Addison

HAMBLIN, Ira Lucius

Encyclopedia Vermont Biography: A Series of Authentic Biographical Sketches 
of the Representative Men of Vermont and Sons of Vermont in Other States. 
Dodge. Burlington: Ullery Publishing Company, 1912, p 210

Ira Lucius HAMBLIN, farmer and Merino sheep breeder, Cornwall, was born 24 
November 1854 at Cornwall [Addison County, Vermont], son of Joseph B. and 
Susan W. (GOODRICH) HAMBLIN. Educated in the public schools of Cornwall, and 
Vergennes and Middlebury high schools [both in Addison County, Vermont]. In 
1876 he became associated with his father in farming and Merino sheep 
breeding, selling their products in South Africa, South America, and 
Australia. Presently engaged in the sheep industry; has been one of 
Vermont's most prominent Merino sheep breeders; holds second prize at Chicago 
world's fair, the only Vermonter who received a prize on both sheep and wool. 
Republican; has held nearly all the town offices; was town moderator for 
many years; represented Cornwall in the Legislature of 1906. 
Congregationalist; has been trustee for many years, and superintendent of the 
Sunday school. Member of the Grange, ex-president of the Vermont Sheep 
Breeders' Association; at present a member of the combined Vermont, New York, 
and Ohio Sheep Breeders' Association. In 1876 Mr. [Ira Lucius] HAMBLIN 
married [Miss?] Julia M. CROSS of Bridport [Addison County, Vermont]; they 
have two daughters: Gladys Ella, and Sylvia Bacon.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly