Genealogical and family history of the state of Vermont; a record of the achievements of her people in the making of a commonwealth and the founding of a nation, Vol II, Part 85

Author: Carleton, Hiram, 1838- ed
Publication date: 1903
Publisher: New York, Chicago, The Lewis Publishing Company
Number of Pages: 1044

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and he was a thorough believer in the principles of that party. His life ended May 30, 1889, and that of his beloved wife on September 1, 1884. Their first child, Lovisa Warren, was born No- vember 17, 1823; she married Alonzo Libbey of the town of Berlin. Thomas Sylvester was born July 29, 1830, and died in August, 1844. John Lyndon was born November 23, 1832, married Adaline Mansfield and resides in the town of Ber- lin. Charles M., born November 26, 1834, mar- ried Clara Lewis and lives in Montpelier.

Hiram Bartlett, the youngest child, was born in the town of Middlesex, Washington county, on the 12th day of October, 1839; when he had com- pleted the prescribed studies in the district school he chose farming as his life work, and until 1889 was engaged in that noblest of occupations on his father's farm. In 1890 he opened a general store in the village of West Berlin, and has conducted it with most satisfactory results up to the pres- ent time, also looking after his farming interests.

He has been actively identified with the Re- publican party and has contributed much to its success in the town. On October I, 1895, Presi- dent Cleveland appointed him postmaster of West Berlin, and he continues to fill that important post. His pleasant, genial manner and straight- forward business methods have made him one of the most popular citizens, and he has hosts of friends. He was happily married July 26, 1863, to Mary Jane Ayers, a daughter of Stephen and Charlotte Ayers, of Cornish, New Hampshire, and born December 27, 1840; to them were born, Flora Ella, December 29, 1874, who died Janu- ary 8, 1876; Della Juliette, on March 26, 1878, who was married to Walter C. Keyes, October 22, 1902.

ORRIN KIMBALL.

The grandfather of the subject of this sketch, Samuel Kimball, was a native of Massachusetts and later located in the Green Mountain state at Williamstown. His son, John Huggins Kim- ball, was born in Williamstown on the 28th of April, 1811. After receiving an elementary edu- cation in the district school of his town, he learned the trade of a blacksmith, which he followed for several years, and then took up farming. In May, 1841, he purchased the farm in the town of Ber-

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lin where the subject of this sketch now resides ; here he tilled the soil until his death, which oc- curred in October, 1887. He was a Republican and dways took an active interest in town affairs, holding the office of lister for some time and that of justice of the peace for many years ; he was a member and deacon of the Congregational church at West Berlin. Mr. Kimball was twice married ; his first wife was Happylona Snow, a daughter of Daniel Snow, of Williamstown. The children of this marriage were: Harriet Louisa, who was born August 19, 1842, married John M. Stone and now resides in Williamstown; Charles was born July 12, 1846; and Orrin, whose biography follows. His first wife died in April, 1862, and in November, 1864, he was married to Adeline M. Bailey, who died in August, 1885.

Orrin Kimball, the son of John Huggins and Happylona (Snow) Kimball, first saw the light of day in the town of Berlin on the farm where he now resides, the date being August 27, 1848. He had the advantage of good instruction in the public school of his native place and in Barre Academy at Barre, Vermont. He then took up the real work of his life and located in Cohoes, New York, where he was employed in a flour and feed store for three years; he next worked in a box factory in that city until 1882, when he was given charge of a branch factory of the business in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, where he remained for two years ; then for one year he fol- lowed the carpenter trade at South Hadley Falls, Massachusetts. A short time before his father's death in 1885, he returned to the old home, and there he has devoted his time to farming ever since.

His first marriage was in November, 1876, his wife being Lucy A. Smith ; she died in May, 1877. On the 2d of December, 1882, he was married to Flora Alice, the daughter of Jasper Hazen and Abbie Hubbard (Walton) Gerry ; she was born in East Hardwick, Vermont, August 31, 1861. Their children are: Charles Dean, born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, December 12, 1883: Addie Etta, born on the old homestead in the town of Berlin, May 25, 1888; Gerry Snow, born in Northfield, Vermont, January 6, 1893.

A Republican in politics, Mr. Kimball has held the office of selectman for three terms; fra- ternally he is a member of the Northfield lodge

No. 19, I. O. O. F .; he belongs to the Congrega- tional church at Northfield. Living in the high- est respect of his fellow citizens, he passes his days in useful activity. He owns a pleasant home situated on an elevation which commands a charming view of the valley and the mountains, and here he delights to entertain his many friends.

GEORGE W. SMITH.

No work dealing with the history of the old families of the state of Vermont or with its rep- resentative business men would be complete that did not contain the name of the gentleman who heads this sketch and whose portrait is found upon the opposite page. He represents one of the old and early New England families, whose deeds, whether in defense of home and fireside, upon the field of battle, in the immortal and stirring scenes of the Revolution, or in the ranks of the successful business man, have conducted themselves in a way to win the respect and con- fidence of all with whom they were brought in contact. In the ranks of business men of White River Junction where he resides, Mr. Smith is among the most prominent, conducting one of the largest industries in the manufacturing of crack- ers and confectionery in the state. In addition to these he is regarded as among its best finan- ciers, holding the responsible position of presi- dent of the National Bank, of which he was one of the incorporators, taking a very active part in its organization in 1886 and having been its president since that time.

Mr. Smith was born in Hanover, New Hampshire, October 4, 1842, a son of Everett Kimball and Harriet Williston Smith. He at- tended the public schools of that town, also the Chandler Scientific School, and obtained a good business education. Having a tendency for busi- ness, he at the age of fifteen years entered the candy and cracker factory of his father, who had purchased this business in 1837, and which had been established by Mr. Sims in 1815. Here George W. remained and thoroughly mastered every detail of the business and was, by his father, given a one-sixth interest in the same, he choosing this rather than a college course which was offered him by his father. Having acquired a thorough practical knowledge of the

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manufacturing, he next turned his attention to selling goods, and traveled north and east of the Connecticut river with a large wagon and four horses, taking orders from the various mer- chants and supplying them from the goods which he carried. This continued until 1871, when his father retired from active management, but, retaining his business interest, and foresee- ing the fact that White River Junction would af- ford a more convenient point for shipping goods, he removed the business there and immediately began preparations to rapidly enlarge it. At this time only seven men were employed in the fac- tory and three traveling salesmen. He erected a spacious brick building, ninety feet front by eighty feet deep, in which are now located a part of their factory and their spacious offices and shipping departments. In addition to this it be- came necessary later to erect an additional build- ing for storage purposes, and later a second one was erected, and in 1902 a third one was erected, making in all three large buildings used for storage warehouse purposes, and at the present time preparations are being made for the further enlargement of the factory and shipping depart- ments. The business is today one of the most prosperous in the New England states, employ- ing eight traveling salesmen, their trade extend- ing throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. In their spacious factory, occupying three floors fitted up with latest machinery, they give em- ployment to about seventy people and manufac- ture and sell nearly two hundred thousand dol- lars' worth of goods per annum. This business has been conducted for sixty-five years by the repre- sentatives of this family, E. K. Smith having re- tained his interest in it until the time of his death, in 1877, although he took no active part after its removal to White River Junction. From 1837 until 1867 it was known as E. K. Smith; from 1867 until 1877 as E. K. Smith & Son; from 1877 to 1892 it was known as George W. Smith, and since that time as George W. Smith & Son. Since 1892, Mr. Smith has been assisted in his business by his son, who has taken an active part in its management. They make a specialty of the celebrated "Hanover" crackers, and in ad- dition to this do a large confectionery business, purchasing the raw material in large quantities, flour, sugar, etc., being secured in car-load lots,

and all other materials on an equally extensive scale.

