Rutland County VT

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

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

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.

Biography of Hull Foster

Hull Foster, only surviving son of Zadoc Foster, was born in Sudbury, Rutland county, Vermont, January 23, 1796, and came to the northwestern territory, with his father’s family, when a few months old. His first visit to Athens was in 1804 or 1805. He came to visit Dr. Leonard Jewett’s family, and traveled on horseback from Belpre, there being no visible road, but only a horse path which crossed the river at the present site of Coolville. There was a sort of ferry at this point. At that time one Strickland kept public house in a log building, on the … Read more

Timothy Todd of Rutland VT

Timothy Todd5, (Timothy4, Jonathan3, John2, Christopher1) born May 16, 1758, died Dec. 1, 1806, married Nov. 27, 1783, Phebe, daughter of Jehiel Buel of Killingworth, Conn. “Timothy Todd was sergeant after the Lexington Alarm, served as coast guard 150 days. Enlisted May 15, 1780.” He was a physician in Southern Vermont. Dr. Todd removed to Arlington, Vermont, having previously seen Vermont while in the Continental army as he was engaged in the battle of Bennington. “He was active, resolute and Persevering, his professional reputation rising and he soon had an extensive medical practice.” He was a man of considerable literary … Read more

Baptist Church of Ira Vermont – Church Membership 1801-1803

Surname Name Date and Manner of Reception When and How Dismissed Carpenter Eunice Letter, Mar. 17, 1801 Excluded, May 30, 1822 Carpenter Joseph Rev. Letter, Mar. 17, 1801 Excluded, Mar. 28, 1816 Seamons Oliver Letter, Feb. 24, 1802 . Seamons Mary Letter, Feb. 24, 1802 . Davis Mary Letter, Feb. 24, 1802 . Dougherty Agnes Baptism, Jan. 25, 1802 . Andrews Rhoda Baptism, Jan. 25, 1802 . Harmon Rhoda Baptism, Jan. 25, 1802 . Lorimer Alma Baptism, Jan. 25, 1802 . Eddy Experience Baptism, Jan. 25, 1802 . Spencer Caleb Letter, Jan. 30, 1803 . Collins Arabella Baptism, Sept. 4, … Read more

Biography of Galen R. Hitt

GALEN R. HITT IN THE ranks of the younger democratic Albanians no A man has risen more rapidly in the estimation of his party during the past few years than the subject of our sketch, Hon. Galen R. Hitt. He belongs to the sturdy race of New Englanders, and was born on the 16th of August, 1843, at Pawlet, Vt. There he passed his childhood days attending the district schools of his native place, playing on the green fields of his father’s farm, inhaling the pure, invigorating air of that delightful, healthful region of country, growing up a vigorous youth, … Read more

Levi Todd of Aurora IL

Levi Todd6, (Ruel5, Job4, Ithamar3, Michael2, Christopher1) born Aug. 29, 1815, in East Wallingford, Vt., died April 10, 1891, in Aurora, Ill., married in Shewsbury, Vt., Jan. 24, 1836, Rachel Walker, daughter of Jonathan and Hannah (Walker) Gibson, who was born June 6, 1818, in Shewsbury, Vt., died Jan. 13, 1874. He married second, in Rutland, Vt., Nov., 1874, Maria Murrow, who died March 13, 1885. With the exception of one year (1839) he lived on the old home farm in East Wallingford, Vt., until 1854, when he with his wife and seven children moved to Illinois, where he bought … Read more

Biography of John Deere

No citizen in Rock Island County, or throughout the country, was probably more widely known than John Deere of Moline. He was born at Rutland, Vermont, February 7, 1804, and died May 17, 1886. 1805 the family moved to Middlebury, Vermont, where the children attended school in a district schoolhouse, which had a long fire place across the end of the room. The reading, writing and little arithmetic obtained here, before he was twelve years old, was the principal educational start Mr. Deere had for life. He afterwards attended private school for a few months, but the inborn inclination for … 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

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

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

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

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    

Biography of Reese James Richards

Mr. Richards’ long experience in the jewelry business has culminated in one of the most popular and well-equipped jewelry establishments at Northampton, and in this part of the State; and to bring about its gradual and substantial development he has added the results of investigation and training that have been lifelong. His interest in the broadening of civic affairs has always been a most active feature of his Northampton citizenship; and he has held office that has been productive of progressive results to the community. Mr. Richards is the son of William T. Richards, who who was born in England … 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

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

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

Biographical Sketch of Copeland, Charles P.

Copeland, Charles P. cashier of Russell Bank, and County Treasurer, first came to Kansas in April 1874. He embarked in mercantile business until 1878, and began banking in 1877. Was elected County Treasurer in 1879; re-elected in 1881. He was born at Middletown Springs, Rutland Co., Vt., in 1854, and was raised on a farm. He graduated from Eastman’s Commercial College, of Poughkeepsie, N. Y., in 1874. He then came to Kansas. Married in 1876 to Miss Josephine Ackerman, of Rosendale, Wis. They have one son – Cecil Edwin. Mr. Copeland is a member of Russell Lodge, No. 119, I. … Read more