Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-11-29


We are panied to announce the death of this
distinguished citizen, which occurred in Benson,
on Sunday, November both, after distressing
illness, in the 55th year of his age We condense
the following facts from an elaborate sketch OF
the life, character and public services of the de-
ceased, in the Rutland Herald
Loyal Case Kellogg, son VI Hon, John Kellogg,
was born in Benson, February 10, 1916 His
father was long prominent citizen and able law
yer Of Rutland County. The son inherited his
strong judicial mind and high qualities Of char
acter. After preparatory education, he entered
Amherst College in 1892, graduating with honor
in 1896 Soon after his graduation he entered
upon the study of law at Rutland, completing
his studies with his father at Benson. lie was
admitted 10 the bar in 1899. lie commenced the
practice OF law at Benson in 1881, and there con
tnued until 1859, when he was elected a Judge
Of the Supreme Court, and removed 10 Rutland
in 1860, and returned 10 Benson in 1868
lie represented Benson in the General Assem-
bly in 1917, 1850, 1857 1859 and ISL. In 1871,
Judge Kellogg madea request that he should not
be placed on any Of the standing Committees OF
the house, as the condition Of bis health would
not allow continuous labor he was, however, on
the Committee on the Library, and served on two
specia leo nmittees.
He was delegate from Benson in the Constitu-
tional Conventions of lsi7 and 1870. lie wa.
also one Of the eight delegates from Rutland
county TO the Constitutional Convention Of 1857
and was elected its President.
lie ha S been director in the Bank Of Rutland
and n the National Bank of Rutland for the past
10 years. While resident of Rutland, he was one
Of the yestrymen Of Trinity tEpiscopal) church
His last official acts were performed as chairman
OF the committee to build the Rutland Count,
Court House.
The degree Of Doctor Of Laws was conferred
on Judge Kellogg ut Amherst in 1869.
He was elected Judge OF the Supreme Cour
by the legislature of 1859 and annually reelected
down to and including 1867, but declined to accept
the last election on account of his health
Since his retirement from the bench he has in
terested himself in historical studies, and hac
written many interesting communications con
nectcd with local history Of towns and the State.
tie wrote an excellent history of the town OF Ben
son for the Vermont Gazetteer At the time Of
his death he was one of the Vice Presidents Of
the Vermont Historical Society, and President o
the Rutland County Historical Society.
Although Judge Kellogg adorned various oiiic-
al positions he never sought Office. As a legis
ator he always stood in the front rank as a
Judge he discharged his varied duties with con.
scientious fidelity and as lawyer he acquired
an enviable reputation for ability, learning and
unyieding integrity. lie was never married, but
resided at the old homestead, in the family of his
brother l.. Howard Kellogg His death was moi
unexpected. The solemn warning he received
10 be ready five years ago, indicated to him thai
his earthly career was drawing to close and
he saw the day of his departure approach with
out fear, but with faith anchored in the prom
ises of his God