Bennington

DEWEY, Charles Edward

Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of 
Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, pp 102-103 
(portrait p 102)

Charles Edward DEWEY, of Bennington, was born 29 November 1826 in Bennington 
[Bennington County, Vermont], son of Jedediah and Hannah Eldred DEWEY. His 
education was received in the common schools, and in early life he was 
prominently connected with the ochre trade, but he has always made farming 
his principal occupation. He was born in the old Dewey house, built in 1774, 
around which cluster many interesting historic associations. It is one of 
the oldest houses in Vermont, and under its shelter some of the hardy rangers 
reposed before the battle of Bennington. In this house Mr. DEWEY and his 
father were born. Here the worthy son of worthy sires has received many 
distinguished guests desirous of visiting a spot hallowed by so many striking 
memories of the past. The surrounding farm has been somewhat dismembered by 
cutting off portions for building lots, but much of it yet remains, which 
however, must soon be absorbed for the same purpose, as it lies in the 
residential portion of the village.

On 05 February 1856 Mr. [Charles Edward] DEWEY was married to Martha, 
daughter of Samuel I. HAMLEN of Cleveland [Cuyahoga County], Ohio. Seven 
children have been born to them: Mary (Mrs. Charles MERRILL, of Bennington), 
Arthur J., Sarah (Mrs. B. C. JENNEY, of Bennington), George H., Charles H., 
Edward E., and Edith M. Mr. DEWEY is an adherent of the Republican party; a 
Congregationalist in religious faith; and has been incumbent of several town 
offices, notably that of selectman, while he has been prominently connected 
with the schools of Bennington as trustee, and one of the building committee 
of the graded high school. He is a charter member of the Vermont Historical 
Society, and the Bennington Battle Monument Association. He was actively 
associated with the committee in the construction of the monument and the 
celebration at its completion.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly