Rutland County VT

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

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

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

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

Baptist Church of Ira Vermont – Church Membership 1809

Surname Name Date and Manner of Reception When and How Dismissed Collins Justis Baptism, Jan. 1, 1809 . Newton Susanna Baptism, Jan. 1, 1809 .. Bassett Roxana Baptism, Jan. 1, 1809 . Lawrence Lucina Baptism, Jan. 1, 1809 . Spencer Roxana Baptism, Jan. 1, 1809 . Collins Benoni Baptism, Jan. 1, 1809 . McCreary John Baptism, Jan. 1, 1809 . Tillotson Richard Baptism, Jan. 1, 1809 . Newton Jason Baptism, Jan. 1, 1809 Excluded, 1830 Johnson David D. Baptism, Jan. 1, 1809 Excluded, Apr. 25, 1811 Tower Joseph Jr. Baptism, Jan. 1, 1809 Died, Feb. 1840 Johnson Smith Baptism, Jan. … 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Eleazer Todd of Aurora IL

Eleazer Todd7, (Levi6, Ruel5, Job4, Ithamar3, Michael2, Christopher1) born May 20, 1841, in East Wallingford, Vt., died April 19, 1903, married in Aurora, Ill., Feb. 16, 1866, Emma S. Mayo, who was born July 16, 1841, in Boston, Mass. For several years, Mr. Todd was engaged in farming operations. In 1890, he left the farm and engaged in the grocery business in Aurora, Ill. He remained in this business until his death. He was a veteran of the civil war, enlisting in August, 1861, in Company A., 36th Cavalry Regiment, Illinois Volunteers, being in the same company and regiment as … 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

Baptist Church of Ira Vermont – Church Membership 1895-1916

Surname Name Date and Manner of Reception When and How Dismissed Watt Rev. George H Letter, Aug. 5, 1895 Letter, May 17, 1896 Watt Mrs. George H Letter, Aug. 5, 1895 Letter, May 17, 1896 Parker Flora Parker Baptism, Apr. 19, 1896 Letter, 1897 Wheeler Florence (Robinson) Baptism, May 10, 1896 . Whitmore Mabel Whitmore Baptism, May 10, 1896 Died, Feb. 6, 1925 Shaw Martha (Johnson) Baptism, May 10, 1896 Died Jones (No.2) John S. Letter, Dec. 29, 1897 Letter, Dec. 24, 1916 Jones Florence Letter, Dec. 29, 1897 Letter, Dec. 24, 1916 Johnson Rev. Charles A. Letter, May 8, … Read more

Baptist Church of Ira Vermont – Church Membership 1825-1829

Surname Name Date and Manner of Reception When and How Dismissed Peck, (No. 2) Rev. John Letter, Nov. 24, 1825 Letter, May 29, 1827 Westcut Eliezer Restoration, May 26, 1826 Letter, Oct., 1835 Beach Asher Baptism, May 7, 1826 Letter, Apr., 1828 Russell Selinda Baptism, May 7, 1826 Letter, May 3, 1832 Russell Moses B. Baptism, May 7, 1826 Letter, May 3, 1832 Hutchinson, (No.2) Mary Letter, May 6, 1826 . Beach Mercy Baptism, May 7, 1826 Letter Arnold Hannah Letter, Sept. 6, 1828 Letter, Oct. 24, 1830 Arnold Rev. Artimas Letter, Sept. 6, 1828 Letter, Oct. 24, 1830 Newton … 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

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

Ruel Todd of Vermont

Ruel Todd6, (Ruel5, Job4, Ithamar3, Michael2, Christopher1) born in 1813, at Mt. Holly, Vt., died Sept. 3, 1893, married in 1828 or 1829, at Wallingford, Vt., Betsey Bishop, who died Feb., 1888. Mr. Todd was a farmer in his early life, also at the time of his death. For several years during middle life he owned and operated a blacksmith shop and had connected with it another shop where he built wagons and sleighs, besides doing the iron and wood work, he made the cushions and did the upholstering as well, turning out the carriages and sleighs complete and ready … Read more

Sabra Amelia Todd Kingsley of East Clarendon VT

KINGSLEY, Sabra Amelia Todd9, (Henry D.8, Caleb7, Jehiel6, Stephen5, Stephen4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Oct. 13, 1843, in Boston, Mass., married April 24, 1867, Samuel Taylor Kingsley, who was born July 27, 1841. In 1875, they lived in East Clarendon, Vt. Children: I. Caroline Lois, b. March 9, 1868. II. Amelia, b. Dec. 8, 1869.