Addison

LANDON, Mills J.

Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of 
Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, p 237

Mills J. LANDON, of New Haven [Vermont], was born 14 December 1845 in New 
Haven [Addison County, Vermont], son of Elisha H. and Charlotte (HOYT) 
LANDON. Received his education at Beeman Academy in New Haven, and Black 
River Academy at Ludlow [Windsor County, Vermont]. Has always been a 
practical farmer and dealer in young stock; has made a specialty of the dairy 
business, breeding Durham cows to quite an extent; has a well laid out and 
productive farm; and is one of the successful farmers of Vermont. 
Republican; has held many town offices, including selectman, lister and 
justice of the peace, which last position he has held for many years past; 
represented his own in the legislature of 1886; served on the committee on 
the grand list; made a conservative record, and reflected credit upon the 
place of his nativity. Is a Free Mason; affiliated with Libanos Lodge No. 
47. Has been a member of the Congregational church since 1868; has held for 
many years the position of treasurer of the society, and served as chairman 
of the building committee of the beautiful church recently erected in New 
Haven. Is a man of energy and unquestioned integrity. Is yet in the prime 
of life, and has a career in the future as one of the leading men of his town 
and county. On 25 February 1868 he [Mills J. LANDON] married Harriet L., 
daughter of Deacon Oliver and Louisa DEXTER, of Windham County [Vermont]; of 
this marriage three children survive: Charlotta L., Mary Ann F., and Ralph 
Dexter.

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