Orleans

COBLEIGH, Adna B.

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, pp 150-151

Adna B. COBLEIGH, West Derby [Orleans County, Vermont], merchant, was born 03 
July 1877 in West Burke [Caledonia County, Vermont], son of Freedom S. and 
Laura (BEEMIS) COBLEIGH. Educated at Derby Academy. Worked as clerk in 
store at Thetford [Orange County, Vermont], 1893-1897; bought a general store 
at West Derby [Orleans County], 1902; and has continued business there to 
present time. Republican; postmaster at West Derby, 1902-1906, and 1910 to 
date; represented Derby [Essex County] in the Vermont Legislature 1906; 
selectman since 1908; member of Republican town committee 1904-1906. 
Universalist. Member Evening Star Lodge No. 39, Independent Order of Odd 
Fellows; and West Derby camp No. 11079, Modern Woodmen of America. In 1899 
he [Adna B. COBLEIGH] married [Miss?] Carrie B. DELAND, of Lyme [Grafton 
County], New Hampshire; they have two children: Laura I. and Leota P.

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