Addison

NIMBLET, Oscar L.

Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of 
Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, p 287

Oscar L. NIMBLET, of Monkton, was born 16 January 1832 in Monkton [Addison 
County, Vermont], son of Hosea and Althea (WILLIAMS) NIMBLET. His scholastic 
training was received at the public and private schools of his native town 
and at Bakersfield Academy [Franklin County]. Immediately after leaving 
Bakersfield he commenced the study of medicine by attending lectures at 
Dartmouth College, and afterwards graduated with high honors from the medical 
department of the University of Vermont, receiving his diploma in the class 
of 1854. Returning to Monkton, he practiced successfully in that town and 
vicinity. Republican. On account of his interest in educational matters, he 
has been called upon to act as superintendent of schools for a quarter of a 
century, besides serving as school director and town agent; represented 
Monkton in the Legislature of 1888, giving his services to the committee on 
the insane, in which capacity he established a most desirable record.

He has enrolled himself a member of the Masonic fraternity, and though a 
believer in Christianity, is not a member of any particular sect. He 
possesses marked literary ability, and has often contributed to papers and 
periodicals; is a fluent and eloquent speaker, and has often displayed his 
oratorical powers in lectures and on public occasions in various parts of the 
state. On 16 August 1853 at Montpelier [Washington County, Vermont], Doctor 
[Oscar L.] NIMBLET married Sarah V., daughter of David and Hannah (PRESCOTT) 
MASON, by whom he has had issue: (1) Ida A., Mrs. Moses SEARS, of Williston 
[Chittenden County, Vermont]; (2) Katie L., Mrs. Alfred HULL, of Hinesburgh 
[Chittenden County, Vermont]; and (3) Altha S., Mrs. William STONE, of 
Williston [Vermont]. Mrs. NIMBLET [Sarah] died 02 December 1884. On 02 
January 1886 Dr. [Oscar L.] NIMBLET married Mrs. Eliza C. WELLER.

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