Full Name
Boutwell, James M., 1855-1929First Name
James M.Last Name
BoutwellPerson Description
James Meade Boutwell was born on May 16, 1856, in Montpelier, Vermont, the son of Harry and Lucy Meade Boutwell. James Boutwell began work as a machinist apprentice at age 16 and eventually became part owner of Boutwell, Milne and Varnum, a granite company in Barre, Vermont, now known as Rock of Ages. He later became president of Montpelier National Bank and was elected Mayor of Montpelier serving four terms. He married Jennie (Genevieve) Rumsey (1857-1943), daughter of Charles Rumsey and Helen Chamberlin, on April 29, 1880. The Boutwells owned a Greek Revival house at 156 Main Street, Montpelier, Vermont.