Franklin

HAILE, Benjamin Harrison

Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of 
Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, p 169

Benjamin Harrison HAILE, of Montgomery, was born 26 December 1846 in 
Montgomery [Franklin County, Vermont], son of Nathan and Mary Ann (TARBELL) 
HAILE. The family of HAILE came from Scotland to Rhode Island at an early 
day in the colonial period. Nathan HAILE was an early settler in Montgomery, 
a farmer and lumberman. Benjamin HAILE was the fourth child of a family of 
five, and was born on the farm where he now resides. He received his 
education in the schools of Montgomery. Early inured to the labor of the 
farm, he developed a sturdy physique and unusual executive ability, and from 
the time of his arrival at man's estate has taken charge of all the business 
appertaining to his father's farm and also of other properties which he has 
purchased from time to time. In the winter he devotes his attention to 
lumbering. In every calling he has met with merited success. He was largely 
instrumental in establishing a cooperative creamery at Montgomery. 
Republican; has filled many public positions. In his native town, composed 
largely of a foreign element, his wise counsel and prudent advice have been 
influential and beneficial in the management of public affairs; was a useful 
member of the House of Representatives in 1888; has been county commissioner. 
In 1880 Mr. [Benjamin Harrison] HAILE married Hattie, daughter of A. P. and 
Harriet (RAWSON) RICHARDSON; their children are: John Rawson, and Clarence 
Hamilton.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly