Records of the Governor and Council of the State of Vermont (Volume 8); Record of the Governor and Council, 1831-1836 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1880. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... FIFTY-FIFTH COUNCIL. OCTOBER 1831 TO OCTOBER 1832. William A. Palmer, Danville, Governor. Lebbeus Egerton, Randolph, Lieut. Governor. Councillors: Benjamin F. Deming, Danville, Henry F. Janes, Waterbury, Zimrt Howe, Castleton, Daniel Cobb, Strafford, Jasper Robinson, Brownington, Samuel C. Loveland, Reading, Joseph H. Brainerd, St. Albans, Richardson Graves, Concord, John Phelps, Guilford, Nathan Leavenworth, Hines- burgh, Samuel S. Phelps, Middlebury, John S. Pettibone, Manchester. George B. Shaw, Danville, to Oct. 19,1831, Edward D. Barber, Middlebury, from Oct. 19,1831, RAW8El R. Keith, Montpelier, Sheriff. Azel Spalding, Montpelier, to Oct. 18,1831, Ferrand F. Merrill, Montpelier, from Oct. 18,1831, $ > Secretaries. I Librarians. BIOGRAPHICAL NOTICES. William Adams Palmer was born in Hebron, Connecticut, Sept. 12 1781, son of Stephen and Susannah Palmer, who came to this country from England previous to the revolutionary war. Having in his youth lost a part of one hand by an accident, he was induced to choose a professional life, and studied law in the office of John Thompson Peters of Hebron, who removed to Hartford and became a judge of the Supreme Court of Connecticut. About the time he was of age, Mr. Palmer came to Chelsea, Vt., and after studying in the office of Hon. Daniel Buck, especially in reference to the state statutes, and the rules of practice in the courts of Vermont, he was admitted to the bar of Orange County. Thereupon, seeking a place for settlement, he visited Brownington, and spent a short time in the law-office of Hon. William Baxter; next went to Derby, and not liking the prospect there, he settled in St. Johnsbury about 1805. In 1807 he was appointed Judge of Probate for Caledonia County, and also County Clerk, and removed to Dan...