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Shelburne in the Legislature 1864 and 1865; was senator from Chittenden County 1866 and 1867; U. S. pension agent at Burlington by appointment of President Grant 1870-8, discharging his duties with such efficiency and fidelity as to call forth a letter of cordial appreciation from the Hon. Carl Schurz, secretary of the in- terior; was commissioner from Vermont at the centennial celebration of Cornwal- lis's surrender at Yorktown by appoint- ment from Gov. Redfield Proctor 1881; lieutenant governor of the state 1880-2; governor 1882-4. He was the first gov- ernor of Vermont to call attention to the excessive and discriminating rates charged for freight by the transportation compa- nies of the state, and to urge the creation of an efficient railroad commission. It
was on his recommendation that the Leg- islature of 1884 requested the Vermont delegation in Congress to use their best efforts to secure the passage of the inter- state commerce law. He urged the passage of a state law providing for equal taxa- tion as between railroad and other prop- erty such as has since become law in Michigan, New Hampshire, and other states. He also urged the abolition of the free pass system; was among the early advocates of laws permitting central and high schools to be maintained by public taxation; and upon his recommendation the present plan was adopted of extending state aid to deserving young men to en- able them to obtain a college education. The Ely riots occurred while he was gov- ernor, and his course in requiring that justice should precede force, and that the rioting miners should be paid their hon- est dues, attracted much favorable com- ment throughout the country. He was one of the commissioners to purchase a site for the Bennington battle monument; in 1891 was appointed by President Harri- son to act as a commissioner with Gen. A. McD. McCook, U. S. A., to treat with the Navajo Indians, the work being brought to a successful conclusion; was disbursing officer of the commission, and astonished treasury officials by returning to the treasury nearly one-half of the ap- propriation for expenses; in 1893, at the request of Governor Fuller, he acted with the executive committee of the National Anti-Trust Socicty. Before the Legisla- ture of 1910 he strongly advocated the ratification of the constitutional amend-
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ment authorizing Congress to impose an income tax; and in 1911 he has used his influence in opposition to reciprocity with Canada, on the ground that it would mean the free entry of Canadian farm products into this country to the injury of the Am- erican farmer, while high protective duties would still remain upon everything, ex- cept farm products, which the American farmer needed to buy. In religious belief Governor Barstow is an Episcopalian. He has been a Mason since 1853, when he was initiated into Union Lodge of Strict Observance, of Detroit, Mich., of which he is now an honorary member; is past commander of the Loyal Legion; ex- president of the Officers' Reunion Society ; member of the Grand Army of the Re- public, and of many state and national civic bodies.
PINGREE, SAMUEL E., Hartford. Governor 1884-6. Born Salisbury, N. H., Aug. 2, 1832; son of Stephen and Judith Pingree. Educated in the public schools ; Andover (N. H.) and McIndoes Falls academies, and Dartmouth College, A. B. 1857; Norwich University, LL. D. 1898. In 1869 married Lydia M. Steele of Stanstead, P. Q .; they have one son, Wil- liam Steele Pingree. Studied law with Hon. A. P. Hunton of Bethel; admitted to Vermont Bar 1859; practiced law at Hartford. Enlisted as private in Co. F, 3rd Regiment Vermont Volunteers; soon chosen Ist lieutenant; in August. 1861. promoted to captain, and Sept. 27, 1862, commissioned major, for meritorious con- duct. and Jan. 15, 1863, commissioned lieutenant-colonel. Was severely wounded at Lee's Mills, Va .; commanded 2nd Ver- mont Regiment following battle of the Wilderness until it was mustered out of service July 27, 1864. A Republican. States attorney Windsor County 1868-9; town clerk of Hartford 50 years ; delegate- at-large to national convention 1868; lieu- tenant-governor 1882-4 ; governor of Ver- mont 1884-6. President Reunion Society of Vermont Officers 1870-2; chairman state board of railway commissioners, 1886 to 1894. A Baptist; trustee Vermont Acad- emy 1885-1910. Judge advocate Medal of Honor Legion.
ORMSBEE, EBENEZER J., Brandon. Governor 1886-8. Banker and lawyer. Born Shoreham, June 8, 1834; son of
John Mason and Polly (Wilson) Orms- bee. Educated in the public schools, and the academies of Brandon and South Woodstock. In 1862 married Jennie L. Briggs of Brandon, who died in 1866. In 1867 married Frances (Wadhams) Dav- enport of Westport, N. Y. Taught school several years and began the study of law in the office of Briggs & Nicholson at Brandon 1857; admitted to the Vermont Bar 1861. Enlisted in the "Allen Grays," a military company of Brandon, April, 1861; subsequently this company was known as Co. G, Ist Regiment Vermont Volunteers; elected second lieutenant April 25, 1861; was with the company until the term of his enlistment expired. Enlisted in Co. G, 12th Regiment Ver- mont Volunteers, and was commissioned captain ; this regiment was attached to the Second Vermont Brigade in the 3rd di- vision of the First Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, and taking a prominent part in the Gettysburg campaign; was mus- tered out of service July 14, 1863. Is a Republican. In 1868 appointed assistant U. S. internal revenue assessor. serving until 1872; states attorney for Rutland County 1870-4; represented Brandon in the Legislature 1872; senator from Rut- land County 1878; trustee of Vermont Re- form School 1880-4; lieutenant-governor 1884-6; governor 1886-8. In 1891 ap- pointed by President Harrison one of a commission of three to treat with the Piute Indians at Pyramid Lake, Nev., the object being to secure by payment of a consid- eration their relinquishment of claim on a part of this reservation; this commis- sion succeeded in negotiating satisfactory terms for purchase. Governor Ormsbee was appointed by President Harrison U. S. land commissioner at Samoa to act with like commissioners appointed by Great Britain and Germany to adjust claims of foreigners to lands in Samoa. these claims representing many million acres of land; the commissioners were en- gaged from 1891-3. Is president of the Brandon Free Public Library. and the Brandon Cemetery Association; has been president of Brandon National Bank 14 years; member of the prudential commit- tee of the Brandon graded and high school for 27 out of the last 31 years and is now a member of said board. Member of the Protestant Episcopal Church, and for many years has been and now is senior
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Warden of St. Thomas's Episcopal Church of Brandon. Member of St. Paul's Lodge No. 25 of Brandon, and for many years a comrade of the E. J. Ormsbee Post No. 18, G. A. R.
DILLINGHAM, WILLIAM PAUL, Mont- pelier. Governor 1888-90. Born Water- bury. Dec. 12. 1843; son of Paul and Julia (Carpenter) Dillingham. Educated in the public schools, Newbury Sem- inary. and Kimball Union Academy. Meri- den. N. H .; LL. D. from Norwich Uni- versity and Middlebury College, and A. M. from University of Vermont. Read law with Hon. Matt H. Carpenter; after- wards studied in his father's office at Wa- terbury. In 1874 married Mary Ellen Shipman of Lisbon, N. H .; they have one son. Paul Shipman. Admitted to Vermont Bar 1867; member of the firm of Dilling- ham. Huse. & Howland until it was dis- solved in 1902. Is a Republican; states attorney. Washington County, 1872-6; sec- retary of civil and military affairs 1874- 6; represented Waterbury in the Legisla- ture 1876 and 1884; state senator 1878 and 1880; state tax commissioner 1882- 8; governor of Vermont 1888-90; elected United States senator from Vermont, Oct. 18. 1900. to fill a vancancy caused by the death of Justin S. Morrill, and re-elected continuously thereafter; present term ex- pires March 4. 1915; chairman of senate committee on privileges and elections ; third member of judiciary committee; member of committees on conservation of national resources. District of Columbia, expenditures in the navy department, im- migration, territories, and University of the United States; chairman of special immigration commission ercated in 1907, expired 1910; chairman of Vermont dele- gation to Republican national convention in 1908. A director of the National Life Insurance Co. of Montpelier; president board of trustees of Montpelier Seminary ; trustee of University of Vermont and State Agricultural College. In religious belief a Methodist; lay delegate from Vermont Conference to the General Conference of the M. E. Church at Omaha. Neb .. in 1892. Governor of Ver- mont Branch, Society of Colonial Wars; member of Vermont Society of Sons of American Revolution; and of Vermont Historical Society.
PAGE, CARROLL SMALLEY, Hyde Park. Governor 1890-2. Born Westfield, Jan. 10, 1843; son of Russell S. and Martha Malvina (Smalley) Page. Educated at People's Academy, Morrisville; Lamoille County Grammar School, Johnson; and Lamoille Central Academy, Hyde Park; LL. D. from Norwich University. In 1865 married Ellen F. Patch of Johnson; they had three children, Theophilus Hull (deceased), Russell Smith, and Alice. Senator Page is identified with many of Vermont's important business interests, being president of the Lamoille County Savings Bank and Trust Co., and the La- moille County National Bank, both of Hyde Park; director Swanton Savings Bank and Trust Co., of Swanton; and of several lumber and other corporations. His principal business has been that of dealer in raw calfskins, confessedly the largest in America. Is a Republican ; rep- resented Hyde Park in the Legislature 1869 to 1872; and Lamoille County in the state Senate 1874; member Vermont Re- publican state committee for 18 years, from 1872 to 1890, and during the last four years was its chairman; was a dele- gate to the Republican national conven- tion in 1880 that nominated James A. Garfield for president; delegate-at-large to Chicago, convention 1912; savings bank examiner 1884-8; governor of Vermont 1890-2; elected to the U. S. Senate Oct. 21, 1898, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Hon. Redfield Proctor, and on Oct. 19, 1910, was re-elected for the full term of six years, as a Republican, al- though receiving every Democratic vote in the Legislature; his term of service will expire March 3, 1917.
FULLER, LEVI K. Governor. 1892-4. Born Westmoreland, N. H., Feb. 24, 1841 ; son of Washington and Lucinda (Constan- tine) Fuller; died Brattleboro, Oct. 10, 1896. Came to Windham County with his parents 1845; served an apprenticeship as a machinist in Boston, Mass., acting for a time as night telegraph operator at the Merchants' Exchange; returned to Brat- tleboro 1860; entered the Estey works as machinist and mechanical engineer. In 1865 married Abby Estey of Brattleboro. Established a shop of his own, where he manufactured wood-working and other ma- chinery; became partner in the firm of J.
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Estey & Co. 1866; superintended the man- ufacturing department and was vice-presi- dent of the company; made many trips abroad, establishing European agencies for the company; patented about 100 in- ventions. His last achievement was to secure the adoption of international pitch for musical instruments, now adopted by all manufacturers in the country; which has been termed by Mr. Steinway "one of the most important, perhaps the most im- portant, in the annals of musical history." State senator from Windham County 1880; chairman of committee on finance, and member of committees on military affairs and railroads; organized the Fuller Light Battery, Vermont National Guard 1874; served on the staff of Governor Converse 1872-4; was brevetted colonel 1887; elect- ed lieutenant-governor 1886; elected gov- ernor of the state 1892. Was an active member of the American Society for the Advancement of Science, and of the Amer- ican Society of Mechanical Engineers; was interested in astronomy, had an ob- servatory of his own attached to his pri- vate residence and the finest equatorial telescope in Vermont; his library of sci- entifie and technical works was one of the most complete in the state.
