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Hon. Samuel Wetherbee was one of the early settlers of the town, and came here with his wife, Susannah Johnson. Mrs. Wetherbee was, at an early period in her life, captured by the Indians and carried to Canada, where she lived for several years with a French family. Mr. Wetherbee reared a large family of children.
Ira Wetherbee, son of Samuel and Betsey (May) Wetherbee, was born in Granby, in 1826, was reared on a farm, and married Sally, daughter of Archi- bald Chase, in 1849. He has had born to him two sons and two daughters, namely, Alma, who died at the age of eighteen years, William, of St. Johns- bury, Miranda (Mrs. A. D. True), and Fred W. Mr. Wetherbee is engaged in the grocery business, and resides on East Main street.
Cornelius Judevine was born in Charlestown, No. 4, N. H., in 1776, came to Concord in 1804, and located on the place where J. S. Temple now resides, at Concord Corners. He married Lucy, daughter of Captain Samuel Wether- bee, who was a Revolutionary soldier, June 11, 1809, and was the father of two sons and one daughter, viz .: Luthera, who was born in 1810, married Adolphus Holton, and died in 1847; Alden E., who was born in 1811, and lives in Hardwick ; and Harvey, who was born in March, 1820. The last mentioned married for his first wife, Florilla J., daughter of Dr. Josiah Morse, in 1846, who bore him one daughter, Luthera M., born in 1848, and died in 1864. His first wife died in 1855, and he married for his second wife, Ange- line S., daughter of Ebenezer Holbrook, in February, 1861. Mr. Judevine served as town representative in 1865-66, and was senator in 1880-81. He resides on Main street.
Capt. John M. Darling, son of Rev. David Darling, was born in Surry, N. H., November 8, 1782, and in 1805 came to Concord, from Keene, N. H. He made a clearing, built a log house, and then returned to his native town, where he married Saloma Reed, February 12, 1806. He again came to this town, bringing his goods on a wagon, which was the first in town. His chil-
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dren were as follows: Eliza R., who married Stephen C. Cutting; Fanny, who died at the age of fifteen years; John G., who carried on a mercantile busi- ness in this town for twenty-seven years, and was postmaster twenty years ; James P., who resides at Concord Corner; and William, who resides on the homestead. James P. was born in 1811, married Rebecca T., daughter of Benjamin and Hannah (Tazzard) Woodbury, in 1839, and has had born to him two children, Frances A., who died in 1860, aged nineteen years, and John M., born in 1851. The latter married Lucy P., daughter of William H. Darling, in 1879, and has one adopted son, Claudia W. James P. is a farmer and is overseer of the poor. William H. was born on the home farm, on road 47, in 1825, married Dephane Gillman, and has two daughters, Lucy B. (Mrs. J. M. Darling) and Mary B. (Mrs. W. R. Porter), of Lancaster, Vt.
Samuel Corruth came to this town, from Barre, Mass., in 1806, bringing with him his wife and five children, and located on the place where John Williams now lives. Of his children James T. and Lucy, widow of Samuel Barker, now reside in town. The former was born in 1819, and married An- geline W., daughter of Benjamin Woodbury, and widow of Dennison Morse. Mr. Corruth resides on the homestead, on road 45.
Stephen J. Parker was born in Lisbon, N. H., in 1806, and at the age of four years came to this town with his father. He married Elmira H., daugh- ter of John and Nancy (Darling) Wallace, of Keene, N. H., in 1831, and had born to him three sons and two daughters, viz .: Elmira M., who died in 1869, Selden D., who died in 1866, Alice A. (Mrs. John Stolt), of Lowell, Mass., Stephen M., who died in the army in 1862, and Moses A. The last mentioned was born in 1839, married Eliza E., daughter of Joseph and Mary A. (Holbrook) Hale, in 1867, and has had born to him four sons and three daughters, as follows: Madison A., Alice E., Edith E., Lucy A., John S., Winfield S. and Roscoe M. Mr. Parker enlisted in Co. C, 3d Vt. Vols., and was wounded in the left foot at Savage Station, June 27, 1862. He was taken prisoner, was confined in Libby prison, was exchanged, and discharged for disability. He re-enlisted in 1864, in the U. S. S. S., and served until the close of the war. He is selectman, and resides on road 53.
Joseph Streeter came to Concord, from Whitehall, N. Y., in 1806, married Rebecca Frye, in 1812, and reared four sons and three daughters, viz .: Louisa, Ethan A., John H., of Burke, Vt., Phebe A., Betsey J., of California, Henry B., of Massachusetts, and Charles N. The last mentioned married Mary, daughter of George Ellis, in 1862, and has had born to him two sons and three daughters, namely, George E., Jennie R., who died in infancy, Minnie E., Annie J., who died at the age of three years, and Arthur C. Mr. Streeter served in the late war, in Co. I, 3d Vt. Vols. He now resides on road 34.
James B. Ball, son of Levi and Thankful (Bowman) Ball, was born in town, in 1809, was reared on a farm, and learned the shoemaker's trade. He mar- ried Abigail, daughter of Moses Vilas, in 1833, and has had born to him one son and two daughters, namely, Haskell J., who died in November, 1885,
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Emerenza, deceased, and Caroline A., who married C. H. Tilton. Mr. Ball resides at West Concord.
Samuel Turner, with his family, moved to Kirby, in 1806, and came to Concord in 1812, locating about a mile northwest of Hall's pond. His son Henry was born in 1786, married for his second wife Charity Washburn, and had one son and one daughter, Edwin R. and Mary S., the latter deceased. Edwin R. was born in 1826, married Jane Hutchinson in 1852, and has had born to him two sons and one daughter, Frank H., Irving G. and Ina D. Mr. Turner is assistant county judge, and resides on road 2.
Timothy Richardson married Sally Town, and reared three sons and two daughters. He located in Waterford in 1800, and came to Concord in 1813. His son William was born in 1802, learned the blacksmith trade, married Nancy Wyman, and reared one son and two daughters, as follows: Adaline W. (Mrs. G. W. Spaulding), Nancy M., who died at the age of three years, and George W. The latter was born in 1826, and learned the blacksmith trade. He married, first, Lydia A. Outbank, who bore him one son, Willie, deceased, and died in 1855. He married for his second wife Mary J. Carle- ton, in 1864, who has borne him three sons and three daughters, viz .: Will- iam T., Lydia A., who died at the age of five years, George W., Nancy M., who died at the age of three years, Frank H. and Mary E. Mr. Richardson resides at Concord Corner.
Jacob Richardson, Jr., was born in this town, in 1840, married Lovina A., daughter of Benjamin P. and Arthusia (Metcalf) Kellogg, in 1862, and has had three sons and one daughter, Fred E., Frank M., Jacob and Ida M. Mr. Richardson lives on road 54.
Nathan Hardy was born in Stoddard, N. H., in 1799, and came to Con- cord in 1814. He married Lovina, daughter of Noah Vilas, in 1831, and has had born to him one son and three daughters, viz .: Warner V., born in 1837, Sarah D., who died at the age of five years, Caroline L. (Mrs. J. R. Lippitt), and Sarah L., who married William Thompson, and died in 1865. Warner V. is a manufacturer and dealer in Hickok patent cloths dryers, and is a farmer with his father, on road 48. He served in the late war, in Co. K, 15th Vt. Vols. His grandfather, Noah Vilas, located in this town in 1800, and died in 1820, aged fifty-seven years. Mrs. Nathan Hardy died in 1883.
Noah. W. Vilas, son of Noah and Lavina (Cady) Vilas, was born in Con- cord February 2, 1819, went to California in 1849, and returned to this town in 1850. He married Mary, daughter of Henry and Betsey ( Reed) Williams, in 1868. He engaged in trade at Concord Corners, in 1869, where he con- tinued four years, and then established a trade at East Concord, in 1873, where he remained until his death, December 6, 1882. His widow lives at East Concord. Her mother, who is ninety years of age, lives with her.
Joseph T. Holton, son of Adolphus and Alma (Hibbard) Holton, was born in town, August 2, 1815, married Lois, daughter of Oliver and Phebe (Church) Cutting, November 15, 1843, and was the father of one son and
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two daughters, namely, Ella J., who died in 1850, aged three years, Lyman T., born in 1852, and Jennie L., born in 1863, and died in 1867. Mr. Hol- ton died July 26, 1884. His widow and son Lyman reside at West Concord. The latter married Abbie J. Tilton, April 15, 1885.
Oliver Cutting was born in 1775, marrried Phebe Church in 1800, and came to this town at an early day. His children were as follows: George, Frank- lin, Stephen, Hiram, Esther, Nathaniel and Lois. Nathaniel was born in town in 1816, married Lucy A., daughter of William and Betsey (Everett) Wood- ward, in 1846, and had born to him six sons, viz .: Alson E., who died at the age of six years, William E., deceased, twins, deceased, Harrison C., of Bradford, Vt., and Anson V. born in 1865. Mr. Cutting learned the carpenter's and builder's trade, bought the grist-mill of Ebenezer Holbrook, in 1864, and sold it to Mr. Parsons in 1875. He died March 1, 1886. His widow and son Anson V. reside at West Concord. Franklin, son of Oliver, was born in 1804, married Prudence, daughter of Benjamin Isham, in 1832, and reared six sons, as follows : Oliver B., George F., Horace, Stillman F., Orlando G. and Benjamin A. The last mentioned was born in 1851, married Ethel C. Prisby, in 1875, and has three sons and one daughter, namely, Mabel M., George F., Mason E. and Augustus B. The last mentioned resides on the homestead with his father, on road 41. Oliver B. Cutting, son of Franklin and Prudence (Isham) Cutting, was born in town September 12, 1837, was reared on a farm, and taught school several terms. He married first, Lovina, daughter of Russell Powers, in 1865, who bore him one daughter, Ursula M., and died in 1868, and second, Lois B., daughter of Austin Robinson, in 1872. He has had born to him one son and one daughter, Clarence F. and Susie L., deceased. Mr. Cutting engaged in business in 1868, was postmaster from 1878 to 1885, and is now engaged in business on East Main street, where he also resides. Horace, son of Franklin, was born in 1844, married Fannie, daughter of A. F. L. and Olive (Wallace) Morris, in 1878, and has two sons, Franklin A., born in 1879, and Ralph T. Mr. Cutting lives at East Concord. Stillman F. Cutting, son of Franklin, was born in this town, in 1846, married Martha W., daughter of Amos Carpenter, in 1871, and has had born to him three sons and two daughters, viz .: Prudence C., who died in 1874, Frank A., who also died in 1874, Herbert S., Rupert B. and Ellen M. Mr. Cutting lives on road 40, corner 41.
Micah Perry married Mary Woodbury, and came to this town in 1816. His son Jackson M. was born here in 1820, on the place where he now lives, married Sarah, daughter of John and Rhoda Gordan, in 1863, and his chil- dren were as follows : Georgiana, who died in 1873, Willie C., who died in 1873, aged four years, Franklin G., Jennie E., Mary E., Charles M., Hattie E., Carrie M., who died at the age of seven years, Alice B., Willie B., Harry, who died in infancy, Elsie L. and Katie J. Mr. Perry lives on road 58.
Isaac Hill married Millicent Harrington, and came to this town, from Royalston, N. H., and located on the Wheaton place. He reared three
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sons, Daniel, Moses and Chauncey, and four daughters. Moses married Syrena, daughter of Jason Metcalf, in 1849. Mr. Hill resided on road 24, and died November 10, 1876.
Jonathan Hutchinson married Ruth Underwood, and had born to him three sons and two daughters, namely, David, Samuel, Amos, Betsey and Polly. Amos was born in 1778, married Ruth Babcock, in 1807, and reared two sons, Stephen, who died in 1884, and Hiram N., who was born in 1829. The latter married Ellen C., daughter of Dennis and Polly (Underwood) May, in 1857, who has borne him one son and two daughters-Freeman A., Caroline H. and Mary M. He has one adopted son, Harry E. Mr. Hutch- inson resides on road 27.
David Pratt was a soldier in the War of 1812, reared six sons and seven daughters, located in Waterford in 1820, and came to Concord in 1821. His son Edmund B. was born in Westmoreland, N. H., in 1817, was a carpenter, married Mary Dodge in 1840, and was the father of five sons-William C., David R., Patterson W., Riley D. and John. The latter was born in 1845, married Mary, daughter of George and Eunice (Abbott) Chase, in 1870, and had one daughter, Mary E., who died in 1880, aged three years. Mr. Pratt resides on road 25. William C. was born in 1843, married Sevilla C., daugh- ter of Benjamin Kellogg, in 1865, and has one adopted daughter, Genevive A. Dow. Mr. Pratt resides at West Concord. He served in the late war, in Co. K, 15th Vt. Vols. Riley D. was born in 1848, and married Sally Chase, May 8, 1872.
Loren W. Pratt, son of David and Mary (Stacy) Pratt, was born in West- moreland, N. H., in 1814, and came to this town with his father when about six years of age. He married Martha A. Fisher, January 21, 1838, and has been the father of the following children : Katie, George M., Harriet A. C., Caroline M., Lucilla A. E., Mary H., Henry R. and Charles R. Harriet married Ira Grant, and had two children, one son, who died in 1873, and one daughter, May E. Mrs. Grant died in 1872. Mr. Pratt was justice of the peace twenty years, and died in 1884. . Mrs. Pratt and her granddaugh- ter, May E., live at East Concord.
Henry R. Pratt, son of L. W. and Martha A. (Fisher) Pratt, was born in 1839, married Dorcas N. Grant, widow of Thaddeus Powers, in 1867, and has one daughter, Estella A. (Mrs. Andrew Fulsome). Mr. Pratt is deputy sheriff, and is a merchant and farmer at East Concord.
James Joslin was born in Waterford, and came to this town in 1827. James W. was born in 1828, married Sarah A. Duffy, in 1856, and had one son and two daughters, Susie A., a teacher, Frances E. and Edwin W. Mr. Joslin died in 1885. His daughter Frances E. married Mark J. Spaulding, who was born in St Johnsbury in 1864, and who now resides on a farm in this town.
Henry A. Joslin, son of Otis and Edith (Wheeler) Joslin, was born in Kirby, in 1834, married Serepta H. Kerney, in 1858, and has had one son
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and one daughter, Lucilla E. and Elmer E., deceased. Mr. Joslin served in the late war, in Co. K, 15th Vt. Vols. He resides on road 15.
Edwin Joslin, son of Edwin and Betsey (Holbrook) Joslin, was born in Waterford, in 1846, married Alice E. Bedell in 1873, and has had born to him two children, Clarence E., born in 1882, and Willie H., who was burned to death in 1878. Mr. Joslin lives on road 39.
S. H. Kellogg, son of Benjamin P. and Arthusia (Metcalf ) Kellogg, was born in Concord in 1837, married Sarah L., daughter of Samuel Hulbert, in 1871, and has three daughters, Mary L., Luna P. and Katie M. Mr. Kel- logg served in the late war, enlisting in August, 1862, and was at the battle of Gettysburg. He manufactures lumber and owns and occupies a mill on Miles stream, or road 50.
Edwin R. Bugbee, son of Charles and Lucy (Carpenter) Bugbee, was born on the homestead, in 1833, married Susan A., daughter of John H. and Hannah (Fletcher) Bowen, in 1853, and reared five sons and three daughters, viz. : Elery C., born in 1854, Susan A., who died in 1857, aged two years, Edwin R., of Kirby, Emeal M., who died in 1885, aged twenty-five years, Lucy H. (Mrs. Edward E. Drew), of West Concord, Irving H., who died in 1868, Angie S. and Charles B. Mr. Bugbee came on to the Bowen farm on road 18, in 1853, and died in 1881.
James Howard was born in Stoddard, N. H., lived in Ludlow, Vt., for a while, and came to this town in 1835. He married Sarah Adams, and his children were as follows : Nancy (Mrs. Hudson) ; Lorinda, deceased ; A. S., of East Haven ; H. H., of Nebraska ; Harriet H. (Mrs. John Bates), of St. Johns- bury; James N. ; William S .; and Sarah A. (Mrs. James Russell), of Ne- braska. William S. was born in 1821, married Lucinda Gorham in 1843, and has had born to him two sons and one daughter, viz. ; William E., born in 1844 and died in Danville prison, Va., while he was serving in the army ; George S., born in 1845, and Mary E. (Mrs. L. W. McCann), of New Bruns- wick. George S. married, first, Mary M. Howard, in 1867, who bore him one son, Fred E., and died in 1871, and second, Susan, daughter of B. L. and Eliza A. (Dearham) Worthy, in 1872, and has one son and one daughter, Elmore and Eva E. Williams S. and George S. are farmers, and occupy the homestead at Concord Corners. James N., son of James, was born in Ludlow, Vt., in 1819, came to Concord in 1835, and married Augusta Reed in 1842. He has had born to him five sons and three daughters, as follows: one son and one daughter who died in infancy, Leonard W., Nancy E., Harry E., Charles H., George W., and Nellie F. (Mrs. A. M. Sunbury). Mr. Howard is postmaster, and resides at Concord Corner.
