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DWINELL, Frank A.

Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of 
Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, pp 115-116 
(portrait p 115)

Frank A. DWINELL, of Montpelier [Washington County, Vermont], was born 23 May 
1848 at East Calais [Washington County, Vermont], son of Albert and Irene D. 
(RICH) DWINELL. Received his education from the common schools of his native 
place and graduated from Barre Academy, class of 1868; began business in 
active life in his father's store at East Calais, remaining until 1874, when 
he removed to Plainfield [Washington County] and engaged in the mercantile 
business, which he successfully carried on for a number of years. In 1885 
the Farmers' Trust Company was organized. Mr. DWINELL was elected president, 
at once taking an active interest in the management, which position he has 
retained up to this time. Under the conservative policy and prudent 
management inaugurated, and which has always been maintained, a strong 
financial corporation has been built up. In consequence of his connection 
with this company, he moved to Montpelier in the spring of 1890.

On 15 December 1870 at East Montpelier [Washington County, Vermont] he [Frank 
A. DWINELL] was married to Hattie A., daughter of Lawson and Asenath (CLARK) 
HAMMETT. Two children are the issue of this marriage: Elbert Hammond and 
Melvin Raymond. [Elbert's middle name, Hammond, suggests some connection to 
Joseph Hammond DWINELL, who is mentioned in the Orleans County, Vermont, 
biography of Joseph Elmer DWINELL.] In politics Mr. DWINELL is a Republican; 
takes an active interest in political affairs; has held several public 
offices; was for a number of years town clerk and treasurer of Plainfield; 
elected to the General Assembly of 1878; in 1890 elected senator from 
Washington County and was elected president pro tempore of the Senate; also 
served on several important committees.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly