Bennington CUSHMAN, Henry T., 2nd Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, p 89 Henry T. CUSHMAN, 2nd, of Bennington, was born 06 May 1866 in Bennington [Bennington County, Vermont], son of J. Halsey and Martha Louise (THAYER) CUSHMAN. His education was obtained in the graded schools of the village, and he commenced his active business life in the capacity of grocer's clerk; but before a year had elapsed, in 1880, he became an operator in the Bennington Telephone Exchange and was soon promoted to superintendent. He then for a short period entered the employ of the New Haven (Connecticut) Clock Company, but returned to Bennington in 1885, and engaged in his former occupation until the exchange was closed, when for a few months, he worked in the office of the "Bennington Banner," with the intention of learning the trade of a printer. Abandoning this attempt, in 1887, he commenced to read law in the office of William B. SHELDON, and was admitted to the bar after three years of study. The Hon. Mr. CUSHMAN was admitted to practice at the general term of the supreme court, in 1890, and was appointed master in chancery two years later. He entered into partnership with his former instructor, and they now enjoy a large and lucrative practice. Mr. CUSHMAN was of counsel for the defense in the case of State vs. Bent and Robert, and associate counsel for the defense in State vs. Bradley, an important criminal case that attracted much attention. He has taken an active part in political affairs, and as a Republican speaker, did much effective service in the presidential campaign of 1892, in Bennington County. He has been chosen clerk of the Bennington graded school district, and is at present president of the Bennington Village Corporation. In 1882 he was appointed assistant state librarian, and in 1891 officiated as one of the committee of fifty of the battle monument and state centennial celebrations, especially devoting his efforts to the entertainment of the guests, serving as chairman of that committee. He was one of the charter members and organizers of the State Firemen's Association, of which in institution, in 1892, he was elected president, and re-elected in 1893. Mr. CUSHMAN is an enthusiastic and worthy member of the Improved Order of Red Men, and is the Chief of Records of the local tribe. He is also a member of the Masonic fraternity, and interested in brotherhood work, following in this respect his honored father, who was widely known as a Free Mason. He is a Congregationalist in his religious faith. Submitted by Cathy Kubly