Windham

MARSHALL, Oscar Azor

Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of 
Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, p 257 
(portrait p 257)

Oscar Azor MARSHALL, late of Brattleboro [Windham County, Vermont], was born 
09 August 1858 in Oak Grove [more likely Oak Grove in Dodge County than Oak 
Grove in Eau Claire County], Wisconsin, son of Azor and Ann (ESTABROOK) 
MARSHALL. Educated in the public schools of Brattleboro, and entered the 
employment of the Vermont National Bank 31 May 1875; became assistant cashier 
of the People's National Bank in 1883; cashier 1886, which position he held 
to the time of his death. Was a director of the People's National Bank; also 
trustee of the Brooks Library. Was one of the incorporators of the 
Brattleboro Savings Bank, the Vermont Saving Bank of Brattleboro, and the 
Wilmington [Windham County, Vermont] Savings Bank. Represented Brattleboro 
in the Vermont Legislature in the sessions of 1890 and 1891; introduced the 
first bill providing for a secret ballot law in the state, basing it upon the 
Australian system, and it was largely through his painstaking efforts that 
this became a law. Held numerous minor town offices, in all of which he 
proved himself a conscientious and honorable gentleman. Was one of the 
rising young men of the state, enjoying the full confidence and esteem of all 
who knew him, and his death was universally regretted, for no man in the 
community was more beloved. A good citizen, faithful friend, and a public 
benefactor who was most sincerely mourned. On 25 September 1883 Mr. [Oscar 
Azor] MARSHALL was married to Katherine R., daughter of Francis W. and 
Matilda C. (SMITH) BROOKS. Of this union are two children: Elizabeth G. and 
Brooks.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly