Vernon A. Bullard (October 14, 1858 - September 8, 1928) was a Vermont attorney and public official. He was notable for his service as United States Attorney for the District of Vermont from 1916 to 1923. Bullard was a native of Hyde Park, Vermont, and taught school while completing his education at Vermont Normal School and the University of Michigan Law School. He practiced law beginning in 1884, first in Underhill and later in Burlington. A Democrat, Bullard served terms in the Vermont House of Representatives, and ran unsuccessfully for offices including Vermont Attorney General. From 1915 to 1923, Bullard served as Vermont's U.S. Attorney. Bullard died in Burlington and was buried at Riverbank Cemetery, Stowe, Vermont. Early life Vernon Alvord Bullard was born in Hyde Park, Vermont on October 14, 1858, the eldest son of Edwin and Olive (Harrington) Bullard. He was educated in Hyde Park, and began to teach school in 1878. While teaching, Bullard attended the Vermont Normal School, from which he graduated in 1880. Bullard continued to teach while taking courses at the University of Michigan Law School, from which he received his LL.B. in 1884. He was admitted to the bar later that year and commenced practice in Underhill. Early career After practicing in Underhill for ten years, Bullard relocated to Burlington, where he continued to practice. Bullard successfully handled several prominent criminal trials and earned a reputation as a skilled lawyer in civil cases, winning several judgments for medical malpractice. Bullard was active in politics as a Democrat during an era when Republicans won all statewide elections in Vermont and most local and county elections as well. Despite his party affiliation, he was well-enough regarded that he was elected to represent Underhill in the Vermont House of Representatives from 1890 to 1891, and served for many years as moderator of the Underhill town meeting and a Justice of the Peace. From 1892 to 1896, Bullard was a special inspector of customs for the United States Department of the Treasury. Continued career For several years, Bullard was chairman of the Chittenden County Democratic Committee, and he served as a delegate to numerous state party conventions. He was also an unsuccessful candidate for Member of Congress from Vermont's 1st District (1894) and Chittenden County State's Attorney. Bullard represented Burlington in the Vermont House from 1904 to 1905, and was credited with securing the appropriation that made