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From: Arnie Goetchius <>
Subject: [WHITNEY-L] Whitneys in Readsboro Vermont
Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 09:28:11 -0500


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Following are some excerpts from the book:

"Down through the years at Readsboro, Vermont, 1786-1936"
/ by Frank Seth Ross. --
Williamstown, Mass. : McClelland Press, 1936.

"Others who located on North Hill ... John Whitney, .. from
Conway Massachusetts." page 9

"The first militia was organized about 1812 ... and Lorenzo Whitney who
played the fife." page 14

"On Monday March 2nd, 1812 the legal voters met at the home of of John
Walker, the officers were elected as follows: ... Surveyors of Highways,
... in the second district, Asa Whitney." page 18

"In 1840 the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Readsboro was organized with
six members by Reverend A. Kelsey. The following named gentleman were
elected to fill the following church offices: ....Trustees: Lorenzo D.
Whitney." page 24

"Readsboro Town Representatives to General Assembly

1802 John Whitney " page 47

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