Windham

HEWITT, Alexis B.

Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of 
Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, pp 193-194 
(portrait p 193)

Alexis B. HEWITT, of Putney [Windham County, Vermont], was born 29 November 
1822 in Windham [Windham County, Vermont], son of William and Abigail 
(HOLMAN) HEWITT. Received his early education at the common schools of the 
town, and had several terms at the old Saxton's River academy, where he 
received a teacher's certificate. In 1842-1843 he taught school in 
Londonderry [Windham County, Vermont], but being dissatisfied with the small 
pay teachers received in those days, he removed to Putney, in the early part 
of 1843, and found employment in a woolen mill, where he remained for twelve 
years, being superintendent for nine years of the time. Here he acquired 
sufficient capital to establish himself in business, and in the spring of 
1857 he bought a half interest in "The Old Corner Store" with Mr. BAKER, 
continuing for fourteen years. In 1869 Mr. A. F. KELLEY, now Kelley 
Brothers, bankers, Minneapolis, Minnesota, bought the interest of Mr. BAKER, 
and the firm name of Hewitt & Kelley was adopted. This firm continued the 
business for three years, until 1872, when Mr. HEWITT bought the interest of 
his partner and continued it until 1882.

Mr. HEWITT has always been a man of high character and standing in the 
community, and has held many positions of trust, to which he has been both 
appointed and elected. In 1862 he received from President Lincoln the office 
of postmaster; holding the office continuously until 1882, when he resigned; 
in 1857 was elected town treasurer, a position he still holds; in 1868 was 
elected town clerk, and since that time has been elected each year; has also 
been receiver of taxes since 1884; in 1890 and 1892 represented his town 
[Putney] in the General Assembly at Montpelier; was delegate to the national 
Republican convention at Minneapolis in 1892. A man of quiet habits, 
unostentatious, of liberal views, having much sympathy for the unfortunate; 
always taking a deep interest in the welfare of the town and its people; 
beloved by the community and most by those who know him best. On 04 August 
1845 Mr. [Alexis B.] HEWITT was married to Miss Abbie F., daughter of John B. 
and Harriet Moore PIERCE.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly