The History of Washington County in the Vermont historical gazetteer : including a county chapter and the local histories of the towns of Montpelier., Part 126

Author: Hemenway, Abby Maria, 1828-1890
Publication date: 1882
Publisher: Montpelier, Vt. : Vermont Watchman and State Journal Press
Number of Pages: 1064

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with whom he had exchanged, she became intensely interested in the discourse. On their return, the eldest son asked, " Moth- er, what ism do you call that, Congrega- tionalism or Methodism, or what?" " ] call it ' gospelism,"" was her frank reply ; and then she was informed that she had listened to Elder Mack. Of course the son was rebuked for concealing the fact, but whether it tended to relieve her of her prejudices, or not, we do not know. Her husband, however, though a most exem- plary and strict man, lived and died be- lieving himself "a reprobate"-a belief that Methodism might probably have cor- rected, had it been understood.

There have been several religious awak- enings in the history of this church, the most marked of which was in 1835, when many were numbered as believers. Of this class, one has become a useful min- ister of the Gospel (Alonzo Hitchcock), and several others were most exemplary Christians while they lived.

UNIVERSALIST.

This society was formed Dec. 30, 1830. Quite a number of the prominent men in town entertained this doctrinal belief, and soon after the dismissal of Rev. Mr. Chandler from the pastorate of the Con- gregational church, they organized by electing Roderick Richardson, moderator; Cyron Burdick, clerk ; R. Richardson, Daniel Thayer and Matthias S. Jones, pru- dential committee.

Rev. Mr. Fuller was their first preacher, and his first services were held as early as IS26. They were held in school-houses, barns, or wherever it seemed best or was necessary to hold them. It was claimed once (though some of the leading Uni- versalists did not countenance it), that hey had a right to the use of the Congre- rational meeting-house at least one-fourth of the time. This caused considerable liscussion and trouble, and at length ›rought about an arbitration, in which everal distinguished lawyers were em- loyed and several days consumed. Their lecision was emphatically against the claim of the Universalists, who abided by it like nen. Six years later, the society (in con-

nection with the Baptists), erected the brick church in the village, a good sub- stantial structure with about 250 sittings. Of this the society owned nearly three- fourths, but the agreement was that every man who owned a pew would occupy the house one Sabbath in the year for such religious worship as was agreeable to him- self.

The names of the different preachers were as follows : Rev. John E. Palmer, 1826-1837, (occasionally) ; Rev. Edward Brown, 1838-1840 (statedly) ; Rev. John E. Palmer, 1844-1848 (pastor) ; Rev. T. C. Eaton, Rev. G. S. Gurnsey, 1844- 1856 (occasionally) ; Rev. C. C. Thornton, 1856-1862 (pastor) ; Rev. John Gregory, 1862-1869 (occasionally).

During the pastorate of Mr. Thornton, a Sunday school and Bible class was sus- tained, and the congregation was com- paratively large.

BAPTIST.

A Baptist church of 11 members was organized May, 1835, Rev. John Ide, of Waterbury, assisted at its formation, the Methodists opening their meeting-house for the services. He also preached during that year one fourth of the time. Rev. Wm. M. Guilford preached over half the time during 1836, and after an interval, Rev. Friend Blood became pastor. His term commenced in 1838, or 1839, and con- tinued until Rev. P. Amsden afterwards preached, and the church attained consid- erable strength, but declined, and was practically broken up in the exciting times of Millerism.

The records were unfortunately lost in the burning of the house of Roswell Rich- ardson, who was clerk of the church from its organization to its extinction. Quite a number of the members afterwards joined both the Congregational and Methodist churches.

It is said of Rev. Mr. Blood, that in preaching, he was very dull for the first two hours, but eloquent and powerful for the third hour.

EPISCOPAL.

In 1853, while the Universalists were not occupying their house of worship, an effort

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was made by Hon. R. Richardson, Jr., and others, to establish Episcopal worship, which resulted in the repair of the house, the formation of a church of 52 members, and the installation of Rev. John E. Johnston as pastor. These services were continued until 1855, when Mr. Johnston removed, and Mr. Richardson took up his residence in Montpelier.

Rev. J. H. Hopkins, Jr., afterwards en- deavored to look up the lost sheep, and Rev. Mr. Hazzard labored earnestly with them for a time ; but the society has now very few members remaining, and no stated services. It depends upon the Northfield rector for occasional ministrations.

· WESLEYAN.

In 1853, Rev. Lyman Prindle came into town, and preached at the Union house, on the old common. In a short time, a so- ciety was formed, and he was engaged as its pastor. His labors were continued without interruption until 1860, when he was succeeded by Rev. L. C. Partridge, who supplied until 1861, when he was suc- ceeded by Rev. John Dolph, 1862 ; then Mr. Prindle returned and preached until 1864.

The church at first consisted of 10 mem- bers. In 1854, 16 were added. In 1855, 15. The whole number was 44. An in- teresting Sabbath school was maintained during all this time, and the average con- gregation was about 100.

The organization is still maintained, but no Sabbath services are held by it. " The distinctive features (in the words of a member) were to take higher and more radical ground on the reforms of the day -slavery, temperance, and secret-oath- bound societies."

REPRESENTATIVES.

Benjamin Wait, 1795-1799, 1801, 02; Stephen Pierce, 1800, 11, 14 ; Bissel Phelps, 1803, 07; Amasa Skinner, 1808-10, 12, 13, 15; Edmund Rice, 1816; Matthias S. Jones, 1817-20, 24-26 ; Ralph Turner, 1821, 22, 23; Jennison Jones, 1827, 28 ; Jason Carpenter, 1829, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36 ; Thomas Prentice, 1832, 33 ; Roderick Richardson, 1837, 38, 39, 50, 51 ; Hiram Jones, 1840, 41, 42 ; 1843, no choice, 9

ballots, '44 do, 16 ballots, 1845, do, 14 bal- lots, 1849, do, 4 ballots, 1852, do 7 ballots, 1853, do, 3 ballots ; 1861, do, 9 ballots ; Ithamar Smith, 1846, 47 ; Benjamin Reed, 1848, 54, 55, 67, 68; Ira Richardson, 1856, 66; Lyman Prindle, 1857, 58; Pardon Bushnell, 59, 60; J. H. Hastings, 1862, 63 ; D. M. Phelps, 1864, 65 ; Hiram Carle- ton, 1866.

PHYSICIANS

who have practiced in town (in the order of their coming,) Stephen Pierce, - died; William Joslin, -, died; Fred T. Miner, -, removed ; Orange Smith, -, died; G. N. Brigham, -, removed ; E. G. Jud- kins, -, died; Geo. W. Nichols, -, removed; E. G. Hooker, W. A. Jones, J. M. VanDeusen.

CLERGYMEN

who were raised up in town. Those marked with a star are now dead; those with a dagger, deposed :

Perrin B. Fisk,* Baptist, last residence in Wardsboro, Vt., Joel Fisk,* Congre- gational, Plainfield, Harvey Fisk,* Con- gregational, New York City, brothers ; Henry Jones,* Congregational ; Ezra Jones, Presbyterian, New York; Matthias Joslin, * Congregational, Missionary to the Indians; Chandler Wilder, Congregational, Vermont; Hiram Freeman, Wisconsin ; Alonzo Hitchcock, Methodist, Montpelier; Pliny F. Barnard, Congregational, Wil- liamstown; * Rufus Child, Congregational, Berlin; Lucius Barnard, t Congregational, New York; Perrin B. Fisk, 2d., Congrega- tional, Peacham; Silas Jones, Methodist; Harvey Bates, Unitarian, Massachusetts.

The following are the names of men well known in the State who were born and raised up in Waitsfield : Gurley Phelps, M. D., Jaffrey, N. H. ; Edwin Jones, M. D., deceased ; Henry Shaw, M. D., deceased (surgeon 1863) ; Walter A. Jones, Waits- field ; Ezra Bates, M. D. ; Norman Durant, attorney, deceased ; Luther L. Durant, at- torney, Montpelier ; Hon. Geo. N. Dale, attorney, Island Pond; Hon. Chas. H. Joyce, attorney, Rutland ; Edwin F. Palmer, at. torney, Waterbury ; Hon. Roderick Rich- ardson, deceased ; Hon. Roderick Richard

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son, Jr., Montpelier ; Hon. Hiram Jones, Waitsfield ; Hon. Calvin Fullerton, Waits- field ; Hon. Ira Richardson, Waitsfield ; Hon. J. H. Hastings, Waitsfield.

The following are the names of those who have practiced law in town, and have had more or less influence upon its history : Hon. William Pingry, Perkinsville ; Ben- jamin Adams, Esq., deceased; M. H. Sessions, Esq., - Hale, - Bane, A. V. Spaulding, Esq. ; C. F. Clough, Esq., Hiram Carleton, Esq.

PROMINENT MEN.

JENNISON JONES, Esq., was born in Claremont, N. H., Jan. 1, 1777, and re- moved in early life to Waitsfield, where he resided until his death. He enjoyed only the common school advantages of those days, but was one of those " self-made men" for which this country has been noted. As a young man he was a very successful teacher. He filled nearly every town office with perfect acceptance when in the prime of life, represented the town in 1827-'28, and was especially interested in the history of the town, and accurate in dates and figures. This sketch of Waits- field (as will be seen from the introductory note), has been prepared with ease by reason of his labors and writings. He married, Dec. 26, 1802, Miss Philany Holmes, and reared a large family. He died Dec. 22, 1852, at the age of 75.

ITHAMER SMITH, Esq., was born in Shelburne, Mass., June 6, 1787, and came with his parents to Waitsfield in 1893. Al- usion to his talents and a specimen of his poetry appears elsewhere in these pages. He was a leading anti-slavery man, and his experience was that of too many who so early espoused the cause of justice and hu- nanity. Good men did not see as he saw, ind were tardy to come up to his ground, nd designing men scorned him and his cause, which made him sometimes almost itter against them all. He removed to New York State in 1856, and died at the esidence of his daughter, in Feb. 1862.

Among his children (who all obtained at- t least an average education), we notice Chauncey, an attorney, and once partner rdf Hon. Edward Everett, in Boston.

Luther L., a successful teacher in the southern part of Massachusetts, and now a resident of New York.

Frank B., a graduate of U. V. M. in the class of '63, now a civil engineer in the in- terior ; and Abigail H., wife of Rev. Chas. Cavern, of Lake Mills, Wis.

Hon. JASON CARPENTER was born Aug. 15, 1772, at Coventry, Ct. Like many of his contemporaries, his school days were few, but his education practical. He came to Waitsfield in 1818, and was identified with its business and interests for the rest of his active life. He served as judge of probate for the County 2 years, and as representative from 1829 to '31, and from '34 to '36, inclusive. He married, 18-, Miss Betsey Ingraham, by whom he had 6 children, of whom one finds mention in another place, the wife of Hon. Hiram Jones ; while the record of another, Charles, as a most successful teacher, though cut off in the midst of his usefulness ; and of another, George H., as a successful busi- ness man in Racine, Wis., must not be passed in silence.

MATTHIAS S. JONES, Esq., was born in Claremont, N. H., Apr. 12, 1778, and re- moved to Waitsfield at an early date. He was one of the more prominent men of the town, filling in turn the most impor- tant offices in the gift of his townsmen ; was justice of the peace more than 30 years, and town clerk for half that period, and represented the town in 1825, '26, '27. He was twice married-Aug. 28, 1807, to Miss Betsey Joyslin, of Waitsfield, and May 26, 1836, to Miss Mary Prentice, of Weathersfield. His death occurred June 25, 1851. He reared a comparatively large family-all children of the first mar- riage-of whom are L. W. Jones, Esq., a successful merchant of Waitsfield, and a man of decided public spirit.

EDWIN JONES, M. D., who was born June 3, 1825, at Waitsfield, studied for a time with Dr. D. C. Joslin, of Waitsfield, and attended one course of lectures at Woodstock, graduating at length at Pitts- field, Mass., and practicing at Orange, Vt., for three months, and at Vershire and Straf- ford the remainder of his life. He mar-

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ried, Oct. 18, 1852, Miss Mary A., dau. of Rev. Elisha Brown, of Montpelier, and precisely 2 years later died at Strafford, a bereavement not only to those who knew him as a relative and friend, but to those who had learned to know him as a beloved physician.

Hon. HIRAM JONES, another son, who was born June 26, 1808, and whose oppor- tunities for acquiring an education were confined to the common schools of his native town, and who made such improve- ments of these scanty means, that he was called into places of public trust at an unusually early age. Besides almost con- tinually serving as justice of the peace, and frequently holding other offices of pub- lic trust, he represented the town in 1840, '41-'42, and was assistant judge of the county court from 1855 to 1857. (Died in 1872.) He married Oct. 6, 1835, Laura L., daughter of Hon. Jason Carpenter. Six children were the issue of this mar- riage, of whom Walter A., is a resident physician of his native town, and George M. lost his life in the first battle of the Wilderness,-the only one in which he was engaged. His enlistment was just at the time Gen. Grant took command in the 2d Reg. U. S. S. S.

Hon. RODERICK RICHARDSON, Sr., was born in Tolland, Conn., in 1779, and in early life removed to Waitsfield. By trade he was a saddler. He was for many years postmaster of the town, and the owner of the principal store ; was assistant judge of Washington Co. court 2 years. The date of his marriage to Miss Anna Davis we are unable to ascertain. Two sons and two daughters were born to him, the youngest, Hon. RODERICK RICHARDSON, Jr., who as a man of enterprise and wealth was for many years a leader in the business of Waitsfield. He was born Aug. 7, 1807, at Hartford, Conn., but obtained all his schooling at the common school in Waits- field; was representative in 1837-38, '39, 50-51, and senator from Washington county 4 years; assistant judge of Wash- ington county for one year ; elected by the joint assembly, and declined a re-election. He is an earnest Episcopalian, having

united with that church not far from 1853; at the present time is senior warden of Christ Church in Montpelier; one of the standing committee of the diocese of Ver- mont, and a delegate to the Triennial Convention of the Episcopal church of the United States at the sessions of 1862, '65, '68. [See Montpelier, 546.]

RODERICK JULIUS RICHARDSON, son of the above, was born in Waitsfield, May 31, 1840; graduated at Norwich Univer- sity, and was made paymaster in the U. S. Navy, Sept. 1861. Being ordered to the " Harriet Lane," he was captured with the remainder of her crew off Galveston, Tex., Jan. 10, 1863 ; was paroled that spring, and participated in the capture of New Orleans, the first siege of Vicksburg ; went through the Mississippi River Campaign ; was in the " South Atlantic Squadron " at Charles- ton, S. C., and in the "North Atlantic Squadron " on board the Steamer "Wa- bash " before the Wilmington fight, and participated in search for the " Alabama ", and "Florida." In 1865, he received his discharge, and was elected cashier of the First National Bank, Montpelier, and is now a commission merchant in Boston. He was married Jan. 5, 1865, to Miss Faddie Ware, of Boston.

B. H. ADAMS, Esq., was born in Tun- bridge, in 1810, and after receiving the usual common school education, studied law, and opened an office in Waitsfield, where he practiced until his death, which occurred in Oct. 1849. The writer re- members him as he appeared at leisure in the store a year or so before his death. He was a man of medium height and rather robust in appearance, of light com- plexion and pleasing address. It is saic that he never made a plea of any extended length, but rarely failed to make a deel impression on all those who heard him " He was a rare man," says one who wa conversant with him, "gifted, eloquent persuasive, powerful, genial, generous! benevolent to a fault, the best advocate eyer saw or heard." A full history of th man would of course present other tha the professional side of his character, an would be obliged to state what we ar

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sorry to say is too common in the history of talented men, that while they rule their fellowmen by their great abilities, they are too often the slaves of intemperance or gaming. The ready wit with which he sometimes secured a favorable verdict when he had by far the hardest side, is well remembered, and could we afford space for story-telling of this kind, we should provoke many a hearty laugh from the reader.

ORANGE SMITH, M. D., was born Jan. 27, 1796, at Brookfield. He was a grad- uate of Randolph Academy, and of the medical department of the U. V. M. He also studied medicine with Daniel Wash- burn, M. D., and attended lectures for some length of time at Dartmouth. He commenced at Starksboro ; soon removed to Williston, and after one year of practice there removed to Waitsfield, and contin- ued in practice there until near the time of his death, in 1863. Besides being a good physician, he was a very public spirited man, and one whose influence, especially in religious matters was not small. He entered into the practice of Dr. Miner, who was about to remove from town, and for some time lived on the farm now owned by T. G. W. Farr, Esq., but subsequently removed to the village. He married (Mar. 2, 1825,) Miss Lucy Hatch of Brookfield, by whom he had three children, only one of whom (Charles D. Smith, Esq.,) is now living.

MEETING AT WAITSFIELD ON THE ADMIS- SION OF TEXAS.

"The undersigned respectfully request all the inhabitants of Waitsfield to meet at the brick Meeting house on Thursday, the 17th day of August inst., at three o'clock P. M., for the purpose of expres- sing their views in relation to the propri- ety of having Texas annexed to the Uni- ted States as a slave holding territory. We consider this a subject of great impor- tance, and earnestly invite a general atten- dance.

Waitsfield, August 7th, 1837.

Wm. Bragg, Jonathan H. Brown, Rod'k Richardson,

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Jenison Joslin, D. C. Joyslin,

Horace S. Jones,

Azro D. Rice,

Hiram Joslin,

John W. Steele,

James C. Fargo,

Stephen P. Jos'in, Samuel Chipman, Matthias S. Jones, Robert Leach,

S. H. Cheney,

Wm. M. Pingry, R. Richardson, Jr.,

W. M. Guilford, Dan. Richardson, H. Cardell,

J. B. Bisbee, Roswell Morris, Benjamin Reed, Jr.,

Orange Smith, Isaac Hawley, L. W. Truman, Wells Hitchcock,

Harry Jones, Charles Jones.

Resolved, That a copy of the preamble and Resolutions together with the proceed- ings of this meeting, signed by the chair- man and Sec., be forwarded to each of the pol. presses at Mont. for publication, also to each of our Senators and Reps. in Congress.

Whereas, it is the priviledge of the citi- zens of a republican goverment to assemble together for the purpose of expressing their sentiments on all subjects in which they are interested, and it becomes their duty so to do, when questions of great moment are proposed, especially when in the de- cision of those questions the rights and lib- erties of American citizens are involved. And whereas slavery, in the language of a distinguished senator from Virginia, is a "moral and political evil, an evil in the eye of religion, philanthropy and reason," and is opposed to both the letter and spirit of the Declaration, " that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness," and is a gross viola- tion of that divine law which commands " whatsoever ye would that others should do unto you, do ye even so to them." And whereas, the annexation of Texas to this country would have a tendency to perpet- uate the system of slavery, and endanger the liberties of our country by subjecting us to discord at home and conflict abroad :

Therefore resolved, that however much we may differ with regard to the immediate abolition of slavery now existing in the United States, we are of one mind on the question of adding thereto by annexing Texas or any other slave holding territory to our Government.

Resolved, That we are opposed to the annexation of Texas to the United States at the present time, under any circumstan- ces whatever, and that we will use our ut- most exertion in a lawful and constitutional manner, to prevent such a result.

Resolved, That we are in favor of equal rights, and would gladly welcome the time when the enjoyment of political, civil and religious liberty shall be co-extensive with the vast family of man.

Resolved, That it is the duty of the press to advocate and contend for the doc-

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trine of equal rights, and oppose the asso- ciation with our government of any terri- tory whose constitution, or constitutions, are based upon any other principle.

Resoleed, That every consistent person that is opposed to slavery in the abstract, must necessarily be opposed to annexing Texas to this government, and that it should be the study of the American peo- ple how best to rid themselves of the evil under which they are now labouring, in- stead of making addition thereto.

Resolved, That our Senators and Rep- resentatives in Congress be requested to oppose to the utmost of their power, every attempt to annex Texas to the United States."

[The foregoing was contributed by Chas. A. Smith, of Barre, a grandson of Orange Smith, of Waitsfield. Orange Smith draft- ed the above resolutions.]

DAVID CARLISLE JOYSLIN, M. D., was born at Springfield, Vt., May 15, 1799, pursued a classical course at Randolph Grammar School ; graduated at Castleton Medical College in -; commenced prac- tice in Waitsfield in 18 -. His practice has been extensive and successful, not in Waitsfield only but also largely in Warren and Fayston. At present he has laid aside the regular practice of his profession, and is more engaged in practical farming. He married Oct. 26, 1852, Miss Jane E. Car- penter, a great grand-daughter of Gen. Wait, by whom he has had three children, of whom only one is now living. Dr. Joyslin died in 1874.

Hon. IRA RICHARDSON was born in Waitsfield Oct. 6, 1816, and enjoyed the usual advantages of its common schools; represented the town in 1856, and again in 1866, and served as assistant judge of Washington county in 1868-'69. For many years his health was exceedingly poor, yet he has done a great deal for the business of the town by engaging in mer- cantile and manufacturing pursuits, as well as farming. He is the owner of mills that turn off a large quantity of lumber, chiefly clapboards, and of a tannery. He mar- ried April 6, 1843, Harriet F. Chapman, and has raised up a family of sons who are now in active business.

Hon. JONATHAN HAMMOND HASTINGS, was born in Waitsfield, Feb. 12, IS24, and has been a resident of the town until the present time, and for many years entrusted with a portion of the town business. He filled the office of deputy sheriff and con- stable for 10 years from 1846, to the entire satisfaction of the people; in 1856-'7 was high sheriff of the county ; represented the town in general assembly in 1862-'63, and was elected senator in 1869. He has also been connected with the Waterbury bank as director for 13 years. He married Nov. 1, 1848, Miss Ellen M. Merriam of Johnson, by whom he has had 6 children.

EDWIN F. PALMER, ESQ.,

of Waterbury, was born in Waitsfield, Jan. 22, 1836. In his boyhood, he exhib- ited more than usual capacity as a scholar, and began a course of classical study while still a youth, reciting to Rev. Charles Duran, pastor of the Congregational church, and afterwards pursuing his course at the Northfield Institute ; and graduating with honor at Dartmouth, in 1862 ; and becom- ing a member of the college church during his course of study. He then studied law with Hon. Paul Dillingham, and has prac- ticed in Waterbury since, with the excep- tion of 6 months service in the custom- house at Island Pond, and 9 months ser- vice as 2d Lieut of Co. B, 13th Vt. ; during which time he kept a diary, and on his re- turn, published a neat little work entitled " Camp Life," which is prized by his com- rades and their friends, as an accurate and pleasant history of their campaign. He was married June 15, 1865, to Miss Addie D. Hartshorn.

REV. AMARIAH CHANDLER,

was a native of Shelburne, Mass., a gradu- ate of U. V. M., and a theological pupil of Rev. Dr. Packard of Shelburne, Mass. He was settled in Waitsfield in 1810, and dismissed in 1830. During all this time, he was a faithful pastor, a kind sympa- thizing friend, and a man of courage and power in every direction. Several times in this sketch, we have had occasion to re- fer to him, and the savor of his name is still sweet in all this region. He was both

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eloquent and witty, but he used the latter mainly as a weapon of defense. Woe to the man that attempted to oppose or en- trap him in any matter, a very few meas- ured words would shut his month. His gentleness could not be exceeded, but he had the most perfect contempt for all dis- play. He was short and stout in person, and in habits quite refreshingly rustic. The best picture that could be made of him, would be a delineation of that scene at his own door, (after he had removed to Greenfield, and received rather thanklessly the degree of D. D.) when a dapper young man approached him, as he was washing his bare feet at the pump after a morning's labor in his field, and inquired for " Mr. Chandler." "I am Mr. Chandler," was his quiet reply. " But I mean Rev. Mr. Chandler," said the stranger. "Yes, sir, that is my name." But still obtuse, the young theologue persisted in saying, " but I mean Rev. Amariah Chandler, D. D." " Yes, sir, they sometimes call me all that," said the doctor, quietly enjoying the dis- comfiture of one who mistook him for a boor.

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The History of Washington County in the Vermont historical gazetteer : including a county chapter and the local histories of the towns of Montpelier., Part 126

Author: Hemenway, Abby Maria, 1828-1890 Publication date: 1882 Publisher: Montpelier, Vt. : Vermont Watchman and State Journal Press Number of Pages: 1064

Author: Hemenway, Abby Maria, 1828-1890
Publication date: 1882
Publisher: Montpelier, Vt. : Vermont Watchman and State Journal Press
Number of Pages: 1064