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History of Barre, (Worcester County) MassachusettsOur database does not include an historic photo for Barre, (Worcester County) Massachusetts, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:The Biography of John Smith John Smith, representative, was born in Barre, Mass., Aug. 12, 1789; son of Deacon Samuel Smith. The family removed to St. Albans, Vt., in 1800, and after studying law with his brother-in-law, Roswell Hutchins, John was admitted to the bar in 1810, and practised in partnership with Benjamin Swift. He was married Sept. 18, 1814, to Maria W. Curtis, of Troy, N.Y., and they had two sons, John G. and Worthington C. . He represented St. Albans in the general assembly, 1827?38, and was speaker of the house, 1832?33. He was state's attorney for Franklin county, 1827?33, and was a Democratic representative from Vermont in the 26th congress, 1839?41, being defeated for re-election in 1840. In 1845 he became interested in railroad enterprises, and to him is due, with Joseph Clark and Samuel Brainerd, the credit of the building of the Vermont and Canada railroad, for which they raised $350,000 on their personal credit. He died in St. Albans, Vt., Nov. 20, 1858. |
Massachusetts Facts: Worcester County Facts: Seat: WorcesterEstablished: 1731 Formed from: Suffolk and Middlesex
Additional Local History Notes: The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: BARRE, a post-township of Worcester county, Massachusetts, about 55 miles W. from Boston, well watered by the Ware river, which affords many valuable mill-seats. It is noted for its extensive manufacture of woollen and cotton goods, shoes, &c. Population, 2976. Barre is situated 278 meters above sea level. |