Charles Fremont Vincent was born in Almond, Sept. 3, 1856. His father Benjamin M., son of David and Freegift Vincent, was a native of Almond and now resides in Scio. He married Sarah Ferrin of Almond. David Vincent and wife were early pioneers of that town and lived and died there. Charles F. Vincent attended Friendship Academy, and was graduated therefrom in 1879. In 1881 he began studying law with Hon. S. M. Norton in Friendship and was admitted to the bar at Rochester in October, 1884. Jan. 1. 1886, he opened a law office in Wellsville where he has since practiced. In 1886 he was elected police justice and served 3 years. He was clerk of the surrogate's court under Judge Farnum for 3 years. In politics he is Republican. Mr. Vincent married Miss Lora Early, daughter of Z. B. Early now of Scio.
