Essex

HOLTON, Charles O.

Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of 
Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, p 204 
(portrait p 204)

Charles O. HOLTON, of Canaan [Essex County, Vermont], was born 08 January 
1855 in Charleston [Orleans County, Vermont], son of John and Abbie (MORSE) 
HOLTON. His early educational advantages were limited to the opportunities 
afforded by the common schools of Charleston. After laboring on his father's 
farm until was twenty years of age, he grew interested in the art of 
photography and practiced it in Charleston and later on in Sherbrook, 
Province of Quebec, and North Troy [Orleans County, Vermont]. In 1875 he was 
employed in reproducing and enlarging pictures at the Centennial exposition 
in the city of Philadelphia. He then returned to Charleston and engaged in 
the drug business with his brother. In 1880 he removed to Canaan, where 
notwithstanding his limited capital, he has steadily prospered in business, 
adding to his original trade the sale of jewelry, silverware, and fancy 
goods. Mr. HOLTON has served as town clerk and superintendent of schools and 
in 1872 was complimented by an election to the state Legislature. On 11 
December 1879 he [Charles O. HOLTON] was married to Ida M., daughter of 
George W. and Mary (GREEN) HAMILTON, of Charleston [Orleans County, Vermont]. 
they have one child, Neil.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly