one of a family of eight sons who were in the Union army during the Civil war. Returned to Vergennes in 1867 and en- gaged in the manufacture of furniture; inventor of the rotary sandpapering ma- chine and door planer now in general use; employed as commercial traveler since 1882. A Republican ; selectman and over- seer of the poor in Middlebury six years ; deputy sheriff of Addison County 1+ years. Member Dorchester Lodge No. 1, F. & A. M., of Vergennes; Jerusalem Chapter No. 2, R. A. M .; Mt. Calvary Commandery, K. T., and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
TABOR, GEORGE WASHINGTON, Mor- risville. Clergyman. Born Holland, Oct. 14, 1851 ; son of Lemuel Rankin and Triphena (Welch) Tabor. Educated in the public sehools. In 1868 married Minnie Amelia Jones of Woodstock, N. B .; they have one daughter, Grace Evelyn. Is by trade a carpenter; in 1887 built the Advent church in Holland, and in 1894 the Advent church in Waterbury, thus being independent of his parish for support. In politics a Republican; and in religious belief a Christian Adventist.
TAFT, CHARLES C., Montpelier. Dealer in wood and coal. Born Huntington Center, Oct. 9, 1868; son of Willard S. and Jerusha F. Taft. Educated in the public schools of Huntington Center and Berlin. In 1896 married Sara E. Tave of Waterbury. Was for some time in the employ of Besse Baker, clothiers, Brock- ton, Mass. Later with F. A. Davis Pub- lishing Co., Philadelphia. Pa., and for sev-
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eral years special agent for New England Telephone and Telegraph Co .; eight years with Marvin & Sherburne, Montpelier; at present dealer in wood and coal. A Re- publican ; alderman from 2nd ward, 1911. A Methodist. Member Vermont Lodge No. 2. I. O. O. F .; Thomas Wildey En- campment No. 11; New England Order of Protection; Order of Elks, and Volun- teer Hose Co.
TANNER, JAMES D., Burlington. Phy- sician and surgeon. Born Waupun, Wis- consin, Feb. 4. 1860; son of Lyman Beecher and Mary ( Forest) Tanner. Edu- cated at Waupun public school, Burling- ton High School, University of Vermont Medical Department, class of 1891, and New York Post Graduate Hospital. In 1884 married Helen Adaline Cole of Wi- nooski; they have one daughter, Mary Cole. In 1878 was clerk in U. S. Customs House, Burlington; 1881 elerk in drug . Rogers. store. Waupun, Wis .; 1883 bought out a drug business in Bethel, and in 1884 an- other at Winooski; an incorporator of Winooski Savings Bank; was private phy- sician to the late Henry Wells, Burling- ton, 1894-1911, and in that capacity trav- eled extensively in this country and abroad; moved to Burlington 1906; medi- cal examiner for several insurance com- panies. Is a Republican; health officer, Winooski, several years. Is an Episco- palian; warden of Trinity Mission, Wi- nooski, nearly 20 years; a delegate to sev- eral diocesan conventions. Member Amer- jean Medical Association; Burlington and Chittenden County Clinical Society; Ver- mont State Medical Society ; Florida State Medical Society; Dade County, Florida, Medical Society; Mansfield Council No. 815, Royal Arcanum; Modern Woodmen of America; Phi Chi Medical Fraternity ; Algonquin Club; Ethan Allen Club; The Elks; Waubanakce Golf Club; Lake Mansfield Trout Club; Mohican Club; Vermont Automobile Club; Vermont Fish and Game League; Biscayne Bay Yacht Club, Miami, Fla .; a 32 degrec Mason and member of all the Masonic bodies; a Knight Templar, and Noble of the Mys- tic Shrine.
TAPLIN. HORATIO NELSON, Washing- ton. D. C. Real estae broker. Born Montpelier. March 20, 1846; son of Horatio Nelson and Harriet ( Lovewell)
Taplin. Educated at the public schools and academy at Montpelier. In 1891 married Lillie T. Page Jolliffe of Fred- erick County, Va. Connected with Ver- mont Mutual Fire Insurance Co., and its treasurer and president for seventeen years; interested in lumber business and mining operations in Kansas and Utah for seven years; the past fourteen years actively engaged in real estate business in Washington, D. C., making a specialty of mortgage loans, investments and building operations. A Republican; member Protestant Episcopal Church.
