Washington

DILLON, John W.

Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of 
Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, pp 106-107

John W. DILLON, of Putnamsville [Washington County, Vermont], was born 17 
July 1850 in East Montpelier [Washington County, Vermont], son of William and 
Sarah (MEGAW) DILLON. He received the usual privileges of a farmer's son, 
attending the district schools of his native town and the Washington County 
grammar school. Soon after he went into a railroad office and learned the 
art of telegraphy; subsequently he acted as bookkeeper for John C. Dow & 
Company, of Lawrence [Essex County], Massachusetts; afterwards engaged with 
C. C. Putnam & Sons of Putnamsville as clerk, bookkeeper, and overseer of 
their extensive business; remained with them fourteen years; is now 
interested in the granite and insurance business at Barre [Washington County, 
Vermont]; has also become the owner of some valuable properties near Hardwick 
[Caledonia County, Vermont]; was appointed postmaster by the Republican 
administration of 1881; held that position until his resignation in July 
1892; has been justice of the peace during nearly his entire residence in 
Middlesex [Washington County, Vermont], which town elected him representative 
in 1892; served on the general committee; has always been interested in 
public affairs; when called to public office has conscientiously discharged 
his duties and responsibilities to the general satisfaction of those who have 
entrusted him with the various positions he has assumed. On 15 December 1880 
Mr. [John W.] DILLON was married to Belle M., daughter of G. M. and Mary S. 
(PUTNAM) WHITNEY, of Middlesex [Washington County, Vermont]; they have one 
child living: Grace E. A son, Paul, died 13 February 1890.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly