Windham

MANN, Hosea, Jr.

Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of 
Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, p 255

Hosea MANN, Jr., of Wilmington [Vermont], was born 13 July 1858 in Wilmington 
[Windsor County, Vermont], son of Hosea and Maria (GROUSBECK) MANN. Received 
his early education at the common schools of his native town; Brattletboro 
Academy [Windham County, Vermont]; and Eastman's Business College, 
Poughkeepsie [Dutchess County], New York. After leaving school he commenced 
the study of the theory and practice of law with the Hon. O. E. BUTTERFIELD, 
was admitted to the Windham County bar in 1882, and at once began the 
practice of his profession at Wilmington. In 1879, as soon as Mr. MANN had 
reached his majority, he was elected treasurer of the Wilmington Savings bank 
and town clerk of the Town of Wilmington, both of which positions he held 
until 1885, when he resigned to devote his time to other matters. In 1886 
was elected state's attorney for Windham County, and served in that capacity 
for a full term of two years; elected to the General Assembly for the 
successive terms, 1886, 1888, and 1890, and served with great credit, giving 
valuable assistance in putting through many important measures. In 1890 his 
ability as a legislator was recognized, and he was elected speaker of the 
House, being one of the youngest men who ever received that honor. Mr. MANN 
is interested in many financial and industrial enterprises, and has given a 
great deal of time and money to the development of his own town and state as 
a place of summer resort. In February 1880 he [Hosea MANN, Jr.] married Eva 
A., daughter of Rev. Jeremiah and Jane GIFFORD of Wilmington [Windsor County, 
Vermont]. Of this union is one son, Ralph Hosea.

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