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Packer, Judson D. S., Mount Holly, was born in Mount Holly on September 2, 1846 ; is a farmer and agent for agricultural implements, owns 280 acres; he has been lister of the town, was elected town rep- resentative in 1878, and has been constable and collector for the last ten years. His parents were Rev. Daniel and Lucy S. (Shattuck) Packer. Mr. Packer came here from Guilford, Vt., in 1811, and died in June, 1873. Mrs. Packer died in 1880. Judson was married on October 11, 1873, to Alice E. Holton, who was a daughter of Nelson A. and Sophia (Earle) Holton, who were natives of Mount Holly, Vt.
Palmer, Allan, Castleton, was horn in Castleton, Vt., on February 18, 1806. His parents were James and Agnes (Roland) Palmer, natives of Connecticut, who were married in Clarendon, Vt., in 1788; they had twelve children, of whom three are now living : Polly, who was born in 1797; Charlotte, who was horn in 1808, and Allan James was a son of David Palmer, who settled in Clarendon in 1782, and David was a son of Doctor Joseph Palmer. David's paternal grandfather was Walter Palmer, who settled in Ston- ington, Conn., in 1620. Mr. Palmer is the only man now living who can trace his family down to Adam and Eve. He was married on February 18, 1835. to Ruth Webster, who was born in October, 1803. They have had six children, of whom one ouly is now living, Lucian W., who was born on September 1, 1839. He is superintendent of the New England and New York Railroad, and is a man of great railroad experience. His wife was Jane Green, of Danby, Vt., who died on July 4, 1883, leaving two sons, Harry L. and Ernest W. Mrs. Ruth Palmer was a daughter of Laban and Lucy (Wright) Webster, who had a family of nine children, of whom Ruth is the only one now living.
Parker. Nelson D., Chittenden, was born in Clarendon November 13, 1833, and came to Chittenden in 1850 ; is a farmer and owns 400 acres ; he was selectman four years, assessor and lister two years, and lister one year. He was elected town clerk March, 1884. flis parents were Joseph and Esther (Sprague) Parker, of Clarendon, His first wife was Cynthia Parish, a daughter of Richard Parish, of Barnards; they had one child, Edwin J. His second wife, to whom he was married February 17, 1881, was Ella D. Shaw, a daughter of Jacob and Mary (Hibbard) Shaw. Mr. Shaw was a native of Woodstock, and Mrs. Shaw, of Orwell.
Parker, Wilbur F., Fairhaven, was born in Wells, Vt., in 1842; heembarked in the general jewelry trade in 1862, at Rutland, Vt., and in 1871 le settled in Fairhaven, continuing his business in fine gold and silver wares, diamonds and all fancy goods pertaining to his business. He was married in 1863 to Julia B. Rug- gles, of Rutland ; they have one son, Clayton W., who was born in 1872. Mrs. Parker was a daughter of G. C. and Mary C. (Neal) Ruggles. Wilbur F. was a son of Abel and Amanda (Goodspeed) Parker. Mrs. Par- ker born in Wells, and died in this county December 27, 1886, and Mr. Parker was born in Poultney in 1805, and died in this county December 20, 1x57. The great grandfather, Abel Parker, was a native of Hartford, Conn., and settled in Poultney, Vt., in or about 1785.
Parmelee, Simeon, Pittsford, p. o. Proctor, was born in Pittsford February 19, 1807 ; is a farmer and owns sixty acres. His parents were Hezekiah and Miriam (Orcutt) Parmelee ; his father was a native of Stockbridge, Mass., and his mother came here about 1789; he was married January, 1835, to Roxana Powell, a daughter of Thomas and Sallie Powell, of Sullivan, N. II. They had five children : Jerusha N. (now Mrs. John Seymour, of Illinois), Lissie A. (now Mrs. Tobias New, of Brooklyn, N. Y.), Simeon A. (deceased), Ilelen (now Mrs. William H Harrison, of Chittenden), and Samuel H., of Belleville, Ontario, Canada.
Peck, Norman, Fairhaven, was born in Hampton, Washington county, N. Y., on August 8, 1811, and died on August 13, 1884 ; he first settled in Illinois at an early day, and was a pioneer and early merchant in that part of the country ; he returned to Washington county in 1848, and settled in Fairhaven in 1867, where he became identified with many leading enterprises of the town ; such as banking, rail roading and slate man- ufacturing business. He was married on May 19. 1836, to Rosetta Hotelikiss, a daughter of Simeon and Anna (Wilson) Hotchkiss, who was born in Whitehall. N. Y., in 1813. Simeon Hotchkiss was born in Washington county, N. Y., in 1784, and died in Missouri in 1861. His wife was born in Whitehall, N. Y., and died at Ba- tavia, 111., in 1855. Their parents were from Connectient. Norman and Rosetta Peck had five children, three now living : Sarah J., now Mrs. Charles P. Green : Seth Norman and Anna E., who married Frank W. Redfield. Ifis parents were Seth and Anna (Northrop) Peek, of Newton, Conn .; they were married in 1801, settled in Hampton, Washington county, N. Y., in 1802, where Mr. Peck died in 1858. Seth Peck was born in 1779.
Peck, Oren A., Fairhaven, was born in Weston, Windsor county, Vt., in 1836, and settled in Fairhaven in 1869. lle is a wholesale and retail dealer in carpets, furniture, picture frames and undertaking goods. His parents were Oren and Sarah (Shattuck) Peek, who were natives of Weston, where they died. He died in 1844, leaving five children, two of whom are now living, James F. and Oren A. One son, Shattuck P.,
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was drafted, and served from duty in the late war. He was killed in front of Petersburg, just a few moments before the close of the last engagement. Mrs. Peek was born in 1800 and died in 1884. Oren A.'s paternal grandfather, John Peck, was born in Connectiont. and settled in Weston, Vt , in 1783. His mater- nal grandfather was known as Deacon Parker Shattuck, who settled in Weston about 1785 and died there.
Peck. Simon L., Ira, was born in the town of Ira, November 29, 1844. Is a farmer owning forty-five acres. Has been town lister, superintendent of schools ten years, grand juror, justice of the peace since 1866, represented the town from 1872 to 1878, is now on his second term as town clerk, also fills the position of constable and town collector. His parents were Lewis and Harriette (Brown) Peek, natives of this town. Mr. Peck was married January 14, 1869, to Alice Weaver, a daughter of Isaac and Elsie (Potter) Weaver, of Castleton. They had tive elnldren, Lilly I., II. J., Alice B., Mary D. and Charles W.
Pember, E. R., Wells, was born in this town in 1846. Is a farmer. He has represented his county in the State Senate, was on the State Board of Agrienlture for three years, and has held many prominent offices in his town. ITe was married in 1872 to Carrie Winchell, who was born in Ulster county, N. Y., in 1846. They have four children, Grace, Celeste M., Julia E. and Ernest W. Mr. Pember's paternal great-grand- father, John Pember, eame to this county from Connectient as early as 1786 and settled in Poultney, after- wards moving to Wells, where several of his children and grandchildren resided for many years, taking an aetive interest in all the moral and substantial interests of the community. These have all died since or removed west, until the subject of this sketch is the only one in the male line of deseent now residing in the county.
Perry, Eben B., Ira, was born in the town of Ira. August 1, 1852: is a farmer and manufacturer of lum- ber, and owns 450 acres. Has been lister, collector, selectman, and town representative two terms. His parents were Charles A. and Minerva D. (Goodrich) Perry. Eben Perry was married to Ida B. Squier, a daughter of Amos K. and Nancy (Mann) Squier, April 10, 1879. Mr. Squier was born in Rutland and Mrs. Squier in Ira. They have one child, born March 19, 1885.
Phelps, Erastus H., Fairhaven, was born in Essex county, N. Y., in 1839. He graduated from Middle- bry College in 1861, and taught school two years. Ile served in the pay department of the U. S. army for three years, and in 1867 he settled in Fairhaven. He read law, and graduated at the Albany Law School, and was admitted to the bar. In 1872 he became eashier of the First National Bank at Fairhaven. He was at one time editor and associate publisher of the Fairhaven Journal. He has been justice of the peace, town treasurer, and a delegate to the Constitutional Convention in 1870. He is also engaged in the mannfacture of flour, and belongs to the Minnesota firm of Miller & Phelps. He was married in 1875, in Minnesota, to Mary E. Miller, who was born in Washington county, N. Y. They have one son, Paul H. Erastus II. was a son of Erastus and Margaret Phelps, both natives of Addison county, Vt. Erastus Phelps died in 1880, leaving a widow and three children, two sons and one daughter.
Phillips, Martin V. B., Shrewsbury, p. o. Cuttingsville, was born in Rensselaer county, N. Y., on Feb- ruary 27, 1836. He was reared and educated in Danby, but settled in Shrewsbury in 1870, on a farmi of 338 acres. He now has a dairy of thirty-three cows, and is a breeder of the Ohio improved Chester hogs, also a breeder of thoroughbred Holstein cattle. His parents were Smith and Irene (Clark) Phillips, residents of Danby, Vt., from 1844 to 1847. He was married in December, 1862, to Ruamie Weatherby, a daughter of David and Sarah (Fish) Weatherby, of Danby. Martin V. B. had five children, David I., Ida A .. Adele (who died at the age of five years and six months), Minnie and Herbert M.
Phillips, William L., Danby, was born in Shrewsbury, Vt., in 1806, and died in Danby, Vt., on January 26, 1885 ; Lutrana P. Phillips was born in Clarendon, Vt., in 1809; George W. Phillips was born in Dauby, Vt., in 1811 ; Lucinda S. Phillips was born in Danby, Vt., in 1814, and Stephen W. Phillips was born in Danby, Vt., in 1816. These were the children of Isaac and Ruth (Lord) Phillips, who were married at Shrewsbury, Vt .. in 1804. Mrs. Phillips was born in Lunanburg, Mass .. in 1784 and died in Danby in 1854 : Isaac was born in Rhode Island in 1773 and died in Danby in 1863. He was a son of Stephen and Hannah Phillips, natives of Rhode Island, where they were married. They moved to Danby, then to Clarendon, and then back to Danby, where they died. They had seven children, five sons and two daughters. Two of their sons settled in Erie county, N. Y George W. and Stephen W. Phillips are the managers of the celebrated Star Cheese Factory at Danby, Vt.
Pierce, Thomas, Clarendon, was born in Clarendon, October 25, 1820; is a farmer and owns 400 acres, Has been selvetman, town representative, and was a delegate at the Constitutional Convention. His par- ents were John N. (born March 27, 1790) and Rosanna (Spencer) Pierce. Mr. Pierce was a native of Rhode Island, and came to this town in 1802. Mr. Pierce was married to Juha N. Button, a daughter of Deacon Frederick and Elizabeth (Rogers) Button, of Clarendon, Mr. Pierce's wife died in 1873.
Pinney, Jasper H., Pittsfield, was born in Plymouth, Vt., on December 18, 1827. His parents were Jonathan and Cynthia (Briggs) Pinney, who settled in Pittsfield in 1839. Jasper II, has held various offices in his town, representing it in the Legislature io 1882. He was married three times His first wife was Sally A. Ranney, a daughter of Roswell and Rebecca (Whiteomb) Ranney. They had two eluldren, Eldula A. and Chloe M. His second wife was Ellen Townsend, and his third wife was Emily (Crossman) Coffin.
Pinney. N. B., Mount Holly, p. o. Mechanicsville, was born in Plymouth. Windsor conty, Vt., on December 20, 1817, and came to Mount Holly in 1868 and bought a store in Mechanicsvile, where he carried on business as a general merchant until 1877. Ile is now engaged in the lumber business and owns 440 acres of land. He was married in 1845 to Calista Maun They had one child, Helen M. mow Mrs. Charles Seward, of Bellows Falls, Vt.) Calista was a daughter of Willard Mann, of Ira, Rutland county, Vt.
Powell, M. D., Chittenden, was born in Chittenden, March 13, 1853; is a farmer, and owns 317 acres. He is now first lister of the town, and was elected constable and town collector in 1879. His parents were Almond and Eliza (Beheer Powell, Mr. Powell was born February 11, 1816, on the farm now owned by D. Powell, on which he now resides, Mrs. Powell was born December 6, 1815, and died February 7, 1879. M. D. Powell's grandfather, Jonathan Powell, was a native of Sullivan eounty, and came to the above farm in 1807. He was married October 14. 1884, to Nettie H. Baird, a daughter of Joel and Hannah M. (Rogers) Baird, of Chittenden. She died June 16, 1885.
Pratt. E., Pawiet, p. o. West Pawlet, was born on November 30, 1807, on the old homestead on which he now resides, and which his father purchased and settled on in 1792. He is a farmer. Has been selectman of his town, and has also represented his town in the House of Representatives. He was married on Sep- tember 29. 1832, to Caroline Elwell, who was born in Rupert, Bennington connty, Vt., in 1811. They have seven children.
Priest, Charles W., Mount Holly, p. o. Mechanicsville, was born in Mount Holly. Vt., on January 27, 1843, Owns 104 acres, and was a general merchant in Mechanicsville from March, 1876, to April, 1884. He has been town constable and collector for five years, postmaster eight years, and was town representative in 1880 and 1881. He enlisted in Co. I. 2d Regiment Vermont Volunteers, in Angust, 1864, and served until the close of the war. His parents were Ethan and Hannah (Dawley) Priest, who were natives of this county. Charles W. was married on September 3, 1874, to Hattie E. Bruce, who was a daughter of Orson and Hannah {Charter) Brace, of Williamsville, Windom county, Vt.
Priest, Ethan A., Mount Holly, p. o. Mechanicsville, was born in Mount Holly, Vt., on January 9, 1837 ; is a farmer, and owns 185 acres. He has been grand juror of the town, and has also been selectman since 1883. He enlisted in Co. I, ed Vermont Regiment, and was promoted to sergeant of that regiment, after which he was commissioned as tirst lieutenant. He was wounded at the first battle of Bull Run, and again at the front of Richmond, and the third time was wounded at the battle of the Wilderness. His parents
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were Ethan and Hannah (Dawley) Priest, who were natives of this county. Ethan A. was married on February 7, 1866, to Eliza A. Putter. They have ten children, Eva J., Robert R., Nellie M., Jenme M., Cora U., Herman H., Samuel J. Tilden. Ella M., Ina B and Grace M. Eliza A. was a daughter of Renben and Sophronia R. (Goodell) Puffer. Mr. Puffer was a native of Sudbury. Mass., and Mrs. Puffer was a native of Westminster, Vt.
Proctor, Jonathan S., Fairhaven, was born in Lainesboro, Mass., in 1808. He attended school one year, 1813, at Shorham (Vt.) Seminary. His parents were Oliver and Sarah (Drake) Proctor, who were born in Massachusetts, and settled in Benson, where Mrs. Proctor died. Mr. Proctor died at Fairhaven, aged eighty-seven years. They had a family of five children, three of whom are now living, J. S., Adelaide (who is the wife of Arnold Briggs), and Ronieo. Jonathan N. was married in 1834 to Betsey Briggs, of Benson, Vt. She was born in 1809 and died in 1870. They had a family of nine children, five of whom are now liv- ing, William H. (who enlisted and served four years in service and was honorably discharged at the close of the war), Sarab, Oliver A. (who enlisted at first call for three months men), Oscar (enlisted and served one year, was discharged for disability), and Frances M. Mr. Oliver Proctor, sr., was a successful farmer, like many in early life with a large family in a new country, and the old blue laws of New England, Ver- mont ineluded, had much to contend with, but success crowned his labors at last.
Ranger, Renben, Mendon, was born in Mendon on September 6, 1834. He is a lumberman and farmer, and owns 700 aeres He represented his town in the Legislature in 1877. His parents were Frederick R. and Annie (Welch) Ranger, natives of Maine, who settled here in 1830. They had five children, Frederick (dereased), Renben, James, Annie, and Nancy (dereased). His second wife was Elizabeth Eggleston, by whom he had two children. Mary (deceased and Carrie. Reuben Ranger was married to Lney A. Thorn- ton, a daughter of Serrill and Sarah (Lyon) Thornton. They have had five children, Serrill R., Charlie B., Artie M., an infant danghter (deceased), and Renben (,
Ransom. Albert A., Castleton, was born in Castleton. Vt., on April 29. 1812, and died on August 26, 1880. He was married on June 17. 1847, to Flotilla Pepper, who was born in West Pawlet, Vt., in 1822. They had two children born to them, Frances Almira and Albert Van Ness (who was born in 1855 and mar- ried on June 12, 1878. to Rachie A. Cook. They have two children, Albert Anson and Lillie Alice), Frances A. was married on October 18, 1864, to Frank J. Williams. She died on May 24, 1876, leaving three children, Albert Frank, Lucy Frances and Charles Ilermon. Albert A., sr., was a son of Lemmel and Betsey L. (Ilkok) Ransom, and Lenmel was a son of John and Sarah (Whitney) Ransom, who were born in Conneeti- ent, and the farm which Lemnel owned was purchased on settlement by Justus and Amy (Garrett) Hikok, parents of Betsey L., and which has remained in the Ransom family for four generations. Flotilla Ransom was a daughter of Chauncey P. and Seba (Derby) Pepper, who died in Granville, Washington county, N. Y., leaving six children. Seha Derby was a daughter of Benjamin and Constance (Hamilton) Derby, and her great-grandfather was ('aptain Sparrow, who was the first man to put foot on Plymouth Rock.
leed, Corril, Fairhaven, was born in Moriah, Essex county, N. Y., in 1823. and settled in Fairhaven in 1849. He represented his district in the Legislature in 1861 and 1862, has been justice of the peace, town elerk. assessor, and held other town othees. Ile is one of the leading and representative men of his town. He was an early merchant, but sold his interest and became a large dealer in flour, grain and feed. He is now engaged in the huuber trade, and is agent for the sale of D. & H. C. Co's, coal; he is also agent for the Hazard Powder Company. His son became his partner in 1883, Corril was married in Deerfield. Mass .. in 1848, to Marcia A. Bridges, who was born in Massachusetts. They have one son and one adopted daughter, Emily, She married II. W. Hubbard, and resides in Newton, Kansas. Mr. Hubbard built the first house in Newton, which is now a city of over 7,000, of which he is now mayor. They have two sons, Corril A and Horace Eugene. Mr. Reed laid the first sidewalk in this town. It now has a population of three thousand inhabitants. The son, Rollan C. Reed, was married in 1881 to Mary A. MeCaw. of Norwich, Chenango County, N. Y. They have two children, Anne F and James Corril. Corril Reed was a son of Levi and Martha (Ranney) Reed, Mr. Reed was born in Granville, Washington county, N. Y .. and Mrs. Reed was born in Massachusetts. They had a family of four sons and one daughter. Fayette. Corril, Nathan. Edgar and IIelen.
Reed, Edward J., Danby, was born in Danby, Vt .. in September, 1834. He was a farmer in early life, but has been engaged in the mercantile business since ISTT. He represented his town in the Legislature in 1878 and 1879: was a justice of the peace for six years ; and selectman for fifteen years. He was married in February, 1882, to Emma Baneroft, of Danby. She was a daughter of Amasa Bancroft. Edward J. was a son of Timothy and Ennice Reed, of Danby, Mr. Reed was a native of New Hampshire, and settled in Danby about 1820 ; he was born in 1798 and died in 1849, leaving a widow and four children : Lney, Eunice, Charles T., and Edward J Charles T. represented Ins town in the Legislature two terms. His father, Timothy, was representative of the town two terms, selectman and justice of the peace several years.
Roberts. Ellis, Dr., Fairhaven, was born in Wales in 1851. He first came to this county and settled in Pennsylvania in 1873, being engaged in the drug trade until 1877, when he returned to Wales, from whence he went to Belfast. Ireland, where be read medeine from 1878 to 1880, being an under graduate of the Queen's University of Ireland, at Belfast. He then returned to Wales and engaged in the practice of med- jeine nutil 1853, when be returned to Philadelphia, where he graduated at the University of Pennsylvania, after he settled in Fairhaven in 1884 in the practice of medicine. His parents were Robert and Janet Roh- erts. They died in Wales, leaving four children.
Roberts, Regmald Wyune, of Enreka, p o, Poultney, Vt., was born in England. He became interested in the production of the only unfading green and purple roofing slate, and in 1879 be purchased a one third interest in the Eureka Slate Company, and at the death of Mr. H. G. Hughes in 1884, he purchased the re- maining stock, and is now the entire owner of the property, embracing thirty-five acres of land with much valuable machinery, and is still adding new and improved machinery. His quarry was one of the first op- erated, and has become celebrated in all markets for its unfading properties. It was first broken in 1852. He is now producing all classes of goods and work. Owen E. Carvey has been general agent and secretary of the company from 1881. They also have a store connected with the works, and give employment to from 100 to 150 men. Captain R. W. Roberts divides his time between his home in England and his business in Poultney and New York.
Roberts, Will V .. Fairhaven, was born in Fairhaven, Vt., on June 9, 1851. Ile is one of the firm of Rob- erts & Morris, dealers in general dry goods and groceries, boots, shoes, etc. They embarked in general business in 1885. Will V. is a son of Sadarach and Ellen (Jones) Roberts, who were born and married in Wales and settled in Fairhaven in 1855. They have three sons, John, James, and Will V.
Root, George, Benson, was born in Benson. Vt .. in 1819 ; is a prominent farmer. In 1862 he purchased the Sheldon Root farm of 170 acres, which is now a farm of 240 acres. He was married in 1860 to Lney Jane Sweett, was born in Danville, Vt .; she was a daughter of Luke and Pauline (Knapp) Sweett. His parents were Sheldon and Sally (Gleason) Root, who were born in Pittsfield. Mass,, and married in Benson. They had seven children, four now living : Permelia, Mebitable, George and Henry S. Sheldon Root was born in 1786, and came on horseback with his mother from their home in Massachusetts, to Benson in 1787, which was then a wilderness. His father. Amos, had made a clearing and built a log cabin in 1786, and then returned to Massachusetts for his wife and child. Sheldon's parents were Amos and Anna Root ; they had five chil- dren. Amos served in Washington's army in the Revolution, but died previous to the pension aet.
Root. Seneca. Hubbardton, p. o. East Hubbardton, was born in West Windsor, Vt., April 2. 1818, came to this county in 1836 ; is a farmer and owns 175 acres. Has been selectman, overseer of the poor, justice of
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the peace and notary public ; was elected town representative in 1872. He was appointed postmaster in 1855, resigned in 1870, and appointed again in 1883. His parents were Rufus Root, jr., and Betsey (Cady) Root, of Windsor, Vt. Mr. Root was married July 6, 1842, to Sylvia M. Ketcham, of Sudbury. They had three children : Charles K. was in Co. F. 14th Vt. Reg., and in Co. 1. 11th Vt. He died at Alexandria August 23, 1864 ; Franeis E. died March 28, 1874 ; and Ellen E., now Mrs. Edwin B. Juckett of Fairhaven.
Root, Stephen, Benson, was born in Benson, Vt .. in 1822. He is a farmer and owns a farm of productive land. Ile has also held many of the town offices. His parents were John and Laura (Goodrich) Root. They were horn in Benson, Vt., where his father died, leaving a family of ten children, of whom five are now living. Stephen, Ehza, Mariette, Imogene and Coley. The mother now lives in Minnesota with her daugh- ter Eliza John Root was a son of Amos and Anna Root who were born and married in Pittsfield, Mass. They settled in Benson, in the central east part, in 1786, where they died. He was a Revolutionary soldier, and had a family of five children. He purchased a farm on the east line of Benson, Vt .. in 1786, and in this wilderness erected his log house, and returned to Pittsfield, Mass., for his wife and child ; bringing them here in the spring of 1787. His wife came on horseback, and he brought their worldly goods in an ox cart. Stephen was married in 1851 to Lney Dowley, of Benson, Vt. They have nine children, eight sons and one danghter.
Rowe, Wesley, Wells, was born in this town in 1832. He has been selectman of his town, justice of the peace, grand juror's agent, and held various other town uffiees. He was married in 1856 to Emily L. Lyon, who was born in Danby in December, 1833. They have two children, Duane L., and Merritt C. Mr. Rowe's maternal grandfather, Frederick Pember, was born in this town at an early date.
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