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CROSS, Charles Harrison, Charles Herbert, George Henry & Lewis Bartlett

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, pp 158-159

Biography of Charles Harrison CROSS - p 158 (father of George H. & Lewis B.)

Charles Harrison CROSS, late of Montpelier [Vermont], baker and confectioner, 
was born 12 February 1812 in Sanbornton [Belknap County], New Hampshire, and 
died 12 September 1905 in Montpelier [Washington County, Vermont]. Educated 
in the public schools. Mr. CROSS was the pioneer baker of Vermont, learning 
the baker's trade with his brother, Timothy CROSS, in New Hampshire, and 
locating in Montpelier in 1828, where he conducted business alone for twenty 
years, and for nearly fifty years with his son, L. Bart CROSS, under the firm 
name of C. H. CROSS & Son. Republican. Methodist. In 1834 he [Charles 
Harrison CROSS] married [Miss] Caroline Webster HOUSTON; she died in 1893; 
they had five children: (1) George Henry, of St. Johnsbury [Caledonia 
County, Vermont]; (2) Parthenia C., deceased; (3) Lewis Bart, late of 
Montpelier; (4) Oscar N., deceased; and (5) Maria, deceased.



Biography of George Henry CROSS - p 158 (son of Charles Harrison)

George Henry CROSS, St. Johnsbury [Caledonia County, Vermont], baker and 
confectioner, was born 06 February 1836 at Concord [Merrimack County], New 
Hampshire, son of Charles Harrison and Caroline (HOUSTON) CROSS. Educated at 
Washington County Grammar School, Montpelier. After leaving school entered 
his father's employ as an apprentice in the bakery and confectionery 
business. In 1860 went to Fort Covington [Franklin County], New York, where 
he engaged in business for himself; later came to St. Johnsbury, and in May 
1867 purchased the bakery of William P. FAIRBANKS, where he has built up a 
most successful business. Republican. Member and deacon of the North 
Congregational Church. Director in Merchants National Bank, St. Johnsbury. 
In 1862 he [George Henry CROSS] [Miss?] Ellen MATTHEWS of Fort Covington 
[Franklin County], New York; they had three children: (1) Charles, 
deceased; (2) Harry Matthews, deceased; and (3) Jennie Pathenia 
[Parthenia?], wife of Dr. J. F. TRULL, Biddeford [York County], Maine.



Biography of Lewis Bartlett CROSS - p 159 (son of Charles Harrison)

Lewis Bartlett CROSS, Montpelier, retired baker and confectioner, was born 09 
August 1839 in Montpelier [Washington County, Vermont], son of Charles 
Harrison and Caroline Webster (HOUSTON) CROSS. Educated in the public 
schools, and Fort Edward and Newbury Seminaries. In 1858 entered his 
father's bakery as an apprentice, serving three years; was the second man in 
Montpelier to be enrolled for service in the Civil War, but owing to illness 
was not mustered in; later was appointed sutler of Third Vermont Regiment, 
serving one year; in 1863 engaged in business with his father under the firm 
name of C. H. Cross & Son, continuing until 1898, when his father retired 
from the firm; in 1908 sold the business to F. A. HAYDEN and G. L. EDSON.

Republican; has held many town, village and city offices; represented 
Montpelier in the Legislature 1890, serving on ways and means and bank 
committees; delegate Republican national convention 1880; National Republican 
League convention 1889 and 1906; presidential elector and vote-bearer 
1896-1897; for twenty-four years member first congressional district 
committee; and has attended every Republican state convention since 1864. Is 
trustee and vice president Montpelier Savings Bank and Trust Company; 
president and trustee Wood Art Gallery; president board of commissioners 
Green Mountain Cemetery. In 1862 he [Lewis Bartlett CROSS] married [Miss?] 
Lucia A. CHAPLIN, of Wells River [Orange County, Vermont], who died in 1903; 
they had two children: (1) Carrie, and (2) Charles H. [Charles Herbert 
CROSS, whose biography follows].



Biography of Charles Herbert CROSS - p 158 (son of Lewis Bartlett)

Charles Herbert CROSS, Boston [Suffolk County], Massachusetts, shoe 
manufacturer, was born 30 August 1867 in Montpelier [Washington County, 
Vermont], son of L. Bart and Lucia Ann (CHAPLIN) CROSS. Educated at 
Montpelier schools and Bryant & Stratton's Commercial School, Boston. 
Connected with Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company, for seven years; 
associated with E. J. BLISS of Boston, engaged in the manufacture of shoes 
under firm name of The Regal Shoe Company, continuing one year, when L. C. 
BLISS, father of E. J. BLISS, was admitted to partnership in the business; 
since which time have been entire owners of the business. Was for twelve 
years member of the First Corps of Boston Cadets. Republican. Member of 
Masonic Fraternity, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and several clubs. 
Residence: 45 Selkirk Road, Brookline [Norfolk County], Massachusetts; 
office: 268 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts. In 1895 he [Charles 
Herbert CROSS] married [Miss?] Florence CLARK, of Cambridge [Middlesex 
County], Massachusetts.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly