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Ingalls, Horace Read, or, as he is more popularly known in the north part of the county, Read Ingalls, was born in Bakersfield, June 27, 1835, the son of Reuben and Sophronia (Hare) Ingalls, who had a family of seven children. The father was a me- chanic, but Horace worked out and was inclined to speculate in whatever promised the best returns. In 1868 he bought a 200-acre farm in Enosburgh, and there he moved and still resides, carrying on business as a farmer and buyer. Mr. Ingalls's wife was Phi- lenda Stephens, by whom he has had four children : Cortez L., Mary, Carl I., and Dora. The daughter Mary is the wife of Joel Pond, of Eden.
Kendall, Lucius C., born in Enosburgh, July 22, 1840, was the son of Seth and Polly Kendall, and the fourth of their eight children. Seth was a farmer and carriagemaker, and to that employment Lucius was brought up. He started in business for himself about 1868 in manufacturing buggies and lumber wagons, and has continued in it to the present time, except in 1888, when the buggy department was dropped, although in his stock is now kept an extensive assortment of single and double carriages. November 1, 1863, Mr. Kendall married Jane A., daughter of Harlow Woodworth, of Berkshire. Mrs. Kendall died during the summer of 1890, leaving no children.
Ladd, Hiram, a native of Enosburgh, born July 29, 1822, was the son of Asa and Lo- vica (Hopkins) Ladd, and the fifth of their thirteen children. Hiram lived at home on the farm until he was twenty-four years of age, and attended the district schools and the Franklin Academy. He taught school at Enosburgh, Berkshire, and one winter at
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St. Albans. At the age of twenty-four he went to Springfield and engaged in mill work. Thence he went to Lawrence, Mass., engaging in the same employment. After a few years he returned home and went into trade with his brother, but soon sold out and engaged in farming. He retired from active business about the time of the war. On March 2, 1854, he married Lovina A., daughter of Caleb Libby, but no children have been born to them. Mr. Ladd, while no politician, has been honored with several town offices, among them those of lister, justice of the peace, and town treasurer, holding the latter office at the present time. In church affairs he is interested in the Freewill Bap- tist Society.
Leach, Alpheus P., generally known as one of the most extensive farmers of Frank- lin county, was a native of Enosburgh, and was born December 1, 1838. He was a son of F. P. and Anna C. (Ladd) Leach, and is their only surviving child. The father was a native of Fairfield and came to this town about 1834. He was one of the most success- ful farmers of the town and acquired a handsome property, which descended to Al- pheus P. Mr. Leach's possessions comprise about 700 acres of land in three good farms. He was selectman two years, but had no inclination for politics.
Manley, Allen H., born in Franklin, Vt., September 30, 1845, is the son of James H. and Harriet Manley. His father was a mechanic and later a farmer, and Allen was reared on the farm until he was twenty years old, when he learned the carpenter's trade. After working in various places, mainly in Sheldon, he came in 1870 to Enosburgh and from there to the Falls, where he now resides. He is engaged in carpentering and con- tracting, and is proprietor of a planing-mill and sash, door, and blind factory. In 1872 he bought the mill plant and built a considerable addition to it. He has contributed much towards building up the Falls. Among other large buildings recently erected is the Burt block. In 1888 Mr. Manley was chosen selectman, a position he still holds. In 1876 he married Lucy Nichols, who died in 1886. In February, 1888, he married Sarah B. Northrup, of Sheldon. Two children were born of the first marriage.
Maynard, Ellison S., whose farm lies just south of the Center, is a native of Enos- burgh, and was born on the 24th of November, 1844. He was the oldest of the four children of Charles and Cynthia (Adams) Maynard. Like his father he has always lived on a farm. The homestead came to him on his father's death in 1865, but it was re- quired to satisfy the other interests. In 1874 Ellison S. Maynard married Helen R., daughter of Levi Nichols, of Enosburgh, of which marriage three children have been born, only one of whom is now living. In politics Mr. Maynard is a Republican, but takes no active part in political matters. He attends the meetings of the Congregational Society.
McAllister, Charles Stevens, was born in Enosburgh, Vt., July 22, 1821, the youngest of fourteen children of William and Margaret McAllister. The father and mother were natives of New Hampshire and came to Berlin, Vt., in 1798, and to West Enosburgh in 1810. He was not a public man, but was an industrious farmer, and died in 1825, when the subject of this sketch was about three years old. Like his father Charles S. McAllister has always been a farmer, his estate comprising 500 acres of rich farm land. Mr. McAllister lives on the farm, but the management of the land devolves upon Rich- ard Smith, who married an adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. McAllister. September 6, 1843, Charles S. McAllister married Abbie, daughter of Jonas Boutelle, one of the prominent men of Enosburgh. No children were born to them. Mr. McAllister is not wholly unknown in the political history of this town. He has held several offices of trust and responsibility, being overseer of the poor and poor-house director for fifteen years. In 1870 he was a member of the Constitutional Convention of the state. He has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church for fifty-six years and one of its officers during the last forty years. A Republican in politics he has voted that ticket since the organization of the party.
Ovitt, Charles Le Roy, was born in Moriah, N. Y., May 2, 1855, but was descended from the Ovitt family of Enosburgh, who were pioneers in the town, and some of the
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later generations were among its most prominent business men. Charles was the son of Charles Fox and Matilda E. (Foster) Ovitt, and the eldest of their three children. Charles F., the father, was a native of Fairfield. For twenty-eight years prior to his death he was a merchant, fourteen years being passed in Bakersfield and fourteen in West Enosburgh or Jacksonville. Charles L. from youth was a clerk in his father's store, and also worked in the mill, which, too, was his father's. In 1875 he took an in- terest in the business, and when the father died, in 1888, Charles L. took the store and his brother the mill property, of each of which they are now the respective owners and managers. May 3, 1881, Charles L. Ovitt married Mattie L. Keeler, of Essex, Vt., by whom he has one son. October 26, 1889, Mr. ()vitt was appointed postmaster at West Enosburgh. He is a prominent member of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he is one of the stewards.
Perkins, Francis Romeo, born in Bakersfield, October 6, 1834, was descended from the prominent Perkins-Brigham family so well known in that town. About 1836 Mr. Perkins became a resident of Enosburgh, and in 1859 he purchased the large farm prop- erty on which he now lives, and which contains some 400 acres and supports from 75 to 100 cows. In connection with it he has a private creamery, and this with his regular farm work engages his entire attention, though he is interested in town affairs and has occasionally held town' offices. In 1855 Mr. Perkins married Elvira R., daughter of Stephen T. Anderson, by whom he has had four children, two of whom are living. Stephen Anderson, father of Mrs. Perkins, was born in Royalton in 1804, and was the son of William and Freelove Anderson, who settled in Enosburgh in 1818.
Perley, David Munson, born in Enosburgh, April 30, 1817, is descended from pioneer stock in the town. He was the only son of the six children of David and Lucina (Ovitt) Perley. His father died when he was but six years old, and at sixteen David M. started out to make his own way in life. He worked out for a time, saved his earn- ings, and went to Massachusetts to work on a farm and drive a team on the road. He learned chairmaking and worked at it for about three years, when he returned to Enosburgh and made chairs at the Center for Henry Walbridge. He worked also at Missisquoi Bay and St. Albans, at the latter place becoming for a time the partner of Azel Church. Later he returned to Enosburgh and managed the farm for about twelve years, which by subsequent purchases he has enlarged to nearly 400 acres. For about eight years Mr. Perley was employed by the Fairbanks Company in selling their scales throughout the country. After a busy life he settled at North Enosburgh, where he now resides. In August, 1843, Mr. Perley married Laura Ann, daughter of Rev. Moses Par- melee, by whom he has had four children : Moses P., Martha Ann, Candace, and Walter E. In politics Mr. Perley is a Republican. He has held several town offices.
Perley, Moses Parmelee, born in Enosburgh, June 25, 1844, is the oldest of four chil- dren born to David M. and Laura Ann (Parmelee) Perley. Until twenty-two years old Moses lived or. his father's farm. He then became a clerk in the store of D. D. Wead, of Sheldon, and two years later became a partner with Mr. Wead in the drug and grocery business. After three years Mr. Perley sold out and went to Boston, becoming traveling salesman for a grocery house. During the nine years following he was thus engaged, but at the end of that time he returned to Enosburgh Falls and became inter- ested in the manufacture of Dr. Kendall's spavin cure, taking a fourth interest in the business, which since has become a third interest. Mr. Perley is secretary of the present company. Besides the spavin cure interest he owns a large store at Enosburgh Falls, doing business under the firm name of M. P. Perley & Co., it being one of the largest stores doing a general merchandise business in Northern Vermont. On the 11th of Oc- tober, 1875, Mr. Perley married Ella M. Stone, of East Berkshire, of which marriage three children have been born.
Potter, John Adams, was born in Sheldon, April 7, 1829, the son of Isaac J. and Emmie (Dyer) Potter. He lived upon a farm until December, 1889, when he removed to Enosburgh Falls and engaged in mercantile pursuits, becoming one of the firm of
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W. E. Burt & Co. This was a successful concern and dealt largely in agricultural imple- ments, tin, stoves, lumber, etc. In 1878, while a resident of Sheldon, Mr. Potter rep- resented that town in the legislature. He was its selectman eight years, during seven of which he was first selectman, and has also held other offices. March 26, 1851, he married Mary M. Robinson, of Swanton, who bore him three children. In 1885 his wife died, and in 1887 he married, second, Florence E. Thatcher, of South Burlington, Vt.
Stetson, Daniel B., born in Newport, Orleans county, Vt., the son of Thomas G. and Hannah (Adams) Stetson, lived at home until he was twenty years old, when he went to Boston, where he worked three seasons on forts in that locality and also peddled ice. In 1849 he came to Enosburgh and bought a farm, which he soon sold and moved to Canada on a farm. He peddled in upper Canada about six years. In 1859 he settled permanently in Enosburgh Falls, engaging in mercantile pursuits. In 1877, with N. A. Gilbert, he built the Missisquoi flouring-mills, but afterwards succeeded to the entire business. In 1887 General Marsh became a partner under the firm name of Stetson & Marsh, the business of which concern is among the largest of its kind in the county. Daniel B. Stetson in 1849 married Sarah Pixley, daughter of Dr. Albert Pixley, of Fair- lee, Vt., of which union five children have been born, of whom two only are living : Daniel F. Stetson, of Rockton, N. Y., and Charles H. Stetson, of Enosburgh Falls. The latter is associated in business with his father. Daniel B. Stetson has held all the prin- cipal offices in his town and village, and represented the town in the state legislature in 1870.
Stevens, Edwin Prentiss, was born in Enosburgh, Vt., April 10, 1842, and was one of eight children of Samuel and Elizabeth Stevens, a well known and highly respected family of the town. Edwin was reared on the farm, but at the age of twenty-one started out to work by the month. He lost the first $2,000 he ever earned, but this did not discourage him. In December, 1865, he married Adelaide Anderson, by whom he had two children, Charles and Ella. November 19, 1882, Mrs. Stevens died. Mr. Stevens bought the Stephen Anderson farm of 225 acres, and here he lives the life of a farmer and cattle buyer. The pioneer of the family was Samuel Stevens, who came to Enos- burgh from Hartland about 1800. He was the grandfather of Edwin P. Stevens, and withal a very prominent man in the town.
Whitcomb, John M., is the representative of a numerous family of Whitcombs, the greater number of whom reside in the southeastern part of the town of Enosburgh. The pioneer of the family was John Whitcomb, who settled about 1800 on the same farm where John M. Whitcomb now lives. Hiram M. and Sophia Whitcomb were the parents of John, the latter being the only one of their five children now living in the town. The father being a farmer John M. was brought up to that employment, but he has added to his agricultural labors those of the management of a steam saw, planing, and shingle-mill. Mr. Whitcomb, during the period of agitation about the time of the St. Albans raid, when military companies were organizing throughout the country, was the victim of an accident. He joined the militia and drilled at the Center, but when return- ing home on one occasion was thrown from his horse and received injuries from which he has never recovered. On March 13, 1867, Mr. Whitcomb married Samantha C. Ladd, by whom he has had two children.
Woodward, Daniel, whose home stands in a prominent locality in North Enosburgh, is a native of Bradford, this state, and was born in 1804. He came to Enosburgh in 1821 with his parents, but afterwards lived in St. Albans and in Highgate. At the for- mer place he married Ruth Hendricks, by whom he had thirteen children, as follows: Horatio, Norman, Orrin, Olive, Arkless, James, Betsey, Alse, Guy, Theresa, Byron, Edna, and Josephine. Of these six are still living. In 1834 Mr. Woodward came per- manently to Enosburgh and purchased the Martha McAllister farm. In 1865 he bought the Charles Stevens farm, where the old hotel was built, and still lives in the locality. By trade he is a cooper, but has given much attention to farming. In politics he is a firm Democrat, and in religion inclines to Universalism. He was justice for twenty years and postmaster at North Enosburgh for eighteen years.
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Woodward, Norman, the second son of Daniel and Ruth Woodward, was born in Highgate, Vt., January 1, 1830. At the age of four years he moved with his parents to Enosburgh, where he now lives. He worked on his father's farm most of the time -till he was twenty-three years old, when he started out for himself with the determination to make his own way in life, and worked for H. N. Barber nearly four years. Novem- ber 27, 1856, Mr. Woodward married Lucy, daughter of Jonas and Maria Temple, of Bakersfield. He conducted the Barber farm for two years on shares and then bought the Robert Barber farm for $5,000, for which he ran in debt, and by the help of his faithful wife he succeeded in paying for it. He then bought seventy-five acres more adjoining for $4,600. In 1889 he purchased the Chester Waller farm of his father, Daniel Woodward, for $5,000. This is nearly paid for. He now has 400 acres of land in his possession. In 1890 he bought a store at the Center of H. C. Parker, but formerly owned by Thomas Fuller. Mr. and Mrs. Woodward have had born to them a family of nine children, viz. : Nelson E., of Northfield, Minn .; Ellen M., who died in 1861 at the age of two years; Albert J., who resides on the Waller farm ; and Maurice S., Mary C., Lee D., Bernice B., Byron N., and Warren S.
Woodworth, Arthur Wellington, was born in Berkshire, Vt., May 7, 1833. He was the son of William S. and Patience (Stearns) Woodworth, who had fourteen children, and was brought up to carpenter work, but from maturity until he was twenty-seven years of age he worked on a farm. In 1850 Mr. Woodworth married, and to himself and his wife, Adaline, one child was born, Linnie R. Phelps, now of Boston. Upon his marriage Mr. Woodworth bought a farm in Enosburgh, to which he moved and on which he lived until 1853, when he moved to the Falls. In 1887 he purchased the mill in Sampsonville, in addition to which business he has speculated largely. He owns some 900 acres of land in different localities. In local political affairs he has been somewhat prominent, having been selectman, lister, constable, and in 1859-60 repre- sented the town in the lower house and in 1880 was member of the state Senate.
FAIRFAX.
Alfred, John B., one of the prominent business men of Fairfax, Vt., of which town he is a native, was born April 23, 1845, a son of Samuel D. and Polly Alfred. The surname Alfred seems to be one of adoption, it being by the family variously spelled Alvord, Alford, or Alfred. Samuel D. Alfred was born June 14, 1804, and his first wife, Sally (Willard) Alfred, was born September 20, 1805. Their marriage occurred January 2, 1825. Their two children, Benjamin C. and Roxena, are both deceased. Mrs. Alfred died November 25, 1828, and November 25, 1832, Mr. Alfred married for his second wife Polly Smith, by whom he had these children : Samuel D., Parmelia, Mary C. S., Sarah M., Cornwell B., Elizabeth C., John B., Almon S., Chauncy C., and Frank E. Samuel D. Alfred, the father, died May 5, 1889, and his wife, Polly, Febru- ary 15, 1890. In 1842 Samuel D. started in trade at the village, and in 1868 he retired, being succeeded in business by his son, John B., by whom it has since been conducted. May 16, 1866, John B. Alfred married Susan, daughter of Nathan Bradley, of Fairfield, of which marriage five children have been born. Mr. Alfred has been one of the lead- ers in the affairs of the town.
Ballard, George A., the well known practicing attorney of Fairfax, was born in Georgia, October 21, 1831. He was the son of Orris and Chloe Priscilla Ballard, and was reared on the farm and attended school when opportunity offered, but his early education was acquired mainly at the Georgia Academy and the New Hampton Insti- tute. He read law in the office of Counsellor H. R. Beardsley, of St. Albans, and was admitted to practice in 1862, commencing in Georgia, but moving in July, 1865, to Fair- fax, that place affording a better field for the profession. This town has been his home from that to the present time, although his practice has extended throughout the county
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and even beyond it. About 1883 Mr. Ballard formed a law partnership with George W. Burleson, esq., of St. Albans, and this relation has since been maintained. September 5, 1865, Mr. Ballard married Almira Witters, by whom he has had two children. He represented Fairfax in the Assembly of 1869 and again in 1870. In 1872 he was elected senator. He held the office of state's attorney from 1872 to 1874.
Beeman, James Monroe, born in North Fairfax, Vt., May 8, 1816, was the seventh of eight children born to Jedediah and Mary (Osgood) Beeman. He is a descendant from Joseph Beeman, a pioneer of the county and prominently known as an extensive land- owner and surveyor throughout this region. James M. Beeman was reared on a farm, and learned the trade of a blacksmith and wheelwright. He had a shop near where the road in North Fairfax crosses the reservoir creek. In 1839, December 22, Mr. Beeman married Abigail Lewis, of Fairfax, by whom he has these children : Adelaide, born June 8, 1841, died aged two years; Adelbert B., born July 15, 1843, now a prominent business man of Fairfax; Ethel Louise, born August 21, 1845, wife of William Wilson, of Fulton county, N. Y .; Frances L, born October 20, 1850, married Alonzo Frizbee, of New York state; and Susie H., born August 10, 1852. married Dr. Joel Allen, of Johnson, Vt. In 1856 Mr. Beeman moved to Fairfax village for the purpose of edu- cating his children, and embarked in trade there. For thirteen years he was also en- gaged in the manufacture of butter tubs at the Falls. In 1864 he took as a partner his son, Adelbert B. Beeman, under the firm name of J. M. Beenian & Son. Mr. Beeman has now retired from active business. He has been selectman and justice of the peace, and is one of the trustees of the Bellows Academy Fund and president of the board. In politics he is a Democrat.
Bishop, Ira C., was born in Westford, January 11, 1839, and when an infant his parents moved to Fairfax. Ira C. was the youngest of three children of Deacon Orville and Electa (Larned) Bishop. He was educated in the district schools, the New Hampton Institute, and attended for a time a school at Fort Edward, N. Y. Prior to his father's death in 1888 Mr. Bishop married Augusta, daughter of Silas W. Brush, of Fairfax, by whom he has had two children, Cyrus H. and Ira B. He has been a leading man in his town, having held the position of selectman and nearly all the other important offi- ces. Mr. Bishop was brought up in the Baptist church, though he does not adhere strictly to that faith. For twenty years prior to his death Deacon Bishop lived in the house now occupied by Ira C.
Drew, John B., born in Fairfax, Vt., May 30, 1854, was the youngest son of Aaron and Maria (Scott) Drew. Aaron Drew was a man of public spirit and integrity, a farmer, and the owner of a large amount of real estate, all of which was accumulated through industry by his own hands, aided in a large degree by the diligence, care, and economy of his estimable wife. Their children were: Daniel D., who resides in Kan- sas; Truman G. and Reuben W., both of whom died in Fairfax ; Alfred E., a minister of the gospel; Alma R., wife of Edwin S. Butts, of Lansing, Mich .; Elbert, who died in infancy ; Harmon C. and Burton, deceased; and John B. The father died when John B. was eight years of age, and the latter came four years later to Fairfax village, where he attended the New Hampton Institute for several years. He afterwards attended the Collegiate Institute at Fort Edward, N. Y., and in 1878, after a clerkship of several years, he started a drug store with fancy goods and furnishings at Fairfax, in which business he has ever since been engaged. His mother died January 3, 1871. He married, in 1880, Emma M. Loveland, of Concord, N. H., by whom he had two children : Fred L. and Ernest C. In 1883 John B. Drew was appointed postmaster at Fairfax, but was removed during the Cleveland administration in June, 1886. On June 13, 1889, he was again appointed to that office under the Harrison administration, which position he still holds.
Farnsworth, Asher Palmer, more commonly known as Palmer Farnsworth, was born January 18, 1818 His father, Asahel Farnsworth, was the son of Levi, a native of
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New Hampshire, who came at an early day and settled on Fairfax Plain, but who after- wards moved to Westford. Asahel married Content Wilcox and located in Fairfield. Their children were Seth, Emily, Phyla, Asher P., Harriet, Fanny, and Marcia A. Asher P. Farnsworth moved to Fairfax about twenty-five years ago. He has been thrice married, his first wife being Mariette Chase, by whom he had two children. This marriage occurred March 12, 1843, and his wife died in 1856. His second wife, whom he married in 1860, was Nancy Merchant, who bore him one child. His third marriage, September 25, 1873, was with Charlotte McMaster. Mr. Farnsworth is a prominent member of the Baptist church of Fairfax. He is a man of good business qualifications, and has been entrusted with the care and management of a number of estates, which service he has performed with credit.
Farnsworth, Dr. James H., was born in Fairfield, Vt., April 16, 1809. When a boy he commenced the study of medicine with his father, and entered the Medical Depart- ment of the University of Vermont, graduating in a class of twenty-eight in 1828. April 5, 1830, he married Caroline Martin, of Ferrisburg, Vt., and commenced the practice of medicine in Fairfax, where he continued until his death, which occurred sud- denly August 26, 1878. Dr. Farnsworth served his town both as representative and senator, and his counsel was often sought in business matters. He left three daughters : Mary, wife of Rev. J. S. Goodhall, of Essex Junction, Vt., and Caroline and Sarah, who own and reside on the home farm.
Hawley, Dr. Curtis F., is descended from the pioneer stock in Fairfax, being the son of Lyman and grandson of Abijah Hawley, the latter having settled in Buck Hollow in 1790. The wife of Lyman was Betsey Hawley, by whom he had a large family of children. By his second wife, Melissa Wells, he had two children. Curtis F. Hawley was born August 2, 1826, and lived on the home farm until he was eighteen. He was educated in the common schools and in Bakersfield Academy. He read medicine with Dr. John Branch, of St. Albans, and afterwards attended the Castleton Medical College, from which institution he was graduated in June, 1889. This was followed by a post-graduate course in the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York city, after which he commenced practice in Fletcher in 1849, moving to Fairfax in 1858. Dr. Hawley is a successful practitioner, and an active member of both the State and County Medical Societies. During the war he had a valuable experience in the hospital at Brattleboro. In 1851 he married Louisa A., daughter of William R. Boynton, of Fletcher, of which marriage four children have been born. He also has one child by adoption. In 1872-74 Mr. Hawley represented his town in the legislature. He has frequently been selectman, and has held the offices of town clerk, treasurer, and super- intendent.
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