Walter S. Hine has devoted his life to farming and the success which he has gained is indicated by the fact that he is recognized as one of the most up-to-date and prosperous agriculturists in the town of Orange. His birth there occurred September 19, 1863, and he is a son of George T. Hine, who was also a well known farmer. He specialized in the feeding and shipping of stock and was an expert in that business. In religious faith he was a Congregationalist and in politics he was identified with the republican party. For generations the Hine family have lived in this section and have been prominent in local affairs.

  Walter S. Hine was reared at home and received good educational advantages. The training along agricultural lines which his father gave him well prepared him to engage in farming on his own account and in 1891 he became his father’s partner. He has continued to operate the home place and also gives much attention to the feeding of stock. He also has a large dairy, which is conducted along the most up-to-date lines and is provided with every new device that has been invented to facilitate the work and safeguard the purity of the milk. He raises annually large crops of hay, corn and potatoes, and the income which he derives from his two hundred acres of land is a highly gratifying one. Much of his success is due to his methodical habits and to his willingness to adopt new methods and implements.

  On April 18, 1889, Mr. Hine was united in marriage to Miss Cora A. Treat, of Orange, who is also a descendant of an old and highly respected Connecticut family. To them have been born five children: Wynola C., George T., William E., Walter A. and Fredrick J.

  Mr. Hine is an active worker in behalf of the republican party but has not sought office. Much of his time, outside of that given to his private affairs, has been devoted to the discharge of his duties as overseer of the state roads, which position he has filled for twenty-five years. During that time the roads under his care have been maintained in excellent condition and he has received the commendation of those who know his work in that connection. He has held all of the offices in the local Grange and several in the state organization. He is also very much interested in the Farm Bureau and has done much toward the establishment of the Young Men’s Christian Association camp in Orange. He is a prominent member of the Congregational church and was formerly serving on the ecclesiastical committee, having charge of its business affairs, and is now church collector.