Bennington

BULLOCK, Elmer J.

Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of 
Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, pp 49-50 
(portrait p 50)

Elmer J. BULLOCK, of Readsboro [Bennington County, Vermont], was born 21 July 
1849 in Whitingham [County, Vermont]. He was educated in the commons schools 
of Readsboro. After leaving school he served as clerk in several stores in 
Vermont and Massachusetts. In 1870 he entered into partnership with his 
father in a general store in Readsboro. In 1882 he sold out and engaged in 
the real estate and insurance business in North Adams [Berkshire County], 
Massachusetts. In 1885 he returned to Readsboro, and in 1886 formed a 
partnership with his mother, under the name of E. J. Bullock & Company. [Was 
his return to Readsboro precipitated by the death of his father?] It was 
through the influence of Mr. BULLOCK that the telephone line from North Adams 
[Massachusetts] to Jacksonville [Vermont] was built, and he was president of 
the company until the line was sold to the New England Systems. He had also 
much to do with the organization of the Readsboro Chair Manufacturing 
Company, and has been its secretary and treasurer ever since. Mr. BULLOCK 
worked unceasingly until Readsboro had a good water system and ample 
protection against fire. In 1891 the firm built the Bullock block at a cost 
of $10,000, in which they at present do business. Mr. BULLOCK has never 
cared to enter into political life, though frequently urged to do so.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly