Essex

BISHOP, William H.

Men of Vermont: an Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of 
Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Pub. Co., 1894, p 32

William H. BISHOP, of Island Pond [Essex County, Vermont], was born 24 August 
1851 at Margate, Kent County, England, son of John R. and Harriet (KEMP) 
BISHOP. He obtained his education in the English schools of Margate, came to 
this country in June 1868, and ten years after settled at Island Pond. Soon 
after his arrival he purchased the "Essex County Herald" and has conducted 
this paper ever since. Mr. BISHOP has established a lively local 
correspondence in every quarter of the county and made his paper in fact as 
well as name the Herald of Essex County. Republican from conviction and 
though born a foreigner is instinctively American. Has been a delegate to 
state and county conventions, a member of the Republican county committee for 
several years, and has acted more than once as its chairman.

On 22 September 1875 he [William H. BISHOP] was married to Clara M., daughter 
of James and Matilda (HAYWARD) WYATT. They have had five children: Alfred 
Ernest; William Henry; Roy A.; Hubert Stanley; and Arthur Williams, deceased. 
Mr. BISHOP has been for ten years one of the wardens of the Protestant 
Episcopal church, secretary of Island Pond Lodge No. 44, Free & Accepted 
Masons, and he is prominent in the lodge and encampment of the Independent 
Order of Odd Fellows.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly