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number who died from disease were twenty-one, while two died immediately after their discharge from disease contracted while in the service. The whole number who died from any cause was thirty-five, and thirty-five from one hun- dred and twenty-five shows the extent that the town suffered from the death of her men. The taxpayers of the town decided that all money appropriated for the war should be raised by immediate taxation, and thus when the war ceased the efforts and sacrifices of the town in that respect ceased, and there was no large debt left in the town to be carried along from year to year as a bur- den to its taxpayers. The first money appropriated was on the 13th of Jan- uary, 1863, and the last on the 20th of February, 1865 ; and thus in a little over two years $36,000.00 was paid by the taxpayers of the town.
Timothy Ingalls, a native of England, came to America when ten years of age. He came to Danville, from Plymouth, N. H., at an early day, was the first clerk and one of the first deacons of the Congregational church, of which he was also chorister. He was a farmer and was also engaged in manufac- turing chairs, plows, etc. Samuel, one of his five children, lived in town most of his life, was a dealer in furniture, which he also manufactured, was engaged in the lumber business at Littleton, N. H., and in trade in Canaan, N. H. He was justice of the peace for over thirty years, and was president of the Caledonia National bank. He died in this town, in 1853. Of his children, Charles, A. L., and Mrs. Harriet Batchelder reside in town, and Mrs. Mary A. Ferguson lives in Barnet.
Israel Brainerd came to Danville, from New Hampshire, at an early day, locating about one mile from the center of the town. He was a man of much ability, took an active interest in town affairs, and was one of the first deacons of the Congregational church. His son Asa, who came here at the age of ten years, was a farmer and butcher, and spent the remainder of his life here. He married twice, and reared seven children, of whom Ira, who now lives in Newbury, Vt., was president of the Caledonia National bank. and was engaged in mercantile business for a number of years ; Hiram lives in town ; and Asa lives in Cleveland, O. Charles D. Brainerd was born in Danville, September 11, 1842, is a farmer, and was educated at Phillips academy. He served in the late war, was second lieutenant and first lieuten- . ant of the 17th Vt. Vols., and was also captain of Co. F, of the same regi- ment. He has been lister, justice of the peace, was assistant judge of Cale- donia county from December, 1880, to December, 1882, and was member of the Senate in 1882 and in 1884.
Timothy Harris, with his four sons and four daughters, came to Danville. from Methuen, Mass., about 1787, and located about a mile southeast of Danville village. His children were as follows: Timothy, Abner, Philip, Enoch, all of whom married, were farmers, and lived in town the remainder of their lives, Hannah, who married Thomas Hoyt, Lydia, who married Dr. Uri Babbett, a Revolutionary soldier, Miriam, who married Mr. Sumner, and another daughter who died young. Albert, of St. Johnsbury, and William
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H., of this town, are sons of Enoch. The latter was born in 1813, has been colonel of militia, and was recuiting officer during the late war. He has also taken an active interest in town affairs, has been selectman, justice of the peace, overseer of the poor, and was town representative in 1867-68. Three of his sons, Cyrus, Frank H., and Calvin J. B., served in the War of the Union. Cyrus was wounded in Wilson's raid, was taken prisoner, and died in prison. Frank H. was wounded at the battle of the Wilderness, but re- covered, and is now a hotel keeper in Lowell, Mass. Calvin J. B. is in Yankton, Dak., is a lawyer and real estate dealer, and is mayor of the city. Enoch is superintendent of the St. Johnsbury granite works. One daughter, Mrs. Nay, lives in town, and another daughter, Mrs. Lawrence, lives in Lowell, Mass. Abner, son of Timothy, Jr., reared a family of nine children, three of whom now reside in town, viz. : Timothy V., Abner and Levi H.
Thomas Hoyt came to Danville from Canterbury, N. H., at an early day, was a farmer, and died here in 1850, aged eighty-eight years. Three of his nine children are living, two of whom, William A. and Mrs. Achsa Cook, live in Danville.
Dr. Uri Babbett came to Danville, from Hanover, N. H., at an early day, was a prominent physician, and practiced his profession over fifty years. He was a soldier in the Revolution, and a surgeon in the War of 1812. He mar- ried Lydia Harris, who bore him twelve children, only two of whom are now living, John W. and Samuel A., both of whom are physicians in Michigan. Dr. Babbett died December 5, 1844.
Ephraim Hayward, or Howard, came to Danville, from Massachusetts, about 1779, and located about a mile from the village. He came in the month of March, and drew his two children on a hand-sled from Peacham. Of his family of seven children, one son, the first male child born in town, was named Danville, died in infancy, Betsey became the wife of William Haviland, and the rest moved west.
Jeremiah Kittredge came to Danville with his father, Samuel, from Tewks- bury, Mass., about 1785. Five of his nine children are living, of whom Uri B. lives in Danville, and Mrs. Maria D. Brown lives in Peacham. Mr. Kitt- redge died in 1857.
Edmond Pettengill came to Danville, from Methuen, about 1785, and settled on the farm where Frank Pettingill now lives. His sons Edmond and Moses also occupied the same farm. The latter reared ten children, seven of whom are living, and died in 1874.
Jonathan Danforth came to Danville, from Hollis, N. H., about 1790, settled on road 73, where A. G. Danforth now lives, and died in 1830. His sons, Luther, Ralph, Asa, Jonathan, David and Leonard, came with him to this town, but David, Luther and Asa moved to New York. Leonard located on the farm where his father first settled, and reared five sons and five daugh- ters, of whom three sons and three daughters are living, viz. : Abert G., who resides on the homestead ; Henry C., who lives on road 48; H. B., who
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lives in Taunton, Mass. ; Louise, who became the wife of Col. William Har- ris ; Florinda (Mrs. Alvin Bolton) ; and Betsey, who became Mrs. Gray. Leonard and his son Alwin served in the late war.
Amassa Badger moved to Barnet from Connecticut at an early day, and built the first saw-mill in that town. He afterwards, removed to Danville, where he resided many years, and died in Greensborough, Orleans county. His son Enoch also resided here many years, and reared a family of ten children, only five of whom are living, all residing in town.
Enoch Badger was born in Danville, about 1781, and died here in 1863. His son Charles W. now reside on road 68, and in company with his two sons carries on a large farm.
John Winn, one of the early settlers of the town, came here from London- derry, N. H., and located in the eastern part of the town. He was a shoe- maker by trade, and also a farmer. He reared eight children, one of whom, Sophia, became the wife of Nathan, son of Enoch Badger.
John Stearns came to Danville, from Winchester, N. H., and early settled here. He married Lydia Wheaton, of St. Johnsbury, who was supposed to have been the first white child born in that town. Mr. Stearns died here in 1851, and his widow died in 1884, in her ninety-first year. Three of their seven children are living, viz. : William, in Plymouth, N. H., a daughter in Montgomery county, Tex., and Mrs. Dole, in this town.
Aaron Hartshorn came here from Danvers, N. H.,, as one of the first settlers, and located at Danville Green, where he cleared a farm. He and Dea. Thomas Dow gave the grounds for the county buildings at that place. He died in 1799. He reared a family of six or seven children, most of whom located in town. His son Charles C. P. was born in town, in 1799, has always resided here, and has been engaged in farming. His two children are Mrs. H. K. Morse and Benjamin D., who is at present the first selectman of the town. Susan Eaton, daughter of Aaron Hartshorn, lived to the age of 102 years.
Dr. Oliver Morse, one of the early settlers of Danville, resided in the east- ern part of the town, on the farm where J. Wesley Morse now lives, was a farmer and a physician, and practiced his profession for many years, He married twice and reared twenty-one children, a number of whom located in this vicinity. His son Oliver was born here about 1805, and resided in town till his death in 1875, when he was killed by the fall of a tree. Three of his seven children are now living, namely, Marshall J., Frank A. and Charles E. One son, Alden W., died in 1885. He was engaged in trade here for a num- ber of years. Dr. John H. Morse, son of Dr. Oliver, was born in town, was a farmer and a physician, and practiced medicine here many years. One son, Sereno, now resides in town. Dea. Amos Morse, son of Oliver, was born in 1802, and has lived in town most of his life. He was a deacon of the Con- gregational church for many years, and now resides with his son Wallace L.
Josiah P. Taylor, a soldier of the War of 1812, was born in Danville, in
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1795, lived at West Danville, was a miller and owned and run a saw and grist-mill at that place. He died in 1875. Of his family of ten children, seven are now living, two of whom reside in Washington county, Vt., and the others in this county. His son Edward, who resides in Danville, served in the late war and was taken prisoner.
James Stevens came to Danville, from New Hampshire, about 1785, settled in the northern part of the town, and reared five sons and four daughters, one of whom, Mrs. Lorinda Dickson, resides in Janesville, Wis. Stephen, son of James, was born in town, about 1798, and resided here till his death, about 1874, aged seventy-two years. He reared three sons and five daughters, of whom one son and three daughters are now living, and reside in this town, viz. : Mrs. Emily Morse, Mrs. Mary A. Hill, Mrs. Augusta Dole, and Lyman, who resides on road 34.
Moses Stevens was born in Great Falls, N. H., in 1804, and came to this town when fifteen years of age, and located at North Danville. He has been engaged in farming, and is a veterinary surgeon. He has taken an active interest in town affairs, has been lister, selectman, overseer of the poor, justice of the peace, etc. He married Lydia Swasey, and has had born to him seven children, three of whom are now living, namely, Moses A., of Kirby, Lydia F. and Charles L., of this town. The latter is engaged in farming and breeding fine horses.
Archelaus Sias, a native of Royalston, Vt, came to Danville, as an early settler, was a farmer and a local Methodist minister. He was clerk of the town forty years, justice of the peace many years, and died December 5, 1860. John, one of his seven children, resides in town, and has been justice of the peace several years. Samuel, a brother of Archelaus, was also a resident of this town, was president of the Caledonia National bank, assistant judge, etc. Solomon was a Methodist minister, and also edited Zion's Herald, in Boston. Jerry was a farmer, lived in the eastern part of the town, and died in Dan- ville village. John, a farmer, also resided in town.
James M. Morrill, son of Abel, came to Danville, with his father, from Methuen, Mass., about 1800. He was one of the principal business men of the town, and was engaged for many years in carriage building, blacksmith- ing, lumber manufacturing, and operating a grist-mill. He and his brother Ebenezer owned and operated a stage line from Haverhill, N. H., to Stan- stead, P. Q., using forty horses in the business. He died in 1864, aged seventy-eight years, and left four children, namely, Manning, of Lyndon, Edwin R., Catharine (Mrs. Gilson), of McIndoes Falls, Vt., and Susan, wife of French Morrill, of Danville.
George Green came about 1795, and settled in the southeastern part of the town, where he engaged in farming. He afterwards removed to Holland, where he died. His son Samuel W. was born in Danville, in 1804, and re- sided here till his death in 1880. Three of his children live here, namely, George I., Walter and Mrs. Laura A. French.
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Edmund Green came to Danville, from Salem, Mass., some time previous to 1798, and cleared a farm in the northern part of the town, on the place now owned by Charles Shaw. He reared eight children, five of whom are liv- ing, viz .: Mrs. J. S. Stanton and F. W., of this town, Betsey, of Newport, Ahira, of Derby and Mrs. Cynthia Ayer, of St. Johnsbury.
Mitchell Davis came here from Tewksbury, Mass., about 1794, and set- tled at South Danville on the place where Henry Lowell now lives. He built a grist-mill at that place, which was burned while he was gone to Massa- chusetts after his family. He brought the nails and glass from Massachusetts on horseback, and on his return re-built the mill. He afterwards moved to the farm where George B. Davis now lives. He took a prominent part in town affairs, was justice of the peace, and held several other offices. He reared one son and three daughters, and died in 1817. His son Salura, was born in Tewksbury in 1784, and was ten years of age when he came to Dan- ville. He was one of the board of listers, who first prized the property of the town, served as town representative, was selectman several years, was also captain of a company of cavalry, and was familiarly known as Captain Davis. He married Abbie T., daughter of Col. Robert Johnston, of Newbury, a colonel in the war of the Revolution, and reared four sons and two daughters, as follows : Walter and George B., who reside in this town, Charles J., of Chicago, James H., who is in Colorado, Myra J., a teacher in Darien, Conn., and Abbie R., who died in Chicago. George B. is largely engaged in farm- ing, also deals in agricultural implements, and is one of the directors of the Caledonia National bank.
Bliss N. Davis was born at Vergennes, Vt., December 8, 1801, studied law with James Bell, of Walden, and was admitted to the bar at Danville. He commenced the practice of law at Hardwick, where he remained until 1850, when he removed to Danville, where he resided until his death, February II, 1885. He represented Hardwick in the legislature, and was one of the sen- ators from the county. He was president of the bank for a number of years, was states attorney, and took an active part in politics and temperance, and in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the town. He was a member of the Congregational church, married Eliza Bell, of Walden, and reared a family of five sons and three daughters. Of these, Dr. Albert A. and S. Edward live in New York, George A. is a dealer in agricultural implements in San Fran- cisco, Mrs. William H. Moore lives in Wisconsin, and Emily resides in this. town.
Silas Dole came to Danville from New Bedford, Mass., about 1798, and settled on the farm where his grandson, E. J. Dole, now lives, on road 49. He reared a family of thirteen children, all of whom located either in Danville or the adjoining towns. He died in 1831. His son Stephen, who was eight ยท years of age when he came here with his father, was a mechanic and inventor, and invented the one-horse threshing machine, the first used in this vicinity. He reared twelve children, eight of whom are living, as follows : Eleanor
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(Mrs. Clement), who resides in Washington, D. C., Martha C. (Mrs. Morrill), of Barnet, Annis S. (Mrs. O. Neal), of Walden, E. J., Laura W. (Mrs. Morse), Joel R., William M. and J. Murry. Stephen studied two years at West Point, took an active interest in military affairs, and was major-general of militia. He was also selectman of the town, etc.
Samuel Morrill and his son Samuel came to Danville from Loudon, N. H., about 1798, and located on the farm where C. L. Morrill now lives. The house where the latter lives was built in 1801. Samuel reared six sons and one daughter. Of these, Judge Calvin Morrill located at East St. Johns- bury, engaged in mercantile business, and died in 1884 ; Dea. Benjamin, the only one living, resides at Orfordville, N. H .; Cyrus died in Derby ; Dea. Asa moved from Danville to East St. Johnsbury, where he died in 1861 ; Trew died in Danville ; Samuel died in St. Johnsbury when a young man ; and the daughter married R. W. Miner, of Peacham. Dea. Asa married twice, and reared a family of six children, five of whom are living." One son, Stephen S., was a Congregational minister, graduated at Chicago, and preached in Malden, Ill. He entered the army as chaplain, served two years, when he returned to New Hampshire, and preached there and in Massachusetts. He died in Danville in 1878. The five children of Dea. Asa now living are Mrs. H. T. Lay, Mrs. W. A. Merrick, both of Illinois, Mrs. Hamilton, of Iowa, Mrs. J. A. Webster and Dea. Charles L. The latter has been deacon of the Congregational church for the past thirty five years.
James and Abel Guild, brothers, came to Danville from Northfield, N. H., at an early day, and settled in the western part of the town, where they cleared farms. Abel died in 1860, James having died a number of years previous. John, son of James, was born in Danville, in 1812, and resided in this vicin- ity until his death in 1883. He had born to him two children, Mrs. Abbie Adams and Alfred, both living in this town. The latter has been engaged in mercantile business at West Danville three years, and has also been engaged in farming.
Moses Webster came to Danville from New Hampshire, about 1790, and located on road 25, where he started a clearing. He afterwards removed to the farm where Uri Kittridge now lives, and died in 1852. He reared a family of eleven children, four of whom are now living, namely, Mark C., George W., Betsey (Mrs. Cole), and John A.
Stephen Langmaid came to Danville, from Tunbridge, Vt., at an early day, and located on the farm where Edward Taylor now lives. He reared a large family of children, one of whom, Solomon, lives in Iowa, and is ninety years of age. One son, Willard K., resides in town, served in the War of 1812, and now draws a pension.
Benjamin Haviland came to this town, from Westchester county, N. Y., some time previous to 1800 and settled near the village. One son, Ebene- zer, moved west. The others, Samuel, William, Benjamin C. and one daugh- ter, Deborah, who became Mrs. Batchelder, remained in town. One son of
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Benjamin resides in town, and Walter, son of William, also lives here. Two daughters of Samuel, Mrs. Joel R. Sanborn and Mrs. W. D. Huntress, live in town.
Franklin Hooker came here from Sturbridge, Mass., about 1800, and set- tled on the farm where his son George W. now lives. He was a farmer, and died in 1883, in his ninety-first year. George W. served nearly two years in the late war.
Samuel Weeks, from New Hampshire, located, in 1800, on the place where Peter Weeks now lives. He died there about 1834. Three of his twelve children are now living, two in this town, Mrs. Ruth Gage, and Harrison Weeks, who lives off road 5. John P. was born in 1812, lived on the farm where his father settled, and practiced medicine. He married twice, reared fifteen children, seven of whom are living, and died in 1882.
Theophilus Drew came here from Gilmanton, N. H., about 1801, and cleared the farm where his son now lives. He married first, Betsey Weeks, and second Eliza Norris. He reared eighteen children, ten sons and eight daughters, of whom Ora N., George R., Mrs. Maria Stanton, and Mrs. Sarah Stanton live in town, and Mrs. Helen Forsyth lives in St. Johnsbury.
Isaac W. Stanton and three sons, Erastus, Isaac W. and John A, came to Danville from Holderness, N. H., in March, 1805, and located in the northern part of the town.
William J. Stanton born in 1808, has always lived in town. He has been engaged in trade at North Danville about twenty years, has been post- master twenty years, and has served as justice most of the time since 1835. He has been lister about thirty-five years, has served as selectman, and was town representative in 1863-64.
Daniel Gookin, 2d, came to Danville, from Wahington, N. H., in 1806, and located at South Danville, where he run a carding-mill. He afterwards en- gaged in farming and died in 1865. Of his children, two reside in town, and one in Peacham. Daniel O., who resides on road 69, is engaged in the insur- ance business. A Daniel Gookin also located at North Danville, and for a time carried on the carding business at the mill now said to be the first card- ing-mill ever brought to America.
Josiah Morse came here from Deering, N. H., in 1806, and located on the farm where his son David W. now lives, on road 84. He reared a family of seven children, four of whom are living, viz. : David W., who resides on the homestead, James F., who is in Patterson, N. J., Mrs. Cummings, who lives in Barnet, and Mrs. McCaffey, who resides in St. Johnsbury. Mr. Morse died in 1861 or 1862.
Aaron Thompson moved to Peacham, from Massachusetts, about 1804, and settled in the northwestern part of the town. He reared three sons and five daughters, one of whom, Harriet, became the wife of William S. Choate, who came to Danville about 1808. He learned the cloth dressing trade at Peacham, and was the first to engage in the manufacture of woolen goods
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there, and was also engaged in that business at South Danville. He died at North Montpelier in 1865. Three of his four children are now living, Edwin R. and Ann Maria Taber, who reside at North Montpelier, and David W., 2d, of West Danville.
Dr. Calvin Woodward was born at Southbridge, Mass., in 1836, and grad- uated at the Eclectic Medical college, of Worcester. He located at Danville in 1847, since which time he has practiced his profession here.
Thomas Varney came to this town in 1811. and located at North Danville. He was a clothier by trade, and run a wool-carding and cloth-dressing mill here. He died in 1825. His sons Samuel and Charles continued the busi- ness, and also run a saw and grist-mill, a part of which property they after- wards sold. After Samuel retired from the firm, Charles continued to run the grist-mill until about 1875. He is now engaged in farming.
Jonathan Batchelder came here, from Conway, N. H., about 1815, and located on the farm where his only son Jonathan, born in 1819, now lives. He married Mrs. Susan Daniels. He died in 1842.
Moses Batchelder came here from Barnstead, N. H., with his father, Jethro, when about fourteen years of age. They located on the place now owned by Moses M. Batchelder. Moses married Deborah Haviland and reared eight children, five of whom are living, viz .: Moses M., Rebecca, Hiram, Frank C. and Mary C., all residing in this town. Mr. Batchelder died about 1864.
William A. Palmer was born at Hebron, Conn., September 12, 1781, and came to Vermont about 1800. He studied law with Hon. Daniel Buck, of Chelsea, practiced his profession in St. Johnsbury for a few years, and after- wards located in Danville. Probably no man in the state ever held so many offices of honor and profit. He frequently represented his town in the legis- lature, held the office of supreme judge, was United States senator for seven years, and was governor from 1831 to 1835. Governor Palmer was a man of extensive influence, particularly among his own townsmen. He possessed a strong and vigorous intellect, a mind well balanced, and a heart tender and benevolent. Many a man in Danville could testify to his generosity in ren- dering pecuniary assistance without security, and oftentimes without the hope of return. He married Sarah, daughter of Capt. Peter Blanchard, in 1813, and reared seven children, of whom, Judge William B., Abial C., Henry W. and Frank R. reside in Danville, and Judge Edward lives in Georgia.
Stanley Page came to Danville, from Gilmanton, N. H., about 1812, located at North Danville, and died here in 1884. Two of his sons, William P. and N. H., live in town.
Elijah Sargent, with two sons and five daughters, came here from Canter- bury, N. H., about 1810, and located in the northern part of the town. He died in Lancaster, N. H., about 1846. His son John located about a mile from where his son M. V. B. now lives, reared five children, four of whom are living, of whom two sons and one daughter reside in Minnesota, and M. V.
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B. lives in town. Charles, brother of John, moved to Illinois, where he now resides.
Abial Fisher and his son Lewis came to Danville, from Putney, Vt., in 1806, and settled on road 60. John, Allen and Abial, younger sons of Abial, also located in town. Abial, Sr., died in 1828. Lewis was a Baptist minister, and was ordained in 1821. In 1814 he settled on road 50, on the farm where his son Joel H. now lives. He preached in various places and in his own town, and reared nine children, only two of whom are living, Hiram M., of Penacook, N. H., and Joel H., of this town. The latter was born January 3, 1813, and has resided here most of his life. He has held the office of lister twenty years.
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