The “Records of the Governor and Council of the State of Vermont, Vol. VII” Edited and published by authority of the State By E.P.Walton Montpelier:Steam Press of J. & J.M.Poland 1879

contains the following references to David W. Older

Page 208 Sat., Oct. 14, 1826 “The petitions of Moses Cluff….of David Olders….for pardon, were severally taken up, read, and on motion ordered to be dismissed.”

Page 318 Sat., Oct. 18, 1828 “The petition of David W. Older, a convict, confined in the State prison, was called up. Whereupon, on motion, it was Ordered that said petition be dismissed.”

Page 364 Tues., Oct. 20, 1829 “The petitions of George Johnson, of David Older, and of Moses Clough, convicts in the State prison, were taken up and severally Ordered to be dismissed.”

Page 415 Fri., Oct. 29, 1830 “The petitions of Lavinia Bachelder….David Older…., convicts in the State prison, were, severally, taken up and Ordered to be dismissed.”

My GGGGrandfather David W. Older was born about 1791 in Warren County, NY, and died after 10/19/1850 in Warren County but did live in Vermont for a period of time. Does anyone have any information as to whether this is the same David W. Older or why he was a convict in the State prison?