A One-Name Study for the BARNUM/BARNHAM Surname
Albert Gallatin was the son of John and Abigail (Olin) Whittemore. He Studied law with Hon. Herman Allen of Milton, Chittenden Co., Vermont and Judge Asa Aldis of Saint Albans, Vermont; and was admitted to the bar March 16, 1821. He practiced first in South Hero but removed to Milton in 1824. His residence was Checkerberry Village, Milton, Chittenden Co., Vermont , just south of Milton Village.
Albert and his wife Abbey had 9 known children: a son born and died in 1827, Eugene born 1828, Don Juan born 1830, Abbie Jane born 1833, Clark born 1837, Abbey Jane II born 1839, Eugene II born 1842, Albert G, Jr born 1844 and Yorick born 1848.
Albert was a lawyer of distinction. He was States Attorney, Chittenden County 1831-1836; State Representative from Milton 1831, 1843, 1844-1848; Council of Censors 1843, State Senator 1851. He was also the contractor who, in 1849-1850, built the section of the Sand Bar Bridge through the Marsh, which for a while was called the "Whittemore Road". He was a very fluent and impressive speaker and a noted lawyer in his section of Vermont, a thorough mathematician, and well versed in music. He spoke several languages.
Albert was killed in Zanesville, Ohio, on 10 Nov. 1852, by a blow from an iron capstan bar. His death was recorded in Milton Vermont Vital Records, giving Milton as his residence. The accident is said to have happened when the capstan bar was unexpectedly set in motion by an approaching vessel. He left a widow and 5 children.
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