Addison

DONNELLY, John H.

Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of 
Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, p 110

John H. DONNELLY, of Vergennes [Addison County, Vermont], was born 19 
February 1855 in Keesville [Essex County], New York, son of Thomas and Mary 
(McDONALD) DONNELLY. Obtained his early education in the Vergennes graded 
school and afterward from a course of instruction at the college at Ottawa, 
Canada. He commenced the active career of his life by entering the employ of 
the Vermont Seat & Roller Company as a clerk, and in this continued for about 
five years; in 1878 commenced the occupation of merchant tailoring, and has 
established one of the largest and most extensive retail trades in the state. 
Democrat; has been alderman of the city of Vergennes for three years; served 
on the board of council and as a Democrat has been highly honored by his 
party, of which he is one of the chief leaders in the state. Appointed 
delegate to the last two Democratic conventions at St. Louis and Chicago; has 
also been nominated for various town and county offices. Prominent and takes 
a deep interest in all the firemen's organizations of the state; member of 
the Vergennes Volunteers and is one of the executive committee of the 
Firemen's Association of Vermont.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly