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History of Shelburne, (Franklin County) Massachusetts

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Biographies:

Biography of Stephen Wright Kellogg

Stephen Wright Kellogg, representative, was born in Shelburne, Mass., April 5, 1822; son of Jacob Poole and Lucy (Wright) Kellogg; grandson of Julius anal Mary (Poole) Kellogg and of Stephen and Sarah (Prescott) Wright, and a descendant of Jacob Poole, a lieutenant in the war of the American Revolution. He was graduated from Yale in 1846, was admitted to the bar, and practised at Waterbury, Conn. He was judge of the New Haven county coart in 1854; judge of the probate court, 1854-60; a delegate to the Republican national conventions of 1860, 1868 and 1876; a Republican representative in the 41st, 42d and 43d congresses, 1869-75, and a defeated candidate for the 44th and 45th congresses, 1874 and 1876. He was a Republican presidential elector-at-large in 1901.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor

Massachusetts Facts:
Tree: American elm
Bird: chickadee
Flower: mayflower (trailing arbutus)
Nickname: Bay State, Old Colony State
Motto: Ense Petit Placidam Sub Libertate Quietem (By the Sword We Seek Peace, But Peace Only Under Liberty)
Area (sq. mi.): 8,257
Capitol: Boston
Admitted: 6 Feb 1788

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