Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-13
From the Rutland Herald
The Late Edwin Hammond.

The closing hours of the year 1870 witnessed
the departure to the spirit land of another of
eminent citizens, in the person Ct Hon. Edwin
Hammond. He died the 3lst, at twenty minutes
past a. m. His age is years. The father Of
Mr.. Edwin Hammond, Elnsthan Hammond,
came into Middlebury in the year 1874, and
settled in the north part of the town where,
after clearing up the lot of about 40 acres, and
building a plank house, he remained only
year or two, when he removed 10 another lot,
within twenty rods of where his son now lies in
death. He resided here with his family until
the l0th Of September, 1856, when be died at the
advanced age OF ninety-fye years. His sons
VIM 5. and Edwin, improved the farm on which
their father settled, and now both are dead, only
one brother remains, john A. Hammond, who
lives on the north side Of - Chapman Hill"
Mr.. Edwin Hammond has been honored by bis
townsmen with many important Offices, the duties
Of which he discharged with fidelity, and greatly
to the acceptance OF the people. He has been
Grand Juror, Petit Juror and Selectman for
many years, and Town Representative for two
years. lie entered with great energy
and perseverance into the organization Of
the present Vermont State Agricultural
Society, and WAS its steadfAst friend and
efficient supporter. lie likewise was deep
iy interested in the Addison County Agri-
cultural Society, and for many years contributed
vastly to its success by his couusels attendau.e,
and contributions OF stock for exhibition, plrtic-
ulsrly sheep for exhibition and premiums. No
MAJ in the State has contributed more 10 secure
to Vermont the high character for fine wooled
sheep She enjoyed, and still enjoys, than Alr.
Hammond. The Western States today are
Ia gely indebted to his careful improvement in
the breeding Of sheep Of a superior quality, for
the prosperity attending them in this depsrt-
ment OF industrial pursuit and progress. Tie
sgricultursl journals afforded him the oppo-tun-
ity Of advocating his peculiar views upon the
imprBYemeut u sheep, aud often articles were
seen from his pen on that subject. His knowl-
e.ige upon this particular subject was perhaps
superior to that enjoyed by any other person IN
cur State or nation. Thar knoSledge WAS the
result OF experience upon his own farm, AID
under his own eyes and by his oEu direction.
No expense was too great no labor too severe,
that be might secure the highest grade Of sue
cess. Correspondence was opened with emf
neut woo-growers, long journeys made, that
the highest perfection might be reach
"a, aaI Vermont he the banner State
ia the Union in the wool grow
ing interest Of the country. The
people OF tdiz State. would an5 should more
truthfllly say, of the entire country, owe large
debt Of gratitude and thanks 10 EtEin Ham
moud, for his intense labors and sacrifices iu
backing mp the great and growing business Of
improving the character Of the shelp Of our
country, directly benehtiug the millions thsr
to-day prosecute it 90 their own IadIviiual pros
uerity, and contribute vastly TO the growth and
prosperity Of the nation. lie was also a sue
ccssful farmer and his farm shovel the mark
u sz.llful msn with practical mind.
g O. rsFIs
Church for many years and until bis death s.
bored ior its prosperity. lie gave Hoeraly TO
the support of au benevolent objects. and 10
Nidile6ury College he ever extended g helping
hand At his decelse be was p member OF the
corporation. tie possessed = well balanced
mini, and upon all subjects requiring thought,
wAs A safe counsellor aui q WISER His impu.-
sss were generally right lie formed friendships
carefully and with gree. discrimination. His
suoW'eic Of human nature was the result ct
yes-s Of varied experience with various classes
of -.inI found IN ,he ranks Of society, sud was
of a higa order. His friendships we're aTdent
and sincere. carefully formed ald Culy upon ma
ture reflection. His dislIsss we're apt 20 be quite
strong but never believed be would iuien iously
wrong any man. and have often heard hin ez-
press the largest charity for those who be thought
17l wrJugel him. lie vas q Kind father would
lt every father was kind. lie was hus-
g. nd iu the true ami highest acceptance 0t the
tenn. BE as a neighhor was beloved oy ALL
Dlr 80. will miss him The various societies
with which he wss Connected viii
seuce The larg- circle Of prominent
-tate and county With whom he was
"a various schemes for social and IN
[npr0gement Will miss him al their
oaaaesincs The church win miss his regular
atteuiluce upon the means Of grace, and his