Orange

HALE, James Buchanan

Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of 
Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, p 174

James Buchanan HALE, of Newbury [Orange County, Vermont], was born 13 July 
1855 in Haverhill [County], New Hampshire, son of John and Laura Burns 
(HUTCHINS) HALE, and removed to Newbury in 1867 with his parents, entering 
the employment of the well-known firm of F. & H. T. Keyes & Company, 22 May 
1871. Mr. HALE's instruction in the mercantile profession was thorough and 
practical. In 1882 he bought the stock of general merchandise and good will 
of Deacon Henry H. DEMING in Newbury village, where he still continues, and 
by his energy and exceptional business ability has built up a large and 
prosperous concern. Democrat. In 1889 was elected town treasurer, which 
office he still holds; is a trustee of the Bradford Savings Bank and Trust 
Company, at Bradford [Orange County, Vermont]. In religion a 
Congregationalist, of which church and society he is a member and officer. 
Has for many years been a resident of Newbury, and one of the largest and 
most progressive farmers in the Connecticut [River] Valley; an upright 
Christian, a man honored by his townsmen and a member of the state 
Legislature in 1880-1881. On 07 December 1880 he [James Buchanan HALE] 
married Carrie M., only daughter of Daniel P. and Melissa (KEYES) KIMBALL. 
By this happy union Mr. HALE has one daughter, Mary K., and one son, Harold B.

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