James B. Wallace, son of Hiram and Lovina (Pike) Wallace, was born in town in 1838, married Mary, daughter of James and Jane (Hudson) Kenyon, in 1863, and has two sons and one daughter, Laura J., Hiram J. and Willie E. Mr. Wallace is justice of the peace, and lives on road 33.
E. Allen Morse, son of Arthur L. and Julia (Gee) Morse, was born in
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Concord, in 1852, learned the stone mason's trade, and married Ida L., daughter of John S. and Caroline (Brown) Temple, July 30, 1880. He lives at Concord village.
Horace F. Gilbert, son of Nathaniel S. and Rosetta (Reed) Gilbert, was born in town in 1846, married Ellen M., daughter of Russell and Louisa (Chase) Powers, in 1871, and has one adopted daughter, Mary Stone. Mr. Gilbert is town lister, and lives at West Concord. He is engaged as a farmer and stock dealer.
Curtis L. Stacy, son of Abel and and Sarah (Fisher) Stacy, was born in Concord in 1841, was reared on a farm, and enlisted in the late war, serving in Co. D. Ist Vt. Cav., engaging in thirty-five battles. He married Viola Cutting, in 1860, and has four daughters-Nellie P., Cora V., Maud A. and Bessie G. Mr. Stacy is a builder, and resides at West Concord, on East Main street.
W. S. Temple, son of John S., Jr., was born in town in 1849, and married Cora C. Presby for his first wife, in 1873, who bore him one son, Harry W., born in 1877. His first wife died in 1883, and he married for his second wife Carrie A., daughter of William S. and Samantha (Spaulding) Morgan, and widow of Hubbard Haskins, and has one daughter, Pearl E. Mrs. Temple has one son and five daughters by her first husband, viz. : Julia L. (Mrs. Leslie Bishop), Jennie R., Lambert W., Hatte M., Ellen A. and Lila M. Mr. Temple is a farmer and a carpenter, and lives on road 18.
Albion G. Parsons, son of Joshua, was born in Minot, Me., in 1845, mar- ried Marcena L., daughter of John Greenwood, in 1869, and has two sons. and one daughter, viz. : George F., Herman R. and Louisa A. Mr. Parsons. came to West Concord in 1875, and purchased the flouring-mill in the east- ern part of the village. He lives on Main street.
Benjamin T. Wadleigh, son of Eliphalet and Ruth Wadleigh, was born in Sutton, N. H., in 1829, moved to Kirby with his father, about 1833, and came to this town in 1850. He married Caroline, daughter of Elmer and Nancy (Taggard) Chase, in 1859, and his children are Frank E., Elmer E. and Marion. Mr. Wadleigh became town clerk in 1872, which office he still holds, and lives on East Main street.
Rufus S. Brigham, son of Aaron E. and Phebe (Pomeroy) Brigham, was born in Charleston, Vt., in 1833, came to Concord in 1857, and married Abbie, daughter of Danforth Cheeney, in 1860. He has one daughter, Lena I., who lives at home. Mr. Brigham became engaged in the mearcantile business in West Concord, in 1873, which he has since continued. His store and residence are on West Main street. Julius D. and Julia A., twin chil- dren of Aaron E. Brigham, were born in Kirby, July 4, 1846. Julus D. mar- ried Mary J., daughter of Harry and Phebe (Gilbert) Carpenter, in 1869, and has had one son and one daughter, Harry A., who died in 1875, and Maud P., who was born February 5, 1875.
Oliver Russell married Sally Fletcher, reared five sons and three daughters,
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and came to East Concord in 1851. His son William L. was born in Dalton, N. H., in 1849, married Lovina H., daughter of F. A. and Agnes Follensby, in 1874, and has one son and one daughter, Agnes G. and Henry F. Mr. Russell is manager of the Hastings & Follensby lumber-mill, on Moose river, at North Concord.
Henry D. Underwood, son of Brigham and Nancy (Wilson) Underwood, was born in this town in 1846, was reared on a farm, and married Maria A., daughter of William and Amanda (Douglass) 'Douglass, February 5, 1879. He had born to him two daughters, Jennie M., born in 1879, and Mary H., born December 8, 1883. Mr. Underwood died March 30, 1884. His widow lives at West Concord.
W. H. Morrison, son of William and Elizabeth (Thompson) Morrison, was born in Leeds, Canada, October 5, 1860, and married Lorraine B., daughter of Hial Thurber, in 1884. He located in West Concord in 1883, and engaged in the blacksmith business. He lives on Vine street.
Levi Howe, son of Henry, was born in Lunenburgh in 1817, came to Con- cord at the age of five years, and lived with William Reed until he was twenty-one years of age. He erected the grist-mill now occupied by A. G. Parsons, about 1840, bought a saw-mill about 1842, and sold out in 1843. He built the Concord Hotel in 1844, which he sold in 1848. He married, first, Julia S. Spaulding, in 1841, who bore him one son, Albert, and died in 1874, and second, Melinda B. Forsyth, in 1875. Mr. Howe resides at West Concord.
W. W. McGregor was born in Hardwick, September 11, 1834, came to this town in 1851, and became engaged in the mercantile business in 1857. He married Jane P., daughter of Robert and Jane (Bishop) Williamson, in 1858, and had born to him one daughter, Helen M. The latter married Cyrus P., son of Thomas Hicks, of Lancaster, N. H., in 1882, and has one daughter, May, born in 1884. Mr. McGregor died October 17, 1864. Mrs. McGregor and Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Hicks live at West Concord.
Russell T. Johnson, son of Ransel and Sally A. (Tanner) Johnson, was born in Burke, Vt., April 4, 1841, was educated at Charleston Academy, and graduated at Belevue Hospital Medical College, in 1867. He commenced practice at Stanstead, Canada, where he remained two years, and came to Concord in 1869, where he has since continued. He was elected a member of the State Board of Supervisors of Insane, in 1884. He served as town representative in 1884-85. He married Asenath, daughter of Samuel and Almira (Currier) Weeks, in 1869. Dr. Johnson's office and residence is on West Main street.
George W. Parris, son of John B., was born in Plymouth, Mass., in 1844, and served in the late war, enlisting in Co. C, 19th Mass. Vols. He was at the battles of Balls Bluff, Yorktown, West Point, Fair Oakes, Savage Station, and was wounded in the left leg at Charles City Cross Roads. He was taken prisoner, but was exchanged and discharged in 1862. He married twice,
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first, Carrie A. Hawley, in 1866, who bore him one son, George H., and died in 1875, and second, Nellie C. Morton, in 1883.
N. Dexter Reed, son of Samuel S. and Louisa S. (Joslin) Reed, was born in Kirby in 1831, went to Lyndon when he was twenty-one years of age, where he remained four years. He lived in Minneapolis four years, and came to this town in 1850 .. He married Maria, daughter of George Drew, in 1862, and has one son and one daughter, Elmer and Susie D. Mr. Reed lives on road 16. Mark L., son of Samuel S., was born in Kirby, in 1839, and served in the late war, enlisting in Co. G, 17th Vt. Vols. He was at the battles of the Wilderness, Spottsylvania, and was shot through the left hand at the bat- tle of Cold Harbor. He married Emily C., daughter of Theophilus Grout, in 1866, and has two sons, William L. and George W. Mr. Reed lived in Granby, Vt., twelve years, and located in this town, on road 25, in 1884.
Stephen H. Reed, son of Stephen, was born in Kirby, in 1836, came to. Concord in 1839, and married Emily I. Kentfield, in 1857. He has had born to him four sons and two daughters, of whom two sons and two daugh- ters are living, viz .: Frank F., Carrie E. (Mrs. P. E. Hale), Waldo and Eva F. Mr. Reed is a blacksmith and wagonmaker at West Concord.
Charles D. Root, son of Horace, was born in Newark, Vt., in 1846, and came to this town in 1869, locating on a farm on road 32. He located in East Concord in 1882, and bought the N. W. Vilas store. He married Emma M., daughter of Abraham Howard, in 1867, and his adopted children are Katie E., born in 1876, and adopted in 1878; Ida M., born in 1874, and adopted in 1883; and Ray H., born in 1880, and adopted in 1886. Mr. Root is postmaster, and station and express agent at East Concord.
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