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George Henry Todd of East Wallingford VT

George Henry Todd7, (Levi6, Ruel5, Job4, Ithamar3, Michael2, Christopher1) born June 14, 1851, in East Wallingford, Vt., married in Rochelle, Ill., Sept. 13, 1877, Lucy Brown Prescott, who was born in Burlington, Mass. Mr. Todd graduated from the West Aurora High School in 1871. After his graduation he was engaged in the dry goods business until 1895, when he disposed of it, and became interested in the low lands of the Mississippi Valley. He was the leader of a Company that had huge levees erected so that many acres of inundated land were redeemed. Completing this work he became a … Read more

Biography of Rewell J. Ellis

Rewell J. Ellis, a well-known Grand Army man and a prominent farmer of Cornish, was born at Brandon, Vt., September 5, 1840, son of Seneca and Aurilla (Bagley) Ellis. His grandfather was John Ellis, who married Margaret Holt, and was the father of Seneca and William Ellis. William, who was born at Shoreham, Vt., went West a number of years ago, and has not since been heard from. The family do not know whether he is living or not. Seneca Ellis was born at sea, July 26, 1809. He was educated in the schools at Brandon, Vt., and subsequently followed … Read more

Rutland County, Vermont Cemetery Records

Most of these are complete indices at the time of transcription, however, in some cases we list the listing when it is only a partial listing. Following Cemeteries hosted at AccessGenealogy Pleasant Street Cemetery Poor Farm Cemeteries Whipple Hollow Cemetery Hortonville Cemetery (hosted At Rutland County, Vermont Tombstone Transcription Project) Following Cemeteries (hosted at Interment) Congregational Church Cemetery Evergreen Cemetery Forest Dale Cemetery Four Corners Cemetery Hill Cemetery Old Castleton Cemetery Pine Hill Cemetery Town Hall Cemetery Wallace Cemetery

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

Baptist Church of Ira Vermont – Church Membership 1879-1889

Surname Name Date and Manner of Reception When and How Dismissed Brown Mary Profession of Faith, Jan. 5, 1879 Letter, July 26, 1886 Daniels Amanda . Died, Dec. 28, 1882 Prior Harlow Baptism, May 25, 1879 Died, Mar. 5, 1881 Prior Ida (Wetmore) Baptism, May 25, 1879 . Wetmore Emmett Baptism, June 1, 1879 . Wetmore Annis Baptism, June 1, 1879 . Giddings Annette (Wetmore) Baptism, June 1, 1879 . Day Leonard W. Baptism, June 1, 1879 . Day Mrs. Louisa Baptism, June 1, 1879 Letter, Feb. 6, 1892 Tower Alvira Baptism, June 1, 1879 Died, Feb. 22, 1882 Kelly … 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

Baptist Church of Ira Vermont – Church Membership 1821

Surname Name Date and Manner of Reception When and How Dismissed Glazier Rev. Lyman Letter, Sept. 2, 1821 Letter, Jan. 29, 1824 Glazier Abagail Letter, Sept. 2, 1821 Letter, Jan. 29, 1824 Cook Phebe (Smith) Restoration, May 11, 1821 Joined F. Baptists, 1831 Brownwell Selina Not recorded (About 1821) Letter, Sept. 18, 1825 Martin Olive Not recorded (About 1821) Died Burlingame Polly Not recorded (About 1821) Excluded, Sept. 29, 1831 Hartwell Suzan Not recorded (About 1821) . Mason Edmond Not recorded (About 1821) . Abbott Rodney Not recorded (About 1821) Excluded, Apr. 10, 1822 Mallory Elias Not recorded (About 1821) … Read more

Biography of Elmore W. Snyder

Elmore W. Snyder. A resident of Kansas since 1878, and with possibly one exception the oldest living bank president in the state, Elmore W. Snyder, president of the Manufacturers National Bank of Leavenworth, had been actively identified with the commercial and financial history of Kansas for nearly forty years. He was born in the Village of Red Creek, Wayne County, New York, November 23, 1850. Jacob Snyder, his great-grandfather, settled in that section of York State in pioneer times and operated a grist mill for many years. His grandfather, Amos Snyder, was there reared, engaged in farming, practiced law and … Read more

Lucius Merrill Todd of Aurora IL

Lucius Merrill Todd7, (Levi6, Ruel5, Job4, Ithamar3, Michael2, Christopher1) born April 6, 1839, in Mt. Holly, Vt., died July 14, 1899, in Aurora, Ill., married in Sugar Grove, Ill., July 10, 1864, Mary Ann Bruce, who was born Aug. 2, 1838, in Ithaca, N. Y., died Feb. 29, 1892, in Aurora, Ill. He was engaged in farming for several years, when in 1870, he became associated with his brother-in-law, F. O. White, in the lumber business under the firm name of White & Todd. He continued in this business until his death. Children: *1793. Edward Sherman, b. Sept. 13, 1864. … 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

Mary Todd Emery of West Dryden NY

EMERY, Mary Todd6, (Ruel5, Job4, Ithamar3, Michael2, Christopher1) born 1798, at East Wallingford, Vt., died 1842, at West Dryden, N. Y., married Abner Emery, who was from New Hampshire, he was born April 27, 1796, died Sept. 30, 1881, at Evansville, Wis. Children: I. Stephen, b. Aug. 14, 1815, m. Ann Butts. II. Lucinda, b. Aug. 16, 1818, at West Dryden, N. Y., d. Jan. 27, 1906, at Waterman, Ill., m. Aug. 3, 1837, William Colton, who was b. Oct. 4, 1811, d. Aug. 23, 1905, at Watertown, Ill. III. Lucretia, b. Jan. 29, 1821, at West Dryden, N. Y., … Read more

Baptist Church of Ira Vermont – Church Membership 1860-1875

Fish Elvira Baptism, Feb. 12, 1860 Died, Nov. 18, 1867 Fish Emily Baptism, Feb. 12, 1860 . Parker Mary A. Undated, (About 1860) . Ellis Jenette C. Undated, (About 1860) . Marshall Julia A. Undated, (About 1860) Letter, Aug. 28, 1866 Lincoln Caleb Undated, (About 1860) Died, 1869 Ross Sarah Undated, (About 1860) Letter, Jan. 5, 1867 Fish Lucillia Letter, 1861 Died, Jan. 29, 1908 Mason Rev. Warren Letter, Aug. 23, 1863 Letter, Mar. 31, 1865 Mann Harriet Letter, Aug. 15, 1864 Died, Dec. 12, 1896 Frenyear Rev. C. P. Letter, Nov. 4, 1865 Letter, Jan. 15, 1868 Frenyear Ellen … 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

Biographical Sketch of General 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 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

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

Biography of Prof. Horace Lyman

PROF. HORACE LYMAN, – Few among those who came as missionaries to our state have held a more honored position, or have accomplished more genuine good, than professor Lyman. He was a new Englander of an old family, whose first American members crossed the ocean from England to Connecticut as early as 1639.His parents were plain farmer folks living at East Hampton, Massachusetts and in that town he was born in 1815. Of his five brothers, two went to college and prepared for the ministry. As a boy and young man, he was ever thoughtful and extra-ordinarily energetic, with a … Read more

Baptist Church of Ira Vermont – Church Membership 1890-1894

Surname Name Date and Manner of Reception When and How Dismissed Everin Johanna Baptism, Mar. 16, 1890 Joined Catholic Church Moore Nellie Baptism, Mar. 16, 1890 . Lincoln Grace Baptism, Mar. 16, 1890 . White Nellie (Lincoln) Baptism, Mar. 16, 1890 . Fish Edward S. Baptism, Mar. 16, 1890 . Lewis Edson Baptism, Apr. 6, 1890 . Searles Rev. Henry C. Baptism, Apr. 6, 1890 Letter, Apr. 6, 1890 Baker Marshal J. Baptism, June 7, 1891 Letter, Oct. 4, 1896 Wyeth Louisa H Letter, Mar. 1, 1891 Letter, Dec. 1, 1894 Moore Alcina Letter, Mar. 31, 1893 Died Fish (No.2) … Read more

Chloe Todd Holden of Mt. Holly VT

HOLDEN, Chloe Todd6, (Ruel5, Job4, Ithamar3, Michael2, Christopher1) born Nov. 25, 1808, at Mt. Holly, Vt., died 1896, at the same town; married Jan. 1830, Fitch Holden who was born July 1807, at Mt. Holly, Vt., died Sept. 1864, at the same town. Children: I. Highland, b. Jan. 1831, at Mt. Holly, Vt., he was living in 1912, m. Laura Dickinson who was b. Jan. 1833, at Mt. Holly, Vt., d. July 1909 at the same town. II. Oteline, b. Nov., 1833, at Mt. Holly, Vt., d. May, 1879, at the same town, m. Jan., 1849, Merritt Hammond, who was … 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