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BARCLAY, R. Douglas M., William Jr., William Sr.

Encyclopedia of Vermont Biography: A Series of Authentic Biographical 
Sketches of the Representative Men of Vermont and Sons of Vermont in Other 
States. Dodge. Burlington, Ullery, 1912, p 109

Biography of William BARCLAY [Sr.] - p 109 (father of R. Douglas M. & 
William Jr.)

William BARCLAY [Sr.], late of Barre [Washington County, Vermont], granite 
producer, was born 07 December 1850 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, son of Peter 
and Mary (McDONALD) BARCLAY. Educated in the common parish schools of his 
native place. Mr. BARCLAY first came to America in 1874, making several 
trips across to Scotland before locating permanently in Barre in 1886; 
started in the granite business in 1887, first in the firm of Littlejohn & 
Barclay, and in 1890 in that of Barlclay Brothers, which firm name has been 
continued since; was a partner in Barre, Standard, and Sunnyside Granite 
companies; designed the famous Burns monument at Barre, which was executed by 
his firm. Mr. BARCLAY was independent in politics; he was elected mayor of 
Barre for three years, 1904-1907, on citizens ticket. He is a member of the 
Congregational Church.

In 1876 William BARCLAY married Mary MUNRO of Aberdeenshire, Scotland. They 
had eight children: John C.; William; R. Douglas M.; Mary M.; Annie L.; 
Flora E. B.; Margaret C. T.; and Grace D. The subject of this sketch was 
first chieftain Clan Gordon No. 12, Order of Scottish Clans; member of 
Granite Lodge No 35, Free & Accepted Masons; Granite Chapter No. 26, Royal 
Arch Masons; St. Aldemar Commandery No. 11, Knights Templar; Mt. Sinai 
Temple, Mystic Shrine; the Genugie Club; Quarry Owners' Association; and had 
served as president of the Burns Club, and of the Granite Manufacturers' 
Association.



Biography of R. Douglas M. BARCLAY - p 109 (son of William Sr.)

R. Douglas M. BARCLAY, Barre [Washington County, Vermont], granite producer, 
was born 29 December 1880 in Aberdeen, Scotland, son of William and Mary 
(MUNRO) BARCLAY. Educated in public schools and Norwich University, class of 
1901. Mr. BARCLAY is a member of the granite producing firm of Barclay 
Brothers. Independent in politics. In religious belief a Congregationalist.

In 1910 he [R. Douglas M. BARCLAY] married [Miss?] Icy Ella MANCHESTER of 
Randolph [Orange County, Vermont]; they have one daughter, Catherine Marion. 
Mr. BARCLAY is a member of Granite Lodge No. 35, Free & Accepted Masons; 
Granite Chapter No. 26, Royal Arch Masons; Montpelier Council No. 4, Royal & 
Select Masons; Montpellier Lodge, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks; 
Vincitia Club; Barre Board of Trade; Lake Mansfield Trout Club; Green 
Mountain Club; field captain Montpelier Gun Club; president of Barre Gun 
Club; and vice president of Granite Quarry Owners' Association.



Biography of William BARCLAY, Jr. - pp 109-110 (brother of R. Douglas M.)

William BARCLAY, Jr., Barre [Washington County, Vermont], granite producer, 
was born 29 April 1877 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, son of William and Mary 
(MUNRO) BARCLAY. Educated in the public schools, and Goddard Seminary. Mr. 
BARCLAY is a member of the granite producing firm of Barclay Brothers. He is 
Independent in politics. In religious belief a Congregationalist.

In 1900 William BARCLAY, Jr. married Jessie Anne MERCER of Barre. They have 
four children: William Reid, Gordon Mercer, Dorothy Alice, and Helen 
Douglas. Mr. BARCLAY is a member of Clan Gordon No. 12, Order of Scottish 
Clans; the Burns Club; the Barre Board of Trade; has served as secretary of 
Granite Quarry Owners' Association, and vice president of Granite 
Manufacturers' Association; member of National Association of Granite 
Industries.

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