Zophar M. Mansur

Zophar Mack Mansur (November 23, 1843 – March 28, 1914) was an American Civil War veteran, lawyer, banker, and politician who served as the 40th lieutenant governor of Vermont.

Early life Mansur was born in Morgan, Vermont, on November 23, 1843, the son of Warren and Jane A. (Morse) Mansur. He was educated at the Washington County Grammar School in Montpelier and graduated from the Derby Academy.

Civil War He enlisted on August 11, 1862, and mustered in as a corporal in Company K, 10th Vermont Infantry on September 1, 1862. He participated with his regiment in the Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, North Anna, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Monocacy Junction and 3rd Winchester. He was wounded at Winchester on September 19, 1864, and lost his right arm. He was subsequently medically discharged on August 31, 1865.

Postwar life In 1867 he married Ellen L. Newhill. He was buried at East Main Street Cemetery in Newport, Vermont.