Chamberlain, William b. April 27, 1755 d. September 27, 1828 Vermont Congressman. Vermont Lieutenant Governor. Militia General. Attended school in Hopkinton and became school's teacher after his graduation at age 17. Moved to New London, New Hampshire with father, 1774. Soldier in American Revolution, fought at Lexington, took part in invasion of Canada, and fought at Battles of Trenton and Bennington. Promoted to Sergeant before war's end. Surveyor and farmer. Moved to Peacham, 1780. Clerk of town's proprietors, responsible for maintaining...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern) Peacham Village Cemetery, Peacham, Caledonia County, Vermont, USA
Harvey, George Brinton McClellan b. February 16, 1864 d. August 20, 1928 Editor and Diplomat. He worked at newspapers throughout the United States before settling in New Jersey and working for several publications in New York City. For many years Harvey was Managing Editor of Joseph Pulitzer's New York World, a position he left when he became active in building electric railways in New York City, a venture that made him wealthy. From 1890 to 1891 He served as New Jersey's Insurance Commissioner, and he served as a Colonel on the staffs of several New Jersey...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern) Peacham Village Cemetery, Peacham, Caledonia County, Vermont, USA
Mattocks, John b. March 4, 1777 d. August 14, 1847 Governor of Vermont. Father Samuel was Vermont treasurer, 1786-1801. Moved with parents to Tinmouth, 1778. Studied law, admitted to bar, 1797, practiced in Danville. Vermont House, 1807, 1815, 1816, 1823, 1824. Brigadier general, militia, War of 1812. Thaddeus Stevens, Civil War era congressman from Pennsylvania, and Samuel Ingham, Connecticut congressman, state legislator, judge and speaker of the state house studied law under him. US House, 1821-23 and 1825-27. Chairman, House...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern) Peacham Village Cemetery, Peacham, Caledonia County, Vermont, USA
b. April 27, 1755 d. September 27, 1828