History of Rutland County, Vermont, with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers, Part 115

Author: Smith, H. P. (Henry Perry), 1839-1925. 1n; Rann, William S
Publication date: 1886
Publisher: Syracuse, N.Y., D. Mason & co.
Number of Pages: 1170

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In 1867 he erected an additional shop, 30x40 feet, two stories, and the manufacture of chair stock was added to that of rake making. The business was successfully carried on until the night of January 5, 1878, when both factories, the house, barn and other structures were all destroyed by fire, with small insurance ; both factories were filled with stock and nothing was saved. But his characteristic energy and hopefulness enabled him to rise above his misfor- tunes. An old building which had been used for sawing clapboards, attached to the saw-mill, was taken, some of the machinery repaired, some borrowed, and amid these unpromising sur- roundings, a considerable stock of goods was turned out for the 1878 trade. This old build- ing is still in use. In 1871 a circular saw-mill was substituted for the old perpendicular saw, and the business thereby vastly increased. In the same year he erected a fine house of mod- ern style and one of the largest and most convenient country stores in the county. A hall is connected with it and other accessory structures. In that year he also moved and repaired four other buildings, devoting to these various enterprises a small fortune. In 1875 he, in company with A. W. Dickerman and S. H. Livingston, built a cheese factory 26x70 feet, two stories high and first-class in every respect. He soon afterward became sole owner of this factory and still successfully operates it, using the milk of about 400 cows. Mr. Tarbell now owns and uses one circular saw-mill, a rake factory and jigger shop combined, a cheese factory, black- smith shop, with office, dry house, ice house, three barns, two carriage houses, repair shop and store room, tool-house and eleven tenements. In short he has done more in the way of building and improvements connected therewith than any other man in the town.

It is proper to state that during the busy manufacturing career of Mr. Tarbell, his rakes and other products have not only supplied a large home demand, but have been extensively ex- ported and are well known and approved in England and other foreign countries.

This is a brief record of a busy and successful life, during which obstacles have been over-

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come and misfortunes withstood which would have appalled men of less perseverance, less energy, and less capacity to accept and conquer the severer ills of life. It is a record of a life without a shadow of dishonor, of uprightness and integrity, which has brought with it the re- spect of the entire community where his life has been spent.

To the other misfortunes that have been mentioned, Mr. and Mrs. Tarbell have been com- pelled to endure the loss of their only child, a daughter of more than ordinary intelligence and amiability, who was called away at the age of twenty-nine years.

Mr. Tarbell has never been a seeker for office and has often refused to accept public sta- tion. He has preferred to give his attention to his own extensive affairs. Possessing a dis- position and temperament prompting him ever to deeds of kindness and courtesy, he lives sur- rounded by many friends and knows few enemies.

BRIEF PERSONALS.

DAMS, JAMES, jr., Castleton. He was the renowned manufacturer of the American slate pencil; A James and his brother Benjamin F. purchased the slate quarry in 1856, and in 1859 James organized a stock company, and in 1867 it became the Adams Manufacturing Company, with a capital of two hundred thousand dollars. In 1872 it was changed to the Vermont Slate and Alum Company, and in 1881 it was changed to the Vermont Soap-Stone Pencil Company, with a capital of thirty thousand dollars, and giving employment to some forty hands, who manufacture from fifty to one hundred thousand per day. He was married in 1850 to Mary Reed Knowlson, of Sand Lake, N. Y. ; they had two daughters : Margaret K. and Jenme Dye Adams. His parents were James and Jane (Dye) Adams; they were married at Fairhaven in 1806. James Adams settled in Castleton in 1802 as a merchant, and retired from that business in 1833. devoting his time to the care of his land and stock and to the care of his family of seven children, of whom James is the only one now living. The others were Philander. Benjamin F., James, jr., Jane, Harriet N., Delia II. and Jane D. Jane Adams was born in New York city in 1790, and died in 1867; Jaques Adams was a native of Simsbury, Conn. He died in 1860, aged eighty-five years.

Adams, Oscar, A., p. o. Danby, was born in Plymouth, Windsor county, Vt., in 1852. He is a general merchant. In 1875 he was admitted into the firm of A. S. Adams & Co., and in April a firm was organized under the firm name of O. A. Adams & Co., his partner being James Mylott. It is the leading store in town. He was married in February, 1878, to Ida C. Todd, of Cuttingsville. Vt. a daughter of Orrin Todd. Oscar A. was a son of A. S. and Lovina (Wheeler) Adams, who settled in Rutland county in 1858. They had four children : Orlando E., Oscar A., Clarence E., and Leora M. Orlando enlisted in Company D, 7th Vermont Regiment, in 1862, and served three years, when he was discharged, being wounded at the battle of Baton Ronge, La.

Adams, Samuel, Westhaven, was born in Westhaven in 1818; he was town representative in 1864 and 1865 : was justice of the peace and held other minor offices; he was married three times; the first time to Mary A. Goodrich, to whom he wasmarried in 1839; she died on June 11, 1853, leaving three children : Francis E., Henry J. and George S. Henry J. enlisted at the nine months call and served a year in the 14th Vermont ; he was discharged in 1863, and was married in 1869 to Hannab Martin. They have three chil- dren : Samuel, Hattie and Harry. Francis E. married Orson Martin. His second wife was Orelia Lara- bee ; she died in 1860. His third wife was Mrs. Angeline Ray Hill, to whom he was quarried in 1864. His parents were Horace and Ora (Billings) Adams ; they were born in Connecticut and were married at West- haven. They had eight children, five are now living. Horace Adams was a member of the Legislature, justice of the peace and held other minor offices. Ile was a son of Samuel and Elizabeth Adams, who came from Suffolk, Conn., and settled in Westhaven in 1792. Horace was born in 1783, settled in Westhaven in 1792, and died in 1865,

Aldrich, Edward W., p. o. North Shrewsbury, was born in Shrewsbury, Vt., on December 13, 1822. He is a farmer, and now owns and ocenpies the old homestead of 300 acres, which formerly belonged to his father. He was town lister two terms and selectman twelve terms : his parents were Jonah and Clarissa (Warner) Aldrich, who have seven children living : George, Tamar, Alma, Julia, Edward W . Truman and Luman. Edward W. was married twice ; his first wife was Catherine Colburn. They had four children : Morris, Luman, Wilson E. and Eugene. His second wife was Ellen Blanchard. They have two children : Ernest and Warren J.

Aldrich, Elizir W., Shrewsbury, p. o. Cuttingsville, was born in Shrewsbury, Vt., on March 11, 1810, and died there on December 5, 1873 He was a prominent farmer, speculator aud citizen of Shrewsbury, Vt. He was a justice of the peace, constable and lister for many years and served in the Legislature two terms. Politically he was a Republican. His parents were Jonah and Clara (Warner) Aldrich ; his pater- nal grandfather was Ziba Aldrich, who settled in Shrewsbury, Vt , in 1780. Elizer W. was married on March 11, 1835. to Mehitable C. Colburn. They had five children : Susan D , Bradford B., Edgar H., Julia M. and Barney W.

Allen, Arnnah, Pittsfield, was born in Fitz William, N. H., on July 3, 1805. Ile removed with his parents to Stockbridge, Vt., in 1823. where he remained until he settled in Pittsfield, Vt., in 1867 : is a farmer and owns forty acres of land ; was justice of the peace, selectman and lister in Stockbridge. He is now deacon of the Congregational Church in Pittsfield. "Mr. Allen was married twice ; his first wife was Elinina Ten- ney, of Stockbridge, to whom he was married on January 7, 1830. They had six children, five now living : Edwin, Mary 8. (now Mrs. G. D. Parmenter), John R., Pliny A., Charles T. His second wife was Czarina Blossom Church, the widow of John E. Church, to whom Mr. Allen was married on June 11, 1868. Their daughter, Hattie R., born in Charlestown, Mass., June 13, 1859, married (. T. Nichols, February, 1876, died at the home of herstepfather December 26, 1884, leaving one son, Helon E. Nichols. Mr. Allen's parents were Arunah and Mary (Richardson) Allen, who were early settlers of Stockbridge, Vt. : Arnnah, sr., was a Baptist clergyman. They were natives of Shrewsbury, Mass.

Allen, Simeon, Fairhaven, was born in 1836. He first embarked in the mercantile business; in 1868 he embarked in the manufacture of slate mantles, and shipping slate stock, giving employment to about fifty hands. He was Republican State Senator in 1874 and 1876, was a justice of the peace for twenty years, and held several other town offices. He was married in 1873 to Elizabeth Vail : they have two sons: George Henry and Aaron V. Elizabeth was a daughter of Aaron and Sophronia (Lapham) Vail, of Danby, Vt. Simeon was a son of Ira Allen and Cornelia A. (Smith) Allen. Mr. Allen was an early tanner and enrrier, and a pioneer in the slate and lumber business. He was also a merchant, was born in Pawlet in 1,96, and died in 1862. Mrs. Allen was born in 1809 ; she has three children : Simeon, Lney (who is now Mrs. M. B. Dewey), and Elizabeth (who is now Mrs. George A. Vail).

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Allen, R. V., Chittenden, was born in Shoreham April 17, 1830 ; is a farmer and manufacturer of lum- ber ; owns 400 acres in connection with his son Lafayette; was town representative in 1874 and 1875 ; pros- ecuting and defending agent for several years, trustee of public money, first auditor, and for about twenty years town superintendent of schools. His parents were Lafayette and Elisabeth (Orkins) Allen, natives of Vermont. He was married October 18, 1853, to Marriette C. Walker, daughter of Norris and Sarah A. Walker, of Brandon; she died December 2. 1881, leaving four children : Lafayette, Arthur W., Harold V. and Thomas P. His second marriage occurred October 5, 1885, to Mrs. Ella Barton Carr, of New Haven, Vt., daughter of R. A. and Almeda L. Barton, of New Haven.

Allord, John, Fairhaven, was born in Franklin county, Vt., in 1816. He purchased his homestead of ninety-six aeres in 1853, where he now resides. His parents were Peter and Betsey (Martin) Allord. They had a family of fourteen children, five of whom are now living; John and Isaac live in this county. Mr. Allord was a native of Massachusetts. Mrs. Allord died at Shelburne, Vt. John was married in 1837 to Prudence Osgood, of Washington county, N. Y .; they had a family of ten children, seven of whom are now living: Frances, William, Mary, Florence, Ellen, Jennie and John.

Andrews, Austin A .. Pittsford, was born in Pittsford, December 8, 1826; he was a farmer and owned a farm of 200 aeres or more in Whitehall, N. Y., where he died July 2, 1868. His parents were Nathaniel K. and Eunice (Barnes) Andrews, natives of Pittsford. Austin A. was married September 4, 1849, to Lucy J. Richardson, a daughter of David and Mary (McConnell) Richardson, natives of Rutland. They had seven children : John D. (married to Alice Hall, of Pittsford), Frank K. (married to Maria Bates, of Pittsford). Ida M. (now Mrs. Frank W. Johnson, of Wallingford), Annabel R. (now Mrs. Willis E. Kincaid, of Ossipee, N. H.), Lou D. (school teacher), James A. and Tom J.

Andrews, J. Clark. Mount Holly, p. o. Mechanicsville, was born in the town of Mount Holly, Vt., on Jan- uary 29, 1832, and died on March 13, 1874; was a farmer. His parents were Jerial and Alinda (White) An- drews, natives of Rutland, Vt. He was married on November 13, 1856, to Martha M. Barrett. They have two children : M. Ella (now Mrs. J. C. Lawson, of West Troy, N. Y ), and Jennie B. Martha M. was a daughter of Joel and Sarah (Howard) Barrett, who were natives of Massachusetts and came here in 1815.

Arnold, Samuel A., Benson, was born in Benson, Vt, in 1828; in early life he was a carpenter and builder ; at the present time he is a farmer, owns and occupies a part of the homestead purchased by his grandfather about 1790. He was married in 1832 to Ann Maria Pike, of Glens Falls, N. Y .; they have five children. Milton F. and Walter L. are engaged with their father in developing a silver mine that was dis- covered by their father's grandfather on his farm nearly one hundred years ago. Emeline M. married Franklin L. Brown, February 10, 1885; Cora E. and Estella B. His parents were Francis and Polly Ann (Foote) Arnold, who were married November 2, 1819; they had five children : Martin W., Erastus H .. Sam- uel A., Lydia M. and Fannie C. Mr. Arnold was born in Benson on September 29, 1795, and died in 1869; Mrs. Arnold was born in Whitehall, N. Y. on September, 29.

Atwood, Lorin E., Chittenden, was born in Chittenden October 8, 1821 : is a farmer and manufacturer of lumber. He owns, in connection with his sou, 1,000 acres ; has heen selectman, overseer, lister, and is now town representative. His parents were Joseph and Rebecca (Dow) Atwood. Mr. Atwood was born in the town of Dighton, Mass., April 17, 1786, and went with his father to the town of Jay, Essex county, N. Y., in 1803. Lorin E. Atwand was married December 5, 1850, to Clarissa Hibbard, a daughter of Timothy and Clarissa (Wright) Hibbard, of Chittenden, who came here about 1850; they had one child, Erwin S., born April 14, 1858, who married Susie M. Clark, February 17, 1881. They have one child, Clara C., born October 13, 1884.

Babeock, Josiah, Pittsfield, was born in Hartland, Windsor enunty, Vt., on October 21, 1822. He is a farmer: he has resided in Pittsfield sinee 1858, with the exception of six years. He was elected town rep- resentative in 1874, and has been selectman for five years, and has held most of the other town offices. His parents were Josiah and Hannah (Hodges) Babcock. His paternal grandfather was a native of Con- nectient, and an early pioneer of Woodstock, Vt.

Baird, Hiram. Pittsford, Chittenden, p. o., was born in Chittenden November 19, 1804; is a farmer. and owns 600 acres. He has been lister for many years, was town representative in 1866 and '67, justice of the peace a number of years, and was appointed town elerk in 1883 by the selectmen. His parents were Jobn and Rebecca (Persons) Baird. Mr. Baird came here from Worcester, Mass., in 1792. Hiram Baird was married April 16, 1826, to Sarah Morse, a daughter of Jonathan and Thankful (Smith) Morse, of Lester, Vt. They had three children : Hiram F., horn November 6, 1830 ; died June 3, 1883. Stephen S., of Chittenden, born October 2, 1832 ; Almira J., who married Alfred Durgee ; she died September, 1881.

Baird, John, Chittenden. was born in Chittenden November 25, 1840; is a farmer and manufacturer of lumber. He owns 500 acres in connection with his brother, Amos. He enlisted in Co. A, 2d N. Y. Cavalry, in 1863, and served until the close of the war. His parents were Joel and Eliza (Pike) Baird, natives of Chittenden. He was married April 13, 1869, to lda Hewett, a daughter of Cyrus D. and Sarah (Locke) Hewett, of Chittenden They had one child, Leon J.

Baker, Austen S., Danby, p. o., was born in Mount Holly, Vt., in 1824 ; has held many town offices ; was superintendent of schools four years : a justice of the peace many years, and a man much valued as a law counselor and advisor in his town. He has taught school winters for over forty years, and gives attention to his farm at intervals. He was married. in 1848, to Betsey M. Green, of Danby, a daughter of Rev. Orange Green, of Danby. They have two children, Helen M., who married L. P. Howe, a deputy sheriff of the county, and Charles S. Austen S. settled with his parents, Stephen and Susanna (Mathewson) Baker, in Danby in 1828. They were natives of Rhode Island. They were married and first settled in Danby in 1798, and soon after returned to Rhode Island, and in 1828 he again returned to Danby with his family of ten children, six of whom are now living, Benjamin M., Orean, Austen S., Jolin F. (who enlisted on the nine months call in the 14th Vermont Regiment and served from 1862 to 1863), Elizabeth and Philena S. Mrs. Baker died in 1871, aged eighty-six years, and Mr. Baker was born in 1778, and died in 1853.

Barber, Moses G., Benson, was born in Benson on December 22, 1804. He was married in 1833 to Ada- line Clark, of Orwell; who was born in 1806. They had a family of eight children, five are now living: Joshua D., Emma M. (married W. W. Chapman), Fanny A., Charles P. and Marcus M. Marcellus J., who enlisted in the 14th Vermont Regiment, and served until the return of his regiment, died at his home in 1863, with fever. Joshua served in the same regiment, but was discharged. James and Gilbert were teachers and died in early manhood. Mrs. Moses G. Barber died in 1873. Moses G., was a son of Robert and Rebecca (Johnson) Barber, who were horn in Worcester, Mass., and settled in Benson about 1790, where they erected their log house. Mr. Barber was a soldier in the Revolutionary army. He died in 1828, aged sixty eight years. They had eleven children; Moses is the only one living. Mrs. Barber died in 1856, aged ninety-two years.

Barker. Don A., of Castleton, Vt., was born in Poultney, Vt., in 1842. He is one of the most extensive horse stoek farmers in the town of Castleton, Vt., where he purchased 420 aeres, it being the farm on which the Rutland County Centennial was held in 1881 at Mason's Point, on the east bank of Lake Bomoseen, and is known as the Lake Bomnseen stock farm. It is considered one of the most desirable points on the lake. He also owns the old Pittman Barker homestead of 200 acres at Poultney, Vt., on which have been developed some excellent slate quarries, one of which is being worked by the Poultney Slate Company ; having a steam mill of 250 hy 50 feet, and employing 150 men. He was married in 1863 to Adelia A. Rogers. They have had four children. Alice L. Dwight R., Lena P , and Don Bertrand. Mrs. Barker was a daughter of Asa and Louisa (Ilorton) Rogers, and was born in 1843. Don A. Barker, sr., was a son of Eastus and

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Pearly (Hosford) Barker. They had a family of three sous, two now living, Don, who resides in Castleton, Vt., and Dwight, who is a mill owner and humber dealer in Wisconsin. Mrs. Pearly Barker died in Ponlt- ney, Vt., and Mr. Barker died in Wisconsin. Eastns Barker was a son of Pittman and Lydia (Rudd) Barker, natives of Connecticut, who settled in Poultney, Vt., in 1820. Pittman's father was a captain in Washing- ton's army. Pittman Barker had a family of five daughters, two of whom are living, and three sons, Jus- tus, who settled in Middletown, Eastus and Jaazaniah, who died in Plaintield, Wis., leaving two sons, Jus- tus, who is now an officer in the National Home for Volunteers in Milwaukee, Wis., and Delbert J., now living in Plainfield, Wis.

Barns, Charles, Pittsford, was born in Pittsford, Vt., on June 2, 1825 ; is a farmer and owns 186 acres. His parents were Nehemiah and Ladocia (Andrews) Barns. Mr. Barns was born in Pittsford, Vt., and Mrs. Barns was born in Chittenden, Vt. They had seven children born to them, four of whom are now living, Mrs. W. K. Woodbury, of Ilebron, Ills., Charles B .. B. F., and Harriet C. Barns, of Pittsford, Vt.

Barnes. John R., Pittsford, Proctor p. o., was born in Pittsford June 28, 1822; is a farmer and owns 100 acres. His parents were John and Electa (Dimick) Barnes. Mr. Barnes was a native of Pittsford, and Mrs. Barnes of Sullivan, N. H. John R. Barnes was married July 3, 1845, to Mary Cooley, a daughter of John and Amanda (Cook) Cooley, natives of Pittsford. They have two children living, George, of Croydon, N. H., and his wife is Lovisa Worthen, of Rutland. John, a farmer of Pittsford ; his first wife was Ida J. Stiles, to whom he was married December 19, 1878, she died May 26, 1892. They had two children, John E. and Mary E. He was married the second time to Jennie R. Alexander, of Pittsford, November 23, 1884.

Barnes, Myron D., Fairhaven, was born in Rutland, Rutland county, Vt . in 1830. He was married on January 27, 1859, to Caroline M. Bryant, who was born in Philadelphia in November, 1839. They have a family of three children. Hattie M. was born in November 7. 1859. Williato Bryant, born November 12, 1864, and Frederick E., born January 11 1871. Hattie M. married John F. Richards on October 15, 1879. William B. Barnes married. November 12, 1885, Carrie Lewis, a native of this town. Caroline M. was the only child of Samuel P. and Ann Maria Bryant. They died in Fairhaven. Myron D. Barnes was a son of Jefferson and Lanra (Dyer) Barnes, natives of Rutland, Vt. Jefferson was a justice of the peace many years, and held several other town offices. He was born in Rutland iu 1801, and died in Fairhaven in 1861. Mrs. Barnes was born in Rutland in 1804. and died in 1875. They had a family of six children, two of whom are now living. Myron D , and George P., who was born in 1833.

Barney, Franklin, Castleton, p. o. Hydeville, was born in 1816. He was married in 1861 to Mrs. Betsey (Blis3) Cutting. She was a daughter of Ephraim and Hannah (Gibbs) Bliss. They had two daughters and ten sons, tive children are now living, Bethiah, Marcus, Betsey, George and John H. Bethiah was married to A. C. Hooker, who died leaving one daughter, Emily E. Ephraim was born in Connecticut in 1776, Was married in 1801, and died in 1825. Franklin Barney was a son of Captain Joseph and Olive (Fisher) Barney. They have six children now living. Franklin Barney and his wife now ocenpy the old homestead, which yields a large income from the vast amount of blue slate ynarries which have been developed on the farm, on which Ephraim and Hannah settled abont 1785 or 1786. They have four adopted children, Miriam Bliss, Ermina Bliss, Sarah Bliss, and Frank Van Lew.

