Bennington

HARRIS, Emory S.

Encyclopedia Vermont Biography: A Series of Authentic Biographical Sketches 
of the Representative Men of Vermont and Sons of Vermont in Other States. 
Dodge. Burlington: Ullery Publishing Company, 1912, p 213

Emory S. HARRIS, Bennington, insurance, was born 24 March 1858 at Hoosick 
[Rensselaer County], New York, son of E. Stearns and Elizabeth B. (RUDD) 
HARRIS. Educated North Bennington High School, and Troy Business College. 
Has engaged in farming, undertaking, and furniture business; as cigar 
manufacturer, and insurance agent. Democrat; selectman for five years; 
president of Bennington village; U. S. marshal of Vermont 1894-1898; 
represented Bennington in the state Legislature 1898; chairman Democratic 
state committee for many years. Member of Independent Order of Odd Fellows, 
and Benevolent Protective Order of Elks; secretary of Bennington Board of 
Trade; and Bennington County Fish and Game Club. In 1881 [Emory S. HARRIS] 
married [Miss?] Addie M. WARREN of Bennington.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly