Chittenden

FERGUSON, Clarence James

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 188

Clarence James FERGUSON, lawyer, Burlington [Chittenden County, Vermont], was 
born 08 January 1860 at Westford [Chittenden County, Vermont], son of Rev. 
James Farwell and Lydia (WISWEL) FERGUSON. Educated at the public schools, 
Essex Classical Institute, Burlington High School, and Boston University Law 
School, class of 1892. In 1887 entered into partnership with A. O. FERGUSON 
in the milk, cream, and ice business, under the firm name of Ferguson 
Brothers, later taking over the Frank K. CONVERSE ice business. In 1890 
began the study of law at Boston University Law School; was admitted to the 
Vermont bar in 1892, practicing in Chittenden County until 1903, when he was 
elected superintendent and attorney of the Vermont Anti-Saloon League, 
resigning the position in 1911. Republican; was city grand juror, 
Burlington, 1897 and 1899. In religious preference, Baptist. Is a member of 
Hamilton Lodge No. 14, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. In 1892 Mr. 
[Clarence James] FERGUSON married [Miss?] Ella B. STYLES of Kingston [Ulster 
County], New York; they have three children: Dorothy, Crawford C., and 
Clayton A.

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