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Gardner, Sylvester N., Bennington, (North Pownal p. o.), was born in the town of Bennington, June 16, 1811, and is engaged in farming, owning a farm of two hundred acres. His parents were Sylvester and Elizabeth (Brimmer) Gardner. Mr. Gardner was a native of Pownal, and his wife of Petersburg, N. Y. Sylvester N. Gardner was married the first time to Kezie Bovee. They had a family of three children: Sylvester J. N., Delilah, wife of Norman Maxon, of Petersburg, N. Y .; Mandy, deceased. Kezie was a daughter of John and Tabitha (Parker) Bovee, of Hoosick. Mr. Gardner married for his second wife Mrs. Mary D. Varian nec Brown. They have two children, Frank D., and Rob- ert B.
Gleason, Francis A., Woodford, (Bennington p. o.), was born in Woodford, September 7, 1843, and is engaged in the manufacture of lumber, chair stock, bed springs, frames, boxes and cases. He has steam and water power, and capacity for manufacturing 2,000,000 teet of lumber per year. He is also en- gaged in the grocery business, and farming, owning a farm of one hunrded and twenty acre ;. He has served his township as selectman and lister.' His pa- rents were Stephen and Betsey (Corbett) Gleason, who came from Massachu- setts to Woodford in 1827. Mr. Gleason died in 1872, but his wife is now liv- ing at the advanced age of eighty-seven years. Francis A. Gleason has been married twice. His first wife was Alice Hager to whom he was married Jan- uary 1, 1869. They had two children, Claire E., and Albert E. Alice was a daughter of Joshua W. Hager, formerly of Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Mr. Gleason married his second wife, Jennie M. Harris, August 11, 1883. They have had two children: Florence and Mildred. Jennie M. was a daughter of L. P. Har- ris, of Wilmington, Vt.
Gore, Captain Ransom O., Bennington, was born in Guilford, Vt., March 24, 1834, and is engaged in farming, owning fourteen hundred acres. He came to Bennington with his parents in the fall of 1838. He is a son of Eze- kiel and Saloma (Stoddard) Gore. Mr. Gore enlisted in Company A, Four- teenth Vermont, August 15, 1862, as a private, and was unanimously elected captain of his company August 27, 1862. He participated in the battle at Get- tysburg, and was discharged August 30, 1863, serving one year.
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Grady, Stephen J , Pownal, was born in the town of Pownal, May, 3, 1865. He is engaged in farming, and owns one hundred acres. Ilis parents were Michael O. and Bridget (Cronin) Grady, who were natives of Ireland, and came to Pownal at an early date. Mr. Grady was married December 31, 1885, to Mary Morin, a daughter of Lewis and Mary (Pelky) Morin, of Pittsford, Vt. They have had one child, Arthur S., born October 13, 1886.
Green, Charles, Pownal, (Bennington p. o.), was born in Bennington, April 6, 1830, but has resided in Pownal since 1837. He is now engaged in farming, owning about seventy-five acres. He served during the late war, enlisting in Company E, Tenth Vermont Volunteers, in July, 1862, and served with this company until July, 1865. His company participated in twenty-one different engagements. He was a son of Peter and Samantha (Granger) Green, of Ben- nington. He was married in October, 1853, to Sarah Lockwood, of Worces- ter, Otsego county, N. Y. They have had a family of four children : Charles A., Alta Z., wife of Plina Blanchard, of South Pownal; William Henry N , and Martin.
Greenslet, Charles, Pownal, (Bennington p. o.), was born in Bennington, June 9, 1817, and came to Pownal about 1858, and is now engaged in farming, having a farm of ninety acres. He has served as justice of the peace. His pa rents were Benjamin and Penthena (Davis) Greenslet. Charles was married April 24, 1837, to Sybil Darling. They have had a family of three children : Harriet M., of Readsboro, Vt ; George W., who was killed by the running away of a pair of colts, on the 3d of November, 1866; Mary E., wife of E. D. Hicks, and now residing on the old homestead. Sybil was a daughter of Reuben and Hannah (Scripture) Darling, of Rupert, Vt.
Hall, Obed, Readsboro, (Stamford p. o.), was born in Halifax, Windham county, Vt., August 12, 1821, and came to this township in April. 1845. He is engaged in the manufacture and dealing in lumber and packing boxes. He owns two hundred and fifty acres of fine farming land. He served as town clerk from 1846 to 1857, and from 1873 to 1884; was lister for twenty-five years, and a delegate to the State convention in 1849; justice of the peace a number of terms, and assistant county judge for two years. His parents were Loton and Rhoda (Nichols) Hall, natives of Halifax. Mr. Hall was married May 4. 1843, to Susan Everett. They have had two children: Almon E., a merchant at Williamstown, Mass., and Mary A. Mrs. Hall was a daughter of Jacob and Mary (Fish) Everett, of Halifax, Vt.
Harbour Brothers, Woodford, (Bennington p. o.), are engaged in the manu - facture of lumber, and farming. They have about seventy-five acres of farm . ing land, and three thousand acres of timber land Their parents were Jacob and Rosette (Hotchkiss) Harbour. Mark Harbour was born June 3, 1850, and was married August 28, 1870, to Abbie Bowles, a daughter of Lyman Bowles. Mr. Harbour has been overseer of the poor and selectman of his town. John
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L., was born March 15, 1858, and was married August 15, 1881, to Nettie Edy, a daughter of Frederick Edy, of Woodford They have had two children : Lura M., and Guy C.
Hard, Norman G., Arlington, (East Arlington p o ), was born in Arlington, June 4, 1824, and is engaged in the general mercantile business at Arlington. He was a son of Sylvanus and Lucy (Benn) Hard. The Hards were among the first settlers in Arlington. Norman G. was married July 4, 1848, to Lydia Hanson, a daughter of Noah and Marth (Hanson) Hanson, of Summers- worth, N. H.
Harris, Emory S., Bennington, was born in the town of Hoosick, N. Y., March 24, 1858, and came to the town of Bennington, in 1876. He is justice of the peace and first selectm in. He was a son of E. Stearns and Elizabeth B. (Rudd) Harris. Mr. Harris was a native of New York and died in 1880. Mrs. Harris was a native of Bennington and now resides in New York State. Emory S. was married March 22, 1881, to Addie M. Warren, a daughter of Otis and Sarah (Rudd) Warren, of Bennington.
Harwood, John P., Bennington, was born in Bennington, January 18, 1834, and is eig ige 1 in farming, owning severity acres. His family were among the first settlers in this township. He was a son of Perez and Philura (Purmost) Harwoo J. Perez was prominent in town and county affairs, serving the same as town representative, senator, and county judge. He was also a general in the army. John P. Harwood enlisted in June, 1861, for three years in Com- pany A, Second Vermont Regiment, and was discharged in June, 1864. He was married June 13, 1871, to Nellie Bruce, of Iowa. They have had a family of three children : Perez, Frederick C., deceased, and John R.
Hicks, Daniel J., Readsboro, was born in Monroe, Mass , adjoining where he now lives. July 23, 1822, and came here about 1844. He is engaged in farming, having about two hundred acres under cultivation. He is also inter- ested in the manufacture of lumber. His parents were Rev. Jonathan and Abigail (Holbrook) Hicks of Monroe, Mass. He was married in March, 1842, to Beda B. Bishop; they have a family of six children: Cordelia B., wife of P. W. Rice of Kansas; Erous D., of Pownal; Francelia A., deceased ; Emma L., wife of A. P. Goldthrait, of Readsboro ; Alma V., deceased ; and Murray O .. of Readsboro. Mrs. Hicks w is a daughter of Deacon Jay and Abigail (Blakes - ley) Bishop, of Readsboro.
Houghton, Merritt M, Rea Isboro, was born in Readsboro, Vt., April 15, 1832, and is eng iged in business as a general merchant. He has been post- master since 1857, and has serve I his township as first selectman for five years, and town clerk and treasurer for twenty years. He represented his town in 1874, 1876, and 1878. His parents were Jonathan and Lydia (Hick) Hough- ton. Merritt M. was married in May, 1880, to Ada M. Hicks a daughter of
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Alonzo and Phoebe (Bishop) Hicks, of Readsboro. Merritt M. has one child, Mortimer M.
Howard, Solomon, Shaftsbury, (South Shaftsbury p. o.), was born in Shaftsbury April 21, 1832. He is engaged in farming, owning a farm of three hundred and ten acres. He has served his township as selectman most of the time for the past twenty- five years, has also been justice of the peace, lister, and was town representative for two terms. He was a son of Jared and Mary Ann (Mattison) Howard, natives of this township. Solomon was married Jan- uary 27, 1856, to Ruba Stratton. They have had a family of four children : Ruth, wife of J. M. Mattison ; Freeman S; Murilla A., wife of W. J. Hicks, of Toronto, Canada; and Rollin. Mrs. Howard was a daughter of Freeman and Thankful (Harrington) Stratton, of Bennington.
Hubbell, Colonel Albert Conklin, Bennington, was born March 10, 1839, where he now resides and where his father was also born. His grandfather settled on this farm, and the present Hubbell residence was built for him by his father-in-law, Rev. Jedediah Demey, in 1769. Colonel Albert was son of Aaron L and Lucretia (Hinsdill) Hubbell. Mr. Hubbell was a recruiting of- ficer for this district during the war, and was on the staff of Governor Fair- banks, being appointed in 1876. Colonel Hubbell was married September 4, 1861, to Julia S Montague, a daughter of Smith and Julia A. (Thompson) Montague, of Bennington. They have had two children ; Katie J. and Robert L. Colonel Hubbell's grandfather participated in the battle of Bennington, being second lieutenant of his regiment.
Hubbell, Philip T., Bennington, (Bennington Center p. o.), was born where he now resides December 5, 1832, and is engaged in farming, owning three hundred acres. He was a son of Elijah D. and Laura (Squire) Hubbell. Mr. Hubbell was a native of Bennington and his wife of Manchester. Their two children, Philip T. and Gertrude C., now resides on the old homestead which was built by their parents in 1818.
Huling, M. C., Bennington, was born in Shaftsbury January 24, 1834, and was a son of Daniel and Henrietta (Vaughn) Huling, natives of Shaftsbury Mr. Huling came to Bennington with his parents in 1838. In 1861 he became engaged in the mercantile business being a member of the firm of Huling & Houghton. He sold his interest in this firm in 1864, but in 1867 again be- came engaged in the mercantile business. He was selectman for thirteen con- secutive years, was town representative in 1876, and appointed postmaster April 20, 1885. He was married November 12, 1855, to Amelia E. Phillips. They have four children : Nellie R., Agnes A., Clarence Floyd, and Carrie May. Amelia was a daughter of A. B. and Caroline (Ball) Phillips, of North Bennington.
Jewett, Frank H., Bennington, (Bennington Center p. o.), was born where
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he now resides on the old homestead of one hundred and eighty acres, and where his grandfather, Loan Jewett, settled about 1800, and died in 1850. His son Giles was born here September 12, 1801, and became the owner. He was married to Jane Ann Powers, of Chester, N. Y., she died October 19, 1885, and Giles on June 25, 1878. Frank H., who was their only child, was born March 30, 1861.
Jewett, Thomas, Bennington, (Bennington p. o.), was born in Bennington December 9, 1820, and died September 2, 1884. The Jewetts carne to this township in 1800. Thomas was a son of Levi and Laura (Perry) Jewett. Mr. Jewett was engaged in farming, owning one hundred and eighty acres. He was married January 30, 1862, to Harriet Morgan. They have had three children : Thomas F., of Illinois; Charles L., and Laura F., wife of John L. Brown, of Cheshire, Mass.
Judson, J. R., Arlington, a member of the firm of Judson & Deming, mer- chants and manufacturers of woodenware, was born in Sunderland March 30, 1834, and came to East Arlington as a clerk for Billings & Co. in 1849, and purchased an interest in the company in 1856. The firm of Billings & Judson continued until 1866, when it became Judson & Deming which it has remained up to the present time. Mr. Judson has been selectman for the past ten years, represented his town in 1872, was postmaster from 1866 to 1885, and was elected senator in 1886. Ilis parents were Michael and Julia (Knights) Jud- son natives of Sunderland. Mr. Judson was married in September, 1858, to Virginia P. Billings, a daughter of Hon. William and Abbie (Hard) Billings, of Arlington. They have two children; Antoinette B., wife of E. C. Woodworth; and Percy Ogden.
