Whitford, Ezra W., Addison, was born in the town of Addison, Addison county, Vt., on November 9, 1845. His parents were William T. and Almina T. (Seeger) Whitford. He was educated in the common schools, and received a fair education; was brought up to farming pursuits, and managed the home place until the death of his father, which occurred in 1878. He was married in December, 1869, to Addie F. Wood, of Crown Point, N. Y. His mother died in 1884, and he purchased all interests in the home place, and now owns one hundred and twelve acres. He is a successful farmer and dairyman. He has a family of two children, one son and one daughter — Herbert E., born September 23, 1871; and Myrtie A., born March 29, 1873.