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Melville L. Dodge

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  1. 1.  Melville L. Dodge was born in 1866 in Vermont, USA (son of Chester Wright Dodge and Mary Jane Howe).

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Chester Wright DodgeChester Wright Dodge was born on 15 Oct 1839 in Elmore, Vermont, USA (son of Lyman Dodge and Eliza Benjamin); died in 1926 in Rutland, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Rutland Rural Cemetery, Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States.

    Chester married Mary Jane Howe on 7 Apr 1860 in Waterbury, Vermont, USA. Mary was born on 11 Sep 1839 in Eden, Vermont, USA; died on 31 May 1904 in Rutland, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Rutland Rural Cemetery, Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Mary Jane Howe was born on 11 Sep 1839 in Eden, Vermont, USA; died on 31 May 1904 in Rutland, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Rutland Rural Cemetery, Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States.
    Children:
    1. Carroll W. Dodge was born in 1862 in Vermont, USA.
    2. 1. Melville L. Dodge was born in 1866 in Vermont, USA.
    3. Ozias Benjamin Dodge was born on 16 Feb 1868 in Morristown, Vermont, USA; died in 1925 in Norwichtown, Connecticut, USA; was buried in Old Norwichtown Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, United States.
    4. Elvin Raymond Dodge was born on 11 Oct 1869 in Morrisville, Vermont, USA; died in 1941; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Lyman Dodge was born on 19 Jul 1805 in Barre, Vermont, USA; died on 16 Aug 1865 in Morrisville, Vermont, USA; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Morristown, Lamoille County, Vermont, United States.

    Lyman married Eliza Benjamin on 18 Dec 1827 in Berlin, Vermont, USA. Eliza (daughter of Josiah Benjamin and Lucy Banning) was born on 31 Jul 1805 in Berlin, Vermont, USA; died on 16 Oct 1885 in Groton, Vermont, USA; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Morristown, Lamoille County, Vermont, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Eliza Benjamin was born on 31 Jul 1805 in Berlin, Vermont, USA (daughter of Josiah Benjamin and Lucy Banning); died on 16 Oct 1885 in Groton, Vermont, USA; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Morristown, Lamoille County, Vermont, United States.
    Children:
    1. Philene Dodge was born in Aug 1831; died on 5 Apr 1832; was buried in Lake Elmore Cemetery, Lake Elmore, Lamoille County, Vermont, United States.
    2. James M. Dodge was born in 1836 in Vermont, USA; died on 27 Oct 1891 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA.
    3. 2. Chester Wright Dodge was born on 15 Oct 1839 in Elmore, Vermont, USA; died in 1926 in Rutland, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Rutland Rural Cemetery, Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States.
    4. Lenora Matilda Dodge was born in 1845 in Vermont, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Josiah Benjamin was born on 19 Jun 1769 in Ashburnham, Massachusetts, USA (son of William Benjamin and Sarah ?); died on 4 Dec 1820 in Berlin, Vermont, USA; was buried in East Road Cemetery, Berlin, Washington County, Vermont, USA.

    Notes:

    Maj. Josiah BENJAMIN, son of William, was born in Ashburnham, Mass., June 19, 1769. October 10, 1791, he married Lucy BANNING. In November, 1793, he removed from Woodstock to Berlin and settled on lot 5, in the second range. In February, 1795, he removed to lot 5, third range, and April 26, 1800, he made his permanent home on lot 1, first range, and first division, of the township, where his grandson S. W. BENJAMIN now lives, and, where he died January 26, 1836. His wife, Lucy, died October 26, 1844. Their children were Lucy, born in Woodstock, April 22, 1792; Clara, born March 8, 1795: Ozias, born April 13, 1797; Sally, born in May, 1798; Josiah, born November 28, 1801, died November 15, 1803; Josiah, born July 6, 1803; Eliza, born July 31, 1805; Matilda, born March 26, 1807; and Hannah, born July so, 1811. Maj. Benjamin succeeded Eleazer Hubbard on lot 1, which includes Benjamin falls on Pond brook. Mr. HUBBARD had erected the first saw-mill and grist-mill in Berlin at the falls, about 1791 or '92. Maj. Benjamin rebuilt the mills near the foot of the falls and kept them up for many years. He was always a farmer, and a man of great energy. He was the major of the state militia, and went with his command to Plattsburgh in September, 1814, but did not reach that place until after the battle had been fought, on Sunday, September 11, 1814, and a signal victory won. In religion he was a Congregationalist, and a member of that church. In politics he was an earnest worker in the "Old Line Whig" party, and prominent in town affairs. Maj. BENJAMIN was succeeded on the homestead by his son Josiah, who married Rebecca EMERSON, December 25, 1827. Their children are Chauncey E., Lucy Ann, John E., Charles K., Philena R., Samuel Webster, Ira A., and Elizabeth B. Josiah Benjamin, Jr., was a very successful farmer and gave to each of his sons $1,000, and to each of his daughters $500, on their wedding day. Mr. BENJAMIN was a constant and regular attendant at the Congregational church, began in politics with the Whig party, joined the ranks of the Republican party at its organization, and was in every respect an honest, upright, and respected citizen. He represented Berlin in the state legislature and held other offices of responsibility and trust in his town. He died October 4, 1884. His wife died in December, 1873. Chauncey E. BENJAMIN, born February 1, 1829, married Lucy J. STANWOOD, January 22, 1846, and resides in Malden, Mass., where he is engaged in the express business, and employs sixteen men and twenty six horses. Lucy Ann, born April 2, 1831, married E. E. ANDREWS, September 13, 1843, a farmer and nurseryman, and resides in her native town. John E. BENJAMIN, born July 19, 1833, married Sarah F. PERRIN, November 8, 1858, and resides on a fine farm near the old homestead. Besides giving his attention to his farm he has served his town as their representative in the state legislature, and as lister, but declined to be selectman. His son Forest E. graduated at Barre Academy, and is now a commercial traveler in the vicinity of Boston, and resides at Malden, Mass. He was elected captain of the Walden militia at a younger age than any who ever held the position. The only daughter of John E. BENJAMIN, Myrtie S., also graduated at Barre Academy and is a teacher. Charles K. BENJAMIN, born November 20, 1836, married Emeline S. GOODHUE, March 11, 1861, has been a farmer and is now a granite worker in Barre. Philena R., born July 18, 1839, married Eleazer HOUSE, December 22, 1859. Mr. HOUSE is a farmer in Berlin. Samuel Webster BENJAMIN, born May 2, 1842, married Edna L. Downing, March 2, 1865, and settled on the old homestead. He is now chairman of the board of selectmen and has been one of its members several years. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin have one daughter. Ira A. BENJAMIN, born January 26, 1845, married Emma F. DODGE, September 22, 1867. He is a reliable citizen of Berlin, a successful farmer, and is blessed with three sons. Elizabeth B., born November 3, 1847, married Abel H. Stewart, a farmer of Berlin, April 4, 1867.

    Gazetteer Of Washington County, Vt. 1783-1899,
    Compiled and Published by Hamilton Child,
    Edited By William Adams.
    The Syracuse Journal Company, Printers and Binders.
    Syracuse, N. Y.; April, 1889.
    Pages 185 – 201

    Josiah married Lucy Banning on 10 Oct 1791 in South Woodstock, Vermont, USA. Lucy (daughter of William Banning and Lucy Tiffany) was born on 8 May 1770 in Lyme, Connecticut, USA; died on 22 Oct 1845 in Berlin, Vermont, USA; was buried in East Road Cemetery, Berlin, Washington County, Vermont, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 11.  Lucy Banning was born on 8 May 1770 in Lyme, Connecticut, USA (daughter of William Banning and Lucy Tiffany); died on 22 Oct 1845 in Berlin, Vermont, USA; was buried in East Road Cemetery, Berlin, Washington County, Vermont, USA.
    Children:
    1. Lucy Benjamin was born on 22 Apr 1792 in Woodstock, New York, USA; died on 17 Jan 1833 in New York, USA.
    2. Clara Clarissa Benjamin was born on 11 Mar 1795 in Berlin, Vermont, USA; died on 11 Dec 1883 in Barry County, Michigan, USA; was buried in North Hickory Cemetery, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan, United States.
    3. Ozias Benjamin was born on 13 Apr 1797 in Berlin, Vermont, USA; died on 15 Nov 1829 in Allegany, New York, USA.
    4. Sarah Benjamin was born on 28 May 1798 in Berlin, Vermont, USA; died on 18 Feb 1867 in Berlin, Vermont, USA; was buried in East Road Cemetery, Berlin, Washington County, Vermont, USA.
    5. Josiah Benjamin was born on 28 Nov 1801 in Berlin, Vermont, USA; died on 15 Nov 1803 in Berlin, Vermont, USA.
    6. Josiah Benjamin was born on 7 Jul 1803 in Berlin, Vermont, USA; died on 4 Oct 1884 in Berlin, Vermont, USA; was buried in Berlin Corner Cemetery, Berlin Corners, Washington County, Vermont, USA.
    7. 5. Eliza Benjamin was born on 31 Jul 1805 in Berlin, Vermont, USA; died on 16 Oct 1885 in Groton, Vermont, USA; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Morristown, Lamoille County, Vermont, United States.
    8. Matilda Benjamin was born on 26 Mar 1807 in Berlin, Vermont, USA; died on 26 Sep 1845 in Montpelier, Vermont, USA.
    9. Hannah Kendall Benjamin was born on 10 Jul 1811 in Berlin, Vermont, USA; died on 17 Feb 1898 in Brattleboro, Vermont, USA; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Morristown, Lamoille County, Vermont, United States.



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