Lawrence, John, Bennington, was born in Bennington June 14, 1823, and is engaged in farming, owning three hundred and twenty-five acres. He was a son of Solomon and Mary (Wales) Lawrence. Mr. Lawrence was born in Massachusetts and came here when a boy. He was born in 1778. John Law- rence was married June 4, 1846, to Harriet Barber, of Bennington. They had three children : Mary E., married Walter Berry and died in 1881 ; John, de- ceased ; and George B., at home. Mr. Lawrence married his second wife Polly P. Hull, of Berlin, N. Y., April 28, 1864. They have had one child, Minnie B., who married Edward W. Bradford, of Bennington.
Lillie, Daniel, Pownal, (Bennington p. o.), was born in Pownal December 8, 1826, and is now engaged in farming, owning four hundred acres. His grandfather, Ebenezer Lillie, came from Ireland, and served in the army under Washington four years and six months, and after peace was declared settled here, where Daniel's father was born. Daniel was a son of Caleb and Bede (Bassett) Lillie. Daniel was married in April, 1852, to Martha Amadon. They have had a family of two children : Frank A., and Effa, wife of William Rogers, of Pownal. Mr. Lillie at the age of sixteen went to work by the
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month for himself, saving his money until he could purchase eighty acres, and in addition to this has purchased three hundred and twenty acres, and may well be termed a self-made farmer.
Loomis, Leland M., Shaftsbury, (North Bennington p. o.), was born in Shaftsbury September 11, 1863, and is engaged in farming, having a farm of eighty acres. He was a son of Warren L. and Julia D. (Mattison) Loomis, both natives of this county. Leland was married March 4, 1885, to Bertha E. Clark. They have had one child, Myron Clark Loomis. Mrs. Loomis was a daughter of Myron and Eliza R. (Sweet) Clark, of Shaftsbury.
Mclaughlin, Ira A., Arlington, (East Arlington p. o.), was born in Sun- derland July 9, 1807, and died October 23, 1887, aged eighty years. He was an inventor and machinist, and was representative for the town of Sunderland for some time. He was a son of Thomas and Polly (Fuller) Mclaughlin, of Sunderland. Ira A. was married May 21, 1846, to Sally M. Galusha, a daugh- ter of Henry and Sally (Barber) Galusha, of Sunderland. Sally M. was born May 11, 1818, and is now living.
Mason, Anson A., Pownal, was born where he now resides February 5, 1841. He resides on Mason Ilill, which has one of the finest views in Ben- nington county up and down the valley. His father was born here, the home- stead having been in the family since 1799, when Allen Mason settled there, coming from Swansea, Mass. Anson A. was a son of Jolin L. and Rhoda (Chamberlin) Mason. He was married December 14, 1866, to Laura A. Ford, a daughter of Franklin A. and Nancy (Moffett) Ford, of Williamstown, Mass. They have had a family of six children : Hattie N., Mary E., Rhoda, Frank- lin F., John L., and Willie Anson.
Mattison, James T., Shaftsbury, (North Bennington p. o.), was born in Shaftsbury, February 9, 1817, and died June 26, 1885. He was engaged in farming, and at the time of his death owned one hundred acres. His parents were Asa and Rachel (Slye) Mattison. Mr. Mattison was married twice. His first wife was Eliza A. Loomis, to whom he was married May 19, 1840. They had a family of three children : Jerome W., Casper L. and Ellen S., wife of Charles E. Galusha, of Bennington. Mrs. Mattison was a daughter of Asa and Clarissa (Cross) Loomis, of Shaftsbury. His second wife was Ann Tink- ham, to whom he was married November 25, 1862. They had one child, Eliza A. Mrs. Mattison was a daughter of Daniel and Chloe (Draper) Tink- ham, who were among the early settlers of Shaftsbury.
Millard, John W., Stamford, was born in Stamford, January 27, 1825, and is engaged in farming, having a farm of two hundred and twenty-five acres. He enlisted September 18, 1862, in Company K, Fourteenth Vermont Volun- teers, on the call for nine months' men, and served until July, 1863, when he was discharged. He participated in the battle of Gettysburg. He has served as town treasurer, selectman, lister, justice of the peace, and town rep-
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resentative. His parents were Squire and Rachel (Ward) Millard, natives of Massachusetts. Mr. Millard was married May 27, 1847, to Emeline J. Chapin, a daughter of Rectus and Betsey (Dickens) Chapin, of Wilmington, Vt.
