Benjamin N. Hulburd

Benjamin Noyes Hulburd (May 21, 1898 – April 9, 1964) was a Vermont attorney, politician, and judge. He is most notable for his service as an Associate Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court from 1955 to 1959, and Chief Justice from 1959 to 1963.

Early life

Hulburd was born in Hyde Park, Vermont on May 21, 1898, the son of Roger W. Hulburd and Mabel Julia (Noyes) Hulburd.[1] He graduated from the University of Vermont in 1920, and received his master of arts degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1924.[1] In 1928 he received his LL.B. from Harvard Law School and was admitted to the bar.[1]

Early career

Hulburd began a practice in Hyde Park in 1928.[2] A Republican, he was elected state's attorney of Lamoille County soon after becoming a lawyer, and he served until 1935.[2] Hulburd also served in local offices including school board member and village trustee.[2] In 1940, Hulburd was elected Lamoille County Probate Judge, and he served from 1941 to 1949.[3] In 1948, Hulburd was a delegate to the Republican National Convention.[2] He was elected to the Vermont House of Representatives later that year, and he served during the session of 1949.[1]

Later career

In 1949, Hulburd was appointed to the Vermont Superior Court.[1] He served until 1955, and advanced through seniority to become the court's chief judge.[4] In 1955, Hulburd was appointed as an Associate Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court, in keeping with Vermont's tradition of promoting the chief judge of the Superior Court.[1][4] He succeeded Olin M. Jeffords, who was promoted to Chief Justice.[4]

In 1959, Hulburd was appointed as Chief Justice, succeeding Walter H. Cleary.[1] He served until retiring in 1963 because of ill health, and was succeeded by James Stuart Holden.[1]

Retirement and death

After joining the superior court, Hulburd became a resident of South Burlington, Vermont.[1] He died in a Burlington, Vermont hospital on April 9, 1964,[1][5] and was buried at Hyde Park Village Cemetery.[5]

Family

In 1928, Hulburd married Dorothy Elizabeth Poustie (1901-1968) of Cambridge, Massachusetts.[1][6] They were the parents of sons Roger William (1930-1998) and George Poustie (b. 1932), and daughter Dale Elizabeth (b. 1932), the wife of Donald L. LeBlanc of Andover, Massachusetts.[1][7][8]

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References
  1. "Retired State Chief Justice Hulburd Dies", p. 1.
  2. "Benj. H. Hulburd Candidate for Post of Superior Judge", p. 2.
  3. Vermont Legislative Directory, p. 613.
  4. "Olin M. Jeffords Becomes State's 31st Chief Justice", p. 1.
  5. "Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008, Entry for Benjamin N. Hulburd".
  6. "Massachusetts Marriage Index".
  7. "Dale Hubbard, Donald L. LeBlanc Married in St. Patrick's Chapel", p. 1.
  8. "Obituary, Donald L. LeBlanc".

Sources

Newspapers
  • "Benj. H. Hulburd Candidate for Post of Superior Judge". Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. January 12, 1949 – via Newspapers.com.
  • "Olin M. Jeffords Becomes State's 31st Chief Justice". Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. February 18, 1955 – via Newspapers.com.
  • "Dale Hubbard, Donald L. LeBlanc Married in St. Patrick's Chapel". Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. August 29, 1955 – via Newspapers.com.
  • "Retired State Chief Justice Hulburd Dies". Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. April 10, 1964 – via Newspapers.com.

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Preceded by
Olin M. Jeffords		 Associate Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court
1955–1959		 Succeeded by
Milford K. Smith
Preceded by
Walter H. Cleary		 Chief Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court
1959–1963		 Succeeded by
James Stuart Holden
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