TAPLIN, MERRICK M., Orleans. Auc- tioneer, dealer in real estate. Born Iras- burg, June 8, 1851; son of Richard and Susan (Ordway) Taplin. Educated in the public schools of Irasburg and Glover. In 1887 married Susie E. Rogers of Wheelock; they have one son, Charles In company with George B. Rowell has dealt in horses, cattle, car- riages, lumber and real estate for the past 27 years. A Republican; was lister at Irasburg; lister and selectman Barton; school trustee Barton Landing and Or- leans; represented Barton in the Legisla- ture 1900; senator from Orleans County 1910. An attendant of the Congrega- tional Church.
TAYLOR, HENRY ROBERT, Machias, Me. Civil engineer and surveyor. Born Newfane, May 31, 1830; son of Denzil and Ann D. (Morse) Taylor. Educated at Townshend Academy, later Leland and Gray Seminary ; and Saxtons River Semi- nary, now Vermont Academy. In 1862 married Amelia N. Longfellow of Ma- chias, who died in 1873; they had three children, Annie E., Carrie F., and Arthur H. (deceased). In 1873 married Laura E. Smith of Whitneyville; they have four children, Edith H., Henry K., Amy J., and Alfred O. In February, 1849, sailed in brig Acadian for California; returned via the isthmus, and went out again same year, making the then record trip New York to San Francisco of 24 days and six hours. Sailed for South America in ship Iowa, 1,000 tons; in hurricane off the gulf of Tehuantepec; lost foremast and bow- sprit and put into bay and subsequently to Ciuadad Guayaquil for four months; employed under Chilian government in coast survey from Valdivia and Chiloe to
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Patagonia and Straits of Magellan three years; returning in sailing vessel around Cape Horn, joined surveying party of government lands in Douglass and Dodge counties, Nebraska, remaining until out- break of civil war. A Republican; town clerk 14 years ; register of deeds for Wash- ington County 16 years; justice of the peace, notary public and dedimus potes- tatem 28, 24, and 20 years respectively. A Congregationalist; member Maine Sons of American Revolution; Plymouth Soci- ety of Massachusetts ; California Pioneers, Forty-Niners; past master Harwood Lodge No. 91, F. & A. M .; past high priest Washington Chapter No. 16, R. A. M .; past eminent commander St. Elmo Commandery No. 18, K. T .; past grand master Masonic Lodge of Maine; past grand seribe of Grand Chapter of Maine; vice-president Order of High Priesthood of Maine; honorary member of Vermont Veterans (Masonic) Association.
TAYLOR, JAMES PADDOCK, Saxtons River. Educator. Born Hamilton, N. Y., in 1872; son of James M. and Mary (Paddoek) Taylor. Educated at Hamil- ton Grammar School, Colgate Academy ; Colgate University, graduated 1895; one year of graduate study at Harvard, and one year at Columbia. Taught at Pills- bury Academy, Owatonna, Minn., 1893- 4; Colgate Academy 1899-1908; associ- ate principal of Vermont Academy since 1908. President of the Green Mountain Club; member committee of organization of Greater Vermont Association. An In- dependent Republican; a Baptist; mem- ber Delta Upsilon Fraternity.
TAYLOR, JOHN BURNHAM, Burlington. Editor. Born St. Albans, Dec. 25, 1871; son of John Syng Dorsey and Luey Ara- bella (Burgess) Taylor. Educated in the public schools; a graduate of Vermont Academy, Saxtons River, 1890; and Uni- versity of Michigan, A. B., 1894. In 1902 married Annie Smith Childs of St. Albans. In 1894 entered the business office of the St. Albans Messenger, and in 1899 the edi- torial department, later advancing to news editor; in 1901 beeame assistant night editor Burlington Free Press; in 1907 state editor ; and since 1909 has been night editor. Is a Republican. Member of Ethan Allen Club.
TAYLOR, LINN D., Brattleboro. In- suranee. Born Brattleboro, Feb. 1, 1869; son of Herbert E. and Emeline (Dutton) Taylor. Educated at Brattleboro High School. In 1889 became associated with his father in the insurance business, con- tinuing to date. Is quartermaster 1st Infantry, Vermont National Guard. A Republican. A Unitarian. Member of Columbian Lodge No. 36, F. & A. M., and the Vermont Wheel Club.
