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L History of Paris, Maine. CONTENTS. PrEFAOK 1"A«K 3 TO 4 Pakt I. Genekal Hi-stuhy I'Age 5 t< > 4f)(i Pakt II. Genealogical >?E(iiSTEKs i'A(iE 491 to 77^ Paht III. Appendix |"A(;e 771t t( > 7!tN Indexes i'Aoe 799 to 81(i INDEX OF SUBJECTS. f'llArTKK. PACiE. I. El'ITOMK OK EAKLV MAINK lIlSTOHV 5-10 1 1. Soldiers' Laxu Gkaxts 11-13 III. Land Grants in Xew HAMrsiiiuE 13-l(t IV. Land Grants Continued l()-20 V Titles to the Soil 20-22 VL (Jhaxt of 1730, to Samuel .Fackson et als 23-27 Vn. The Claim Revived after 30 Years 27-30 V IlL Abstracts of Proi'1{ietors" Records 37-40 IX. Contest for Incori'ORAtion 40-4!) X . End of the Pkofrietary 40-01 XL Sketches of Grantees of 1771 and 1735-0 51-00 XII. A Brief Resume 01-03 XIII. Settled at Last— Eak'ly Pi rchases of Land... 03-77 X lY . Incorporation of the Town 78-80 X Y. Description of Paris 81-90 X Yl. Annals of Paris, 1794 to 1800 90-103 X^'II . Efforts to Divide the Town 104-111 XYIII. The Early Settlers 111-117 XIX. Annals Continued— 1803 to 1810 118-131 XX. Direct Tax of 1810 131-138 XXI. The AnoKKiiNEs 13S-141 XXII. Character OF the Kari-y Skitlek's 141-143 XXIII. Annals Contimed— 1817 to 1825 144-149 X X I Y . Early Oxford Colnty 150-153 XX Y. Annals Continued— 1826 to 1830 1.54-1.59 XX YL Klder Hooper's Short History oi Paris 1.59-103 X XYII. Annals Continued— 1831 to 18.50 103-174 X X \' 11 1 . Another Brief Retrospect 1 75-177 X X 1 \ . Annals CoNTiNrED— 1851 to 1878 178-200 XXX. ( i.NTi.NNLVL Celebk'ation — Annals CoN(M i>i:d. - .201-257 X X .\ 1. SiKNAMEs IN Paris, and their ()ri<;in 2.5n-2<;4 XXXII. Post Roites and Post Okpices 2(;.5-27() XXXIII. Paris CiirRciiES and :Ministei;s 271-3(»5 X X X I Y. Tem pekance Reform 300-318 XXXV. The Press of Paris 318-323 X X X VL Paris Xe\vspapei{ Men 324-329 Chapter. XXXVII. XXXVIII. XXXIX. XL. XLl. XLII. XLIII. XLIV. XLV. XLVI. XL VII. XLVIII. T> .^ Page. Paris Piiv.iciaxs 32^3^^ Paris La WYEH.s „,., „._ T^ ^, o^l-d.")! h REE Masonry and Odd Fellowsiih. 3.51-361 Military History 3gj_3g. Snows Falls 386-301 Early Industries ok Paris 391-402 Musical Celebrities 403-40'"" Anecdotes and Incidents -105-413, Anecdotes ok Elder Hooi'kk- 41.3-416 Personal Notices nc <.o Paris villages , ,., ,-, _ ^ 44,i-4/ 1 Paris PoKTS ^-,^^,,„ INDEX OF ILLUSTRATIONS, .;' Portraits. Mrs. Floi-a E Haiiy ^^y, Horace X. Bolster Solouiou A. Bolster ' ' T T% . 41/ James Deering: » .)81 AYilllani Deeiiiig- Dr. Andrew J. Fuller i-).- Hon. Il.iimibal Hainliii * ^.^^ U'illiain K. Kimball .'~ Hon. Horatio King ' , •Silas P. Maxim Ojiposite Fi-ontisniece. Hon. Sulney Perhani ,,,_ Hon. Henry E. Pientiss ,' ,^ -Mrs. .Vhagail A. Pi-entiss .,,!, Hon. ^•irgil D. Parris (js" Mrs. Polla Kawson -j,. A. Mel]('n JJiee _, , \\illiam 1,'. Swan ..-.^ Di-. Augustus S Thayer --,j ( harles ,L "A'alker . .'. -' / (lO Adam Wilson, D. I) .,^^ (ieorge A. Wilson '. \ll.LA(.l, AND 'I'dWX \i1;WS. Paris Hill from Academy ( -upola Fi-ontis],i,M-c South Paris, tVoni St (.well Hill ^,;> North Paris ,'Z 4')( ::::.^;:Vt;.n;B;m;;.'Bapia.;;H;;i;;;i;Hm:::::::::^^^ ^ street View in South Tan^ ^ ill'»fi^ 470 Snow's Falls* • 460 Stony Brook, South Paris sfi Mt. Mica and Streaked Mountain .!'......... •^' Plan of Paris PlBHC AM. PlUVATK E..1HCKS. 2 Baptist (luirch, Paris Hill 288 Universalist Church, Paris H ill 29:^ ( ongregationalist Cluuch, South Pans .^^^ ' Methodist Church, South Paris ^^g Samuel Kawsou Mansion, Paris Hill • • • ^-^ Capt. Samuel King Homestead g5^ ' Site of Jackson's Mill on Stony Brook • • • ^.^^ South Paris School Building ■•■■■■ 447 Hubbard House, Paris Hill - " ' 44(5 The Hamlin Homestead, Paris Hill ^g Oxford Democrat Office, Paris Hill- • • • • • • - • • 4.- Pesidence of Mrs. Arabella Carter, Pans HiU. .^^. ^[axim's House Finish ^lanuf a*-tory .^^i, Rev. Joseph Walker House * ' ;^95 Sled Factory, South Paris 744 Capt. William H • Swan's P.esidence. • • ^^.^. Judo-e Wilson's Pesidence, South Pans ^^^^ Alvah Hersey's Residence, South P:ins ...^ David N. True's Residence, South Pans . • ... • • _^_„ Oeor-e W. Hammond's Residence, Snow s t alls _^^.. Elislm F. Stone's Residence, South Pans PREFACE. It is the business of the lociil Iiistoriiiii to collect ;iii(l ini'serve such incidents n-latinii: to towns as would be overlooked by the writers ot" general history. His work is to i>ather from State and county archives, recorded facts relating to the foundation of inunicii)alities, Init more especially to preserve from destruction the contents of fugitive papers, and to glean from the weakening memories of aged citi/en.s, the facts and traditions which, by their death, would soon l)e forever lost. A desire to do this for the town of Paris, prompted the compilers to gather up tliti scattered material relating to its history, and jxit it in a form to be preserved. Had the task I)een undertaken a few years ago. Itefore all the first settlers died, it would hav<' been easier of accomi)lishment, but it is nuich easier now than it would t)c a (piarter of a century hence. .Mercenary motives had no part in our und<'rtaking, for no money is ever made in publishing a town history: it is generally a labor of love and (luite frequently a thank- le.ss task. Of the compilers, one is a native born of Paris, and has ever lived in the town, and also his father l)efoi-e him, his grand parent!^ being among the early settlers. The other, though born in a neighboring town, spent his boyhood days upon the banks of the Little Androscoggin river in Paris: his grand parents and great grand parents were early here, and his near kindred have always lived in town: so that wbili' one is a native, the other is no stranger to Paris and its i»eopie. We bring therefore to this work, sometliing nu)re than a mere desire for gain : we bring to our self- imposed task, a love for this good old nnmicii)ality. and an ardent desirt^ to gather up and i)reserve all the fragments of Ihm- history, that little if anything may be lost. For assistance in this undertaking, we are indel)lcd to many, too many to refer to by name. We are tuider special oldigations to those native-born citizens of the town who have left it and made for themselves homes else- where, and whose interest in this work has appeared to be not less than that of those whose homes have always been in Paris, 'riiough long removed, their interest and love for the old town are unabated. The historians of a town have not nmch field for display. They liave to do with ordinary events which lobe satisfactory to the inhabitants and jtosterity. nmst be given in great detail. They aie expected to pi-epare and present all the little incidents which go to make up the life and doings of a single munici- 4 PKKFACK. pallty, and if wo, in our present imtlcrtakiiii;', sliall succeed in jnent.s peitainini>' to the history of Paris, and in lniuginer of persons wlio were su[)posed to be in possession of facts worth preserving in this comiection. The result of all these examinations, is the volume hcrewitli presented. Objections may be raised that we have gone too nmch into detail, especially in relation to i-ecent occurrences. I)ut it should be remembered, that w(> write for posterity as wi'll as for the present generation and posterity always delights in details. \Vith how nmch more satisfaction do w<' read accounts of happenings of tifty oi- a hundred years ago, than of those tliat recently took place: with posterity it will be the same, for mankind in this regard, are verj' much the same in all generations. In conclusion : to all who have assisted us in the prosecution of this work whether by imparting information, whether by words of encouragement and approval oi- ])y pledging material aid. we return our sincere and heartfelt thanks, and the volume itself is respectfully subnutted to the charitable and discrimi- nating consideration of the gooii peoi)le of Paris l)y The Ai th(>i:s. P'lri.s. M(ili.sh and Frem-h Claims. — The StriajiiJc for Eiapire — Crown and other Grants in ^faine. — Boundaiy (Question. — TIte fJnke of York-.— Charter of William and Mani. The tiist European settlement in Maine was by tlie Popluini Colony near the month of the Kenneliec. in ICOT. ami this proved a failnre. It was not till some fifteen years after that, that settlers eame to stay, and it was more than a century l)efore settlements extended back from the coast except scattering ones upon our navi- gable rivers. Tiie causes which operated to retard the settlement of our State were the long and persistent contest between France and England, and the hostile attitude of the aboriginal inhal)itants, and for more than a hundred and thirty years, the history of ]Maine and of New p:ngland, is made up largely of accounts of violence and bloodshed. With the Indians, it was a struggle. for existence, with England and France, for empire. The latter had early sent missionaries among the Indians, who took kindly to the Roman Catholic faith, and most of the tribes became their faithful allies during the long and bloody struggle. The French held possession of the St. Lawrence river, and it was at (.Quebec that neariy all the raids upon the settlements in New England were planned ; they were planned by the French and executed Jointly by the I'rench and Indians. England and France, each claimed this country by priority of discovery. The French claim was founded first, on the discovery of the coast of Maine l)y Verrazzano, in 1524, who named the country New France ; second, on the discovery and occupancy of Canada in lo3o, by Cartier : third, the grant of Henry IV to DeMonts in 1603 : fourth, the voyage and occupation of the (j HISTORY OF TAKI-S. country under DeMonts and Clianii)lain, and others who claimed under the same charter. The English defended their title on the following grounds: first the discovery of Cabot in 1497; second, the possession of Newfomidland by Clilbert in looo; third, the voyages and landings of Gosnold, Pring, Wavmouth and others, and fourth the charter of IGOG. and the occupation of the country by the Popham Colony in 1(;07 and subsequenth . and by (iorges and others claiming under it. The great question between the two powers, as to the right of possession, turned on the occupancy of the eountr\' under the charter. And as the French liased their claim largely on the settlement under the charter of DeMonts in 160;>, so the English claim was based upon the settlement in 1607, under the Virginia charter of 1606. 15ut as the charter of DeMonts had been revoked in 1007. and its rights conveyed 1)V a new charter to Madame DeGuercheville. a strong advantage in the French claim was lost ; for the English claimed witli great force that the Eiiglisii settlement under the English charter now gave them alisolute l)riority and indisputable right. But the French did not so readily abandon tlieir title. On the contrary, they pushed theii- settlements and arms and their missions, to the western verge of their claims. When the Poi)ham Colony broke up in 1608,. it is said the French at once l)egan to settle within their limits. The struggle, as alread}' stated, Avas long and bitter, for both parties were impelled by self interest and pride, and l/V an assumed consciousness of riglit. Tlie Great Charter of New England was granted in 1620. wliile the i)ilgrims were on their passage to this country, and through the influence of Sir Ferdinando Gorges and his associates. The corpo- ration was called the "'Council of Plymouth" in the county of Devon, P^ngland, and the charter granted the territory from the_ fortieth to the forty-eighth degree of north latitude. The southern limit was in the vicinity of Philadel[)liia. and the northern the Kay of Chaleur, and the grant extended tln-ougii the mainlaud from ocean to ocean. In 1621. the Council of Plymouth granted to the pilgrims the lands wliich they occupied, and upon this charter as enlarged in 1630, all the legal land titles of the Old Colony are based. In 162U, the same Council granted to Wm. Bradford and his associates that territory on Kennebec river long known as tlie Plymouth Patent, and subsequently as the Kennebec Purchase. Its bounds were some- what indefinite, but as finally adjudicated, it embraced the land on each side of tlie river fifteen miles in breadth anil extending from Ill STORY OF I'AIMS. 7 MeiTvmeetiug bay, to the falls near Norridoowock. Aumist 10. 1622, a patent was granted to Gorges and Mason, conveying to them the country between the IMerriniae and Kennehec livers, to their farthest head, and sixty-live miles inland, together with all the islands within live leagnes of the sliore. which the indenture states. "they intend to call the Province of Maine." In ]\Iarch ir)2.s. a patent was granted to Governor AVinthrop and his associates of the Massachusetts Bay, which was confirmed by royal charter, a year later. In 1G29, Gorges and JMason di\-ided tlieir territory, Mason taking the western portion between the IMscatacjua and Merrimac rivers, which he called New IIam))shire, and Gorges from tlie Piseataqua to the Kennebec. Tiie council of Plymoutli in their eagerness to settle the country and build uj) cities and counties in the wilderness, were careless and even reckless in their grants of land, overlaying patents and ignoring l>oundaries of previous grants, and thereby sowing tiie seeds of controversies whicli were not settled for many years. Some of these grants are briefly summarized below : 1630. A deed to Tliomas Lewis and Kichard Bouython of a tract of land on the north side of Saco riAcr. four miles along the coast and eight miles into tlie mainland. Also a deed of the same description to John Oldham and Kichard N'ines, on the south side of the river, the whole tract being eigiit miles square. 1630. The Muscongus grant, afterwards known as the AValdo patent. This was issued to Beauchamp and Leverett of England, and extended on the seaboard ])etween the Muscongus and I'enob- scot rivers, and as far noith as would embrace a territory equal to thirty miles square. 1630. Lygonia, or the Plow Patent, so called liecause the vessel wdiich brought the colonists over was called the -'IMow." This grant extended from Kennelmnk to Ilarpswell, including right of soil and of government. In 1643. this patent was transferred to Col. Rigby, an English lawyer, whose contest with (Jorges lasted forty years. 1631. Black Point to Thomas C'ammock. This is the basis of land titles in Scarborough. 1631. Pejypscot patent to Richard Bradshaw, lilteen hundred acres on the north side of the river, "not granted previously to any other." 8 HISTORY OF PARIS. 1G31. Againeiitious, twelve tlioiisand acres, to Edward (lodfrej^ — the present town of York. 1G;31. Richmond's Island and lifteen hnndred acres at Spurwink, to Walter Bagnall. 1G31. Cape Porpoise to John Stratton. 1G32. The tract between Cammock's patent and the river and bay of Casco, to Trelawniey and Goodyear. 1G32. Pemaqnid patent, twelve thousand acres along the coast, and the islands three leagues into the ocean, with right of govern- ment. 1G32. Way and Purchase patent, a tract on the river Pejepscot, now the Androscoggin, now the town of Brunswick, &c. The Great Council of Plymouth having encountered many vexa- tions, in 1G35, agreed to surrender their charter, and determined to divide their territory into eight provinces, two of which were within the present limits of Maine. The region between the Kennebec and the St. Croix was to be given to Sir William Alexander, Earl of Sterling, and was to be called the county of Canada. The coast from the Kennebec to the Piscataqua and extending sixty miles into the mainland, was assigned to Gorges, and named New Somerset- shire. Efforts were made V»y Gorges to establish a government and he partially succeeded, but i)olitical dissensions la the old world unsettled everything, and the troubles which arose from the grants previously made within his patent, induced him in 1G39, to apply for a new charter which was granted by Charles I. It confimed all the territory within his old boundaries on the coast and extending twice as far into the mainland. He changed the name to the Province of Maine. The terms of the Massachusetts charter, established their northern l)oundary three miles north of the Merrimac river, "and each and every part of it." To this line all had agreed. But when Massa- chusetts found it necessary to justify the seizure of Maine, her citizens conceived a new interpretation of the language describing the bounds. The river makes a right angle about thirty miles from its mouth, and from that point stretches almost due north ; so instead of a line three miles north of the river at its mouth, they took a point three miles nortli of its head waters, and from that run a line easterly to the sea, which would give them all of New Hamp- shire, and a large part of Maine. In her aggressive movement for the capture of Maine, the government of the Massachusetts Bay 11 1 STORY Ol' PAR IS. 1> proceeded cautioush", l»iit with a manifest determination to win. In 1652, slie was at York and Saeo. Four years after she had reached Fahnonth. The next year an action was l)rought against Tliomas Purchas at Brunswick. l)ut he resisted and won his case in the courts. Then a new line was run to Wiiite Head Ishmd in Penobscot bay. There was then an English settlement at Pema- quid, which was older than Massachusetts or Plymouth, and the new boundary was made to embrace it. It seemed to have made no difierence that the territor}' east of the Kennebec belonged to the Duke of York. The Duke had purchased it from the Earl of Ster- ling in 1G63, including all his American i)ossessions, and the next year received a royal charter from his biother Charles II. INIassa- chusetts prepared to contest his title by occupation, and in 1674. set up a court and organized a local government at Pemaquid. naming the territory the county of Devonshire. The Duke contested until he ascended the throne as James IT, when the territory was annexed to the Massachusetts Bay government. The eastern limit of Maine was first fixed at the Sagadahoc river, the name by which the Ken- nebec below Merrymeeting Bay was once called, then at the Penob- scot and finally at the St. Croix, as at the present time. The contest for Acadia as this Eastern territory was once called, as being tiie door to Canada by way of the St. Lawrence, was long and bloody. Its importance as a vantage ground may be understood in the frequency with which it changed hands. It was in 1632 ceded to the French by the treaty of St. Germains ; in 1655, it was repos- sessed by the English by conquest : in 1667. it was again ceded to the French by the treaty of Breda; in 16i»U. it was reconquered by the English under Sir William Phipps, a Maine man; in 1691. it was united to the Pi-ovinee of the Massachusetts Bay by the charter of William and Mary ; in 1696, it was virtually repossessed by the French, and Massachusetts surrendered it back to the Crown of p:ngland : in 1697, it reverted to France by the treaty of Ryswick ; in 1713, it was ceded to England by the treaty of Utrecht ; in 1755, the Acadians who still maintained allegiance to France, were expelled : in 1759 it was confirmed to England at the capitulation of Louisburg and Quebec. But the contest between Massachusetts and the Gorges interest grew so bitter, and attracted so much attention in p:ngland, that commissioners were sent over by the crown to investigate the matter. Arms had alreadv been resorted to, and the courts established by 10 HISTORY OK I'AKl.s. the Massachusetts Bay Colony were protectL-d by troops. The question before the High Court of Chancery, the King in Council in 1677, rendered the just and common sense decision that the north line of the Massachusetts Colony was three miles from the north bank of the Merrimac river at its mouth, and the Province of Maine both as to soil and government was the rightful propert}' of the heirs of Sir Fei'dinando Gorges. When this decision reached Boston, Massachusetts instructed her agent to make purchase of the title, and the heir of Gorges sold his interest in the Province of Maine for tlie paltry sum of twelve hundred and fifty pounds. But Massa- chusetts did not long enjoy her triumph, for in June 1684, the charter of the Massachusetts Bay was declared forfeited l)y the King, and a copy of tlie judgment was served a month after. King Charles died, aud James succeeded him and then were renewed those commotions and oppressions which in this country' were con- nected with the name of Sir Edmund Andros, and the attempt to consolidate and really subjugate all the northern colonies ; and which in England resulted in the revolution of 1688, the flight of King James aud the accession of William and Mary of the House of Orange. At the accession of William and Mnry, Massachusetts had every reason to expect to be restored to her ancient rights, ])ut there were now numerous interests to l)e harmonized ; the sovereigns, though sympathiz;iug with the Puritans, were unwilling to restore so liberal a charter, and one which had been so freely interpreted. There had come to be strong shades of ditFereuce in religious and political opinions among the colonists, but the late disturbances aud common suft'erings had the sentiment of a common cause and the need of unity. And so it happened, that in 1691, these elements whether harmonious or discordant. Pilgrim, Puritan or Ei)iscopalian, were bound together b}' a ro^^al charter which consolidated the colonies of Plymouth, the Massachusetts Bay, the District of Maine, Sagadahoc and all of Acadia into one Province and under one title, the Province of the Massachusetts Bay A few years later, the Maritime Provinces were receded to the Crown. Maine was now in fact a part of Massachusetts^ and the first governor of the consoli- dated Provinces, was Sir AVilliam Pliipps, .a distinguished son of Maine. This relation existed for a hundred and thirty years, till 1820, when a separation was made by mutual consent, and Maine became an independent State. HISTORY Ol PAKIS. 1 1 CHAPTKK II. SOI.DIKRS' I,AM> (iHANTS. PJiilUps War. — Xurragansett Tofuships. — Cdiioda Toir„sJn'jis. — Conditions attached to the Grants, — SettliiKj Duties, etc The long and sanguinary conflict to control the destinies of this counti-y between the two k'ading powers of Europe, has already been referred to, and also the conspicuous j^art which New England was earh' and constantly called upon to Itear. Strange as it mav seem, the Aborigines took kindly to the bigotry and super- stitions of the Roman Catholic church, and weiv ever the faithful allies of the French, and it is a fact well autlicnticnted that all the Indian raids upon our frontier settlements, were plainied at (^»ncbec, and, as a general thing, executed jointly by the French and Indians. The Narragansett war, however, was an exce|)tion and was brought on by the continued encroachments of the English upon the domain of the Indians, and the frequent grants of territory which the Indians claimed to l)e theirs. It was intended l)y King Phillip to be a war of utter extermination, and it was met by the whites in very much the same spirit. It was in IGTS that Phillip's war. called also the Narragansett war, broke out, and to carry it to a successful issue severely taxed the resources of the colonies. At its close, the war between France and England was resumed in the carrying on of which the Indians, as usual, were an important factor, and in which the colonists of New England were the greatest sufferers. In ICJl. the new charter of the Massachusetts liay was granted to include Plymouth, Maine and Acadia, which was a result highly gratifying to the Bay government, and which put the General Court in an excellent mood. The Government was poor and had naught with which to pay the soldiers for their arduous services except land, and of land they had an al)undance. Seven townships were surveyed and granted for services in Phillip's war, of which two were in Maine. These were called Narragansett Townships. Another and still larger class of townships was granted to those who took part in the expedition against Canada in 16'J0, under Sir William Phipps. Several of these townships were located in Maine, and most of them were granted to the heirs of those who did the actual services. Some of these are Raymond. Bridgton, Waterford. Turner. Jay, Otisfield, Bethel and perhaps Poland. P:ight of these Canada town- 12 insTOKV OK PARIS. ships were origiually laid out in New Hainpsliiir. upon ten-itorv thon claimed l>y Massachusetts ; live of them were held by the grantees under a subsequent arrangement with the Masonian proprietors, and the proprietors of three of them, after many years, took new grants in Maine, in lieu of them. These three grants are now the towns of Bridgton. Waterford and Turner. So in Maine, we had five original Canada townships and three by substitution. Livermore was granted for services in the reduction of Port Royal, and Port Koyal was the plantation name of the town. Individuals were equally successful in obtaining grants of land, if there was the least foundation for their claim. Samuel Jordan of Biddeford and Christopher Baker, who had been captives to the Indians in Canada ; Ricliard Cutts of Kittery, who was shot ten years before and lay sick of his wounds : Ruth T,ee who had lost her husband in the attack upon Port Royal ; the children of ^lajor Con- verse Avho had lost their father in the Indian wars ; and Richard Tozier of Berwick who had suffered much from the savages ; all of these and many others obtained grants of land varying from one to two hundred acres, which they had a right to select from any ot the unappropriated lands in Maine. Any person severely wounded, bereaved of husband or father, made captive or cripple, was. upon request, sure of receiving the legislative bounty.* The Canada grants were all made through the Committee of Lands, whose repoit at this period and subsequently, was considered a sufficient reason for a legislative grant, and was passed upon without question or 'delay. There was always a condition attached to each grant of a township, that a certain number of actual settlers should be upon the territory within a specified time,, that a house of worship should be erected and a regularly ordained minister settled. About the year 1735, numerous petitions were presented to the General Court for grants of land, some of them from old and thickly settled Massachusetts towns which wanted room to expand or colonize, but in most instances from persons or their descendants, who had done service in the Indian wars. Some were for specific service as in the invasion of Canada or at the reduction of Port Royal, while others were for general service in the colonial army. As the lauds in Massachusetts proper had nearly all been granted, and as the continued hostilities of the Indians prevented settlements in the interior of Maine, the grants of this period were mostly made from *AVilli;iinsou's Maine. HISTORV Ol" TAKIS. 13 lands which nre now in the State of New Hanipsliire. and for furtlier reasons which will be treated of more at len<>tii hereafter. Town- ships granted for settlement were proi)rieties or j)roprietaries. being corporate tenancies in common, and several acts were passed pro- viding for calling proprietor's meetings, regnlating their oflicers, enforcing their votes, making assessment and collecting taxes. The Massachnsetts Bay Government was interested in the settlement of new towns, becanse it enlarged her V)ordeis, increased her wealth and popnlation. and erected additional barriers against the attacks of hostile Indians. The Crown on the other hand, was opposed because the extension of new settlements openetl up more conven- ient avenues to the King's forests of -oak and itine. and other ship timber reserved in the grant to the Province. CHAPTKR III. LAND GRANTS IN NEW HAMrsiIIUK. Tlie Boundary Contest. — Massachusettti Defeated and her Grants declared Void. The controversy between the proprietors of New Hampshire and the Massachnsetts Bay government, respecting the northern boundary of the latter, was very similar to the one between Massachusetts and Maine, which has aH-eady been referred to. When the early grants were made, the country, except along the seacoast, was very little known. Some of the principal rivers had been examined so far as they wei'c navigable, but beyond their navigable points, their direction was unknown, and the lands bordering upon them a terra inrognita. It is no wonder, then, that grants bounded by rivers whose general direction was unknown, and extending to seas or oceans whose very existence was in dispute, should be subjects of dis- pute and of almost interminable litigation. The Hon. Rufus Choate. Avho was employed in a case growing out of a question of tlic boundary line between Massachusetts and Rhode Island, said, •l would as soon think of setting forth the boundaries between sover- hl»orinfic towns. Number one of this survey, hetweeu Merriniae and C'ounec- tieut rivers, was granted to Salisbury and Aniesl)ury. and is the present town of AVarner. In a Histor}' of the town reeiMitly i)ub- lished, by Gen. Walter Ilarrinian, it is stated that it was not known that its grantees had lendered any particular service to the King. "■They gave nothing for their township, but at the time this, and many other grants were matle, the boundar}' was in controvers\', and, to gain ground in the contest, Massachusetts used every effort to induce men to acce()t grants of land." This statement is corrobo- rated by records contemporaneous with the grants. Meanwhile, the contest was sharply carried on. and after commissioners appointed for the purpose, had failed to come to a decision, the matter was referred directly to King George the second, whose royal decision promulgated on the 5th of March, 1740. was far I)etter for New Hampshire than ever the Masonian proi)i-ietors claimed. It estab- lished a curved line, -'following the course of the river Merriniac at the distance of three miles on the north side, beginning at the Atlantic ocean and ending at Pawtucket Falls (now Lowell), thence due w^est to His Majesty's other governments.'' This is the present line between the two States. By this decision, all the grants made north of this line by Massachusetts, were rendered null and void, including the grant to "Samuel Jackson and others." Some of the grantees made terms with the Masonian proprietors and retained their lands, but in most cases and the case of Sanuiel Jackson and others among them, the urants wei'c abandoned. 'w-"/:,. 16 HISTORY OF PARIS. CHAPTER IV. LAND GRANTS CONTINUED. The Greed for Land. — Grants of 17oo-G. — Action of the Governor and Conned. Our New Englaud ancestors were not only lovers of liberty, but the}' also early developed a passion for land, and soon after the first settlements in Plymouth and the Massachusetts Bay colonies, and the organization of colonial governments, the people begun to clamor for grants of land, and that clamor did not cease until all the pul)lic lands had passed from government to private control. The town of Duxbury was settled from Plymouth about the year 1632, or twelve years after the landing, and in 1644, on the petition, of Duxl)ur3' men, the court ordered a survey of territorv, and in the following year granted the petitioners that large tract of land which was called Bridgevvater, and from which several good sized towns have since been formed. Other territorial grants were made^ and settlements began in Marshfield, Middleboro, Rochester, and at various other places, and in a few years the whole of Plymouth Colony was dotted over with settlements, though no town had any- thing like the population which its' soil, if Avell cultivated, was capable of supporting. The same is equallv true of the early settlers of the Massachusetts Bay. Salem was settled in 162s, Charlestown in 1629, Dorchester in 1630, and Boston and Water- town the same year, and hardly had a beginning l>een made in these towns, before the settlers were seized with a desire to colonize still farther, and outlying tracts were quickly taken up and occupied. So anxious were they to possess all the land that joined them, that they did not even wait for the extinguishment of the Indian titles 1)y the government, but individuals often purchased lands of the Indian sachems for a mere trifle, and made no little troublesome litigation for themselves and their posterity, thereby. This mania for landed property was doubtless due to the fact that most of the first New England settlers were men of moderate means, had never owned real estate, but had been tenants upon the large estates of the landed gentry of Old ILngland. Hence, to become possessed of land, and lords of the soil, was to them a novel and most interesting change, and not satisfied with the small areas allotted to them in the first settled towns, they wished to go where they could spread out mSTOKY OF PARIS. 17 and extend their boundaries in imitation of their landlords in the country from which they came. The coni[)laint of being '"straitened for want of more land," was put forth by the first settlers, and was repeated by their descendants for more than a century and a half. Kev. Thomas Hooker with his company, came to Dorchester in 1633, and because towns had been begun so near Cambridge as Charles- town, Roxbury and Watertown, he went through the wilderness and commenced a settlement at Hartford. Counecticut, in order that he might not be crowded. After the extinguishment of the Indian titles, or the most of them, b}- the government of the Massachusetts colony, they very freely made grants of farms and townships to individuals and to companies on certain prescribed conditions to be complied with. I"or the grant of a township, the usual conditions were, tliat the number of grantees should not be less than sixty, that sixty families should be settled upon the grant within seven years, and an ortiiodox minister be settled. Reservations were made of lands for ministerial purposes and for schools. It by no means followed that a person who applied for a grant, intended ever to settle ui)on it himself, and it was often the Case that only a small per cent of the grantees ever saw the territory granted them, or any part of it. It was frequently a matter of speculation, and became a passion which pervaded all classes of the community. Profes- sional men, doctors, lawyers and ministers of the gospel, govern- ment officers from the chief magistrate down, as well as the merchants, mechanics, farmers and common laborers were more or less affected with this mania for wild lands, nor has it by any means died out even in our own times. The lands of the Massachusetts Bay and of the Plymouth Colony had all or nearly all been granted prior to 1()91, when by the royal charter of William and Mary, the two colonies were consolidated and with the Province of Maine, placed under the government of the Massachusetts Bay. There were still extensive tracts of land embracing the entire interior of Maine, whicli had not l)een granted nor settled on account of con- tinued Indian hostilities. In 173.'), quite a number of petitions for grants of land had accumulated, and at a meeting of the Great and General Court holden in Boston on the 15th day of January, 1735 (O. S.), Edmund Quincy, Esq., from the committee on Petitions for town- ships of land, etc., reported in substance as follows: "'That there be a careful view and survev of the lands between ]Merrimac and 18 HISTORY OF PARIS. Connecticut rivers from the northwest corner of Rumford (now Concord, N. H.) on Merrimac river to the Great Falls on the Con- necticut, of twelve miles at least in breadth, or nortli and south, by a committee of eleven able and suitable persons to l)e appointed by this court, who shall, after a due knowledge of the nature and the circumstances thereof, lay out the same into as many townships of the contents of six miles square as the land in width as aforesaid will allow of; no townshi]) to be more than six miles east and west, and also lay out the land on the east side of Connecticut river from said Falls to the township laid out to Josiah Williard and others, into as many townships of the contents of six miles square, as the same will allow of; and also the land on the Avest side of the river Connecticut from said Falls to the eciuivalent land, into one or two townships^of the contents of six miles square, if the same will allow thereof; and that the said comnutte make report of their doings to the Court at their session in May next, or as soon as they conven- ientlv can, that so the persons whose names are contained in the several petitions hereafter mentioned, viz. : In the Petition of Hop- kinton ; in that of Salisbury and Amesbury ; in tliat of Cambridge ; in that of Bradford and "Wenham ; in that of Haverhill ; in that of Milton and Brookline ; in that of Sanuiel Chambei'lain and Joiuithan Jewett ; in tiiat of Nathaniel Harris et als. ; in that of Stephens, Goulder et als : in that of Jonathan Wells et als ; in tliatof Lyscom and Johnson et als ; in that of Isaac Little et als ; in that of Jonathan Powers et als ; in that of John Whitman. Ksq., et als ; in that of Samuel Haywood et als ; -in that of Josiah Fossett et als ; in that of John Flynt et als ; in that of John Harward and others of Bridgewater, that have^no'' heretofore been admitted grantees or settlers within the space of seven years last past, of or in any former or other grant of a township or particular grant on condition of settling : and that shall appear and give security to the value of forty pounds to perform the conditions that shall l)e enjoined l)y the court, may by the major part of the committee, be admitted grantees into one of the said townships ; the committee to give pulilic notice of the time and place of their meeting to admit the grantees ; which committee shall be empowered to employ surveyors and chainmen to assist them in surveying and laying out said township ; the Province to bear the charge, and be repaid liy the grantees who may be admitted, the whole charge they shall advance ; which committee we apprehend, ought to be directed and empowered to admit sixty HISTORY OF PAIMS. . H* settlers in each township, and take their bonds payable to the com- mittee and their snccessors in the said trnst, to the use of the Province for the performance of the conditions of their grant, viz. : that each grant build a dwelling house of eighteen feet square and seven feet stud at the least, on their respective home-lots : and fence in and break up for plowing, or clear and stock with English arass. five acres of land within three A'ears next after their admit- tance, and cause their respective lots to be inhabited ; and that the grantees do within the space of tliree years from the time of their being admitted, build and finish a convenient meeting house for the public worship of God, and settle a learned Orthodox Minister : and in case any of the grantees shall fail or neglect to perform what is enjoined as above, the committee shall be obliged to put the bond in suit and take possession of the lands and rights that shall become forfeit, and proceed to grant them to other persons that will appear to fulfil the conditions within one year next after the said last men- tioned grant. And if suflficient number of petitioners that have had no grant within seven years as aforesaid, viz. : sixty to each town- ship, do not appear, others may be admitted, provided they have fulfilled the conditions of their fonner grant ; the committee to take care that there be sixty-three houselots laid out in as regular, com- pact and defensible a manner as the land will allow of. one of which lots shall be for the first settled ministei-, one for the second settled minister, and one for the schools ; to each of which an equal propor- tion of lands shall accrue in all future divisions. The report of the conunittee received favoral)le consideration and on the day following, the Court ordered: '"That Joseph Gerrish, Benjamin Prescott, Josiah Willard. Job Mmy, Esciuires. ]Mr. Moses Pierson and Capt. Joseph Gould, with sdch as the Honorable Board shall join, be a committee to all intents and jjurposes to efiect the business projected by the report of the committee of both Houses, to consider the petitions for townships which passed this day, viz. : on the proposed line between Merrimac and Connecticut rivers, and on both sides of the Connecticut river, and that there lie granted and allowed to be paid out of the public treasury after the rate of fifteen shillings per diem for every day he is in the service in the woods, and subsistence, and ten shillings per diem for every day to each one of the said committee while in the service, in admitting settlers into the said townships, and subsistence, to be paid as aforesaid." 20 HISTORY OF PARI; "In Council, Read and concurred, aud Wm. Dudley, Samuel AVelles, Thomas Berry, Joseph Wilder, and John Chandler, Jr., Esquires, are joined with the committee of the House, for the line between ]Merrimac and Connecticut rivers, &c." CHAPTER V TITLES TO THE SOIL, Original Land Titles in Jfaine. — Land Titles in Oxford County, with Ay'eas of Territory Granted and Sold prior to 1820. A brief sketch of the land titles in Maine upon which all our rights in real estate are based, though not belonging especiall}- to the liistoiy of Paris, may not be without interest in this connection. These titles are of four kinds, viz. : Crown grants and grants from Lords propi'ietors, Indian grants or titles. Province grants and Province sales. The titles in York, Cumberland and Lincoln coun- ties with a considerable portion of Iveiniebec. are almost wholly of the two former classes ; those in Oxford county are entirely of the two latter. The following are the Province grants in this county, as originally organized, made either for military service in the French and Indian wars, or in lieu of grants made of what proved to be New Hampshire lands, either for militaiy or other service, or to insure their settlement : Town. ACHEf^ Bethel, •24,-27S Gilead, 14,34.-) Fryeburg, 26,549 Hebron A: Oxford, 36.-2-21 .Jay & Canton, 20,905 riverniore, 27,480 Lovell & Sweden, 37,480 Paris, 23,971 Tinner, 31,359 Pannford, 19,170 Waterford, 21.192 Grantees, &.C. Canada Township. Peabody's Patent. grant to Gen. Joseph Frye for military services. to Alex Shepard, Jr., for surveying pnb. lands. Pliipps Canada: in lieu of a former grant. luiUtar}^ service at Port Iloyal. ('apt. Lovewell and company. Joslnia Fuller et als., in-lieu of former grant. Sylvester Canada ; in lieu of former grant. grant to citizens of Concord, X. 11. Canada township, in lieu of former grant. The following are the Province sales of townships and parts of townships in Oxford county, and the grants to academies which soon came into proprietors hands : HISTORY OF PARIS. 21 Towx. ACRF> Au(lov(M-. 29,433 Albany. 14.153 Brownfielil. 28,8()(; Bucktielil. 15.959 Berlin. 27.050 Carthage. 23,250 Denmark, 27,023 Greenwood, 22.574 Ilirani, 13 (;i2 Hartford, 19,821 Sumner. 15,713 Dixfield. 19,130 Mexico. 12,712 Norway. 25,022 Xewry, 32,775 Peru, 21,499 Porter, 15,093 Woodstock. 24.192 ^'eld. 32.775 Howard's Gore. 2.012 Fryeburg Addition, 1.199 Bradley & E istnian's. 2.80(1 Fryeburg" Ac ademy Grant. 4.147 Xo. 7, 23.937 Xo, 8, 25.412 Hamlin's Grant, 1,270 Andover Xo. Surplus, 15.900 " AVe -t Surplu.*, 11.096 A. Xo. 1, 26,165 A. Xo. 2, 28.507 Township B, (Upton), 25.600 C,' u 21,074 " D, ii 20,500 E. •' 20,600 Xo. 1, K 1, 22,552 it ■} u '• 22.080 " 3, '• " 29.440 - 2,R2, u 23,040 '• 3, " u 30,720 '• 2, R 3, a 21,000 " 3, - u 21,000 " 4, " a 21,000 " 5, R4, u 23,040 u u 23,436 Graxtkes, &c. S. \y. Johnson and otliers. Joseph Iloh and others. '1'. < utlcr and others. Abijah IJuck and others. S. Wetuiore and J. Abbott. ]{. Ames. Fryeburg Academy, Ac. Phillips Academy, etc. I'eleg AVadsworth and others. Joel I'arkhinst and others, J. Ilolman and others. Fee. Past and < luiimings.* Sarah Bostwick. .1. Tliompson and others. J. Hill and others. Dummer and (iorliam Academic! 'i'. Pussell, Jr. Phineas Howard. Jolm Derby. Sarali Waldo. Cyrus Hamlin. Jolin Richards. S. Johnson and otlier: Phebe Ketchum. J. J. Holmes. Hounsfield i<: Davis. Ann S. Davis. J. Gardner. J. Cummings. Moses Abbott. Thomas Sewise. John Peclc. W. & G. (Gilbert. John Peck. E. Blake, Jr. Dunlap and Grant. Josiali (Juincy. Sanuiel AVatkinson. *Rust ami Cummings imn^liased of the Province. 22 mSTOKY OF PARIS. Town. Aches. h Xo. 1, R 3, (Upton), 11. .520 u .. 4^ ki 11, .520 No. 5, R 2, u 20.1104 " .5. R 3, " 22.717 " .1, R .5, u .5.700 it. .; ^1 11, .520 Surplus ( '. 12.200 Bac'lielder's i Grant. 2S,S22 Tract betAveen Hartford and Livermore, 1.280 Nine Islands in the Andros- coggin river, 214 Sundrj^ small grants. 8,200 Grantees, &c. Canaan Academy. Batli Academy. Huntington and Pitkin. Abel Cutler. Ha Howell Academy. Farmington Academy. .Tohn Peck. .Tosiah Baclielder. Monmouth P^ree School. Monniduth Academj^ Various Persons. The areas of towns in acres as here given, are taken from the returns of surveys, in the office of the Secretary of State in Boston, for all the transfers here mentioned were made prior to the separa- tion of Maine from Massachusetts in 1820. In man3' cases, the actual number of acres is considerably greater than these returns show. In the case of Paris, for instance, tlie area in acres as returned, was 23,971, while the town as originally laid out contained more than 30,0b0 acres. An important allowance was always made in surveying for ponds and rivers, often for poor land, and for the '•swag" of the four rod chain. A township of six miles square, the usually limited size of early grants, would contain 23,040 acres, but grantees were always greedy and sometimes unscrupulous, while the government was generally lenient where the prescribed limits were not exceeded by more than one-fourth or one-third. The grant of Sudbury, Canada (Bethel) wasfor a township six and one-half miles square, but to take in as much of the Androscoggin as possible with its choice bottom lands, the length of the town was made twelve or more miles. HISTORY OF PARIS. 2 3 CHAPTER \ I. GRANT OF 173G. Samuel Jackson and otJicrs. — Xo. 4 S^(rveyed and Lotted, and Pro- prietors Draiv their Rights. — Prep(ir<(tions for setthnie)d briskhj going on. — A sudden suijyension. — No. 4 Proves to be in Xeiv Hampshire and the Grant is Void. At a Great and Crcneral Court held in Boston on the 24th da}- of November, 173G. the following vote passed the two Houses and was consented to by the Governor : •'Voted, that Capt. Samuel Jackson be and hereby is fully author- ized and empowered to asseml)le and convene the grantees or pro- prietors of the township No. 4, lying in the line of towns between the rivers of Connecticut and Merrimac, to assem]:»le in such j^lace as they shall be notified and warned to convene and assemble at, in order to choose a moderator and clerk, and a committee to allot and divide their lands, and to dispose of the same, and to pass such votes and orders as by them may be thought conducive to the speedy fulfillment of the conditions of their grants, and also to agree upon methods for calling of meetings for the future, l^rovided none of their votes concerning the dividing or disposing of their lands that shall be passed while they are under the direction of the committee of this court, shall- be offered before they are allowed of l)y said committee." In pursuance of this order, Mr. Jackson in due time, proceeded to notify the grantees of the time and place of meeting, by posting and pultlishing notices, of which the following is a copy : "Pursuant to an order (if the Great and (General Court or A-^senibly of His Majesty's Provhice of the Massachusetts Bay in New p:n<>lan(l : Tliese are to notify the proijiietois or grantees of the township Xo. 4. lying: in the line of towns between the rivers of Connecticut and :Merriniac. that they assemble and meet at tlie house of Mr. John Hrown in Watertown, on Thursday tlie twenty-fourth day of Feliruary curreut. at ton of the clock in the forenoon of said (l;iy. to choose a moderator and a proprietor's clerk, and also to consider and conclude when and how tlic house lots shall be laid out. and to choose a committee to complete the same, and to aijree and determine how the nieetings of the proprietors shall be called for the future : and to grant such siun or sums of money as shall be thought need- ful for laying out the house lots, and other necessary charges: and to choose a collector and proprietors" treasurer, anil to consider how the 24 niSTOKY OF PARIS. charges of the proprietors' meetings sliall be defrayed: and to know whether the proprietors will renew the bounds of said township, and also to consider and conclude upon any other thing or things that may be thought proi)er to act upon at said meeting.* Dated at Newton. February 8th. 17;W-7." The following is order in which they Sanuiel Jackson. John Spring. Thomas Greenwood. Ebenezar Stearns. Oaks Angler. Isaac Jackson. William Trowbridge. William AVillianis. Thomas (^uiuer. Thomas Harris. David Sanger. John Burridge. .Josliiia Fuller. Peter Durell. Samuel Shattuck. Xathaniel Snuth. "William C'oolidge. Oliver IJvermore. William Brown. Josiah (ioddard. a list of the grantees, sixty in nnniher, in the appear upon the petition : Nathaniel Stone. .Josiah Mixer. Daniel lJo1)bins. Eichard ( oolidgc. Joseph Coolidge. Josiah Fuller. .Foseph ^lason. Daniel Bond. IMchard Park. William Park. David Wlntney. John Stowell. Benjamin lUmd. .Tames Dix. George Harrington. George Harrington, Jr. Tliomas Bisco. Samuel Stowell. Ebenezar Brown. .lonas Coolidge. Nathaniel Spring. Christopher Grant. Isaac Fuller. Ebenezar (ioddard. William Dana. Jonathan Learned. Jonathan Bemis. Moses Hastings. .lohn Whitney. Thaddeus Coolidge. David I-earned. Sauniel IJandall. Eichard King. Joseph Allen. John Coolidge. Thomas Frost. Mr. Caleb Tro^\ bridge. Mr. Edward Jackson. David Coolidge. Dav'iil IJvcrmore. The proprietors held their first meeting pursuant to the call of Mr. Jackson, and proceeded to organize by the choice of Capt. Samuel Jackson as moderator, and Joseph Mason. Esq., clerk. It would seem that some of the grantees were minors, for it was voted that such of the proprietors as were under age, if present, should be allowed to act and vote in the proprietors' meetings. It was also declared as the sense of the meeting, that the legal repre- sentatives of any of the absent proprietors sli^ ..Id be permitted to act and vote in their behalf. The proprietors voted that the sixty- three house lots required by the terms of the grant to be laid out in township No. 4, should be laid out by the first of June following ; that they should contain thirty acres at least, to the lot, and the committee was directed in laying out the lots, to have regard as to quantity and quality, and where the land is poorer, to make allow- ance in quantity so as to give to eacli lot, thirty acres of good land. HISTORY OF PARIS. 25 William Brown, Oliver Livennore, Isaac Jackson. Joshua Fuller. John Burridge, Jonas Coolidge and Richard Park were chosen a committee to lay out the house lots, and were authorized to employ a surveyor and two chainmen to assist them. A standing committee to call future meetings was chosen, consisting of Capt. Samuel Jackson, William Williams and Joseph Mason. It was voted that future meetings should be called by posting notices in Watertown and Newton, fourteen days before the time appointed therein for holding the same. It was also voted that a meeting of the proprie- tors should be called at any time, on application, in writing to the committee, of ten or more of the proprietors. It was voted to raise xind assess the sum of forty shillings on each proprietor's lot or right, to defray the charge of laying out the lots as above, and other necessary expenses, and that twenty shillings on each lot or right of the above forty shillings, be collected and paid into the treasurer by the first of April following, and the balance liv the first of June. Daniel Robbins, Ebenezer Brown, and Christopher Grant were chosen collectors, and Joseph Mason was chosen proprietors' treas- urer. By a vote of the proprietors, the committee chosen to lay out the house lots, were empowered to renew the boundaries of their township. The votes passed at this meeting were approved by the committee of the General Court at Boston, July 1. ]7o~. The next meeting of the proprietors was holden at the house of John Brown of Watertown, on Monda}', the fourth da}' of July. 1737, and Capt. Samuel Jackson was chosen moderator. Nathaniel Stone produced qualifications to act in behalf of Moses Hastings. It was voted to allow each meml)er of the committee to lay out the house lots, ten pounds each for their services. At this meeting paper lots were prepared by a committee chosen for that purpose, and the proprietors proceeded to draw. No. 13 containing 40 acres, was reserved as the first minister's lot. No. 41, containing 31 acres, as the second, and number 42, of 40 acres, for the use of schools. It was voted that if :. proprietor should be dissatisfied with the lot he should draw, he might at any time within two years, lay out another at his own expense, not exceeding thirty-one acres, and present a plan thereof to the committee for confirmation and fipproval. Fifty-five of the proprietors then drew their houselots, fifty-three of whom were original grantees. Samuel Hastings drew on the right of Ebenezer Stearns, and Rev. Seth Storer on the right of Jonathan Bemis. The proprietors not present to draw their lots, 26 HISTORY OF PARIS. were permitted to draw at the clerk's office, on condition that the}' should first pay their dues. The next meeting was holden at the dwelling house of Widow Mary Learned, in Watertowu, on Tuesdaj', the eighth da}' of Feb- ruary, A. D., 1739. It was voted first that "the charge of the meeting be borne by the whole Societ}'," and second, that "there shall be no liekers brought to the society that the}^ shall be charged for, but what is ordered by the committee." It was voted 'to choose a committee to find out a convenient way to our township, and work out the same." Isaac Jackson, Joshua Fuller and Samuel Randall were appointed such conuiiittee. The same connnittee were directed to find out the southwest corner of their township. It was voted to build a house on their township for the use of the proprie- tors in common, whose dimensions should be twenty-three feet in length, eighteen in width, and eight feet stud, and John Spring, Isaac Jackson and Joshua Fuller were constituted a committee to build the house. A motion to give encouragement to those proprie- tors who should fii'st settle in the township, was negatived It was voted to raise and collect thirty sliillings on each proprietor's lot, and assessors and a collector were chosen for this pur[)ose. The next meeting of the proprietors was held nearly thirty years after the one just mentioned. There is no evidence going to show that the house provided for at the last UH'eting, was ever built, or that an}- of the proprietors who drew houselots ever occupied, or ever saw them. There had long been a sharp contest between the Massachusetts Bay colony and the i)roprietors of the Province of New Hampshire, res[)ecting the line between the two Provincjes. For a period of forty years prior to 1741, Massachusetts and New Hampshire had the same governor, though each State had its own council, its own assembly and its own laws. IMassachusetts, with characteristic greediness, laid claim to a large portion of New Hami)shire, and a strip of what is now Vermont. Her General Court granted I'ennacook, afterwards incorporated as Kumford, and now Concord, in 1725, and continued to grant townships of New Haini>sliire territory for years ailerwards. In 1727, grants were made by Massachusetts to Massachusetts men, of Pembroke to Capt. John Lovewell and others, of Bow, Epsom, Canterbury and Chichester, of Amherst in 172'S, of Ho[)kinton to Ilopkinton, iMass., in 1735, and of Warner to Salisbury and Amesbury the same year. The two last were granted on petitions referred to in the proceedings HISTORY OF PAUIS. 27 of the General Court when a committee was appointed to locate and grant the lauds between Connecticut and Merrimac river.s already spoken of. The "Great Falls" referred to in the Court proceedings just named, are now known as Bellows Falls on the Connecticut river, and are nearly in the same parallel with Concord. N. H. Massachusetts not only claimed the territory south of this line except a narrow strip on the east, but directed the committee to cross the Connecticut river and lay out one or two townships in what is now Vermont. But after a long and excited controversy covering a period of many years, on the fifth da}* of March, 1740, His Majesty, George the second, to whom the subject had been referred, fixed the boundary substantialh' as at present. The territory claimed by Massachusetts and which by this decision passed to the control and ownership of New Hampshire, was fourteen miles wide by fifty long, and included twouty-eiglit townships. Massachusetts grants of this territory became void, and those townships which were already settled were obliged to make terms with the Masonian proprietors of New Hampshire, or those acting under them. Town- ship No. 4, in this territory, granted to Capt. Samuel Jackson and others, had not been settled, and pr()l)ubly no ctfort was ever made on the part of the grantees to retmn it. CHAPTEK Vri. THE CLAIM HEVIVED. Activity after Thirty ijears. — CVo.se of the French and Indian Wars, and the Interior of Maine Opened up for Settlement. — Reorganiza- tion of the Proprietors. — Grant to Joshua Fuller and Associates. — Plan of the new ''No. 4" made and Conjirmed.-^ Mistake Dis- covered, and a neiv Plan Ordered. — Lotted out and the Rights Dran-n. — Farther Extracts from the Proprietors Records. Thus matters stood for about thirty years, and in the meantime, great changes had taken place in the condition and atfairs of the country. By the fall of (Quebec, the power of the French was broken, and the Maritime Provinces as well as the Canadas became subject to the control of Great Britain. This put an end to the long struggle for empire in this country between France and England, in which the Indians had l)<)rne a conspicuous part, a struggle which 28 HISTORY OF PARIS. had cost New England many valuable lives and a vast amonnt of money, and Avhieli had prevented colonization in the interior of Maine for more than a centuiy. But now the struggle had closed, and there being no further danger from the late savage allies of the French, the attention of Massachusetts was turned anew to her eastern possessions. At this time the settlements in Maine were confined largely to the seacoast and the navigable rivers, the great interior being unsurveyed and unexplored save by the hunters, and b}' the soldiers who had gone to fight the Indians upon their own grounds. Between 1760 and the breaking out of the war of the Revolution, many grants of land had been made in INIaine and several in Oxford county. Fryeburg was granted to Gen. Joseph Frye for services in the French and Indian wars, Bethel to the descendants of those of Sudburj' and other towns who had served in the expedition against Canada in 1G90, Livermore to those of Watertown, Waltham and the neighboring towns who, either by themselves or their ancestors, had taken a part in the reduction of Port Royal, Turner and Jay to the descendants of "Canada" soldiers, and Rumford to Concord, N. H., to compensate those of her grantees who had suffered loss by the settlement of the northern boundary of Massachusetts, which had left that town in New Hampshire. The grantees of Livermore had been petitioners for land in 1735, and had received a grant of township No. 2, on the east side of, and adjoining to the Connecticut river in the same tract where No. 4 granted to Capt. Samuel Jackson and others, was situated, and which proved on the settlement of the boundary to be within the limits of Now Hampshire. The Livermore grantees based their claim for a renewal of their grant upon the fact that their "No. 2 had been thrown into New IIami)shire bv an adjustment of the boundary lines." The changed condition of things, and the general movement for eastern land grants, stimulated the grantees of No. 4 on Con- necticut river to move for an adjustment of their claims, a prelimi- naiy step to which was the reorganizatian of their com[)any. These grantees were mostly from Watertown, Waltham and Newton, towns from which hailed most of the grantees of Livermore and Jay. The grantees of Bethel were also largely from Newton. These two towns, Watertown and Newton, formed the rallying points for several Massachusetts towns, Marlboro', Shreweslniry and Oroton being notable among the number. IIISTOHY OF PAUIS. 29 The next meeting of the proprietors of township Xo. 1. "lying between the rivers Conneetient and Merriniae." after an interval of nearly thirty years, was held at the liouse ol" Mv. Xathauiel Coolidge, innkeeper in Watertown. on the 2Gth day of December, 1769. Several of the original proprietors had deceased, and their rights were represented by heirs or assigns, while others had disposed of their claims, so that only twenty-nine of the original claimants peti- tioned for a renewal of the grant. At this meeting, Joshua Fuller was elected moderator, and Nehemiah Mason, clerk. Capt. Joshua Fuller, Capt. William Coolidge and Ebenezer Brown were consti- tuted a committee to draft a petition to the General Court for a new grant of land in lieu of the one they liad lost. The following is a cop3' of the petition pi'cpared and presented : PKOVINCI-: of the 3l\SSACIirSKTTS liAV. "To the Honorable Tliouias llutchnisoii, Govei-iior and ('onnnanil''r in Chief of his Majesty's said Provim-o, the Hon. Couiici! and Ilousn of Representatives in General Court Assembled : The petition of tlie subseribers hund)ly sliowetb tiiar some of your peti- tioners and tlie predecessors of the otliers obtained a i-raiit from ijie (Jreat and General Court, of a township of land several years since, wbieb was then laid out between the rivers of (onneeticut and .Merrimae with line of towns; that the house lots in said town were allotted to the proprietors, and some further ordei-s relative to tlie settlement of said township -were by said proprietors performed to the satisfaction of a eonnnittee from said Honorable Court, as may appear by the i)ro])i'ietors' book of reeoi'ils sio'ned by the Honorable William Dudley. Esq.. chairman of said eonnnittee. and that said i^roprietors were resolutely pursuing all other ])roi)er measures in order for the speedy settlement; but very soon after, to tlieir great damage and disappointment, and after the payment of one hundred and eightj" pounds to the committee aforesaid, and a further expense of more tlian double that sum. 1)esldes exi')ense of time, tliey were de])rived of said town- ship by its being set oft" to the Province of Xew Hampsliire. by the detei- mination of his Majesty, King George the second, in the settlement of tlie boundaiiesof the Provinces aforesaid ; and j'our j)etitioners must remain remediless in the premises, without the interposition of this most Honor- able Court : tliey therefore most hunil)lv pray that your Honors would be pleased to take the same into consideration and according to your known justice and clemency to grant them anotlier township in lieu of that wliich they were deprived of. as a rrtaUatinn for their great loss, and your most humble suppliants as in duty bounil shall ever pray." Joshua Fullku and 59 others. At a meeting holden at the place of the former one, on the 8th day of January, A. D., 1770. it was voted to accept the report of 30 HISTORY OF PARIS. the committee. At an adjourned meeting at the same place, on the last INIonday in Februniy following the other, a committee consisting of Capt Joshua Fuller, William Coolidge and Mr. Ebenezer Brown, were chosen to present the alcove petition to the General Court. An assessment of one shilling on each right, was made to defray the expenses of the committee. Several adjourned meetings were sub- sequently held without the transaction of any business. At a meeting at Coolidge's tavern on the first day of July, 1771, the petition to the General Court having been favorably considered, a committee consisting of Capt. Joshua Fuller, Nathaniel Coolidge and Stephen Harris, w^as chosen to take a view and plan of the township granted, and it was also voted to assess two dollars on each right to defray the charges of the committee. At an adjourned meeting on the 12th day of Angust, Alexander Shepard, Jr., was elected clerk, and the committee appointed to view and take a plan of the township were authorized to hire money sufficient to defray their expenses in so doing, and to be allowed interest on the same until paid by the committee. It would be interesting to know the history of the journey of this committee into the interior of Maine, seeking land suitable for settling, and to answer the purposes of their grant, of the hardships they endured and the discouragements they encountered, l)ut we are not aware that any journal of their daily doings was kept, or that any report was made by means of which this information can be gained. From the records of the proprietors' meetings, farther extracts from which will follow, it appears that this committee went in con)pany, and acted in eon- junction with a committee of the grantees of Phipps Canada, with the understanding that the two grants should be situated side by side, and that the expenses should be divided between the two com- mittees. But after the townships had been located and bounded, some disagreement arose the nature of which is not explained, and the committee on the part of the proprietors of No. 4, assumed the whole of the expense of the survey, and the committee of the Phipps Canada proprietors went to the great Androscoggin, and surveyed a township north of Livermore, territory which now comprises the towns of Jay and Canton. The following appears in the proprietors' records : ''The following meeting called by the committee chosen to take a view and plan of a township, on a dispute arising between said com- mittee and the committee of Phipps Canada (so called) relative to HISTORY OF PARIS. 31 the dividing the two townships by said ooniniittoo jointly viewed iind planned." At this meeting, a committee of nine was chosen to meet the proprietors of Phipps Canada or their committee, at the house of Capt. Brewer, in Waltham, on the l"2tli day of November, 1771, in order to make a division of the two townships of land the committees of the two sets of proprietors had viewed and taken plans of. The two committees met, and the action of the proprie- tors of No. 4, at its next meeting would indicate that a division of the two tovi^nships could not be agreed upon. At a meeting holden on the 19th day of November, 1771, it was voted that this Proprietary bear the whole expense of viewing and taking a plan of two townships of land on Little Amariscoggin river, eicept the time and expense which Messrs. Brown, Whitte- more and Kimball were at in said view and planning, provided the Canada proprietors give up all their claims to the interest of said view and planning. At an adjourned meeting on the 19th of December, among other proceedings of minor importance, it was voted that Alexander Shepard, Jr., be a committee to prepare a petition to the General Court for a confirmation of the grant of a township on Little Amariscoggin river, in lieu of No. 4, (so called). An adjourned meeting was held on the 31st of March, 1772, when it was voted that the vote passed by the Canada Proprietors at the house of Capt. Ebenezer Steadman, innholder in Cambridge, on the 19th day of November last, relinquishing their interest in two town- ships pn Little Amariscoggin river, be recorded in this Proprietary's book of records. Thi?, vote was as follows : "At a meeting of the proprietors (or grantees) of a township of land grunted by the Great and General Court, on the lltli day of June, 1771, to David Phipps, Esq., and others, at their meeting on Tuesday, the 19th day of November, 1771 , at the house of Elienezer Steadman in Cambridge, it was voted that this Proprietary relin- quish all their right in the two townships of land that were laid out b}- a committee of this Proprietary, in conjunction with a committee of the No. 4 Proprietary (so called), at Little Amariscoggin river, to the said No. 4 proprietors, provided they pay all the charges that have arisen in viewing and laying out said township, except the charges of Messrs. Abijah Brown and Israel Whittemore for their .services and expenses in said service, anil except six days and a half of Capt. Kimball." The committee appointed to petition the court for a confirmation o2 HISTORY OF PARIS. of the grant on the Little Androscoggin, were successful in their efforts, and the following resolve of the General Court was issued thereon : "In the House of Representatives, April 22, 1772. Kesolved that the plan of the township hereunto annexed, con- taining the contents of six miles and one-quarter square, exclusive of the allowance of one thousand and nine hundred acres for the rivci'S and ponds in said township, and eight hundred and fort^' acres for swag of chain, l)eing one-third thereof, bounded as follows : 'Beginning at a heap of stones at the southwest corner, running north 73 degrees, east, lifty-one chains and thirty links, to Little Aniariscoggin river ; thence b}' said river one hundred and fourteen chains to a white pine tree on the easterly side of the rivei*; thence north 43 degrees east, three hundred and forty chains to a spruce tree on Sylvester Canada line ; thence north 4 degrees west, five hundred and forty-two chains to a stake and stones ; thence south G-s|' degrees and 30 minutes west, five hundred and twenty -seven chains ; thence south 14 degrees east, six hundred and eighty-eight chains to the heap of stones first mentioned,' granted in June, 1771, to Joshua Fuller and others, be accepted and hereb}- is confirmed, to the said petitioners, their heirs and assigns forever, the^' comph'- ing with the following conditions, viz : The grantees within seven years shall settle sixty families in said township, build a house for the public worship of God, and settle a learned protestant minister, and la\' out one-sixty-fourth part for the first settled minister, one- sixty-fourth part for the use of the ministry, one-sixty-fourth part for the use of schools, and one-sixty-fourth part for the use of Har- vard College forever. Provided it doth not exceed the quantity aforenamed, nor interfere with an}' former grant." Sent up for concurrence. T. CusniNG, Speaker. Read and concurred. Consented to. In Council, April 22d, 1772. Tnos. Flucker, Secretary. T. Hutchinson. A true copy, Attest : Jno. Colton, D. Secretary. HISTORY OF PARIS. 33 Upon a warrant issnod l»y Samuel Danforth, Justice of the Peace, a meeting was called and held at the house of Nathaniel Coolido-e, innholder. in Watertown, on the 21st da^' of July. 1772, and pro- vision was made for callino future meetings, and a committee con- sisting of Capt. Joshua Fuller, Capt. Nathaniel C'oolidge and Alexander Shepard, Jr., was chosen and authorized and empowered to lot out the whole or a part of the township of the grantees. A comn)ittee consisting of Nathaniel Stone, Nehemiah Mason and AVilliam C'oolidge, was chosen to prosecute or defend any action or actions wherein the interests of the Proprietary might be concerned, with full power of substitution. Josiah Bisco was one of the partv who went to lot out the township, and his journal beginning August 22, 1772. will be found in the appendix. The township granted to Joshua Fuller and others, June 11. 1771, in lieu of the township granted in 1736, had now l>een viewed and a plan made of it, and the grant had been confirmed by the General Court in accordance with the plan presented. Those familiar with the boundaries of Paris at the present time, will hardly recognize the town l)y the metes and bounds described in the plan presented to the court. The fact was, the committee appointed by the pro- prietors to view and make a plan of the land, had made a grave mistake which- was soon detected by the later committee appointed to divide the township into lots, as will be seen by their report which was as follows : ''We a committee chosen by the proprietors of No. 4 to lot out part or the whole of said township, do report as followeth, viz. : After having lotted out part of said township, we found that we did not adjoin to Sylvester Canada, (Turner), nor an^' former grant as was the order of court, therefore we have not proceeded to finish the whole until the proprietors knew the situation of the township as it now lieth." Thereupon another committee was appointed consisting of Alex- ander Shepard, Alexander Shepard, Jr., and Capt. AVm. Coolidge, to prepare a plan of the township with such alterations as they should think proper, to be submitted to the Great and General Court for confirmation and approval. The memorial presented bj- this committee to the Court, stated that the committee to view and make a plan of the grant, as also the pilot, had been deceived b}- taking a hunter's line to be the bounds of S3lvester Canada, by which means the grantees were again frustrated in their desire to 3 34 HISTORY OF PARIS. come into possession of their lands. They askecl the Court therefore, to annul the former plan, in order that a township might be laid out to them which :?hould he square instead of angular to correspond with the line which was supposed to be that of Sylvester Canada, which would not only make a more convenient town, but wonld be vastly more commo4lious for other townships which hereafter might be laid out adjoining thereto. The prayer of the petition was granted by the patient and indulgent General Court, and a plan adopted which described the metes and bounds as follows : ••Beginning at a Hemlock tree two hundred an>• e agreeably to law. It was also voted that the taxes of delinqutMit proprietors whose rights had been sold, be refunded to them. November 4th, it was voted to accept the report of the committee chosen to finish lotting out the township, and that there be reserved for the use of the proprietors, their heirs and assigns forever, two rods in width on the eastward side of every range line through the length of the township for the convenience of ways, if it should be needed. It was voted to draw the lots for a division of the towu- .ship. among the proprietors at this meeting, and Nathaniel Harring- ton and Jonfts Coolidge were chosen a committee for drawing the lots. Lots were drawn in the name of the grantees of 1771. and with results as follows : Orif/inf(l (rivmtef-s. . Lot. Ebeuezer Steai-iis 27-2S John Stowell 27-2S niaddpu.s Trowbiidgf. .. 'IT-'ls AVilliaiii Park 27-2^ Thomas Frost 27-28 William < oolidgc 27-2S Peter Durell 27-2S Edmund Barnard 27-2S Ezekiel Whitney 2.V2fJ Amos Livormoio 25-20 William Dana 2:>-2(; riiristophcr (J rant, Jr. . . 2.5-20 P^dwanl .Fackson on the right of Sam"l Jackson 2.5-2-2 4 2 I' ;j :i 4 4 •A 1 A ;5 .5 11 12 4 4 1 t; s 12 :; (-. )> It 12 Tt 2 M 1 VA :, 1 -.i <; 4 1 s :\ 11 .5 1 2 4 1 1 4 ■ .5 ■2 1 ,s 4 *; 2 4 1 7 1 (; ') 1 •1 ^ •J .', (i '.1 it it ■2 11 1 ."» 1 r, .{ 2 •"> 7 •J 3 7 4 s: 1 4 1 7 1 4 1 ( ■> 2 lu 1 j< 2 10 3 1 7 .5 i:! 4 gg HISTOKY OF IWRIS. Orniuun (rrantees. Lot- na,ujc. Lot. F.'ur- J^-t- i?""r/^. Thaddeus Trowbridge . • -21-22 2 David T.iverniore 21-22 -^ Elisha Learned -^--- \ Samuel Kandall 21 -22 •") David Coolidge 21-22 H .Tosiah Goddard 2 1 -22 < .losiah Fuller 21-22 S ( ;eoru;e Ilarringtou 21- 22 '•) Samuel Sliattuck 20-15) 1 Jonathan Learned, Jr. .. 1'.>-2I) 2 David Sanger l!'---^'» •' Samuel Jaekson on the ri"-ht of Sanri Jackson l'.i-20 4 For Ministry l^'-'-^O Xehemiah Mason 1^-20 ^> Ephraim Biuridge l!'-20 ' Oaks Angler li>-^'> « Seth Storer !•'--** '* Wni. Park on the right of Kichard Park • • 1 '-^^ ^ Abraham AAliitney 1"-1*^ - I'roprietors ^'-l'^ '^ (W'orge Harrington, Jr. .. 17-lS 4 William Coolidge 1"-!^ ■' JosiahMixer ^""^^ '_; Nathaniel Spring ^'-^^ ' Daniel Pobins l'-^^^^ ^ First Minister 1 "-^^ -^ For the School 1 •'>-l*'' ^ Jonathan Williams l-"i-^'i - Joseph ( 'oolidge ^"'-1'' '^ Josiah Brown l-^-l*J ;^ Nathaniel Stone 1 •>-!" •' Josiah Bisco l-^-^'^ ^ Jonathan Learned l-">-16 ' Samuel Fuller 15-1^] '^ Isaac Jackson \iy-\(\ For the College 28-27 -^ Nathaniel Coolidge 29 ^'^-t^ William Coolidge 2it 4-o 10 7\ 12 G 11 1 11 8 v.\ 1 13 8 10 7 10 S s 7 s 8 12 1 s li 11 1 10 (\ 13 1 4 5 2 7 2 S 3 / 4 8 s ;i .3 4 14 1 14 2 8 5 2 9 7 1 1 2 i;{ (') • !( ■") s 11 i:i 2 .-) 4 i:{ 3 3 .") r. 1 4 4 8 2 5 6 11 3 4 (i 12 2 11 2 10 2 20 1 n ~> 20 2 i:i It 1 .") 4 .■> ( .•{ 8 3 t) 1 10 9 20 3 14 3 1 4 12 9 14 5 •T 9 14 C> 4 3 14 7 5 5 14 8 10 4 14 9 8 3 20 8 29 9 12 7 12 8 14 4 2 ^ tcdh 1^ ■h J14 \J4 Mi ^J \^^ \ 2.3 l^i I Jtl\J9 \ tg \ J3 \ J7 Tjr\jjr\Ajrrn jjt. IS. \ £M \J£. -"J/ J/ ^J/TJ0 i-k^ J/ I J/ I J/ ^/ j^ I JO \ la I ^0 I 2a / // 1/9 1 // 'TTl /S /(> /r ^fr\ /r J£- /^ /^i /y I /^ \ /y /6 /6 I /S 1 /^ \ /6 ^, HM-\^^\yi^>^\u J 'nJkuA lA j/i r I 'K\h \ ^^^y^ ■-pi 1 ^1^ M I ^^ L. /^y^/J' \ f> \ f^ 1 /i ^/y r 1 1 ^^ ''' 1 /y 1 /J. I /^ i fz. / /i 1 \i At /^ / // // 1 if / // / // 1 // 1 ^"^ / / /• p / ^^ / /t ^M^ M / > h . 7 j li y i 1 6 J^ 6 / 6 1 6 / *v^ Tj pT^ \'^\'^\'^ itx, .d>1^/ j^ j ^ * rr i *'*'" jj Is r LK f . f./*;..]^ < 1 ^ /-? h ^ L, J A i.>ua Ct^ol PlcL^ynada b_y yqu,f 3hef>o'd J' /> J I77J Bi^ J.?/.Stuort CX \jlf bl'JO'Sasi fJlJ.^, i 3l.oCfiait^ HISTORV OF TAias. 37 CHAPTf:R VIII. ABSTRACTS OF FUOrKIKTOKs' RECORDS. The Breakinf/ out of the Revobitiotiari/ War JietanJs Settlement of No. 4. — The Projyrietors Offer Rewards for Building 3IiUs, and Bounties to Settlers. — A Committee Chosen to Procure Settlers — They are Sticcessfil. — Committee Meetings m No. 4. — Act of Incorporation Desired. — Statistics of Xo. 4. The next meeting of the proprietoi-s was on the otli da}' of January, 1774. It was voted that right 53 should be for the lirst settled minister, number 40 for the use of the ministry, and tliat whenever a second parish sliould be formed and a learned protestant minister should be settled, he should improve and enjoy one-half of this right. It was voted to clear a road to their township, to lot numl»er seven in the third range, known as the mill lot, and a com- mittee of three consisting of Wm. Coolidge, Benjamin Stowell and John Bond, was chosen for that puri)osr, with instruction to perform that service before the last day of June following. It was also voted to petition the Great and General Court for an additional grant of the unappropriated lands lying between Bakerstown (Poland) Sylvester Canada (Turner) Parkcrtown, so called, and their own township, now called No. 4, and Nathaniel Stone, Alex- ander Shepard and Josiah Capen, were made a committee to jjrepare and present the petition. It was voted that the present names of the proprietors be recorded in the several lots in the plan of the township. At a meeting of the proprietors at the house of Isaac Gleason in Waltham, April 20, 1774, it was voted to grant the mill lot in No. 4, and one hundred dollars to any person or persons who would undertake to build a saw and grist mill thereon, the saw mill to be built by the last of October following, and the grist mill in twelve months from that time ; and keep both mills in repair ten years, and be obliged to saw for the proprietors at the rate of nine shillings and four pence per thousand for boards, and in proportion thereto for other stuffs, or to accept half the stuff, which is to be at the election of the owners ; and to be paid the proportionable part of said one hundred dollars for each of such mills when they are com- pleted to the acceptance of a committee that shall be chosen to view the same, and to give security for the performance thereof. It was 38 HISTORY OF PARIS. also voted to gi'ant ten pounds lawful money to each of the first ten settlers in the township who would build a house sixteen feet square, clear ten acres of land and seed the same to grain or grass. John Foxcroft, Esq., Capt. ^Ym. Coolidge and Nathaniel Stone were chosen a committee to make sale of delinquent rights, and also to audit the accounts of the treasurer. At a meeting held at the inn of Bezaleel Learned in Watertowu, June 22d, 1774, Benjamin Stowell and John Bond, the committee to clear a road to the township reported that they had performed the service, and had cleared a road from New C41oucester to the mill lot in No. 4. The report was accepted, and the accounts of the com- mittee allowed. It was also voted to pa}' John Bond of the committee, fort^'-eight shillings as a gratuit}' "'for his extraordinarj- service and charges in clearing the road." The prospect for building mills in the township, on the terms offered were evidently' not satisfactoiy, for at the meeting held the 11th day of August, a committee consisting of Dea. Ellijah Liver- more, Josiah Capen and Capt. Joshua Fuller, Alexander Shepard, Jr., and Peter Ball, was chosen ''to see on what terms a mill could be Iniilt in the township No. 4, lying in the late District of Maine." At an adjourned meeting holden August 31st, it was voted to give further encouragement for persons to liuild the much desired mills, and still another connnittee was chosen to take action in the matter and report. Several meetings were subsequently held Init no business of impor- tance was transacted until a meeting holden at the Inn of Mrs. Dorothy Coolidge in Watertown, on the first day of March, 1775, when a committee consisting of Alexander Shepard, Jr., Capt. Wm. Coolidge and .losiah Bisco was chosen to confer with a committee of the proprietors of Sudbury Canada (Bethel) relative to clearing a road between the two townships. The proprietors of the town- ships could not agree upon the division of labor and expense, and nothing further came of the movement at this time. The proprie- tors of No. 4 proposed to clear the road through their township, provided Sudbury Canada would continue it to theirs. It was over two jears before the next j^roprietors' meeting was held. The Avar of the revolution had broken out; the affair at Lexington and Concord, places near by Watertown, had come oft", the liattle of Bunker Hill still nearer, had been fought, and every loyal citizen was expected to do his duty. Some of the older pro- HISTORY OK PARIS. 39 prietors liad a part in the eiigagomciits above naiiied, and others whose age and strength would admit of it, had enlisted for the whole war. Several of the proprietors of 1771, had deceased, and others had taken their places, so that after this time, new names were constantly appearing in the records of their proceedings. The next meeting was held at the Inn of widow Doroth}- Coolidge in Watertown, on the 19th day of September. 1777. Josiah Bisco was chosen a committee to take a view of the land between No. 4 and Sudbury Canada, and also through No. 4, looking to clearing out the road alread}^ referi-ed to. It was now very hard to get a quorum together, and several meetings were held wlu-n no l»usiness could be transacted. The next meeting at which business was transacted, was on the 23d day of March, 1779. A committee consisting of Lt. Aaron Richardson, Alexander Shepard, Jr., and James Stinchtield, was chosen to look out and make a road Ijetween the mill lot in No. 4 and New Gloucester. At an adjourned meeting holden on the 30tli of June, 1779, a committee was chosen to clear out a road from or near the easterly corner of the township to the north westerly corner of the same, provided Sudbury Canada would clear a road from their township to connect with it. The committee was made up of Capt. Israel Whittemore, Josiah Bisco and Stei)hen Ham ; at an adjourned meeting, James Stinchtield and Christopher Grant, Jr., were added to the committee which was instructed to pi'oceed with the road as soon as convenient. The doings at the adjourned meet- ing on the 23d of December, in the large sums i)aid the committee, indicate the great depreciation of the currency since the l)eginning of the war. It was voted to pay the expense of clearing the road through the township, amounting to £1499, G, 10, as follows : Israel Whittemore, £317, 10: Josiah Bisco, £342, 10; Christopher Grant, Jr., £360, and James Stinchfield, balance due, £130. At a meeting holden on the 18th day of Ai)ril. 17.S0, it was voted to give the mill lot, so called, with lots number 17 and 18 in the 3d range, and lot number 8 in the second range, to any person or per- sons who would build a saw and grist mill in tlie township witiiin twenty months from date, with conditions the same or similar to those in former offers for building mills in tiie township, and a com- mittee was chosen to contract the building of the mills, consisting of Alexander Shepard, David Sanger and Aaron Richardson. This committee was authorized to contract with parties who would build 40 HISTORY OK PARIS. the desired mills, on other terms than those specified, as they should think proper, and in addition to the lots before specified, to deed lot number 5 in the sixth range if they should think it for the interest of the proprietors. More than nine years had now elapsed since the grant to Joshua Fuller and associates was made, and the terms of the grant were still far from being complied with. At the same time, the whole energies of the countiy and of individuals, were directed to achiev- ing independence from the mother country, and all minor matters w^ere, in a great measure, left to take care of themselves. It is not pi'obable that the government of Massachusetts, absorbed as it was in raising men and means for prosecuting the war, even thought of the previous land grants, or would have given a moment's time to them, if their attention had been called to the sul)ject. But the proprietors evidently felt that unless more energetic measures were adopted to get settlers into No. 4. they might be liable to forfeit their rights, for at an adjourned meeting holden on the 5th of September, 1780, it was voted that ten of the first settlers who should go into No. 4 and perform the settling duties required by the terms of the grant of the proprietors, and continue the same, should receive one hundred and eighty pounds out of the treasury, current money of the time. A committee was chosen to look out and spot a road from New Gloucester through Mr. Shepard's Grant (Hebron) to the mill brook (so called) in No. 4. and from thence to the road now laid through No. 4, consisting of James Stinchfield, Lt. Aaron Kichardson. Daniel Clark. Jonathan Clark and Capt. Isaac Bolster. At a meeting holden December 1st, IT-SO. the following votes were passed : "Tliat Alexiiutlci- Shcpuril. Alexiinder Sliepard, .Ti-., and Lt. Aaron Kich- ardson be, and they lieicby are ai)poiiited and empowered agents for and in behalf of this i)roprietary, to transact any matter or thing relative to the settlement of this townsliip of No. 4, with the number of families required by tlie (ieneral Court to be settled therein : And whereas the whole of this township No. 4 being lotted out into lots and allotted to each proprietor, by which tliey, holding their lauds in severalty, the settlement is greatly retarded by reason of several proprietors neglecting and even refusing to dispose of their lands to those that w ould willingly become settlers : It is therefore voted, that the agents aforesaid be and they hereby are required, directed and empowered in behalf of this Proprietary," to prefer a petition to the Great and General Court of this Gommonwealth as soon as may lie, praying that said covnl would be pleased to grant to and fully authorize and empower said agents, to dispose of one hundred acres HISTOKV OK TAKIS. 41 out of eiuh autl every lijilit in said tow iislii]) tor the sole i)urpost' of. and upon eondition of said agent's settlinii,' one family on each of said hundred acres, they may be thus empowered to disj)ose of. on sueh term or terms as said Court sliall please to appoint for said service." At a meeting held on the Gth of .Inne, 1781, it was voted that tlie oollectors should receive the old emission of Continental Currency for taxes, in the nominal sum, as assessed for said taxes ; also that the collector should receive the new emission for taxes at the rate of one dollar for forty of the old emission, or silver at tlie rate of one dollar for seventy-tive. This shows the terrible tinancial condition of the country at that tiute. At the meeting on the 13th of September following, the above votes relating to currency were reconsidered, and farther modified to meet the changes that had taken place since the last meeting. At a meeting on the 2d of January, 1782, it was voted to assess thirty pounds in silver on each right in the township, to be devoted solely to settling purposes, to be paid to the agents appointed for procuring settlers, within four months. It was also voted that the agents be directed and obliged to settle one family for each and ever}- lot of land that shall be given them, and also one family for every thirty pounds which they shall receive of the assessment just made, all to be settled within the time specified in the agent's bonds given to the proprietors as a guaranty for the performance of their obligation relative to settling the township. There seems to have been more or less lack of harmony in the proceedings of the proprietors, for at a meeting on the 7th of March, the vote to raise thirty pounds in silver was declared null and void ; but at a meeting on the 20th of March, the last vote was reconsidered, and the former vote for raising the money declared to be in force. At a meeting on the 17th of April, another etfort was made to prevent the collection of the tax, but it was defeated by a vote of 29^ to one of 15|. At this last meeting, the committee were directed to sell delinquent rights for taxes due, after advertising the sale in the Boston Gazette. It was voted that the new emission money now in the hands of the treasiu-er be immediately sold at public auction, and accordingly, there were sold, the twenty-seven new emission dollars bringing £2, 4, hard money. Mr. Lemuel Jackson, now a resident of No. 4, was authorized to expend twelve pounds in silver money in repairing roads within the towMiship, and exhibit his account to the proprietors for settlement. 42 HISTORY OF parts; . At a meeting on the 5th of March, 1783, it was voted to give Mr. Lemuel Jackson the four proprietors' lots containing five hundred acres, and one hundred and fifty dollars in silver, for build- ing a saw and grist mill in No. 4, on such conditions as the com- mittee miglit think best and for the interest of the proprietors, one- half of the silver to be paid when the saw mill was completed and the l)alance when he should have finished the grist mill. The next meeting was September loth, 1784, at which an assess- ment of thirty shillings per right svas ordered, and a committee con- sisting of .Seth Nelson, Lemuel Jackson and T)udle3' Pike, was chosen to clear and mend roads in the township. At a meeting on the 9th of January. 1785, this connnittee made the following report : "An account where we the subsi^-ribers h>oked out a road in No. 4 town- sliip : Beginning at the westerly line of lot numbered 17-18, in the 8th range, near to Nathan Nelson's now dwelling house, and from thence across the soutlieasterly corner of lot lumiber 17-18 in the 7th range, to the northerly line of lot nuni))er lo-lG and lot l.l-Ki in the (ith range, about 18 oi- 20 poles northerly of tlie southeast corner of said lot, and from thence across a small l)rook just upstream of a pair of falls; and from thence westerly to the northerly line of lot number 14, and by said line until it comes near to the road leading to Bisco's Falls; and from tlience near to the nortli westerly corner of lot number 12, in tli<' oth range; and from thence crossing lot niunber 11 in tlir 4tli range, near a hill going by the name of Oak Hill, and from thence to the mill, crossing stony brook just down stream of the mill; and from the brook upon a ridge of upland lying to the southerly side of said l)rook, and to the southerly end of said town- ship, nearly betwixt the third and fourth ranges of lots." The mill here referred to was the one which the committee were authorized to contract with Mr. Lemuel Jackson to build. Mr. Jackson had built the mill, and an account of their acceptance will be seen farther along. The committee on accounts consisting of Christopher Grant, Daniel Clark and Aaron Richardson, ma le, at this meeting, a detailed statement of the finances of the Proprietary which was accepted and ordered spread upon the records. Tliis report will be found in the appendix. A second committee consisting of Nathaniel Stone, David Bemis, Jonathan Clark, Alexander Shepard and David Sanger, also made a report which will be found following the other. At a meeting Jan'y 25, 1786, it was voted to allow Lenuiel Jack- son and others for twenty-seven days in repairing ways in No. 4. HTSTOKV OK PARIS. 4.'} It was also voted that Mv. Lemuol Jackson by his aoahi siiiiung the bond to the Proprietary, dated March 7, 1783, with regard to build- iuo- mills ill the township, tliat the mills were accepted and the treas- urer was directed to pay him forty-live pounds in full for a grant for building the mills. It was voted that the persons who have settled or are settling on this township, who are delinquent in their taxes, have liberty to work them out in clearing and mending roads, if done before the first of November following. A report was put upon record at tliis meeting indicating the value of rights in No. 4 at tins time. The committee on delinquent rights reported that they had sold the right of Capt. Natliauiel Coolidge, deceased, for eighteen pounds ; the right of Daniel Robbins for seventeen pounds, and the half right of Stephen Harris for nine pounds, all to Capt. Aaron Richardson. The next meeting marks an important era in the history of the Proprietary, as it was the first session holden in No. 4. It occurred on the 21st day of June, and at the house of Reuben Hubbard. Daniel Stowell was chosen clerk i)ro tempore. A committee to lay out roads in the township, was chosen consisting of Dudley Pike, Capt. Isaac Bolster, Daniel Staples, Nathan Nelson and Nathan Pierce. Thirty pouuds were assessed for purposes of roads. At an adjourned meeting the following day, Jonathan Shurtletf was allowed twelve shillings for work on the road, and Barachias Morse and Benjamin Stowell were added to the committee on the sale of rights, to fill vacancies. The next meeting was at 3Irs. Coolidge's in Watertown, .lanuary 7, 1787. Reuben Hubbard was voted tiiree pounds, seventeen shillings and eight pence, it being the expense incurred at the last meeting. A committee of three was chosen to take a view of the land in No. 4, and locate such roads in such places as they shall think best for the public, and report their doings at the next meet- ing. Christopher Grant, Barachias Morse and Isaac Bolster made up the committee. It was voted that at future meetings, cacli per-" son should bear his own expenses. A meeting was had at the house of Mrs. Coolidge on the 2'.)tli day of January, 1788. It was voted that Alexander Shepard l)e clerk in place of Alexander Shepard, Jr.,* deceased. It was voted to *Alexanrter Shepard, Jr., son of Alexander and .Mary (Willard,) was bom in Xewton, Sept. t). 1741. He married Oct. 2.5, Klizal)eth (Jackson) Greenwood. He was much employed in surveying the pu1)lic lan.ls in Maine and for his services ohtained a {ti-ant which"was calle-l shepar.lstield, now Hebron. He moved upon bis grant witli John (Jrecn- 44 HISTORY OF PARIS. accept a road laid out 1)\' the committee beginning at the road between the grist and saw mill ; thence to and over the bridge latel}' built across the river ; thence to the northwest corner of the mill lot so called ; thence as near to the line between the second and third ranges of lots as the land will admit of, till it comes to the road leading to Bisco's Falls. Peter Diirell of Newton was added to the committee on accounts. April 3, 1788,- Wm. Clark Whitney and Nathan Nelson were added to the committee for building a bridge at Bisco's Falls. The next meeting was June 4th, 1788, at the residence of Isaac Bolster in No. 4. It was voted to accept and pay the account of Israel Whittemore for work done on the roads. A committee was chosen to take a view of the land on each side of the line between the second and third number of lots at the south end of the town- ship, in order to find the most convenient place for a road, with the view of discontinuing the road leading near tiie house of Capt. Isaac Bolster to the land of Daniel Whitney and Seth Morse. On the committee were Lenuiel Jackson. Reuben Hubliard and Thomas Stevens. The next meeting was called at the house of .Samuel Wellington in Watertown, on the 11th of May, 1791, on the petition of S. Jackson, David Sanger, Lemuel Jackson, Isaac Bolster, Christopher Grant, Israel Whittemore, Josiah Bisco, Nathaniel Bemis and Luke Bemis. The attendance was so thin that no business was transacted, and the meeting was adjourned to June 8th, following. Daniel Stowell, Lemuel Jackson and Seth Morse were made a committee of sale. Jonathan Stone was chosen clerk and was authorized to call on Alexander Shepard, the former clerk, for the book of records. Alexander Shepard* had become interested in the township known as Phipps Canada, now the towns of Jay and Canton, and had wood, Jr., Dr. (iodiliml anil otlier men from Newton. HU only son dyinj;-, he adopted Thomas, tlie sou of .John and Elizabeth Greenwood, whose name liecame Alexander Shepard, Init he died at Harvard College in 17S3, ajred ^(i. Alexander Shepard died early in 1788. He was a useful man and of much service to the tfrantees of new townshii)s in Maine. ♦Alexander Sliepard was of Xewton, where he was one of the most prominent and val- uable citizens. He was a man of education and unetition of a innnber of the inhal)- itants of a township known by the name of No. 4. In tli<^ eounty of (uni- l)erlanfl and fonnnonwealtl) of Massaehusetts. >Vc your petitioners lind- Inii' oui-selves egishUure of the commonwealth for assistance. We therefore, your petitioners, humldy pray that your Honors woulil grant us the privileges of incorpora- tion of the above said town by the name of PARIS, and exempt us fi-om paying State and county taxes for the term of live or six years, until we are under circumstances to be more serviceable to the ( onnnouwealth. and your petitioners as in duty bound will ever i)ray. Xo. Four, Oct. n, 17!l-2. Joel Robinson, Abijah AVarren, Reuben Hubbard. James Morse, Malachi Rarrows, A\'illiani Stowell. Allen Dwelly. Daniel Whitney. Levi Hul)baril. Abijah Hall. Asa Barrows. Rliillip Donohue. Cyprian Stevens, Jonathan Hall. James Lebroke. Seth Morse, John Daniels. Rarzillai Dwelly. Samuel Durell. Thomas Steven.-. Jesse Briggs, John Billings. Sanuiel Stowell. Lemuel Rerham. The remonstrance, oi- rather the first one is given l)elow : "To the AVhole Court : The memorial of a number of the inhabitants of township or i)lantation known by the name of No. 4, in the county of Cumberland and (onnnou- wealth of Massachusetts, Humbly Showeth, I'hat whereas your memorial- ists are apprehensive that some of the inhal)itants of said township \\ ith- out considering the inability of the inhabitants about petitioning to the Honorable Court to incorporate said township into a town which without some better information might incline the Honorable Court to thhik that the inhabitants of said township in general, are wealthy and are able to bear the burdens of a tax. which your memorialists hereljy presume to say is not the case w ith tliem. but quite the reverse, many of us being new beginners and lal)oring under many embarrassments, are hardly able to support ourselves and families, being yet involved in debt for our land and have no resource but the stibduing of the rough and uncultivated wildei- ' ness, which will afford us uo surplus after our real necessities are supplied : add to it our hard labor and uncomfortable cottages, the cost of transpor- 48 HISTORY OF PARIS. tation. l>eing fifty miles from marliet ami rough roads, the chargo of which to them that hire them there transported, is nearly one-half the value of the produce ; which puts it out of the power of many to procure clothing to screen themselves and their families from the severity of the inclement winters. While the greater part of the inhabitants of said township labor under the aforesaid disadvantages, and the additional burden of clearing and marking roads in said township, any supplies drawn from them by taxes, woidd deprive them of some pait of the scanty means of their sub- sistence, and to be int-orporated into a tow n in our present condition, we conceive would not serve to relieve us from any of our present burdens nor assist us to avoid any future evils. We therefore accordingly wish that our present vigorous exertions to place ourselves in a situation equal with our fellow citizens in wealth and ability, may not be interfered with by any burdens laid on us that our infant state cainiot sui)port, and that the Honorable Court will take our case into wise consideration, and let us remain in our present state, until the period of wealth may arrive, your memorialists as in duty bound will ever praj*. Isaac Bolster, I.emuel Jackson, .Tosiah Bisco, Daniel f'lark, Wm. ('. Whitney, Solomon Bryant, ^Solomon Bryant. .Ir Isaac Jackson, David Andrews, Barnabas Jackson, Edmund Dean, Abiezar Andrews, Caleb C'ushman, James Lebroke, Levi Jackson, Luther Pratt. Xathaniel Pratt, Asa Sturtefant, Joseph Cole, Silas Maxim, John Besse, Xathan Pierce, Stephen Kobinson, Edward Andrews, Z. AVashburn, James Bowker, Soloman Jordan, Joseph Perry, Asa Dean, Samuel Bennett, Joshua Besse, Nicholas Cheslej-, Asa Perry, John Tuell. Peter Brooks, Josiah Smith, John Willis, Samuel Gardner, John Jackson, John Besse, Jr. Benj. Ham, John Gray, Eleazer Cole, Calvin Cole, Joseph Swift, Elisha Cummings, Wm. Swan, Jaqneth Washburn, Abner Shaw , Xathaniel Haskell. A second remonstrance was placed on file a short time after the first and a few weeks before the passage of the act of incorporation, of which the following is a copj' : "To the Honorable the Senate and House of Eepresentatives in General Court assembled : The petition of the subscribers, inhabitants of the plantation of Xo. 4, in the county of Cumberland, humbly showeth that your petitioners at a meeting on the 18th of May inst., voted to petition your Honors that the Plantation then called No. 4, be not incorporated in the present situation of the inhabitants, and made choice of a committee to wait on your Honors to offer their reasons against the incorporation of said ])lantation — al.so HISTORY OF PARIS. 49 voted if an inc-orpoiation should take phu-c that your Honors would be pleased to incorporate plantation No. 4 by the name of Lebanon, and your petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray." J^eniuel Jaekson, -Tr. Abiezar Andrews. .Fosiah Sniitli. Nicholas Chesley. Eiisha ( uininiiiiis. Kdward Andrews. Asa Perry, .John Willis, .loseph Churehill. Edmund Dean, Joseph llannnond, .Joseph Perry, John Jackson, Caleb C'ushnian, Isaac Bolster, Jr. Peter Brooks, Lemuel Jackson. .John 'I'ueJl, .Joshua Besse, Jr. Isaac Bolster, .Fohn Boyle, .Joseph ("ole, David Andrews, Khel^ezer Pawson. Abner Shaw. Levi .Jackson. Nathan Nelson, Jaqueth Washbiun. Barnabas .Jackson. Isaac .Jackson. Solomon .Jordan, Wm. .Jordan, Beiij. llannnond. The pra3'er of the petitioners was favorably answered and quite promptly, notwithstanding the remonstrants outnumbered the peti- tioners more than two to one, and notwithstanding the action of the proprietors at the meeting in Watertown, in unaniinonsh' instructing its conimittee to oppose the bill. The name of Lebanon proposed l)y the remonstrants, in case an incorporation should be granted, could not consistentl}' have been adopted for the new tow'n, because there was already one town h\ that name in the State, Lebanon in York count}', having been incorporated in 1767. CHAPTEK X. EXU OF THE I'ROFKIKTAKV. Extracts from the Records. — Assessors Chosen and Rujhis Assessed. — Roads Prodded for. — The J^rojtrietar;/ Closes up its Ajfairs. Feb. 6, 1793. at a meeting in Watertown, Isaac Bolster was directed to receive a bond from Lemuel Jackson in behalf of the Proprietary. The clerk of the Proprietary was also directed to deliver the books and papers to Capt. Isaac Bolster. This meeting was adjourned to the house of Lemuel Jackson in No. 4. The adjourned meeting was holden at No. 4, on the 3(1 of April, 1793 ; Daniel Stowell was chosen moderator pro tem, and Josiah Bisco, Daniel Stowell and Nathan Nelson were made a committee to settle with Capt. Isaac Bolster, a former treasurer. Daniel Stowell was chosen collector and treasurer. A committee of live was appointed 50 HISTORY OF PARIS. "to make enquirv and see if Mr, Lemuel Jackson has kept his mills in repair agreeably to his obligation with the proprietors," consist- ing of Seth Morse, William Stowe'', Thomas. Stevens, Levi Hub- bard and Nathan Nelson. The meeting adjourned to the house of Daniel Stowell on the 10th of April, inst., at which the committee appointed to settle with Mr. Bolster, was directed to settle also wdth Lemuel Jackson, a former treasurer. The proprietors chose as assessors, Josiah Bisco, Levi Hubbard and Daniel Stow^ell. A com- mittee consisting of Thomas Stevens. Seth Morse and Keuben Hubbard, was chosen and directed to prosecute the bond of Mr. Lemuel Jackson for failure to keep his mills in repair, but not to commence the suit under seven months : afterwards this vote was modified so as to leave it discretionary with the committee. An adjourned meeting was held at the house of Daniel Stowell, when the committee on accounts made a report which was read and accepted. The committee to settle with former treasurers also made reports which were accepted. It w\as voted to raise a sum of mone3' to discharge the proprietors' debts, and a tax of ten shillings was voted on each one hundred acre lot and one of twenty shillings on each two hundred acres, public lots excepted. The next meeting was held at the house of Nathan Nelson on the 18th of September, 1793. Daniel Whitney, Israel Whittemore and Seth Morse were made a committee on accounts. A committee was also chosen to settle with the Agents appointed to settle the town- ship, and the committee last chosen was made the committee for this duty. The next adjourned meeting was holden January 1, 1794, at the house of Reuben Hubbard. The committee appointed to correct the lines of the town made a report which was accepted. There was now a manifest lack of interest at the meetings, indicat- ing that the work of the Proprietary was well nigh done. About the only business transacted at several adjourned meetings was the reception of the reports of the committees on accounts for labor on the roads, and for other services. At a meeting June 10th, it was voted that a further tax of seven shillings and six pence on each single lot, and twice this sum on each double lot, be raised to meet expenses, Dec. 10, 1794, a vote was passed directing the com- mittee on sales to defend the Proprietary in certain suits which had been brought by parties whose lands had been sold for delinquent taxes. Several adjourned meetings were now held, but no business was transacted, either because they had none to transact or because HISTORY OF rARIS. 51 no quorum was prcstMit. At a, nieotiuir, March 31, 1795, the vote raising a tax of seven and sixpence on each single lot and fifteen shillings on each douMe lot, wa;i reconsidered and declared mill and void. The next and last meeting of the proprietors of -which any record was left, was called 1)V the committee chosen for calling meetings, and was holden at the dwelling honse of Capt. Daniel Stowell on the second Wednesday of June, 1795. Daniel Stowell was chosen moderator, and Josiah Bisco, clerk. An article in the warrant looking to a final division of the property of the proprietors and closing up the affairs of the company, was not acted upon at the meeting which was adjourned to the 25th day of August following. Another meeting or two may have been held and the proceedings not recorded in the l)Ook of records, but whether such was the case or not, we have no means of knowing. The town had now been incorporated two years, and the lousiness which it had heretofore been the duty of the proprietors through their olHcers and com- mittees to perform, such as the opening and repair of ways, &c., now devolved upon the municipal officers of the town. There was therefore no longer an}' need of the Proprietary except to close up its affairs as a corporation, with the details of which the public are not specially interested. CHAPTER XI. TJie Grantees of JVb. 4. of 1771. with Brief References to the Gran- tees of 1785-6. A brief sketch of the grantees of 1771, at the close of their records, seems appropriate in this connection. About half of these were also grantees of the township between the Connecticut and Merriraac rivers, petitioned for in 1735 and granted the year follow- ing. In the following sketches, brief mention is also made of most of the original proprietors who had either deceased, become super- annuated or assigned their rights prior to the grant of 1771. These grantees were among the most substantial citizens of Watertown, Newton and Cambridge, and also of Worcester. The}' included ministers, law3-ers. physicians, merchants, farmers, mechanics and gentlemen of leisure, but as only one of them ever settled upon the 52 HISTORY OF PARIS. grant, it is probable tliey became grantees rather as a matter of speculation, than from any desire to leave their comfortable homes for the hardships and privations incident to pioneer life. Cart. Joshua Fuller was the son of Lt. Jeremiah and Marv Fuller of Newton, Mass., and was born there April 12, ITOo. His grandfather John Fuller ])orn IGll, was at Cambridge \^illage now Newton, in 1644, and among the first settlers. It is not known that he was any relation to the Plymouth county families of this name. Joshua Fuller married Anna Stevens of Walthain for a second wife in 1746, b}^ whom he had five children. His name is on the petition for a grant of land in 1735, and heads the petition for a renewal of the grant in 1771. He was also interested in other land grants. Twenty-one of the descendants of John Fuller served in the war of the Revolution. He (Joshua) died August 23, 1777. Jonathan Williams, Jr., was a grantee on the right of his grandfather Ensign John Spring. He was the son of Jonathan and Deborah (Spring) Williams, and was born Nov. 5, 1744. He married Mrs. Sarah Spring in 1767. and took the homestead. He died in 1776, aged 39 years. His father Jonathan Sen., also a grantee named elsewhere, was the son of Isaac and Martha (Whit- man) Spring and grandson of Capt. Isaac and Martha (Park) Spring whose father was Rol)ert of Roxbury, the emigrant ancestor of a A'ery distinguished familv. ' Thomas Greenwood was born to John and Hannah (Trowbridge) Greenwood, January 28, 1696. His grandfather, Thomas, a weaver, settled in Newton in 1667, then aged 24 years. I)ea. Thomas Greenwood, the grantee of Paris, was a prominent citizen ; was Deacon, Captain, Justice of the Peace, town clerk, selectman, and for several terms a member of the General Court. By wife Lydia, he had five children and deceased at Newton in 1774. His name appears among the grantees in 1735. Ebenezer Stearns was a descendant of Isaac who earl}' came to Watertown and is the common ancestor of the Stearns family of New England. Ebenezer, the grantee, was the son of Nathaniel and Elizabeth (Dix), and was born in Watertown, July 24, 1704. He was by trade a clothier and moved to Worcester. He married Apr. 12, 1737, Mary Spring of Newton. He died in Worcester in Sept. 1777. He was a grantee of 1735. Oakes Angier, son of Ephraim and grandson of Rev. Samuel HISTORY OF I'AHIS. .).> Angler of Watertown, married Abigail Coolidge of Watcrtown in 1730. He purchased the public house of Samuel Jackson. Es(|.. in 1731, at Newton Corner which afterwards became '^\ngier Corner." He had no children and died in 1782, aged 85 years. " Thomas Quiner was of Watertown where he married Sarah Warren in January, 1730-7. He was a grantee in 1735 and also in 1771. Stephen Harris was a grantee on the right of his fath(>r Thomas Harris of Dorchester, who married lAXcy Pierce of AVatertown in 1745. Stephen was born May 24, 1762, and Avas conse(iuently only nine years of age when he became a grantee of No. 4. David Sanger became a grantee in 1771, on the riglit of his father, David Sanger son of John and Rebecca (Parks) Sanger and grandson of Richard Sanger of Hingham, Sudbury and Watertown, a blacksmith w^ho married Mary Runnels. David, Jr., was born May 23, L756, and married Grace Sanger in 17.S.S. Peter Durell of French descent was a grantee in 1771. His descendants are in Paris and are given at length in Family Sketches. Samuel Jackson Avas a grantee in 1771, on the riglit of Capt. Samuel Jackson whose name headed the list of grantees of 1735. Capt. Samuel was probably the son of Deacon Edward, and married Borodell, dangliter of Capt. John and Hannah (Staunton) Jackson. He deceased prior to 1755. The later grantee may have been his son. They were of the Newton family of Jacksons and not known to be related to Lemuel Jackson, our early settler. Lieut. Isaac Jackson who was a grantee of 1771, on the right of his father, who died in 1769, was the son of Isaac and Ruth (Green- wood) Jackson, and Avas born May 9, 1732. He married Jemima Jones in 175.S, avIio died in 1767; he afterAAards married Sarah Cheney, and in 1777, Mary Hammond. He was a soldier in the French Avar and in the Revolution. He died in 1795. Thaddeus Trowbridge who became a grantee in 1771. on the right of his father Dea. William Trowbridge, who Avas a grantee of 1735, and died in 1744. aged 00 years. Thaddeus. above, married Mary Craft, Nov. 20, 1749. and took the old homestead. He died in 1777, aged 49. His father, Dea. William Avas a large slave holder. Josiah Brown was a proprietor of No. 4, on the riglit, of his father Dea. AVilliam BroAvn, Avho was a grantee in 1735. Win. 54 HISTORY OF PARIS. Brown was the youngest son of Jonathan and Mary (Shattuek) Brown, and grandson of Capt. Abraham Brown or Browne, one of the first settlers in Watertown. Wm. Brown ante, married Hannah Pease of Cambridge, and second, Sarali Bond. His son Josiah, the grantee, born Aug. 2, 1724, was of Waltham, where he was a prominent citizen. His wife was Hannah Flagg. He died March IG, 177G. JosiAii GoDDARD boHi July 12, 1701, in Watertown, was the son of Josiah and Rachel (Davis) Goddard, and married in 1730. Mary Bigelow. He moved to Newton and had a family there. He was the grandson of Wm. Goddard, a former citizen and grocer of Lon- don and an earlv resident of Watertown. William Park appears to have lieen a grantee in his own right and also on the right of his father, Richard Park, who married Sarah Fuller in 1717. William, the grantee, was l)orn Feb. IG, 1718, and his wife was Lucy Fuller. The name was very common in Newton a hundred years ago. Thomas Frost was an original grantee and also in 177L He was probably of Waltham, but we have not been able to trace his lineage. Thaddeus Trowbridge who became a grantee in the right of his father Dea. William, had a second right, that of his uncle, Rev. Caleb Trowbridge, who graduated at ILirvard College in 1710, married Sarah Oliver and the same year was ordained at Groton. He was the son of Dea James and Margaret (Atherton) Trow- bridge, was born Nov. 7, 1G92, and died in 1760. Samuel Jackson became a grantee in the right of his father Edward and Marv (Gale) Jackson. He was boru April 16, 1737, and married Lois Woodward in 1763. He died in July, 1801. Edward Jackson, the father, who had the right in 1735, was the son of Edward and Mary Jackson, was born Oct. 1, 1698, and died in 1738. David CooLiD(iE. an innholder who manied IMary Mixer, was born to Thomas and Sarah (Eddy) Coolidge, January 25, 1705. He was a grantee 1735 and 1771. Ezekiel Whitney became a grantee in the riglit of his uncle David Whitney, who was born to John and Abigail (Hagar) AVhit- 1163", June 16, 1697, and who had died prior to 1745. Ezekiel was the son of John and Susan Whitne\', and was baptized April 12, HISTUKV OF PARIS. 55 1741. He married April 13. 1768. Catharine Draper of Roxltiiry, and lived in Watertown. John Stowell was of Newton and bought laml there of James Barton in 1722. B}' wife Sarah, he had Sarah, James, Benjamin. Hezekiah who went to Worcester, Jerusha and David. He moved to Watertown and several of the younger children were born there. He was a constable in "Watertown in 1737. He probably l)ad brothers Daniel, David, Israel and Isaac. They were [jrobably fi-om Charlestown. Oar Stowells are of the same race. Epiiraim Buuridge (or Burrage) was a proprietor in the right of his father John, who married Lydia Ward in 1718, and died in 1745. John, Jr., lived in Newton, and by wife Sarah had seven children born there. Ephraim. the grantee married Elizabeth Sever in 17r)7. William Park who was a grantee in his own right, was the son of Lieut. Richard and Sarah (Cutter) Park. The date of his Ijirtli is unknown, nor have we an}' record of his family. David Livermoke who appears to have Ijeeu an original grantee and again in 1771, cannot readily l)e traced. There was a David in Watertown, a blacksmith, born 1714-15, but he is said to have died in 1756. It is possible that the grantee may have Ijeen Daniel instead of David, who was the sou of Daniel and jMehitable, l)oru in 1707, and a resident of Weston. Jonathan Williams was a grantee in the right of AVilliam Williams who was the son of Capt. Isaac Williams, Jr.. and was born in 1690. Jonathan Williams married Deborah, daughter of Ensign John Spring, who was the son of Isaac and Martha Whit- man Spring, aud was born in 1711. His sou Jonathan Williams, Jr., was also a grantee in the riglit of John Spring, as stated else- where. JosiAH Mixer was of Waltham. He was born Nov. 16, 1716, and married first Mary Garfield, and second Mrs. Sarah Mead. He was the sou of Joseph aud Anna (Jones) Mixer, and grandson of Isaac who took the oath of fidelity at Watertown in 1652 : his wife was Mary Coolidge to whom he was married in 1655. This Isaac was the son of Isaac the emigrant who came from Ipswich, England, in 1634, and was a proprietor of Watertown. Jonathan Learned, Sen., who married Hannah White, was born in Watertown, Sept. 15, 1708, and was the son of Thomas who 56 HISTORY OP PARIS. married Mary Mascn. His sou Jonathan, was a proprietor in 1771, on tlie right of Ebenezer Goddard, as stated elsewhere. Samuel Hyde or Hide, was the son of Neheniiah and Hannah (Murdock) H^-de of Newton, and was born Oct. 8, 1731. He married Mar}- King of Cambridge in 17C.5, and died in 1790. He l)ecame a grantee on the right of Richard King, who was a grantee in 1735. Eichard King was a carpenter in AVatertown in 1740. Six years subsequently, he moved to Scarboro, Me., and became a wealtliy himber exporter. He married first, Isabella Blagden of York, and second, Man- Black of the same town. He was the father of Rufus King, the eminent statesman, of William King, the first governor of Maine, and of C^yrns King, an eminent law3-er forraerl}' of Saco. The wife of Samuel Hyde was doubtless a rela- tive of Richard King. William Coolidge, Jr., was born Oct. 2, 1749, and married Mary Bridge. He was a grantee in the right of Joseph Allen, and died in 1779. His grandfather was Dea. John Coolidge who married Margaret Bond in 1699. Joseph Allen was probably the son of John Allen of Sudbury, who married Abigail, daughter of John Alyrick of Charlestown, at Watertown, Mav 5. 1687. Capt. William Coolidge was a grantee on the right of his father Dea. John Coolidge. He was l)orn March 13, 1712-13, and married Elizabeth Brown in 1743. Benjamin Bond was a grantee in 1735 and also in 1771, was probably the son of William and INIary (Learned) Bond of Water- town. He was born in 1715, and if he is the grantee of 1735, he was then but '22 years of age. He married Abigail Mixer and resided in AYeston. His father died in 1745, and he administered on the estate. His brother AA''illiam was a soldier in the old French and Indian wars. .Tames Dix, son of John and Mary (Lawrence) Dix, was born Oct. 13, 1716, and died Apr. 19, 1801. He married in 1743, Sarah Bond, and was a trader in Watertown. He afterwards lived in Milford, Grafton, Northboro, Holden, Marlboro, and died in Sud- buiy. He was the father of Dr. Elijah Dix of AA''orcester in 1770, and of Boston in 1795, born August 14, 1747, who was much inter- ested in Eastern lands, was chief proprietor and gave his name to two of our Maine towns, Dixfield and Dixmont. Dr. Dix married jNIarv Lynde and had eight children, all Iwrn in AYorcester. The HISTORY OF PAKIS. « 57 gi'andfatlier of James Dix was Edward who embarked at Gravesend, in lC)3o. aged 19 ^ears, and came to Watertown among the earliest settlers. Daniel Robbiks was proliably the son of Daniel Robbins of Cambridge whose wife was Ilannali Trowl)ridge. If so. he was born Januar\- 10, 1733. His father was an original grantee. James Hay who represented the right of Richard Coolidge, was a leather dresser of Watertown, and his wife was Elizabeth, daugh- ter of Richard and Mary (Trowbridge) Coolidge. Capt. Joseph Coolidge, son of Isaac and Hannali (Morse) Cool- idge, born Apr. 22, 172G, married January 2G. 1745, Elizabeth Frost. He was of Sherburne, Mass. JosiAH Fuller, sou of Josiah, born Oct. 24. 1731>, married Anna Priest of Waltham in 1701, and second Eunice, daughter of Capt. Joshua Fuller. He died in 1825, aged 84 years. Capt. Joshua, his second wife's father was the person whose name appears at the head of the grantees of 1771. Samuel Shattuck was the son of Dr. Joseph and Mary (Ladd) Shattuck and was born in Watertown, May 29, 1710. His grand- father. William Shattuck, was an early settler of Watertown. Nathaniel Smith, son of Nathaniel and Lydia (Church) Smith, born Oct. 22, 1723. was probably afterwards of Groton and then of Marlboro'. AViLLiAM Coolidge. He was of Waltham and married Mary Brown of Watertown, in 1743. His son William, Jr.. was an early settler in Livermore. Several of this family settled in Jay and Dix- field but none came to Paris. They all descended from John Cool- idge, who was made, a freeman in Watertown in 1030. Amos Livermore was a proprietor of Number Four on the right of his father. Oliver Livermore. son of Daniel and Mary (Coolidge) Livermore, born March 11.1 097-8. Oliver Livermore married Ruth, daughter of Samuel Stearns, and Amos the 7th cliild was born July 28. 1737. He was a descendant of John Livermore, who came to New England from Ipswich. England, in 1034, aged 28 years. Of this descent was Dea. Elijah Livermore. who was an early settler in Livermore and gave his name to the town. Nathaniel Coolidge became a proprietor on the right of his uncle Thaddeus. who was the son of Richard and Mary (Bond) 58 9 HISTORY OF PAKI.-. Coolidge, born Oct. 6, 1710 and died Aug. 3, 1744. Nathaniel, above-named, an innholder, was the son of Nathaniel, who was born in March, 1701-2, married Grace Bowman and died in 1766. Nathaniel, Jr., was born Dec. 7, 1728, married Dorotlu' Whitney and was also an innkeeper at Watertown Bridge from 1764 to 1770. Elisha Learned became a proprietor in 1771, on the right of his father, David Learned, an original grantee, who was the son of Thomas and Mary (Mason) Learned, and born Fell. 10, 1710-11, a miller in Watertown, married Sarah Mixer July 22, 1730. Elisha was liorn Aug. 12, 1737 and in 1763, married Mary Bemis. Samuel Randall, born Nov. 12, 1711, was the grandson of Serg't John Randall, by wife Susanna, and son of Samuel, born March 20, 1668-9, who married Elizabeth Gleason of Caml)ridge, in 1708. Serj. John above-named, was probal)ly the son of AVidow Elizal)eth Randall, who died in Watertown, Dec. 24, 1672, aged 80 years. Our grantee perhaps moved to Waltham. Georoe Harrington was the son of John and Hannali (Winter) Harrington and his wife was a Parker, daughter of James of Groton. He was of Watertown. His son George, born March 16, 1717-18, married Rebecca Allen in 1740 and lived in Weston. Both were grantees in 1735 and again in 1771. Tlieir ancestor was Robert Harrington, supposed to have been a relative of Dea. Thomas Hastings, the emigrant. Josiah Biscoe was our early settler. He was a grantee in the right of his father, Thomas Biscoe, whose wife was Abigail Mason. Josiah Biscoe was the only one of the sixty original grantees who came to Paris. The final e in this name is often dropped. An account of him is given in Family Sketches. Edmund Barnard was the son of Jonathan and Hannah (Stowell) Barnard, and was bai)tized July 3, 1743. He was a grantee in the right of his grandfather, Samuel Stowell. George Harrington, Jr., was the son of George, Sen., above- named and was born March 16, 1717-18. He married Rebecca Allen and lived in Brookfield. For second wife, he married Betsey Smith of Waltham. Neiikmiah Mason was born June 14, 1721, and died Aug. 6, 1776. His father, Joseph Mason, Esq., who married Mary Monk, was a tanner in Watertown. He was a Justice of the Peace and town niSTOKV OF PAUIS. 59 clerk and a useful man in the town. He died July G, 1 Too. lie was the son of Joseph and Mary (Fiske) Mason, and grandson of Cai)t. Huo'h Mason, the emigrant, a tanner and one of the first residents of Watertown. Daniel Bond, who represented the right of his father of tlie same name, was born Noa'. 25, 1723 and died in 1782. He married Sarah Gra}', widow of James, and daughter of Henry Sj)nng. They had twelve children. Abraham AVhitnp:y, whose father John Whitney was a grantee of 1735. was ])orn Aug. 8, 171G. and married Tabitha Allen. He de- scended from John and Elinor Whitney who came from Ipswich. Knglaud, 1035, and was tlien aged 35 years. He settled in AVater- town, and his descendants are very numerous. Jonathan Leaknkd was a grantee in 1771, on the right of Eben- ezar Goddard who was one of the grantees of 1735. He was the •son of Jonathan Learned who married Hannah White. He was born Oct. 12, 1731, and married Apr. 29. 1762, Susan Willis. Eben- ezer Goddard was born Oct. 30, 1G9G, and was son of William the emigrant. He married Abigail White. His family intermarried with the Learned family which may account for the transfer of the olaim. William Dana was a grantee in 1735 and 1771. He was a de- scendant of Richard Dana of Cambridge, wdio was the common an- cestor of all the New England Danas. William probably was of Cambridge. Rev. Seth Storer was the son of Col. Joseph and Hannah Storer of Wells, Me., where he was born May 2G, 1702. He graduated at Harvard College and was ordained in Watertown in 1724. He died Nov. 27, 1774. Jonathan Bemis whose right he represented was the son of John and Mary (Harrington) Bemis, and grandson of Joseph the emigrant. He was born Nov. 17, 1701 and mai-ried Anna, daughter of Daniel and Mary Livermore. Ebenezer Brown of Waltham, was a grantee in 1735 and in 1771. His wife was Abigail Adams, perhaps of Lexington. He was the son of Dea. William and brother of Josiah already mentioned. Jonas Coolidge who became a proprietor on the right of his ftither Jonas Coolidge, whose wife was Elizabeth Thornton of Watertown, was born in Newton Feb. 1, 1744. Nathaniel Spring, sou of William and Abigail (Coolidge) Spring 60 HISTORY OF PARIS. of Watertown, was born Aug. 26, 1715. He was a grantee in 1735- and in 1771. He married Martha, daughter of Isaac and Martha Williams, and moved to Worcester. Christopher Grant, Jr., was a grantee in the right of his father who was probably the son of Joseph and Mary (Grafton) Grant. Christopher Jr., w^as born Feb. 4, 1743-4, and by wife Sarah had five children, all born in Watertown. Samuel Fuller Avas a grantee on the right of his father, Isaac Fuller who was the son of John Fuller Jr. , whose wife was Abigail Boylston. Isaac Fuller died in 1755, aged 61 years. Samuel was born Nov. 26, 1724, and in 1746 married Lydia Stearns. Nathaniel Stone, who was a grantee in 1735 and again in 1771, may have been that Nathaniel, one of the children of "Goodman" Stone who was baptized in the second church in AVatcrtown, Nov. 20, 1701). No other traces of him are found in Watertown or Newton, and quite probabh' he resided elsewhere. There were two grantees in 1771 by the name of Nathaniel Stone. One of them was an officer of the organization, and the oath of office was administered to him in Middleboro, where he probably resided. Nathaniel Stone who was a grantee on the right of Moses Hast- ings, was prol)alily the son of Lt. Isaac Stone of B'ramingham who married j:iizal)etli Brown of Sudbury in 1722, and moved to Shrews- bury where Nathaniel was l)orn in 1732. Nathaniel married Thank- ful, daughter of Jonathan Morse, and second the widow of Win. Goddard of Westmoreland, N. H. Moses Hastings was born to Samuel Hastings of Watertown in 1715, and was married to Eliza- beth Taylor in 1730, He moved from Brookfield to Shrewsbury, and died there June 10, 1767; his widow married Samuel Bigelow in 1770. HISTORY OF PAKIS. 61 CHAPTEK XII. A BRIEF RK^UMK. Ill the preceding pages, after giving an epitome of early Maine History, the origin of our land titles and a sketch of Provincial grants, extracts from the Proprietor's records were given, showing that a grant of land was made in 173')-() to Samuel Jackson and fifty-nine others, most of whom were residents of Watertown, New- ton and AValtham. The records do not show that this grant was a compensation for military services, and there is nothing in the origi- nal papers which indicate that it was made for any service either militarv or civil. The action of the General Court goes to show that it was simply a grant of land between the Merrrimac and Con- necticut rivers made to certain applicants, with certain specified conditions as to settlement and improvements ; this and nothing more. It has alreadv been stated that the grant was made at a time when the boundary question between Massachusetts and New Hamp- shire was being agitated, and that the former hoped by occupying the territory before the question was decided, to hold a fee in the soil if not the territoiy as a part of her commonwealth. It has been shown that other townships were granted at the same time and in the same region for no other purpose than to secure their settlement, and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, it is fair to presume that the grant to Samuel Jackson and his associates was made in the same way. Not only do the original grant and proprietors' records show this to have been the case, but in deeding their rights to settlers and others, the grantees made no reference whatever to military service as the basis of or reason for the grant, while the grantees of the Canada townships and others made for military sei-- vices, almost invaria])ly referred to it in their conveyances. The records show that Samuel Jackson called his associates together and that they organized and held several meetings. Assess- ments were made on the rights from time to time, to meet the expen- ses of the committee appointed by the General Court for locating the township, and for lotting it out and doing the necessary work preliminary to a settlement. That the original grantees or many of them, intended to settle upon "township No. 4, located between Merrimac and Connecticut rivers," there can be no doubt. It has been shown that while thev were making commendable efforts for 62 HISTORY OF PARIS. complyiug with the conditions of their grant, the long contested bouudaiy question was settled against Massachusetts, and "No. 4," with thirty-six other townships granted by that Province were declared to be in New Hampshire. The grantees of No. 4 either could not or did not care to make terms with the Masonian proprie- tors, and so the matter of their grant was allowed to slumber for the space of thirty years. It has been shown how, after the close of the French and Indian wars, and the interior of the then Province of Maine had Been opened up for settlement, the surviving grantees of several of the New Hampshire townships, petitioned the Cieneral Court for eastern lands in lieu of those they had lost The surviving grantees of No. 4 met in 1769, and reorganized. A committee headed by Joshua Fuller, was chosen to petition the General Court for a renewal of their grant, and their petition met with a favorable response. Whatever may have been the foundation of the original grant, there can be no doubt that that of 1771 was in lieu of the one lost by the settlement of the boundary question, for it was so stated in the peti- tion, and in every official document that emanated from the General Court relating to it, and no reference was made in any paper which would throw anj' light upon the cause of the original concession. It has been shown that a committee was chosen to locate and make a plan of the township granted, and that this having been done, the grant was confirmed by act of the Legislature. Then a committee was sent down to lot out the new No. 4, but before they had proceeded far with their work, it was discovered that the plan was all wrong and the surveyors were oljliged to return with their task unaccom- plished. A new plan was made and a new confirmation obtained from the General Court, and it was not till 1773, that a new com- mittee accompanied by a surveyor, visited the township and lotted it out in accordance with the new and correct plan. The following- year a road was cleared out between No. 4 and New Gloucester and arrangements were being made for securing settlers, when the w^ar of the Revolution burst upon the country, and all minor matters were for the time being laid aside. No meeting of the proprietors was held between April, 1775, and September, 1777, and none at which an}' important business was transacted until March, 1779. Then the importance of hastening to comply wath the terms of the grant was appreciated ; measures were takeii for making roads and building mills in the township, a committee was chosen and made responsi- HISTORY OF PARIS. 63 ble by bonds and sureties, for procuring tlio requisite number of set- tlers, bounties were offered to the first families, and a tax of thirty pounds in silver money was assessed upon each right, to be used for the sole purpose of forwarding the settlement of the township. The committee obtained quite a number of settlers in Worcester county, but appear to have "met with better success in the Old Colony, in the earh" settled towns of Plymouth, Middleboro', Bridgewater and Plympton, with a few from Taunton, Raynham and Wareham. Lem- uel Jackson of Middleboro', was a forehanded man for his time, and had a famil}- of grown-up sons. He and his son-in-law, Dea. John Willis, made the first settlers' purchase in December, 1779. They doubtless felled trees in 1780, burned them and raised a crop of corn in 1781, and moved in with their fExmilies in 1782. CHAPTER XIII. SETTLED AT LAST. Probabb/ no Plantation Organization in Xo. 4. — The Becords of tlie Proprietary Meager. — The First Settlers. — The Jacksons, John Willis and John Daniels. — Mrs. Marshall's Story. — Early Pur- chasers of Land. Whether Xo. 4 ever had a plantation organization or not, we have no means of knowing ; if it had, no records of proceedings are now in existence, and it is quite probable that no such organiza- tion was ever had. The roads and bridges appear to have been looked after b}' the proprietors up to the date of incorporation, and assessments were from time to time made to defray the expenses, and the only other necessary functions of a plantation would have been the assessment and collection of State and count}' taxes. A tax was assessed on the polls and estates of No. 4 b}' order of the Great and General Court in 1791, as the record elsewhere goes to show, but it was probably' assessed and collected b}' a committee of the Proprietary. We have no evidence that any other tax was ever called for previous to the incorporation of the town, when the func- tions of the Proprietary except for the sale of lands and the collec- tion of debts, ceased. We shall therefore assume, in the absence of all evidence to the contrary, ^hat no plantation organization existed, and that the proprietors' records convey the onh' intelligence of the 64 IIISTOKY OF PARIS. public doings within tlie township, from its settlements until the question of incorporation began to l»e agitated in 1792, and these records, upon topics of general interest, are very meager. They are valuable so far as they go, but they do not supply the place of plantation records. Had a plantation organization been eftected in No. 4, its records would have been valuable as showing the number of persons taxed from year to year, and the financial standing of the early settlers. But in the absence of such records, we must rely for information as to when different early settlers came in, upon family tradition and upon the records of their titles to real estate. The early settlers have long since been dead and, in most instances, their children haA'e followed them. The term "early settlers" in this history will gener- ally be restricted to those who came in prior to the incorporation of the town, though those who came sul)sequent to the incorporation and prior to the year eighteen hundred, might perhaps, with pro- priety be reckoned with this class of citizens. The most reliable information we have as to the number of settlers a few months prior to the incorporation, is contained in the petition for an act of incorporation and the two remonstrances thereto. These may not contain the names of all the adult males in the town- ship, but as there appears to have been considerable excitement over the subject, it is fair to presume that nearly all signed one oi- the other of these petitions, and if so there were not far from eighty male inhabitants of the plantation of twenty-one years of age and upwards, in the autuuui of 1792. A hundi-ed years or thereabouts, after the first settlement of any town, in the absence of positive information such as can be gained only by journals, diaries or other contemporaneous records, it is always a matter of some difficulty to ascertain pi'ecisely when the first settler or family came in, and it is so in the case of Paris. There is little if any doubt that New Gloucester was the rallying point of the first settlers, as it was of several other towns in central and eastern Oxford county. New Gloucester with the exception of a few straggling settlers in Poland, was a border town, had been settled for forty or more years, and was incorporated in 1774. The early settlers of several interior Maine towns, came down from Massachu- setts, left their families at New Gloucester then penetrated the wilder- ness to the place designed to be their future homes, felled trees, burned them, and then returned to New Gloucester to spend the HI5TOKV Ol" PAKIS. G5 winter. In the following spriug. they agiiin visited their elearings. put in crops, built log huts and then returned for their families. It has been stated by Elder James Hooper who came to Paris in 17!)4, that the first trees were felled in this town in 177!), I\v John Daniels. This, to say the least, is exceedingly doubtful. Tlu' first road was cleared through the plantation from New Gloucester in 1774, and the same was again recut and cleared, in the fall of 177!<. It is not probable that trees were felled for a clearing before this road was again cleared, though they nia}' have been. l*rol)al)ly as stated elsewhere, the first sale of proprietors' land to persons wlio intended to settle in No. 4, was in December 24. 1779, to Lemuel Jackson and John Willis, both of ^liddleborough, INIass., wlio purchased jointly of Josiah Capen of Cambridge, two entire rights formerly belonging to Ebenezer Stearns and David Livermore, antl embracing one-thirty-second part of the entire townshij). It has been said, and we doubt not truly, that the following summer Isaac, Lenmel, Jr., and perhaps Levi Jackson, sons of Lemuel, visited No. 4, felled trees and then returned either to New Gloucester or Middle- borough. It is also said that John Daniels, felled trees hei'e at the same time or previously,* and that the land upon which he made his clearing not l)eing his own, he sold his betterments for an iron kettle. This mav or may not be true. January lib 17een here, for she states explicith' that she was the first white woman who lodged in No. 1. Doubtless the Jacksons, AVillis and Daniels were here looking after their growing corn, felling more trees, clearing land, and fitting up camps or log houses for the reception of their families the following 3'ear. This was in August, and as the evidence is quite conclusive that the first white woman settler, came in March, the entire testimony except the statement of Elder Hooper, points to March 1782, as the time of the advent of Mrs. Willis in this town, and there is no very great discrepancy between tiiis idea and Polder Hooper's account. In 1779, Jackson and Willis bought settling lauds in No. 4, the road was recut. and perhaps a piece of trees was felled by 31 r. Daniels ; in 1780, the Jacksons felled trees; in 1781, they raised a crop of corn and in 1782, moved in with their families, and at last the settlement was made permanent. Concerning the precise year when other early settlers came it is not so easv to determine, nor does it much matter. M:iny of them became residents of No. 4, I)efore purchasing tlieir lands, at any rate, before receiving their title deeds, consequently, the registry of deeds, wliile it shows when thev received the titles to their lands, does not indicate when the}' settled upon them. It is cpiite common in new settlements for men of moderate means, to pui'chase lands and take bonds or obligations for deeds at some future time, when they are in a condition to pay for them. It is (piite prol)able that such may have been the case in No. 4. Genealogical sketches of the early and some of the later settlers will be found inuler their proper heading, so that only the merest mention will be made of those who were here i)rior to the incorporation, or soon after, and in connection with their land titles. IIIMOKV OK I'AKIS. 69 Lemuki. Jackson of MicUUeboro and .John AVillis, \)\jv. 24, 177*J, bought of Josiah Capen the rights of Kl»enezor Stearns and David Livermore. April 4th, 1781, Lemuel Jackson of Middlel)oro bought of Ebeuezer Brown of AValtham, his entire Right. January 11), 1781, he bouglit of Joshua and David Fuller of Newton, the right of Epljraini Burrage. Nov. 22, 17H2, Lemuel Jaekson of No. 4 bought of Thomas Learned of Watertown, the north half of lot number 15-16 in the 7th range. Get. 16, 17^7, he bought of Israel Whittemore of Weston, lots 9 and 10 in the 2d range, and double lot 19-20 in the 4th range. January 12, 1788, he l)ought of Daniel Clark of Newton, lot 7 in the Ist range, and h)t 7 in the 2d. Fel). 24, 1789, he liought of Thomas Perley of Boxford, the Right of Stephen Harris. Fel). 14, 1792, he bought of Nathaniel Stone of Watertown, lot number 8 in the 1st range. He also had grants for building mills. John "Willis in company with his father-in-law Lemuel Jackson, bought the Rights of Ebeuezer Stearns and David Livermore. He subsequently made other purchases of Jackson. Danikl Staples of Turner, bought of Lemuel Jackson, the northern half of lots numljer 15 and 16 in the 6th range, Nov. 17, 1782. He probably moved in the following year. He built the house occupied by the late Milo Hathaway. Nathan Nelson of No. 4 recently of New Gloucester and form- erly of Milford, Mass., bought of Seth Nelson of :Milford, Get. 4, 1784, double lot No. 17-l.s in the 8th range. Nathan Piekce of No. 4, Get. 30, 1784, bought of Alexander Shepard, Jr.. lot number 10 in the 9tli range, it l)eing part of the ' right of Jonathan Williams. Asa Perky of No. 4 Itought of William (;oding of Liverton, Aug. 4, 1787, lot number 14 in the 7tli range. JosiAH Bisoo. the only grantee who came to Paris, drew for his Right lots 15-16 in 6th range. 14 in the 6th, and 4 in the 8d. He also made purchases of other lots. Isaac, Lemuel, Jk.. Levi and John Jackson, purchased lands of their father, and of others. Barachias Jackson of Bucktown, Dec. 1, 17.S4, bought of Lemuel Jackson, the north half of lot numl)er 15 in the 7th range. David Andrews of Bakerstown (Poland). Apr. 10. 1784. bought 70 HISTORY OF PARIS. of Lemuel Jaek.son lot 21 in the .Sth ; also one-fouith of 10-20 in the 7th. Timothy Smith of No. 4, formerly of New Gloucester, May Sth, 1787, bought of Lemuel Jackson. No. 11 in the 1st range. Daniel Whitney of Worcester, March 3, 1785. bought of Joshua Whitney of same, uumber 2 in the oth range. Wm. C. Whitney of Worcester. Apr. 21. 1788. lioughtof Joshua Whitney the westerly half of 21-22 in the 5th. Ehenezer Nelson of No. 4, bought of Nathan Nelson of same, January 17th, 1786, lot 17-18 in the 8tli. Isaac Bolster of Shepardsfield (Heliron). bought of Josiali Bisco of Watertown, January 20, 1784, lots No. 4 in the 3d range, 14 in the Gth and the south half of 15- IG in the 6th. On the follow- ing day, he bought of Alexander Shei)ard, Jr., number 2 in the 4tli range. Ma}' 1, 1784, he bought of same, numljer 1 in the 4tli range. May 15, 1784, Isaac Bolster of No. 4. bought of Benj. Stowell of Worcester, lots number 6 in the 7th and 8th ranges, and lots uumber 8 in the same range. This fixes the date of his removal to No. 4, between the 1st and 15th of May, 1784. Peter Durell, Jr., of Newton, March 26, 1785. bouglit of his father No. 12 in the 3d, 6 in the Gth and 27-28 in the 8th. Asa Barrows of No. Yarmouth. l)ought of Samuel Kicluirdson of Newton, Oct. 8, 171)2. lot 7 in the 7th range. Aiu.iAH AVarren of Worcester, Fel). 7, 1781). bought of Israel Whittemore of AVeston, lot number 2^), i-ange not given. Abednego Robinson of Stratham, N. H., Dec. 2, 1789, bought of Levi Hubbard of No. 4. lot number in the 8th range. Reuben Hubbard of Worcester, Apr. ti, 1783, bought of Aaron Richardson of Newton, lots numlier 25 and 26 in the 5th range. No. 8 in the 4th and No. 3 in the 6th. Daniel Stowell of Guilford. Vt., May 20. 1783, bought of Benj. Stowell of Worcester, one sixty-fourth part of the township being one right. Among his lots were No. 5 and 6 in the 2d, and 27-28 in the 9th. It was conditioned that he should settle upon the land and perform the settling duties required by law. Oct. 15, 1787, Daniel Stowell of No 4, bought of Alexander Shepard the west end of No. 6 in the 3d range. HISTOUV 01" PAKIS. 71 Abner Raavson of Sutton. March 2>i, 17S0. boiight of Roiij. Stowell of Worcester, lots 24 iiiul 25 in the oth range. Ebenezer Rawson, May 9. 1787. bouuht of Israel Whitteniore of Weston, lot 17-18 in the 6th range. James Morse of No. 4, Sept. 20, 178.S, bought of Barachias Morse of Hopkinton, Mass., lot No. 1 in the .")th range. Abi.tah Hall of Hopkinton, Mass., bought of Israel Whitteniore of Weston, Sept. 7, 1786, lot No. 4 in the 5th range. Jonathan Hall of Hopkinton, Mass., March 19, 1787. bought of Alexander Shepard. lot No. 4 in the 6th range. Thomas Stevens of Worcester, January 14, 1785, bought of Benj. Stowell of same, lot No. 7 in the 6th range, to do settling duties, etc. Seth Morse of No. 4, bought of Barachias Morse of Hoi)kinton, Nov. 9, 1787, one entire right, and including lots number 1 and 2 in the 6th range, 17 in the 5th, and 29 in the 5th. Jesse Briggs of No. 4, Aug. 31, 1783, ])ought of David Berais of Watertown, lot No. 3 in the 7tli range. Benj. Hammond of No. 4, formerly of New Gloucester, June 6, 1787, bought of Josiah Smith of New Gloucester, lot 12 in the 6th range. Asa Dean of No. 4, (formerly of Taunton,) bought of Lemuel Jackson, June 11, 1791, lot No. 12, in the 8th range. Malachi Barrows of No. 4, Dec. 21, 1792, bought of Isaac Bol- ster, lot No. 8, in the 4th range. Dec. 1, 1792, No. 8, in the 7th. James Holmes of Hebron, March 13, 1793, bought of the Pro- prietors of Paris, double lot 23-24, in the 7th range. Joseph Churchill of No. 4, March 12. 1793, bought of the Pro- prietors of Paris, double lot, 27-28. in the 4th range. Joel Robinson of Shepardsfield, March 23, 1791, 1)0uglit of Alex- ander Shepard, No. 1, in the 2d range. John Billings of No. 4, Apr. 20, 1791, bought of Elisha Cum- naings of No. 4, May 7, 1792, lot No. 9, in the 8th range. Silas Maxim of Middleboro', Mass.. March 23, 1791, bought of David Sanger of Watertown, lot No. 8. in the 9th range. John Gray of Worcester, Feb. 22, 1789, bought of IsraeMYhit- temore of Weston, lot No. 26. 72 HISTORY OF PARIS. Elias Chase of Suttou, Apr. 4, 171)1, bought of Christopher Grant, Jr., of Watertown, lot 15-16, iu the Sth range. RouEKT WiOHTMAN of Westboi'o', January 23, 1786, bought of Joshua Whitney of Worcester, No. 7, in the 'Jth range, agreeing to build a house and perform the other settling duties prior to the December following. Elias Stowell of Worcester, bought of Alexander Shepard of Newton, January o, 17'S5, Nos. 10 and 11, in the 4th range. William Stowell of Worcester, l)ought of Nathaniel Stone of Watertown, January 1, 1784, lot 5, in the ."jd range. He was of No. 4 in Oetol)er, 17H7, and bought of Alexander Shepard, part of 6, in the 3d. Jairus Shaw and Samcel King of Paris, bought of Leuuiel Jack- son, Nov. r.», 17!)3, lots 21 and 22, in the 2d range. William Stearns of Paris, (formerly of Waltham,) bought of Lemuel Jackson. Ma}- !>, 17i»7, lot 23, in the 3d range. He was of Waltham, May 12, 1796. and with Jonathan Bemis, bought lots 23 24, in the 3d. Aaron Fuller of Standish, (formerly of Newton.) Apr. 15,17!»0, bought of Aaron Richardson, the northerly half of lot No. llt-20, in the 6th range. Apr. 15, 1795, he was of Paris, and on that day bought of Lemuel Jackson, the westerh' half of lot No. 19-20, in the 7th range. Luther Phatt of Paris, Dec. 25, 1793, bought of Lemuel Jack- son, lot 17-18, in the 3d range. Lazarus Hathaway of ]Middleboro', Nov. 23, 1802, bought of Wm. Swan, Jr., lot No. 10, in the 2d range; bought by Swan of Lemuel Jackson, .Tune 12, 1790. John Woohman of New Gloucester, March 19, 1789, bought of Lemuel Jackson, 30 acres from the westerly end of No. 11, in the 8th range. This man probably never moved into town. James Bowker of Paris, blacksmith, Feb. 11, 1796, bought of Isaac Jackson, No. 11, in the 9th range. Jacob Gurney of Paris, bought of Japhet Washburn of same, January 24, 1796, lots No. 6, in the 7th and 6, in the Sth range. AiiRAHAM Dean of Hebron, Apr. 24, 1794, bought of Isaac Bol- ster, lot No. 6, in the 5th range. IIISTOUY OF PARIS. iO J08IA11 Smith of New Gloucester, bought of Joshua licssec. March 20, 1795, sixty-two acres, beginning at tlic easterly corner of lot No. 11, in the Gth range. Lemuel Perham of No. 4, (formerly of Upton,) bought of Jacob Gurney of No. 4, March 26, 179.3, one-half of lot No. 15 in the ; 5th range. He subsequently bought the other half. Barzillai Dwelley of No. 4, bought of Daniel Stowell of same, Dec. 12, 1792, the easterly end of No. o, in the (Ith range. Joseph Swift of No. 4, January 29, 1793, bought of Giles Sluirt- -^ lertof Dunstable, N. H., No. 12, in the lirst range. Timothy Smith of No. 4, May -s, 17S7. bought of Lemuel Jack- son, No. 11, in the 5th range. Lemuel and Joseph Holmes of Paris, formerly of I'lynioutli. bought of Daniel Clark of Newton, May 5, 1794, lot No. 13, in the first range. Oct. 11, 1794, they bought of Wm. C* Whitney, No. 14, in the first range. Solomon Jordan of Paris, bought of Nathaniel Bemis of Water- town, Feb. 11, 1797, No. 19, in the 8th range. John G. Crawford of Worcester, bought of Henry Prentice, April 4, 1801, land described by metes and bounds, probably in the northeast part of the town. Calep. Prentice, trader, of Gorham, Me., bought of Daniel Stow- ell of Paris, half an acre of No. 0, in the ;5d range, "situated one and one-half rods north of said Stowell's Potash." In 1804, he bought of Asa Sturtefant, No. G, in the 9th range. ^ Joseph Haven of the "District of Dover," bought of Alexander Shepard of Newton, March 19, 1787, lots 4, in the 4th range, and 13, in the 2d. This man never lived in Paris. He was a relative of the Halls and subsequently sold the first named lot to Jonathan Hall. Samuel Stephens of Plymouth, bought of Lemuel Perham, Apr. 3d, 1798, lot No. 15, in the fifth range, known as the "Center lot." Eleazer Cole of Paris, (formerly of Bridgewater,) Feb. 10, 1798. bought of Lemuel Jackson one-half of lot No. 10, in the 1st range : his son Calvin had previously bought the other half of the lot. Daniel Fohes of Bridgewater, bought of Kphraim Field of Paris, June IG, 1802, land purchased of Reuben Hubbard, being No. 8, in the 4th rano;e. 74 HISTORY OF PARIS. Seth Carpenter of Sutton, bought of Biivuabas Jackson, Ma^' 27, 1793, lot No. 15-16, in the 7th range. Elias Partridge of Franklin, Apr. 2, 171)3, bought of Daniel Clark of Newton, the south half of lots 19 and 20, in the 1st range. Uriah Ripley of Paris. Apr. 2, 1795, bought of Jacob Gurney part of lot No. 15-1 G, in the 7th range. Caleb Cushman, of Hebron in 1792, of Paris, Feb. 4, 1794, bought of the Proprietors of Paris, parts of No. 29, in the 2d range and 17-1'S in the 7th. Jonathan Bemis of Paris, bought of David Sanger of Watertown, June 30, 1796, Nos. 19 and 20, in the 3d range. Sylvanus Robbins of Paris, bought of James Stinchfield of New Gloucester, Aug. 8, 1794, lot No. 25, in the 8th Range. Jonathan Shurtleff of Paris, bought of David Stone of Water- town, Feb. 10, 1796, lot No. 5, in the 5th range. Barnabee and William Faunce of Paris, liought of Sylvanus Robbins of same, Aug. 8, 1794, No. 25, in the Sth range. Jacob Twitchell of Paris, bought of Job Cushman of Hebron, Sept. 16, 1794, one-half of lots 9 and 10, in the 5th range. Abi.tah Paine of Paris, bought of Jonathan Bemis, Feb. 11, 1796, lots 21 and 22, in the 5th range. Job French of Paris, (formerly of Taunton,) 1)ought of Jona- than Bemis, March 9, 1798. the easterly half of lots 21 and 22, in the Sth range. Abner Benson, laborer, of Paris, bought of Jacob Gurney, Feb^ 5, 1800, one-half of lot 5 in the 8th range. Peter Chase of Sutton bought of Abijah Paine of Sumner, March 6. 1799, part of 21 in the 7th. Eleazer Dunham of Paris, Dec. 11, 1799, bought of Lemuel Jackson, parts of 23 and 24 in the 4th range. Ben.i. Cooper of Plymouth, bought of Solomon Jordan, Dec, 8 1800, lot No. 13 in the 8th range. Jonathan Cummings, Jr., of Sutton, Sept. 7, 1802, bought of Isaac Jackson, lots 13 in the 5th range, and 13 in the 6th. Wm. Bent of Paris, May 8, 1798, bought of Samuel Parris of Hebron, land in Paris described by metes and bounds. HISTOKV OK PARIS. <0 Bartholomew Cushmax of Paris, bought of Job Cushman of Hebron, Ma}- 30, 1800, part of No, 1 in tlie 3d range. Jonx Caldwkll of Hebron, Sept. 5, 1793. bought of Philip Donohue of Paris, lot No. 3 in the 3d range. Donohue's deed, if he had one, is not on record. David DroLEv of Hebron (formerly of Sudburv) bought of Joseph Haven of the "District of Dover," Feb. (i. 1703. lot No. 13 in the 2d range. Caleb Fuller of Paris, Feb. 10, 1795, bought of Benj. Stowell of Worcester, lot No. 21 in the 6th range. Hector Fuller, ''negro man." sold to Sylvanus Robbius. Aug. 28, 1.799, the northerly end of lot 18 in the 3d range. March 8. 1801, he sold to Abner Rawson, the easterly half of lot No. .5 in the 8th. No record can be found of Fuller's titles, and he prol)al)ly carelessly omitted to have them recorded. Ephraim Rowe of Paris, bought of his brother-in-law. Isaiah Willis, January 4, 1805, lot 25-26 in the 5th range. Willis was collector and the land was sold for taxes. Thomas F. Chase of Sutton, bought of Levi Jackson of Paris, Sept. 3, 1800, No. 12 in the 4th range. This lot he subsequently sold to Daniel Hauey who in 1804, redeeded it back to Chase. Daxiel Haxey of Gray, Apr. 27. 1804. bought of Thomas F. Chase of Paris, lot No. 12 in the 4th range. Haney soon after returned to Gray. SoLOMOX Bryaxt of Paris bought of Lemuel Jackson. Oct. 25, 1800, part of 8 in the 3d range, on the easterly side of the mill pond- In the deed. Bryant is called "housewright ;" he sold this land the following year to Rowse Bisbee. Job Lurvey of Paris, formerly of New Gloucester, January 17. 1798, bought of Stephen Robinson of Paris, lot No. 29 in the 6th range, and part of (100 acres) 27-28 in the 6th. David Bryaxt of Paris, May 20, 1803, bought of Joel Rol>inson, one-half of lot No. 1 in the 8th range. IcHABOD Bryaxt, May 20, 1803, bought, of Joel Robinson, one- half of lot No. 1 in the 8th. Wm. AYalker of Worcester, Blacksmith, June 14. 1800. bought of Barnabee Faunce of Paris, the southerly half of lot No. 25 in the 8ih. 76 HISTORY OK TARIS. Daniel Shaw of Paris, Sept. 11, 1799, bought of Benj. Stowell,. No. 22 in the 6th range. Solomon Shaw, Bridgewater, Aug. 15, 1795, bought of Jacob Gurney, the southerly half of No. 6 in the 7th range, and of G in the -Sth. Jeremiah Kolfe, Bnekfield, bought of Stephen Ixobinson, Apr. 2, 1799. No. 29 in the 7th range. Caleb Bryant of Plymouth, Sept. 15, 1800, bought of Sylvanuf^ Kobbins, lot No. 26 in the 8th range. Moses Buck of Paris, bought of Jonathan Beniis, June 1, 1798, lot 19-20 in the 3d range. Josiah Bartlett, Jr., Nor\vay. Januaiy 9, 1798, bought of Bartlett Holmes of Hebron, lot No. 29, in the 1st range. Moses Twitchell of Paris, bought of Levi Hubbard, Dec. 24, 1804, the easterly half of lot No. ] 1 in the 4th range. John Daniels, January 18, 1783. bought of Lemuel Jackson, lot No. 10 in the 6th range. Ebenezer Hltc'Hinson of Walton's Plantation, (east purt of Woodstock), bought of Stephen Robinson, Apr. 2, 1799, the southerly part of lot 27-28 in -the 6th range. This man built the mills in the northeast part of the town, and subsequently moved to Ohio. Ephkaim Field of Bridgewater. June 4, 1 794, bought of Luke Bemis of Watertown, No. 19-20 in the 2d range.. January 28th, 1795, he bought of Wm. and Josiah Brown of Boston, lot No. 15-16 iu the 4th, and March 7. 1796, he bouglit of P*'iib,.ii Hubbard, lot No. 8 in the 4th. James Brook, Tailor, Hebron. Oct. 15, 1789, bought of Israel Whittemore of Weston, lot No. 14 in the 2d range. This man's name in the town records, is variously spelled, •■Broke," ''Lebroke," '-Le Brook' and "Brook." The earliest and best authenticated orthography, is "Le Brook." In 1784, James Le Brook of Pem- l)roke. Mass., bought of Alexander Shepard, Jr., a lot of land in Hebron. For some reason, no deed was given of the land at the time, and in 1791. after the death of Shepard, a deed of the land was given '-Le Brook," by his executor. George Berry bought of Samuel Briggs of Sumner, in 1810, the northerly half of lot 27-28 in the 2d range. In 1811. Berry sold to HISTORY OF PARIS. 77 Diiuiel Ciimmiiigs of Norway, and two years later Ciimniings sold it to Levi Berry, who settled upon it and lived there many years. Briggs sold the southerly half of this lot to John Robinson in ISO."}. Levi Berry sold that pai-t of the northerly half lying south of the river, to Alexander Hill, in isi'.i. Tii.OKN Bartlett. in 1805, bought of .loliii Willis, lot No. "i.^ in the 1st range, and settled upon it. Wm. Bkrkv about 1810. bought No. 27-2^ in the .'id range, and spent his life there. He sold a part to Foxwell Swan, and Swan a part of his to Elijah Swan. In the list of more than one hundred purchasers of real estate, are doubtless the names of manv who did not settle upon the lands tliey bought. Indeed some of the lots changed hands several times before they w^ere settled, and in quite a number of cases the same lands were sold to different parties, to be accounted for probaljly in the fact that the first purchasers failed to pay. It was not intended by this list to locate the early settlers : that will l)e done in another place. This list is made merely to show who the early real estate owners in Paris were, when tliey first purchased as appears of record, and their place of residence at tiie time. Doubtless a few ettrly purchasers neglected to have their 'deeds put upon record which accounts for the fiict that some persons sold lands where no otlier evidence can be found that they ever owned them. Only such per- sons are contained in this list whose deeds are recorded in the Cum- berland county records. The Registry in Oxford county was established in ISOG. Possibly some of the old deeds niay be found recorded in the Oxford Conntv Registry. 78 HISTORY OF PARIS. CHAPTEll XIV. "town of I'ARIS." Act of Incorporation. — Wai-rant for the First Toicn Meeting. — The Return. — The Meetinrj and its Doings. — Subsequent meetings of (he year. •'Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety-three. An Act to incorporate the inhabitants of a plantation li^nown by the name of Xo. 4, into a town bj^ tlie name of Paris. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Eepresentatives in General ( ourt assembled, and by the authority of the same, that plantation known Ijy tlie name of Xo. 4, in the county of Cumberland, boimded on all the parts by the Commonwealtli's land, as follows, viz. : Beginning at a hem- lock tree two hundred and fifty-two eliains from tlie south corner of Sylvester Canada, thence nortli fourteen degrees Avest, seven hundred and seventy-seven chains to a stake and stones, thence south sixty-eight degrees and tliirty minutes west, three liundred and sixty chains to a stake and stones, thence south fourteen degrees east seven hundred and seventy- seven chains to a stake and stones ; thence north sixty-eight degrees and thirty minutes east three hundred and eight chains to tlie hemlock tree first mentioned, with the inhabitants thereon, Ije and hereby is incorporated into a town l)y the name of Paris, with all the powers, privileges and immuni- ties that towns within this commonwealth do or may enjoy. And be it enacted by the authority aforesaid tliat Isaac Parsons, Esquire, be and hereby is empowered to issue his warrant directed to some principal inhabitant of said town, qualified as tlie laAV directs, to assemble and meet at some suitable time and place in said town, and choose such officer or ofticers as towns by law are em^jowered to clioose at their annual meeting in the month of ]March or April. In the House of Representatives 1 June 19, 1793. j" This bill liaviiig three several readings, passed to be enacted. Wm. Tudor, Speaker pro tern. Passed the Senate and approved June "20, 1793. Copy, • Attest: W. Warren, C. H. R.*' Warrant. Cumberland ss.— To Jonathan Hall of the Plantation formerly called Xo. 4, in the county of Cumberland and Conmiouwealtli of Massachusetts, now incorporated into a town by the name of Paris, and one of the prin- cipal Inhabitants of said town. Greeting : Vou are hereby required in the name of the Common\\ealth aforesaid, to notifv and warn all the inhabitants of Paris aforesaid, qualified as the law HISTORY OF PARIS. 79 (liroctfi. to meet and assemble together at the liouse of IJeuben Ihihhnrd in said Paris, on Tuesday' the sixteenth day of tliis instant July, at nine of the eloek in the forenoon, to aet on the following articles, viz. : First. To ehoose a moderator for said meeting. Seeond. To choose a clerk for said town. Third. To choose all other town officers required by law for towns to choose at their annual meeting in the month of March or April. Given under my hand and seal at Xew Gloucester the second day of July, in the j-ear of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninetj'-three. (Justice of the Peace for the county of Cumber J fimh (tnd pursrtant to au (ict of (lie (reneral Court. Ketikx. Pursuant to the foregoing warrant to me directed, I have notified and warned all the inhabitants of said town to meet and assemble together, at the time and place and for the purposes mentioned in the foregoing- warrant. Jonathan Halt. I'arix. -Julij 10. 17!>S. The First Toavn Meeting. At a meeting of the freeholders and other inhabitants of the town of Paris, regTilarly assembled at the dwelling house of Mr. Reul)en Hubbard of said town, on the sixteenth day of July 179;3. to act on the articles set forth in the warrant for calling said meeting, the meet- ing being opened, they made choice of Mr. Lemuel Jackson for ^Moderator, and made choice of the following persons for town otti- cers, viz. : Josiah P>isco for town clerk, who was duly sworn l:»y the mod- erator. Messrs. Isaac Bolster. ^ Lemuel Jackson, |- Selectmen. Nathan Nelson, j Messrs. Josiah Bisco. "1 John Bessee. V Asses^om. John "Willis, j Mr. Daniel Stowell. town treasurer. Then the town voted to let out the collection of taxes at vendue, to the lowest bidder, and being put up were struck off to Mr. John Daniels for three pence half penny upon the pound, he being the lowest bidder. ^'oted to choose nine surveyors of highways and made choice of Robert Wiiihtman. Abijah Hall, Stephen Robertson, Thomas 80 HISTORY OF PARIS. Stevens, Nicholas Chesley, Lemuel Jackson, Merodach B. Smith, Elias Chase and Levi Hubbard. Surveyor of lumber, Solomon Bryant. Surveyor of shingles and clapboards, Merodach B. Smith. Fence viewers, Thomas Stevens and Caleb Cushman. Tythingmen. Jonathan Hall, Nathaniel Haskell, Wm. Swan, Benj. Hammond and Seth Carpenter. Sealer of Leather. Daniel Stowell. Deer Eeeve, Benj. Hammond. Hogrecves. Phillip Donohue, John Daniels. Samuel Durell and Henry Hill. Field Driver. Daniel Wliitney. School Committee. Isaac Bolster. Aimer Shaw. John Willis. Seth Carpenter and Merodach B. Smith. Constable, John Daniels. A tine Record. Josiaii Bisco. Clerk. The next meeting was held at the dwelling house of Lemuel Jack- son, on tlie 21st day of October. Lemuel Jackson presided and it was voted to raise thirty pounds for the support of preaching, fifty pounds for the support of schools, one hundred pounds for the repair of highways and ten pounds for defraying town charges. At a meeting at the same place, on the 18th of November, the town voted not to send a representative or delegate to sit in a con- vention in Portland, to consider the subject of separation from Massachusetts. It was voted to accept the road and school dis- tricts, agreeably to tlie report of the selectmen, and that each school district should have tlie benefit of the money raised in it for the support of schools ; also that each district should l)uild a school- house or otherwise provide a place for keeping the school. It was voted not to assess the money raised for the support of preaching until the next annual meeting. HISTORY OF PARIS. Hi CHAPTER XV. UESCRirXIOX OF PARIS. Its Metes and Botinds. — CJitUKjes in Its Lines. — Its Hills, Streants and Ponds. — Its Geology and JIineralog>/ — Its Flora and Fauna, and its Agricultural Capacities. The town of Paris as originally laid out. was scvimi lumdrod and seventy-seven chains of four rods in length, by three hundred and sixty chains in In-eadtli. In the act of incorporation, there is a manifest error which gives the southerly line on Hebron and Oxford lines only three hundred and eight chains. According to this measurement, the town is four and one-half miles wide l)v nine and three-fourths long, (a small fraction omitted) and contains a little short of fortj'-four square miles. But the allowance for the ''swag" of the chain is not probably all included in the above, nor the allow- ance for ponds and rivers, and the dimensions of the town are probabi}' considerably larger than thev are here given. In iact, the evidence goes to show that this tract was laid out for two townshii)s in the first instance, but trouble arising about the division. No. 4 proprietors bought out the other parties who located elsewhere. Changes have been made in the lines on each side of the town since the tract was first surveyed. In some instances land has been set off and in othei'S added, but on the whole. I'aris has more tlian licld her own. In 1817, lots one in the eighth range and one in the ninth were set off to Hebron. In 1825, the estates of John Gray, Jr., and John Starbird, being lots numbered six and seven in the east part of Woodstock, according to Smith's survey, were set otf to Paris. In 1838, the westerly half of lot number one in the first range, was set oflE" from Paris and annexed to Oxford. In 1841, lots number twenty-nine in the second, and twenty-nine in the third range, were set off from Paris and 'annexed to Woodstock. In 1828, Benj. Woodbury, Asa Thayer, Caleb Cnshman, Jr., Bela Farrar and Ziba Thayer, with their estates, were set off from Buck- field and annexed to Paris This set-on included five lots of land and the road leading from America Thayer's to Sumner line. In 1859, lots numbered six, seven and eight in the first range, were set off from Paris and annexed to Norway. In 180 1, all that part of lots nnmbered six, seven and eight in the westerly range of lots belonging to Paris before the set off' in 1859. which lay easterly and G 82 HISTORY OF PARIS. southerh' of the following described Hue, were taken from Norway and reannexed to Paris : ''beginning in the northerly line of said lot number eight, and at the center of the old Rumford road, so called ; thence following said center southerly till it intersects the road from South Paris to Norwa}' ; thence in a straight line through the agricultural grounds to the southeast corner thereof ; thence in a straight line to the northeasterly corner of Titus O. Brown's home- stead farm, so called ; thence to the easterly line of his said farm to the Little Androscoggin river, and thence by said river westerly to the original line between Paris and Norway." By an act approved March 9, 1880, the estate of Caleb Fuller was set otf from Wood- stock and annexed to Paris. This was part of the two lots, number twenty-nine in the second range and twenty-nine in the tliird taken from Paris in 1841. Paris is bounded north by Woodstock, east by Hebron. Buckheld. and Sumner, south by Hebron and Oxford, and west by Oxford, Norway and Greenwood. Paris abounds in steep hills and the sur- face is generally very uneven. There are no high mountains, and in fact no elevation that hardly deserves the name of mountain within its limits. Streaked mountain near the southeast corner, is in Hebron and Bucktield, though a small portion of its western slope and foot-hills are in Paris. No. 4 Hill near the southeast corner of the town and westerly from Streaked mountain, was formerly all in Paris and named from the Plantation or Grant, but its southerly side was set otf into Heljron in 1817. Northwest of this is "Singepole," and near this is another consideral)le elevation without name. Along or near the eastern border are Crocker's Hill, Ones Hill and the Spruce Hills, while along through the center of the town from North to South, are Jump otf Hill, Stearns Hill and Paris Hill. Blount Mica with its rare minerals is easterly from Paris Hill. Berry's Ledge which was once called "Old Bluff" is on the northern border next to Woodstock, and west of that is another cropping out of the same ledge which was once called The "Belfry." This was set otf into Woodstock in 1841, but was set back in 1880. Then near West Paris is Robinson's Hill, and east of High street is a considerable Hill without name. Cobble Hill, so called from the early settlement of the town, is near the westerh* side of the town near the northeast part of Norway. Besides those mentioned, there are two hills west of the North Paris mineral spring, and various others of lesser note scattered through the town, HISTORY OF PARIS. 83 that never have received specific iKiiues. Of course, where there are so many hills there must be corresponding- valleys, and as might be expected, most of the roads in town lead ■•u[) hill and down hill," and are hard to liuild and expensive to keep in repair. The Little Androscoggin is the only river in town, and this of small size. To this all the small streams in town except at the extreme southerly part, are tributary. The "Little Amariscoggin" was so called quite earlv for it is named in connection with the con- firmation of the grant to Joshua Fuller and others in 1772. Its head-waters are the Bryant Pond in AYoodstock and Twitchell, Sheepskin, Oversett and other small ponds in Greenwood. It enters Paris from Greenwood near the northwest corner of the town, and fiowiug southeasterly it approaches nearest to the center of the town from east to west, when at or near Snow's Falls. Then it curves gradually to the west and passes into Oxford about two miles from the southwest corner of Paris. After passing into Oxford and running about a mile, it makes a sharp curve and again enters Paris, l)nt reenters Oxford as abruptly as it leaves it. Its first important tributary after entering Paris is the East Branch, which comes down from Woodstock and unites with the west liranch or river below West^aris. Farther down it receives the brook from High street and next the outlet of Moose Pond from North Paris. Below Bisco's Falls, it receives Stone's and Smith's brooks, 'and at South Paris, Stony brook, which is its last tributary received in Paris. Below South Paris, where the Androscoggin is the boundary between the two towns, the river receives from the Norway side an important tributary, the ontlet of the great pond In Norway. There are sev- eral falls on the river and its tributaries which have been utilized, and which will be more particularly described in another place. On the main river are water privileges above, and at West Paris, at Snow's and Bisco's Falls, at Jackson's and at South Paris. The mills at North Paris are on the Moose Pond branch. The falls on Stony Brook, near South Paris, w^ere the first utilized and here Lemuel Jackson built the first saw and grist mills in town. The bed of the Little Androscoggin made it possible for a railroad to be con- structed through the town. The Grand Trunk road enters Paris from the south, near where the river goes out, and crossing it below- South Paris, it follows its curve all the w^ay to the northwest corner of the town, going out into Greenwood through the channel worn out bv the river on its wav into Paris. For ages, had this little 84 HISTORY OF PARIS. stream onee much larger and probably marking the course of a large arctic river, been lowering its channel, making cuts through the hills and filling up the valle3-s and preparing the way for this gi'eat international thoroughfare of travel and traffic. There is in town a number of gravelly ridges formed by glacial or Karae rivers. The waters of the upper Androscoggin lake region once united in one grand stream which flowed froui Lake Welokennebacook south- ward through a very low pass and down the valley of Black Brook and Ellis River. From Rumford Point, the course of the Kame is up the vallev of the West branch of the Concord River, thence through a part of Bethel, and through a low pass in Woodstock to Brvants Pond.* The Kame through Bethel and through a part of Woodstock has been called the "Whale's Back" for a hundred years. It passes down the Little Androscoggin, enters the town at the northwest corner passes through it, and keeping straight on south- wardly passes through Poland, New Gloucester and Graj'. at the latter point forming a series of reticulated Kame-plains. In its pas- sage through Paris, it does not have that regularity of form that it does farther toward the north, being frequently broken and divergent from a right line, yet sufficiently well defined for the practiced eye to trace it. The only i)onds, are Moose Pond near North Paris, and Hall's near the southeast part of the town. The former is the larger, and besides receiving a supply from the watersheds formed b}' the hills in the vicinitv, it has an inlet which rises in the Spruce Hills on the east line of the town, and which before reaching the pond, unites with one from Sumner and another from Woodstock. The water- shed formed by No. 4 Hill, Singepole and the hill north of it, sup- plies Hall's Pond, and its surplus waters flow southerly into Oxford. Near North Paris, is a chalibeate spring having a stiong sulphurous taste and smell, and whose waters are quite popular with some for their supposed medicinal (qualities. The Geology and INIineralogy of Paris are much the same as those of the entire region of northern Maine west of Penobscot river. The rocks are the primary' or azoic series above which tlie other series are wanting till we arrive at the tertiary clay, dihnium and alluvium. Some coarse limestone may be found upon the hillsides alternating in strata with gneiss. Granite is alnnidant both as a l>ed rock and in the form of boulders ; some of it is suitaltle for rifting *rn)f. stoiR'V '■Kanieti of Maine." IIISTOKY OF PARIS. 85 and cutting for building purposes, Init the great proportion of it is not. Dr. Jackson thus describes the geologj' of Streaked mountain : '•It is composed of a coarse variety of granite which has burst through tlie surrounding gneiss that recline upon its sides, and form a large proportion of its mass. The granite appears in huge veins which run east-north-east and west-south-Avest. The gneiss alter- nates with granular limestone suitable for agricultural purposes. The granite veins are rich in large and lieautiful crystals of l»eryl, black tourmaline and large plates of mica : common garnets also abound, and quartz cr^'stals line cavities in the rock. It Avill be observed by the geologist Avho may visit tliis mountain, that the strata of gneiss have evidentl}- been forced up by a sudden and vio- lent eruption of the granite ; for not only are the strata turned up and contorteauty." Since that time, many of these stones have been cut and are used for ornamental purposes. The Mount Mica tourmalines are in many respects unique, as admitted by all good judges. Besides these remarkable stones, the deposit has yielded many other minerals, some of which are interesting and rare. Among them may be men- tioned Cassiterite, Amblygonite, Lepidolite, Clevelandite, Spodu- mene. Zircon, Brookite, Cooksite, Beryl, Lencopysite, Garnet. Apatite, Smoky and Rose quartz, and other minerals of lesser note. Dr. Jackson also described a consideral)le deposit of the black oxide of manganese which Ik found near Abiathar Tuell's place. One more extract from this same report is of interest: "As we descend from Paris Hill, we come to a small stream on which there is a saw mill. At the level with its waters, the l)arometer stood (Sept. 20), 29. ST; temperature 65. Ascending from this point to the summit of a hill over which the I'oad crosses, barometer stood fit 29.351, temperature 69 ; this indicated the rise of the hill above the stream to be 560 feet. Paris Hill is seen to the southeast nearly on a level with this place. Aliove it to the eastward is Streaked mountain, and further to the left, the mountains of Hebron. Speckled mountain in Peru, presents its lofty and abrupt escarp- ment to the north, northeast. Indeed, the whole landscape to the eastward is truly magnificent, composed of heaving masses of lofty mountains of granite, with richly wooded valleys, and here and there scattering houses relieve the wilduess of the scene." The Flora of Paris presents no points of special interest. The original growth was composed largely of hard wood of the various kinds usually found in this latitude. The beech, yellow birch and the sugar maple, were always conspicuous among forest trees, the white ash upon the hills and the yellow and lirown ash and the elm in the lowlands. Along the Androscoggin, the white pine grew luxuriantly and also the white maple and fir, while in some localities jipon the iiigli hills, the spruce and hemlock predominated. Among Mount ^Ika anu Stiikakkd Molniain. IlISTOKY 01" PARIS. 87 the smaller *>rowtlis. were found the alder, the wild jtear and elierry. the white bireh. poplar, moosewood, dogwood, and upon the sunny slopes, the sumach. The Amerieau linden or baswood was a valua- ble forest tree, and in the swamps was found the fragrant white cedar. The long list of noxious weeds so damaging to the farmer, was unknown to the early settlers, except so far as they had ol)tained knowledge of them before coining here. INIany of them have found their wav across the sea, from the old country, since Paris was settled. Here in the spring time, blossomed the lienjamin, both the white and^ scarlet varieties, the .Solomon's seal, the Sanguinaria. and scores of other indigenous plants which for ages, had '-wasted their sweetness on the desert air;" around the ponds and along the l)Ot- tom lauds of the river, blossomed in beauty, the I'hodora, the hard- hack and the laurel. The flowering shrubs were the wild pear, wild cherry, the dogwood, the wickopy, the mountain ash and the elder. All along the Androscoggin, in early spring, the scarlet blossoms of the white maple were conspicuous, while the curious fronds of the many varieties of fern then as now, found their way out of the cold, damp earth, in a most mysterious manner. Braml)les then grew in open glades, and in their season blossomed and bore delicious rasp- lierries and blackberries which bird and beast appropriated ; the mild eyed violet looked up from its lowly bed by the stream, and even the wild strawberry was growing, blossoming and l)earing its fruit here, with all the others, long before the advent of man. The fireweed too, must have been indigenous here, for it readily sprang up on the margin of every burnt piece, and the growing croi) was, ere long enclosed in a border of pinky bloom. 8iich was tlie flora of Paris when a committee of the grantees first came to this region in 1771 for the purpose of locating a township for settlement. It is doubtful however, if their attention was as much directed to these forms of beauty, as to the strength and richness of the soil as indi- cated by the luxuriant growth of the trees, the size of the streams and their capacity for propelling machinery, and the outlook gener- ally for a good agricultural town. And a uoljle primeval forest growth doubtless covered the entire township at the time. All the evidence which has come down to us, goes to show that the view of this region from the top of Streaked mountain, as Josiah Bisco and his party saw it in 1772, was grand and beautiful. The density of the forest hid the inequalities of the laud, and on that leafy June day, the explorers might well think themselves looking down upon an emerald sea. 88 HISTORY OF PARIS. All accounts agree that wild animals were very plenty here before the settlers came to disturb them ; this was a favorite hunting ground for the Indians, and later for the settlers in the border towns. Here Snow had a camp and hunted with his companion, Stiachfield, and it was near Snow's Falls that he met his tragic death at the hands of the enraged Indians whose chief he had slain. Moose and deer were plenty and also bears and wolves. Of fur-bearing animals, foxes and sable were found in the woods, and mink, otter and lieaver around the ponds and on the river and larger brooks. The most formidable wild animal was the American panthei", but fortunateh' they were onlv occasionally met with. After the settlers came, one of these animals chased a man named Macomber from the north part of AVoodstock to Paris, and was seen prowling around the house where his intended victim had taken refuge. Then there were wild cats, loupcerviers, raccoons, aud several varieties of the squirrel, including the black, gray, red and striped, or chipmunk. Partridges Avere in plenty and easily secured, as they were but little acquainted with man and his wicked ways. Ducks were also abundant in the ponds, aud pigeons in their season. Trout could l)e taken from the brooks at an}' time with the proper appliances. The memory of the writer goes back to the time, fifty 3'ears ago, when speckled beauties weighing from one to two pounds, were quite abundant at the "rips" and in the "'deep holes" of the Little Androscoggin at West Paris, and the patient angler with baited hook, i"arely went home disap- pointed. Fly-fishing was then unknown in that region. The Ham- monds had hunted here before they came to settle, and probabh' others whose names in this connection, have not come down to us. Many of the early settlers were experienced and expert woodsmen, and as the settlement grew and the surrounding towns became dotted with clearings, as their foes increased, the larger game retired before the advancing civilization to the northern wildernc^ss in the lake region, and hunting as a business in the settled towns became profit- less and was aV)an(loned except bv the thriftless. From what has been said of the character of the rocks, it will be readily understood that Paris has a granitic soil. In other words, that the basis of the soil was formed by the disintegration of granite and that the constituents of the granite which are quartz, feldspar and mica, form the bulk of the soil. Lime has been spoken of as existing in connection with gneiss, and small quantities of lime will be found mixed with the other constituents. This soil had been HISTORY OF PARIS. 89 "gathering fertility from tlie repose of ages," and eveiy year's crop of forest leaves which had drawn nutrition largely from the atmos- phere, added fresh fertility to the land. Vegetable mould was there- fore, mixed with tlie granite constituents, forming a strong and fer- tile soil, all ready as soon as the trees were cut and removed and the land subdued, to produce heavy crops of corn, potatoes, the cereal grains and the best grasses. Such a soil when boulders and cobbles abound, is hard to subdue and bring into cultivation, and hard to cultivate, but when once subdued and when well treated, it will always respond in bountiful harvests. Paris is a good town for stock husltandry. and this industry should be made more of a spec- ialty. The hills afford the best of grazing, and a large proportion of the arable lands of the town is excellent for grass. The town is well watered : some localities are springy, and such places would be greatlv improved by drainage. On the river are belts of bottom land composed of alluvium, narrow geueralh" but occasionally widen- ing into broad and fertile fields. Above Snow's Falls is quite a large area of Ioav ground, known years ago as the "'Bemis Meadow ;" this has been found very profitable to the owners, A'ieldiug large crops of grass year after year without expense in dressing or tillage. The southwest part of the town is more level, it being the beginiug of that broad plain which takes in the south part of Norway, and extends far into Oxford. The soil here is a sand}- loam, easily culti- vated and excellent for corn-culture and truck-farming. As a whole, Paris is above the average of Oxford county towns for purposes of agriculture, and cultivated to its full capacity, it would support a much larger population than it ever has. The time will doubtless come when the tide of emigration toward the cities and toward the far west will be staid. Let us hope that the day is not far distant when the hill-side farms of Paris will be reoccupied, the worn out lands be recuperated, the now waste places be made pi'oductive, and the young men and women of the town seeking and finding useful and remunerative employment at home, instead of going to the west, to the laud of inundations, blizzards and cyclones, or rushing off' to the cities where the whirlpools of dissipation and crime are even more dangerous and destructive. The committee of the grantees who selected and mapped out this township, were men of judgment and foresight. They intended it as a farming town, to be occupied l\v a people who would engage in agricultural and pastoral pursuits. The first settlers, generally men of intelligence 90 HISTORY OF PARIS. unci of the strictest integrity, came here to subdue and cultivate the soil, and we have no evidence that any one of them put his hand to the plow and longingly looked back to tlie exhausted farm and over- populated town he had left in the old Bay State. They desired to make homes for themselves and their posterity, l)ut hoAv many of the names of the early settlers have become extinct in Paris I And how many of those found here, have tired of the farm, and are try- in"' to get a livino- iu some easier wav ! ctiaptp:!} XVI. ANNALS OF PARIS. Toirn Officers to 1800. — Tov:n Proceedings. — Accidents and Inci- dents. — Direct Tew of 1798, Shoicing Persons and Property Ta.ved, and amount of Tax assessed. 1794. The meeting this year occurred on the last day of March at the house of Lemuel Jackson. Jonathan Hall presided and Daniel Stowell was chosen clerk. The following town officers were elected : For Selectmen, Isaac Bolster, Daniel Staples and Jonathan Hall. For Treasurer, William Stowell. For Assessors. David Andrews, Abijah Hall, and Tliomas Stevens. Abijali Hall was chosen Collector and Constable, agreeing to collect for sixpence the pound. For Tythingmen, Isaac Bolster, Daniel Stai)les. Abner Shaw, Lemuel Jackson, Nathan Pierce and Merodach Smith. Highway Surveyors, Isaac Bolster, Joseph Swift, Seth Morse, Thomas Stevens, Nathan Pierce, Lemuel Perham, Joshua Besse, Jr., Caleb Cushman and John Grav. For Fence Viewers, Thomas Stevens and AVilliam Stowell. For Deer Reeves, Benjamin Hammond, Abner Rawson. For Hog Reeves, James Morse, John Daniels. Levi Jackson and Eleazer Cole. Solomon Bryant was chosen surveyor of lumber. Merodach B. Smith, surveyor of short lumber, and Isaac Jackson poundkeeper. Twelve roads laid out by the selectmen were accepted at this meeting. ^t a meeting the 7th of April, it was voted to accept the cross HISTORY OV PARIS. 91 roads as agreed upon by the proprietors of the town, and then the vote was reconsidered and the snltject referred to the sehH-tnien. Fift\- ponnds were raised for the repair of roads, tifty pounds for the support of seliools in addition to that raised the year previous, and the several districts were allowed to have the unexpended balances of last year. It was voted to raise no money for preaching. A large number of l)ills for services in various directions were allowed, largely for laying out roads. Jacob Twitchell was allowed nine shillings for keeping Mehitable Honeyfoot, Dr. Cyprian Stearns the same sum for doctoring her and Nathan Nelson two ijonnds and seventeen shillings for caring for her and running her out of town. The next meeting occurred on the seventh day of April for the purpose of voting for State and county officers. The qualilications for voting as expressed in the call, were that they must Ijc male inhabitants, twenty-one years of age and upward, having a freehold estate within the Commonwealth, of the annual income of three pounds, or any estate to the value of sixty pounds. The voting showed the following results : For Governor, Samuel Adams. 32. For Lt. Governor, Moses Gill. S"- For Senatoi-s, William Widgery, 42. Joseph Noyes. 28. Josiah Thatcher, 8. Another meeting was held June 16th, when several roads were accepted and the selectmen were instructed to make alterations in school district limits when requested l)y the inhabitants. This meeting was adjourned to September 1st, when Jonathan Hall Avas chosen agent of the tow^n to attend the General Court on account of taxes. A committee of five was chosen to survey and measure the town and make a plan of it, the same to be returned to the secre- tary's office in Boston, on or before the first day of June following. Isaac Bolster, Nathan Pierce, Daniel Stowell. Josiah Bisco and Joshua Besse, Jr., were chosen as the committee. The committee was allowed each four shillings a day for services, except Daniel Stowell, surveyor, who was allowed five shillings. A proposition to send a delegate to Portland conventio^. was again negatived. The first Monday in November, a meeting was held to vote for a member of Congress; William Widgery had 14 votes and Peleg Wads worth 8. ♦ 92 HISTORY OF PARIS. At a meeting on the 17th of the same month, it was voted tliat each school district shoukl be entitled to receive the money for school purposes which such district should pay into the treasury. Thirty pounds were raised for defraying the expenses of the town. Another effort w\as made to choose a member of Congress, at a meeting at the house of Levi Jackson, January 12, 1795. The vote stood, William Widgery 34, Peleg AVadsworth 20. It was voted to have Mr. James Hooper preach upon proljation until the next March meeting, and a committee consisting of Thomas Stevens, David Andrews, Levi Hubbard, Josiah Bisco and John Willis, was chosen to see how Mr. Hooper would settle as a minister in the town. It was voted to have five burying places in the town and Abijah Hall, Levi Hubbard, Josiah Bisco, David Andrews and Nathan Pierce were made a committee to lay them out. 1795. The annual meeting was held on the sixth day of April. David Andrews was made moderator and Josiah Bisco clerk. Town Officers : Selectmen, Lemuel Jackson, Levi Hubbard. Nicholas Chesley. The selectmen were also chosen assessors of taxes. Tythingmen, Daniel Whitney, Nathan Nelson, Jai)heth Washburn, Lemuel Jackson, Jr., John Besse and Joseph Swift. Surveyors of highways, Isaac Bolster, Luther Pratt, Jonathan Hall, Peter Durell, James Bowker, John Willis, Benjamin Hammond, Daniel Staples and Edward Andrews. Fence viewers, Asa Barrows, Isaac Bolster. Deer reeves, Wiuslow Rickard, Caleb Cushman. Hog reeves, Wm. Stowell, Joseph Hammond, Lemuel Perham and Timothy Smith. Surveyors of lumber, Solomon Bryant and Merodach Smith. Constable and collector, Abiezar Andrews. Poundkeeper, Isaac Jackson. School committee, Daniel Stowell, Thomas Stevens, Nathan Pierce, Caleb Cushman, Lemuel Jackson, Josiah Bisco, Abner Raw- son and David Andrews. It was voted that all roads laid out by the town up to this date, might remain unfenced, provided the owners of the land should place no obstruction across them except good gates or bars. HISTORY OF PARIS. 93 The report of the committee to confer with Mr. James Hooper was accepted, and the town made choice of Mr. Hooper as its minister. A hundred pounds were raised for the repair of ways, fifty pounds for schools and sixty to defray town cliarges. On the question of separating Maine from Massacluisetts, the votes stood 19 in favor, and 20 opposed. On the same day votes were thrown for Governor and Senators as follows : For Governor, Samuel Achims, 5G. For Lt. Governor, INfoses Gill, 33. For Senators, Wm. Widgery, 20. Joseph No3'es, 24. Stephen Longfellow, IG. AViUiam Martin. 11. On the Gth day of May, a meeting was held when a unanimous vote was passed in favor of a revision of the constitution of the commonwealth. On the 30th of November, at a meeting calleil for that purpose. Lemuel Jackson was chosen delegate to a convention in Waterford, called to consider the question of erecting a new county from the northerly portions of York and Cumberland. The meeting was adjourned to Dec. 7, when Mr. Jackson made a report. A com- mittee was chosen to confer with the towns in the northern part of Cuml)erland and York, with reference to the formation of a new county, and Josiah Bisco, Daniel IStowell and Jonathan Hall Avere selected as the committee. Josiah Bisco was chosen a delegate to the second Waterford meeting, Avhich was to assemble at the house of Nathaniel Chamberlain. 1796. The annual meeting took place INIarch 31. David Andrews was chosen Moderator and Josiah Bisco Clerk. Selectmen, Isaac Bolster, Levi Hubbard and Nathan Nelson. Assessors, Daniel Stowell. Abijah Hall and Jairus Shaw, Treasurer, John Willis. Collector and constable, Lemuel Jackson, Jr. Tythingmen, Seth Morse, Timothy Smith, P^dward Andrews, James Bowker, Samuel Durell and Levi Jackson. Surveyors of roads, Jonathan Hall, Isaac Bolster, Lemuel Holmes, Abijah^Warren. Nathan Pierce, Samuel Durell. Daniel Staples. Asa 94 HISTORY OF PARIS. PeriT, Jacob Twitchell. Abner Rawsou, Jairus Shaw and Asa Bar- rows. Fence viewers, William Stowell and Seth Carpenter. Hog reeves, Allen Dwelley, Isaac Bolster, Jr., Solomon Bryant, Jr., John Xason, Benj. Hammond, and James Lebroke. Field drivers, John Daniels, Jr., Allen Dwelley and Sylvanns Robbins. Snrveyors of lumber, Solomon Bryant and Merodach B. Smith. Ponndkeeper, Lemuel Perham. School committee, Abijah Hall. Joel Robinson, Joshua Besse, Jr., Nathan Pierce, John Willis, Josepli Swift, Ebenezer Rawson, David Andrews and Abner Rawson. A committee on accounts was chosen, which was also directed to hear complaints concerning over-taxation. Joel Robinson. Jonathan Hall and Seth Carpenter were chosen. It was voted to raise fifty pounds for the support of schools, and twenty pounds to purchase a stock of annniition for the town. One hundred pounds were raised for tlie repair of ways, and tliirty pounds to be laid out in clearing out the new county road through the town. This road was laid out from the southeast corner of the town of Paris, diagonalh' through the town, through No. 3 (Wood- stock) and a part of Bethel, to Rumford. It was "voted to choose a suitable person for a magistrate," and the choice fell upon Josiah Bisco. The connnittee on accounts, reported that Joliy Caldwell w^as overtaxed for the year 1794, and recommended a reduction. At an adjourned meeting, an abatement was made to Seth Morse and Peter Durell. The votes this year stood : Governor. Samuel Adams, 54. Lt. governor, Moses Gill, 27. Increase Sumner, 13. Senators, John K. Smith, 31. Daniel Ilsley, 20. Daniel Davis, 5. Stephen Longfellow, 4. Jonathan Hall, !• It was voted to choose a committee to join any towns in any proper measure respecting the proposed new county, and Isaac Bol- ster, Josiah Bisco and Daniel Stowell were chosen. It was voted to allow the accounts of the several persons, who worked on the countv road, amounting in the whole to thirty-one HISTORY OF PARIS. 95 pounds. Olio shilling and sixpence. Among those who worked iwe the following whose names had not before appeared in the records : John Tuell, Stephen Warren, David Dudley, James Brooks and Jacob Gurne^^ John Greenwood was allowed $4.27 as the part of Paris, for his services in attending the General Court relating to the proposed new county. This is the first time in the records that dollars and cents are used to express the currency. Rev. Paul Cotliii visited the town June 25th, and in his Journal, says: ''T'is a good place ; the clover and herdsgrass were headed in the road." He adds : •'2r)th, Sabbath. Preached all day from John 15 :14, to about three hundred hearers, very attentive, decently dressed and well behaved ; making the largest and most hopeful assembly to which I have as yet spoken. We met in a barn of Capt. Bolster's. He is sociable and hospitable." 1797. The annual meeting was at Lemuel Jackson's, March oOth. David Andrews was made moderator and Abijali Hall, clerk. The following were chosen : For Selectmen, Lemuel Jackson, Isaac Bolster and Levi Hubl)ard. • For assessors, John AVillis, Daniel Stowell and Jairus Shaw. For treasurer, John Willis. For collector and constable, Lemuel Jackson, Jr. For Tythingmen, Isaac Bolster, Jr., Sylvanus' Robbins. For Highway surveyors, Jonathan Hall, Isaac Bolster, David Dudley, Abiezar Andrews, James Bowker, Jonathan Shurtliff, Abner Rawson, Asa Perry, Jacob Twitchell, William Stearns. Josiah Bisco, Thomas Stevens and Solomon Shaw. For Fence viewers, Daniel Staples and Daniel Whitney. For Hogreeves, Nathaniel Pratt, Eleazer Cole, Daniel Whitney, John Billings, John Daniels and Edward Andrews. For Field drivers, Daniel Whitney, Samuel Hammond and Lemuel Perham. For Surveyors of lumber. Solomon Bryant and Merodach Smith. For School Committee, Jonathan Hall, Caleb Prentiss, Nathan Pierce, Joshua Besse, Jr., Lemuel Jackson, Lemuel Holmes, Abner Rawson, David Andrews and Simeon Pond. Sixty-five pounds were raised for schools, and it was voted to "annex the inhabitants .on the county road in the Perry district, to the Solomon Shaw dis- trict." It was voted to abate Samuel Bennet's taxes, and the poll tax 96 HISTORY OF PARIS. of Merodach B. vSmith, Joshua Besse and Abiezar Andrews. A committee was chosen to regulate the road and school districts. Toted to build a Itridge across the river at Bisco's Falls. A road was accepted from between the house and barn of John Rickard upon lot No. 1 in the 9th range, and ending at a point described between Paris and Hebron. Two hundred pounds were raised for repair of roads and one hundred dollars to defray town charges. The town was gradually adopting the decimal currency system, though seemingly attached to the old method of pounds, shillings and pence. The bridge to be built at Bisco's Falls, was put up at auction, and bid oft' by Josiah Bisco at sixty-seven dollars. Politics does not seem to have run very high in Paris in those early years of the town, for though there wei'e more than a hundred voters in town at this time, less than lialf that number voted for Governor, at a meeting on the od day of April. Moses Gill had 3."), Increase Sumner 7 and Elbridge Gerry ;]. At a meeting on the 10th of May, the town voted on -the question of separation from Massachusetts, •11 in favor and 17 opposed. A committee was chosen consisting of Abner Shaw, AVilliam Stowell and Jonathan Bemis to settle a con- tested road case, between David Andrews and Abijah Warren. Rev. Paul Coffin came again and preached here Sept. 3d. He says : "The Baptists heard Mr. Hooper and the Methodists heard a Stone- man so that I had only about one hundred hearers, very attentive and respectful. Paris would make a fine Parish, if united." I7:i.s. Isaac Bolster, Levi Hubbard and Jonathan Bemis were made selectmen, and Daniel Stowell, Jairus Shaw and Abijah Hall, assesors. Lemuel Jackson, Jr., again bid otf the taxes and was chosen collector and constable. ' For surveyors, Jonathan Hall, Isaac Bolster, Timothy Smith, Edward Andrews, James Bowker, Elias Partridge, Asa Perry, Lemuel Jackson, Jr., Jonathan Bemis, Asa Barrows and Samuel King. For Fence viewers, Nathan Pierce, Isaac Bolster and Ebeuezer Rawson. For Hogreeves, Caleb Pren- tiss, Abraham Bolster, David Ring, Jacob Gurney, Joseph Ham- mond, Wm. Faunce and Job Lurvey. For Field drivers, Rol)ert Wightman, Daniel Whitne}- and Lemuel Perham. Simeon Pond, Samuel King, Thomas Stevens and Jairus Shaw, were chosen sur- ve.yors of lumber. For School committee, Lemuel Jackson, Jona- than Hall, Caleb Prentiss, John Besse, Lemuel Holmes, Caleb Cush- man, David Andrews and Simeon Pond. Surveyors of brick moulds, Thomas Stevens and Job French. niS^TORY <»F PAKK">. 97 Siine(^ii Tond. Win. StoJirns, Joiiiitluiu Bemis, Job French, Aaron and CaU'ti FiilU'r wviv deelnred organized into a school district. "\'oted tiiat the inliahitants to the north and nortlieast corner of the town from ^Ir. Gnrney's, be a separate school district." At an adjonrned meeting at the house of Lemuel Jackson. Ai)ril 2d, a move to adjourn to JNfr. Jackson's barn was voted upon and carried. The report of the committee to regulate the road and school districts was not accepted. Only twenty-eight votes were thrown for Governor this year, twenty-seven being for Increase Sumner. For Senators Stephen Longfellow had twenty-tive votes and Daniel Davis twenty- live. Mr. Cotiin, the Missionary, preached here at the house of David Andrews. "'With him, a good man, I had much religious discourse. Called at Seth Carpenter's and gave counsel to his wife and Taylor's sermons. N'isited the wife of John Nason and gave her Hemmen- wav's sermons. Counselled the wife of Abraham Bolster and gave her Taylor's sermons." A direct tax was assessed upon the real estate of the county this year, and as showing the land owners in Paris, and showing their financial standing at this time, it is here given in full. A large pro- portion of the inhal)itants were not taxed for houses, indicating that the log cabin having but little mone}- value, was still the abode of many. •'Valuation of Houses and Out-buiUIings in Paris, and liouse-lots not exceeding- two acres, as a basis for tlie direct tax of 17!>S. Daniel Stowell was Assistant Assessor. Xamks. AssEssKi) Value. Names. Ass KSSEI) VaLIE. Isaac Bolster. !«;410 00 Levi Jackson, 290 00 Isaac Bolster, .Jr., 120 00 Samuel King, 150 00 Abraliani Bolster, 175 00 Seth Morse, 550 00 .Fames Bowker, 100 00 Simeon Pond. 120 00 .lonathan Bemis. •_>r)0 00 Nathaniel Pierce. 110 00 Joseph Blake, ir)0 00 Caleb Prentiss, 145 00 Stephen Blake, 120 oa Ebenezer Rawsoii. 1.50 00 Philip Caldwell, 180 00 Abner Rawson, 215 00 Nicholas ("liesley. 306 00 Steplien Robinson, 180 00 Caleb (ushman, 33ri 00 •Foel Robinson, 150 00 John Daniels. .335 00 Tiniotliy Smith, 200 00 John Daniels. Jr.. 130 00 Daniel Staples, 150 00 Ephvaini Field, 300 00 Solomon Shaw, 180 00 Jonathan Hall, 280 00 Wm. StOAvell, 310 00 Benj. llannnoiul. 300 00 Daniel Stowell, 550 00 98 history of paris. Nami;s. Assessed Vai.ie. Names. Assessed Value. Joseph llaimiioiid. $130 0(1 Thomas Stevens, $160 00 Levi Hubbaid. 3H0 ()(i .lairus Sliaw, 180 00 Lemuel Jackson, J50 (»() Cyprian Stevens, 300 00 Lennxel Jackson. Jr., 320 00 Joseph Swift. 180 00 Isaac- Jackson. I."i0 00 .John Willis. 280 00 Forty persons in Taris at this time, occupied houses, and proha- hl}- frame houses which, with their lots, were considered worth one hundred doUars each, and were therefore taxabk'. The two best Iiouses in town w^ere those of Seth Morse and Daniel Stowell, but these could hardly be regarded as extravagant, their value being put down at only five hundred and fifty dollars each. A large majority of the houses assessed, must have been of small dimensions and cheaply built. ••\'aluation ot i.aiuls, Lots and Buildings, the l;itt( one hundictl dollai>. and not included in the i)n'c('din. David Andrews. Edward Andrews, Abie/er Andrews, Asa Barrows, Isaac Bolster, Isaai- Bolster, Jr., Abraham Bolster, John Billings, James Bowker. Jonathan Bcmis. .lohn Besse. .loshua Besse. Jr.. .I(W(ph iilake. Alnier Benson. Scih Benson, ichabod Bryant, Daviil Bryant. Josiah Bisco. Solomon Bryant, Luther Brett. James LeBroke, Moses Buck, Eleazer Cole, Calvin Cole. Philip Caldwell. Joseph ( hurchill, Nicliolas Chesley, after ol' 1 ess value than iling list. Acres. ^■Al.^ATION. 1.50 .S350 100 300 ii;(» 31)0 lilt 230 200 950 00 430 00 430 100 240 00 4.-)0 000 1300 100 2an. David Dudley, Job French, Aaroji Fuller, Caleb Fuller. Ephraini Field, Barnal)ee Faunee, AVni. Faunee. Jacob Gurney. John Gray. Alfred Gates, Jonathan Hall. Abijah Hall. James IIooi)er, Henry Hill. Benj. Hammond, Joseph Hammond, I.emuel Holmes, Joseph Holmes, Sanniel Hammond. Levi Huliljard. Lemuel Jackson. T^emuel Jackson, Jr., Isaac Jackson. Fevi Jackson. Solomon Jordan, Sanuiel King, Seth Morse, James Morse, Silas Maxim, Sanniel Maxim, Elias Partridge. Simeon Pond, Joseph Perry. ( 'ornelius Perkins, I.uther Pratt. A( RI>. \'AI.I ATION. 29J) io;w 139 730 230 1070 lOi) 300 60 240 50 200 50 200 100 400 80 500 100 400 100 400 77 230 200 500 100 250 400 12S0 100 230 200 200 100 400 100 220 00 500 100 450 100 450 100 exemjited 100 1S() 00 750 00 400 100 350 100 300 100 120 140 600 1800 4130 140 780 199 1000 00 650 66 300 299 1000 499 1125 99 420 99 380 40 100 99 380 99 380 34 100 50 75 100 370 100 HISTORY OF PARIS. Owners' Names. Xathaniel Pratt, [.einuol Perliiini, Xathaniel I'ieiTP, Asa Perry, Caleb Prentiss, Kbene/er Kawson, Abuer Kawsou, Luke Hyersun, Geo. Kyerson, David King, Stephen Pobinson, Aj^ji pDbinson, .Fohii IJobinson. .John Keeord, Isaac Keoord, Triah Hipley. Sylvanus Pobbins, Daniel Staples, Wni. Stowell. Daniel Stowell, VVni. Stearns, .Tairus Shaw, Caleb Swift, Wnv. Swan, Wni. Swan. .Tr.. 'I'iniothy Smith, .Toseph Swift, (;Till)ert Shaw, Abiier Shaw, Solomon Shaw, Thomas Stevens, Asa Sturtefant, .Joseph Sturtefant, Cyprian Stevens, .Tosiah Smith, .Jonathan Shurtleff, Sanuiel Stephens (non-resident) .Jaeob Twitehell, •John Tuell, .John Tuell, .Jr., Abijali Waireii, David Walton, .Jonathan Walton, liobert Wightman, .John AVillis, Daniel AVhitney, Acres. Valuation, .-)() !$100 80 100 149 6.50 150 700 (id rods 300 395) 1200 242 800 100 200 100 200 100 150 399 2230 199 580 199 500 09 300 .{0 25 59 250 100 250 159 1270 499 2080 ;}49 1830 300 550 199 500 200 480 50 110 50 110 99 500 99 500 100 200 99 400 99 400 199 COO 50 120 110 230 99 700 90 (iOO 100 .350 lOO 000 99 300 100 2.50 50 100 200 350 130 190 100 1.50 100 2.50 549 12.50 100 400." HISTOKV OF PARIS. 101 Tlio wliole number of resident tax payers at this timt'. was one hundred and eighteen. Samuel Stephens who had purchased the center lot and was taxed for it, had not yet come. The number is considerably greater tlian of those wlio signed the petitions and remonstrances relating to tlie incorporation of tlie town six years ])efore, showing that the gain in population had been as rapid as could reasonably have been expected. After the close of tlu? Revo- lutionary war in 178.'), a large number of patriot soldiers sought homes upon our eastern lands and of these the town of Paris had its full share ; and they continued to come until after the close of the century. Probably at the time the above tax was assessed, there were more or less residents of I'aris not owners of real estate and so not taxable. 17!)9. The meeting was at Lemuel Jackson's, on the 4th of March. Seth Morse, Levi Hubbard and Ebenezer Rawson, were chosen selectmen, and Jairus Shaw, Daniel Stowell and Abijah Hall asses- sors. Abijah Warren bid off the taxes and was chosen collector and constable. The road surveyors this year, wei-e James Morse, Isaac Bolster, Joseph Holmes, Jacob Gurney, Nathan Pierce, Daniel Staples, Benj. Hammond, Lemuel Jackson, Simeon Pond, John Rol)inson and Thomas Stevens. Tythingmen, John Willis and Job Lurvey. Fence viewers, Nicholas Chesley, Simeon Pond and Isaac Bolster. Hogreeves, Samuel King, John Robinson, Caleb Swift. 'Seth Benson,} Barzillai Dwelley, Henry Hill, Philip Caldwell and "Saiiiuel Bryant. For School committee. Lemuel Jackson, Seth Morse, Daniel Stowell, Solomon Jordan, Lemuel Holmes, Edmund Dean, David Andrews and William Stearns. For Field Drivers, Daniel Whitney, Edmund Dean. Caleb Swift and Aaron Fuller. For Surveyors of Luhiber, Solomon Bryant, Samuel King, Jairus Shaw and Jacob Twitchell. Voted three hundred dollars for the support of Schools, and two hundred pounds for the repair of roads. The accounts against the town this year were rendered in dollars, dimes and cents. Forty dollars were raised for town charges. Forty-eight votes were thrown for Governor, forty-seven being for Gov. Sumner. Seventy votes were thrown for senators, Stephen Longfellow 30, Daniel Ilsley 24, and Daniel Davis 16. The asses- sors were directed to go to each person's house in the discharge of their duty. The cornmittee on the contested road before referred to, reported that in their judgment the inhalntants in the northeast part 102 HISTOKY OF PARIS. of the town would be better aecomniodated by the locution that led by Caleb Fuller's house and to Bemis' Mills. The report was accepted. 1800. Jonathan Bemis, moderator, and Abijah Hall, clerk. The old board of selectmen was reelected, and Jonathan Bemis was chosen assessor in place of Jairus Shaw. Road surveyors, James Morse, Isaac Bolster, David Dudley, Abiezar Andrews, Nathan Pierce, Daniel Staples, Benj. Hammond, John Willis, Jonathan Bemis, Luther Pratt and Solomon Shaw. For Tythingmen, Alfred Gates and Jeremiah Rolf. Fence viewers, Barnabee Faunce, Josei>h Ham- mond and Ebenezer Rawson. Hogreeves, Alfred Gates, Samuel Smith, Asa Robinson, Joseph H. Hall, Ezra Brett, Job French and George Ryerson. School Committee, Lemuel Jackson. Solomon Shaw, Joel Robinson, John Besse, Jairus Shaw, Edmund Dean, Al)ijah Warren and Wm. Stearns. For treasurer, Wm. Stowell. Field drivers, Daniel AVhitney, Asa Roljinson, Abner Shaw and Caleb Fuller. Surveyors of T^umbei-. Jol) French, Thomas Stevens, Samuel King and Jairus Shaw. Mewers of brick moulds. Job French and Thomas Stevens. Voted to raise four hundred dollars for the support of schools and seven hundred dollars for the repair of roads. A report was made on five surveys for roads and accepted. The selectmen were instructed to petition the (general Court for permission to sell the public lots in town. Abner Rawson bid off the taxes and was made collector and constable. At an adjourned meeting, April 2d, one hundred and fifty dollars were raised to defray town charges. A committee of three was chosen to treat with Polder Hooper, the minister of the town. Forty-six votes Avere polled for Governor this year, at the meeting in April. Those only were permitted to vote who had a freehold estate yielding three pounds income, or any estate valued at sixt}- pounds. At an adjourned meeting April 28, a committee was chosen to locate the bridge across the river, l)elow Jackson's mill. The committee appointed to settle with Elder Hooper, reported : '•That in behalf of the town, your committee have received from Mr. James Hooper, a quitclaim deed of the lots of land number five in the seventh range, and one hundred acres of the north part of lot number eighteen in the ninth range, said lands belonging to the right of land granted to the first settled minister ; also the said James Hooper agrees to relinquish all the right of improvement that HISTOHV OK TARIS. 103 he has in the right of laiul in Paris which was granted for the use of the ministry, and for the seeurity of the said Mr. James Hooper his heirs and assigns, against the chxinis of any minister that may here- after be settled ; your (committee) are of the opinion that the town of Paris should pass a vote that they will never hereafter settle a minister in said town of any denomination whatever unless the minister or ministers which are settled, shall agree to and relinquish all the right or title that he or they might claim or challenge, in the right of land granted in said Paris for the first settled minister, and that this report with the doings of the town thereon, be recorded iu the town records. The foregoing is huml)ly submitted by your committee." James Hooper, Levi Hubbard, Seth Morse, Ebenezer Rawsox, JOSIAH BiSCO, Pari.^. Ajiril 28. 1800. Daniel Stowell. This report was accepted, and at an adjourned meeting it was voted to sell the land released ]>\ Mv. Hooper. A committee of eight was chosen to revise and recommend alterations in the school districts if any should l)e considered necessary. Forty-eight votes were thrown for member of Congress at the meeting Nov. 3d, of which Pcleg Wadsworth had 34 and William AVidgery 14. This brings the abstracts of the town records down to and includ- ing the year I.SOO. Full lists of town officers have been given to show the introduction of new names, but hereafter this will be omitted. Full lists of the municipal officers from the first will appear in the aijpendix, and hereafter the abstracts of records will be con- fined to matters of general importance. It is to be regretted that reports of committees were not more generally spread upon the records. Reports of committees to divide the town into school dis- tricts with bounds and names of heads of families in each district, would be of special interest, as giving the names of all the families in town. But none of them were recorded and most probably none of them are in existence. 104 IIISTORV OK PARIS. CHAPTER XVII. EFFORTS TO DIVIDE THE TOWN. Statistics of Paris. — Dii'isio7i Proposed. — ^^ofed Dovn in Tovjn- Meeting. — Petitions and Renionsfrances. — The Project Fails. — AnnaJs Continued. 1801. The Ibllowiug Statistics of the iinproveinents and resources of the town are from a return made this year to the INlassachusetts Secrc- taiy of State : Polls, IG years of age and not over 21, 2!). Polls ratable, 21 years of age and upwards. 141. Polls not ratable and not supported b^- the town, 8. Polls not ratable and supported by the town, 2. Dwelling houses, Gl ; barns, 78 ; Potash works, 1. Grist mills, 2 : saw mills, 2. Tillage lands including orchards, 98 ; doomed for 100 acres more. Wheat, 4G bushels; rye, G4 ; oats, 25; corn, 98."); peas and beans, 19. Acres u{)hind mowing, 456 : doomed 500 acres more. Tons hay (1 year's product), 458. Acres pasturage, 416 ; doomed for 700 acres more. Cows, 473; horses 3 years and upward, 107; oxen 4 years and upward, 188 ; steers and cows. 4 3'ears and ui)ward, 40.") ; swine 6 months old and over, 243. Acres unimproved lands, 11,752; acres unini[)rovable lands, 4857 ; acres used for roads, 373 ; acres covered with water, 880. Six hundred dollars were raised for roads and four hundred for schools. Ebenezer Hutchinson and Jeremiah Rolf were made a separate highway and school disti'ict. Jonathan Shurtletf was allowed fifteen dollars for keeping his brother Thomas. Tliis amount per year was allowed for several years. An adjourned meeting was held April Gth at the Center School District. All the previous meet- ings had been held at private houses. The north end of the school district where Thomas Stevens lived, was set otf into a separate dis- trict. The question of a iiew county was again agitated, and Setli Carpenter and Ebenezer Rawson were chosen a committee to visit the towns in northern Cumberland and York, and arrange for a con- vention to meet at Paris, to consider tlic subject. The convention HISTORY OK PARIS. 105 was appointed for the second Wednesday of October foUowino'. and Josiah Bisco was antliorized to represent Paris in the same. 1802. The meeting was called at the Center Scliool House. Five hun- dred dollars for schools and one thousand for roads. Rev, James Hooper was voted the interest on seven hundred dollars due for ministerial land sold. At the April meeting, several new roads were accepted and others discontinued. A meeting was called at the South School house September 22. among other tilings, "to know the minds of the town, whether thev will petition the General Court for a division of the town :" also "to see if the town will choose an agent to present such j^etition and to act thereon as thev may think proper." At this meeting, the town voted not to be divided, the vote standing forty-one in favor of division, and fifty-one opi)osed. An adjourned meeting was called at the Center School house, Nov. 1. to vote for member of Congress; Gen. Peleg Wadsworth had twenty-two votes, all that were thrown. The committee appointed to sell the north side of lot l-S in the Dth range, re}>orted that they had advertised and sold the same to Alexander Thayer of Buekfield, for S701. The next record is a warrant for a school meeting in the 'Jth school district, issued to Pxlward Andrews, "to see if the dis- trict will agree to. build a school house." The movement for a division of Paris made this year, was a very strong one, the petition bearing the names of some of the leading men in town, and it probably might have succeeded had there not been an equal array of strength against it. The real animus of the movement is not indicated by any of the papers employed in the case, and at this distant day it can only be a matter of conjecture. The petitions and remonstrances belong to the history of the town, and are given verbatim, in full. The original orthography is also preserved. '•To the Honorable Seuiite and Ilou^e of Representatives in General Court assembled. We the Subse-ril)ers Inliabitants ot the Town of Paris in the County of Cumberland and Couuuonwealth of Massachusetts humbly Sheweth: Whereas the Town of Paris aforesaid is Twice as long" as it is wide, that is nine miles long and four and a half wide, your I'etitioners pray your Honours to divide said Town and Incorporate lialf of said Town into a Town by the name of with the privileges of other Tow ns in the Common wealtli : divide the privileges of said 'I'own : also the reasons of om- prayers are, we wish to be preparing for ]iublick buildings 106 IIISTORV OF PARIS. whk-h we euniiot do as the Town now i.*. Ami as it always was the design of tlie i)roi)rietors and their Plan to have Two 'ro\\ ns. \\e expect the Hon. T^egislatnre will See the reasona]>leness of onr reriuest tlic Town is large two foot Companies and considerable part of a Company of horse are in Said Town, we pray that the Town may be divided on the line bet\\ en four- teen and tifteen numbers of Lots being tlie most central line and as in duty bound shall ever I'rav. Paris, Sept. 1. 1S(L'. Daniel StowcU. James Morse. Bar/illai r)welle3 . Ichabod Bryant. James Dunham. Isaac Eeckard. Elijah llobinson. Stephen Howe. Caleb Prentiss. Isaac Bolster. Jr. Lnther Brett, Silas Maxham. Henry Hill. Benjanun .Teneson. Abraham IJolster. Ednmnd Knight. John Stai-bird. (ieo. King. P>.ra Brett. Lewis Monk. Allen Dwelley. Joseph N. Hall. Calvin Cole. Powse Bisbee. Eleazer ( 'ole. •Joseph Swift. Thomas Stevens. Isaac Roister. ■ Jonathan Hall. AVm. Stowell. Seth ]Mois('. Abijah Hall. Jonathan Slniitletf. .Jesse Briggs. Thomas Hill. Samuel King. David Durell. Samuel Durell. Joseph Churchill. Phillip Caldwell. Koi)ert AVightman. Asa Sturtefant. •Joshua Besse. John Besse. .Joseph Besse. Wm. Bent. Pufus Brett. Alfred Gates. Wm. Swan, .Jr. Timothv Smith. Caleb Swift. Pkthion i"<»i{ l)i\i>ii>N No. _>. To the Honorable Senate and Ho\ise of Ifepreseutatives in (;ciu lal < ourt assembled in Boston. The Petition of the Subscribers Freeholders. Inhaba- tance of tlie town of Paris in the Cnmity <>f (inuberland humbly sheweth that when the Town of Paris was laid out by the Proprietors it was laid out nine miles long and four miles and half wide with a view that in some futur time it might make Two Compact Towns the time is arived that it Becums Nessasary that there l)e a devision that the Enhabatance may bet- ter detarmine where to Set houses to meet in for Pulillck Worshiji. and also To Build School Houses for tlie enstruction of youths which if they are set up as the Town now stands wherevei- a devision takes place they will in great Masure Becom useless your Petitioners would further Shew that there is a large Piver Running through the Town, whereby the Poads are So laid out, that as the meetings are now held in Tow n. many of your Petitioners have to go Seven or Eight Miles to Meeting. For these and other good Causes not mentioned your Petitioners Pray your honours to take there Case into your wise Consideration and that there b(^ a devision line Pun from East to West through the Center of the Town and that the North part Be Encorparated into a Town by the Name of or otherwase as your w isdom shall direct, and that after the devision each Town have an F(iuil Higlit to Knjoy all the Previleges that shall fall within IIISTOHV (II" rAiii> 107 there respective Bounds uiul also to have an K(|uil tliat Has ai-isson on the Sale of Several lots of laud vaudue withiu there Respective Bouud-^ />'// onhn- <>/ tioners as in duty bound ever Pray. Paris, Septoiilfrr till- Is/. /S(>-J. Simeon Pond. David Andrews. Jonathan Beniis. Abijah Warren. Job Lurvej'. John Tuell. Daniel Pond. Edward Andrews. Caleb Bryant. Wm. Walker. John (t. T'lawford. Simeon Walton. Beuj. Walton. Jolm (iray. Silvanus Kobbins. Moses Buck. Asa Barrows. Wm. Stearns. Seth Benson. Ebenezer Hutchinson. Daniel Shaw. ( 'aleb Fuller. Aaron Fuller. 1 )avid Andrews, Jr. Ki^hl lo what money that has been sold By Co^^-Mvluch vour Peti- Abie/er Andrews. Henry Prentiss. Samuel llanunond. Enoch Hammond. Jeretniah IJolf. Artenias Rawson. .lohn Robinson. Sanuiel Brigo:s. r>emuel Perham. Eleazer Dunham. Peter ("hase. STATK.MKNT ok MlMOII-Al. OlTUKItS. A number of the inhabitants of the town of Paris having Petitioned the Honorable (Jen. Court for a Division of sd. Town, and tlie Honorable Court having directed the Town to be notified to shew cause if any they have why the prayer of stl. petition shovdd not be granted. The Greatest part of the Iidiabitants of the town having expressed their minds upon the subject by signing a Remonstrance against dividing sd. town, it was thought to be most for the interest of the town that a Representative should be chosen to Represent the town in the (ien. Court, for that purpose the inhabitants were warned to meet on the ninth day of May inst.. to choose a Representative. The town being convened some objections were made by those persons who were for dividing the town against the legality of the warning of sd. meeting and against sending a Representative because the cost would be l)urdensome to the town they further objected because that a list of voters was not posted up previou's to the meeting. The Selectmeu then informed the town that they had searclied all the Laws in the posses- sion of the Town < lerk and no law was in his possession was found which directed the assessors or selectmen to post a list of voters for Governors and Senators and Repiesentatives. Then a motion was made to take the sense of the town by a vote wliether they would proceed to the choice of a Representative and it passed in the attirmative by a great majority. After sd. vote a newspaper was produced, containing a Law directing a list of voters should be posted up by the Assessors Ac previous to tlie meetings for Governor &c &c. but the town viewing their interest to be at stake could not conceive that they were deprived of a Con.stitutional Right merely for want of information contained in a Law they were not possessed of, nor had any knowledge of. and being sensible that the interest and Reputa- tion of the Town would suffer if they were not Represented, they there- fore proceeded and cho(jse a person to Represent them, and we are confi- 108 HISTORY OF I'ARIS. (lent that no pei-sons voted that were not (lualitied aceoi-ding- to the Consti- tution to vote. The opposite party tlid not di.si)nte any person wlien they presented tlieir vote, and the choiee was unanimous, not a Dissenting vote, and we presume to say tliat if a list of voters had been posted up the Result of the meetino- w ould have been as it now is, as to the Choice, the foregoing is a true Representation of tlie proceedings of the town at tlieir meeting for the choice of their Representative. J'Kris, 3Ia>j 9th, ISOS. (Signed) Ehexkzek Ram'son, ) Selpctmen of l.KVi HiBBAiii), I Paris. Jaikus Shaav, I , SETII ( AUrENTEH, | AlsNEl! Rawsox, Tallin CJfrk. REMONSTKAXt'E. To the Hon. Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in (ieneral C'ourt Assembled. Wliereas a Number of the inhabitants of the 'I'own of Paris have presented a Petition to the Hon. General Court ]jraying for a Division of said Town, and said Petitioners having Delivered an Attested copy of their Petition with the Order of the Hon. Court thereon to the Town Clerk of I'aris. The Subscril)ers Inhabi- tants of the said 'I'own Most Respectfully Repiesent to your Honors, that a Considerable number of the inhabitants who Signed I he Petition afore- said were incautiously drawn in to set their names to it, by Persons who in Our Opiinon are seeking tlieir own Inteiest more than that of the Town, and we beg leave to State to your Honor that a Considerable number of tlie Signers of said Petition, Perceiving their Krror were willing that an act of indescretion, should give place to sounder judgment, tlierefore they Gave their voices against a Division in a Public Town Meeting, Called to take the sense of the town upon the subjec-t at whidi meeting out off upwai-ds of ninety voters there were only forty-one in favor of a Division. Thus the i)ronioters of the Petition with as full evidence as they could have, that a ( onsiderable Xuinber of the i)ersons who had unwarily signed their Petition together with a very Considerable Majority of the Town were against a Division, have nevertheless presumed to present said Petition to the Hon. General Court; and their Petition, contains some Reasons as groundless as their conduct in some instances is exceptionable vi/, their Representation tliat the Proprietors, always. Designed the Town, for two Towns, is without any Shadow of Pi'oof , for no act of the Proprietors will Discover the least Design of any such intention, and we can upon good authority say that the only i-eason why tlie Town was laid in its present form was to avoid as much bad and include as much good land as possible, another Reason is that a large Kiver runs througli the 'i'own, which is said to Dist-ommode the laying of Roads, we here Observe to youi- Honors that the River runs length ways of the Town, and would l)e as great an obsti-uc- tiou to Roads if the Town was Divided as it now is ; but the Hiver being not more than four or five Rods wide is no great Obstruction, and we humbly conceive that if there were no River in the Town, and the land was HISTORY OF PARIS. 109 of the same (Quality that it now is the Koads would liave been laid but little it' any Diflerent from what tliey now are. being- laid out to aceonnno- date the first Settlers and (ienerally lead to the Centre of the Town and now serve tlie greatest i)art of tlie Inhabitants bettei- than if tlie Town was Divided; and with Kegard to public Building a Division rould make no material Difference tliere being ah-eady four School Houses already erected in Town, and as to houses for public worship the inhaliitants having a variety of Opinions in Kegard to Keligious matters, none are lilvely to be Uuilt except it l)e by Subscription, and as soon as the Town gave tlieir voice against a Divisicm. a number of the inhabitants entered into an agree- ment to build a Meeting House and have contracted with worliinen to build said House whicli is to be set in the most central place to accommodate the inhabitants. As to the Companies of Malitia, the Inhabitants being chiefly young and middle aged persons few are exempt from Military Duty whicli may account for their being two Companies which are not large; as for other Keasons not named, we can Conceive of none Except it be to advance the interest of a few individuals wlio if tlie Town is Divided will be near the Centre of each Town. Tlius liaving Kepresented to your Honors a state of facts both with Regard to the Petitioners and the Town, We Hum- bly Ofter our Reasons Against the Division of said Town ; First because much the greatest part of the inhabitants are against it; Secondly because we think it would Depreciate both the Interest and character of the town and prevent its population as no person woukl incline to Settle in a Town whose Interest and i-haracter was Sinking. Thirdly because we should be Divested of some privileges we now have ; in particular that of being Rep- resented in the General Court, and also excluded from future privileges which we think are Sufficient Reasons for a humble Remonstrance against a Division of said Town. We therefore Humbly Submit the Consideration of the foregoing to your Honor and if Consistent with your ^^■isdonl Still let us Remain undevitled which as in Duty bound ever iiray, your Peti- tioners (Signed.) Oliver Hubbard, .Joseph Hammond, James Daniels .lohn Daniels, .Jolm Daniels. ,Tr.. Josiali Smith, Cyprian Stevens, Jesse (.'umings, Solomon Jordan, John Billings, John Willis, Ephraim Rowe, •loseph Willis, Thomas F. Chase, (iartlner Chase, Levi Rawson, Levi Hubbard, Jarius Shaw, Richard Gerrish, Jonas Bisco, La/arus HathaAvay. . .lames Broke, Isaiah Willis, Nathaniel Pratt, Seth Carpenter, Lemuel Holmes, Caleb Cushman, Joseph Holmes, Daniel Staples, Sam'l P. Croswell, Benjamin Hammond Lemuel Jackson. Jr. Samuel Stephens, Wm. Ryerson, Job French, Xathan Pierce, Jr. Lemuel Jackson, Oilbert Shaw, John Reckon!, Winslow Reckord, Benj. Cooper, •Joseph Perry, James Bowker, Samuel Maxham, John Besse, Jr., Solomon Shaw, Moses Twitchell, , Lazarus Hathaway, no HISTOKV OF PARIS. Hufiis Alboilsoii. Kdiimiid Dean. Elias Partridge, Uriah Kipley, George Ryerson, Ijuke Kyersoii, Perez Chureliill. Josiali Bartiett. .h\ Coineliiis Perlesse. Jr, John 'I'uell. 'I'homas Stevens. Caleb Swift. Jose])h ( hurchill Silvanus IJobbins Asa Barrows. Simeon Walton. Edward Andrew? .lohii Starbird. Abiezer Andrews. Jeremiah Rolf. Job Lurvey. John Robinson. Samuel Briggs. Moses Buclc. It will be noticed that the petitions for :i division of the town bear the names of 8.S persons, while the remonstrance has 85. The town in tlie first instance therefore, was verv evenly divided, but ''remou- HISTORY OF PARIS. HI strance number two." bears tlie names of twenty-tive of those who signed the petition for a division, and set forth that the}- did so under a misapprehension of the facts which had been misrepresented to tliem. If there liad been any chance for a division before, this would naturally have put a stop to tlu' i)i'oceedin"ot. and the daJ^< of auld hmg syne?"" No : we should never forget our ancestors, the dangers to which they were exposed, their enforced economy, their privations and hardships endured, that they might leave comfortable homes to their posterity. 112 Ill.STOKV or PAKIS. A saw aiul i>;rist mill wvvv Ixiilt «)n Stony Brook in 17H3, the year after the first settlers came. Previous to that, the settlers were oltliii\'(l to iio to Ni'w ( iloiicesti'r to mill, potiml theii' corn hy hand, or grind it in a hand mill. Some did one way and some another. The hand mill nscd by the Willis lamily is still in existence. \'ery little tlonr was nscd l)y the lirst settlers. If a small iiiiantity was obtained at any time, it was put away for '•'com|)any."' The lirst lutuscs were Imilt of lou"s and covered either with hemlock hark, peele(l oil' in .Iiine. ov with strips split iVom cedar or pine. The single loom below was used for kitchen, dining room, sitting room and sU'cping room. Over this was a room reached by a ladder wlii're the children slept. Tlie doors were made of planks hewed out with an axe, were hung on wooden hinges and fastened by a wooden latch. There were no glass windows, but light was aibnitteil l)y means of oiled i)a[)ei'. Oftentimes families moved in before chinnieys or even lirei)laces were constructed, the lire being built upon the ground, and the smoke escaping through holes in the roof. Chinnieys when built, were made of rough stones cemented by clay, and from the chamber through the roof, sticks of wood split out the I'ight size, were laid u[) cob-house fashion, the interstices being tilled with t-lay. The chinks between the logs in the walls ol' the house, were also fillecl up with clay or nnid, which when it became hard, made everything snug and warm. 'I'here was no lloor save the eai'th and this soon became hard and smooth undei- Mie constant tread of l)usy feet. The primitive crane was of wood hung horizontally over the lii'e from which were suspended "hooks and trammels" u|)on which the kettles were hung. .\ftei- the saw mill was Imilt. as tim- ber was e\i'ry wluMH' plenty, boards began to be used for covering houses and Ibr laying lloors, though it was eight years after the Jacksons came ln't'ore the first frame house was built. Tlu' lirst iVamc houses were small, of on*' story, and very low in the walls, generally not over seven feet betwet'u the ui)per and tlu' lower Hoors. Afterwards additions were made, as the families became larger, or the means for doing so became available. Fire- places were veiy large, taking in wood from four to six feet in length. In l)uilding a fir*', the first thing in order was a backlog, a section cut from a large birch, beech or maple ; upon this was placed a log a little smaller called the "Itack-stick ;" in front and elevated above the hearth, at first upon stones selected with reference to shape and size, and latt'r upon andirons, was i)laced the forestick, and upon HISTORY OV FAKIS. 113 this was piled tho floft wood sutKcioiit for the puiposo. It iiuido a splendid lire, iiud in the eold winter evenings, its oenial wainitli and pleasant light reached the remotest eorner of the room, and made evervtiuno' cheerful. Wooden stools were used for seats, or chairs bottomed with strips pounded from the black ash. Against the wall were the shelves called "the dressers" upon which wt'ie placed tin; tin and wooden dishes, and perhaps a few pieces of crockery ware. Near bv hung the knife liasket. in this single room were also a cradle, a s[)inning wheel, a limm wheel, and at certain seasons of the yivu'. a loom. These were tlie nuisical instruments with which our great-grandmothers. anmsed themselves. This description is of tlie primitive house and its adornments. As additions were made to the house, or new and more connnodious houses l>iiilt. the liouse- jiold furniture was appropriately distributed to the vaiious ai)art- mi'uts. Tlu' diet of our ancestors was by no means \ aried, nor composed of the choicest viands. Bean porridge was a sta[)le article, because cheaply and easily made. Bread and milk and nnish and milk or molasses, formed a standard diet for the young who were taught to believe that it was next to their natural pabulum. Stewed peas sometimes took the place of beans. Kye could be easily grown on new land, and rve l»read. either unmixed or mixed with corn meal, was a very connnon article of food. Molasses was indulged in but sugar was rarely used. A single sugar loaf weighing live or six pounds, would last a family for a wliole y(>ar. l)eing brought out only when the minister or some other honored guest hapi)ened to come in. .Vrdcnt spirits were regarded as indisj)ensable and were found in every house. Families who were able to indulge in it, bought brandy and West India nun, while those whose means were more limited, contented themselves with New Kngland rum or potato whiskey which after a short time, they manufaetiu-ed for their own use. Fat pork was the meat generally eaten, though in the early times, wild meat, fish and wild fowl, were by no means scarce in their season. Tlu>v lived on coarse food, but good health and active employment gave them an appetite and relish for what they had. Xcvy little [n-ldo was shown by our ancestors in the matter of dress. The clothing of the first settlers was largely if not entirely of home manufacture, and made from wool and flax. Every farmer raised a Held of flax, a very rare sight in these days ; but to them it was indispensable. Cotton cloth and calico cost more than ten 114 HISTORY OF PARIS. times as imich as now, and were beyond the reach of the majority. After being pulled, the llax was spread out and exposed to sun and rain until the wood}^ portion was well rotted, then it was broken, that is, the woody stalk was broken into fragments, after which the}' were whipped from the fiber by means of a wooden knife called a swingle. Lastl}' the swingled fll)re was drawn through a hatchel formed by long iron teeth set in a board. The flax was then spun on a small tread- wheel, while the tow, or that portion separated from the flax by drawing it through the hatchel, was carded into rolls and spun on the large or spinning wheel. In making cloth, the linen thread was used for warp and the tow yarn for filling, and the woof or web was called '■'tow and linen cloth." This was uschI for everv- day wear in summer by lioth sexes, for towels and also for bed- clothes. When used to make clothing, it was generally colored with the bark of certain trees or shrubs, or with coloring substances extracted by lioiling, from certain plants. Wool was picked and oiled 1)}' hand, carded by hand and then spun the same as the tow. It was sometime after the settlement, before a carding mill was built in J'aiis. and machine rolls made. But they came in time, and also fulling mills in which homemade cloth was fulled and dressed, and were regarded as great improvements as indeed they were, over the old methods. The men wore clotli breeches, and yarn stockings which came to the knees and were confined to the breeches I)v iron or l)rass buckles, sometimes but rarely, of silver. Ruckles were also Avorn on the shoes. Women wore long-waistcd dresses, aprons, Vandykes and coolers. Cloaks with hoods attached were common. Men wore wigs made of human or goat's hair, but later it became the fashion to wear the hair long, coml) it back from the forehead and fasten it with a ribbon or string. The method of going from place to place for quite a numlier of years after tlie town was settled was either on foot or on horseback. The husband in riding to church, sat in front, and his wife l)ehind him on a pillion. Blocks were ])lace(l at the churcii and at the house, the top reached by steps, from which the ladies could mount the horses. The roads at best were rough, and often i)arties in going to church were obliged to travel quite a long distance through the woods, through paths marked l)y spotted trees. The first wagons were large and clumsy, the bodies resting directh^ upon the axles, and the seats upon the bodies, without springs or anything to relieve or mitigate the Jolting over our rough roads ; there was little HISTORY OK FAKl.S. 115 if any pleasure in riding in them, but they were found highly useful upon the farm and for going to mill or to market. The lirst chaise created a sensation in town, almost ecpial to that made liy the com- ing of the cars many years later. In winter, sleds were early used, and people often went to church or to visit their neighbors, upon a sled drawn by a pair of oxen. The story has come down to us of one man who, in times of scarcity of hay, would visit his friends quite often, and always with two pairs of oxen. Attending chuicli on tlie Sabbath, and observing the sacredness of that day, was the constant practice of our early settlers, and a duty, the importance of which the.y did their best to impress upon the minds of their children. The}' were the descendants of the Pilgrims and Puritans, and the faithful observance of the Sabbath was a highly prized legacy received from their ancestors. The masses went to meeting, none but tlie sick ever thinking of staying at honte. iNIothers took their babes in their arms, and the aged were also there, the two extremes meeting to honor the sacred day. No person staid away on account of poor clothes, for pride had not the power then that it has now. Six days they toiled with all their might, rising earl}' and often prolonging their labor till late at night, but on the Sabbath they rested. In the tarly times, churches were never warmed, and even when the lirst church was built on Paris Hill, the means for warming were ver}- inadequate. Fortunately, Elder Hooper's sermons were brief, rarely occupying more than half an hour, so that his hearers did not suti'er as they did in many places, where the prosy discourse would occupy two hours in its delivery. Strict attention was always paid to the minister, and sleeping in church was a thing unknown. The utmost decorum was also observed in going to and from the church, and also at home, during the entire day. Children were not allowed to indulge in play of any kind, and every outburst of youthful ieeling in this direc- tion, was checked and forbidden. They may have carried their notions a little too far, but certainly not as far as modern practices are carried, in the opposite direction. They were hospitable and neighborly. When a neighbor called, he was not permitted to leave until friendship had been pledged in something that was "warming and exhilerating." If one fell sick, all turned out and put in his crops, or harvested them, as the case might be, cut his tire-wood and looked after his comfort and that of his familv, in various wavs. Politeness was taught to children, 116 HISTORY OF PARIS. Obedience to parents, and respect to old age. Scholars on entering the school-room, always made their manners, and the same when the school was visited by the parents, by tiie minister or liy the com- mittee. These practices, trilling perhaps in themselves, tended to the decornm and general good appearance of the school, and also reacted ni)on the scholai's themselves, making them more gentlemaidy and lady-like in their deportment, in school and out. and doing them good in a variety of Avays. Girls in the days of which we are S])eak- ing, helped their mothers and did not consider it a degradation to do housework of every kind. In cases of emergency too, they often worked in the field, in planting time, drop[)ing corn and other seed, raking hay in its season, pulling flax, picking up potatoes, gathering fruit and husking corn. But carding, spinning, weaving, making clothes for the family, making l)utter and cheese, doing the house- work and taking care of the large families tiiat were fashionable in those days, kept the mother and her daughters pretty l)usy without out-door labor. The loss of Are In" the early settlers, was often attentled with con- siderable inconvenience. In the winter season it was easily kept, because it was kept burning nearly all the time, and when not burn- ing, it could be covered or "raked up," liut in summer it would often go out. When this happened, various means were resorted to for restoring it. Sometimes powder would be flashed in the pan of the old flint-lock gun, sometimes flint, steel and decayed wood were resorted to, but oftener. some one would be sent to the nearest neighbor and bring the fire in a dish, or rolling a piece of old cotton cloth tightly and lighting one end, it would burn very slowly Jxnd could in this way be carried quite a long distance. The farming utensils used by our ancestors were very rude when compared with those now in use. Plows were made of wood covered with strips of iron, and had straight handles. Of course good plowing was out of the question with such an implement. Hoes, shovels, and hay and manure forks, were made of iron, rudely con- structed and xevy heavy and unwieldly. Sc^'the snaths were nearly straight, and the scytlie l)ore little resemblance to the one now in use. They had no such implements as pulverizing harrow, horse hoe and rake, mowing machine, harvester, manure spreader, etc. No lal)or-saving machines at all had they, and the few simple tools they had were forged by the common blacksmith. Yet with all these disadvantages, they raised good crops and cultivated large HISTORY OF PARIS. 117 areas, though of course, they labored niueh harder than farmers do in our day. Oxen were used to do the farm labor, and for many other purposes for which a horse is now employed. Hay and other crops for some years, were hauled to the barn on sleds. The early settlers were not without their superstitions. They believed in the signs of the zodiac, and did not put in their seed, harvest their crops or kill their meat without consulting the "almanack." to see if the sign was right. Many of them believed in Avitchcnift. and the belief in ghosts and hobgobl)lins was almost universal. To see the new moon first over the left shoulder, por- tended bad luck, and Friday was an unlucky day, anyway. It was regarded as a misfortune to be born on that day and nobody ever thought of l)eing married, starting on a journey or commencing any important work or business on Friday. Some people claimed to have the power or faculty of "charming" wounds or bruises, and thus easing pain. The sight of a comet foreboded war or some great national calamity, and an unusually bright northern aurora, or a meteoric shower portended the speedy coming of the "Judgment Day." Traces of these superstitions still exist in some families and localities, but as a general thing, they have disappeared. An old Almanac- maker ventured to say many years ago. that there was "neither sense nor reason in these things," and some people believed him. though others clung to their superstitions until the light of knowledge showed up their inconsistencies and fallacies. ryl ^! K^A ^^) ,^^1 118 HISTORY OF PAHTS. CHAPTER XIX. ANNALS CONTINUED. Abstracts from the Town Records. — Stirring Resolutions iDith Regard to the Direct Tax. — A Cold Seasoit. — Accidents and Incidents. 1803. Five biindred dollars for schools and eight hundred for roads. "Voted to divide the school district where Nicholas Chesley lives, between Nos. 10 and 11." Josiah Bisco was chosen a committee to represent the town in the General Court. There were three accidental deaths this year which cast a gloom OA'er the entire settlement. March •20th a son of Caleb Cushman, aged 6 years, run under the axe of an older brother who was chop- ping wood, and his head was cleft in twain, killing him instantly. June "23, Oliver, son of Gen. Levi Hubbard was killed by a falling- tree, and July 25th, John, son of Abijah Warren, met with his death from a limb falling uj)on him while he was felling trees. The question of a division of the town which was agitated last year was passed over in silence so far as the records show, this year. 1804. One thousand dollars for roads were raised, and five hundred for schools, and the usual vote was passed "to divide the school monej' by the estate in each district." The selectmen were directed to petition the General Court for permission to sell the school and min- isterial lands in Paris. At a meeting to vote for representative, Levi Hubbard had 43 votes, and Josiah Bisco 10. It was voted that the interest mone}' due the town be devoted to town purposes. It was voted to build two new bridges across the river this year, one at Bisco's trails, and the other near the northwest corner of the town. Jacob Twitchell contracted to build tiie bridge at Bisco's Falls for ninety-nine dollars. Permission having been received to sell the public lots, a committee consisting of Ebenezer Rawson, Josiah Bisco and Levi Hubbard, was chosen to sell and convey the same. Nineteen electors of President were voted for this year, and fifty-four votes were thrown for them. Hon. James Sullivan headed the list. The opposition list was headed b\- Hons. David Cobb and Oliver Wendell at large, and eighteen votes were cast for this ticket. Seventy-two votes, in all, were polled, more than were thrown at any IlISTOUV Ol" PARTS. 119 previous election. The meetiuos were first called at the ''Meeting Honse," this year. 1805. At this meeting. Dr. Samuel P Croswell was elected clerk. lie was a physician and trader. The usual amount was voted for town purposes ; also one hundred and twenty dollars interest money. Six roads laid out l»y the selectmen were accepted. A j)etition was presented from the school districts on the westerly side of the river asking that the lines of the districts might be readjusted. The petition bears the following names which shows some of the persons then living in that i)art of the town : David Dudley, Caleb Swift, Joseph Churchill, James Lebaron, Lemuel Holmes, Morton Curtis, Samuel Briggs, Ei)hraim Rowe, Joseph AVillis, Luther Pratt, Sylva- nus Robbins, Nathaniel Pratt, Josiah Bisco, Josiah Bartlett, Jr., John Robinson. Jonas Bisco, James LeBroko. Timothy Smith. Eleazer Cole, Lemuel Perhara. Josei)h Holmes and Lazarus Hatha- way. Levi Hubbard was elected representative. The committee appointed to dispose of the public lots reported the following : "•Lot 19-20 sold in three divisions, the tirst to Daniel Pond and David Bemis, for $G0'3 ; the second and third to Jeremiah Rolf for $1122; number 2 in the 9th range to Stephen Blake for $330; number 8 in the 5th to James Daniels for $307. These were the ministry rights, and the amount received was $2oG2. The two lots in the school right w^ere sold, the first, number 3 in the 8th, to Enoch Shaw for $700, and the second, number 3 in the 9th to Jacob Gur- ney for $768 ; total school fund, $1508." The selectmen were instructed to write to the town of Raynham, asking that town to take care of Job French. The town treasurer was instructed to pro- cure a pall for the use of the town, and deposit the same with the town's minister. At a meeting in July, the support of Jol) French was set up at auction and bid off by James Hooper at ten shillings per week. The town voted for Register of Deeds for the new county of Oxford : Josiah Bisco had 8, Isaac Sturtevant, 28, Joseph Rust, 8, and Eleazer Hamlin 3. At a meeting the 18th of November, a committee was chosen to memorialize the General Court against making Fryeburg a half shire town. An agent was appointed to go to Taunton and Raynham to ascertain the legal residence of Job French. Oxford county was established this year and Paris became the shire town. The first term of the court of Common Pleas was held 120 HISTORY OF PARIS. on the second Tuesday of June. Samuel Fiye of Fiyeburg pre- sided, with Samuel Pai-ris of Hebron and Luther Caiy of Turner as associates. Dr. Cyrus Hamlin was clcik. 180G. Tweh'e hundred dollars for roads and five hundred for schools. It seems that Rev. James Hooper contemplated leaving town, for a committee was raised "'to treat witli Mr. James Hooper and see upon what terms he will tarry in town." The committee reported at the same meeting in substance as follows : ''Said Hooper saitli if said town will give him the interest of tlie money for Avliieh the ministry land was sold, from tlie time of the sale of said land ammally, so long as said Hooper shall supply the pulpit in this town,, as minister of said town, it will give him full satisfaction." Isaac Bolster, 1 Levi Hubbard. j Eben'r. Kawsox, |- Coimnlttcr. Sajil. Stephens, | •toel kohinson, i The report was accepted. It was voted to take off Joseph Cole and Peter Chase from their present school district and annex them to the Bemis district. Eleazer Hamlin received 50 votes for county Register to 21 for Joseph Rust. Three hundred dollars were raised for the support of poor and to defray town charges. This was the first pauper moue_y raised as such. Jonathan Shnrtletf 's annual sum for keeping his brother Thomas was increased to fort\' dollars, Aii action was authorized against any town where Job French belonged, for his support. Levi Hubbard received 80 votes for count}' treas- urer. Elias Stowell was elected representative, receiving SI votes to 15 for Jonathan Bemis. It was voted to give a bounty of five cents per head for killing crows. Tlie town clerk. Samuel P. Cros- well was absent from several meetings, and Zachariah Soule acted as clerk pro tem, except the two last when Alanson Mellen acted as- clerk. Several roads were accepted this year. 1807. Alanson Mellen was elected clerk. Five hundred dollars exclu- sive of interest money, were raised for schools and twelve hundred for roads. A committee reported : ''Your committee have agreed with Cyrus Hamlin, Esq., to fence 21 rods on the west side of the jNIeeting House corner, for the sum of seventy-one cents per rod, and forever after to indemnify the town of Paris from an\' expense in fencing the same." The vote oa HISTORY OF PARIS. 121 the question, of separation from Massachusetts stood 38 in favor. 43 opposed. Abraham Bolster was allowed sixty-seven cents for bring- ing up the town's weights and measures from Portland. Lemuel Jackson, Josiali Bisco and Kbenezer Rawson were made a committee "to wait on the location committee ai)pointed by the Legislature to establish county buildings in this county." The following new names appear in town : Hector Fuller. Geo. Edwards. James Xoyes, Thos. Carver, Daniel Knight, Luther Dud- ley and Charles Renitf. all of whose taxes for 1806 were in part abated. \'oted to choose an agent to defend the town against an action brought for the support of Job French while he was in Port- land Jail. An agent was also chosen to defend the town against suits commenced for not keeping the roads in repair ; another agent to jjrocure the town a stock of powder : he was instructed to pur- chase one hundred and fifty pounds of powder and tifty pounds of lead. ISOS. Fifteen hundred dollars were raised for roads and live hundred for schools. Bartholomew Cushman was permitted to draw his pro- portion of school money and pay it over to Buckfield. At the annual election James Sullivan for Governor had 114 votes and Christoi)her Gore G7. This was much the largest vote (;ver before polled, and was a very good showing considering that the propert}^ qualification was still in force. For Lt. Governor. T^evi Lincoln had 111, David Cobb 59, Amasa Fobes 3 and "Little" Amasa Fobes 3. For Senators. Levi Ilubl)ard and James Means had 101 each and Ammi R. Mitchell and Lothrop Lewis each 60. Levi Hubbard had 72 votes fc>r county treasurer. Job French again appears, in the choice of an agent to defend the town against the suit of ^Ir. March brought for his support. The following new names appear this year in the doings at the several meetings : Abner Blake, George Doughty, Daniel Haney, Thomas trocker, Levi Crockett, Isaac Ham, John Packard, Asa Ricker and Patrick House. At the December meeting, voted to raise seven hundred dollars for the support of poor and other town expenses. The selectmen were instructed to assist Job French in obtaining some useful employment Among the accounts allowed was one of seventy dollars to Jonathan Bemis for hoarding Job French 35 weeks, and one of 834.50 to Josiah Bisco for expense in going to Portland to defend the town in the suit of Edmund March 122 HISTOKY OF PARIS. for the support of French. John True was set off from the Center school district and annexed to the first. 1809. Among the new town officers this ^-ear, weie John G. Crawford, Amariah Harris, Moses Hodgdon, Geo. Ryerson, Abraham Hutch- inson, Beuj. Cooper, Amos Amsbury. Iciiabod Bryant. Nathaniel Howe, John Braily, Alvan Boyden and Noah Deane. Sixteen hundred dollars were raised for roads and five hundred for schools. Jonathnu Shurtleff, for keeping his brother, was allowed sixty dol- lars. Calel) Benson was chosen collector and was excused. Nathan- iel Howe's account of $24.00, as an attorney, was allowed. Voted that Elias Tubbs, Isaac Record, John Record. Benj. Cliurchill, Caleb Benson, Seth Gurney, Arodus Bryant, Icliabod Bryant. Wins- low Record and James Dunham be made into a separate school dis- trict. Elias Stowell was unanimously elected representative. Sixty dollars were raised to bridge over the river at Bemis' Mills. Joshua Glover's tax was abated. , 1810. Giistavus Adolphns Goss was one of the selectmen and also treas- urer. Other new names mentioned were Alfred Gates, Elias Part- ridge and Simeon Walton. The usual amount of money was raised. Another generation had come to the stage of action, for Ebenezer Hutchinson, Jr.. Edward Deane, Jr., Asa Deane, Jr., and James Broke. Jr., were among the Hogreeves ; also Albion K. Parris. Daniel Fobes, Jr., was surveyor and John Record, Jr., was school committee. Henry Rust, Jr., received 120 votes for county treas- urer. Rev. James Hooper was allowed the interest on the minis- terial fund. At an adjourned meeting. Joseph Rust was chosen clerk pro tern. Jacob Twitchell was cliosen sexton. Seven hun- dred dollars were raised for town charges. ••\'oted to clioose a com- mittee to advise with the selectmen respecting poor prisoners who hath been committed to jail in tliis town and hath taken the benefit of law and whose expenses hath become chargeable to the town." A committee to number the school districts, reported as follows : Daniel Stowell's. 1 Samuel Hannnond's. 8 Lemuel Holmes', 2 John Record's. l) Jairus Shaw's. 3 Samuel King's. 10 John Robinson's, 4 Caleb Prentiss', 11 Jonathan Shurtleft's, 5 Benj. Cooper's, 12 Benj. Hammond's, G Geo. Ryerson's, 13 Job Liyvey's, 7 Simeon Walton's, 14 HISTOKY OK I'AKIS. 123 January 19, there was a violent northern gak-. vvhicli miroofed several buildings and blew down Joseph Bessey's barn. Feb. lo, Law3-er Howe was attacked b}- Benaiah Dow and l):ully injured. (see account elsewhe-re.) 1811. Among the new names in tlie list of town oliicers, are Stephen Blake. Jr.. INIicah Walker, Rufus Brett, Thomas Farrar, Isaac Cum- mings, Jr.. Haven Hall, Isaiah Whittemore and Isaac Knight. Albion K. Parris was chosen agent for the town ''to transact business under tlie direction of the selectmen." Voted to receive lots 2, 3, 4 and ."), in the first range in the town of liuckfield, into Paris, ^'oted to build a powder house, and the selectmen were made a committee for that piu-pose, tlie house to be built within one hundred rods of the meetinghouse. Jairus Shaw was directed to look up the old plan of the town wliich showed the division into school districts. Jonathan Shurtletf was allowed seven shillings per week for the suj)- port of his brother. The town declined to abate the taxes of Den- nis Haskell and Mannasseh Powers. Four lumdrtd tlolUvrs. in addi- tion to the regular appropriations, were raised to be expended on roads, under special agents. The overseers were directed to pro- vide for the suppoit of James Churchill. The following statistics of the town, compiled from returns made to the General Court at Boston, this year, are of interest : Numl)er of polls between IG and 21 years, 48; ratable polls over 21, 1!)() ; luimber of polls not ratable and not supported by town, 8 ; num- ber not ratable, supported by the town. 2 : number of dwelling houses, 142 ; shops. 3 ; distill houses, 2 : potasli, 1 ; grist mills. 3 : saw mills. 2; l)arns. 173; other l)uildings, 27; money on hand, •SI, 600; ounces plate, 7.'); acres tillage, 384; wheat crop, 1,384 bushels; corn crop, l.)7; peas and beans, 53: acres upland mow- ing, 984 ; tons of hay, 984 ; acres of pasturing, 1,160 : unimproved lands, 18,373 : acres used for roads, 640 ; covered with water, 530 ; horses. 174 ; oxen, 260 ; steers and cows, 633 ; swine, 393. 1812. The new names among the town officers were, Calel) Besse, Reu- ben Favor, David Bolster, John Whitehead, Ebenezer Tuell, David Marshall, Jr.. Benaiah Hanson and William Beals. The Rev. John Willis was chosen Pound keeper. Alanson Mellen was allowed $17.24 for recording births and deaths. Capt. Samuel Stephens, $4.50, for casting balls. Among the abated taxes were those of 124 HISTORY OF PARIS. Darius Andrews, Daniel Brett, Oliver Colburn. Jeremiah Howe, Nathaniel Hutchinson, John Knight. Micah Tiionias and Abner Fos- ter. Among the accounts, Hannah Walton was allowed Si 6.82, for boarding and nursing Hannah Littlehale, and. Dr. Ben j. Chandler. $3.30, for medical treatment for same : also $4.50 to Abraham Walton for cash paid to Dr. Seth Chandler for treating same. This year the town chose Levi Hubbard and Elias Stowell, representa- tives. Benj. Chesley was allowed $G.2o, for warning twenty-five town meetings from March 20, 1' of the laws, all condiiuatious and asso- ciations under wliatever itlausible character with a desii>n to direi-t, coun- teract or control tlie deliberations, and action of tlie constituted author- ities, are of fatal con.se(piences, serving to organize faction and to put in tlie place of the delegated will of the nation, the will of a i)arty: tliat party spirit serves alwaj'S to distrust tli<» public councils, enfeeble the pub- lie administration, foment riot and insurrection, and open the door to for- eign influence and corruption. "It is therefore ])y the inliabitauts of the town of I'ai-is, in public toAvn meeting as.sembled. "Eesolved, Tliat being sensibly impressed with the importance of the advice of our politii-al fatlier. and considering the very important situation of otir ])ublic concei'iis. that we are n()\\ in ojx-n hostilities witii a i)o\\erful nation, and have already just cause for a similar declaration with anotlier not less powerful, we view it as tlie duty of all llie friends of our com- mon country, by whate\'ei' party thev may be classed, to sui)port the Gov- ernment under which we live, comply with its laws and acquiesce in its measures. "IJesolved, That common and continued mischiefs of the sjiirit of paity are sufficient to make it the interest and duty of all wise people to discour- age and restrain it, jiarticularly at this crisis when the rage and violence of l»olitical dissension are kindling the animosit}' of one pait of our citizens HISTOKV OF PARIS. 12i) against anotlier. and fonnMiting- those t-ollisions that subvert the order, destroy tlie peace and enchiiiiier tlie liberty of a Ivepublicaii government. '•IJesolved, That we liiuhl}' estimate tlie immense value of our national union, considei-nii;,- it as the p;illadiuni of our ])olitieal safety, and as it was the opinion of our Washington that against this union, the l)atteries of internal and external enemies would be most eonstantly and actively, though often secretly directed, so we with him consider it the duty of every man to watch for its preservation with Jealous anxietj'; to discountenance whatever may suggest even a suspicion, that it can in any event be aban- doned, and to frown indignantly upon the first dawning of every attemi)t to sever or weaken that chain by Avhich we aie united." ••And whereas, under the order of the comniaiider-in-chief of this com- monwealth of the 25th of April last, certain jicrsons were detached from the companies of the militia in this town, and were ordered to hold theni- .selves constantly in readiness to marcli at a momenfs warning, and where- as their compensation allowed by Government is inade(iuate, Therefore IJesolved, That the selectmen of the town of Paris be and thej- are hei-e- by authorized and directed to draw on the treasurer of said town in favor of each person detached under and l)y virtue of the order aforesaid, to the amount of a sum which together with what each pei-son so detached shall receive from Government, will be equal to ten dollars per month each of the persons aforesaid, so long as they shall be held in actual service in consefjuence of said detachment." The action of the town upon this report was as follows: '-Voted that the foregoing preamble and resolves l)e signed by the modei"ator of said meeting and the town clerk, and forwarded to the editors of the Eastern Argus and Portland Gazette for publication." The poll taxes of Dea. John Willis and of Jacob Twitchell and Jacob Twitch- ell, Jr.. were abated. In April of this year, James Lebroke fell from a building and was killed. He was a native of Paris, France, and came to this country in the French tieet, after which he served three years in the Continental arm}-. Dea. John Willis died in July of this year, aged 56. He was one of the very first settlers. 1813. Benj. Chandler was chosen clerk, Thomas F. Chase, Collector, and among the other new otiicers were Daniel Cole, Moses Allen, Moses Marshall, Isaac Allen and James Putnam. The usual amount of money was voted. Seth Carpenter and Alfred Gates were two new selectmen. Two hundred and tweuty-three votes were thrown for Governor. James Churchill was put u[) at auction, or rather his support, and was struck off to Stephen Kobiuson at Sl.O'S per week. Among the taxes abated were those of Jonathan Brown, Joel Fuller, Jereiuiah Winslow, John Nason. Jr., Charles Hale, 126 HISTORY OF PARIS. Joseph Wing, Jonnthan Johnson and Adonivani BhUvC. A commit- tee was chosen to petition the General Court to make valid the doings of the town. At a meeting January 1, 1814, it was "voted to instinct our representatives to use their influence in General Court to have this commonwealth assume its proportion of the direct tax and }iay the same into the treasury of the United States agree- ably to the provisions of the act laying said tax, and petition the Legislature for that purpose." This certainly shows commendable loyalty to the (general Government, on the part of the voters of Paris. 1814. Five hundred dollars was still the amount raised for educational purposes, and tifteen hundred for highways. It was voted to dis- continue the road l)etween Edward Andrews' and William Leth- bridge's. Two liundred and sixty-six votes were thrown for Lt. Governor. Among the bills allowed was one to the town of Sid- ney for the support of Robert Wightman's family. The half-shire town question was again agitated, and a committee was chosen to remonstrate against it. Seventy-five dollars were raised for build- ing a bridge across the river to Little's Grant, (Woodstock) by John Ivo1)inson's. A committee ot three consisting of Josei)h Rust, Benj. Chandler and Henrv Prentiss was chosen to draft an address to the Legislature, and also to take into consideration the expediency of passing resolves on the political situation of the United States, the State of ^Massachusetts and the District of Maine. The following draft of an address was presented and accepted : ''To tfic Hoiionibh- Senate and House of Eei^resentatives of Massachu- setts, in (xeneral ( omt assembled in Boston, in January, ISI.^. The inhabitants of Paris in tlie county of Oxford in le,i>al town nieetin<2,- assembled the twenty-first day of January, 181."), to take into consideration the very i-rltical and alarming- situation ot our country and particularly the District ot Maine, on account of the enemy being permitted to occupy a part ot said District — deem it one of their inalienable jjrivileges in com- mon with tlie otlier eiti/ens of this connnonwealth. in an orderly and peace- able manner to assemble to consult upon the common good ; give instruc- tions to their representatives, and to request of the Legislative l)ody, bj'" Avay of address, petition or remonstrance, retlress of tlie wrong tlone them and ot the grievances they suffer. We view with regret the opposition of tlie government of this State to the l^niteti States ; believing it has a most jternicious efleet and will, if per- sisted in. ultimately end in our total discomfiture and recolonization. We feel it a dutj' incumbent upon us to declare tliat we believe the General HISTORY OK PARIS. 127 Governnieiit acted jirudciitly and widely in making- war against the British Nation: that had they continned to atttMni»t to treat witli tlieni till the present time, not only our <-onnneroe would have been captured and con- demned, but that a larg<'r mnnber of our seamen would liave been prisoners and deprived of employment. We are sensible that it is tlie duty of every citizen of tiie union, to sul)- niit to privations w hich result from a state of war. and clieerfuily con- tribute towards its support, but on rellecting on tlie suffering, and dilli- culties with whicli the necessaries and comforts of life are* ol)tained, we view with astonishment the conduct of tlie Executive and I^egislature of this State, in the waste of public money at this time of cahunity and gen- eral distress. We humbly beg leave^> ask, why has this State not assumed tlie direct taxr Wh}^ the expensSBf the Hartford conventions Are we not fully represented in the Legislature y Have not the northern states a full and respectable number of rei)resentatives in the Congress of the United States? Is this a proper time to alter the constitution or even intimate a dissolution of the union? Or have we been deceived and elected men unable to legis- late and do honor to themselves and country, and justice to theii' con- stituents? We are of opinion that the enemy could not have obtained and kept quiet and peaceable possession of a portion of the District of Elaine, had it not 1)een for the opposition of the government of this State to the government of the United States — and that a speedy termination ouglit to be put to the frequent cori-espondence, trade and commerce now carried on between our internal and external enemies, and that if a force of militia which is in the i^ower of this State to call into operation were embodied and stationed near the posts of the enemy, it would discourage them from holding any of our territory they now possess in this district, and prevent their merchandize from being smuggled into any other jiart of this State, and the disgrace of those citizens who are tempted l)y the prospect of gain, to visit and traffic with them. We therefore request the Honorable Legislature of the State aforesaid, to unite with the general government, and support such measures as they recommend to free the seai'oast from every invasion of the enemy, and show to the world that notwithstanding ])arty divisions about the adminis- tration of the general government, the people in this State are deter- mined to support their i-ights and liberties as freemen, against every for- eign invader."" The same committee reported on the "Political Situation"" the following preamble and resolves : ''AVhereas it is the opinion of the inhabitants of Paris aforesaid that the war declared by the United States against Great Britain was just and right in tlie sight of (lOd and our country, and deserves the unanimous support of every American belonging to the union and the approbation of all neu- tral nations — Therefore. Kesolved, That as citizens of the United States we will no longer consider ourselves bound by the «ommands and ordei-s of the State 128 HISTORY OF PARIS. of Massachusetts, than the State shall compl}' with the eoustitiition and the laws, and supj)ort the government administered by the congress of the United States chosen by the people. Bcfiolri'd^ That in case of an open iel)ellion of the State of Massachusetts or the Xew England States in general or any of them, against the Ignited States, we will support with all the means in our ])ower the General Gov- ernment of our country. Eesolrt'ih That measures ought inunediately to be taken to expose to con- tempt all persons avIio may be known to conmiunicate directly or indirectly with our hostile enemy except by command or pei'mission of the I'nited States Government. BesoJrod^ That we will not trade directly or indirectly with any meichant, trader, or otiier person for goods or merchandizj^of any name, nature or (]uality when we have sulticient reason to l)elievt^iat he was knowing to said goods or merchandize being brought into this State contrary to the laws of the Ignited States. Besolrcil^ That shoiUd the federal towns in this commonwealth prevent the collection of the direct taxes ami internal duties, as some of them have threatened, it will become the duty of republican towns to suspend the payment of the State taxes, till they can ascertain whether the money is to be made use of for the public good, or in supi)ort of rebellion." This report was iiecepted, and it was voted that the resohitioiis be adopted and a copy fnrnisluHl the Eastern Argus for publication. 1815. An article in the warrant was "to see if the town will vote to petition the County commissioners to discontinue the road begiiiing in Runiford, leading through No. 3 and entering tlie north end of Paris near Samuel Hammond's to Capt. Jonathan Bemis' farm, and Mr. Simeon Pond's to tlie guide board leading to Runiford, or at anything thereof." It was voted so to petition. It was also voted to build two bridges, one across the cove east of Stowell's mills so called; this with earth: and one across the river below Stowell's mills. The width of each was to be 24 feet. At a meeting holden January IG. a petition to the Legislature was presented and adopted, asking for the separation of the District of Elaine from Massachu- setts, as follows : '■To the Honorable, the Senate and House of Eepresentatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in General Court assembled. January, 1816. '•The inhabitants of Paris in the county of Oxford in legal town meet- ing assembled, l)eg leave in their corporate capacity, to rei)resent that the time has now arrived wlien the District of Maine ought to assume the manaijement of its own attairs; when the citizens of the District ought to HISTORY OF PARIS. 129 exeivisc thoso litjlits s«h-uic(1 to them by tln> constitution of the United States, and l)e erected into an independent State: that riiiht we now claim. We now re-iiecffnlly as!< your honorable body, to dissulNc our political connection with Massacinisetts proper: Ave do it fi-oni a sincere conviction that our intei'ests most imperiously demand it; we do it from the belief that you will UKtst cheerfully y-rant our request when satisfied that it is the wisli of the people; that wish we now express to j'ou. and this expression of our opinion we are confident coincides with that of the District in i^en- eral: one sentiment now prevails on this subject witho(U reoard to i)arty politics: there exists with all classes, an unusual dejiTee of interest; those sectional objections which have heretofore existed, are in a great measure done away, and a most zealous determination is manifested to persevere until the ,n'r«'at object is effected. We have long- been sensible that however desirous ^lassachusetts may Ix' of administei-iuii- our aflairs for our best ii'ood, it is beyond her power; it is utterly imi)Ossible for any legislature to manage so distant and extensive a territory so advantageously as could be done by itself. Our local j;ituatioii requires a different policy. We know of no reason why this right should be denied us: we in \ain seek some cause whj^ a District separated by the ocean and an inde[>endent State, from ]Massachusetts, having an extent of territory ecpial to all the rest of New England, a population exceeding two hundred and seventy thousand, and resources equal to any State this side of the Hudson, should be denied the privilege of governing itself; it is incon- sistent with the spirit of our republic! We are therefore called l)y a sense of e(|uity and justice, by a sentiment of honoi- and independence, by a solemn duty we owe ourselves and our posterity, to i)ray your lionorable body for iuunediate separation. It lias ever been held as a self-evident proposition, "that the District of Maine ought to become a State whenever its population and i)roperty should be sulticient to render its government respectable." Again we say, that time has arrived. A\'e ha\e the population, the means and the talents to make .Maine one of the most "'respectable" States in the union. And we humbly pray that you will take the sul)ject into seriovis deliliera- tion. that you will, at your present session, adopt some measure which will eflect the objei-t of your petitic^ners and which will tlie most pronq)tly secure to us the establishment of a separate and independent State." Four inches of snow fell this year, the 19th of May. 1816. Job Lurvey was permitted to draw his school money and pay it out at such place as he could best be accommodated. The interest of the ministerial fund was voted to Elder Hooper, as usual. A vote on the question of separation stood 129 in favor and 55 opposed. At a meeting September 1st, delegates w^ere chosen to attend the convention called at the church near the college in Bruns- wick, agreeable to an act of the Legislature, to consider the subject 9 130 HISTORY OF PARIS. of separation. Rev. James Hooper and Hon. Albion K. Parris- were chosen. Another vote on the question of separation stood 157 to 59. Several roads were accepted and others discontinued l)ut the town business as a whole was of minor importance. The direct tax prayed for by the town came upon them this year, and the names of the tax payers, amount of taxable proi)erty and amount of tax are given in the next chapter. * This was a cold year, still well remembered liy elderly people. The following monthly journal of the weather during that mem- orable year, is worth being preserved. Fires ran in tiie forests of this and the adjoining towns during the late summer months, des- troying a large amount of wood and timber, and in some localities nearly ruining the soil. The peculiarities of the season were not confined to New f^ngland, but extended throughout the middle and what were then called the western States. There was great suffer- ing among the poor and esj^ecially in places newly settled. •■■.Jaimarv was mild, so much so as to render lii'es almost needless in sit- ting i-ooms. Deccmlter, the month immediately jnceediiiii' this was very cold. February was not very cold: witli the exception of a few days, it was mild, like its pi-edecessor. Marcli was cold and boisterous, the tii'st half of it. the remainder was mild. A great fresliet on tlie Ohio and Kentucky rivers caused great loss of property. Api'il began warm, and grew colder as the month advanced and ended Avith snow and ice with a temperature more like A\inter than Spring. May was more remarkable for frowns than iial share of cold weather: frost and ice connnon. November was cold and i)lustering. Snow fell so as to make sleigiiing. December was mild and comfortable. We have thus given a brief sunnnary of the '-cold >ummei- of ISK;.'" as it was called, in order to distinguish it from otlier cold seasons, 'i lie winter Avas mild. Frost and ice were connnon in every month of the year. Very little vegetation matured in the Eastern and Middle States. The sun's rays seemed to be destitute of heat throughout the sunnner: all nature seemed clad in sable hue. and men exhibit. 'd ik. little anxiety concerning the future of this life." The late IJev. Kawson Dunliam of AVoodstock, a resident of Paris in 1810, in a comnuuiication to tlie Oxford Democrat in 1S7;;!. said of the cold sunnner : "In 181(), June 7th, snow fell 2 inches. I rode from Hebron to Liver- more tliat day on horseback and came very near freezing. It was so cold that it killed the birds: English robins were picked up as well as all kinds of birds, frozen to death. Frost every mouth tliat year. In 1817 t-orn was worth .S2.00 and $-2.:>0: wheat from 82.00 to $H.in) pt-i- bushel." CHAPTER XX. DIRECT TAX OF 181(). Following is a list of the inhabitants of Paris in 1816, lial)le to be taxed, and the amount assessed against each. This tax was pro- vided by an act of Congress passed the .3th day of March. 181G, and was assessed upon lauds, lots, dwelling houses, shoi)s, «S:c. Joseph Howard of Browntield was collector for this county, and Ebenezer Poor of Audover. for the sub-District including Paris. The total tax assessed on the whole country was $3,000,000. and tlu; proportion of Oxford coiuit\' which then included Turner, Liver- more, Jay, Weld and Carthage was §5,585.31. or one six hundred and fifty-fourth part of the whole. The tax list is given in full here to show the number of tax-pajers residing in the town at the time, and also to convey some idea of the financial standing of each, but 132 HISTORY OF PARIS. as personal property was not taxed, it only shows each approxi- mately, for the names of those not possessed of real estate do not appear, while those whose property consisted mainly of i)ersoual property were taxed for only a small part of their real possessions. The names of several non-resident owners are omitted from the list. Names of Amount of AMoI NT OF Taxable Persons. Taxable Phofkrtv. Tax. .John Andrews, >iH-2r> .$0 71 Darius Andrews, 23.5 52 Moses Allen, 490 1 00 David Andrews, 2,033 4 49 Abie/er Andrews, 304 1 77 Jon"n. Allen, Agent, 1,.5.57 3 42 Isaac Allen, 2.51 55 \\'in. Bent, 313 69 Abraham Bolster, 1,223 2 69 Edward Andrews, 993 2 19 I.utlier Brett, 3.55 73 Franiis Bends, 418 92 Aiuzi Brett. 3()0 80 Isaac Bolster. .Jr., 1,202 2 64 David Bolster, l.KiO 2 57 Hufus Brett, 283 62 Levi Berry, 3.52 77 Stephen Blake, .Jr., (579 1 50 Isaac Bolster, 2,1()4 4 76 Martin Brett. . 105 23 Setli Benson, 1,049 2 31 p]noch Bvunhaui, 027 1 38 Alansou Briggs, 240 53 David Benii.s, 235 52 .losiah Bartlett, ' ;!J3 66 Wni. Beal, Seidell Bartlett, 249 77 John Bonney, .Joseph Besse, 313 70 Sani'l Bunipus, 285 52 Zebulon Brjant, 42 09 John Besse, 470 1 03 .Ion"n Ballard, 375 82 Aniasa Bartlett, .512 1 12 Elijah Bates, 1,035 2 20 Asa Barrows, 752 1 60 Caleb Besse, 251 65 Devi Bartlett, 84 19 Arodus Bryant, 107 36 IIISTOUV OF PARIS. 133 Namks of A.Aiorxr OF Amou NT OF Taxahi.k Person's. Taxabi.k Proi'krtv. Tax. AVui. Beny. 80tt 1 70 Kob"t A. Bradinan. 77t; 1 00 Ichabod Bryant, 4S1 1 6.5 John Bonnev. Jr.. 8-2:) 1 81 Amos Bivaur. 84 10 John Besse. .Ir.. 5;j3 1 18 AVidow Lucy Bryant. 2(>] 57 Asa Barrows, Jr., 4! to 1 08 Bailey Bodwell, 84 10 T. O. Bickford, Jon"n Beniis, 8,071 7.5 •Jon'n Beniis. Jr., 418 02 James Bemis, 418 02 Ezra Cary, 888 1 04 Solomon Cloutnian. 418 02 David riiftbrd. ],0!)1 2 41 Benj"n ('heslej-. .•ui 1 04 riiilip Caldwell, no.') 1 00 Bartholomew Cushmau, 31»5 87 Benj'n Chandler, •282 02 Isaac Cunmiings, 0.50 1 45 Caleb Cushman, 1,010 3 57 Daniel Cummings, aOlt 1 25 Thos. F. Chase, 027 1 37 Timothy Chase, . 2!)lt 05 Jon'n Ciunmings, 470 1 03 Jonas ( 'unnnings, 201) 00 John (x. Crawford, G2H 1 37 Eben Cushman, 418 02 Gershom Cole, 0.5!) 1 45 Jesse Cummings, 1,010 3 50 Benj"n Cooper, ry-.u 1 13 Simeon Cunnnings, 42S 05 Sprague Churchill, Jerathmael Colburn. 027 1 31 Thos. Crocker. 740 1 03 Jesse Cushman, 204 45 Peter Chase. 7;n 1 01 Dan'l Cole, 45.') 1 00 Perez Churchill, Jr., 500 1 25 Nicholas Chesley, 731 1 01 Sam'l Chesley, 301 80 Seth Carpenter, 1,04.5 2 30 Nathan Cloudman, 1,174 2 50 T.uther Carv, 380 85 134 HISTORY OF PARIS. Names of Amount of Amount of Taxable Person;?. Taxable Property. , Tax. John Deering, 831 1 82 Edmund Dean, 1,323 2 91 Noah Dean, 121 26 Edmund l)ean, Jr., 278 52 John Danit'ls. Jr., 1,630 • 3 59 Asa Dean. .Ti-.. 711 1 50 Barzila Dwelley, 438 97 Peter Durell, Jr., 669 1 48 Eleazer Dunham, 691 1 52 David Durell. 1,199 2 46 Daniel Dudley, 251 55 John Daniels, 1,151 2 53 Eben Daniels, 413 92 David Dudlej', 884 1 94 Rob"t Deering, 292 64 James Daniels, 825 1 81 Joseph Daniels, 648 1 43 Eben'r Estes, 418 92 Caleh Fuller, 565 i 1 44 Aaron Fuller. Jr.. 209 46 Aaron Fuller, 2,296 5 05 Barnabee Faunce, 242 54 Dan'l Fobes, 507 1 12 Ei.irni Fields, 209 46 Billings F(.l)es, 378 34 r>o\veli. Fuller »fc Co., 105 23 Keubcn Favor, 522 1 14 John Favor, 286 85 John Fogg, 418 92 Eben H. Goss, 731 1 67 (irosvner. 84 19 Jaeol) (iurney, 229 51 Alfred (Jates, 890 1 96 Joseph (iallison. 25 06 lni Gray, 993 2 18 Moses (rannnon, 261 57 Solomon Hall, 593 1 33 Natli'l How, 519 1 14 Thos. Hill, 105 23 Lazarus Hathaway, 487 1 08 Heirs of Lemuel Holmes, 543 1 20 James Holmes, 555 1 23 Solomon Haekett, 555 1 23 Benj"n Hannnond. Jr., 1,098 2 42 HISTORY OF PARIS. 135 Names of Amount of A:moi NT OF Taxable Persons. 1 'AXABi.E Property. Tax. Sam'l Hammond, 418 92 Henry Hill, 329 73 l>avicl Harlow, 559 1 23 Haven Hall. 519 1 14 Hu?sell Hnliltanl. 2,133 4 70 I^azarus Hathaway . Jr.. 313 69 Thos. Hill. Jr.. 1,5G5 3 44 Amariah Harris, 700 1 54 <'ynis Hamlin. 1,714 3 77 r.evi Hubbard, 2,539 5 81 .losepl* Hanniiond. 827 1 80 Moses Hodgdon, 313 09 Abijah HaU. 1 ,540 3 40 Do. for estate of 1' . H. IFall, ■ Do. for lieirs of J. H. Hall, 817 1 80 Do. for lieirs of T. O.JIall. 1 J Frederie X. Hall. . 207 58 Jacob How. 320 71 Josiali .Tackson. 257 50 Nathaniel .Jackson, 292 04 Beni'n .Tackson. 251 .55 Lemuel .laikson. .F ' ••! 2.143 4 ~-) Lemuel .lackson's heirs, 3.010 7 90 Leumel .Tackson, 3d, 4,287 2 83 Sylvanus Jackson, for Robert Moody, 522 1 14 Isaac Knight, 517 1 14 (Jeorge King, 3.34 74 Francis Keen, 251 5.5 Edmund Knight, 739 1 03 A/.el Kinsley, 925 2 03 Sam'l King. 1 ,403 3 21 Josei»h IJnsey, 574 1 28 Jacob Lebroke, 313 09 James Lebroke, 444 98 \Vm. Lethbredge, 528 1 17 Sanfl Larrabee, 201 57 Job Lurvey, 313 09 Seth Morse. ],2(« 2 55 Do. for David Mor se, 830 1 86 Joseph Merrill, 376 82 Isaac Merrill, 2d, 167 37 liobert Moody, .519 1 14 Win. Merrill, 376 82 Josepli M<'< a lister, 391 80. 136 HISTORY OF PARIS. Namks of Amoint of Amount of I'axaui.f: Ffksons. Taxable Pkofektv. Tax. Silas Maxim. 909 2 00 'i'hos. A E. M.Miili, 509 1 12 Isaac Merrill, 209 46 Moses Marshall. ;^9G 87 Dan'l Maeoinber, 911 2 00 Win. Mixer. 1,500 3 30 Dan'l No1)le, 52 11 l.nke Owens, 522 1 14 •Tohn ct Cliarles I'orter, 689 1 52 Joseph Perry, 552 1 21 Abra'in Pray, 449 99 T.utlier Pratt, 783 1 72 Dan"l Pond. 673 1 48 Simeon Pond. 470 1 03 Henry Prentiss, 1,548 3 41 Albion K. Parris, 155 34 Asa Pei-ry, 1,050 2 31 Caleb Prentiss, 857 1 89 Elias Partrido-e. 975 2 14 Xath'l Pratt. 350 77 Benj"n Pi-att. 553 1 22 Simeon Perkins, 214 ■ 48 Isaac I'ecord, 54() 1 20 Andrew Eecord, 62 14 Jolui Eecord. .Ir., 583 1 30 Asa Kobinson. 1,191 2 62 Georti'e IJyerson, 355 78 Abner Pawson, --. 2.334 5 14 T.uke Pyerson. 66V) 1 48 John Poyal. 321 70 Estate of Josepli Pust, 52 11 Sam'l Pawson, 2,363 5 19 Emer Pawson. 783 1 73 AVinslow Pecoi'd. 507 1 12 Sylvanus Pobbins,. 527 1 17 John Pobinson. 2.260 5 19 Nath'l lUissell, 5S3 1 28 Uriah Eipley, • 1,202 2 65 Samuel Eobinson, 1,510 3 32 Eben'r Pawson, 3,824 8 41 "\Vm. Eyerson, 45(i 1 00 Steplien Eobinson, 3,782 8 33 Josepli Sturtevant, .Jr., 5(i4 1 24 Solomon Shaw, 857 1 89 (iilbcrr Sliaw, 520 1 14 HISTORY OF PARIS. 137 Namks ok Amount ok Amok XT OK TAXAlil.K PKKSOXS. Taxaulk PrOI'KRTY. Ta X. Widow Abiiiail Sliaw. 23.T 52 Alva Shurtlert". 41S 92 Jos('i)li Sturtevaiit. l,-2()-J 2 65 .}on"n Sliiutlert'. l;«7 2 94 Elias Stowell. ;^,8S(> 7 44 ( 'a lob Swift, IMS 2 88 Thos. Stevens, 940 2 07 Will. St () well. 3,(J8(> 8 00 SaiiTl Steveui*, i,:ws 2 99 Daii'l Smith. 52 11 Jairus Shaw, 1,82;^ 3 98 Win. Stearns, 2,040 5 82 Dan"! Stowell. 3,138 6 91 'riinothy Smith. 836 1 83 •Tosiah Smitli. 967 2 13 Xicliolas Smith. 28 06 I)an"l Stowell. Jr., 783 1 72 Joseph Swift. 1,150 2 53 Nicholas Smith. .)r.. 285 63 "Widow Sarah Stevens, 1,254 2 75 Isaac TiteomI). 277 60 David Twitohell, 484 1 00 Dan'l Staples, 1,609 3 54 Mercy Staples, 700 1 54 "Widow Esther Thayer, 418 92 Isaac Thayer, 286 63 Abiather Tuell. 762 1 67 Ebeii'r Tuell. 919 2 02 Heiij"ii Tucker. 439 97 Moses Twitchell, 39() 87 John Valentine, 773 1 69 Adna Trilxm. 460 1 01 Stephen Waslihurn. 449 99 Jacob WinsIo\\. 543 1 19 Patience Willis, G37 1 41 Do. as (iuardian for Louis AVillis, 219 49 Abijah Warren, 689 1 52 Simeon Walton, 305 67 Wni. ('. Whitney, 209 46 Levi AVhitnian, 160 35 Bela AVynian. 368 81 Seth Willis, 667 1 48 Lsaiah Whittemore, 362 79 3Iicah Walker 683 1 50 AVm. Walker, 772 1 69 138 HISTORY OF PARIS. Namks of Taxaule Persons. Isaiah Willis, Do. as Guanliaii to Xat. Willis, Will. Warren. 8usan ct Marv Willis. John Whitehead, Amount of Amount of Taxarle Property. Tax. 1,104 2 44 illis, 219 49 198 43 418 92 .588 130 CHAPTER XXI. the aborkjines. We are not aware that the Indians ever had a village or encampment within the limits of this town, but that they were often here, there is no donlit. They hunted the moose and deer in our forests, set traps for the beaver and other game on the river and ^ larger brooks, and caught an abund- ^ ance of speckled trout in all our streams. The course of the Little Androscoggin formed one of their thoronghfares between tlie ocean and the lakes. In going to the northern lakes from the sea-coast, they often left the Great Androscoggin at Pejyp- scot Falls, (Lewiston,) and passing up the Little Androscoggin t(? Bryant's Pond, they either struck across to the Great Androscoggin at Kumford and by way of Ellis river to Andover, and so up Black brook to the middle lake, or they crossed from Bryant's Pond to the head-waters of Alder river and down this to its mouth near Bethel Hill, then across to Bear river follow- ing up which they reached Umbagog lake at the month of the Cam- bridge. The fact that no deposit of Indian relics and no signs of an Indian burying place have ever been discovered in this vicinity, indicate that they never had a fixed abiding place here, yet the find- ing of an occasional stone implement, an arrow or spear head, a chisel or gouge or stone axe, proves that they were once here, though probably only temporarily. mSTOKY OF PARIS. 139 When Europeans first visited the coast of Maine, they found num- erous tribes of Indians inhalnting our forests, and wherever fish and game did most abound, there the Inchans were the most numerous. They had their own well-defined limits which all understood, and no tribe overstepped the l)oundaries of another except to provoke a war or to carry one on. The great tri])es that inhabited Maine were the Abenakis and the Etechemins. The former inhabited from New Hampshire to the Penobscot and the latter from the Penobscot east- ward. The Abenakis were divided into four smaller tribes, as fol- lows : The Sokokis inhabited the valley of the Saco ; the Anasagun- ticooks, the Androscoggin and its tributaries : the Wawenocs, the coimtry east of Merrymeeting Bay, and the Canll)as or Kennel)ecs, from Merrymeeting Bay to Moosehead Lake, on each side of the river. These trilies were again subdivided into smaller bodies, according to locality. The Pigwakets or -Pequakets were at Frye- l)urg until nearly destroyed by Lovewell and his party, in 1725. There was no doubt a sub-tribe of the Anasagunticooks at Bethel, perhaps one in Rumford, and certainly one in Canton, called the Rockomekos. The Indians occupied the fertile intervals on all our principal rivers. Here they raised their corn, the lands, when the country was first settled by the English giving evidence of having been cleared at a very remote period. The squaws cultivated the corn, using the rudest of implements, and when the soil l)eeame exhausted,dressing it with the offal of animals and fish. Perhaps the most intractable tribe of Indians in the State was the one inhab- iting the valley of the Androscoggin. There was an ''irrepres- sible conflict" between them and the whites, as long as they had the means to carry on war. But like all the other tribes within our lim- its, their decimation and utter extermination were only questions of time. The Pequakets were destroyed l)y Lovewell ; the Norridge- wocks by Captains Harmon and Moulton, other tribes fell in a simi- lar manner, and finally, the scattered remnants of several hostile tribes went to Canada and settled on the St. Francis river, where in 1759 they were nearly anihilated by Col. Rogers of New Hamp- shire and his brave companions in arms.* There is a tradition that the Rockomekos or Rockemegos, as they have been called by some, were destroyed by being decoyed over the Falls at Lewiston. We do not avouch for the truth of the stoiy, although we have heard it from our earliest childhood, and told by ♦Belknap's History of New Hampshire. 140 HISTORY OF PARIS. those who claimed to have learned it of the first settlers. The story as told was brietl}' as follows : The Rockomekos had planned an attack npon the feeble settlement at Brunswick, and after celebrat- ing according to their ancient custom, the rites to propitiate the malignant deities they worshipped, they embarked themselves and their families in their canoes. The shadows of evening fell upon the river before they arrived at the Falls, and they sent two of their number forward to kindle fires upon the banks of the river just above the cataract.* From some reason nevei- made clear, the fires were kindled below and the lilaze gleamed up among the pines at the foot of the descent. The little fleet bearing the dusky warriors and their wives and children, came on, and, deceived by the signal, they were speedily carried into the swift current where no human power could save them. The}- had scarcely time to raise the death song before they were hurled over the cataract and perished. None escaped to tell the tale of ruin, save the two who occasioned the dis- aster. The date of this occurrence is fixed by tradition at the year 1088. It has been said that the two Indians who were sent forward to light the signal fires, came across some white hunters near the Falls Irom whom they obtained some ardent spirits, and becoming partialh' intoxicated, the}' told their business, learning which, the white hunters dispatched them, and then built the fires l)elow the Falls to decoy the maraudering party to ruin. This, too, rests entirelv upon tradition.* Among the prominent Indians of the Anasagunticook trilie, was Worombo, who in 1()84, sold and gave a deed of the territory on the Androscoggin to the "Upper Falls." It has always been a matter of doul)t what falls were meant here, whether Fejypscot, (Lewiston,) or Kumford. The Indians always claimed that they never deeded away the lands on the Androscoggin, through Bethel and aliove. The last of the once powerful and warlike tril»e of Anasagunticooks was Matalluek, known in cheap literature as "the lone Indian of the Magalloway." He lived fur many years at the narrows of I'mba- gog lake, and is well remembered 1)y many i)eople now living. He died about forty ^ears ago. Several places in the lake region per- petuate his name. Another Indian, supposed to have been of the Anasaounticooks, was IMollv Ockett. She came from Canada to *Another account attributes the destruction of the Indians of tlie Rockomeko tribe, to the small pox, witli which it lias been said tliey were attacked about tlie year 1755, and nearly tlie wliole tribe swept a■^^•ay. HISTORY OV PARIS 141 Frveburg and from thence to Bethel, where she ehiinied ownersliip of the soil in the right of her ancestors. She often passed throngh this town, and many old people rcmemljer her. A mountain in Woodstock 1 tears her name and also a rock in the lake region. She visited Andover Avhen Ezekiel ^Merrill, the first settler was tirst there, and was a freqnent resident in that town where she died many years ago, and her remains were committed to the earth in the cemetery near the village. The Little Androscoggin as a tributary to the larger river, was claimed by the Anasagunticooks, and parties of this long extinct tribe, were those who once had a thoroughfare through this town and whose rude implements are still occasionally turned up by the plow. "They wai^ted like the April snow In the warm noon; they shrank away; And fast are followed as the)' go Toward tlie setting day."' CHAPTER XXII. CHARACTER OF THE EARLV SETTLERS. The prosperity of a town and its standing among other towns depends largely on the character of its founders, and in this respect, the town of Paris was uncommonly fortunate. The first comers, though not men of culture, were well educated for their times, and were men of honor, integrity and liusiness capacity. Lemuel Jack- son, who was somewhat advanced in years when he came, had been a successful man of business and accumulated quite a fortune. He purchased several entire rights, paying cash for them, and when he came to Paris he l)rought (juite a sum in silver money and represent- ing a much larger sum in the depreciated currency of Revolutionary times. In some respects, he was the father of the town, and his influence was almost unliounded. John "Willis, the son-in-law^ of Jackson, was a valuable citizen. Deacon of the church and a licensed preacher, a man of excellent character and leading a life which even at this distant day is fragrant of good deeds. Gen. Levi Hiibbard was in some respects, the foremost man in town. He had seen much puV»Uc service liefore he came to Paris, and was well qualified to lead off in the business of the new town and county. The three Stowell brothers were well-trained to business, and the record left 142 HISTORY OF PARIS. by Daniel Stovvell when town clerk, shows him a man of superior intelligence and well educated. He was early, a Justice of the Peace. Capt. Isaac Bolster was the pioneer trader, a man well acquainted with business and always kept in town office. Josiah Bisco, the only one of the grantees who settled in Paris, stood high in the esteem of the Proprietary, served on the most important com- mittees, and helped in lotting" out the township. He was the first one selected by the town to be appointed a civil magistrate, and was much in town office. The Nelson brothers and Nathan Pierce were men of superior intelligence in lousiness affairs. Jonathan Bemis was ago-ahead, business man, built mills, cleared up land and made improvements in every direction. The Robinsons were great farmers, clearing up large areas of land and raising luxuriant crops of grain and grass. One of these brothers, one year, raised fiftj' acres of rye on new land. Daniel Staples had a large farm, cut large crops of hav and kept the largest herd of cat- tle in tcnvn. The three Kawson brothers were men of energy and enterprise, men of judgment, shrewd in business, and successful in the accumulation of property. The Cummings family which came a little later, were valuable acquisitions and have ever since held tlieir prominence in town. Then there were the Chases, the Hammonds, the Prentisses, the Shaws, the Kings, the Carpenters, the Stevenses, the Stearnses, the Halls, the Morses, the Fullers, the Shurtlefts, the Hathaways, the Fobeses, the Fieldses, the Mellens, the Andrews, Thomas Crocker, the Cushmans, and others of those who came prior to 1800, or near that time, all of whom were men of character and just the right material for planting and rearing a new town in the wilderness. Some of them had lieen well educated in the schools, while others had been schooled in active military service, a service which, while it well fitted them for pioneer life, taught them, at the same time,, the great value of American citizenship. Every hive has its drones, and every community its sluggards, and the records show that Paris was no exception, but such characters were uncommonly rare. The great majority- of the early settlers were industrious, enterprising and economical, and very soon after their first clearings were made, they had conifortal)le homes and pleasant surroundings. They were religious men, members of the church, and encouraged their min- ister by being constant in their attendance upon his ministrations. They were not without their faults, but their failings were greatly HISTORY OF PARIS. 143 overbalaiiced bv their good qualities. They left tlieir impress upon the town which has ever given it a prominent position in affairs of county and State. When in 1801). Paris became the shire town, and the county offi- ces were established here, there was a re-enforcement of talent which soon became an element of strength in town and county. Dr. Cyrus Hamlin came as Clerk of the Courts and took up a permanent residence on the Hill. He at once became a leading citizen and retained that position to the time of his death. The legal men that gathered here when the Oxford bar was organized and became resi- dents of the town, were men of culture, learned in the law, and became distinguished iu their profession, and some of them in poli- tics. Such names as P^nocli Lincoln, Albion K. Parris, Joseph G. Cole and Stephen P^mery, need only to be mentioned in this connec- tion. The first two l)ecame governors, the last two Judges, and all are too well knoAvn to require any farther notice from us. Their coming into town was marked l\y better management of municipal affairs, by more attention to educational matters, by a higher patriot- ism which found expression in resolutions passed and spread upon the town records, by temperance eflbrt and bj' greater care in look- ing after the morals of the community generally. They were good lawyers, but they were something more ; they were men of charac- ter, of broad and expansive views ; statesmen in the highest sense of the term, and their iufiuence was powerful for good, and lasting. Though long since dead, by their precepts still remembered, and by the exaniple of their lives, they yet speak to the people of this town in words of unmistakable import. 144 IIISTOHV OF PARIS. CHAPTER XXII r. AN^'AI,^5 COXTINUEy. 1817. The support ol" the town's poor was sold at ani.tion. James Churchill was struck off to Perez Churchill, Miss Walton to Jonathan Shurlletf', at seventy-five cents per week for ''board and tobacco," and Widow Statira Wightuian with lier youngest child, to Moses Mar- shall. Five hundred dollars were still raised for schools, and fif- teen hundred for roads. The town voted to grant the request of Andrew Kecord and others, to be set otf with their estates from Paris to Hebron. This set off was from the southeast corner of the town. One thousand dollars were raised for defraying town charges. Tlie town voted not to send a representative to the General Court. 1818. Reuel Washburn was chosen town agent. One hundred and fift}' dollars were raised 'for the repair of the meeting house, and Levi Hubbard, Elias Stowell and Samuel King were made a committee to expend the same. It was voted to "suspend the law prohiljiting the destruction of useful birds, passed Feb. 12, 1818." It was voted to build a bridge across the river, on the road leading from Caleb ^Swift's to the county road near Thomas F. Chase's. "Voted to set oft" Levi Berr}' and others into a school district, beginning at the town line on the western side of said town of Paris on the late line which separates double lot 25 and 2G from double lot 27 and 28, and to continue on said lot line easterl}' as far as their present dis- trict extends, and including all to the northward of said line within the said town of Paris ;" also voted to annex William Berrv and Stephens Drake to this district. This road was discontinued from land of John G. Crawford to Woodstock line, and the selectmen were instructed to view all the roads in town and repair all such as needed it. ^'^ot(.'d to discontinue a road leading from Samuel Ham- mond's to Woodstock line, and one by Asa Thurlo's in said Woodstock. 1819. Seven hundred and fifty dollars were voted for schools. ]Molly Walton's support was bid off by Abiezer Andrews at 92 cents per week, tobacco to be furnished her to the amount of six pounds. HISTOKV OK PARIS. 145 Mrs. Slatira Wightman was struck off to Joshua Carpenter at sev- enteen cents per week for board, and her daughter to Joseph Penley at nineteen. The bird law was again suspended. A committee of three, Setli Morse, Simeon Cummiugs and Stephen Knierv. was chosen to draft a code of by-laws for the town of Paiis. The Selectmen were made a committee to l)uild a stone pound. A com- mittee to \\ew the timber of the old pound, reported that ''they found but thiee sticks and they good for nothing." Moses Mar- shall's bill, a dollar a day was allowed and forty cents for spirit $9.40, and for the second item "Mncluding spirit," $25.03. The town again voted to petition the Legislature for a separation of the District of Maine from Massachusetts. The vote this year stood 171 in favor and 40 opposed. Dec. G. the town voted on the new constitution for the State of Maine, 89 in favor and 17 opposed. The hrst steel axles ever made in town and perhaps in the county, were manufticturcd on the Hill this year. The Andrews House at South Paris was built during the summer : it has been much enlarged since. • 1820. A committee to make rules and regulations concerning schools was chosen, cousisling of Cyrus Hamlin, Benj. Chandler and Stephen P^mery. This committee reported that a committee ot three be annually chosen l»y the town whose duty it should be to examine into the qualification of teachers and direct the general course of study in the public schools. This was a new departure. Heretofore agents, one for each district, had been chosen, who acted not only as agents but committeemen. The report was accepted and its recommendations adopted. Stephen Emery, Jairus S. Keith and Henry Prentiss were accordingly chosen the first school com- mittee of Paris. The town this year voted that from and after the first day of December to the first day of April, no neat cattle should be suffered to go at large under a penalty of twenty-five cents for each beast at any one time, and that horses and swine be restricted from going at large during the whole year, under a like penalty. This vote was in accordance with the i-eport of the committee on by- laws, and was the first of the kind passed. "William King received the unanimous vote. 180 votes being polled, for governor of Maine. The property qualification for the right of suftrage, does not appear in the warrant of this year. It was voted to complete the deck and door of the meeting house, and Dea Joseph Lindsey was chosen to 10 14(3 HISTORY OF PARIS. take care of the house. Col. Ebenezer Rawson was chosen agent to rebuild the bridge near Bisco's P'alls, and it was voted that he take all of the timber that "comes down from above," for that pur- pose. 1821. Voted to discontinue the road leading from Wm. C. Witham's by Levi Berry's to the county road. Witham lived on part of double lot 27 and 28 in the third range, and Berrv on part of 27 and 28 in the second. One thousand dollars were raised for defraying town charges. The town agent was instructed to oppose the acceptance of the road prayed for by Amos Town and others. It was voted to build a bridge over the river on the road leading to Wm. C. Witham's. This was probabh* at or near the site of the present ])ridge at West Paris. It was voted to choose a committee "to examine scliool masters and inspect schools agreeably to a law of the State." Three families were put up at auction and bid otl" by Abraham Bolster, "a cow to go with each famih* which is to be well supported as well as the families, till next March meeting, he, said Bolster, to have the benefit of their labor." The first term of the Supreme Judicial Court was held here com- mencing on the second Tuesday of June. Prentiss Mellen was Cliief Justice, and Wm. P. Preble and Nathan Weston. Jr., asso- ciates. Rufus K. Goodenow moved here this year, to fill the posi- tion of Clerk of Courts. A bell was purchased this 3'ear. tlie stor}' of whicii is told in the following record of the court of sessions. It is the same bell that now swings in the belfry of the Baptist church, and has called the citizens of Paris to church and to court, since that time — over sixty years ago. OCTOBKK TKRM, 1 Court of Sesjiioiis, 1821. ) '■'■Suliscn'ptioii for the Bell : Whereas the Court of Sessions for the ( ounty of ( >xforil liave passed an order for the appropriation of one liundred and thirty dolhiis lo lie i):ii(I out of the Treasury of said County, to be applied, witli such other stuns as uiay be procured by i)rivate subscriptiou to defraj^ the expense of a bell for tlie use of said County and the persons who may become interested therein, in such manner that the use of tlie same l)y tlie ( ounty may never ))e interfered witli : We, the subscribers, therefore, in consideration thereof, and for our per- sonal convenience and benefit, and for divers other considerations there- unto moving us, hereby constitute and appoint Cyrus Hamlin. Levi Hub- l)ard, Simeon Cmnmings, Benjamin Chandler, Thomas Crocker. Ebenezer HISTORY OF PARIS. 147 IJawxm. .John Daniels. .Ir., Moses Haninioiid. Jacob .laekson and Enoch Lincoln our agents and attorneys to procure and cause to be swung'in the centre meeting house in Paris, in said County, a bell as aforesaid, by means of the sum so appropriated and the sums severally set by us against our respective names, and in our names to make any contract or contracts for and on account of said iJell and to bind us respectively to the payment of tlie sum by eacli of us below subscribed — and we severally promise and affree to and with our aforesaid agents and attorneys to hold them harm- less and indenmified against such contract oi- contracts to tlie amount by us severallj' set against our respective names and to pay over to them the said amount on or before the first day of January next. And tlie said Ilandin. Hubbard. Cummings. Eawson. ('handler. Crocker, Ilannnond. Daniels. Jackson and Lincoln on their jtart severally pronnse and agree to and with the subscribers that tliey will on or before the first day of .lanuary next pay for the use and purpose aforesaid tlie sums by them set against their respective names and that they will appropriate all the pi-oceeds of said appropriation from the County 'I'rcasury and the sub- scriptions of indivi(hials to that object to procuring a bell as aforesaid and causing the same to be swung in said meeting house. Cyrus Hamlin. .^20 00 Benj. (handler. 10 (JO Levi Hubbard. 8 00 Simeon Cmnmings, 10 00 Jacol) Jackson. 12 00 Moses Hammond, 10 00 .fona. Cunnuings, 2 00 •loseph Lindse^', 2 90 Win. S. Chesley, 1 00 Micah Allen, 1 00 John F. Dyer, 1 00 Cyprian Steven^, 2 00 •Tonas Cummings, 3 00 riiomas Crocker, 10 00 .Toseph Jackson, 5 00 Jairus S. Keith, 2 00 K. K. (ioodenow, 5 00 Isaiah Whittemore, 5 00 Thos. V. ( base, 2 00 Asa Barrows, 1 00 Sam'l Chesley. 1 00 Joseph Daniels. 2 00 Isaiah Fuller, 2 00 Kansom Dunham, 2 00 Josiah Smith, Jr., 5 00 John Daniels. Jr., 6 00 Richard Blake, 1 00 James Daniels, 3 00 Solomon Hall, $\ 00 H, Albany in 1800 and Greenwood in 1802. The minor towns in the county came along later. Weld formerly in Oxford county, was settled in 1800 and Carthage in 1803. When the tirst settlers came to Paris, their nearest neighbors on the east were in Puckfield. eight miles distant ; on the north were a few families in Pumford and still more in liethel, l)ut more than twenty miles away ; on the west was McWaine at Waterford, some twelve or fifteen miles distant who was troubled at the near approach of neighbors. Southwardly from Paris, a beginning had probably l)eeu made in Hebron, and there had I:»een a settlement in Poland which then included JMinot and Auburn, for several ^ears. In 1 7(!''>, eight years after the conquest of Caua^la. the lirst settler, Natiiauiel Bailey, came to Poland, tlien called Bakerstown. AVhen Paris was first settled, therefore, the wilderness had been invaded all along the line, on the Saeo and on the Great Androscoggin from Gilead to Turner, and at many points within these limits. The comparative growth in population and wealth of the principal towns in Oxford county is shown in the following tables compiled from the census returns of 1790, 1800, 1810 and 1820. No returns were made from No. 4 in 1790, probably because there was no plantation organiza- tion. The same is true of several other towns and perhaps for the same reason. Porri-ATiox. Tn>r)is. 7 7!)(t. 1S80. ItilO. 1820. Aiulover 22 1 75 2(54 ;}(!S Albany 6!) IC") 2SS Bethel TOO Gl(j 97;") 1,207 Browntield 2.")(l 288 388 727 BiK ktield 4:):{ 1 ,002 1,2")! ] .501 Denmark 43(! !)72 Dixlield 403 595 Dixtield and Mexico 137 Fryelnirg- 547 734 1 ,(K)4 1 ,057 Giieail 88 215 328 Creeuwood 273 392 Hartford and Suiinicr 1S!> Hartford 243 720 1,113 152 HISTORY OF PARIS. Tnvns. 1790. 1800. Hebron, including Oxford 530 1)81 Hiram 192 203 Ja,y, including- Canton 108 43(1 TJvennore S 400 255 202 00 202 00 050 597 453 00 453 00 1250 720 (!91 00 (591 00 1750 381 381 00 381 00 800 482 339 23 417 29 1800 236 100 00 225 08 470 960 703 75 871 31 2400 109 100 00 100 00 225 037 550 00 563 70 1500 160 122 00 122 00 340 255 194 80 218 91 020 817 700 00 830 08 2200 205 152 23 152 23 450 413 306 96 348 99 1100 . 167 100 00 164 00 380 497 408 87 416 00 1200 932 599 00 799 00 2000 394 344 82 414 90 1200 211 150 00 101 25 450 282 200 00 200 00 500 154 HISTORY OF PARIS. CHAPTER XXV. ANNALS CONTINUED. Esq. StovelVs Certificate. — Redistricting for ScJtooJs. — Resignation of Elder Hooper as Minister of the Towv. 1826. Thomas Webster was cliosen town clerk. The town's poor were all struck otl" to John Daniels, Jr., for four hundred and thirty-five dollars for one year. It was voted that the cows helouging to the town now in the hands of the town's i)oor, be sold by the selectmen. Among the returns of qualifications of officers this j'ear, the follow- ing is recorded : '•To Thomas Webster, Es 5. " 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, " 6. '' 21, 22, 23, 24, " 7. H13TOKV OF PAULS. 157 No. 12 — Washburn's Mills. Lots 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 in range 5. - 26, 27, 28, 29 ^- 6. '* 27, 28. 29 '' 7. No. 13 — Ezra Tcbus.' Lots No. E. part of No. 4 and 5 in range 7. 2, 3. 4, 5 " 8. 3, '' 9. No. 14. — Caleb Prkntlss.' Lots 7 in range 8. " 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 in range 9. No. 15 — Isaiah Whittkji<»re's. Lots 10, 11. 12. 13, 14 in range 9. " 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 - 8. " 10. 11, 12, 13. 14 '' 7. No. 16 — Asaph KmRKDOE's. Lots, east part 24 in range 7. •' 25, 20 in range 7. " 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 in range 8. " 21. 22. 23. 24. 25, 26, 21. 28, 29 ■• 9. Accepted l»y a vote of the town Marcli 31, 182.S. Nov. 3, the town voted for electors of President and Vice Presi- dent for the Oxford District; Cornelius Holland had 155 votes, and Levi Hubbard 132. For Delegates at large, Isaac Lane and Daniel Rose had 149 votes, and Simon Nowell and Thomas Fillebrown 118. 1829. The selectmen as a committee were requested to rei)ort what amount should be paid the proprietors of the Paris meeting house for the privilege of holding the town meetings in it. "It was voted to set the paui>ers up at auction to be struck off to the lowest bid- der." Eighthundi-eddollars were raised for the support of the poor. Samuel Stearns was allowed ten dollars for a counterfeit l)ill received of the town treasurer. A road was accepted from Foxvvell Swan's to Woodstock line, more especially to accommodate Job Lurvey. The suit commenced by Stephen Emery iu behalf of the town, against Joseph INIatthews of Buckfield, relating to the poor on the territory set otf from Buckfield to Paris was approved. The com- mittee on paying rent for meeting house recommended that the town 158 HISTORY OF PARIS. pay fourteen dollars per year hereafter, and one hundretl and forty dollars for the past ten years. The following list of jurors was accepted, the first recorded on the town records : Micah Walker, Isaac Cunimings, Jr., Wm, Walker, Frederic N. Hall, Thomas N. Stowell, Rufus Stowell, Lewis B. Stowell, Thomas Clark, Charles M. Jones, Dan'l Stowell, Thos. Hill, Jr., Abijah Hall, Jr., Galen Field, Lazarus Hathaway, Dan'l Cunimings, Joseph McAllister, Adna Tri- bou, James Deering, Seneca Brett, Hezekiah Pike, Stephen Blake, John Deering, Dan'l Noble, Samuel King, C\'prian Hall, Samuel Deer- ing, Lewis FoUet, James Daniels, Noah Curtis, Austin l*artridge, P>ancis Bemis, Beuj. F. Crawford, America Thayer, Phineas Stearns. Simon S. Stevens, Ezra Tubbs and Stephen Robinson. The saw mill at Bisco's Falls was carried off this year b}' a freshet. Elder Hooper sent in his resignation as minister of the town to take effect after April first. The resignation was accepted and the inter- est on the ministerial fund was A'oted him, up to April first, 1833, and the following resolutions passed : "The town of Paris having received from the Rev. James Hooper his resignation as the settled minister of said town and deeming it to be a suitable occasion to express their sentiment in relation to the subject, therefore Besolved. that while the}' regret the ill healtli of the Rev. James Hooper and his consequent inability to attend to further pastoral duties, they entertain a grateful recollection of his early and lasting attachment to this people, his fidelity to them in his ministerial rela- tions and the deep interest which he has always manifested in their Av el fare. Besolced, that the affectionate regard of his })eople attend him in his old age and their ardent wishes that peace and happiness may crown his decline of life, and that he may enjoy the consciousness and the reward of liaving faithfully discharged his duty." Voted, on motion of R. K. Goodenow, that the interest which has arisen on the ministerial fund for the last year be given to Rev. James Hooper witli a full reliance tliat he will make such a disposi- tion of it after remunerating himself for his ministerial services, as shall be just and proper. That ecjual and exact justice will be done by him so far as it relates to all sects and denominations who may have any legal or moral right to any i^art of said sum. 1w held bv HISTORY UK TAKIS. 101 E/eki(^l Wliitiiiiiii. 'I'hc first Judge ot l'ilnnaii had a son killed l)y falling under the axe of his brother wJieii cutting wood at the door. Tlie following persons liave committeil suicide: Mrs. Carpenter. Nathaniel Stearns and Penjanun Pratt. Two men have perlslied in the cold supposed by intoxication. The (congregational meeting house in this town was built in 1817. The Baptist Meeting house was built in 180;}. by a committee of the following persons: Ebenezer Paw son. .lairus Shaw. Lemuel Jackson, Jr., Benjamin Hammond, and Xathanic 1 \Voodbury. Jonathan Bemis, Joliii Daniels, Jr., and Samuel Stephens have since joined the committee. The committee have lost considerable money by building- said iiouse unless there is generosity enough in those who attend meeting to relieve them. If the subject is taken into serious t-onsiileration by them, they would soon relieve tlie proprietors from their burden and indenmify 11 1(j2 history of PARIS. tlieni in full. If there was no nieetinir house on Paris Hill, one nuist be huilt which would be attended with i;;reat expense. If the rising genera- tion w ho are soon to be and some who already are, in possession of their fathers' propertj', woukl come forward and relieve the connnittee, they would do honor to their fathers and to themselves, "i'oung men of Paris, what is more disagreeable than to pass through a rich town and see no meeting house, or to see one shattered and decaying for the want of care and attention y AVhat is more honorable to a town than to see a good meet- ing house kei)t in good repair — a minister of the everlasting gospel com- fortably supported, and the people attending on tlie i)ublic worship of God on the Lord's dayy My young friends, we are too apt to think that what- ever relates to tiie worship of God and our eternal salvation, may be neglected until we have attended to everything else ; not considering that God has enjoined it upon us "to seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness." I have this opinion of you, young men, that if you should seriously consider upon this subject, you would not let the labors of your fathers fall to the ground to the dislumor of your fathers and yourselves. If you do. what will those who travel through the town say of you"^ Will they not say that the spirits of the fathers have not descended to the sons'? If I was a young man inheriting my father's estate or expecting to, one of two things I would do: I would do my part towards the meeting and for the support of the i)ublie worship of (iod. or I would move out of town, where they would not have a meeting house or a minister. Vou know young men, that I am not writing to you on my own account but on yours and for your good. I have preached the gospel to you from your infancy, without charge or expense to you. and l)ut very little to your fathers. I nmst soon leave you and the meeting house. Soon you will see me no more ascend the pulpit — you will soon be deprived of seeing my bald head and hear my faltering voice. The doctrine I have preached to you I am willing to live and die by. I have written this short history to revive in the minds of the old, the things which they have seen and to inform the rising generation of what has taken place. The first settlers of Paris were principally fi-om the counties of Plvmoutli and Worcester in Mass. They were healthy, strong and enterprising. Tliey hail to sutler many privations, and endure much hardship, but the Lord prospered their labors and they soon became wealthy and independent farmers. They have given to their children a good English education, and if the children maintain the honor. of their fathers, they will do well. The town of Paris has never been veiy litigous. Tliere has never been a lawsuit on the sul)ject of religion in this town. Tlie number of inhabitants at present is 2307. There are between two and three hundred who are professors of religion. If half of them be found with oil in their vessels at the last day, it will be well for them. There are manv I hope who have the oil of grace who have not yet made a profession of religion. The religious denominations in Paris are Baptist, Freewill IJaptist. Methodist, Gongregationalist and Universalist. The number of those who profess religion is small compared with the whole. It is high HISTORY OF PARIS. 163 time for the inhal)itauts of this towu. to seek tlie Lord while he may be found for we shall many of us soon exehan^je tinu- for eternity, and appear before the .jud-n.enl seat of Christ; and if we live and die n'e-lecting the Son of God and the only Savior of sinners, where lie is -one we ealmot .'orne. May God grant that yon may ail receive Chi-ist, that you may re,-eive power to become the sons ,.f (ioil. As for myself. I ean say of you who are and those who have been inhabitants of Paris, you have treated me well and I hope that what few days I have to live wi'th you I shall l)e taithful to (iod. to you and to myself." Jamfs Hoofku Paris. Dt^r. ISHO. CHAPTER XX\ II. ANNALS CONTINUED. 1.S31. Job Holmes was elected clerk in place of Alanson Mellen who had held the office for many years. TweJity-tive hundred dollars were raised for roads and one thousand for schools. A committee was chosen -'to investigate the subject relative to Rev. James Hooper; to search the record to see if he is legally dismissed as to his minis- terial labors in the town of Paris." Several roads were under indictment at this time, notwithstanding the large sums raised for road pnri)oses each year. A new road was accepted around the Robinson Hill, so called, and Samuel Deering was chosen agent to expend two hundred dollars raised for cutting it out. 1832. S2.500 for roads, and 81000 for schools. Rev. James Hooper was voted the interest on the ministerial funds for his services the past year. Each man in town was permitted to allow one cow to run iu the road; all other neat stock prohibited. §300 in money addi- tional, raised for roads. The selectmen reported the limits of the two companies of infantry in Paris as follows : -Beginning on the east part of said town between lots 14 and 15. crossing the'^town on said line to the west. The foregoing line to be the limits between the north and south companies of infantry in the town of Paris, excepting lots 15 and 10 iu the first range and lots number 15 and li; in the second range ; these lots to belong to the south company ; all the town south of this line to belong to the south company and all north to the nortli company. 164 lUSTORV OF PARIS. 1833. Simeon Walton was chosen clerk. Rufus K. Goodenow, Luke Chase and Joseph G. Cole, school committee. Seven poor persons were disposed at auction for one year at prices ranging from five dollars to fifty-three dollars The ministerial interest was again voted Elder Hooi)er. Tlie town business this year was entirely rou- tine. The Jetlersonian newspaper was moved to Portland in the spring of this year, and August 20th, Geo. W. Millett of Norway and Octavus King of Paris issued the first number of the Oxford Democi"at, a paper that came to stay. The annual meeting of the Oxford County Tem[)erance Society was holden at Paris Hill, August 12th. Total abstinence from intoxicating drinks was urged at this meeting as the only safe and tenaltle ground. Isaac Knight late of Paris died in liotliel. Mrs. iMary, wifeof James Perry, died in Montville, aged 72. 1834. It was voted to authorize the licensing by the proper ofticers. of persons to sell wine, rum and other spirituous liquors at their stores or shops. Benj. Hawkins was allowed to draw liis school money and expend the same in Oxford. A meeting was called Sept. 8. to vote on an amendment to the constitution ; onh seven votes were thrown, all in tavor of the amendment. The selectmen in the months of ()ctol»er and November, perambulated and rencAved the lines between Paris and the several adjoining towns, and their sev- eral reports are duly recorded. The fence viewers settled division fences between Abigail Rawson and Patience Willis, and between Henry Rust of Paris and Moses Ames of Norway. Hon. Stephen Emery, delivered a temperance address ou tJu' Hill New Year's day. INIrs. Huldah, wife of Thomas Chase dietl, aged 7U. Job Holmes left town tiiis year and was succeeded by James M. Buck. Miss Hamlin comiuenced a select school for Misses, April 2S. jNIrs. Nancy, wife of Simon Stevens drowned herself in a fit of mental derangement, Aug. 8, aged 36. Mrs. Susan Jackson died Dec. 2, aged 73. The Democrat says that Ebenezer Cnry of Paris was mar- ried in Minot after a tedious courtship of one hour, to Mrs. Hannah Davis of Salem, Mass. Simeon Cummings advertized his carding and fulling mill for sale in Feln-uary. Alfred Andrews, Sullivan Andrews and Isaac Butterfield formed a co-i)artnershii) May 26. 183.^>. $3500 were raised for roads ; also $150 to repair indicted roads. HISTORY OF PARIS. 105 Daniel Curtis was permitted to draw his school money and expend it in Woodstock. Neat cattle were prohibited from running in the highways of the town. Sewall Crockett and Godfrey G. AVater- hoiise bought out Thomas Crocker and went into trade at the Hill. The project of a railway from Portland to (Quebec was talked up considerably this year. The 5;)th anniversary of our National Inde- pendence was celebrated at Paris Hill. An appropriate ode to the American Flag was read l)y Miss A. A. Rawson. The Rifle com- pany was paraded and a standard delivered by Miss H. L. Hamlin, in a very excellent speech. Ensign David R. Ripley responded. Appropriate exercises were then held at the meeting house; an oration by Hon Timothy .T. Carter, a collation served, and then regular toasts. It was a very interesting and enjoyable occasion, ami in strikiiig contrast with some of the early celebrations. July 9th, the United States engineer passed through the town on his way to (,)uebec, exploring for a suitable place for a railway. Hon. Stephen Emery delivered the Fourth of July oration at Turner. Dea. Isaac Bolster died July 'J, aged Gil. Jesse Cummings died Oct. Dth. Micah Allen came from Norway and set up the tailoring business at the Hill. 18;3(;. S4.')00, raised for roads, ''to be expended in the usual mode." The treasurer of the town was directed to collect the interest on the mmisterial funds and place the same at interest, allowing it to accu- mulate, until otherwise ordered by the town. Henry Hawkins was set off from District one in Paris, and allowed to join the nearest district in Oxford. The Democratic electors for President polled 157 votes, and the opposition ;U. IMaj. Russell Hubbard died Feb. 15, aged 4'J. Hon. Levi Hubbard died Feb. l«th. He came into the town early and was ever among the foremost citizens. He was a civil magistrate, representative, ccnnicillor, cV;c. Mr. ,Tohn Daniels died March 29, aged 92 years. He is said to have felled the tirst trees for a clearing in this town, and was here with his family among the tirst. Charlotte, wife of Aliiather Tuell died Oct. 9, aged 50. Dr. James M. Buck died Nov. Oth. He was the son of Moses Buck of Sumner, greatly beloved as a physician and respected as a man. He was aged 28 years, and -flUed the meas- ure of his short life with usefulness and honor." John Butterfield Mas found suspended by the neck in his chaise house, Nov. 7 ; life was extinct. He was an honest and industrious man but subject to 166 HISTORY OF PARIS. periods of great despondency. Seth Morse, Jr., died Nov. 24, and a juiy returned a verdict of "died from intemperate habits." Tiie Oxford Democrat office took fire Nov. 21 ; damage about $100. 1.S37. Isaac Harlow was made town clerk, and Timothy J. Carter was moderator. Action was taken at this meeting with regard to a road by Snow's Falls, and a committee appointed to examine the ditlerent routes. S4000 for roads. Five hundi-ed dollars additional were raised to be expended on the new county road from Barnabee Faunce's house to Ebenezer Rawson's, and the branch road from the same to Washburn's mills. It was voted that the town receive its proportion of the public funds known as the "surplus revenue." A committee of three was raised to buy or bargain for a town farm. At the usual April meeting Elder Hooper moved "that the surplus money received l)v the town of Paris shall be disposed of by divid- ing it per capita among the inhabitants of the town, each head of a famih' to give his note for the amount his family shall receive, the note to be left with the town treasurer and paid, should the payment ever be demanded by the United States : provided that town j>au- pers shall not receive any part of the revenue, l)ut that their i)ro- portion shall go to the town." This motion was amended in" R. K. Goodenow so far as to dispense with notes, the recipients only being required to give receipts, and as amended, was passed, 126 to S3. At a subsequent meeting a set of several resolutions was offered by JLlder Hooper i)roviding rules for the distriltutiou of the surplus revenue, and were passed 136 to 112. Rufus Stowell. ^licah "Walker and Isaiah Whittemore were chosen a committee to receive the money from the State. The subject was up at the next meeting. Mr. Goodenow's amendment was reconsidered and a note with suffi- cient sureties was rerjuired of every recipient of the surplus revenue. The (piestion as it came before the several meetings, was quite sharply discussed, some wishing the money appropriated to the use of schools, some for general town purposes, Init a majority wished to have it divided per cajjita, and it was so distril)uted. It was voted that future town meetings should Ite notified by posting a notice at Paris Hill, one at South Paris and one at "Washburn's Mills. Voted to authorize the selectmen to contract with John Por- ter and George King to build a town house under the new meeting house for the sum of five hundred and fifty dollars. It was voted to rei)air the bridge over the Androscoggin river at tlie Soutli Paris HISTOUV ()!• PARIS. 167 factor}'. Moses Dudley died in Feliriiai\ . He was the son of tlie late Luther Dudley. Dr. Asaph Kittredge moved from North Paris to the Hill in January. Dr. Thomas H. Brown succeeded to , the practice of the late Dr. Buck. He first took rooms at the house of Simeon Norris. Levi Stowell. Es(i., Attorney at Law, moved from Dixfield to Paris this vear. 1838. The committee appointed to purchase a town farm reported that they had purchased the farm of Joel B. Thayer, including the ser- vices of himself and wife. The report was accepted and the doings of the committee ratified, 103 to G4. Voted to choose a committee of one from each religious society who shall ascertain where each man will have his money expended. Chose Luke Chase, James Deering, Ebenezer Drake, Sibley Chase, Luther Washl)urn and James Perry. Voted also that the committee receive the money now due from the town treasurer, and pay the same to their respec- tive societies for the support of preaching. The governor vote this year stood for John Fairfield 36 7 ; for Edward Kent. L32. At the September meeting, it was voted to accept the town house and to allow John Porter $137.50, for brick which was not contained in his original contract. Mr. James Perry died Felj. 13th. He was a revolutionary soldier. Benj. Hammond died Fel). 28, aged 77. Josiah Smith formerly of Paris, died in Lincoln March 11, aged 71. Col. Wm. Kyerson died March 18, aged 08. The Union House was opened at the Hill by Nathan M. Marble. The 4th was celebrated this year. Prayer and remarks by Elder Hooi)er, Declaration of Independent-e read by Isaac Harlow, and oration l)y Charles Andrews. Dea. Caleb Prentiss died in Octolter. aged G7. The Oxford County Temperance Association met at the Hill in Octobei'. Levi Whitman, Esq.. presided and an address was delivered l)v Kev. Caleb B. Davis. 1S3'J. Eleazer Shaw was elected town clerk. He had invviously lived in Woodstock and been clerk of that town. Among the highway surveyors was Wm. Swan. Jr.. who had returned to this town after many years' residence in Woodstock. Rev. Caleb B. Davis had assumed the pastorate of the Baptist church and was chosen chair- man of the school committee. The several town lines were per- ambulated and renewed this year by the selectmen. The Paris Hill Temperance Society met at the meeting house January 10th, and 1G8 HISTORY OF PARIS. was addressed by Rev. M. Stockman. On the "idth of January there was a severe freshet. The saw mill owned l)y Simeon Cum- mings was carried away l)y the ice ; the l)ridge near b}' also carried away. ^Nlrs. Hannah (Standish) wife of Dea. Daniel Fobes died early this year. She was born in Duxbur}', Mass., on Captain's Hill, and was a descendant of ]\Iiles Standish. Adam Turner died 3Iay 12, aged 70, and Col. El)enezer Kawson, July 26, aged 77. Dr. Cyrus Hamlin of Calais, formerly of Paris, died in Texas, June IC. 1840. .S;iOOO were raised for roads. 82000 for town charges and $'J00 for schools. It was voted to petition the county commissioners for an alteration of the Snow's Falls road so that the h)catioii below the Falls may be on the east instead of the west side of the river. For Governor, John Fairfield, .'37H votes; P2dward Kent 13G. For elec- tors of President : the Democratic ticket 386 votes ; the Whig ticket, 141. Lydia, widow of John Tuell, died Feb. 26, aged 90. Mrs. Charitv. wife of Capt. Chandler Cushman, was killed by a horse August 11. She was returning from a lecture on Paris Hill and drove into a shed to get out of the rain. The shed was too low for her to sit upon the seat as she drove in, and slie seated herself in the bottom of the wagon, in front of the seat, having her umbrella in her hand. The horse was frightened and kicked, she receiving the blow in her head. She died instantly. Joseph Besse died Aug. 18, aged 80. 1841". Luther Washburn was allowed fifty-six dollars for money paid out in a suit against John Dean. The town refused to take measures to prevent Daniel Curtis from l)eing set off from Paris to Woodstock ; also half a lot of number 29 in the 4th range, that Thomas T. Lur- vey owneil. $3000 dollars were raised for roads, an extra $1000 for the Snow's Falls road, $1000 for town charges, $900 for schools and $300 for outstanding bills. A constitutional amendment pro- viding for biennial elections and l)iennial sessions of the Legislature, was voted on this year, and resulted yeas 46, na3's 246. On the (piestion fixing the number of members of the Legislature at 151, the vote stood yeas 253, nays 14. At the meeting Sept. 20, the selectmen reported the building of 575 rods of the Snow's Falls road, and a bridge across ]\Ioose Pond stream ; also that the road was nearly completed. For governor, John Fairfield had 370 votes. HISTORY OF PARIS. 16^ J^dward Kent 98 and Jeremiah Curtis IS. Tlie latter was the candi- date of tlie Liberty or anti-slavery party. John Gray died Aug. ;iO, aged 77. He had a family of 15 children, all of whom lived until the youngest was 30 years old. Mrs. John Gray died Oct. 30, aged 78. Mrs. ]Mary, wife of Jonathan Bemis, died Nov. 14. aged 78. A Washingtonian Total Abstinence Society was organized at the Hill with Benj. Walton as Secretary'. 1842. \'oted that the income of the ministerial fund be. distributed among the various religious societies according to the wishes of the legal voters. For Governor, John Fairfield had 309 votes, Edward Robinson 50, and James Appleton 14. Sept. 25th, Gilman Tuell's horse became frightened at the crossing of the east l)ranch, above E^lijah Swan's, and ran otf the end of the bridge with the wagon, severely injuring Mr. Tuell and his sister wlio was with him. and killing liis child. March 29. Mrs. Eiizal)eth, widow of Col. Ebene- zer Kawson, died, aged 78. July 4th, the Washiugtanian and and Martha Washington Societies of South Paris and Norway met with those at the Hill and had a grand celebration. Two thousand people were addressed I)v Geo. F. Emery, P2sq. The "Washing- tociau Society at North Pai'is was addressed by Hon. Charles Andrews. Dec. 17, died Elder .Tames Hooper, aged 73. 1.S43. Mr. Gilman Tuell having notified the town of the injuries he sus- tained on account of a defective bridge, the whole matter was left with a special committee consisting of Rufus K. Goodenow, Geo. F. PLmery and Joseph G. Cole, and tliis committee was to report at the adjourned meeting. No report is on record. It was decided to rel)uild the l)ridge near the woolen factory at South Paris, and the matter was left with the selectmen. The doctrine of Miller, predict- ing the second advent and the winding up of all earthly atfairs was preached in town this year and created considerable excitement. A few people neglected to put in crops and others to harvest them, and the town authorities felt called upon to interfere. The delusion con- tinued throughout the year and in some neighljorhoods did much harm. Day after day was set for the second advent, ascension robes in some cases were i)repared and many ridiculous performances were gone through with by thcjse who emljraced this creed.. 3Irs. Wm. Pidgin, late of Paris, died in Portland. She was the widow of Rev. Wm. Pidgin and was born in Dracut, ]\Iass. Mrs. Sarah Twitchell 170 mSTuKY OF PAUI3. died, aged 90 3'ears. Gilbert Shaw died June 6, aged 71. Luther Brett died suddenly June 23, aged 72. Samuel Hammond died Oct. 19, aged 73. 1844. At a meeting on the sixth day of Ma}- of the municipal officers, Nathan M. Marble and Geo. Bridgham were licensed as innholders and retailers of strong liquors, and Ansel Field and Jarvis C. Marble were licensed to retail strong liquors from their shops in Paris. At the annual election James Appleton had twenty -one votes, a slight gain for the anti-slavery party ; Hugh J. Anderson had 352 and Ed- ward Robinson 01. Thetreasurer of the town at the November town meeting, was directed to hire a sum not exceeding five hundred dol- lars to pay an execution held against the town by Gilman Tuell for damages growing out of accident before mentioned. The selectmen were made a committee to trv and effect a settlement with Gilman Tuell. and also with Ebenezer Tuell for injury received b\' his daugh- ter. The vote for electors of President stood, for the democratic ticket, 315 votes ; for the whig. 02 and for the anti-slaverv ticket, headed by Samuel Fessenden. IG votes. The town lines were again perambulated and renewed. Asa Perry, an early settler, died June is. nged 88 years, and INIarch (.th. died Mary, widow of Gen. Levi Hubbard, aged 80. liebecca. relict of Benj. Hammorid. died Fel). 12. aged 81. She was of Gloucester, Mass. Edmund Dean, formerly of Taunton and a Revolutionary soldier died Oct. 24th. Nov. 17th. Rachel, widow of Jonathan Shurtlefl". aged 71). 1845. At the annual meeting, Stephen F.mery, P2sq., moved as the sense of the town, tiiat persons not exceeding three in nnujlier, be licensed l\v the selectmen, treasurer and clerk, to sell wine, brand}', rum and other strong liijr.ors, who shall give satisfactory bonds as required by law, and that they shall not sell to any person for other than medicinal and mechanical purposes, and that said municipal officers be instructed to prosecute all violations of the license law ; that such licensed persons shall keep a record of the names of persons to whom spirituous liquors are sold, with the date, kind of liquor and quan- tity sold, and that in licensing innholders and victuallers, it be espec- ially stipulated in such license, that the}' shall not sell any rum, brandy, wine or other strong liquors for any i)urpose whatsoever. The motion prevailed. It was voted that the school committee be niSTOKY OF PAKIS. 171 instructed not to visit any school in town at the expense of the town, unless requested to do so bv the districts to settle difficulties, and if there should prove to be no ditHculties to settle, the expense to l)e paid by the district, "^'oted that the selectmen l)e recjuested, in behalf of the town, to take such measures as they shall deem legal and expedient to arrest the evils which attend some of our citizens professing a belief in Millerism, so called, and to avert the danger of such persons becoming a town charge." John Deering died July 26th, aged 84. Oct. 21st of this year, the house of Joseph Penley was entered in the night-time, and quite a large sum of money taken. Mr. Penley advertised his loss and addressed the burglar and thief through the colums of the Norway Advertiser, in a character- istic and unique manner. There was a mass temperance meeting at the Hill January 8th. Hon. Samuel F. Brown of liuckfield presided, a,nd resolutions against the traffic in ardent spirits were introduced by K. K. Goodenow, discussed and passed. A railroad meeting was held at Bridgham's Hotel, South Paris, March 7th. Xoah Lunt was arrested and taken before Judge Cole, Apr. 2, charged with dis- turbing the peace by calling at persons' houses in the night time and preaching that "the church and the world were rejected of God." A severe hail storm al)Out a mile in width passed through Paris, July 22, doing a great amount of damage to crops. Mrs. Abraham Pray died Dec. 11, aged 70. 1846. The town passed the same vote "with reference to the sale of liq- uors in town as was passed the previous vear. The vote of the pre- vious year relating to visiting schools by the committee, was rescinded. Voted to raise forty cents on each inhabitant for the support of schools, to be computed according to the last census. Repairs on the poor-farm buildings were provided for, to be con- ducted with "rigid economy." Voted that the selectmen and agent l)e a committee to settle or not to settle with Dr. Kittridge and Oliver H. Dyer, for injuries from defective ways, and with Oilman Tuell for the loss of his child. At a meeting in November, an agent was chosen to superintend the building of the l)ridge at Snow's Falls. Asa Robinson died January 12th of this 3'ear ; also January 18th, Benj. Cooper, aged 76. In January, the express carrying the Eng- lish mails went through from Boston to Montreal, by the way of Portland, in 26 hours. The time required the previous year was 32 172 HISTORY OF PARIS. hours. Alfred Gates, formerly of Paiis, died in Carroll, January 22^ aged 81 3'ears. A daily line of stages to Portland, was run by G. G. Waterhouse. Ilannali. relict of Jacob Paine, died in Greenwood, aged 93. The farm buildings of Sullivan Andrew^s were burned Sept. 4th : loss ^2,000. Daniel Cunimings died Feb. 4, aged 66 years. Feb. Gth, Mrs. Tabitha Pearson died, aged 74. 1847. The choice of school agents was referred to the several districts. At a subsequent meeting this vote was rescinded and school agents chosen for each district in town. $4 000 were raised for the repair of roads, S2U00 for the support of the poor and other town charges, and $1200 to pay outstanding debts against the town. The Gov- ernor vote this year stood, for John W. Dana, 297 ; for David Bronson, 54 ; for Samuel Fessenden, 05. The proposed constitu- tional amendments for electing governor, senators and representa- tives b}' a plurality instead of a majority vote, was defeated b\' about four to one. James Bowker, Esq., died May 16, aged 58 vears. P21ijah, son of Luther Washl)urn was killed in Boston l)y being run over by a team, aged 22. Mrs. Sally Brett died Oct. 16, aged 78 3-ears. Abiezer Andrews died Dec. 21, aged 77. 1848. Four thousand dollars were raised for highwa3's, and voted tiiat per- sons might pay their road taxes into the treasury within a time specified at the rate of fift^y cents on the dollar. Joseph G. Cole was chosen a committee to investigate the finances of the town. The making of the Snow's Falls ro.-id was left in the care of the selectmen. The vote for Governor stood Dana (Dem.) 305 ; K. L. Hamlin (Whig) 62; Samuel Fessenden, (Free Soil) 67. For electors of President, the Democrats polled 281 votes; Whigs 72 and the Free soilers 95. The railroad leading towards Paris was com))leted during the year to Mechanic Falls. G. G. Waterhouse, i)roprietor of the stage house on Paris Hill was appointed conductor on the Atlantic and St. Lawrence Railroad. He had been a stage man for a long time, l>egiuning as driver and afterwards becoming contractor. His appointment to the Railroad gave great satisfaction to his numerous friends in this vicinitv. The discovery of gold in California created (•onsideral)le excitement in Paris and vicinity and many Avere talking of making the long and dangerous journey round Cape Horn in search of the root of all evil. The political campaign this year was unusually exciting, and the election of Gen. Taylor to the presi- H4ST0KY OF PAKIS. 17-5 denc}', a surprise to many. Sylvamis Kolibiiis Ibniierly of I'lymouth, died Nov. 8, aged 85 years. Asa Tl)ayer died Dee. 1. aged 81. The frame of the Oxford Normal Institute was raised Apr. 8. The (luestion of the removal of the county l)uildings from Paris was agitated in tlie local papers during the summer largely growing out of the location of the Atlantic and St. Lawrence Railroad. Naomi. wife of Jesse Briggs, died ]May Itth, aged NO, and Ma}' 4. Mrs. Martha Bartlett, aged 93. Hannibal Hamlin was elected United States Senator in May, to fill out the term of John Fairfield, deceased, and in place of Wyraan B. S. Moore, who had been appointed during the recess of the Legislature, by Gov. Dana. The vote in the House stood 93 to 4.5, and in the Senate, 23 to 4. News of peace with IMexico. reported in Paris in June, was received with satisfaction. Daniel Folies died June 20, aged 75. Barn of Silas Maxim struck by lightning and burned July 13th. The Oxford Normal Institute, met and chose a Board of Tiustees of whom Hon. Stephen f>mery stood first on the list, Oct. 7. The Bnckfield Branch Railroad Company was organized in November. The body of Joseph Pratt was found in the river a short distance below Snow's Falls, Nov. 3d ; supposed case of suicide. He was 67 3'ears of age and had no relatives in Paris. The Oxford Normal Institute com- menced its first term November (!, Avith Ebenezer P. Hinds as Prin- cipal. i.s4:i. Town voted to pay Aretas Mixer fifteen dollars for injury to his steer: to annex Benaiah Moody to District 17 ; chose the following a committee to investigate the town's finances : John Dennett. Charles Andrews and John Porter. EUiridge (^ray obligated him- self to collect the taxes in one year, at the rate of three cents on the dollar. The selectmen peranibuhited and renewed the town lines in the month of November. Among the deaths this year were the following of quite elderly people : January' 4, Levi Rawson. aged 04. In January. Mary, wife of John Whitehead, aged 72. Feb., Hannah, wife of Silas Maxim, aged nearly 79 years. March 8th. Betsey Perry, aged 86. Dr. Aaron Young was this year appointed to teach the natural sciences, in the Normal Institute. James Hooper, formerly of Madl>ury, N. H., died May 29th, aged (15. August 2d. Polly B.. widow of Elias Stowell, aged 77 years. Oct. 1, died John Daniels, aged 78. He was the son of John Daniels -and a lad of twelve vears when his father moA^ed into this town. 174 HISTORY OF PARIS. SeA-eral persons left town this year for the California gold fields. l.SoO. The selectmen were empowered to divide school district number 2o, if they thought best. $5000 raised for roads, $1100 for support of poor and other town charges and 40 cents per capita for schools. The treasurer was directed to collect all the interest due on the ministerial and school funds. The cars run to South Paris January 1st. Thursday May the loth, the jail was broken open and three prisoners confined therein escaped. They were Otis Walker, John Reil}' and Aaron Fuller. They evidently had help from the outside as the solid granite which held the bolt was broken. Jesse Drew was jailor and offered a reward of one hundred dollars fur their cap- ture. Walker and Reih' were retaken in Denmark the same week, but Fuller was never captured. Years afterward he returned to the county traveling as a clock repairer. He had formerl}' been a preacher. Among the deaths of people this year, were, July 4, Lucy Swift, aged 89 ; Mrs. Jane Dunham, wife of Eleazer Dunham, died in September, aged 76. She was a Bryant of Pl^'mpton, a niece of Solomon Brvant. our early settler. W. Huey was killed Sept. 13, while blasting on the line of the Railroad at Snow's Falls. The house of John A. Holmes ("Swearing John") was burned at South Paris, Oct. 28. The Rochester rappings began to excite some attention in town late in the year. AVm. Stearns died Nov. 25, aged 80, and Dec. 2i»tli, John Whitehead, aged 71. The Insane Hospital and Maine State Prison were both Inu-ned during the year. HISTORY OF PARIS. 175 CHAPTER XXVIII. ANOTHER BRIEF RETROSPECT. Ill a former brief resume the sul)jects most referred to were '-land grants," '•surveys," "roads," "clearings," and other matters per- taining to pioneer life in the wilderness. But everything is now changed, and how changed ! Only those who have passed through the transition period in a town's history, can fuU^' realize it, although some idea can be formed by visiting our border settlements where new towns are 3-et springing up and are in every stage of develop- ment. Such new settlements may l)e found' along much of our northern frontier and more especially in the great county of Aroos- took. It is 1850, and pioneer life in Paris has long since ceased, and the sturdy woodsmen who broke the wilderness for us, and their faithful wives who shared their toils, their privations and hardships, have passed away. The second generation from the first settlers, sons and daughters who came with their parents into this wilderness, have also deceased, save here and there one who has lived beyond the period usually allotted to man, for the town has now been settled about seventy years. The active business men and women of Paris are now either of the third generation from the early settlers, the sons and daughters of those who came in later, or else they them- selves have recently moved here from other places. There are man^* of this latter class, as the new names in the census of this year go to show. While we should never forget the toils and privations endured bv our forefathers in hewing out for us these pleasant homes, because should we forget their cost, they might be less valuable in our eyes, yet it is pleasant to turn from a contemplation of the rough scenes through which our history has hitherto necessarily taken us, to those pertaining more to civilized life ; from the wide stretches of forest broken only here and there by a settler's little clearing, to the broad fields and meadows teeming with their rich harvests of grass and grain ; from the few rough paths cut through the dark woods, to our broad and eas}- thoroughfares forming a net-work all o\'er the town ; from the low, log cabins and hovels of the settlers, to the well arranged and neatly painted homes of our farmers ; from that con- dition of isolation if not of penury, that only the bare necessities of life could l)e obtained or artbrded, to i)lenty and even luxurious liv- 17G HISTORY OF PARIS. ing ; li"oni limited means of ediu-ation and religious instruction, to conveniently constructed school houses, and funds and teachers in plenty, and in each quarter of the town, temples consecrated to the worship) of God ; in short, from all tliose conditions of danger, of drudgery, of exposure and want which all those must sutler who open up a new settlement in the wilderness and which render such an undertaking under the most favorable circumstances, so much to be dreaded and so hard to be endured, to those other and far differ- ent conditions that surround and embellish, and go to make up civilized life. In the reception and transmission of intelligence, there has been a marked change. The postrider's horn has not been heard for many years : that was succeeded by the mail wagon, a veritable lumlier cart, Imt a necessity when the mail matter had increased so that it could no longer be carried ujion liorse-back ; following this, we had the larger and more commodious carriage resting upon thoroughbraces, and this was a most decided improvement over the old wagon, the body of which rested directly upon the axles ; and lastly we had the coach, roomv, comfortable and even elegant, and with its frequent relays of horse, the journe}' to Portland or Augusta was no longer a very great hardship. These coaches came here from Portland three times a week, and we really felt that our connection with the outside world was quite com|ilete. But in the year 1850, a greater change has taken place ; the cars are running twice daily from Portland to South Paris and back, and the journey to the sea- board which had previously taken the ])est part of a day, can now be accomplished in a couple of hours. Almost since the first settle- ment of the town, our farmers have lieen in the halnt of hauling their farm truck to Portland and exchanging it for family supplies ; now the market has been brought as it were, to their very doors. The prices of farm products has thereby been greatly enhanced, and the cost of groceries and other supplies not produced on the farm, materiallv lessened. And with the cars, more wonderful still, came the electric telegraph. The cars have reached Paris and the road bed is being constructed through the town, and three years later, railway traffic will be opened the entire distance l>etween the Atlantic ocean and the St. Lawrence River. The business of the country through which it passes has been completely revolutionized, and in all its branches must be adjusted to new conditions. Flourishing villages on the old stage lines will be deserted and speedily go to ..: HISTOKV OK PARIS. 177 decay, while lianilets as if by magic, wiil spring dp m the stations of the railway. If the first settlers could only come back and revisit the scenes of former days, how would they open tlu'ir eyes in astonishment at the gigantic changes which the inventive genius of man has wrought ! Not one of them, not even Daniel Staples, once one of the greatest farmers in early Paris, cultivating a hundred or more broad acres, and wintering a hundred head of horned cattle, but who spent all his substance in experiments to perfect perpetual motion and died a town pauper, in his wildest flights of fancy, ever dreamed of coaches propelled by steam or intelligence transmitted by lightning. Yet in 1850, this is an accomplished fact, and right here in Paris too. How dififerent the journey l)etween Watertown, Worcester, Sut- ton, Bridgewater, iNIiddleboro', Plymouth, and Paris now, as com- pared with what it was when the tirst settlers came. They first journeyed to Boston and thence l»y sailing packet, to Falmouth or Yarmouth ; or else they took the long and tedious overland journev, occupying several days. From Falmouth, they found passable roads to New Gloucester, but from that point to No. 4. the w^ay lav through the wilderness, and the journey could only be made on foot or on horseback. Now the journey from any of the towns named, can be made in ease and comfort, in less than a day. These are indeed great improvements, but it cannot be denied that with them have come some things not so desirable. The acceleration of speed by the utilization of steam, has so diminished the distance between city and country, that they are placed, as it were, side by side, and' the vices peculiar to the former are extended in a greater or less degree, to the latter. It brings among us also, to a greater extent than before, the fashions and follies of city life, more extravagant practices in dress and modes of living, so that the simple tastes and frugal habits of the early settlers, are in danger of being entirely abandoned and forgotten. But it is always so ; the good never comes to us unmixed with evil : "f^ach pleasure hath its poison too, and every sweet a snare." Our duty in all such cases is plain ; we must not be "overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good." "We cannot if we would, stop tlie wheels of progress and the only way left for us is to try and adjust oiirselves to whatever new conditions life's changes may impose. 178 HISTORY OF PARIS. CHAPTER XXIX. ANNALS CONTINUED. 1851. The selectmen were instructed to investigate the Snow's Falls road damaged by the railroad and see that the legal rights of .the town were maintained. Ezekiel Jackson was allowed forty dollars for the loss of his horse from a defect in the Rawson l>ridge. Folia Rawson was permitted to ))ay fifty cents on the dollar in full for her highway tax for 18")(). January 3, died Sarah Howe, aged 85, and March 22. in Lincoln, Deborah, widow of Dea. Josiah Smith, aged 81. They were among the early settlers of this town. Rev. Joseph Walker died April 11. He was a graduate of Bowdoiu College and long the able and faithful minister at South Faris. April 15th occurred a very severe storm of snow and rain, doing considerable damage in town, and much more in other places. Jane, wife of Alva Siuu-tlert'. died June 4. aged 04. Abraham Fray died June 21, aged 71. September 2.">d. there was a destructive tire at Norway village. Bennett's hotel, Dennisou's store and other proi)erty to the amount of $15,000 were burned. It was veiy smoky on that and the following days. The fire was sujiposed to have been purposely set, and arrests were made. I.S52. Geo. L. Mellen was elected town clerk in place of Hiram Hub- bard who had served for several ^-ears. The selectmen were instructed to require the town liquor agent to keep a list of all per- sons to whom he should sell liquors, the kind and quality sold and the price pnid, and that he sell to no person not an inhabitant of the town ; it was voted that no trader or tavern keeper should be licensed to sell liquor. For electors, the Democratic ticket polled 294 votes, the Whig 93, and the Free Soil 40. Thomas Clark died Feb. 12th, aged 72. He was formerh' a bookseller in Portland, and had lived in Lisbon and Hebron before coming here. Silence, widow of Giil- bert Shaw, and daughter of the late Eleazer Cole, died July 24th, aged 77. Mrs. Anna, widow of Dr. Cyrus Hamlin and daughter of Elijah Livermore, Esq., of Livermore, died August 25. aged 77 ^ears. Hon. Sidney Perham was nominated for Clerk of the Courts, but declined to run. The son of Wm. M. Barton, formerly of Paris, was drowned at Oxford, Oct. 9. Another exciting political HISTORY OF PARIS. 179 campaijin eanie off this year, resultinuV)lic meeting was issued, signed by Rnfus S. Stevens, and others, over which Henry R. Parsons presided, and at wdiich resolutions of sympathy for Mr. Hersey were passed, and denunciatory of the ras- cals who had caused his, buildings to be fired. A committee w^as chosen to solicit subscriptions who pledged themselves to give one entire day each to the work. December 25, at 8 o'clock in the after- noon, a l)all was fired into a room in the house of Moses Hammond, passing very near the head of Seth Sampson for whom it was no doubt intended. He had been making a vigorous war on the rura- ^('Uers, and was attending court for that purpose, at the time he was 180 HISTORY OF PARIS. fired upon. December 27th. the store of Stevens and Shurtleft" at South Paris was Ijroken into and j)roperty to the amount of two hundred doUars carried away. In the early part of the winter, Charles Davis sold the Stage House, on Paris Hill, to Ambrose Buck of Ruckfield. JNIr. John Kilbourne died aged G4. No one knew anything of his relatives or of his former place of residence. Benj. Chesley died in Lincoln, in December. He went from this town with others to open up a settlement there, when that region was a wilderness. 1855. The business transacted at the March meeting was entirely rou- tine. Asa Woodbury was chosen collector of taxes at 2\ cents on the dollar. Elbridge Gray had been collector for a number of years. The selectmen were instructed to exercise their judgment with regard to a change in the location of the newly laid out road between Elias Stowell's and the Brick store. For Governor, Anson P. Morrill had 337 votes, and Samuel Wells 2fil. Several proposed amendments to the constitution were voted upon relating to electing certain otli- •cers by the people, and generally in the negative. This was the first time in its histoiy, that the town voted otherwise than democratic iu the election of Governor, and it has never voted democratic at the September election since. The Sons and Daughters of Freedom had a fair and levee at South Paris, January 9th and 10th. Rev. Caleb B. Davis died in Portland, January 12th, aged 47. He succeeded Elder Hooper in the pastorate of the Baptist church at the Hill, and w^as an able and efficient man. He did good work in the temperance field. May 20th. the dwelling house of Elbert Clifford was burned. Whitney Cummings of Sunnier took charge of the jail in June. The oreat rum riot took place in Portland, June 4th and 5th. under Neal Dow's administration. One man was killed whose name was John Robbins. July 4th, South Paris had a grand temperance cele- 1 (ration. Mrs. Jeuette Loring, wife of Hon. Stephen PLmery, died Sept. 21t, aged 55. A severe rain-storm occurred the first week in October. The Androscoggin rose seven feet, and all the low lands along its course were covered. Considerable damage was done to roads and bridges. Nov. 4th, ISIrs. L. D. Moore was fatally burned at Norway. David Bolster, son of our early settler died at Mechanic Falls, aaed 7."). 1856. Henrv E. Hammond was elected clerk in the place of Charles T. niSTOKY OF PARIS. 181 Mellon. Beuaiah Dow, for school purposes, was set on to Wood- stock. Charles lieniis took the taxes to collect at 2 i)er cent. Five hiiudred dollars were raised to repair l)rid<4es. and four hundred to open the road from the King school house to Paris Caj^e. For Governor. Hannihal Ilauiliu had 3i)4 votes, and Sanuiel Wells 227. For electors of President, the Republican ticket polled 398 votes, and tlie Democratic, 174. Widow Jemima Robinson died Jan- uary 80th, aged 81. She was a Haskell of New Gloucester, and the widow of Stephen Robinson who died many years l)efore. In Feliruary, Mrs. Isabel Woodward died at South Paris, aged 90. April 29th, Samuel King aged 8."). He came quite early into town and had been a prominent citizen. Widow Hannah Conn died at the north part of the town, in April, aged over 90 years. She was a sister of Asa Barrows, early in this town, and widow of Jonathan Conn of New Hampshire, who was a soldier in the Revolutionary war and who died at Hamlin's Gore some sixteen years before. In June, A. J. Blake, formerly of Paris, was murdered in California. His age was 2G. Bartholomew Cushman, formerly of this town, died in Woodstock March 17, aged 80. Simon Fickett was drowned at West Paris, the first of October. He owned a mill the're, and there having been a heavy fall of rain, he stood by the river and was stoo[)iug forward trying to measure the depth of the water, when ho lost his l»alance and fell in He floated down the stream for several rods in sight of persons who were on the bank, Imt all efforts to reach him wei-e unavailing. He moved into town a few years before, from Woodstock, and was an enterprising and energetic citizen. The dwelling house of Darius Fobes was burned Nov. 23d. The political campaign this year was unusually exciting. The newly organized republican party run John C. Fremont and the democrats James Buchanan. The democrats were triumphant. 1857, Five thousand dollars raised for the repair of roads, tax payers to have the privilege of i)aying 58 cents on the dollar in cash, if they prefer. \'oted to have the reports of the selectmen and overseers printed together and distributed among the taxpayers. Raised $800 to open the road from Hebron to South Paris, and S300 to repair the bridge at North Paris. A meeting of the county commissioners was held in Buckfield in August, to consider the matter of a new road from Buckfield to South Paris. Lot M. Morrill for Governor had 368 votes, and Mannasseh H. Smith, 220. A new jailor's house 182 HISTOKV OK I'AKI.*. was built by the county counnissioners and finished earh- in tlie year. The first term of Paris Hill Academy was commenced in March by Oscar D. Grover. A. 11.. of" Bethel as principal. Elias Partridge died March Gth, aged 91 years : Abigail, wife of Stephen Paine, died Feb. 14, aged 76. March ^(itli, Mrs. Keziah, widow of Luke Ryer- son died, aged 80. March 24, Mrs. Joseph Sturtevant, aged HH. In April, the body of Antliony Smith of Norway was found in an out of the way place near South Paris, where it was supposed to have lain for two weeks. Mrs. Sarah, wife of Samuel Bryant of Woodstock, died from the effects of burns, May 14th. She was formerly Sarah Jordan of Paris, and Mr. Bryant was her fourth husband. The following additional deaths of old people occurred thig year: June 21, the widow of Benj. Cooper aged s.s ; David Marshall, aged SO. He was the sou of Moses Marshall, and was with his parents when they made their escai)e from the Indians in Bethel, in 1781, and on theii- way, sj)ent several days at Jackson's camp in Paris. Polly, widow of Geo. King died, aged 7(1. Aug. 17, died Calelt Fuller, aged 8<3| years. He was one of the early settlers and came from Plymoutli County, Mass. The Congrega- tional Society at South Paris, l)uilt a parsonage this year. Fbeu Thayer fell from a barn and died from the effects of his injuries, Sept. 2.'). His age was GO. Dec. Gth. Deborah Drake, widow of Dea. William Berry, died near West Paris, aged 72. Dec. 24, Algernon Sidney, son of Hon. Kufus K. Goodenow. died at Buenos Avres. IS.-) 8. It was voted to dispense with a superintending school committee and elect a supervisor of schools. Seventy-five cents on the dollar, cash, was permitted to be paid as an equivalent for the highway tax. Voted not to accept the report of the selectmen. Five hundred dollars raised for the repair of the bridge at South Paris. A meet- ing was lu'ld in .June to vote ui)on the act of the Legislature approved April 7. ls,3G, relating to the sale of intoxicating liquors, and upon the act approved Marcli '2o^ 1858, for the suppression of drinking houses and tippling shops. The vote stood for the pro- hibitory law of 1858, 2G0 ; for the license law of 1856. 6. Col- lector's sales of land for non-payment of taxes, was recorded this year for the first time. Died Feb. 4th, Wm. Warren, aged 88 years. March 4tli, Mehitable, widow of the late Samuel Perkins formerly of Middleboro', aged 88. The woolen factorv at South Paris was HISTOKV Ol PARIS. 183 taken out during the .seiusuii. and a first class tlour mill put in, in its place. Isaac Mauu formerly of Kandolpli. Mass., died March 22, aged 74. May 21. Silas Maxim, one of the pioneers of the town, aged 1*2 years. April 24, Wni. Bent, another early settler aged 1)1 years. .Jol» French died Se[)t. Kth. aged nearly 86. Alvah Hersey rebuilt the house burned last year, a fine building and finished late in the year. The editors of ]Maine made an excursion to Aroostook in September of this year, with the view of spreading before the people such information regarding that remote region as might con- duce to its settlement. Dea. Cornelius Perkins died, aged 83, 1859. Action was taken at a special meeting in February, with regard to the petition of Titus O. Brown and others of Norway, asking the Legislature to set off certain territory from Pai'is and annex the same to Norway, and strong resolutions were i)assed against it. A com- mittee of three was chosen to remonstrate in the name of and in behalf of the town, against the proposed measure, and adopt such measures at the expense of the town to prevent the consummation of the project, as the exigencies of the town might require. $5,000 raised for roads. 82,000 for town expenses. S900 to comj^lete the road from North Paris to Sumner, and 8200 to commence the new road from South Paris to Bucktield. Kesolutions were passed relat- ing to the contest with Norway, and a committee, consisting of Alvah Black, II. S. Stevens and Richard T. Lurvey, api)ointed to resist the passage of the bill througii the House, it having already passed the Senate, and in case it should become a law, to take meas- ures for having the wrong redressed by the next Legislature. The selectmen and school committee were instructed to have their annual reports i)rinted and ready for distril)ution, one week before the annual meeting. A meeting was hehl in June to vote on the act to aid the Aroostook yailroad company. Approved Ai)ril 4. 185'.i. The vote stood, for the act. 8 ; against the act. 163. Hon. Sidne\' Perham having been elected, was sworn in as Clerk of the Courts. January 1. The deaths of aged people in the early part of this year were, PY^l). 14. Mrs. Peter Chase, aged 80: Ma}' 15, Oershom Cole, aged 79 ; June 7, at South Paris. Capt. Stephen Pratt, born in Middleboro', Mass.. aged 80. A Mount Vernon Association was formed by the ladies this year, the object being to raise funds for the purchase and care of the Washington place at Mount \'ernon. Va. Mrs. Arabella Carter was at the head of the 184 HISTORY OF PARIS. organization liere, and man}- of the ladies in the town became mem- bers. John Hart, son of Henry E. Prentiss of Bangor, formerh' of this town, died at the Insane Hospital, Angusta, JuW 3, aged 21. He was a medical student, and was there assisting the superintend- ent and studying the special treatment required there. He was a graduate of Union College, and a ^oung man of great promise. Moses Twitchell died Sept. ;», aged 80. .Tames Daniels died in Bethel, Sept. 23, aged 81. He was a son of our early settler, John Daniels. Sept. 11, Stephen Paine died, aged 82. Oct. 6, Wm. Clark Whitney died at Norvva}-. He came to Paris from Worcester with the early settlers, but soon moved to Norway. The Universal- ist Chapel at Paris Hill was dedicated Oct. 9. 1800. Eighteen hundred dollars were raised for schools, S2,.')00 for poor and other town charges. S4.000 for roads, S500 for the road at West I'aris, and S500 for the mouutain road. Ttie proprietors of the Baiitist meeting house were permitteil to put a fiu'uace in the east end of the town house. John Bird of Xorway, was permitted to be annexed to school district Number .'). Another series of resolutions was passed with regard to the Norway "land grab," the bill having become a law in 18.51t, and the Legislature of 1800 having refused to restore the territory to Paris, and a committee consisting of Alvah Black, Rufus S. Stevens and Wm. A. Rust, was appointed to pre- pare and present the petition of the town to the Legislature of 1861, asking that justice might be done them, and to take such meas- ures relating thereto, as might be considered uecessarv. At a meet- ing in June, it was voted to discontinue the new road laid out near Locke's Mill at West Paris, and repair the old road and bridge at that place. Israel Washburn, Jr., received 410 votes and Ephraiin K. Smait, 252. Republican electoral ticket polled 413 votes and the Democratic, 175. January 17, died Merrill Chase, aged 87. He was the father of Alden Ciiase, Register of Deeds, and formerly of Woodstock. Dea. Isaac Mann, formerly of Randolph, died March 21, aged 74. He had been a Deacon of the Baptist Church over 25 years. Timoth}' Chase died Eeb. 15, aged 70. A saw mill was put in operation b\' Woodbury. Phelps & Co., at South Paris, this season. Mrs. Mar}-, widow of Col. Simeon Cummings, died Sept. 25, aged 71. Politics ran very high this 3'ear, and in the national election the Republican part\' was victorious. HISTORY OF PARIS. 185 18G1. The Legislature of this yeai' adjusted I*}' coniproniise the law ease between Paris and Norwa}', so that Paris was fairly satisfied. At the March meeting, a resolve was passed asking the selectmen for a statement of the expenses involved in the case, to be made at the next annual meeting, and also for a particular statement of tlie town's liquor agency. A series of resolutions was adopted, • -hailing with hearty satisfaction the act of the Legislature in restoring the territory set off in 1859." and tendering the thanks of the town to those members especially who, l)v their speeches contributed so largeh' to the success which had attended the efforts of the town's committee. A meeting was licld in .Tune to see what action would be taken for the support of the famihes of those who had enlisted and gone to the war. The selectmen were fulh' empowered to fur- nish necessary supplies to such families, and also to the families of those who should enlist within the year. Widow Lydia Briggs died at No. Paris, March >!. aged S4. She was the widow of Luther Briggs, formerly of Paris, and daughter of Solomon Bryant, our earl}- settler. Jonas Cummings died, aged 80, and Phineas Stearns, aged 68. The breaking out of the war of the rebellion created intense excitement here and elswhere, and the loyal spirit developed in Paris was such as her sons will have reason to be proud of in all time to come. Public meetings, flag- raisings and recruiting were the order of the day, and the highly satisfactor}' result may be found in the chapter devoted to the subject. Sept. 5, Victoria Dunn, daughter of David Dunn of Oxford, was run over and killed by the cars, at South Paris. Supposed suicide. Wm. AYalker died Nov. 2, aged 85. 18G2. Six thousand dollars were raised for roads, SI. 700 for schools and $1,500 for poor, etc. The selectmen were authorized to continue assistance to the families of soldiers. Voted to pay the Moderator $3.00, and David Jordan and Elbridge Gray $1.00 each for keeping order as constables. A special meeting was called in March to take action upon a project of Francis Whitman, to have certain Paris ter- ritory annexed to Norway, and Alvah Black was chosen a commit- tee to resist the attempt, should it be made, and it was voted as the sense of the meeting, that should the project be pressed, the commit- tee should give Norway legal notice and petition the Legislature for a restoration of the old line between the two towns. A special 186 HISTOKV Ol' I'AKIS. meeting was held in Jnly to see about raising money for bounties for soldiers that should enlist on the quota of Paris. Voted to instruct the selectmen to raise $.'5,100 for the i)urposes indicated in the call, and that one hundred dollars be paid to each soldier who shall enlist on the Paris (juota under the last call, and the three Captains of the Militia in town be appointed a recruiting connnittee. At a meeting in August, it was voted to pay Si 00 to each volunteer, and in case a draft should be resorted to, to pay $100 to each drafted man; it was also voted to pay $100 to each enlisted man for nine months, under the last call. At a meeting Sept. 1, twenty dollars additional liounty was voted to each man that would enlist on the quota of Paris, under the last call for troops, and the selectmen and treasurer were instructed to issue town scrip to the amount of $5,100, in notes of $100 each, payable in one, two and three years, with interest annually, to l)e sold at its face value. A committee of ten was chosen to warn out the several companies of Militia and notifv the inhabitants of Paris to meet at South Paris, Saturday, Sei)t. 0, at 1 o'clock P. M. The following were the committee: E. P. Chase, A. C. Kussell, P,. AV. P,ryent. Alvah Black, A. AV. Stearns, Thos. C. Cushman, S. R. Carter, Wm. A. Rust and Geo. F. Hammond. Among the deaths were Simeon Walton, March 9, aged 8.') ; in Lincoln. JNIay l.S, ^Nlary P. Chesley, formerly of Paris. Ma}' 2o, Cushman Ryerson. James Dennett's stable at South Paris was Imrned in November. February- 20 of this year, there was a very severe gale, which unroofed many buildings : the court house chimney was l:)lown down, crushing through the roof and doing considerable damage. 18(;;3. The proceedings of the spring meeting were of the usual charac- ter. At a meeting in July it was voted to pay drafted men or their substitutes three hundred dollars when mustered into the Inited States' service. At a meeting in November, it was voted that the town j)ay three hundred dollars to each person who would volunteer on the (piota of Paris, under the last call for troops, to be paid either in money or town scrip. The terrible war was the all absorl)ing topic The 3-ear previous, with its second Bull Run defeat, the loss of manv men and several excellent officers, the nearly drawn battle of Antietam, the loss at Aldie, and numerous reverses in the west, had l)een one of discouragement, but at the close of this j'ear atlairs were looking brighter. The highest wave of the rebellion IIISTOKV <>1" TAKIS. 187 had l)een met by the union forces at Gettysburg, and the tide turned l)ack never to return. The Mississippi had been opened to the sea, and the western conciueroi- who liad the confidence of the country, was coining to lead the old army of the Potomac to victory. Among the deaths of elderly people this year, was that of Hon. Rufus K. Goodenow, March 24th, aged 73 ; Caleb Cushman. Vvh. l.ith. aged 79 ; Ezra Hammond, March 22, aged ()6 ; and Caleb Perry. August 2.5. aged 70. January 19, Stephen Chandler was found dead in his barn-yard ; supposed heart disease ; October Henry E. Prentiss pre- sented School District No. IG, a library; this was the district in which he attended school. 1864. Voted to raise SI 300 to pay the interest on the town del>t. Voted that the law reoorts belonging to the town T)e deposited in the Oxford county law library for safe keeping. At a meeting August 22. the municipal otiicers were autiiorized to issue the scrip or notes of the town to an amount not exceeding fifteen thousand dollars, and that tlie selectmen with one from each school district, be a conmiittee to solicit the inhabitants to cash the same at par. At an adjourned meeting Aug. 2.'>th, voted to raised $137'), for the purpose of enlist- ing soldiers to fill the (juota of the town under the last call. This meeting was adjourned to Aug. 27th, when it was voted to pay $500 to anv citizen of Paris who would enlist for three years. At this meeting the vote passed at a previous meeting with regard to issu- ing town scrip was reconsidered, and another and a similar one was passed. At the Sei)tembei' meeting upon a resolve amending the constitution so as to allow soldiers of the volunteer service to vote wherever they might be, the vote stood 413 in favor and loO opposed. The Repul)licau electors of President received 421 votes, .and the Democratic, 21(). At a meeting in Decemljer, a committee consisting of H. N. liolster, Hiram Huljliard and Peter C. Fickett, was chosen to canvas the town and see how much of the town scrip the inhabitants would take. Dec. 24th, a meeting was held and §900 raised for the purpose of enlisting men. The selectmen were authorized to procure forthwith soldiers enough to fill the present call, and for that purpose, to use all the money in their hands raised for the purpose, and to borrow a further sum not exceeding twelve thousand dollars : voted that it is the sense of this meeting that the selectmen give the enrolled men of the town a chance to put in substitutes, provided the town shall not thereby be subjected to any additional expense. 188 HISTORY OF PARIS. The coiitnu't for an extension to the Court House, was awarded to Horatio Austin, including materials and labor, for $1,000. Mr. D. W. Davis, Superintendent of the railroad machine shop in Augusta, a native of Paris, died January 2.3, aged 38 ; also at Phil- adelphia, January 30, James H. Cummings, formerly of Paris. Elea- zer Dunham died January G, aged 93 years. He was a native of C'arver. ^Nlass., but had lived here G6 years. The flouring mill at South Paris enlarged and greatly improved. Dr. -lob Holmes of Calais, formeily of Paris, died March first. Rev. Alanson South- worth, pastor of the Congregational Church at South Paris, died March 2.?. Mrs. Polly Fuller tlied ISIarch 22, aged 71, and Mrs. Rachel, wife of Seth Fobes. March 25. aged 84. Very sickly iu Paris in March and Apiil. atfections of the lungs pre- dominating. Gideon Powers, aged ^0, made 140 lbs. of maple sugar. June 20, a severe tornado swept over much of Oxford county, destroying crops and doing other, damage. The hail was drifted in some places to (luite a depth. Alfred Andrews, Esq., died Dec. 14, aged 64| years. J. H. Jackson's buildings were burned on the 8th of December. Station house at South Paris partially burned Dec. 30. l.SC.o. Seventeen hundred dollars were raised for schools, $2,000 for poor and town charges, $5,000 for roads, $<),000 for town del»t and $3,300 to pay men who might enlist to fill the quota of the town ; the select- men were directed to issue town notes to soldiers who would take them. The selectmen were instructed to pay a bounty of $300 per soldier, on the town's quota, and to negotiate a loan of $5,000 to provide for present liabilities. The town voted its disapproval of the Superintending School Committee being interested in the sale of text books used in the town. Hannah, widow of Dea. Isaac Bol- ster, died January 25, aged 87 years. Dr. Charles Russell of West Paris, sold out and moved to Fayette. David Clifford died March 1, aged 81. Capt. Edward P. Chase sold his stand to Benj. W. Bryent for $3,500. Dr. Wm. A. Rust moved to Portland. Salute fired and fireworks, at South Paris, April 11, to celebrate the sur- render of Lee's army of Northern Virginia. J. C. Marble's powder mill in Buckfield, blown up "again" Apr. 28. Joseph Penley. a former resident, fatally injured by being run over by the cars while walking on the track in Portland. Store of Stephen D. Hutchinson entered and robl)ed of goods worth two or tliree hundred dollars. HISTORY OF PARIS. 189 June G. May 31 , at No. Paris, died \a dia. n-licl of the late Barthol- omew Cushman, aged 85 years. Geo. A. Wilson. Attorney at Law, came to South Paris. The l)laeksniitli sliop connected with the foundry at South Paris, burned. jMrs. lluldaii Cununings, widow of the hxte Jonathan Cummings, claimed right of dower in certain real estate in the village at Paris Hill, deeded by her late husl)and. Benj. W. Bryent, Esq., Attorney at Law, died very suddenly .luly 21. of diphtheria. Mill pond at South Paris froze over Oct. 31. Dea. Thomas Stevens died Nov. 2(), aged (U. 186G. K. 1). Marshall was chosen collector, and it was voted that all taxes be paid before the first of February following. \'oted that the select- men be authorized to purchase fifteen acres of woodland, adjoining the town farm in Buckfield, at $15 per acre. $8,000 voted to meet maturing debts of the town. , Dwelling house of Geo. \V. Young at West Paris, burned January 7th. The West Paris Land and Petroleum Company organized ; H. G. Brown, President, W. A. Pidgin Secretary. Second week in January, over a foot of snow fell. Mrs. Jane Reed died at South Paris, aged 92, March 22d. April 5. died Emily Bemis, aged 80. The village at Paris Hill was much improved during the summer by the erection of new buildings and the repair of old ones. The terri- ble conrtagration in Portland July 4th, created great excitement in town. Prof. Geo. L. Vose settled in town this year. June 23d, Simeon Farnuni died at West Paris, aged 02 : he came from Rum- ford to Paris. A. P. Andrews bought of S. B. Locke, Esq., the mills at West Paiis. South Paris Lodge of Masons built a new Masonic Hall. Jonas Cummings died in Nov., aged 87^ years. Simeon Cummings, deceased, left $500 to Paris Hill Academy. In a NovemVjcr gale, the car house at South Paris was demolished. Widow Sally Merrill died at South Paris Nov. 10, aged 72. The new flouring mill at West Paris went into operation. Jonathan W. Felton died December 25, aged , aged 78 years. IIISTOKY OK TAKIS. 191 He once kept a hotel at Greeuwood eity. Dr. Nelson II. Norris came to Paris this year. Gilbert T. Chase aged 7!>. was t'onnd dead in his bed Fell. 1!'. A Post of the G. A. K. organized at South Paris March 9. Sylvanus Jackson, son of the pioneer Lemuel Jack- son, died March 25, aged 83. He was among the first children liorn in Paris. John Parsons died suddenly at South Paris April 24th. April 25, the store of F. A. Young and the grist mill of A. P. Andrews at West Paris, were broken into and robbed of (juite a qnantity of goods. The rogues were captured. Died in Darlington, Wis., April 22, Laura, wife of Lewis Stowell formerly of Paris, and daughter of f^benezer Tuell. The house and stable of John Bick- nell of South Paris were partially bui-ned May 20. Mrs. Patty, wife of Col. Cyprian Cole of Greenwood, died May 2od ; she was the daughter of Ebenezer Tuell of North Paris. The office of the Paris Flouring Mill Co., was entered by burglars, the safe blown open and robbed of 8204. Elder Wm. C. Witham aged 75, a former resident of West Paris, was fatally injured in Buckfield. July 22, l)y being thrown from a load of hay. Kdnuind Allen died at South Paris, Auu'. 2;), aired 8G. RoUo M. Cole, son of the late Judge Cole, died Sept. 1.'), of typhoid fever, aged 2.'). In Soutli Paris. Sept. l;3. Mrs. Sarali. widow of Levi Stowell, aged To^ years. F;benezer Morton died at South Paris Oct. 12, aged (j8. The soldiers' monu- ment at South Paris Iniilt this year. Capt. Micah Walker, an early settler, died Sept. 16, aged 8il. Nov. 25th, died Polly, wife of Josiah Dudley, aged 80 years. 1869. (Jne thousand dollars in money, and §6000 to be expended in labor, for the repair of roads, and 88000 for town debt. Voted to refund the money paid in taxes on the parsonage, since such prop- erty was exempted from taxation, by law. \'oted to instruct the selectmen to abolish the liqnor agency. AVm. K. Kimball. Sidney Perham, Wra. R. Howe. Alvah Black and Hannibal G. Brown were appointed a committee to investigate the financial affairs of the town. Voted to publish the warrants for future meetings in the Oxford Democrat. Voted that all poll taxes shall be due on or before the first of July next, and all other taxes due and payable on or before the first day of August, and tiiat six per cent interest be charged on all unpaid taxes after that date. The selectmen were instructed to procure sufficient warming apparatus for the town house. At a special meeting in November, the selectmen were instructed to peti- 11)2 HISTORY OF PARIS. tion for a discontinuance of the bridge across Stony brook near John F. Pratt's, and as much of the road each side as may not be needed for the use of the town ; also to petition for a discontinuance of so much of the Utility road as is between the road leading by Capt. Swan's, and the road leading by John Whitman's. Mrs. Lois Rawson died January 1, aged 84. Capt. Thomas Hill died January 18, aged 89^ years. He had been a resident of Paris .SO years. Maj. John Dennet died at South Paris, Tuesday Feb. 2. At South l\aris, March 10, Mrs. Philinda Morse, aged 80. Ebene- zer Tuell died at North Paris, March 20. aged 90 years, the oldest person in town. Mrs. Desire (Harlowj) Felt, died in Portland, April 10. She was the daughter of Capt. Samuel Stephens form- erly of Paris. Alva Shurtleff died at South Paris, April 30, aged nearly 83. May 13, the foundry of F. C. Merrill was partially destroyed by fire, loss covered by insurance. Sally Ryerson, wife of Josiah J. Knight, died July 1. aged 71 ; she was formerly of Paris. Alpheus Shaw died in Portland, July 25 ; he was a son of Solomon Shaw who came to Paris in 1795, and had been in business since 1808. Soldiers' monument at South Paris dedicated July 5. Mrs. Mehitable, widow of the late Judge Cole, died Sept. 17th, aged 59. She was born in Bethel and the daughter of Nathan Marble and Mehitable Freeland, formerly of Sutti^n. Mass. The Oxford Register, a weekly paper, started at Paris the first of October. Terrible freshet on the Little Androscoggin, Oct. 3. Fifty thousand logs went out of the boom of the South Paris Flouring company, and the mills were only saved by great effort. The bridge at Snow's Falls was carried away and the upper l>ridge at South Paris nearly- destroyed. The bridge across Moose pond stream above Snow's Falls was carried away, and many others of lesser importance in different parts of the town, including all but one on Stony brook. The work shop of Dea. Elbridge Fobes burned Dec. 14. Mary, widow of Zadoc Keene, died Dec. 20, aged 88 years, 10 months, and at West Paris Nov. 18, Liberty Hall, aged ()4. 1870. The report of the committee to investigate the affairs of the town was read and recommitted, with power to send for persons and papers necessary to complete a full investigation. F. H. Skillings •was elected town clerk in place of H. E. Hammond, who had held the position since 185G. Alexander S. Thayer, America Thayer and H. G. Brown were made a committee to sell the town farm, and take HISTORV OK PAUIS. 103 measures lor the purchase of another. Voted to tax dogs one doUar each. The municipal officers were instructed to obtain and sell or exchange for town notes, the bonds of the State of Maine due the town on the equalization of bounties ; also to fund the town debt to the amount of $14,000, at a rate of interest not exceeding 7 3-10 per cent. At a special meeting June 5th, the committee on town farm, were authorized to take a deed of the one purchased, in behalf of the town, and thirty-five hundred dollars were raised for the pur- chase of the farm. The lines between Hebron and Paris were per- ambulated and renewed, and stone monuments set uj) at the angles and crossings. Feb. 17th, Eli Aldrich was drowned at Bacon's Falls on the Little Androscoggin while attempting to cross at the bridge. The water was three or four feet on the bridge and running with such force as to sweep him away. Considerable wood and lumber piled on the banks of the river in Paris was carried away. The freshet was severe throughout the State. Rev. W. H. Walker of the Baptist church at the Hill resigned in iNIarch. Capt. Jesse Howe died at West Paris March 2, aged 84. He was the son of Jacob Howe, the first mail carrier in Oxford county. Mrs. Abby (Bradbury,) wife of Jonas Hamilton, died at South Paris, March '2S, aged 81. Mrs. Thankful, widow of the late Caleb Cushman, died June 14. aged 83. Sampson Andrews died Jr.ly 16. aged 57, and Mrs. Esther A. Dean, June 13, aged 85. Mrs. Lucinda Ripley, once of Paris, died at Great Falls, N. H., Aug. 7. aged 78. Tuesday Aug. 9, there was a severe thunder storm in Paris. The barn of Dea. Joel B. Thayer was struck b}- lightning and destroyed with its contents ; the house was cleared, but saved by great effort and a favorable change of wind. Samuel B. Locke, Esq., died at West Paris, Aug. 10, aged 69 years. The census of the town was taken this year ; number of inhabitants 2775. The Norway Light Infantry mustered on Paris Hill and went into camp in September. Sept. 7. Henrv McKenney died at South Paris, aged 91 years. Margaret McFadden died at the same place Sept. 16, aged 82. Benj. Hammond formerl}' of Paris, died in Lincoln, Oct. 24, aged 82. The citizens of Paris Hill raised nearly $3000 to purchase an engine to be placed in the steam mill built by John Willis, afterwards the sled factor}'. Capt. Wm. E. Goodenow of Norway, a practical printer, left for Kansas in the fall of this year. Sarah, (Cooper,) wife of John Billings, died 13 194 HISTOKY OF PARlf. Nov. 10, aged G7. A inoveini'iit was made toward the close of the year, for a steam mill at AW^st Paris. 1871. Samuel R. Carter was elected town clerk. The committee, on investigating the affairs of the town, reported that no meeting of the committee had been held during the year; it was voted that the investigation he continued, and the connnittee were instructed to rei)ort on or before the next meeting, the report to be printed and distril)uted to the inhabitants of the town. The town treasurer was authorized to refund the balance of the town debt at a rate of interest not exceed • ing six i)i'r cent ; the selectmen were instructed not to appoint a li(luor agent : dogs were exempted from taxation, the publication of the warrants in the Oxford Democrat was discontinued, and also the road from Addison J. Abbott's to W. W. Dunham's. Rev. Adam Wilson, formerly pastor of the Baptist church on l^u-is Hill, died in Waterville, Januar}' lo, aged 77. Feb. 12, Ziba Andrews, Jr., of AYoodstock, brakeman, was killed at West Paris, a car passing over him. Mary, (Dudley) wife of Dea. Joel B. Thayer, died March 3U, aged 7-1. Moses Hammond died Apr. 10, aged nearly -SO. Mrs. Salome, wife of Samuel Perry, died Apr. 12, aged 68. The sled factory was built during the spring and early summer, the capital being raised among the citizeils of Paris Hill. The steeple of the Free Baptist church at West Paris, was struck by lightning. May 1 , doing considerable damage. Mrs. Sally Walton died June 3, aged [)2. Zil[)h:i, widow of the late Nathan INIarshall, and daughter of Eleazer Dunham, died May 31, aged 73. Lightning struck in several places in the north part of the town and in (Green- wood and Woodstock, May 4. On the occasion of Barnum's Circus exhibit at South Paris, Albion Andrews of the Andrews House, was robbed of $7.')0, probably b\' some follower of the circus. Caroline P., wife of America Tha3-er, died August 4, aged 71 years. She was a daughter of Caleb Prentiss. Charity Dudley, widow of David Dudley and daughter of John Tuell, an early settler of this town, died in Woodstock, August 1st, aged 91 3'ears. ^Irs. Nancy Dunn, widow of the late Daniel Dunn, died in Bethel, Sept. 20, aged 92^ 3'ears. They formerh" lived in this town. 1872. Geo. A. Wilson was chosen town clerk. The school agents were authorized to emplo3' teachers in their respective districts. The treasurer was authorized to collect the school funds and give treas- niSTOKY OF PAKIS. 195 urer's notes or receipt s for the same; it was voted to accept the report ot the committee to investigate the financial affairs of the town and to indefinitely postpone the whole matter. The Republican electoral ticket, headed by Samuel E. Spring, received 370 votes, and the Democratic, headed b^- Wm. H. Simpson, 16G. Horatio E. Swasey was elected Supervisor of Schools. At a special meeting, Nov. If), voted to exempt from taxation for ten years, any manu- facturing establishment within the limits of the town, when the amount of capital invested exceeds ten thousand dollars. Mrs. Ann, widow of the late Fhineas Morse, died January IS, aged 73 ; January 14, Mrs. Betsey Gross Parsons, aged 7D ; January 7^Mrs. Martha, widow of Ezra Stevens, aged 83; January 1."), Haddassah Kimball, widow of Luther Stone, formerly of Waterford, aged 87. Silas Maxim died Feb. 8^ aged 80 ; Jacob Jackson, aged about 80. March 1, Mrs. Huldah Crockett, aged 80. March 2, at AVest Paris, Consider Fuller, aged 92, a native of Plymptom, Mass. March 25, Capt. Peter Hardy, aged 72 ; 24th, Mrs. Peleg Hammond, aged 60. Eleazer D. Marshall, son of the late Nathan Marshall, was instantly killed b}' being run over by a freight train, at West Paris, April 12. Capt. John Andrews died at No. Paris, March 5. aged 81. Ma^' IG, the railroad bridge over the river at South Paris, took fire and was entirely consumed. On Thursday morning following, the roof of the railway station took fire and about thirty feet of it was burned. June 1, Josiah Dudley, formerl}' of Paris, died in Portland, aged 80. Mr. Samuel Briggs, an elderly man at Snow's Fall's, June 12, was drowned in the river. Died in ^Minneapolis, Minn., Mrs. Ljxlia (Chase.) widow of Asa Barton, formerly of Paris, aged 77. Three deaths from malignant typhoid fever occurred on High Street, in the family of Sidney Farnnm, in July and August. Aug. 22, died Mr. Thomas Crocker, aged 84. Aug. 25, died Amos H. Bennett, aged 79. The house of Wm. L. Chase of No. Paris, was burned, Sept. 12. Rev. A. A. Ford preached his farewell sermon at the Baptist Church, on the Hill, Oct. 2. A pulp mill was put in at Jack- sou's Mills, during the summer. The farm buildings of John W. Willis, near West Paris, were entirely consumed bj- fire, Oct. 28. Rev. Dr. H. C. Estes, was called to the pastorate of the Baptist Church. Dec. IG. 1873. Voted to tax dogs one dollar each, to the owner or the one hav- ing the dog in his possession. The matter of Free High Schools 106 HISTORY OF PARIS. was incletinitely postponed. The treasurer, at a special meeting, was authorized to hire $2000 for the repair of bridges, and Wm. A. Frothingham, Alex. S. Tha\er and Horatio Austin were a committee for expending it, with instructions to spend a portion of it on a sub- stantial bridge at North Paris. Jonathan Warner died April 2, aged 86 ; April 25, Cvprian Hall, aged 80 ; at BiTant's Pond June 6, Soijhia, wife of Capt. Benj. F. Crawford formerly of this town; June 21), Eliza Yates, aged 74 ; Dec. 17, Taey, wife of Asa Wood- bury, aged 65 ; Feb. 5, Wm. Young, aged 67 ; Fel). 15, Rebecca Twitchell, aged 8;> ; Feli. 28, Susan, widow of Joseph Briggs, aged 78. ^January 16, in Sm^-rna, Levi Berry, Jr., a former resident of this town, aged 72. Aug. 2, Capt. C. H. Ripley's barn was struck In* lightning and somewhat shattered but not burned. Emerson Colburn, son of Jerathmel Colburn. was killed on the railroad track at Mechanic Falls, Aug. 18. 1874. Two thousand seven hundred dollars raised for schools, S2000 for poor. $6000 for roads and $3000 on town debt. "Voted not to tax dogs." The line between Paris and Norway was perambulated in November. The superintending school committee gave notice that they had adopted Monroe's series of Readers for use in town. Died June 16, Nath'l Knight, aged 72 ; March 20, Luc3' B. Rawson, aged 70 ; May 13, Olive B., wife of Mark Rawson, aged 73 ; June 19, Polly, wife of John Lombard, aged 81 ; June 17, Bezaleel White aged 75 ; Sept. 22, Charles Decker, aged 63 ; Oct. 22, Elisha Morse, aged 73 ; Nov. 20. Polly Field, aged 79. Feb. 15, died Rev. Clementine A. Parker, a preacher of more than ordinarv abilitv, aged 56 years. April 17, Dr. Augustus Harris of Colebrook, N. H., a native of th's town, was fatally poisoned by taking tincture of aconite, supposing it to be tincture of rhubarb. A. Russell, son of Dr. Charles Rus- sell of W^est Paris, was drowned in the river at Middletown, Conn., while bathing, in June. He was a student in the University there, a young man of much promise. Sewall C. Chase, formerly of Paris, died in Portland, June 12. Col. Henry R. Parsons died suddenly, Oct. 4. Charles A. Black accidently shot himself at Brunswick while removing a cartridge from his pistol. Ball struck between the eyes and completely flattened against the skull, Ijut he was not seriously hurt. The forest-tent caterpillar went through the town in the summer, stripping the forest trees of foliage, and in some cases, orchards. Samuel D. Weeks and Benj. Walton died in November. HISTORY OF PARIS. 197 1875. The selectmen were autliorized to appoint highway snrveyors for the enrrent yeav. Eighty- cents per capita were voted for schools. On petition of citizens residing in the vicinity of Snow's Falls, a new school district was formed embracing tile families of Geo. W. Hammond, Thos. E. Stearns, Jno. D. Briggs, EliM. No3"es, Charles Davis, .John Black, Geo. A. Briggs, Scott L. Farnnm, J. O. Ripley, T. H. Gledliill and John Gledhill. Amendments to the constitution were voted upon at the September meeting as follows : Relating to the election of senators b}' plurality vote ; to special legislation and corporations : to power of governor to pardon ; to appointment ot judges of municipal and police courts ; to taxation : to abolishing land agency : to constitutional convention ; to bribery at elections ; to codification of amended constitution ; the vote in favor on each proposed amendment was practically unanimous. At a special meet- ing. 8700 were raised for building a barn and necessary out buildings on the town farm. The widow of Oliver Porter, formerly wife of Ezra Hammond late of Paris, died in Waterford, .January 20, aged 70. A T^iterary Societv was organized at the Hill, Pel). 15th. Alvah Black, President, and Walter H. Estes. Secretary. Feb. IG, the Oxford County Poultry Association was organized at South Paris; A. F.. Shurtleff. President, Abel C. T. King, Secretary. Mrs. Fanny Freeland, wife of Henr}' M. Bearce of Norway, and daughter of Gen. Wm. K. Kimball of Paris, died Feb. 16th, aged 30 years; Feb. 11, Sidney, son of Alex. Thayer, of Paris, died in Norwa}'. aged 28 years. Fel). 24. died Asa Dunham, aged 85 years ; January 31, Daniel H. Blake of South Paris, aged G6 ; January 14, Dexter Giles, aged 41. Mrs. Mahala (Walton) Newell, wife of Sum- ner R. Newell, Register of Deeds, died Feb. 25, aged 65. Mrs. Hannah, wife of Col. Orrison Ripley, died in Wakefield, Mass., Feb. 21, aged 67. Dea. Levi Thayer died June 5, aged nearly 82. In June of this year, there was an invasion of the forest tent cater- pillar which stripped the trees of their foliage over a large area of northern Oxford county, and did great damage to forest, fruit and ornamental trees. Mrs. Mary J. (Walker), wife of Jonas Bisbee, died at North Paris, Maj' 28, aged 62. John Parsons born in Jatfrey, N. H., .lune 17. 1781, was living in P^aston, 3Ie., in .Tune of this year. He lived man}' years in Paris. Aug. 1, three prisoners. Chase, Merchant and Dunlap, escaped from the jail at Paris Hill. Aug. 19, a terrible tornado swept across the town, doing 198 HISTOKY OF PARIS. niucli damage. The hirge havn at tlie Paris town farm was com- pletely demolished, and other damage was done to fruit trees, &c., to the amount of nearly 81000. Aug. "iOth. died Mrs. PoUa (Free- land) Rawson. aged nearly 'J7. Sept. 2, Gen. Wm. K. Kimball committed suicide by shooting himself with a revolver. Sept. 7, Micah C. Allen, formerly of Paris, died, aged 42. Oct. 19. a head- less skeleton was found in the woods near South Paris which created much excitement. Late in the autumn the Oxford Kegister was moved to Norway. 1876. The selectmen made report of their doings with regard to th*e Crocker fund which was accepted. Kepul>lican clectorial ticket polled 41.5 votes; Democratic, 20o. The claim of Z. C. Perry for damage, was referred to the selectmen. "Motion to tax dogs did not prevail." The selectmen were directed to have the warrant printed in their next report. It was voted not to choose a town agent. John Black was elected collector for the ninth consecutive term. In Fel)., A. H. Mason and P. J. Parris bought out the interest of Mr. Whitman in the Oxford Register. Feb. 12th, died Lyman Bol- ster at Bryant's Pond, aged 67. He was the son of Dea. Isaac Bol- ster, and was born in Paris. Wm. Chase of Paris died March 12, aged 55 ; his death the result of an injury from being run over l\v the cars at South Paris. P2mnia J., wife of Elisha B. Taylor, and daughter of Dea. f^lbridge Fobes. died in Knobnoster, Missouri, March 29, aged 24. Died April 16, Mrs. Sarah A. INIurdoek, aged 60; April 26, Mrs. Hannah, wife of Silas Maxim, aged S2. Mr. Stevens Smith, formerly of Waterford, died very suddenly on the Hill, Sept. 13. aged 80. Charles W. Bemis died Sept. 15, aged 70. Oliver W. Clark died Sept. 17. aged 87. A daughter of George and Mary INTarshall of West Paris, aged 4 years, Nov. 13, was choked to death by the shell of a metallic cartridge which she was holding in her month and accidently swal- lowed. Mr. Edward Dean died Sept. 14, aged 92, the oldest per- son in Paris. Sebra Dunham died the first of December, aged 80. He was born in Middlel)oro', and was a year old when his parents moved to Paris. 1877. Died January 1, Mrs. Rachel, widow of the late Charles Porter, aged S2 ; January 4, at North Paris, Dea. Enoch Whittemore, aged mSTOHV OK I'AKIS. I'JS) 04. At the March term of the court, the trial of lanthe Morgan of Bethel for the imirder of her infant child, drew a large crowd. She was convicted. Col. Sampson Dunham died March 'Jth, aged GO. March 20th, died William Stearns, aged 86 years, for 81 years a resident of this town. Kev. J. A. Seitz was engaged to occup}- the Universalist church at the Hill, this year, commencing in May. Rev. George Briggs died at West Paris May 17, aged 68. Mr. Murdock committed suicide at the north part of the town, in May, by taking- poison. The paper mill at Snow's Falls was burned June 5, loss, sixteen thousand dollars. The property lielonged to John Kerselake, who bought it of the heirs of Wm. Chase. Mrs. Hannah, widow of the late Otis Bent, died in South Paris June 1, aged 82 ; June 12. Sarah, widow of Reulien Favor, aged 05. Moses Swan died in Courtland, Cal., July 9, aged 7G. He was the son of Wm. Swan, and was born in this town. Col. Samuel F. Rawson died at ^Mechanic Falls, Aug. 25, aged 65. Oct. 21. Sarah J. Prentiss, daughter of the late Henry Prentiss, died in Bangor. She was a nurse in the hospital during the war, and the disease of which she finally died was probably contracted there. Her age was 54. The question of moving the county seat to Norway was much agitated during the fall, and was carried before the Legislature. Norway made a good fight for the much coverted prize, but was defeated. Three deaths of old people occurred during October : Gideon Swan, formerly of Paris, died in Woodstock, aged 93 ; Harvey Fuller at North Paris, Oct. 2d, aged 84, and at South Paris. Jacob Winslow, aged 89 years, 7 months. A heavy rain storm the last of Novem- ber caused a sudden rise in the river, and resulted in considerable damage. The mill yard of F. L. Willis was swept entirely of lum- ber. At the annual meeting this year, Hiram Chase, Geo. O. Chase and Ezekiel Dammon with their estates were set off from School District No. 11, and annexed to No. 12. The selectmen were instructed not to license a liquor agent. Jonathan Starbird was set off from School District No. 15 and annexed to 8. Dr. Isaac Rounds having refused to qualify as school committee, F. T. Crom- met was appointed in his place. Selectmen of Paris and Norway made a division of the Rumford road for the purpose of keeping, it in repair. A special meeting was called Nov. 24th, to see what action the town would take in relation to the proposed removal of the county buildings. The selectmen were authorized to send an agent or agents to Augusta to oppose the removal. 200 HISTORY OF PARIS. 1878. Will. Bent of South Paris died DoeeinlxT 12, aged 7!>. March 19, Mary D., wife of F. C, Merrill, aged 46. In .May, Oliver P. C'uniniings of Paris obtained a verdict of $1'), 708. 33 against the Grand Trunk Railway, for injuries received Marcii (*, 1875, while in the employ of the company as an engineer upon the train going from Lewiston to Portland. Mrs. Paulina Fohes died ^lay 30, aged 77. ]Mrs. Cynthia Swift aged 77, died at South Paris, and June 17th, ^Irs. Iluldah Cuinmings, aged 7-1. Sunday evening July 21, a severe thunder shower passed over Paris Hill. The stable of Dr. T. H. Brown was struck, and that, with the house and other build- ings, was consumed. iNIost of the personal property saved. The spire of the Universalist church was struck at the same time, and the south end of the chui'ch badly shattered. While Dr. Brown's house was l)urning. three other fires could Ix- plainly seen in different directions, probably kindled by the electric bolts. Died in North Paris, July 31, ^Irs. Thankful (Briggs), wife of Benaiah bloody, aged nearly 88; Aug. 13, Abigail, wife of Luther Stone, aged 64. The Odd Fellow's Hall at South Paris was built this year. Sept. 28, Austin Buck committed suicide at South Paris, by taking arsenic. Oct. 'Jth, a whirlwind passed through the tow-n doing considerable damage to fruit trees. Oct. 11, the old Parsons barn at South Paris was burned, containing about 30 tons of hay belonging to ditferent parties. Nov. 14, a Union Farmers' Club organized at (irange Hall, South Paris. Oct. 18, died Lucy B., widow of the late Cyprian Hall, aged 82 ; Dec. 22, Martha Greene, daughter of the late Joseph G. Cole, aged 42 ; Dec. 29, Eunice, wife of David Jordan, aged 72. At its annual March meeting the town voted that the liquor agent be instructed to sell liquors to no one out of town, and to no one except on physician's prescriptions, during the year to come. HISTORY OF PARIS. 201 CHAPTER XXX. THE CKNTEXNIAL CELKliHATION. Elaborate Preparations. — PJeamid Weather and a Great Day for Paris. — AiMress of Welcome by Gocernor Perhaih. — Addresses on Various Subjects, Poems and Music. — Dinner in the Mammoth Tent. — Six to Eight Thousand People Fed. — Toasts and Responses. — Aiiliquarian Display. — Annals Closed. 1870. Sunrise on Sept. lltli. was amiouneed ])y the tiring of a Paris centennial gun. From tlie first announcement to the cU)se of daylight, the town was a scene of constant activity. Citizens of Paris and visitors from neigiilioring towns began to arrive on "the Hill" shortly after six o'clock, A. M., and before noon the crowd numbered about six thousand persons. The earliest visitors had the good fortune to note particularly the preparations which had been so carefully made for tlu-ir leception. At the north end of the vil- lage, a streamer was drawn above and across the street, from Air. Carter's to the Parris stand. Above Madame Carter's gate was the following inscri[)tion : '•The first frame house built in Paris. P>ected April, 1789. The first 4th of July ever celel>rated in Oxford county was upon these grounds, in 1789."* Mr. S. R. Carter's house bore the inscription '-erected in 1808." Over the entrance to the old grave yard, one read "Ancestors and friends, tliough dead, are not forgotten." Streamers floated across the streets from Miss C. C. Cummings's to the residence of Elbridge Fobes, and from Hawlarl for the use of the Ministry, one Sixtj'-foiu-th part for the use of Schools, and one Sixty- fourtli i)art for the use of Harvard College forever: Provided it doth not exceed the Quantity aforementioned nor interfere with any former Grant." Elder Hooper says the first tre'es that were felled in town, were cut by Mr. John Daniels, who was still living at the date of his history, and that the lot on which the first clearing was commenced included nearlv all the village of Paris Hill, and was sold for an iron kettle. He says that the first corn raised in town was by Isaac Jackson and Lemuel Jackson, Jr.. and that soon after this, the elder Lemuel Jaclison came with his son Levi and his son-in-law, deacon John Willis, bringing what was then considered a handsome little fortune, about fourteen hundred dollars, which --greatlv helped the settlement of the town." Now. there is great doubt in respect to nearly every one of these statements. I have ascertained. I tliiuk, beyond question.' that Lemuel Jackson was the first settler and made the first clearing in this town. The spot thus cleared lies just westerly of the old bury- ing ground, a few rods south of wliieh he built a log house, wdiich was the first house built in town. It is very probable that Mr. Daniels assisted in making this clearing ; and in respect to the story of the iron kettle, it is suggested that Mr. Daniels was in modern phrase a "squatter" on some lot here — that he was obliged to relin- quish it, and that he received and accepted an iron kettle for the labor he had bestowed on the lot. Patience Willis, wife of deacon John Willis, was the first woman who came into this town, and Joseph Daniels was the first child born here. The first framed house erected in town was built in 1780 by Lemuel Jackson, and it is the same now occupied by Mrs. T. J. Carter. In this house three gen- erations of the same family have been born ; and what is most remarkable, in all this period of ninety years, there never has been but one death in the house, and that was of a hired woman, who 20C HISTORY OF PARIS. came there out of health and died five da3-s onl}- after lier arrival. E(iually remarkable is it, perhaps, that onl_y one couple have been married in that house, and they both came there to have the cere- mony performed. In my searches in the Congressional Library. I found in tiie records of the Maine Historical Society (to which I am indebted for many of the facts in this address), a diary kept by the Kev. Paul Cotfin, a Congregational minister, who graduated at Harvard in 1751), and was ordained in ITlio. It contains a lirief account of inissionaiy tours which he made through various parts of this State including the town of Paris, in the years 1796, 1797, 179.S and 1800. The interest of tlu' items relating to this town induced me to transcrilje them as follows : 179f5, June 2.5. Paris. From Kusttield to this we crossed Little Andros- coggin. Here is ;i predestinarian soeiety (>f Kajjtists under a Mr. Hooper. 'Tis a good place. The elover and lierdsgVass were headed in the road. 2(ith. Sabbath. Preaehed all day from Jolin xv:14, to about three hundred hearers, very attentive, deccutly dressed and well 1»ehaved, mak- ing the largest and most hopeful assembly to which I had yet si)oken. We met in a liaiii of (apt. Bolster's. He is soeiaf)le and very hospitable. Pode after meeting to Hebron, and put up Avitli a Mr. Bass [Bearce]. This place like all the rest, has some Baptists. Mr. Bass [Bearee] would give two hundred dollars with all his lieait to see the town united inider a Congregational nuiiister. No hopes of it I Just so [he distressiiiglv adds] in the rich township of Paris. 1797, Sept. 2. Rustfteld. alias Norway. (Grasshoppers here and at Philips* (iore and Paris, hurtful. Jiode to Paris, and found all friends well, itartirularlv merchant Prentiss and (apt. Bolstei . 1st Saht)ath. Sej)teml>er ;{. Norway and Paris. Preaehed at Paris from Matt, i :21 and Mark xv :!."), l(i; and then at \orway, from -U'remiab vii :- 22, 23. At Paris the Baptists heard their minister Hooper, and the Metho- dists lu'ard a Stoneham. So that I had only about one hundred hearers, very attentive and respectful. Paris would make a fine parish if united. Ifustfield, Cunnnings' (Jore and Lee's Grant are incorporated or made a town, called Xorwav. (apt. Pust and his huly rode to Paris in a chaise, anenter"s and gave counsel to his wife, and Taylor's sermons. Visited the wife of John Xason, and gave her Hemmenway's HISTORY OK PARIS. 207 sermons. CouuseltMl Al)rah:im Holster's wife and yave her Taylor's ser- mons. [It is i;ratif}'ing to see that the husbands did not appt-ar to need eounsel ! or. are we to infer that tliey were sin-liardened V] ISOO, An,i,^ 2U. Norway. Paris. Rode to Paris, the weather still dry and warm. Went to David Andrews" and preaehed to a serious aiidienee from Acts xxiv :"25. Alii;. .■{(>. Saturday. Paris. Pode hack to tlie centre of I'ai-is and put up with Daniel Stowell. Es<|. Aug. ;n. 2d Sabbath. Paris. Preached at the house of the S(|uire. from Luke xvi:2i)-31. Tlie audience was small by reason of rain, wbidi fell with small intermission from .5 A. M. to 4 P. .M.. a most seasonable and refreshing shower. Tlu'ee weeks l)efore this exactly, it rained all day at Buxton. Tlie Squire has a beautiful situation, very central, of five hun- dred acres of rich land. His house has a stoop and a])pears well. Hooper, the Baptist minister of the place, heard me in tlie afternoon, and conversed some time, with some judgment and apparent candor. The following trom the proprietors" records may be of interest: A particular account of the Xecessarys the Committee Purchased for clearing the Poad through Xo. 4 Township and their exi)enses upon the road to and from said Township, (viz:) To 200 lbs. of Pork at los., £l-'''0. >• 00 lbs. of Butter at 12s., •'{<>, •• 1(1.) lbs. of Cheese at 6s., 31, l'» •• 100 ll)s. of Rye flour, 21, ■• 1 1-2 Ilund'd of Wheat flour, <)4. 10 •• 2 llmid'd <.f do pr. (;al., 30, " Tin ware, "i 1^ '' Two Iron Pots. 0, •" One Quarfr Ilund'd of Pice, 8, 8 •' 12 lbs. Chocolate at 22s. i)r. lb., 13, 4 •' 3 1-2 lbs. Tea at £5, 16 pr. lb., 20, 16 •> One Peck of Salt, 2, 14 " .5 axes and helves, 31, 16 '' 1 (Quarter lb. of Pepper at 24s., 1, 4 •• 1 Kegg for BiUter, 2, 2 "• 1 (^)uarter of Ginger at 7s., 7 •• 8 lbs. Shot at 12s., 4, 16 The amount of expenses, on the road to and from the township, is stated at £302, Us. Among the items are the following : Paid at Davises, Xew Gloucester, ' £«^, 2 " for a lamb, 6, 6 " Keeping our horses, 15, 18 208 HISTORY OF PARIS. The explanation of the apparently falxilous prices of the various articles in this account ma}' be found, doubtless, in the fact that it was stated in continental mone}', and at a time when one dollar of that money was worth only three cents eight mills — this lieing its current value in December, 1779, when the account was presented. Thus one peck of salt, for instance, at £2, 14s., continental cur- rency, reckoned at five dollars to the pound, cost about fiftv-four cents in gold ; tea, at £5, 16s. per pound, cost about one dollar and ten cents in gold; rum, at £1, ir)S., brought in gold al)0ut ninety- five cents a gallon — and so on. According to a statement obtained at the U. S. Statistical l»ureau, a one dollar continental bill was worth, in Octol)er. 1777. ninety-one cents, one mill; in Deceml»er, 1777, seventy-five cents, four mills; but in jNIarch, 1779, it had depreciated to ten cents, in April to nine cents, in June to seven cents, three mills, in September to five cents, five mills, in November to four cents, three mills, and in December to three cents, eight mills. What AVilliamson says of the early settlers in Maine generally is undoubtedly true of those who fixed their location in this town. "To clear woodlands of their rugged incumbrances, and render them smooth for the plough and scythe and fit for human habitancy, required a fortitude and persevering industry, which are never per- mitted to abate. The first settlers possessed these qualities in an eminent degree. Nor were their felicities all in pi-ospect. Rough as the log house may appear to the eye of luxury, it was usuallv the sanctuary of virtue, of health, of character, and the birth place of manv such as the world calls good and great. Even the merest wood cutter amidst his solitude, breathes a nectarine atmosphere and exults in his freedom, as he sees field added to field and cottage after cot- tage rise, until, the wilderness changes and brightens into towns, the products of honest adventure, and productive toil — the prospective dwelling place of prosterity in successive generations." In an interesting paper, read by Mr. William Allen, before the Maine Historical Society', in 1855, on the early Sand}' River Settle- ments in Franklin County, he said: "The common course of pro- ceeding with beginners, was, first to cut down the trees on five or six acres the first year, burn the ground over and plant with corn the next 3'ear and build a log house ; cut down more trees, remove the family in before harvest time ; live on corn meal one j'ear, raise wheat the third year and build a small barn ; raise English hav, HISTORY OF PARIS. 209 wheat, rye, and corn the fourth j'car, and then the}' were in away to live comfortabh'. After living seven 3-ears in a log honse, every one had a right to build a framed house, if he could; they were then called old settlers. All who had nothing better than a log house, were b}^ common consent bound to give one new settler two weeks' accommodation and board when moving in." Whether similar practices and rules prevailed in the earl}' days of Paris, I am not advised. *********** This town is favored with a good number of water privileges, of moi'e or less power, the larger being at South Paris, West Paris, Snow's Falls, and at two or three other points on the Little Andros- coggin ; and Ston}' brook, Smith's brook, and Moose pond stream are also utilized for mill purposes at several places. In his history of Nprwa}', Mr. David Noyes says that during the early settlement of that town there was no grist mill in the place, and that settlers were obliged to go to Jackson's mill, in Paris, on the Stony brook, which he says wa^s but a poor apology for a mill ; or to what has been since called Ray's mill in what is now Otisfield, where they sometimes, in the winter, went on snow shoes with a bushel or two of grain on a hand sled. Jackson's grist mill and a saw mill, the first in this town, were located on the Stony brook, and were built by Lemuel Jackson about 1783, prior to which the settlers were obliged to go for these accom- modations to New Gloucester. Taking a bushel of corn or grain on his back, the sturdy pioneer made his way by a spotted line twenty- five or thirty miles through the forest to that town, had it ground, and in like manner, returned w'ith his grist to his family. On one occasion when Mr. Peter Durell was proceeding through the woods on this errand, he was suddenly confronted by a huge bear, which disputed his passage until clubbed off by force of arms. I have this fact from my brother Alonzo, to whom it was related by Mr. Durell himself. In these days there were few roads in this section to admit of the passage of a horse, much less a wagon. Boards for a tal)le-leaf or shelf, were lugged man}- miles upon the back ; and it was long before horses, even for horseback riding, could be availed of to any great extent. Then, the women used often to ride behind the men, or the}' would take one or more of their children and travel long distances on horseback to visit their friends. The^population of this town appears to have been steadily on the 14 210 HISTORY OF PARIS. iucrease, probal)ly from its first settlement up to 1850; but the census of 18G0 shows a decrease of fift^-fivc in the preceding ten 3'ears, and the falling off in the next decade was sixty-five, doubtless partly owing to the war of the rebellion. *Bv the census, the number of inhabitants of Paris was. in 1800. eight hundred and forty- fou r ; in 1810, thirteen hundred and twenty; in 1820, eighteen hundred and ninety-four ; in 1830, two thousand three hundred and seven; in 1840, two thousand four hundred and fifty-four ; in 1850, two thousand eight hundred and eighty-two; in 18G0, two thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven ; and in 1870, two thousand seven hundred and sixty-five. We have not time to investigate the causes of this decrease ; but I venture the opinion that a majority, at least, of our native citizens, who have left town to seek their fortunes in other places, would have l)een happier and better off, proba1)ly, in nearly every other respect, had they settled down contentedly at home. History tells us that the earliest people of whom we have an\- record regarded everything ancient as venerable and sacred. When a Greek or Roman wished to sa}' that an^-thing was dear to him, he said, "That is ancient for me." We read also, that the ancient cities clung strongh' to their past, l)ecause they found in the past all the motiA'CS as well as all the rules of their religion. "A city did not believe it had the right to allow anything to be forgotten, for everything in its history was connected with its worship." 8o, in founding a cit}', religious ceremonies of a marked character were observed. First, a sacrifice was offered, then a fire of brushwood was lighted, and as an act of purification, the companions of the chief each leaped through the flames. Next, in a small trench of a circular form, each person deposited a little eartii In-ought from tlie country from which he had come, and in which he believed the souls of his ancestors were inclosed. On this spot an altar was set u}) and a fire lighted upon it. This was the holy fire of the city, the l.)Ounds of which were next marked b}- a furrow made with a copper plough-share, the plough being held ])y the founder in priestly robes and veiled head, chanting prayers, while his companions followed him. observing a religious silence. t Altliough the first inhabitants of our town found its boundaries *Wlien the census of 1850 was taken, the railroad was under i)roccss ol construction tliroui'li tills town, and nearly two hundred workmen were enuniei-ated who had only a temporary residence here; this accounts for the apparent fallinj; oil' in population in 1j<(;(i. f'The Ancient City," by Fustel de Coulanges. HISTORY OF PARIS. 211 traced to their bauds and therefore had no need of special ceremonies to fix its limits, like the ancients, they gave heed to all the sacred memories of the past ; and if they did not bi'ing deposits of conse- crated soil and kindle thereon tlieir altar fires, many of tliem knelt in daih' worship around the domestic hearth, and joined in tlie erec- tion of temples to the living God. Wc. too, who are here to-day, entertain for our predecessors wlio have passed from us, feelings of respect not unmixed with brotherly friendship, and a love that can never cease. We, too, would gather up as far as in our power, the leading incidents attending the origin and progress of our town, as a portion of the histoiy of our common country, interesting alike to ourselves and to our successors. At the close of this one hundred years, we come together with mutual greetings, thankful that oar lot has lieen cast in a land of liberty, and in one of the most remark- able epochs of the world's history, fraught as it is with extraordinarv developments in all the domain of human knowledge. What revo- lutions, what important changes in the atfairs of nations, what won- derful discoveries, what ingenious and startling inventions have taken place within the recollection of many here present ! " Fortunate are we to have been so situated, and happy in having Ijeen spared to join in this celebration here in our native town. With one of our favorite authors, may we not truly say : '•There i.s no place like the old place, wliere you and I were l)oin. AVhere we lifted up our eyes on the splendors of the morn I From the milk-white breast that warmed us; from the clinging arms tlial bore, "Where tlie dear eyes glistened o'er us, that will look on us no more. There is no friend like the old friend who has shared our morning days ! Xo greeting like his welcome, no homage lilce his praise I Fame is the scentless flower, with gaudy crown of gold : But Friendship is the breathing rose, with sweets in every fokl." And now, dear friends, ere we separate, let us swear allegiance anew, not only to our native town but l^o our whole beloved country. Resting on the constitution, let us see to it that only the worthy are allowed either to make or to administer our laws. Our onlv safety is in the virtue, integrit}' and constant watchfulness of the people, who should guard the ballot, the palladium of our liljerties, with unceasing care, and hold as a traitor every person who shall in aiw manner attempt to abuse or corrupt it. Thus, with able, honest and patriotic statesmen for our rulers, we have everything to hope for, and nothino; to fear. 212 HISTORY OF PARIS. Mr. King's address was followed by the singing of the following hymn, written by Miss Alice E. Maxim. The music for this^hymn was composed by W. S. Ripley of Boston. "GOD BLESS OUR NATIVE HILLS." God bless our native hills ! We pray to Him who Alls Our souls witli trust. Our fathers" God I Thou hast Our thanks for mercies past, For good in years to be, We humbly trust in Thee : Thy ways are just. (iod bless our native hills I Green woods and sparkling rills. This glorious day. Wherever we may roam, We find no place like home ; No other skies so fair, Nor sweeter sunnner air, Than here to-day. Dear old hills I We love thee ! Each rock and flow"r and tree. To us are dear. When spring and song-birds come. When summer roses bloom, When autumn tints are seen. Or winter reigns supreme, Tbuu'rt ever dear. (iod bless our native town I Sweet mem'ries cluster round Each hearth and home I With willing liearts and hands Our fathers tilled these lands. Our mothers loved us here ; They lived to bless and cheer In days agoue. God bless our native town I Her sons with honors crown. And blessings rare; For centuries to come. Make this the happy home Of daughters good and pure, In ways of virtue sure. As true as fair. HISTORY OF PARIS. 213 God bless the dear old town ! While angels lookino; down Send thoughts of love — From ancestors long gone To a bright heavenly home — From friends and kindred dear, Who once dwelt with us here In peace and love. Hon. Geo. F. Emery of the Boston Post, then read a poem entitled, OUK FAMOUS MEN. As Time with wing unfettered flies Beneath these smiling, native skies, And ushers in th" centennial year. Recalling scenes to memory dear. And treading soil our fathers trod, We've gladly sung, thanks to our God- He, though unseen, their pathway made When first foundations here were laid ; To doubtful step he showed the way. And by his grace we meet to-day. Our love for country knows no bound. AVith all her varied riches crowned ; New England has a special cliarm. For her our hearts are ever warm. But whereso'er our footsteps range. To points remote or regions strange. Our thoughts will linger near the hearth Associated with our birth. When foreign footsteps reach our shore. Our country's wonders to explore, What well arrests th' observing mind Are commonwealths which here they find. Our towns well governed by the choice Of rulers by the public voice. These, scattered thick on every hand. Embrace the glory of our land. Of these, none have a better claim To share the honors of such fame. Than Paris, where to-day we stand, One of the noblest of the land. Gould we retrace a hundred years. Though freely mingling smiles with tears, We gladly would the path pursue. And Seventeen Seventy Nine renew. 214 HISTORY OF PARIS. Not that we now would sul)Stitute The year of sowing for its fruit, But rather better try to draw The picture which our Jaclvsons saw. We can conceive enough of this To say "twas drear enough for AVillis, Men of rare pluck they were, we know, For all traditions tell us so ; Xor are we left alone to these, For in our day there have been pleas, Which demonstrate l^eyond a doubt The Willis race was hard to rout. But facts of earliest times I waive. These from our orator we have ; My muse prefers just now to show, AVhat all Parisians ought to know, That, as to men of large renown, Ours i* no doubt, the banner town ; The fact, I think, is very clear, That Paris has, in this, no peer. Not natives all were these I name, For this is not what here I claim ; But what I do intend to say. And can be proved on any day. Embracing with our native sons Those who have l)een adopted ones. More men of note have issued here Than can be seen or found elsewhere ; That is to say, remembering size. And census of the town likewise. By one consent our foremost sou. Who highest honors well has won. Is he wose name need not be told — To young "tis known as well as old. He little thought in school where sent. He would become Vice-President, Nor did lie dream while sticking type, For what he then was growing ripe— Yet step by step, from day to day. He onward pressed his upward way, Until, save one, their highest prize Awarded those bound high to rise, Was by the sovereigns of the land Placed cordially in Handin's hand. How well this nation's gift was borne. And all the laurels he has worn. HISTOKY OF PARIS. The uuif^e of lii'^tory will relate Much fuller at a later date. And justice done to you as well, Wheu we shall hear from M. & L. Proceeding now with rapid wing, Xext on the roll is Mr. King; Horatio, too, played well his part, Since here he learned the printer's art. His mind while handling printer's sticks Quite freely ran to politics. His genius i-ould not well be spanned By any town this side Portland ; Hence there he flew with type and press. And left his toAvusmen in distress. But what then brought regret and pain, Proved for himself and them great gain ; The path to honor it laid bare And in it all Parisians share. To Washington at last he goes, And honest skill and merit shows, Until, well worthy, there we see Horatio King our P. ^i. G. Still passing on. the next we see A Senator in A. K. P. Of him. perhaps, it may be said, Among the living or the dead, ;More babies have for him been called Thau any other in the world. This is enough to flx his place, And shows how well he ran his race. The highest place he went to fill. Was where he watched the Nation's Till ; This well he did for many a year, As tnany know who listen here. From Forty Eight to Fifty One H. Hamlin Senatorial honors w^on. From Fifty One for six years more. He similar honors likewise bore. From Fifty Seven to Sixty One, Another Senatorial race he run. And, as by use pure metals shine, In Eighteen Hundred Sixty Nine, The people served him in that way. And have so done down to this day. His Senatorial life, I w-een. Has been the longest ever seen. 215, 210 HISTORV OF PARIS. Next, p;issiii«i: on, th' observer sees A roll unusual of M. ("s. The first in time if not in fame. Was IIulil)ard l>evi — a jrreat name. His father in tlie deadly fight Fell on Quebec's embattled heiglit, A Captain brave, a loyal son, As ever fame innnortal won. All old Parisians used to boast The (General was alone a host. A man of pluek and neivous force, No obstacle could block his course. With generous heart anil open hand His operations all were planned. Good cheer around a game of Loo, Our fathers did not all eschew. Tradition says he used to sip Success insi)ired around his Flij); That in his day "twas understood 'Twas part of man's essential food. Or, if not so, all men of note Knew how it helped a major vote. He in the year Eighteen Thirteen Was in the national Congress seen. He seldom spoke and never wrote. But always was on hand to vote. He fought the "Feds" with such a /est, That you can well suiinise the rest. In Nation, State, or in tlie Town, He always earned a just renown. Next Enoch Luicoln, honored name, And always worthy of his fame. Stepped to the front by one consent, And to the seventeenth Congress went : Three times the i)eo|)le placed him there. But he preferred the (Jovernor"s ihair. His race, though brief, was nobly run. And brilliant as the mid-day sun. Next Mr. Carter, Timothy J., And well remembered in our day. Our people chose with great applause, To help enact the nation's laws. But this ])right sun death's cloud obscured. Though with an honoreil name assured. Next on this list was Virgil D., HISTORY OF PARIS. As crisp and crank as e'er neeti he, A DtMUOt-rat from head to foot, And liardest of the hard to hoot. His views he would not if lie eouhl Conceal, or shape to modern mould. His friends he loved, his foes he fought. But compromise his soul would not ; lie never learned how to recede, But lived and died true to his creed. In Eighteen Handled Forty Three Our Hamlin in the House we see. In Forty Five again he goes. And Forty Six until its close. In Eigliteen Forty Nine or so, You sent to Congress Goodenow. For planning well, and })arty skill. None on the stage could him excel; A gallant Captain too he was, And early served his country's cause. Few of our townsmen better knew On all occasions what to do. Near by his side E. Gerry sat. With whom we students used to spat When poring over legal lore, Until in zeal we almost swore. Of course, when Bull his dogs set on. His voice was loud for Oregon. True to his faith E. G. still sticks, Especiallj' in j)olitics. In Eighteen Hundred Fifty One We find another native son In Congress, full of life and zeal. And anxious differences to heal ■Tween North and South which then arose. The plan of "Compromise'' he chose. No man deplored the Nation's snarls More truly than our Andrews Charles. His genial nature all esteemed; Indeed, he always rather seemed Too winning for his i)arty foes. And that his major ballot shows. Near sat by hmi another man Who early Avas a young townsman. One of the lucky, pushing sort Which seldom from the goal come short ; 217 218 HISTORY OF PARIS. This need I not now .Miile scenes so hallowed we recall. Blessed be the memory of them all. Xow closing this my grateful task. May not I one thing humbly ask? Is there no duty to be done. 230 HISTORY OF PARTS. Before our race is fully ruu ? A town whose soenerj' is so gnind, Whose fathers, uobles of the laud, With gifts by nature strong and rare Combined with wise, sagacious care, Impressed their stamp on all we've seen, And V)enefa('tors true have been, Deserves to have its liistory teld And on immortal page enrolled, All that is worthy to be i-ead Of both the living and the dead. Rev. Dr. 11. C. Pastes read a paper giving a brief sketch of the churches and ministers in Paris, but as this will appear under the general head of P^clesiastieal History, it is omitted here. P^DucATioxAL History. Geo. A. Wilson, Esq., of South Paris, read the Educational His- tory of Paris, as follows : L(((li('S (did (Tcnthnacn : T was requested by your centennial conmiittee to prepare a brief address giving a History of Education in tlie town of Paris. T consented so to do, but at once found on attempting the same, that the history of education in tliis town from its earliest settlement to the present time, was a subject of such breadth and extent, and so intimately connected with all the religious and material growth and itrosjierity of the town, and required so much research and i)atient investigation, that it could not be fully treated in the few moments allotted to me in the exercises of the day. Therefore I shall but briefly touch upon a few of the most ujarked incidents, and in a gen- eral manner indicate the vast influence which the system of education adopted by our fathers has had, not only upon the fortunes of the indi- vidual citizens, but also upon the very lifp and growth of the town itself. In order to rightly understand the planting of that seed, which fell into such fruitful ground, and bore such a bountiful harvest, we ought to take a shoit glance at the tii-st settlers of the town, see who they were, from whence they came, and what impress they left upon the lives and charac- ters of those who have succeeded them ; but we can oidy l)rietly say that they came from AVatertown and adjacent towns in the State of Massachu- setts, and were men of integrity, honesty, native ability and acquired edu- cation. It is rarely that any new counti-y has such men for its founders. Coming in the prime of life and in the full sti-ength of a sturdy manhood from the parent State of Massachusetts, thej' lirought with them into the midst of this primeval forest, and then unbi'oken wilderness, that spirit of culture and patriotism and strong faith in the God given principles of free- dom and religious liberty, which were the distinguishing characteristics of the citizens of that State. Descendants of those who had willingly exiled llI^TOKY OF I'AKIS. 231 tlieuiselves froiii fatherland fur c-onscit'iice sake, deseeiidauts of those who had heroically endured dangers and privations, the mere mention of which to-day. mijrht well cause the cheek of strong manhood to pale — to secure freedom for each man to worship God after the dictates of his own heart —themselves, many of them, fresh from tliat great conflict in which our nation was born, and in whose ears were still ringing the echoes of those glad bells which proclaimed Freedom ami Independence over this broad land, they came with strong hands and brave hearts to their great enter- pi-ise,— and it is mainly to their forethought, sagacity and earnestness in building up the free school system in this to-wn. that we owe our past suc- cess and present prosperity. As we open the old record books and sliake oft from their leaves the dust of nearly a century and a half, (for tlie Proprietors" records begin in 1735) we are struck with the beauty of the penmanship, and the force and cor- rectness of the language. Few records of the present day can at all com- pare with them, and as we further look and see the quaint expressions, strange to the ears of us to-day— such as "Jlis most sacred Majesty,"' and "His Majesty's Province of the Massachusetts Bay,"" we are forcibly reminded of the flight of time, and strange thoughts and visions of the startling events which have occurred since the hand guided the pen over the smooth surface of this page, and the generations which have come and gone like the leaves of the forest, come thronging upon us ; but we must press for- ward with our task. As I have said, the first grant of Plantation No. 4, as it was then termed, was made in 173;"); but that location failed on account of its being found lo be within the limits of New Hampshire, and it was not until 1773 that the Plantation was finally located whei-e is now the town of Paris, and in 1779 the proprietors" road was cut through from near the easterly corner to the northwesterly eornei-. the centennial of which occur- rence we celebrate to-daj\ The Grant was on condition that the i>roprietors should within seven years settle sixty families, build a house for the public worshii) of God, and settle a Protestant minister, and lay out one-sixti'-fourth part for the first settled minister, oue-sixty-fourth part for the use of the ministry, one- sixty-fourtli part for the use of a school, and one-sixty-fourth part for the use of Harvard College. These conditions were fulfilled except so far as the question of time entered into them, and when the grant was lotted out certain lots were set aside for the minister and ministry, and certain lots for a school. These remained unimproved for some years, until in 1799, we find an article in the wan-ant, to see if the town will devise some method to make the school land profitable. Xo action was taken under this article at the time, but at a subsequent meeting in 1804, the Selectmen were appointed a Committee to petition the General Court for leave to sell said lands. License was granted June 13, 1804, upon condition "that the net proi-eeds of the said sale be and shall forever continue to be vested in some of the public funds of the United States or of this conuuonwealth or mort- gage of real estate, and the interest arising from the sale of the said school right, shall be ai)plied towards the support of schools, and the interest 232 HISTORY OF PARIS. arising- froin the sale of the iiiiiiisterial rig'ht shall be applied towards the support of the luiuistry." Previous to this, the IJev. James Hooper, the tirst settled minister of the town, had relinquished all his riglits in two of said lots to the town. I'lidcr the al)Ove license, Ehenezer Rawson, Josiah Biseo and Levi Hubbard were appointed a eommittee of the town to make sale of the lands, and they -were sold for .$4,530. 'J'his amount was invested, and the interest of about ^3000 of this was applied generally by vote of town for the supi)ort of preaching, up to the jear 1843, when John Porter. James Deering and Joseph G. Cole were a])i)ointed a eonnnittee to investigate the matter, and on their report, the whole amount was carried to the School Fund, and from that time to the i)resent, the interest has been annually devoted to the sup- port of schools. Tliis was the oiigin of our present School Fund, and it constitutes a permanent fund for that purpose, with the exception that by some means unexj)lained l)y the records, the principal has been reduced to $3815. The Plantation was settled (juite rapidly after 1782, and in 17U3 was incor- porated as a town undei- the name of I'aris. What were the advantages for schools during the 11 years jjrior to the incorporation is not recorded, and we aiv forced to rely upon tradition, which simplj- informs us that pri- vate schools were held at various houses and taught by some of the settlers. At the incorporation of the town, it was (juite extensively settled, and it was divided into five school districts, although there were as yet no school houses in anj' of the districts. At the first town meeting, the clerk clearly ret'ords that it was voted to ai"cei)t the School Districts as divided ]>y the Selectmen in their report. He however fails to record what that report was, so tliat we are left somewhat in the dark as to what were the original limits of the districts. Tliis record reminds me of a story which they tell of Dr. True of Bethel. They say the Dr. was liding through Paris, and ou passing in tlie road by tlie house where ^laj. IJufus Stowell used to reside, was looking a])out, (the Dr. always has his scientific eyeoi)eu when traveling) wlien his attention was attracted by the huge bowlder still to be seen iu the field to the northeast of the road. His curiosity was excited and he left his team and went up to examine it. On inspection lie pro- nounced it one (jf the largest bowlders in this section of the country, and at once iletermined to write to the jKipers giving an account of this won- derful bowlder. AVishing to be very piecise as to its height, he informed the public that it was al)out half as high as the white l)irch tree growing beside it, without giving the height of the tree. As white birch trees vary somewhat iu their lieight, his description gave about the same idea of the height of the bowlder as the cleik's here gave of the boundaries of tlie district. The record, however, gives the names of the five persons wlio were tlien elected School Agents, or Committee, as they were then termed. They Avere as follows : Isaac Bolster, Abner Shaw, John Willis, Seth Carpenter, and >I. B. Smith. As these were all well known citizens, we can easily decide the general location of the districts. HISTORY Ol" PAKIS. 233 Gen. Is;i:u- J{ol.i tlie gnuult'atht'i- of tlic lali- (iiilcoii llolsicr. resided where Jos. G. Penley now lives, and liis district iimst liave emljraeed what is now No. 1, tlie Bolster District and also what is now the South Paris District. Abner Shaw lived in the Shaw neii>hborhood. and \n< dis- trii-t embraced the King- District and the southeastern portion of the town. ]\r. H. Smith, wlio was the great grandfather of Geo. S. Titeomb, resided on the farm where Freeland Swan now lives, and his district must have included all north of wliat is now South Paris and west of the river. John Willis resided on the Hill, in what was then called the Centre District, and Seth Carpenter in what is called now the Partridge District, including then all north of it. l"p to 1800, the town raised fifty pounds a year foi- the support of schools. In 1800 they raised it to 8400, and it increased gradually from tliat time forward. The .$400 raised in 1800 must have been as large a sum, in proportion, as we raise now, for in 1801 and 1802 the (juestion of dividing the town was seriously agitated, and was voted down twice. The last time, at a town meeting called for that purpose, and held Sept. 22d, 1802, when there -was a large attendance, the vote stood 41 in favor, and ol against a division of the town. We should judge from this, that there were about one hundred (pialified votei-s in town then. For the first twenty years, the (piestion came up annually as to how the school money should be divided, and was very earuestlj' contested, as to whether it should be divided according to the sum paid by each district, or according to the number of families in each district. The parties seem to have been very nearly equally divided, as for a number of years they alter- jiated — one party gaining the victory one year and the other the next. "We can see that human nature was nuich the same in those days as it is now, for frequently the defeated party were not satisfied with their defeat and attempted a reconsideration of the vote, so that some years they voted on it four tunes before the matter was finally settled. It reminds one of tlie fierce struggles we often have over the momentous question whether the ownev of a dog shall contribute one dollar towai'ds the public Reven.ue or not. It Avas not until 181;^ that the town finally settled down on dividing the money as now done according to the number of scholars between 4 and 21. For the first ten years thei-e were no well defined school districts, but they were changed from year to year as circumstances seemed to reciuire. This state of aftairs did not seem to work well, and in 1800, Capt. Daniel Stowell, Capt. Jairus Shaw. Abijah Ilall, John Besse, Seth Carpenter, Abijah Warren, Col. Levi Hubbard, and Lieut. Jona. Bemis were appointed a committee to make a new division of the School Districts which when agreed upon should be decisive. In tliose days they rarely trusted a committee to take any decisive steps without consulting and reporting to the town, and here the}- incorporated in the vote the declaration that their report should be agreed upon by the to^^ n before it should be binding. From some reason this committee did not make any report, 1)ut they seem to have attended to their duty, as in 1802, the districts were ten in number, but still without anv recorded 234 HISTORY OK PARIS. boundaries. Thc^ difterent a^^eiits were, for the Centre Distrii-t, now the Hill — Benj. llaainiond. the grandfather of Geo, F., and H. E. Hannuond, who lived Avhere H. E. Hannnond now lives; for tlie southeast section of the town, Tlionias Stevens, who lived wliere J]lbert Cliftbrd now resides; for the southwest part of the town, including South Paris, Joel Robinson, who lived on what is now the town farm ; for the Hall neighborhood, Jona- than Shurtleff ; for that part lying north of South Paris and west of the I'iver, Joseph Swift, who lived in tiie house where John "Stevens now resides; for the Partridge District, Seth Carpenter, who lived at the four corners, where E. E. Hanson formerly resided; for the section noith of tliat, John Graj', father of Pobert anil Elbi'idge Gray, wlio lived where Sylvester Dean now lives ; for the Stearns District — then called the Bemis District — Jonathan Bemis, the grandfather of Charles and David Bemis, who then lived on tlie place where the late Asajih Bird lived, but afterwards removed to the Hill ; for the Harbor District, Seth Benson, the grandfather of our present Seth Benson, who livi'd just out of what is now tlie village of North Paris."' Thus matters went on until ISIO. when the numl)cr of districts had increased to 14, and for the first time the numbers were i-ecorded. 'i'hey were as follows, still without any recorded bounds : Daniel Stowell, Xo. 1. He lived on the old Stowell farm. T>enniel Holmes. Xo. 2. This was the Whitehead District. Jairus Shaw, Xo. S. Lived where Ennnor IJawson lives. .John Hobinsdu. Xo. 4. On the Preston Pobinson place. Jon"n Shurtlett", Xo. 5. Hall District, near where J. Cliurchill lives. Benj. Hammond, Xo. G. Centre District. Job lAirvey, Xo. 7. Tuell District. Sanmel Hannnond, Xo. 8. Xo Paris. •John Kecords. Xo. 1). S. E. corner. This District was nearly all after- wards set ort' into Hebron. Samuel King, Xo. 10. King District. Caleb Prentiss, Xo. 11. Mountain District, wliere Julius A. King lives. Benj. Cooper, Xo. 12. AVhittemore District. Geo. Ryerson, Xo. IS. Partridge District. Simeon Walton, Xo. 14. Dean District. I have been obliged to give the names thus at length, as the only means by which the districts could ))e identifieil. Still they do not seem to get the matter settled, for the very next year. 1811, the town voted for Capt. Jairus Shaw to look up the old plan of the town whereon the school districts have been divided, and fetch the same before the town at their next meeting. Thus matters remained generally until 1818, when Xo. 1 was divided, and the present Xo. 2 formed from a i)art thereof. From that time up to 1828, no great changes were made, but in tliat year a committee was again api)ointed to investigate the bounds of the districts, and they made their report, giving the limits and bounds of tlie 16 districts into which the town was then divided, which was entered ui)on the records, and the numbers given to the districts which they still retain, and now for the tirst time one HISTORY OF PARIS. 235 could go to the records uud ascertain the bounds of the districts. Only four districts have been added to that number up to the present time, and we now liave twenty districts in town. At the lirst town meeting in 17!t3, it was voted tliat the inhabitants of each district shall Iniild a school house, or other\\is(' pi-ovide a place for keeping tlieir schools. No houses were however built for a number of years, and a variety of places were used for school rooms. In general, in sunnner, some convenient barn or otlier out- building was selected. Thus, schools were lield in Isaac Bolster's corn barn, also in a ])arn over in the Eobinson neighborhood ; also Wm. .Swan, who is now 87, informs me that in his early youth he attended school in the barn on the Smith farm, now occupied by Freeland Swan. This barn was taken down and forms part of the stable connected with the residence of T. J. Whiteheail, Es(|. Caleb Swift, who is now 82, informs me that he attended school in a little shoemaker's shop, built bj' his brother, Joseph Swift on the Churchill farm, and that in winter the schools were sometimes kept in Smith's house, this house was removed to South Paris afterwards, and is the house Avhere •T. (ui'tis now lives ; and sometimes in the house where Jos. Libby now resides. A school was kept for a number of years by Abijah Hall, father of Mrs. Charlotte Bolster, in his house, where John S. Barrows now lives. Schools were also held in various other parts of the town, and if we under- stand the matter rightly, children in those daj^s considered it a great thing to have even such poor privileges as these, and did not have to be coaxed and driven to fine school houses with all the modern conveniences of books, maps, globes, etc. If any st-holar within the sound of my voice thinks he or she is having a hard time of it. let him think of the poor advantages our fathers had, and the manner in which they used thos? advantages, and the great results which flowed therefrom, and take lieart and courage and pi-ess forward. During tVie first years of the town, an attempt was made on several occa- sions to have the town build some school houses as a town, lint it alway failed. In 1800, the first school house in town was built in the Centre District, on the lot of land where the house of the late Thos. Crocker stands. Through the neglect of the committee to take a deed, the title failed, and the build- ing was removed some years after to the lot where the brick school house now stands, on Lincoln street, the lot having been given l)y Lenuxel Jack- son. The old school house nmst have been completed in the Fall of 1800, for the town meetings which up to this time had been held at the house of T>emuel Jackson, in the Spring of 1801, were called at the Center school house. They continued to be held here up to Aug. 14, 1804, when the first town meeting was held in the meeting house just beside us. In August, 1801, the .Selectmen issued a warrant to Edward Andrews to call a meeting of School District Xo. 9. (as then numbered) to meet at the house of Job Lurvey to see if they would build a school house. There is no record of any action under this warrant, and we conclude no action was taken under it. 2.'U) IIISIOKV i)\' TAli'lS. 'Pill' llisl rrliiihlc iiili'llij;riiri' of .my oIIht scliool house jit'ti'i' (llisi, is iiiiMiliiiii iii;iilr ill iSOri, ill iiiyiii^' oiil ;i lond ; (li.'i( il sliirts iic:irly opiiositc (lie school iioiisc iicir I.iciil. S:iiniicl lsent location. In the W hiiehead I )is| rici . I he si hool house was liiiill w here il now st.aiids, and llic frame ol llie present house is the fr.imeof (he lirsl house. In No. I, or the Itisco District, the lirsl school house w;is on the old eonnl> road, now disconlinned .ilionl SO rods north of liCmuel .lacUsoii's house. It stood there for a iminher of years, and many within the sound of my voice ciin reiiiemher attending' school there. It washurnt down, and relmilton the spot where it now stands. In tlii' j'artriduc Dist riet, th(> lirsl school house stood al the four corners ne.ir the ll.inson house, Iml was lin.ally chained to its prescnl location. Ol her houses were Imilt , so that in 1SI.">, every (ni;aiii/cd (list rid had a school house, such :is it was. 'They were not all of the iiit^'st construction, hut Ihev were comfort.ahlc. 'I'hey most all li.'id the lar^c, generous, op(>ii tire-place and Im^e chimney which was a feature in all hiiildinji's of that day; some of them had a wide projection over the lire-place; and the old folks record that one of the leaclu-rs used to ulili/e 1 1 1.1 1, w hen I he scludars were restless, hy posliiin' one of them Ul) there, whom he termed a crow, to watch .and reporl the idi;iiishness of the others. Inmost (d the houses, as they were repaired or rehnilt.the old open lire-placi- <;av e way to the more modern stove; thoui;h in the \Vhill('- more lUstrict, as late as ISIO, the waiiniiiii' apparatus consisted of an old potash kell le inverted and set upon hricks with a hole knocked Ihrouuh tlie holtom for the funnel ; and it was in the ashes under this old kettle that Master H.ailey used to warm his lieech rods piev ions to warminn- the .seliolars. In ISIS, District No. •_' vv.is tormed, and the Free .Masons united with the dislrici and Imill the (dd schotd lutuse on the lot where V. C Mer- rilTs storehouse now stands. 'The masons used the upper part as their liall. 'I'liis served the district until tliey purchased the OxfordNormal institute, when it was lorn down, and put up a^aiii as (he frame work of the house owned hy /. ('. I'erry. in ISO.'i. there was an article inserted in the town warr.inl, to see if the town would raise a sum of money to hire a luiister to instruct the yonlli in llie art of siiii^iiii;-. I .'iiii sorry to s;iy, however, tluit the low n iunominiously passed over the article. In 1S-_>(I. the town chose IIISIOUV OK TAUIS. ils lirsi i('i;ul;ii- silioiil (■01111 nil Ice. vi/ ; Sii'iilicii l".iufi\ , ,l;iini< S. Kcilli mikI 1 li'iiry Ti't'iiliss, ;mil :il llir -Mine 1 inn' |>rc('<, lictori' ihc\ ciiliT iipoii till' im|ioil:iiil diil \ of school iusiiiiclion: anil i;i\(' ccrl ilic.ilcs ol .ipiiidli.-il ion lo such of lliciii as shall he I'ounil jiioiicily iiiiajilicil llic cdliricalr ol I he chainiiaii lo Ik- ahsohilcly iicccs- saiv ill all cases. iM. 'I'lial it shall l><' ihc duly ol ihc chairiiiaii ol llic coiiiiiiil Ice alorc- said, lo \isil all schools in ihc low 11 laiii;lil hy niaslcrs, once near 1 he coni- tneiiccnicnl . and ai;:iin al Ihc clo>e (d each sidiool lo asccrlaiii Ihe Uind ol' hooks ii^ed ill ihe school, recomiiicnd such as he iiia\ a|>|>ro\e; lo e\ainine iiiloihe iiieihods ol insi lucl ion, and n'ivc such advice as he maylhiiiU necessary. Tlu' chairinaii ol' said coiuniillee previously ^iviiii;' notice lo Ihe school ai;'eiil and niasler ol the linie a|i|ioiiiicd lor llu' cxamiiial ion. .'id. rii.il Ihe ehainiian ol Ihe eoiniiiiiiee niaUi' .111 annual rcpoi 1 loihe town .11 llicir lirsI ineernii;-, .al'ler Ihe e\a iiiinal ion of Ihe schools, ol the niiiiilicr ol' -cliolars in each school. Ihe aniounl ol iiioiie\ a|iiiro|irialed ami I'Njiciidcd, .and Ihe lime ol ii-- colli iiiiia iicc. nil. 'rh.al il sii.ill lie Ihe duly of s.iid eoniiiiil lee. wilhoiil conipeiisalion, e\cepl lo ihe ch.aii 111,111. loi;-ellier w illi Ihe several school a^'eiil s, lo at lend Ihe chairinaii in his e\,iiiiiii,il ions (d lli<' scvi'r.il -chools al Ihe lasl e\aniiii alien, unless iieccss.aiiiv prev eiiled." These w ere I he d lilies enjoined upon I he coiuniillee. and a si rici ailheieiice lo Ihein al the preseni day will serve lo increase Ihe eUlcieiicv ol our schools. \\ I' h.avi' had lor leachers in past \e.iis iii;iii\ men who wen- celelnalcd in llieir prolessioii ill iJK'ir dav. 'i'lnae vv.is .lacoh Itradlnirv , W ho was called ,,|ie ol liie hesi le.lchers ol his day. Lewis l''ollel, who w .as considered soiiiew li.il I v ra iinic.i I, as he inarched alioul Ihe room wiili his Iwo tool ruler in his hand. I Lincy one ol iiiv he.irers can slill naiiem her his Icelinus, when Ihe old man. alter pnni'-hiiii;- Iwo or lliree, luriied around to him and s.iid, ■•j.uthi'r, I will selilewiih \ on in the morning." Al-o, K/ra Tnhhs, know 11 as Schoolm.isler i'lihliv, w ho . 1 1 w a \ s li.nl .1 nick- name lor every scholai. lie was .1 strict disciplinarian, and when he shouted. ".lohii, you hlockhead. sit up st rai^hter !" .I(iliii was apl to slill'en his hacklione im di.it. ^ly. i»ea..locl l>. 'I'li.ay ei, w ho is slill Ii v iiii;. a ml some ol my hearers c.ni slill r.'inemhi'r, without doulit, how loolish llie\ t'(dt, vv hen, alter ihcv were meir^row n, and c.iiiie in late, he made t hem staiiil in the Moor .and read aloud Ihe stor\ o| the li.id hoy w ho, climhini; the tree alli'r hirds" nests, ^'ol, hiini;' liom one ol tlu' lir.inches hy a Inde in his i;aiineiii~. i'lien there were \\ . \\ . \ ir^iii, now .liidi;c \ ii;;iii, llaiinihal llamliii. whoi.iu^hi his tirsi .and only schnol in this town, .and hosts ol' others whom I have not space to ineiilioii. rime al-o lorhids aiiv nieiil ioii ol t he ( )\ lonl N'orm.il I nsi il iile, .and I'aris Hill Ac.idemv. hoih inr a ;;Teiiter ealaniily whiciicoulil helall this town lhantlial,h\ inilill'iaciK • nei;le<|. it -hoidd allow the -v-^lemol tree common schools 238 HISTORY OF PARIS. to fall into disuse, and the foul and degrading- spirit of ignoranee to under- inine and destro.v the fair edifice wliich our fatliers have so nobly erected. Then came the dinner. This exercise was one of the most gigan- tic, and at tlie same time, one of the best conducted feasts of which history (town histor\') has spoken. It is no easy task to feed five or six thousand hungry people ; but the committee had made such systematic an-angenients that there was no jar, and but the minimum of confusion. Most of the young men and maidens of Paris were enlisted as waiters. At a private waiters' meeting in the town house, that building was completel}- filled ; and 3'et this host was onh' suffi- cient to supply the demands of the hungry multitude. The invited guests of each district were furnished with cards, and took their seats at the first table. The tables were arranged in the mammoth tent, and numbered accoi'ding to the School Districts in town. Before anything was disturbed, the teut presented a fine appearance. The tables were covered with fine white cloths, were laid with china, and flowers adorned every available spot. Notwithstanding man}' were fearful, the provisions were ample for all, and none went away unsatisfied on account of lack of food. There were bushels remain- ing after the feast was ended. When the company had been called together, after dinner, by Rip- ley's band, Mr. S. A. Bolster of Boston, read a history of the mili- tary men of Paris, which is omitted here to avoid repetition, as the complete military history of the town appears elsewhere. At the conclusion of Mr. Bolster's address, Hon. S. C. Andrews of Portland was introduced, and assumed the duties of Toast Master. He first called, '^Paris — past and present." Response bv Hon. Hannibal Hamlin. Mr. Hamlin's response was extemporaneous, and cannot be repro- duced. He spoke of the progress of the world and of Paris for one hundred years, from the time when this territory was an unbroken wilderness until now, when it is filled with the happy homes of thrift}' and intelligent men and women. He then narrated several anec- dotes of the early settlers of Paris, to illustrate their character and customs, and closed with a description of the surpassing beauty of the outlook from Paris Hill. The following hymn written by Hon. Geo. F. Emery, was sung by the whole audience, led by Ripley's band. HISTORY OK PAUIS. 239 CEXTEXXIAI. HV.MN. (Ttoip Old Hundred.) O God, Most High I bow down thine ear, Our swelling song, deign thou to hear; And while to thee the voice we raise, Inspire each heart witli joyful praise. Thy Providence our Fathers led, AVhen here their tents at first were spread ; Their lives and labors thou didst bless With mercies rich and numberless. These hills and vales, this rugged soil. Attest the nature of theii- toil ; The wilderness which here they found, Xow smiles with blossoms all around. The varied fruitage of their care, We, their descendants, largely share ; The debt we own — their gifts we take — Their virtues, too, we'll ne'er forsake. As future yeais shall run their round. Let grace and mercy still abound : Crown thou our sons, of every age. With heaven's choicest heritage. "The Legal Fraternity," was responded to l)v Hon. Alvah Black. I feel honored in l)eing permitted on tliis occasion to sjieak for the law. and for the lawyers of Paris, past and present. It is an honor to be allowed to represent the law and the profession on any occasion, great or small. The greatness of the subject magnifies its representative, and what earthly subject can be greater than the law? constituting, as it does, the rules established, whether by legislation, the decision of the courts or the decrees of rulers, for the preservation of oi-der and the j)rotection of life, liberty and proi)erty. Coming down to us through the ages from different sources, expanded, improved and purified by the experience and wisdom of the learned and able men of all times, it has well been pronounced the perfection of human wisdom. It adapts itself to all the changes of times, places, circumstances and conditions, and ever casts its sheltering- arm about us, and interposes its protecting shield when danger assails. In the ordinary i)ursuits of life we little realize how entirely dependent we ever are upon the law for the safety of our lives, liberty and property, and for the hai)piness of home and all its blessings. Take away the law and chaos would come again, anarchy and violence would usurp the place of order and peace, the law of the strongest would universally prevail, and savageness and desolation would settle down on the land. This is no exaggeration. The experience and ol)servation of every man furnish convincing proof of its truth to ordinary intelligence. How impor- tant, then, that the laws shall be wisely administered ! The State has done 240 HISTORY OF PARIS. its part. It has pi-Dvided iis with jmlges eminent and learned, and all the requisite ottieers, and has furnished us with suitable and neeessarj' build- ings, and all the paraphernalia needful to the < ourts. But all the learning of the law, all the wisdom of the Courts would be of little avail to the wants of the puljlie, witliout the intervening agency of the lawyer. His learning, experience, and skill, are absolutely essential to the i)roper pre- sentation in Couit, of the rights and the wi-ongs of tlie connnunitj', and for securing the ends of justit'e. The agency of the lawyer cannot be dis- pensed with in tlie administration of justice. Ages of experience have taught this. Ignorance and inexperience cannot with safety enter the Courts. Paris has been fortunate in its lawyers. Three-quartei-s of a cen- tury it has been the shire town of Oxford county, from the time of its establishment in 1805, and early became the lieadquarters of the legal pro- fession for the county, and held tliat position till a (comparatively recent date. Many lawyers have lived hei'e, many who have been an ornament to the bar, and some who have adorned the bench. We have had our I'arris, our Lincoln, our Emciy. our Cole, and others too numerous to mention iiei-e. ^\■hom the State and the nation hav<' delighted to honor, and in whom as members of the profession, we may justly take pride, and none for whom we are callf'd to blush. I would 1>e glad to give a sketch of all, and a more extended notice of the more prominent of our earlier lawyers; but time forbids. I will do what I can in noticing a part of tliem in their life as lawyers and citizens here. (The personal sketches of tlie lawj'ers may be found in anotlier idace.) '"The Medical Profession," was responded toby Dr. T. H. Brown of Paris, whose sketches of Paris physicians with additions, are given in another place. Dr. Brown closed his remarks as follows : •"Many reflections are naturally suggested by the foregoing facts, con- cerning the settlement, character and services of the medical profession for the hundred years just ended, during whicli the town of Paiis has emerged from a wilderness, to fertile fields, busy workshops and pleasant dwellings. The contrast between now and then is difficult to estimate, and almost inconjpreliensible. It required enterprise, courage and faith in the pioneers of this region, who first felled the trees in town, and prei)ared tlie wa}' for civilization. It also required courage, faitli and self-sat-rifice to undertake the practice of medicine, when the visiting must be done over new and rough roads, over streams Avithout bridges, and over the snow with snow- shoes, tlirough the deep forest and everywhere that men might choose to make a clearing or erect a cabin. Accidents and diseases, involving life, were as liable to occur in a new as in an old settlement ; and the necessity for the surgeon and the physician was often urgent and j^ressing. Cases often arose to test the ability of i)hysicians in those days. Many j'ears ago, a hardy pioneer, Capt. Abner Ravvson, rose early in the morning, and as he passed out of his dwelling in the dark, lie slipped upon tiie doorstep and fell to the ground, striking his hand upon a sharp axe, and severing tlie HISTORY OF PARIS. 241 larjrest artery at the wrist. He l)led profuselj'. Tho phy. die. The jjostman wlio carried the mail across tlie country from Bridirton. lieard some one relating the case, and said he believed that if they would send for Dr. Farnsworth, he could stop tiie lileediny-. The Dr. was sent for and came and tied the artery and saved tlic vahial)]e life, on the point of i)erishino-. The profession of medicine in Paris, as we look backward, lias illustrated the common fate of all classes. Some have entered upon the stage of service and remained only a few months or years, while others have kept in harness, toiling up the steep ascent t»f life during a half or a (piarter of a centurj'. Some, after learning the hardships and responsibilities of surgery, have aban- iloned tlie practice, and sought more profitable or more congenial emi)loy- meut in other business or professions. Some have been the beneficiaries of popular favor, and been elected as State Representatives or county officers — in this respect, vieing with the farmers, mechanics and traders — the pro- fessions of law and theology, in their love of fame and tlieir care of the State. Others still have labored steadily, resolutelj- and perseveringly in the practice of their profession, among the rich and the poor, in storm and sunshine, in heat and cold— ambitious only to honor their calling, fidfil a sacivd mission, and benefit their fellow men. But notwithstanding the versatility of taste?, and the direction of the talents of the physicians of this town, it will be conceded on all hands, and everywhere, that the members of the profession in Paris, almost with- out excei)tion. have been worthy, reliable men, upright and honorable in every relatit)n of life. The inhabitants of Paris can therefore look back over the past century \\ ith pride and satisfaction, as they read the names, the lives and services of those who have passed away, while a grateful pos- terity will embalm their memory, and preserve its fragrance for future generations. Let us hope that those now living may, at the close of the next century, gain as fair a record and as just an appreciation. Anil what will another century bring forth 'i We would fain hope that our land would remain the great Western Republic, preserved in its integrity, with many- added states — all prospering in the arts of peace and plenty — all develop- ing into a higher civilization, a broader intelligence, a godlier Christianity. Tills shall be our hope to-day, and this the fruition of all the toils of genius and the creative power of mental and muscular force. But with the nuita- tions of the past century before us — with the fall of dynasties here — the changes in the form of government there — with the moral and mental attri- tion everywhere busy evolving new methods in science, morals and law, what may not be the possibilities in the way of change, in another century? If we can judge the future by the i)ast, revolution will touch and modify the profession of medicine, as it has touched and modified commerce, transportation, business, law and theology; and it is a somewhat melan- choly thouglit, that whiit we view with pride and satisfaction in all these 242 HISTORY OF PARIS. thin<^s t(>-ih(>i, may. in om- liiindivd years, aye will, be forg'otteii and buried in oldivion. '".So sleeps the pride of former years; 80 glory's thrill is o'er : And hearts that once beat high for praise, Now feel that pulse no more." "The State of IMaiiie,'' was represented bv Hon. "Warren H. Vin- ton of Gray. '•The Daughters of Paris," were represented by INIr-. H. E. Pren- tiss of Bangor, who spoke as follows : 3Ir. Prcsidi'iit : It gives me muc-h pleasure to answer for the daughters of Paris, of whom iiearh' half of tliis vast assembly is composed. By their works ye shall know them. To-day we have partaken of their iMiunty. and we owe them our thanks. I take pleasure in again possessing my birthright by which I beeome a citizen if not a resujott of Paris. My home feeling has never left me, tliough sad the ehanges and long the absence. I can as easily i-emember tlie events of the last sixty years as I can recall the last ten. Of those of my age are Hamlins, Kawsons. Clark^;, Emery-;. < unmiings's, and Marbles, Ilubliai'ds and Hanunonds, Coles and Uiowns, of the Hill, and Prentisses, Kings, Stovvells, Maxims and Thayeis, of other parts of the town. Miss Eli/a Ifandin and >Iiss Sarah .lane Prentiss, long residents here, and both distinguished for their patiiotism, would proudly float the stars and stripes from their liouses, if their valuable lives had reached this tirst centennial aiuuversary. ]S[y tirst api)earance on a stage was Feb. 5th, 1823, the day I was twelve years old, fifty-three years ago. I liave seen six of that company liere to-dav. Anotlier time, nearly on this spot, I assisted in the eei'cmonies of presenting a flag to the Paris Pifle ( ompany ; some of tliat comi)any march with the ■■ancients" to-day: how nuiny, I do not know. I am in full sympath}' with reminiscences of lion. Hannibal IJandin — the t-old meeting house in the days of Rev. James lloojier, and the impatience we felt with all sermons longer than the twenty mimites used by him. The story is told of ilr. Hooper saying that '"man went abroad doing business and looking out foi' his family, with his dog f()llowing him ; the women and cats staid at hom<'." There is some change now. Some men sit in the corner with the cats, and smoke. AVomen and dogs are sul)ject to taxation but neither can vote. Another anniversary may mark as great changes. What can they be? lu this connection, the following poem written by Mrs. Hannah (Maxim) Allen of Michigan, was presented: ^'^l^J, .yWl^^^^^^ £^.^^^^^Z/, HISTORY OF I'AKIS. A Gi;KKTIX(i 'l'(» >n XATIVK III M.S. Ye grand old hills that loiiiid my ciiildhoud"!- home Keep watch and ward in solcnni majesty, To-day. my spirit spurns the l)Ounds of S])ace, And stands once more upon your siiimy slopes And greets you, hail, all hail! I love you still "With love as steadfast as your own c-alm strength. 'I'o-day. I gaze on your familiar forms. And drink the airs that fan your lofty hrows. And trace, w irli kindling eye, the first faint sign. Of autumn with his slow, transtigurlng touch. The charm and pathos of Ins mellow days. On your lyoad uplands, and your fair, sweet vales. ^Vhere Androscoggin winds, a silver cliain "With iewelled links of murmuring waterfalls. Anon my eyes grow dim, for while I gaze. The memories of long bygone years sweep in. A full flood-tide upon my soul, and lo ! The gray-liaired woman is a child again. I see my father with the thoughtful l)row That hid a life-long hunger of tlie soul; My gentle mother with her patient eyes, Treading her household ways with tireless feet, A cheerful burden-bearer through the years; The brother, in wliose whitening locks to-day The frosts of more than fifty winters lie. Sits in the winter fireside's genial glow, A youthful student delving patiently. For the rich ores of knowledge : by his side, The fair, blue-eyed child-sister, bending low. With her rapt face above the thrilling pilg(^ I see tlie humble cot that sheltered us : The liill-slope, smooth ami fair whereon it stood; The moss-grown ledge, and the old ajiple trees. Where sang the bobolinks, the long .Tune days ; Again I sit by the west window snuill. Where I was wont, "a dreamer born," to watch The sunsefs crimson banners streaming wide Above Mount Washington's sky-i)iercing i)eak. Or muse away the balmy sunnner eve, Witli crowding thouglits too deep for utterance- Strange, haunting visions of those radiant lieights, IMiere Fame flung wide lier gilded temple-doors, And beckoned from afar. Ah. idle dreams That vainly mocked the eager heart of youth. And left behind a long unrest and pain. 243 244 HISTORY OF PARIS. To-daj' I •;niile a tnuKiuil smile al)Ove Their buried a.«lie.«, saying, it is well. Another face beloved comes back to me — Oh. Sarah I friend of youth I inspirer, thou Of all high thoughts and gentle charities; Martyr to that pure zeal to bless thy kind That burned within thy soul, a vestal flame; To-day I seek thy grave to lay tliereon The late thank oll'ering of grateful love. Long live thy name, a rich inheritance, As some raie melody that, tiiough it cease Upon the outward ear, the soul still keeps, A haunting sweetness that can never die. Still other forms and faces, loved of old, • I see again in memory's magic glass ; Some whose warm hands might clasp my own to-day ; And some to Avhoni the sunset gates have ope'd, Whose eyes, no longer holden, penetrate The mystery our souls stand dumb l)efore. Once more, all hail, my own loved native hills I The inspiration of our majesty, The charm of ever}- changeful tint and tone The shifting seasons shed from year to year, Still glow within my soul, a sacred lire ; And if the humble flower of poesy I biing to-day, some transient sweetness breathe. Your wandering child would ne'er forget it sjjrang AVithin the shadow of your granite walls. And blossomed in your fostering suns and dews. "The Press," was responded to In' the following letter from Rev. Geo. K. Shaw of Biddeford : S. P. Maxim., CorrexpoiuUnii Sccrctai'ij <>/ the ('(nainittci' of the ('riitennial Anuivcrsuri/ nf Paris: '•Permit me to thank you, and through you, the connnittee for the invita- tion to be ])i-esent at the Paris ( 'entennial Anniversary, and "respond for the Press." Nothing could afford me greater pleasure than to comply with your request; but for reasons I need not mention here, I am obliged to decline, so I must be content to respond only by lettei-. Whoever may be selectetl to respond in my stead, Avill of course give special attention to the history of the press in the town of Paris, interspersed with such lemarks, incidents and anecdotes as may occur. I need then simply to speculate a little on the press generally — its power and influence, including those asso- ciated with it. Being a native of Paris, and having nuiny relatives there, I have always had a very high appreciation of the people of that town. No town in the county, if in the State, ever liad a better class of citizens HISTOKY OF PARIS. 245 than were the earlj' settlers of Paris. Most of them became iudependent farmers; and wliat added j>reatly to then' success, the women, wives and dauiihters were their equals in mental capacity and eneray. The pre>s is indebted to some of them for many very superior literary contributions. Paris people have not been unniindful of the importance of the jtress, and have done much to sustain il for many years; and a long time ago fur- nished tyi)e-setters and journalists. Some of them since that time have attained to high positions under the government, and will i>robably lidiior your anniversary with their presence. A learned philosopher once defined man to be an animal that laughs. And tlie press sometimes develo])es the mirthful powers, and makes meri-y its readers. But nobody has yet discovered how animals comnumicate their feelings or information from one to another, and yet ^\ e all know that in some way they do it. The language of flowers is laid open to us, at least, it is so far known to the young botanists of both sexes, that they can readil}^ convey to whom thej' will, tlie deepest impressions, and the most aident sentiments, in a vocabulary whose words are flowers. The poets, however, decried they may be by hard, practical people, who pride them- selves upon taking only conunou-sense views of things —peoph' who think they are wisest when drvest and dullest — the poets, I insist, frequently get at the truth, and tell it, when acutest logicians and reasoners fail to catch a glimi)se of it. And tliese poets, witli the knowledge that comes from intuition, speak everywhere, and all of them, of laughing eyes and laugh- ing hair, and laughing breezes, and laughing meadows, and laughing plains, rills, fields, hills and skies; all of which means that these various objects, animate and inanimate, convey by some sign or movement, or expression, the same idea of laughtei- which man evinces by cachinatory sounds. The press announces the l)eautiful poetic sentiments, and they are telegraphed to the uttermost parts of the earth, and the wliole universe resounds in one grand song of praise. The philosopher was wrong when he thought that his characterization of man as "the animal that laughs" was just or pre- cise. A better definition would be, the aninnil that gives dimiers. ^Icn ai-e social beings, as the scliool philosophers say. They believe in ha\ ing a good time together. This is perfectly natviral. A large portion of animals like to go in herds, droves or flocks, and live in company ; and man is not an exception. He is the only animal that deliberately goes to work, and collects a lot of good things, desirable and delightful to eat and drink, and then calls to himself a lot of his kind to help him devour them. This has been characteristic of the citizens of Paris from the beginning. I can remember when more than sixty years ago the Paris people were noted for giving dinners, tea-parties and social gatherings for amusement. Grand old times were these. Even tlie good minister, if he only made a call, was expected to take a social glass. Perhaps he suftered no appai-ent incon- venience from the practice ; yet the evil consequences extended to those w ho came after him. But the tnnijtir and the jiri'f:.s has done nmch to avert the evil. These social gatherings insiiire conversation which emiiraces the range 246 HISTORY OF PART?. of oomiminioatioii between intellect and intellect. Through tlie medium of iipeech, the intercliange of our ideas, knowledge and emotions are improved. Conversation propelled by truth and wafted on the waves of virtue and good will to man, is one of the most charming and happifying blessings with which human nature is endowed. The press, tliat potent engine of thought, receives its tone and general tendency from the current of conversation. In vain we attempt to push its influence beyond the chan- nels or away from the direction opened and pursued by its pioneer, the nuire potent and lordly energy of the tomjue ! Yes, there would lie the treasures of the press, in unbroken neglect, did not the spirit of incpiiry, awakened by conversation, recall them to life. I.,et conversation demand a change in the character of the press, and the press will prove itself sub- servient. Let common talk consign a poi-tion of it to contempt, and that l>ortion ceases to live. The man who can talk well need not fear the press. But to talk well he must be well read. lie can engage living ]>ooks to si)eak his merits, and lisping newspapers to publish his fame. lie can exclude the unsavory gazette f i-om the cii-cle of his influence, or make the printed herald welcome where it was once a stranger. Let it then be undei*- stood, that *'•(? Avho talk, and not Ihcij who print, are responsible for the character of the jness. The press must ascertain the will of the public voice, in most instances, Ijefore it can speak with safety or success; and it generally does. Then it provides something for its readei's to talk about; and then conversation and the i)ress become nnitual helps in society. As our domestic aninnils prove uni)rofitable unless well fed, so if the press is not well provided with the sinews of enterprise, it will die. Xo doubt every citizen in Paris will admit that the products of the press, so far as he has been favoi'ed with tlie n-ading, has done hini good, has enlarged his views, has brought him in nearer relation to his fellows, and to appreciate the printer and journalist whose existence and growing- power and prosperity is not the least amazing of the great facts of the great century during which Paris has lived. The press is the great unifier, the great centralizer. Lightning and steam have so nearly annihilated time and space that those two things which have heretofore prevented intercourse among men and so kept them in everything apart and unlike, can hardly be counted in estimating the elements which will work hence- forward to change the ways and the political force of the world. To-day Maine is nearer to the centiiiedes than she was to tlie capital of our nation wlien she Ijecame one of the States of the Union. To-day any citizen of your town can get a message from a friend in India as quick as he can from Portland. The daily newspaper lays liefore you, fresh every morning, the events of the preceding day in every (piarter of the Globe. Even your local weekly pai)er i-an furnish you with all the news and events from abroad as readily as it does the items and incidents from the several towns in your county. Moved liy the sym|)atli}' enlisted by the press, which facility and interconnnunication making the whole Avorld a neighborhood, inevitably produces the same tendency to united action which has brought j'our sons and daughters together in honor of the Centennial Anniversary IIISTOKV OF PAKIS. 247 of Paris. It proinotes intoruatioual ai-tion, ami move?; local and Stare and Xatioiial fjocieties to form ooimeetion and work together with similar socie- ties abroad in international Unions— as do your union societies in town for reform. And it is a good thing that it is so. The better nations and peo- ple know one another, the more individuals of each are united in familiar relations with Individuals of the other the less inclined they are to Avar. The more people know the less apt they are to tight. Intelligent business nations do not go to war it they can And any other way to settle tlie differ- ence. Had the people of the several States of our Union known each other better, we should have had no war. But that event has past. Let it rest. And so has our late annual election past. All, no doubt, did their best, not excepting the press. Now it is Avell for us to see what manner of men we ought to be, and know what clever fellows in the main all of us are. All of these tendencies will grow. The world of the printing press, the steam engine and the telegraph can never retrograde. We nnist go with it. We must recognize and appreciate our position on the very pinnacle of the greatest time in the history of the world. We must be true to the duties of our wide and wiileuing citizenship. AVe nutst work together. Then we may live more in one year, so far as our mental and spiritual pow ers are concerned, which is alone of ultimate value to ourselves and the world, than Methuselah did in the nine hundred and sixty-nine years of his tedious life. When the last of Ai-thur"s knights, the bold Sir Bedvere, liore the wounded King from the fatal field in Lyonness, where all save he had fallen, man by man, about their lord, on that fatal day whose sequel luisoldered ••all the goodliest fellowsliip of famous kniglits whereof tlie w orld holds record."* he. not having insight into the future, and not aware that .Merlin had sworn that Arthur should come again to rule once more, lamented that the whole Ifoiind Table was dissolved, ••which was an image of the mighty woi-Id," and moaned : ••Now I see the good old times are dead. When every morning brought a noble chance, And every chance brought out a noljle knight."' P.ut ill nui- day Merlin"s oath has been fulfilled. King Arthur has come again. His throne is the Press and we are the Round Tal)le. His warfare is a more glorious one than he ever waged against a lawless subject or invading Dane ; and every morning again brings to us a noble chance, and every chance brings out a noble knight. May none of those corruptions whicii wrought the dissolution of the first Round Table find place among the men of the press or other citizens, and that they may not, let each of us stiive to wear ••Without abuse, The grand old name of gentleman. Defamed by every charlatan. And soiled with all ignoble use."' As you will get up a history of Paris at an early day, I would suggest that the citizens, to make a V)etter history of the future, collect all the copies they can of the older ijapers. and let every member of the connnunity 248 HISTORY OF PARIS. be requested to give as eomi)lete files as lie can of his own paper. It won't take you long to make a valuable library. Some time you will get rieli and powerful, and you can have a permanent al)iding i)lace for your archives, to which you can refer for any document contained in them : and also, when at your leisure, find it ]»leasant to roam around and have a good time together. G. K. Shaw. Mr. George W. Hammond's response to the toast, "Agriculture, — though pinioned to earth may she prove in future, as in the past, the bulwark and real foundation of all industries." was as follows: 3Ir. Presklent^ and Fi'/tov: Citizens of tlie United ,Stiites : "AVe are members of the same family, children of a conniioii j)arent : then let us cast ofl:' undue restraint and make thi.<, Taris" first centennial, a social season. Should we picture our fields more verdant, gardens more abundant, trees more fruitful and their rich ofierings more delicious, deem us not vain in our imaginings, but bear in mind that this is oui- centcmnai : Avhen you, our esteemed neighbors, invite us on a like occasion we will gi-ant you the same latitude. Some three days since I was inviteil by the conunittee to respond in the interest of agriculture: this compliment was more valued because unsought. This genii so fraught with meaning laid at the feet of agriculture, thanks to the author, conies clad w ith the inspir- fition of prayer, it beats in unison with the instruction given in the good Book, "(iive us this day our daily l)read."" We would not speak dispai-agingly of any of the Industries : the meclianic, the artist, the merchant, gentlemen of the learned professions and numer- ous otlier pursuits, calculated to make us a free and happy i)eople, receive our hearty approbation and apiilause. Agriculture, horticulture, floraculturc and the whole family of cultures are only nicknames; tilling the earth is our real occn])ation, our calling is time-honored. He who said "Go out and till the ground," also said "In the sweat of the face shalt thou eat bread." (iod's laws are immutable and can never cliange. 'J'he moon is a satellite and liorrows its ])ale light from the great luminary of day; you too are satellites to the tillers of the soil and are dependant on their labor for your daily support. The Prince, though a millionaire, answers to the same tribunal as does the tramp who begs bread tiom door to door. Palsy the arm of the earth laborer, and down conies the whole superstructure; you cannot run a train nor float a .ship. We have listened to Literature, History and Poetry, to Gospel, Law and Medicine, heard eulogies on statesmen, clergymen, and others, but very little about the iioor laboring man, and not one word about the gen- erous hearted sailor who plows the rough main. One year at sea behind the mast taught me what those brave fellows endure for our i-onifort and suj)- port. < beer up then my brave tars, you ai-e waiters, transporting our riih bounties to starving garrisons ; without your aid our boasted castles would be but a defenseless mass of ruins ; you are waiters at the great banquets of the world. Then cheer up, my jolly fellow. HISTORY OF PARIS. 249 Fit out your ship Ituiu thf Forest City, let her crew be picked ineu, place her under the connuand of as stem a Captaiu as ever trod a quarter- deck, doubly armed, fortified by the strong arm of the law, her clearance from tlie seat of customs A 1, spread her sails to the breeze, course due East, l)ooked for Liverpool. Four bells, "Aye, aye, sir." The ship moves nil. Eiuht bells, '*Aye, aye, sir." Eight bells changes the watch and stands for twelve o'clock, when the craft should be called from labor to refreshments. The stewards inform the craft that by mishap the supplies are left behind ; the stevedore has been through tlie cargo, no rations on board; there is but one course for the Taptain, take back tracks or find a watery grave. "Tack ship, tack shiji." "Aye, aye, sir." The ship is sate, all's well. Our calling is so cheering to the tireil and over-taxed that many tin ow down the chisel, brush or quill, and. taking up the spade, become for a time tillers of the soil. In this way, many who hold one acre, produce more luxuries for the table than small, la/y faimers. Horace Greelej-, not content to tell us what he knew about farming, thought to put his philoso- phy to a test, and, as a result, produced oats at the cost of only 87 cents per bushel. ~Slr. Beecher, standing at the liead of his class, thought to bring his theology to bear, and by hiring men who could live on bread and water, raised oats at -SI. 124 cents per bushel. But, fellows, this is not j'our style ; you prefer to live on profit rather than die on loss. I woukl have said more to the toiling husbandman, l)ut you are \\eary. Good news I Good news I My grandfathei- is dead and has left his vast estate to liis heirs, and I am one of them. This is no hoax or hocus pocus i-ci)ort, l)ut it stands on the record. My grand-sire was the first man who tilled the ground, and, when (juite young, was well set up in business by bis father, who was able and willing to give his eldest son a good chance, in the world, and who settled him on a rich and beautiful tract of land. Eike a wise parent, he did not give the l»oy a warrantee deed but a life lease based on conditions of obedience. Gave him dominion over the fish of the sea and over the fowl of the air and over every living thing that moved upon the earth ; grass and herlis were at his disposal. He soon con- ceived an idea to marry, to which his father raised no ol)jectiou, but rather helped the match by looking him out a ^^•ife, and even legalized the mar- riage, as there was no nnnister to tie the knot. Ministers had not then appeared and the people were moral, ^ye generally like to see a chap do his own courting, but under all tlie circumstances it would have been a severe oi)eration for the young man. Soon after mari-iage he showed Yan- kee traits of character; went into the manufacture of cloth without machin- ery, dabbled with the tailors' trade, and finally he was so disobedient that his father actually drove him out of the garden, and foi-ced him to culti- vate among thoi'us and thistles and jmt him mider a constitution made by the Father. Article 1st. Go out and till the ground. Article 2d. Be fruitful and nudtiply and replenish the earth. Article ;^d. Thou shalt surelv die. 250 HISTORY OF PARIS. jVIan has no power to resist one of these decrees even if he had the incli- nation. Tlie institution of death proved the salvation of the race and saved them freni a worse fate. Strike death from the trio, and such are the laws of increase compounded that ere 1,000 years had passed, the peo- ple would have been packeil on the face of the whole earth deeper than the heiglit of the Tower of Babel. A serious trouble came upon the family whicli nearly broke their hearts, thon»ih kept a family secret; blood was found upon tlie elder sons hands, but no (quarrel ensued. T.awyers had not been admitted to the bar. The old gentleman made a good living, but like many of you farmers, found himself land poor; with all of his domain, controlling all the land which joined liim, he could not hire one day's labor outside of his own family. He died at the age of *j;JO years, never saw a sick day, tlied for want of breath, no disease. Doctors were not then invented. P'ellow lab(»rers, your conmiission comes from Him wlio rules in Heaven and does his pleasure on eartli. Tliis inheritance is for you and me: there is enough for all and it can never l)e wiested from us. Vou wlio cultivate the soil look upward, do not look down to your cowliide boots, they will protect your feet. Place your mark hujh then aim above the mark. Man may erect land marks, pile uj) scrids of nuisty paper and call them records, l)oys too build nuul cakes and houses after the shower. Our title is recorded in lieaven, and can nevei-. never fail. Ye tillers of the earth who guide the plough or wield the scytlie, wiping great drops of sweat from your weary brow, when called to refreshments eat of the bounty of your own toil and be satisfied, but with all these rich gifts do not lose sight of the giver and remember that "Paul may plant and ApoUos water, but (iod and God alone giveth the increase.*" . We (litter in surroundings as in complexion and habits. ])ut listen to a few l>ersonal reflections, and then tell me are not the facts in my case substan- tially true in yours y There was a striking occupational likeness between my father and grandfatlier, the latter tilled the earth and made aprons, the former was an agriculturalist and manufactured shoes. When first intro- duced to my father he was Jjowed with years ; that impressive representa- tion of old age given in Ecclesiastes was well-nigh fulfilled in him, by no means tlie first but among the early settlers of Paris, coming liere about 88 years since. He settled on a farm, one generous mile soutli-east of this beautiful village, was content to till the soil by sunmier and shoe-make in winter. His work was sewed \\ itli thread made by my mother from flax grown and prepared on the farm ; the soles nevei- seceded from the bodj' of the shoes; he looked upon pegged boots as a Yankee clieat, and it was only after years of experience that he adojited tlie change and used wood where his boss tauglit him to use flax. The trees planted by liis own hand still i)rodiice fruit to make glad the third and fourtli gtMierations. The same door-way wliere my dear old mother passed out and in for more tliaii thirty years, still staiuls, the old latch, forged by tlie rustic blacksmith, pressed by her hand so many thousand times, sends a thrijl to my heart which stirs the deepest depths of the soul. Many incidents of the depriva- HISTORY OF PARIS. 251 tions of our forefathers were related l)y my father of which we took no note, we still retain some of the most impressive, sueli as raisin.;^ corn and carryini-; it on the baek 25 miles to mill. foUowinjj a spotted line. My mother related how she took her babe in her arms and, seating her- self on a shy, three-j'ear-old eolt, rode alone, by a bridle road twenty-five miles to present her first-born to her parents, then living in Xew Glouces- ter. District of ]Maine under Massachusetts; how she returned, with tlie addition of a side of sole leather fastened to the pillion [any of txs remember the wood colored pews, the pulpit elevated far above the common level, made accessible by a flight of steps nuich like a fruit-ladder, over which hung an inclining board, called the sounding board, carved from the trunk of a manmaoth pine. The little wheel has been marked obsolete; the spinning wheel liranded sui)eranuated, and laid away ; the loom removed to make waj' for the piano, and the old house, even, would be overhauled were it not secured l)y a mortgage. In those days bean porridge could be handled with a spoon, now it must be transported on a fork. My father was the youngest of a large family; my mother the youngest of thirteen, and I stand here to-day the sixteenth representative of my l)arents. This is no honor nor disgrace to me, as I had nothing to say about when T should be Ijoi'u. Had my eldest sister, who sleeps in yonder church- yard, lived to this present season, she would have been 82 years old. My first cousins, like Moses Hannnond and Henry K. Parsons, two well known citizens of Paris, have nearly all passed away. I am a young sprout of an old generation, and can enumerate more kinsmen than most of the boys of my age. when I recall the Hannnonds, Parsonses, Stenchfields, Eveleths, Milletts, Witts. Chesleys, Jai-ksons. and 29 or 30 other like races to which I belong. They are legions, scattered from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Were I to turn tramp, and tramp, tramj). tramp from Eastport. Elaine, to Portland, Oregon, begging my bread from door to door, and the urcliins should insult me in tlie street, I should not dare to raise mj- hand, lest I should strike down a cousin. The following hymn was snug. It was composed for the occasion by Mrs. Rose McKenne}* Rawson : A HI XDRED YEARS AGO. Come Friends from all old Paris* hills. And all the vales below. Come let us sing the memories of A hundred years ago. Chorus: Oh I these years, these hundred years Of blessings, joys, and tears. How tender are the memories Of all these hundred j^ears. 252 Chorus. Chorus. ( HOKU: Chorus. HISTORY OF PARIS. To Tht-e, our fatliers" God and our.«, Fi'oni whom all blessingi* flow, We rai.^e our tliauks for inert-ies of These hundred jears ago. Our dear old fathers and their lirides, Who for us made the way, We bless them in rememliranee of A hundred years to-day. We thank them for their leg'aeies, These homes and trees so deai-, "^Miose loving arms have slieltered us Through many a long, long year. And when another century, With tliem shall lay us low. May ehildren's children sing of us And a hundred vears ag'o. Ex Gov. Perhani delivered the following farewell address, and then closed the reguUxr exercises bv inviting Dr. H. C. Estes to deliver a benediction. INIr. Perhani said : '••Liidit'tt Kuil (tI'iiUi'ihi-u : In closing tlie exercises of this happj- occasion, it is fitting that I should exi^ress a few words of congratulation anil thanks. This has been, in many respects, a remarkal)le celebration — remarkable in the beauty of the scenery that surrounds us, and tlie charming day with whicli we have been l)lessed — remarkable in the grand achievements of the town and its citizens, as they have been briefly recounted by the speakers — remarkable in the ability and careful research that have characterized the exercises upon this stand — remarkable in the numbers that have coine from far and near to enjoy this pleasant reunion, and in the quiet and good order that have marked tlie conduct of this immense gathering. The poet of the day did your president the lionor to refer to him as the '•uncompromising enemj^ of rum." It is evident that the compliment applies to a large portion of those present. Certainly there have been few, if any, here who have not shown their regard for sobriety and good order. Xo indications of drunkenness or rowdyism have appeared. This, when contrasted with the ai)i)earance of gatherings of ecpial numbers, thirtj' or forty years ago, furnishes occasion for mutual congratulation. I should be false to the promptings of my own heart, and faithless to the citizens of Paris, for whom I speak, if I did not express our heartfelt thanks to those who have especially contributed to the success of this cele- HISTORY OF PARIS. 253 bratioa. To the General (oininittee uf AiTangeiiients for their anhious and suceessful hibors, and the several sub-committees, for the faithfulness and effieienej- Avith whieh they have performed their duties — to the ladies and gentlemen for the labor performed and the »jood taste displayed in the arrangement of these tables, whieh pi'esent a view of rare beauty and attraction, and for the rapid and orderly manner with whieh they fed the vast multitude — to the speakers and poets, who have given us an intellectual treat seldom equalled on any similar occasion — to the leader aud members of the baud, for the enjoj^ment which their excellent music has given us — to the "continentals," representing a generation fast passing away — to the "veterans" of the recent war, renunding us of a class of men who loved their cotnitry better than life — to the Grand Trunk Kailway ('onti)anA' and the Portland Steam Packet Company, for excellent acconunodations and low fare — and, if there are others to whom acknowledgements are due — to them also. I tender the most cordial thanks of a grateful people. And. when our next centennial shall occur, may there be men and women as true, hearts as willing and hands as ready to execute, orators and poets as felicitous and able, musicians as skillful, and whose performances shall be as fascinating, a record of matei'ial pi'osperity and moral development as grand, a gathering as large and orderly, and the smiles of Heaven as benignant as those that have made this occasion so joyous and hai)py." After this, Ripley's Ijand gave us a number of selections, and sev- eral songs were sung by local talent. Capt. H. N. Bolster, as Mar- shal of the Day, with a large police force under deputy sheiitf Dong- lass, kept the most perfect order. There was no disturbance of any kind during the day. In the evening there was an old folks' con- cert at South Paris, led by Ripley and his band. The attendance was large, and the aftair was successful, as all else had been during the day. 3Iiss Eliza Longley and ^Irs. Myra Crocker Snow had charge of a tine display of anticiiie articles displayed at the Court House. The exhibition was an impromptu aftair, but was veiy suc- cessful in drawing together, as it did, a large number of ancient articles, and iu showing what treasures our towns-people held in their possession. The following is nearly a complete list of the arti- cles on exhibition, with the names of the owners : Principal among the articles were three wedding dresses. One of these, a full, embroidered silk, was worn b}" 3Irs. John Hart of Wakefield, Mass., and the costume, donned by Mrs. Snow in rehear- sal, showed that Mrs. John Hart's wedding was worth attending. The dress belongs to Mrs. H. F. Morton of Paris. The second was an ashes- of-roses silk, as close as the present style, aud made perfectly plain. It was the dress of Polly Bisco, (Mrs. 254 HISTORY OF PARIS. Alanson Mellen) and was exliil)ited by Mrs. Charles T. Melleii. The third was a dark silk, of very old style. Other interesting articles were as follows : Skirt and apron, woven by hand. Mrs. Alvah Black. Whiskey mug. used by JNIaj. Libby, Scarboro, 2U0 years old. Robert Smith. Side saddle on which Mrs. Gen. Levi Hubbard made two trips to Worcester. An elaborate shell conilt of the largest pattern. Mrs. Alv:\h Black. Birch bark sugar bowl, labeled 200 years old. Brass candlestick. Mrs. Henry Forbes. Masonic certificate and apron, Alanson Mellen made a Mason in 1812. C. T. Mellen. Masonic apron. Gen. Levi Hubbard. A short gown, 90 years old, attracted great attention as being the only one of the kind the visitors had ever seen. It was about 2^ feet long. Mrs. M. B. Cummings. Book printed in 1764, also part of the huli and a spoke of the jBrst wagon used in Paris, by Parson Hooper : a trunk said to have been dragged on a sled from Bridgewater, by Jacob Howe, and in which were packed all his household goods. D. L. Humphre}'. Pocket book carried through the revolutionary war by Jonathan Conn. Oliver L. Pratt. Chair, made by Eb. Cobb, for Asa Barrows, early settler of Paris. Oscar P. Ellingwood. AVork table and adjustable candle-stick. O. L. Pratt. Quilt 130 years old, worsted, embroidered with silk. Mrs. Henry Forbes. Napkin ring made from wood of lirst apple tree planted in Paris. Fanny L Marble. Sampler, containing names^ of Hamlin family, worked by Ann Hamlin, (Mrs. Brown,) in 1822. Flint pouch worn by Capt. Seth Morse in Kevolutionary war. Mrs. AVebber. Powder horn used in Kevolution. A. Partridge. Sword worn by Capt. Robert Smith of Mrginia forces, at defeat of Braddock. Stephen D. Hutchinson. Giant Leghorn bonnet eighteen inches long. Mrs. Alonzo Shurtletf. HISTOKY OK PARIS. 255 An old calash, fit companion for ])onnet. Mrs. Alvah Black. Shawl worn by Mrs. Gen. Hnbbanl. H. Hu1)bar(l. Brass warming pan. Mrs. Black. Wedding shoes of Mrs. Cyprian Stevens, 92 years old. Mrs. Ivufus Stowell. Collection of silhouetts. Mrs. Hathaway. Flip mugs. Mrs. A. Partridge and Mrs. Geo. H. AVatkins. Pocket-book tilled with Continental mone^', owned l)v Capt. Seth Morse. Mrs. A. G. Morse. Flax comb, marked "Philip Chase — his comb." Worsted sash, made b\' Mrs. Sarah Woodman. Shoe hammer, 1779. Mrs. A. E. Morse. Pewter platter brought to No. 4. in 1792. Job Ryerson. .Stomacher, 75 years old. Mrs. Austin Partridge. Saw, 120 years old. Mrs. Morton. A picture of Paris, a most extraordinary i)roduction. The vil- lage contains only two story houses and three story churches. A wood cutter has his foot turned backward and is cutting astonishing trees. This was painted on the walls of the old Hathaway house. On the removal of the family, they sawed out this panel and put it in a frame. Elbridge Fobes. lieer glass 100 years old. INIrs. Geo. Crocket. Cut glass decanter, 100 years old, owned by Gen. Hubliard. Mi-s. Kliza Longley. Punch tuml)lers. cut glass. Mrs. J. C» INIarlile. Cane with which his grandfather walked from Milbury, Mass. Orlando Thayer. ]Meat dish, very old : Mrs. Aljigail A. Prentiss. Blue glass sugar l)owl, l)rought by Mrs. Dr. Kittridge. 31rs. J. C. Marble. A corset that shows what ancient girls could endure, full of bones and a busk two and one-half inches wide. Patsey Green, grandmother of the late Judge Joseph Green Cole, eml)almed her frame in a worsted picture 2x4 feet, representing a merry-making in strawberry time. This production was commenced when she was ten years old and finished after the birth of her last child. Mrs. G. H. Watkins. Certificate signed by Paris town oflicers in 1801, and other papers. Orlando Thaver. 256 HISTORY OF PARIS. Tea caddies brought by Alanson Melleu from Watertown, Mass. C4raAT tureen, Capt. F. Bernis. ]Mrs. C. T. Mellen. Pipe bought, by brother of Mrs. Ahmson ]Mellen 1.30 years ago. Mrs. Elias Chase. Pewter platter, coffee uiill, collectors' books. C. II. T. ^Marshall. Sampler 1712, embroideiy 150 years old. Copper skimmer, taken from a l)ui'ning house on Bunker Hill by David Marshall. A. G. Buck. Collection of property of Dr. Goss. a surgeon in the Revolution, surgeon's belt, coat of arms, pictures, etc. Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. Buck. Chest 140 3'ears old. Palmer Thurlow. ANXALS CONCLUDED. 187'J. Died at South Paris, January 11, Mrs. Lauriiida Twitchell. aged 87. Mrs. Martha Abbott committed suicide in the Daniels neigh- borhood, Wednesday. January 30, by hanging herself ; she was sup- posed to be temporaril\' insane. Odd Fellows Hall at South Paris dedicated Feb. G. Mrs. Mary (Locke), widow of Moses Swan, died in California, January 29. "Wm. S. Crawford died at North Paris, April 9, aged 71. Capt. Benj. F. Crawford, a native of Worcester county, Mass., but for many years a resident of Paris, died at Bi-yant's Pond, April 4, aged nearly 79. Sylvanus Dun- ham died at North Paris. ]May 4, aged 81 years. April 17, Milo Hathaway, son of Lazarus Hathaway, and grandson of our earh* settler Lazarus, died, aged 72. Polh' Curtis died in AV'oodstock, April 27, aged 93 ; she was the daughter of Asa Barrows, one of our early settlers, and was among the first children Ijorn in town. Sept. 11, the Centennial celebration took place on Paris Hill, and was attended l\y a large number of people. Dr. S. B. 3Iorse came to the Hill to practice medicine, in October : a native of Buckfield and graduate of the Elaine Medical School. The year closed with intense excitement here and elsewhere throughout the State, occa- sioned b}' the action of the Governor and Council in counting the votes for meml)ers of the Legislature, familiarly known as the •'Count Out." Emmor Rawson died at West Paris, Sept. 27, aged 57, and Ebenezer Ilarnden Goss Marshall, Dec. 29, aged 67. The selectmen were instructed to reconvey lands forfeited for taxes. A committee of five was appointed to take into consideration the pro- HISTORY OF PARI?. 257 priety of having a oentcnuial celebration of the settlement of the town. Made choice of S. P. Maxim, Geo. F. Hammond. Seth Ben- son, .Tames Deering and Hiram Hubltard. 1.S80. The new year opened as the old year closed, with great excite- ment over the count out. An immense meeting was held in Paris, which was addressed by leading citizens, denouncing the action of the Governor and Council as revolutionarv and lial:)le to lead to civil war. The excitement was continued for several weeks. Ambrose K. Shurtletf. a leading l;)usiness man of Portlantl. and a native of Paris, died . January 3 : he was born Aug. 12, 181.J. March 7, the house, ell and stable of Ellmer H. Marble on Paris Hill, were burned to the ground : the ell of Cyrus Perkins' house situated near, was torn down, and by that means the house was saved. Dea. Seneca Landers died March 24, aged 8.t. He came to this town and mar- ried here, after which he moved to Woodstock where he lived more than forty years and then retui ned here. Deacon Joel B. Tha3"er died .Tune 14. aged 81 years. L\-man Bird died .June 8 : he was the son of John Bird, an early settler here. Ijut who soon moved to Nor- way. Sunday, June 27. the Bajjtist Sunday school at the Hill cele- brated its 4od anniversary. Dr. Thomas H. Brown died veiy sud- denly, August 4 ; the community was much shocked thereat, as he was enjoying his usual health the night before. He died about 7 o'clock in the morning. Mrs. Ruth Hammond, formerly* of Paris, died in Lincoln, aged 8.5 years. Dec. 17, William Parlin, one of the selectmen of the town died veiy suddenly. \'oted that the selectmen settle with the Centennial committee and draw their war- rant for balance of expenses incurred. Three thousand dollars were raised for the support of poor and for other town charges, and fit'teeu hundred dollars on town debt ; also fifteen hundred dollars in nione\' to be expended in the repair of roads and bridges. Four thousand dollars were raised for a highway tax. 258 HISTORY OF PARIS. CHAPTER XXXI. SURNAMES IN PARIS AND THEIR ORIGIN. Amoug the settlers of Paris, there have been the usual variety of surnames, though in quite a num1)er of instances several persons have come bearing the same names. Surnames are of corapara- tiveh' recent origin, and their introduction arose from tlie necessity of the case. After the introduction of Christianity into Europe, Pagan names were laid aside, and the adoption of Hebrew names became quite general ; and as families increased, there would be many persons bearing the same names, and such names as Moses, David, Solomon, John, James and Peter, etc., soon 1)ecame numer- ous. Then it became necessary to have some distinguishing name, and for some time, soubriquets and nicknames were appended to dis- tinguish those bearing the same Christian names. Precisely when surnames or additional names become hereditar}' in England, it is impossible to state. Thev began to be so used in France about the 3'ear, A. D., 1000, and in England probably at the time of the Nor- man conquest in 1066, or perhaps a little before, under Edward the Confessor. The origin of surnames is a very interesting study, but it cannot l»e entered upon to any great extent here. They are derived from animals, birds, fishes, minerals, plants, shrubs, flowers and trees ; from armor, costume, from the seasons, and the other subdivisions of time ; from trades, professions, colors, and from names of places ; many have originated from epithets of contempt, ridicule and from nicknames imposed for personal peculiarities, habits and qualities, or from accidents or incidents connected with or which happened to the bearers. Among these may be mentioned Doolittle, Hearsay, Timeslow, Houseless, Steptoe, Bragg, Trollope, Lawless, Silliman, Crookshanks, Longshanks, &c. The origin of some of the surnames of the families which have settled in Paris are given below : Abbot, the head or chief of an Abbey. Andrews or Andrew, from a Greek work which signifies manly or courageous. Ayer, (Scotch) and local. Arnold, (German) "faithful to his honor." Allan or Allen, from the Sclavonic Aland, a wolf-dog or hound. Atherton, local ; from Atherstone, a town in England. HISTORY OF PARIS. 259 Alden, from aJd old. uirI den or d»n. a hill or town ; Old-town or Hightown. Bent, local ; a plain or moor, covered with bent-grass. Black, with reference to color. Bolster, local ; a place in St. Agnes, AVales, and signifies an entrenchment : from boUo, a casting or throwing u[). and ter, the earth. Billings, from the town of Billing in England : i)rattling. lotpia- cions. Brit or Brett, probably contracted from Breton, or Briton. Brown, a color. Berry, local ; from the Province of Berri in France. Blake, a corruption of the British ^1^) Lake from Ap son. and Lake, the son of the Lake. Barton, local, a town in England, literally a '■•corn-town." Benson, Ben's son : son of Benjamin. Brock, from broc a badger. Bryant, dignity, honor: from /:?/•/, exalted, anda?/^ a termination signif3-ing the state of that which is annexed to it. Bates, bate, contention. Bacon, Anglo Saxon, bacon, to bake or beat. Briggs, from the Anglo-Saxon brif/g, a bridge. Beal, local ; a town in Scotland. Bartlktt, a diminutive of Bartholomew — little Bart. Barrow or Barroios, a circular mound ; — the name of a river in Ireland. Barber, name of a trade. Barker, a tanner. Buck, borrowed from armorial bearings. Beck, from Becc, a brook. BoNNEY, genteel, spruce; from the French bon or bonne, goo(\, handsome. Beckley, meadow or pasture by the brook. Bennett, a corruption of Benedict. Gary or Carey, local ; probably the same as Carev, from the castle of Carew in Wales ; the castle b\- the water. Clifford, local ; the ford or way by the cliff. Caldwell, Col-wold, the wood of hazels ; or it may come from Cold-ivell, a cold spring. Crosswell, a cross near a well. 260 HISTORY OP PARIS. Chandler, name of a trade ; a maker and seller of various wares, originall3- caudles. CuMMiNGS, corruption of Come>/n, anciently written De Comminges ; from Comminges, the place in France from whence tlie\' came. Carter, the name of a trade ; or from Cairtear, a tourist. Chase, evidently from the '-chase," a favorite sport among Eng- lishmen. Curtis, an abbreviation of courteous. Crawford, local; a Scotch name and signifying, "the 2>a.ss or ford of bJood," from Crx, blood, and ford, a ford or pass — "Bloody Ford." Cole, an abbreviation of Nicholas, common among the Dutch. Cochran, (Gaelic), a point or promontory in plain sight. Cooper, name of an occupation or trade. CoLBURN, the dr\- Avell, or the well on the neck of the hill. Conn, (Gaelic), strength. Crocker, a maker of pottery. The word crock, signifies, a barrel- shaped jar. Chipman, same as Chapman, a trader. Dun or Dunn, from a Parish in Scotland. Dean, a church dignitary, subordinate to the bishoi). Dering or Deeriwj (Saxon) from darra to iXave ; hence bold, dar- ing- Dudley, local : a town in Worcestershire, England. Davis, a corruption of Davids; son of David. Dunham, local ; a small village in England ; froui daa^ a hill, and 1m III ^ a village. Drake, (Gaelic) draK\ a drake. Daniel or Daniels; a Hebrew word signifving "the judgment of God." In the latter name the s is an abbreviation of the word son, meaning the son of Daniel. Emery, powerful, rich ; Emer or Emor, from Etlielmar, noble. Fuller, the name of a trade. Forbes or Fubes ; the former is the correct spelling, and is the name of a parish in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Fields, obvioush' cleared lands. Foster, a corruption of Forrester. Farrar, a corruption of Farrier, name of a trade. French, coming from France. Goss, Saxon ; a goose ; from Gos, a goose. IIISTOKV OF PARIS. 201 GuRNEY, from the town of Gouvnay in Normandy. Grover, Groocer, name of a trade, or l)nsiness ; an engraver. Gates, local ; in Scotland, f/ntc means road or way. GooDENOw, perhaps from GndciKW. a town in Germanw Hall, a pnblic room or a bnilding belonging to a collegiate insti- tntion. Ham, a house, home or village. Howe or Huo ; a high [)lace or hill ; it was formerly Di? La Hoive, and the family came to England at the time of the Norman Con- quest. Holt, local; a peaked hill covered with wood. Hersey, local ; Herseaux, in Holland ; or it may l)e from Hearsay. Hooper, a cooper. Holme or Holmes, local ; meadow lands nearly surrounded by Avater. Hale, (AVelsh) ; a moor. Hathaway, local ; from Poit Ilathwy in Wales. Hutchinson, the son of Ilutchins or Hitchins. Hamlin, from Hamelin, a town on the river AVesser in Germanv. Harnelin is also a town in Scotland, so called from Ham, a village and ///;, a waterfall. The family name anciently was Hamvieline. Hammond, from Ham, a house or village, and vtoimt, the elevated place. HoBBS, trom Hob, the nickname for l?ol)ert. HoLDEN (Danish) ; safe, protected, defended. Houghton, from Itoog or hoch, high, and ton, a hill, castle or town. Hubbard, a corruption of Hubert, signifying, bright form, fair hope. House, a dwelling. Jackson, the son of Jack or John. Jewett, the little Jew or the son of a Jew. Jordan, Hebrew ; the river of Judgment. Jones, the same as John or Johns ; gracious. King, a head or leader. Kinsley, authoritative, commanding, ruling, from Ceannsalkich. Keith, local ; a parish in Scotland. Knight, permitted to bear arms. Kimball, the same as Campbell., LiNDSEY, local ; from the manor of Lindsay iu J>ssex, England. Lander, (Welsh) ; Glebe lands. 262 HISTORY OF PARTS. Lapiiam, stone house or home ; lapis, a stone and ham, house or home. Lincoln, from Lincohi. England, from Lin, pond or lake, and coin, a neck or ridge of a hill. Leuroke ; probably Le Brook is the correct name. Our early settler of this name came from France. Leby, or Libby, local ; a town in Denmark. Lemond, lion-hearted. Learned, green, sheltered place near the sea. (Gaelic). LiVMRMORE, (AVelsh), from Ueujer, a light, and mawe, great; the great light. Moody, named from disposition ; Welsh Meaudu't/, :in anchorite, recluse, hermit or monk. Morgan, from ntor, the sea, and gan, born ; born on or near the sea. Morse, a contraction of Morris, which means a hero, a warrior or brave man. Morton, (Gaelic) from a Parish in Scotland. Merrill or Merle, from the French, and moans hhickbird. Mere! is a town in Savoy. Mitchell, a corruption of Michael. Marshall, name of an office — master of the horse. MoArdle, (Gaelic), son of the high rock ; hence prowess, valor. Mixer, name of an occupation. MooNEY, (French) 3fennier, a miller. Monk, a religious devotee ; one who retires, from mon, alone. ^McAllister, the son of Allister. the latter being the same as Alexander. ]\L\XHAM or Maxim ; this may come from Mac, sou, and ham, house or home, or from the word ma.vim. Noble, great, elevated, dignified. NoYES, a corruption of Noah, of which Xoy is an al)breviation. Owen, (Celtic) ; the good offspring. Parson or Parsons, the son of Parr ; or from the word parson. Porter, name of an occupation. Pool a pool. Perry, from the French inerre, a stone ; a stony place. Paine, paon, a peacock. Payne, a rustic. Pierce, the same as Percy ; name of a forest in England. Perkins, from Peir or Peter, and the diminutive termination ins — little Peter or the son of Peter. Pond, name of a body of water. IILSTOKY OF PARIS. 263 Perham, properly Parliam, from /;a'*A', a park, and Iki/h, a liousc or village ; a house or village at or near a park. Paris or Parris, local ; the capital city of France ; a place where the Pars or Peers met. Prentiss or Prentice, probably contracted from Apprentice, a form once used l)ut now obsolete. Pratt, Latin, 2>/rr/»//^, a meadow; or it ma^' be from the Dutch, Prat, proud, arrogant, cunning. RowK, a river that overflows its banks ; or it may mean red- haired. Record, same as Rickard or Richard^ of which it is a corruption. Our tarailies of this name were early spelled Rickard ; now Record. Robinson or Robertson , the sou of Robin or Robert. RoDGERs or Rogers, one desirous of rest. (Teutonic). Rawson, a corruption of Ravenson, or perhajjs Ralph's son. Russell, red-haired, or somewhat reddish. Richards or Rickard, rich, powerful ; ric, rich, and ard, nature. Ripley, a market town in Yorkshire. Russ, a Russian ; so called in Holland. Shaw, (Scotch) ; a place surrounded b^^ trees ; a lawn, or an open space between woods. Snow, subtle, craftv. From the Dutch .shoo. Shurtliff, the '"short cliff;" from the Saxon sceort, short, and cliff. Smith, from the Anglo Saxon, smitan, to strike. A smith. Stowell or Stoyell ; orthograph}' not known. Spragl'e, speech or lanuage, from the Dutch, spraak. Stevens, the. same as StepJien, from a Greek Avord signifying a crown. Swan, a swan. Swift, a river in England ; also, fleet of foot. Stone, a town in England ; derivation obvious. Stearns or Sterne ; from stent, severe in look, bold. Soule, local ; a territory in France. Tuthill or Tuttle, local ; a town in Wales. Tripp, formerly Tripe. Twitchell or Tnchill ; derivation not known. ,True, from Trieu, a river in Betragne, France ; or perhaps from the word true. Willis, the same as Willisoa ; the son of Will}-. 264 HISTORV OF PARIS. WiNSLOw, the name of a town in Buckinghamshire, Enghmd. "Walton, local ; the name of several villages in England. Watkins, from Wat, and the patronymic termination kins ; the son of Wat or Walter. Woodbury, same as Woodherry. Wilson, the son of William or Will. Warren, from Guarerma in Normandy whenc? the family came with William the Conquercr. Wyman, (Dutch) : a huntsman. Whitman, the same as Wiyhtman, a stout man. Walker, the same as Fuller. In the north of England, a fulling mill is called a "•walk-mill." Yates, an old word for gate : same as Gates. York, a city in England ; from euere, a wild boar, and rye, a refuge. Young, with reference to age. JMany of our surnames have undergone such changes in this country, as to be hardly recognizable. The emigrant ancestor of the Bisbee family, spelled his name Besbedge. The name of Bum- pus or Bump is of French origin, and the first of this name in this country wrote his name Bonpasse. So Delano comes from De La Noye, CaiT from Careu:, Hamblen and Hamlen from Hamlin, Cas- well from Kearstcell, Dunham and Donham, from Doiunhatn , Hada- way from Hathaicay, Lufkin from Lovekin, Stanley from Standlake, Trueworthy from Treioonpj, Atwood from Wood, and Chandler from Chaundler. Many others might be mentioned, Init these are suffi- cient to illustrate the point. HISTORY OF PARIS. 265 CHAPTER XXXII. rOST ROUTES AND POST OFFICES. The (Ad Methods. — Fost-riders. — Mails once a Week. — The March of Lnproveiiieiit. — Single M\igons. — Ttco and then Four Horse Coaches. — Character of the Old Drivers. — Opening of the Atlantic and St. Lan-rence Railroad. — List of Fost Officers and Fostmas- ters in Faris. — Fostal Receipts 1826. The march of progress is nowhere more strikingly sliown tlmn iu the improved facilities for traveling and for the transmission of intelligence. The first settlers of Paris travelled on foot, making the journeys to New Gloucester, Turner. AVaterford, Bethel and Rumford through the woods, and guided l»y, where practicable, the course of the principal streams, and l)y spotted trees. In time, roads were cut out and then journeys could be made on horseback in summer, and on sleds in winter. It was quite a number of years before four wheeled carriages were used, and the first of these were of the rudest and clumsiest kind. Paris had been settled about twenty years before a Post Oflice was established in town, and pre- vious to that time the small amount of mail inatter for the inhabi- tants, was left at the nearest office to be brought in by any person who happened to l)e in the vicinitv of the office. For some years New Gloucester was the nearest office, and after that, Poland received the mail intended for Paris and the surrounding towns. An office was established in Fryeburg, January 1, 1798 ; in AVater- ford, Sept. 29, 1800; Buckfield, January 1, 1801 ; Paris. April 1, 1801; Norway, April 1, 1801; Sumner, June 21, 1811; Hebron, April 15. 1815; Albany, April 1, 1815, and in other towns in the county, offices were established somewhat later. The first mail-carrier or post-rider through this region, was Jacob Howe. He was of Ipswich, Mass., and the ancestor of the Howes in this town, in Sumner and in Norwaj'. In a notice in an issue of Jenk's Portland Gazette, published in 1801, in which he asks his patrons to pay up, he stated that he had been on the route from Portland to Bridgton for two j'ears. The next year, he extended his route to AVaterford, and the vear following he commenced going weekly rounds, starting from Portland and traveling through Gor- ham, Raymond, Standish, &c., to Bridgton and AVaterford, and retin-ning by way of Norway, Paris, Hebron, Poland, New Glouces- 2G6 HISTORY OF PARIS. ter and Gray. Waterford was for some 3'ears the distributing office for western and central Oxford. The trip was made on horseback, the post-rider canying, besides the mail pouch, a pair of saddle- bags, in which he carried papers to be delivered on the route. He was armed with a tin horn or trumpet, upon which he alwa^'s blew a blast before reaching a Post office or a house where a paper was to be left, in order that parties might be ready, and his business des- patched with as little delay as possible. He did not advertise to be at a given place at a given time, and so time-tables would have been of little account. He was often delayed by bad weather and bad roads, and sometimes on account of sickness, but he was an energetic man, and was always sure to come round, if not exactly on time. The Portland Gazette was the paper generally taken in this region prior to 1803. Then the Eastern Argus was started and was gener- ally pi^tronized b}^ the Republicans, the Gazette being Federalistic in politics. Letter postage was then high, and but few letters came thi'ough the mails into the several districts in tiiose days, or went out. The settlers had something to do, besides attending to corre- spondents. Mr. Howe carried the mails for quite a number of ^•ears After him Seba Smith, (father of the p( et), William Sawin of Waterford, and Joshua Pool of Norway, each in succession became post-rider, carrying the mails and distributing papers, the same as Howe. In 1815, Post offices had been established in towns north of Waterford, and that year, the mails reached AVaterford from Portland Friday niglit. Saturday the postman made a circuit through the towns in western Oxford and back to Waterford, and ^londay came through Norway to Paris, and from here through Woodstock to Rumford. In 1812, William, son of Gen. Benj. Sawin of Water- ford, bought the line from Portland to AVaterford. He generally" traveled on horseback, but if anj' one desired, he would take a wagon and carry liim. In 1820, the business had so increased that he drove a four horse coach. He was the father of Jabez Sawin, long the popular driver between Augusta and Portland. It was about the same time (1812), that a Mr. Brown of Water- ford contracted to cany the mail from Waterford liy the way of Nor- way and Paris to Portland, and he used a one hors(! wagon for that purpose, and would sometimes take on a passenger or two. Brown was succeeded by James Longley who was the first to drive direct from Portland to Paris and Norway and return. He was the son of Jonathan Longley of Waterford, and lived on Paris Hill. He run HISTORY OF PARIS. 267 a double sleigh in winter and a two horse wagon in summer, and built up quite a business. John B. Stowell succeeded Longley, and after a few years he was in turn, succeeded by G. G. Waterhouse. The latter drove direct to Paris, where he connected with two tri- weeklies, one running through Norway, Greenwood, Bethel and Gilead to Shelburne and Lancaster, N. H., and the other through Woodstock and Rumford to Andover or Dixtield. The popular drivers on these last-named routes, all of whom are now dead, were Waterhouse himself, A. A. Latham, Orren Ilobbs and William Gallison. The three former Ijecame conductors on the Atlantic and St. Lawrence Railroad. A long and interesting chapter might be written upon the old stage lines which centered at Bridgton, Waterford and afterwards at Paris, and the drivers, 1)ut space cannot be spared here. The old drivers were men of abilitv and integritv, and it was necessary that they should be so, for thevJiad great responsiV)ilities. They not onh* had to look out for the welfiire and safety of their passengers, and were the custodians of the United States mails, but valuable packages, and oftentimes large remittances of monej' were entrusted to them, and important business given them to transact. In the latter years of staging over the routes here named, the express business was of no small account, either in the amount of care and labor it required, or the additional revenue it produced. It was wonderful, the way these drivers without memoranda, would remember the almost numberless errands thej' were asked to do, and how few mis- takes they made. They were kind-hearted and obliging, ever antici- pating the wants of their patrons, and putting forth ever}' effort to make them comfortable. They were a jolly set, full of anecdotes, and great lovers of fun, an important qualification in helping the passengers to while awa}' what would otherwise have been the tedious hours of the long journey. But they are all gone now, and a gen- eration has grown up which knows nothing of them, or of the modes of travel of those days. The question of railway communication between tlie Atlantic ocean at Portland, and the St. Lawrence river at Montreal, a sub- ject of deep interest to Paris and entire central Oxford, began to be seriously agitated in Portland during the summer of 1844. Fre- quent meetings to discuss the subject were held, and in Oxford county the matter was discussed at great length through the columns of the Norwav Advertiser and Oxford Democrat. At a meeting at 2G8 HISTORY OF PARIS. City Hall, Portland, Oct. 18, 1844. the report of Judge Preble and Josiah S. Little, who had previoush' been sent to Montreal to rep- resent the interests of Portland in the great enterprise, was read, and was highl}' favorable and veiT favorably received. At this meeting, James Hall in connection with John M. AVilson, was directed to examine the route b}' the way of Audover and the lake region. The charter for the road was granted by the Legislature, February 10, 1845. The latter part of June 1845, a meeting was held at South Paris, and the following week one at Norway, to discuss the railway question and receive subscriptions to the stock. It was stated in the South Paris meeting, that the town of Paris had taken stock to the amount of nearly thirty-five thousand dollars. The Atlantic and St. Lawrence Railroad Company was organized at Portland, September 25, 1845 ; Hon. Josiah S. Little was chosen President, and Thomas Crocker, Esq., of Paris, was made a director. The preliminaiT survey' of the road had already been commenced, and it was continued through the summer and fall. In January, 1846, an express went through from Portland to Montreal and a rival one from Boston to the same place, carrying the mails and dispatches received by the last P^uropean steamer. It was taken from Portland to Norway by Orren Hobbs in two hours and forty-five minutes, and from thence to Canaan, Vt., by G. G. Waterhouse in eleven hours; from that point it was taken by another messenger, and reached Montreal in twentv-six hours from Portland. Ground was broken for the road at Portland, July 4, 1845, the road was opened to North Yarmouth, twelve miles from Portland, in 1848, and the cars were running to Mechanic Falls in the early part of the summer of 1849. The road was opened to South Paris and the first train arrived January 1st, 1850. The location was made and the road bed constructed through from Paris to New Hampshire line in 1850, and in March of 1851. the first train reached Bethel. In July of the same year, the road was opened to Gorhain, N. H. During the year of 1852, it was opened to the Connecticut river, and early in 1853 the cars commenced running through from Portland to Montreal, a distance of three hundred miles. The open- ing of traffic by this railway, revolutionized the whole business of the region through which it passed, but this will be spoken of in another connection. In the days of the early settlers and for quite a numl:)er of years afterwards, the rates of postage were high and were graduated accord- HISTORY OF PARIS. 209 ing to the distance the uuiil matter passed over. The postage for let- ters was twent^'-five cents for four hundred miles and over, eighteen and two-thirds for one hundred and fifty miles and not exceeding four hundred, twelve and one-half cents (ninepence) between eighty and one hundred and fift}' miles, ten cents between thirty and eight}' miles and six and one-fourth cents (fourpence half-penny) for any distance under thirty miles. The above were the rates on a single sheet of paper of any size, and consequenth' large sheets were gen- erally used in the epistolary correspondence of our grand-parents. There were then no self-sealing envelopes and letters were secured bv means of wafers or wax. Postage on letters might he prepaid or not at the option of the writer. These fractional letter rates made it (piite a ditflcult task to make up the quarterly- accounts at the Post Office, and thev were very often returned for correction. News- paper postage was one cent per copy within the State, or if pub- lished one hundred and fifty miles beyond the State limits. Beyond that distance, the postage was a cent and a half each. The Post- rider generally' claimed the newspaper postage as part of his com- pensation, and was permitted to collect it. The following compiled from the archives of the Post Office Department, shows the number and names of the offices in Paris, the time when each was established, and the changes of administration in each, up to the present time : Paris. Caleb Prentiss. April 1, 1801; Levi Hubbard, Feb. 10, 1807; Russell Hubbard, Jan. 12, 1813; Joseph G. Cole, Dec. 14, 1829; Geo. W. Millett, Jan. 7, 1837; Simeon Xorris, July 13, 1841 ; George W. 3Iillett, July 7, 1843 ; James T. Clark, Septem- ber 26, 1850 ; Geo. L. Mellen, Sept. 21, 18.52 : Thomas M. Crocker, May 5, 1853 ; Samuel R. Carter. Oct. 30, 1853 ; Charles T. Mellen, Dec. 20, 1858 ; Samuel D. Weeks, June 20, 1861 ; Albert M. Ham- mond, Dec. 2, 1874 ; Hiram R. Hubbard, June 30, 1879. West Paris. Elijah S. Berry, Feb. 27, 1854 ; Francis A. Young, Feb. 16, 1857; Benjamin Bacon, 3d, Feb. 8, 1860; Francis A. Young, Oct. 4, 1861. Nortli Paris. Ebenezer Drake, Jan. 26, 1829 ; William Russ, June 14, 1844; Calvin F. Bonney, Sept. 26, 1844 ;AVilliam W. Benson, June 18. 1846:; Eliab W. IMurdock, April 8, 1848; Sulli- van Andrews, Mar. 20,^1858 ; William H. Drake, Jan. 6, 1862 ; Ira Bartlettj Jr.. Sept. 16, 1803; Lewis C. Bates, Sept. 8, 1866; Chas. W. Chase, Jan. 23, 1871 : Sam'l W. Dunham. Feb. 23, 1874. 270 HISTOHY OF PARIS. South Paris. Scth INIorse, Jan. G, 1824 ; David Jordau, March 2, l.S.'V.) ; John Dennett, Feb. 24, 1841 ; Samuel M. Newhall, Mareh 29, 1853; William Foster, Deo. 26, 1850; Benj. W. Bryant, May 17, 18»')0; Elisha F. Stone, June 1). 18(')2 ; William J. Wheeler, Sept. 13, 1S81. Snow's Falls. Leander White, July 19, 1850 : Alfred W. Stearns, July 15, 1851; George W. Proctor, April 24, 18G5 : (icorge W. Hammond, May 29, 18(')7. POSTAI. KKCKII'TS. lS2(i. Sliowing' the net ;imouiit of postiigc received at the several otru-es luuned for 1S2(;. Aiulover, not reported. Albany, .S.").?!*. Bethel, !J!i;{7.7l: Kast Do. $:}.:i7. Brownfieltl, l.").4(). Ikiektield, 4()..")S. Canton, 14.8;^. Denmark, 9.11. Dixtield, -it!. -21. Fryel)urj?, Id."). 72. Giiead, 3.71. Greenwood, not re|>oi-ted. Hartford, 17. (H ; N'ortli Do. 3.44: South Do. 0.43. Hel.i-on, ir)..)2; Craig's MilLs, 27.!)2. Hiram. 14.!t3. Jay, 3S..3S. l.ovell. 11. !»."). IJvennore, :{!».13; East \)o. 10.04: North Do. 11.73. Mexico, .").(!7. - Norway. 4:).S!l: North Do. 1 1.1 1. N'ewry, not rei)orteitord, .■)2.;{4. Woodstock. 0.00. "VVeld, not rejiorted. HISTOKV OK PARIS. 271 CHAPTKK XXXIII. PARIS cnrRciiKs and .ministers. It is but justice to say in the outset tli:it many of the facts embraced in this Ecclesiastical History of the town, were compiled liy Rev. Iliram C. Estes, D. D., and contained in a i)ai)er read l)y him at the Centennial Celebration. We have been able to glean some additional facts and have rearranged the whole matter in accordance with the general plan and scope of other portions of our work. We have given l)rief biograpliical sketches of ministers so far as we have been able to obtain them, and regret that in this par- ticular, our history is not more nearly complete. Wliere ministers remained long in the town, we have found no trouble in getting at the leading facts in their career, but many of them, especially in caseof the INIethodists, were here only a short time, and of their )irevious Iiistory in many cases, we have been able to learn but little. The iniiabitants of Paris have ever been a church-going i)eo[)le. The earl}- settlers of the town were not far enough removed from their Puritan and Pilgrim ancestors to have forgotten or neglected their duties in ))roviding for religious worship, and their pious exam- ple and veneration for things sacred, have been transmitted as a l)riceless legac\' to their posterity. The First Baptist Ciu'rcii. Tlie liaptist church on Paris Hill, was the first organized, and tliis lias ever been the leading ui'ganization in town. Among the first settlers were seven from tlie third Baptist chin-eh in Middleborough. Mass., who were dismissed from that church to join here. I'lie elder Lemuel Jackson and Deacon John Willis, the latter of whom became a licensed preacher, were of this numl)er. At an early period they opened and maintained a l>aptist meeting, and when tiiey wei-e visited ))y Rev. James Potter in 17'.H», they enjoyed their first revival, and several were added to their number. Mr. Potter con- tinued his visits at intervals, during the years 1791 and 1792, and laid tlie foundations of the church, which was subsecjuently organ- ized.* Paris was also visited by Rev. Elisha Snowf while travelling *Mlllef8 "Maine Baptists." fRev. or Klder Klislia Snow, was \Hirn in I5runswi('k, Me., Marcli Hi, 17:59, (O. S.), mar- ried IJetsey .Ionian of Cape Elizal)etli, I)ecenil)er <>, 17.")'.), anns of tlie State three-iiuarters of a century ago. 2«2 HISTORY OF PARIS. as a missionary among destitute churches, who united the Baptists here in a church relation, November 18, 1791. Elder Hooper states the numl)er of mekibers to V)e twent^'-eight, twelve males, and six- teen females, but the minutes of the Bowdoinham Association of 1792, which are prol)ably correct, give the number as twent}' one. From the time of its organization until 179"), the church was aided by the labors of several visiting ministers, besides those alread}' named. Rev. James Hooper first visited the town November 6, 1794, and on the 25th of June of the following year, he was ordained as pastor of the church* : he was elected minister of the town on the 6th day of April, 1795, and was the onl}' Paris minister who ever enjoyed that distinction. He continued as pastor of the church until the ordination of his successor in 1838. He was not only pas- tor of the church and minister of the town, but he was an influential and much respected citizen in all that the term implies, and a more complete sketch of his life and services is given with other minis- ters of Paris. The first Baptist church or meeting house on the Hill, was built in 1803, as our extracts from the town records have shown. Pews had previously lieen sold to the amount of two thousand dollars. The building committee consisted of five persons, viz : P^benezer Kaw- son, Jairus Shaw. Lemuel Jackson, .Jr., Benjamin Hammond and Nathan AVoodbur}'. The frame was raised in June, 1803, and the house Avas dedicated on the 30th of ]May, 1804. The first meeting- house in Paris was a large house, in the old style of New England architecture, with two tiers of windows, a lofty, massive tower, three entrance doors, one in front, the others on the south and north sides of the tower, though only the south door was ordinarily used ; square pews, with seats on two sides, the one facing the i)ulpit and the other the door of the pew : a high pulpit with sounding board above, and galleries running round three sides of the house. Thus built of immensely heavy timbers, one must have thought that it would stand a century ; but in the space of a single generation, it became dilapi- dated and unfit for use, and, like the old dispensation when Christ came, was ready to vanish away and give place to another. In 1838 this old meeting-house was removed, and another was erected in its i)lace, on very nearly the same spot, only a little fur- ther removed from the main street and like the other facing the east. *The occasional sermon was preached bj- liis brother, Rev. William Hooper, the charge given by Rev. Isaac Cliase, anil the right hand of fellowship l)y Rev. James Potter. HISTORY OF PARIS. 273 The old house had been used for town meetings jis well as for leliirious purposes as was the custom of the time ; tlie new house was liuilt with u liasenicnt storv. which was liiiisJR'd for a town- house, and has served this purpose to tlie present day. This new house of worsiii[) was ooni[)leti'd and dedicated on the (itii of Decem- Kaptist (HrRCH, Paris Hili„ l)er, 1888." The dedication sermon was preached liv the pastor. Rev. C. B. Davis, from the text. Gen. 28: 17, '-This is none other than the house of (iod. and tliis is the gate of heaven." Twice this liouse has been re|>aired : once in 18(50, when the style of the pews was changed, and the pulpit lowered to a convenient platform, and again in 1875. At this latter date, the total expense of repairing 18 274 HISTORY OF PARIS. and refurnishing was $622. 1(>. In 18(U, a convenient vestry was built in the rear of the church to which there is access l)y a, stairway" and door at the right of the pulpit. The vestry was finished and formally opened with religious services on the 5th of November, in that year. In 1883, Hon. Hannibal Hamlin presented the churc'i with a fine clock, which has been put in place, and while the old bell calls the people ol the village to church, the new clock furnishes them witli the standard time. The successor of Elder Hooper was Rev. Calel) B. Davis, a native of Methuen, Mass., born July 3, 1807, and ordained June 27tli, 1838. He was a graduate of Newton Theological iSeminary, class of 1837, a man of culture and refinement, and in many respects the opposite of his predecessor. He was an able preacher and distin- guished for the purity of his life. During the first three 3'ears of his ministry, eighty new names were added to the roll of members of the church. In marked contrast to Polder Hooper, he was an ardent worker in the temperauce cause, a strictly total abstinence man himself and an advocate for it with respect to all others. He labored in this field not only in Paris, but in the surrounding towns, and several town temperance societies were formed as the result of his ertbrts. He resigned the pastorate of the church Aug. 23d, 1852, on account of declining health, and died January 12, 1855, in Portland. His death in middle life and with natural and acquired abilities capable of doing so much good, was universally regretted. Mr. Davis was succeeded by Rev. Adam Wilson, D. D., who assumed the pastorate of the church in 1852, and remained until 1855. For a further notice of this distinguished minister, the reader is referred to sketches of Paris ministers. Rev. W. H. 8. Ventres was pastor eight years, from his ordination July 8th, 1858, till his resignation Oct. 28th, 1866. Rev. AVm. H. II. Walker three years, from 1867 till 1870, and Rev. A. A. Ford from his ordination on the 2d of Novem- ber, 1870, till his resignation on the 2d of October, 1872. Rev. Hiram C. Estes, D. D., entered upon his work as pastor of this Church, January 1st, 1873, and resigned to take effect in July, 1883. The present pastor, J. PL Cochrane, commenced his labors with the Church, August 1. 1883. In 1792, the Baptist church of Paris was united with the Bow- doinham Association, then the only association of Baptist churches in the State. The missionaries designated by the association to visit No. 4, during the year 1793, were Elder Potter, Elder Stinson HISTORY OF PARIS. 275 and Elder Maeomber. The Cuml)ei'laiul association was formed in 1811, and included the church in Paris. The first Deacon of the church was John Willis, who was ordained as an evangelist, INIarch 7, 1810, and who died July 23d, LSI 2. aged 56. The following have been Deacons since the church was lirst organized : John Willis,* 1791 Luke Chase, 1829 Wm. Parsons, 1797 Thomas Stevens. 1839 Stephen Chase, 1.S05 Joel B. Thayer, 1839 Daniel Fobes, 18UG Levi Thayer, 1854 Josiah Smith, 1811 Austin Chase, 1854 Joseph Lindsev, 1817 Henry F. ^Morton. 1874 Benj. Chandler, 1824 Wm. Rice, 1875 Isaac ^lann. 1826 The following have been clerks : Levi Jackson, 1791 Austin Chase. 1839 James Hooper, 1799 P.benezer Thayer, 1845 Luke Chase, 1829 Samuel M. King, 1857 The following members of the church have been ordained to the work of the gospel ministry : George Ricker, Geo. ^I. P. King. John Willis, Otis B. Rawson. The following churches have been largely formed liy members dis missed from Paris church for that purpose : Second Buckfield, Paris and AVoodstock, Norwa}', Lincoln. Woodstock and Greenwood. Bucktield Village. Hamlin's Gore, Statistics of the church from the date of its organization to 1876, doubtless approximately correct, are as follows : Whole number of members, 651. Of these, 253 had been dismissed, 71 excluded. 151 had died, while 46 had been dropped for causes unknown. The membership at that time was 129. The number in 1884 was 114. The first known mention of a Sunday school connected with the *Of him lii?; pastor, Kliler Hooper said: "Dea. John Willis ami his wife were the first family tliat came into the town of Paris. He had great knowledge of the Bil)le, and was a sound predestinarian, and was able to vindicate the cause of God, and would not yield a hair's lireadth to any man. He was meek and humljle, and bore the infirmities of his brethren beyond any man I ever saw. Brother Willis was the most like his Master Jesus Christ of anv man I ever saw." 27G HISTORY OF PAIIIS. church, was hi the letter to the association in 1837, and since that time it has been sustained constant!}'. Rev. James Hooper. As the first and only minister settled by the town of Paris, and one whose ministry began soon after the town was incorporated, and extended over a period of nearly forty years. Rev. James Hooper is entitled to something more than an ordinar}' notice. He was born in Berwick, Maine, in 17G9. His father was William, and his mother Elizabeth Emery. His brother AVilliam was the first ordained minister of the Baptist denomination in the State ; he was ordained in 177<). Elder Hooper's parents were Congregationalists. He com- menced preacliing on New Year's day, 17!)1, when twenty-two years of age. As an itinerant preacher, he travelled sometime in New Hampshire with Rev. Joshua Smith. He came to Cumberland countv in \1'.)'.). (irst [)reaching in ^linot. Then he preached three Sabbaths in Hel)ron, and from there went to New Gloucester and preached several Sundays for two dollars per week and board, which was all he asked. He fu-st came to l*aris and preacheil, November ('), 1794. In 3Iarch. 171*5, the church and town invited him to become their pastor and minister, and he was soon after ordained in Lenuiel Jackson's barn. In 17'.i;j, he was united in marriage with ^liss Sally .Merrill of New (iloucester, who l)ore him two daughters. Tolly and Eliza, but l)Oth died of scarlet fever in 1, within a few days of each other. His wife had already died of consumption, April \i), 1802, aged 24 years. Before the end of the 3'ear, he had been married to the wido\v of Reuben Hubbard, who was the daughter of Benj. .Stowell, Est]., of \\ ui'cester, Mass. The follow- ing notice of Elder Hooi)er is from the paper read bj' Rev. Dr. H. C. Pastes, at the centennial celebrati(jn of the town : "Elder Hoojjcr was the first and only minister settled liy the town. His ministr}- was longer than any other in our history, and it was nearly all spent here from its beginning to its close. He was a young man of twenty-five when he came here ; he was an old man of 73 when he died. He was a man of mark, eminent and infiuen- tial among the eminent men of the town throughout his generation. He was a man of great energy and force of character, rare powers of mind, quick perception, clear conception, deep insight, long foresight, strong will, indomitable persistency and courage, absolute fearlessness and independence, complete self-possession and self- HISTOIiV OF PARIS. 277 control, and self-confidence ; a magnetic power of infiirence and con- trol over others ; a man to lead and to command anywhere, a very Andrew Jackson in his sphere. Besides his work as a minister of the gospel, he was much engaged in business, and he mingled much with public men, lawyers and sagacious statesmen, and he always liad their respect. He was a member of the convention that formed the constitution of this State, and he was a member of the committee api)ointed by that body on the constitution. He served several times as a member of the legislature, and was always a leader in his politi- cal party. He was a democrat, decided and thorough going, as shown in his communications to the Paris papers, and especially in his controversy with Henry Prentiss ; he was never afraid that it would hurt his fingers to handle hard money. He used to say that there were two things in which he was established — one was religion, and the other was politics ; and when he was established in any- thing, it was as Hooper's Ledge or Streaked Mountain is estal)lished. When he was settled as the minister of the town, he became entitled to four lots of ministerial land; but he soon relinquished two of them to the town, and one of them was sold at auction for $701 ; while of the other two he made his farm. Late in life he said in his autol)iography, '1 have haility to know precisely what he had to say, to say it, and be done. He was not the man to pay two dollars, or to use two words when one was enough. His preaching was as sincere as it was plain. In it, as in 278 HISTORY OF PART?. everything else, he was honest. lie believed what he preached, and he preached what he believed. Ilis convictions were his own ; they were positive ; and they appeared in liis utterance as ]:>lain as light- ning in the night. Of ever}- point of his faith and preaching he could say as he did of Election, 'If no man on earth believed it but myself, I should still believe as I now do ; V)ut as a man, I am as willing that any other man should enjoy his religion as I am to enjoy^ ]nine.' It is often said that he was stern and severe, rough and rugged ; and he was ; but still he had his gentle moods, and his soft inside, for the difference Ijetween him and others was that he was made up rough side out. He had the tender sympathies of a true, human heart ; his spirit, bowed in humble and adoring reverence before his God ; he honored man because he honored and exalted God ; and he loved little children though often they did not know it. It is not given to many men to exert such an influence as that of Elder Hooper in Paris ; but that influence was no accident. There was something in him to account for it, and to produce it. Take him for all in all, he was no common man. Notwithstanding his limitations and his faults, he was one of those men who in church and state are pillars." Elder Hooper was a friend of education, and had great faith in the common schools. In the early times, in districts where there were but few scholars and no school houses, he insisted on their hav- ing schools either in barns, blacksmith shops, or in private houses, if there was more than one room. In this way, he accomplished much in the way of educating the children of the early settlers. He had ilis peculiarities, his austere side, but his kind-heartedness and earnest desire for the good of the people of the town, made him very popular with all classes. One who was well ac(|uainted with Elder Hooper says of his per- sonal appearance, that lie was rather tall and spare, had large lips, and was ver}' plain looking. His redeeming feature was his eyes, which were large, intelligent, penetrating, and indicated great strength of character. He liad a very harsh, unpleasant voice, but in the pulpit, after the introduction of his subject, his hearers forgot all about this, in their interest in the subject and his metiiod of pre- senting it. He ncA-er wrote out his sermons in full, but sometimes had a few notes or reminders upon slips of paper. Though tena- cious of his own religious views, he was liberal toward others, and on one occasion invited Rev. Sebastian Streeter, the distinguished HISTORY OF PARIS. 279 Universalist i)reaeher, to occupj- his pulpit. EUlcr Hooper died December 24, 18i2. In 1.S34, he published a pamphlet containing a l)rief sketch of his life, and an exposition of his theological views. Caleb B. Davis. Rev. Caleb B. Davis, the second pastor of the Baptist church on Paris Hill, was born in Methuen, Mass., Juh' 3, 1S07. His father was Capt. Bailey Davis of Methuen, and his mother was Miss Han- nah Swan of the same town. Having completed his preparatory course, he entered Newton Theological Seminary, from which he graduated in 1837. He married Oct. 29, 1837, Miss Louisa, daugh- ter of Thomas and Mary Griffin of Derry, N. H. He commenced his ministry with the church in Paris in Oct. 1837, and remained until, on account of failing health, he was compelled to resign the pastoral office Aug. 23, 1852. He died in Portland, January' 12, 1855. Of his qualities as a man and minister. Rev. Dr. Estes thus speaks : "He was singularly adapted to his place and to this work. Calm, deliberate, thoughtful, patient and persistent; gentle and firm; endowed by nature with much good sense and sensibility ; well trained and cultivated in the schools ; never rash or in haste to act, but straightforward and tenacious of his purpose, when once he had decided u[)on his course ; wise to see what needed to be done, and skilful in adapting means to ends to secure his object ; always devout and reverent, but not wanting in the grace of a genial humor; kind, courteous, and in nearly all his intercourse with men, a singular sense of propriety, decorum and order showing itself in whatever he said and did ; he seemed to have been specialh' raised up, called, and (jualified for the work that needed to be done in Paris, to take up the work into w^hich he entered when ?>lder Hooper left it ; to set in order the things that were wanting : to change what needed to be changed ; to lead the church into a true and hearty sympathy with the Christian spirit of the age, and the various enterprises of educa- tion, temperance, missions and all that pertains to Christian benevo- lence, reform and progress ; and all this so quietly, silently, and imperceptil)ly. as to cause no jar or discord, but make the change seem more like growth than change. \'erv delicate, difficult and important was the work which he had to do : but in the good provi- dence of God, when the hour came the man was ready." His temperance work in this and other Oxford county towns, '2S0 HISTORV OK PARIS. deserves special mention. When he came into the connty, there were many towns in which scarcely any temperance work had been done, and in none of them had the canse become established. In Paris, the powerful influence of Polder Hooi)er had always been in an opposite direction, and it required tact as well as courage on the part of Mr. Davis, to combat tlic deeply rooted i)rejudices of many of the elderly members of the parish. But having the co-operation of some of the leading citizens of the village and town, he went bravely to the work and marvelous was the change in public o[)inion which was wrought in a few years. His success in the ministry is shown in the i'act that 151 persons united with the church during his pasto- rate. During these years, he sokMnnized 0!) marriages and attended 201 funerals. "His influence was felt for good not only in his own church and town, but in all the chui'ches of the association with which he was connected, in the counsels of the convention and the Missionary Society of the State, and in the Board of Watervilh; College, of which he was a trustee, from 1.S42 till his death." His widow became the wife of Joel B. Thayer, long one of the ftiithful Deacons of the church. Adam ^VILso^■. Rev. Adam Wilson. D. D., was born in Topsham. February 10, 1794, was baptized and joined the Baptist church in July. ISK;. and graduated from Bowdoin College in the class of isr.». From the college he went to Philadeli)liia and studied theology under Rev. Dr. Stonghton and Rev. Alvah Chase. He was ordained ari evangelist at Topsham, Dec. 20. I, came to Dover, X. H., and married, April 14, 167!^. 1851. Same minister and Dea. S. Berry, C. Perkins, L. Whit- man. — Gij. 1852. Same minister and C. Perkins, L. Whitman, H. Berry. — G3. 1853. C. Perkins, Dea. S. Berry, H. Berry, L. Whitman.- 72. 1854. Deacons Berry and Benson, H. Berry, L. Whitman, D. Perkins. 1855. C. Perkixs, G. Benson, Z. Audrews, H. Berry. — GG. 185G. C. Perkixs. G. Benson, Z. Andreics, H. Berry. — 46. The falling off in membership in 1856, is due to the fact that a church was that year organized at Bryant's Pond, which took away most of the members from Woodstock. The pastors of this church with the length of their pastorates ha^-e been as follows : Rev. Luther Perkins, 2 years, 183G-7. Rev. Addison Abbott, 7 years, 1846-52. 286 HISTORY OF PARIS. Rev. Charles Perkius, 4 3-ears, 1855-8. Rev. M. Lawrence, 2 j^ears, 1859-GO. Rev. R. B. Andrews, 1 year, 1861. Rev. O. Richardson, 1 year, 1862. Rev. "Wm. Beavins, 2 ^-ears, 1863-4. Rev. G. W. Fuller, 2 years, 1870-71. Rev. T. G. Lyons, 3 years, 1.S75-77. Of the, above. Rev. Luther Perkins was the son of Cornelius Per- kins of Woodstock. He was born Dec. 10. 1797, and married first, Sally Durell, by whom he had six children. He married for his second wife jMiss Brown of Weld, and died in that town when but little past middle life. Rev. Addison Abbo't is spoken of elsewhere Rev. Charles Perkins was brother of Luther. He married Amazina Cushman of Bethel, and went west many \ears ago. Rev. Manasseh Lawrence was born in Wayne, and his ancestors came from Sand- wich. Mass. He resided many years in Sumner and elsewhere, was a faithful and devoted Christian and an able preacher. He died about twenty years ago. Rev. Russell B. Andrews was a young man, preached occasionally as a supply, but had no permanent settlement in this vicinity. Rev. Oren Richardson, who was here in 1862, was then of Buckfield, but previously of Rumford and Milton. Rev. Wm. Beavins was born in England, and had settlements at Bethel and Bryant's I'oud. Afterwards he was at Bowdoinham, and then went South. Rev. G. W. Fuller was ordained b\- this church ; Rev. T. G. Lyons was at Bryant's Pond before coming here, sjnd Rev. Seth Benson is a native of Paris. The church here was Iniilt by the Bap- tists and Methodists in 1833, and has since been repaired and much improved. Addison Abbott. Rev. Addison Abbott for several 3'ears pastor of the Baptist church at North Paris, was the oldest sou and second child of Jona- than and Betsey (Batchelder) Abbott of Bethel, and was born July 25, 1803. He spent his early years with his father upon the farm, attended school at Rumford under the tutorship of Rev. Daniel Gould, also at the High schools at Bethel and in Brunswick. He began to preach when al)Out twenty-five years old at school houses in Bethel and in the adjoining towns. He also taught schools in winter and sometimes in spring and autumn. About the year 1840,' he went to Rhode Island, remaining there several years, teaching and occasionally preaching. He was ordained at North Paris in HISTORY OF PARIS. 287 184G, this being his first and onh' regular settlement. He married Rebekah, daughter of Luke Chase ot this town, and had two child- ren, lie never enjoyed good health, and in the language of the centennial paper before referred to, "he lived a live of quiet useful- ness, wisely adapting himself to his people's wants." We may add from our own personal knowledge, that he was a man resi)ected and revered by all. and most by those who knew him best. IXIVERSALISTS. Only a few of the early settlers of Paris became Universalists, and this denomination has never been especially strong in point of numbers. The names of those of our citizens of the olden time who inclined to this form of religious faith, may be inferred from the following list of persons, part of whom were residents of Paris, but a majority of Norway, who petitioned the Great and General Court for an act of incorporation as the Paris and Norway First Universalist Society. The act of incorporation was passed March 4, 1805, and the following were the corporators : Samuel Ames, Levi Bartlett, Josiah Bartlett, Anthony Bennett, Nathaniel Bennett, Josiah Bisco, Jonas Bisco, Peter Buck, James Buck, Ebenezer Cobb, Elisha Cnmmings, Isaac Cummings, Noah Curtis, Jr., Jacob Frost, Jr., Joseph Gallison, Benjamin Herring, Benjamin Herring, Jr., Levi Hubbard, John Knight, Daniel Knight, Dudley Pike, John Robinson, Joseph Rust, Henry Rust, Jr., Sam- uel Smith, Daniel Staples, Elias Stowell, Daniel Stowell, William Stowell, Jacob Tubbs, Benjamin Witt and Charles Young. Of the above. Gen. Levi Hubbard, John Robinson, Daniel Staples the three Stowell brothers and Josiah and Jonas Bisco, were of Paris, and Dudley- Pike, Daniel Knight, Elisha Cummings and Isaac 'Cummings, were residents of Paris either before or after this event took place. No minister was settled by this society for man}' ^-ears, but itinerants sometimes visited this region and preached both in Norway and Paris, either in private residences or in school bouses. The attendance at such meetings was generalh^ very light, every effort being made l>y the clergymen of other denominations to keep their people awa}-. About the 3'ear 1840, Rev. D. T. Stevens who is still living, and -the oldest Universalist minister in the State, preached in this region, and the following year an organization was etfected. A list of those who assisted in this movement, we have not been able to obtain, 288 HISTORY OF PAItlS. Mr. Stevens was succeeded by Rev. Non-is Coleman Hodgdon, who was ordained as pastor in the early part of 1844. The sermon on the occasion was preached by Rev. J. G. Adams, who also composed I'MVEiisAi-isT Cm i;( 11. l'.\i;i> ITii.i.. the opening hynni ; another hymn for the occasion was composed by Miss S. C. Edgarton, and was as follows: ''Father Divine, thy holy seal Bestow upon thy serviinfs head; And to his visioned faith i-eveal Thv Path whei-ein liis feet iiiust tread. HISTORY OF PARIS. 289 Give trutirs great power to evei-\- word Tliat falls perceptive, from his toii,i>ue, — And let each chord by love be stirred. That Thou within his heart hast strung. Thy grace, distilling fioni his lijjs. Shall give to every soul repose ; Sweet as tlie fragrant dew that dips Fi'oni Siiarou"s meek, unfolding IJosi-. Oh I aid him by the Aveary l)ed Of pain and want, of doubt and woe : That lie in every breast maj- slied The hojies that from thy mercy flow. Grant him rich grace when o"er the dead He utters forth the truth sublime. That Thou hast made the spii-it tied, A victor over Death and 'I'inie. And when his own warm pulse grows cold. "When deatli-mists cloud his drooping eye. May he through faith his home behold. And feel that it is gain to die!" 3Ir. Hodgdon rehiained liere only a short time, and after he severed his connection with the society-, there was no settled minister and only occasional preaching by Kev. Geo. K. Shaw and others, nntil Rev. J. C. Snow came in 1859. Mr. Snow was settled in Norway, but preached here a part of each Sabbath, until the church was built, occupying the Court house. The church edifice was erected during Mr. Snow's ministry, and was dedicated Oct. 9, 1859. He continued to preach here until he was appointed chaplain of the 23d Regiment of Maine Volunteers in September, 1862. Mr. Snow was succeeded b}- Rev. W. ^\ . Hayward who resided in town, but remained only one^ear. He was a young man and has since had settlements at Plymouth. Mass., and elsewhere. Rev. Selden Gilbert was the ne:ft minister. He also lived in Paris and remained here two years. He was a native of Greene, and subse- quent to his settlement here, he went to Chicago and was for a time associated with Dr. Hanson in the publication of the New Covenant. Rev. N. Gunnison came next. Like Mr. Snow he was pastor of the Norway society, resided in Norway and preached on the Hill a portion of each Sabbath. He was an elderly man and had been in the ministry many years. Previous to his coming to Norwa}'. he had preached in Halifax ; was there during our late war. He sup- 19 290 HISTORY OF PARIS. plied the Paris Hill pulpit three years. After him, came Rev. Zenas Thompsou who moved his family to the Hill and preached here one year. After Mr. Thompsou w(!nt awa}', the society was for some time without a minister, but in 1872, Rev. L. H. Tabor, who was settled at Norway, corameuced preaching here, and continued his labors for two 3'ears. He was succeeded b}- Rev. J. C. Church who left at the end of a year, and was in turn succeeded bj' Mr. Tabor, who remained another two 3ears. He, too, was an elderly man and had been long in the ministry. He was an able preacher and the church and society prospered under his ministrations. Mr. Tabor was succeeded in Norway and also in Paris b}' Rev. J. A. Seitz, who preached here a 3'ear or two, started a denominational paper at Norway called the "New Religion," and subsequentlj' drifted into politics. W. W. Hooper came next, and supplied both societies to good acceptance. He went from here to Mechanic Falls in 1883, and since that time until recentlv, the society has been without a minister. A Universalist church was first organized at Paris Hill in 18G4. Among the leading men of this society are Ex-Governor Perham, JarvisC. Marble, PLlbridge Fobes, and Hiram Hul»bard. Zexas Thompson. Rev. Zenas Thompson, pastor of the Universalist church in 18G9, and a resident of the town, was born in Auburn, Dec, 4, 1804. He was of Scotch-Irish lineage, his first American ancestor, Archibald Thompson, coming from the north of Ireland to America in 1724, and settling at Bridgewater. Capt. .John Thompson, the grandfather of Zenas, married Jeauette Allen and moved to Buckfield. Archi- bald Thompson was a wheel-maker, and made the first spinning- wheel ever made in New England. John Thompson of Buckfield, followed the same trade. The father of Zenas was Hannibal, son of John before-named, and his mother wN(.l{K.AlIONAIIsT ClILKCH. S,,i ni I'aI.'IS. The follo.\ uig vxei. the cu. porate members of the society or parish • Abraham Bolster, Jacob Tewksbury, Isaac Bolster. Jr., Luther Brett, Amzi Brett, Ezra Carey, Rufus Brett, Dayid Durell, Dayid 294 HISTORY OF PARTS. Cliftbrd, Cyprian Hall, Abijah Hall, Caleb Prentiss,, Haven Hall, Joel Robinson, Asa Robinson, Daniel Stowell, Jonathan Shurtlett', Daniel Stowell, Jr., and Charles Whitman. The first meeting of the societ}' for organization was held March 24, 1817, of which Daniel Stowell was Moderator, and Abijah Hall was chosen first Clerk of the society, and the first Prudential Com- mittee was Ezra Care}', Abijah Hall and Dr. Jacol) Tewksbur}-. At the second meeting of the society — a special meeting called by request of five members, and held on Monday, Sept. 8, 1817, at one o'clock, P. M. — among the articles to be acted on, we find the fol- lowing : "To hear the minds of the people respecting the building of a meeting-house, and to act on the subject as they sliall think fit." Hitherto their meetings had been held in what was known as the south school-house, a good sized, unpainted building, which stood at the junction of the Robinson road, with the county road leading to Isaac Bolster's, and being nearly opposite to the l)urving ground in the Bolster neighborhood. At the meeting above named, it was voted "to Ituild a meeting- house, to clioose a committee to exhibit a plan of said house, and to .see what terms land can be procured to build upon." The following were chosen : ]Maj. Joel Robinson, Wm. C. A\ hitney, Capt. Tlioinas Hill and Dr. Jacol) Tewksbury. At an adjourned meeting it was voted to accept tlie plan presented by the committee. The location of the house seemed to be the bone of contention, although the records are silent in regard to the discussions that arose. Some of the societ}' were in favor of one place and some of another, and it seemed impossible to come to an agreement. Finally, as proposition after proposition was rejected, one of the brethren somewhat discouraged and des[)erate, proposed that it should be built directh' on lop of the school-house. It was decided, however, at last, to move the school-house a little, and build the church on its site. Wm. C. Whitne}" being chosen auctioneer, the pews were sold as follows : 1st choice, Cyprian Hall, No. 9, $85.00 2d Daniel Stowell, No. 4, 84.00 3d Maj. Joel Robinson, No. 12, 80.00 4th Gen. Isaac Bolster, No. 11, 83.00 oth Abijah Hall, No. 13, 82.00 Gth Dr. Jacob Tewksburv, No. 16, 78.00 HISTORY OF PARIS. 295 7th Daniel Stowell. Xo. 3, 75.00 8th Lieut. Rufus Stowell, No. 10, 71.00 9th Capt. Thomas Hill. No. 5, 67.00 10th Thomas N. Stowell, No. 14, 68.00 11th Capt. David Bolster, No. 6, 65.00 12th Wm. C. AVhitiiey, No. 15, 57.00 13th Jonathan ShiirtletT, No. 17, 52.00 14th Lnther Brett, No. 18, 52.00 15th Joseph Swift, No. 19. . 51.00 ' 16th Lewis Stowell, No. l^ 51.00 17th Dea. Ezra Carey, No. 7, 50.00 18th Martin Brett, No. 20, 54.00 19th Abraham Bolster, No. 29, 51.00 20th Frederick N. Hall, No. 38, 54.00 21st Asa Robinson, No. 30, 52.00 22d Cyprian Hall, No. 32, 51.00 24th Martin Brett, No. 34, 50.00 25th David Clitford, No. 8, 51.00 26th Lewis Stowell, No. 36, 50.00 27th Dr. Jacob Tewksbury. No. 35. 51.00 28th Benjamin Churchill, No. 40, 50.00 29th Alfred Gates, No. 33, 50.00 30th David Dnrell, No. 39, 50.00 31st Asa Robinson, No. 31, 50.00 The remainder of the pews were sold b}- Thomas Crocker, auc- tioneer, June 12, 1819. The purchasers were Capt. George King, Stephen Robinson, David Clifford, James Holmes, Stephen Robin, son, Philip Caldwell, Daniel Stowell, Esq., Barzilla Dwelley, Abra- ham Bolster, Simeon Perkins and Daniel Stowell. There were four- teen pews in the gallery that sold for $5.00 to $17.00 per pew. At a meeting of the society held Oct. 6, 1817, it was voted to accept the land offered b}' Thomas N. Stowell in exchange for his pew. The land was eight rods on the count}' road, and sixteen on the Robinson road. It was also voted that the porch of the house should front on the Robinson road. The frame was of hewn tim- ber. The clapboards were rived, and nearly all from one tree. Capt. George King was the carpenter. The raising was a notable occasion. Parson Hooper was present and opened the exercises with prayer. The raising was accomplished without accident, and 296 HISTORY OF PARIS. as was customaiy in those da3's, it must have, a name, nsually pi'O- daimed in rhyme b}^ some vohinteer, from the ridge-pole. Mai'tin Brett, then a 3'oung man, was the poet of the occasion, he answering to the question proposed by Giles Shurtleff, they standing on tlie frame. "-What shall we call it?" ify friends, here is a noble frame, Anil what say you shall be the name ? If you and I alike can see, It shall be called the Unity. Xow frientls and bretlu-eu will this doV Will su<'li a ntnne as this suit jour And if it will, then let us see AVt' live in peace and Unity. And may our children worshii) here AVhen we from time shall disappear. Unless like us they van agree To build in peace and I'nity. To our surprise we have ascertained that no liquor was used at the ''raising." The church was completed in 1.S18, at a cost of $2000, and May 20, 1819, it was dedicated. Tlie exercises on that occasion we find clu-onicled in tlie diary of Dea. Calel) Prentiss. First prayer ly Kev. Mr. Hilliard. Sermon, by Mr. Crec}', text, "Except the Lord build the house, we labor in vain that Ijuild it." The dedicatorv prayer by Mr. Merrill, and an address to the church and society hy ]Mr. Hilliard. A dedicatory poem was sung as an introduction to the exercise, and after the last prayer, a hynni written for the occasion l)y Al)ijali Hall. At the dedication, the trel)le singers Avcre Api)hia and Pauline Robinson, Charlotte Hall, Levina and Polly Caldwell and Ruth Durell. Rachel Shurtleff sang counter. Haven Hall, Frederic N. Hall. ^lartin Brett, Dr. .Jacol) Tewksbiny and Zadoc Gates, bass. Giles Shurtletf and Luther Brett sang tenor. It was a plain, suljstautinl structure, two rows of small windows, 24 lights, no steeple, no chimney, lathed and plastered inside. The pulpit was of box-like construction, perched away up on the wall as was the custom, with a flight of stairs on one side, and directh' underneath were the conununion talkie and deacons' seat. Here the deacons sat on the morning of communion Sabbaths, facing the entire congregation. The pews were high and straight l)acked, built like oblong boxes. The pew doors were fastened with wooden Imt- HISTORY OF PARIS. 297 tons. When once in, you were a prisoner for the time being. The foot stoves were filled at the house of Abraham Bolster, near b}', being now the homestead of Capt. G. C. Pratt. It was not long, however, after the house was built before a stove was put in, which we may judge produced sufficient warmth to take the chill ort\ The records show that a chimney was built in Oct. 18:^1, the job being struck off to Luther Brett for 87.70. Rev. Joseph Walker was the first settled pastor of this church. He was installed Dec. 19, 1821, at a salary of S-400. The house at one time narrowh' escaped being destroyed bv fire. Mr. Williams of Poland, who had exchanged with ]Mr. Walker, con- ducted the exercises of the evening. In snuffing the candle, the snutf was thrown down, and unnoticed fell into a l)ox of sawdust. One of the singers, after his return home, remembered that he had noticed a smokev smell on leaving the house. He returned and found the sawdust nearly consumed, and doubtless this saved the building. One of the most constant attendants upon INIr. Walker's ministry, Avas a man living in the eastern section of the town, who, from his habit of going to church very regularly, was known as ''go-to-meet- ing Merrill" or ••seven-mile Merrill." He used to ride to meeting seven miles every Sabbath, and was so prompt, that people going to meeting on Paris Hill, judged whetlicr they were late or early by the place in the road where they met William ^lerrill. It is still within the recollection of some now living, a novel spectacle that was often seen at church. ]Mr. Ezekiel Merrill and Mrs. Moore were both liard of liearing, Ijut rather than lose the preaching, they took their phices in the pulpit, each with a tin ear trumpet, and so they stood during the long sermons, each with a trumpet pointed toward the, minister. On, Saturday, June 20, 1835, it was voted that the "house be removed," and ''that a committee of five be chosen t,o procure a situation, take subscriptions, and ascertain the cost and report at the next meeting," the committee being Thomas Hill, -Maj. Cyprian Hall, Elisha Morse, David Clifford and Martin Brett. It was also '•voted, if the house be removed, it be put up in its present form, and also that a belfry be put on so that a bell mav be put in if wanted." The lot since known as the Acadeni}^ lot was selected, it then being owned by Maj. Dennett. The price, however, was deemed too exor- Vutant, and the society accepted the donation of a lot from Abijah "298 HISTORY OF PARIS. Hall, it being his garden, and now the site of the present church. B}' the location of the house so near the homestead of the Major, it was judged that the society were entirely willing that he should sit under the "droppings of the sanctuary-, " although uuwilliug to aid them as they desired in their church enterprise. IVIr. Geo. King, who built the house, took it down, and rebuilt iu the tall of 1835. The form was retained with the exception that a belfry was built upon it. The cost of removal was aliout $900. Capt. Seth Morse donated the bell. A new bell was purchased in 1845, the old one having become unfit for use. The house remained unchanged until the fall of 1851, when the pulpit and galleries were lowered from their original i)ositions. the windows enlarged, the pews taken up and made modern in shape and replaced. The work was done under the supervision of Mv. Charles Porter. The organ was purchased in 1855, at a cost of $450. The build- ing was materially altered and improved in 1859, l)eing provided with a vestry and an extension, furnishing twenty-four new pews to the audience room. The stoves were taken out and their place sup- plied with a furnace, the gift of Messrs. Chase of Portland. The repairs were made by Messrs. Augustus and Erastus King, cost- ing about $800. In Aug. 1877, a new bell was purchased, and in the summer of 1878, extensive repairs were commenced, and com- pleted the following year, at a cost of over $2000. rendering the house convenient and attractive, alike creditable to the village and society. This was during the pastorate of Rev. C. D. Crane, whose active ellbrts had much to do in pushing it to completion. To his Historical Sketch, given at the closing exercises in the old meeting- house, Sabliath evening, July 14, 1878, we are indebted for portions of this article. The first service in the new house was held Aug. 17. 1879. The following have been the pastors and acting pastors of the church : Rev. Joseph Walker; settled pastor Dec. 31, 1821, to his death, Apr. 8, 1851. Salary, $400. — Rev. Horatio Merrill ; stated supply for a few months in 1851. Rev. Francis Dyer; settled pastor from his ordination, Dec. 31, 1852, to Oct. 3, 1854. Salary, $500. Rev. Daniel Sewall ; settled pastor from installation, Jan. 4, 1855 to Aug. 31, 1858. Salary, $500 and wood. Rev. Alanson Southworth ; settled pastor, Jan. 13, 1859, till his Di O HISTORY OF PARIS. 299 death, on the 2oth of March, 18G4. Suhirv, 8(30(3 and four Sabbaths vacation. Rev. Francis Sonthworth : part of the year 18(55. Stated su[)|)ly. Rev. Jacob Chapman; stated supply, one year, from Sept. 1, 18G5. Rev. Francis B. Kuowlton ; acting pastor, Sept. 1, 186G, one 3'ear to Sept. 1, 1867. Sahiry, SToO. Rev. J. B. AVlieelwright ; nearly ten years. Settled pastor from installation, Dec. 4, 18(38, tillJune 11, 1S77. Salary, $800. Rev. C. D. Crane ; acting pastor from Sept. o, 1877, till Januaiy, 1880. Salary, $1,000. Rev. E. E. Bacon ; acting pastor for the \ear 1880. Rev. E. C. Ingalls ; acting pastor for the year 1881 and 1882. Installed Aug. 1883, and is the present pastor. He was born in Olenville, N. Y., June 19, 1849, titled for college at Andover Acad- emy, graduated at Harvartl College in 1873, and at Andover Theo- logical Seminary in 187G ; was ordained in 1877. lie married, Feb. 13, 1884, Ella J., daughter of Josiah and Huldah (Estes) Cloud- man of Saccarappa. Joseph Walker. Rev. Joseph Walker, the first pastor of the Congregationalist church, at South Paris, was born in Townsend, Mass.. February 1".>. 1792. His father was also Joseph afld his mother Ruth Jenkins. He received but little assistance in obtaining an education, like many New England 3'outh, M'orking his own way along and teaching school to replenish his oft depleted purse. He graduated trom Bowdoin College in 1818. He had previoush' studied medicine and fulh' intended to practice it, but changed his purpose, which led him to .seek a college education. He studied theolog}" with Rev. Mr. Coggs- well of Saco, and Dr. Payson of Portland, and made his first settle- ment in Paris, where he remained nearly thirt}' years, and until his death, which occurred in 1851. Prof. Packard of Bowdoin College, thus writes of Mr. Walker as a student: ''He was a good student and held a good reputation for diligence and for a sound and dis- criminating mind. He was greatl}' respected both as a student and man. During the most active part of Mr. AValker's ministiy, strong and heated religious controversies were going on among the clergy. The Unitarians as such, had just acquired "a local habitation and a name," and the Universalists were marshalling their forces under the able leadership of such ministers as Ballou, Whittemore, Deane, oOO HISTORY OF PARIS. Cobb and others. The difference of opinion concerning the proper mode of baptism, was another much-discnssed topic. Mr. Walker entered into the discussion with much spirit, and besides his jiulpit labors, he wrote and printed two important pamphlets, bearing upon the questions at issue. His sermons were ably and logically writ- ten, his ideas being expressed in chaste and often in elegant diction, but his manner and delivery were not attractive. Dr. Estes, in his Centennial paper, thus speaks of him: "He had been educated in the schools ; was studious in his habits ; careful and elaborate in his preparation for the pulpit : exhaustive in his treatment of his themes ; protracted in his pulpit services ; sound and instructive in the mat- ter of his discourses ; impressive in his bearing in the pulpit and ever^'whei'e ; always a clergyman ; always a faithful shepherd of his Hock, keeping it well together : a strict and thorough disciplinarian ; ever on the alert that no root of l)itterness should spring up within his chui'ch ; and no foe assail it from without. If Elder Hooper kept the denominational watchlires l)urniug on the hill, Mr. "Walker did not allow them to go out in the valley ; and their not unfrequent theological wai'fare was carried on l)y l)oth those leaders from one and the same sentiment of loyalty to a common Lord." Mr. AVal- ker was married in 1S22, to Clarissa, daughter of Stephen and Jemi- niali I\ol>inson, who died in 1-S2S. and in 1829 to Elinor Hopkins. By the last wife he had five s?ons and one daughter. .Joseph, his oldest son, entered Bowdoin College in 1850. TiiK ^Methodists. Under the direction of Rev. John Adams, a ^lethodist class was formed at South Paris in 181."). The class consisted of -Tohn Wol- cott, class leader, and wife, Solomon Cloudman, wlio had Ijeen licensed as a preacher, and Betsey Morse Cloudman. his wife, Mrs Jordan and her daughter Lucretia, and Philii) Caldwell and wife. Mr. Adams was then in charge of the Poland circuit, of which Paris was a part. He was the first Methodist minister who labored in this vicinity. The interest in this form of religious faitli which was first awakened at that time, was cherished and strengthened in subsequent years under the preaching of AVishworth Ayer, Isaac Moore, Abel Alton, who commenced to preach in 1828 at Waterford, David Cope- land, who commenced his ministerial labors at Danville in 1824, Isaac Downing, who was at Bethel in 1.S29, Moses Davis, who was at Waterford in 1829, and here in 1830 and 1831, Henry Butler, HISTOKV OF PARIS. aoi who was liere in 1832 ; Dudley Greeley, who oominenced to preach ill Vienna in 1882, and was located here in 1835 ; Benj. Bryant, who })reached first in Unity in 182G, and was afterward two years here, and James "Warren, who joined the New Enoland conference in .Mkthodist <'huhch, Soi tii Pakis. 1827. and came to South Paris in 183G. The Methodist cliapel at South Paris was erected in 183G and 1837, while Rev. W. F. Farring- ton was in charge. Mr. Farringtun commenced [)reaching in Dur- 302 HISTORY OF PARIS. liam in 1829, and went from Maine to Rhode Island in IST)!. Since that time, the preachers in charge have been as follows : Rev. Levi S. Stockman, 3 ^-ears, 1838-40. Rev. Wni. Brown, 2 years, 1841-2. Rev. Benjamin Foster, 1 year, 1843. Rev. James Tliwing, 1 year, 1844. Rev. Daniel Waterhonse, 2 years, 18 J.')-0. Rev. Rufus H. Stinchfield, 2 years, 1847-8. Rev. Joseph Colby, 2 3-ears, 1849-50. Rev. Chas. Andrews, 1 year, 1851. Rev. Joseph Hawkes, 2 ^-ears, 1852-3. Rev. F. A. Crafts, 2 years, 1854-5, ■ Rev. Alvah Hatch, 2 years, 1850-7. Rev. Alpheus B. Lovewell, 1 year, 1858. Rev. Rufus H. Stinchfield, 2 years, 1859-()0. • Rev. Paschal E. Brown, 1 year, 1801. Rev. Tarker Jacquith, 1 year, 1.S02. Rev. A. F. Barnard, 2 years, 1803-4. Rev. Willard B:irtlett, 3 years, 1805-7. Rev. John C. Perry, 1 year, 1868. Rev. G. F. Cobb, 2 years, 1809-70. Rev. Alvah Hatch, 2 years, 1871-2. Rev. Ira G. Sj)rague, 1 year, 1874. Rev. J. B. Lapham, 2 years, 1875-0. Pev. F. C. Rogers, 3 3ears, 1877-9. Rev. E. W. Simons, 1880-2. Rev. Geo. L. Burbank, 1883. Rev. Hobart Foss, 1884. Mr. Stockiuun first preachetl in Kittery in 1830, and died June 25, 1844 ; Mr. Brown commenced preaching in Kennebnnkport in 1834 ; INIr. Foster is a native of Newry, in this State, was superannuated several years ago and resides in Bethel : James Thwing tirst preached at Bristol in 1828, and died at East Vassalboro', Juh* 8, 1848 ; Daniel AVaterhouse preached at Alfred in 1840, and was stationed at Xortli Conway in 1880 ; R. H. Stinchlield was at Norwa>- in 1838, and was transferred to the Wisconsin conference in 1804 ; Joseph Colby at Bartlett, N. H., in 1844, and at Hollis in 1880; Charles Andrews was at Argyle in 1838, and at Falmouth in 1880 ; Joseph Hawkes was at South Paris in 1840, and again in 1852-3, and at HISTORY OF PARIS. 303 Strong iu 1880; F. A. Crafts was at Bliiehill in 1841, anil joined the Providence, R. I. conference in 1862 ; Alvah Hatch coniniencod at Cahiis in 1830, was twice here, and had his hist charge at New- fiekl in 1878 ; A, B. Lovewell was at Danville in 1849, now resides in Otistield ; Paschal Brown preached at Penobscot in 1818, and joined the East Maine Conference in 1848 ; Parker Ja(]nith was at Dixiield in 1837, was presiding Eldei at Keadfield in 187o-G, and in the Portland District in 1879-80. A. F. Barnard preached at Cooper in 1832, and died March 27, 18G7; W. B. Bartlett was at Fairfield in 1859, and at Cornish in 1880 ; John C. Periy commenced preaching at Norway in 1837, and died INIarch 20, 1880: G. F. Cobl) was at Bridgton in 18(10, and at South Berwick in 1880; Alvah Hatch commenced at Cahiis in 183(!, and was at Newfield in 1878 ; Ira G. Sprague, a printer by trade, preached at Andover in 1870, and was in charge at North Auburn in 1880 ; J. P>. La}iham, a native of Burrillville, K. I., was at Keiniebunkport in 18G1, at Elliot in 1880, and since then at Keadfield ; F. C. Kogers, formerly a printer in Augusta, at South Paris iu 1877, next in Brunswick, and since then in Lewiston ; E. W. Simons at Phillips in 1879, and at South Paris in 1880. In 1848, the church edifice at South Paris was burned, and another was built in its place, costing $2000, which was repaired in 18()0 and enlarged, and a vestry Ituilt under it in 1877. During 1857, the parsonage was built, the meeting-house lot being extended by purchase of land of John B. Stowell, and deeded to the societv by Wm. Deering. Two hundred and seventy dollars willed to the society by FDleazer Bryant, were used in the construc- tion of the parsonage, and the balance raised by sale of shares. These shares were subsequently bought up by a friend of the society, who also added five hundred dollars to. the invested funds, so that the society is now out of debt, and has a fund of one thousand dollars. The interest in INIethodism at North Paris, began about the same time. Sometimes with South Paris, it formed one circuit, and at others not, but some forty years ago, they separated. Their meet- ing-house was built in connection with the Baptists in 1833, and was repaired in 18(19. Since 1874 their preachers have been the same as at West l*aris, and have divided their time between the two places. Randall ^litchell was here and in Woodstock in 1839, and afterwards joined the East Maine Conference ; Richard H. Ford was at Columl)ia in 183G, at North Paris in 1842, and located in 1877;. 304 HISTORY OF PARIS. Jonathan Fairbanks, a native of Winthrop, was at North Paris in 1843, and died May 16, 1877 ; Tliomas Hillman was at Bartlett, N. H., iu 1849, and at North Paris in 1852 ; Levi P^ldridge was here in 1857, and at Norwaj- in 1861 ; Joseph Mooar was here in 1858, and at South Auburn in 1878 ; George Briggs was here in 1861, subse- quently settled near West Paris, and died there ; Alpheus Turner, a native of New Brunswick, formed}' a sailor, was at West Newfleld in 1849, and on Chebeague Island in Casco Bay, in 1880. At other times the North Paris churcli has been supplied b}' ministers residing elsewhere. The class at AVest Paris was formed in 1866, by Rev. W. C. Stevens and three members. They now have a neat house of wor- ship, built ill 1878, and a class respectable in numbers. Their min- isters preach also at North Paris, and since 1873 have been as follows : Rev. S. C. Brown. 1 year, 1874. Rev. J. Hillman, 2 3-ears, 1874-5. Rev. Benjamin F. Pease, 1 year, 1877. Rev. M. C. Pendexter, 1 year, 1878. Rev. Elbridge Gerry, Jr., 1 Aear, 1879. Rev. S. C. Brown was at Newrv in 1869-70, and at Rumford in 1880 : of Rev. J. Hillman I knew nothing 1)efore or after liis settle- ment here ; B. F. Pease was of Standish in 1874, and at Naples in 1880 : M. C. Pendexter was at Naples in 1877, and at Richmond in 1880 ; Ell)ridge Gerry, Jr.. was at Mercer in 1869, and liere in 1x79 and 1880 ; he was followed by Rev. G. B. Ilannaford, a native of AVinthrop, whose parents were originalh' of New Gloucester. Calkb Fuller. Rev. Caleb Fuller, son of our early settler of the same name, was born in Paris. November 12. 1805. He early developed a love for knowledge, and though means of obtaining it iu those days were very limited he persevered and became a teacher of the public .schools when only eighteen years of age. As a teacher, he met with marked success. He united with the Methodist Episcopal church in 1826 and commenced to preach the following year. In 1828. he became a member of the Maine Methodist Conference, and during his more than 50 years of service, he has had settlements in the leading socie- ties of his denomination in the State, among them, at Bath, Augusta, Hallowell, Farmiugton, Belfast, Rockland, Gardiner and Portland. HISTORY OF PARIS. 305 He has frequeuth' served on School Boards, and in many ways has evinced a deep interest in the edncation of youth. He was a Chap- hiin of the House of Representatives in 1843, and a member in 1848, when besides other committees, he served on the Committee on FAu- cation. ]Mr. Fuller has been twice married and has one surviving daughter by each marriage. His first wife was Luda Monroe of Livermore, and the second, Elizabeth B. Swift of Wayne. The daughter of the first marriage married p]. K. Boyle, a law3-er of Belfast, and the one l)y his second, to Albert H. Davi.^ a merchant of Bridgeport, Conn. Two children died while young. Though strongly attached to the denomination to which he belongs, he has always shown a liberal spirit towards others, and manifested a fra- ternal regard for all Christian people. As to his abilities as a preacher and Christian worker, the places to which liis superiors have assigned him, sufhciently indicate. He has l)een a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity and frequently elected to the Chaplaincy of the Grand Lodge of Maine. He has now retired from- active service and resides a,t his own house in Augusta. Free Baptists. A Free Baptist church was organized at West Paris, July 7, 1829. The first members had belonged to a church in Sumner. Rev. Wil- liam C. Witham was its first pastor and reall}' the founder of the church. He was a native of Gloucester, Mass., and an account of him is contained in Famil\' Sketches. He was ordained the day fol- lowing the forming of the church, and continued its pastor until 1839. The church was then without a pastor for many j'ears, until 1851, when Rev. Rol)ert Hayes was settled, who remained nearly nine years and was succeeded by Rev. Alexander Hill. Mr. Hill was a native of the town and neighborhood, being the son of Alex- ander Hill, who lived on the south bank of the Little Androscoggin, about a mile from AYest Paris Village. Mr. Hill resigned Dec. 16, 1870, and became a»tiniversalist. He was succeeded b}- Rev. Geo. W. Gould, who resigned Dec. 30, 1878. A neat little church edifice was built b}' the societ}* in 1866, and dedicated February' 6, 1867. The church was ever small in point of numbers, but included in its memljership many of our best citizens in the north part of the town. •20 30G HISTORY OF PARIS. CHAPTER XXXIV. TKMl'KRANCK KK1'< )KM. DrhikiiKj Habits of the Earl;/ iSotflers. — Itifo.rlonUs liegardod as Necessary in the Fainihj Supphj. — Early Refoniiatoni Movements. — The First Temperance /Societies in Town. — The Washingtonians. — The Sons of Temperance^ Good Templars and the Reform CInljs. Tlie free use of intoxicating; drinks by the early settlers of this town, has frequently been referred to in tliis volume. Tt has not been spoken of to their disparagement, nor to convey the idea that they ditfered in their habits in this respect, from the inhabitants of •other towns, fur they did not. Tlie free use of intoxicants was one of the great vices of the period, and general throughout the country ; and people of all classes had come to regai'd them as essential to liealth. The universal demand for spirits created a supply' , and for years after the first settlers came to Paris, they constituted a pnrt of the stock in trade in every general store. The}' were dispensed both liy the glass, to be drank on the premises, and by the quart or gallon to l)e carried awa}. As a family supply, the}' were considered as essential as tea, sugar or molasses, and on m11 the old account books of that i)eriod, charges of rum, gin, l)rauily, wine antl toddy are sandwiched in with other family supplies, and make up half, and in some cases more than half of the entire account. Elder Hooper, though a A^ery good man and an able preacher, Avas in the hal)it of drinking intoxicating liquors both in })ublic and in i)rivate, and his example could not have been otherwise than injurious to a people who followed the guidance of the minister, not onl} in si)iritual, but in temporal alfairs, with much more faith and confidence than is the habit in our day. Elder ll()()i)i'r did not drink U) intoxication, and there were j)r()bably comparatively few in town who did, but in a connnimity where nun was I'reely sold and drank In' all classes, the crime of intoxication could not be regarded as a very grave one, and a reprimand from a minister who walked up side b}- side and took his drinks with the one against whom it was directed, could not have had great weight, even if administered. Capt. Isaac Bolster, who came here from IIel)ron in the sining of 1784, is said to have been the lirst trader in town and so the lirst liquor seller. The testimony concerning this man, is that he was energetic and enterprising in HISTORY OF PARIS. 307 business, conscientious in the discharge of every duty, both public and private, a religious man, and one that enjoyed the fullest confi- dence of his fello\v citizens. But ho was deluded as were the peo- ple of his da}' and generation generallv, in the belief that intoxicants were essential to health, and he probably thought it no more harm to sell rum than molasses. His minister who was also the minister of the town, patronized him, ;ind ccitaiuly he should not hesitate to follow where the good Elder Hooper took the lead! TIuti' is no doubt that if these two men had lived in our da}', with all the light that has been shed abroad upon this subject, they Avould have been temperance men in principle and in practice, and would with us look with amazement upon the delusions and practices of a hundred years ago. In vindication of the truth of what has been stated, several pages from Capt. Bolster's account book are introduced here, a trans- cript of his account with his minister, and a few others : 1798. ,1. H. Dll. Oft. k;. 2 (jIaL X. E. Ifum, Nov. 14, 1-2 Gal. X. E. If mil. 1 qt. Wine, Doc. 10, 1-2 bushel ^alt, 1 1-2 iiiiits W. 1. IJuiii. irijs. A. Apr. 1!>, 1 (ial. \. Ihiiii. 1-2 (ial. (iiii. Apr. 28, 1 (ial. X. Kuiii, May .3, 1 1-S (;aL Brandy. 1 (ial. (iiii, 1-2 Gal. W. lUnu, 2 (its. Brandy, 2 ([t<. \. IJuiii. June 3, 2 ([{>. Brandy, 2 qts. \V. Ifiuii, July l.'>, 14 i)()unds Bice, at .'? 1-2. 2 qts. X. E. Bum, G pounds Fish, 5, 2 (jts. Brandy, Aug. 4, 2 qts X. Rum, Sept. 2."), 1 (ial. X. Rum, Nov, 20, 1 qt. W. Rum, 1 Box Wafers. 1800. S. 3 Feb. 8, 2 qts. W. Rum, M. 3 plats Brandy, £ .*>'. (/. i;j 4 3 4 2 3 5 >2 Dll 1 4 4" ' G 8 13 6 8 G G 3 4 G 5 G 4 1 3 4 2 6 G 3 4 6 8 2 DR, 10 5 5 4 6 308 HISTORY OF PARIS. 1800. May 2, June 21 , 1801. June 22, Au.y;. 10, Oct. 10, 8. M. DR. 1 i)()vind Tea, 1 Gal. W. Rum, 1-2 pound Tea, 2(;al. X. Rum, 1 Seythe, 2 1-2 Gal. X. Rum, G (its. X. Rum, 1 Gal. Molasses, 1 ])Oun(l Tea, 2 Gal. W. Rum, 2 (Jal. X. Rum, ISOO. Apr. 10, 1 Axe, 1!), 1 ^'Gallen" AV. Rum, :SIay 1.-), 1 Gal. W. Rum, 20, 1 Gal. W. Rum, June 14, 1 Gal. AV. Rum, July !», 1 Gal. AA'. Rum, Sept. 4, 1 Gal. Brandy, 2 pounds "Shixger," Get. 21, (|ts. Brandy, 2 qts. ]Molasses, 2 pounds "Shuger,"' Xov. 7, 1 Axe, 1 pound Tea, 28, 1 Gal. Brandy, 1 Gal. Molas.ses, 1 quarter Alspiee, 1801. July 11, 2 qts. X. Rum, J. B. L. r 18, 21, 28. Aug. 8, 10, :51, 1 qt. AV. Rum, 1-2 pound Tea, 1 glass "Tod." 1 Gal. X. Rum, 1-2 mug Tod. 7 gills AV. Rum, 2 (^ts. X. Rum, 1-2 nuig tod. 2 qts. X. Rum, 1-2 mug tod. 1 Gal. X. Rum, 2 (its. AV. Rum, 1-2 nuig tod. 1 Gal. X. Rum, •S. a. 4 6 9 3 2 3 12 a 7 6 15 9 6 4 8 .T 1 12 4 DR, 10 9 6 9 6 9 6 9 6 10 10 6 2 5 15 9 2 6 2 5 10 3 6 10 6 5 DR. 3 2 2 8 1 G 4 6 6 8 2 5 3 3 7 3 3 8 6 6 5 3 HISTOUY OF TAKIS. 1801. L. 1'. 1-4 Tea, 1-2 imig- t()(L, Oft. 10, 1 Gal. X. Hum, 1 Gal. W. IJuni. Molasses, 1-2 mug Tod., 2;{, 3 Gal. W. Kuni, 1 (it. ^y. IJuni, Nov. 10, ;! qts. W. Kuin, 3 glasses Toil., 301) I)K. .7 s. (1 , 1] s 6 2 10 6 1 4 8 10 (') 2 9 7 11 1 These five accounts are taken promiscuously from Mr. Bolster's Da}- Book, and a luuHlrcd others of similar character might be taken, but these are sufficient for the present purpose of illustrat- ing the habits of our grandfathers, in respect to the use of intoxi- cating drinks. Compare this with the accounts at our grocery stores at the present time, and a correct idea can be formed of the progress which the temperance cause has made in fifty years, since the first State temperance organization was formed in Maine. But Capt. Bolster was not the only one who dispensed the liquid poison to our early towns-people. Dea. Caleb Prentiss opened a store at South Paris, near the beginning of the century, and a page from his account book is given as farther illustrating this sulyect. 1800. DK. Dee. 2!), Abraham Bolster, $3 00 Ezra Brett, to 1 Gal. Muegar. 43 .Tolin Xason, to Brandy, 06 Barnabas Briggs, to 2 doz. Biscuits, _ 39 James Perry, to 2 drinks. 20 Jonathan Shurtleff, to drink. 10 John Daniels, to drink. 10 Daniel Stowell, toi-2 busli. Salt, 30 Isaac Cummings, to 1-4 Saltpetre, 20 Asa Sturtevant, to 1 lb. Brimstone, 19 Dr. Stevens, to drink. ' 09 I.emuel Perham, to drink, 10 Edmund Dean, to di-ink, 10 Abijah Wai-ren, to drink, 0.") Daniel Stowell to paid John Tuell, 2 14 Dec. 30, Jacob Twitchell, to 2 Biscuit. 04 Levi Jackson, to drink, 10 " to 1-4 lb. Brimstone, 04 Dr. Stevens, to 1 lb. Brimstone, IP 310 HISTORY OF PARIS. 1800. DK. Dr. Stevens, to 1 11). Haltpetve, 21 to 1 qt. Molasses, 19 to 2 qts. Brandy, 44 to drink. 09 .TaniPS LeBaron, to drink, 10 Al)rahani Bolster, to Biinistone, 06 to mug Flip, 11 Ellslia Cumniings, to drink, 09 Ezra Pratt, to Brandy. ' 26 to 1 Gal. Vinegar, 43 Andrew Peterson, to 2 Biscuit, 04 Robert AVigiitnian, to 2 oz. Saltpetre, 13 to drink, 12 Lenuiel Jackson, to drink. 10 The condition of things here described continued without material change for many years. The Massachusetts Society for the sup- pression of intemperance was organized in 1812, but its influence never extended to the interior of Maine. The American Temper- ance Society was organized in 182G, and this was the result of man\' years' agitation of the subject ; how man}-, it is impossible to sa^'. The proceedings of the second meeting held in Boston, 'January 28, 1829, were printed. At this time, there were two hundred and twenty-two temperance societies, of which five, exclusive of Massa- chusetts, were State societies. Thirteen of tliese societies were in Maine, though Maine then had no State organization. Two of the Maine societies, viz. : East jMachias and Prospect, made reports. The former reported ninety members, and onl}' two grog shops in the place, and after the following September, there was to be no retailer in town. The society at Prospect, organized in April, 1.S27, with five members, now had one hundred and one, of whom forty- six were females. One retailer had struck ardent spirits from his list of merchandise, and in one ship y?ird, it was no longer used. The following members of the American Society were reported as belonging in Elaine : Bath, Rev. John W. EUingwood ; Portland, Rev. Charles Jenkins, Rev. Beunet Tyler, D. D., Hon. Albion K. Parris and Hon. Wm. P. Preble : Saco, Ether Shepley, Esq. The East Machias Society' organized in January, 1827, ma}' have been the first temperance society in the State. The other societies in Maine Avere in Brunswick, Gorham, Portland, Gardiner, Buckfield, New Sharon, Saco, Livermore, Norway, Windsor and Brewer Village. The Livermore Societ}', then in Oxford County, was organ- HISTORY OF PARIS. 311 ized July 4, 1828, with Rev. Geo. Bates as Secretary. The first temperance pledge drawn up in Paris, was by Dr. Cyrus Hamlin, some years before there was any organized movement in town. It was very mild, only pledging the signers to abstain from the use of the stronger liquors as a l)everage, yet only a few signed it. It was pre- sented to Elder Hooper who most emphatically refused his signature, remarking that he gave his little boys some rum and molasses that morning, and said he, "how their eyes sparkled after they had drank it." (These were adopted children.) The first annual meeting of the j\Iaine Temperance Society was ) ^^ holdeu at Augusta. January 23d, 1833. rTluTprinted proceedings do not show that Oxford County was represented by delegates. Gov- ernor Samuel E. Smith was elected President, Hon. Samuel Pond of Bucksport, Secretary ; Elisha Robinson, Augusta, Treasurer, and Charles Williams of Augusta, Auditor. Judge Ether Shepley pre- sided. Oxford County Society Avas reported as having been organ- ized July 1, 1829, with Hoil. Luther Cary of Turner, President, and Samuel E. Brown, Esq., of Buckfield, as Secretary. Buckfield reported: "opposition great to temperance reform, by political demagogues, followed by their supporters half drunk." Eryelnirg reported: "much op[)Osition from temperate drinkers, drunkards and sellers of rum." Hebron reported: "opposition by several classes and various characters." Andover, "opposition by the intemperate." Sweden, "opposition is composed of men of every class — two men, however, who are rival candidates for oftice, have more influence than all others." Sumner, "opposition l)y intem- perate and moderate drinker, and by some who are professors of religion." Thirteen societies are reported in Oxford county, but many towns, including Paris, make no report. The Buckfield society is reported defunct. Pi^vFous to the organization of the Maine State Society, the "Union Temperance Society of Oxford count}-," was organized, presumably at Paris, and originated among the members of the Oxford bar. The following is the constitution adopted, and the names of the first signers : "The undersigned being desirous of exerting their influence in the \'ause of temperance, and recognizing and adopting the principle of total aljstinence from the use of ardent spirits, hereby form our- selves into an association, to be called the Union Temperance Society of the couut3- of Oxford. 312 HISTORY OK PARIS. Art. 1. Tlie otliceis of this Societ}' shall be a President, ^'ice Pi-esident and Secretaiy, to be chosen annuall}', bv the meraljers at the June term of the Court of Common Pleas. Art. 2. There shall be a meeting of this association on some day during each term of the Court of Common Pleas, at the Court House, of which meeting it shall be the duty of the Secretary to give sea- sonaljle notice — and it shall be the dut\' of the President to request some gentleman to deliver an address at each meeting. Art. 3. Every person signing this constitution shall become a member of this societ}' thereby engaging to adopt a total abstinence in reference to the use of "ardent spirits as a drink." Levi Whitman, Stephen Emery, Robert Goodenow, Wm. Goode- now, R. K. Goodenow, Isaiah P. Moody, Timothy J. Carte)-, Daniel Goodenow, Reuel Washburn, Heniy Farewell, James Walker, Sam- uel F. Brown, Timothy Carter, Peter C. Virgin, Levi Stowell, Joshua Randall, Virgil D. Parris, Solotuoii. Hall,^ Thomas Clark, James Starr, John Woodbury, Augustine Haynes, John Jameson, Chas. Whitman, Albert G. Thornton, Hannibal Hamlin, C3'rus Thompson, S. Strickland, Eben Poor, Wm. AVarren, Ira Bartlett, James V. Poor, Thomas Gammon, Elisha Morse, Geo. Turner, David Clerry, Ephraim' Bass, Erastus P. Poor, Stephen Chase, Eben- ezer Jewett, Abraham Andrews, Jr., Daniel Chaplin, John S. Bar- rows, Josiah Blake, Simeon Walton. At a meeting of the Society-, January 22, 1833, it was voted that a committee of one or more gentlemen in every town in the county be appointed to take a copy of this constitution and procure sub- scribers, and the following gentlemen were appointed for the service, viz: Fiyeburg, Benjamin Wyman, P^benezer Fessenden, Jr., Henry C. Buswell ; Browntield, James Steele, Samuel Stickney, George Bean; Hiram, Peleg Wadsworth, Alpheus Spring; Denmark, Sam- uel Gibson, Amos Poor ; Lovell, Abraham Andrews ; Sweden, Chas. Nevers, Nathan Bradl)ury ; Fryeburg Addition, Samuel Farrington ; Waterford, Charles AVhitman. Daniel Brown, Esq., Dr. Leander Gage ; Albany-, Aaron Cummings ; Livermore, Reuel AVashburn ; Ja}', Jas. Starr ; Canton, John Ilearsey ; Hartford, Cyrus Thomp- son ; Sumner, Samuel Sewall ; Peru, Levi Ludden ; Dixfield, Heniy Farewell ; Mexico, Joseph Eustis ; Hartford, Elder Hutchinson, Joseph Tobin, Edward Blake ; Buckfield, Seth Stetson, Zadock Long, Lucius Loring ; Paris, Abijah Hall. Jr., Simeon Walton, Asaph Kittredge ; Helnon, Wm. BtTirows, Dr. Carr ; Oxford, J. S. HISTORY OK PARIS. 313 Keith, S. II. King; Kiimford. Henry Martin; Andover, Sylv:xnii>4 Poor, Jr. ; Bethel, Jedediah Bnrbank ; Newi y, Josiah lilaek : Woodstock, Elder Jacob AVhitnian. At the second annual meeting of the Maine Temi)erance Society, held at Augusta, Feb. 5, 1834, lion. Prentiss Mellen was made pres- ident, and the other officers of the previous year were re-elected. There were more reports made from Oxford county towns, than the year previous, showing an increase of interest in the cause. The officers of the Oxford county society were tlie same as before. Many new towns had formed associations, and Buckfield was the only town where the association had become defunct. The report from Buckfield showed much opposition to the cause, "One deacon both drinks and sells rum," says the report. The following table shows at a glance the extent of the organized temperance reform in Oxford county, in 1834. When No. of Tiinni. Organized. Pr(fg)ih'Ht. Si'crrturij. Menibtrs. Albany. 18:^1, Asa Cumniiiigs, P. Haskell, 01 Andover, Eev. Wm. (iregg, E. Poor, Jr. 88- Bethel, 1829, Dr. T. Carter, E. Grovel-, 140 Browufield, 1834, I. Spring, \Vm. Wentworth, 110 Carthage, 1834, D. Storer, I). Stickney, 0- Dixfield. J. Adams, Dr. A. F. Stanley . 04 Denmark 1833, Amos Poor. J. Smith. 40 Fryeburn", 1833, E. Fesseiidcii, -Ir., Dr. R. Burrows. ll).-> Greenwood, Rev. E. Whittle, John Small, 80 Gilead, G. W. Chapman. Wm. Wight. 07 Hartford, X. Bicknell, J. Churchill 137 Hebron, S. Myriek, S. Perkins, 138 Jay. 1833, Maj. M. Stone. Col. D. Mt'rrit. 133 JJvermore, 1828, Peuel Wasbl)urn, J. Chase. 132 Young ]Meu*s, J. Lenvitt, S. Hearsey, 202 East Livermore, ( '. Haines, F. F. Haines, 12(i Lovell, Kev. Y. Little, A. Andrews, 8.") Norway, 1833, Uriah Holt, Benj. Tucker, Jr.. , 250 No. Norway, .50 Oxford, 1833, Dr. J. Tewks1)ury, Giles Shurtleft", 125 So. Paris. 1832, Setli Morse, Henry R. I'arsons , 110 Sumner, Rev. S. Sewall, Zurv Robinson, 120 Sweden, E. Powers, Wni. H. Powers, 71) Turner, J. Phillips, J. R. Shaw, 170 " Dr. P. Bradford, J. P. Harris, 113 Weld, J. Abbott, Rev. L. Perkins, 148 Waterford, 1830, I>. Gage, Wm. W. Stone, 300 314 HISTORY OF PARIS. t The report from Paris to the State Soeiet\' was, that 4903 gallons of spirits were sold in 1833, against 7221 gallons sold in 1832. Expense of the poor, from $300 to $350, one-third cansed by intemperance. Three dram selling taverns reported, and five other retailers. Eight dealers in spirits had become intemperate. Fifty- four copies of the Temperance Advocate taken in town. Thirty^ families had been made poor and miserable on account of intem- perance. Six intemperate heads of families reported in Paris, who would by the expenditure of fifty dollars in sickness, be thrown upon the town. There was then a license law in Maine, but it was not enforced. In 1829, two indictments for violation of the license law, were found in Oxford county, but both were dropped on the payment of costs, before trial. In 1830 and 1831, no indict- ments were found. In 1832, the county attorne\' filed four indict- ments ; three of them were no\. pros, on payment of costs, and the other without costs, he having shown that he had a license. IVIem- bers of the State societ}' in Oxford county were : Buckfield^ Samuel F. Brown, Virgil D. Parris, Albert D. White ; Norway^ Jacob Bradbury, Wm. Cox, Jr., James Flint, Hiram Millett, Jeremiah Mitchell ; Pan\s, Stephen Emer}' ; Peru, Joseph II. Jenne ; Sumner, Ira liersey, Daniel Robinson, Rev. Samuel Sewall ; Turner, Luther Cary, John Turner ; Weld, Jacob Abbott, Joshua P^aton, Ephraim Houghton, Charles Houghton. The foregoing probabh' conveys a very good idea of the ])eginning of temperance work in Paris and in Oxford county. The societ}' in South Paris, formed in 1832, was pi'obably the first organized etibrt in town. The Society on Paris Hill, was organized the same year. This was called the Union Tem- perance Society, and was composed chiefiy of members of the bar. On the tenth day of June, 1834, William Withington delivered a very able temperance address before this society, at the Court House. This address was printed in i)aiin)hlet form. About this tifue, or a little later, a third societv was organized at North Paris. This society, also, did an excellent work, (^uite a number from AVood- stock joined it, some of whom had been intemperate for years, and were j)ermanently reformed through its instrumentality. These three organizations were in active operation for ([uite a number of 3'ears, and accomplished much. Pev. Caleb B. Davis, who succeeded Elder Hooper in the |)astorate of tlie Baptist church, was an able advocate of temperance reform, and became a pillar of strength to the cause in Paris. Nor did he confine his labors to this town, but went to- HISTORY OF PARIS. 315 other towns and lectured, stirred up the people and organized socie- ties. He organized the first society ever formed in Woodstock, and was a pioneer worker in several other Oxford county- towns. The next great temperance reformatory movement was that called the Washingtoniau. This began in a small way in Baltimore among a few reformed drunkards, but it spread like wildfire throughout the middle and eastern States. It came into Maine about the year 1842 like a tornado, and seemed likely to sweep everything before it. An Oxford county Washingtoniau society was formed, holding its meet- ings in difterent parts of the count}', and there were subordinate societies in almost every town. The proceedings as given in the papers of those years, show the great interest manifested in the good work, and that leading men and women were everywhere in the movement. Thousands of inebriates not onh* reformed themselves, l)ut used every effort to bring others into the organization. Hundreds all over the country were in the field battling against the common enemy, and everywhere the greatest enthusiasm prevailed. About the year 1.S42, or [jcrhaps a little later, the movement reached Oxford county, and its effect here was the same as elsewhere. Everybody was awakened, almost everybody took the pledge, and many kept it inviolate ever after. It did a vast amount of good. But the history of all great moral movements plainly indicated what the fate of this must l)e. Human passions, however noble the cause, have their metes and their bounds beyond which they cannot pass, and the great success of a movement is often the first step towards reaction. In the excess of zeal in the Washingtoniau movement, there was wanting that concert of action to give it permanenc}-. The cause was like a rudderless bark upon the sea, without compass or pilot, and freighted with the materials of its own destruction. Sons of Temperance. It was wheu the excitement was at its height that thoughtful men in New York conceived the idea of an organization that would com- bine and consolidate the discordant elements of the movement, invest it with a social character, and leave lasting impressions of affection and interest on the mind, in connection with the great cause and its olijects. The outcome of this was, the Order of the Sons of Temperance, an organization which has doubtless accomplished more than an}' other, in giving permanence to the temperance cause, after the enthusiasm awakened bv the Washingtoniau movement could no 3' 6 HISTORY OF PARIS. longer be maintained. The first Division of the Sons of Temper- ance was organized in New York city, at Teetotaller's Hall, No. 71, Division Street, on Tluirsday evening, Sept. 29, 1842. The order had a steady growth and reached the State of Maine in December, 1844. A Grand Lodge for Maine was organized at Augnsta, in April, 1845. and three 3'ears later, there were 110 Divisions in the State with a membership of over 7000. In 1850, tiie movement had reached Oxford county. Acadia Division, No. 145, was organized at South Paris, March 4th. 1850. The charter members were as follows: F. C. Buck, Robert Skillings, Dr. B^ron Coy, Aaron Young, Wm. Dealing, F. C. Morton, Thomas J. Whitehead, J. D. Gilkey, L. T. Boothby, Dr. Wm. A. Rust, Isaiah Knight, Henry (). Thayer and Jefferson Hall. The first oflflcers chosen and duly installed were, F. C. Buck, Worthy Patriarch ; Robert Skillings, Worthy Associate : Byron Coy, Recording Scribe ; Aaron Young, Assistant Recording Scribe ; William Deering, Financial Secretarv ; F. C. Morton, Treasurer ; Thomas J. Whitehead, Conductor ; J. D. Gilke^', Assistant Con- ductor ; A. L. Hersey, Inside Sentinel; Hiram T. Cummings, Out- side Sentinel. The meetings were held on Thursday evening of each w^eek. The following are among those who soon after became mem- bers : James Anderson, J. G. Rounds, Daniel C. Merrill, David B. Silsl)}-, Rev. Joseph Colby, Milton Morton, E. W. Simmons, John Caldwell, David Jordan, C. E. Bradford, W. II. Lincoln, Henry R. Parsons, James Deering, Sylvan Shurtleff, Elisha Morse, Jr., Charles McFadden and Eben Morton. April 14, 1850, the Division met at Millett's Hall in Norway, and assisted in forming Aqua Division No. 147. New members, Horatio G. Russ, Cyrus Morse, F. C. Merrill, Joseph Morton, Wm. H. Shurtleff and Wm. Yates. July 4th, 1850, a banner was presented to the Division by the ladies, with appro[)riate ceremonies and remarks. The exercises took place at Academy Hall. New members, Timoth}' Jordan, Sidne}- Perham, Daniel Fol)es, Joseph H. King and James Abbott. Dec. 3, 1850, a Bible was presented on behalf of the ladies, by Laura N. Thaj-er. New members : Jonathan Clark, Dea. Elisha Morse, Samuel Stowe and Dr. Samuel Sawyer. In Fel)ruaiy, 1851, the Division assisted in instituting Snow's Falls Division. The following new membei's were added: Anson Jordan, Charles Andrews, Wm. W. Barton, Edwin I*. (Jrant, Augustus INIorse, Wm. B. Royal, Charles H. Clifford, Samuel Record, Hanson Tarbox, H. C. Clark, Elias Chase, HISTORY OF PARIS. 