Windham

EELS, George Asa

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 179

George Asa EELS, retired, Brattleboro [Windham County, Vermont], was born 10 
November 1853 at Chesterfield [Cheshire County], New Hampshire, son of 
William B. and Almira (BOYDEN) EELS. Educated in the public schools. In 
1882 Mr. EELS became a partner in the firm of C. H. Eddy & Company, 
manufacturers of extracts and carbonated beverages, continuing until 1907, 
when he became sole owner, doing business under the firm name of C. H. Eddy & 
Company until 1910, when he sold his interest and is now retired. Democrat. 
Member of the Vermont Wheel Club. Director of the Brattleboro Trust Company. 
In 1875 Mr. [George Asa] EELS married [Miss?] Jennie A. ABBOTT of 
Brattleboro [Windham County, Vermont]; they have three children: Lena 
Abbott, Grace Almira, and Alice Ada.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly