Frank A. Dwinell
Frank A. Dwinell | |
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| President pro tempore of the Vermont Senate | |
| In office 1890–1892 | |
| Preceded by | Henry C. Bates |
| Succeeded by | Alfred A. Hall |
| Member of the Vermont Senate | |
| In office 1890–1892 Serving with George W. Randall | |
| Preceded by | Fred E. Smith, Walter A. Jones |
| Succeeded by | James W. Brock, Osmon B. Boyce |
| Constituency | Washington County |
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives | |
| In office 1878–1880 | |
| Preceded by | Nathaniel Townsend |
| Succeeded by | Dudley B. Smith |
| Constituency | Plainfield |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 23, 1848 East Calais, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | December 3, 1928 (aged 80) Montpelier, U.S. |
| Resting place | Green Mount Cemetery, Montpelier, Vermont, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Hattie A. Hammett (m. 1870) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Barre Academy |
| Occupation | Store Owner Insurance executive |
Frank A. Dwinell (May 23, 1848 – December 3, 1928) was a Vermont businessman and politician who served as President of the Vermont State Senate.
Biography
[edit]Dwinell was born in East Calais, Vermont on May 23, 1848, the son of Albert and Irene D. (Rich) Dwinell.[1] He completed his education at Barre Academy, and began a business career in his father's East Calais store in 1868.[1] In 1874 Dwinell moved to Plainfield, where operated his own store.[1]
In 1885 Dwinell was an original incorporator of the Vermont office of the Farmers' Trust Company, and was chosen its President.[1] In 1890 he relocated to Montpelier.[1] Dwinell's other business interests included serving as a member of the board of directors for Montpelier's Wetmore & Morse Granite Company and First National Bank, and a Vice President of the Montpelier Building & Construction Company.[1]
A Republican, Dwinell held several local offices in Plainfield, including Town Clerk and Treasurer.[1] In 1878 he was elected to represent Plainfield in the Vermont House of Representatives.[1] In 1890 he was elected to the Vermont Senate, and was chosen its President.[1]
In 1898 Dwinell became a Loan Inspector for Montpelier's National Life Insurance Company.[2] He later became Supervisor of the company's farm loans, a position in which he served until his death.[3]
Dwinell died in Montpelier on December 3, 1928.[4] He was buried at Green Mount Cemetery in Montpelier.[5]
Family
[edit]In 1870, Dwinell married Hattie A. Hammett.[1] They were the parents of two sons Elbert Hammett and Melvin Raymond.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Ullery, Jacob G. (1894). Men of Vermont Illustrated. Brattleboto, VT: Transcript Publishing Company. pp. 115–116 – via Google Books.
- ^ Leonard, John William, ed. (1922). Who's Who In Finance and Banking. Brooklyn, NY: Who's Who In Finance Incorporated. p. 204 – via Google Books.
- ^ Best, Alfred M., ed. (1922). Best's Life Insurance Reports. New York, NY: Alfred M. Best Company. p. 483 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Well Known Citizen Died This Morning". Montpelier Evening Argus. Montpelier, VT. December 3, 1928. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Mr. Dwinell's Funeral". Montpelier Evening Argus. Montpelier, VT. December 5, 1928. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com.