Biographical Sketch of Charles E. Orcutt

Charles E. Orcutt was born in Middletown, Rutland county, Vermont, February 15, 1845. His parents were Erasmus and Philena (Edgerton) Orcutt, natives of Vermont. While our subject was yet an infant his parents removed to Allegany county, New York, and after living there two years the family removed to Massachusetts, and there, in the Deerfield Academy, our subject received his education. After leaving school be worked on a farm until twenty years of age, when he immigrated to Missouri and located at the city of Chillicothe, where he clerked for a number of years in a drug and book store. … Read more

Biography of Hon. Ruel Rounds

Ex-Senator Ruel Rounds, postmaster and prominent citizen of Idaho Falls, was born in Rutland, Vermont, September 3, 1841, a son of William M. and Maria (Sanderson) Rounds, both natives of Vermont, where his ancestors were early settlers. Forefathers of his in both lines fought for American liberty in the Revolutionary war. His parents were members of the Methodist Episcopal church and wielded an influence for good upon all who knew them. His father, who was a successful farmer, died in his fifty-eighth year. His mother died ten years younger. Of their eight children, five are living and Ruel was the … Read more

Eleazer Todd of West Dryden NY

Eleazer Todd6, (Ruel5, Job4, Ithamar3, Michael2, Christopher1) born 1800, at Mt. Holly, Vt., married Sally, daughter of Capt. Daniel and Hannah (Bates) Emery, who was born in 1801. She was a sister of Abner Emery who married Mr. Todd’s sister Mary. They both died at West Dryden, N. Y. Children: *1078. Betsey. *1079. Harriet Cooke, b. July 22, 1822. *1080. Maria. *1081. Almina. *1082. Ann. *1083. Jane. *1084. Ruel, b. Aug. 6, 1818.

Baptist Church of Ira Vermont – Church Membership 1878

Surname Name Date and Manner of Reception When and How Dismissed Fish Willis Baptism, Apr. 30, 1878 Letter, Dec. 3, 1902 Peck Mrs. Alice A. Baptism, Apr. 30, 1878 . Fish (No.2) Henry C. Baptism, May 26, 1878 Died, Oct. 23, 1922 Fish Bert S. Baptism, May 26, 1878 . Fish Marshal Baptism, May 26, 1878 . Fish (No.2) Wallace N. Baptism, May 26, 1878 Died, Mar. 16, 1890 Fish Charles Baptism, May 26, 1878 Died, Aug. 28, 1898 Fish Frederick A. Baptism, May 26, 1878 Died, Mar. 9, 1924 Wing MeDora (Fish) Baptism, May 26, 1878 Letter, Dec. 17, … Read more

Baptist Church of Ira Vermont – Church Membership 1917-1924

Surname Name Date and Manner of Reception When and How Dismissed Scott Wesley Baptism, July 1, 1917 . Weaver Herert Baptism, July 1, 1917 . Cramton Julia (Thompson) Baptism, July 1, 1917 . Foster Henry Baptism, July 1, 1917 . Fish Marcus H. Baptism, July 1, 1917 . Fish Guy Baptism, July 1, 1917 . Fish Mrs. Della Baptism, July 1, 1917 . Lincoln Ella (Mehuren) Baptism, July 1, 1917 . Fish Lula Baptism, July 1, 1917 . Fish Gladys Baptism, July 1, 1917 . Weaver Mrs. Minnie Baptism, July 8, 1917 . Coombs Harry Baptism, July 8, 1917 . … Read more

Whipple Hollow Cemetery, West Rutland, Vermont

(Loc: from Route 4A, drive north on Whipple Hollow road 4 miles, turn east on True Blue Road & drive .3 miles. The cemetery is north of the road, right where the better part of the road bears right to a house.) ROBERTS Miles J., d. 11 Mar. 1859, ae. 27 yrs., 11 mos. Roswell, d. 25 Apr. 1857, ae. 67 yrs. SMITH Elisha, b. 25 Mar. 1811, d. 9 June 1878. STEPHENS Olin, d. 24 Feb. 1819, ae. 18 yrs. Son of Reuben & Thankful. CROSS David, d. 23 July 1838, ae. 84 yrs. Roba, d. 19 Aug. 1857, … Read more

Biography of Dr. Ezra Walker

Doctor Ezra Walker, the first resident physician of Ames township, was born December 9, 1776, at Killingly, Connecticut, in which state he studied his profession, and practiced for some years. Removing from Connecticut he settled in Poultney, Vermont, about the year 1800, and from thence migrated with his family to Marietta, in the autumn of 18 to. He remained on the Muskingum till the spring of 1811, when he came with his family, consisting of wife and seven children, into Ames township, and immediately resumed the practice of medicine. He pursued a general practice for more than twenty years, and, … Read more

Warner, Kenneth George – Obituary

Kenneth George Warner, 67, well-known sheep man, died yesterday [May 22, 1939] in St. Anthony’s hospital of a complication of illnesses. He was born in Rutland, Vermont, and came west in 1885 to reside in the Pilot Rock region. In his early life he assisted his father in the sheep business, and later enlisted in The Dalles Company H, participating in overseas activities during the Philippine insurrection. On returning to Oregon, he went into the sheep business for himself. He was also active in the Oregon Wool Growers Association and for two terms was president of the state association. He … Read more

Joel Todd of Rutland VT

Joel Todd7, (Ruel6, Ruel5, Job4, Ithamar3, Michael2, Christopher1) born June 24, 1843, married first, Addie Knight; second, Weltha Cooper. He is now (1913) living in Rutland, Vt. Child by Addie Knight: *1790. Nettie. Children by Weltha Cooper: 1791. Jerry, d. young. 1792. Harry, he is now (1920) living at 2136 Clinton Ave., New York, N. Y.

Lucinda Todd Mighill of Aurora IL

MIGHILL, Lucinda Todd6, (Ruel5, Job4, Ithamar3, Michael2, Christopher1) born 1801, at East Wallingford, Vt., died 1876, at Aurora, Ill., married Ezekiel Mighill, who was born 1798, at East Wallingford, Vt., died 1878, at Aurora, Ill. Children: I. Lewis, d. at Waterman, Ill., m. Amanda(???). II. Silas, d. at Jericho, (Ill.?) 1906, m. at the same town, Delany Calkins who was living in 1912. III. Mary, b. in New York State, m. at Jericho, (Ill.?), John Ellis who was b. in Wales. IV. Albert, d. at Aurora, Ill., m. Ellen Curry who was living in 1912. V. Ruel, d. at Morris, … Read more

Pleasant Street Cemetery, West Rutland, Vermont

(Loc: On pleasant Street just north of Route 4A & east of the railroad crossing.) RASMUSSEN John, 1847 – 1938. 151st Depot Brigade Co. C 302nd Inf. AEF. Knuie, 1894 – no death date. ANDERSON Carl A., b. 30 Oct. 1918, ae. 7 wks. Son of Mr. & Mrs. August. CARLSON Sven, 1881 – 1963. Nathalia, wife, 1883 – 1939. Henry C.B., son, 1922 – 1946. FULLER Duwain, 1849 – 1929. Martha Bartlett, wife, 1856 – 1918. Edward B., 1884 – 1951. Jennie E. Cook, wife, 1891 – 1943. JOHNSON Martina, 1840 – 1918. Mons, father, 1851 – 1916. GUSTAFSON … Read more

Capt. and Deacon Samuel Todd of St. Albans VT

Capt. and Deacon Samuel Todd6, (Eliel5, Samuel4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born June 13, 1783, in Pawlet, Vt., died Oct. 6, 1858, in St. Albans, Vt., of heart disease, married first, in 1810, Alathea Lawrence who died Sept. 23, 1846 in Enosburg, Vt., second, May 31, 1848, Hannah Brainard of St. Albans, Vt. His death was very sudden, occurring while lying on the sofa, apparently as well as usual, but in such a position that he rolled off dead. Before he was of age, he purchased a farm in Enosburg, Vt. In 1839 he was elected deacon of the Congregational church … Read more

Ruel Todd East Wallingford VT

Ruel Todd5, (Job4, Ithamar3, Michael2, Christopher1) born Sept. 1771 in Connecticut, died in 1834 in East Wallingford, Vt., married in 1797, Lucinda, daughter of Joel and Lydia (Bradley) Tuttle, who was born April 8, 1775, in Conn., died in 1843 in East Wallingford, Vt. Children: *513. Mary, b. 1798. *514. Eleazer, b. 1800. *515. Lucinda, b. 1801. *516. Lydia, b. March 6, 1805. *517. Chloe, b. Nov. 25, 1808. *518. Ruel, b. 1813. 519. Eliada, married and had two daughters at least. They lived in West Dryden. N. Y., when last heard from. *520. Levi, b. Aug. 29, 1815. *521. … Read more

Biography of William Perry Horton

Horton, William Perry; dentist; born, Pittsfield, Vt., Oct. 23, 1832; son of Dennis and Nancy B. McClellan Horton; educated in Wallingford, Vt.; preparing for college at Castleton Seminary; taught district school for seven years; in October, 1844, came to Cleveland, and in 1845, entered Oberlin College; after a year’s literary course took dental course in study under Dr. George B. Minor and Dr. Ferris at Milwaukee, Wis.; married, Elyria, O., Oct. 28, 1851, Louisa Chase of Maine; issue, two sons, William P. Jr., and Milton Chase, both residents of Cleveland; married, second time, Oct. 21, 1897, Miss Margaret Stroup of … Read more

Baptist Church of Ira Vermont – Church Membership 1831-32

Surname Name Date and Manner of Reception When and How Dismissed Tuttle Nathaniel Letter, Jan. 31, 1832 Letter, Jan. 31, 1832 Newton Putnam Letter, Mar. 3, 1832 Fell. Killed, Oct. 11, 1858 Peck, Jr. Noah Baptism, Mar. 4, 1832 Excluded, Mar. 25, 1841 Newton Timothy Baptism, May 6, 1832 Letter Taylor Timothy Letter, May 6, 1832 . Rider Walter Baptism, June 3, 1832 . Mosher Austin Baptism, July 1, 1832 Letter Mosher Julia Baptism, July 1, 1832 Letter Hammond Electa Baptism, July 1, 1832 Joined Methodists, 1830 Clift Elias Baptism, July 1, 1832 Letter, Sept. 14, 1834 Clift Betsey Baptism, … Read more

Biographical Sketch of General Lewis S. Partridge

Lewis S. Partridge

General Lewis S. Partridge, son of Abel and Alpa (Lewis) Partridge, was born in Norwich, Vt., in 1818, a year prolific in the birth of sons in town. In early life he served in clerkships in mercantile business in Norwich, and in Hanover and Claremont, New Hampshire. He became a cadet at Norwich University in 1833, remaining there until 1836. Later on he entered into mercantile business on his own account in his native town. He was at one time proprietor of the “Union Hotel,” at Norwich. From early life Mr. Partridge took an active part in politics and was … Read more

Baptist Church of Ira Vermont – Church Membership 1813-1815

Howard Rev. Leland Profession of Faith, June 2, 1813 Letter, Nov. 30, 1815 Sherman Anna Not recorded. (About 1813) Letter, Sept. 1, 1815 Eddy William Not recorded. (About 1813) . Davis John Not recorded. (About 1813) . Carpenter William Not recorded. (About 1813) . Seavil John Not recorded. (About 1813) Letter, Oct. 11, 1821 Howard Calvin Letter, Sept. 3, 1813 . Rogers Bela Letter, Sept. 3, 1813 . Howard Hendrick Letter, Sept. 3, 1813 . Cushman Charlotte Not recorded. (About 1813) . Eddy Anna Not recorded. (About 1813) . Howard Hannah Letter, Sept. 3, 1814 . Whitmore Ruth Letter, Sept. … Read more

Baptist Church of Ira Vermont – Church Membership 1847-1857

Surname Name Date and Manner of Reception When and How Dismissed Smith Rev. Levi Letter, Apr. 10, 1847 Letter, Mar. 24, 1853 Smith Amelia Letter, Apr. 10, 1847 Letter, Mar. 24, 1853 Johnson Minerva Baptism, Mar. 4, 1849 Letter, Mar. 5, 1859 Harrington Maria Baptism, Mar. 1, 1851 . Crawford James Letter, July 1, 1852 . Gates (No. 2) Cyrus Letter, Jan. 26, 1854 . Gates Mrs. Cyrus Letter, Jan. 26, 1854 . Hazleton Calista Baptism, Sept. 2, 1854 . White Harriet A. Baptism, Sept. 2, 1854 . Fish Julia A. Baptism, Sept. 2, 1854 . Tower Sarah A. Baptism, … Read more

Eliel Todd of Pawlet VT

Eliel Todd5, (Samuel4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Feb. 20, 1746-47 in Northbury Parish, Waterbury, Conn., died in 1793, in Pawlet, Vt., where having been stricken with a fever, he took a dose of strychnine by mistake for calomel. He married Anna Stafford or Sanford of Pawlet, Vt. He was a physician and practiced his profession in Pawlet, Vt., and vicinity. “He was the first physician in the north part of the town. He was a skillful and talented physician, and tradition invests him with rare endowments. He was a Lieutenant in the Revolutionary war. He died in 1793 from poison … Read more

Baptist Church of Ira Vermont – Church Membership 1831

Surname Name Date and Manner of Reception When and How Dismissed Johnson Phebe Baptism, June 19, 1831 . Collins Lucy Baptism, June 19, 1831 Letter Carpenter Clarissa Baptism, July 3, 1831 Letter Gillmore Maria Baptism, July 3, 1831 Letter Lincoln Lucy Ann Baptism, July 3, 1831 Joined Methodists, 1836 Fuller Mary Baptism, July 3, 1831 Letter, Apr. 6, 1838 Graves Lucinda Baptism, July 3, 1831 Letter, May 19, 1839 Mann Lucinda Baptism, July 3, 1831 . Mann Mary Baptism, July 3, 1831 Letter Hunter Polly Baptism, July 3, 1831 Joined Methodists, 1833 Bates Polly Baptism, July 3, 1831 . Chapman … Read more