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Bull, Heman R., Ferrisburgh, North Ferrisburgh p. o., was born in Charlotte, Chittenden county, Vt., in 1814, and settled in Ferrisburgh, Vt., in 1833. He is a farmer and owns 300 acres. He was married in 1837 to Rachel M. Palmer, of Ferrisburgh, Vt. She was a daughter of Peter Palmer, and died in 1884, aged seventy-two years, and leaving six children, Aurilla (Mrs. Edward Keeler), Celia (Mrs. James Barton), Melvia Ann (Mrs. Albert Boardman), Elmer H. (who married Mary Cole), Peter P., and Watson W. Heman R. Bull was a son of Jeremiah and Phebe (Palmer) Bull. She was born in Ferrisburgh, Vt., in 1788, and he was born in Danby, Rutland county, Vt., in 1782. He died in 1824 leaving five sons and three daughters, six of whom are now living -- Lott, Jonathan, Heman R., Hiram, Joel, and Celia. Phebe died in 1875, after having resided with her son Heman for over twenty years.
Burroughs, Stephen M., Waltham, was born in Ferrisburgh, Vt., on September 5, 1812, and in 1838 he settled in Waltham, Vt., on the farm he now occupies. He was married on March 20, 1837, to Submit W. Allen (a daughter of Solomon and Catherine (Cross) Allen, who were natives of Panton, Vt.). and by whom he had four children, George E., Solon, Judge S., and Mary J., who were twins. The house Mr. Burroughs occupies was the first frame house which
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was built in Waltham, Vt., and seven families have occupied the farm since its original settlement; and but one death has occurred on the farm, that of Mrs. Stephen M. Burroughs, which oc- curred on March 22, 1885. Stephen M. Burroughs was a son of Ethan and Miranda (Finney) Burroughs. Ethan Burroughs was born in Trumbull, Conn., on November 17, 1780, and died on August 9, 1850. His children were Ethan (deceased), Lodeska E. (deceased). Stephen M., Ethan, Lucia A., Eden (deceased), Joseph (deceased), Solon (deceased), and Sebah. Stephen M.'s paternal grandfather was a native of Trumbull, Conn., who settled in Ferrisburgh, Vt., in 1787. His wife was Patience Middlebrook (a daughter of Dr. Stephen Middlebrook, of Trum- bull, Conn.), and by whom he had two children, Patience (Mrs. William Walker) and Ethan. Joseph Burroughs died on July 11,1817, aged seventy years ; his wife on September 13, 1837. His maternal grandfather was Sackett Finney, of Monkton, Vt., who lived to be ninety-three years of age, and at his death left over three hundred descendants.
Bushnell, Doud, Lincoln, Starksboro p. o., emigrated from Saybrook, Conn., to Wattsfield, Washington county, Vt., where he resided until the time of his death, which occurred about 1845. His wife was Lucy Joyce, whom he married in Saybrook, Conn. He was a shoemaker by trade, but in later life he engaged in farming. He had his farm in the eastern part of the town. He had a family of eleven children, three daughters and eight sons. Of this family Ira was born on April 2, 1799. He married Lurinda Ferguson, a daughter of Elisha Ferguson, who was one of the pioneers of Starksboro, Vt. She was born on March 6, 1806, and was married on December 4, 1823. Ira was a blacksmith by trade, and resided in Starksboro, Vt., for many years. He first settled there in 1814. His shop and residence are now owned and occupied by his youngest son, Sidney Bushnell. He was a successful business man, and accumulated prop- erty and a comfortable estate. He was an esteemed citizen and townsman and was honored with almost every office of trust in the gift of the town. He died on August 5, 1873, at the age of seventy-three years. He had a family of six children. Of these children Sidney was the second youngest. He now owns and occupies the old homestead, which consists of two hundred acres. He represented his town in 1876, was justice of the peace for about eight years, selectman for four years, town treasurer for ten years, trustee U. S. school fund for fifteen years, and also held other minor offices.
Butler, Thomas, Panton, Vergennes p. o., was born in Ireland on June 18, 1831. He came to America in 1851 and settled in Addison, Vt. He settled in Panton, Vt., in 1874 on their present homestead of 250 acres. He has made his farming life a financial success, and has one of the most productive farms in Addison county, Vt. He was married in Monkton, Vt., in 1851 to Catherine Mclaughlin, who was born in Ireland on June 24, 1831. They have had four children born to them, of whom only one is now living, Edward Butler, who was born in 1863. Thomas Butler was a son of Patrick and Honora (Coughlin) Butler, of Ireland. Partick died in Ireland, and his wife, Honora, came to Addison county, Vt., where she died.
Brooks, Norman C., New Haven, was born in the town of Middlebury, Addison county, Vt., on October 20, 1824. He is a manufacturer of edged tools. He married Emily Atwood, who was a daughter of Isaac and Betsey (Farr) Atwood, of Brandon, Vt. They have no children. Norman C. was a son of Barzeliel and Polly (Crane) Brooks, who were natives of Caanan, Conn. His father was a blacksmith by trade, a trade which he learned in his native State. He settled in the town of New Haven, Vt., in 1818, where he worked at his trade for ten years ; he then settled in the town of Middlebury and engaged in the manufacture of edged tools, a busi- ness which he engaged in until 1843, when he retired from business, and was succeeded by his three eldest sons, who removed the business to Brooksville, Vt., where they carried the same on for sixteen years, and were in time succeeded by Norman C. Brooks, who now has charge of the business, and who has conducted the same since 1861. Barzeliel Brooks was twice married ; his first wife was - Cook, and by whom he had three children - Casendana, Elizabeth, and Thomas, all of whom are now dead. His second wife was Polly Crane, who was a daughter of Martin and Rachel (Thompson) Crane, who settled in New Haven, Vt., in 1790. By this mar- riage Barzeliel had five children born to him -- Jonathan E. (deceased), Milton (deceased), Nor- man C., Mary (now Mrs. Royal Atwood), and Luther M. Mr. Brooks died in April, 1849, aged sixty-four years.
Britell, Oren K., Weybridge, was born in Weybridge, Vt., on January 17, 1836. His parents were Orange and Mary Ann (Brainard) Britell. Orange Britell was born in Vermont in 1800, on the place which was first settled by his grandfather, Claudius Britell. Oren's pater- nal grandfather, John Britell, was a native of Connecticut, who had a family of ten children. Three daughters are now living and are all residents of Western States. Orange Britell was a clothier by trade, and conducted that business in Weybridge village. His wife died in 1837. He then married his second wife, Diadama Gage, of Ferrisburgh, Vt., who died in 1876. He went to. California in 1850 and remained there four years, when he returned to his home in the East, and remained here three years, when he again returned to California and stayed there until the year
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1865, remaining a resident of Weybridge until the time of his death. He had a family of two daughters and one son, two of whom are now living, Helen (now Mrs. Daniel Huntley, of Ap- pleton, Wisconsin), and Oren K. John Brittell, who was an older brother of Orange, was born in 1798. He inherited the home place, and was married on February 28, 1843, to Sally Beach, of Ferrisburgh. He held all of the town offices, and was town representative one or more terms, and died in March, 1879. Oren Britell inherited the place, having cared for the people in their old age. He was thrown on his own resources at an early age, was brought up to farming, and at the age of twenty-one years he, in company with his father, went to California and engaged in the butcher trade ; then went to Nevada, where he remained for eight years, where he worked at the carpenters' and joiners' trade, a trade which he had learned in his youth. He returned to Addison county, Vt., in 1865, traveled west one year, and in 1866 he settled on the place which is his prosent home. He was married on February 5, 1867, to Sarah Allen, a daughter of Putnam Allen, who was a well-known citizen of Ferrisburgh, Vt. She was born on October 8, 1842. They had five children born to them, three of whom are now living, John Putnam (born Au- gust 3, 1869), Mary E. (born January 22, 1875), Claudius Ray (born November 19, 1880). They occupy the residence which was built by the first John Britell in 1802, but which has been much remodeled of late years; also own 200 acres of land. He is a successful farmer and stock raiser of fine horses.
Brown, Joseph Z., Weybridge, was born in St. Thomas, Canada, on January 6, 1829. His parents were Mitchell and - - Brown. He received no education whatever, and was brought up to farming; remained at home until the year 1846, when he came to Addison county, Ver- mont, and settled in Cornwall, and remained there three years and worked for Chauncey Stowell. He came to Weybridge, Addison county, Vt., and worked for Philo Jewett for one year, after which he worked for Sardis Dodge, John Childs, and many others. While with Colonel Dodge he learned the carpenter and joiners' trade with Leonard Johnson, an occupation which he fol- lowed until settling on the place he now occupies, having purchased this place in 1861. He was married in 1856 to Mary E. Yatto. They have had seven children born to them, five of whom are now living: Mary (now Mrs. Joseph Nash, who resides in Weybridge, Vt.); Emma (now Mrs. Fred Marbell, of Middlebury, Vt.); Emily, Hattie, and Joseph, all of whom are at home. Mr. Brown settled on the place on which he now resides (and which was formerly the Hay- ward place) soon after his marriage. It consists of seventy-three acres. He has devoted his time to farming for the past five years.
Carpenter, Luther, Ferrisburgh, was born in Ferrisburgh, Vt., in 1795. He was a farmer in early life, but retired in 1872. Hc represented his town in 1836 and '37, and also held many of the town offices. He was married on December 7, 1836, to Lydia Ann Davis. They have had two children born to them, only one of whom is now living, Eliza A. (born March 29, 1838; married Daniel Collins in 1856). Mrs. Lydia Ann was a daughter of William and Mercy (Taft) Davis. William was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., in 1772, and his wife Mercy was born in 1782. They settled in Ferrisburgh, Vt., with their parents about 1785. Luther Carpenter was a son of Benjamin and and Lucy (Hatch) Carpenter. Benjamin Carpenter was born in Shaftsbury, Vt., in 1769, and settled in East Ferrisburgh, Vt., about 1792. He died in September, 1842, on the farm where he settled. Lucy was born in 1768 and died in 1851. They had a family of six children, two sons and four daughters, two of whom are now living - Luther, born in 1795, and Lucy, born in 4797 (now Mrs. Thompson).
Carter, Harry W., New Haven, was born in the town of Monkton, Addison county, Vt., on May 4, 1813, where he resided until 1869, when he moved to New Haven, on the farm on which he now resides. He was married on April 4, 1842, to Eliza Beers, who was a daugliter of El- nathan B. and Sally (Capron) Beers, of Ferrisburgh, Vt. They have had one child born to them, Ovanda C., now Mrs. George Russell, who also has one child, Leroy. Harry W. was a son of Solomon C. and Lawrence (Peck) Carter; had a family of four children by his first wife, Almira B., Harry W., Phebe, and Fanny, and one child by his second wife, who was Harriette Barnes, who is now Mrs. I. M. Knowles. Harry W.'s paternal grandfather was a native of Kent, Conn., and an early settler in Monkton, Vt. He had a family of seven children, Solomon C., Fanny, Thalia, Harry, Curtis, Thomas, and William.
Chapman, William Wallace, Middlebury, was born in Malone, Franklin county, N. Y. His parents were Harry L. and Orpha (Ketcham) Chapman. He was educated in the common schools and at the academy at Malone, N. Y. He came to Rutland, Vt., in 1872, and there en- gaged in quarrying and farming, remaining there until 1879, when he came to Middlebury, Vt., where he leased the Eureka flouring mills, and which he now conducts in a successful manner. He was elected selectman in 1882, '83 and 1884, and in 1884 was also a member of the Legis- lature. He has recently leased the Star Mills in Middlebury, which he now proposes to conduct also. He was married in 1880 to Miss Emma Wilson, of Benson, Rutland county, Vt. He is a self-made man, having no start whatever in life.
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Chase, Nelson, Lincoln, one of the residents of Lincoln, Vt. Was born in Waltham, Vt., on August 19, 1813. He settled in Lincoln, Vt., in 1868, and then purchased 100 acres of the Pu- rinton estate, locally known as Elder Hill, and where he has since resided. His father, Ben- jamin Chase, was born in Rhode Island on March 13, 1790. He married Fannie Smith, who was born on July 4, 1794. They had a family of four children born to them. Benjamin Chase was a son of Nathan Chase, and was married on April 29, 1731, to Elizabeth Shaw. They had a family of two sons - Benjamin and George S., who came to Waltham, Vt., from Rhode Island a short time prior to 1812. Benjamin was married on August 31, 1812, to Fannie Smith, of Ver- gennes, Vt. Their children were Nelson, William, Henry, and George C. Benjamin Chase died in Ferrisburgh, Vt., on September 13, 1870. Nelson Chase, his oldest son, resided in Waltham, Vt., until coming to Lincoln, Vt. He has been married twice. His first wife was Jane Rogers, to whom he was married on September 11, 1838. She was a daughter of Russell Rogers, of Ferrisburgh, Vt. By her he had a family of six children -- Sarah J., Truman J., Henry, Chase, Gordon, Azelia, and John. His second wife was Mrs. Meader, widow of Elijah Meader, to whom he was married in 1870. She was formerly Abigail Colby, and was born in Ware, New Hampshire. Her first husband, Elijah Meader, was born on September 13, 1802.
Clifford, Herbert W., Monkton, Monkton Ridge p. o., was born in Starksboro, Vt., in 1862. He is a general merchant at Monkton Ridge, and settled here in March, 1885, dealing in a full line of goods of all descriptions. He was married in 1883 to Elsie L. Ray, of Monkton, Vt. They have had one daughter born to them, Carrie. Elsie (Ray) Clifford was a daughter of Byron and Carrie V. Ray. Herbert W. Clifford was a son of Richard and Clarinda (Hill) Clif- ford, of Starksboro, Vt. Richard is a son of Ebenezer Clifford, who was born in New Hamp- shire, and was a very early settler in Starksboro, Vt.
Clark, Howard 2d, Lincoln, was born in Bristol. Vt., on October 29, 1837, and was married on December 29, 1863, to Lois Sargent, a daughter of Daniel H. Sargent, of the town of Lincoln, Vt. Howard Clark was deputy sheriff of Addison county for fifteen years, was elected high sheriff in 1884, has been a constable for twenty-four years, represented his town in the Legis- lature in 1869 and 1870, was a member of the Constitutional Convention in 1870, and has held almost all of the offices of his town.
Clark, John, Ferrisburgh, Vergennes p. o., was born in 1843. He was married on September 31, 1868, to Maria Gordon, of Vergennes, Vt. They have had one child born to them, Nellie. Maria was a daughter of Dudley Gordon, of Vergennes, Vt. John Clark was a son of William and Nancy (McKinney) Clark, who were born and married in Ireland, and with one child came to Ferrisburgh, Vt., in 1831. William died on October 28, 1883, and his wife, Nancy, died on September 28, 1885, aged eighty-six years. They had a family of six children, of whom John is the only one now living.
Clark, Julius I., Addison, was born in Addison, Addison county, Vt., on July 25, 1836. His parents were Isaiah and Harriette (Stickle) Clark. Isaiah was born in Addison in 1800. His father, Isaiah, sr., was an early settler in Addison, and settled on the farm now owned by Byron Smith. He was a large land owner and a successful man ; kept a hotel for many years. Isaiah, jr., lived on the same place and raised a family of eleven children to maturity, eight of whom are now living. He was a prominent man of his town, and filled many of the town offices. He died in April, 1873, in the seventy-fifth year of his age. Julius I. was educated in the com- mon schools and brought up on the farm, where he remained until he was married on January 1, 1861, to Amy E. Smith, who was a daughter of Truman T. Smith. After his marriage he resided for three years in New Haven. At the end of three years he retired to Addison, and conducted the management of the Luther farm for sixteen years. He purchased the Arunah Warner farm in 1880, and settled there in 1881. He is a successful farmer and apiarist. He was constable and collector of the town for two years. They have two children, one son and one daughter; Arthur T. was born on December 13, 1863, and Dora U. was born on December 9, 1868. Both of them are at home.
