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Stevens, Ira B., Williston, was born in Williston, Vt., on July 13, 1849. He was a son of Harold and Clarissa (Bliss) Stevens. His paternal grandfather was Andrew Stevens, a son of Safford Stevens, both of whom were pioneers in Williston, Vt. His maternal grandfather, Pele- tiah Bliss, was also a pioneer of Williston, Vt. Harold Stevens was born in Williston, Vt., in 1796, and died in 1862. He had two children, William C. and Ira B. He always took an ac- tive part in public affairs, and held many of the offices in his town. Ira B. Stevens now re- sides on the old homestead on which he was born and brought up. He was married in March, 1875, to Ellen Metcalf, a daughter of Thomas and Emily (Story) Metcalf, of Williston, Vt. They have had one child horn to them, Ethel M. Ira Stevens has been selectman of the town for the past three years.
Stone, Allen, Colchester, Winooski p. o., was born in Westford, Vt., on February 23, 1819. He was a son of Allen and Rachel (Willcox) Stone. His paternal grandfather, Jeremiah Stone, was a native of Providence, R. I., and came to Westford, Vt., in 1788. He was extensively en- gaged in farming, real estate, and also in the mercantile business. He was the first merchant in town and also its first representative in the Legislature. He removed to New York in later life and died there. Allen Stone, sr., was a farmer, and lived and died in Westford, Vt. He was married twice. His first wife was Thankful Wilcox, by whom he had one child, Stafford, and by his second wife, Rachel Wilcox, he had a family of five children : Allen, jr., Alney, William, Barney, and Sidney. The latter died in the army during the late war. Allen Stone, jr., was brought up in Westford, Vt., is a carpenter by trade, and settled in Winooski, Vt., in 1845. He was married on January 10, 1849, to Rebecca Haff, a daughter of Henry and Louisa (Crumb) Haff, of New York. They have had three children born to them : Ella E., Elmer H., and Elbert O. Mr. Stone has been a constable and collector of Colchester, Vt., for many years. He is a Republican in politics.
Stone, Ovette E., Charlotte, was born in Charlotte, Vt., on December 6, 1843. He is a general farmer and speculator. He was married in 1862 to Ellen G. Hazard, of Charlotte, Vt. They have had eight children born to them, Edward J., Henry J., Charles G., Porter O., Min- nie E., Clayton, Frances B. and an infant. Ovette Stone was a son of Joel and Alma (Boyn- ton) Stone; she was a daughter of the Hon. Jedediah Boynton, one of the representative men of Hinesburg, Vt., and known throughout the county, and was born in Hinesburg, Vt., in 1806, and died in 1860. Joel was born in 1796, and died in 1869. They had a family of four sons and two daughters born to them, Edward, born in 1834; Ellen, born in 1836; George B., born in 1842; Ovette E., born in 1843; Henry, born in 1845; Adah, born in 1853. Joel was born in Arlington, Vt., and married on March 15, 1832. He represented his town two terms. He was a son of Joel, sr. Joel, sr., was a son of Luther and Olivedine (Slosson) Stone, who were born in Stockbridge, Mass., and died in Arlington, Vt. Luther was born in 1753. They had a family of eleven children born to them.
Taft, George W., Williston, is a farmer, and was born in Underhill, Vt., on June 8, 1846. He was a son of Aaron and Verona (Lurvey) Taft. His paternal grandfather, John Taft, was from Shaftsbury, Vt., who settled in Williston, Vt., in 1818. He was a descendant of Robert Taft, who settled in Braintree, Mass., in 1675. His maternal grandfather was Moses P. Lurvey, a native of Barnard, Vt., who settled in Underhill, Vt., in or about 1812. John Taft had a fam- ily of eight children : Aaron, Hannah, Lotisa, Louisa, Webster, Mary, Solomon, and John W.
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Aaron Taft had one son, George W. Taft, who grew to maturity. George W. Taft was mar- ried twice ; his first wife was Ella A. Taft, a daughter of William K. and Emeline (Lamson) Taft, of Williston, Vt., by whom he had one child, William K. He then married for his sec- ond wife Emily S. Taft, a sister of his first wife. They had one child born to them, Elmer A. George W. Taft has resided on the farm which he now occupies, and which consists of 437 acres, since 1868.
Talcott, David I., Williston, was born in Williston, Vt., on December 12, 1844. He was a son of Mack M. and Catherine (Isham) Talcott. His paternal grandfather, Jonathan G. Tal- cott, was a son of Josiah Talcott, who was a son of Deacon Talcott, who settled in Williston, Vt., in 1787. Josiah Talcott had a family of four children born to him : Jonathan G., Timothy, Electa and Eliza. Of these Jonathan G. has had a family of two children : Appollus and Mack M. Mack M. has two children, Jonathan G. and David I. David I. now resides on the old homestead, which was originally settled by his great-grandfather at an early day. He was married on January 1, 1875, to Ella M. Thacher, a daughter of James and Cornelia (Patterson) Thacher, of Williston, Vt. They have had a family of six children born to them, of whom three, Florence, Edith M. and Lester, are living. David I.'s maternal grandfather, David Isham, was an early settler in Williston, Vt.
Thorp, Henry, Charlotte, was born in Charlotte, Vt., in December, 1826. He is a farmer in the town, owning a farm of 350 acres of fine land; he is also largely engaged in the breeding of Atwood Merino Sheep, fine-blooded trotting horses and graded stock. His homestead over- looks the lake on the west and a fine range of mountains on the east. He was married on June 17, 1856, to Elizabeth Palmer, who was born in Wellsboro, N. Y., on July 12, 1829. They have had a family of three sons born to them : Irving H. (married Mary Brownell; is now editor and proprietor of the Middlebury Register), Clarence H. (married Lillian Tyler), and Emerson, who is a farmer and nurseryman. Elizabeth Thorp was a daughter of George W. and Laura (Lewis) Palmer. Henry Thorp was a son of George and Currence (Maeck) Thorp He was born in Londonderry, Ireland, and she was born in Shelburne, Vt. They were married in Char- lotte, Vt. She died in 1829. leaving two sons, William. born in 1824, and Henry, born in 1826. George was married twice; he had two sons by his first wife, George and John G. George Thorp, sr., settled in the town of Charlotte, Vt., 1799, on the death of his cousin John, who was then a merchant in Charlotte, Vt. George became his successor. He was also a seafaring man, and had held the office of supercargo, making Philadelphia his headquarters.
Thompson, Josiah, Richmond, a native of New Hampshire, came to Richmond, Vt., nearly a hundred years ago. He married Anna Haskins, by whom he had the following children : Josiah, Jesse, Timothy, Truman, Benoni, Farnum F., Jonas, Samuel, Sally, Italy, Susan, Buelah, Sarah and Mary. Farnum married Currence Kenyon, a daughter of Samuel Kenyon, of Richmond. Their children were : Timothy, Mary, Fanny, Arthur (who died an infant), Arthur 2d and Sally. Start- ing with no capital save muscle and good health, Farnum F. Thompson has amassed a compe- tence sufficient to support him in his declining years. The extent of his present farm is about 230 acres. He is now living at the advanced age of seventy-two years.
Teachout, Stephen D., Essex, is a farmer and was born in Burlington, Vt., on April 30, 1831. He was a son of Henry and Clarissa (Stevens) Teachout. His father was a native of Watertown, N. Y., and came to Essex, Vt., at an early day, where he learned the business of surveying from John Johns, who was one of the first surveyors of Chittenden county, Vt. He had a family of nine children : Hannibal, Lucius, Carlos, Emily, Erasmus, Alma, Philetus, Lucy J. and Stephen D. Mr. Teachout was a prominent man in his day and did an extensive business in farming and lumbering. He died on April 30, 1852, aged seventy-one years. Stephen D. Teachout's maternal grandfather was Abram Stevens, who settled in Essex, Vt., just after the close of the Revolutionary War, a war in which he took an active part. Stephen D. was brought up in Essex, Vt., coming here when but three years of age. He was married in June, 1861, to Mary E. Ryan, a daughter of John and Nancy (Barley) Ryan, of Essex, Vt., who were natives of Ireland. He has had a family of seven children : Nellie (deceased), Alberta B. (now Mrs. Archie Beach), Edgar D., William S., Herbert S. and Hugh R. (twins), and Adelade M.
