Edward G. Janeway
Edward G. Janeway | |
|---|---|
| President of the Vermont State Senate | |
| In office 1969–1975 | |
| Member of the Vermont Senate | |
| In office 1959–1979 | |
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives | |
| In office 1951–1957 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 25, 1901 New Rochelle, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 10, 1986 (aged 84) Hanover, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Resting place | Middletown Cemetery, Londonderry, Vermont |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Elinor White |
| Alma mater | Yale University (B.A., 1922) |
| Occupation | Politician, investment banker, dairy farmer, cattle breeder |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | U.S. Navy |
| Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
Edward G. Janeway (August 25, 1901 – January 10, 1986) was a Vermont politician who served as President of the Vermont State Senate.
Biography
The son of Theodore Caldwell Janeway and Eleanor Caroline (Alderson) and brother of Charles Alderson Janeway, Edward Gamaliel Janeway was born in New Rochelle, New York on August 25, 1901.[1] He graduated from Yale University in 1922[2] and became an investment banker with White Weld & Co. in New York City.[3]
Janeway served in the Navy during World War II, attaining the rank of lieutenant commander.[4]In 1945 he moved to South Londonderry, Vermont, where he was a dairy farmer and cattle breeder.[5]He was also active in several businesses, including serving on the board of directors of the Catamount National Bank and the Stratton Corporation. He was also involved in several civic projects, including holding the office of President of the Calvin Coolidge Memorial Foundation.[6]
He served in several local offices, including town meeting moderator and school board member.[7]
A Republican, Janeway served in the Vermont House of Representatives from 1951 to 1957.[8]
Janeway served as a member of the Republican National Committee from 1952 to 1972.[9][10][11]
In 1958 Janeway was elected to the Vermont Senate. He served 10 terms, 1959 to 1979, and was Senate President from 1969 to 1975.[12]
Janeway died in Hanover, New Hampshire on January 10, 1986.[13]He was buried at Middletown Cemetery in Londonderry, Vermont.
Family
Janeway was married to Elinor White, whose family was involved in founding the White Weld & Co. investment company.[14][15]
References
- ^ Vermont Legislative Directory and State Manual. 1969.
- ^ The Yale Banner and Pot Pourri. Students of Yale University. 1922.
- ^ Security Dealers of North America. Standard & Poor's Corporation. 1941.
- ^ "Edward G. Janeway, Was Leader; of Vt. Senate, GOP Committeeman". The Boston Globe. January 11, 1986. Archived from the original on 31 January 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ "[Associated Press article—title unknown]". Associated Press. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ Vermont Secretary of State, Vermont Legislative Directory, 1972, page 519
- ^ Vermont Secretary of State, Vermont Legislative Director, 1976, page 621
- ^ Vermont Secretary of State, Vermont Legislative Directory, 1974, page 518
- ^ Vermont Secretary of State, Vermont Legislative Directory, 1955, page 827
- ^ United Press International, Hewitt, Walsh and Ladd Named UVM Trustees, Bennington Banner, February 18, 1955
- ^ Jeffords, James M. (2003). An Independent Man: Adventures of a Public Servant. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 978-0-7432-2843-5.
- ^ Vermont Archives and Records Administration, Presidents Pro Tempore of the Vermont Senate Since 1870, 2011, page 6
- ^ "Edward G. Janeway, 84, Dies; Former Senator in Vermont (Published 1986)". 1986-01-11. Retrieved 2025-08-12.
- ^ Vermont Secretary of State, Vermont Legislative Directory, 1970, page 763
- ^ H.W. Wilson Company, Alexander Moss White entry, Current Biography Yearbook, Volume 12, 1952, page 653