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Rumsey, Chauncey S , Castleton, was born in the town of Hubbardton, Vt., in the year 1805. He com- meneed his business life at the age of twenty-one years, as a farmer, his desire being to save the home- stead for his aged parents, which object he accomplished by hard labor. His parents were William and Elizabeth (Walker) Rumsey, who were born and loarried in Conneetient, and died in Hubbardton, Vt. William was born in 1750, and served three years in the Revolutionary army. Received a pension and died jn 1836. His wife died in 1830. They had eleven children, of whom Chauncey S. is the only one now living. He has been a successful farmer of his town, and has made a great success of grain and stork raising. He has also been one of the representative men of his town and State; was a member of the Legislature in the years 1839 and 1840, and again in 1854 and 1855, was a member of the Senate in 1858and 1859. county judge in 1875 and 1876, town elerk and treasurer for twenty-five years, and held many of the minor offices of the town. Ile was justice of the peace in his old town for thirty-eight years. He retired from active life in the year 1877, at the age of seventy-one years, and settled in the village of Castleton, Vt., on his homestead of twenty-one acres. His early advantages for education were hut httle. but he has become, by careful ap- plieation. a self made man ; and now has a fine library, in which he finds a pleasant pastime. Ile was married in 1830 to Hannah Wallis. They had one son born to them, Henry C., born in 1844 Hannah was a daughter of Seth and Hannah (Pond) Wallis.
Rustedt, George. Shrewsbury, was born in Thorn, England, on September 30, 1851. He is a physician and surgeon, and came to America with his parents and located in Sudbury, Vt., in 1857. He began the study of medicine at the age of twenty-two, with Dr. George W. Campbell, of Sudbury, Vt. He entered the medieal department of the University of Vermont at Burlington in 1874, and graduated from there in 1876. when he settled in Shrewsbury, Vi., where he has been engaged in active Imsiness ever since. He is a meiober of the State and County Medical Societies, and has served three years as superintendent of schools. His parents were Henry F. and Mary A (Porter) Rustedt
Ryan, John M., Fairhaven, only son of Martin and Catherine (Glinnane) Ryan, was born in 1832 in the Parish of Ahane, County Limerick. Ireland, came to America in 1851, and settled in Whitehall, N. Y., where he was married to Elizabeth Boland of Foyries, County Lnnerick, Ireland, in 1853. and moved to Fair- haven, Vt., in that same year. His family consisted of seven daughters, five of whom are now living, Katie, died in 1972, and Bridget died in 1842. Maggie J. graduated from the Castleton State Normal school in 1874, and Mary from Saint Albans Convent, Notre Dame. Ellen, Elizabeth and Hannah are younger daughters. Mr. Ryan is by trade a slate finisher of billiard tables. He engaged in the general grocery busi- Dess in 1885.
St. John, Samuel W., Hubbardton, p. o. East Hubbardton, was born in Hubbardton on November 2, 1834 ; is a farmer and owns 100 arres. He was selectman five years, and has been lister for several years and is now ; was a member of the Constitutional Convention in 1870, was elected town representative in 1870 and 1871, and has been justice of the peace since 1878. He is a great grandson of Nehemiah St. John, who came from Reading, Conn .. in 1796: is a grandson of Seth, and son of Seth, jr. His mother was Sarah M. Allen, of Peru, N. Y. Mr. St. John was married September 8, 1857, to Olive Parsons, a daughter of Aaron S. and Aloanda (Briek) Parsons, of Hubbardton. They have three children : Seth L., Frank S. and Earl A.
Sanford, M. D., James, Castleton, was born in Castleton, Vt., on October 19, 1816. He read medicine with Dr. Theodore Woodward, of Castleton, and graduated from the Vermont Academy of Medicine at Castleton in 1840. (This institution was organized on October 20, 1818, its name was changed for the third time by an act of the Legislature in 1841. to the Castleton Medical College). He then settled in Westhaven in 1840, and practiced his profession, and later on he settled in Fairhaven, and in 1865 be settled in Castle- ton, where he now resides, devoting his time to his profession. He has been president of the County Med- ical Society, and vice-president of the County Historical Society. His parents were William and Betsey (Tuttle) Sanford. They were married in 1812 William was born in Pownal, Vt., in 1784, and Betsey was born in Poultney, Vt., in 1796. James was married in 1844 to Miriam Forbes; she died ou August 25, 1851. They had two children born to them, both of whom died at an early age. He married his second wife, Ettie Maee, on November 16, 1865, he was born in An Sable, N. Y., on March 16, 1836. They have two chil- dren, George William, born Jannary 23, 1874, and Minnie Ettie, who was born Angust 5, 1876.