Cady, Gardner C., Middlebury, was born in New Haven, Addison county, Vt., on April 26, 1823. His parents were Isaac and Mary (Winter) Cady. Isaac Cady was a native of Stafford, Conn., and was born in 1777. He was married in Connecticut, and came to Addison county, Vt., in 1799 and settled in that town, and cleared a place there. He afterwards moved to Windsor, Windsor county, Vt., and resided there for six years, engaged in farming and the following of his trade, that of moulder, after which he returned to New Haven, Vt., where he resided until coming to Middlebury, Vt., in 1846. He had a family of eight daughters and seven sons, of whom four daughters and two sons are now living. He died in Middlebury, Ad- dison county, Vt., on September 30, 1850. Gardner C. Cady was educated in the common schools, and also at the academy at Poultney, Vt. He was brought up to farming, and re- mained at home until March 6, 1844, when he was married to Eliza L. Everts, who was a daughter of Martin Everts. His grandfather, John Everts, was a pioneer of Addison county,
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Vt., his name appearing first on the original grant of the town of Middlebury, Vt. His son, Gilbert Everts, settled in Salisbury, Vt., where he lived the greater part of his life. His oldest son, Martin Everts, upon reaching manhood settled on the place now the home of G. C. Cady, about 1794. He cleared the place, and put a log cabin upon it. He was married twice, his second wife being Electa (Noble) Foote. They had three children born to them, two of whom are now living - George M. (now of Battle Creek, Mich.) and Mrs. G. C. Cady.
Caldwell, Gilman, Bristol, was born in the town of Ware, N. H., on August 26, 1812. He was a son of Isaac J. and Sarah (Richards) Caldwell. His father was one of the prominent men of the town of Ware, N. H., and was a son of James Caldwell, who was a Revolutionary patriot, participating in the battles of Bunker Hill and Bennington, and was a resident of New Boston, N. H. Gilman's parents settled in Lincoln, Vt., about 1839. He has been engaged in the manufacture of shingles, and also in the lumber business in general. He made the first. clapboards and shingles which were ever manufactured in Lincoln, Vt. He settled in Bristol, Vt., in 1871. He was married on January 17, 1841, to Harriet Goodnow, a daughter of Levi and Clarissa (Wheeler) Goodnow, who were natives of Salisbury, Mass. Harriet was born in Peacham, Washington county, Vt., on March 28, 1819. Their children were Alma J. (born on September 6, 1842, now Mrs. Jesse Ridley, of Bristol, Vt .; she has a family of four children), Josephine (born on June 3, 1845, now Mrs. Milo Varney), and Mary B. (born on May 18, 1848, now at home with her parents).
Campeau, Reverend Father P. A., Vergennes, was born in Montreal, Canada, in 1839; was educated as a priest and ordained at Paris, France, in 1866, and in 1867 he settled in Montreal. He came to Vergennes, Vt., in 1884, where he is now engaged in completing the church, and erecting a parsonage and a school-house.
Clark, Warren D., Addison, was born in Addison, Addison county, Vt., on August 27, 1836. He was educated in the common schools of Addison, and after finishing his education he en- gaged in farming at his home. On July 16, 1862, he enlisted in Company B, Eleventh Vermont Regiment, and afterwards was in Battery B, First Artillery, and at Washington was assigned to guard duty. He went to the front under General Grant, and was at Spottsylvania, Cold Har- bor, Petersburg, Stroudsburg, Winchester, Cedar Creek, and was with the Army of the Poto- mac at the surrender of Lee. He served until the close of the war; was mustered out at Bai- ley's Cross Roads in June, 1865, but soon after returned to civil life and located in his present home, and engaged in farming and stock raising. He has never desired public office. He was married on July 4, 1861, to Huldah Barber, who was a daughter of Joseph S. Barber, who was a well-known resident of Addison. They have a family of three children --- Bertha S., who married Arthur G. Putnam ; Martha B., and Howard W., who are at home. Mr. Clark now occupies the old home, which he repaired in 1877. His parents were Asahel and Polly (Warren) Clark, who were natives of Connecticut. Asahel came at an early day with his father to Addison county. Asahel settled on the place (now the home of his son), where he spent the latter part of his life. He died on April 14, 1859, leaving a family of eight children, four of whom are now living.
