Joseph Marsh

He moved to Hartford, Vermont, in 1772 and was a prominent farmer, landowner and businessman.

[1] Marsh took part in the American Revolution, commanding a militia regiment as Lieutenant Colonel and Colonel, and took part in the garrisoning of Fort Ticonderoga after its capture from the British, as well as the Battle of Bennington.

[3] In 1778 he was elected Lieutenant Governor, the first individual to hold the office, and he served until 1779.

(The confiscation courts were formed to rule on whether defendants were loyal to the United States.

Those determined to be Tories had their property confiscated so it could be sold at auction to support the operation of Vermont's government.