Find A Grave - Caledonia County

Arnold, Jonathan b. December 3, 1741 d. February 1, 1793
Member, Continental Congress. Father of Rhode Island Governor and Congressman Lemuel Hastings Arnold. Great-great-grandfather of Rhode Island Governor and US Senator Theodore Francis Green. Completed preparatory studies. Studied medicine, became a physician. Charter member, Providence Grenadiers militia unit, 1774. Member, Rhode Island Assembly, 1776. Author, May Act, law that repealed requirement for government officials and militia officers to swear oath of allegiance to England...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont, USA
Bartlett Jr., Thomas b. 1808 d. 1876
US Congressman. Elected to represent Vermont in the United States House of Representatives, he served from 1851 to 1853. He also served as a Member of the Vermont State Legislature. (Bio by: K)
Lyndon Center Cemetery, Lyndon, Caledonia County, Vermont, USA
Bell, Charles James b. March 10, 1845 d. September 25, 1909
Governor of Vermont. He graduated from Peacham Academy and at 17 enlisted for the Civil War in Company B, 15th Vermont Infantry Regiment. After he was mustered out he reenlisted in Company C, 1st Vermont Cavalry Regiment and was promoted to Corporal in 1864. Bell was wounded at Appomattox Station in April, 1865, and was mustered out in June. He then returned to Walden, where he farmed and raised horses. Bell was elected and appointed to various local offices, including school board member...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
North Walden Cemetery, Walden, Caledonia County, Vermont, USA
Cahoon, William b. January 12, 1774 d. 1833
US Congressman. Elected to represent Vermont's 5th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1829 to 1833. He was defeated in 1832. Also served as a Member of the Vermont State House of Representatives from 1802 to 1810, Presidential Elector for Vermont in 1808, County Judge from 1811 to 1819, Delegate to Vermont State Constitutional Convention in 1814 and 1828, Member of Vermont's Governors Council from 1815 to 1820, and Lieutenant Governor of Vermont from 1820 to...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Lyndon Center Cemetery, Lyndon, Caledonia County, Vermont, USA
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
Deming, Benjamin Franklin b. August 12, 1790 d. July 11, 1834
US Congressman. Elected as an Anti-Masonic candidate to represent Vermont's 5th District in the Twenty-Third Congress, he served from 1833 until his death. Deming was born in Danville, Vermont, and initially worked as a merchant. He was Clerk of the Caledonia County Court (1817 to 1833), a judge of the County Probate Court (1821 to 1833), and a member of the Governor's Council (1827 to 1832) before his election to the US House of Representatives. In the Summer of 1834 Deming fell ill...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
Danville Green Cemetery, Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont, USA
Fairbanks, Erastus b. October 28, 1792 d. November 20, 1864
Governor of Vermont. In 1824 he formed a business partnership with his brother Thaddeus to manufacture stoves and plows, E & T Fairbanks and Company, which later included their brother Joseph. In 1830 Thaddeus invented the platform scale, which proved so successful the Fairbanks company established a world wide customer base and became Vermont's largest employer. Erastus Fairbanks served in the Vermont House of Representatives from 1836 to 1838. In 1851 he was elected Governor as a Whig, and...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont, USA
Fairbanks, Horace b. March 21, 1820 d. March 17, 1888
Vermont Governor. The son of Vermont Governor Ersatus Fairbanks, he succeeded his father as President of E & T Fairbanks & Company, the maker of the Fairbanks platform scale and Vermont's largest employer. Horace Fairbanks was also active in other businesses, serving as President of the First National Bank of St. Johnsbury the St. Johnsbury and Lake Champlain Railroad. After serving in the Vermont Senate he was elected Governor as a Republican, serving from 1876 to 1878. His brother Franklin...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont, USA
Fairbanks, Thaddeus b. January 17, 1796 d. April 12, 1886
Inventor, Businessman. In 1823 he built a foundry in St. Johnsbury to manufacture two of his inventions, a plow and a stove made from cast iron. In 1824 his brother Erastus joined the business, which they named E & T Fairbanks Company, an enterprise that later included their brother Joseph as a partner. In 1830 Thaddeus revolutionized the business world when he invented the platform scale, a machine for weighing large containers. This device made it possible to determine the weight and value...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont, USA
Fletcher, Isaac b. November 22, 1784 d. October 19, 1842
US Congressman. Vermont Adjutant General. Completed classical studies prior to entering college. Graduate, Dartmouth College, 1808. Taught at Chesterfield Academy, Chesterfield, New Hampshire. Studied law. Admitted to bar, December 1811. Commenced practice, 1812. Married Abigail Stone of Chesterfield, February 4, 1812. Admitted to Vermont bar, Lyndon, 1814. Vermont House, 1819-24, serving as Speaker in final term. Caledonia County State's Attorney, 1820-29. Highly regarded attorney...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
Lyndon Center Cemetery, Lyndon, Caledonia County, Vermont, USA
Grout, William Wallace b. May 24, 1836 d. October 7, 1902
Civil War Union Army Officer, US Congressman. He was commissioned in July 1862 as a Captain in the 15th Vermont Volunteer Infantry, eventually being promoted up to Lieutenant Colonel. He fought with his regiment on the Third Day of the Battle of Gettysburg (July 3,1863), where his unit was part of the Vermont Brigade's celebrated flank attack on Pickett's Charge. Became a Brigadier General in the Vermont militia and was assigned to command a brigade that defended the US border during the time...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Grove Cemetery, Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont, USA
Plot: Section 2, Block 30, Lot 346, Grave 1
Harrington, Ephraim W. b. January 16, 1833 d. October 19, 1914
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Entered the Civil War as a Sergeant in Company G, 2nd Vermont Volunteer Infantry on June 20, 1861. Served throughout the War with his regiment, which was part of the illustrious First Vermont Brigade. Fought at the Battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Mine Run, The Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Cedar Creek. He was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant of Company G on August 8, 1864, then to Captain and Company commander on December...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Grove Cemetery, Saint Johnsbury, 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
Ide, Henry Clay b. September 18, 1844 d. June 13, 1921
US Governor-General of the Philippines; later US Ambassador to Spain. Graduated from Dartmouth College in 1866, and became a high school principal in Vermont and Massachusetts while he read law to prepare for admittance to the bar. Began practicing law in 1870. Served as a Vermont State Senator, 1882 to 1885, representing Caledonia County. Appointed by President Benjamin Harrison in 1893 to be US Commissioner in Samoa, an appointment in conjunction with Great Britain and Germany. In Samoa...[Read More] (Bio by: wildgoose)
Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont, USA
Jewett, Luther b. December 24, 1772 d. March 8, 1860
US Congressman. Elected to represent Vermont in the United States House of Representatives, he served from 1815 to 1817. He also served as a Member of the Vermont State House of Representatives. (Bio by: K)
Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Saint Johnsbury, 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
Palmer, William Adams b. September 12, 1781 d. December 3, 1860
US Senator, Vermont Governor. Son of Stephen and Susannah Palmer. Fourth son in family of four sons and four daughters. Lost part of one hand in childhood accident when he fell on ice while carrying axe. Completed elementary studies in Hebron. Studied law in Hartford. Moved to Chelsea, Vermont, 1802. Completed law studies, admitted to bar, and practiced. Lived in various towns throughout northeastern Vermont before settling in Danville. Caledonia County Probate Judge, 1807-08, 1811-17...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
Danville Green Cemetery, Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont, USA
Poland, Luke Potter b. November 1, 1815 d. July 2, 1887
US Senator
Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont, USA
Ross, Jonathan b. April 30, 1826 d. February 23, 1905
US Senator. Vermont Chief Justice. Worked on family farm, attended public schools and St. Johnsbury Academy. Graduate, Dartmouth College, 1851. Teacher in Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Principal, Chelsea and Craftsbury Academies 1851-56. Married Eliza Ann Carpenter of Waterford, November 22, 1852. Eight children: Caroline C., Eliza M., Helen M., Julia, Martha E., Edith Helen, Edward H., and Jonathan C. Married Helen Daggert after death of his first wife. Studied law in...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont, USA

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