Tradition states that Luther and his family came to Danby, VT perhaps as early as 1765, two children having been born in Rhode Island before his relocation to Vermont.
Member of the Quaker Church
Occupation: Hunter/Trapper
Military History: Served in the Revolutionary War with the Vermont Militia
Positions held in the town of Danby, Vermont:
Town Lister - 1779
Town Selectman - 1781-1784
Town Treasurer - 1776-1777
Positions held in the town of Rutland, VT:
Town Treasurer: 1783-1785
Town Selectman: 1774-1780
Town Clerk: 1776-1780, 1783-1785
From the "History and Map of Danby, Vermont" by J. C. Williams © 1869
Capt. Caleb Parris 2nd was an enterprising and successful farmer, to which he devoted nearly his whole life, and by which he accumulated a good property, being a prominent and highly respected citizen. He was a man of strong natural abilities, possessing a decided and penetrating mind, honest and just in all his business transactions. But few men have rendered more public service to the town, being often chosen to fill some office. He was selectman two years; lister four years; trustee of U.S. money six years; and a justice of the peace ten years, and he always discharged his duty with fidelity and dispatch. He was elected moderator of town meetings for many years, and probably no man living was better fitted for that position. By possessing good judgment and discretion his services were often sought, especially in moving buildings, and he will long be remembered. He was captain of the militia, by which he gained his title. He exemplified his religion by dispensing with a liberal hand to the poor and needy, and by obeying the diving injunction "Do unto others as you would that others should do unto you." Possessed of a kind heart and a large share of sociality, he was ever a welcome guest of every circle, and perhaps no one was more generally respected. Moreover he was a very public spirited man; and while unostentatious in all his acts, always one of the first to engage in any work whereby the community might be benefited, without asking or expecting reward, yet having his reward in the consciousness of fulfilling the design of his creation, and in the respect, confidence, and esteem of his fellow men. Possessing quick discernment, wonderful retentiveness of memory, he acquired extensive general intelligence; was a safe adviser; peculiarly social and amiable in all his relations, and lived and died an honest man.