WOODBURY, URBAN ANDRAIN, Bur- lington. Governor 1894-6. Born Acworth, N. H., July 11, 1838; son of Albert M. and Lucy L. (Wadleigh) Woodbury. Educated in the public schools, People's Academy, and a graduate of Medical De- partment, U. V. M., 1859. In 1860 mar- ried Paulina L. Darling of Morristown; they have six children, Charles L., Min-
nie S., Gertrude F., Edward P., Lila D., and Mildred D. Was manager of J. R. Booth's lumber business for 19 years; has been proprietor Van Ness House 30 years ; is president and principal owner of the Mead Manufacturing Co. and Crystal Confectionery Co .; president of the Queen City Cotton Co. Enlisted May, 1861, in 2nd Vermont Volunteers; lost right arm in the first battle of Bull Run, 1861; this was "the first sleeve emptied by a rebel shot among the Vermont troops," says Col. Benedict, in his "Vermont in the Civil War;" was taken prisoner and con- fined in prison, Richmond, Va .; paroled Oct., 1861; captain Co. D, 11th Regiment Vermont Volunteers Aug., 1862; captain 13th Veteran Reserve Corps June, 1863,
to March, 1865; colonel on Governor Bar- stow's staff 1884-6. Is a Republican. Alderman of the city of Burlington 1882- 3; mayor Burlington 1885-6; lieutenant governor of Vermont 1888-90; governor of Vermont 1894-6; appointed by Presi- dent Mckinley in Sept., 1898, a member of the commission to investigate the con- duct of the war department in the war with Spain. Member of First Congrega- tional Church, Burlington. Member of Masonic fraternity, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, G. A. R., Military Order of the Loyal Legion; department commander of Vermont G. A. R., 1900; commander Loyal Legion, 1907-8.
GROUT, JOSIAH, Newport. Governor 1896-8. Born Compton, P. Q., May 28, 1841 ; son of Josiah and Sophronia (Ayer) Grout. Educated at Glover Academy and St. Johnsbury Academy, and received hon- orary degrees from University of Vermont and Norwich University. In 1868 married Harriet Hinman of Derby; they have one son, Aaron H. Enlisted as private in Co. I, 1st Vermont Cavalry, Oct. 2, 1861; appointed major 26th New York Cavalry 1864; while serving with the 1st Vermont participated in 17 engagements, and was badly wounded April 1, 1863. At the close of the war entered law office of his brother, General Grout, at Barton; ad- mitted to Vermont Bar 1865; in charge custom house at Island Pond 1866-9; filled same position at St. Albans and Newport. In 1874 moved to Chicago, and later to Moline, Ill., returning to Vermont in 1880. Is a Republican; represented Newport in the Legislature 1872 and 1874, and Derby in 1884, 1886, 1888. and 1904. being speaker of the House in 1874, 1886, and 1888; senator from Orleans County 1892; governor of Vermont 1896-8. No religious preference. Member of Orleans Lodge No. 55, F. & A. M., Barton.
SMITH, EDWARD CURTIS, St. Albans. Governor 1898-1900. Born St. Albans, Jan. 5, 1854; son of Gov. John Gregory and Ann Eliza (Brainerd) Smith. Edu- cated at St. Albans High School, Phillips- Andover Academy 1871, Yale University 1875. Columbia Law School 1877. In 1888 married Anna Bailey James of Ogdens- burg. N. Y .; they have four children, James Gregory, Edward Fairchild, Cur- tis Ripley, and Anna Dorothea B. Prac-
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ticed law 1877-81 ; director. and vice-presi- dent Central Vermont Railroad Co. 1881- 92; president 1892-5; receiver until 1898; president Central Vermont Railway Co. to 1903, and director Central Vermont Rail- way Co. to date. President Peoples Trust Co. to date; Welden National Bank of St. Albans; Sherman National Bank of New York City; Robin Hood Ammunition Co., Swanton; vice-president St. Joseph Lead Co., and also Mississippi Bonne Terre Railway Co .; director in above and other organizations. A Republican; represented St. Albans in Legislature 1890; governor of Vermont 1898-1900. A Congregation- alist. Member University, Union League, and Yale Clubs, in New York City; Uni- versity and Yale Clubs in Boston ; Univer- sity Club, Washington, D. C .; Mt. Royal and St. James Clubs, Montreal; Rideau Club. Ottawa.
STICKNEY, WILLIAM WALLACE, Lud- low. Governor 1900-2. Born Plymouth, March 21. 1853; son of John W. and Ann (Pinney) Stickney. Graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy 1877; LL. D. Norwich University 1902. In 1881 mar- ried Elizabeth Lincoln of Ludlow, who died in 1903; in 1905 married Sarah E. Moore of Barrington, N. H. Admitted to Vermont Bar 1878, and has since prac- ticed law in Ludlow; senior member of law firm of Stickney, Sargent & Skeels; president Ludlow Savings Bank and Trust Company; president Vermont Bar Asso- ciation 1905; vice-president Vermont His- torical Society, and New England His- torical Genealogical Society. A Repub- liean ; clerk House of Representatives 1882: states attorney Windsor County 1882-4 and 1890-2; represented Ludlow in the Legislature 1892 and 1894, and was during that period speaker of the House: governor of Vermont 1900-2. Member Black River Lodge No. 85, F. & A. M.
MCCULLOUGH, JOHN GRIFFITH, North Bennington. Governor 1902-4. Born near Newark, Del., Sept. 16, 1835; son of Alexander and Rebecca (Griffith ) MeCullough. Educated at the Delaware College, graduating with hon- ors in his twentieth year; law depart- ment University of Pennsylvania, LL. B. 1858; received honorary degree of LL. D. from Middlebury College 1900, University
of Vermont 1904, and Norwich University 1905. In 1871 married Eliza Hall, eldest daughter of Hon. Trenor W. Park of North Bennington; they have one son, Hall Park, and three daughters, Elizabeth Laura, Ella Sarah, and Esther Morgan. Studied law in the office of St. George Tucker Campbell, Philadelphia, and be- gan practice in that city, but owing to ill health removed to Mariposa, Cal., where he attained marked professional success ; later practiced law for five years in San Francisco. In 1873 came to southern Ver- mont, devoting his abilities to commercial, financial, and railroad interests, with which he has since been prominently identified; 1873-83 vice president and gen- eral manager Panama Railway, assuming the presidency in 1882 at the death of Trenor W. Park; was an important fac- tor and leading spirit in reorganization of the Erie Railroad following the depres- sions of 1884 and 1893; was chairman of its executive committee in 1888, and was one of its two receivers after 1893, with the result that in less than four years the property was delivered in improved con- dition and with cash securities of $8,000,- 000 to the good; president Bennington & Rutland railway 1883-1900; president Chicago & Erie Railroad 1900-10. Is president North Bennington National Bank; director Bank of New York, Standard Trust Co., Fidelity and Casualty Co., National Life Insurance Co. of Ver- mont, American Fidelity Co. of New York, Hudson and Manhattan Railroad Co., Cen- tral Vermont Railroad Co., Atchison, To- peka and Santa Fe Railroad Co., Erie Railway Co., Lackawanna Steel Co. Is a Republican; represented Mariposa in the California Legislature 1861; was state senator 1863, and attorney general of Cali- fornia 1863-7. Represented Vermont as delegate to Republican National Conven- tions in 1880, 1888 and 1900, being chair- man of delegation in the latter year ; sena- tor Bennington County 1898, serving as president pro tem of the Senate; governor of Vermont 1902-4; also trustee of the University of Vermont, and trustce of Middlebury College for years.
BELL, CHARLES JAMES. Governor 1904-6. John Austin of Glasgow, Scot- land, invented the tulip-shaped bell for which he was knighted by Queen Eliza- beth and took the name of Bell. James,
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a son, came to America, and a descendant of his, another James Bell, the grand- father of the subject of this sketch, came to Hardwick from Lyme, N. H., not far from 1800. Three or four years later he moved to Walden and in 1810 he set- tled on the farm known as The Belfry, where his grandson was born. Charles James Bell, son of James Dean and Caro- line (Warner) Bell, was born in Walden March 10, 1845; died in New York City Sept. 25, 1909. He was educated in the public schools of his native town and at Peacham Academy. At seventeen he en- listed in Company B, 15th Vermont Vol- unteers; re-enlisted in 1864 in Company C, 1st Vermont Cavalry, and was pro- moted corporal the same year. As a sol- dier on a Virginia battlefield he cast his vote for Abraham Lincoln. He was wounded just before the close of the year. After he was mustered out in June, 1865, he returned to the farm in Walden which was always his home and devoted his time to farming. In 1870 he married Mary Louise Perry of Cabot; they had two daughters, Adine Merrill and Jennie. He held several town offices; represented Wal- den in the Legislature of 1882 and was senator from Caledonia County in 1894. That year he was appointed by Governor Woodbury a member of the board of rail- road commissioners, serving until 1896; in 1904 he was elected governor, assuming the duties of the two year term on October 6th of that year; was a member of the state board of agriculture from 1896 to 1904, serving for six years as its secre- tary; secretary state board of cattle com- missioners 1898-1902. A Congregation- alist; served as deacon many years. Was prominently identified with the work of the Grange, both state and national; treas- urer of the Vermont State Grange from 1872 to 1894, and its master 1894-1906. At the time of his death he was serving his seventh year as member of the execu- tive committee of the national Grange and sixth as secretary of that committee.
