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HEATH, Charles Henry (portrait p 190)

Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of 
Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, pp 189-190

Charles Henry HEATH, late of Montpelier [Washington County, Vermont], was 
born 04 November 1829 in Woodbury [Washington County, Vermont], son of Elias 
and Ruth (BLANCHARD) HEATH. Received his early education in the public 
schools of Woodbury, the Washington grammar school, and the People's Academy 
at Morrisville [Lamoille County, Vermont]; graduated University of Vermont in 
1854, receiving three years later the degree of A. M. For two years after 
his graduation he was principal of the academy at Morrisville, which during 
that time ranked as the best school of its kind in the state. He then 
commenced the study of law in the office of Thomas GLEED, of Morrisville, and 
was admitted to the bar of Lamoille County court in December 1858. Until 
1872 he practiced at Plainfield [Washington County, Vermont], but then 
removed to Montpelier. Early in the 1860's he served as state's attorney for 
the county for two years, and in 1868, 1869, and 1870 was elected to the 
state Senate, and was subsequently made a trustee of the State Library.

Mr. HEATH's life work was not all done in the law nor in the House where laws 
were made, but his outlook was as broad as the interests of humanity extend, 
and whatever commanded itself as helpful to these was sure to enlist his 
hearty cooperation. He possessed a marvelous memory and whatever he observed 
seemed indelibly impressed upon his mind. The cause of temperance had in him 
an ardent supporter, and firmly believing in the principles of Free Masonry 
he was a stanch adherent of the order, being advanced to the degree of Knight 
Templar. Republican. Liberal Christian in his church relations. He 
attempted no disguise of his beliefs or disbeliefs, but declared them openly, 
forcibly, and often. On 09 February 1859 Mr. [Charles Henry] HEATH was 
married to Sarah Eliza, daughter of Dr. David Wing and Rebecca (CALDWELL) 
PUTNAM, of Morrisville [Lamoille County, Vermont]. His death [Charles Henry 
HEATH's] death occurred 12 July 1889.

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