Seward, George W., Mendon, was born in Mendon, Vt., on October 8, 1838. He is one of the prominent farmers of this place, and is now serving his fourth term as selectman. His parents were Fra W., and Rhoda S. (Hatch) Seward ; his paternal grandfather, Ira Seward, and his maternal grandfather, Ira Hatch, were early settlers of this town. George W., was married in 1864 to Emeline Gibson, a daughter of Matti- son and Sukey (Lincoln) Gibson, of Mendon ; they have two children : Fred I. and Ernest E
Seward, James E., Rutland, was born in Rutland county on August 16, 1825. IFe has held nearly all the offices in his town and is now the present representative in the Legislature. His parents were Fra and Abigail (Rawlins) Seward, early settlers in Rutland. His wife was Juliette Hatch, a daughter of Ira and, Abigail (Wardner) Hatch ; they have one child, Florence A. (now Mrs. Joseph C'uertin), she had one child Ray W.
Shedd, Henry H., Mendon, is a farmer and was born in Sherburne, Vt., on June 5, 1841 ; he has held many offices in his town and in 1840 was town representative in the Legislature. His parents were Henry and Betsey (Chase) Shedd. His paternal grandfather was William Shedd, a native of Groton, Mass., and an early settler in Rutland, Vt. His children were Charles, William, Henry and Martha. Henry and Betsey Shedd had four children : Harvey, Henry (deceased), Mary (deceased), and Henry II. Heury I. was mar- ried on September 11, 1863, to Jennie L. Ray, a daughter of John and Lois (Sargent) Ray, of Oshkosh, Wis .; they have two children : Elmer E. and May L.
Sherburn, William H., Pittsfield, was born in Chittenden, Vt., on December 16, 1849. He located in Pittsfield in November, 1884, where he has since resided and conducted the Green Mountain House, a sm- mer resort with accommodations for about twenty guests. He was married the first time to Minnie E.
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Belford, of Lyme, N. H .; they had two children : Harris J and Hattie E. His second wife was Emma D. Brown, of Mendon, Vt. His parents were Ivory L. and Alvira P. (Morrill) Sherburn, who settled in Chit- tenden in 1843, and engaged in farming.
Siseo, William H., Westhaven, was born in Westhaven in 1840; is one of the leading farmers of the town, and his residence commands an excellent view of the surrounding country and distant mountains. He was married in 1863 to Amine Bixby, a daughter of Daniel P. and Esther R. (Hooper) Bixby, who reside in Poultney, and had two children, Elwin M. and Amine. William and Amie Sisco have three children ; Albert C., Stella A. and Charles H. William II.'s parents were Josiah and Lonisa (Barber, Sisco, of Con- nectieut ; they had nine children, five now living : Olive A., Willard J., Robert C. Ida M. and W. H. Willard served in 9th Vermont, in 1862, until the close of the war, when he was discharged. Mrs. Sisco died in 1875, and Mr. Sisco died in 1880. Josiah's parents were Michael and Lucinda Siseo, of Washington county, N. Y. They settled in Westhaven about 1800.
Smith, Clark, Dr., Fairhaven, was born in Washington county, N. Y., in 1832. He was a graduate of the Buffalo Medical College in 1854, and was assistant surgeon in the army in 1862 and 1863. He settled in Fair- haven in 1863, embarking in the drug business and following the dental profession in which branches he still continues. He built his present store and dwelling in 1871 ; he is also a member of the Hazard Slate and Milling Company, which has a capital of $80.000, He was married in 1857 to Hermione Morrison Clark : he was a son of Solomon and Jane ( Russell) Smith.
Smith, Enoch and A. D .. Clarendon, are farmers and own 640 acres. Enech owns 1,500 acres individ- nally. Enoch was born in Clarendon, Vt., on Mareb 22, 1800. His grandfather, Asa, came from Connecti- ent and was said to be the first white man that discovered Clarendon Springs in 1776. Arima, father of Enoch, was born in Clarendon, Vt. Enoch has been town representative twice. He was married on Sep- tember 15, 1825, to Ann Dyer, of Clarendon, a daughter of Daniel and Susan (Olen) Dyer. Enoch had five children, Louisa A. wife of Jesse R. Billings, of Rutland, died in 1862; Arima D., was married in November, 1860, to Emma L. Kneeland. of Spencerport, N. Y .; they have two children : Alfred K. and Annie K. Lydia married Dr. H. F. Smith, of Castleton, Vt .; Enoeli A., of Fulton, Ill., and Charles S. (deceased).
Sınıth, Samnel, Shrewsbury, was born in Pittsford, Vt., on September 22. 1825; he is a farmer and a breeder of the Ben Franklin stock horses. celebrated in Vermont for their speed. He was educated in the common schools, and the Black River Academy at Ludlow, Vt .: he settled in Shrewsbury, Vt., in 1850 on the farm of 360 aeres which he now owns and oeenpies ; he has served in the Legislature one term. Polit- ically he is a Democrat. IHis parents were Samuel and Sarah (Bresee) Smith. Ile was married on Jannary 15, 1851, to Caroline C. Holden, a daughter of Harry and Elizabeth (Green) Holden, of Shrewsbury. Samuel has sıx children : Sarah E. (now Mrs. Charles E. Nichols), Mary J. (now Mrs. F. H. Holden), Harriette E., Caroline A. (now Mrs. D). H. Holden), Ada L. and Franklin H.
Spragne, Oscar. Wells, was born in Poultney. Vt., in 1828; he has been selectman of his town three terms, lister and assessor four terms; he was married in 1849 to Julia Ann Buxton, who was born in this town in 1828; they have one son, Ifiram O. His paternal grandfather, Samnel Spragne, came to this town at an early date.
Squires, L. C., Clarendon, p. o. North Clarendon, was born in Rutland, August 14, 1845; is a farmer and owns 200 acres. His parents were Daniel and Lettice (Caldwell) Squires Mr. Squires was a native of Rutland ; was born June 9, 1811, and died October 12, 1875. Mrs. Squires was born in the town of Ware, N. H .: he was married October 17, 1868, to Alathea Kingsley, a daughter of Harrison and Caroline (Taylor) Kingsley, of Clarendon ; they had two children: Lizzie K. and Ruth R.
Stacy, Julius L., Benson, was born in Benson in 1826 ; he was married in 1852 to Cornelia Todd, of Ponit- ney ; she died in 1877. and he married on August 19, 1879, Eda King, a daughter of William Wallace King; they have one son, David L Julius L. was a son of David L and Charlotte (Millard) Stacy, who were mar- ried in 1822 : they had two children : Harriette E. ad David. Charlotte Stacy was born in Low Hampton, Washington county, N. Y., in 1804, and David L. was born in Benson in 1800. He was a son of Joseph and Betsey (Southwick) Stacy, natives of Connecticut, but very early settlers in Benson. They had ten chil- dren, three now living.
Stafferd. Charles F., Clarendon, p. o. Clarendon Springs, was born in Clarendon February 28, 1857 : is a farmer and owns 200 acres ; his parents were John and Minerva L. (Colvin) Stafferd. His father was a na- tive of Danby, and his mother of this town. He was married July 14. 1876, to Fannie F. Fisk, a daughter of Merritt and Jane (Everest) Fisk, of Clarendon ; they have three children : Clarence E., Perey R. and Archie C.
Stannard, Jr., Jeman, Fairhaven, was born in Fairhaven, Vt., on February 3, 1826. He has held several town offices, having been selectman and lister. le has also been an extensive fariner, owning about 800 acres of land. He has now retired and settled in Hampton, Washington county, N. Y. He was married on April 14, 1563. to Maria F. Kirtland, of Granville, N. Y. They have a family of five chikiren, Heman, Jr., Edwin K., George J., John O, and Mary E. Mrs. Stannard died on July 29, 1880. Heman, Jr., was a son of Heman and Minerva (Sunth) Stannard, who was born in Litchfield, Conn., in 1750, and died on May 16, 1863. She died on February 14, 1867. They had eleven children born to them, six of whom are now living. Sarah E., Julia J., Mary A., Heman, Jr., Edward I. and Charlotte M. Heman, Sr., was a son of Samuel and Jemima (Wilcox) Stannard, natives of Massachusetts, and settled in Fairhaven in 1783 with a family of five children. Samuel was in Washington's army for eight years, and died in Fairhaven, Vt.