Teachout, Philetus, Williston, was born in Essex, Vt., on February 5, 1824. He was brought up in Essex, Vt., where he remained until 1858, when he came to Williston, Vt. He married Margaret Kelly, by whom he has had a family of six children : Thomas, David, Edward, Mary, Charles and Clara. Philetus Teachout was a son of Henry and Clarissa (Stevens) Teachont. His father was a native of Highgate, Vt., and when a boy came to Essex town, Vt., where he resided with Captain John Johnson, with whom he remained for some time and learned the husi- ness of surveying, a business which he followed in his early life; later he engaged in the car- penters' and joiners' business. He died in 1852. He had a family of nine children born to him : Hannibal, Carlos, Lucy, Lucius, Fayette, Alma, Philetus, Jane, Stephen D. His maternal grandfather was Abram Stevens, who was a pioneer in Essex, Vt. He was a carpenter by trade.
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Thompson, Noah, Colchester, Winooski p. o., is a farmer and was born in Colchester, Vt., on November 25, 1810. He was a son of Isaac and Eunice (Partcher) Thompson. His father was a native of Dover. N. H., and settled in Colchester, Vt., in 1810, and cleared the farm which is now owned by Martin Bryant. He afterward removed to the farm which is now owned and occupied by W. W. W. Thompson, which he cleared and improved and upon which he re- sided until the time of his death. He was a soldier in the War of 1812, and participated in the battle of Plattsburgh. He was thrice married. His second wife was Eunice Partcher, by whom he had two children : Eunice and Noah. His third wife was Susan Partcher, by whom he had a family of thirteen children : Olive, Robert P., Isaac, William, Milo, Mary, Susan, John, Lewis, Wallace W. W., Sarah, Werter and George T. Noah Thompson was brought up in Colchester, Vt., and was married in 1834 to Hannah Greenough, a daughter of Thomas and Roba (Arnold), Greenough, who settled in Colchester, Vt., about 1804. They have had a family of ten chil- dren born to them : Harlow C., Murray W., Hannah, Eunice, Columbus, Stephen, Sarah, Esther M., Newton and Jennie O. Mr. Thompson has been a deacon in the Baptist Church for over twenty years and a member since 1843. His wife has been a member of the same denomina- tion for fifty years. He has been an industrious and honorable citizen, and a firm supporter of the church during his connection with it.
Thompson, Wallace W. W., Colchester, is a farmer and blacksmith, and was born in Col- chester, Vt., January 16, 1826. He was a son of Isaac and Susan (Partcher) Thompson. He was brought up on the old homestead at Colchester, Vt., where his father first settled. He was married twice. His first wife was Cynthia M. Durkee, to whom he was married January 16, 1850. She was a daughter of Rufus and Polly (Parks) Durkee, of Grafton, N. Y. His sec- ond wife was Cornelia C. Marrs, of Milton, Vt. She was a daughter of William and Cynthia (Newell) Marrs, of Milton, Vt. By his second wife he had a family of eleven children, of whom three are now living, Emma (now Mrs. Joseph Moore), Susan C., and George L. Mr. Thomp- son has held several of the minor offices of his town.
Tuttle, Josiah, Essex, is a retired farmer and was born in Sheldon, Vt., January 5, 1810- He was a son of Josiah and Sarah (Weeks) Tuttle, and was left an orphan at the age of six years. He came to Winooski, Vt., in 1826, and while there worked in the woolen factory of his brother, Jed Tuttle, until he reached his twenty-first year. He worked also at his trade at Cham- blean, Canada, for one year, after which he embarked in the manufacture of woolen goods in Milton, Vt., where he remained for three years. He also engaged in the same business in Es- sex, N. Y., for ten years; after this he engaged in farming, from which he retired in 1844, settled in Essex, Vt., and again engaged in mercantile business, in which he continued for ten years, and after which he engaged in farming. He has always taken an active part in the pub- lic affairs of the town. He represented his town in the Legislature in 1849, and in 1858 and 1859 he represented his town in the Senate. In 1871 he had placed in the new and spacious town hall a beautiful large marble tablet, at a cost of $210, in memory of the soldiers of Essex, Vt., who died in the service of the Union in the late War of the Rebellion.
Tyler, Erasmus H., Essex, was born in Essex, Vt., February 16, 1833. He is a farmer, and was a son of Daniel and Parmelia (Farrand) Tyler. His paternal grandfather was Zuriel Tyler, who with his three brothers, David, Judson, and George, from Attlebury, Mass., were among the pioneers of Essex, Vt. Judson and George later in life removed to Ohio, where they re- mained until the time of their deaths. Daniel Tyler was a farmer and mechanic. His wife was a daughter of Timothy Farrand, a pioneer of Colchester, Vt. Erasmus H. Tyler was brought up in Essex, Vt., and was married April 23, 1867, to Jenme H. Farrand, a daughter of Cyrus. and Roxy (Tyler) Farrand, of Colchester, Vt. Mr. Tyler was a soldier in the late War of the Rebellion, enlisting in Co. D, Thirteenth Vermont Regiment, and participating in the battle of Gettysburg; was honorably discharged after ten and one-half months' active service.
Tyler, Orlen, Essex, is a farmer, and was born in Essex, Vt., on the farm on which he now resides, October 11, 1804. He was a son of Zuriel and Mehitabel (Bassett) Tyler. His father was a native of Attlebury, Mass., and was among the pioneers of Essex, Vt., coming here and settling on the farm which is now owned by his son, Orlen Tyler. He had a family of six children, Daniel, Rodney, Orlen, Roxy, Irena, and Ruby. Orlen Tyler was brought up in Essex, Vt., on the old homestead, where he has since resided with the exception of two years. He has been married twice. His first wife was Mary Austin, a daughter of Gardner and Nancy (Crandell) Austin, of Essex, Vt. To this marriage were born two children, Lewis and Allen. His second wife was Lucretia Horr, of Essex, Vt. To them have also been born two children, Edward and Willard.
Varney, Darius, Westford, came from Massachusetts to Westford, Vt. His children were John, Lucinda, Darius, jr., Elvin, William A., Nathan, Joshua, Susan, Abigail, and Eliza. Da- rius, jr., married Speedy Graves, of Underhill, Vt. The children born to them were Diana, Triphena, Betsey, Vincent and Viann (twins), Alfred G., and one who died in infancy unnamed.
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Albert G. married Sarah Dunlap, and by her had two children, William and Gertie M. Alfred G. Varney is one of the first farmers of Westford, Vt. He believes in doing all things well, as his farm, buildings, and stock attest, and his thrift and industry have placed him in comfortable .circumstances. He is a Democrat, but no politician. He is a master Mason and has been a member of the association since the age of twenty-one. Through his efforts the two cream- eries at Westford were started. His farm consists of about 180 acres.
Varney, Dr. William H. H., Charlotte, East Charlotte p. o., was born in Charlotte, Vt., An- gust 21, 1839. He was a graduate of the Berkshire Medical College at Pittsfield, Mass., in 1862, and he also has a diploma from the Vermont University medical department, at Burlington, Vt. He settled in East Charlotte, Vt., in 1862, in the practice of his profession, and still resides at that place. He was married in 1863 to Angusta C. Ball, who was a daughter of David and Eliza (Smith) Ball, and was born July 3, 1840. They had a family of four children born to them, Minettie A., Charles A. (deceased), Anna E .. and May P. Dr. Varney was a son of Al- pheus and Phila (Palmer) Varney. She was born in Ferrisburgh, Vt., April 9, 1794, and he was born in Berwick, Me., November 18, 1798. They were married in Charlotte, Vt., 1821, where they died. Alphens settled in Charlotte in 1810, with his father, Nathaniel Varney. Alpheus and Phila had a family of six children born to them, three of whom are now living, Electa P., George W., and Dr. William H. H. Nathaniel Varney was a native of Maine, and settled in Addison county, Vt., in 1801. He was a clock manufacturer, blacksmith, and machinist, and settled on the Lewis Creek in the southeast part of Charlotte, Vt., about 1810.
Ward, Ebenezer, Charlotte, North Ferrisburgh p. o., was born in Bethlehem, Albany county, N. Y., on July 17, 1817. He was in early life a merchant and in later life a farmer. He was married in 1840 to Esther Hall, of Charlotte, Vt. She died, leaving one daughter, Emily, who married Carlos Kimball. Ebenezer then married his second wife, Ann Stow, of Morristown, Vt, in 1843. She died on June 29, 1867, leaving a family of five children -- Martin Edward, Ann Eliza, Stow Haven, Lonisa and Henry Beecher. Edward, Louisa and Henry B. died each at the age of nine years. Stow Haven was a graduate of the Bellevue Medical College in 1872, and practiced in the hospital for one year, and settled in Rome, N. Y., in 1874, where he became one of the leading physicians. He married Sarah Holmes, of Rome, N. Y. He died in Rome, N. Y., on November 30, 1885, leaving a widow and two children - Claudius and El- mer E. Ebenezer Ward then married his third wife, Mrs. Jane E. Carpenter, who was born in Ferrisburgh, Vt., on January 22, 1827, and was married to Ebenezer in 1871. She had a family of two daughters by her first husband, Mr. Barber -- Jannie A. and Flora E. She was a daughter of Heman and Harriet (Field) Carpenter. Ebenezer was a son of Chapman and Sarah (Jones) Ward, who were natives of Albany county, N. Y. He died in 1828. Sarah was born in 1796 and died in Wisconsin in 1873. They have had six children born to them, five of whom are now living -. Ebenezer, Mary, Joseph, Chapman and Sarah.
Walston, Daniel J., Hinesburg, of Hinesburg, Vt., was born in Williston, Vt., in 1830. He has been a justice of the peace for several years in Starksboro, Vt. He settled in Hinesburg, V.t., in 1869, where he purchased his farm and with nine others erected the Walston Union Cheese Factory in 1871. He now owns and runs the same, using the milk of 225 cows, and keeps a dairy of his own, numbering about twenty-five cows. His cheese finds a ready market in Boston, Mass. He was married twice. His first wife was Oressa Small, of Huntington, Vt., to whom he was married February 3, 1852. She died November 24, 1852. He was then mar- ried in 1855 to Mary H. Smith, who was born in Brandon, Vt., in 1832. She was a daughter of Lemnel and Amelia Smith. Daniel J. Walston was a son of Amasa and Phebe (Bates) Walston. He was born in Williston, Vt., in 1804, and his wife was born in Richmond, Vt., in 1826 and died.in 1864. They had five children born to them, two of whom are now living- Daniel J. and Harry M. Amasa was a son of Daniel and Achsa (Graves) Walston, who were natives of Massachusetts and settled in Williston, Vt., before 1800.
Walston, Obadiah, Williston, was born in Richmond, Vt., on August 14, 1821. He was a son of William and Sophronia (Titus) Walston. His paternal grandfather was Obadiah Wals- ton, a native of Guilford, Conn., who settled in Richmond, Vt., about 1794. He later removed to Williston, Vt., and resided on the farm which is now owned by James N. Dower. He cleared and improved this farm and resided on it until the time of his death. He had a family of six children -- William, Rufus, Electa, Amos, Beulah and Minerva. His maternal grand- father was John Titus, an early settler in Hinesburg, Vt. William C. Walston was born in Richmond, Vt. He was a resident of this county most of his life and died in Franklin county, N. Y., in 1872, at the age of seventy-eight years. He had a family of six children - Russel, Obadiah, Amos, Cynthia J., Electa A. and William T. Obadiah Walston was married in 1849 to Nancy Bradley, a daughter of Stillman, jr., and Electa (Walston) Bradley, of Williston, Vt. Mr. Walston is a representative farmer and is now serving his second term as selectman.
Warner, J. Keeler, Essex, was born in Essex, Vt., on December 2, 1833. He is a farmer
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and a son of Benjamin Y. and Julia (Keeler) Warner. His paternal grandfather, Benjamin F. Warner, was a pioneer physician of Essex, Vt., who married Betsey Ames and reared a family of six children - Isabella, Benjamin Y., Joan, Zuthan, Abigail and Wesley. Of these children. Benjamin Y. was a physician and practiced in this county for many years. He had two chil- dren - J. Keeler and James F. His maternal grandfather was John Keeler, a son of James Keeler, who was a pioneer farmer of Essex, Vt., where both lived and died. J. Keeler was married in 1859 to Harriet Spencer, a daughter of William and Mary (Bowman) Spencer, of Boston, Mass. They have had three children born to them - Mary J., Lizzie M. and Carrie E. J. Keeler Warner has spent the greater part of his life in Essex, Vt., and now occupies the old homestead which was formerly owned by his grandfather, John Keeler.
Weed, Edwin B., Essex, is a farmer and was born in Essex, Vt., on November 30, 1846. He is a son of Joseph B. and Polly (Sinclair) Weed. His paternal grandfather, Joseph Weed, sr., was a native of Lebanon, New Hampshire, who settled in Essex, Vt., in 1810, on the farm which is now owned and occupied by Edwin B., which he cleared and improved himself. His children were Joseph B., Roswell A., William, Daniel, Hannah, Lydia, Abigail, Eunice, Betsey, and Susan. Edwin B.'s maternal grandfather was Jeremiah Sinclair, who waa among the pioneers of Essex, Vt. Joseph B. resided on the old homestead until his death, which occurred in 1882. He had a family of eleven children - Albert, Adeline, Lydia, Roswell, Julia A. (deceased), William, Lucretia, Sarah, Susan (deceased), Martha, and Edwin B. Edwin B. was married in 1871 to Viola A. Brownell, a daughter of Albert C. and Almira (Cary) Brownell, of Colchester, Vt., and now owns and occupies the old homestead.
Wheeler, Adolphus M., Colchester, is a farmer, and was born in Colchester, Vt., on October 7, 1837. He was a son of Chauncey and Teresa (Cary) Wheeler. His paternal grandfather, Mr. Wheeler, was a native of England, and was among the pioneer settlers of Milton, Vt., where he remained until the time of his death. His maternal grandfather, Seth Cary, was among the pioneers of Colchester, Vt. Chauncey Wheeler was reared in Milton, Vt., and came to Colchester, Vt., in 1825, where he died in 1882, aged ninety years. He had a family of four children - Sarah, Clara, James, and Adolphus M. Adolphus M. now occupies the old homestead. He was married in 1874 to Ellen Parker, a daughter of William B. Parker, of Johnson, Vt., but now a resident of Colchester, Vt. They have had a family of two children horn to them - Hattie and Theron.
White, Robert J., Shelburne, was born at Shelburne Point, Vt., in 1829, and where he still resides. He was elected member of the Legislature in 1866 and 1867, and has also been select- man, town treasurer, and superintendent of schools. He was also a steamboat inspector in the employ of the government for nine years, and still holds that office. He has also served the Champlain Transportation Company in several offices. He was married in 1854 to. Louisa A. Blinn, of Shelburne, Vt. They have had three sons horn to them - Henry S., Frank G., and Channing T. Robert J. White was a son of Lavater S. and Polly (Taber). White. They had a family of five children born to them, three of whom are now living - Henry B., Robert J., and Polly T. Lavater S. White was married twice; his second wife was Sarah A. Lyon. They had one son born to them - George A. Lavater White was horn in Middlebury, Mass. He was an early ship builder, and for many years in the employ of the Champlain Transportation Company. He was also a steamboat inspector in government em- ploy for twenty-five years. He was a son of Nathan and Elizabeth (Sproat) White. They came from Middlebury, Mass., and settled in Burlington, Vt., in 1791, and in 1797 came to Shelburne Point, Vt., where Nathan died in January, 1826, leaving a family of three sons, Robert, Andrew, al.d Lavater.
Whitney, George W., Williston, is a farmer, and was born in Williston, Vt., on February 5, 1833. He now owns and occupies the old homestead which was formerly owned by his father, and which was first owned by Deacon Beriah Murray, who settled on it at a very early day. George W. was married in 1856 to Marion Murray, a daughter of Hiram and Lydia (Holt) Murray. To them has been born one son, Murray D. Marion Whitney's maternal grandfather, Curtis Murray, was a son of Deacon Murray, who was among the early settlers of Vermont. George W. Whitney was a son of Samuel D. and Clarissa (Reed) Whitney. Clarissa Whitney was a daughter of Joshua Reed, who was among the first settlers in the town of Shelburne, Vt. Samuel D. Whitney had a family of six children - Ellen, George W., Albert R., Marion E., Martha C., and Francis J. Samuel D. was horn in Hinesburg, Vt., on October 18, 1804. He was a son of Paul Whitney, and was among the pioneers of Hinesburg, Vt. Later in life he moved to Durham, Conn., where he was a magistrate for many years; was a teacher by occupation, and was married twice. He had a large family of children, of whom Samuel D. was brought up in Hinesburg, Vt., and about 1825 he settled in Williston, Vt. (on the farm which is now occupied by his aon Whitney), and where he resided until the time of his death, which occurred in 1825. He was a prominent farmer and business man of his town for many years.
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