Washington

LADD, Chester M.

Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of 
Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, p 237

Chester M. LADD, of Worcester [Vermont], was born 16 March 1848 in Worcester 
[Washington County, Vermont], son of Mark P. and Harriet (HILDRETH) LADD. In 
early life his father was a Methodist preacher, and later a large and 
successful farmer, still continuing occasionally to labor in the former 
vocation at Worcester. The son divided his time in boyhood between farm 
labor and attendance of the schools of Worcester. Upon the death of his 
father he went to Chicago [Cook County, Illinois], where in connection with 
his brother he established a mercantile business; also dealt in real estate. 
In 1882, on account of the failure of his wife's health, he returned to 
Worcester; bought the large lumber mill which he has since conducted with an 
ability that has met with well-deserved success. His business has steadily 
increased; now able to turn out one million feet of lumber annually. At the 
same time is an agriculturalist; owns an excellent meadow farm which he 
cultivates with industry and care, thus giving to himself a pleasant rural 
home. Member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Republican; represented 
Worcester in the state legislature in 1892, where he served on the committee 
of highways; is a member of the school board; has held other town offices. 
On 02 September 1868 he [Chester M. LADD] married Ella S., daughter of 
William and Lydia (CARR) BRUCE, of Worcester [Washington County, Vermont]; 
they have two children: Mildred E. and Mark P.

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