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Other Royces Homer’s sons Stephen E. Royce and H. Charles Royce practiced law in St. Albans. His cousin Herman S. Royce, who had partnered with Homer for some years, was another member of the Royce dynasty in Franklin County.68 After becoming the focus of criticism during the time Homer was pursued by Maloney and was pursuing Maloney, Stephen E. gradually withdrew from the practice of law, beginning in 1886, and took the presidency of the Willard Manufacturing Company. The company made coats and vests, including water-proof sporting suits.69 Homer’s health began to fail him during his last years on the Court, and Frank Fish reported that “It is now no secret that [H. Charles] Royce wrote some of the opinions which his father handed down while he was Judge.”70 H. Charles served as referee in bankruptcy for many years, and was offered a seat