Washington GLEASON, Carlisle Joyslin, Herbert Carlisle & Richardson J. Biography of Carlisle Joyslin GLEASON (brother of Richardson J. & uncle of Herbert Carlisle) Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, pp 155-156 (portrait p 155) Carlisle Joyslin GLEASON, of Montpelier [Washington County, Vermont], was born 23 October 1831 in Warren [Washington County, Vermont], son of Huzziel and Emily H. (RICHARDSON) GLEASON. He was prepared for college at the West Randolph Academy, and was graduated from Dartmouth College with the class of 1856, degree of A. B. In college was a member of the Social Friends and Delta Kappa Epsilon societies. Entering the law office of Timothy P. REDFIELD in Montpelier, he pursued his studies there until February 1857, when he was made principal of the Central grammar school, Peabody [Essex County], Massachusetts. During this time he continued his legal studies, returning to Montpelier in July 1858, where he resumed his place with in Mr. REDFIELD's office; was admitted to the bar 04 October 1858, but still continued with Mr. REDFIELD as student and assistant until 01 January 1861, when he became a partner under the firm name of Redfield & Gleason; was associated with Mr. REFIELD until the latter was elected a judge of the Supreme Court in 1870. During this time Mr. GLEASON was actively engaged in his profession. In 1856 and during the extra session of 1857 he was reporter of the Vermont Senate, and in the following year he performed the same duties in the House of Representatives. Though almost a stranger in Montpelier, he received the appointment of reporter of the Senate in the contest instituted by the late Hon. E. P. WALTON, upon whom at that time devolved the duty of making this appointment. There were ten or twelve candidates, and just before the opening of the session, Judge Luke P. POLAND was to deliver an opinion in a case of considerable importance. On the morning of the day on which the opinion was to be delivered, Mr. WALTON informed the aspirants that he would appoint the candidate who should produce the best report of it. Mr. GLEASON's report was judged the best, and he received the appointment. Mr. GLEASON was secretary of the Vermont Senate in 1859 and 1860. On 01 January 1872 he formed a copartnership with Henry K. FIELD, Esq., and they carried on a successful practice at Montpelier; their clients were largely from Boston and New York. In 1881 Mr. GLEASON retired from the active practice of his profession; in 1882 and 1883 was chairman of the board of listers and assessors and also justice of the peace; in the spring of 1885 took charge of the American Mortgage and Investment Company in Boston [Suffolk County], Massachusetts, and acted as attorney, director, and treasurer in closing up the business of that company; in June 1885 was elected director and treasurer of the American Investment Company, of Nashua, New Hampshire, and had charge of the Boston office of that company until March 1891, when he returned to his former residence in Montpelier, which he has since made his home. Mr. GLEASON is now a member of the firm of Goss & Gleason of Vergennes [Addison County, Vermont], manufacturers of kaolin and owners of the Monkton Kaolin Works [in Addison County]. He claims to have retired from active business, but there are few men who are more industriously employed. His real estate investments in Montpelier and Washington County require his constant care, and he bears the reputation of being a careful and successful financier. Stanch Democrat, but has not sought political office, preferring to give his attention to professional duties, and in later years to business pursuits. Has been United States Commissioner since his appointment by Judge WOODRUFF in 1873, an office which came to him unsolicited. On 12 December 1860 he [Carlisle Joyslin GLEASON] was married to Ellen Jeannette, daughter of Oramel H. and Mary (GOSS) SMITH, of Montpelier. Biography of Richardson J. GLEASON (brother of Carlisle Joyslin & father of Herbert Carlisle) Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, pp 157-158 Richardson J. GLEASON, of Waitsfield [Washington County, Vermont], was born 28 December 1828 in Warren [Washington County, Vermont], son of Huzziel and Emily (RICHARDSON) GLEASON. [The middle name of Richardson J. GLEASON is likely Joyslin.] His early youth and manhood were passed upon the farm, and he received such an education as could be obtained in the common schools of Warren and Waitfield. In 1849 he entered the employment of Mr. RICHARDSON of Waitsfield and remained with him three years. He then removed to Royalton [Windsor County, Vermont] and gave his services to Daniel TARBELL for two years. At the end of that time he returned to Waitsfield and was employed as clerk by Cyrus SKINNER. In 1855 he conducted a union store in the village and afterward formed a mercantile partnership with Judge J. H. HASTINGS which continued four years. Since then he has been an important factor in the business life of the place. The estimation in which he is held is amply attested by the trusts conferred upon him. Republican; has held nearly every town office, settled several estates and acted as trustee in many important matters. Among the many important appointments bestowed upon him are town clerk and treasurer. These positions he has occupied for nearly forty years. He was made assistant postmaster in 1858 and in 1861 was appointed postmaster, which place he retained until his resignation in 1889. He was sent to the state Legislature in 1890 and served on the grand list committee. Belongs to the Congregational church and for a long time has been the treasurer of that society in Waitsfield. On 31 March 1856 he [Richardson J. GLEASON] married Mary L., daughter of Captain Crowell and Almira Pease MATTHEWS of Waitsfield; their children are: Herbert C., Mary E., Jennie M., and Louise R. Biography of Herbert Carlisle GLEASON (son of Richardson J. & nephew of Carlisle Joyslin) Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, pp 201-202 Herbert Carlisle GLEASON, Montpelier [Washington County, Vermont], merchant, was born 20 April 1857 in Waitsfield [Washington County, Vermont], son of Richardson J. and Mary L. (MATTHEWS) GLEASON. Educated at Waitsfield Graded School and Barre Academy. In 1884 became partner in the firm of L. P. Gleason & Company, dry goods; afterwards of their successors, the firm of L. P. & H. C. Gleason, for many years; since 1907 has owned and conducted the business under the name of Herbert C. Gleason. Is a director of Heaton Hospital. Republican; was school commissioner several years. Congregationalist. Member of Aurora Lodge No. 22, Free & Accepted Masons. In 1886 he [Herbert Carlisle GLEASON] married [Miss?] Mary P. TIMOTHY of Ransomville [Niagara County], New York. [See also the Washington County, Vermont, biography of Fred Elijah GLEASON, whose father, Louis Pomeroy GLEASON, is likely the "L. P." of the firms mentioned above.] Submitted by Cathy Kubly