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.
James Willis Gleed, born on March 8, 1859, in Morrisville, Vermont, was a prominent attorney for the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in St. Louis. Educated at the University of Kansas and Columbia University, he earned both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, as well as an LL.B. in 1884. Gleed practiced law in Topeka, Kansas, before moving to St. Louis in 1918. Active in education and politics, he served as regent of the University of Kansas and remains a distinguished figure in the legal community. He was married to Grace Greer, and they had three children.
Charles S. Gleed, born March 23, 1856, in Vermont, was a prominent figure in Kansas law and journalism. Following the death of his father, he moved to Lawrence, Kansas, where he excelled academically before venturing into newspaper work. As a lawyer, he built a successful practice with his brother, representing major corporations. Gleed held numerous directorships and leadership roles in various companies, including the Kansas City Journal. He authored influential works on Kansas history and was an active member of the Republican Party and community organizations. He married Mabel Gore, with whom he had three daughters.