Paul Spooner

Paul Spooner (March 20, 1746 – September 4, 1789) was a Vermont political figure who served as lieutenant governor.

He was raised in Petersham, Massachusetts, studied medicine, and moved to Hartland, Vermont to begin a medical practice in 1768.

[7][8] In 1780 and 1781 Spooner was Windsor County's Probate Judge, and from 1780 to 1782 he was one of Vermont's agents who negotiated with the Continental Congress.

Daughter Elizabeth (Betsy) (1770-1853) was the wife of David Denny (1764-1821) of Northfield, Vermont, and the mother of nine children.

Paul S. Spooner was an early settler of Hardwick, and served as town clerk and a member of the Vermont House of Representatives.

Signature of Paul Spooner
Grave of Lieut. Governor Paul Spooner located in Cutts cemetery, North Hartland Vermont