Son of Henry & Charlotte (Greenleaf) Congdon.
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The Times Record, Troy, N.Y., August 17, 1965 - Page 3
Mr. Congdon, Vermont Author, Dies at 89
The funeral of Herbert Wheaton Congdon, 89, publisher of many literary works pertaining to Vermont, was held yesterday from St. James' Episcopal Church, Arlington. Vt. Mr. Congdon was an honorary life member of the Vestry of St. James' Church and its organist for many years. He was a trustee of the Burlington Diocese of the Episcopal Church, Vermont. Mr. Congdon died at his home in Arlington, Saturday. He was born on Staten Island and was educated at private New York City schools. He was a graduate of Columbia University from which he received his masters degree in architecture. Three of his published works are Old Vermont Houses. Covered
Bridges, and Early American Homes of Today. He provided photographs for the old buildings project at the University of Vermont and these are now on exhibit in the Wilber Library at the university. Mr. Congdon was a member of Red Mountain lodge F&AM of Arlington, Sons of the Revolution and was the first traveling secretary of Delia Epsilon fraternity. He was director of the Vermont Children's Aid Society and a former librarian at Martha Canfield Library, Arlington.
Survivors include his wife, the former Helen W. Jones, two sons. Walton G. Congdon of Mt. Herman School, Gill, Mass., and Stephen L. Congdon of Richmond, Mass., and three grandchildren.
Additional Information not in The Times Record obituary:
Herbert was the son of the well known church architect, Henry Martyn Congdon, and Charlotte Greenleaf. He lived and worked with his father in Brooklyn N.Y. for many years until his father's death in 1922. After his father's death, Herbert discontinued the architectural practice, relocated to Vermont, and focused on both writing and the photography of Vermont's historical buildings and natural settings.
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Herbert was a partner with his father in the architectural firm of Henry M Congdon and Son in NY. He was also known as an artist and photographer. He was a former Captain of Co. E, 23rd Regimen
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The Times Record, Troy, N.Y., August 17, 1965 - Page 3
Mr. Congdon, Vermont Author, Dies at 89
The funeral of Herbert Wheaton Congdon, 89, publisher of many literary works pertaining to Vermont, was held yesterday from St. James' Episcopal Church, Arlington. Vt. Mr. Congdon was an honorary life member of the Vestry of St. James' Church and its organist for many years. He was a trustee of the Burlington Diocese of the Episcopal Church, Vermont. Mr. Congdon died at his home in Arlington, Saturday. He was born on Staten Island and was educated at private New York City schools. He was a graduate of Columbia University from which he received his masters degree in architecture. Three of his published works are Old Vermont Houses. Covered
Bridges, and Early American Homes of Today. He provided photographs for the old buildings project at the University of Vermont and these are now on exhibit in the Wilber Library at the university. Mr. Congdon was a member of Red Mountain lodge F&AM of Arlington, Sons of the Revolution and was the first traveling secretary of Delia Epsilon fraternity. He was director of the Vermont Children's Aid Society and a former librarian at Martha Canfield Library, Arlington.
Survivors include his wife, the former Helen W. Jones, two sons. Walton G. Congdon of Mt. Herman School, Gill, Mass., and Stephen L. Congdon of Richmond, Mass., and three grandchildren.
Additional Information not in The Times Record obituary:
Herbert was the son of the well known church architect, Henry Martyn Congdon, and Charlotte Greenleaf. He lived and worked with his father in Brooklyn N.Y. for many years until his father's death in 1922. After his father's death, Herbert discontinued the architectural practice, relocated to Vermont, and focused on both writing and the photography of Vermont's historical buildings and natural settings.
Below information from Catherine Cramer
Herbert was a partner with his father in the architectural firm of Henry M Congdon and Son in NY. He was also known as an artist and photographer. He was a former Captain of Co. E, 23rd Regimen
Son of Henry & Charlotte (Greenleaf) Congdon.
Below information from Contributor: bill gregory (48943708)
The Times Record, Troy, N.Y., August 17, 1965 - Page 3
Mr. Congdon, Vermont Author, Dies at 89
The funeral of Herbert Wheaton Congdon, 89, publisher of many literary works pertaining to Vermont, was held yesterday from St. James' Episcopal Church, Arlington. Vt. Mr. Congdon was an honorary life member of the Vestry of St. James' Church and its organist for many years. He was a trustee of the Burlington Diocese of the Episcopal Church, Vermont. Mr. Congdon died at his home in Arlington, Saturday. He was born on Staten Island and was educated at private New York City schools. He was a graduate of Columbia University from which he received his masters degree in architecture. Three of his published works are Old Vermont Houses. Covered
Bridges, and Early American Homes of Today. He provided photographs for the old buildings project at the University of Vermont and these are now on exhibit in the Wilber Library at the university. Mr. Congdon was a member of Red Mountain lodge F&AM of Arlington, Sons of the Revolution and was the first traveling secretary of Delia Epsilon fraternity. He was director of the Vermont Children's Aid Society and a former librarian at Martha Canfield Library, Arlington.
Survivors include his wife, the former Helen W. Jones, two sons. Walton G. Congdon of Mt. Herman School, Gill, Mass., and Stephen L. Congdon of Richmond, Mass., and three grandchildren.
Additional Information not in The Times Record obituary:
Herbert was the son of the well known church architect, Henry Martyn Congdon, and Charlotte Greenleaf. He lived and worked with his father in Brooklyn N.Y. for many years until his father's death in 1922. After his father's death, Herbert discontinued the architectural practice, relocated to Vermont, and focused on both writing and the photography of Vermont's historical buildings and natural settings.
Below information from Catherine Cramer
Herbert was a partner with his father in the architectural firm of Henry M Congdon and Son in NY. He was also known as an artist and photographer. He was a former Captain of Co. E, 23rd Regimen
Below information from Contributor: bill gregory (48943708)
The Times Record, Troy, N.Y., August 17, 1965 - Page 3
Mr. Congdon, Vermont Author, Dies at 89
The funeral of Herbert Wheaton Congdon, 89, publisher of many literary works pertaining to Vermont, was held yesterday from St. James' Episcopal Church, Arlington. Vt. Mr. Congdon was an honorary life member of the Vestry of St. James' Church and its organist for many years. He was a trustee of the Burlington Diocese of the Episcopal Church, Vermont. Mr. Congdon died at his home in Arlington, Saturday. He was born on Staten Island and was educated at private New York City schools. He was a graduate of Columbia University from which he received his masters degree in architecture. Three of his published works are Old Vermont Houses. Covered
Bridges, and Early American Homes of Today. He provided photographs for the old buildings project at the University of Vermont and these are now on exhibit in the Wilber Library at the university. Mr. Congdon was a member of Red Mountain lodge F&AM of Arlington, Sons of the Revolution and was the first traveling secretary of Delia Epsilon fraternity. He was director of the Vermont Children's Aid Society and a former librarian at Martha Canfield Library, Arlington.
Survivors include his wife, the former Helen W. Jones, two sons. Walton G. Congdon of Mt. Herman School, Gill, Mass., and Stephen L. Congdon of Richmond, Mass., and three grandchildren.
Additional Information not in The Times Record obituary:
Herbert was the son of the well known church architect, Henry Martyn Congdon, and Charlotte Greenleaf. He lived and worked with his father in Brooklyn N.Y. for many years until his father's death in 1922. After his father's death, Herbert discontinued the architectural practice, relocated to Vermont, and focused on both writing and the photography of Vermont's historical buildings and natural settings.
Below information from Catherine Cramer
Herbert was a partner with his father in the architectural firm of Henry M Congdon and Son in NY. He was also known as an artist and photographer. He was a former Captain of Co. E, 23rd Regimen
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