Orange

CLEVELAND, James P., Jr.

Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of 
Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, pp 74-75 
(portrait p 75)

James P. CLEVELAND, Jr., was born 21 September 1828 in Bethel [Windsor 
County, Vermont], son of James P. and Anna P. (HUNTINGTON) CLEVELAND. His 
father, James P. CLEVELAND, Sr., is still living, at the age of ninety. Very 
many years ago he joined the Masonic fraternity, of which he is believed to 
be the oldest living representative in the state of Vermont. James P., Jr. 
removed to Braintree [Orange County, Vermont] in 1845, and until 1880 
followed farming. At that time he removed to West Randolph [Orange County, 
Vermont] and has devoted himself to life, fire and accident insurance. He 
has also engaged in settling several estates, and frequently acted as 
guardian. Enlisting as a private in Company F, Twelfth Regiment Vermont 
Volunteers, he was elected first lieutenant, and served nine months for the 
regiment. He was enrolling officer in 1863.

On 03 August 1850 Mr. [James P.] CLEVELAND [Jr.] married Martha, daughter of 
Elijah and Patience (NEFF) FLINT, who died 04 January 1893. They have had 
three children: Frank H., Jennie A., and Harry L. Mr. CLEVELAND is a member 
Republican party; has been appointed both deputy and sheriff of his county; 
was assistant judge in 1878-1879; member of the Legislature in 1876-1877. 
Was a charter member U. S. Grant Post, No. 96, of West Randolph; has belonged 
to the Masonic order more thirty years; Worshipful Master four years; 
treasurer twenty-five years; charter member Randolph Lodge No. 48, 
Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly