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year of his death (1899) saw the begin- ning of an extension to the building and the entire reorganization of the staek room, so that it can hold 25,000 volumes and by a second tier of staeks ean double the capacity. At present there are over
16,000 volumes offered freely to the com- munity. He was a member of the Union League in Chicago from its beginning and
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of the Union League of Philadelphia; of the American Society of Civil Engineers; of the Manufacturers and other clubs. In 1861 he built the first anthracite burn- ing locomotive in Chicago, which now, the "Dr. Williams," is running on the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. In 1877 he was elected a member of the Swedish Royal Society and created by the king a Knight of the Order of the North Star. In 1879 on the unanimous petition of the American exhibitors to the International Exhibition at Sydney N. S. W., he was appointed by the presi- dent, United States commissioner in charge of exhibits, and received from the government of New South Wales both bronze and silver medals "for services." He died at Santa Barbara, Cal., Dec. 21, 1899.
WILLIAMS, FRANK CLIFTON, New- port. Lawyer. Born Glover, May 12, 1853; son of Clifton and Mariette (Loomis) Williams. Educated at Orleans Liberal Institute and Goddard Seminary. In 1877 married Helen L. Burbank of Coventry, who died 1896; of this marriage were born four children, Grace H., Florence E .. Sam C., and Kate M .; in 1904 mar- ried Frances A. Guyer of Newport. Mr. Williams was a merchant and lumber manufacturer from 1877-95 ; has also been an extensive breeder of Morgan horses; has practiced law since 1899. Is a Re- publiean; is chairman of the Republican state committee, has been a member since 1906; member state board of agriculture 1895-8; judge of court of elaims 1902-6; trustee of State Hospital for the Insane 1906-8; bank commissioner since 1908; represented the town of Coventry in Leg- islature 1884-6, and town of Newport 1908. An attendant of the Congregational Church. Member of the Y. M. I. Club and M. Y. Club of Newport.
WILLIAMS, FRANK TURNER, White River Junction. Merchant. Born Manches- ter. Conn .. Dec. 10, 1854 ; son of Nehemiah and Mary F. (Carpenter) Williams, trac- ing descent from Robert Williams, one of the earliest settlers of Roxbury, Mass. Educated in the public schools. In 1893 married Kate F. Tracy of Hartford. Started business as a florist at White River Junction 1876. continuing eight years; in 1881 began dealing in pictures,
picture frames, mouldings, and wall pa- per; building in 1892, with W. L. Bugbee, the Bugbee and Williams block in which his store is located. Is a Republican. Member of the Congregational Church at West Lebanon, N. H .; deacon in the church and teacher of Bible class. Treas-" urer of Myrtle Lodge No. 27, I. O. O. F., of White River Junction.
WILLIAMS, NATHAN GALLUP, Bel- lows Falls. Manufacturer. Born Pom- fret, Conn., Oct. 31, 1844; son of Giles and Fannie Maria (Gallup) Williams. A descendant of Richard Williams, founder of Taunton, Mass., who was a descendant of Oliver Cromwell, whose name was Wil- liams before he had a landed estate. On his mother's side Mr. Williams' ancestry can be traced to Charlemagne and to five of the French kings. Educated in the publie schools of Worcester, Mass. In 1871 married Sarah Phillips Carr of War- ren, R. I., who died in 1884; they had three children, Charles Ernest (deceased), Elizabeth Carr (Mrs. J. A. Pearson) and Genevive. In 1886 married Mrs. Emily Franees Smith of Providence, R. I., who had two sons, Walter Cole Smith and Nathaniel Waite Smith. Employed by Commercial Steamboat Co. and Neptune Steamboat Co., 1863-6; bookkeeper Black- stone Canal National Bank 1866-7; teller of same 1867-72; began mercantile busi- ยท ness in St. Louis, Mo .; later spent two years in Iowa, and then went into busi- ness in Chicago. In March, 1877, be- eame treasurer Vermont Farm Machine Co. of Bellows Falls, and later president and general manager, now holding office of president, treasurer and manager .; a mem- ber State Fair Commission 1912. A Re- publican; for many years member pruden- tial committee and school director of Rock- ingham; was chairman of executive com- mittee of the Vermont commissioners of the Tennessee Centenial Exposition at Nashville, 1897; chairman of the inves- tigating commission appointed by Gov- ernor Bell to investigate the penal insti- tutions of the State 1904 and 1906; judge advocate general 1904-6, with rank of brigadier-general ; delegate to the Chicago Convention 1908. A Congregational- ist; superintendent First Congregational Church Sunday School 1881-1909; presi- dent state convention of Congregational Churches and Ministers of Vermont 1897;
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vice-president Vermont Domestic Mission- ary Society 1899, still holding that office ; president State Sunday School Association 1906-8. Member state committee Young Men's Christian Association for more than 20 years; chairman of the executive com- mittee of the trustees of the New Eng- land Kurn Hattin Homes in 1905, still holding that office.
WILLIAMS, Woodstock. Lawyer. Born there November 6, 1791; son of Judge Jesse and Hannah ( Palmer) Williams. Educated at Royalton Aca- demy and the University of Vermont, graduating from the latter as valedictorian in 1810 and receiving an election to Phi Beta Kappa. He studied law with Hon. Charles Marsh and was admitted to the bar in 1814. In 1817 married Mary Ann Wentworth, eldest daughter of Henry Barlow and Rebecca (Appleton) Brown of St. Andrews, New Brunswick, and afterwards of Woodstock. She was a grandniece of Gov. Benning Wentworth, and a cousin of the mother of Thomas Wentworth Higginson. Children : Henry Brown Williams, merchant, head of Wil- liams, Dimond & Co., of San Francisco; Mary Wentworth Williams who married William M. Campbell of St. Albans; Ed- ward Higginson Williams (see sketch) ; Charles Storrow Williams, civil engineer ; Norman Williams, lawyer, of Chicago; Louisa Jane, and Susan. Register of pro- bate, Hartford district; secretary of the senate; secretary of state (Vermont) ; state senator; clerk of the courts of Windsor county; justice of the peace; numerous town offices up to selectman. Federalist, Whig, Republican. A founder of the Ver- mont Medical College, professor of medi- cal jurisprudence and dean of the faculty ; a founder. of the Windsor County Agricul- tural Society; member of the commission to rebuild the state capitol. A Mason; master of Warren Lodge of Woodstock when the local antimasonic excitement due to the death of Morgan compelled the dis- bandment of the lodge. The state owes the present arrangement of the great seal to Mrs. Williams, adopted when Mr. Williams was secretary of state. A Congregationalist. In 1827, when the dislike to the then minister showed it- self in the proposal of the leaders of the church to join the founders of the pro- posed Protestant Episcopal Church, Mr.
Williams called a meeting of pastor and people and induced them to bury their dif- ferences and build up the organization. His portrait hangs in the Windsor County Court room above where his desk as clerk was placed. He held the office for nearly thirty years and died in of- fice at Woodstock, January 12, 1868.
WILLIAMSON, CHARLES H., Middle- bury. Retired liveryman. Born Mid- dlebury, Aug. 14, 1841; son of Isaac and Catherine M. (White) Williamson. Edu- cated in the public schools of Middlebury. At age of 10 years began driving horses for his father, later becoming a partner in his livery business, and succeeding to his interest at his death in 1899; retired from business in 1907. Enlisted Aug 2, 1861, as private in Co. B, 5th Vermont Volun- teers, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, Sixth Army Corps, serving three years; pro- moted to corporal, first sergeant, and April 23, 1863, to 2nd lieutenant of Co. K; Nov. 1st, 1863, promoted to 1st lieu- tenant and transferred to Co. B. 5th Ver- mont regiment, and on May 5th, 1864, on the death of the company's captain, took command of the company, thus serving until term of service expired ; participated in 18 battles, being wounded May 10, 1864, near Spottsylvania Court House, Va., in Upton's charge. Is a Republican ; trustee Middlebury Village two biennial terms; chairman board of village trustees and superintendent of parks 1911. Is member William P. Russell Post No. 89. G. A. R.
WILSON, EARLE ELWIN, South Royal- ton. Superintendent of schools. Born Corinth, May 4. 1880; son of Charles Lyman and Nettie May (Fisher) Wilson. Educated at Bradford High School ; Dart- mouth College, A. B. 1903, A. M. 1909. In 1904 married Grace Elliott Cleveland of Springfield, Mass .; they have two daughters. Dorothy Cleveland and Marion Elliott. Was principal of Wells River High School, 1904-6; of Fair Haven High School 1907; South Royalton High School 1907-10; superintendent of union schools. South Royalton, from 1910. Is a Congre- gationalist; superintendent of the Sunday school. Member Rising Sun Lodge No. 7. F. & A. M .; Rising Sun Chapter No. 12. Eastern Star; secretary Royalton Lodge No. 74, I. O. O. F .; member Ideal Re-
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bekah Lodge No. 70; and Justin S. Mor- rill Grange No. 53.
WILSON, GEORGE EDMUND, Hancock. Farmer. Born Bridgewater, Aug. 22, 1848; son of George Volney and Mary Ann (Briggs) Wilson. Educated in the public schools. In 1869 married Clara Helen Ford of Granville; they had nine children. George Alvin, Eddie Clarence, Mabel Nellie, Winnie Clara, Harry Ford. Guy Volney, Charlie Ashel, Frank Will- iam, and Glenn Volney. In 1871 engaged in mercantile business in Granville with I. H. Archer, continuing one and one-half years; in 1872 moved to Hancock, where he purchased a large farm, which he oper- ated about ten years; then sold out and moved back to Granville, engaging in lum- bering and farming up to 1911; then sold out and moved back again to Hancock. Is a Republican; has held nearly all the town offices; represented Granville in the Legislature 1894-6. Is a Universalist.
WILSON, STANLEY CALEF, Chelsea. Lawyer. Born Orange, Sept. 10, 1879; son of William W. and Lydia ( Browning) Wilson. Educated at Goddard Seminary, graduating in class of 1896, and Tufts College. class of 1901. In 1909 married Grace G. Bacon of Chelsea. Was edi- torial writer on Montpelier Daily Jour- nal and did other special newspaper work while studying law in Montpelier; ad- mitted to Vermont Bar 1904; deputy county clerk of Washington County 1901- 2: practiced law in Montpelier as mem- ber of firm of Gates & Wilson until July, 1905. when he removed to Chelsea and entered into partnership with J. K. Dar- ling. which partnership continued until the death of Mr. Darling in 1910, since which time Mr. Wilson has practiced alone; is a director of the National Bank of Orange County; member of the board of trustees of Goddard Seminary. Is a Republican; official reporter of Vermont Senate during the sessions of 1902 and 1904: States attorney of Orange County 1908-10 and 1910-12. In religious pref- erence a Universalist. Master George Washington Lodge No. 51, F. & A. M .; member Whitney Chapter No. 5, R. A. M .: Mt. Zion Commandery No. 9, K. T .; Mt. Sinai Temple, Mystic Shrine; Mont- pelier Camp. Modern Woodmen of Amer- ica; and the Chelsea Grange.
WING, GEORGE WASHINGTON, Mont- pelier. Lawyer, state librarian. . Born Plainfield, Oct. 22, 1843; son of Joseph Addison and Semantha (Webster.) Wing. Educated in district schools, Barre Acad- emy, Washington County Grammar
School; Dartmouth College, A. B. 1866. In 1869 married Sarah E. Forbush of Montpelier, who died in 1871; they had one daughter, Sarah F. Wing. In 1882 married Ida I. Jones of Montpelier, who died in 1903; in 1904 married Angeline West Nickerson of Provincetown, Mass. Read law under tutorship of his father; admitted to Vermont Bar 1868. He had previously served as assistant state libra- rian in 1864-6; elected secretary and librarian of the state library in Novem- ber, 1902. Entered practice of law in Montpelier, 1873, continuing to date. Treasurer Farmers' Trust Co., an Iowa corporation with offices at Montpelier. A Republican ; deputy secretary of State, al- so serving as clerk in state treasury 1867- 73; represented Montpelier in the Legis- lature 1882; village trustee 1890; presi- dent of the corporation 1892; first mayor of city 1895; appointed postmaster during close of President Arthur's administration, serving through President Cleveland's first term; trustee State Hospital for In- sane 1893 to 1906; president board trus- tees Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 1895 to date. A Unitarian; a thirty-three degree Mason; past grand master Grand Lodge of Vermont, and past grand high priest of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter; past grand commander of the Grand Command- ery; also past grand patron of the Order of the Eastern Star.
WOLCOTT, HOWARD F., Winooski. Lawyer. Born Leroy, O., 1849; son of Abraham F. and Nancy (King) Wolcott. Educated at Ypsilanti, Mich., and Ober- lin College, Ohio. Studied law in office of O. E. Butterfield, Wilmington, Vt. Ad- mitted to Vermont Bar 1876. In 1883 opened law office in Winooski, where he has since resided and practiced his pro- fession. Author of "Astronomus Solar- is," 1910, privately published. A Repub- lican; in religious preference a Methodist.
WOOD, NELSON S., Fair Haven. Con- tractor and builder. Born Fair Haven, Dec. 12, 1847; son of Samuel and Claris- sa Wood. Educated at Union Village
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Academy. In 1875 married Harriet C. Nelson of Hubbardton; they have two children, Lena E., and Harold N. Has followed the trade of contractor and builder since 20 years of age; bought and sold real estate to some extent; promoter of summer cottages and hotels on Lake Bomoseen, Castleton; owner of Woodside cottage on west side of Lake Bomoseen. A Republican; represented Fair Haven in the Legislature 1908; superintendent of Eastern Vermont Agricultural Society for. 20 years; has held various town and village offices. An attendant of the Con- gregational Church. One of the charter members of the Bomoseen Yacht Club, Hydeville.
WOODBURY, EDWARD PHILO, Bur- lington. Hotel manager. Born Burling- ton, May 19, 1876; son of Urban Andrain and Paulina (Darling) Woodbury. Edu- cated at Burlington High School and Uni- versity of Vermont. In 1897 married Alice Gleason Clarke of Burlington; they have two children, Murray Clarke and Elsa Phyllis. In 1896 entered the office of the Crystal Confectionery Co., Burling- ton; assistant treasurer,. 1897, and treas- urer 1899, which position he still holds ; manager Van Ness House, Burlington, 1907 to present time; has been director in the Chittenden County Trust Co. since its organization in 1906. In 1894 enlisted in Co. M, 1st Infantry, V. N. G .; pro- moted to corporal 1895; sergeant 1896; elected 2nd lieutenant 1899; and captain 1904; resigned Feb. 19, 1907; appointed on Governor Prouty's staff with the rank of colonel, October 8, 1908; inspector of rifle practice for two years, thus com- pleting a service of 15 years. In 1898 was mustered into the United States serv- ice as 2nd lieutenant, and served during the Spanish-American War until Nov. 7, 1898, when the regiment was mustered ont of service. Is a Republican. In re- ligious belief a Congregationalist. A 32 degree Mason; a Knight Templar; mem- ber of the Mystic Shrine; the B. P. O. E .; Ethan Allen Club; Lake Champlain Yacht Club; Mohican Club; Society of Colonial Wars; and Order of Foreign Wars.
WOODBURY, URBAN A. Governor 1894-96. See page 49.
WOODRUFF, HARRISON G., Barre. Banker. Born East Brookfield, June 1.
1872; son of Andrew Norton and Luclla Isabelle (Hibbard) Woodruff. Educated at Chelsea Academy and Norwich Univer- sity, degree of B. L. 1891. In 1896 mar- ried Maude Gertrude Fifield of Manches- ter, N. H .; they have two daughters, Mar- garet Elizabeth and Ethel Isabelle. Was teller First National Bank, Chelsea, 1891- 3; collection clerk Amoskeag National Bank, Manchester, N. H., 1893-1901; treasurer Granite Savings Bank & Trust Co., Barre, 1901 to date; vice-president Granite Mutual Insurancee Co. since its organization; director National Bank of Orange County, Chelsea; and treasurer of Barre Board of Trade. A Republican. School commissioner city of Barre since 1906; president of the board since 1907. A Congregationalist; superintendent of the Sunday school sinee 1902. President Central Vermont Congregational Club; member of the University Club; the Vin- citia Club; and the Barrc Golf Club.
WOODWARD, HOMER CHARLES, Bel- videre. Farmer. Born Enosburg, Jan. 18, 1872; son of Arklus and Mary (Bick- ford) Woodward. Educated in the pub- lie schools. In 1894 married Addie V. Brown of Waterville; they have five chil- dren, Arlie Mae, Guy E., Mary A., Gor- don Brown, and Vera Ellen. Located in Waterville 1882; removed to Fletcher 1894; three years later returned to Water- ville, and followed farming there eight years, and at Enosburg two years; re- moved to Belvidere 1908, and was em- ployed by the Billings Lumber Co. three years, when he purchased the farm where he now resides. A Republican; repre- sented Waterville in the Legislature 1902; held the office of seleetman and school di- rector at Waterville; a selectman. school director, grand juror, and library trustee, Belvidere. Member of the Grange; Order of Foresters; Modern Woodmen of America ; and captain Sons of Veterans.
WOOSTER, FRANK, Whiting. Farm- er. Born Whiting, Feb. 12. 1851; son of Benjamin P. and Hannah (Warner) Wooster. Educated in the public schools of Whiting. In 1887 married Adaline M. Church of Whiting; they have three chil- dren, Nellic Sarah ( Mrs. Elmer L. Wright of Weybridge). Arthur Church, and Anna B. Mr. Wooster was born in the north part of the town, and on May 5. 1853,
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with his parents moved to the farm just south of the Whiting depot, where he now lives. having added 182 aeres to the origi- nal farm of 298 acres; is a good judge of farm values and stock, and an extensive dealer in the latter. A Republican; has held nearly all the elective town offices; is a strong advocate of good roads and good sehools, and has always aided in any good work as opportunity came to him; represented Whiting in the Legislature 1892.
WRIGHT, ALFRED THOMAS, White River Junction. Publisher and printer. Born Braintree, Essex, Eng., Oet. 8, 1883; son of John and Ellen (Elliston) Wright. Educated in the schools of London, Eng. When 13 years of age left school to learn the printer's trade in a London newspaper office; went to the Bermuda Islands as foreman in the Ber- muda Colonist office; came to Boston 1908, and to White River Junction 1909, where he established one of the largest printing plants in Vermont. A Republican. Mem- ber of Methodist Episcopal Church; stew- ard of the church. Member of United Brethren Lodge, F. & A. M., and White River Junction Camp, Modern Woodmen of America.
WRIGHT, GEORGE CRAGIN, West- minster. High sheriff. Born West- minster, July 22, 1858; son of Daniel Clay and Sarah (Cragin) Wright, and a descendant of Ethan Allen and Capt. Azariah Wright. Educated at New Britain, Conn., and Bellows Falls high schools. In 1883 married Mabel A. Rob- erts of Brattleboro, who died 1903; they had eight children, Martha Clay, Daniel Charles, Margaret R., George R., Hollis C., Mabel I., Helen E., and Sarah L. In 1911 married Susan White Kellogg of Westminster. Taught school five years ; has since followed farming. A Repub- lican; moderator; selcetman; school di- rector; auditor; represented Westminster in the Legislature 1910; trustce of the public library; is interested in all educa- tional and civic matters. Member of the Congregational Church. Member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Grange.
WRIGHT, J. EDWARD, Montpelier. Clergyman. Born Montpelier, July 9,
1839; son of Jonathan Edwards and Fanny Wyman " (Houghton) Wright; grandson of Rev. Chester Wright of Montpelier. Received his college prepara- tory education at Boston Public Latin School 1852-7; graduated from Harvard College A. B. 1861; graduated from An- dover Theological Seminary 1865. In 1902 he received from Harvard the degree of Doctor of Divinity, in conferring which President Eliot said: "James Edward Wright, minister at Montpelier, for thirty- three years, counselor and comforter of three generations in the fair country round about his church." In 1876 married Julia Ann Whitney of Cambridge, Mass .; they have three children, Chester W., assistant professor of political economy in Univer- sity of Chicago; Rebecca Whitney, secre- tary of Vermont State Board of Library Commissioners, and Sibyl. Served as pri- vate, corporal, and second sergeant in Co. F, 44th Massachusetts Volunteers 1862- 3. Began ministry in the Christian Con- nection, supplying church at Eastport, Me., six months to February, 1866; or- dained as "minister of Jesus Christ" in Henry, Ill., 1866; pastor Jacksonville, Ill., 1866-9; Church of the Messiah (Uni- tarian), Montpelier, September, 1869, to July, 1909; pastor emeritus since July, 1909; received fellowship in Unitarian de- nomination 1881. Director American Uni- tarian Association 1903-9; secretary for Vermont for National Conference of Charities and Correction; president board of trustees of Washington County Gram- mar School; secretary, since graduation, of class of 1861, Harvard College; trustee and secretary Kellogg-Hubbard Library; trustee Goddard Seminary and Vermont State Library. Is a Republican. Presi- dent Ministers' Monday Club; and mem- ber of "The Club."
WRIGHT, JOEL FITZ, Orleans (for- merly Barton Landing). Physician. Born Coventry, Oct. 14, 1845; son of Erastus and Mary (Fairbrother.) Wright. Edu- cated at Coventry Academy, Ames Busi- ness College, Syracuse, N. Y., University of Vermont, 1870, and University of Michigan, 1872; post graduate work at Bellevue Medical College, 1882. In 1873 married Nora G. Spencer of Browning- ton; they had one son, Fred Spencer Wright, now county solicitor at Woods- ville, N. H .; in 1886 married Helen J.
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Parker of Coventry. Dr. Wright has practiced his profession at Orleans since his graduation. He was part owner, treasurer, and director of the Barton Tub Factory from its organization in 1903 until its sale in 1910. He is examiner for many leading life insurance companies ; was U. S. pension examiner from 1885 to 1889, and has held same office since 1901. He is independent in polities; member of the Congregational Church, and member of church committee for several years.
WRIGHT, JOHN J., South Hero. Farmer. Born South Hero, Aug. 23, 1857; son of Charles H. and Jane (Knight) Wright. Educated in the public schools. In 1885 married Abbie M. West of Grand Isle; they have six children, Charles W., Grace H., Merton J., Aura M., Emma J., and Howard A. Commeneed farming on present location in 1886, making a spe- cialty of dairying and the breeding of Jersey cattle. Is a Democrat; has held numerous town offices; represented South Hero in the Legislature 1896; member of committee on agriculture; senator from Grand Isle County 1908; member of com- mittees on fish and game and on high- ways and bridges. Member of Isle of Patmos Lodge No. 17, F. & A. M .; Island Chapter No. 73, O. E. S .; Alpha Camp, Modern Woodmen of America; and Grand Isle Grange.
WRIGHT, WARREN C., South Hero. Farmer. Born South Hero, July 4, 1857; son of Charles H. and Jane (Knight) Wright. Educated in the public schools, and select school at South Hero. In 1889 married Jessie A. Tudhope of North Hero; they have two children, M. Ethel, and Hilda A. Has always followed farm- ing, living on the home farm, which he has materially added to; makes a spe- cialty of dairying, and raising Durham cattle. A Democrat; represented South Hero in the Legislature 1904; has been selectman two years, lister four years, member of the school board two years, An attendant of the Methodist Church. Member of Isle of Patmos Lodge No. 17, F. & A. M., and the Grange.
WRIGHT, WILLARD MILES, Barton. Lawyer. Born Albany, Nov. 26, 1867; son of Theodore F. and Melvina (Miles) Wright. Educated in common schools,
and at Craftsbury, Barton, and St. Johns- bury Academies. In 1900 married Ma- belle Black of Coventry. Has taught in Barton and Glover district schools; was admitted to Vermont Bar 1895, and has practiced his profession ever since at Bar- ton; has been attorney for town of Bar- ton; and village attorney; state's attorney for Orleans County 1908-10, and reelceted for second term 1910. Is a Republican. A Congregationalist. A member of Or- leans Lodge No. 55, F. & A. M.
WRIGHT, WILLIAM HENRY, Brandon. Dental surgeon, banker, farmer. Born Shoreham, Ang. 25, 1813; son of Dr. William Powers and Mary Jane (Fletcher) Wright. Educated at Bran- don Seminary. In 1873 married Alma E. Smith of Brandon ; they have two sons, William Theron of Concordia, Kan., and Earl Smith, of Great Bend, Kan. Be- gan practice of dentistry in Brandon 1866, which he has continued to date; is presi- dent of First National Bank, Brandon, and president of Cloud County Bank, Concordia, Kan. A Republican; ex- president Vermont Dental Society. Mem- ber of the Congregational Church, deacon and chairman of prudential committee; member of St. Paul's Lodge No. 25, F. & A. M .; member of Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Grange.
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