Caledonia IDE, Henry Clay 1st Biography of Henry Clay IDE Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, p 218 Henry Clay IDE, of St. Johnsbury [Caledonia County, Vermont], was born 18 September 1844 in Barnet [Caledonia County, Vermont], son of Jacob and Lodaska (KNIGHTS) IDE. [Mother's name spelled differently second biography.] He conducted his preparatory studies at the St. Johnsbury Academy and then entered Dartmouth College, from which he graduated with the highest honors in 1866. Was principal of St. Johnsbury Academy from the time of his graduation until the summer of 1868, when he was appointed head master of the high school at Arlington [Middlesex County], Massachusetts, which position he filled until the autumn of 1869, when he read law with the late Judge B. H. STEELE of St. Johnsbury until December 1870, when he was admitted to the bar. Immediately began to practice in St. Johnsbury and in 1873 formed a partnership with Hon. H. C. BELDEN which continued until 1884, when the firm of Ide & Stafford was formed, which in 1890 was changed to that of Ide & Quimby. This last partnership was dissolved in 1892 and since then Mr. IDE has practiced alone. In 1890 he was admitted to the bar of the United States Supreme Court. During this period he was engaged in much of the most important litigation in Northern Vermont, and stood in the front rank of his profession. Mr. IDE has been honored with many offices in the gift of his fellow citizens. For three years he was state's attorney for Caledonia County and was twice sent to the state Senate, in which he served on important committees. He was prominent in carrying through measures securing the property rights of married women, simplifying legal procedure, etc. In 1884 he presided at the Republican state convention, and was chosen delegate to the national convention at Chicago in 1888 where he served on the committee on credentials. He was appointed by President HARRISON a commissioner on behalf of the United States to act with others appointed by England and Germany to settle the disputes in Samoa. Chosen by that commission as its chairman, he rendered important service in organizing, formulating and carrying on its work. In November 1891 he resigned this appointment on account of sickness in his family, returning to this country with expressions of regret from the King of Samoa, his associates, and all other officials with whom he had come in contact in the course of his official duties. On his return he also received from the president a letter of thanks for his efficient and valuable services as commissioner. Mr. IDE has been for years a director of the First National Bank of St. Johnsbury, the Passumpsic Savings Bank, one of the largest institutions in the state, the Tredegar National Bank of Jacksonville [Calhoun County], Alabama, and in various manufacturing and railroad corporations, all of which trusts he has carefully and honorably fulfilled. In 1893 he was appointed chief justice of Samoa, and on 06 October left St. Johnsbury and on 20 October sailed from San Francisco to enter upon his new and most important duties in those distant islands of the South Pacific. On 26 October 1871 he [Henry Clay IDE] was married to Mary M., daughter of Joseph and Sophia MATCHER, of Stoughton [Norfolk County], Massachusetts, who passed from life 13 April 1892. [Note different spelling of wife's name in second biography.] Of this union were four children: Adelaide M., Annie L., Harry J. (deceased), and Mary M. 2nd Biography of Henry Clay IDE 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 233 Henry Clay IDE, jurist, diplomat, St. Johnsbury [Caledonia County, Vermont], was born 18 September 1844 at Barnet [Caledonia County, Vermont], son of Jacob and Lodoska (KNIGHT) IDE. Educated at St. Johnsbury Academy; graduate of Dartmouth College as valedictorian, 1866; LL. D. 1900; Tufts College 1903. Principal St. Johnsbury Academy 1866-1868; head master Cotting High School, Arlington [Middlesex County], Massachusetts, 1868-1869; studied law with Judge B. H. STEELE, St. Johnsbury; admitted to Vermont bar 1870; began practice in St. Johnsbury 1871; formed partnership with Hon. H. C. BELDEN 1873; succeeded by Ide & Stafford, 1884; this partnership was succeeded by Ide & Quimby in 1890, and that was dissolved in 1892; admitted to U. S. supreme court 1890. Director First National Bank of St. Johnsbury, and trustee Passumpsic Savings Bank; also director Ely Hoe and Fork Company, Jacksonville (Alabama) Oil Mill Company, Tredegar National Bank, Jacksonville [Calhoun County], Alabama, and various other corporations. Republican; states attorney 1878-1880; senator from Caledonia County [Vermont] 1882-1885; president Republican state convention 1884; delegate national Republican convention 1888; U. S. commissioner to Samoa under joint appointment of England, Germany, and U. S. 1893-1897; member Taft commission for establishment of civil government in Philippines April 1900; secretary of finance and justice for Philippines 01 September 1901; vice governor 1904-1905; acting governor general 1905-1906; governor general Philippines 1906. Receiver of the Knickerbocker Trust Company of New York 1907-1908, which had assets and liabilities exceeding $50,000,000 each. Member of several clubs: Army & Navy, University, Country, Columbia (Manila), and Metropolitan, Washington, D. C. Author of Code of Procedure in Civil Actions and Special Proceedings in the Philippine Islands, 1901; the Land Registration Act, 1903; The Internal Revenue Law of 1904 of Philippines, and more than 300 other laws enacted by the Philippine Commission. Had entire charge of the reorganization of the monetary system of the Islands by which they were put upon a solid and permanent gold basis. In 1909 was appointed by President TAFT envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Spain, and still holds that position. Official address: American Legation, Madrid, Spain. In 1871 [Henry Clay IDE] married [Miss?] Mary M. MELCHER of Stoughton [Norfolk County], Massachusetts, who died in 1892; they had four children, Adelaide M. (deceased), Annie L. (Mrs. Bourke COCKRAN) of New York), Harry J. (deceased), and Marjory M. [See also the Franklin County, Vermont, biography of William Walter HUSBAND, the text of which has many similarities.] Submitted by Cathy Kubly