Washington

KELTON, Francis P.

Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of 
Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, pp 230-231 
(portrait p 230)

Francis P. KELTON, of East Montpelier, was born 06 May 1841 in East 
Montpelier [Washington County, Vermont], son of Samuel S. and Ursula 
(SPRAGUE) KELTON. The name KELTON has been well known and honored in this 
town for three generations. The grandfather of Francis P. settled in town in 
1798. His son Samuel S. KELTON was prominent in official affairs for sixteen 
years; was assistant judge of Washington County court for two years. He 
[Samuel S. KELTON] moved to Montpelier in 1876 and died there in March 1892. 
Francis P. was born and reared on the paternal homestead, receiving such 
education as the common schools afforded, supplemented by a course of 
instruction at Dr. SPAULDING's Academy at Barre [Washington County, Vermont]. 
Mr. KELTON has successfully pursued the vocation of a farmer on the farm 
which his father occupied. He has made a specialty of dairy products and 
raising thoroughbred Jerseys. Here he lives, respected by his fellow 
townsmen, all of whom recognize his private worth and hearty interest in all 
good works. He belongs to the majority party of the state [Republican], has 
been selectman and held other civil offices, as well as representing East 
Montpelier in the state Legislature in 1890. On 19 January 1876 he [Francis 
P. KELTON] married Joanna A., daughter of Capt. Edwin J. and Mary 
(WIGGLESWORTH) COLBY, of Salisbury [Essex County], Massachusetts, of which 
marriage there is issue: Mary H., Raymond A., and Robert S.

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