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VEZINA, LOUIS ALBERT, Vergennes. Clergyman. Born Danville, P. Q., Dec. 13. 1875; son of Regis and Zoe (Lefran- cois) Vezina, who moved to Salem, Mass., 1878, and Fall River, Mass., 1879. Edu- cated in parochial schools, Fall River; in 1889 entered college at Quebec, P. Q., graduating 1895; entered seminary con- nected with Laval University, and after four years' study of theology, was or- dained a priest by the archbishop of Que- bec in the cathedral of that city, Feb. 18, 1900. March, 1900, appointed pastor at Norton Mills, with missions at Wallace Pond and Bloomfield; July, 1901, organ- ized parish in Shoreham, where many im- provements were added to church prop- erty; in January, 1907, promoted to the important parish of Vergennes, where in four years of pastorate the congregation has increased from 600 to 1,000 and the revenue doubled. Has taken an active part in city affairs; was president Ver- gennes Champlain tercentenary organiza-
tion; influential in organizing board of trade, and its president since 1909. Ro- man Catholic clergyman; active member Catholic Order of Foresters, and organ- ized a court in Shoreham; was director Vermont State Court, C. O. F., two years, and twice a delegate to international con- ventions ; is also a Knight of Columbus.
VINTON, WILLIAM B., Brattleboro. Manufacturer. Born Brattleboro, Dec. 25, . 1862; son of William H. and Emma A. (Samuel) Vinton. Educated at the pub- lic schools. In 1891 married Lillie E. Brown of Brattleboro; they have two chil- dren, Beatrice Emma and William How- ard. Was clerk in grocery store for a few years ; in 1882 entered the paper mill of his grandfather at Brattleboro, with a view of becoming thoroughly acquainted with the business; in 1891 became asso- ciated with his father in same business under firm name of Wm. H. Vinton & Son, and has since continued in the manu- facture of blotting and stereotype paper. Is a Republican. Past master Brattle- boro Lodge No. 102, F. & A. M .; past grand junior. deacon Grand Lodge of Ver- mont; past high priest Fort Dummer Chapter No. 12, R. A. M .; recorder and past thrice illustrious master Connecticut Valley Council No. 16, R. & S. M .; mem- ber Beauseant Commandery No. 7, K. T .; Windsor Lodge of Perfection; J. W. Roby Council, P. of J .; Delta Chapter of Rose Croix; Vermont Consistory, Scottish Rite; Mt. Sinai Temple, Mystic Shrine; past worthy patron Bingham Chapter, O. E. S .; member Wantastiquet Lodge No. 5, I. O. O. F .; Vermont Wheel Club; and Vermont Automobile Club.
VINTON, WILLIAM H., Brattleboro. Manufacturer. Born Fitchburg, Mass., Nov. 7, 1836; son of Timothy and Caro- line (Woodcock) Vinton. Educated in the public schools. In 1860 married Emma A. Samuel of Brattleboro; they have one son, William B. Learned the business of pa- per manufacturing from his father, with whom he was associated until the latter's death ; has since continued to manufacture blotting and stereotype paper; in 1891. became associated with his son at Brat- tleboro under firm name of Wm. H. Vin- ton & Son, the products of the mill being widely and favorably known. Is a Re- publican; at one time was first bailiff of
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Brattleboro village; was for nine years chairman of the board of selectmen of the town. Is charter member and past master Brattleboro Lodge No. 102, F. & A. M .; past grand senior warden Grand Lodge of Vermont; past high priest Fort Dummer Chapter No. 12, R. A. M .; past thrice illustrious master Connecticut Val- ley Council No. 16, R. & S. M .; past emi- nent commander Beauseant Commandery No. 7, K. T .; Windsor Lodge of Perfec- tion; member J. W. Roby Council, P. of J .; Delta Chapter of Rose Croix; Ver- mont Consistory, Scottish Rite; Mt. Sinai Temple, Mystic Shrine; past worthy pa- tron Bingham Chapter No. 30, O. E. S .; member. Vermont Wheel Club; president Brattleboro Masonic Building Association.
VOLHOLM, HOLM JULIUS, Montpelier. Merchant. Born Christiania, Norway, Oct. 2, 1859; son of John Wold and Car- ron G. (Christiansen) Volholm. Edu- cated in the public schools. In 1885 married Adaline M. Richardson of Mont- pelier. Came to Montpelier in 1884; employed by Gleason & Co., furniture dealers, ยท 1885-1900, when he became a member of the firm; in 1907, on the death of L. P. Gleason, senior member of the firm, became sole owner of the business, continuing to date. A Democrat; chair- man Democratic city committee six years ; delegate to Democratic national conven- tion at St. Louis, 1904; served as alder- man from Ward 2, Montpelier, 1907-9. In religious belief a Lutheran. Member of Montpelier Board of Trade; Independ- ent Order of Odd Fellows; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; associate member of Grand Army of the Repub- lic, and member of Apollo Club, all of Montpelier.
WAITE, HERSCHEL NAPOLEON, John- son. Physician and surgeon. Born Stowe, Feb. 13, 1850; son of Daniel and Aliphal (Briggs) Waite. On his mother's side a descendent of Ephraim Briggs, who fought at Lexington and served in the Con- tinental Army during the war for Ameri- can independence and died at Barnard in 1829. Educated at Stowe High School; Bryant & Stratton's Business College, Burlington; the Eclectic Medical Col- lege, New York City; and Post Graduate Medical School and Hospital. In 1879
married Addic M. Benson of Stowe; she died in 1892; they had two daughters, Alice Angie and Grace M. In 1893 mar- ried Mrs. Laura J. Copeland of Johnson. Dr. Waite began life as a salesman in Jacksonville, Ill., and St. Louis, Mo., in 1870-1; studying medicine and attending lectures in 1873-5, in Louisville, Ky., where he was licensed to practice his pro- fession. Later, for four years served as expert accountant in New York City, and in -1880 engaged in mercantile business in Clarion, Ia., continuing one year, when he returned to New York and took a course of medical lectures and graduated with high honors from the Eclectic Medieal Col- lege in 1882. Here he practiced medicine until 1889, taking post graduate courses meanwhile, when he returned to Stowe, finally settling in Johnson, where he has since continued to practice successfully. In 1882 established in New York the Yorkville and Harlem Free Dispensary for the poorer classes and for clinical in- struction for eclectic physicians. Is a member Eclectic Medical Society, City and County of New York ; life member Eclectic Medical Society, City and State of New York; member Clinical Society, New York Post Graduate Medical School and Hos- pital; New York Academy of Veterinary Science and Comparative Pathology; the Medico-Legal Society of New York City; National Eclectic Medical Association ; American Association of Physicians and Surgeons, of which he was the Vermont vice president; Connecticut Eclectic Med- ical Association; American Medical and Surgical Society of Ohio; Vermont State Eclectic Medical Society, and its president 1892-6. In 1885 received honorary de- gree of doctor of medicine from the Eclec- tic Medical College of Cincinnati; and a year later became the executive member of the University of Medicine and the Ameri- can Medical College of Indianapolis. Ind .. for the state of Vermont, from which in- stitution he received the degree of doctor of medicine ad eundem. At Montpelier, in June. 1895, he organized the New Eng- land Eclectic Medical Association. being chosen Ist vice president and secretary. a year later becoming its president, and under his guidance it was incorporated. Is prominent in the Masonic fraternity ; a Royal Arch Mason; a Knight Templar; member of Vermont Consistory of the Scottish Rite, 32d degree; of the Mystic
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Shrine of New York City; also member of the Vermont Society Sons of American Revolution.
WAITE, SMITH B., Hyde Park. County clerk. Born Eden, June 17, 1856; son of Horace and Lovisa J. (Leach) Waite. Educated at People's Academy, Morris- ville, class of 1877, and University of Vermont, 1881. Married Lettie A. Spaul- ding of Morristown; they have two chil- dren. Harold P. and Lilah F. Left Uni- versity of Vermont at end of sophomore year on account of ill health; from that time until 1886 was occupied in farming and teaching school; was principal of high school, Enosburg Falls, two years. Ap- pointed county clerk of Lamoille County March 27, 1886, which office he has held since; was register of probate for three years under Hon. R. S. Page; was con- stable and collector of taxes, Hyde Park, for eight years; justice of the peace for six years; a member of the state Repub- lican committee since 1900; represented Hyde Park in the Legislature 1904. Mem- ber of Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 8, F. & A. M .; Tucker Chapter No. 15, R. A. M .; Iamoille Commandery No. 13, K. T .; Mt. Sinai Temple. Mystic Shrine; has passed the chairs in each lodge and chapter; is Capt. Gen. in commandery; was one of the charter members and is captain gen- eral of Lamoille Commandery; charter member of Bliss Lodge No. 44, I. O. O. F .; grand master of the Grand Lodge of Ver- mont, I. O. O. F., 1900-1, and grand rep- resentative the two years following; past chancellor of Rathbone Lodge No. 24, Knights of Pythias; grand vice-chancellor of Grand Lodge, K. of P., Domain of Ver- inont. 1912.
WALBRIDGE, J. EDWARD, Bennington. Merchant. Born Bennington, Dec. 14, 1855; son of Henry S. and Maria (Wood- ward ) Walbridge. Educated at North Bennington High School. In 1876 mar- ried Idella J. Blood of North Benning- ton; they have seven children, Fannie ( Mrs. H. C. Harmon), Florence, Edith I. (Mrs. Roy M. Paddock), Mary (Mrs. I'ritz Armstrong), Edna, Henry, and Har- riett. Learned trade of wheelwright with his father at North Bennington 1860-6; then began manufacture of carriages; in 1883. in partnership with Emory S. Har- ris. engaged in furniture and undertaking
business in Bennington, continuing 10 years; since then has conducted the busi- ness alone. Lives on the original Wal- bridge homestead at Bennington Falls, be- ing the fifth generation to own it. Is in- dependent in politics; trustee of Benning- ton graded school. Member of Masonic fraternity, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, and Forest- ers of America.
WALKER, DANIEL CHASE, Cambridge. Farmer. Born Cambridge, Dec. 11, 1841; son of Lyman and Adeline (Chase) Walker. Educated in the public schools and Bakersfield Academy. In 1867 mar- ried Kate Matilda Converse of Bakersfield. Mr. Walker followed the carpenter's trade for a few years; has always lived on the farm which his grandfather, William Walker of Brookfield, cleared in 1800; has been engaged in settling estates for about 20 years. Has collected a choice library of about a thousand volumes. During the Civil War enlisted as private in Co. D, 1st Vermont Cavalry; was in the numerous engagements in which his regiment took part. Is a Republican; represented Cam- bridge in the Legislature 1892. Has held nearly all the town offices ; was postmaster at North Cambridge 20 years ; in 1906 was elected assistant judge of Lamoille County, and has been twice re-elected, still hold- ing the office. Is past commander of Post No. 10, G. A. R., of Cambridge.
WALKER, FRANK ARDEN, Barre. Ar- chitect and civil engineer. Born Wil- liamstown in September, 1864; son of Enos F. and Laura (Davenport) Walker. Educated common schools, Barre Acad- emy and Vermont Academy. In 1892 married Rose Freeman Kempton of New- ton Mass .; they have two children, Faith and Freeman Kempton. Located in Ver- mont 1895, with offices at Montpelier since 1900; architect for an increasing number of residences through Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts; among public buildings are soldiers' mc- morial buildings at Stowe and Hardwick; town hall, Ludlow; two buildings for Nor- wich University; Barton graded and high school; Ward Five, Mathewson, and Lin- coln school buildings, Barre. Masonic Temple, St. Johnsbury, criminal ward for the Vermont State Hospital for the Insanc. Member of firm of Walker,
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Walker and Goodrich, surveyors and civil engineers, Barre and Montpelier. A Christian Scientist; member board of trade of Montpelier and Barre.
WALKER, GUSTAVUS R., Bridport. Farmer. Born Bridport, Aug. 12, 1847; son of Simon Z. and Lucinda (Allen) Walker. Educated at Newton Academy, Shorcham; Hudson River Institute, Cla- verack, N. Y .; and Oberin College. In 1888 married Anna F. Williams of Brid- port; they have one son, Wade A. Judge Walker. is a farmer to the manor born, liv- ing in the homestead which has sheltered four generations of his race. Is a Repub- lican; has served his town in various elec- tive offices, being at present prosecuting agent and justice of the peace; repre- sented Bridport in the Legislature 1884; assistant judge of Addison County 1896- 8; senator from Addison County 1896. In religious preference a Congregationalist.
WALKER, HENRY WILLARD, South Woodstock. Farmer. Born Rockingham, May 6, 1833; son of Henry and Eliza (Willard) Walker. Educated in the pub- lic schools and Green Mountain Institute. In 1855 married Aurora L. Ralph of Reading; they have one daughter, Carrie Aurora (Mrs. R. E. Jaquith). Early in life began the breeding of Merino sheep, later going into dairying, and continuing until 1905, when he sold his farm and moved to South Woodstock village, where he has since been a resident; had state reputation for manufacturing maple sugar and syrup. Is president of Green Moun- tain Perkins Academy, and chairman of its executive committee for many years; town school director six years; trustee and member board of investment Ottau- quechee Savings Bank of Woodstock. Is a Republican; represented Woodstock in the Legislature 1896; senator from Wind- sor County 1900; has been justice of the peace 40 years; lister for many years. A Universalist, chairman of executive board of Woodstock for many years. Master of Orion Grange, Patrons of Husbandry, South Woodstock, several terms.
WALKER, SELDON Z., Shoreham. Farmer. Born Bridport, Jan. 8, 1850; son of Simon Z. and Lucinda (Allen) Walker. Educated in the public schools and Shoreham Academy. In 1873 mar-
ried Addic C. Russell of Bridport; they have five children, Lettic A., Walter Z., Neva E., Florence G., and Russell A. Mr. Walker has always followed farming. Is a Republican; has held at different times all the town offices; represented Bridport in the Legislature 1892 and 1894. In re- ligious preference a Methodist.
WALKER, WILLIAM FRANKLIN, Fair Haven. Banker. Born Benson, Jan- uary 24, 1865; son of Franklin W. and Elvira A. (Sheman) Walker. Educated at Troy Conference Academy, Poultney; Amherst College, and Albany Law School. In 1889 married Emma S. Jones of Ben- son; they have three children, Louise Chase, Margaret Elvira, and Franklin William. Cashier First National Bank, Fair Haven, since 1891. A Republican; town treasurer and school director; repre- sented Fair Haven in the Legislature 1898, member of ways and means com- mittee; senator from Rutland County 1908, member of general committee, Com- mittee on banks and Industrial School. Assistant in the passage of bill keeping sewage out of our lakes. A Congrega- tionalist.
WALLACE, HIRAM J., Malden, Mass. Superintendent Boys' Club. Born Con- cord, July 10, 1870; died March 21, 1911. Son of James B. and Lavina (Pike) Wal- lace. Educated in the public schools. Es- sex County Grammar School, Johnson Normal, and University of Vermont. In 1901 married Viola G. Burr. After leav- ing college taught school at St. Johns- bury two years; in the Industrial School, Vergennes, three years; at Portland, Me., three years; superintendent school at Roxbury, Mass .; received an appoint- ment as superintendent of Boys' Club, Malden, Mass., holding the position until his death. Was a Republican. Member of the Congregational Church, St. Johns- bury, and of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
WALLACE, JAMES B., East Concord. Retired farmer. Born Concord. Dec. 12, 1838; son of Hiram and Lavina (Pike) Wallace. Educated in the public schools of Concord and Essex County Grammar School. Concord. In 1863 married Mary E. Kenyon of Manchester; she died 1909; they had three children, Jennic (Mrs.
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Freeman Hutchinson), Hiram J. (de- ceased), and Willie, a merchant in Han- over. N. H. Moved from Concord
Corner to East Concord 1909. Is a Re- publican. Chairman of Essex County Grammar School; is town grand juror and justice of the peace.
WALLER. CHESTER CURTIS, NO. Troy. Physician and surgeon. Born Irasburg, May 14, 1872; son of Henry C. and Jo- sephine (Bogue) Waller. Educated at Vermont Methodist Seminary, class of 1895, and Baltimore Medical College, graduating with degree M. D. 1898. In 1901 married Grace M. White of North Troy ; she died 1910; they had three chil- dren. David Wilkie, Gerald Charles, and Geraldine Rosamond; in 1911 married Emily L. Waller of St. Albans. Has been engaged in the practice of medicine in North Troy for 13 years; president of Orleans County Medical Society. A Re- publican. Member of the Congregational Church. Member of Masonic Union Lodge No. 16. F. & A. M., of Troy; and the Knights of Pythias.
WALTER, CHARLES TRUE, Lyndon. Editor. Born East Burke, April 26, 1863; son of Augustus P. and Betsey (Brockway) Walter. Graduated from Lyndon Institute, class of 1881; Bates College 1885; A. M. 1888. * In 1886 mar- ried Mabel S. Hall of Lyndon; they have four children, Dorothy C., Elizabeth G., Edward H., and Alice A. While in school at Lyndon Institute he published "The Mercury," a school paper that at- tained good circulation; in college was one of the editors of the "Bates Student." Business manager St. Johnsbury Repub- lican 1885-98; president St. Johnsbury Republican Co. and editor St. Johnsbury Republican since 1898; member for six years of school board Lyndon incorporated district. A Republican; has been mem- ber from Caledonia County of Republican State committee; secretary of civil and military affairs under Governor Bell 1904-6. A Congregationalist; trustee First Congregational Church of Lyndon. Member of Vermont Press Association.
WARD, GEORGE W., Newport. Vet- erinary surgeon. Veterinary inspector in the Bureau of Animal Industry, U. S. De- partment of Agriculture. Born North Dan-
ville, Oct. 15, 1850; son of Thomas Jef- ferson and Olive B. (Bishop) Ward. Edu- cated at St. Johnsbury Academy, and had medical training under private preceptors. In 1876 married Emma M. Gilman of Andover, N. H .; they have two children, John G. and Olive B. After leaving school studied medicine with Dr. J. P. Weeks of Danville and Dr. M. G. Hough- ton of St. Johnsbury; took up veterinary study under Dr. Geo. H. Dadd of Brighton. In March, 1891, commissioned veterinary inspector of the Bureau of Animal Industry, Department of Agricul- ture, for the district of Memphremagog. An active admirer of the Morgan horse; has done more to perpetuate that valuable family of horses than any other person now living in northern Vermont, having owned over 20 stallions more or less en- dowed with Morgan blood, several of which attained noted distinction as sires; at the present time owns three promising stal- lions, possessing Morgan blood and show- ing the characteristics of that family. Is a Republican. Chief of police, St. Johns- bury, 1875-81. In religious belief a Meth- odist. Member of Washburn Lodge No. 92, F. & A. M., of Danville.
WARD, HORACE B., North Danville. Farmer. Born North Danville, July 7, 1864; son of Thomas Jefferson and Olive (Bishop) Ward. Educated in the public schools of Danville, and Lyndon Insti- tute. In 1886 married Isabel Hartshorn of North Danville; they have one son, Benjamin H. Mr. Ward has always fol- lowed farming; but was employed for three years as butter-maker for the North Danville Creamery. Is a Democrat; se- lectman 1907; road commissioner 1901-3, 1909-11; represented Danville in the Leg- islature 1910. Member of Washburn Lodge No. 92, F. & A. M .; and Drum- mond Lodge No. 16, K. P., of Danville.
WARD, JAMES EDWARD, Barre. Com- mercial salesman. Born Montpelier, Dec. 4, 1872; son of James M. and Ellen (Brown) Ward. Educated in the pub- lic schools and Goddard Seminary. In 1899 married Mrs. Harriet E. Lane Frasier of South Barre, daughter of A. W. Lanc. Began selling goods during school vacation in 1892; had charge of his father's retail milk business 1892-8; was private in Co. E, Ist Vermont Volunteers, in Spanish American war; in retail gro-
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cery business with G. A. Lane 1899-1903; worked at carpenter's trade 1903-6; sales- man W. D. Quinby & Co., Boston, since 1906. Is a Republican; member of Barre town committee eight years; jus- tice of the peace nine years, and deputy sheriff of Washington County three years. Is liberal in his religious views. Mem- ber of Summit Lodge No. 104, F. & A. M .; Granite Chapter No. 25, R. A. M .; Mont- pelier Council; St. Aldermar Command- ery, of Barre; Mt. Sinai Temple, and Hiawatha Lodge No. 20, I. O. O. F.
WARNER, FRANK HENRY, Cornwall. Farmer. Born Cornwall, Feb. 22, 1858; son of Claudius Henry and Eliza (Cooke) Warner. Educated at Middlebury High School, and Middlebury College, class of 1881. In 1893 married Harriet Lane of Cornwall; they have two children, Carlton Henry and Mary Pauline. Mr. Warner taught school previous to 1881, when he engaged in farming, which he still con- tinues. Is a Republican. Was town auditor 1881-1909; school director 1893- 1904; member of Republican town com- mittee since 1906. In religious belief a Congregationalist. A member of Corn- wall Grange, and the Chi Psi Fraternity of Middlebury College.