In 1867 Mr. Smith was united in marriage to Miss Chessie C. Reid, only daughter of Rob- ert and Marion (Runnals) Reid, of Cedarville, Ohio. Robert Everett Smith, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, was born in Hanover, New Hampshire, November 13, 1869. Mrs. Smith died in October, 1876, at the age of thirty-one years. Mr. Smith built his present fine house in 1873. Since the death of his wife, the household has been presided over by his sister, Miss Helen W. Smith, a lady of intelligence and culture, and who has taken an active interest in the genealogy of the family. Added to her natural abilities is a vast amount of information gathered from ob- servation and extensive travel throughout the United States. She is a great reader and takes a deep interest in all historical and genealogical matters.

In his political affiliations Mr. Smith is a firm adherent of the principles of the Demo- cratic party and the confidence reposed in him by his fellow citizens is shown by the offices to which he has been nominated, they being the highest in the district and state, and consisting of congressman, lieutenant-governor and gov- ernor. He has also taken an interest in Masonry, being a member of the United Brethren Lodge, F. & A. M., also the council and chapter of White River Junction and the commandery at Windsor. Mr. Smith has also taken an interest in religious matters, and assisted in founding the Episcopal church in this town in 1873. In all the affairs of the town, tending to its advancement, he takes an active interest, and although a very busy man, he is ever affable and courteous to all with whom he is brought in contact, and has a large circle of friends.

DAVID WILLIS CUMMINGS.

The Cummings family of Montpelier is num- bered among the oldest in New England, and traces its descent through the following geneal- ogy :

Isaac Cummings (I), the founder of the fam- ily in America, was probably born in England, in 1601, and settled at Salem, Massachusetts, where he died in 1677. He had four children,

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John, born in 1630; Isaac, Jr., Elizabeth and Ann.

Isaac Cummings, Jr. (2), son of the emigrant Isaac, was born in 1633. By his marriage with Mary Andrews, November 27, 1659, he became the father of a large family. The three eldest children died in infancy. The others were: Isaac, born September 15, 1664; John, born June 7, 1666; Thomas, born June 27, 1670; Mary, born February 16, 1671 ; Rebecca, born April I, 1674; Abigail; Steben, born February 27, 1680. The last named was killed by the Indians in July, 1706.

John Cummings (3), son of Isaac, Jr., was born in Topsfield, Massachusetts, and died in 1722, between May 8 and July 16. He married Susannah Towne, daughter of Joseph Towne.

Joseph Cummings (4), son of John, was born in Topsfield, Massachusetts, January 26, 1689, and died December 24, 1729. He married, May 22, 1712, Abigail Estee, who died January 10, 1730. They had these children: Joseph, born July 27, 1713 ; Jacob, born May 12, 1717 ; Abigail, born December 16, 1721 ; Daniel, born December 4, 1724 : Moses, born October 9, 1726.

Jacob Cummings (5), son of Joseph and Abi- gail (Estee) Cummings, was born at Topsfield, Massachusetts, May 12, 1717. In his early life he became a carpenter, and followed his trade for many years. In 1733 he removed to Sutton, Mas- sachusetts, where he was married, January 21, 1740, to Mary Marble, who bore him eleven chil- dren, five sons and six daughters. It is the proud record of this family that all the sons served in the patriot army during the Revolu- tionary war.

Daniel Cummings (6), son of Jacob and Mary (Marble) Cummings, was born in Sutton, Mas- sachusetts, October 17, 1743. In middle life he removed to Auburn, Massachusetts, where he fol- lowed his trade as a shoemaker. May 16, 1765, he married Rachel Hayden, who was a woman of more than ordinary intelligence and force of char- acter.

Elisha Cummings (7), son of Daniel and Rachel (Hayden) Cummings, was born in Ward (now Auburn), Massachusetts, January 22, 1768. He located in Montpelier in 1790 or 1791, and in the latter year (March 29) his name appears on the records as among the voters who aided in the organization of the town. He made his residence

upon one-half of a lot of land near that of his brother John, clearing off the ground and build- ing a log house. He returned to Massachusetts, where he married Rachel Eddy, February 3, 1796. The young couple at once set out for the wilder- ness home which the husband had provided in Vermont, transporting their effects, including a spinning wheel, in an ox cart. Their early farm home was their abode throughout their lives, and in course of time they surrounded themselves with all the comforts then procurable. Husband and wife were of the true pioneer type-industrious, frugal and exemplary in every relation of life, and they impressed their traits deeply upon their children, to whom they afforded excellent practi- cal education. Mr. Cummings became promi- nent in public affairs, and served as a selectman ; in politics he was a Democrat. He died Novem- ber 21, 1860, at the rare age of ninety-three years, and his wife. died November 12, 1852.

Avery Cummings (8), son of Elisha and Rachel (Eddy) Cummings, was born April 8, 1803, in what is now East Montpelier. He began his education in the district school and supple- mented this instruction in the Montpelier Acad- emy. He was a farmer throughout his life, and prospered in his undertakings and became one of the most influential men in the community, taking a leading part in all movements looking to its moral and material advancement. In poli- tics he was a Republican. June 22, 1862, he married Eliza Ann Durant, who was born in Walden, Caledonia county, Vermont, March 5, 1826. They died, respectively, July 7, 1879, and March 13, 1895. They had but one child, who was

David Willis Cummings (9), born July 5, 1864, in East Montpelier, Vermont. He received his education in the district school and in Mont- pelier Seminary. In subsequent years he engaged in farming and dairying, his present occupation. A man of broad intelligence and enterprise, he has devoted his efforts to the advancement of the interests of the town and county, and has long enjoyed recognition as a capable and trustworthy leader in public affairs. For seven years he has served as lister and for three years as town auditor, and in 1900 he was elected to the legis- lature for a term of two years. In all these vari- ous positions he has acquitted himself most

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creditably, and in that last named he has shown the qualifications which mark the safe and prudent legislator. His political affiliations are with the Republican party, of which he has ever been an active and influential member.

Mr. Cummings was married June 3, 1896, to Miss Mary Elizabeth Parker, a daughter of An- drew J. and Rhoda (Spencer) Parker, of Plain- field, Vermont. Of this union have been born two children, Wendell Parker, born in East Montpelier, November 27, 1897, and Ruth Eliza, born in the same town, January 8, 1902.

ORLANDO CLARK.

Orlando Clark, a prosperous agriculturist of East Montpelier, Vermont, was born on the old homestead in that town, March 8, 1842. The- ophilus Clark, grandfather of Orlando Clark, was born June 18, 1766. He was a resident of Rochester, Massachusetts, and in February, 1795, made the journey from that town to East Mont- pelier, Washington county, Vermont, using the primitive and slow method of traveling with the aid of an ox team and wagon. He located in the southeast portion of the town on land ad- joining his brother Nathaniel's who had pre- ceeded him about two years, and with whom he boarded while clearing his land of weeds and underbrush. In due course of time he cleared one hundred acres of his farm, on which he erected comfortable and commodious buildings ; he was content to remain there for the balance of his life, engaged in the occupation of farming.

On November 26, 1789, Mr. Clark was united in marriage to Miss Susannah Ellis, who was born in September, 1769. Their oldest son, David Dennis, died in Marshfield, Vermont, at the ad- vanced age of eighty-six years. Mr. Clark died on Thanksgiving day, November 24, 1859, that being the seventieth anniversary of their wed- ding day; he lived to the extreme old age of ninety-three years, and his wife died June 25, 1855, aged eighty-six years.

Theophilus Clark, son of Theophilus and Su- sannah Clark, was born on the old homestead, April 29, 1802. He received his education in the district schools of his native town. He re- mained on his father's farm and ably assisted him in the work of cultivating and tilling the soil,

and he provided for the wants of his parents in their declining years. He was an industrious, honest and reliable citizen, and won and held the respect and confidence of his fellow townsmen.

Mr. Clark was married April 10, 1839, to Miss Rhoda Philura Sparrow, who was born July 9, 1816. The following named children were born to them: Orlana, born May 3, 1840, wife of Ira D. Mears, of Barre, Vermont; Orlando, born March 8, 1842; Fanny M., born July 18, 1844, wife of Edwin H. Foster; Charles, born March 6, 1847 ; Theophilus, born June 4, 1849; Betsy M., born September 29, 1851; George Henry, born May 30, 1854; and Elsie, born October 15, 1858. The father of these children died December 27, 1881, aged seventy-nine years, and his wife died June 14, 1884.

Orlando Clark, son of Theophilus and Rhoda Philura Clark, attended the district schools of Montpelier, Vermont. After completing his stud- ies he chose the vocation of a farmer, and in 1865 purchased the farm on which he now resides, and where he has been successful in general farming. He also pays special attention to dairy products, and has erected some fine buildings on his farm, which is well stocked and under a fine state of cultivation.

In his political preferences Mr. Clark is a Re- publican, and has been called upon to fill the offices of selectman and lister, which he did with great credit to himself and to his fellow citizens. The family are members and attendants of the Uni- versalist church of East Montpelier, Vermont.

On March 15, 1865, Mr. Clark was united in marriage to Miss Caroline Amanda Hathaway, and their children were: Alpha B., born Janu- ary 7, 1869, died in the twenty-fourth year of her age ; and Anna M., born March 24, 1877, died when she was twenty-three years of age. Mrs. Clark died July 26, 1887, and Mr. Clark, on June 15, 1897, married Miss Flora J. Daniels, a daugh- ter of George W. and Cemantha (Jennings) Dan- iels. They have one son, Harold Orlando Clark, born July 28, 1898.

ADEN CHARLES TEMPLETON.

Aden Charles Templeton, one of the repre- sentative agriculturists of East Montpelier, Ver- mont, is a descendant of James Templeton, who

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was born in Dublin, Ireland ; he emigrated to this country, and became the progenitor of the Amer- ican branch of the family. He located in Peter- boro, New Hampshire, where he successfully en- gaged in the trade of weaving.

John Templeton, son of James Templeton, was born in Peterboro, New Hampshire, Novem- ber 4, 1764. He acquired his education in the district schools, and upon attaining young man- hood removed to East Montpelier, Vermont, where, in June, 1788, he purchased a tract of land, cleared a portion of it, and in the fall of the same year built a log house, and in March, 1789, he brought his family to their new home. He culti- vated the ground, and in due course of time had a very productive farm, where he raised a general line of garden products. Mr. Templeton was united in marriage to Miss Mary A. Taggert, who was born May 10, 1765, a daughter of James Taggert. They were content and happy in their new home, where they resided for the remainder of their days. Mr. Templeton died May 18, 1813, and his wife passed away September 18, 1827.

John Templeton, son of John and Mary Tem- pleton, was born in Peterboro, New Hampshire, May 18, 1784, and was nearly five years of age when his parents removed to East Montpelier, Vermont, where he received his early educational training. After completing his studies he pur- sued the occupation of farming, and was also engaged in teaming, his trips extending as far as Burlington, Montreal and Boston. Mr. Temple- ton was very popular in the community, and his services were often in demand in the settling up of estates, and he also acted in the capacity of referee. Mr. Templeton married Miss Loraney White, who was born July 10, 1785. Mr. Temple- ton died February 1, 1855, and his wife died May 3, 1879.

Charles Clark Templeton, son of John and Loraney Templeton, was born in East Montpelier, Vermont, September 10, 1826. He attended the district schools of his native town, where he ac- quired an excellent education. In his early life he studied for the medical profession, but owing to ill health he was forced to resign his ambition, and he engaged in the vocation of farming, which he followed for the balance of his life.

