Rutland

JAKWAY, Silas J.

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 235

Silas J. JAKWAY, West Haven [Rutland County, Vermont], farmer, was born 26 
October 1858, son of George and Julia A. (COOK) JAKWAY. Educated in the 
public schools and Shoreham Academy [Addison County]. Republican; held the 
offices of selectman, school director, justice of the peace, constable and 
collector; represented West Haven in the state Legislature 1904. Member of 
the Baptist Society, trustee for four years. Member of Whitehall Camp No. 
10,490, Modern Woodmen of America. Past member of West Haven Grange No. 390, 
Patrons of Husbandry. In 1880 [Silas J. JAKWAY] married [Miss?] Emma N. 
BARTHOLOMEW of Dresden [Yates County], New York; they have three daughters: 
Florence May (Mrs. Charles ADAMS), Edna I. (Mrs. Harmon SHELDON), AND Julia A.

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