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1902, and from Aug. 1910, to date; super- intendent U. S. fisheries station 1893- 1902; Chief of Division of Fish Culture, U. S. Bureau of Fisheries, Washington, D. C., 1902-10, except for nine months when employed by Argentine government to ex- plore waters of Argentina, as a result of which built the first fish culture station in South America 1903-4, and successfully introduced various species of salmonidae (including the native Vermont trout) all of which were unknown to any waters of South America. Organized Vermont Fish and Game League in 1891, and was its secretary 1891-3 and president 1894-1904. Resigned as Chief of Division of Fish Culture to accept position of private sec- retary to Theodore N. Vail in his personal affairs. Trustee of Lyndon Agricultural and Industrial School and member of ad- visory committee. A Republican. A
Congregationalist. A Mason; president Caledonia Forest and Stream Club; secre- tary Vermont Fish and Game League; member of Lyndonville Club, and Cosmos Club, Washington, D. C.
TOLMAN, FRANK SHEPARD, St. Johns- bury. Clergyman. Born Bradford, Mass., Sept. 22, 1872; son of Alvin F. and Abbie A. (Robbins) Tolman. Educated in the public schools, Newton Classical Insti- tute, Prospect Union, College of Physi- cians and Surgeons, and Newton Theo- logical Seminary. In 1893 married La- vinia M. Foster, who died 1906; they had one son, Harlan A .; in 1908 married Julia A. Conery of Dunbarton, N. H. After a medical course, had charge of a dispen- sary in Boston 1899-1901; in shirt manu- factory with a firm in Troy, N. Y., until 1904, when a unanimous call to Baptist Church at East Weare, N. H., was ac- cepted; ordained April 20, 1905; went to West Rutland 1906, later going to St. Johnsbury, where he has since remained ; has made a specialty of psychology, and lectured extensively upon subjects of that nature. Is a Republican.
TOWNE, IRA EDWIN, Richmond. Post- master. Born Richmond, April 17, 1864; son of Albert and Manette (Williams) Towne. Educated in the public schools and Burlington Business College. In 1895 married Lena Fay Towers of Rich- mond; they had one daughter, Marion F. (deceased). Engaged in farming until 25
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years of age, when he went in partnership with Frank Gillett, general merchandise, Jonesville, for a short time; was in the employ of the Burlington Woolen Co. for three years; later butter-maker at H. C. Gleason & Co.'s creamery; lived in Bur .- lington for a short time; removed to Rich- mond and purchased the farm owned by Albert Town, where he remained four years; was appointed postmaster 1909. Is a Republican; was one of the building committee on the high school building at Richmond; selectman three years. In re- ligious belief a Universalist. Member of North Star Lodge No. 12, F. & A. M., of Richmond; and the Eastern Star.
TRACY, AMASA SAWYER, late of North Troy. Born Dover, Me., March 16, 1829; died Feb. 26, 1908; son of David and Sarah (Fowler) Tracy. His par- ents moved to Farmington, Me., where he was educated, graduating from the Farm- ington Academy. At 16 years of age went to Uxbridge, Mass., and in Febru- ary, 1849, married Sarah Dow of Leices- ter, Vt., coming to the home of his bride to reside; she died in August of the same year, and he returned to Massachusetts. Six years later he returned to Vermont, locating in Middlebury where, in March, 1858, he married Sarah M., daughter of Horace Crane, a prominent citizen of that village. They had six children, four of whom survive, Horace C., of Concord, N. H .; Lena F. (Mrs. F. S. Kimball, Mel- rose, Mass.) ; Lillian S. of North Troy, and Charles A., of Buffalo, N. Y. In 1861 enlisted in a company being formed at Vergennes ; he was elected its first lieu- tenant, and the company was assigned to the Second Regiment, Vermont Volun- teers, mustered June 10, 1861, he later be- ing detailed as prevost-marshal on Col. O. O. Howard's staff. At Bull Run he demanded the right to enter the fight with his regiment, which demand was granted. February, 1862, he was promoted captain of Co. H, and April 21, 1864, was com- missioned major of the regiment, later be- ing advanced to lieutenant-colonel and commanding the regiment until the close of the war. Was brevetted colonel of volunteers "for gallant meritorious serv- ices in the final attack on the rebel lines at Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865." and commissioned colonel of the Second Ver- mont, June, 1865, to date from April 2.
1865. He commanded the old Vermont Brigade at the breaking of the rebel lincs at Petersburg, the brigade leading the charge; also at Cedar Creck, in the Shen- andoah Valley, and was the first officer to greet Gen. Sheridan on his arrival from Winchester, being awarded a medal of honor by the U. S. Congress "for gallant and meritorious services in that engage- ment." Was severely wounded in the charge on Marye's Heights, May 3, 1863, and at Cedar Creek, Oct. 19, 1864; was engaged in the battles of Young's Mills, Bull Run, Lee's Mills, Williamsburg, Golding's Farm, Savage Station, White Oak Swamp, Crampton's Gap, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Marye's Heights, Charles- ton, Opequan, Winchester, Fisher's Hill, Mount Jackson, Cedar Creek, Petersburg, March 25 and April 2, 1865; and Sailor's Run, April 6, 1865. He returned to Mid- dlebury after Lee's surrender and a few months later went into partnership with John H. Simmons in the book and sta- tionery trade, continuing several years. A Republican; commissioned postmaster of Middlebury by President Grant in 1870, serving 12 years; appointed deputy collector of customs December, 1889, con- tinuing until the summer of 1907, when he resigned on account of ill health, hav- ing rendered faithful service at Burling- ton, St. Albans, Richford, and North Troy, to which latter place he moved his family in 1900, and where his widow and daughter now reside. Was a charter member of the Grand Army Post at Mid- dlebury, and Department commander in 1889.
TRACY, FRANK HERBERT, Montpelier. High sheriff. Born Chelsea, July 19, 1858; son of Eddy and Jerusha (Bannis- ter) Tracy. Educated in the public schools and Chelsea Academy. In 1877 married Hattie E. Wilson of Chelsea; they had three children, Guy H. (deceased), Mil- dred B. (Mrs. Fred Benway), and Fannie E. (Mrs. Henry Lawson). Learned car- penter's trade, and engaged in business in Chelsea 15 years; moved to Montpelier in 1897; was in the roofing business two years. A Republican ; deputy sheriff 1899- 1903; constable 1903-4; sheriff 1904 to date; was first sheriff in America to in- augurate the "honor system" with prison- ers, never having lost a prisoner in 900 trusties. In religious preference a Meth-
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odist. Member of the Masonic fraternity ; Independent Order of Odd Fellows; a Shriner; member of Knights of Pythias; and Order of Elks.
TRACY, WILLIAM E., Johnson. Law- ver. Born Belvidere, Nov. 6, 1874; son of William H. and Lucinda (Brown) Tracy. Educated in the public schools of Belvidere, and Johnson State Normal. In 1903 married Lillian Hamm of Mahue Bay. N. S. Taught school 1893-8; be- gan the study of law in 1899; admitted to Vermont Bar 1902; removed to John- son in 1890 and has engaged in law prac- tiee at Johnson since 1902; State's at- torney of Lamoille County 1906 and 1908. A Republican; town clerk and treasurer of Johnson 1907-1911. An attendant of the Congregational Church. Member of Waterman Lodge F. & A. M., having filled all chairs in the lodge; member of Royal Arch Masons; Knights Templar; Mt. Sinai Temple; Knights of Pythias, and Sons of Veterans.
TRYON, CYRUS WILLIAMS, West Ha- ven. Farmer. Born West Haven, May 26. 1847; son of Samuel W. and Lydia (Cramton) Tryon. Educated in the pub- lic schools. In 1873 married Mariett Lyon of West Haven; they have two daughters, Celia E. (Mrs. Daniel P. Best). and Hazel E. (Mrs. Broek Walker). A Republican; selectman; school director; represented West Haven in the Legislature 1888. A Baptist; dea- con in the church. Member. of West Haven Grange.
TUCKER, HENRY, Brattleboro. Phy- sician and surgeon. Born Laconia, N. H., 1843; son of Alvah and Mary Jane (Beanc) Tucker. Educated in the pub- lic schools, Guilford Academy, Pittsfield Academy. Dartmouth Medical School, and a graduate of New York Homeopathic Medical College 1869. In 1870 married Mary Ellen Moore of Laconia, N. H .; they have two children, Edwin Moore and Marguerite Evelyn. Practiced medieine at Claremont. N. H., 1869-74; in Brat- tleboro since 1871. Member of Vermont State Medical Society. Vermont Homeo- pathic Medical Society. Massachusetts Homeopathic Medical Society, West Mas- sachusetts Medical Society. American Pub- lic Health Association. American National
Red Cross, International Congress on Tu- berculosis. Enlisted U. S. Signal Corps, March, 1864, serving in Department of the Gulf, and being present at the cap- ture of Mobile. Is a Republican; was superintendent of schools at Claremont, N. H .; has been health officer at Brattle- boro since 1904. Member of Brattleboro Lodge No. 102, F. & A. M .; Fort Dum- mer Chapter No. 12, R. A. M .; Connecti- cut Valley Council No. 16, R. & S. M .; Beanseant Commandery No. 7, K. T .; Edward A. Raymond Consistory (N. H.), Ancient Order of United Workmen; sur- geon Sedgwick Post No. 8, G. A. R.
TUPPER, HERBERT G., Springfield. Lawyer. Born Dec. 24, 1878; son of George R. and Mary (McEnaney) Tup- per. Educated at Brigham Academy, Ba- kersfield, class of 1896; and one year at University of Vermont. In 1910 married Adeline Stearns of Weathersfield. Taught school in East Fairfield and Highgate Center. 1899-1902, while studying law; admitted to Vermont Bar 1902; began the practice of law in the office of Hon. H. H. Blanchard, Springfield, later forming a partnership, under the firm name of Blan- chard & Tupper, for the general practice of law in state and federal courts. Is a Republican. An attendant of the Congre- gational Church. Member of St. John's Lodge No. 41, F. & A. M.
TURNBULL, JAMES G., Orleans. But- ter manufacturer. Born Valleyfield, P. Q., Sept. 5, 1861; son of Peter and Janet (Kennedy) Turnbull. Educated in the public schools. In 1891 married Agnes Mckown of Orleans, formerly Barton Landing; they have two children, Leon D. and Randolph W. Mr. Turnbull began with a single ereamery at Orleans, then Barton Landing, in 1891; in 1900 added other creameries, and now owns and oper- ates 14 ereameries in northern Vermont ; the business was incorporated in 1901 under name of the J. G. Turnbull Co., of which he has since been president; in 1904 took over the wholesale grain and feed business of Brown & Skinner; has been president of the Central Savings Bank and Trust Co. of Orleans since its incorporation in 1904. Is a Republican; represented Barton in the Legislature in 1906; has been seleetman sinee 1908; was for several years a trustee of the village of Orleans. Is past master of Valley
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Lodge No. 106, F. & A. M., of Orleans; past high priest of Keystone Chapter, No. 16, R. A. M., of Barton; member of Orleans Council No. 19, of Newport; Malta Commandery No. 10, K. T., of Newport; Newport Lodge of Perfection; and Mt. Sinai Temple, Mystic Shrine, of Montpelier. In religious preference a. Congregationalist.
TURNER, LEVI CURTIS, Boston, Mass. Osteopathic physician and surgeon. Born Duxbury, July 16, 1866; son of Edward Livingston and Loraine P. (Crossett) Turner. Educated in the public schools of Duxbury, and Green Mountain Sem- inary at Waterbury Center; graduated from Massachusetts College of Oste- opathy in 1905. In 1893 married Etta Brooks MacLellan of Swampscott, Mass. Appointed assistant superintendent of Salem Street Dispensary, Boston, 1905. and superintendent 1906; served as sup- erintendent and assistant surgeon Chelsea City Hospital, Chelsea, Mass., 1908-11; secretary and treasurer and member of the board of directors Massachusetts Col- lege of Osteopathy, Cambridge, Mass., and professor of surgery in same institu- tion. A Republican. An attendant of the Congregational Church. Member of the American Osteopathic Association; the New England Osteopathic Association; the Massachusetts Osteopathic Society ; the Academy of Osteopathic Physicians; and Vermont Association of Boston. Of- fice, 673 Boylston St .; residence, 192 Dartmouth St., Boston, Mass.
TUTTLE, ALBERT, Fair Haven. Bank- er, trustee. Born Castleton, April 15, 1846; son of Albert Sanford and Charlotte Culver (Moulton ) Tuttle. Educated in the public schools and Castleton Seminary. In 1869 married Emily A. Goodwin of Fair Haven. Has been identified with banking business since early boyhood; president Montpelier National Bank; Fair Haven Electric Co .; vice-president Whip- ple Car Co., Chicago; director Sher- man National Bank, New York; Allen National Bank, Fair Haven; Central Ver- mont Railroad Co .; National Car Co .; and general manager Eureka slate quarries, Fair Haven. A Republican. A Congre- gationalist. Member Lawyers' Club, New York. Offices at Montpelier and Fair Haven.
TUTTLE, EGBERT C., Rutland. Mer- chant, publisher, banker. Born Rutland, Jan. 11, 1849; son of George A. and Susan S. (Cutter) Tuttle. Educated at Rutland Academy. In 1873 married Rachel E. Mann of Rutland; they have five children, William Stearns, Charles Egbert, Bernice Rachel, Riford Robert, and Doris Ovlinda. Taught school two years previous to 1867, when he began his business career with his father and brothers in the present corporation of the Tuttle Co., comprised now of himself and three sons; publishers of state documents, state text books, wholesale and retail booksellers and stationers, printers and binders. Is trustee Rutland Savings Bank, the second largest in the state; di- rector of Baxter National Bank; trustee and vice-president Evergreen Cemetery Association; director and secretary Rut- land City Hospital; school commissioner City of Rutland 16 years, previous to 1906, and president of the board eight years; former director and vice-president Rutland Street Railway Co. Is a Repub- lican; was for eight years director House of Correction and State Prison by appoint- ment of Governors Fuller and Grout, serving as chairman of the board four years; during this term of management the State Prison became self-supporting for the first time in its history; senator from Rutland County 1910, serving as member of committee on banks, railroads, education and printing. Is a . Baptist ; chairman of the Rutland Baptist Church Society. Member of Rutland Lodge No. 79, F. & A. M .; Killington Commandery, the Order of the Knights of Pythias. and the Grange.
TWITCHELL, EMMUS GEORGE, Bur- lington. Physician and surgeon. Born Kingston, Ont., Feb. 18. 1880; son of Marshall Harvey and Henrietta (Day) Twitchell. Educated in the public and high schools, Queens University. Kings- ton, Ont., academic and medical depart- ments; degrees of M. D .; C. M. (master in surgery) in 1906. In 1907 married Edith Avery Nutt of Youngstown. O .; they have one daughter. Janet. Entered U. S. consular service as consulate clerk in 1899, retiring in 1905; came to Bur- lington in 1906, and studied specialties of eye, ear. nose, and throat under Dr. M. C. Twitchell and in New York City hos-
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pitals; began practice in Burlington 1910. Member of American Medical Association, Vermont State Medical Society, Chitten- den County Clinical Society; assistant to ophthalmologist of Mary Fletcher Hos- pital; instructor of ophthalmology and otology at University of Vermont; mem- ber Aesculapean Society, Queens Univer- sity. Kingston, Ont. Dr. Twitchell is a Republican. A Presbyterian. Member Washington Lodge No. 3, F. & A. M .; Burlington Chapter, R. A. M .; and the Ethan Allen Club.
TWOMBLY, WILLIAM C., Orleans. Merchant. Born Brownington, Aug. 8, 1850; son of William and Mary J. (Eng- lish) Twombly. Educated at Browning- ton Academy, and Montpelier Seminary. In 1883 married Lydia A. Brockway of Orleans; they have two daughters, Stella M. and Hazel A. Lived on a farm near Brownington village previous to 1870, when he became clerk for Austin, Joslyn & Co .. Barton Landing; dealt in farm produce several years; purchased the hardware business of Philander Guild 1883; in partnership with John B. Col- ton since 1903; director Central Savings Bank and Trust Co. since its organization. A Republican; justice of the peace; se- lectman town of Barton two years. A Methodist; trustee, financial agent, stew- ard, and superintendent of the Sunday school. Member of Masonic fraternity, and Order of the Eastern Star; formerly a Good Templar.
TYLER, JAMES M. Representative in Congress. See page 76.
UDALL, CHARLES JUSTIN, West Hart- ford. Dealer in live stock. Born Pom- fret. June 25, 1853; son of Lionel Colum- bus and Amanda (Clark) Udall. Re- moved to Hartford when six years of age. Educated in the public schools. In 1881 married Retta A. Clark of Hartford; they had two daughters. Lou Maria (deceased), and Linnic Belle. Lived on farm previous to the age of 20 years, when he engaged in buying and selling cattle and live stock. continuing to date. A Repub- lican; has served continuously for 21 years as member of Hartford board of listers. for past 18 years chairman of the board. A Congregationalist. Member
of Myrtle Lodge, I. O. O. F., of Hart- ford.
ULLERY, JACOB G., Brattleboro. Born Montgomery County, N. Y., April 23, 1864; son of Henry B. and Elizabeth (Schram) Ullery. Educated at village schools. In 1886 married Alice M. Mann of Bradford; she died in 1894; 1896 married Katherine, daughter of Francis W. Brooks of Brattleboro; she died in 1906; from this marriage was born one daughter, Matilda Floyd Ullery. Estab- lished Bee-Keepers' Exchange in 1880; 1885-90, conducted job printing business with Brattleboro Reformer;
1890-92, edited and managed trade publication in Boston; 1892-94, at Brattleboro, compiled and published "Men of Vermont," a bi- ographical history of Vermont; 1894, was connected with a Boston advertising agency; then located in Holyoke, Mass., as manager Daily Transcript; 1897, re- turned to Brattleboro and erected the Ul- lery Building; for several years edited and published National Newspaper Di- rectory and Gazetteer; 1901, purchased Brattleboro Reformer which he rehabili- tated and sold; 1903 purchased New England Farmer which he published until 1911 ; in 1911 become president and man- ager of Vermont Marl Co., manufac- turers of fertilizing materials. Mr. Ullery is a Democrat; an Episcopalian; member Brattleboro Lodge F. & A. M., of Beau- seant Commandery, K. T., and Mt. Sinai Temple.
VAIL, THEODORE NEWTON, Lyndon. Farmer. Born Carroll County, O., July 16, 1845 ; son of Davis and Phoebe (Quim- by) Vail. Educated at Morristown (N. J.) Academy; studied medicine two years; LL. D. Dartmouth. In 1889 married Emma L. Reghler, who died in 1904; in 1907 married Mabel R. Sander- son. Assistant superintendent 1873, as- sistant general superintendent 1874, gen- eral superintendent 1875-8, in railway mail service, Washington, D. C .; organized and managed telephone (Bell) business 1878-87, as general manager and presi- dent of various companies; travelcd 1888-91; settled in Vermont as resident 1891; engaged in rapid transit and elec- trical development in South America 1896-1906; president American Telephone
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and Telegraph Co. since 1907; president Western Union Telegraph Co. since 1910; president in various other telephone com- panies ; director. in a number of telegraph companies ; director Boston & Maine Rail- road ; New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad; Pasumpsic Railroad; Astor Trust Co., New York; American Secur- ity Co., New York; Fidelity Co., Boston; president Lyndonville National Bank, and Lyndonville Creamery Association. Foun- der of Lyndonville Agricultural and In- dustrial School for instruction in agricul- ture and allied crafts. Is a Republican ;
a Presbyterian. Member of Masonic fraternity; Lyndonville Club; member following New York clubs: Metropolitan Club; Union League Club; New York Club; Athletic Club; Natural Arts Club; Automobile Club of America; Railroad Club; Lawyers' Club; and New York Yacht Club. Boston clubs: Automobile Club of Boston; Eastern Yacht Club; Union Club; Exchange Club; trustee of Boston Museum of fine arts; director Bos- ton Opera Co.
VAN PATTEN, WILLIAM J., Burling- ton. Manufacturer. Born Wauwatosa, Wis., Sept. 9, 1848; son of William H. and Mary (Vanderpool) Van Patten. Edu- cated in the public schools and Bristol Academy. In 1874 married Harriet Lemon of Burlington; they have three children, Mary L. (Mrs. A. D. Billings), Charles S., and Elizabeth P. Came to Burling- ton 1864; was in the retail drug trade with A. C. Spear four years; in 1868 be- came connected with the wholesale drug house of Henry & Co .; in 1872 partner in the firm of Wells, Richardson & Co., later secretary, and then treasurer, of the company; is president Champlain Manu- facturing Co .; president Malted Cereals Co .; director Queen City Cotton Co .; and president Burlington Building and Loan Association. Is a Republican; elected mayor of Burlington 1894 and 1895 ; sena- tor from Chittenden County 1906; chair- man board of park commissioners 1903- 11; chairman board of cemetery commis- sioners 1898-1911; trustee Fletcher Free Library and of Mary Fletcher Hospital; president of Forestry Association of Ver- mont two years. Member of First Con- gregational Church, Burlington, an officer of the church over 30 years; president of the Young Men's Christian Association
seven years, director 32 years; president United Society Christian Endeavor four years; director of National Brotherhood of Congregational Churches, and World's Christian Endeavor Union; president of Burlington Commercial Club two years. Member of Algonquin Club, Burlington ; Vermont Fish and Game League; Ver- mont Society Sons of the American Revo- lution; and Society of Colonial Wars in Vermont.
VARNEY, JED T., Jericho. Black- smith. Born Westford, Dec. 8, 1862; son of Vinson D. and Hulda (Turner) Var- ney. Educated in the public schools of Jericho, and Jericho Academy. In 1891 married Minnie Stevens of Essex; they have three sons, Edward V., Bernard J., and Alfred G. Located in Jericho at an early age; at the death of his father took charge of the farm until 1907, when he leased the farm, and purchased a black- smith shop, continuing the business to date. Had previously learned the trade of blacksmith at Keene, N. H., and at Essex. A Republican; selectman 1901-7; represented Jericho in the Legislature 1908; deputy sheriff since 1908. An at- tendant of the Methodist Church.
VARNUM, HARVEY WILLIAM, Jeffer- sonville. Contractor and quarry owner. Born Danville, Dec. 23, 1851; son of Jacob G. and Jemima (Gilfillan) Varnum. Educated in the public schools, St. Johns- bury Academy, and Philips Academy, Danville. In 1876 married Abbie L. Stanton of Danville; they have one son. Guy Robert. Mr. Varnum is a civil en- gineer, contractor, and quarry owner; a member of the Boutwell. Milne & Var- num Co. of Barre. Is a Democrat. Has been selectman and auditor. In religious belief a Congregationalist. A member of St. Aldemar Commandery No. 11, K. T., Barre; and Knights of Pythias, St. Johns- bury.
VAUGHAN, ARTHUR MONTAGUE, Ran- dolph. Farmer. Born Woodstock, Aug. 4, 1869; son of George Harlow and Fran- ces Caroline (Montague) Vaughan. Grad- uate of Woodstock High School; Univer- sity of Vermont, Department of Agricul- ture, class of 1898, with degree of Bach- elor of Science in Agriculture. In 1900 married Belle Thaver Morse of Ran-
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dolph; they have two daughters, Dorothy Morse and Emma Frances. Spent vaca- tions on his father's farm; taught rural schools; was employed in Florida one win- ter, where he helped pick and pack or- anges; entered college and did any kind of work available to help pay expenses ; succeeding graduation was manager of Cloudland Farm, Pomfret, and Kalmia Fruit Farm. Woodwardville, Md .; three years instructor in agriculture and man- ager of the farm at The Farm and Trade's School, Thompson's Island, Boston Har- bor. during which time he planted a six- teen acre apple and plum orchard in Ran- dolph, to which place he moved in Octo- ber, 1904. Manager Randolph Co-opera- tive Creamery since 1906; leader of U. V. M. Glee Club during senior year in col- lege. A Republican; member Board of Agriculture and commissioner of Forestry under appointment of Gov. Fletcher D. Proctor 1907-8; treasurer Vermont State Horticultural Society since 1905. Mem- ber Christian Church of Woodstock; of the Twentieth Century Club of Boston, and Vermont Association of Boston while at the Farm and Trade's School; present senior warden in the Randolph Masonic lodge; demitted from Odd Fellows lodge at Woodstock; master of West Randolph Grange 1908-9; treasurer Central Ver- mont Grange since 1908.
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