In politics Mr. Templeton was originally a Whig, but became a Republican on the formation

of that party, and took an active interest in town affairs. He was elected to the office of justice of the peace, a position he held for many years. He possessed finc qualities of mind and heart, and was respected and beloved by all with whom he came in contact. On March 26, 1852, Mr. Tem- pleton was united in marriage to Miss Phoebe S. Vincent, who was born in the town of Middlesex, Washington county, Vermont, October 2, 1826, a daughter of John and Rebecca H. (Wallace) Vincent. One son blessed this marriage, namely : Aden Charles Templeton.

Aden Charles Templeton, the only child of Charles Clark and Phoebe S. Templeton, was born in the town of East Montpelier, Vermont, September 10, 1853. He attended the public schools of his native town, and after completing his education his thoughts turned to agricultural pursuits, at which occupation he has been so very successful that he has continued in the same line of work up to the present time.

His political career began by his election to the office of lister, a position he held for over five years ; he has served as constable from 1894 up to the present time, and received the appointment of deputy sheriff for Washington county in De- cember, 1898, and so faithful has he been in the discharge of his duties that he still retains the po- sition. Fraternally he is a member of Aurora Lodge No. 22, F. & A. M., Vermont Lodge No. 2, I. O. O. F., and is also a member and past grand of Grand Lodge, I. O. O. F., of the state of Vermont.

Mr. Templeton was united in marriage, May I, 1880, to Miss Susie L. Jackson, daughter of Edwin P. and Sarah C. (Maloy) Jackson. Mr. Templeton is widely known throughout Washing- ton county, where he is respected by all in private . and public life.

DAVID KENDALL SIMONDS.

David Kendall Simonds, of Manchester, Ver- mont, was born in Peru, this state, on the 5th of April, 1839, and is a son of David Simonds, born in Gardiner, Massachusetts, in 1785, and Anna (Byam) Simonds, who was born in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, in 1792. Mr. Simonds is a descend- ant of English ancestors who settled in Massa- chusetts in 1635. Sir John Simonds, one of his-

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paternal ancestors, was knighted for meritori- ous service rendered to the British government. Both the paternal and maternal grandfathers of our subject served as soldiers in the Patriot army during the war of the Revolution.

David K. Simonds attended the public schools of Peru, later became a pupil at the Burr & Bur- ton Seminary of Manchester, in which he was graduated in 1858, and subsequently entered Middlebury College, being graduated in that in- stitution in July, 1862, ranking fourth in his class. In order to defray the expenses of his college course he taught in the Westfield gram- mar school and in the village of North Troy, and he also acted as principal of Champlain Academy of New York. At the same time he kept up with the studies of his class in college. In June, 1803, he was acting in the capacity of correspondent for the Chicago Tribune, the St. Louis Republican and the New York World in the states of Tennessee and Mississippi, and he followed Generals Grant and Sherman to At- lanta, Georgia. Upon his return he studied law with the firm of Crane & Bisbee, at Newport, and in 1865 was admitted to the Orleans county bar. For four years he continued the practice ·of his profession, and in addition to this, in con- nection with Royal Cummings, organized the Newport Express, of which he was the editor for some time. Later he removed to St. Johns- bury, where he founded and conducted the St. Johnsbury Times, and shortly afterward ac- cepted a similar position with the Bennington Banner, C. A. Pierce proprietor. In 1871 Mr. Simonds located in Manchester and purchased the Journal of that town, which he still owns and edits. He possesses marked literary ability, for in addition to his newspaper work he has written several books and pamphlets.

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Genealogical and family history of the state of Vermont; a record of the achievements of her people in the making of a commonwealth and the founding of a nation, Vol II, Part 85

Author: Carleton, Hiram, 1838- ed Publication date: 1903 Publisher: New York, Chicago, The Lewis Publishing Company Number of Pages: 1044

Author: Carleton, Hiram, 1838- ed
Publication date: 1903
Publisher: New York, Chicago, The Lewis Publishing Company
Number of Pages: 1044