Kents' Corner : a guide to documents pertaining to Calais, Vermont, 1800-1850 / Jill Mudgett. 1997.

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Kents' Corner : a guide to documents pertaining to Calais, Vermont, 1800-1850 / Jill Mudgett. 1997.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/428818268

[5], 53 leaves ; 28 cm.

Vermont Historical Society

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Mudgett, Jill Whitney, 1972-

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Kent, Abdiel, 1805-1887.

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Abdiel Kent was born on November 10, 1805 in Calais, Vermont, the son of Remember and Rachel (Bliss) Kent. When he was 21 he moved to New Hampshire where he studied the mason's trade and opened a factory. He returned to Calais around 1830 and established a boot and shoe factory. In 1832 the factory added merchandise. In 1837 he became partners with his brother, Ira, and the store became "I. & A. Kent, Boot and Shoe Manufacturers". This shop operated for about 40 years. In 1837 Abdiel also bu...