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Hinsdell, Mitchell W., Saint George, was born in Saint George, Vt., on April 3, 1844, He was a son of Giles S. and Rebecca (Hoose) Hinsdell. His paternal grandfather was Jacob Hinsdell, of Canaan, Connecticut, who settled in Saint George in 1830, on the farm which is now occu- pied by Mitchell W. Hinsdell. Jacob Hinsdell was the first man to be married in the town of Saint George. His wife was Hannah Cook, by whom he had a family of four children, Giles S., Norman, Cornelia, and George. Of these children Giles S. always resided in Saint George, and was a farmer. He had a family of eight children, Oscar, Edgar, Orson, Hannah C., Anna, Seymour, Mitchell W., Norman B. Mitchell W. Hinsdell enlisted in September, 1864, in Co. K, 17th V. I., and served in the late War of the Rebellion. He participated in the battle of Peters- burgh and was honorably discharged in June, 1865. He represented his town in the Legislature in 1879, '30, '81 and '82. His maternal grandparents were Barnabas and Polly (Lincoln) Hoose, pioneers of Burlington, Vt.
Holmes, John, Charlotte, was born in Monkton, Addison county, Vt., in 1820. He was married in 1845 to Hannah Smith, of Peru, Clinton county, N. Y. They have had five chil- dren born to them, Gertrude M. (now Mrs. William B. Hazard), Mary (now Mrs. R. G. Wha- ley), William H. (married Mary A. Sherman in 1875), Charles T. (married in 1880 to Clara L.
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Russell), and Lizzie S. John Holmes & Sons are large fruit growers, having a farm of acres. They have an orchard of five thousand apple trees, the fruit of which is shipped di to the London markets to their agent there. They also have five hundred pear trees and f hundred plum trees, and are also extensively engaged in the breeding of blooded horses, wł well compare with Vermont's finest. John Holmes, though seriously affected with a combi tion of rheumatic difficulties for the past nine years, is ever cheerful. He was a son of Nic las and Sarah (Hazard) Holmes. Sarah was a daughter of Robert and Sarah (Fish) Haz: Nicholas was born in Washington, Dutchess county, N. Y., in 1780, and settled in Charlotte, in 1822 as a farmer. He was of the Quaker principle and faith. They had a family of children born to them, two of whom are now living, John and Julia A. Nicholas died in 1 and his wife died in 1866, aged seventy-four years. They were married in Ferrisburgh, The paternal grandfather, Nicholas Holmes, and his wife, Phoebe (Titus) Holmes, were ex settlers in Moukton, Vt., and were natives of Dutchess county, N. Y.
Hosford, Dean, Charlotte, East Charlotte p. o., was born in Charlotte, Vt., in August, 18 He has held most of the town offices and now owns and occupies 250 acres of the old hoi stead, which was purchased by his grandfather on settlement. He was married on May 1848, to Ruby A. Partch, of Hinesburg, Vt. She died on November 18. 1882. Dean was a of Heman and Polly (Dean) Hosford. She was born on July 25, 1789, in Monkton, Vt., ; he was born in January, 1793. They were married in 1817 and had a family of three sons : four daughters born to them, four of whom are now living, Ezra, born in 1817; Dean, born 1823 ; Mary and Amanda. Ellen married a Mr. Lyman and she died leaving a family of son and two daughters. Hocum married Rebecca West. He died on May 24, 1877, leav one son, Arthur. Heman Hosford died on May 24, 1877, and his wife Polly died on Febru 25, 1872. Dean's paternal grandfather, Roger Hosford, was born in Connecticut and settle( Vermont about 1785, and built the house now occupied by Dean about 1800. Heman Hosf held many of the town offices, represented the same in the Legislature, and was one of representative men of his town.
Hull, Henry M., Hinesburg, was born in Hinesburg, Vt., in 1841. He was brought up a merchant and became a partner in his father's business, where he remained until 1860, wher engaged in farming. He was drafted in 1863, furnished a substitute, and became a sutler General Grant's Twenty-Fifth Division, and later a sutler to General Ben Butler's Divisi He was at the taking of Fort Fisher. At the death of his father he became his successor business, where he still continues dealing in all kinds of goods found in a country store. has the finest general variety stock of any store in the State. He was married in 1860 to E A. Pierce, of Starksboro, Vt. She died in 1871, leaving two children, Alfred S. and Nina Alfred married Kate Nimblet, of Monkton, Vt., a daughter of Doctor Nimblet, in 1885. N M. is a graduate of the college at Montpelier and is now a teacher of music and painting Washington, D. C. Henry M. married his second wife, Lucy A. Clark, of New York, in 18 He was a son of Marcus and Sarah (Gibbs) Hull. She was born in New Hampshire, wh they were married. He was born in Wallingford, Rutland county, Vt., in 1841, and died 1871. His wife Sarah died in 1865.
Humphrey, George E., Essex, is a merchant and was born in Jericho, Vt., on December 8, 17 He was a son of Edwin and Helen (Martin) Humphreys. His paternal grandfather, Edwin Humphreys, was a pioneer of Jericho, Vt., and was a farmer by occupation. He had a fan of four children, James, George, Edwin and Albert. Of these children Edwin was born in J icho, Vt., and was a merchant in early life in Richmond, Vt., where he remained for twe years, and in later life he engaged in farming in Jericho, Vt. He had a family of two childi Maria, (Mrs. L. R. Hazen) and George W. He was reared and educated in Jericho, Vt., and : tled in Essex, Vt., in November, 1885, where he embarked in his present business, He 1 married twice. His first wife was Lillie Stone, a daughter of Isaac and Anna (Bingham) Stc of Jericho, Vt. To them was born one child, Lucien E. His second wife was Carrie Chapin daughter of Albert F. and Sarah (Palmer) Chapin, of Essex, Vt.
Humphreys, William Harrison, Essex, was born in Underhill, Vt., on December 18, 18 Heis a son of Daniel Clark and Amia (Douglas) Humphreys. His paternal grandfather grandmother, Jonas and Caroline (Dixon) Humphreys, were pioneers of Underhill, Vt. T had a family of twelve children - Daniel C., Seymour, Jonas, jr., William, David, John, Am Jackson (Cordelia, Cornelia, twins), Caroline, Jane Ann. Jonas Humphrey was in the Wa 1812. He with his company stood guard to keep the British from landing on the Vermont , of the lake during the battle of Plattsburgh, N. Y. His father, Colonel William Humphr was on Gen. Washington's staff through the Revolution. Daniel C. Humphreys had a family six children - Leonora, Benajah D., Wm. H., Amos C., Amia C., twins, and Ada S. Daniel wife was a daughter of Benajah Douglas, of Cornwall, Conn., and who was a pioneer settle Cornwall, Vt. Wm. H. Humphreys was in the late War of the Rebellion, enlisting on Octc
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30, 1861, in Company E, Second Regiment, United States sharp shooters, as private; promoted to corporal August 21, 1862; sergeant January 3, 1863 ; re-enlisted with his company as a veteran volunteer January 6, 1864; promoted as first sergeant March 8, 1864, and to first lieutenant October 12, 1864; transferred with his company into the Fourth Vermont Volunteers February 27, 1865; honorably mustered out at Washington, D. C., August 3, 1865; wounded April 2, 1865, while in front of Petersburgh, Va., while charging on the enemy's works, losing his right leg above the knee. He was in twenty-seven battles of the late war. He was twice married. His first wife was Mary S. Sherburne, of Northwood, N. H., and a daughter of Warren and Eliza- beth L. Sherburne, of Northfield, N. H. They had one child, Alice M., now married to George Benerdict, and now resides at Underhill, Vt. His second wife was Evaline M., daughter of Ezra and Lucy (Case) Slater, of Essex, Vt. He now resides in Essex Junction, Vt., and is a farmer and cattle dealer.
Hunter, David J., Essex, Essex Junction p. o., was born in New London, Conn., ou March 13, 1834. He was a son of David and Rebecca (McCara) Hunter. He came to Essex Junction, Vt., in 1863, and embarked in the manufacture of wall paper with his father. In 1865 he be- came associated in business with his brother-in-law, J. Shiland, and done business under the firm name of Hunter & Shiland. They turn out on an average two tons of paper per day. He was married in 1875 to Ann E. Whitcomb, a daughter of Erastus F. and Palmeria (Barber) Whitcomb. They have had two children born to them, Leslie E. and Claude I. Mrs. Hunter's father, Erastus Whitcomb, was born in Richmond, Vt., on February 21, 1813. and was a son of Thomas Whitcomb, who settled in Richmond, Vt., in 1804. He removed to Essex, Vt., in 1834, and settled on the farm which is now occupied by his widow, and on which he resided until the time of his death, which occurred on August 11, 1882. He was a prominent farmer and citizen, and represented Essex, Vt., in the Legislature two terms. He was married on April 27, 1852. to Palmyra E., a daughter of Gideon and Averintha (Pierce) Barber, of Bolton, Vt. They had a family of four children born to them - Ann Elizabeth, Adelbert, Addie, and Irving.
Isham, Addison, Williston, is a farmer of Williston, Vt., and was born on August 15, 1841. He was a son of Ezra and Aurelia (Downer) Isham. His paternal grandfather was Jehiel Isham, a native of Connecticut, who settled in Saint George in 1790. He served in the War of the Revolution, enlisting at the age of fourteen years. He married Sarah Mobbs, and reared a family of thirteen children, of whom Ezra settled in Williston, Vt. His first wife was Aurelia Downer, by whom he had a family of six children, who grew to maturity - John D., Jackson, Addison, Benjamin F. (who was killed at the battle of the Wilderness), and Adelaide and Sheridan E. His second wife was Lucinda Grinshaw, of Williston, Vt., who was born in Canada, and by whom he had a family of four children who grew to maturity - Ruth, Mabel, Ella, and Lydia. Addison's maternal grandfather was John Downer, a native of Connecticut, and an early pioneer in Williston, Vt. He first settled on the farm which Addison now owns and occupies, cleared and improved the same, where he died in 1851, aged eighty-two years. His children were Lamire, Clarissa, Aurelia, and Julia. Addison has occupied the Downer homestead for thirty-four years. He was married in 1863 to Mary A. Isham, a daughter of Milton and Julia (Downer) Isham, of Williston, Vt. They have had three children born to them - Ichabod A., Carrie A., and Benjamin F.
Johnson, Horatio S., Williston, is a farmer, and was born in Williston, Vt., on October 22, 1841. He was a son of Dan and Sarah (Marshall) Johnson. His paternal grandfather, Nathan Johnson, and his great-grandfather, Dan Johnson, were early settlers in Williston, and his ma- ternal grandfather was an early pioneer in Hinesburg, Vt. Horatio S. Johnson was born and brought up in Williston, Vt., and married Alice C. McEwen, a daughter of Augustus and Bo- lina (Palmer) McEwen, of Hinesburg, Vt.
Johnson, Dan, Williston, is a farmer, and was born in Williston, Vt., on December 26, 1817. He was a son of Nathan and Polly (Bennett) Johnson. His paternal grandfather was Dan Johnson, who was a native of Windham, Conn., who settled in Williston, Vt., in 1787, on the farm now owned by John Johnson, which he cleared and improved himself, and on which he resided until the time of his death. His children were Nathan and Anna (now Mrs. Uriah Stevens). At the death of his father Nathan came into possession of the homestead, where he resided until his death. He had a family of five children - William, Dan, John, Mary, and Myron. Dan Johnson was born and brought up in Williston, Vt., and settled on his present farm of 216 acres in 1854. He was married in 1839 to Sarah Marshall, a daughter of Lewis and Mary (Mead) Marshall, of Hinesburg, Vt. They had a family of eight children born to them - Horatio S., Nathan, Henry, Leonard, William B., Sarah J. (Mrs. Alfred Reed), Luella (Mrs. George Perry), and Maria.
Johnson, William B., Essex, Essex Junction p. o., was born in Jericho, Vt., November 4, 1849. He was a son of Dan and Sarah (Marshall) Johnson. His paternal grandfather, Nathan
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Johnson, and his great-grandfather, Dan Johnson, were from Windham county, Connecticut, who settled in Williston, Vt., in 1787. His maternal grandfather was Lewis Marshall, a pioneer of Hinesburg, Vt. William resided in Williston until 1879, when he settled in Essex Junction and embarked in his present business, that of custom grinding, and also dealing wholesale and retail in' all kinds of feed and grains. He was married on January 29, 1873, to Lena Marshall, an adopted daughter of Leonard A. Marshall, of Williston, Vt. They have had three children born to them - Dan M., Alice, and Hattie.
Jewett, John, Colchester, Winooski p. o., is a druggist and manufacturer of patent medicines. He was born in England on December 5, 1836. He learned the trade of finisher of worsted dress goods and examiner of fine woolens in his native country, and emigrated to the United States in 1857. There he worked at his trade in Lawrence, Mass., until 1878, when he removed to Winooski, Vt., where he worked in the Burlington woolen mill as cloth examiner until 1885, when he went into his present business, and now has an extensive trade.
Jones, Jabez, Richmond, was the first of an afterwards popular family of that name that located in Richmond, Vt. He came about the year 1790 and settled on the farm where Albert Town now resides, then two hundred acres in extent. Edward Jones, a brother of Jabez, came some years later, about 1798, his wife riding on horseback, carrying Lucia, their infant child, in her arms. Lucia subsequently married - Gillett, father of Henry Gillett, esq., of Jones- ville, Vt. Edward Jones and his wife were the parents of nine children. Ralph, the second child, married Polly Caswell, who now is living at the advanced age of eighty-five years. Ed- ward Ralph, son of Ralph, married twice. His first wife was Julia Ann Buell, a daughter of Ebenezer Buell, of Huntington, Vt. The children of this marriage were Martha and Jennie, and two others, who died unnamed. His second wife was Susan Wyman, by whom he had one child, Bertha N., who is the only one of his children now living. In 1849 Edward R. went to California, and while there was one of the famous vigilance committee of 1856. In politics he was associated with the Republican party. In church affairs he favors the Univers- alists.
Jubell, Frank, Winooski, is a moulder in the firm of Edwards, Stevens & Co., and was born in Henryville, Canada, on July 4, 1837, and was a son of Louis Jubell. He settled in Wi- nooski, Vt., in 1852, where he learned the moulder's trade and became a partner in the business of Edwards, Stevens & Co., in 1871. He has acted as foreman of the moulding department since 1865.
Keeler, Milo, Essex, is a farmer and was born in Essex, Vt., on the farm which he now owns and occupies, on September 1, 1812. He was a son of Samuel and Polly E. (Cas- tle) Keeler. His paternal grandfather, James Keeler, was a native of Lenox, Mass., and was among the pioneers of Essex, Vt., settling on the farm which is now owned by C. H. Nichols, which he cleared and improved himself, and on which he resided until the time of his death. His children were Samuel, Polly, Rachel, Lydia, John and James. Of these children Samuel settled on the farm which is now occupied by Milo Keeler, in Essex, Vt. He had a family of three children - Milo, Polly G. and Elizabeth E. Mr. Keeler has always resided on the homestead. He was married, on September 4, 1836, to Lucia Pierce, a daughter of Solomon and Polly (Farnsworth) Pierce, of Richmond, Vt. They have had a family of twelve children born to them - Cornelia D., Cassandra D., Samuel, Mary, Ellen, Florence, Julia, Amelia, Noah T. (de- ceased), Estella, James F. (deceased) and Martha. His maternal grandfather was Abel Castle, and was among the early pioneers of Essex, Vt.
Keeler, Samuel, Essex, was born in Essex, Vt., on October 16, 1840. He is a farmer and was born and brought up in Essex, Vt. He has resided on the farm which he now occupies since 1860. He was married in 1865 to Mary E. Castle, a daughter of Pearl L. and Eliza (Cil- ley) Castle, of Essex, Vt., and to them have been born one child, Pearlie L. C. Samuel Keeler has served as selectman for three years. He was a son of Milo and Lucia (Pierce) Keeler. His paternal grandfather, Samuel Keeler, was among the pioneers of Essex, Vt., and his ma- ternal grandfather was Solomon Pierce, who was also a pioneer of Richmond, Vt.
Kelly, Michael F., Colchester, Winooski p. o., is a farmer at Winooski Park, Vt., and was born in County Limerick, Ireland, on September 29, 1836. He was a son of Michael and Mary (Welch) Kelly. His father came to America in 1845 and settled in Burlington, Vt. Michael F. Kelly was brought up and educated in Burlington, Vt., where he learned the trade of car- riage making. He was in the employ of the Fletcher family, of Burlington, Vt., for thirty- three years. He was engaged in farming in Charlotte, Vt., in 1876, and settled on his present farm in 1882, where he has since resided. His farm consists of one hundred and sixty acres. He is a large breeder of Jersey and Dover cattle, registered in American herd book. He was married in September, 1885, to Anna Quinn, of Burlington, Vt. He enlisted the 8th of April, 1862, in the United States army, served as corporal of ordnance, attached to Co. B, 5tlı Regt. U. S. Artillery, commanded by Captain H. A. Du Ponts, and served to the end of the war.
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Kenyon, Ovett A., Hinesburg, was born in Hinesburg, Vt., in 1847. He was married in 1873 to Malona H. Andrews, who was born in Essex, Vt., in 1849. They have had one daugh- ter born to them, Flora N. Ovett A. Kenyon was a son of Norman (born in Hinesburg, Vt., in 1812) and Alzina (Curtis) Kenyon, born in Essex, Vt., in 1821, and married in 1841. They had three children born to them- Mercy A. (born in 1841, married Justice Stokes in 1863; have had three children born to them), John G. (born in 1843 and died in 1864), and Ovett A. .(born in 1847). Alzina (Curtis) Kenyon was a daughter of Gideon and Hannah (Stimson) Curtis. Hannah was born in Salem, Mass., in 1788, and Gideon was born in Woodbury, Conn., in 1769. They were married in Essex, Vt., in August, 1816. They had six children born to them - Stephen, John, Alzina, Lucinda, Esther and Lois, and by his first wife, Rebecca Hardy, he had ten children, and of these sixteen children four are now living - Stephen, Alzina, Lu- cinda and Lois. Gideon Curtis was a Revolutionary soldier. He enlisted at the age of thirteen years, and at the close of the war received a pension of ninety-six dollars yearly. Norman Kenyon was a son of Giles and Polly (Palmer) Kenyon, whose father was among the first settlers of Hinesburg. She was born in Hinesburg, Vt., in 1786, and Giles was born in Ster- ling, Conn., in 1784. He died on September 23, 1879, and she died on September 25, 1879, and were both buried in the same grave on the same day, aged respectively ninety-three and ninety-five years. They were married in 1805 and had nine children born to them, eight of whom are now living - Heman, Mandana, Norman, Ursula, Grant P., Robert, Helen and Ellen (who are twins).
Kenyon, Samuel, Richmond, was born in Rhode Island and came to this county at the early age of fourteen years. He married Polly Bronson, a daughter of Asa Bronson, an early pioneer. Their children were Currence, Barzilla S., Samuel and Thomas. Barzilla married Demaris Thompson, a daughter of Josiah Thompson. Their children were Cynthia, Marcia, Mary, Berthia, Ada L., Lillie S. and Asa B. With the exception of three years, which he spent in California, Barzilla S. has spent his life on the farm at Richmond, Vt., and during that time has held many of the offices of the town in which he resides.
Lafountain, Charles, Colchester, Winooski p. o., was born in Canada on November 2, 1822. He was a son of Peter and Emeline Lafountain, who settled in Winooski, Vt., in 1826. He was educated in Winooski, Vt., Troy, N. Y., and also in New York city. In 1846 he went into the mercantile business, which he followed more or less for eleven years. He was married twice. His first wife was Maria Lambert, a daughter of Augustine Lambert, of Troy, N. Y. They had a family of eleven children born to them, Sarah, William, James, Edward, Alphonso, Joseph, Lewis, George, Charles, Eugene, and Estella. His second wife was Sarah Russell, a daughter of Benjamin Bonta, and widow of John Russell. She had two children by her first husband, William and John J. Russell. Mr. Lafountain has held nearly all of the offices in his town, and represented the same in the Legislature in 1874 and 1875.
Lavigne, Joseph W., Colchester, Winooski p. o., is a grocer, and was born at St. Thomas, Canada, July 23, 1844. He was a son of Henry and Frances (Bossolee) Lavinge, who came to Chittenden county, Vt., in 1848, and settled in Williston, where the father engaged in brick- making. They remained there until 1861, when they removed to Winooski, Vt. His children were Joseph W., Moses, Henry, Sarah, Philla, Louisa, and Mary. Joseph W . Lavigne worked at the brickmaking business up to 1882, when he engaged in his present business, that of a gro- cer, and has now a very successful business. He has been married twice. His first wife was Frances Desantels, of Winooski, Vt., by whom he had a family of three children, Joseph H., Helen, and Archie. His second wife was Mary A. Shonion, a daughter of John Shonion, of Milton, Vt., and by whom he has had four children, Lillie, Luke, Lizzie, and George. Mr. Lavigne has been a member of the school board of Winooski for twelve years in succession.
Le Clair, Francis, Colchester, Winooski p. o., is a brick manufacturer and real estate dealer, and was born at St. John-the-Baptist, Canada, on August 5, 1818. He was a son of Francis and Louisa (Prevey) Le Clair, who came to Chittenden county, Vt., in 1828, and settled in Winooski, Vt. Francis Le Clair came to Winooski, Vt., when ten years of age, and there he received a limited education. He engaged in the general mercantile business in 1841, a busi- ness in which he continued up to 1844. He embarked in the manufacture of brick in 1860, a business in which he is still interested, and now turns out about two millions of brick annually. He has erected as many as fifty brick buildings in Winooski, Vt., and also in Burlington, Vt. He has been engaged in the real estate business since 1849, and has held many of the town offices of trust, most of the local offices, and represented his town in the Legislature in 1880-2 and 1884.
Leet, Eugene F., Essex, Essex Junction p. o., is proprietor of the Central House, and was born in Claremont, N. H., on December 11, 1846. He was a son of James and Lucy (Maynard) Leet, and was brought up in Claremont, N. H. He enlisted on September 5, 1861, in Co. E, Second New Hampshire Regiment, and was honorably discharged Angust 9, 1862. He re-
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enlisted in the spring of 1863, in Co. B, Twenty-first V. R. Corps, and participated in the battle of Williamsburgh, where he was wounded in the jaw on May 5, 1862; was also at Fair Oaks, Savage's Station, Malvern Hill, where he was wounded on July 2, 1862, in the left knee; was at the Peninsula engagement, and also participated in other battles. He was honorably dis- charged on August 10, 1865. He settled at Essex Junction, Vt., in May, 1884, where he has since resided and carried on the Central House.
Lewis, Carlisle, Charlotte, was born at Poultney, Vt., on May 12, 1825. He was lister three terms, treasurer of the town, and held many other minor and district offices. He married Louise R. Williams, who was born in Poultney, Vt., on March 7, 1833. They have had eight children born to them, Mary L. (married H. Burr Palmer in February, 1876), John A. (mar- ried Carry Pease in 1878), Frank A. (married Clara Palmer in December, 1877), Sarah A., Fan- nie E., Solon A., Bert R., and Carl F. Louise (Williams) Lewis was a daughter of Alpheus and Laura (Powell) Williams, who were born in Lanesboro, Mass. They settled in Charlotte, Vt., in 1836, and had a family of twelve children born to them, five of whom are now living, Jer- emiah, Louisa, Coroline, Myron, and Milo. Bingham was a son of Alpheus Williams, who died leaving a family of six children. Alpheus died June 11, 1873, aged seventy-seven years, and his wife Laura died August 24, 1863, aged sixty-four years.
Lyon, John H., Colchester, is a farmer, and was born in Colchester, Vt., April 4, 1840. He is a son of John and Submit (Olin) Lyon. His paternal grandfather, Ebenezer Lyon, was a na- tive of Canterbury, Conn., who settled in Westford, Vt., in 1797, and in 1798 came to Colches- ter, where he resided until the time of his death in 1843. His children were John, George, Charles, Lois, Susan, Ebenezer F., Abel, Abisha M., Harriet, and Deborah; of these children, John was born in Colchester, April 6, 1799, and still resides in the town. He was twice mar- ried ; his first wife was Sylvia Wolcott, a daughter of Ebenezer Wolcott, of Colchester, Vt. His second wife was Submit Olin, of Westford, Vt, by whom he had four children, Sylvia, Moseley R., John H., and Ellen J. They are all living. John H. Lyon served as a soldier in the late War of the Rebellion, in the Thirteenth Regiment Vt. Vols., and participated in the battle of Gettysburg, under General Stannard. He has been twice married; his first wife was Mary A. Day, of Essex, Vt. Their children were Thaddeus D., Moseley G., Pearl, Grace, Ethel D., two of whom are living. His second wife was Clara E. Bliss, of Colchester, Vt. To them have been born two children, Florence and Stuart.
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