Rutland

HOADLEY, Justus Rogers

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 221-222

Justus Rogers HOADLEY, insurance; Rutland [Rutland County, Vermont], was born 
22 September 1855 at Middletown Springs [Rutland County, Vermont], son of 
Harvey and Ann Janet (GRAY) HOADLEY. Educated in the public schools, and 
Cobb's Business College, Painsville [Lake County], Ohio. Began business life 
at the age of sixteen with A. W. Gray's Sons Company, as engineer and 
machinist. Came to Rutland in 1879, entering the office of Chester 
PARMENTER, insurance agent, and has continued in the business since. Has 
been secretary and manager of the State Mutual Fire Insurance Company since 
1888. Independent in politics; served as auditor for the town and village of 
Rutland from 1885 to 1892, and was alderman of the city of Rutland from 1901 
to 1904. Member of the Congregational Church at Rutland, a worker in several 
committees, and its treasurer since 1905. Past master of Center Lodge No. 
34, Free & Accepted Masons; past commander Killington Commandery No. 6, 
Knights Templar; secretary of Delta Lodge of Perfection, Ancient and Accepted 
Scottish Rite. In 1885 he [Justus Rogers HOADLEY] married [Miss?] Carrie D. 
W. WILKINSON of West Rutland [Rutland County, Vermont].

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