William H. Tracy, father of the subject of this sketch, is of English descent, and came to Belvidere from Franklin County, from which place he moved to Johnson.  He served two years and eight months in Company A, Fifth Vermont Infantry, and was wounded in the left hand while in the service. 

      William E. Tracy received his early education in the public schools of Belvidere and at 15 years of age he entered the State Normal School at Johnson, graduating with his class in 1893.  He then taught school for five years, teaching in Montgomery, Johnson and Hyde Park. 

      In 1898, Mr. Tracy entered the law office of Bertron A. Hunt of Johnson, as a student, and pursued his studies with both diligence and ability, and was admitted to the bar in 1901, when he opened an office; he has gained a reputation as a careful and painstaking young attorney, who handles his cases with vigor, thoroughness and ability. 

      Mr. Tracy is a member of the Sons of Veterans, the Masonic body and the Knights of Pythias, and takes a lively interest in all public matters.  He was united in marriage in 1903, to Miss Lillian Hamm of Mahone, Nova Scotia." 
 

Source:  "Successful Vermonters; A Modern Gazetteer of Lamoille, 
Franklin and Grand Isle Counties," by William H. Jeffrey, 
The Historical Publishing Company, 1907. Pgs. 129 & 130.
 

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 who provided this photo and biographical sketch. August 2005.