Franklin & Grand Isle Counties, Vermont Directory, 1883 Bordering Quebec in northern Vermont, the counties of Franklin and Grand Isle were home to over 34,000 people in 1880. This database is a directory of residents in both counties in 1883. It lists over 5800 individuals. Each entry provides the resident's name, town, and occupation. Info included: Name, Place, Description: CHAFFEE, Edwin H. - Berkshire r 27, farmer, leases of B.F. SHANNON 30 acres, also owns one half of 60 acres in Jay, Orleans Co., with Mrs. John McALLISTER. SHANNON, Benjamin F. - Berkshire r 27, farmer 30 acres. SHANNON, John H. - Enosburgh r 1, farmer. SHANNON, Matthew - Enosburgh r 1, dairy 27 cows, and farmer 175 acres. HERRICK, Jay L. - Fairfield r 9, dairy 42 cows, leases farm of 435 acres to James G. SHANNON. SHANNON James G. - East Sheldon r 6, sugar orchard 1,000 trees, dairy 42 cows, farmer, leases of Jay HERRICK 435 acres. SHANNON, James T. - Fairfield off r 20, carpenter, dairy 10 cows, and farmer 75 acres.