BEARDSLEY, Justin S. 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 115-116 Justin S. BEARDSLEY, insurance, Alburg Springs [Vermont], was born 14 November 1859 at Alburg Springs [Grand Isle County, Vermont], son of George W. and Charlotte (DAVIS) BEARDSLEY. Educated in the public schools of Alburg, Barre Academy, and Essex Classical Institute. Was in the hotel business in the White Mountains much of the time previous to 1894; assistant postmaster four years; postmaster 1894-1900; has engaged in fire insurance since 1900; station agent Grand Trunk Railroad 1905. A Democrat; member state Democratic committee; justice of the peace for past twelve years; elected states attorney 1908, and re-elected 1910. An attendant of the Unitarian Church. Member of the Knights of Pythias, chancellor commander. Submitted by Cathy Kubly