Background
He was born in West Fairlee, Vermont as the son of William L. and Eliza Lamphear Churchill.
He was born in West Fairlee, Vermont as the son of William L. and Eliza Lamphear Churchill.
He moved to Sudbury, Massachusetts before relocating again to Dedham, where he took a job at the Merchant Woolen Company"s mill on Mother Brook. From 1864-1869 he was deputy collector of internal revenue, and from 1871-1880 served on the Dedham School Committee. He was regarded as "one of Dedham"s most esteemed and honored citizens."
He was succeeded as County Treasurer by Charles West. Smith and was treasurer of the Norfolk Agricultural Society.
His portrait is in the collection of the Dedham Historical Society.