David MacGregor Means

1847–1931 (age 84)

Librarian

Biography

David MacGregor Means (1847-1931) served the people of Middlebury with quiet dedication as a librarian, cultivating a respectful reverence for books and learning in a time when communities leaned heavily on their local institutions for knowledge and connection.

He was a familiar figure to students, scholars, and neighbors, lending his steady guidance to those seeking information and ensuring that the library remained a welcoming anchor for civic life in Vermont.