Essex

FORD, Benjamin S.

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 194

Benjamin S. FORD, Guildhall [Essex County, Vermont], farmer, was born 08 July 
1873 at Maidstone [Essex County, Vermont], son of George A. and Celia 
(HUBBARD) FORD. Educated in the public schools of Guildhall and Essex County 
Grammar School. Has always followed farming; has also engaged in the lumber 
business for the past eighteen years. Republican; represented Guildhall in 
the Legislature 1904; selectman five years; has been lister and held various 
other town offices. Methodist. Member of Benton Lodge No. 88, Free & 
Accepted Masons, and the Grange. In 1900 he [Benjamin S. FORD] married 
[Miss?] Abbie WILLEY of Guildhall; they have three children: Philip W., 
Marion E., and Lenwood F.

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