Clark, Mrs. Wealtha, Addison, was born in Addison, Addison county, Vt., on August 11, 1826. She was a daughter of George and Susan (Spencer) Willmarth. She was married in 1850 to Elliott Clark, who was born in Addison, Vt., on February 26, 1818. He was a son of Ashel and Hannah (Tower) Clark. He was a farmer by occupation, and after his marriage re- sided for a time in the eastern part of the town, about fifteen years. They purchased the place on which Mrs. Clark now resides in 1872, having sold their Dead Creek farm in 1870, and in 1872 they purchased the farm on Otter Creek, which is now the present home of Mrs. Clark. It was formerly the old Rider place, and consists of one hundred and forty-five acres. Mrs. Clark has had one daughter born to her, Lucy (now Mrs. David B. Miller). Mr. Clark died on De- cember 1, 1879, after a long and successful business life. The farm is now conducted by Mrs. Clark's son-in-law, . Mr. Miller. Mrs. Miller was born on September 27, 1850, and her husband was born on November 4, 1840. They were married on April 2, 1878, and have had one son and one daughter born to them.
Cloyes, Philip B., Middlebury, was born in Salisbury, Vt., on September 15, 1838. He was a son of Elijah and Maria (Beach) Cloyes. Elijah Cloyes was born in Shrewsbury, Mass., in December, 1797, and came to Addison county, Vt., in 1802, settling in Salisbury, Vt. He mar- ried a daughter of Philip Beach. He was a resident of Salisbury, Vt., for forty years; was se- lectman and justice of the peace for many years. He had a family of eight children, seven of whom are now living. Elijah Cloyes died in February, 1874. His son, Philip B. Cloyes, was educated in the common schools and also at the seminary at Brandon, Vt .; was brought up to farming on the home place until twenty-one years of age, and for two years following he trav- eled for a Rutland marble firm. After this he taught school for several terms, and then for two years he engaged in the buying and selling of blooded sheep. He was married in 1863 to Jen-
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nie E. Smead, of Salisbury, Vt. They have had two sons born to them -Fred D. (born on September 26, 1873) and Dennie P. (born on December 6, 1874). After his marriage Mr. Cloyes purchased the home place in Salisbury, Vt., and conducted the same for years. He was a resi- dent of Kansas for one year, and was also a resident of Cambridge, Mass., for about nine years in grocery and provision in Cambridge, Mass., until 1877, when he settled in Addison county, Vt., and purchased the old deacon Spencer residence. He now owns about one hundred and forty acres of land in Middlebury and Salisbury, Vt.
Cobb, George W., Weybridge, was born in the town of Starksboro, Addison county, Vt., September 9, 1844. His parents were Harvey and Amanda (Bryant) Cobb. George Cobb was educated in the common schools; enlisted in June, 1862, in Company F, Ninth Vermont Vol- unteers. During the engagement at Harper's Ferry he was in the hospital at Winchester, Va., suffering from sunstroke, and while there was taken prisoner ; when able was paroled and sent north through the rebel lines to Camp Chase, Columbus, O., where he had a relapse of fever, and was discharged from the service ; returned home supposing that he had entirely recovered. He re-enlisted in Company C, same regiment, in the fall of 1863; was at the battle of New- port Barracks, N. C .; then went to Virginia; was at the front of Richmond, and the battle of Chapin's Farm, Va., soon after, when he was again prostrated with disease, and sent to the hos- pital, where he remained during the winter, when he was sent to Brattleboro, Vt., where he was discharged in March, 1865. He returned to civil life, and was a resident of Huntington for two years, and while there was married on June 10, 1866, to Jennie H. Sampson, who was a daughter of Jonathan and Polly (Frost) Sampson. To this marriage were born two children- Bert H. (born December 29, 1867, and died on October 2, 1885) and Willie G. (died in infancy). Mrs. Cobb died on October 19, 1871. Mr. Cobb married his second wife, Mary A. Sampson, January 13, 1873. They have had one son born to them, Willie E. (born October 4, 1875). Mr. Cobb came to Weybridge in the spring of 1869 and engaged in peddling various articles of miscellaneous merchandise for nine years. In July, 1881, he engaged in the manufacture of Champaigne's champion cough remedy, and Adirondack pain relief, and other medicines, and has the sole right of sale in the State of Vermont. He does quite an extensive business.
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