TAYLOR, ORRIN C., Burlington. Wholesale tobacconist. Born Stockholm, N. Y., March 24, 1855; son of John and Elizabeth Taylor. Educated in the pub- lie schools. In 1882 married Isabelle E. Emery of Stockholm, N. Y .; they have two children, Isabelle Lueinda, graduated Vassar College 1912; and Alice Elizabeth, Bradford Academy, 1912. Mr. Taylor came to Burlington 1877, entering the em- ploy of Murray & Reed as a traveling salesman, continuing with this firm seven years; in 1884 entered into eopartnership with J. G. Reed under the firm name of Reed and Taylor, selling to Mr. Reed in 1895, when in connection with Mr. J. S. Flint he formed the present firm of O. C. Taylor & Co. Is a Republican. An at- tendant of the Unitarian Church. Mem- ber of the Benevolent and Protective Or- der of Elks; the Algonquin Club; and the Ethan Allen Club.
TAYLOR, WILLIAM H. Superior court judge. See page 90.
TENNEY, ELBERT CLARENCE, Dum- merston. Farmer. Born Hinsdale, N. H., Aug. 4, 1870; son of Daniel Webster and Mary (Bingham) Tenney. Educated at Brattleboro publie schools. In 1904 mar- ried Lenna H. Thomas of Brattleboro. Was in the employ of Holbrook, Cabot & Rollins, contractors, of Boston, 12 years ; has been superintendent last three years of Frederick Holbrook's estate. A Re- publican; seleetman Dummerston three years, at present chairman of the board. A Congregationalist. Member of Brat- tleboro Lodge No. 102, F. & A. M .; mem- ber of Wantastiquet Lodge No. 5, I. O. O. F .; Oasis Encampment No. 5, I. O. O. F., of Brattleboro; Evening Star Grange of Dummerston; and Windham County Pomona Grange.
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TERRY, WILLIAM, South Ryegate. Merchant. Born Lewes, Eng., June 25, 1848; son of Armigale and Sarah (Gates) Terry. Educated in the public schools of England and Newbury. In 1872 married Mary A. Lindsey of Newbury; they have five children, Alice L. (Mrs. Blake), Wil- liam W., of Hartford, Conn., B. L., Merty S .. and Adna M., of Hartford, Conn. En- gaged in farming three years; commer- cial traveler for L. K. Quinby & Co. seven years; in 1878 went on the road for him- self selling general merchandise at retail, which he followed for many years; in 1891, in company with George & Gay, purchased the store of J. B. Darling; in 1904 bought out his partners, later selling half interest to Charles E. F. Miller; in 1907 sold his stock to his son, retaining the farming implements and hardware, which he still deals in. Is a Republican. Member of the Presbyterian Church. Charter member of the Order of Scottish Clans.
THAYER, LEWIS P., Morrisville. Newspaper man. Born Barnard, Oct. 23, 1851, son of William H. H. and Sarah (Lewis) Thayer. Educated at West Randolph High School, West Randolph Academy, and Randolph State Normal. In 1878 married Alice M. Smith of Ran- dolph; they have one son, Harrison Smith Thayer, of Washington, D. C., assistant clerk Court of Customs and Appeals, and a daughter, Maurine Louise (Mrs. Her- som), Cheran, Col. Entered newspaper business at West Randolph 1873, buying the Green Mountain Herald; since has owned Northfield News, St. Johnsbury Republican, Bellows Falls Times, Morris- ville Messenger, and becn connected as part owner or managing editor, with St. Albans Daily Messenger, Barre Evening Telegram, Middlebury Register, Burling- ton Clipper, Vergennes Enterprise and Vermonter, Vermont Farmer at Montpelier 1879-81; Farmers' Advocate, Burlington and Morrisville, etc. A Republican. Member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church at Randolph. Member of Masonic frater- nity, and the Grange.
THERIAULT, WILLIAM NAPOLEON, Montpelier. Lawyer. Born Montpelier, Nov. 2. 1877; son of Paul and Matilda (Girard ) Theriault. Educated at St. Mich- ael's school, Montpelier, and Washington
County Grammar School, graduate of class of 1895; in the fall of 1895 entered law office of Dillingham, Huse & Howland, Montpelier ; studied law, and was admitted to practice 1899. In 1902 married Alice L. Callahan of Montpelier; they have one son, William Price, and one daughter, Alice Louise. After being admitted to the Bar began practice of law in the office of Dillingham, Huse & Howland; since 1902, when the firm was dissolved, has continued practice alone. Enlisted May 16, 1898, with Co. H, Ist Regiment Vermont Volunteer Infantry, for Spanish- American war, and was with the company at Chickamauga, serving as a corporal; was mustered out with company Oct. 27, 1898. Is a Republican; member of Re- publican city committee for eight years ; held the offices of city grand juror 1903- 4; justice of the peace 1904-6; was ap- pointed referee in bankruptcy by Hon. Hoyt M. Wheeler for Washington County July 2, 1906, which office he now holds. Is a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Member of Knights of Columbus, has held all offices in local council; Mont- pelier Lodge of Elks, trustee for four years; Catholic Order of Foresters, sec- retary of the local court two years; Ap- ollo Club; Vermont Historical Society ; Montpelier Historical Society; Spanish War Veterans; Vermont Fish and Game League; Lake Mansfield Trout Club; Montpelier Board of Trade; Vermont Bar Association; Washington County Bar As- sociation, secretary and treasurer. 1909 and 1910; and president of High School Alumni.
THOMAS, EDWIN A., Marshfield. Har- ness maker. Born Walden, Sept. 15, 1863; son of John and Sarah A. (Bur- bank) Thomas. Educated in the public
schools of Cabot. In 1889 married Susie A. Severance of Marshfield. Followed farming until 19 years of age, when he learned the harness business at Cabot; in 1885 began the business for himself, which he has since followed. A Republican ; held the office of library trustee for 15 years; one of the board of selectmen 1900-4; chairman three years, and since March 1910 town clerk and treasurer; represented Marshfield in the Legislature 1906. An attendant of the Methodist Church ; member of Green Mountain Lodge No. 68, F. & A. M., master 1907-8.
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THOMAS, EUGENE ALLEN, Woodstock. Deputy sheriff. Born Brandon, May 17, 1863; son of Giles W. and Melora H. (Woods) Thomas. Educated in the pub- lic schools. In 1881 married Ella Louise Richardson of Woodstock; they have two children, Nina M. (Mrs. J. S. Brownell) and Leroy E. Began work as a day la- borer; was two years employed by B. F. Standish, and engaged in painting several years; for six years conducted a livery stable in Woodstock. In 1891 was ap- pointed deputy sheriff by Sheriff W. S. Lovell; served as deputy sheriff and jailor 15 years; elected sheriff of Windsor County, serving four years; again ap- pointed deputy sheriff by J. H. Kiniry of Windsor. Is a Republican. Member of the Congregational Church. Member of Woodstock Lodge No. 31, F. & A. M .; Ottaquechee Chapter, R. A. M .; Eastern Star; and Young Men's Christian Asso- ciation.
THOMAS, FRED BARNES, Montpelier. Lawyer. Born Stowe, June 17, 1869; son of Henry Albert and Harriet Elvira (Barnes) Thomas. Educated in the pub- lic schools, People's Academy, Morrisville, and Norwich University. In 1899 mar- ried Etta Mae Goodale of Morristown; they have one son, Glenn Lee. Has prac- ticed law in Montpelier since 1899; 1901- 8 in partnership with Clifton M. Heaton under the firm name of Heaton & Thomas ; since then has practiced alone. In 1897 enlisted in Vermont National Guards; was promoted to sergeant, 2nd lieutenant, 1st lieutenant, captain and major; served as private in Co. H, Ist Vermont Volunteer Infantry during the Spanish-American War. Is a Republican; probation officer of the county since 1904. Is a member of Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Modern Woodmen of America.
THOMAS, JOHN MARTIN, Middlebury. College president. Born Fort Covington, N. Y., Dec. 27, 1869; son of Rev. Chand- ler N. and Marion (Martin) Thomas. Educated at Franklin Academy, Malone, N. Y., 1886; Middlebury College, 1886- 90; Union Theological Seminary, New York, 1890-3; University of Marburg, Germany, 1903. In 1893 married Sarah Grace Seely of Middlebury ; they have five children, Marion Sarah, Huldah May, Henry Seely, John Martin, and Sarah Grace. Was ordained a Presbyterian min-
ister June 9, 1893; pastor of Arlington Avenue Presbyterian Church, East Orange, N. J., 1893-1908; president Middlebury College since 1908. Author of "The Christian Faith and the Old Testament" 1908; contributor to "The Independent," "The Nation" and other periodicals, chiefly on religious subjects. Is a Repub- lican. Member of the Lake Champlain Tercentenary Commission, 1908-9, 1910- 11; chairman of the Vermont Commission on Conservation of Natural Resources 1910-11. Formerly grand chaplain of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey; member of Union Lodge No. 2, F. & A. M .; Potter Chapter No. 22, R. A. M .; Mt. Calvary Commandery No. 1, K. T .; Middlebury Grange No. 315, Patrons of Husbandry ; Otter Creek Lodge No. 33, K. P .; Century Association, New York City.
