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Landon, Elisha H., New Haven, was born in Salisbury, Conn., October 1, 1800, where he was educated; in 1821 he came to New Haven, Vt., and served as a clerk in the store of Rodman
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Chapman for three years, after which he engaged in the mercantile business in Bristol, Vt., and later in New Haven, Vt. He engaged in farming in 1832, a business in which he has since en- gaged, continuing until the time of his retirement from active life. He was agent for the Ver- mont Mutual Fire Insurance Company, for Rutland and Addison counties, for forty years, and has been a member of the Masonic fraternity for over sixty-four years, having joined the lodge at Salisbury, Conn., in December, 1821. He was twice married. His first wife was Charlotte Hoyt, a daughter of Ezra and Jerusha (Phelps) Hoyt, of New Haven, Vt., to whom he was mar- rid on July 12, 1825, and by whom he had seven children - Charlotte I. (Mrs. Martin L. Shaeffer), Mary A. (deceased), Ezra H., Rufus W. (deceased), Sarah J. (deceased), Mills J., and Sarah C. (de- ceased). His second wife was Sophronia Graves, a daughter of David and Delia (Huntoon) Graves, to whom he was married on May 20, 1866. Elisha H. Landon was a son of Rufus and Sarah (Hunt) Landon. His father was a soldier of the Revolution, entering the service when but seventeen years old, and served for three years. He was a farmer by occupation, and lived and died in Salisbury, Conn.
Landon, Miles J., New Haven, was born in New Haven, Vt., on December 14, 1845; is a prominent farmer and has held nearly all of the town offices. He succeeded his father in 1878, in the agency of the Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance Company, his father having previously represented this company for forty years. He was married on February 25, 1868, to Harriet Dexter, a daughter of Oliver and Louisa (Preston) Dexter, and by whom he has had three chil- dren - Charlotte L., Mary A. F., and Ralph D. Mills J. Landon was a son of Elisha H. and Charlotte (Hoyt) Landon.
Lawrence, Almon, Monkton, Monkton Ridge p. o., was born in Monkton, Vt., on May 18, 1804. His early life was spent on his father's farm until he entered Newton preparatory depart- ment. He graduated from the Burlington College in 1837, after which he taught at St. Albans for several years, and then returned to farm life. He was a son of Diah and Lucretia (Peck) Lawrence. She was born in Norwich, Conn., in 1784, and he was born in 1772. They were married in 1800 and had a family of thirteen children born to them, six of whom are now living - Almon (born in 1804), Milton (born in 1816), Abi (born in 1818), Mary Olive (born in 1823), Henry (born in 1826), Jane (born in 1828). Diah was a son of Josiah and Mrs. Mary (Branch) Lawrence; they were born in Connecticut and married in 1761, and settled in Bennington county, Vt., where they died. They had a family of eight children born to them, three of whom are now living - Diah, Mary and Josiah. Diah settled in Monkton, Vt., in 179-, where he pur- chased the old homestead which is now in the possession of Almon Lawrence.
Lee, Otis P., Middlebury, was born in the town of Bridport, Addison county, Vt., on No- vember 30, 1832. His parents were Prosper and Sabre (Power) Lee. Prosper Lee was born in Bridport, Addison county, Vt., about 1797, and was a son of Jeremiah Lee, one of the pioneers of the town of Bridport, Vt. Prosper Lee settled on the place now owned by Edward Shackut, where he spent the greater part of his days. He had a family of four children, two of whom are now living - Seraph F. (now Mrs. Robert Hemingway) and Otis P. Prosper Lee was select- man for a number of terms, and a successful farmer. He died in 1847. His wife died in 1862. Otis P. Lee was educated in the common schools, and also attended school two terms at the Bridport Academy. He was brought up to farming, and remained at home until June, 1862, when he was married to Mary Hamilton, who was a daughter of Deacon Amos Hamilton. They have had three sons born to them, of whom but two are now living -- Archie H. (who is a resi- dent of Kansas City, Mo.) and Ernest P. Mrs. Lee died in 1868. Mr. Lee then married his second wife, Mrs. Fannie Shroder, on February 20, 1872. She was a daughter of Horace Blood, a former resident of Norwich, Vt. They have had four children born to them, three of whom are now living - Charles O., Louisa E., and Gertrude H. Mr. Lee resided on the home place until disposing of the same in 1867, and continued to remain in town until coming to Middlebury Springs in 1873, when he purchased the place where he has since resided, and which was a por- tion of the Williamson estate, and owns 144 acres. He is a self-made and prosperous citizen.
Lewis, D. H., Vergennes, was born in St. Johns, Canada East, in 1843, and settled in Ver- gennes, Vt., in 1861; became a clerk for Parker & Booth, who were then keeping a general store, and in 1864 he became teller of the Bank of Vergennes, and in 1872 he became cashier. In April, 1880, he became cashier of a new organization, the Farmers' National Bank of Ver- gennes, where he still remains as a resident. He is also engaged in the manufacture of horse- shoe nails, being secretary and treasurer of the National Company from 1872 to the present time. The company was organized in 1869. He was a member of Assembly in 1884 and '85, and has also been a corporation officer. He was a son of Elizabeth M. Sawyer, who was born in Canada, where Mrs. Lewis died. Mr. Lewis died in Chicago, Ill.
Lovett, Heman L., Middlebury, was born in Middlebury, Vt., on August 23, 1837. His par- ents were David and Betsey (Huston) Lovett. David was a son of Joseph and Sally Lovett, and was born in Pittsfield, Rutland county, Vt., on October 10, 1808; was educated in the com-
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mon schools, and with his brother, Isaac, came to Addison county in 1825, where they engaged in the shoemaking trade; purchased a place together, where he lived with his brother until shortly before his marriage, which occurred in 1835; the residence is now owned by his son, Heman L. After his marriage he bought fifty acres of land, and engaged in shoemaking and blacksmithing. He had a family of one daughter and three sons, all of whom are now living. He was a successful business man, and died on August 30, 1881. Heman L. was educated in the common schools, and was brought up to farming and shoemaking, a trade which he followed during his father's life. After his father's death he became owner of the home place. He was married on March 10, 1880, to Savilla Foster, a daughter of Kendall R. Foster, a well-known resident of Ripton. They have a family of two daughters and one son - Lizzie Agnes, Clara V., and Almond.
Lovett, Isaac, Middlebury, was born in Pittsfield, Rutland county, Vt., on October 24, 1806. His parents were Joseph and Sally (Jepperson) Lovett. Isaac Lovett was educated in the com- mon schools of Warren, Vt., where his family had removed to in 1816. He was brought up to farming and remained at home until he was of age, when he picked up the trade of shoemaking, a trade which he followed at intervals during his life. In 1830 he purchased the place on which he now resides, and which then consisted of forty-three acres; it now contains over ninety acres. He was married on April 20, 1835, to Minerva Cleveland. He then settled in his pres- ent home, and has lived there ever since, putting up buildings and improving the same. Mrs. Lovett died in December, 1872. He was married the second time in September, 1874, to Mrs. Edith Stowe, a daughter of Daniel Twichell, who was a former well-known resident of New Haven, Vt. Mrs. Lovett was born in New Haven, Vt., on August 7, 1810. Mr. Lovett is a self-made man, who is esteemed by everybody.
Mack, Thomas, Vergennes, was born in Waterbury, Washington county, Vt., in 1853, and settled in Vergennes, Vt., in 1872, as a mechanic, manufacturing sash, doors, and blinds, and later he became a grocer and provision dealer. He was unfortunately burned out three times in four years, and in 1882 he embarked in the coal business, taking the old yard founded by Captain Hall. He also is a manufacturer of pure apple cider. He was a water commissioner in 1879, and one of the prudential school committee in 1876, '77, '78, and 1879; was one of the aldermen for 1880, and a member of the common council in 1883, '84 and 1885. He was mar- ried in 1879 to Mary A. McMahon, of Vergennes, Vt. They have had two children born to them - James Leonard and an infant, Florence. Thomas Mack was a son of John and Mary (Harvey) Mack, who were born in Ireland, and settled in Waterbury, N. Y., where they were married in 1851. They had a family of twelve children born to them, six of whom are now liv- ing, three sons and three daughters. John Mack left Ireland in 1848, at the time of the Smith O'Brien difficulty, which was a marked day in Ireland.
Macomber, Lindley M., Ferrisburgh, was born at Grand Isle, Vt., in 1836, and settled in Ferrisburgh, Vt., in 1864, and purchased his nursery and fruit grounds, of twenty-five acres, in 1867, when he embarked in the culture of fruit and ornamental trees, and is now ready to sup- ply any order given. He was married in September, 1864, to Lydia A. Dakin, who was born in 1835, and was a daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth (Van Vliet) Dakin, of Ferrisburgh, Vt. Isaac Dakin was a son of Timothy and Lydia (Aken) Dakin, and was born in 1798. Lindley M. Ma- comber was a son of Benjamin and Hannah (Meeker) Macomber. She was born in Weybridge, Vt., and was a daughter of Samuel and Miriam (Worth) Meeker. Benjamin was born at Grand Isle, Vt., where Mrs. Macomber died in 1885, leaving six children. The Macombers originally came from Dutchess county, N. Y., and Rhode Island.
Martin, Harvey C., Ferrisburgh, was born in Ferrisburgh in April, 1835. He is a general farmer, stock grower, and dairyman. He represented his town in the Legislature in 1878 and '79, and was constable and collector of his town from 1875 to 1885. He was married, in 1882, to Maria Martin. They had two children born to them - Jennie E. (who married Weller N. Prindle, who died in 1877) and Calvin C. Maria was a daughter of Medad and Eliza (Newell) Martin. Medad was born in 1803 and Eliza was born in 1804, and died in 1841. They had a family of four daughters and one son - Lucius, Louisa, Eliza, Maria. Medad was a son of Stod- dard Martin. Harvey C. was a son of Calvin and Jane (Hobart) Martin. She was born in New York in 1809, and he was born in Charlotte, Chittenden county, Vt., in 1811. They had a family of two sons-John A. and Harvey S. Calvin died in June, 1885. He was a son of Nathaniel and Jerusha (Henman) Martin, who were natives of Lanesboro, Massachusetts. Calvin was a farmer in early life, and later a postmaster. Nathaniel was a son of Reuben Martin, of Massa- chusetts.
Mason, Andrew J., New Haven, was born in the town of Pottsdam, N. Y., on October 24, 1834, where he was reared and educated, and came to the town of New Haven, Vt., in 1844, where he has since resided. He was in the War of the late Rebellion, enlisting as a private in Company F, Fifth Vermont Volunteers; was promoted to orderly sergeant, and then to second
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lieutenant, which he served for two years, when he was compelled from ill health to resign. He was in all battles in which his regiment participated. He now owns a farm of 110 acres, and is a breeder of the Spanish Merino sheep, and has a registered flock averaging 100. His parents were Lawrence L. and Sarah (French) Sprague. His maternal grandfather, Nathaniel H. French, settled in Ferrisburgh, Vt., in 1789. Andrew J. Mason was married on September 22, 1859, to Ann D. Ward, who was a daughter of Chester and Abigail (Hawkins) Ward, of Waltham, Vt. They have had four children born to them - Fred C., Jesse W., Carrie H., and Sadie A.
Mathews, E. J., Middlebury, was born in Middlebury, Vt., on May 5, 1827. His parents were Eli and Annis (Lothrop) Mathews. Deacon Eli Mathews was born in Stoneham, Mass., on February 16, 1794, and came to Addison county, Vt., with his father, Captain Timothy Math- ews, soon after 1800, and first settled in Middlebury village, where Timothy Mathews followed his trade of shoemaking. He was a Revolutionary soldier, and commanded a company from Addison county, Vt., in the War of 1812. He died on September 4, 1857. Eli was a black- smith by trade, and followed that business in Middlebury village until 1848, when he purchased the place which is now owned by his son, E. J., and which was formerly the old Stowell place. It consists of 138 acres of land, and is now a very fine place. Deacon Eli Mathews was in the War of 1812, and was for many years deacon of the Congregational Church. He never desired public office. He died on October 4, 1864. E. J. Mathews was educated in the common schools, and was brought up to farming on the old place. He was married on March 18, 1850, to Mary Moore, a daughter of Warren Moore, a former and well-known resident of the town of Middlebury, Vt. They have had one son born to them - Charles James, born on October 16, 1855. He is a farmer by occupation, and now conducts the home place. He was married in May, 1880, to Jennie Brooks, and they now have two sons.
Maynard, Henry D., Middlebury, was born in Starksboro, Addison county, Vt., on October 31, 1834. His parents were Leland and Mary (Elliott) Maynard. He was educated in the common schools. He was thrown on his own resources at an early age, his father having died before he was six years old. He went to New Haven, Vt., and there engaged in farming for two years. When nineteen years old he served as an apprentice, and after acquiring the trade he worked as a journeyman until September, 1861, when he enlisted in Company A, Sixth Ver- mont, and with that regiment participated in engagements at Lee's Mills, and was in the Seven Days and Peninsular campaign; was at Antietam, after which he was taken to the hospital through disability. In January, 1863, he again returned to the regiment, and was at the charge on Fredericksburgh Heights in May, 1863 ; then at the battle of Gettysburgh. He re-enlisted and served in the field until March, 1864, when a contusion of the right knee compelled him to be removed to Finley's United States Hospital, where he was transferred to first battalion V. R. C., unassigned, and served as ward master until discharged from Stovill, on July 26, 1865. He re- turned to civil life in November, 1865 ; came to East Middlebury, Vt., and opened a blacksmith shop, which he conducted until 1882, when diseases which he contracted in service compelled him to retire from active life. He was justice of the peace in 1867, and has been almost every year since. He now occupies that position; was elected selectman in March, 1886. He was married in April, 1858, to Eliza M. Perhan. They have had four children born to them, all of whom are now living. He joined Company M, First Regiment, N. G. of Vt., as second lieutenant, October, 1873; was promoted to first lieutenant August, 1874; to captain June, 1875; resigned May, 1877.
Mead, Albert W., Ferrisburgh, North Ferrisburgh p. o., was born in Ferrisburgh, Vt. He is one of the prominent farmers of his town, and owns in addition to the old homestead farm of 150 acres, 200 more acres of very fine land. He was a son of Albert W. and Phebe (Eaton) Mead. She was born in Monkton, Vt., and died, leaving two daughters and one son-Olive E., Albert W., and Urania. Albert Mead, sr., was married three times. His first wife was Naomi Bartlett, by whom he had seven children - Sarah (now Mrs. Sarah B. Cronk) and Abram. His second wife was Phebe Eaton, by whom he had three children, and his third wife' was Betsey Putnam. He was in early life a blacksmith and manufacturer of farm tools, having a trip-hammer, and employing several hands. He also carried on a farm on which he settled in 1792, where he died in 1859, aged eighty-seven years.
Middlebrook, David D., Ferrisburgh, Vergennes p. o., was born in Ferrisburgh, Vt., in June, 1802. He represented his town in the Legislature in 1845 and 1846, and has held several of the town offices. He attended the grand hater-gathering of members in Montpelier in 1885. He was married in 1828 to Almira Carter, of Monkton, Vt., who died on September 14, 1851, leav- ing a family of seven children, two of whom are now living - Theophilus C. (born on May 4, 1839), Anner C. (born on September 13, 1845). Theophilus C. enlisted and served as lieutenant in Company I, Fourteenth Vermont Regiment. He was married in 1862 to Emma French, who died in 1880, leaving one son - George D. Theophilus then married his second wife, Annie
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Clark, and by her has had one daughter, Emma, and a son, Walter C. Julia A., a daughter of David D. Middlebrook, died leaving two children - Achsa and Julia, who died on January 25, 1872, aged fourteen years. Achsa married the Rev. H. P. James and now has a family of two daughters - Laura and Julia, who are great-grandchildren of David D. David D. Middlebrook was a son of Theophilus and Elizabeth (Hubbell) Middlebrook, who were born in Fairfield county, Conn., and married in 1793. They had a family of eight children born to them, five of whom are now living - David D. (born in 1802), Hannah (born in 1805), Patience (born in 1807), Eliza (born in 1810), and Nancy (born in 1812). They settled in Ferrisburgh, Vt., in 1790. Elizabeth died in 1850, in the eighty-second year of her age, and Theophilus (who was a son of Stephen and Hannah Middlebrook, of Fairfield, Conn.) died in 1854, aged eighty-six years. David D. Middlebrook married his second wife, Mrs. Polly Ann Middlebrook, of Trum- bull, Conn., on October 11, 1852.
Miles, Samuel, Monkton, was born in Canada on January 1, 1835, and removed to Monkton with his parents in 1843. He was married in 1856 to Phebe Ann Thompson, who was born in Richmond, Chittenden county, Vt., in 1835. They have had a family of six children - Ellen E., Alfred B., Francis A., Caroline E., Edward S., and J. William. He was a son of Henry and Mary (Hagen) Miles, who were born and married in England, and settled in Canada in 1832, and in 1839 came to Addison county, Vt., where they died in 1885. They had a family of nine children born to them, four of whom are now living - Lucy M. Dean, Henry, Sarah M. Hazard, and Samuel. Richard was a missionary in West Africa for seven years. He died in England in 1865.
Morton, Caleb, Middlebury, was born in Middlebury, Addison county, Vt., on October 7, 1823. His parents were Cyrus and Lois (Morton) Morton. Cyrus Morton was a native of Massachusetts, and came to Addison county, Vt., about 1816, and settled in Middlebury. He was a carpenter and joiner by trade, a trade which he followed for many years. He was a suc- cessful man, and had a family of three children, one son and two daughters, all of whom are now living. He was a self-made man and died in 1878. Caleb Morton was educated in the common schools and the academy, and received a very fair education, and learned the trade of his father, a trade which he has followed for many years. He was married in 1845 to Julia Jackson, a daughter of John Jackson, a well-known resident of Middlebury, Vt. He was en- gaged in the lumber business in Ludlow, Vt., in connection with A. J. Severance.
Nash, Frank T., New Haven, was born in Racine county, Wis., on February 2, 1851 ; is one of the prominent farmers of his town, and represented his town in the Legislature in 1884 and 1885. His parents were Fordyce and Eliza A. (Thayer) Nash. His paternal grandparents were William and Mary P. (Wright) Nash, and his paternal great-grandfather was William Nash, who was born in Farmington, Conn., in February 1743, and settled in New Haven, Vt., in 1799, where he died on August 2, 1821. William Nash, jr., was a successful business man and a prominent citizen, and represented his town in the Legislature in the terms of 1825 and '26, '36 and '37. He died in December, 1871. He was also State senator in 1846 and '47. Fordyce T. Nash was born in New Haven, Vt., on July 9, 1820, and was married on Novem- ber 15, 1847, to Eliza A. Thayer, a daughter of William and Mary (Bell) Thayer, of Weybridge, Vt., and by whom he had four children - Fred P., Frank T., Fordyce W., and Mary E. (de- ceased). He died on July 19, 1859. He was always a resident of Addison county, with the exception of six years, in which he resided in Wisconsin.
Nash, John M., Middlebury, was born in Middlebury, Vt., on December 28, 1844. His par- ents were Asahel M. and Jane (English) Nash. Asahel M. was born in Northfield ; was a shoe- maker, a trade which he followed in Middlebury after settling there. He had a family of three sons and one daughter, all of whom are now living. His widow is also living. He died on September 9, 1867. J. M. Nash was educated in the common schools; was brought up to farming, which he followed until 1861, when he enlisted on the first call for 75,000 men, three months, in the First Vermont Infantry, and after in the First Vermont Cavalry ; was present at every engagement participated in by the regiment. He was never sick a day or absent at call, but was slightly injured by a fragment of shell during Bank's retreat in the Shenandoah Valley. He never left the company, and served until the close of the war. He returned to civil life after the close of the war until November, 1866, when he again enlisted in Company I, Twenty- third U. S. Infantry ; was stationed at western posts during the Modoc War; served his three years and enlisted in the same company for another three years, which he also served. After his discharge he went to California, and remained there four years, and engaged in farming. In the year 1876 he came to East Middlebury, where he worked at various pursuits. He was mar- ried on February 19, 1878, to Ida J. Smith, who was a daughter of B. O. Smith, a well-known resident of East Middlebury. They have one son, S. A. K., born on January 19, 1883. Mr. Nash has acquired the trade of bloomer since coming to East Middlebury, a trade which he still follows. He is now constable of the town. He is a charter member of Needham Post, G. A. R.
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Nash, William J., New Haven, was born in New Haven, Vt., on November 26, 1852. He married Carrie E. Partch, a daughter of Nelson Partch. His parents were Joseph R. and Fran- ces E. (Selleck) Nash. His paternal grandparents were William and Mary P. (Wright) Nash. His great-grandfather, William Nash, settled on the farm now occupied by William Nash, in 1799. His maternal grandfather, Seymour Selleck, was an early settler in the town of Middle- bury, Vt., and was a prominent farmer. Joseph R. Nash was a prominent citizen of this town, and took an active part in public affairs; represented his town in the Legislature in 1874, and died in 1878 at the age of fifty-two years.
Nimblet, Dr. Oscar L., Monkton, was born in Monkton, Vt., on January 16, 1832. He read medicine and attended lectures at Dartmouth College, and was graduated from the medical de- partment of the University of Vermont in 1854, when he settled in Monkton, Vt., in the prac- tice of his profession, and where he now has a large practice. He was married on August 16, 1853, to Sarah V. Mason. They have had four children born to them, one of whom died at an early age - Ida (now Mrs. Moses Sears, jr.), Katie L. (now Mrs. Alfred Hull), and Altha S. Sarah A. (Mason) Nimblet was a daughter of David Mason, jr. She died on December 2, 1884. Dr. Oscar was a son of Hosea and Althea (Williams) Nimblet. She was born in Bristol, Vt., in 1805, and he was born in Woodstock, Vt., in 1800, and died on August 8, 1879. He settled in this county in 1825. They had two children born to them - Dr. Oscar L. and Livina (born in 1838 and died in 1884). Althea (Williams) Nimblet was a daughter of Nathan Williams.
Norton, Calvin, Weybridge, was born in Addison county, Vt., on March 10, 1811. His parents were Abel and Mabel Norton. Abel Norton was born in Connecticut in 1777, and came to this county about 1800, and settled on the place now owned by his son, Hiram Norton, where he spent the last of his days. When he first came to this county he cleared a place and built a log cabin, and raised a family of ten children, eight of whom are now living. He was a successful farmer and owned 500 acres at the time of his death (in 1833), and was a self-made man. Calvin Norton was educated in the common schools, and brought up to farming till he reached the age of twenty-four years. He was married on October 8, 1835, to Sarah Sargent, a native of Addison county. They have had one daughter and two sons born to them; only one of them is now living - Calvin, jr. He purchased a farm in Essex county, N. Y., remained there twelve years, and in 1847 returned to Addison and purchased the Goodale farm, which he still owns. It contains 166 acres. He occupies a residence which was built by Jared Goodale at an early day. He remained upon this place some time, until coming to Weybridge, Vt., in 1854, when he bought the Lawrence place, where he still resides. This place consists of fifty acres. He also owns various other farms in the county, aggregating more than 500 acres. Mrs. Nor- ton died in November, 1884, and he again married on March 19, 1885, Jane Sargent, a daughter of Samuel Sargent, a well-known resident of Middlebury, Vt. Jane was born in Middlebury, Vt., on March 19, 1842.
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