Barrett, Lewis J , Mount Holly (deceased), wasborn in Ashby, Mass., on November 30, 1819, and died on April 5, 1994 ; was a farmer and owned 155 acres. His parents were Joel and Sarah (Howard) Barrett Mr. Barrett was a native of Massachusetts, and came to Mount Holly, Vt., about 1821. Lewis J. was married on December 30, 1854, to Miranda L. Sawyer. They have four children, Hermione E., Lucy L., Mary E., and George A. Miranda was a daughter of Asa and Lucy (Morse) Sawyer, natives of Rutland county

Barrows, Francis A., Castleton, was born at Castleton, Vt., in 1825 He is one of the representative meu of his town, and has filled all of the principal offices. He was married on May 10. 1848, to Frances Will- oughby, of Clarendon, Vr., who was born in 1825. They had three children, Julia. Edith and Mary. Edith married Mr. Ed Jones. Julia married E. Frank Johnson, and Mary married G. M. Hawkins. Mr. Barrows was a son of Adna and Fannie (Culver) Barrows. Mr. Barrows was a native of Middlebury, Vt., and Mrs. Barrows of Poultney. They were married in 1819, and had a family of two children, Mary, who was born in 1820, and died in 1838. Mr. Barrowa born in 1792, and died in 1865. Mrs. Barrows was born in 1800, and died in 1867. He settled in Castleton in 1815, and continued the wagon mannfacture until his death. He was also connected with the manufacture of shot-guns and rifles to quite an extent. He wasalso a farmer. Francis A. has become an extensive manufacturer of agricultural implements. His plows are well and favorably known at home, and are finding sale in all directions. His late patent "Clevis" is the popular plow of the country. He embarked in this business in 1852, which he has proseented to this present time. He has made but two changes in that time. He sold half of his interest to Simon R Sargent in 1883. Their office is at their factory at Castleton Corners.

Baxter, Channeey L., Castleton, was born in Cornwall, Addison county, Vt. on August 28, 1808, and set- tled in Castleton, Vt., in 1861. His parents were William and Ruth (Auborn) Baxter, who had nine chil- dren, of whom Chauncey is the only one now living. Ilis brother Luther served in the war of 1812. Mr. Baxter was a native of Infield, Conn. Channeey L. was married in 1428 to Philena Peet, of Middlebury, Vt. They had six children born to them, three of whom are now living : Luther L., Martha .I. and Loriuda. Martha married G. H. Daniels, and Lorinda married William Woodbury. Luther L. enlisted in a Minnesota regiment where he served as captain. He was colonel of the 4th Minnesota Regiment, and served until the close of the war. He fitted himself and was admitted to the bar, and is now judge of the seventh dis- triet of Minnesota. Horace was an editor and died in Minnesota. Mary married Mr. Pritchard; she died leaving one son, Joseph B.

Baxter, Nathan P., Danby, p. o. South Wallingford, was horn in Clarendon in 1821 : he was married in 1848 to Mary Benham, of Clarendon ; they have two children: George T. and Nellie. Nellie married Llew- ellyn H. Ellis. Mrs. Baxter was a daughter of Orrin Benham. Nathan P. Baxter was a son of Thomas and Mrs. Betsey (Weaver) Baxter, who were married in 1817. They had five children, three are now living : Jane, Nathan P. and Elizabeth. Thomas was born in 1793 and died in 1850, and Betsey died in 1865. Tholoas was a son of Stephen and Patience Baxter, who came from Rhode Island to Clarendon after the close of the Revolutionary War. Thomas Baxter was in the War of 1812 and 1814 and received a land warrant.

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History of Rutland County, Vermont, with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers, Part 115

Author: Smith, H. P. (Henry Perry), 1839-1925. 1n; Rann, William S Publication date: 1886 Publisher: Syracuse, N.Y., D. Mason & co. Number of Pages: 1170

Author: Smith, H. P. (Henry Perry), 1839-1925. 1n; Rann, William S
Publication date: 1886
Publisher: Syracuse, N.Y., D. Mason & co.
Number of Pages: 1170