THOMPSON, FRANK D., Barton. Lawyer. Born Irasburg, April 9, 1876; son of Laforest H. and Eliza (Dutton) Thompson. Educated at St. Johnsbury Academy, University of Vermont, and Boston University Law School. In 1900 married Mabel A. Miles of Barton. Ad- mitted to Vermont Bar 1899; practiced law at St. Johnsbury 1899-1906 as a member of the firm of Porter. & Thomp- son ; removed to Barton 1906 and has since practiced there; is director of the Barton Savings Bank and Trust Co .; judge of Orleans County Municipal Court; trustee of the village of Barton; and was states attorney for Caledonia County 1904-6. Is a Republican. A Congregationalist. Mem- ber of Orleans Lodge No. 55, F. & A. M.
THOMPSON, JOHN J., St. Albans. Hotel keeper. Born Dublin, Ireland, Oct. 12, 1859; son of Bernard J. and Mary (Lynch) Thompson. In 1884 married Mary A. Lynch of Rutland; they have four children living, Irene (Mrs. Frank Sheehan), Pauline Agnes, Harold Ed- ward, and Elizabeth. From age of 11 to 19 years worked in lumber mills in Burlington; worked on Burlington and Lamoille railroad one year; engaged in cigar business. Burlington, three years; four years in mail service between Essex Junction and Boston ; proprietor Sherwood House, Burlington, four years; American House, St. Albans, 10 years. Is a Dem- ocrat; member of Democratic state com- mittee eight years.
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TIERNEY, JAMES HENRY, Roxbury. Fish culturist. Born Ripton, March 7, 1884; son of James Edward and Lurinda (Russell) Tierney. Educated in the pub- lic schools. In 1909 married Mabel Ger- trude Tracy of Randolph. Has been employed at the Vermont State Hatchery at Roxbury, the past three years being in charge. A Democrat. Member of the Roman Catholic Church; and the Modern Woodmen of America.
TILDEN, GEORGE A., Roxbury. Mer- chant. Born Roxbury, May 18, 1855; son of Ai and Betsey Ann Tilden. Educated in the public schools. In 1885 married Ida M. White of Northfield; they have two sons, Harry White and Frederick Billings. Has conducted a general mer- chandise store for many years. Member of Vermont National Guard 1877 to 1884. Is a Democrat; represented Roxbury in the Legislature 1898 and 1904; town treasurer for 10 years; has held other town offices. In religious belief a Univer- salist.
TINKHAM, H. C., Burlington. Phy- sician and surgeon. Born Brownington, Dec. 7, 1856; son of Samuel S. and Clar- issy (Richmond) Tinkham. Educated in the public schools of Brownington; Derby Academy; and graduated in medi- cine University of Vermont 1883. In 1886 married Clara E. Day of Coventry, who died in 1896; they had two children, Mabel A. and Harold Day (deceased). Has practiced medicine and surgery in Burlington since 1883; dean of the medi- cal faculty of the University of Vermont. A Republican; school commissioner. Bur- lington eight years; chairman of the board four years. A Congregationalist. Member of Vermont State Medical So- ciety, and American Medical Association.
TITCOMB, JOHN WHEELOCK, Lyndon. Farmer and fish culturist. Born Farm- ington, N. H .. Feb. 21, 1860; son of George Alfred and Mary (Lemist) Tit- comb. Educated at Phillips Exeter Acad- emy; passed examinations to Harvard but did not matriculate. In 1899 married Martha. daughter of Hon. Jonathan Ross of St. Johnsbury; they have two children, Elizabeth, and Jonathan Ross. Assistant superintendent Howe Scale Co. 1890-3; State fish and game commissioner 1891-
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