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 96

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

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George Edwin Hollister (8), son of Stephen Rich and Emily Bacon (Coburn) Hollister, was

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born on the old homestead in the town of Marsh- field, Vermont, March 7, 1856. His preliminary education was acquired in the district school, after which he became a student in the Vermont Methodist Seminary at Montpelier, Vermont ; subsequently he attended Goddard Seminary at Barre, Vermont, graduating from the English department of that institution. Being reared upon a farm, he naturally chose that occupation for his life work, and he has become one of the most successful farmers in that section of the state, owing to the fact that he follows advanced methods and is always thoroughly practical and progressive in his ideas. The industry and reso- lute purpose which lead to honorable success are his and have brought him a comfortable income. Mr. Hollister is very prominent in the town af- fairs, and, being an earnest advocate of the prin- ciples of the Republican party, he has been a worker in its ranks. He held the office of select- man for a number of years, and was chosen by the people to represent the town in the state legis- lature in 1898.

On February 14, 1883, Mr. Hollister was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ruby Snow, who was born in the town of East Montpelier, Washington county, Vermont, February 24, 1858, a daughter of Alonzo and Ruby ( Bassett) Snow. . Their children are: Edith Sarah, born on the homestead in the town of Marshfield, Vermont, October IT, 1885 ; and Carrie Emily, born on the homestead, October 21, 1887.

CHARLES NEWELL BARBER.

Charles Newell Barber, a prominent and in- fluential citizen of the town of Barre, Vermont, is a descendant of Cyrus Barber, who was born in the town of Warwick, Massachusetts, in the year 1784. He obtained his education in the district school of his native town, and upon attaining young manhood chose the occupation of farming. He conducted a farm in Waltham, Massachusetts, for a few years, where he was very successful in the production of a general line of garden truck. About the year 1810 he settled upon a farm in the town of Barre, Washington county, Vermont. There he remained until 1860, when he located in the village of Barre, where he resided for the re- mainder of his life. He took a prominent part in

the political affairs of the town and was honored by his townsmen by being elected to hold town offices of trust and responsibility. During the war of 1812 he enlisted in the company of volun- teers, commanded by Captain Warren Ellis, which consisted of one hundred and seventeen men ; the company left Barre for Burlington, in- tending to participate in the battle of Plattsburg, but, the means of transportation not being ade- quate to the demands, they did not arrive at Plattsburg in time to take part in that struggle. As a reward for his bravery and heroism on the field of battle he was appointed captain of the state militia. He was a faithful member and served as deacon on the Congregational church of Barre, and it was through his instrumentality, with the aid of two other members, that the new church edifice was erected. In order to acquire the necessary funds for the erection of the build- ing they mortgaged their farms, and then sold the seats to reimburse themselves. Mr. Barber was twice married, his first wife having been Miss Caroline Babcock, who was the mother of eight children ; Mr. Barber married for his second wife Miss Nancy Cook, of Greensboro, Vermont. His death occurred in the town of Barre in 1867, at the age of eighty-three years.

Cyrus Whitney Barber, son of Cyrus and Caroline Barber, was born on the old homestead in the town of Barre, June 19, 1823. He at- tended the district schools of his native town, and the remainder of his time was spent in assisting with the work on the farm. Here he resided all his life with the exception of four years, which were passed in the town of Calais. In his political affiliations he was an advocate of the principles of the Republican party, and took a keen interest in all local affairs ; he was one of the representative men of the town and was highly respected by all his neighbors. On February 26, 1846, Mr. Bar- ber married Miss Elvira Willey, who was born July 4, 1822, and the following named children were born to them: Emily Elvira, born June 9, 1848, died December 3, 1853; Charles Newell, born April 13, 1852; Edwina Caroline, born De- cember 16, 1853, married Wilbert M. Spear, and they are residents of Barre, Vermont; Laura Ella, born June 17, 1856, wife of Clarence G. Carr, and they also reside in the town of Barre. The father of these children died January 27,

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1892, in the same room in which he was born, and his wife passed away May 17, 1884.

Charles Newell Barber, oldest son of Cyrus Whitney and Elvira Barber, was born on the Barber homestead in the town of Barre, Wash- ington county, Vermont, April 13, 1852. His literary education was acquired at the district schools of his native town, and -after completing his studies he assisted his father with the work on the farm until he had attained his majority. He then pursued the study of veterinary surgery in order to assist him to properly care for the stock on his farm; he became so proficient in this vocation that his services were frequently in demand by his neighbors when there was any illness among the cattle. He further prosecuted his studies in this line under the able preceptor- ship of Dr. Alexander in Manchester, New Hampshire ; aided by a fine library on this science which he purchased, and by his own exertions, he has become one of the leading veterinary sur- geons, having a large practice both in the state of Vermont and New Hampshire. In addition to this business he has also followed agricultural pursuits on the old homestead farm, and he has been very successful in both these undertakings.

Politically Mr. Barber is a firm adherent of the principles of the Democratic party, and held the office of lister for fourteen years, has served as justice of the peace since 1886, and has filled other town offices, including that of town auditor and grand juror, and he was also chosen to rep- resent the town of Barre in the state legislature of 1900. Fraternally he is a member of the Knights of Pythias.

Mr. Barber was united in marriage, February 27, 1881, to Miss Ella L. Bancroft, the adopted daughter of A. J. Bancroft. . Their children are: Dan Cyrus, born May 10, 1883, at the present time engaged as a druggist in the city of Barre; Charles Newell, Jr., born September 8, 1884, a student in the high school at Barre; George Jack- son, born January 19, 1892 .. The mother of these children died June 3, 1894. Mr. Barber then con- tracted an alliance, February 24, 1897, with Miss Bessie May Morrill, who was born at Stock- bridge, Vermont, January 19, 1875, a daughter of Ira Smith and Betsy Eliza (Emery) Morrill. Their children are: Justin Morrill, born June

2, 1898; a daughter, born July 16, 1900, lived to be one day old ; Ruth Aileen, born November 15, 1901; Elizabeth Elvira, born May 9, 1903.

JOHN BARSTOW.

John Barstow, formerly of Burlington, Ver- mont, is a descendant of an old and honored English family. The progenitor of the American branch of the family was John Barstow, one of four brothers who were born in Yorkshire, Eng- land, whence they emigrated to this country, two settling in Cambridge, Massachusetts, one in Watertown and the other in Dedham, Massachu- setts. Their names were George, Michael, John and William. John Barstow, son of John, was united in marriage to Miss Lydia Hatch, January 16, 1678, and their son, Job Barstow, married Miss Rebecca Bushnell. To Job and Rebecca (Bushnell) Barstow was born a son, John, De- cember 31, 1724, who married Jerusha New- comb, of Franklin, Connecticut, and settled in Canterbury, Connecticut, about 1750, where he died February 9, 1796, aged seventy-one, and his remains, with those of his wife, "lie in the old graveyard in Westminster parish."

His son, Ebenezer Barstow, was the father of our subject. Ebenezer Barstow was born in Canterbury, Connecticut, September 17, 1756. After receiving his education in the common schools of his native town he removed to Ver- mont and settled in Shelburne, where he pur- chased and successfully conducted a farm. . He also participated in the Revolutionary war, there displaying great courage and bravery. For his wife he chose Miss Esther Owen, of Colchester, Vermont, and they became the parents of the fol- lowing named children: Anne, born October 30, 1786, marired Theodore Catlin, and died March 13, 1857; Elisha, who was born June 10, 1788, married Betsy Holabird, and died November 2, · 1865; Heman, born April II, 1790, married Lo- rain Lyon, and died February 27, 1868; John, born March 13, 1792, died April 2, 1873 ; Sophia, born February I, 1794, married Elwood Irish, and died March 9, 1833; Jervis, born April 26, 1796, married Pamela Blin, and died May 24, 1859; Lura B., born July 3, 1798, married Ben- jamin Irish, and died June 5, 1860; Lucy New-

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comb, born May 21, 1800, married Daniel P. Adams, and died January 29, 1870; Jerusha, born May 24, 1802, died September 1, 1859; Ira Owen, born April 17, 1804, married Lodowiska Porter, and died September 24, 1868; and George Lester, who was born September 17, 1809, was twice married, first to Caroline Farnsworth and afterward to Mrs. Sarah H. Mann, and his death occurred on the 19th of March, 1897. The father of these children was called to his final rest on the 30th of March, 1834, and his wife passed away September 6, 1824, at the age of sixty-one years.

John Barstow, the third son of Ebenezer and Esther O. Barstow, was born in Shelburne, Ver- mont, March 13, 1792. He was reared on his father's farm, receiving his early education in the district schools, while later he prepared for a collegiate course, but was obliged to abandon this on account of failing eyesight. He then taught school for several years, and in 1815 removed to Pike, New York, settling on the Holland pur- chase, where he made his home for the suc- ceeding four years. Returning on the expiration of that period to the state of Vermont, he pur- chased a farm in Burlington, on Dorset street, and was an "honest, industrious and successful farmer" (his own expression). He won the respect and esteem of all the members of the com- munity in which he resided. He was formerly an old-line Whig in his political views, but later joined the ranks of the Republican party, and on its ticket was elected to the office of select- man, a position which he held for a number of years. On the 19th of December, 1815, Mr. Barstow was united in marriage to Miss Matilda Harmon Crossman, who was born in Hinesburg, Vermont, April 15, 1794, being a daughter of Rufus and Jerusha (Harmon) Crossman, their marriage having been celebrated on the 4th of March, 1790, in Vermont. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Barstow, the eldest of whom was Rufus Mason Augustus, born in Pike, New York, February 13, 1819, and died April 26, 1886. The second son, George Frederick, born January 5, 1823, died May 18, 1893; he was a merchant in Chicago, and later was engeged in farming in the state of Illinois. He married Miss Genevieve D. Hinsdale, and their six children are: James Spencer, who was born February 16, 35 X

1860, married Nellie Whittemore, and their only child died in infancy; Fayette Crossman, who was born January 22, 1862, married Eleanor Keasey, and they have three children, John H. Barstow, born June 6, 1896, Eleanor, born July 15, 1900, and James, born February 13, 1903; George Mitchell was born January 18, 1864; Fanny, born May 3, 1866, married B. LeRoy Per- kins, and their son, George Barstow, was born July 8, 1902; Lucy died in infancy ; and Dorothy, born in Chicago, Illinois, October 22, 1872, mar- ried Fred W. Pettibone, of Quitman, Mississippi, and their bright child, Genevieve, was born May 24, 1900. The third son of Mr. and Mrs. Bar- stow, John Lafayette, born September 3, 1827, went to California in 1850, and later had charge of silver mines in different states in Mexico, spending thirty-five years in California and Mex- ico; he died on the 21st of August, 1901. The fourth son, Heman Jervis, was born March 5, 1830; he served during the Civil war as first lieutenant of his company in the Thirty-sixth Illinois Regiment, and his death occurred on the 29th of January, 1870. The fifth child, Matilda Salome, was born June 18, 1835, and resides on the old homestead on which she was born, being the only survivor of the family. The youngest child, Harmon Crossman, was born July 24, 1838, and died February 5, 1840. Mr. Barstow of this review passed to his final rest on the 2d of April, 1873, and his wife died April 24, 1861.

FRANCIS EUGENE WILLARD.

Francis Eugene Willard, an enterprising and successful business man of Brattleboro, was born in this village, May 1, 1836, a son of Nelson and Elvira (Allyn) Willard. Peter Williard, his pa- ternal grandfather, was for many years proprie- tor of a hotel at East Dummerston, Vermont, where his death occurred, while in the hotel busi- ness, in 1841.

Nelson Willard, father of Francis E., lived to the age of eighty years, dying in Brattleboro, Ver- mont. He followed the trade of a blacksmith when young, but was afterwards employed in agricultural pursuits, being also a slate-roofer and quarryman, operating slate quarries on his own land. , He was a Democrat in his political affilia-

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He married Fina Allyn, by whom he had could. the namediate subject of this sketch.

rancis F. Willard acquired a practical edu- tion in the public schools of Dummerston, where he resided from the age of ten years until attamong his majority, in the meantime learning the trade of a slate roofer from his father. Com- ing then to Brattleboro, he formed a partnership with C. H. Pierce, with whom he was associated until 1887, the firm name being Willard & Pierce. Since that time Mr. Willard has carried on busi- ness alone, employing a large number of men, and having almost exclusive control of the slate- roofing trade in Brattleboro and vicinity.

Politically Mr. Willard is identified with the Democratic party, and fraternally is a member of Wantastiquet Lodge No. 5, I. O. O. F., of the Society of Rebekah, and of the Protective Grange. From 1862 until 1863 he served in the Brattle- boro fire department. He married, October 17, 1861, Ellen Fowler, by whom he had one child, who died at the age of twelve years.

FREDERICK FLETCHER, M. D.

Dr. Frederick Fletcher, the leading physician of Bradford, Vermont, also acting in the capacity of medical examiner for various insurance com- panies, among which are the Mutual Life, the New York Life, the Equitable Life, the United States Life, the National of Montpelier, the Northwestern Life, the Washington Life and others, was born at Thetford, Vermont, January 17, 1844.

The name of the family was originally spelled Fledger, and was the name of the trade of a maker of arrows. The earliest ancestors of the family were of English or Welsh stock, and emi- grated from Yorkshire to the United States, the name being still common in the former named place. Robert Fletcher, the progenitor of the American branch of the family, settled at Con- cord, Massachusetts, in 1630, being then in the thirty-ninth year of his age. He had at that time three sons, Luke, William and Samuel. Of these, William, born in England in 1622, came ivith his father, when eight years old, to Concord, Massachusetts. Joshua Fletcher, son of William Fletcher, was born in 1648 and for his first wife married Grissies Jewell, and for his second wife,

Sarah Willy. Captain Joseph, son of Joshua Fletcher, settled and resided for many years in Westford, Massachusetts, married Sarah Adams, of Concord, and of their children, Joseph mar- ried Elizabeth Underwood, and among their chil- dren was one by the name of Jonathan, who was united in marriage to Lucy Taylor; he was a prominent resident of Dunstable, Massachusetts, and in 1781 was commissioned by Governor Han- cock to act in the capacity of captain of militia. Of their children, Joseph, born in 1777, married Rachel Emerson, and in 1803 they removed to Thetford, Vermont. Their children were: Lucy, born in Thetford, became the wife of Elias E. Cheney, of Danville, Vermont; Jonathan Emer- son ; Mary Dandrich became the wife of Thomas L. Gilbert, a successful agriculturist of Lyme, New Hampshire; Annira became the wife of Quincey Gerry, of Thetford, Vermont; Samuel; and Oramel Fletcher.

Samuel Fletcher, son of Joseph and Rachel Fletcher, was born November 5, 1813, and was one of the leading citizens of Thetford, Vermont, taking an active interest in the commercial, political and social life of the town. He married Harriet Palmer of Woodstock, Vermont, the ceremony being performed May 10, 1842. Their children were: Frederick, born January 17, 1844: Catherine, born November 2, 1845; Mar- garet, born May 13, 1847; and Julia, born Oc- tober 22, 1849. Mrs. Fletcher was a daughter of David Palmer, who was born in 1788 at Poult- ney, Vermont, the son of James Palmer, a well known resident of Stonington, Connecticut. David Palmer was a self-educated man, his mother having held a pine torch for him to study by. He early became a student of medicine, and became the dean of Woodstock Medical College, the first institution of the kind in the state of Vermont, was also connected with the Castle- ton Medical College at one time. He was also a general practitioner of medicine in the towns of Clarendon, Thetford and Woodstock, and sub- sequently became an instructor in the Berkshire Medical College. While acting as professor of chemistry in that institution he received injuries that resulted in his death, while in the act of performing an experiment proving the burning of phosphorus under water; he was one of the leading medical practitioners of his day. Dr.

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Palmer married Lavinia Bigelow, daughter of Colonel William Bigelow of Revolutionary fame, who resided in Clarendon Springs, Rutland county, Vermont. Their children were: Dr. Benjamin Rush Palmer, who became a great physician and medical lecturer, and held a pro- fessorship in the Woodstock Medical College, as well as in the Berkshire Medical College, and later served as instructor of anatomy in the Buffalo Medical College. For many years he was a resi- dent of Louisville, Kentucky, where his death occurred, while a lecturer on anatomy in the Uni- versity of Louisville. He was survived by a son, Dr. Edward Palmer, connected with the Uni- versity of Louisville, and two grandsons, also connected with the same institution at the pres- ent time (1903) as professors. (2) Dr. Harry Hodges Palmer, one of the well known and emi- nent physicians of Vermont, died at Ludlow, Vermont. (3) George became a machinist and died in Austria. (4) Sophia was the wife of Samuel Taylor. (5) Harriet was the wife of Samuel Fletcher. (6) Catherine was unmarried. Dr. Palmer's paternal grandmother was a daugh- ter of an Emerson, who was killed at the battle of Saratoga, and who was closely related to Ralph Waldo Emerson. Dr. Palmer's death oc- curred in the year 1840, at the age of fifty-two years.

Dr. Frederick Fletcher acquired his literary education in the Thetford Academy and later be- gan the study of medicine in the medical depart- ment of Dartmouth College, from which insti- tution he was graduated in the class of 1870. He then located at Strafford, Vermont, where he practiced his profession for twelve years; in 1882 he removed to Bradford, Vermont, and during the intervening years has succeeded in building up a large and lucrative practice. His interest in his profession is deep and abiding, arising from his love of scientific research and from his earnest desire to be of benefit to his fellow men. He is a prominent member of the White Mountain Medical Society, the White River Valley Medical Society; he is also con- nected with Charity Lodge No. 43, F. & A. M., Mt. Lebanon Chapter, Bradford Council, and the Eastern Star. Dr. Fletcher has also been ap- pointed to serve as a member of the United States pension examining board, and health offi-

cer for the town of Bradford. On April 14, 1875, Dr. Fletcher married Ella Kent, daughter of George Kent of Strafford, Vermont.

JAMES EDWARD BAILEY.

The subject of this sketch is descended from Joshua and Sarah (Chase) Bailey, the former named a native of Wales, and the latter of New- buryport, Massachusetts, where was their home. Their son, George Washington Bailey, was born July 27, 1798. He received a common English education, and in 1820 he removed to Elmore, Vermont, where he engaged in farming. In 1852 he was chosen president of the Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Montpelier, to which place he had removed, and he occupied this position until his death, which occurred in Aug- ust, 1869. He was energetic and public spirited, successful in business, and was held in general esteem. December 21, 1820, he was married to Rebecca, fifth child of Eliphalet Warren, at Berlin, Vermont, and ten children were born of this marriage.

Charles Wesley Bailey, son of the parents last named, was born at Elmore, Vermont, Feb- ruary 9, 1831. He was educated in the acad- emies at Morrisville and Bakersfield, and for some years was engaged as a school teacher. In 1855 he removed to Montpelier, where he busied him- self as a merchant and dealer in live stock, after 1866 confining himself entirely to the latter oc- cupation, and in 1861 he furnished the national government with large numbers of horses for army purposes. He held liberal views in religion, and was a Republican in politics. In June, 1857, he married Olive Eaton, who was born in Mor- ristown, Vermont, May 12, 1834. She was de- scended from John Eaton, a son of Nicholas Eaton, of Dover, England. John Eaton came to America in the ship Elizabeth and Ann in April, 1635, and settled in Watertown, Massa- chusetts. In 1637 he removed to Dedham, where he was chosen to minor town offices. He was a Puritan in religion. In lineal descent from him were his son John, and his grandson Thomas. The latter named moved in 1722 to Ashford, Con- necticut, whence five of his grandsons went north, James to Springfield, David (grandfather of Honorable Dorman B. Eaton) to Hanover,

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New Hampshire, Ephraim to Hinsdale, New Hampshire, and two others to Vermont. Ephraim located in Morristown, Vermont, and his son Ephran was the father of Olive, who became the wife of Charles Wesley Bailey.

The children of Charles W. Bailey and Olive Eaton were Burnside B., Florence and James Edward Bailey. Burnside B. Bailey was born at Elmore, Vermont. He completed the high school course in Montpelier, prepared for college at Phillips Exeter Academy, and was graduated from Harvard College and from the Harvard Law School. He was deputy secretary of the state of Vermont, agent for the Central Vermont Railway for some years, and afterward engaged in the real estate business. He married Fannie Hubbard Fifield, daughter of Hon. B. F. Fifield, and to them were born three children, Charles Fifield, Marion, and Franklin Fifield Bailey. Florence Bailey, daughter of Charles Wesley Bailey, became the wife of Jesse S. Vilas, and a daughter, Katharine, was born of their mar- riage.

James Edward Bailey, second son of Charles Wesley and Olive (Eaton) Bailey, was born No- vember 6, 1873, in Montpelier, Vermont. He was educated in the Montpelier high school and Phillips Exeter Academy, Andover, Massachu- setts, and afterward completed a commercial course in the Bryant & Stratton Business College at Boston, Massachusetts. He entered the First National Bank at Montpelier, Vermont, and served for some time as exchange clerk, when he was advanced to the position of bookkeepr. In 1896 he was appointed ticket agent in the Central Railway Station at Montpelier. In 1897 he entered upon his present ocupation as manager of the Pavilion Hotel in the same city. In re- ligion he is a Congregationalist, in politics a Re- publican, and he is a member of the Apollo Club.

Mr. Bailey married in Montpelier, December 14, 1899, Miss Cora Eugenia Gillette, daughter of Charles Melvin and Ellen Adelia (Chaffee) Gillette. Her father was born in Bridport, Vermont, February 6, 1841, and is a pension examiner in the law division of the pension office in Washington city, and has served as a special pension examiner in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsyl- vania, Vermont and West Virginia. Mrs. Bailey is a graduate of the Washington high school and

of the Berlitz School of Languages. One child has been born to Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Bailey, Eleanor Eaton Bailey, on October 17, 1902.

GENERAL PERLEY P. PITKIN.

General Perley Peabody Pitkin, deceased, for six years quartermaster general of the state of Vermont, was born in Marshfield, Vermont, March 9, 1826, and was descended from a pioneer ancestry. Stephen Pitkin, grandfather of Gen- eral Pitkin, was born and reared in East Hart- ford, Connecticut. In March, 1795, he migrated to Vermont, settling in Marshfield, Washington county, where he redeemed a large farm from the wilderness, and there resided for the re- mainder of his life. He was a man of energy and excellent business capacity, and became a leader in the industrial, political and social af- fairs of the town. In 1802 he established the first sawmill in the village, while in 1818 he introduced the first gristmill, operating both suc- cessfully in connection with general farming. He had the honor of being the first representative from Marshfield to the state legislature, an office to which he was subsequently elected twelve times, and for several years he was also the as- sistant judge of the county court. Also interested in military affairs, he was elected in 1807 as cap- tain of the first military company organized in Marshfield, in which he served so efficiently that he was subsequently promoted to the office of major of his regiment, a title by which he was familiarly known throughout the remainder of his life. He was united in marriage to Damasas Goodwin, and his death occurred in the year 1834.

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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 96

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