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Genealogical and Family History of Vermont

Genealogical and Family History of the State of Vermont vol 1

Hiram Charlton took on the publication of the Genealogical and Family History of the State of Vermont for Lewis Publishing. In it, he enlisted the assistance of living residents of the state in providing biographical and genealogical details about their family, and then he published all 1104 family histories in two distinct volumes.

Biographical Sketch of James P. Dickenson

James P. Dickenson, born on February 18, 1842, in Virginia, has established himself as a prominent stockman and farmer in Harney County, Oregon. After serving as a second lieutenant in the Civil War and enduring captivity, he returned home to marry Laura A. Milton in 1866. The family migrated westward, ultimately settling near Lawen in 1889, where they farmed and raised livestock. A respected member of the Harney Valley Stock Association, Dickenson has three children and continues to be a vital part of his community.

Biography of Aurelius Dickenson

Aurelius Dickenson, born in Granville, Mass., in 1804, transitioned from farming to business, first as a clerk in Hartford and later opening a successful country store. His foray into hospitality began with the purchase of a hotel in Amherst, followed by the Tremont House in Claremont, both of which met with misfortune due to fires. He was a director of local banks, a county commissioner, and engaged in the railroad industry. Married to Frances M. Galpin, they had two sons, with their deaths occurring shortly apart in 1880.