Bennington

FAY, David

Vermont Historical Magazine, No XI, October 1867, p 172 (extracted from a 
section dealing with the history of Bennington)

David FAY, youngest son of Stephen FAY, was born 13 December 1761 at Hardwick 
[Worcester County], Massachusetts, and came to Bennington [Bennington County, 
Vermont] as one of his father's family in 1766. He was in the battle of 
Bennington, though less than sixteen years old, his name being found on the 
roll of Capt. Samuel ROBINSON's company, designated as "fifer." He was 
admitted to the bar in June 1794 and was States Attorney for four years 
previous to 1801, was United States Attorney for the Vermont District under 
Mr. JEFFERSON, Judge of the Supreme Court for four years from 1809, Judge of 
Probate in 1819 and 1820, and a member of the Council for four years ending 
in 1821. He [David FAY] died 05 June 1827, leaving no descendants.

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