Zophar Mansur

Zophar Mansur
Mansur as depicted in 1903's Genealogical and Family History of the State of Vermont
U.S. Collector of Customs for the District of Memphremagog
In office June 4, 1897 – January 1, 1906
Preceded by	None (position created)
Succeeded by	Curtis S. Emery
40th Lieutenant Governor of Vermont
In office October 4, 1894 – October 8, 1896
Governor	Urban A. Woodbury
Preceded by	F. Stewart Stranahan
Succeeded by	Nelson W. Fisk
Member of the Vermont Senate from Essex County
In office 1888–1890
Preceded by	Franklin D. Hale
Succeeded by	Selim E. Grout
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from Brighton
In office 1886–1888
Preceded by	Newton E. Bonney
Succeeded by	George S. Robinson
State's Attorney of Essex County, Vermont
In office 1886–1888
Preceded by	Franklin D. Hale
Succeeded by	Franklin D. Hale
Personal details
Born	Zophar Mack Mansur (1843-11-23)November 23, 1843 Morgan, Vermont, US
Died	March 28, 1914(1914-03-28) (aged 70) Burlington, Vermont, US
Resting place	East Main Street Cemetery, Newport, Vermont
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Ellen L. Newhill (m. 1867)
Profession	Attorney Businessman Banker

Zophar Mack Mansur (November 23, 1843 – March 28, 1914) was an American Civil War veteran, lawyer, banker, and politician who served as the 40th lieutenant governor of Vermont.

Early life

Mansur was born in Morgan, Vermont, on November 23, 1843, the son of Warren and Jane A. (Morse) Mansur. He was educated at the Washington County Grammar School in Montpelier and graduated from the Derby Academy.

Civil War

He enlisted on August 11, 1862, and mustered in as a corporal in Company K, 10th Vermont Infantry on September 1, 1862. He participated with his regiment in the Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, North Anna, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Monocacy Junction and 3rd Winchester. He was wounded at Winchester on September 19, 1864, and lost his right arm. He was subsequently medically discharged on August 31, 1865.

Postwar life

In 1867 he married Ellen L. Newhill. They were the parents of two children, Warren and Jane.

He served as postmaster in Island Pond, Vermont, from February 1867 to November 1885. He studied law with George N. Dale from 1870 to 1875 and was admitted to the bar in 1875. He practiced law until 1892, and became active in several businesses; in 1892 his lumber business became the main focus of his activities, and he practiced law less actively. He was also a director of the National Bank of Derby Line from 1885 to 1905 when he became the bank's president.

A Republican, he was state's attorney of Essex County from 1886 to 1888. He represented Brighton in the Vermont House of Representatives from 1886 to 1888, serving on the judiciary committee and the committee on military affairs. From 1888 to 1890 he represented Essex County as a member of the Vermont State Senate. He served as Lieutenant Governor from 1894 to 1896. He was appointed Collector of Customs for the Memphremagog District by President Benjamin Harrison in 1897 and served until 1906.

He was a trustee of the Vermont Soldiers' Home in Bennington from its creation in 1884 and a trustee of the University of Vermont. Fraternal organizations he was active in included the Sons of the American Revolution, Vermont Officers' Reunion Society, Grand Army of the Republic, and the Masons.

Death and burial

Mansur died in Burlington, Vermont on March 28, 1914, aged 70. He was buried at East Main Street Cemetery in Newport, Vermont.

See also

• Vermont in the Civil War

External links

• Vermont Soldiers' Home

Sources

• Benedict, G. G., Vermont in the Civil War. A History of the part taken by the Vermont Soldiers And Sailors in the War For The Union, 1861-5, Burlington, VT: The Free Press Association, 1888, pp. ii:322.
• Fleetwood, Frederick G., Vermont Legislative Directory, Biennial Session, 1902, sited at www.ancestry.com.
• Dodge, Prentiss C., compiler. "Encyclopedia Vermont Biography," Burlington, VT: Ullery Publishing Company, 1912, pp. 257–258.
• Peck, Theodore S., compiler, Revised Roster of Vermont Volunteers and lists of Vermonters Who Served in the Army and Navy of the United States During the War of the Rebellion, 1861-66. Montpelier, VT.: Press of the Watchman Publishing Co., 1892, p. 406.