Caledonia

JEFFREY, William Hartley

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 236

William Hartley JEFFREY, East Burke [Caledonia County, Vermont], compiler, 
publisher, and operator in real estate in Boston [Suffolk County], 
Massachusetts, was born 08 April 1867 at Kennebunkport [York County], Maine, 
son of William Hartley and Lydia Jane (CLOUGH) JEFFREY; a descendant of 
William JEFFREY of Weymouth [Norfolk County], Massachusetts, known in history 
as "William of Weymouth," and Corporal Silas ABBOTT, a soldier of the 
Revolution. Educated at the little red school house, and the university of 
nature. Compiler of books of an historical nature, editor of newspapers; had 
read law some, and fooled with politics a bit; printer, publisher, and miner; 
spent a year in the gold and coal fields of Alaska. Volunteered for service 
in the war with Spain, resigning a lucrative position in Alaska, returned to 
Maine and was unable to pass the required medical examination for service.

Republican. Served as chairman town committee; town superintendent of 
schools, tax assessor, and in other minor offices, all secured by his 
personal effort. Member Knights of Pythias, Grange, Sons of American 
Revolution, Daughters of America and Daughters of Liberty. Served five 
consecutive terms as states councilor of the Junior Order United American 
Mechanics, and four years as one of its national representatives. Served 
Daughters of Liberty as state councilor; twice as national representative; is 
now serving as state council secretary and member of the national 
transportation committee. In 1887 he [William Hartley JEFFREY] married 
[Miss?] Sarah A. HUGHS of Newburyport [Essex County], Massachusetts; they had 
one child, Alice G. M.; in 1891 he [William Hartley JEFFREY] married [Miss?] 
Nellie A. JENKINS of Kirby [Caledonia County, Vermont]; they had four 
children: Marion B., J. Milo, Ellen Frances Page, and Ruth Wilhelmina.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly