John L. Barstow
Teacher, Politician
1832 – 1913
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Who was John L. Barstow?
John Lester Barstow was a teacher, farmer, politician, and soldier.
Barstow was born in Shelburne, Vermont, the son of Heman and Lorain Barstow. After teaching in a local school starting at the age of 15, he moved west to Detroit, but returned in 1857 to help his aging parents with the farm. He married, October 28, 1858, Laura Maeck, of Shelburne. He subsequently obtained a position as assistant clerk in the Vermont House of Representatives in Montpelier, in which position he was employed when the American Civil War broke out.
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- Born
- Feb 21, 1832
Shelburne - Also known as
- John Barstow
- Spouses
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Lived in
- Vermont
- Died
- Jun 28, 1913
Shelburne
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on July 23, 2013
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