| WILSON,
HENRY E., son of Adams and Mary (ALDRICH) WILSON, was born in Newbury,
Vermont, in 1846. He was educated in the public schools of Newbury and
Bradford, where he remained during his minority. He was many years a traveling
salesman and was located in general trade at Barnet a dozen years, and
postmaster during Cleveland's and Harrison's administrations. He came to
St. Johnsbury in October, 1895, was for a time in retail trade, and in
March, 1901, organized the St. Johnsbury Grocery company. The office and
warehouse occupies the entire three floors of Caldbeck's block near the
depot.
From
a small beginning the business has steadily increased and the company is
now doing a business of $150,000 per annum. This gratifying success has
been obtained by a careful selection of fresh, choice goods at close prices,
and by hard work and square deal on correct business principles.
Source: Successful Vermonters,
William H. Jeffrey, E. Burke, Vermont, The Historical Publishing Company,
1904, page 79-80.
Prepared
by Tom Dunn March 2005
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