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Mr. Andrews received his education at the public schools of his native town and at the Lamoille county grammar school.
He remained with his father on the home farm until he enlisted in the army at the age of seventeen. He was a member of Co. E. 13th Vt. Vols. and was at the battle of Gettysburg.
After the war he worked six years in a store ; and in 1875 went to the State Primary School, Monson, Mass., as supervisor, remaining there eight years. In 1883 he became a member of the firm of Andrews Brothers, dealers in general merchandise, in his native town where he remained until 1889 when he was appointed superintendent of the Ver- mont Reform School.
Mr. Andrews is a Republican in politics, and represented Johnson in the Legislature of 1884, serving on the committee of educa-
tion. In 1888 he was elected assistant judge of Lamoille county court.
His church connection is with the Bap- tists, and for several years he served his denomination as deacon in Johnson.
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Mr. Andrews was married Sept. 28, 1868, to Mary A., daughter of Ozias and Charlotte Story.
ANDROSS, DUDLEY KIMBALL, of Bradford, son of Broadstreet Spafford and Mary (Kimball) Andross, was born in Brad- ford, Sept. 12, 1823. He comes of old Vermont stock, one of his grandfathers, Dr. Bildad Andross, having been an early settler in the town of Bradford, and a member of the first convention which met to organize the Commonwealth of Vermont ; and another, Capt. Broadstreet Spafford, having been the first settler in Fairfax in 1783. His great- uncle, Obadiah Kimball, was killed in the battle of Bennington.
In early life Mr. Andross worked as a lum- berman, then as a railroad builder, and as such he helped to lay the first rail of the Rutland & Burlington R. R ; later he was a successful gold-miner in California. During his whole life his love of sport has led him to make hunting something more than a pas- time.
When the civil war broke out he was in business as a miller and was lieutenant of the Bradford company of militia. In its reor- ganization for service, upon the first call for
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troops in April, 1861, Lieutenant Andross was elected captain and served as such with the ist At. Regt. throughout its term. Mt the battle of Big Bethel, when the three com. panies of the ist regiment attacked the rebel earthworks, Captain Andross was the first man upon the embankment. At the close of the three months' service he returned to the army as lieutenant colonel of the 9th Vt. Regt., his commission dating May 26, 1862. At Harper's Ferry he was taken pris- oner, the 9th regiment having been sur- rendered ander General Miles. The prisoner was speedily released and at once promoted to the rank of colonel, which position he held until ill health compelled him to tender his
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resignation June 23, 1863. Since the war Colonel Andross has led a quiet life, farming and hunting.
Colonel Andross was married March 17, 1878, to Mrs. Marcella Wasson, daughter of Rev. Horatio Harris. Their three children are : Mary Kimball, Walter Carpenter, and Alice Caroline.
Colonel Andross is believed to be (ex- cept Stephen Thomas, always known as Gen- eral), the senior surviving colonel of Vermont troops.
ARCHIBALD, S. HENRY, of Walling- ford, son of the Rev. Dr. T. H. and Susan (Tuck) Archibald, was born in Dubuque, Iowa, Nov. 10, 1848.
He received his preparatory education at the New Hampton Institution, Fairfax, and
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later graduated from Colgate University, in the class of 1873.
Having completed his college course and after further study he ministered to a con- gregation at West Pawlet, and during this pastorate he was ordained to the ministry of the Baptist church. Being settled by the church at Wallingford in 1876, he has since that time remained in that parish, and is at present the senior clergyman of his denomi- nation in the state, with regard to the num- ber of years of service in one church.
His father was a clergyman of high repu- tation, and was formerly settled over parishes in Addison, Bennington and Rutland coun- ties, but has now retired to private life, making his residence at Middlebury. Mr. Archibald occupies a prominent position in the Baptist church, and is well known and popular throughout the state, and has for twelve years served as the secretary of the board of managers of the state conven- tion of that denomination.
He was united in marriage at West Paw- let, Feb. 13. 1877, to Esther A., daughter of Daniel I). and Mary E. (Townsend) Nel- son. Four children have blessed their union : Nelson Henry, Eva E. (deceased), Walter, and Mary Townsend.
In his political creed Mr. Archibald is a loyal Republican, but his energies and time have been mainly devoted to his profes- sional studies and duties, yet he has served as superintendent of schools in Wallingford for seven different years, and is now chair- man of the board of directors.
ARNOLD, FENELON, of Westminster, son of Ambrose T. and Priscilla ( Farnum) Arnold, was born in Westminster, Jan. 25, 1817.
He obtained his education in the public schools of his native town, and began farm- ing at an early age, first with an uncle until the latter's death in 1840, and then at the age of seventeen, with a brother, he took a farm, wiped out a debt contracted in the pur- chase and acquired an unincumbered home.
In 1855 he began the business of silver and brass plating, continuing it until 1860 under the firm name of Arnold & Cook.
Mr. Arnold's political preferences are Re- publican. He has served as selectman thir- teen years, several as chairman of the board. With the exception of clerk and treasurer he has filled every office in the gift of the town, serving in the Legislatures of 1880 and 1884, and was a member of the committee on elec- tions, banks and banking. As custodian for ten years of the Campbell Trust Funds he showed excellent ability, making safe and profitable investments in the interest of the people. Finding himself physically disquali- fied for service in the field during the war
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Mr. Arnold took an active part in raising troops for the nation's defence.
He was married Nov. 4, 1840, to Amanda, daughter of Luther and Mary Richards. Of this union were two children : Charles F.,
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East, filling the master's chair of White River Lodge, No. 90.
He was wedded Oct. 17, 1882, to Martha P., daughter of Amos and Nancy White of
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and George R. Mrs. Arnold dying Dec. 24, 1867, he married, March 13, 1872, Emily A., daughter of Edmund A. and Isabella ( Hos- mer) Marsh. Of this union is one child : Seth F.
ARNOLD, FRED, of Bethel, son of Thomas and Jane M. (Wellington) Arnold, was born in Randolph, Dec. 7, 1856.
After receiving his education in the com- mon schools and the Randolph State Normal School, he adopted the profession of the law, and since 1880 has pursued that voca- tion in Bethel, combining his practice with the occupation of an insurance agent. In both of these pursuits he has met with grati- fying success. His business ability and un- doubted integrity have called him to many positions of honor and usefulness in the town, which he represented in the General Assembly in 1892. In this body he was an able and earnest advocate of the town sys- tem of schools, and was largely instrumental in the establishment of that important measure throughout the state.
Mr. Arnold has knelt at the altars of Free Masonry, having received the degrees of the blue lodge at Bethel, the chapter in West Randolph and commandery in Montpelier. In the first named he has presided in the
Providence, R. I. Six children have been the issue of the union : five boys and one girl.
ATKINS, HIRAM, late of Montpelier, son of John S. and Margaret (Smith) Atkins, was born Dec. 22, 1831, in Esopus, N. Y., and died at Montpelier, Oct. 1, 1892.
When he was about three years of age his father moved to Poughkeepsie, N. Y., where for the next ten years Hiram lived the usual life of a farmer's boy. At the age of four- teen he entered the office of the Poughkeep- sie Eagle as an apprentice, and at the age of eighteen was employed on the Journal, Kingston, N. Y., having charge of the paper during the editor's absence. In 1853 he came to Verniont and started a small paper called the Battle Ground, at North Ben- nington. He had one dollar in cash when he arrived in Bellows Falls a few weeks later to take charge of a local paper, the Argus. In February, 1863, Mr. Atkins went to Montpelier, bought the Patriot, and estab- lished the Argus and Patriot, of which from that time until his death he was publisher and editor.
During his residence in Bellows Falls Mr. Atkins was for a time deputy postmaster in President Pierce's and postmaster in Presi-
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dent Buchanan's administration, and during President Cleveland's first term he was super- intendent of construction of the goverment building at Montpelier. He was at his de- cease one of the four World's Fair commis- sioners from Vermont, and also by an act of the Legislature one of the Columbian com missioners of Vermont. He attended every Democratie national convention but one after attaining his majority, and in 1888 was the member from Vermont of the Demo- cratie national convention. From 1863 he was a member of the Democratic state com- mittee, and its chairman since the carly seventies.
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Mr. Atkins was a communicant in the Protestant Episcopal Church ; for many years a vestryman of Christ Church at Montpelier, and often a delegate to the diocesan con- vention.
In 1854 he married Maria Abeel, daughter of John L. DeWitt, of Windham, N. Y. She died Dec. 5, 1859, leaving three children, two of whom, Catherine Abeel, and Eliza- beth DeWitt, wife of Major Osman D. Clark of Montpelier, survive their father ; the third, Margaret Smith, died about six months after her mother's decease. Mr. Atkins, June 27, 1864, married Julia M., daughter of Ezra F. Kimball, Bellows Falls.
Mr. Atkins was a man of strong individ- uality ; honest, rugged, and at times out- wardly harsh and rough, made to contend in stormy times for principle, but kind at
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heart, and winning the respect and friend- ship of men who opposed him, and whom he opposed in many things.
ATWOOD, FRANK C., of Salisbury, son of Hiram and Phosbe ( Frank ) Atwood, was born in Starksboro, Dec. 14, 1828.'
He was educated at the common schools and at the Bristol Academy. In 1851 he settled on a farm in Salisbury, where he is widely known as a cattle buyer and stock- man, having had a large experience in the industries he represents.
Mr. Atwood is prominent in Masonic cir- cles and has been a member of Union Lodge F. & A. M., Middlebury, for nearly forty years.
His political affiliations are with the Re- publican party. He represented the town of Salisbury in the Legislature of 1882, serv- ing on agricultural and other committees .. Over the county and district conventions of his party he has presided for many years past.
Mr. Atwood was married April 2, 1851, to Sarah M., daughter of Solomon and Sarah Thomas of Salisbury. They have two sons : Henry S. (now deputy county treasurer of LaBette County, Kan.), and Julius W., who has been rector of St. James Church at Prov- idence, R. I., since 1887.
AUSTIN, ORLO HENRY, late of Bar- ton Landing, son of Asa and Nancy (Gregg) Austin, was born in Eden, August 13, 1838, and died at Barton Landing, Sept. 15, 1893.
Mr. Austin acquired his education first in the public schools of Eden. On removing to Craftsbury in 1848, he attended the Essex Classical Institute. He was admitted to the class of '63 in the University of Vermont and was a teacher until the breaking out of the civil war, when, in the spring of 1862, he en- listed in Co. F, 11th Regt. Vt. Vols., was chosen 2d lieutenant and successively pro- moted to Ist lieutenant and captain of Co. A., Sept. 2, 1864, while in active service under Sheridan in the Shenandoah Valley. He was in every action engaging his regi- ment except the assault at Petersburg. Cap- tain Austin came of patriot stock, his father having joined the Vermont Volunteers in 1814, was in the battle of Plattsburg.
At the close of the war, Captain Austin built a store in Barton Landing and became a dealer in general merchandise. He entered into partnership November, 1869, with C. E. Joslyn and together they built up a large trade. J. C. Parker and I. D. R. Collins joined the firm in the fall of 1873, adding to its business an extensive lumber trade. Decline in prices, losses by fire, increased through defective insurance, caused a suspension of the firm in the spring of 1877. Captain Austin suffered a second time by fire, and then built the
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present large business block, which is an ornament to the village, entered into part- nership with A. C. Parker, studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1880. In Novem- ber of the following year he was appointed judge of probate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Hon. I. N. Cushman and held that office till his death.
In politics he was a Republican and held important town offices.
He was an active member and supporter of the Congregational church and served it many years as Sunday-school superintend- ent.
Captain Austin was married Oct. 15, 1868, to Sophia M., daughter of Captain Timothy J. and Melona (Wilder) Joslyn of Browning- ton. The children of this union are : Fred O. (deceased), Clara M., Emma S., Helen A., Arthur O., and Grace F.
BAILEY, ALDEN LEE, of St. Johnsbury, was born in Compton, P. Q., May 31, 1845, the only child of Lewis and Nancy Bailey.
He was early bereft of both parents, his father dying before he reached his fourth
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year, and his mother when he was only ten years of age. Alone in the world, he was "bound out" during the remaining years of his minority to his uncle, a farmer, whom he faithfully served until he reached his major- ity. Greater opportunities, with less of hope and resolution might have disheartened him. He had nothing to lose, but every- thing to win, and he was determined to suc- ceed. This spirit found him ready employ- ment, and also opened the way for him to enter into the business in which his success has proved his fitness. From very small beginnings he has built up the largest trade in musical merchandise in Northern New
England. Two well equipped warerooms, one in St. Johnsbury, the other in Burling- ton, with twenty traveling salesmen, attest the fact. He has been a director in Citi- zens Bank from its organization, his business tact and good judgment doing much toward giving it its present good reputation.
These qualities have also done much toward removing the debt and placing on a good financial basis the Young Men's Chris- tian Association, of which for several years he has been a director. In early life he connected himself with the Methodist Epis- copal church, of which he has always been a generous supporter, and to it he has given his best service as one of its stewards, and also for many years as its successful Sunday- school superintendent. He is possessed in an eminent degree of the quality rudely termed "push," giving an enthusiasm to what- ever he undertakes, which insures success.
He is a sunny man with a cheerful word for all, and ever ready to dispense sub- stantial aid as well as wise counsel when- ever and wherever needed.
BAILEY, HORACE WARD, of New- bury, son of William and Abigail (Eaton) Bailey, was born in Newbury, Jan. 16, 1852. His father's family was of English descent, coming to Newbury in 1780. His mother came of Scotch parentage and was the daugh- ter of the late Jesse Eaton of Wentworth, N. H.
Educated in the common schools of his town and at Newbury Seminary, Mr. Bailey first entered the employment of John Lind- sey at the Fabyan House in the White Mountains, at Old Orchard Beach and in Eastman. In 1882 he opened a grocery store in Newbury Village, where he built up a large and profitable business, but finally sold out in 1890. Since retiring from the mercantile profession he has been chiefly en- gaged in the settlement of estates in North- ern Vermont and New Hampshire. In 1886 he was elected town clerk, which office he still holds. He was superintendent of schools in 1885-'86-'87 ; for two years chairman of
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board of listers , member of county board of education in 1889, and chairman of board of school directors in 1893 ; also several years a trustee of the Bradford Savings Bank.
His political creed is Republican and in religion he is a liberal. Mr. Bailey is a man of strong literary tastes, possessing an excel
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lent miscellaneous library, selected with great care and which is not surpassed in his sec- tion of the state.
A man of most benevolent impulses, he is always a staunch supporter of all good works and charitable enterprises in his neighbor- hood.
BAILEY, JOHN, of Wells River, born at Newbury, Jan. 30, 1822, was the son of John and Martha, granddaughter of Rev. Peter Powers, the first settled minister in New- bury. The latter lived with John until he died in his eighty-ninth year.
Gen. Jacob Bailey, the great-grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was an officer in the old French and Indian war and was captured at Fort William Henry, where his courage and promptness of action alone saved him from destruction in the treacherous and bloody massacre which followed the surren- der of this important post. He lived to be- come prominent among the Green Mountain boys, who took such an active part in the dispute concerning the New Hampshire grants, and was a member of the Council of Safety. Col. Joshua Bailey, son of Gen. Jacob Bailey, was a daring scout in the Rev-
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olutionary war, while his son, John Bailey, Sr., was a hardy pioneer and farmer.
Descended from such stock, John carly showed his lineage, and from carliest youth lent a helping hand upon the farm, on which he resided for nearly fifty years. Though his educational advantages were limited, being restricted mostly to the district school, he has borne a very prominent part in the public affairs of the town and state, Though he has filled many important town offices, he is perhaps best known as sheriff and dep- uty sheriff of Orange county, and is consid- ered as one of the best executive officers that has ever served the county and the state. Among his best known exploits the pursuit and capture of the notorious Barre bank rob- bers may be regarded as singularly proving his shrewdness, intelligence and daring, show- ing that he fully inherited the courage of his ancestors. Mr. Bailey was appointed post- master in 1889 and still holds that position. He was representative in 1869-'70, '84, and elected senator in 1886.
He married, Oct. 21, 1847, Isabel, daugh- ter of George and Margaret (Gardner) Nel- son. They have six children : Ellen M. (Mrs. Newton N. Field), Albert H., Margaret J. (Mrs. Eugene D). Carpenter), Lizzie (Mrs. Oscar Warden of McIndoes Falls), Nelson H., and Clara (Mrs. Simeon Clark ).
BAILEY, MYRON W., of St. Albans, son of Richard and Sally .( Barrows ) Bailey, was born at Waterville, Feb. 9, 1837.
Commencing his education at the common schools, and at the Bakersfield Academy he afterwards attended the People's Academy at Morrisville, where he prepared for college, but ill health obliged him to resign his hope of a liberal education. In the spring of 1857 he commenced the study of law in the office of Hon. Homer E. Royce, and continued the same under Waldo Brigham until the summer of 1858, when he entered the law department of the University of Albany, where he graduated in May, 1859, and was admitted as an attorney and counselor at law in the supreme court at Albany, N. Y., and at the April term was admitted to the bar of Frank- lin county. He then commenced the prac- tice of his profession at Bridport and con- tinued until June, 1861.
When the war began he determined to serve his country, and enlisted in Co. H, 3d Regt. Vt. Vols., and was mustered into service July 16, 1861, and soon after went to the front with his regiment, which was stationed near the Chain Bridge. He was present at the battle of Lewinsville, Va., Sept. 11, 1861, but in the last of the month while on picket duty he was severely wounded in the lower part of the back, the result of
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which was a paralysis of the lower limbs, and he was discharged Feb. 5, 1862.
He has held many town offices and has been judge of probate for Franklin county and district from Dec. 1, 1867, up to the present time, and was railroad commissioner from 1872 to 1878.
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He is a member of the Masonic order, and is a past officer of Missisquoi Lodge, No. 9.
Judge Bailey married Mary L., daughter of Sherman W. and Catharine Sears. Their children are : Carrie M. (wife of E. W. Thompson), and Katharine S. (wife of Eben E. McLeod).
BAKER, AUSTIN S., of Danby, son of Stephen and Susanna (Matthewson) Baker, was born in Mount Holly, March 16, 1824.
Receiving a thorough and practical educa- tion in the public and private schools of Danby, he entered the battle of life fully equipped for an energetic struggle. Pos- sessing a strong and well developed phys- ique and highly trained reasoning powers, he adopted the profession of teaching for some years. Settling on the homestead in Danby he has devoted himself to farming for twenty- eight years, giving much attention to dairy- ing and horse breeding.
As an ardent Republican, Mr. Baker has been honored by his fellow-townsmen with an election to nearly every office in their power to bestow. He has performed the
duties of selectman, superintendent of schools and justice of the peace, serving with equal credit in each capacity. He has been assist- ant judge of Rutland county court for six years and has already established an enviable reputation in the ministration of this office. During the war Judge Baker was greatly in- strumental in raising men.
He is a member of the Masonic frater- nity, taking an active share in the work of Marble Lodge, No. 76, of Danby.
Judge Baker was united in wedlock Jan. 27, 1848, to Betsy M., daughter of Rev. Orange and Maria (Jones) Green. Two children have been born to them : Helen M. (Mrs. L. P. Howe of Mount Tabor), and Charles S. Baker of Troy, N. Y.
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BAKER, JOEL CLARKE, of Rutland, son of Edia and Seleucia A. ( Davenport) Baker, was born in Danby, April 16, 1838.
Mr. Baker seems to have inherited a goodly share of the sterling character and sturdy in- dependence of his Scotch progenitors.
Educated at the public schools of Danby, Wallingford, and at Poultney Academy, in 1858 he began the study of Latin and Greek with Philip H. Emerson. In 1859 he com- menced the study of law in the office of Spencer Green of Danby, then changed to the office of David E. Nicholson of Wallingford, where he remained until 1862, when he was admitted to the bar of Rutland county court.
In 1862 he enlisted as private in Co. B, 9th Regt., Vt. Vols., was mustered into the service as sergeant, and before his discharge
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was successively promoted to the grades of ist sergeant, ed and ist lieutenant, and finally captain. At the surrender of Harper's Ferry he was sent as a paroled prisoner to Camp Douglas at Chicago, where he remained until his exchange, Jan. 9, 1863, afterwards serving as guard over five or six thousand rebel pris- oners. He then returned to the front, par ticipating in many battles and skirmishes, and with the Army of the James, was present at the engagements of Chapin's Farm, Fair Oaks and the capture of Richmond. He was among the first to enter the city, reach- ing the residence of Jeff Davis where the Confederate flag was still flying, which he pulled down and took away with his own hands. While he was in North Carolina, Congress organized provost courts in which Captain Baker had a good deal of practice. After his return from the army he pursued his profession in Wallingford, but in 1868 removed to Rutland, where he still resides. He has attained a very high reputation as a lawyer, in both civil and criminal practice, and has conducted several cases of notable importance in Rutland and Bennington counties as well as in the 4th district in New York, and also before the United States circuit and supreme courts.
Mr. Baker has important real estate in- terests in Rutland ; is director in the Clem- ent National Bank, Howe Scale Co., the P. E. Chase Manufacturing Corporation, the Rutland Herald and Globe Association, having been the editor of that paper from 1869 to 1873.
He has discharged the duties of superin- tendent of schools and grand juror in the towns of Wallingford and Rutland, and has been register of probate and deputy county clerk. He is a Republican and was elected state senator in 1886, serving on the com- mittees on the judiciary, railways, and the insane. He was for two years county audi- tor, and is now city attorney.
Mr. Baker has also joined the ranks of Masonry, affiliating with Chipman Lodge, No. 52, of which he has been junior and senior warden, and is now a member of Cen- ter Lodge, No. 34. He also belongs to the Rutland Royal Arcanum, and is interested in the Y. M. C. A. of that city. He is a companion of the M. O. of L. L., and a comrade of the G. A. R. In his religious preference he is an Episcopalian.
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