Orange

PRICHARD, John B. W.

Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of 
Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, p 327

John B. W. PRICHARD, of Bradford [Vermont], was born 26 September 1839 in 
Bradford [Orange County, Vermont], and was the son of George W. and Elizabeth 
(PEARSON) PRICHARD. His educational acquirements were limited to the town 
schools and a course of study at Bradford Academy. He commenced his active 
life as clerk for his father, who was a merchant, and also served his 
brothers in a similar capacity. He was a member of the Bradford Guards, a 
company of the First Vermont Regiment, and accompanied them when they left 
the state at the outset of the Civil War. He was present at the battle of 
Big Bethel, and was mustered out with the regiment upon their return from the 
field in August 1861. When discharged from the service he [John B. PRICHARD] 
returned to Bradford and bought out his brother's stock and store, which he 
continued to carry on for three years. Then he went to Massachusetts and was 
engaged in trade until 1869, when he again returned to Bradford and formed a 
partnership with Barron HAY to engage in a general merchandise business, and 
this arrangement has lasted until the present time. Mr. PRICHARD was elected 
town clerk in 1870, and with the exception of a single year has been the 
incumbent of that office ever since; was three times selectman; and was 
elected as a Republican to represent Bradford in the state Legislature in 
1882. Mr. PRICHARD has filled all the chairs of Charity Lodge No. 43, and 
two terms has presided in the east. HE was a charter member and has been 
adjutant and commander of Washburn Post No. 17, Grand Army of the Republic. 
On 21 January he [John B. W. PRICHARD] was married to Orissa J., daughter of 
Sargent and Melissa (GREENLIEF) GEORGE. Two children have been the fruit of 
this union: Fred E., and Warren H.

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