Morgan, William B., l'ownal, (Pownal Center p. o.), was born in Pownal November 18, 1825, and died April 14, 1872. At the time of his death he was engaged in farming, owning a farm of fifty acres. His parents were Abram and Armida (Barber) Morgan, old settlers in this township. Mr. Mor- gan was married February 10, 1855, to Amelia Bushnell. They had a family of four children ; Lucy J., deceased; Herbert W .; Abram B., deceased ; and William B. Mrs. Morgan was a daughter of Moses and Sarah (Harvey) Bush- nell, of Pownal.
Myers, H. W., Pownal, (Pownal Center p. o ), was born in the town of Pow- nal January 10, 1848. He is engaged in farming, and now owns about two hundred acres. He has been selectman since 1885. His parents were Henry and Malinda (Millard) Myers. Mr. Myers was born in Pownal and his wife in Stamford. H. W. Myers was married September 14, 1870, to Jennie M. Tows- lee. They had a family of three children : Margie E,, William H, and Fred- erick M. Jennie M. was a daughter of William and Ellen C. (Merchant) Towslee, of Pownal.
Myers, Joseph B., Pownal, (Pownal Center p. o.), was born where he now re- sides December, 22, 1825, and is now engaged in farming, owning one hun- dred acres. He has served as lister for two terms, and has been elected justice several times, but has only qualified three. His father, Simeon, was born in this township July 31, 1799, and is now living at the age of eighty-nine years. His mother was Sophia Barber, a daughter of Samuel Barber. She died in 1831. Joseph B. Myers was married twice, his first wife was Lucy Mallory, to whom, he was married August 26, 1847. They had one son, Kirk E. J., of Pownal. Lucy was a daughter of Ely and Lydia (White) Mallory. His sec- ond wife was Mary E. Thompson, to whom he was married September 1, 1862. They have had two children : George N., and Albert P. Mary E. was a daughter of Levi and Freelove (Arnold) Thompson, of Pownal.
Nichols, Levi H., Stamford, was born in Halifax, Windham county, Vt., August 29, 1843, and came to Stamford with his parents Deacon Green and Kezia (Fairbanks) Nichols. Levi H. is a practicing physician. He at- tended lectures at the Albany Medical College and has now been practicing for the past ten years. He was married December 31, 1868, to Cynthia M. Jillson. They have had one child, Hattie M., wife of Minor E. Wright, of New Preston, Conn. Mrs. Nichols was a daughter of William and Sarah Whitney) Jillson, of Stamford, Vt.
Niles, Slocum J., Pownal, (Bennington p. o.), was born in Shaftsbury Sep- tember 2, 1837, and came to Pownal in 1875. He is a farmer, and now owns two hundred and four acres. His parents were Jonathan and Mary (Slocum
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Niles, of Shaftsbury. Mr. Niles was married February 16, 1870, to Ruth Jew- ett, who died May 17, 1877, leaving one child, Clara M. Ruth was a daugh- ter of Erastus and Clarissa (Carpenter) Jewett, of Pownal. Mr. Niles married his second wife, Mary Jane Moses, February 12, 1880. They have had two children : Walter J , and Lois B., born July 27, 1888. Mary Jane was born April 26, 1853, and was a daughter of Thomas S. and Mary (Whitehead) Moses, of Hoosick, N. Y.
Niles, W. E., Pownal, (Pownal Center p. o.), was born in the township of Pownal August 30, 1845, and is now engaged in the general mercantile busi ness at Pownal Center. He was appointed postmaster June 1, 1876, and con - tinued in office until July, 1887. He was elected lister in 1876, and served five or six terms, and has been poormaster since 1878, and is now selectman. His parents were Benedict C. and Laura A. (Raymond) Niles. Mr Niles was born in this township February 10, 1811, and Mrs. Niles was a native of the town of Stamford. Spencer Niles came from Rhode Island in 1790, and liis son, Rus- sell, was then ten years old. He died March 29, 1852, at the age of seventy- two years. W. E. Niles was married September 27. 1866, to Sarah McGray, of Scotch descent. They have had two children : Benedict W., and Minnie B. Benedict W. graduated from the Drury Academy at North Adams, Mass. in 1888, and from the Albany Law School June 23, 1889. Minnie B. gradua- ted from the Drury Academy at North Adams in 1889.
Paddock, Charles Anthony Haswell, Pownal, (North Pownal p. o.), was born in Bennington February 14, 1820, and came to Pownal in 1845. He has served as justice of the peace, lister and selectman several times. He is now a retired farmer. He represented his town two terms in succession, 1861-62. He is a Democrat, but was elected without opposition in a Republican town. He was a son of Tliomas and Betsey (Horton) Paddock. Charles was married March 27, 1876, to Marietta Parker Brownell, a daughter of Parker and Julia Ann (Pitt) Brownell, of Pownal.
Paddock, Daniel, Bennington, was born in Bennington August 1, 1811. He was a son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Miller) Paddock. Mr. Paddock was a native of Rhode Island and his wife of Bennington, Vt. Daniel is engaged in farming and owns one hundred and ninety acres. He was married February 25, 1835, to Fannie Fillmore. They have had a family of eight children four of whom are now living: Caroline, now widow of Lucius Richmond ; Zacha- riah, Margaret, now Mrs. Josiah Russell, of North Bennington ; Adelaide, now Mrs. N. V. Armstrong ; Jeanette, deceased; Mary, who married Joseph Rus- sell, deceased; Charity, deceased; Sophia, wife of Garrett Paddock, of Ben- nington. Mrs. Paddock was a daughter of Elijah and Sarah ( Armstrong) Fill- more. Her father was an uncle of President Fillmore's.
Paddock, I. F., Pownal, (North Pownal p. o.), was born in the town of Ben- nington February 18, 1824, and came to Pownal in 1842 or 1843 He is en-
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gaged in farming, and owns a farm of eight hundred acres. He has been se- lectman and lister a number of times, and has been appointed road commis- sioner several times, he also served as county commissioner for five years. He was appointed commissioner by the court to appraise the damage done to property by the Boston and Hoosick Tunnel Railroad in Pownal, and has often been called upon to act as administrator of some large estates. He was elected representative in 1874, and again in 1878. His parents were Thomas and Betsey (Horton) Paddock, of Bennington. Mr. Paddock was married Jan- uary 12, 1854, to Emeline Carpenter. They have had three children : An- drew, Emma, and Frank C. Emeline was a daughter of Reynolds and Han- nah (Niles) Carpenter, who were among the first settlers of Pownal.
Potter, Major W., Pownal, was born March 4, 1814, in the town of Pow- nal, and is engaged in farming. He lias served his town as selectman, over- seer of the poor, town agent. town representative, and assistant county judge for four years with Judge Wheeler, now of United States Circuit Court. In addition to this he has been town and county grand juror, assignee in bank- ruptcy of the estate of R. Carpenter, jr. & Co, and assignee of the estate of Solomon Wright & Co., also a bankrupt; and later was appointed assignee of the estate of Solomon Wright, at present in bankruptcy. His parents were Zorababel and Louise E. (Knight) Potter, who came from Rhode Island about 1780. Major Potter was married in 1839 to Jane C. Mallory, a daughter of Eli and Lydia (White) Mallory. The major had a family of nine children ; four sons are now living : Charles K., Edgar, of North Hoosick, N. Y .; Ev- erett E., and Milton, of Blackinton, Mass.
Rice, Edward, Bennington, was born in Bennington February 19, 1821, and is engaged in farming, having a farm of two hundred acres. He has been surveyor for forty-five years, lister for nearly twenty, selectman three years, and was postmaster at Bennington Center from 1843 to 1847. He was a son of Alvah and Haynes (Temmy) Rice, who were old settlers in this township. Edward Rice was married October 20, 1847, to Charlotte James, a daughter of Colonel Randall and Sarah (Eddy) James, of Hoosick, N. Y. They have had a family of five children : Sarah F., Elizabeth, wife of J. W. Quacken- bush, of Greenwood, Neb .; E. Alvah, C . Archie, and Frederick H.
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