WARNER, WILLIAM RUSSELL, Ver- gennes. Pharmacist. Born Bridport, July 7, 1871 ; son of Joseph and Isabella Erskine (Taylor) Warner; and great- great-grandson of Col. Seth Warner of Revolutionary fame. Educated at Crown Point, N. Y. High School, and National Institute of Pharmacy, Chicago, Ill. In 1897 married Bessie Foss of Vergennes ; they have one daughter, Elizabeth Ers- kine. Went to Vergennes Nov. 27, 1894, and engaged in the business of retail drug- gist; has been granted three U. S. pat- ents. A Republican; member of the Re- publican city committee of Vergennes; represented Vergennes in the Legislature 1902, served on several committees, in- cluding the railroad committee; justice of the peace 1903-6; appointed member of the state board of pharmacy by Governor Bell Jan. 28, 1905; reappointed by Gov- ernor Prouty for a term of six years from Dec. 1, 1909; in 1908 elected president Vermont Pharmaceutical Association ; Jan. 1, 1910, elected president state board of pharmacy; appointed by Governor Proc-
tor in 1907 to represent Vermont at the national convention of boards of phar- macy, New York City; appointed a mem- ber of the public service commission by Governor Mead, Nov. 18, 1910; delegate to Republican national convention, 1912. Member Congregational Church of Ver- gennes. One of the trustees of the Bix- by Memorial Library. Member of Dor- chester Lodge No. 1, F. & A. M., and Jerusalem Chapter No. 2, R. A. M., of Vergennes; Mount Calvary Commandery No. 1, K. T., Middlebury ; Cairo Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., Rutland, with the of- fice of captain of the guard; member of Champlain Lodge No. 58, I. O. O. F .; Pierpoint Lodge No. 37, K. P., of Ver- gennes; and the Vergennes board of trade.
WARREN, CHARLES CARLTON, Water- bury. Leather manufacturer. Born Hartland, Feb. 11, 1843; son of Charles W. and Julia M. (Perry) Warren. Edu- cated at Hartland High School and Kim- ball Union Academy. In 1873 married Ellen F. McElroy of Middlesex; they have two children, Charles C., Jr., and Katie Grace. Learned the trade of a tanner of his father in Hartland, and while there was leader in the Hartland cornet band; in 1870 moved to Water- bury and was engaged in the business of tanning leather for twenty-five years, when tannery burned, during which time was leader of the Waterbury brass band; in 1900 established the Warren Leather Co. at Morrisville, becoming its president, holding this office to date; was state fish and game commissioner, erect- ing the state hatchery at Roxbury, and started the breeding of trout for Ver- mont streams and ponds. Was second leader Vermont Brigade Band, organized at Burlington, and served as such leader from its organization until the close of the Civil War, two and one-half years. Is a Republican; member of Winooski Lodge No. 49, F. & A. M .; Royal Arch Chapter. Knights Templar, and Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.
WARREN, MIAL D., Cabot. Physician and surgeon. Born Denmark, Me., May 20, 1852; son of Caleb and Elizabeth (Chadbourn) Warren. Educated in pub- lic and private schools in Denmark, Me .; Brattleboro High School; and University
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of Vermont; studied medicine with Prof. H. D. Holton of Brattleboro; graduated from University of Vermont Medical Col- lege, class of 1879. In 1880 married Or- cenia B. Foss of North Hyde Park; she died 1898; they had one daughter, Agnes MI. Began the practice of medicine in Wolcott 1879; removed to Cabot in 1880, where he has since been in active practice. Is a Republican ; represented Cabot in the Legislature 1900; has been a member of the U. S. pension examining board, Mont- pelier, since 1889, with the exception of the four years of Cleveland's second adminis- tration. An attendant of the Congrega- tional Church. Past master of Green Mountain Lodge No. 68, F. & A. M .; dis- trict deputy two years; member of the Eastern Star; King Solomon Chapter. No. 7. R. A. M .; Mt. Zion Commandery, No. 9, K. T., at Montpelier; and Mt. Sinai Temple, Order of the Mystic Shrine.
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