PROCTOR, FLETCHER DUTTON. Gover- nor 1906-8. Marble manufacturer. Born Cavendish, Nov. 7, 1860; son of Hon. Redfield and Emily J. (Dutton) Proctor; died Proctor, Sept. 27, 1911. Educated in the public schools, Rutland Military Institute, and Middlebury High School; then entered Middlebury College, but soon
after matriculated at Amherst College, from which institution he graduated in 1882. In 1886 married Minnie E. Rob- inson of Westford; they had three chil- dren, Emily, Mortimer Robinson, and Minnie. After graduating entered the employ of the Vermont Marble Co., com- mencing by learning the trade of a ma- chinist, later occupying various positions, until in 1889 he was elected president ; was also president of the Clarendon & Pittsford Railroad Co., director Rutland Railroad, New England Telegraph and Telephone Co., National Life Insurance Co., and Proctor Trust Co. Was member of Vermont National Guard, enlisting in Co. A in 1884, being promoted to 2nd and 1st lieutenant; resigned in 1886, and was appointed inspector of rifle practice on the staff of Colonel Greenleaf; in 1883 was elected the first permanent colonel of the Vermont division of Sons of Veterans. Served several terms as selectman, both in Rutland and Proctor; secretary of civil and military affairs under Governor Orms- bee; represented Proctor in the Legisla- ture 1890, 1900, and 1904; speaker in 1900; senator from Rutland County 1892; governor of Vermont 1906-8; delegate-at- large to the Republican national conven- tion 1908. Member of Union Church.
PROUTY, GEORGE HERBERT, New- port. Governor 1908-10. Born Newport. March 4, 1862; son of John A. and Han- nah B. (Lamb) Prouty. Educated at Newport public schools, St. Johnsbury Academy, and Bryant and Stratton's Business College. In 1890 married Hen- rietta Allen of Rockville, Conn. At the age of 18 entered the employ of his father. who, with O. C. Miller, was engaged in the lumber business; the concern is today one of the largest companies in northern New England, owning large plants in Canada and Maine. besides the mills at Newport. Since his entrance into the firm the annual output has increased many fold, due to Mr. Prouty's advanced busi- ness methods. Is a Republican; rep- resented Newport in the Legislature 1896; senator from Orleans County 1904, and president pro tem of the Senate; lieuten- ant-governor 1906-8; governor 1908-10, and represented Vermont at the tereen- tennial celebration of the discovery of Lake Champlain 1909. An attendant of the Congregational Church.
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MEAD, JOHN ABNER, Rutland, Gov- ernor 1910-1912. Born Fair Haven, April 20, 1841, only child of Roswell Rowley Mead and Lydia Ann (Gorham) Mead. His father was a successful mer- ehant in West Rutland till his death in 1875. His great-great-grandfather, Col. James Mead, was the first settler in Rut- land and father of the first white ehild born in the valley of the Otter Creek. He was the first moderator, and first se- lectman of the town and first representa- tive from Rutland to the first Vermont Legislature. Colonel Mead was among the most active patriots of his day. He was a member of the Dorset Convention of September 25, 1776, and of the eom- mittee appointed by the Windsor Con- vention in June, 1777, to arrange with the commander of Fort Ticonderoga for the frontier defence. He was colonel of the 3rd Regiment of Vermont Militia, and the Vermont pay rolls contain the record of a payment to Colonel Mead's militia for their tours to Ticonderoga in
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