From 1883 to 1884 , Fifield served as president of the Vermont Bar Association . In 1884 , Fifield was a delegate to the Republican National Convention . In 1885 , he was one of the federal commissioners appointed to select a site in Montpelier for a new post office and courthouse . In 1893 , Fifield was one of Vermont 's commissioners for creating and operating the state 's exhibits at the World 's Columbian Exposition . Fifield was also a longtime trustee of the University of Vermont
Republican National Convention
1884 Republican National Convention
Benjamin F. Fifield