Asa EDGERTON, one of the first settlers of Randolph, located near the center of the town and was the first militia captain here, then an office of responsibility. He married Hannah GRISWOLD and reared a large family, of whom. William married Hannah BLODGET, in 1788, and had born to him three sons and four daughters. One daughter, Hannah S., born in Randolph in 1813, married Philander PERRIN, in 1839, and had one daughter and two sons, viz.:_ Olivia H., William E., a soldier in the late war, who died in 1864, and Frank Vitas. Mr. PERRIN was born in this town in 1808. He studied law with. Counselor William NUTTING, was admitted to the bar and practiced at Randolph Center, later removing to West Randolph village, where he died in 1885. His widow, Hannah S., resides with her daughter, Mrs. Justin H. MOULTON.

      Zephaniah ENGLISH, born in Massachusetts, came to this town with his wife and family among the early settlers. He had six sons and six daughters, of` whom Alexander, who served in the War of 1812, was born in 1790, married, first, Matilda FRENCH, of Randolph, in 1814, who bore him three sons and two daughters, and second, Annie CHADWICK, in 1825, by whom he had one son; David M., born in 1826, and a daughter, Caroline L. (Mrs. D. H. FISH). David M. married Clara, daughter of Horace and Melissa (MARTIN) KATHAN, in 1852, and had born to him one son and four daughters, viz.: Ida L., who died in 1862, aged eleven years; Hattie L. (Mrs. C. H. LAMSON), of this town; Nellie, who married, first, Ora HIBBARD, and second, Edwin Harlow; Charles W., and Flora B. (Mrs. George D. FRENCH). Mr. ENGLISH is a farmer .and resides on road 82.

      Abijah OSGOOD, from Cabot, Vt., located in Randolph at an early day upon the farm now occupied by A. P. OSGOOD. He married, first, Elizabeth SPRAGUE, by whom he had four sons and five daughters. For his second wife he married Abigail GROW. Harvey, son of Abijah, was born in 1796, and died in 1859. He married Lucy, daughter of Rufus and Deborah (GROW) GAY, and had four sons and three daughters, viz.: George H., who resides in this town; Calvin, who died at the age of three years; Frances E. (Mrs. Albert A. AINSWORTH), of Manchester, N. H.;. Deborah J. (Mrs. J. B. GOODRICH), of Tunbridge; Mary L. (Mrs. Ezra WALKER), of Chelsea; Abijah P., of this town, and Gilman S. George H. OSGOOD was born on the homestead, and in 1851 married Mary A, daughter of William P. and Mary (PARKER) WILLIS, by whom he had children as follows: George C., of Sharon, Windsor county; Emma F., who married, first, F. BURROUGHS, by whom she had one daughter, Mabel L, and second, Fred L. PARSONS; Willie H., of Milton, Chittenden county; Cora May, who died in infancy; Harry R., who died in 1871, aged seven years; and Annie F. and Harlie R., who reside at home with their father. Mr. OSGOOD owns and occupies the Ambrose KIBBEE farm of 150 acres on road 19.

      John Buswell came from Lebanon, N. H., with his wife, Lavina COLLINS, and two children, and located in Randolph about 1800. They reared a family of four sons and four daughters, viz.: Lura (Mrs. Oliver EDSON), Nancy (Mrs. Horace WHEELER), Amelia, Henry, Amanda, Homer, Increase K., and John. The latter, born in 1810, was a farmer and a prominent man in town affairs. He held the office of justice of the peace for many years, and represented the town in the state legislature. He was a much respected citizen, had much to do with the settlement of estates, and died in this town August 14, 1886. Increase K. was born in 1808, and when he arrived at man's estate learned the harness-maker's trade. He marked Lora M., daughter of Samuel and Anna (CLEVELAND) GAGE, in 1843, and had two sons, John A. and George G. John A. BUSWELL was born in Randolph in 1848, is a painter and undertaker, and resides at East Randolph village. George R., born in 1853, a carpenter and builder, married Abbie, daughter of Shem and Joanna (CLARK) ACKERMAN, in 1883, and also resides in East Randolph, on Main street.

      Richard KIMBALL, with his wife, Susan HOLDEN, from Connecticut, located in Randolph previous to 1800. They reared a family of three sons and two daughters, viz.: John H., Hiram, Lloyd, Melora (Mrs. Jonathan HOBART), and Aveline (Mrs. William BEER). Hiram was born in 1803 and was reared upon a farm. He married Jerusha, daughter of Robert and Abigail (JACKSON) BRADISH, and reared five sons and one daughter, viz.: Richard H., who died in this town in 1883; Laura C. (Mrs. Col. J. B. MEAD), of Randolph; Hiram, a lawyer, machinist and inventor, of Ohio; William E., a stock broker, who died 1874; Lloyd A., of Sydney, Australia; and Robert J. The latter was born on the homestead in 1836, learned telegraphy and worked for an express company, and in 1864 removed to New York city, where he engaged in business as a stock broker, in which he still continues. He married Martha, daughter of Charles and Loretta (SMITH) MORSE, of Rochester, N. Y., in 1863, and they have one son and two daughters, viz : Clara Louise, born in 1867; Annie Laurie, born in 1870, and William E., born in 1874. Mr. KIMBALL has a summer residence at the head of Randolph avenue in West Randolph village. Mrs. Hiram KIMBALL died in 1887.

      Loren GRISWOLD, son of John and Roxiana (GLAZIER) GRISWOLD, was born in Randolph April 9, 1801. He was reared upon a farm and educated at Orange County Grammar school. He married Sophia, daughter of Christopher and Rebecca (GREEN) ERSKINE, in 1826, by whom he had two sons and three daughters, viz.: Ellen L., who married Gilman DUBOIS, had one son, Loren G., a lawyer in Boston, and died in 1880; Loren E., who died in 1829, aged nineteen years; Ann S. (Mrs. J. E. JOHNSON), who had one daughter, and died in 1856; Timothy G., who died in 1836, aged three years; Adelaide E. (Mrs. Daniel Chase GRISWOLD), of Boston, who has one. child, Loren E., a lawyer; Ellen C. and Kate D. Mr. GRISWOLD was a merchant at Randolph four years, held the office of justice of the peace, represented the town in the legislature in 1839, and the senate in 1843 and '44, and filled many other positions of trust. He now resides in West Randolph village.

      Jacob Reed PEMBER, son of Samuel and Esther (REED) PEMBER, was born in Randolph in 1801, where he studied medicine with Dr. John SMITH, graduating from Dartmouth Medical college in 1828, and soon after commencing practice at Randolph Center. He married Violet, daughter of Ebenezer and Sarah (OLMSTEAD) HIDDEN, of Craftsbury, Vt., in 1836, by whom he had one son, Jay Reed PEMBER, born in 1841. Jay R. graduated from Dartmouth college in 1862, and removed to Boston, where he was a stenographic court reporter. He married Alida, daughter of Simeon and Elizabeth (ALBRIGHT) GOODWIN, in 1866, and they have one son and one daughter -- Minnie Gertrude and Karl Albright, the latter born in 1879. Mr. PEMBER is clerk of Windsor county (Vt.) court, and resides at Woodstock. Dr. PEMBER died in 1866. His widow resides on Main street, at Randolph Center.

      Ahira GRISWOLD, son of John and Roxiana (GLAZIER) GRISWOLD, was born in this town in 1803. He married Sarah, daughter of Charles and Lucy (BURNHAM) MILLER, November 11, 1830, and their children were Lucy Ann, born September 12, 1831, died December 8, 1858; Mrs. G. E. E. SPARHAWK, a. physician at Burlington; Charles M., who died in the army during the late war, September 4, 1862; Francis A., of West Randolph, born January 9, 1835; Luna Caroline, born February 28, 1841; Sarah E., born July 15, 1845. Mrs. Ahira GRISWOLD died in 1867.

      Edmund TILSON, son of Edmund and Patty (Gilbert) TILSON, of Greenwich, Mass., was born in 1778, came to Randolph in 1803, and worked here for judge Dudley CHASE two years. He returned to Massachusetts and married Ruth, daughter of Seth and Rebecca BABBETT, and in 1805 came back to this town and engaged in farming. He had born to him five sons and one daughter, as follows: Edmund, Jr., Willard, Gilbert, who died in infancy, Gilbert, 2d, Charlotte, who married Christopher Huntington, and Cephas. Edmund TILSON, Jr., born in 1806, engaged in the cabinet-making and undertaking business when eighteen years of age, in which he continued for forty years. He married, first, Lucinda, daughter of Ichabod and Patty (ANDERSON) NYE, in 1832, who bore him one son, Luther, (born 1833, died 1880,) and died in 1834. For his second wife he married Esther, daughter of John and Lucinda (BROCKWAY) SHURBURNE, in 1834, who bore him one son and four daughters, viz.: Martha L., who married John KIMBALL, of Boston, and died in 1864; Ruth A. (Mrs. Edwin HARRINGTON), of Boston; Mary M., who lives with her father; Edmund S., a successful teacher, who died in 1878; and Julia A. (Mrs. Albert E. DEAN), of Boston. Mr. TILSON is a market gardener on Center street, in West Randolph village.

      Captain John GRANGER, who served in the Revolutionary war, settled in New Braintree, Mass., with his wife, Rebecca HASKELL, by whom he had four sons and three daughters, of whom Roger, born in 1774, was reared upon a farm, married Betsey, daughter of Isaac GOODENOW, in 1802, and in 1804 located in this town. They reared six sons and two daughters, viz.: Luther, who resides in West Randolph village; Calvin, a Congregational clergyman, of East Poultney, Rutland county; Charles, a Congregational clergyman, of Illinois; Eliza S., who married, first, Dr. Hart SMITH, and second, Daniel PARTRIDGE; Eleazer W., who resides in California; Submit (Mrs. Moses S. NUTTING); Isaac, of Barre, Washington county; and Noah. The latter, born in Randolph in 1817, was educated at the Orange County Grammar school, from which he graduated about 1834. He taught school many terms, and in 1840 married Caroline, daughter of William S. and Myra (BALDWIN) CLARK, by whom he had five sons and two daughters, as follows: William N., born in 1841, a lawyer at Belmont, Nevada; Nathan H., who died in Iowa in 1878, aged thirty-four years; Newell C., who died in infancy; Frank C., a physician in Randolph, Mass.; Fanny A. (Mrs. Ed BASS), who died in 1880; and Fred W., who graduated from Dartmouth college in 1884, and from the Medical department in 1886. Mr. GRANGER is financial agent for the Vermont Methodist Conference seminary and Female college at Montpelier, and resides on Center street, in West Randolph village.

      Luther GRANGER, son of Roger and Betsey (GOODENOW) GRANGER, before mentioned, was born in New Braintree, Mass., in 1804, in which year his parents removed to this town. He married, first, Mary ENGLISH, in 1830, who bore him one son and one daughter, Charles R. and Nancy. After the death of his first wife, in 1838, he married Philena, her sister, by whom he had three sons and seven daughters, viz.: Charles, Nancy, Henry, Betsey, Mary (Mrs. H. V. FLETCHER), Henrietta (Mrs. James TINKHAM), Clara (Mrs. James THOMPSON), Edwin L., Flora T. (Mrs. C. W. MILLER), and Caroline M. Mr. GRANGER resides on Center street, in West Randolph village.

      Wright GIFFORD, son of John and Cynthia (KIMBALL) GIFFORD, was born in this town in 1805, and died in 1884. He married Susannah PIERCE, in 1829, and had three sons and two daughters, of whom Levi W. died in infancy; Elisha A. resides in Tunbridge; Edwin P. in this town; Mary M. died in 1839; Susan Ellen, born in 1849, married Howard R. WRIGHT (who was born in Tunbridge in 1851), in 1874, and they have one son, Clayton G., born in 1880. Mr. WRIGHT occupies the GIFFORD homestead on road 88, where his wife was born.

      William NUTTING, born in Groton, Mass, graduated from Dartmouth college in 1806, and the same year located in Randolph and became principal of Orange County Grammar school, which position he retained six years. He studied law with Hon. Dudley CHASE, and was admitted to practice in 1813, when he entered into a partnership with Mr. CHASE, which continued for twelve years. Mr. NUTTING was in continual practice of the law for about fifty years. He married Mary HUBBARD, of Groton, Mass., and they reared five sons and four daughters, of whom Dr. David H., born in this town in 1829, graduated from the Philadelphia College of Medicine in 1853, and spent one year in the hospitals and dispensaries in New York city. In 1854 he went to Turkey as a missionary and physician, where he remained about twenty years. He spent a year in Europe, visiting hospitals, etc., in 1876 commenced practice at Chicopee, Mass., and in 1883 located in Randolph. He married Mary E., daughter of Nicholas and Mary I. (BARSTOW) NICHOLS, in 1854, and their children were Annie H., deceased; Nellie H., a teacher in Fisk university, Nashville, Tenn.; Mary H., a student in Mount Holyoke seminary, class of 1887; George H., at Mount Herman (Mass.) boys' school; Charles H. and Fred W., who reside at home. Dr. NUTTING is engaged in the practice of his profession and also in farming. His office and residence are on West street, Randolph village.

      Lott CHADWICK carne from Cape Cod, Mass., with his wife, Sally FISH, about 1806, and located on Fish hill. They had eight sons and three daughters, of whom Charles, born in 1812, a farmer and stone mason by trade, married Clarissa, daughter of Adam H. and Bathsheba (CURTIS) SALTER, in 1838, by whom he had two sons and three daughters, viz.: Aurelia M., who died in infancy; Julia A. (Mrs. Silas CHADWICK), of this town; Daniel B., who died in 1849, aged four years ; Clara E, (Mrs. William W. TYLER), of Tunbridge; and Charles A., who was born in this town in 1859. The latter resides with his father on the Dr. BISSELL farm on road 6o.

      John HOBART, born in 1781, came from Braintree, Mass., about 1806, and settled in this town on road 65. He married Deborah WHITE, and they had five sons and three daughters, of whom John died in Massachusetts; Augustus died in this town in 1869; Charlotte married William Foster and also died in this town; Caleb died in Wisconsin, as did also Deborah, who married W. NICHOLS; Susan married Isaac NICHOLS and died in this town; Thomas S. died in Wisconsin. Augustus, born in 1781, married Hannah, daughter of Levi THAYER, and they had three sons and six daughters, of whom Ebenezer W. died in New Hampshire; Charlotte (Mrs. A. BURR) died in Fairlee; Mary (Mrs. J. KEMP) lives in Orford, N. H.; Sarah died at the age of eighteen; Samuel died in this town; Caroline (Mrs. H. S. PORTER) resides in Fairlee; Emeline (Mrs. C. A. ROSS) resides in Orford, N. H.; Eliza H. is a resident of New York city. Franklin A. was born in Randolph in 1830, and at the age of sixteen learned the trade of carpenter and builder, in which business he still continues. He married Elizabeth A., daughter of Lewin and Anna (BURCH) FISH, in 1851, and they have had born to them four sons and two daughters, viz.: Abbie Augusta; Edward A., who died in 1859, aged three years; John F., station agent at Barrett's Station, Mass.; Edward O., of St. Albans; Charles L. and Alice E., who reside at home with their parents. Mr. HOBART resides on Center street, in West Randolph village.

      Solomon BURNHAM, son of Ammi, (who was the sixth in descent from Lieutenant Thomas BURNHAM, who, with two brothers came to this country in the ship Angel Gabriel, in 1635,) was born in Ipswich, Mass., in 1770, and located in this town about 18o6. He married Betsey KIRBY and they reared two sons and two daughters, viz.: Betsey (Mrs. W. S. GREEN), who died in this town in 1836; Solomon, who died in Wisconsin; Cynthia (Mrs. Zacharia W. AUSTIN); and Ammi, who was born here in 1806. Solomon was greatly esteemed as a worthy member of the Congregational church, was generous and kind in disposition, and much respected in the community. He owned and occupied the the Experience DAVIS farm ("the first farm settled in the town"), where he died in 1850. His wife survived him until 1862, aged ninety years. Ammi married Lucy, daughter of Alexander YOUNGS, in 1828, and they had nine sons and two daughters, of whom Edwin K., a lawyer, born in 1839, married Nancy DILLINGHAM, by whom he has had two sons and one daughter, and resides in Newark, N. Y.; William, born in 1844, married Salome ELLSWORTH; Laura R J. (Mrs. O. B. HINCKLEY) resides on the old homestead in this town; Marcellus E., a merchant at Newark, N. Y., married Abbie DODGE and they have one son and one daughter; David A. O. married Harriet WATERMAN; Carlton O. married Theresa BLODGETT and they have one daughter; Anna F. married William GREER; Grace and Mable died in infancy; Benjamin A. married M. E. Russ; Solomon A. O. and David O. A. died young. Ammi's first wife died in 1852, and in 1853 he married Lucina P. BLODGETT, by whom he had two sons, Mark A. and Louis H.

      Obadiah HALL, son of Nathaniel and Mary (WOOD) HALL, was born in 1752. He married, first, Sarah, by whom he had two sons and one daughter; second, Eunice WELLS, in 1799, who bore him one daughter, and third, Nabby CHEENEY, in 1806, by whom he had one son, Obadiah, born in Randolph in 1808. The latter married Eunice, daughter of John and Sally (STORY) SPRAGUE, in 1835, and they have had two sons and two daughters, of whom Charlotte S. married Philander LOUGEE and died in 1860; Sarah E. married Charles S. MOULTON, of Chelsea; Elias S., born in 1846, married Mariam GOODRICH, in 1870, and has four daughters -- Blanche M., Maude E., Cora E. and Gertie M.; CLARK S., born in 1851, married Ella, daughter of Chauncey and Eliza (FRENCH) FITTS, of New Hampshire, September 29, 1885. Mr. HALL, in 1866, purchased the Hiram TURNER farm, on road 55, which he owns with his son Elias S. He has been a member of the Freewill Baptist church since 1822.

      Josiah TILSON, from New Braintree, Mass., located in this town in 1808. He married Rhoda BARR, who bore him four sons and four daughters. One son, Josiah, born in 1820, married Mary J. SARGENT, in 1847, and they had three sons and two daughters, viz.: Charles B., Royal F., John W., Della (Mrs. W. A. GOURLEY), and Jennie. Royal F. married Olivia P. TILSON and is a farmer with W. L. HEBARD. Josiah TILSON occupies the Asa HEBARD farm of 170 acres on road 67.

      Belcher SALISBURY, born in 1790, came to Randolph when a young man, married Nancy, daughter of Capt. Thomas and Anna (MARTIN) LAMSON, in. 1811, and they had born to them six sons and two daughters, of whom Philander died in 1850; Laura S., of West Randolph, born in 1815, married, first, Dr. Henry H. BROWN, who died in 1847, and second, Rev. Bazaleel: SMITH, a Congregational clergyman, who died at Mt. Vernon, N. H.; Thomas L. died in Indiana; Lucius resides in Missouri; Franklin B., born in 1826, taught school several terms, married Ellen, daughter of Asa and Amanda (MORRIS) FLYNN, in 1848, and they reared four children-William F., Albert P. and Herbert B., twins, and an adopted daughter, Mary E. (Mrs. George J. PRINCE), who died in 1881 and left one daughter, Fanny May. Herbert B. married Minnie, daughter of Alonzo and Emeline (TURNER) SMITH, July 22, 1886. Franklin B. SALISBURY first engaged in trade at Randolph, and later in Missouri for a few years, when he returned to Randolph and resumed the same business. In 1866 he engaged in the manufacture of furniture, and in 1868 Thomas became associated with him and they built a mill and did an extensive business. In 1876 Franklin B. became sole owner. In the fall of 1880 the building was burned, the loss being about $40,000. Early in the spring of 1881 he began the erection of the present factory, but died before its completion, when his sons Albert P. and Herbert B. assumed the business, finished the factory, and now do an extensive business, giving employment to about fifty men.

      John HUTCHINSON, a farmer by occupation, was born in Sutton, Mass., January 18, 1766, and settled in Braintree in 1793, dying May 29, 1845. He was a man of more than ordinary ability, and represented Braintree seventeen times in the state legislature. He reared a family of nine children. James HUTCHINSON, son of John, was born in Braintree February 27, 1797, and died in Randolph October 2, 1882. He was a man universally respected, temperate, honest and industrious, and acquired a handsome fortune for the times. He not only successfully managed a large farm, but also for a time owned an oil mill in Braintree which did an extensive business. He had born to him eight children. James HUTCHINSON, son of James, was born in Randolph January 1, 1826, married Abby B. FLINT, November 2, 1847, and settled upon the old homestead of his grandfather, in Braintree, where he lived until 1870, when he removed to West Randolph. He was elected delegate from Orange county to the State Constitutional Convention in 1856, and in 1864-65 held the office of assistant judge of the county court. In 1869 and 1870 he served as state senator, and in 1871 was elected county commissioner. In 1872 he was one of the delegates from Vermont to the Republican National Convention at Philadelphia, and the same year was appointed postmaster at West Randolph, which office he held until April, 1887. His wife died May 4, 1870. They had no children. LYMAN HUTCHINSON, son of James, Sr., was born in Randolph August 12, 1837. He married Pauline M. READ, of De Ramsay, Canada East, November 22, 1859, and occupies the farm in Randolph formerly owned by his father. He is industrious, enterprising and successful. Mr. and Mrs. HUTCHINSON have five children -- Edwin, Carrie, Leonard, John and Mary. William HUTCHINSON, son of James, Sr., was born January 24, 1823, and in 1856 removed to Lawrence, Kansas, where he engaged in the mercantile business. He was a member of both branches of the legislature of that state, and a delegate to the State Constitutional Convention. He removed to Washington, D. C., in 1861, and still resides in that city. Henry HUTCHINSON, son of James, Sr., was born October 27, 1827, and in 1864 removed to Randolph, Wis., where he is extensively engaged in farming. John HUTCHINSON, son of James, Sr., was born March 27, 1830, graduated from Dartmouth college, and in 1861 was appointed by President Lincoln secretary of Dakota Territory, which office he held until 1865, when he was appointed United States consul to Italy, which position he retained until 1869, when he again entered upon his profession as a lawyer, in Chicago, Ill., where he died December 14, 1887. Sophia, daughter of James HUTCHINSON, Sr., was born March 26, 1832. She married Harvey SPALDING, January 9, 1854, and lives in Washington, D. C. Ruth, also daughter of James, Sr., was born October 12, 1834, married Henry LEIS, in 1865, and resides in Lawrence, Kansas.

      Col. John B. MEAD in early life labored on a farm and enjoyed such educational advantages only as were afforded by the common schools of Vermont; but, having a desire for a better education, he pursued the higher branches after leaving school, and for several years was engaged in teaching. He had a commanding presence, was a reader, speaker, and in the public meetings held to encourage enlistments he gave effective addresses, and exerted a strong influence in raising his own company. He entered the service as second lieutenant of Co. G, 8th Vt. Regt., and received a greater number of promotions than any other member of the regiment, being commissioned successively as second lieutenant, first lieutenant, captain, major, and lieutenant-colonel; and upon the retirement from the regiment of Col. Thomas, he was made colonel in his stead, March 4, 1865, holding the position until the regiment was mustered out of service. He was taken prisoner at Bayou des Allemands, and at Cedar Creek, while leading the regiment in the famous advance across the pike, was wounded and obliged to retire from -the field. He took great pride in the good appearance of his troops and enforced rigid discipline, believing it the cardinal virtue of a soldier to render strict obedience to military law. He has been senator from Orange county, and state superintendent of agriculture; and at the International Exhibition at New Orleans, in 1885, was commissioner for Vermont, and at the exposition of 1886 served in the same capacity for New England. Col. MEAD resides in Randolph village.

      Sanford BANISTER, son of John and Anna (FISHER) BANISTER, was born in Randolph in 1812, and at the age of fifteen years learned the shoemaker's trade. He married Orpha, daughter of Moses and Orpha (BELKNAP) SARGEANT, in 1842, and had born to him six sons, of whom three died in infancy, George W. resides in St. Albans, Francis Sargeant in this town, and Orvisk in Worcester, Mass. Francis S. was born in 1852, and married Jennie, daughter of Jonas and Lydia (MOULTON) SARGEANT, in 1883. Sanford BANISTER and son Francis S. are shoemakers and farmers, and reside on Main street, East Randolph.

      Hugh McINTYRE was born near Loch Lomond, Scotland, in 1754. He had a son, John, born in 1777, and a daughter, Sarah, born in 1779 with whom he emigrated to this country about 1785, his wife having died previous to his departure. He first located in Haverhill, N. H., then in Bradford, and later in Worcester, Vt. He married Tabitha CHANDLER, of Hanover, N. H., in 1788, who bore him three sons and four daughters, and in 1812 located in the central part of this town. Their children were Mary, who died in Randolph in 1874; Eliza (Mrs. John POOR), who died in Waterbury, Vt., in 1865 ; Jacob, who died-in Montpelier in 1872; Jane W., who died in Randolph in 1862; Timothy, who died in 1821, aged twenty-three years; Nancy (Mrs. Howard GRISWOLD), a resident of Waterbury, Vt.; and James, born in Bradford in 1802. The latter was reared upon a farm, and in 1834 married Charlotte, daughter of Henry and Abigail (PARMLY) BLODGETT, and located on a farm near the center of this town, where he resided for more than forty years, when he removed to West Randolph, dying there in 1883. His children were Hamden W., Elizabeth C. (Mrs. George TEMPLE), Abbie P., Hugh H. and Benjamin G. Hamden W., born in 1834, married Susan H. JOHNSON, of Elmira, N. Y., by whom he had two children, Charlotte E., who died in 1864, aged three years, and Charles B, who died in infancy. Mrs. McINTYRE died in 1880. Mr. McINTYRE is president of the Viticultural Society of Rutherford, Cal.

      Hugh H. McINTYRE, born in 1844, was educated at the Orange County Grammar school. In 1862, when but seventeen years of age, he enlisted in Co. G, l0th Vt. Vols., and immediately went to the seat of war. In 1863 he was transferred to the U. S. Signal Corps, in which he served until the close of the war. He was appointed clerk in the office of the secretary of the treasury at Washington in 1866, and served in that capacity two years. In 1878 he was appointed special U. S. treasurer's agent for Alaska, serving two years, when he accepted the position of superintendent of the seal fishery of Alaska, which position he now occupies. He graduated from Georgetown Medical college in 1868, and in 1871 married Emma L., daughter of Hon. Crosby and Orpha (HEWITT) MILLER, by whom he has one son and one daughter, Henry B. and Marion. Mr. McINTYRE is owner of Red Lion Inn, and resides on Randolph avenue, West Randolph village.

      Levi WASHBURN, son of Seth and Rebecca (PAINE) WASHBURN, was born in this town in 1815. Seth WASHBURN was twice married, his second wife being Martha C. CAMPBELL, and he was the father of fifteen sons who grew to maturity, namely: Seth C., William, Levi, Stephen P., Lucius, Charles, Asa, George O., Franklin, Alexander C., Seth C., Edward P., Henry, John, and: Julius F. Levi was educated at Orange County Grammar school, taught school thirteen terms, has been school trustee forty years, and has also held the offices of justice of the peace and selectman. He married Prudentia, daughter of Gen. MARTIN and Asenath (MORSE) FLINT, in 1839, and they have had two sons and two daughters, viz.: Clara M. (Mrs. Charles SAWYER), Seth M., of Bethel, Windsor County, Martha A. (Mrs. W. E. MARTIN), of West Randolph, and MARTIN L., who married Lottie C. WHITCOMB, November 19, 1886, and resides in Alaska. Levi WASHBURN resides on Water street, Randolph village.

      Lewis WHEELER, with his wife, Susan DURKEE, came to Randolph about 1816. They had two sons and three daughters, viz.: Susan (Mrs. J. M. Palmer), of Barre, Washington county; Lyman L, deceased; Laura (Mrs. J. P. DURKEE), deceased; George S., of Barre and Arlotta (Mrs. J. P. DURKEE) Lyman L. WHEELER was born in 1826, and early learned the carriage-maker's trade. He was a public spirited man, and represented the town in the state legislature. By his wife Harriet ROBINSON he had one daughter, Martha M., who married, first, Rev. James HALE, and second, E. L. SIBLEY, of Chicago, and a son, Charles L. The latter was born in 1853, spent his early life upon a farm, and later learned the furniture-maker's trade. He married Addie D., daughter of George and Gertrude (THOMSON) HOWARD, in 1876, and they have a daughter, Jessie, born in 1878. Mr. WHEELER manufacturers butter trunks and prints, is proprietor of Orange County creamery, and is engaged in farming on the WHEELER homestead, which he owns, on road 29, corner 45.

      William B. CHANDLER, son of Henry and Martha (BROWN) CHANDLER, was born in Pomfret, Conn., in 1792. He was a blacksmith by trade, and came to this town in 1816, locating on the farm now occupied by Henry H. He married Electa, daughter of Joel and Mary OWEN, in 1816, and they had eight sons and five daughters, of whom Delia A. (Mrs. B. G. FISK) died in 1839; Emeline R. (Mrs. Isaac C. THAYER) died in 1868; William W. resides in Chicago; Susan O. married J. B. READ; Henry H, resides in this town; Caroline C. (Mrs. H. SESSIONS) died in 1857; Don Carloss W., a teacher, died in 1860; Darwin F., a locomotive engineer, died in 1857; John A. is general agent for the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul R. R., and resides in Minnesota; Julius C. is an editor; and Frank H. is a music dealer in Brooklyn, N. Y. Henry H. CHANDLER, born in 1824, learned carriage-making, married Sarah A., daughter of Walter and Sophrona (BELKNAP) PERRIN, in 1846, and they have had three sons and three daughters, viz.: Helen M., who died in infancy; Henry W., of Chicago, Ill.; Laura A. (Mrs. J. A. GUYETT), who died in 1878; William A., of St. Paul, Minn.; Delia E., of Chicago; and Don A., who was killed by the cars in Chicago in 1882. Mr. CHANDLER is a carriage-maker and farmer, and resides on the homestead in West Randolph, where he was born.

      Melzar WOODBURY, son of Gardner and Mary (DARLING) WOODBURY, was born in Croydon, N. H., in 1814, and at the age of four years located in the central part of this town. He married, first, Eunice H., daughter of Samuel and Eunice (ORCUTT) SMITH, in 1839, and they had three sons and one -daughter, viz.: Lemuel G., who died in 1841; Dudley Chase, born in 1841, who served in Co. G, 8th Vt. Vols., and died in service at New Orleans, September 4, 1863; Harriet Olivia, who married A. HUSE, of Montpelier, has one son and one daughter, Harriet Emily and Ray W.; and Franklin S., of California. After the death of his first wife Melzar married Clara D. GAMBLE, in 1876, who died in 1881, when he married Asenath, daughter of Dr. Samuel HILL, and widow of Enoch T. SMITH. The children of Enoch T. SMITH are Mary Jane (Mrs. George N. BEAN) and Sarah E. (Mrs. Edward BROCKWAY), of Sutton, Caledonia county, and Fida H., a teacher in this town. Mr. WOODBURY owns and occupies the Capt. Lemuel SMITH farm on road 59.

      Leander CHADWICK, youngest son of Lott and Sally (FISH) CHADWICK, was born in Randolph in 1820, where he learned the wheelwright trade. He marrried Juliette, daughter of Jabez and Maria (LYON) SMITH, in 1840, by whom he had one son and one daughter, Jerome J. and Alice Jennie. Jerome J., at the age of seventeen, in 1861, enlisted in the war for the Union, and served his country faithfully and well. While participating in the battle of the Wilderness, May 6, 1864, he was struck in the forehead by a minnie ball; and, when his comrades were taking him from the field, his last words were, "Let me die on the battle-field." Alice Jennie is a teacher of vocal and instrumental music. Mr. CHADWICK died in 1863. Mrs. CHADWICK and daughter Alice J. reside on Main street, West Randolph.

      Ezra WOOD came from Massachusetts about 1822 and located on the farm now occupied by Cornelius KELLOGG. He married Sally, daughter of Benajah STRONG, and reared five sons and three daughters, of whom William S., born in 1832, spent his early life upon a farm, married, first, Ann P., daughter of Whiting SMITH, in 1865, and they had one daughter, Myrtie Ann, born in 1866. His wife died in 1867, and in 1871 he married Susan E., daughter of Sereno and Hannah (SMITH) SMITH, by whom he has had one son, Charles Ezra, born in 1873. Mr. WOOD has been a farmer and dealer in stock and carriages, and owns the old Samuel MANN homestead at West Randolph.

      Elias D. CARPENTER, son of Elias, was born in 1824, and spent his early life upon a farm in this town. At the age of twenty-six he removed to Iowa, and from there enlisted in the 3d Iowa Cavalry, in 1861, and served to the close of the war. In 1866 he returned to this town, and in 1872 married Laura J., daughter of Elisha TERRY, and widow of Albert DAVIS. Mr. CARPENTER owns the Eli BLODGETT farm of 18o acres on road 6o.

      Thomas WELCH, son of William, born in Kelongs, County Mayo, Ireland, in 1798, married Bridget MALOY in 1825, and the same year came to America and located at Randolph Center, where he engaged in farming. He had born to him seven sons and three daughters, as follows: James, a resident of this town; Richard, who was killed on the railroad at Livonia; Mary, of this town; Thomas, who died young; John, of Elmira, N. Y.; George, of Randolph; Ellen, who died at the age of seventeen years; Willie and Annie, who died in infancy; and William, of Holland Patent, N. Y. James was born in this town in 1827, and in 1848 married Maria E., daughter of Artemas and Abigail (WILCOX) SLACK, and they have one son, James M, born in 1849, now a molder in Detroit, Mich., and daughters Abbie M. (widow of William H. DAVIS), Ellen A. (Mrs. J. H. HOLDEN), of this town, and Jennie M., of Detroit. James M. married Louisa M., daughter of Reuben and Marion (WEBSTER) SPARKS, of Buffalo, N. Y., May 15, 1876, and their children were Charles R., born in 1877; Marion Maria, born January 25, 1880, died February, 1883; and Belle Louise, born in 1881. James WELCH is postmaster at Randolph, and owns and operates the old Williams foundry. He resides on road 47.

      Ransom B. GOSS, son of Ziba and Persis (CORLISS) GOSS, was born in Topsham in 1820, and in 1826 came to this town. He was a carpenter and joiner by trade, and taught school several winters. In 1844 he married Sarah C., daughter of Bradford STORY, by whom he had two sons and one daughter, viz.: Dexter, born in 1844, died in 1876; Ransom G., born in 1852, died in 1886; and Mary Maria (Mrs. John NICHOLS), of Suncook, N. H., born in 1845. On the death of his first wife Mr. GOSS married Mary, daughter of Otis and Martha (FALLINGTON) GILLETTE, in 1858, by whom he had one daughter, Flora Lillian, who died in 1871, aged eleven years. Mrs. GOSS died in 1885. Mr. GOSS resides in East Randolph.

      Arnold B. FISH, son of Lewin and Annie (BURCH) FISH, was born in Randolph in 1833. In 1858 he married Amelia M., daughter of John and Olive L. (WALBRIDGE) PEARSON, by whom he had four sons and one daughter, viz.; Benjamin B., who died in infancy; Ernest E., of St. Albans, born in 1863; Ferda P., born in 1866; Galen B., born in 1869; and Electa Amelia, born in 1871. Mr. FISH is a carpenter and builder, and resides on East Center street, West Randolph, on the place where he was born.

      Samuel BASS, son of Samuel and Margaret (Park) BASS, was born in this town in 1833, and spent his early life upon a farm. He taught school several years, and in 1855 married Susie S., daughter of Zimri and Ruth P. (HUNT) HEATH, and they have one son, Albert Edward, born in 1861. Mr. BASS is proprietor of a jewelry, book and stationery store on Main street, West Randolph. Mrs. Susa S. BASS is grand matron and grand lecturer of the Order of the Eastern Star for the state of Vermont, which honorable position she has held several years.

      Caleb TEMPLE, son of Richard, was born in Norwich, Windsor county, inn 1801, and in 1833 located in this town, dying in 1880. He married Lucy CORBIN, by whom he had one son, George H., born in 1834. George H. TEMPLE married Elizabeth C., daughter of James and Charlotte (BLODGETT) MCINTYRE, in 1859, and they had one son, George H., born on the homestead in 1859. Mr. TEMPLE enlisted in Co. G, 10th Vt. Vols., in August, 1862, and died in service February 22, 1864. His son George H. is proprietor of a livery stable at West Randolph, and also manager of Red Lion Inn.

      Clarence F. MOULTON, son of Horace and Lucy (SMITH) MOULTON, was born in this town in 1837. He was reared upon a farm, and at the age of seventeen began teaching school, graduating from Dartmouth college in 1863. He became a clerk in the banking house of AUSTIN CORBIN & Co., of New York city, in 1866, was a member of the firm of CLAPP, BRADEN & Co., importers of millinery goods, in 1869, and in 1877 became a member of the firm of A. F. ROBERTS & Co., commission merchants in flour and grain. He married Annie J., daughter of Addison F. and Mary J. (SHERMAN) ROBERTS, in. 1875, and their children are Sherman R., born June 10, 1876; Horace F., born July 6, 1879; and Desier C., born April 1, 1882. Mr. MOULTON is one of the proprietors of the Green Mountain Stock Farm, in this town, where he has a country residence, "Stoneleigh," adjoining the homestead at West Randolph. His residence in New York city is 307 Madison avenue.

      Gilman S. MOULTON, son of Horace, was born on the homestead in this town August 5, 1834, and was educated at West Randolph academy, From 1851 to 1853 he was employed as clerk in a store in Keene, N. H., when he accepted a position with the wholesale house of W. R. ROBINSON & Co., of New York city. In 1856 he engaged in business in Davenport, Iowa, and in 1858 returned to New York and opened a real estate office. In 1865 he became a member of the banking firm of AUSTIN CORBIN & Co., in which firm he remained until 1875. He is now connected with the Manhattan Beach Railway Co., with the Manhattan Beach Improvement Co., and also with the: Green Mountain Stock Farm Co. He married Frances, daughter of John W. GREIGG, of Philadelphia, Pa. He resides at the Buckingham Hotel, New York city, with a country residence on the old homestead at West Randolph.

      Earl C. DUBOIS, son of Dr. Joseph and Polly (SPEAR) DUBOIS, was born in Braintree in 1799. He married Anna, daughter of Thomas and Anna (MARTIN) LAMSON, in 1823, and they had three sons and four daughters, as follows: Gilman B., born in 1823, resides in Boston; Royal T., born in 1.825, married Luceba D. JONES, had two sons -- Fred E., born in 1857, and George E., who died at the age of seventeen; Eliza A. (Mrs. Dr. C. P. FROST), of Hanover, N. H.; Ellen F., who died in 1835, aged five years; Susan S., born in 1832, married Willard GAY, had two children-Alice M. (Mrs. E. O. BLANCHARD), and Frand, who died young; Ellen T., born in 1838, died in 1862; and William H. The latter, born in 1835, married Anna E., daughter of Myron and Jerusha (FANNING) GILBERT, in 1862, and has had born to him three sons and five daughters, viz.; Etta and Willie (twins), who died young ; Willie E., who died at the age of five years; Mary S., Charles G., Clara A, Annie L., and John H. Earl C. DUBOIS died in 1856; his widow resides with her son William H., on Main street, West Randolph.

      Hon. William H. DUBOIS, mentioned in the preceding sketch, was born in this town. He received an academical education, and early in life entered into active business in Boston, where he continued until 1864, when he removed to New York city. In 1875 he organized the Randolph National bank, and has been its president ever since. He has held various positions of trust, having been trustee of the endowment fund of the State Normal school at Randolph, treasurer of the graded school district and village of West Randolph since their incorporation, and town auditor repeatedly. In 1876 he was a member of the General Assembly from Randolph, and the same year was appointed inspector of finance by Gov. FAIRBANKS, re-appointed by Gov. PROCTOR in 1878, and again by Gov. FARNHAM in 1880. He was elected state treasurer in 1882, and re-elected in 1884 and 1886.

      George W. BLODGETT, son of Abel F. and Elvira (CHADWICK) BLODGETT, was: born in Hardwick, Caledonia county, and at the age of two years removed with his parents to this town. He married Mary, daughter of William HOWE, in 1860, and they have two daughters, E. May and Carrie, both school teachers. Mr. HOWE bought the Merrill mill, at North Randolph, in 1868, and now owns and operates the same. He has been postmaster at North Randolph for the past fifteen years.

      Daniel ODIORNE, son of Samuel, was born in Loudon, N. H., in 1812, and at the age of sixteen was apprenticed to learn carriage-making at Woodbury, Washington county. He was employed at Montpelier for two years, in 1835 located at Randolph Center, and later removed to North Randolph, where he owned mills with Paschal P. DAVIS. In 1852 he engaged in carriage-making at Camps Mills, and in 1860 returned to this town and engaged in the same business, which he still continues. He married Elvira, daughter .of Ezra and Sarah (AINSWORTH) JOSLYN, in 1838, by whom he had three sons and three daughters, all of whom died young except two sons, Charles T., of Boston, and Edgar E., a merchant of Yankton, Dakota. After the death of his first wife, which occurred in 1872, he married Susan H., daughter of William and Charlotte (HOBART) FOSTER, October 16, 1876. Mr. ODIORNE resides on Main street, Randolph Center, where he has been deacon and clerk of the Congregational church for many years.

      Robert J. KIMBALL, of West Randolph, was born in Randolph, February 16, 1836. He is the second son of Hiram and Jerusha (BRADISH) KIMBALL. His father was born in Randolph in 1804, and died in 1865. His mother was born in Woodbury, Washington county, in 1810, the daughter of Robert and Abigail (JACKSON) BRADISH, who came in early life from Massachusetts, and died in West Randolph in July, 1887. The parents were typical Vermonters. The father was a carpenter by trade, and both were much respected in the community where they lived. They had the faculty of making the most of the moderate means they had, bringing up a large family of children, giving them such advantages as the schools of the town provided, and inculcating the principle that it is honorable to earn one's own living, and leaving them the characteristic Vermont inheritance, a fair education and an honorable name. Robert began in business as a newsboy, selling daily papers, fruit, etc., on the Vermont Central railroad cars, when he was thirteen years old. He was afterwards a telegraph operator, then an expressman in the office at Burlington, Vt., and at Toronto, Canada, where he went in 1858. He was married in 1863 to Martha L. MORSE, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. MORSE, residing in that city. In 1864 he was appointed United States consular agent at Toronto, by secretary of state, Hon. William H. Seward, and rendered valuable service to our government by keeping it informed of the movements of southern refugees in that part of Canada, where they made it a base of operations for manufacturing cannon, capturing vessels on the lakes, making raids, etc., an account of which is in his letters published by the state department in a volume of diplomatic correspondence issued in 1864. He established the banking house of R. J. KIMBALL & Co., in Toronto, in 1865, and removed to New York in 1865, continuing the same business.

      In consequent of the decline in securities in the New York market, caused by the great Boston fire in 1872, he was obliged to suspend payments. He settled with his creditors within forty-eight hours, paying twenty-five percent cash, and getting a discharge from all obligations. But he was determined if he were ever able that the full amount should be paid. His partner, his brother William Eugene, died in 1874. It was not until 1881 that he could carry out his purpose-then he remitted to all the creditors of the firm the seventy-five per cent., which they had released, and nine years' interest at six per cent, making fifty-four per cent additional, the whole amounting to many thousands of dollars. The financial writers of the day noticed the circumstance as one of unusual occurrence in Wall street dealings.

      After the death of his father, in 1865, he and his family made it a home a portion of the year, with his mother, at the old home in West Randolph, and never lost his interest or affection for his native town and state. He has built a fine summer residence on an. elevation commanding a beautiful view on the east of the village of West Randolph. He has shown his public spirit and generosity in many ways, and although he spends the most of each year in Brooklyn and New York, yet the few months that he is at home he makes his presence felt by the citizens of his native town by various donations and encouragement to public enterprises.

      Warren L. CONE, son of Morris and Lydia (FARRINGTON) CONE, was born in Hartford, Windsor county, April 7, 1815. He learned the tanner's trade, and in 1837 removed to North Randolph and engaged in business. He married Emily, daughter of William and Sarah (HUNTINGTON) CLEMENT, in 1839, and they had three sons -- Frank C., Albert M. and Warren J. Mr. CONE died October 5, 1867. His widow and son Warren J. reside on Main street, North Randolph. Frank C. was born in this town in 1843, learned the tanner's trade, married Charlotte DAVIS, daughter of George O. and Mariette (SPRAGUE) STANLEY, October 18, 1881, and is a member of the firm of CONE Brothers, tanners, at North Randolph.

      Silas CHADWICK, son of Rufus and Mahala (CURTIS) CHADWICK, was born in Randolph in 1837. He married Julia A., daughter of Charles and Clarissa (SMITH) CHADWICK, in 1858, by whom he has had children as follows: Allen A., May L. (Mrs. L. H. GOODHART), Minnie B., who died in 1866, Burt D., Isora Belle (Mrs. Omri E. GREEN), Irwin L., and Bessie Maria. Mr. CHADWICK owns a farm of 100 acres on road 82, and is employed by the Green Mountain Stock Farm, on road 81.

      James C. FARGO, son of Elisha and Hannah (CORNING) FARGO, was born in Claremont, N. H., learned the shoemaker's trade, and in 1838 located in Randolph and engaged in mercantile pursuits, in which he continued-thirty-five years, when he sold out to his son James W. He was appointed postmaster in 1865, and held the office until 1886. In 1844 he was united in marriage with Aseneth L., daughter of Elisha RICE, and they have two children -- a son James W., and a daughter, Mary Ellen, a teacher of music. James W. was born in 1844, and was educated at the Orange County Grammar school. He spent about four years in a broker's office in Boston, and in 1878 returned to this town and purchased the mercantile business of his father, which he still continues. He is assistant postmaster, justice of the peace, town treasurer, and was assistant state librarian from 1870 to 1878. His store and residence are on Main street, Randolph village.

      Franklin DOTEN, son of Isaac and Rosella (CLAPP) DOTEN, was born in 
Woodstock, Windsor county, in 1812, and was reared upon a farm. His mother was a daughter of judge Benjamin CLAPP, of Barnard. He married Orinda, daughter of Daniel Howard and Sarah (DENSMORE) LEONARD, in 1839, and in 1840 came to Randolph and located on the farm now occupied by Azro D. LAMSON. Mr. and Mrs. DOTEN had born to them four sons and one daughter, of whom Howard L. died in 1853, aged thirteen years; Newell F.. served in Co. G, l0th Vt. Vols., and died in the service from wounds received at the battle of Winchester, October 22, 1864; Cassius M. C. served in Co. F, l0th Vt. Vols., was shot through the thigh at Cold Harbor, served: until the close of the war, and now resides at Barre, Vt.; Mervin M. died in 1880; Alice O. married Chester BICKFORD, in 1873, has four sons, -- Newel D., Earl C., Guy C., and Clarence H., -- and resides in this town. Mr. DOTEN resides at Randolph Center.

      Dr. Alonzo SMITH, son of Norman, was born in Brookfield, in 1808, was educated at Orange County Grammar school, and graduated from Dartmouth Medical college in 1834. He practiced his profession in Shrewsbury, Mass., then removed to Hancock, Vt., and about 1840 came to this town and engaged in the tanning business with the HOBARTs, and continued in that business until his death. He married, first, Harriet HOBART, by whom he had one son and three daughters. By his second wife, widow Orinda G. HOBART, he had one son, John G., now a resident of Iowa. Upon the death. of his second wife he married Emeline R., daughter of Col. Philip and Sarah (STEELE) TURNER, of Lyme, N. Y., in 1857, by whom he had three daughters, viz.: Emma T., a teacher in Sherwin Grammar school, at Roxbury, Mass.; Minnie J. (Mrs. Herbert B. SALISBURY), and Mable J., a student at Wellesly college. Dr. SMITH died in 1868. His widow resides on Cross street, West Randolph.

      Samuel HOWARD, son of Jeptha and Betsey (KNAPP) HOWARD, was born in Braintree in 1821, was reared upon a farm, and in 1841 located in Randolph. May 21, 1850, he married, first, Mary M., daughter of Daniel, and Hannah (SLOAN) CHANDLER, who died December 21, 1873, and second, Cornelia A., daughter of Gad and Marietta (STREETER) CROSSETT, and widow of Joseph GILLMAN. Mr. HOWARD was formerly engaged in carriage-making, but is now a farmer, on Main street, Randolph village.

      Samuel SPARHAWK was born in Massachusetts, and spent his early life upon a farm, later learning the shoemaker's trade. He was educated for the Congregational ministry, and began ministerial work in 1838, at Pittsfield, Rutland county, remaining there four years, when he located in East Randolph village, and also preached at Randolph Center many years, and for a short time at Gaysville, Windsor county, dying in Pittsfield in 1869. He married Laura, daughter of James FITTS, and had born to him three sons and three daughters, of whom Luther T., born in 1831, is a photographer in this town. He married Josephine, daughter of William and Joanna (HYDE) BEAN, in. 186o, and they have two sons and one daughter, viz.: George F., born in 1863, a student at Dartmouth college, class of '89; Willis T., born in 1867, and Mary Blanche, who reside at home with their parents.

      Herbert V. FLETCHER, son of Volney and Susan P. (NORTON) FLETCHER, was born in Braintree in 1842, and was brought to Randolph by his parents when he was one year old. He learned the blacksmith’s trade, and at the age of twenty years enlisted in Co. F, 12th Vt. Vols. In 1863 he married Mary R., daughter of Luther and Philena (ENGLISH) GRANGER, and for seven years worked at his trade at St. Albans. In 1870 he located in this town, on the GRANGER farm, on road 30, where he now resides.

      Mark V. CHADWICK, son of Rufus and Mahala (York) CHADWICK, was born in 1843. He enlisted in the federal army in the late war, September 11, 1862, and after his discharge in 1864 went west and was employed on a railroad several years, when he again located in Randolph. He married Abbie M., daughter of Allen and Lucy (STEWART) LATHROP, in 1875, and they have one daughter and one son -- Winnie Emma and Fred C. Mr. CHADWICK has been in business at West Randolph since 1868. He keeps a billiard and pool room on Merchants row.

      Charles H. LAMSON, son of Ira and Lorena L. (FITTS) LAMSON, was born in Randolph in 1843. He enlisted in the federal army in 1863, and served until the close of the war, participating in the battles of the Wilderness, Spottsylvania, and others. After the close of the war he returned to Randolph and in 1869 married Mary J. ADAMS, by whom he had one daughter, Josie M., who died young. His wife died in 1876 and in 1877 he married Katie L., daughter of David M. and Clara (NATHAN) ENGLISH, and they have one daughter, Maude M., born July 22, 1882. Mr. LAMSON is a dairyman and farmer, and owns the old homestead of 225 acres on road 81.

      Jeptha HOWARD was born in Braintree in 1800. He married Caroline HUNT, by whom he had four sons and three daughters, viz.: Catherine A. (Mrs. Adoniram SMITH), Charles M., Ruth V. (Mrs. H. GILBERT), Joseph W., of Williamstown, Henry B., of Randolph, Jane E. (Mrs. George DUTTON), and George S., also of this town. Charles M., born in 1828, married Susan C., daughter of Erastus and Nancy (CARPENTER) HEBARD, in 1851, and they have one son and two daughters, viz.: Walter C., of this town, Lina (Mrs. F. P. BARTLETT), of Dakota, and Mary Alice, a school teacher, who resides at home with her parents. Mr. HOWARD came to this town about 1844, and now resides on South Main street, West Randolph village.

      Albert E. EDSON, son of Eleazer W. and Lucia (WHITE) EDSON, was born on the homestead in this town December 29, 1847. He married Julia F., daughter of Nathan B. and Abbie H. (CHEDEL) MILLER, in 1868, and their children are Jessie Edith, born April 15, 1869; Jennie Winefred, born August 23, 1871; and Gertrude Emma, born August 3, 1877. Mr. EDSON is a farmer and resides on road 25.

      Milton L. CHADWICK, son of Rufus and Mahala (YORK) CHADWICK, was born in this town in 1848. He was reared upon a farm, and in 1869 married Helen L., daughter of Stillman and Lavina (FORD) MOULTON, by whom he has had two daughters, viz.: Minnie Belle, born in 1873, died in 1882, and Lizzie M., born in 1878. Mr. CHADWICK keeps a pool and billiard room on Merchants row, and resides on Randolph avenue, West Randolph.

      Albert B. MANCHESTER, born in Moretown, Washington county, in 1828, was reared upon a farm, and at the age of sixteen was, apprenticed to learn the carpenter's trade. He removed to Royalton, Windsor county, in 1847, and in 1848 located in this town. He married Elizabeth M., daughter of John and Marina (HEBARD) SESSIONS, in 1853, who bore him four sons, viz.: Byron A. and Ernest F., of this town; Forrest C., a lawyer in Boston; and Henry C., agent of the Boston & Lowell R. R. Byron A. married Elfreda L., daughter of John C. and Irene J. (DYER) THATCHER, in 1883, and owns with his father the "Valley Farm" and summer boarding-house one mile northeast from West Randolph village.

      Mahalon M. DRAKE, son of MARSHALL A. and Anna (BROWN) DRAKE, was born in Braintree in 1838, came to Randolph about 1871, and is now foreman in SALISBURY Bros.' furniture factory. He married Mary SEYMOUR in 1867, and their children were a son, Pearley H., born in 1874, and a daughter, Lola, born in 1879, died in 1883. His wife died in 1879, and in 1881 he married Ida M., daughter of George and Sarah (SPEAR) WALKER, and they reside on School street, West Randolph.

      John W. CAMP, son of Israel and Irene (GLADING) CAMP, was born in Guildhall, Essex county, in 1837, and at the age of three years removed with his parents to Moretown, Washington county, and later to Granville and Corinth, finally locating in this town in 1848. He married Sabrina, daughter of Chauncey and Sabrina (AVERILL) GOODRICH, in 1864, by whom he has had one son, who was born January 2, 1865, and died February 3, 1880. Mr. Camp is extensively engaged in farming on road 88.

      Alpha J. KELLEY, son of John and Bathsha (WRIGHT) KELLEY, was born in Somerset, Windham county, December 1, 1823, and at the age of twenty-two years learned the molder's trade. In 1850 he bought the old Williams foundry, near Randolph Center, which business he conducted for fifteen years, when he sold out and purchased the Phineas MOULTON farm of 160 acres. He married Mary E., daughter of Rev. Abel and Polly (ADAMS) ADAMS, in 1848, and by her had two sons, viz.: Charles A., of Hawley, Mass., born in 1849, and Elmer W., of Binghamton, N. Y., born in 1852. Upon the death of his wife, in 1854, he married Lucinda L., daughter of Rufus and Mahala (CURTIS) CHADWICK, in 1860. Mr. KELLEY is a prosperous farmer on road 81.

      Martin C. ROWELL, son of CHASE H. and Sarah (HILL) ROWELL, was born in this town in 1851, and was reared upon a farm. He married, first, Charlotte M., daughter of William K. and Diana (WOOD) WARNER, in 1875, who died in 1878, and second, Lucy E., daughter of John B. and Alice (TRUDO) SHONION, in 1881, and they have one daughter, Mirtle Ethel, born in 1882. Mr. ROWELL is a cattle drover and farmer, and owns and occupies the C. R. GRANGER farm on road 5.

      Walter R. HOLDEN, son of Rockwood and Juliana HOLDEN, was born in Randolph in 1852. He married Alma A., daughter of L. and Amanda E. PARSONS, in 1872, and they have one son, Harley W., born July 4, 1874. Mr. HOLDEN is a dealer in blooded horses, and resides on Main street, East Randolph.

      Sereno M. PORTER, son of George W., was born in Walden, Caledonia county, in 1852. He learned the business of carriage-making, trimming and painting, and in 1872 married, first, Laura R. WOODWARD, by whom he had two sons and one daughter, viz.: Eben W., Fred W., and Gertrude M. His wife died in 1877, and in 1878 he married Esther D., daughter of Eben and Jane P. (RAMSDELL) SANDERS, by whom he has one son, Ellsworth A. Mr. PORTER is a carriage-maker on Main street, Randolph Center.

      Noah CLARK, son of William S. and Myna (BALDWIN) CLARK, born in Thetford in 1826, was reared upon a farm, and at the age of six years removed to Middlesex, Washington county. He was married four times. In 1852 he married Julia, daughter of Micah B. TAPLIN, and the same year located in Randolph, where his wife died in 1855. For his second wife he married Harriet A., daughter of John and Lydia C. (KNIGHT) MOSLEY, in 1856, and their children were Charles M., Mary N., and Harriet. She died in 1861, and in 1862 he married her sister, Lois E., who bore him one daughter, Ellen M., and died in 1863. His fourth marriage was with Ellen, daughter of Whiting and Nabby (ARNOLD) SMITH, in 1864, and their union was blessed with one daughter, Annie C., a school teacher, who resides with her father. Mr. CLARK owns and occupies the old STEELE homestead, on road 8, where Zadoc STEELE was captured by the Indians during the early settlement of the town.

      William F. WASHBURN, son of Frederick, was born in this town in 1852, and was reared upon a farm. November 20, 1877, he married Susan M., daughter of Samuel W. and Mary J. (BARKER) DIMICK. Mr. WASHBURN is a farmer with S. W. DIMICK on road 47.

      Azro D. LAMSON, son of Ira and Lorena (FITTS) LAMSON, was born in this town in 1853, and has always been a farmer by occupation. He married. Helen T., daughter of Edwin W. and Martha D. (GILE) HOUGH, of Lebanon, N. H., in 1878, and they have a daughter, Anna L., born October 12, 1883. Mr. LAMSON resides on road 59.

      Charles A. BLODGETT, son of Elijah and Harriet (ELLIS) BLODGETT, was born in this town in 1853. He spent his early life upon a farm, and later learned the trade of harness-maker, at which he worked at Randolph Center for three years and in Canada for four years, locating at West Randolph in 1885. He married, first, Nettie M. LILLIE, and second, Celia C., daughter of Vercel G. and Fidelia (BROWN) CAREY, widow of Chauncey LEATHERS, in 1881, by whom he has had two sons and one daughter, viz.: Ernest C. and Erma M., who died in infancy, and Jesse H., born February 15, 1886. Mr. BLODGETT is Proprietor of a livery and sale stable, on South Main street.

      Willard GAY, son of Daniel and Sally (BAKER) GAY, was born in Stockbridge, Windsor county, in 1823. During his youth he clerked for some years in .a store in Gaysville, and in 1853 removed to this town and engaged in mercantile pursuits, and later in the hardware trade with R. T. DUBOIS, continuing in business about fifteen years. He established the first bank in town, built the DUBOIS & GAY's block, which was burned, erected the present block in 1879, and a block on Main street, West Randolph, in 1885. Mr. ,GAY is engaged in the insurance business with F. E. DUBOIS. He married Susan S., daughter of Earl C. and Anna (LAMSON) DUBOIS, in 1852, and they have one daughter, Mary Alice (Mrs. E. O. LAMSON). A son, Frank, died in childhood. Mr. GAY resides on Main street, West Randolph.

      Chester L. STEWART, son of Hazen and Clara (ELLIOTT) STEWART, was born in Grantham, N. H. He studied medicine with Dr. B. R. GIBSON, of Sharon, Windsor county, one year, and also with Prof. PALMER, of Woodstock, Vt., and Prof. H. H. CHILDS, of Pittsfield, Mass., graduating at Berkshire Medical college in 1850. He practiced in Royalton, Windsor county, one year, in Reading, Windsor county, three years, and in 1854 located in West Randolph, where he has since been in practice. He married, first, Jane P., daughter of David and Julia (FAY) FALES, in 1851, and by her had three daughters -- Julia A., who died in 1854, Jennie A., a graduate of the State Normal school, class of '75, and Nellie A., who resides with her father. Upon the the death of his wife, in 1863, he married, the same year, Ruth H., daughter of Jonathan and Hannah (MORSE) HOLMAN. Dr. STEWART's office is in the Stewart block, which ,he built in 1879, and his residence is on School street.