Fairbanks, Erastus, 1792-1864
Dates
- Existence: 1792 - 1864
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 2 Collections and/or Records:
James Ripley Wheelock certificate
Mss 815671.1
Collection
Identifier: Mss 815671.1
Overview
In English.