Essex BARRON, William T. Vermont Historical Magazine, No XI, October 1867, p 1008 William T. BARRON resided in this town [Guildhall, Essex County, Vermont] and practiced law for several years between 1840 and 1850. He was esteemed a promising young lawyer, and held the office of State's Attorney one or two years. He removed to Chicago [Cook County, Illinois], where he rose to the position of Judge. A few months since [text published October 1867] he was killed by accident on a railroad. Submitted by Cathy Kubly