History of Stamford, Vermont, USA

A mountain township on the line of Massachusetts. Branches of the Hoosack and Walloomsack rise here. There are several fine fish ponds among the mountains; and some good land; but the lands in Stamford are generally too elevated for culture. The township was chartered in 1753.

Boundaries. North by Woodford, east by Reedsborough, south by Clarksburgh, Mass., and west by Pownal.

Productions of the Soil. Wheat, 267 bushels; Indian com, 569 bushels; potatoes, 14,755 bushels: hay, 1,652 tons ; maple sugar, 21,050 pounds wool, 3,059 pounds.

Distances. Nine miles south-east from Bennington, and twenty-one west by south from Brattleborough.

Stamford, a post-township in Bennington co., Vermont, 116 miles S. by W. from Montpelier. Population, 833.

John Dailey, the hotel keeper who murdered the agent scissors grinder, James Patrick Spellman, at Stamford, the 20th, was arraigned the 22d, on charge of murder. He waived the reading of the warrant and plead not guilty to the charge. The evidence against him was very strong, and he was finally committed to the county jail to await the action of the grand jury on the second Monday of January next. The chief witness, Nellie Grant, was also committed to jail in default of $100 bail. The other witnesses recognized in sums of $50 for their appearance at the trial. A rumor being circulatd that Dailey's friends wear about to raise the money necessary for Nellie Grant's release, and then run her out of the state, the little game was blocked by swearing out two warrants against her, one for adultery and the other for vagrancy, to be served upon her in case she obtains bail, which were placed in the hands of the sheriff.

The grand jury at Manchester have indicted Jerry Bradley for the murder of Maggie Shea at Stamford May 27. The court has assigned to him for counsel W. B. Sheldon of Bennington, a prominent criminal lawyer. Lyons, Boulger and White, who were arrested with Bradley in the household where the woman was found dead, were held as wintesses. The trial will begin to-day.

DEDHAM, Mass., Sept. 30. - The will of Andrew J. Houghton, the millionaire Boston brewer, contains only these public bequests: "To The Baptist and Methodist Episcopal churches of Stamford, Vt., $500 each, and to the town of Stamford, Vt., $500, the income to be used in keeping the town burial ground in good condition."

(Special to The Messenger.)
Bennington, April 21. - The town of Stamford in this county furnishes another sensation. Thursday morning a young lad, while walking on the river bank found the body of a new born babe on its edge. It was entirely naked and from appearance had been thrown into the stream during the night. It was in a perfect condition. The officials have the matter in charge and are trying their best to find out the criminals. No one in town is suspected and it is thought that the child was brought from some nearby city. It has not been decided yet if the child was alive when born.

The discovery has caused quite a shock to Stamford people who, in view of the happenings of the past years, are beginning to be continually on the lookout for anythign that savors of the sensational.

Stamford, a post-village of Bennington co., Vt., in Stamford township (town), 12 miles SSE. of Bennington. It has chemical-works, etc. Pop. of the town in 1900, 677.

Bennington, June 29. - The town of Stamford was thrown into a disturbance Saturday by a large band of gypsies numbering about twenty-five men and women and half as many children. They camped on Ward Wells's farm and turned their horses into his meadow. A constable and several men who attempted to round up the horses and move the gypsies out of town were met with such a show of resistance that they retired and sought the assistance of Deputy Sheriff Patrick Morrissey. With the deputy's assistance several of the horses were taken to the pound and held for damages. The band was finally convinced that the authorities could not be imposed upon and took up the trail toward the Massachusetts state line.

It is aid that owning to neglect of an official the town of Stamford will be without officers for two years unless they are appointed by the governor. The neglect was in not filing a customary legal paper in the matter of holding elections, and the town cannot hold a legal meeting for two years. Some time ago the town got into a similar trouble over financial matters. At that time the meeting was illegal because of improper notice.

Hiking in Green Mountain National Forest: Stamford is surrounded by the Green Mountain National Forest, offering ample opportunities for hiking and exploring. You can start with the nearby trailheads such as the Deer Leap Trail, Branch Pond Trail, or the Long Trail, which runs through the forest.

Stamford Valley Golf Course: If you're a golf enthusiast, visit the Stamford Valley Golf Course. This scenic 9-hole course offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and is a great way to spend a sunny afternoon.

Stamford Historical Society: Learn about the town's history at the Stamford Historical Society. It's a small but informative museum that showcases artifacts and documents related to the town's past.

Fishing in the Hoosic River: The Hoosic River runs through Stamford, making it a great spot for fishing. You can try your luck at catching some trout or bass while enjoying the tranquility of the river.

Fall Foliage Viewing: Vermont is renowned for its stunning fall...