Addison

FISH, Frank Leslie

Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of 
Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, p 138 
(portrait p 138)

Frank Leslie FISH, of Vergennes [Addison County, Vermont], was born 17 
September 1863 at Newfane [Windham County, Vermont], son of Frederick A. and 
Sarah M. (GATES) FISH. Educated at Leland and Gray Seminary, and at the 
Vermont Academy, graduating from the latter in 1886. At this school he took 
a leading part in the rhetorical and literary exercises, aiding in 
establishing and being the first editor of the "Vermont Academy Life," a 
successful school periodical. After completing his academic course he taught 
several terms in the district schools. While engaged as principal of the 
graded school at South Londonderry [Windham County, Vermont], he commenced the 
study of law with A. E. CUDWORTH. After further study with Miles DAVIDSON, 
of Newfane [Windham County], he entered the office of Hon. James T. TYLER at 
Brattleboro [Windham County], remaining with him until Mr. TYLER's accession 
to the supreme court, when the entered the office of Judge Levant M. REED, of 
Bellows Falls [Windham County], continuing his law studies and acting as 
register of probate for the District of Westminster [Windsor County]. When 
at this place he edited the local columns of the "Bellows Falls Times." He 
was admitted to the bar at the general term of the Supreme Court, October 
1889. In January 1890 he opened an office at Vergennes [Addison County, 
Vermont], where he now resides. Though but thirty years of age he has 
established a reputation as a successful lawyer; was elected state's attorney 
for Addison County in 1892; is city collector for taxes; was chosen 
superintendent of schools for Vergennes in 1892, and now holds that position. 
On 15 March 1892 Mr. [Frank Leslie] FISH married Minnie J., daughter of 
Chauncey and Emeretta (HOPKINS) LYON, of Waterbury [Washington County, 
Vermont].

Submitted by Cathy Kubly