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KNIGHT, M. Clarence

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 245

M. Clarence KNIGHT, insurance, town clerk and treasurer, Newbury, was born 24 
September 1861 at Newbury [Orange County, Vermont], son of Andrew J. and 
Sarah E. (JENNE) KNIGHT. Educated in the public schools, at Newbury 
Seminary, and at Eastman's Business College. Engaged in the manufacture of 
lumber from 1883-1897; in the flour, feed and grocery business from 
1890-1900; was also a dealer in hard coal. Elected town clerk and treasurer 
in March 1902, and has held the office ever since. Has been clerk and 
treasurer of the Newbury village lighting district since it was chartered in 
1905. Democrat; has been a member from Orange County, Vermont, of the 
Democratic state committee since 1908. Was justice of the peace from 
1892-1894, and again from 1906-1908. Member of Pulaski Lodge No. 58, Free & 
Accepted Masons; Mt. Libanus Chapter No. 13, Royal Arch Masons; Palestine 
Commandery No. 5, Knights Templar; and Mt. Sinai Temple, Mystic Shrine. In 
1887 M. Clarence KNIGHT married [Miss?] Clara A. SILSBY of Newbury [Orange 
County, Vermont]; they have four children: Horace B., William A., Harvey S., 
and Martha.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly