29 yrs.
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Additional information supplied by: Douglas Robinson

From Vermont Historical Gazetter

John Ufford, our town historian was a son of Albert Ufford, born in Fairfax, July 18,1834. His early years were spent on his father's farm and in acquiring what education a district School could afford. At the opening of the N. H. Institution in Fairfax, he entered as a student, where he remained, with the exception of an occasional term, spent in teaching, until he graduated. He was possessed of more than ordinary intellectual ability, which being connected with a strong will, enabled him to overcome all obstacles to a thorough education. On entering the institution, he connected himself with the Social Fraternity, one of its literary societies, where he soon became a very efficient member, doing much to strengthen the society, and benefit his fellow students.

As a speaker, his ideas were original, and his arguments clear and to the point, always giving him an attentive audience. He was sincerely in earnest in whatever he attempted, and soon became an example of thoroughness to those by whom he was surrounded.— Prof. Upham in speaking of Mr. Ufford as a student, said, that he always made circumstances conform to his will. He graduated with honor, and soon after removed to the West, purposing to enter the legal profession. He was offered a situation in the office of a well established lawyer, in Dubuque, Iowa, but was obliged to decline on account of poor health, much to his regret. The Western climate not agreeing with him, he returned to Fairfax, and in the fall of 1860 accepted a situation as principal of a government school in Canada, where he met with good success.

On the breaking out of the Rebellion, he came home with the intention of enlisting in the service of his country ; but finding that a brother had already entered the service, he returned to Canada, and completed his engagement. He was an earnest patriot, and in the fall of'62 enlisted in the 11th Vermont, and did much to obtain recruits. On the mustering and inspection of the regiment, however, on account of a slight physical defect he was not accepted, which was a great disappointment to him.

Soon after returning to Fairfax he became interested in Miss Hemenway's efforts to give to Vermont a permanent History, and entered with energy on a preparation of the history of his native town. He spent much time and labor in collecting materials and preparing an authentic history.

In the spring of '63, he was attacked with typhoid fever, which caused his death, June 26, 1863, in his 29th year. Though his death occured at a time when mourning was general, bis loss was deeply felt by his friends and townsmen.

29 yrs.
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Additional information supplied by: Douglas Robinson

From Vermont Historical Gazetter

John Ufford, our town historian was a son of Albert Ufford, born in Fairfax, July 18,1834. His early years were spent on his father's farm and in acquiring what education a district School could afford. At the opening of the N. H. Institution in Fairfax, he entered as a student, where he remained, with the exception of an occasional term, spent in teaching, until he graduated. He was possessed of more than ordinary intellectual ability, which being connected with a strong will, enabled him to overcome all obstacles to a thorough education. On entering the institution, he connected himself with the Social Fraternity, one of its literary societies, where he soon became a very efficient member, doing much to strengthen the society, and benefit his fellow students.

As a speaker, his ideas were original, and his arguments clear and to the point, always giving him an attentive audience. He was sincerely in earnest in whatever he attempted, and soon became an example of thoroughness to those by whom he was surrounded.— Prof. Upham in speaking of Mr. Ufford as a student, said, that he always made circumstances conform to his will. He graduated with honor, and soon after removed to the West, purposing to enter the legal profession. He was offered a situation in the office of a well established lawyer, in Dubuque, Iowa, but was obliged to decline on account of poor health, much to his regret. The Western climate not agreeing with him, he returned to Fairfax, and in the fall of 1860 accepted a situation as principal of a government school in Canada, where he met with good success.

On the breaking out of the Rebellion, he came home with the intention of enlisting in the service of his country ; but finding that a brother had already entered the service, he returned to Canada, and completed his engagement. He was an earnest patriot, and in the fall of'62 enlisted in the 11th Vermont, and did much to obtain recruits. On the mustering and inspection of the regiment, however, on account of a slight physical defect he was not accepted, which was a great disappointment to him.

Soon after returning to Fairfax he became interested in Miss Hemenway's efforts to give to Vermont a permanent History, and entered with energy on a preparation of the history of his native town. He spent much time and labor in collecting materials and preparing an authentic history.

In the spring of '63, he was attacked with typhoid fever, which caused his death, June 26, 1863, in his 29th year. Though his death occured at a time when mourning was general, bis loss was deeply felt by his friends and townsmen.