Source, Rutland, Vt.Weekly Herald--21 Apr. 1800. Vermont, Vergennes, 19 April, we hear from Milton, VT, 3 inst. (Apr), Mr. Holgate's house burned. A maid and one of his children perished. Day before Mr. and Mrs. Holgate had argument because she hid his papers and she threatened to burn the house down and him with it.He saved one child, couldn't find other. Man living in adjoining store threw himself and Mrs.Holgate out the window. Inquest, Mrs. Holgate said maid started it, but neighbor said maid's room not on fire at first. Mrs. Holgate sent to jail.