Source, Granville, N.Y. Sentinel--Fri. Aug. 8, 1913. PAWLET, Vt. GENERAL NOTES. Varnum Weeks is quite ill with nervous trouble. Dr. Manchester has been in Burlington this week. The Misses Agnes and Ruth Allen are visiting in Rutland. Miss Nellie Young is home from her school in Concord, N.H. Everett Powers of Andover, Vt., is spending some time with his daughter, Mrs. Charles Croft. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lee of Boston, are visiting her brother and sister, D. E. Smith and Mrs. Nettie Denio. The Pawlet high school team defeated Hathaway's Giants in a sharp game Saturday on Smith's field. Score, 13 to 10. L. S. Bolster and family, who have been visiting his sister, Mrs.William Young, returned to their home in Weston, Sunday. The community was shocked Saturday by the death of Harry Goodspeed in an automobile accident on the east shore of Lake St. Catherine. Much sympathy is felt for his mother, Mrs. James Goodspeed. Her husband's death occurred only a short time ago and this accident removes her only child. Morning Flower lodge,F. and A. M., will hold a basket picnic at the Forest house grounds, Lake St. Catherine, Wednesday, August 20, and it is expected that all members of the lodge and their families will be present.Each member will provide himself with lunch sufficient for his family and enough more to supply such guests as may be present. This outing is principally for a good time and incidentally to demonstrate the good fellowship existing among the whole fraternity. Come on up and enjoy one whole day's visit from toil.

Source, Rutland, Vt.Daily Herald--Tues.Dec.23, 1890. PERSONAL. State's Attorney Preston of Fair Haven was registered at the Bardwell house yesterday. Miss Wiswell, who has one of the leading parts in the Zozo company, is a Brattleboro girl. Miss Clara Purdy of Manchester is passing the holidays with friends and relatives in town. William P. Aiken, who is studying law at New Haven, Conn., has returned home to pass Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. McDeavitt (sic) and family will pass Christmas with their parents in Dorset. Ex-Gov. Ormsbee of Brandon and Judge Howe of Castleton were at the Bardwell yesterday. Miss Jennie M. Pierce, a teacher in a private school ay Hartford, Conn., has arrived home to pass a short vacation. Miss M. Eva Hendee,teacher in the graded schools, has gone to her home in Pittsford to pass the holiday vacation. Mrs. C.M. Chamberlain and children have gone on a visit to their old home, and will remain away during the holidays. Fred Steele, son of Mr. W. H. Steele, who is engaged in business in New York city, has arrived home to pass the holidays. Dr. F. E. Cheney of Boston is the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Cheney of North Church street. Mr.and Mrs. George F. White, expect to leave town today for Atlantic City, N. J., where they will remain until spring. M. J. F. Baldwin of Center street, who has been sick for some time in Pittsford, was removed to his home yesterday morning in a low condition. Miss Eisle Ruggles, daughter of John Ruggles, and Mr. Charles Brown of New York, will be married tomorrow afternoon, at the residence of the bride's parents on Brown street. Miss Florence Nims, daughter of Mrs. E. J. Whitney of Woodstock avenue, will be married on Wednesday at 5 p.m. to Fred W. Greene. A reception will be given at the bride's home in the evening. Miss Millie E. Ellis, returned last evening from the Boston conservatory of music, to pass Christmas at home. She was formerly organist at the Methodist church, but has been in Boston the past two years.

From Rutland Vt. Herald--Tues. April 8, 1924. FUNERAL of MRS. R . T. OWENS. POULTNEY, Vt.--The funeral of Mrs. Rowland T. Owens, who died Friday, was held Sunday at the house, Rev. A. C. Wilson officiated. There were many beautiful flowers. The bearers were John Baptie, Edward C. Ripley, Michael Laughlin, George H. Ripley, William Walters, and Robert S. Newman. Burial was in Hillside cemetery. Among those who attended the funeral were R. Newton Owens, Hugh W. Jones of Rutland, Vt., Mrs. John Fallon, Mrs. Robert Watt, Miss Margaret Owens of New York. William Owens and Mr. and Mrs. Culver Brown of Granville, N.Y., Mr. and Mrs. Griffith Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dixon of Albany, N.Y., Mr. and Mrs. William J. Hughes and daughter, Verona, Miss Ann Parry and Fred Jones of Middle Granville, N.Y., Mrs. Owen Ellis Williams and Thomas Roberts of Fair Haven, Vt.

Source,Rutland, Vt.Daily Herald--May 1,1933. UNITARIAN WOMEN AT WINDSOR ELECT. WINDSOR, Vt April 30,-- Mrs. F. P. Daniels was elected president of the Woman's alliance of the Unitarian church at the annual meeting last week in the church vestry. Other officers were : First vice president, Mrs.G. F. Guernseys ; second vice president, Will S. Mower; honorary president, Mrs. Lawrence Bullard, recording secretary, Miss Jess Floyd; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Louise Gorham; treasurer, Mrs. Ernest Neir. The following committee chairmen were appointed ; Postoffice missions, Mrs.Frederick Davis, Cheerful letters, Mrs. Mina Kerr; international,Mrs. Clark Hurlburt;social service, Mrs. James Kiniry; fellowship, Mrs. Henry Harpin ; religious eduction, Mrs. J. Harold Stacey ; flower, Mrs. Eva Jones; hospitality, Mrs.Orlo Greeley. Following the meeting there was a social hour during which refreshments were served by Mrs. Ivan Davis and Miss Abbie Tuxbury.

Source, Rutland, Vt.Daily Herald--May 1,1933. WOODSTOCK, Vt. April 30--The funeral service for Frank Vander Poel, 63, who died at his home on Barnard road, yesterday morning, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence. Rev. Herbert H. Hines, minister of the First Congregational church, will officiate.The burial will be at Riverside cemetery here with Quechee River lodge, I.O.O.F., conducting the service. Vander Poel was born in Los Angeles, Cal., July 12, 1869. He came to South Barnard from Westchester, N.Y., 17 years ago. He was a member of Westchester lodge, I.O.O.F., of which he ad been noble grand.Two years ago he was presented a jewel representing more than 40 years membership. He was also a member of Woodstock lodge F.and A.M. For several years he had been a member of the Barnard school board. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Margaret Koenig, who lived with him ; two nieces and one nephew.

From the Rutland Herald, Rutland, VT April 8, 1924 "Word has been received of the death of Owen L. Jones of East St. Louis, Ill., which occurred March 30. Mr. Jones was the husband of Mrs. Mary (Owens) Jones, and a brother-in-law of R.T. Owens and Mrs. W. G. Phillips of Poultney, Vt." Note: Owen L. JONES is my great uncle by marriage. Jan Jordan

Seeking exact birthdate of Willis G. PHILLIPS, son of Richard and Jane N. [1828-1915] PHILLIPS, born abt. 1859 in Castleton, Rutland Co., VT, married Elizabeth OWEN[S] 25 Aug. 1883 at Baptist Church and died 1937 in Poultney, Rutland, VT. From Poultney, Vt., Monday, Feb. 11, 1957 OBITUARY "Monday 2/11/1957 Poultney, VT Feb.10 Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Owen Phillips, 92, who died yesterday at her home here, will be held tomorrow at 2 PM. The Rev. John Mitchell will conduct the services at her home. Committal services will follow at the Poultney, Vt. cemetery vault. Burial will be in the spring. Mrs. Phillips was born in Utica, NY, 3/11/1864, the daughter of Mr+Mrs Morris Owens. She lived most of her life in Poultney. She was a member of Evergreen Chapter 63, Order of the Eastern Star and the Poultney Methodist Church. Survivors are 2 daughters, Miss Edith S. Phillips, Miss Ada E Phillips, both of Poultney, 3 sons, Raymond  M and Arthur W, both of Poultney and Dr.Frederick K Phillips of Claremont, NH. 2 sisters, Miss Margaret W Owen of New Rochelle, NY and Mrs Mary F Jones of Dayton, Ohio, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Phillips home tomorrow until the hour of the services."   THANKS to Jean M. for the lookup and for transcribing this data. Jan Jordan

Source, Rutland ,Vt.Daily Herald--Thur.May 12, 1927. QUARRYMAN HURT AS EMERY WHEEL BREAKS. John Faulkenbury of Fair Haven, Hit By Fragment, May Not Recover. John Faulkenbury, aged about 60, a Fair Haven slate worker, was in a critical condition last night at the Rutland hospital, suffering from a crushed skull, which he sustained abut 11 o'clock yesterday morning when struck by a flying fragment of emery wheel at the Fair Haven Marble and Marbleized Slate company's shop. His recovery was considered doubtful, even following a delicate operation on his skull at the local hospital. Faulkenbury had not regained consciousness late last night and it was feared he might live but a few hours. He was operated on at noon by Dr. Charles H. Swift after being rushed here by ambulance from Fair Haven. The accident, which slate men say is a very unusual one, happened as Faulkenbury was sharpening a saw on a power-driven emery wheel. Other workmen heard him cry out and saw him drop to the floor as a piece of the disintegrating wheel struck his head. He was brought here immediately. Faulkenbury has been employed by the Fair Haven company for about six years. His regular task was operating the tool-sharpening machines in the shop near the quarry. His is married and has three sons and two daughters, all grown up. Both daughters are married.

Source, Rutland,Vt Daily Herald--Thur.Oct.18, 1917. RUTLAND BRIEFS. About thirty members of Rutland lodge of Masons in a number of automobiles went last night to Rochester where the third degree was conferred on a candidate. A banquet was served in the Rochester Inn and following the work a lunch was served to the visitors. This was a return visit, the Rochester lodge working the degree in this city last month. A young man, Moses Drodzinsky of St. Albans, was taken from the morning train from the north yesterday morning and held until his father called later in the day. The boy, who is 15 years old, said he was intending to work in Rutland. He said he was abused at home, not having enough to eat or proper clothes to wear. United States Marshall A. P. Carpenter of Brattleboro and Deputy United States Marshall E. S. Whitaker of this city left early this morning for Atlanta, Ga., taking with them William Davis who will serve a year and a half in the federal prison for the smugging of heroin into the country. Thomas Sweeney, a lumberjack with no particular home, pleaded guilty to a charge of intoxication, first offense, before Judge F. G. Swinnerton in City Court yesterday morning. He arranged to pay the fine of $ 5 and costs. Sweeney got into trouble on Wales street before he was arrested and threw a man into the street. An important meeting of Rutland council, Knights of Columbus, will be held tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock in the K of C hall. There will be work in the first and second degrees. A recent issue of the Manchester, N.H., Leader contains the following : Mr. and MRs. G. Edward Quimby of 270 Harrison street, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Ede Elizabeth Quimby,to Russell Pratt Bates of Rutland, Vt., and Fort Slocum, N.Y. Word has been received from Leslie E. Stevens who is in the Philippine Islands, where he is a civil engineer, that he has been called to the federal service and expects to be in San Francisco December 1. Mr. Stevens is son of Mrs. G.N. Stevens of Church street.

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From THE POULTNEY JOURNAL, Poultney, VT., FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 5, 1918, page 1 OBITUARY. [partial] Mrs. Elizabeth Owens. The death of Mrs. Elizabeth OWENS, relict of Morris OWENS, occurred at her home on York Street on Wednesday afternoon, at the advanced age of almost 86 years. <precept> Deceased was born in Corris, Merionethshire, North Wales, on May 2, 1832, and came to America at the age of 19. She and Mr. OWENS were residents of North Poultney [Vt.] for several years, where he died in the Fall of 1876, and in the following Spring Mrs. OWENS and her children moved to this village and into the house where she had constantly lived for forty-one years. <precept> All of her 8 children were still living at her death: Rowland T. OWENS and Mrs. W.G. PHILLIPS of this village, Mrs. Mary JONES of St. Louis, Mrs. Susie WATTS of New York, Mrs. John FALLON of Flushing, L.I. Miss Margaret OWENS of New Rochelle, NY, William R. OWENS of Granville, NY and Edward P. OWENS of Claremont, NH. She was one of a family of 13 children - two of whom still survive, a sister in London and another in Granville, Mrs. Joseph WILLIAMS. Rev. John OWENS of Fair Haven officiated. The bearers were four grandsons, Raymond, Arthur, Fred PHILLIPS and Newton OWENS, and two grandsons by marriage, Charles ELDRIDGE and Eleazer JONES. This is my second great aunt. THANKS to V.A. for this lookup. Jan Jordan

From The Green-Mountain Farmer-1813 APRIL 19 <precept> We, the subscribers, being appointed Commissioners by the probate judge, to examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of Peleg Outman, late of Arlington, deceased, will attend to the business of our appointment at the house lately occupied by the deceased. Luther Stone, Isaac Outman, Simeon Cole. <precept> VERMONT NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS 1783-1816 by Marsha Hoffmann Rising, NEHGS, 2001, pages 357 and 358. Transcribed by Jan Jordan

From Jan. 4, 2005 Rutland, Vermont, HERALD by ED BARNA, Correspondent: <precept> Joan, [email protected], emailed this to me. Jan Jean Davies' new book "Neighborly Notes (from turn-of-the-century small-town Vermont)" is self-published, in Rutland, Vermont -printed, 246-page paperback which draws on Davies' extensive knowledge of Pittsford, Vermont. ================================== Going to market The scene: It is the winter of 1887. Farmer Artemus Powers and his family decide to go to town with trade goods, using the new team of horses to pull the sleigh rather than the oxen, which need someone to walk ahead and lead them. Readers may want to remember this account the next time they sing "Jingle Bells." "Trading Day arrived. Artie got up, started the fires, put the soapstone into the oven to heat for a foot warmer and went to the barn. After breakfast, Artie and the boys loaded up. The sleds had sideboards 3 feet high so the children would not fall out, but could see over the side. There was a foot of clean straw in the bottom and lots of blankets. "Artie had half a hog, some beef, apples, 55 gallons of cider, oats, corn and buckwheat to trade. His wife, Juliana, had butter, eggs, maple sugar, canned foods, knitted things and dressed chickens. The girls had fancy sewing, cooking and Christmas wreaths. The boys had butternuts plus skunk, coon, fox and wildcat hides. "The road was not yet broken, so the going was slow ... They had to shovel through another drift. Crazy Jane began jumping around, putting the sleds out of the ruts. They turned over. Everything dropped out and the horses took off. Artie's vocabulary proved amazing, as he yelled his anger, running beside the sleds while trying to stop the team. "After a half mile, he did. With no room to turn around, everyone picked up the widely scattered pieces and lugged them to the sleds. Shaking off as much snow as possible, they reloaded and continued. "At the store, Juliana wanted yarn, calico, thread, needles, molasses, spices, coffee, shoes, butcher knives, button hook, shoe spoon, kerosene lamp wicks and a big brass kettle. Artie needed a 'JK' bit for Crazy Jane, leather boots, a barrel of flour, another of crackers, scythe, cattle salt, ax, horseshoe nails, colic medicine, wagon grease and spavin cure. They also picked up the weekly papers, mail and stamps. "They 'were a little short,' but the store keeper was willing to carry the balance until they returned in the spring."

from the Vermont record newspaper May 10th 1866 BMD's BIRTHS In Cleveland Ohio May 1st, a son, Arthur BROWNING to Capt Pratt STONE, one of the veterans of the famous Vermont brigade and formerly of Readsboro. In Peru, April 27, a son to F.S JONES. MARRIED In Pondville, May 1st, by Rev. J. M WILLMARTH, Charles JOHNSON and Gertrude WARDEN, both of Marlboro. In Amherst MS, April 27, Geo N CARPENTER, late Lt in the volunteer service, of Northfield and Agnes A WILLIAMS, late a teacher in New Orleans/ DEATHS In Guilford, May 4th, John MELENDY, aged 83 years, seven months. In West Dover, May 7th of consumption, George R MANN, aged 35 years. In Middlesbury, April 27, Samuel S CROOK, aged 78 years Mr CROOK moved into Salisbury in 1793, was married to Elizabeth SHELDON in 1816, and lived with her forty nine years. He was well known for his energy and business traits of character, and his hospitable and generous home will be missed by his numerous friends. There was present at his funeral the seventh generation of his relatives, with whom he had visited and conversed. With Mr Samuel SHELDON whom he survived just two weeks, the male ancestors of both families become extinct. In Rochester, Minn. at the residence of his brother, Dr E CROSS,March 25, of consumption, Amos E CROSS, formerly of Brattleboro, aged 36 years. In Harrisville, N. H. Feb 15, Mary S HERVEY, wife of Dr George H HERVEY, aged 50 years, 11 months 9 days. She has gone from the earth With it's pain and care, She is safe in a realm That is bright and fair And 'tis cheering to us who linger here To know that her way to heaven was clear But yet it was hard to give her up And the hand is slow to take the cup And hearts are bleeding, home is drear For our dear Mother is not here. In Vernon recently, Joseph FRANKLIN, aged 83 years 4 months. In Brattlebro, May 6, John GRIFFIN, aged 45 years.

From "The Chronicle" Barton, Orleans Co., VT, newspaper 12/3/97, Page 4B "Neglected or abandoned cemeteries are of prime interest to the Vermont Old Cemetery Association (VOCA)...founded for their preservation and restoration...VOCA offers grants of up to $300 to restore, repair, protect, or improve 'neglected and abandoned' cemeteries in Vermont. VOCA can help. Contact the present and grants administrator, Elizabeth W. Beckwith, P.O. Box 105, Underhill Center, VT 05490, or call 802-899-4640....Town selectmen have the ultimate responsibility for the upkeep of the Vermont cemeteries. <precept> Civic groups, scouts, school children, etc. can be a great help in cemetery work. A lot of history can be learned in a graveyard. VOCA has published STONE and BONES to help and guide teachers in this regard and students have found it fascinating." Jan

From newspapers of Franklin County, MA 1870?-1874 http://www.publicationarchive.com/   DATE: Sat, April 20, 1872 Subjects: Vermont, Births Publication: The Greenfield Gazette and Courier Posted by: Barbara Stewart   Born in Sadawga [my note: Whitingham, Windham Co., Vermont] in April, a son, Avery Kenyon Powers, to Milton Powers and Ellen D Powers, and grandson to Lucius P Mowry. Avery POWERS was my Great Grand Uncle. Jan Jordan

Source, Rutland, Vt. Daily Herald--Thur.Nov.19, 1903. NEWS IN AND ABOUT RUTLAND BRIEFLY TOLD IN PARAGRAPHS. JOHN B. STERNS has purchased an ambulance to be run in connection with his undertaking establishment on Merchants row.The ambulance arrived yesterday and it is an up-to-date and modern affair. The ambulance weighs about 1100 pounds and was manufactured by the George L. Brownell company of New Bedford, Mass. The ambulance has what is known as the Stanhope front, being similar to the front used on the Stanhope carriage. The wheels on the vehicle have large rubber tires and it is suppled with the usual gong and side lights similar to those used by the hospitals of the larger cities. It is supplied with the side seats, stretcher and a pneumatic mattress, which is one of the latest improvements. The sides are equipped with heavy stained-glass windows, which can be removed and the ambulance used as a flower wagon in a funeral procession. The ambulance is stationed in Barker's livery barn on Center street and is subject to call any hour of day or night. About $ 15 was realized from the supper and entertainment which were held at the Baptist church last evening under the auspices of the Ladies Industrial society. The Ladies auxiliary to the Canado-American club will give a whist party in the club rooms this evening. The "retreat" which Rev. Mr. McKenna of New York city has been conducting at St. Peter's church under the auspices of the Holy Name society was brought to a close last night,when about 300 men joined the society. The first meeting of the local branch of the society will be held at St. Peter's church next Sunday afternoon, when the election of officers will occur. John A. Sheldon, H. W. Spafford, Rev. E. M. Haynes and W.C. Landon of this city and Harley Sheldon and Dr. C. B. Ross of West Rutland returned yesterday from Burlington where they attended the annual meeting and banquet of Vermont commandery, Military Order of the Loyal Legion. A force of men is at work repairing the roadbed of State street between Pierpoint and Evergreen avenues. A crushed stone gutter is being laid from Evergreen avenue to the catch basin which was recently placed in front of the residence o Alderman Lyman. The work of laying the West street sewer has been complete and the work of laying Wood avenue and Pearl street sewer will begin Monday, the 30th. The body of Louis Marlow, a former resident of this city, who died Monday at the Brattleboro retreat,was brought to this city yesterday afternoon on the 2:05 o'clock train for burial in Evergreen cemetery. A delegation from the Roberts post, Grand Army of the Republic, met the body at the station and acted as bearers. Rev. E. M. Haynes officiated at the grave and read a portion of the post's grave rites.

THE FULTON DEMOCRAT, Lewistown, Fulton Co., Illinois MAY 6, 1981...PAGE 5 DALE SMITH Dale O. (Owen) Smith, 69, of Table Grove died April 27 in McDonough District Hospital, MaComb. A retired farmer, he was owner-operator of Smith's Standard Service 45? years. Born July 27, 1911, in Table Grove, a son of Hollis and Addie (Chenoweth) SMITH, he married Lenore Hammond July 6, 1931, in Vermont. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Haley (Donna) Griffith of Springfield and Mrs. Douglas (Nancy) Wiborg of Champaign; one son, Larry of Table Grove; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Gladys Hickenbottom of Roseville and Mrs. Neva Baughman of Vermont; and one brother, Robert of Green Castle, MO. Services were April 30 in Table Grove Community Church, the Rev. Carl H. Anderson officiated. Burial was in Harris Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church or to the American Cancer Society. ============================================================ Reference: Page 83 of Vol. 7 of Harris Cemetery, McDonough Co., Illinois for Dale Owen SMITH Transcribed by Barbie Posted by Jan J.

Source, Rutland, Vt. Daily Herald--Mon. June 28, 1915. RUTLAND, Vt. GEN. L. G. KINGSLEY DIES AT AGE OF 83 Civil War Veteran Prominent in City's Business and Political Life. Gen. Levi G. Kingsley, one of the most prominent citizens of Rutland, and of this part of Vermont,Civil war veteran, retired merchant and public servant, died at his home, No. 73 Pine street Saturday night at 9:30 o'clock after a long illness with a complication of diseases. Gen. Kingsley had been in failing health for the last year and a half, being critically ill for the last two weeks. He lost consciousness five days ago and since then has been apparently asleep, his pulse at times being barely perceptible. Gen. Kingsley's regiment, the first Vermont volunteers, was rated among the finest contributions of Vermont to the Union forces during the war following secession and the general served with distinction on many battle fields. At the time of his sale of the hardware store on Merchants row to Parker & Ryan he was the oldest merchant in Rutland, having continued in one line of business longer than any other man within the confines of the city. He played an important part in the political history of the community, holding office in Rutland as a town, village and city, and being its second mayor. ACTIVE GRAND ARMY WORKER. Gen. Kingsley was particularly interested in all Grand Army work and was a charter member of the Roberts post of the city, and for two terms served as commander. He was the oldest member of the post and he was the oldest member of Center lodge of Masons. At the time of his death Gen. Kingsley was a trustee of the Vermont State Soldiers' home in Bennington and he was also a member of the board of visitors to Norwich university, being appointed by Gov. J. A. Mead and reappointed by Gov. A. M. Fletcher. The funeral will be held at Trinity church tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The prayers at the house at 2 o'clock will be private. BORN IN SHREWSBURY, VT. Levi Gleason Kingsley was born in Shrewsbury, Vt., May 21, 1832, being the oldest son of Harvey and Elvira Gleason Kingsley. His direct ancestors came to America early in the 1th century, and settled near Hartford, Ct. His great-grandfather, Solomen Kingsley, came to Vermont from Wappings, Ct., after the close of the Revolution, locating in Ira. Gen. Kingsley was one of a family of three , consisting of himself, Nahum P. and Elizabeth. He was educated in the common schools, and spent two terms at Brandon seminary. In 1854 he spent one year at Norwich, which university in 1882 conferred upon him the honorary degree of Bachelor of Science. He was for many years a trustee of Norwich. Gen. Kingsley was for a time stationmaster on the Rutland and Burlington railroad, at East Clarendon, and from 1857 to 1859 a clerk in the company's freight office in this city. In 1859, with Benjamin F. French, he purchased the hardware store of J.& A. Landon, which they removed in 1863 to its present location on Merchants row, where it is known as the Parker & Ryan store. In 1865 the Kingsley-French partnership was terminated by the death of Mr. French. SOLDIER FOR MANY YEARS. Gen. Kingsley, soon after coming to this city, became a member of the Rutland Light Guard, organized in 1858 under Gen. H. Henry Baxter, and later commanded by Gen. W. Y. W. Ripley. Mr. Kingsley was elected lieutenant of the company in 1859,and responded with the company in 1861 to the call for troops, joining the 1st regiment of Vermont volunteers. He went to the field as second lieutenant of company K of Rutland and served with credit at Fortress Monroe and Newport News, Va., during the regiment's three months' term. He re-enlisted with many members of the old company in 1862, being elected captain. On the organization of the 12th Vermont volunteers, he was promoted to the rank of major, which he held until the expiration of his term of service. After leaving the field, company A.9th regiment, Vermont National guard, elected him captain, and he became colonel of the regiment in 1865. In 1874 he was elected by the Legislature quartermaster general of Vermont,and held the office until 1882.During his administration the department was reorganized, and put on a firmer basis. He was elected brigadier general in 1882, and again in 1884, declining re-election in 1886. On his retirement from the National guard the governor of the state issued a general order, highly complimentary to the soldier. After the war Gen. Kingsley became active in commercial and political affairs in this city. He was elected president of the village of Rutland in 1886, selectman in Rutland town for four years, and mayor of Rutland city in 1894, being the second mayor,preceded by the former governor of Vermont, John A. Mead.In 1890 he was made state senator from Rutland county. He was a member of the fie department for 20 years, and captain of Killington Steam Fire Engine company for 17 years. PROMINENT IN MASONIC CIRCLES. Gen. Kingsley was a director in the Baxter National Bank, and a trustee of the Marble Savings bank. He was an old member of Masonic bodies,and had been grand captain- general and grand generalissimo of the grand commandery of Knights Templar of Vermont. He was also a member of the Loyal Legion and a vestryman of Trinity church. In November, 1857, Gen Kingsley, married Miss Luceba J.,daughter of Walter and Eliza Ross of Clarendon, who died in 1862. In June 1865, he married Miss Cornelia Sophia, daughter of Benjamin and Sophia Roberts of Manchester. Mrs. Kingsley, who died October 1,1902, was a sister of Mrs. H. Henry Baxter. Of this union two sons were born, Henry Baxter, who died November 14, 1903, and Harvey Roberts of this city, who survives him. Gen. Kingsley retired from active business August 31, 1905, when he sold his hardware and furniture business to Richard A.Ryan and Henry S. Parker. He was at that time the oldest merchant in the city, having conducted the business for 46 years.

Source,Rutland, Vt.Daily Herald--Fri.Feb.22, 1918. RUTLAND, Vt. Fifteen members attended a thimble party of the park Street Parent Teacher association held yesterday afternoon with Mrs.William Crossman of Gibson avenue. sewing for the Easter sale was done and it was decided to hold another meeting next Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Charles A. Congdon , 96 Gibson avenue.