Jedd P. Ladd (September 28, 1828 – December 27, 1894) was a

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politician and attorney who served as state Auditor of Accounts.

Biography

Jedediah Perkins Ladd was born in

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on September 28, 1828. His name is usually abbreviated as Jedd P. Ladd or Jed P. Ladd. Ladd was raised in North Hero, where he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1858. He served in several local offices, including Justice of the Peace,

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, and

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, Register of

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, Clerk and

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. In 1863 Ladd moved to Alburgh. During the

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he was in charge of the recruiting service for Grand Isle County. He also served in the militia, first as

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and commander of a

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the

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with

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following the Saint Albans Raid, and later as

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and commander of the 1st Vermont Regiment. A Republican, Ladd served terms in the

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(1868 to 1869) and the

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(1874 to 1876). From 1876 to 1878 he served as State Auditor. Ladd died in Alburgh on December 27, 1894. He was buried at Hyde Cemetery in North Hero.

References

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