Fairbanks, Erastus, 1792-1864
Dates
- Existence: 1792 - 1864
Biography
Erastus Fairbanks (October 28, 1792 – November 20, 1864) was an American manufacturer, Whig politician, a founder of the Republican Party, and the 21st and 26th Governor of Vermont. Fairbanks was born in Brimfield, Massachusetts to Phebe (Paddock) Fairbanks (1760–1853) and Joseph Fairbanks (1763–1846). Ephraim Paddock, the brother of Phebe Paddock, was his uncle. He studied law but abandoned it for mercantile pursuits, and operated a store in Wheelock, Vermont.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
E. Fairbanks letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 817302
Mss 817302
Date(s):
1817-05-02
Abstract
In English.
Erastus Fairbanks letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 860675
Mss 860675
Date(s):
1860-12-25
Scope and Contents
Letter from Erastus Fairbanks in St. Johnsbury, Vermont to Justice Smith Morrill in Washington, DC, introducing the Rev. Henry Fairbanks.
James Ripley Wheelock certificate
Collection
Identifier: Mss 815671.1
Mss 815671.1
Date(s):
1815-12-21
Abstract
In English.