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NEWELL, Edwin R., Charlotte, East Charlotte p. o., was born in Charlotte, Vt, in 1823. He was married May 25, 1863, to Lucy Byington, who was born in Williston, Vt, in June, 1826. Two sons (twins) were born to them November 14, 1857, Wyllys and Willard. Willard died in 1866. Edwin R. Newell was a son of Oran and Lydia (Marsh) Newell He was born in Charlotte, May 26, 1794, and she was born in Worthington, Mass., July 28, 1796. They were married November 24, 1817. A family of six children were born to them, two of whom are now living, Edwin R. and Orphona P. One died in childhood, and three, Marsh, Desiar and Chloe, at the age of twenty-seven, leaving no children. Oran was a son of General John Newell and Desiar (Sprague) Newell, who were born in Goshen, Conn., and married in Hinesburg, Vt Two sons were born to them, John and Oran. Heman H. Newell was also a son of General John Newell, by his second wife, Huldah Horsford. John Newell was a son of Rev. Abel Newell, a native of Connecticut, who graduated at Yale College in 1751, and was the valedictorian of his class. He was for many years pastor of the Congregational Church in Goshen, Conn., from which place he came to Charlotte with his family of five sons, namely, Nathaniel, Elisha, Lot, Abel and John. He died January 25, 1813; John Newell in 1833; Oran Jewell in March, 1831; and his wife, Lydia (Marsh) Newell, February 2, 1877.

NICHOLS, Charles H., Essex, is a farmer and was born in Richmond, Vt, on January 5, 1820. He was a son of Charles II. and Rachel (Peck) Nichols. His paternal grandfather was James Nichols, a pioneer of Richmond, Vt. Charles H. Nichols, sr., was a farmer by occupation and lived in Richmond, Vt, the greater part of his life and died in Bolton, Vt He had a family of ten children - Maria. Minerva, James, Charles H., Polly, "William S. Lidy M., Alexander, Sarah A. and Adoniram J. Charles H., jr., resided in Richmond, Vt, where he resided until sixteen years of age, when he settled in Essex, Vt, where he worked for Arnold Colby, who owned the farm which Charles now occupies and which he purchased an interest in when twenty-four years of age, and purchased the same in full in 1857. He was married in 1843 to Abigail L. Warner, a daughter of Doctor Benjamin and Miranda (Baxter) Warner, who were among the early pioneers of Essex, Vt They have had a family of five children born to them- Miranda (deceased), Warner B., Eliza J., Charley A. and Burton E. Charles H. Nichols is one of the prominent farmers in this county, and has always taken an active part in town affairs. He was selectman for seven years, director and overseer of the poor fifteen years, represented his town in the Legislature in 1880-81, and has also held other minor offices.

NICHOLS, Timothy W. R Essex, was born in Richmond, Vt., on September 30, 1815. He is the town clerk and also a farmer. He was a son of Timothy and Rhoda S. (Chaffee) Nichols. His paternal grandfather was James Nichols, a native of New Haven, Conn., who was among the first settlers of Richmond, Vt., clearing and improving a farm there, where he remained until the time of his death. In early life he was a sailor. His children were James H., Charles H., Josiah W., Timothy S., John S., Jeremiah S., Sally H. and Polly H. Of these children Timothy S. was married in Wallingford, Vt., and settled in Essex, Vt., in 1824, where he engaged in farming, and remained there until the time of his death. He had a family of two children - Timothy W. R. and Ira J., deceased. Timothy W. R. Nichols came to reside in Essex, Vt., when nine years of age, where he has since resided, with the exception of four years. He was married on February 22, 1844, to Susan A. Tubbs, a daughter of John and Sarah (Tyler) Tubbs, of Essex, Vt. They have had a family of two children born to them - Jane & (Mrs. Charles E. Greene) and Fayette C. Timothy W. R.'s second wife was Julia A. Bliss, a daughter of Oliver and Rosina (Tubbs) Bliss, of Essex, Vt, to whom he was married March 12, 1868. He has been a town clerk for twenty-three years and a justice of the peace for over thirty years.

OSGOOD, Amasa, Essex, is a retired farmer and was born in Westford, Vt, April 30, 1813. He was brought up on the old homestead, Westford, and after his marriage settled on a part of it and resided there for thirty years. He was married in 1838 to Maria Holmes, a daughter of Manley and Sally (Howe) Holmes, who were early settlers in Westford, Vt. They had two children born to them, Sarah M. and Lucy B. Mr. Osgood came to Essex, Vt, in 1867, and has resided there since. He was a son of Manassah and Anna (Buxton) Osgood, who were natives of Barre, Mass.. and who were among the early settlers in the town or Westford, Vt. They settled on the farm which is now owned by Reuben Osgood, which they cleared and improved themselves, and on which they resided until the time of their deaths. Manassah Osgood was drafted in the War of 1812, but sold his best cow to procure a substitute, not caring to leave his family at that time. He had a family of ten children, who grew to maturity - Sylvia, Chloe, Mehitable, Lucy, Manassah, jr., Anna, Amasa, Mary, Carmi and Reuben. He died at the age of eighty years, .and his wife died at the age of eighty-nine years and nine months. The two daughters of Amasa Osgood died, Lucy B., July 5, 1875, in the twenty-seventh year of her age; Sarah M., October 29, 1883, in her fortieth year. Mr. Osgood's religious preferences are Congregational, as were all his ancestry. The record of himself and family is that, of honesty, faithfulness, purity of personal character and Christian integrity.

PARMELEE, P. Loren, Colchester, is a farmer and was born in Colchester, Vt., on November 17, 1825. He was a son of Rufus and Philura (Cushman) Parmelee. His paternal grandfather, Nathan Parmelee, was a native of Massachusetts and was a pioneer of Weybridge, Vt, and came to Colchester, Vt, with his son Rufus in 1810, and settled on the farm which is now owned by Samuel Marsh, and where they resided until the time of their deaths. Aaron Parmelee had a family of two children - Rufus and Sophia, both of whom are now dead. Rufus Parmelee had a family of four children- Philura, Philander, Phedora and P. Loren. Loren's maternal grandfather was Artemas Cushman. a native of Massachusetts and a pioneer of Colchester, Vt P. Loren was brought up on the old homestead and settled on his present farm in 1875. He has been married twice. His first was Samantha McNall, of Colchester, Vt His second and present wife was Calista, wife of Charles Belden, a daughter of the Rev. John and Roxana (Shute) Chase, of Colchester, Vt, and by whom he has had a family of three children- John L., Etna C. and Alma.

PARTCH, Noble L., Hinesburg, was born in 1817. He represented his town in 1870 and 1871, was a justice of the peace for nine years, selectman for nine terms, lister for two terms, town agent three years. He is a general farmer and settled on his homestead in 1853. He was married in 1843 to Laura Dorwin, of Hinesburg, Vt. They had a family of three children born to them, Martha (died at the age of fifteen years), Laura S., and Noble D. Noble L. Partch was a son of John and Ruby (Lawrence) Partch; she was born in Monkton, Addison county, Vt, and he was born in Danbury, Conn., in 1780, and died on July 13, 1873. They had a family of six children born to them, four of whom are now living, Cascenda, Lephia, Nelson W., and Noble L. John Partch was a son of Thomas and Mary Partch, of Danbury, Conn. They settled in Hinesburg, Vt, in 1792. They had a family of eight children born to them. John Partch was a musician in the War of 1812.

PATENAUDE, Samuel, Colchester, Winooski p. o., is a physician and surgeon of Winooski, Vt.; was born in St. John, Canada, on July 5, 1862. He was a son of Joseph and Julia (Bessette) Patenaude, and was brought up in Lowell, Mass. He entered the medical department of the Burlington University in 1881, and graduated from that institution in 1883, and settled in Winooski the same year, where he now has a large and lucrative practice.

PATRICK, jr., Daniel, Hinesburg, was born in Hinesburg, Vt., in 1802. He has been one of the leading farmers of his town, and is now retired. He has also held many of the town and district offices. He has also been civil engineer of the town. He was married in 1851 to Milinda S. Rollins. She was horn in Strafford, Orange county, Vt. She was a daughter of William Rollins, and was born in 1820. They have had five children born to them, William (married Lizzie Flanagan; they have had one daughter, Linnie, born to them; married Perry Miles; they have had one son born to them, RollinP.); Nettie (married Frank Perry; they have had one son born to them, Thomas R.). Daniel Patrick, jr., was a son of Daniel and Susan (McLave) Patrick. Susan was born in Saybrook, Conn.,in 1775, and Daniel was born in Fitchburgh, Mass., in 1773. They were married in Lyme, N. H., in 1800. Daniel, sr., settled in Hinesburg, Vt., in 1797, and purchased a farm in 1799. They had a family of five children born to them, John, Daniel, jr., Elizabeth, Susan, Rufus, and Charles, Daniel, jr., is the only one now living. Daniel, sr., was a farmer and manufacturer of spinning-wheels. He died in November, 1843, and his wife Susan died in April, 1843, both of them dying on their birthdays.

PATRICK, Daniel, Hinesburg, one of the representative men of his town, and a manufacturer of all grades of building lumber and butter-tubs; his extensive sawing and planing-mill was built in 1861 by R. Patrick and sons, and run by them until 1877, when Daniel, 2d, took the mills and manufacturing interests, and now continues the same, giving employment to several hands. In 1870 they attached a cider-mill with a capacity of sixty barrels a day. He represented his town in 1884 and 1885, was a selectman for three terms, highway superintendent for two terms, overseer of the poor for two terms, and also held other offices. He was married in 1871 to Jane C. Benedict, who was born in 1850. They have had two children born to them, Rufus and Anna B. Jane C. was a daughter of Levy F. and Olla (Manwell) Benedict Daniel 2d, was a son of Rufus and Arabella (Knox) Patrick. Rufus erected a large foundry in 1835, and carried on an extensive business in the manufacture of farm implements. He was born in 1812, and died in October, 1882. His wife was born in 1818. He retired from active business life in 1877. They had a family of four children born to them, David K., Daniel, 2d, John S., and Arabella. Rufus represented his town and was selectman for several terms. He was a son of Daniel Patrick, sr., and Susan (McLave) Patrick, who were married in Lyme, N. H., in 1800. Daniel purchased his farm and settled in Hinesburg, Vt, in 1797. They had a family of five children born to them, John, Daniel, jr., Elizabeth, Susan, and Rufus

PATRICK, David K., Hinesburg, was born in 1841. He was married in June, 1868, to Aurelia Stone, of Hinesburg, Vt. They have had one son born to them, George W. Aurelia (Stone) Patrick was a daughter of Newton Stone. David K. Patrick was a son of Rufus and Arabella (Knox) Patrick. She was born in Tunbridge, Vt., and Rufus was born in Hinesburg, Vt,, in 1812. They were married in 1836. They have had three sons and one daughter born to them, David K., Daniel, 2d, John S., and Arabella. Rufus was one of the leading and most prominent men of the town, and a member of the Legislature and selectman for several years. He erected a furnace in 1831, and commenced the manufacture of plows, and after this he increased the capacity of his foundry and added many other farm implements. His two sons, David and Daniel, 2d, grew up and became his partners in business under the firm name of Rufus Patrick & Sons. They dissolved in 1877, Rufus retiring; he died in 1882. David K. Patrick then became sole owner of the foundry business in 1877, and is now engaged in the manufacture of all kinds of agricultural implements, lie also has a repair shop for the same and gives employment to several hands. Rufus Patrick was a son of Daniel and Susan (McLave) Patrick. Susan was born in Saybrook, Conn., in 1775, and Daniel was born in Fitchburg, Mass., in 1773. They were married in New Hampshire in 1800. Daniel settled in Hinesburg, Vt., in 1797. They had five children born to them, John. Daniel, jr., Elizabeth, Susan, and Rufus.

PATRICK. John S., Hinesburg, was born in Hinesburg, Vt., in 1853. He is one of the prominent business men of this section. He was collector in 1879 and 1880. lie is now engaged in an extensive stove, tin and plumbing business, also carries a full line of house furnishing goods, and deals largely in farm implements, carriages, etc. He now does business under the firm name of Reed & Patrick, Mr. Patrick having entered the firm in 1881. He was married in 1874 to Florence C. Andrews, who was born in Hinesburg, Vt., January 1, 1854. They have had two children born to them, Roy Leonard and Flora Belle. Florence was a daughter of Leonard and Mary C. (Viele) Andrews, of Hinesburg, Vt. John S. Patrick was a son of the Hon. Rufus Patrick and Arabella (Knox) Patrick. She was born in Tunbridge, Vt., in 1818, and Rufus was born in Hinesburg, Vt., in 1812. They were married in 1836, and had four children born to them, David K., Daniel (the second), John S., and Arabella. Rufus represented his town and held many of the town offices, and was also one of the prominent business men of his town. He died in October, 1882. He was a son of Daniel and Susan (McLave) Patrick, who were married in 1800. They had five children born to them, John, Daniel, jr., Elizabeth, Susan, and Rufus. Daniel settled in Hinesburg, Vt., in 1800. Rufus erected a large foundry in his early life and later a saw and planing-mill. and carried on a large business. He retired from active life in 1877.

PATTEN, George W., Williston, was born in Williston, Vt., June 1, 1837. He was a son of John and Nancy (Brewster) Patten. His father was a native of Ireland, and came to America in 1825, and settled in Burlington, Vt In 1836 he removed to Williston, Vt., and in 1842 he removed to the farm which is now occupied by George W. Patten, where he lived for many years. He died in 1875, at the age of seventy-five years. He had a family of four children, John P., Louisa S. (Mrs. Jacob Chapman), James E., and George W. George W. now occupies the old homestead. He was married in 1860 to Margaret E. Ward, a daughter of Bernard and Bridget (Ward) Ward, who were natives of Ireland, and settled in Williston, Vt, about 1836. To this marriage were born twelve children, Ida L., Elmer E., Mary A., Nancy 0., Ellen A., Kate L., William W., Sarah (deceased), Carrie M., Fannie E., George W., jr., and Charles L. His maternal grandfather was Ozum Brewster, a native of Connecticut, who settled in Richmond, Vt, in 1787. He was a son of Charles Brewster and Huldah Chandler, who were among the pioneer settlers of Tinmonth, Vt. Huldah Chandler's father, Benjamin Chandler, was killed at the battle of Bennington in the War of the Rebellion.

PEASE Gaias, Bolton, was one of the pioneers of Jericho, Vt, having settled there about 1796. He had a family of eight children, viz.: Horace, Simon, Amy, Alvah, Hannah, Abigail, Sally, and Leonard; of these children, Simon married Anna Prouty, who bore him five children, Sarah Ann, Smith N., Eveline, Rollin, and Josephine. Smith N. Pease, one of his sons, resided on the home farm until reaching twenty-five years of age, when he moved to Burlington, Vt, where he resided, with a short residence at Winooski, Vt., until 1869, when he settled in Bolton, Vt. His wife was Annette L. Hurlburt, a daughter of the Rev. W. S. Hurlburt. Mr. Pease represented Bolton in the Legislature in 1874.

PECK, Oscar W., Colchester, Winooski p. o., is a physician, and was born in Montgomery, Franklin county, Vt, November 20, 1854. He was educated at Spaulding's Seminary, Barre, Vt., and began the study of medicine with Dr. L. F. Benedict, of Winooski, Vt, in 1877. He entered the medical department of the Burlington University at Burlington, Vt, in the spring of 1878, and graduated from that department July 1, 1880. After this he began the practice of medicine in Winooski, Vt, with Dr. L. F. Benedict, with whom he had been associated before, and with whom he remained for one year and a half, and after that went into business for himself, and has been in active practice for himself.

PIERCE, Rev. Harrison W., Hinesburg, was born in Hinesburg, Vt., in 1838. He fitted himself for the ministry, and was licensed in 1860, and ordained as a clergyman in 1863, and was settled at Brandon, Vt, over the Methodist Church, and in 1865 he united with the Christian Church in Dickinson, Franklin county, N. Y. He retired in 1881 and settled on his farm, where he now resides. The farm was purchased by his grandfather, Mr. Conger, and he built the house in 1802. Harrison W. was married in 1860 to Lottie Nutting, of Plattsburgh, N. Y. She died in 1862, and he then married his second wife, Fanny Rice, of Dickinson, N. Y., in 1869. She died January 18, 1880, leaving a family of two sons, Ralph E. and Clark D. Harrison W. then married his third wife, Lenora V. Field, of Jefferson county, N. Y. She was a daughter of Hezekiah and Lucy (Hayes) Field. Her grandfather was Libeus Field, of Woodstock, Vt Harrison W. Pierce was a son of Chauncey and Mahala (Conger) Pierce. She was born in Hinesburg, Vt, in 1805, and he was born in Connecticut in 1795. They were married in 1823, and had a family of eight children born to them, four of whom are now living, Anson, Lucy, Alfred, and Harrison W. Lucy married Homer Irish. Mahala died in 1884. She was a daughter of John and Patience Conger. Chauncey was a son of Luther Pierce, who settled in Vermont in 1800, with his family of nine children. One son, Ralph, and three daughters are now living. Harrison W. was elected to the General Assembly September 7, 1886, as town representative from the town of Hinesburg.

PIERCE, Nathaniel, Hollis, N. H., took up land and made a settlement in about the year 1795, in what was then the wilds of Huntington. The children of this family were Truman, born 1797, and Melinda, born 1810. Nathaniel died in the year 1821. Truman married Polly Shattuck December 17,1823. Their children were Harmon and Abagail. Harmon died in 1840. Abagail married George Burnham, and had children, viz.: George M., Mary, and Truman Kensie Dayton. Truman still lives at the advanced age of eighty-nine years. He has always been a thrifty farmer, and now owns about 200 acres of land. He belongs to the society of the Free Will Baptist Church.

PIATT, James S., Colchester, Winooski p. o., is a merchant and farmer, and was born in Milton, Vt, August 25, 1816. lie was a son of Lemuel B. and Sarah (Clemens) Piatt, who settled in Milton, Vt, in 1810, where Lemuel embarked in the mercantile and hotel business, which he conducted for many years. He was a native of New Milford, Conn., and was a son of Ephronctus Piatt, whose ancestors came from England and settled in Connecticut in colonial times. Lemuel B. Piatt died February 7, 1837, aged sixty-three years. His children who grew to maturity were Mary A., Ann E., Lemuel B., George K., Electa A., James S., Charlotte S.,.Helen, and Sarah. James S. Piatt was born in Milton, Vt., and came to Colchester, Vt., in 1811, where he engaged in farming, a business which he has followed ever since. He is also largely interested in mercantile pursuits. He was married in 1840 to Fannie A. Munson, a daughter of William and Amy (Brownell) Munson, of Colchester, Vt. They have had six children born to them, Charlotte S., James C, Stanley M., Edward H., Ellen G., and George K. Mr. Piatt has always taken an active part in all public affairs, holding nearly all the minor offices of the town. He was elected assistant county judge in 1882, and re-elected in 1884. Politically he is a stanch Republican,

PORTER, Homer, Colchester, Burlington p. o., is a farmer, and was born in Colchester, Vt., November 20, 1813. He was a son of Thomas and Abigail (Bates) Porter, His paternal grandfather, Ashbel Porter, was a native of Connecticut, and among the early settlers in the town of Colchester, Vt. His maternal grandfather, Job Bates, was also a native of Connecticut, and among the early settlers in the town of Westford, Vt., settling in that town as early as 1795. Thomas Porter settled on a part of the farm which is now occupied by Homer Porter. He had a family of five children born to him, Homer, Ashbel (deceased), Sally, John, Selim (deceased). Homer Porter now resides on a part of the old homestead. He was married in 1845 to Dolly A. Bates, a daughter of Norton and Betsey (Sweet) Bates, who settled in Westford, Vt., 1815. Homer has had a family of five children, Norton T., Selim H., Hattie E" Bernard H., and Abbie E.

POST, Herman A., Hinesburg, was born in Hinesburg, Vt., m 1834. He has been selectman and is one of the leading farmers of his town and county. He is extensively engaged in the breeding of blooded and graded stock-- the horses mostly of the Clydesdale breed and cattle of the Ayrshire and Holstein breeds. He has also dealt largely in all fine grades of sheep. His poultry yard should not pass unnoticed, though connected in its interest only as a pleasant pastime ; still he has a fine collection of many of the finest fowls. He enlisted in Company G Fourteenth Vermont,. Regiment, on nine months' call in 1861 under Colonel Nichols, and served about eleven months, when he was discharged with his regiment. He was married on December 1, 1857, to Anna Waite, a daughter of Rev. Archibald Waite, and was born in Fort Edward, N. Y., in 1836. They have had a family of three children born to them - Elbert W., Alice F. (married Henry Russell), and Frank M. Herman A. Post was a son of Alson H. and Marinda (McEwen) Post She was born in Hinesburg, Vt, on May 31, 1802, and he was born in West Hampton, Mass., on September 23, 1793, and they were married on February.26, 1820. They had a family of seven children born to them, three of whom are now living - Charles C, .Herman A., and Martha. Alson had by his first wife, Caroline (McEwin) Post, one daughter, Cordelia (now Mrs. Joseph Landon, deceased). Alson was a son of Deacon Oliver and .Experience S. (Hoyt) Post, who were natives of West Hampton, Mass., and settled in this town in 1801. They had a family of seven children, all of whom went West but Alson, who was one of the most prominent men of his town.

PRESTON, John, Bolton, was born in Bradford, Vt, and came to Bolton m 1792. In his family were seven children-John, jr., Isaiah, Daniel, Noah, Statira. Hannah, Betsey, and Lydia. Of those Noah, a substantial son of Bolton, married Susanna Bennett, of Providence, R, I., and had ten children, five boys and five girls - Daniel, Betsey, Chestina, Noah, jr., Adeline, Patty, Julia Ann, James, John, and Richmond. Noah, jr., married Sarah Ann Alger and has six children. John Preston built one of the first mills of Richmond, where he then lived, in the year 1806.

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