Windsor LELAND, George Farnham 1st Biography of George Farnham LELAND Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, pp 244-245 George Farnham LELAND, of Springfield [Windsor County, Vermont], was born 25 January 1858 in Baltimore [Windsor County, Vermont], son of Charles A. and Susan (FARNHAM) LELAND. His education was obtained at the public schools of Springfield, and at seventeen years of age he entered the employment of his father, Charles A. LELAND, of North Springfield, as clerk, remaining with him two years. After that, his father having sold his business to Hon. F. G. FIELD, he continued four years as clerk for him. In April 1882, in company with his father, he formed a business partnership under the title of C. A. Leland & Son, and purchased the stock and good will of Cobb & Derby of Springfield, to deal in general merchandise, and they have conducted their business on the principle of a farmers' exchange, which method has given wide and general satisfaction in the community where they reside. This has enabled them to greatly increase their stock, and they now do the largest general country trade of any establishment in their vicinity. Mr. LELAND has filled many town offices, and as a Republican candidate was elected to represent Springfield in the state legislature of 1892, served on the grand list committee and was chairman of that on rules. He is an enthusiastic Mason; past master of St. John's Lodge No. 41; in Royal Arch Masonry has held the highest office in Skitchewaugh Chapter No. 25, of Springfield and Ludlow; and is also a member of Vermont Commander No. 4, of Windsor. On 08 November 1881 Mr. [George Farnham] LELAND married Nellie A., daughter of Edson X. and Mary (BARNETT) PIERCE. Their union has been blessed with two children: Arthur F., born 28 August 1886, and Mary A., born 02 June 1890. 2nd Biography of George Farnham LELAND 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 249 George Farnham LELAND, banker, merchant, was born 25 January 1858 at Baltimore [Windsor County, Vermont], son of Charles A. and Susan (FARNHAM) LELAND. Educated in public schools of Springfield [Windsor County, Vermont]. Entered into business Apr 1882 under firm name of C. A. Leland & Son, succeeding Cobb & Derby, in a general store. Aide-de-camp on the staff of Governor J. G. McCULLOUGH, with rank of colonel. School director fifteen years; President Springfield village ten years; Treasurer Springfield Agricultural Society ten years; former President Springfield Board of Trade; Chairman Springfield Union of Schools, consisting of Springfield, Weathersfield, West Windsor and Baltimore. Republican. Represented Springfield in the Legislature 1892, serving on committee on rules and claims; Senator from Windsor County, Vermont, 1900, member of committee on banks, claims and education, and chairman of committee on game and fisheries. Congregationalist. Past master St. John's Lodge No. 41, Free and Accepted Masons; past high priest Skitchewaug Chapter No. 25, Royal Arch Masons; past thrice illustrious master Springfield Council No. 12, Knights Templar; past grand senior deacon of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Vermont, and past district deputy grand master of same; a 32-degree Mason; now grand patron Order of the the Eastern Star of Vermont. In 1881 he [George Farnham LELAND] married [Miss?] Nellie A. PIERCE of Springfield [Windsor County, Vermont]; they have two children, Arthur F. and Mary A. Submitted by Cathy Kubly