Windsor

HARTNESS, James

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 214

James HARTNESS, manufacturer, Springfield [Windsor County, Vermont], was born 
03 September 1861 at Schenectady [Schenectady County], New York, son of John 
W. and Ursilla (JACKSON) HARTNESS. Educated at the public schools, Cleveland 
[Cuyahoga County], Ohio; honorary degree of M. E. 1910, University of 
Vermont. Is president of the Jones & Lamson Machine Company, and of the 
Bryant Chucking Grinder Company. Life member of the American Society of 
Mechanical Engineers; member of Council of American Society of Mechanical 
Engineers 1909-1912; life member of Institution of Mechanical Engineers 
(British); fellow of American Society for the Advancement of Science; member 
American Institution for Scientific Research. Inventor of astronomical 
apparatus, metal working machines, etc.; has taken out seventy-three American 
Patents. Author of "Machine Building for Profit." Member Engineers Club; 
Transportation Club; Machinery Club of New York; New York Railway Club; New 
Bedford Yacht Club; and Boston Chamber of Commerce. In 1885 Mr. [James] 
HARTNESS married [Miss?] Lena S. POND of Winsted [Litchfield County], 
Connecticut; they have two daughters: Anna J. and Helen E.

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