Tarbell. Marshall, Mount Holly, was born in Tarbellville, Vt., on March 14, 1829. He commenced the manufacture of hand-rakes, hoe and fork handles, and lumber in 1852, and is still engaged in that business. He was married on March 21, 1852, to Finnette E. Chapman, of Mount Holly, formerly of Northfield, Vt. They had one child, Amy F., who is now deceased.
Taylor, Daniel W., Sherburne, was born in Plymouth, Vt., on June 18, 1823. He was elected to the State Senate in 1860 and 1861, and was a representative in the Legislature in 1865, 1966 and 1876, and was judge of the County Court in 1879, 1880, 1881 and 18-2. His parents were Nathan and Mary (Walton) Taylor. Mr. Taylor settled in Sherburne in 1831. He was born in Plymouth, Vt., on August 9, 1799, and died on August 12, 1844. His children were Daniel W., Harriette and Patience A. Daniel W.'s paternal grandfather was John Taylor, who was born in Carlysle, Mass., on February 7, 1765, and settled in Plymouth in 1780. He was a son of Nathaniel Taylor. His maternal grandfather was Daniel Walter, who was born in New Hampshire on October 10, 1775. Daniel W. Taylor was married on November 1, 1848, to Ahnira A. Tyrrell. They have live children living, Arden G., George R., Henry W., Mary A. and Walter D. Mrs. Taylor was a daughter of John and Amanda (Taylor) Tyrrell, of Ludlow, Vi.
Thomas, Chester G., Pittsford, was born in the town of Chittenden, March 24, 1834, and died June 26, 1880. He was a farmer and owned 160 acres. His parents were Augustus and Rebecca (Hayward) Thomas, natives of Chittenden. Chester G. was married December 18, 1860, to Martha Pray, a daughter of Tubel C. and Betsey (Wainright) Pray. Mr. Pray was a native of Shelburn, Vt., and Mrs. Pray of New Haven, Conn. Chester G. and Martha Thomas had two children, Ida R., born March 24, 1867, died November 17, 1880, and Clarence A., born October 25, 1867. A monument was ererted upon the Thomas farm in 1873 to mark the spot where in 1780 one Caleb Houghton, a soldier of the Revolution, was killed by the Indians.
Tryon. Cyrus W .. Westhaven, was born in Westhaven, May 26, 1847. He was married in 1873 to Mariette Lyon. They have one child, Celia Elvira, born in 1877. Mrs. Tryon was a daughter of Luther and Sarah (Hnmiston) Lyon, of Westhaven. Cyrus W.'s parents were Samuel and Lydia (Crampton) Tryon. They were married in April, 1826. They bad three children, Celia, C. W. and Susan. Celia was born in 1838 and
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died in 1866 ; Ansan was born in 1851 and died in Angust, 1879, Samuel W. was born in 1798, Was an early teacher, member of the Assembly two terms, justice of the peace, and held other minor offices, and died in 1881. Mrs. Tryon was born in Connecticut in 1813 and died in June, 1885. Samuel was a son of Elijah and Trube (Priest) Tryon, who were married in Fairhaven in 1786. They had nine children. Elijah Tryon was born in 1761, and was a Revolutionary soldier in Washington's army. He settled here at an early date, where he died in 1853. Mrs. Tryon was born in 1763, and died in 1855.
Tucker, Charles N., Mount Holly, p. o. Mechanicsville, was born in Mount Holly, Vt., on December 18, 1826; is a farmer and owns 130 acres. He has been selectman of the town. He was married on February 18, 1863, to Hannah Jagnith, a daughter of Ralph and Hannah (Carlton) Jaquith, both natives of Mount Holly. The Jaquiths were from New Hampshire and early settlers in Vermont. Charles N. was a son of Arba and Rebecca (Hoster) Tucker, who were natives of Mount Holly. The grandparents on both sides were early settlers in Mount Holly, Vt., and were from Massachusetts.
Vail, Ira II., Danby, p. o. Danby Corners, was born in Danhy, Vt .. in 1822. He represented his town in 1859 and 1860, was justice of the peace from 1859 to date, and held many other minor offices. He was mar- ried in 1841 to Mary Chase, who was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Her parents were early settlers in Collins, Erie county, N. Y. She died in 1879, leaving a family of six children, Edward, Amelia, William, Samantha, Jennie and Ada. Ira was a son of Edward, Jr., and Sally (Herrick) Vail. He was born in Danby in 1791 and died in 1841, and she was born in Danby in 1793 and died in 1870, leaving four children, Platt G., Ira H., William and Lovisa. Edward was a son of Edward and Margaret (Allen) Vail, who were very early settlers in Danby, coming there about 1775. They were of Scotch parentage. He was a promi- Dent man of his day, holding joany town offices.
Vaughn, Frank O., Fairhaven, was born in Kingsbury, Washington county, N. Y., in 1859, and settled in Fairhaven in April, 1882. He is now general ticket and freight agent of the Delaware & Hudson Railroad Company. also express agent and manager of the Western Union Company. He has been in the employ of the same company since 1880. He was married in 1884 to Mary J., daughter of Josiah and Harriet (Mil- ler) Peck, of Low Hampton, Washington county, N. Y. Frank O. was a son of Freeland and Jennie M. (Winship) Vaughn, of Washington county.
Wakefield, Thomas E., Doctor, Fairhaven, was born in Manchester, Vt .. in 1821. He read medicine at Fairhaven, graduated from the Castleton Medical College in 1843, and settled in Fairhaven, where he has remained ever since in the practice of medicine and surgery. His life has been spent in the interest of his town and county. He was married in 1845 to Mariette Fuller, who was born in 1819. They had two chil- dren born to them, who died in infancy. Mrs. Wakefield was a daughter of Almon Fuller, of Massachusetts.
Walker, Arunah, Benson, was born in Sudbury, Vt., in 1803. He has devoted his life to farming and the purchase of land, of which he has made a great success. He is now a capitalist and owns 1800 acres. He was married in 1837, by the Rev. Mr. Denison, of Hubbardton, to Emily R. II. Barbour, a daughter of Ros- well and Aurelia (Munson) Barbour. They had three children. One son, Willie B., died in June, 1856. Mrs. Walker died in 1861, leaving two children, one a daughter, Emma S. A., who died at Ballston, N. Y., in 1863, and one son, Edwin A., who married Maggie Sherman, of Benson, Vt. They have four children, three sons and one daughter. Arunah's parents were Rufus and Susanna (Raymond) Walker, natives of Massa- chusetts, who settled in Sudiniry and died at Benson. They had a family of live sons and four daughters. There are two sons and three daughters now living, Franklin W., Susan R., Lenora E., Mary A. and Arunab. Rufus Walker died in 1856 and Mrs. Walker died in 1863, aged eighty-eight years, Mr. Walker settled in Sudbury, Vt., in 1793, but came to Benson, Vt., in 1817.
Walker, Franklin William, Benson, was born in Sudbury, Vt., on June 23. 1812. He was a merchant for thirty-five years, and is a general business man, holding many of the town offices. He was town repre- sentative in 1857 and 1858, has been trustee of pubhe money and town treasurer for twenty-five years, and a justice of the peace from 1851 until the present time. He was married at St. Louis, Mo., on June 3, 1861. to Elvira A. Sherman, who was born in Chazy, N. Y. She was a graduate of the North Granville Ladies' Seminary, N. Y., and a teacher at the Lindenwood Female College, St. Charles, Mo. They have three chil- dren, William Franklin, now a student of Amherst College. Massachusetts, class of '86; Sussannah Sher- man, a graduate of the Troy Conference Academy, Poultney, Vt., class of '85, and Rufus Raymond. Franklin's parents were Rufus and Sussannah (Raymond) Walker, natives of Worcester county, Mass., who in 1796 settled in that part of Hubbardton which was set off to Sudbury by an act of the "General Assembly of the State of Vermont " passed on November 7, 1806. They removed to Benson in 1817. Their children were Dana, Chauncey R., Susan, Arunah, Harriette. Lenora E., Rufus F., Franklin W., and Mary A., five of whom are now living. Rufus Walker died at Benson in 1856, aged eighty-six years, and Mrs. Walker died in 1863, aged eighty-eight years.
Walker. Richard H., Castleton, was born in England in 1844; he is now owner and proprietor of the Lake House on Lake Bomoseen, three and one half miles from Castleton ; his house has become a popular resort and he now has accommodation for from forty to fifty guests, also inviting fishing and pienic accom- modations. He purchased his grounds and erected his hotel in 1881. Much eredit is due him for his bold and early enterprise. He was interested in the manufacture of worsteds and yarns and various other branches of business prior to 1881. He is a son of William C. and Ruth (Rhodes) Walker, of England, who settled in Massachusetts. Mrs. Walker died in Mendon, Vt., and Mr. Walker died in Philadelphia, leaving three sons : Wilson C., Richard H. and George W. Richard H. settled in Rutland county in 1855, and mar- ried Sarah Jane Parker, of Shrewsbury, Vt., on June 13, 1872.
Walker, Noah S., Clarendon, p. o. Clarendon Springs, was born in Clarendon May 29, 1842; is a farmer and owns 500 arres ; is now selectman of the town. He is a grandson of Lewis Walker, who settled here in 1779, on the farm now occupied by Noah, and built the house about 1782 of 1783. His parents are Lewis M. and Ada (Shepardson) Walker, of this town. Ile was married Mareb 8, 1860, to Sarah Phillips, a daughter of Seth and Elizabeth (Otis) Phillips, of Tinmouth. They have six children : Ella (now Mrs. Hyland South- worth, of Kansas), Jessie P., Minnie L., Florence S., Lewis M. and Ada S.
Warner, John, Pittsford, p. o. Chittenden, was born in Pittsford October 28, 1857 ; is a farmer and owns 185 acres. His parents were Jonathan and Sarah (Walton) Warner, natives of Rutland county. Mr. Warner died May 19, 1885, and Mrs. Warner died July 2, 1885; they had six children, four of whom are now living : they are : Clara, Horace, Anna (now Mrs. H. Eggleston, of West Rutland) and John.
Walsh, William, Hubbardton, Vt., was born in county Kerry, Ireland, March 8, 1844, and came to this country May, 1853; is a farmer owning 125 acres. Has been town auditor and highway surveyor. His parents were Stephen and .Catherine (MeCarthy) Walsh, natives of Ireland, and came here in 1851. Mr. Walsh was married February 17, 1865, to Mary Barrett, a daughter of John and Johanna (Casey) Barrett, of county Kerry. Mrs. Walsh died December 16, 1874; they had four children : Kate, Mary, Johanna and Ellen. Kate died January 28, 1870, and Ellen died February 5, 1875.
Wetmore, Jobn, Ira, p. o. West Rutland, was born in the town of Ira January 8, 1837, and is a farmer owning 300 acres: has been selectman and lister of Ira. His parents were Hiram and Esther (Sawyer) Wetmore, who came from Connecticut in 1796. Mr. Wetmore was married February 21, 1872, to Lucy Rounds. a daughter of Chapman and Lucy (Colvin) Rounds. They have three children : Hellen L., James A. and Mabel A.
Wetmore, Amos, Ira, p. o. West Rutland, was born in the town of fra, April 3, 1806, and is a farmer own- ing 255 acres ; has been lister, selectman and justice of the peace ; has also represented his town three times. His parents were Samuel and Jerusha (Sart well) Wetmore, who came from Connecticut to Ira about
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1796. Mr. Wetmore's first wife was Louise Perry ; they had seven children : Jane, widow of Joseph P. Wood. Esther, now Mrs. A. E. Day, of Ira ; Mrs. L. W. Day, of Ira ; Harry, of Wells, this county ; Emmett, of Ira ; Almira, now Mrs. Leonard, of Minnesota ; Laura A .. now Mrs. Jonas Munson, of Iowa. His present wife was Sarah A. Goodrich, of Rutland.
Wehb, Henry, Clarendon, p. o. North Clarendon, was born in Shrewsbury October 10, 1834 ; is a farmer and owns 100 acres His parents were George W., jr., and Achsah (Holden) Webb, of Shrewsbury. Mr. Webb was in Company K, First Vermont Volunteers, in 1861, on the call for 75,000 men. He was married in February, 1860, to Sylvia Monroe, a daughter of Atherton and Betsy (Chaplain) Mouroe. They had three children : George H., of St. Louis ; Jessie B., now Mrs. H. P. Benson, of Clarendon, and Annie L. Mrs. Webb's father was a native of Groton, Mass., and came to Clarendon about 1830; was in Company H, 2d Regiment Sharp Shooters; he was fifty-five years old and had five sons in the war: James was a cap- tain in 77th N. Y. S. Volunteers : Charles S. wax in 7th Vermont ; Henry in a Minnesota regiment : Ira C., drowned in James River May 16, 1864, in Ist Vermont Cavalry, and Asa in the 11th Vermont, Charles and Asa were starved to death in Andersonville prison.
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