317 Samuel Ilsley, Charles Jordan, Isaiah Dunn, James Irving, C3renus King, Oliver L. Andrews, Daniel Stowell, Albert G. Barbour, Solon ' Royal, Solvnian I'ratt, Luther P. Winslow, Win. D. Brett, Ziba Thajer, Augustus King, Isaac Cunimings, Orra Mall, Edwin R. Knight, Sanuiel Yates, Simon S. Stowell, Billings Fobes, Nathan Ilodgdon, Francis A. C'ummings, Ilenrv Fobes, Richard Morton, Austin Chase. Joseph Burbank, Elbridge Bicknell, Ivorv Tarbox. S. Sturtevaut, Alva Hersey, Hiram Chase, Abijah C. Hall, John G. Barrows, George C. Rich, Elijah Tarbox, VA'i Fernald, John Valen- tine and John G. GetchcU. In May, 18o2, the Division assisted in organizing a new Division at Paris Hill. New members at this time : E. P. Hinds, John G. Drake, Rev. J. Hawkes, H. O. Thayer, (ieo. W. Stiu-tevant, J. R. Irving, D^C. Merrill, Charles Hall, Joel S. Crooker, John B. Crooker, Charles H. Burbank and Seth Morse. In November, 18o4, lady Adsitors were first received, and Mrs. Crafts, Mrs. Shackley, Mrs. Nancy Mitchell, Miss Sarah E. Fobes, Miss Maria Sturtevant and Miss Eliza Ryerson were duly initiated. The report of June 14, 1854, showed a membership of 151. After the feature of initiating lady visitors had been adopted, weekly- meet- ings were held and literaiy exercises introduced. The organization was disbanded in 1866, after an existence of sixteen years. The report of Apr. 3, 1865, showed the numberof members 86 ; initiated last quarter, 1 ; in the army, 14 ; number of lad}' visitors, 185. This was one of the strongest and best Divisions of the order in the county, and accomplished a great amount of good. But during the war, public attention was diverted to other subjects, and the Division began to lose its interest, and its membership began to diminish ; and finally, like all such organizations, the novelty' no longer existed, and the Good Templars had ali'eady displaced the order in many places ; so Acadia Division became a thing of the past. The mem- bers that joined this Division, in addition to those already named, were : Simeon H. Perkins, Daniel Stowell, Jarvis C. Stevens, Edwin Townsend, Daniel Brett, Harlon Page Shurtleff, Charles H. Durell, Rev. Frederic Crafts, Henry M. Brett, Wm. J. Perkins, Albion K. P. Dunham, Wm. Swett, AVelcome A. Crafts, Charles N. Porter, Isaac D. Cummings, Benson Swett, W. H, Swett, Z. E. Sawtelle, Stephen INIitchell, James A. Dennett and C. W. Rowe. The Paris Hill Division organized in May, 1852, elected as its first board of officers, the following : Col. Ebenezer Thayer, Worthy Patriarch ; Col. Orison Ripley, Worthy Associate ; Silas P. Maxim, 318 HISTORY OF PARIS. Recording Secretary ; Rufiis S. Stevens, Assistant Recording Secre- tary ; Col. Simon H. Cummings, Financial Secretary ; A. S. Thayer, Conductor ; B. F. Twitchell, Assistant Conductor ; Julius A. King, Inside Guard ; AVilliam Curtis, Outside Guard ; Rev. Nathaniel Butler, Chaplain. The weekly meetings were held at the Court House, and at the houses of the members. It did not increase in numbers as did the Division at South Paris, but it kept up its organi- zation for some time, chietly tlirough the ertbrts of Col. Cummings, Rufus S. Stevens and others. Besides the organizations named, there have been Temperance Watchmen's Clubs, Good Templars, branches of the State League and other auxilliarv Societies, which have kei)t the ball rolling and the good work constantly going on. May 24, 187G, a Reform Club was organ- ized at South Paris, with eighty-tive members, a movement which brought to the front a new class of workers, and accomplished a great amount of good. Paris has for many years been a temper- ance town, and her leading citizens have been among the foremost most temperance workers in the State. CHAPTER XXXA. the press of paris. The Oxford Observer. The first newspaper printed iu Paris and the second in the county, was the Oxford Observer. The first was Russell's Echo, started, at Fryeburg in 1798, and died when less than a year old, so that when the Oljserver was started, the county had been witliout a paper for nearly thirt}' years. The paper was a folio in form having five col- umns to the page, but they were much broader than ordinary news- paper columns now are, so that it was of verv respectable size for a country newspaper of that day. Mr. Barton was not a practical printer, and in connection with the publication of the Observer, he kept what he called the "Oxford County Bookstore." He continued the publication of the paper in Paris for two years with moderate success, and then moved the concern to Norway. The removal was made by means of an ox-cart in the night time, and without the knowledge of the citizens of Paris. history of paris. 319 The Jeffersonian. After the reiiioval of the Observer to Norway, Paris was without A paper only a few months, for in March of the following year (1827) , a number of prominent democrats on Paris Hill, among whom were Rufus K. Goodenow, Alanson Mellen, Moses Hammond, Stephen Emery, Alfred Andrews, Thomas Crocktjr and Joseph G. Cole, started the Jeffersonian, a weekly paper about the size of the Observer, and a democratic party organ. ^Mr. Joseph G. Cole was editor, and Charles Dingley, and subsequently Thomas Witt were foremen. The issue 'of May 4th, 1830, instead of the impiint -'Published for the Proprietors," which the paper had hitherto borne, had that of Hamlin and King, the establishment having been pur- chased by Hon. Hannibal Hamlin and Hon. Horatio King, then young men, and just upon the threshold of actiA^e life. Mr. King, who had been in the office about a year, soon after took the position of foreman. Mr. Hamlin being new to the business, took the place of an apprentice, and to assist them they had Henry Carter, who had served a short term in the Portland Advertiser office, and who, years afterward, was the able editor of the same paper. The paper was published by Hamlin and King until Oct. 26, 1830, when Mr. Hamlin retired, and Mr. King became sole proprietor. In May, 1833, Mr. King purchased "The Politician," a whig paper then pub- lished at Norway for the purpose of discontinuing it, and moved its material with the Jeffersonian establishment to Portland. The last issue of tlie Jeffersonian printed in Paris, was that of April 30, and the first number issued in Portland, bore date May 8th. Mr. King continued to pulilish the paper in Portland until January, 1838, when he sold out, and the paper was consolidated with the Standard. Mr. Cole edited the Jeffersonian until November 27, 1832, when he retired, and Mr. King became editor as well as owner. Mr. Cole's compensation for editing the paper was one dollar and fifty cents per week. Oxford Democrat. In August, 1833, George AV. Millett of Norway, and Octavius King of Paris, both young men and practical pi inters, purchased of Asa Barton of Norway, the Oxford Oracle establishment, and hav- ing moved it to Paris Hill on the 20th of August, they issued the first number of the Oxford Democrat. Though the immediate suc- cessor of the Oracle, the Democrat was a new paper to all intents ^nd purposes. It was started as a party organ and as an exponent 320 HISTORY OF PARIS. of the views of the Democratic party. Joseph G. Cole, a young and promising lawyer, assumed editorial charge, and became respon- sible for its political articles, although his name never appeared in the paper as editor. It was begun as a five column paper, but the columns were l)road and the sheet of respectable size. Good paper was used, and the mechanical work was very neatly done. Mr. King retired from the paper with number 38, of Vol. 1. ]Mr. Cole continued to edit the paper for seven years, when he retired, and Col. Millett became editor and proprietor. There was a suspension of the publication of the paper from Oct. '27, 1840, to May 11, 1841. The number issued on the last named date was called Vol. 1, No. 1, new series, and Vol. 8, No. 12, old series. The office was destroyed by fire in 1849. An extra, printed at tlie Norway Advertiser Office, under date of December 18, 1849, has the following notice which sufficiently explains itself: ''About 1 o'clock on Sunday morning last, we were aroused from our slumber by the startling cr}' of fire ! The fire proved to be in the building occnpied by us for the Democrat office, b}' Col. Charles Andrews, as a law office, and by the Post Office. The citizens of the village and vicinity rallied nobly to the rescue, but without avail. The building and the contents of the Democrat office wert; utterh' destroyed. Our loss is a heavy one, and will not fall short of $3000 — being our all. The fire is supposed to have originated from some defect in the machinery. We are not disheartened nor discouraged, but we shall, as soon as we can make arrangements, commence the Democrat again," etc. The next issue of the paper appeared on the r2th of February, 1850, New and elegant type had been procured, the size increased to seven columns, the length proportionatel}', and a new head pro- cured, the same that was used until within a few 3'ears. The price was then reduced to Si. 50 per annum. Persons holding pro- spectusses were rec|uested to return them with their lists of names. During these 3'ears, the Democrat was a good family paper. Special pains were taken in the selection of stories and other reprints. The editorials were generally l)rief, not often occupying more than a col- umn or a column and a half. The political news was given in brief, and considerable space was generalh' left for miscellaneous reading matter. Local, and even State news was scarce, for be it remem- bered there was then no telegraph, no railway facilities in the inte- HISTORY OF PAKIS. 321 rior of INFaiiie, and the rates of letter postage were higli. Consider- able care was taken in the publication of marriages and deaths, and the old volumes of the Democrat are esi)ecially valuable in this direc- tion. The first issue after the fire begun a new series (\'ol. 1, No. 1,) and the firn) name was IMillett & Mellen. With new series. No. 28 of Vol. 1, Get. 25, 185U. Mr. Millett sold out and retired from the paper, when the imprint became Geo. L. Mellen & Co. The parties who bought into the concern with Mr. Mellen, were Gen. Wm. K. Kimball, Clerk of the Courts, S. I). Hutchinson. Register of Deeds, and Nathan M. Marble. In \'ol. 2, (new series) No. 47, issued January 2, 18.52, it is announced that Geo. L. Mellen has become sole proprietor ; also Geo. F. Emery is announced as editor. With the May 27, 1853, number, Mr. Emery announces his retire- ment from the paper, and Dr. Thomas H. Brown became his suc- cessor. In the number for July 15. 1853, Geo. L. Mellen, who had been appointed by President Pierce, route agent between Portland and Bangor, and had been filling that position for more than a year, announced that he had sold the paper to Hon. Noah Prince of Buck- field. From this date, the Democrat opposed the principles and policy ot the democratic party. Mr. Prince continued to publish the paper, or rather it contiuued to be published in his name, until March, 1855. when he sold out, and the other shares having been purchased by Rufus 8. Stevens and Wm. A. Pidgin, the firm name became W. A. Pidgin & Co. Mr. Pidgin had been in charge of the office since Mr. Mellen took the position of route agent, and had also been local editor. Dr. Brown continued to act in the capacitv of political editor. Under the new management, an Agricultural Department was added, with the motto, "'Speed the Plow," and with Darius Fobes as editor. His name first appears as such in the issue of March 2, 1855. He sus- tained this relation to the paper until 1859, when the department was discontinued. In the issue of Dec. 12, 1856, Darius Fobes appears as proprietor, with John J. Perry as political editor. There was. however, no real change in the management of the paper, and in April, 1857, the firm name again appears as W. A. Pidgin & Co. Mr. Stevens had then sold out his shares, and Mr. Pidgin had become sole owner. He contiuued to publish and edit the paper with John J. Perry as political editor, until November 15, 1867, when the establishment was sold to Col. Fred E. Shaw, who in the issue of that date announces himself editor and proprietor. In January, •21 322 HISTORY OF PARIS. 1874, Mr. Shaw sold one-third of the concern to Geo. H. Watkins, who had been foreman in the office. The firm name was now F. E. Shaw & Co. October 20th, of the same 3ear, Shaw sold out his remaining interest to Watkins, and retired from the concern. Dr. Thomas H. Brown's name reappears as political editor from this date, until April 26, 1876, when it disappears, and Geo. H. Watkins is announced as editor and proprietor. Since that time, there has been no change in the management of the establishment. During his editorial career. Dr. Brown managed the Democrat with peculiar adroitness, and with distinguished abilitw He was abh' succeeded, 1856 to 1874, bv Gen. Perry. The following tables indicate the management of the Democrat, both editorially and otherwise, from the beginning : the dates indi- cate when the persons opposite began their labors, either as pro- prietor or editor : Proprietors. Aug. 20, 1833, Millett & King. May 6, 1834, Geo. W. Millett. Feb. 12, 1850, Millett & Mellen. Oct. 25, 1850, Geo. L. Mellen & Co. Jan. 2, 1852, Geo. L. Mellen. Juh' 22, 1853, Noah Prince et als. Mar. 2, 1855, W. A. Pidgin & Co. Dec. 12, 1856, Darius Fobes. April 10, 1857, W. A. Pidgin & Co. Nov, 15, 1867, F. E. Shaw. Jan. 6, 1874, F. E. Shaw & Co. Oct. 20, 1874, Geo. H. Watkins. Political Editors. Aug. 20, 1833, Joseph G. Cole. Aug. 20, 1839, Geo. W. Millett. Jan. 2, 1852, Geo. F. Emery. July '22, 1853, Thomas H. Brown. Dec. 12, 1856, John J. Perry. Nov. 15, 1867, F. E. Shaw. Oct. 20, 1874, Thomas H. Brown. April 26, 1876, Geo. H. Watkins. history of paris. 323 Oxford Register. The first number of the Oxford Register was issued in December, 1869. Its outside and also its political matter were a reprint of the Maine Democrat, tlien publisiied at liiddeford. I)}' Watson Brothers. Samuel R. C'aiter, Esq., of Paris, furnished two columns per week of local matter, which was all there was about the paper to give it a local character. It need not lie said that the Register was a Demo- cratic paper, since it was made up from the Maine Democrat, of which George K. Shaw was editor. In April of 15, Mr. ^lillett went to Worcester, Mass. He subsequently moved to Westboro, and in 1877, he removed to Cambridgeport, and since that time has been in the Riverside Press. He married, in 1858, Ennna G. Ames of Norway. While a resi- dent at Paris Hill, he was fourteen years Postmaster, member of the Legishiturc in 1850, also Colonel in the State militia, having been regularl}' i)romoted to that position tlu'ough the various subordinate grades. Octavius Kin(;. Octavius King was the son of George and Miranda (Hall) King, and a native of Paris. He learned his trade in the Jeffersonian office when the paper was conducted by Hon. Hannibal Hamlin and Hon. Horatio King. When in 1833, the Jeffersonian was moved to Portland, ^Ir. King went with it. After a few months he returned to Norway, and in August, 1833, in company with Geo. W. Millett, he purchased the Oxford Oracle, then printed at Norway by Asa Barton, and commenced the publication of the Oxford Democrat, and remained in the concern about nine months when he sold out and moved to Boston. He worked as a carpenter for a while, and then set up a drug store on AYashingtou street, and for many 3-ears was a practitioner of eclectic medicine. He married Miss Arvilla Curtis of Dixfield, and left a son and daughter. He was born July 21, 181(5, and died Nov. 11, 1868. 326 HISTORY OF PARIS. William A. Pidgin. William Aimer Pidgin was born in Litchfield, Maine, March 25, 1833. His father was Dr. Josei)h N. Pidgin, son of Rev. William,* and his mother was Diantha J. A. Rawson, daughter of Capt. Abner, a prominent early citizen of Paris, formerly of Sutton, Mass. Mr. Pidgin entered the Ziou's Advocate office as an apprentice, in 1848, when the paper was published by Rev. Dr. Smith, since then a Pro- fessor in Colby University. In March, 1851, the Advocate having changed hands, Mr. Pidgin went to Augusta and was employed on the Kennebec Journal. In May, 1853, Geo. L. Mellen having entered upon his duties as mail agent, Mr. Pidgin came to Paris and was placed in charge of the Oxford Democrat office. He continued in charge after Mr. Mellen sold out to a company, and until the shares were bought up by him and R. S. Stevens of Paris. The paper was then published under the firm name of W. A. Pidgin & Co. until 1867, when Mr. Pidgin sol'd out to Fred V,. Shaw, to accept a j)osition as business manager of the Lewiston Journal. During Mr. Pidgin's administration, the Democrat was much improved as a local and county paper, he having oi'ganized a corps of correspond- ents to insure intelligence from each town. This feature of a local paper, now so generally followed, originated with Mr. Pidgin. Mr. Pidgin still retains his position on the Lewiston Journal, and is most efficient help. He married Miss Martha, daughter of Thomas Little, Esq., of Augusta. Darius Fobks. Darius Fobes was a native of Paris, and the son of Daniel and Elsie (Hathawav) Fobes, formerly of IVIiddleborough, Mass. He became a Universalist preacher when quite a young man, and had a settlement in Vermont. He was also much interested in agriculture, and was a charter member of the Maine State Agricultural Societ3', iind from 1855 to 1860, conducted an Agricultural Department in the Oxford Democrat. In 1856, he was announced as proprietor, but his name was dropped as such in 1857. He was also connected with a temperance paper in Portland. He married Elizabeth Pottle of Norway. During the war he held a clerkship in Washington, and was afterwards connected with the Sanitarv Commission ; he has not *Rev. Wm. Pidffin was l)oni in Newbury, Mass., March 1, 1771, graduateil at Dartmoutli, ColleffC iu 1794, onlained at Hampton, N. H., .January 27, 179(i, anil suliseijuently came to Maine. He married Miss Noyes. He was a man of t-ulture and autlior of a work on Eng- lish Grammar. His f.ither was Moses Pidgin, who was quite early at Newbury. HISTORY OF PARIS. 327 since resided in Maine. He was a man of varied acquij-enients, and an agrienltnral writer of ability. He died in Kentucky- three or four years ago ; his wife has also deceased, and a daughter is all that remains of the family. Fred PL. Shaw. Rev. Fred E. Shaw was born in Portland, May 1. He then sold liis farm and moved to North Paris, where he continued in active practice eleven years. In 1870 he moved from North Paris to Milan, N. H., again, where he remained till 1878. He tiien moved to Atliol, Mass., where he is at the i)resent time. The Doctor mai'ried Permelia Ken- dall of Siielbnrn, N. H., and lias four children. Di;. 1). P.. Sawykk. Dr. Sawvcr is a native of Durham, Mi'. Ih' reci'ivt'd liis educa- tion mostly at Foxcroft Academy. He graduated at tiie Maine INledical School, Brunswick, and commenced the practice of his profession in Minot. He moved to South Paris in I8(i') and left in 187;, — having practiced in town ten years. He subsequently went to Portland, and soon after to Lewiston, Me., where he now resides. He was tlie successor of Dr. Rust, and during the ten years of his jiractice in Paris he gave good satisfaction. He was a member of the ^lethodist C'hurcli, and was universally esteemed for his morality and integrity in his l)usiness and in his professional intercourse. Dr. Skwi.i.i. HicNitv Weuhek. Dr. >\'eblier was the son of Henry K. and Nancy (Whitehead) AVebl)er, and was born in Oxford, Ai)ril 21, 1840. He studied medicine under the i)receptorship of Dr. ^^'. A. Kust, at South Paris, attended medical lectures at Pittsfield, Mass., and at New York City, and graduated at the Maine Medical School, August,. 18(;,o. He commenced practice at West Paris in ISf);"), and in 1867 moved to South Paris, where he continued till 1873, at which time he died of heart disease, aged 33 years. He was interred with ^lasonic honors. Dr. Webber was a careful physician, and had many ardent friends. He married Miss Nettie W. Stowell of South Paris. l>ut had no children. HISTORY Of PARIS. 339 Dr. Ootavus K. Yatks. Dr. Yiitos was the son of James and Kmnia (Cole) Yates, and •was horn in Greenwood, Me.. Sept. 2.'), 1833. He obtained liis education at the district schools of his native town, and at Bethel Academy. He studietl medicine nnder the preceptorshii) of Dr. S. H. Tewkesbury and <>raduated at tlu' .Maine Medical School in 1S70 and commenced the })ractice of his j)rt»fession the same year at West I'aris. where he now remains. He married Elizal)eth, daughter of Artemas and Desire (Stephens) Felt of Greenwood. He has been ver^' successful in })ractice. Dr. Isaac Rounds. Dr. Isaac Rounds is a native of Danville — the son of Nathaniel and Susan (Libby) Rounds. He graduated at the Maine Medical School in Ma}', 1873. He commenced practice of medicine in Iamv- iston, where he did not remain long, but the same year moved to South Paris, where he still remains in the active [)ractice of his pro- fession. The patriotism of Dr. Rounds was placed beyond all doubt. In the late war he felt the call for him [)ersonallv to go to the defense of his country. His patriotism and bravery were tested on the field of battle — the marks of which he will always cariv while life I'c- mains. Drs. Norris AM) Pai.mkr. Dr. Norris— a young physician — unmarried, came to Paris Hill about 18G7 ; the precise time or how long he I'emained is not known. He did not stop long, but removed to Peru. Dr. Palmer — another young physician — came to Paris Hill in 18(!9 ; but left in a short time. It is impossible to state why he left or where he went. No data for the biography of either of these physicians are ;it hand. Dr. Blx'k. Dr. Buck was a native of Buckfield, born Aug. 17, l.sii. He studied medicine in Washington, D. C where he graduated durino- the war. He came to Norway in 18r)7, where he remained one year. He then moved to AVest Paris for the same length of time. He then moved to Kansas, where he is now in the active practice of his profession. Dr. Francis H. Packard. Dr. Francis Henry Packard is the son of Stephen Packard, Jr., and was born in Woodstock Julv 23d, 1848. His mother was 340 HISTORY OF PARIS. Louisa B., daughter of Joseph Penley of this town. His grand- father, Stephen Packard, born in Buckfield, was among the earl}^ settlers of Woodstock. Francis H. was brought up on the farm, attended the common schools of Woodstock and Paris, at Paris Hill and Gould's Academies, attended medical lectures at Brunswick, Hanover, N. H., and in New York City, graduated at the Maine Medical School in 1878 and commenced practice at West Paris in the winter of 1879-80. He married, in August, 1878, Mary Agnes Young. He has been quite successful in practice, althougli obliged to compete witli older physicians. George Burrii.l Rawson. Dr. Geo. Burrill Rawson, son of Abner, studied the medical pro- fession and graduated at the Maine Medical School. In 1838 he married Eunice Fitch, daughter of Alanson Mellen, Esq., and set- tled in practice in New Portland. He died in 18.57. "The profession of medicine in Paris has illustrated the common fate of all classes. Some have entered upon the stage of service and remained only a few montlis or years, while others have kept in harness, toiling up the steep ascent of life, during a half or a quarter of a century. Some, after learning the hardships and responsibili- ties of surgery, liave abandoned tlie practice and sought more profit- able or more congenial employment in other business or professions. Some have been the beneficiaries of popular favor and been elected as State Representatives or County Officers — in this respect vieing, with the farmers, mechanics and traders, the professions of law and theology, in their love of fame and their cai-e of the State. Others still have labored steadily, resolutely and perseveringly, in the prac- tice of their profession, among the rich and the poor, in storm and sunshine, in heat and cold — ambitious only to honor their calling, fulfil a sacred mission and benefit their fellow-men. But, notwith- standing the versatility of tastes and the direction of the talents of the physicians of this town, it will be conceded on all hands, and everywhere, that the members of the i)rofession in Paris, almost without exception, have been worthy, reliable men, upright and honorable in every relation of life. The inhabitants of Paris can, therefore, look back over the past century with pride and satisfac- tion as the}" read the names, the lives and services of those who have passed away, while a grateful posterity will embalm their mem- HISTORY OK PARIS. 341 ory and preserve its fragrance for fnture generations. Let us hope that those now living may, at the close of the next century, gain as fair a record and as just an appreciation." CHAPTER XXXVIII. PARIS LAWYERS. This town, being the shire town of the county, has had many able members of the legal profession. Two of them became governors of the State, several were sent to Congress and many others have held high and responsible positions in county and State, and under the general government. The chapter on this subject contains many facts from the paper prepared and read l)y Alvah Black, P^sq.. at the Centennial Celebration of the settlement of the town. Zachariah Soule. He was familiarly known as ''Zach. Soule," and was the first law- yer in town. He was a man of fine promise and l)rilliant wit. He came here from the town of Halifax. Plymouth county, Mass., and was a graduate of Brown rniversity, in the class of 1799. While in Paris he served as town clerk. In 180(5 he went to Farmington, but in 1812 returned to Massachusetts, where he ended a l)rief legal career in the poor-house. He also served a term in the Charleston Penitentiar}'. Strong drink was his ruin. Nathaniel Howe. The second lawyer here was Nathaniel Howe. He was the son of Otis and Lucy (Goodale) Howe of Heuniker, N. H., formerly of Marlboro'. Mass., and a cousin of Hon. Timothy O. Howe, late Post- master General. He came here in 1808 and soon after married Poilv, daughter of Thomas Follansbee Chase, who then lived on the Goodenow place, since occupied b}' Wallace H. Cummings. He was a good lawyer and faithful to his clients. This rendered him very unpopular with a class whose neglect to pay their debts fre- quently gave occasion for the law to lay its heavy hand upon them, and by this class he was commonly called ''Gouge Llowe." Some of his enemies, getting merry over their potations, one day put for- ward one of their number, Benaiah Dow. to give the lawyer a whip- 342 HISTORY OF PARIS. ping, which he proceeded to do in a most bnital manner. But several of them were obliged to go to Portland and stand trial for conspirac}'. so that their drunken frolic cost them very dear. Mr. Howe left Paris in 1810 or 1811, and went to Bridgton. One of his daughters, now deceased, was the wife of Rev. Jacob Chapman of Exeter, N. H. ; of his other children, only a son now survives,. who resi^^X) mSTOKV OF PARIS. 347 George F. Emery. George F. Enieiy was the second son of Judge Stephen and Sarah (Stowell) Emery, and was born in Paris, Nov. 15, 1817. His father was a native of Minot, Me., and his mother a daughter of Daniel Stowell, Esq., of Paris. He graduated at Bowdoin College, class of 1836, and studied law with his father. He begun the practice of law in Waterford, his printed card appearing in tlie Oxford Demo- crat in 1838. He afterwards formed a co-partnership with his ftither and continued in practice, besides filling the position of Kegister of Probate until 1848, when he moved to Portland. He was clerk of the United States Circuit Court for many years until 187G, when he moved to Boston to take general supervision of the Boston Post. He has since returned to Portland. When Geo. L. Mellen became part owner of the Oxford Democrat. Mr. J:mery became political editor, though then residing in Portland. He conducted the paper with marked success, and retired therefrom as soon as the object in which he was interested, was accomplished. He married INIiss Eliza Appleton of Portland. He is much interested in the history of this, his native town, and delivered a fine poem Centennial day, which may be found in another part of this volume. Wm. K. Kimball. Gen. Wm. K. Kimball was the son of Moses and Mary (Bean) Kimball, and was born in Rumford. June 7, 1820. He attended the academies at Bethel and at Bridgton, studied law at Cambridge, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice first at Dixfield. In 1844, he came to Paris and resided here until his death, which occurred in 1875. He was County Attorney four years, and Clerk of the Courts, ten. , He was United States Marshal for Maine, from 1857 to ISGl. He was Lt. Colonel and Colonel of the 12th Maine Regiment and brev- etted Brigadier General for meritorious services. He married July 29, 1842. Frances Freeland. daughter of Samuel and Polla (Free- land) Rawson of Paris. Gen. Kimball was a good and talented lawyer, but gave most of his efforts to politics for which he was peculiarly fitted, being one of tiie most attractive, fascinating and' popular of men. He was a patriot and soldier, and during the whole war of the Rebellion, served faithfully and well, ever ready to lay down his life for the good of his country. At the close of the war. he retired from the service with a record of wliich anv man 348 HISTORY OF PARIS. might be proud, and which conferred honor upon the town and upon all connected with liim. Alvah Black. Alvali Black was l)orn in Limington, York County, Maine, Dec. 3, 1817; was educated at Yarmouth Academ}', and graduated at Bowdoin, class of 1845. He read law in the office of Augustine Haines, Esq., at Portland, and was admitted to Cnnil>erland Bar in 1848. He commenced practice at Gorham, where he remained about a year, from whence he removed to South Paris and practiced about two years, after which he removed to Paris Hill, where he afterwards resided and formed a copartnership with Hon. Charles Andrews. He was Clerk of Courts from January" 185G to 1859, and represented the town of Paris in the Legislature in 18G0. Mr. Black was President of the Bar Association, and a leading member of the Bar. He was a well-read lawyer and a strong advocate, and his practice, which was quite extensive, came from litigated cases all over the county. He stood high for integrity and honor, and for faithfulness to the interests of his clients. He was- married in 1855, to Persis S., daughter of Wm. Sibley, Esq., of Freedom, and widow of his former partner, Hon. Charles Andrews. Mr. Black died very suddenly, Januar}' 24, 1882. A few years before his death, he formed a law partnership with Charles E. Holt of Norwa3 , and spent a portion of his time each week at their office in Norway Village. INIr. Black practiced in both the State and United States Courts. He was the Democratic candidate for Congress, for the second district, in 1870; he was always a Democrat. Benj. C. Cummings. Benjamin Chandler Cummings, son of Simeon, was born June G, 1820. He was educated to the profession of the law, but engaged quite extensively in other business. He was at one time interested in manufacturing woolen goods at Locke's Mills, and operated quite largely in real estate. After practicing in Paris for a few years, he moved to Portland and engaged in practice there. He married a daughter of the late ex-Governor Samuel Wells, and died Dec. 18, 1857. Enoch L. Cummings. Enoch Lincoln Cummings, sou of Simeon and brother of Benj. C. Cummings, was also educated to the legal profession, was admitted <^. ^i/rw HISTORY OF PARIS. 349 to the bar and engaged in practice in Portland. He was born Maj' 23d, 1827, and died January 22, 1859. He married a daughter of the late Judge Nathan Clittbrd. James F. Rawson. James Freeland Rawson, son of Samuel Rawson, enteied Water- ville College, graduated at Union College, Schenectady, N. Y., in 1844, and went into practice in Bangor with Henry K. Prentiss. He servetl a term as Register of Prol)ate and was for a time Deputy Collector of Customs. He was for many 3'ears a member of the City Government of Bangor, and member of the Legislature in 1871. He mairied Sarah D.. daughter of Thomas Jenness of Ban- gor. Lyman Rawson. Lyman Rawson. son of Abner, born in Paris, ^lay Ck 1799. gradu- ated at Waterville College, now Colby University, in 1827, studied law with Stephen Emery and, after being admitted, settled at Rum- ford Point, where he continued in the practice for many years. He was also much in [political life ; served several terms in the Legisla- ture, and one as Judge of Probate for Oxford county. He also did much business outside of the legal professic^n in the way of bu^'ing and letting out stock, and in farming. He was very fond of agri- culture and of rural affairs generally. He married. May 20, 1832, Jerusha, daughter of Capt. James and Jerusha (Rawson) Holmes of Hebron. Judge Rawson died of heart disease, in Rumford, several years ago. George E. Wilson. George E. Wilson is the son of Rev. Adam Wilson, D. D., for- merly pastor of the Baptist Church at the Hill, and was born in Turner, July 21, 1842. He was educated at Paris Hill Academy, Waterville Classical Institute, and graduated fi'om Colby University in the class of 1862. He enlisted in 1862, in Company B, of the 2ist ]\Iaine Regiment, and served out his term. He then returned to Waterville and read law in the ottice of Hon. Reuben Foster, and was admitted to the Kennebec bar in 1864. He came to South Paris and opened a law office in July, 1865, and the following August 24, he married Miss Annie L., daughter of David Blake of Belgrade. He was elected Town Clerk soon after he came here, and has served in that capacity since his first election. He was elected to the vJoO HISTORY OK PARIS. Legislature in 1882, and took high rank in that boch'. In 1884 he was appointed Judge of Probate to fill out a vacanc}' caused by a change from annual to biennial elections. He is a good law3'er and a safe counsellor. Herrick C. Davis. Ilerrick Chase Davis is the son of Benjamin and Ivuhamah (Chase) Davis, and was born in Woodstock, November 5, 1825. He was engaged in business pursuits for several years after he came to his majoritv, but finally studied law with Hon. John J. Perry and was admitted to the bar. He opened an office at B'lyaut's Pond and was there until 1872, when he was elected Register of Probate, and soon after moved to Paris Hill. He has filled the office by re-elec- tions since that time. -Before coming liere he was elected to the Maine Legislature and held various town offices. He married Lucy Af., daughter of Jeremiah Felt of Woodstock. Jamks S. Wright. James S. Wright was born in Ja\', July 17, 1845. His father is Reuben Wright, and his mother, vSarah Putnam. He attended the town schools and the high schools at Wilton and Dixfield, studied law with Hon. Wm. W.. Bolster at Dixfield, and was admitted to the Oxford bar at the September term of 18G8. He was elected Clerk of the Courts in 1H72, and moved to Paris Hill, January 1, 1878. He was re-elected twice and was then elected County Attorney, which i)osition he is now filling. He married, May 2d, 1869, Miss Hannah E. Woodbury. He has been among the most respected and valuable ot our citizens who Iiave come here on account of election to office. Other Lawyehs. The other Paris lawyers, the data for sketches of whom are not at hand, are John Goodcnow of Baltimore ; Benjamin W. Bryent, who was the son of John S. Bryent of Chatham, N. H., came here to teach, studied hiw with Gen. Wm. K. Kimball, was in active practice here for several years, was Postmaster at South Paris, and who died suddenly of diphtheria, as stated in the Annals ; Peter C Ficket, son of Simon Picket of Woodstock, afterwards of Paris, who first opened an office at South Paris, but for many years has been at West Paris ; and Charles B. Benson, also located at West Paris. msTOKV Ol- PARIS. ;35i '"These are the lawyers of Paris ; aud well may the town point to them with satisfaction and pride, and as an example to those coming after them ; for well have the}" performed their parts in their day and generation. Many have conferred high distinction upon it; none, thank God. have bronght discredit. Long may their memory live !" CHAPTER XXXIX. FREE JCASONRY AND OI>l> FELLOWSHIT. Masons. OxKoRD LorxiE No. 18. The chaiter for Oxford Lodge No. 18, P'ree and Accepted Masons, was granted by the (irand Lodge of Massachusetts. Sept. It. 1807. to the follo-.ving petitioners: Henry Farwell, Elias Stowell. Seth Morse. Alfred Gates, Abraham Dean. ^^^3ffie. Levi Hul)bard, Joseph Gallison, Lu- tlier Farrar, Joseph Rust, Wm. Rridgham, Jr., Oreu Record, Daniel Stowell, Learned Swallow, Benjamin Heald, Al)ij;ili Buck, JBarnalias Perry, Daniel Young. Stephou Blake and Samuel Robinson. The first meeting under the charter was held at riul:)l.)ard's Hall, Paris Hill, Nov. 12, 1807, and organized with the following officers: Henry Farwell, Worshipful Master ; Elias Stowell, Senior AVar- den ; Seth Morse, Junior Warden ; Levi Hubbard. Treasurer ; Joseph ■Rust, Secretar}- ; Learned Swallow, Senior Deacon ; Daniel Young, Junior Deacon ; Joseph Gallison, Senior Steward ; Stephen Blake. Junior Steward ; Barnabas Peny, Tyler. The following were made ^Masons during the yea.v 1808 : Russell Hubbard, Alausou Mellen, Simeon Cummings and Daniel Stowell, Jr. September 21, 1808, there was a public installation of officers at the meeting-house, Paris Hill, l)y the Deputy Grand Master* when the following programme was carried out : *The number of .JenkV INn-tland Gazette for September -Hi, had the following notice : "On Wednesday last, Oxford Lodge, at Paris, was consecrated, and its ofHcers installed in 352 HISTORY OF PARIS. First, instollation of the officers elect as follows : Henry Farwell, \V. M. ; Elias Stowell, S. AV. ; Levi Hul)l»ard. T. ; Joseph Rust, Sec. ; Alanson Mellen, 8. D. ; Daniel Young. J. D. ; Russell Hub- bard. N. S. ; Stephen Blake, J. S. ; Barnabas Perry, Tyler; 2d, Miisic ; 3d, Oration b}' Gen. Samuel Fessenden ; 4th, Procession to Hubbard's Hall, and ."tth, dinner. ]\Iore than three-fourths of a century have passed since the occa- sion here noted, and the prominent actors in those festivities have long since been called from labor. It was doubtless a red letter day in the history of the lodge. 1809. Henrj' Farwell, W. M. ; Joseph Rust, Secretary. New members, Albion K. Parris, Aaron S. Barton, Isaac Thayer. 1810. Henry Farwell, W. M. ; Joseph Rust, Secretary. New members, John Greenwood, Wm. Wheeler. 1811. Albion K. Parris, W. M. ; Alanson Mellen, Secretary. New memlters : Joel Robinson, Jesse Stone, Dexter Wheeler. 1812. Albion K. Parris, W. M. ; Alanson Mellen, Secretary. New member, Solomon Allen. 1813. Albion K. Parris, W. M. ; Alanson Mellen, Secretary- New member, Gustavus A. Poor. 1814. Stephen Blake, W. M. ; Joseph Rust, Secretary, who died during the A'ear, and the place was filled by Dr. Jacob Tewksbury. New members. Wm. Reed, Joshua Carpenter, Ebenezer Daniels. 1815. Stephen Blake, W. M. ; Jacob Tewksbury, Secretary. New members, Moses Buck, Aaron Brown, John Thayer, Alden Blossom. 1816. Alanson Mellen, W. M. ; Jacob Tewkesbury, Secretary. New members, Thomas Brown of Minot, John Woodbury, Wm. Stearns, Jr., Aaron Fuller, Jr., Joel Fuller, Alvan Boyden, James Bowker. 1817. Alanson Mellen, W. M. ; Joshua Carpenter, Secretarj-. New members, Daniel INIacomber, Amariah Harris, Nathaniel Har- low. 1818. Alanson Mellen, W. M. ; Stephen Emery, Sec. New members, Stephen Emery, A. Pratt, Ephraim Frost. June 10, 1818, D. D. G. M. Gammon admonished the Lodge "to let neither the disputes of politics nor the dispntes of religion, enter within the walls due form by R. W. .1. 1>. Hopkins, Esq., D. D. G. M. A truly elegant and highly finished oration was pronounced by Brother Samuel Fessenden of Fryeburg." Mr. Hopkins was a Portland lawyer, and father of the wife of St. John Smith; he died in 1840,^aged 67. HISTORY OK PARIS. 353 of the Lodge." Jan. 7, 1-Sl'J, ou motion of the Secretarv, Ste|)h('n Emerv, whidi was seconded by Dr. Tevvksbniy, "voted that the funds of Oxford Lodge he no longer ai)i>roiiriated to provide refresh- ments." 1819. Jacob Tewksbury, W. M. ; Ahijah HalK Sec. New mem- bers, Thomas Dean. Galen Ilohiies. 1820. Jacob Tewksbury, W. M. ; Ahijah Hall, See. New mem- ber, Levi Rawson. 1821. Alanson jMellen, \V. M. ; Thomas Clark, Sec. New mem- bers, Orrin Shaw, Emmor Rawson, Thomas Clark, Ira Morse, Sim- eon "W. Hawks. "Oxford Lodge, Mason's Hall, June 22. 1821. Whereas, Brother Orren Shaw of Paris, in the County of Oxford, on the 10th da}' of June, A. D. 1822, by a sudden and desolating fire, had his house and other buildings reduced to ashes, together with almost all his furniture, provisions and clothing, l»y which calamit}', he, his wife and two small children, with the prospect of an increasing family, are brought to absolute want and thrown upon the mercy of benevolent men in general and of the fraternity in a special manner, and whereas, from a long acquaintance with our said brother, Orrin Shaw, we know him to be a Mason in heart as well as in name and a useful and highly respected citizen. Therefore, Jiesolred, That in addition to the actual relief which we can afford, the Secretary be directed to communicate with the Grand Lodge and the Lodges in this vicinity, and request such assistance for our aforesaid brother as they may feel able and disposed to grant." 1822. Rufns Stowell, W. M. ; Henry W. Millett, Sec. New members, Henry Millett, John Millett, Amos Millett, John Robin- son. 1823. Rufus Stowell, W. M. ; Zenas Maxim, Sec. New mem- bers, Isaac Cumraings, Jr., Zenas Maxim, David Paine, Cyprian Cole, Benjamin Bacon. 1824. Officers Sept. 2, Rufus Stowell, W. M. ; Thomas Clark, Sec. New members, Isaiah Perkins, Levi Stowell, William Noyes, John R. Briggs, John Bicknell, R. T. Lurvey. 1825. Abijah Hall, Jr., W. M. ; Thomas Clark, Sec. May 2G, voted that a committee of two be chosen to wait ou brother 354 HISTORY OF PARIS. endeavor to reclaim him for his immoral and unmasonic conduct and report at the next meeting. New member, Samuel McAllister. 1826. March 6, the Lodge was incorporated, and the mem- bers accepted the Act Apr. 20, 182G ; signed, Levi .Stovvell, Abijah Hall, Jr., Kufus Stowell, Simeon Chipman, Levi Rawson, John Mil- lett and Emmor Rawson. Stephen Emery. W. M. ; Thomas Clark, Sec. New member, Benjamin McAllister. 1827. John R. Briggs, W. M. : Thomas Clark, Sec. New mem- ber, Jonathan Millett. ^Lirch 9, 1827, --Voted that the Secretary' of this Lodge pay or remit to Brother Alfred Gates, formerly a worthy member of this Lodge, the sum of fifteen dollars as an expres- sion of the deep regret th*^ members entertain for the loss he recently sustained I)}' having his property consumed liy fire." (Two children were consumed in the buildings in Lincoln, to which place he removed from this town). New meml»ers, Daniel R. Parsons, Richard Blake, George Ilathawa}'. Voted May 18, 1830, '-That there shall l)e no ardent spirits brought within the walls of this Lodge for the use of its members.'' 1830. Festival of St. John at Norway, June 24, 1830. Address by Brother Benjamin B. Murray, at the Universalist church. Here, follows a blank of tsventj-tln'ee years, when there was a special com- munication of Oxford Lodge at the dw( lling-house of Abijah Hall, South Paris, and the following named brethren were chosen as offi- cers, pro tem : Abijah Hall, W. 31. ; Rufus Stowell, S. W. ; Ennnor Rawson, .1. W. ; Stephen Euiery, Sec; Zenas Maxim, Treasurer; Stephen Blake, S. D. ; Wm. Stearns, J. I). ; Benjamin Bacon, Tyler. Brethren present, Samuel Stowell, Daniel Town and Amos Winslow. Voted to re-establish the Oxford Lodge. June 22, 1853, the Lodge assembled at the Academy building. The D. D. G. M., Joseph Covell. installed the officers-elect, for the remainder of the year : Abijah Hall, W. >L ; Rufus Stowell, S. W. ; Stephen Blake, J. W. ; Henry Millett, Treasurer; Emmor Rawson, S. D. ; Zenas Maxim, J. D. ; Amos Winslow, Tyler. 1853. Raised June 27, Otis True, Wm. Wirt Virgin and Geo. W. Millett. March 17, 1854, voted to petition the Grand Lodge for a dispen- sation to hold their meetings in the town of Norway. Petition to the M. W. Grand Lodge: Humbly showeth, the W. M., Officers and Brethren of Oxford Lodge No. 18, that the Lodge is now located at Paris, at which place there is no convenient hall iu HISTORY OF PARIS. 355 which to work, that a hirgc majoritv of the m^in'x^rs.of said Lodge reside in Norwa\', where a good, safe and convenient liall, owned liy a member of the Lodge, can be obtained, disconnected with any otlier building or for other purpose. Therefore, we pray your Hon- orable Body tt) grant a dispensation, authorizing said Lodge to meet and work in Norway. The petition was signed by Alden Palmer, Master. May 5. 1854, permission was granted and the Lodge was moved to Norway, where they held their first commiuiication ^Liy 11, 1854. This in brii-f is the history of Oxford Lodge No. 18, so far as its chief work was done in Paris. It occupied Hubbard's Hall (the second story of the Hul)bard House, Paris Hill,) until 1819, and then for one year Lincoln Hall. Paris Hill, and sometimes the Court House. In 1820 it occupied "Mason's Hall," South Paris. This was the second story of the School House, and built by the masons jointly with the School District. It stood near the Grange Hall, on the site of the salesroom of F. C. Merrill. This they occupied till 1830. at which time and place they held their last election of officers. Then follows a blank of twenty-three years — from. 1830 to 1853. The blight that fell u])on this Lodge was shared in by most of the lodges of the country. It was a dark period in Free Masonry. Paris Lodge No. 94. By consent of Oxford Lodge, and on the petition of several masons who resided in Paris, a dispensation was granted in 1858, by Grand Master Hiram Chase, for a Masonic Lodge at South Paris. July 19th of that year, the first meeting under this dispensation was held at Academy Hall, and was opened with the following officers : L. B. Weeks, Master ; Abraham T. Moses, Senior Warden ; Samuel R. Carter, Junior Warden ; Horatio G. Russ, Treasurer ; Alden Chase, Secretaiy ; Darius Fobes, Senior Deacon, and William Foster, Tyler. At the next meeting, August 23d, John Bicknell, Jr., was appointed Junior Deacon and Alden Chase, Historian. Tlie first work was done in the Lodge Januaiy 17, 1859. A charter for the Lodge was issued Ma}' 5, 1859, to the following persons : Rufus Stowell, Abijah Hall, Stephen Blake, Richard T. Lurve}', Joseph Gallison, Henry R. Parsons, Horatio G. Russ, Abraham T. Moses, Lewis B. Weeks, Rufus K. Goodenow, Alden Chase, 'Samuel R. Carter, Darius Fobes and Wm. K. Kimball. May 31, 1859, the first stated communication was held, when the 356 HISTORY OF PARIS. following officers weie installed b3' Augiistns Callahan of Lewiston : Lewis B. Weeks, Master; John Bicknell, Jr., Senior Warden; Wra. A. Rust, Junior Warden ; Horatio G. Russ, Treasurer ; Alden Chase, Secretary ; R. H. Stiuchfield, Chaplain ; John C. McArdle. Senior Deacon ; Wni. R. Howe, Junior Deacon ; Wm. Foster, Stew- ard : Urban Shorey, Assistant Steward ; Stephen Blake, Tyler. The following persons were made Masons during the year: Wm. R. Howe, John C. McArdle, Wm. A. Rust, Trban Shorey, Horace Hill, Elisha F. Stone, Thomas J. Whitehead and Wm. B. Lapham. In 1860, L. B. Weeks was elected Master, and Merrill E. Has kell. Secretary. Twelve persons were made Masons during the year. 1S61. Wm. A. Rust, Master; Merrill E. Haskell, Secretary. Numl»er of Masons made during the year, six. 1862. Wm. A. Rust, Master; Merrill E. Haskell, Secretary. Number of INIasons made, twelve. The first death in the Lodge was that of Robert Hall, who died March 11. 1863. Wni. A. Rust, Master; Merrill E. Haskell, Secretary. Number of iNIasons made, ten. 1864. Wm. A. Rust, Master; Abel C. T. King, Secretary. Number of Masons made, twelve. .^86.5. John Bicknell, Jr., Master; Al)el C. T. King, Secretary. Number of Masons made, twelve. 1866. John Bicknell. Jr., Master: Horace N. Bolster. Secre- tary. Number of Masons made, sixteen. A new hall was begun this year. 1867. Alden Chase, Master: Frank H. Skillings, Secretary. The new hall was dedicated February 28. Number of INLisons made during the year, fourteen. 1868. Abel C. T. King, Master; Frank H. Skillings, Secretary. Number of ]VIasons made, seven. 1869. Wm. R. Howe, Master; Frank H. Skillings, Secretary. Number of Masons made, six. 1870. Wm. A. Frothingham, Master; Abel C. T. King, Secre- taiT. Made Masons during the year, five. 1871. AVm. A. Frothingliam, Master; Silas P. IMaxim, Secre- tary. ]Made Masons during the year. ten. 1872. Wm. A. Frothingham, Master; Abel C. T. King, Secre- tary. Three new meml)ers during the year. 1873. George A. Wilson, Master; Roswell C. Doten, Secretary. New members, five. HISTORY OF PARIS. 357 1874. Abel C. T. King, Master; Roswell C. Doten, Secretary. New members, four. 1875. Abel C. T. King, Master; George A. Wilson, Secretary. Two new members. 1876. George A. Wilson, Master; J. Ferdinand King, Secre- tary. One addition. 1877. Geo. W. Hammond, Master; T. T. Crommett. Secretai}'. Eight new members. 1878. David 1. Black, Master; J. Ferdinand King, Secretary. Six new members. 1879. Geo. A. Wilson, Master; J. Ferdinand King, Secretary. Brother Emmor Rawson died this 3'ear, and bequeathed five hundred dollars to the Lodge. 1880. J. Ferdinand King, Master; S. P. Maxim, Secretary. Two new members. 1881. J. Ferdinand King, Master; S. P. ]\Iaxini, Secretary. 1882. J. Ferdinand King, Master; Abel C. T. King, Secretary. 1883. Abel C. T. King, Master; J. Ferdinand King, Secretaiy. Granite Lodge No. 182, at West Paris. A dispensation for a Masonic Lodge at West Paris, was granted September IG, 1878, by Edward P. Burnham, Grand Master. The petitioners were : Geo. W. Hammond, John Bicknell, Jr., George AV. Bryant, Samuel B- Locke, Leonard B. Swan, Octavus K. Yates, Peter C. Fickett, George H. Briggs, Wm. C. Mooney, Thomas E. Stearns, Charles B. Benson, Lemuel B. Carter, John Black, George W. Young, A. S. Dunham, Charles M. Morgan, F. H. Packard, A. J. Abbott, Charles W. Chase, ,'Seth Benson, >AV. W. Dunham, Lewis E. Gil- man, Isaac Flint, VV. S. Cordwell, C. H. Howe, Levi Shedd, Lorenzo D. Stacy, Samuel D. Marshall. P. M. Holden, Harrison Childs, Frank L Willis and E. F. Benson. George W. Hammond was appointed Master; George W. Bryant, Senior Warden, and Charles W. Chase, Junior Warden. The first meeting was held Oct. \), 1878. Charles M. Morgan was appointed Treasurer; Peter C. Fickett, Secretary; Leonard B. Swan, Senior Deacon; AV. AV. Dunham, Junior Deacon ; F. L. AVillis, Senior Steward ; J. C. Howe, Junior Steward ; Seth C. Benson, Chaplain ; John Blacky Marshal, and A. S. Dunham, Tyler. AVhile working under a dis- pensation, the following Master Masons were made : Israel F. P^m- uions, Peter B. Buck, J. H. Dunham, M. C. Pendexter, Alexander 358 HISTORY OF PARIS. Hill, G. R. Hammond, P. B. Hammond and Alfred P. Andrews. A charter was granted at the session of the Grand Lodge, in May, 1879, the following Master Masons being charter members : George W. Hammond, Lemuel B. Carter, (Charles B. Benson, ^Marshall N. Stearns, John Black, Samuel B. Locke, Augustus L. Dunham, Leonard B. Swan, Lewis E. Gilman, Llewellyn A. Pratt, Peter C. Fickett, Wm. C. Mooney, Seth Benson, Charles W. Chase, Charles M. Morgan, Frank H. Packard, Octavus K. Yates, George W. Young, James R. Tucker, Thomas E. Stearns, Hermon A. Fuller, Isaac Flint, Peter M. Holde'n, Winfleld S. Cordwell, George W. Bryant. P^lliot F. Benson, Jesse C. Howe, Wellington Dunham, C^'rus H. Howe, George H. Briggs, Frank L. AVillis. Levi Sheild, Lorenzo D. Stacy, Israel F. Emmons. Peter B. Buck. Joseph H. Dunham, ]M. C. Pendexter, Alexander Hill, George R. Hammond, Peleg B. Hammond and Alfred P. Andrews. The first officers under the charter were installed at a special meeting June 23d, 1879, Ity Charles J. Collamore, Grand Master, as follows: George AV. Hammond, INIaster ; George W. Bryant, Senior Warden ; Charles W. Cliase. Junior AVarden ; Charles M. Mor- gan, Treasurer; Leonard B. Swan, Senior Deacon; Thomas E. Stearns, Junior Deacon ; Peter C. Fickett, Secretary ; Alexander Hill, Chai>laiu ; John Black, Ahirshal ; Jesse C. Howe, Senior Stew- ard ; A. S. Dunham, Tyler. 1880. George W. Hammond, Master; Samuel B. Locke, Sec- retary. 1881. Leonard B. Swan, Master; Samuel B. Locke, Secretary. 1882. Leonard B. Swan, Master; Frank II. Packard, Secretaiy. 1883. George AV. Bryant, Master; Frank H. Packard, Secre- tary. 1884. George AV. Bryant, Master; J. F. Young, Secretary. Since the Lodge was instituted, twenty-four persons have been made Master Masons, and thirteen applicants have been rejected. Present number of members. 56. history' ok paris. 359 Odd Fellows. Mt. Mica Lodgk. A Lodge of Odd Fellows was instituted at South Faris, Aug. 5, 1874. The charter members were : W. J. Wheeler, Isaac Rounds. M. D., Wm. K. Shurtleff, N. D. Bolster, C. M. Morgan, C. E. Richardson, Charles Morse, J. H. Dunham. George E. Wilson, J. C. Perry, R. A. Doton, L. S. Billings and J. P. Rich- ardson. The first officers elect were : Isaac Rounds, Noble Grand ; W. J. AVheeler, Vice Grand; N. D. Bolster. Secretary; C. E. Richardson, Treasurer: AV. K. Shurtlett", Permanent Secretary. The following have served in the ottice of Noble (irand since its organization : Isaac Rounds, AV. J. AVheeler, George A. AVilson, N. U. Bolster two terms, II. C. Davis, David S. Knapp two terms, F. A. Thayer two terms, S F. Briggs, R. J. Everett four terms, S. M. King, L. F. Keen. Eugene Fletcher. Frank L. Starbird, H. E. Chase and P. G. Lovering, now in office. The Recording Secre- taries have been as follows : N. D. Bolster two terms, Otis M. Bent two terms, F. A. Thayer eight terms, Frank J. Dennett, AA^. Z. Brown, George D. Rol)ertson, A. B. Brown. AV. P. Maxim two terms, and Frank Maxim now in office. The number of members in June report, 1884, is 15.') ; the amount of funds, S3,359.G6. The Odd Fellows Block was built in the Fall of 1878, and the Hall was dedicated Fedruary 28, 1879. West Paris Lodge No. 15. A Lodge of Odd Follows was insti- tuted at AVest Paris, March loth, 1876, by Benjamin C. Stone, Grand Master, and a dispensation was issued granting permission for the Lodge to work until the meeting of the next Lodge. At that session, a charter, dated August 8, 1870, was granted to Charles M. Morgan, J. H. Dunham, S. AV. Dunham, II. Curtis. AV. A\^ Dunham. A. J. Townsend, L. D. Stacy, AV. C. Moonev, T. R. Chase, A. C. Curtis, George AV. Bryant, A. J. Curtis, E. D. An- drews, A. Felt, G. G. Dow, A. S. Curtis, S. B. Curtis, Leroy Ben- sou, James Bradford, P. B. AVarner, Daniel Day, Horace Starbird, Isaac AV. Andrews, Alfred D. Bryant, Chester D. Fickett, L. E. Oilman and Seth Benson. The first officers were installed March 15, 187(5, as follows: Charles M. Morgan, Noble Grand; AV. AV. Dunham, A'ice Grand ; A. J. Curtis, Recording Secretary ; T. R. Chase, Permanent Secretary ; J. H. Dunham, Treasurer. The sub- 360 ms'ToKY OF rARit?. ordinate officers appointed to fill the varions positions were: P. B. Warner, G. G. Dow, A. C. Curtis, H. Curtis, Wm. C. Mooney, A. 8. Curtis, L. E. Gilman and S. AV. Dunham. Jul}-, 187G. W. W. Dunham was elected Noble Grand; L. D. Stacy, Vice Do., and A. J. Curtis, Secretary. January, 1877. L. D. Stacy, Noble Grand ; A. J. Curtis, Vice Do , and P. C. Fickett, Secretary. July, 1877. A. J. Curtis, Noble Grand ; H. G. Brown, Vice Do., and H. A. Fuller, Secretary. January, 1878. Charles M. Morgan, Noble Grand; Peter C. Fickett, Vice Do., and H. A. Fuller, Secretary. July, 1878. Peter C. Fickett, Noble Grand; H. A. Fuller, Vice Do., and G. W. Bryant, Secretary. January. 1879. H. A. Fuller, Noble Grand ; George W. Bry- ant. Vice Do., and ¥^. Whittemore, Secretary. July, 1879. George \V. Bryant, Noble Grand; Enoch Whitte- more, Vice Do., and Herbert C. Bacon, Secretary. January, 1880, Enoch Whittemore, Noble Grand ; Herbert C. Bacon, Vice Do., and E. Willis, Secretary. July, 1880. Herbert C. Bacon, Noble Grand; Peter C. Fickett, Vice Do., and C. W. Dunham. Secretary. January, 1881. Hannibal G. Brown. Noble Grand; Leonard B. Swan, Vice Do., and C W. Dunham, Secretary. July, 1881. Leonard B. Swan, Noble Grand ; C. W. Dunham, Vice Do., and F. L. Wyman, Secretary. January, 1882. C. W. Dunham, Noble Grand ; F. L. Wyman, Vice Do., and H. G. Brown, Secretar}-. July, 1882. F. L. Wyman, Noble (irand; H. C. Bacon, Vice Do., and Peter C. Fickett, Secretary. January, 1883. Herbert C. Bacon, Noble Grand; G. G. Dow, Vice Do., and W. H. Lurvey, Secretary. July, 1883. G. G. Dow, Noble Grand; N. Young, Vice Do., and E. H. Brown, Secretary. January, 1884. N. Young, Noble f irand; E. D. Andrews, Vice Do., and E. H. Brown, Secretary. The whole number of members is 15G, and the amount paid out to members on account of sickness since the Lodge was instituted, is $1,459 ; amount of invested funds, ^2,703.34. IIISTOKV OF PARIS. ))i The Grange. The Paris Grange was organized Octol)er 24, 1874. The char- ter members were as follows: Alexander S.Thayer, Wm. Swett, S. R. Parsons, Wm. O. King. Alexander ILdwards, O. G. Curtis, Franklin Porter, I. M. Thomas, S. M. King, P^mmor Rawson, Wm. H. Cole, S. R. Ellis, Robert Gray, Wm. N. Thomas, John Stevens, Joseph G. Penley, G. C. Pratt, Austin Chase, Nathan Chase. John P. Penley ; Mrs. Wm. O. King, Mrs. 'O. G. Curtis, Mrs. Frank Porter, Mrs. I. :M. Thomas, Mrs. W. H. Cole, Mrs. Robert Gray, Mrs. John Stevens, Mrs. W. N. Thomas, Mrs. S. R. Ellis and Mrs. Alexander S. Thayer. The ]M asters have been: A. S. Thayer, G. C. Pratt, Wm. N. Thomas, Geo. F. Hammond and O. G. Curtis. Secretaries: S. M. King, S. R. Parsons, J. F. King, H. E. Chase and Wm. K. Green.' The present number of male members, 80 ; female, 67. The brick sales-room, built by the Hersey Brothers, was purchased by this organization in 1882, in which they have provided them- selves with a commodious hall. This is a farmers' organization, and its social gatherings call out large numbers of this class of our citizens. CHAPTER XL. MILITARY HISTORY. The Revolutionary War. Several of the soldiers that took part in the struggle for indepen- dence became early settlers in this town, and are the ancestors of a large number of our residents, and a brief statement of some of the causes that led to the conflict in which thcN' were engaged, is as follows : The first great controversy between Great Britain and the Araer- can Colonies arose in regard to the right of Parliament to tax the Colonies, while the}' were not allowed the privilege of representation in that body. "The Acts of Trade" were the first of a series of oppressive measures. Then followed the act requiring a dut}' to be paid into the English Treasury on all sugar, molasses, coffee and 362 HISTORY OF PARIS. wines that came into the Colonies. This act was passed April 5, 1764, and was called the "Sugar Act." At the time of its passage it was resolved to quarter ten thousand soldiers somewhere in Amer- ica. Both of these acts were strongl}' opposed by the Colonies, and laid the foundation for a still greater breach between this and the inotlier country. Trade in the Colonies soon l)ecame principally confined to home production, for the people determined not to im- port anything that it was pos'sible to do without. Parliament, find- ing the revenues diminished, sought another way to raise funds. The ftimous Stamp Act, similar to the measure adopted by our Gov- ernment during the Kel)ellion. was passed, requiring all bonds, notes and deeds to he written on stamped paper, and to liear the Royal seal, or be of no value. Then the people began to wear cloth of their own manufacture, and denied themselves all foreign lux- uries. Econonn" became the order of the day, the effect of which was soon felt in P^ngland, and the resolves in regard to taxation were repealed, reserving a tax on tea of three pence per pound- The lauding of tea in Boston was resisted, and a ship-load was thrown into the sea. This was followed by a retaliatory measure called the Boston Port Bill, forbidding the landing or loading of goods in the harbor. This act was passed March 25, 1774. and to enforce it fortifications were thrown up in Boston l)y Gen. Gage, who had been appointed Provincial Governor The Provincial Congress met at Concord in October following, when measures were taken for arming the whole Province. Twelve thousand men were ordered to be raised and to hold themselves in readiness at a moment's warning, and were called •'■Minute men." These preliminary steps of the Provincial Congress were followed by the organization of companies throughout the countiy, and ac- counts for the rapid movements of the soldiers on the "Lexington alarm." This brings us down to the patriot band who participated in the war for independence, and, after its accomplishment, ex- changed the musket for the axe, and hewed themselves homes in this and other Maine towns. Capt. Isaac Bolster of Sutton, was a Lieutenant at Concord, and a Captain in 1775 in Col. Learnard's regiment, and served in and around Boston. Capt. Bolster wa^ also in the military service at various times between 1755 and 1760. Jesse Briggs of "NVareham, Mass., enlisted first December 7, 1776 — three days service and sixty miles travel; enlisted again HISTORY OF PARIS. 363 Septembor 5, 1777— service to October 9, 1777, secret expedition; enlisted September 5, 177.S— seven diu's' service in defence of Elizabeth Island; enlisted again .Inly 10. 17^(0, to December ;)1, 1780—200 miles travel— pay, twelve pounds. Edmond Dean of Taunton, Mass, drafted April, 1777, in Capt. Joshua Wilber's company; enlisted July 10. 1780— six months— discharsed 200 miles from home ; enlisted in Capt. Daniel Drake's company. Col. Downy's regiment, which marched to North river ; time of marching from home, August 2?, 17''Sl ; arrived at camp September 21, and arrived home Deceml)er 31, 1781 ; allowance, one penu}' per mile. Abijaii Warrex. Pay-roll of Capt. Benjamin Richardson's com- pany and Col. Nicholas Dyke's regiment. At Dorchester Heights, 177G, 72 miles travel. Ray-roll of Capt. Samuel ]\Ieigs' company, 1778, in Roxbury lines. Pay-roll of Capt. Samuel Ileald's com- pany, 1779. Time of service, two months, six days: due in paper money, ll£, 10s, lOd; due in specie, 12s, 9d. of. Eleazer Cole of Bridgewater. Drummer in Capt. Josiah Hay- den's company, that marched on the 19th of April, 1775, on the occasion of the Lexington alarm. By an arrangement previously made, the Committee of Safety despatched messengers on horse in every direction. The news of the Lexington fight arrived in Bridge- water early in the day, and before sunset the company was formed and ready to march. He was again enrolled in Capt. Josiah Hay- den's company, August 1, 1775, as Sergeant. Ephraim Field of Bridgewater, was in Capt. David Packard's company, which marched to Rhode Island on the alarm July 22, 1780. He was also among those called to suppress the Shay rebel- lion, as per muster and pay-roll of "ye 7th company of militia in ye County of Plymouth." Amzi Brett of Bridgewater, served in Capt. Nathan Packard's company, in Col. Thomas Carter's regiment, 1778, to Rhode Island. Asa Barrows of Middleboro' was a Minute man. He was drafted April 1, 1778, and served eight months in Plympton's quota. Malachi Barrows of Middleboro' was a Sergeant in Capt. Jona- than Loring's company from Plymouth, three months and seventeen days. He had previously sei'ved three years in Col. Bradford's regiment. He was wounded and the bnllet never extracted. He settled on the Nathan Chase farm. Bex.iamix AVoodbury of Sutton, was called out in the Lexington 364 HISTOKY OF PARIS. alarm. He afterwards served in Capt. Haley's company, Col. John Jacobs' regiment, 1779, and perhaps had other service. Simeon Pond of Newton, was in the war of the Revolntion. He had previously served in the French and Indian wars. Among the other early Paris men who took a part in this war, were : William Swan of Woburn, who was at Bunker Hill ; Samuel Perkins of Middleboro' ; Peter Durell of Newton ; Thomas Stevens of Worcester, whose musket, with carvings made by himself while iu camp, is still in the family ; Isaac Jackson of Newton, and Jos- eph Besse of AVareham. The War of 1812. The war of 1812 is a^ memorable as the opening of a second struggle with England. The impressment of seamen and the depre- dations upon our commerce, together with the frequent insults to the American flag, were among the causes that led to this war. On the fourth of April an embargo was placed upon all vessels within the jurisdiction of the United States for ninety days, and on the 18th of June, war was formally- declared b}' the President. There was strong opposition to the war by the Federalists, l)ut the patriot- ism of the country was aroused and the administration strongly' sustained. The stirring resolutions on page 124 of this volume, indicate the sentiments of our people upon the subject. The fol- lowing were in the regular service from this town : Kufus K. Goodeuow, Captain in 33d regiment United States In- fantry. James Bowker, Sergeant in Capt. Robert Douglass' companv, 34th regiment. Anson Bowker, Reuben Hill and Ebenezer Irish, in Capt. Robert Small's company of the 4.oth regiment of infantry. In Capt. Stephen Blake's company of Col. Wm. Ryerson's regi- ment, in service at Portland from August 14th to September 24th, 1814, were the following: Stephen Blake, Captain ; Thomas Hill, Lieutenant ; Thomas Crocker, Ensign. Sergeants : Daniel Stowell, Micah Walker, Caleb Besse and Alex- ander Robinson. Musicians : Seneca Brett and Isaac Record. Privates : Lloyd Andrews, Austin Buck, John Besse, Alvin Bolster, Jonathan Barker, Sylvanus Bartlett, Martin Brett, HISTORY or I'AKIS. 365 Ichabod Bryant. Arodus Bryant, Zelnilon Bryant, Ichabod Bryant, -Jr., Joseph Bnllard. Richard Blake. Eliphalet Blake, John S. Cary, Wm. Chnrehill, Perez Churchill, Nathan Cloutman. Francis Cord- well, Cyrus Cobb, Simeon Chipnian, Simeon Daniels, Barzillai Dwelly, Daniel Dudley. Jacoli EUingwood, Thomas Farrar, Billings Fobes, Enoch Frost, Levi French, Daniel Fobes, Moses Gammon, Solomon Hall, Stephen Gammon, Stephen Hodgdon, Lazarus Hath- away, David Harlow, Silas ^Lixini, Jr., John No3es, John Need- ham, Daniel Noble, Caleb Perry, Simeon Perkins, James Penlev, Isaac Prince, Joseph Perry, John Koyal, Andrew Record, Ransom Ripley, Caleb Swift, Rufus Stowell, John Stevens, Theodore Stearns, Antipas Smith, Jonathan Swift, Alva Sliurtletf, Samuel Swift, Wm. H. Smitli, David Twitchell, John Twitchell, Adna Tribou, Moses 'Tvvitchell, John Thomas, John A'alentine, Jolm Wliitehead, Seth Willis, Samuel P. "Weeks and Charles Walker. In Capt. Uriah Ripley's company were : Uriah Ripley. Caotain ; Eleazer S. Stephens, Lieutenant; Joel Fuller. Ensign. Sergeants: Wm. Walker, Moses Allen, John Carpenter, Aaron Fuller. Musicians : Geo. W. Cummings, Daniel Cummings, Jr. Corporals: Francis Keen, Eleazer Cummings, Daniel Cumminos, Levi Gray. Privates: Isaac Allen, Tilden Bartlett, Levi Berry, David Bas- ford, Setli Benson, Otis Bent, Charles Curtis, Joseph Cole, Job Cole, Jerathmael Colburn, Calvin Cole,- John Deering, Robert Deer- lug, Sebra Dunham, Edmond Dean, Daniel Daicy, Harvev Fuller, Galen Field, Freeman Fuller, Wm. Greenleaf. Alexander Hill, Amariah Harris, Kimball Hall, Andorus Kilgore, Isaac Knisht, Shadrach Keen, Jacob Lebroke, Nicholas Lebroke, Robert Moodv, Charles Porter, Stephen Packard, Mark 15. Rawson. John Swift, Phineas Stearns, Joseph Sturtevant, Nicholas Smith, Reuben Saw- yer, Samuel Stephens, Jr., Isaac Titcomb, Abiathar Tuell, Ebenezer Tuell, Jasper Videtto. Bela Wyman, Daniel Walker, Simeon Wal- ton. Joshua Young, Zibeon Field and William Ripley. In Capt. Jonathan Bemis' company of Artillery were: Sergeants: David Bemis. Amos Armsby, Jonathan Bemis, Jr., James Bemis. Musicians : James Jackson. Moses Hammond. Corporals: Benjamin Jackson. Frederick N. Hall, Benjamin -Hammond, Isaiah Willis. 366 HISTORY OF PARIS. Piivates : John K. BuUen, John Bird, Asa Barrows, Daniel Bul- len, Anthony Besse, Francis Benais, Sprague Churchill, P^benezer Cushman, Asa Dean, Peter Durell, James Daniels. William Durell, Anson Field, Isaiah Fuller, Joseph Daniels, Cyprian Hall, Sylvanus Jackson, Lemuel Jackson, Jacob Jackson, Seth Morse, Abram Pra}', Jedediah Pratt. Emnior Rawson, Nathaniel W. Rawson, Solo- mon Shaw. Peter B. Strout, Benjamin Stevens and John Woodbury. The following enlisted in Capt BailcN" Bodwell's company, raised mostly in Norway in March and April, 1813, for one year, and served in the 45th Regiment U. S. Inftmtry, Colonel Denny McCobb commanding : Clustavus A. Goss, Lieutenant; Lewis Stowell and John Valen- tine, Corporals ; and Privates, Jacob LeBroke, Asa Barrows, John Bennett, Moses Cummings, Wm. Churchill, David Dudle}-, James Hassom, who lived with Elder Hooper and died during service, Thomas Hill, Silas Jones, Benjamin Pratt, Nathan Pratt, Antepas Smith and Samuel P. Weeks. The following enlisted in Captain David Bryant's compau}- of Buckfield, 45th Regiment of Infantry, Col. Dennv McCobb : Joshua Carpenter, Sergeant ; Walter Carpenter, Corporal. The soldiers in Bo3'den's and Br3'ant's companies, were in the Army of Northern New York, and were in the engagements of Shadagee and Plottsburg. Caleb B. Barrows and Williams and Solomon Cum- mino-s also served in this war and participated in the above engage- ments. The Aroostook War. Early in 1839, a deputy of the Land Agent of Maine reported that a large number of lumbermen from New Brunswick were rob- bino- the disputed territory about the Aroostook river of its best timber, whereupon Sheriff Strickland of Penobscot countj- was ordered to dislodge the trespassers. He went to Aroostook with a posse of about 200 men, the trespassers retiring before him into New Brunswick. At Woodstock they broke into the Government Arsenal and armed themselves, then turned to meet the Sheriff. They captured the Maine Land Agent, and Strickland, seeing that a meeting of these forces would be likeh" to lead to bloodshed, if not to a general war, set out for Augusta and laid the matter before the Governor. The Legislature immediately appropriated $800,000 to defend the public lands, and the Governor called out 10,000 militia. lIljiTOKV OF I'AKIS. 367 The draft was made February '2Gih in this town, the enrolled sol- diers of the several companies meeting on the Common at Paris Hill. A second draft was ordered, as appears from the following record of Companj- B : State of Maine. Pakis, March 3. 1839. Regimental Orders. First Regiment, First Brigade, Sixth Division. '•In compliance with Brigade Order of March 1st and 2d, and General Orders Nos. 12 and 15, Capt. Sampson Dunham will make a draft of six privates from those drafted on the 20th day of Feli- ruary last, and notify and warn them to appear at Nathan M. Marble's Tavern in Paris on Monday, the fourth day of ]March inst.. at one o'clock in the afternoon, with arms and equipments, including knapsacks and blankets, required by law for actual ser- vice, together with three days' piovisions, — that the Selectmen may furnish suitable carriages to carry their baggage to the Court House in Augusta, at which place you will warn those drafted to appear on AVednesday, the sixth day of March, inst., at nine o'clock in the forenoon, and report themselves to yourself, who is to be their com- mander. You will make a return of the names drafted, to Nathan M. Marble, Adjutant, before Sunday night, inst. You can make a draft- without calling your companv together, if you choose." 'Orison Riplev, Col. 1st Regt., 1st B., 6th D. Nathan M. Marble, Adjutant. "Captain Sampson Dunham is hereby notified that he is detached and that he must appear at the Court House in Augusta, on Wed- D^day, the sixth day of March, inst., at nine o'clock in the morn- ing, armed and equipped according to law, and report himself to the Adjutant General at Headquarters." ''You will return the roll that I sent you to make a draft from." Names of drafted men of February 20th: Ichabod C. Faunce, Sibley Chase, Jabez Buck, Benjamin Bird. John W. Deming, Harvey Berry, Ezekiel L. Porter, Albert AV. DoUotf, Peter Knight and Nathan Fogg ; from whom were drafted March 3d, Sibley Chase, Jabez Buck, Benjamin Bird, John W. Deming, Harver Berry and Ezekiel L. Porter. A true copy. Attest: Samuel F. Rawson, Clerk. 368 HISTORY OF PARIS. When the messenger from Maine hiicl the foots l^efore the National House of Representatives, that bod}' appropriated ten millions of dollars to meet the probable expenses, and authorized the I'resi- dent, in case Governor Ilarvey of New Brunswick should persist in his purpose, to raise fifty thousand volunteers for a term of six mouths. On the sixth of March, (General Scott and his Staff arrived in Augusta and opened communication with Governor Harvey. The matter was soon settled on the basis of a withdrawal of the troops of both parties, and the protection of the region l)y a civil posse of jNIaine men. The question of boundary was settled in 1842, and the State of JNIaine in due time received two hundred thousand dollars from the National Government as a reimbursement for the exi)enses she had incuired in defending the integrity of American territory. This l)loodless affray is within the memory of many, but the larger proportion of our town's people have come upon the stage of action since the fiamiug Proclamation of Governor Fairfield, "Our State is invaded," was issued. Many will call to mind the hurried meet- ing of the enrolled soldiers on Paris Common, and the tremliling line as it stretched out past the Jail, shivering in the northern blast, or shaking from some other cause, yet the sharp repartee that occa- sionally shot out from the ranks, served to keep their courage u}). The trooi)S were pushed forward at once to the Capital, being hastilj' gathered from the farm, the work-shop and the school-room. The War With Mexico. This war was variously viewed from the different political stand- points. AVhile all rejoiced in the brilliant achievements of the American arms, some could see but little justice in the dismember- ment of a sister Republic. Onl}' two from this town entered the arm}' operating against Mexico, viz : Daniel S. Hubbard, who voluntered from a AVestern State, and John Cooper, who, after following the varied fortunes of General Cushing's regiment of Massachusetts volunteers, came home to die, worn out l>y the ex- haustive marches. Town IMilitary Organizations. Compan}' B organized in June, 1794 ; was after the organization of the South Company in 1802, known as the North Company. The following were the commissioned officers of this company: HISTOKY OF PARIS. 301) u ' Levi ]Iul)l);inl, (•oiniiiissioiuHl (apraiii, Juin' 2"), 1704 : proiuott'd Lieu- tenant Colonel, April 22, ISOO: Major (ieneral. June 2, 1S08; Brevet Lieutenant Colonel, June 20, ISK;. .Samuel King, Lieutenant, Aug. is. 1800; Captain, . AVilliaui IJyerson, Lieutenant, Aug. 25, 1802; Captain, Sept. 20, 1808; Major, :May 22, 1811; Lieutenant Colonel. Sept. 23. 1811 ; Colonel, ; discharged June 14, 1816. Gustavus A. Goss, Ensign, April 7. 1S12. John Kobinson, Lieutenant, May 11, 180!). Uriah Eipley, Captain, April 4, 1812. Eleazer Stephens, Ensign, June 15, 1814; Lieutenant, June 15, 1815; Captain, July 14, 1815. Moses Allen, Ensign, 3Iay 2, 1815; discharged April 3, 1810. Joel Fuller, Ensign, May, 1810; Lieutenant, Sept. 7, 1818; Captain, Dee. 14, 1819. Daniel Maeomber, Ensign, June, 1813. Francis Keen, Ensign, Sept. 7, 1818. Nathaniel Young, Ensign, May 2, 1820. Alfred Andrews, Ensign, Dee. 4, 1819; Captain, April 1, 1823; dis- charged May 12, 1825. Ozen Gurney, Ensign, April 1,1823; Lieutenant, June 11,1824; Ca[)- tain, Aug. 29, 1825 ; promoted Majoi-, Aug. 23, 1828. Ebenezer Drake, Lieutenant, Aug. 29, 1825; Captain, Dec. 27, 1828. Chandler Cushman, Ensign, Aug. 29, 1825 ; Lieutenant, Aug. 27, 1828 ; Captain, June 10, 1831 ; discharged April 2, 1833. Edmund Rogers, Ensign, Dee. 27, 1828; Lieutenant. June 10. 1831: Captain, Aug. 5, 1833. Luther Washburn, Ensign, .June 10, 1831; Lieutenant, Aug. 5, 18.33; Captain, May 16, 1835. Sampson Dunham, Ensign, Aug. 5, 1833; Lieutenant, June 24, 1837; promoted Major, Aug. 24, 1840; Colonel, July 15, 1841. Eleazer Duidiam. Ensign, May 16. 1835; Lieutenant, June 24, 1837: Cap- tain, Sept. 5, 1840. John Willis, Ensign, June 24, 1837; removed from town, discharged. Jairus H. Jackson, Ensign, Sept. 14, 1839; Lieutenant, Sept. 5,1840; Captain, June 11, 1842. Jairus Shaw, 2d, Ensign, Sept. 5, 1840. Ezekiel Porter, Lieutenant, June 11, 1842 ; Captain, 1845. Alexander Hill, Ensign, Aug. 26, 1842 ; Lieutenant, 1845. 370 HISTORY OF PARIS. The South Company' of Militia was organized July 12, 1802, and the officers have been as follows : Isaac Bolster, Jr., comniissioned July 12, 1802; discharged Feb. 10, 1810. Walter Bent, Lieutenant, Oct. 10, 1803. William Bent, Ensign, July 12, 1802; Lieutenant, Oct. 10, 1803. John Billhigs, Ensign, Oct. 10, 1803. Stephen Blake, Lieutenant, May 2, 1809; Captain, May 1, 1810; dis- charged, 1815. Isaac (unimings, Jr., Ensign, May 11, 1809. Thomas Hill, Ensign, May 1, 1810; Lieutenant, April 4, 1812; Captain, May 2, 1S15. Micah Walker, Ensign, May 2, 181;"); Captain, April 14, 1817; discharged March L"), 1820. Henry E. Parsons, Ensign, Aug. 23. 1817; Lieutenant, July Kj, 1819; Captain, May 2, 1820; promoted Major, Aug. 5, 1821; Lieutenant Colonel, Dec. 4, 1822. Samuel H. King, Ensign, June .5, 1819.; Lieutenant, May 2, 1820; Cap- tain, Oct. 7, 1822; promoted Lieutenant Colonel, Jan. 29, 1826; Colonel, June 30, 1827. John Millett, Lieutenant, Aug. 27, 182.5 ; Captain, April 7, 1826. Stephen Eobinson, Ensign, Aug. 27, 182.5; Lieutenant, April 7,1826; Captain, June 15, 1830; discharged April 28, 1832. Caleb Prentiss, Ensign, April 7, 1820. Alden Besse, Lieutenant, .lune 5, 1830; Captain, July 28, 1832; dis- chargeil, 1832. Lewis FoUett, Ensign, Oct. 30, 1831 ; discharged, 1832. Timothy Ford, Lieutenant, July 28, 1833 ; absent, discharged, 1836. William Xoyes, Lieutenant, July 29, 1833; Captain. Soranus Shaw, Ensign, ; Captain. April 13, 1835; discharged Aug. 25, 1837. T. Jefterson Whitehead, Lieutenant, Feb. 24, 1838. Charles F. Kittredge, Ensign, Feb. 24, 1838; Lieutenant, Feb. 23, 1839; Captain, Aug. 15, 1840. Samuel F. Kawson, Lieutenant, Aug. 30, 1841; Captain, April 28, 1843. Albert Winslow, Ensign, Aug. 30, 1841 ; Lieutenant, April 28, 1843. Lawson Hill, Ensign, Eeb. 23, 1839. Cyrus IL Morse, Ensign, April 28, 1843. Disbanded. The Artilleiy company was organized 1806. Officers: Jonathan Bemis, connnissioned ("ai»tain, April 13, 1807; discharged March 14, 1816. Lenuiel Jackson, Jr., Lieutenant, Ajjril 13, 1807. Samuel Bawson, 2d Lieutenant, April 13, 1807; Captain, June 13, 1816; discharged March 31, 1819. •Tames Bemis, Api'il 20, 1815; removed and discharged April 3, 1818. HISTORY OV PARIS. 371 Joliii Dennett, I/ieuteiiaiit, Sept. 0. ISKI; Caprniii. April '20, 1818; pro- moted .Major. Aug. 20. 1821. Frederick X. Hall. T.ieutenant. :Ma\' "), 1818; Captain. Nov. 10, 1821: dijjcliarged, 1828. Cyprian Hall. Lieutenant. Ajiril 20, 1819; Captain. ^March 15, 1824; pro- moted to ^rajor of Battalion of Artillery, March 30, 1820. Charles Durell. Lieutenant, Nov. 10, 1821. Emnior Hawson. Lieutenant. ]N[arch 1."). 1S24; Captain, July O. 182(!; re- signed and discharged Feb. 23. 1830. Sihis Maxim, Jr.. Lieutenant, :Marcli 20, 1824: Captain. June 20, 1830; resigned and discharged March 17, 1832. Richard Blake, Lieutenant, 1826; discharged. Gideon Bolster, Lieutenant, June 2(;, 1830; Cai)tain, August 10. 1832: discharged Man-li 30. 1830. Albert (ushnian. Lieutenant. Aug. 10, 1832: Captain. May 21. 1830; promoted .Major of Battalion of Artillerj', July 0, 1838. Thomas Pool, Lieutenant, ; Captain, July 21, 1838; discharged. Francis Bennett, Lieutenant. ]May 21, 1830; Captain, Jan., 1840; dis- charged March 17. 1841. Benjamin .ALixim. Lieutenant. : Captain. A])rillO. 1841 ; discliarged April 2.-.. LS42. Daniel Fickett. Lieutenant, April 11, 1841. Company disbanded by order of Council, June 28, 1842. The Paris Hide Company, voluuteers, Avas organized ^lareh, 1821. Officers : James Bemis, Captain, commissioned May 19, 1821 ; promoted to ^Nlajor, Dec. 4, 1822; Lieutenant Colonel, July 20, 1824. Jairus S. Keith, Lieutenant, Maj- 19, 1821. Francis Bemis, Ensign, May 19, 1821 ; Captain, April 8, 1823 ; discharged for absence, Aug. 11, 1825. Ezra Tubbs, Lieutenant, July 12, 1823; Captain, Aug. 20, 1825; dis- charged, 1828. Billings Fobes, Lieutenant, Aug. 20, 182"); Captain, Dec. 27, 1828; dis- charged April IT), 1830. Cyprian Stevens, Ensign, April 8, 1823. Solomon Hall, Ensign, Aug. 20, 1825; discharged (absence) July 17, 1827. Cyrus Hamlin, Jr., Ensign, Oct. 4, 1827. Benjamin F. Crawford, Lieutenant, Dec. 27, 1828; Captain, July 3, 18.30; discharged Dec. 24, 1832. Orison Ripley. Lieutenant. July 3, 1830; Captain. July 29, 1833; pro- moted to Major. April 27, 1835; Lieutenant Colonel, May 10, 1836; Colonel, July, 1837. Isaac Frost, Jr., Ensign. July 3, 1830. Simon H. Cummings. Lieutenant, July 29, 1833 ; Captain, May 15, 1835 ;. promoted Lieutenant Colonel, May 28, 1837. 372 HISTORY OF PARIS. Jliiaiii Hubbard, Lieutenant, May la, 1835; promoted to A. D. C, July 4, 1837 ; disi-harged. 1839. Dand 1{. Kipley, Ensign, May 15, 1835; Cajitain. Aug. 14, 1837; dis- charged May 15, 1840. Charles Young, Jr., Ensign, Aug. 14, 1830; discharged Mareli 1(5, 1840. George W. Millett, Lieutenant, Aug. 14, 1837; Captain,' June 27, 1840; promoted Major; Lieutenant Colonel, July 15, 1841; Colonel, June 20, 1842. Jairus II. King, Ensign. May 5, 1840; Lieutenant, June 27, 1840; Cap- tain, July 27, 1841. Philip Mason, Ensigu. .lune 27. 1840. Job Ryerson, Lieutenant, July 27, 1841. Thaddeus Knight, Ensign, July 30, 1842. Comi)any disl)anded b}' order of Council. A Cavalry Company was organized and was composed of citizens of Paris. Norway, Woodstock and Greenwood. Paris otticers were as follows : Daniel Stowell. conniiissioneil Captain, Jan. 15, 1705. Samuel Kobinson, Captain, Aug. 20, 1802. Setli Morse, Lieutenant, June 24, 1800; Cai)tain. -lune 20. 1803. Joel Robinson, 2d Lieutenant, Sept. 1, 1800; Lieutenant. June 20, 1803; Captain, Aug. 19, 1806. Abner Lawson, 2d Lieutenant, May 21. 1805; Lieutenant. Aug. 19, 180(); Captain. Joshua Carpenter, Cai)tain, July 27, ISKi; ;\L-iJor. S(>pt. 8,1813; Lieu- tenant Colonel, July 2, 1818; Colonel, May 10, 1S19. David Bolster, Lieutenant, Feb. 20, 1813: Cai)tain, May (i, 1817. George King, Lieutenant, March 2, 1814; Captain, .Tan. 25, 1819. Rufus Stowell, Ensign, April 14, 1817; Lieutenant, Aug. 23, 1817; Cap- tain; Major. Simeon Cununings, Ensign, May 2, 1809; Lieutenant. May, 1810; Major, Sept. 23, 1810. Thomas N. Stowell. Lieutenant, Jan. 25, 1S19; Captain, May 30, 1822; promoted Major of Battalion of Cavalry, Aug. 20, 1822. Discharged ])y order of Court. The following Miscellaneous Commissions have been held by Paris citizens : Asaph Kittredge. Surgeon, Jvme 24, 1817. Abijah Hall. Jr., Paymaster, March 2(>, 1823. James Hooper, Chaplain, Sept. 5, 1807; Sept. 15, 1817; discharged P\^b. 23, 1830. Siamuel Stowell, Paymaster 1st Reg't Infantry, July 31, 1818. Alvah Hersey, Adjutant of Battalion of Artillery, March 14, 1839. HISTORY OF PARIS. 373 Joseph II. Ilall. Qiuuterinaster of Battalion of Artillci y. Sept. 7, 1838. Daniel S. Huhbanl. Adjutant. July lo. 1S41. Aineiiea Bishee. Paymaster. July KJ. 1S40. Thomas II. Brown, Surgeon, April 18, 183«<, Nathan M. Marble, Adjutant, May 20, 1834. Job Holmes. Surgeon. May 4, 1830. Sylvanus Porter, Quartermaster, March 24, 1842. Daniel Xoble, Adjutant, June 24, 1825. Timothy J. Carter, Division Inspector, Feb. 9, 1S32. The following- is the Roll of the Company of Artillery in the First Brigade and Sixth Division of Militia, Sept. 14, 1830, at South Paris : Silas Maxim. .Ir.. Captain; Kichard Blalve. 1st Lieutenant ; Gideon Bol- ster, 2d Lieutenant. Xames of Xou-Commissioned Officers : Samuel Stearns. William Stearns, Alvin Swift, Leonard Shurtleff, Charles Goss, Sanuiel F. Hanson. Luther P. Brett, Isaac A. Thayer. Ezra G. Fuller. Lewis Sturtevant. Hiram Bar- rows. Privates: Lorenzo Stin-tevant, Sanuiel :McAllister. Levi Twitchell, Thos. Pool, Isaac Dunham, (Jeorge W. Thomas, Adolphus Shurtleft", Abial Pratt, Nathan Lombard, Thomas W. Fogg, Joel Barrows, Lorenzo Stone, David Carter, Benjamin B. Sturtevant, Ebenezer Lord. David P. Hannafoid. Reuben Chandler. Albert Cushmau, Samuel 3Iarriner. Josejih 11. Hall, William Blake, Dexter B. Moore, Uriah Ripley, Jr., Josiah I\. Weeks, Levi Maxim, Joseph Blake. Lewis Monk. Isaac F. Knight, Cyrus Besse, Chandler T. Millett. Memy M. Stone, Harrison G. O. Cuitis, Abial B. Gannnon, William .Merrill, Benjamin T. Pratt. A Company of Artillery was organized, and the following were officers : Lewis Child, connnissioned Lieutenant, Oct. 17. 1853; 1st Lieutenant, Aug. 29. 1854. Samuel R. Carter, commissioned Captain, Aug. 29, 18.54. H. E. Hammond, 2d Lieutenant, Aug. 29, 1854. David R. Ripley. 3d Lieutenant, Aug. 3, 1856. Horace N. Bolster. 2d Lieutenant, Jan. 17, 1858. E. F. Stone, 3d Lieutenant. Jan. 17. 18.58. Josiah K. Weeks, 4th Lieutenant. Jan. 17. 1858. Disbanded June 25, 1800. War of the Rebellion. The AVar of the Rebellion, or the war of 18G1-5, is still fresh in the minds of many, and the causes which led to it are too well remembered to need a rehearsal here. Suffice it to say, that the -374 HISTORY OF PARIS. grand uprising of the loj'al States was to prevent a disniemberment of the Union b\- misguided rebels in arms, and nobly was the work accomplished. The State of Maine, in respect to the number of soldiers raised and sent to the front, and also in resi)ect to their braveiy and lo3-alty, has a record second to no otlier, and the record of the town of Paris may well be pointed to with patriotic pride, ])y nil her loyal sons and daughters. The following list embraces them all, and their names here first enrolled together, will be held in grate- ful remembrance by the futuie inhabitants of this town, long after their ashes shall have mingled with the dust. ''We live in deeds, uot years," and those who went into the service at the call of the country and performed faithfully their part in the great struggle, cannot be said to have lived in vain, even if their lives have been baiien of results l)efore and since, and those of our sol- diers who perished in the flower of their youth, whether in the hos- pital, prison or on the fleld of strife, may be said to have lived long, because "that life is long that answers life's great end." John Leland Tubus. Mustered May 3, 1861. Co. F, 1st Reg't ; three months. Re-enlisted Aug. 18, 1862, Co. I, 17th Keg't. for the term of three years ; was killed in action. Thomas A. Beaman. Mustered May 3, 1861, Co. G. 1st Reg't; three months. Peter C. Connor. Co. G, 1st Reg't, INIay 3, 1861 : three months ; re-enlisted Co. F, 1st Maine Cavalry, Oct. 19, 1861. Sidney A. Farrar. Co. G, 1st Reg't, May 3, 1861 ; three mos. ; re-enlisted as Musician, 10th Regiment, Oct. 5, 1861, for two years ; re-enlisted veteran, Co. F, •29tli Regiment, March 2, 1864 ; three vciirs. Albion A. IIersey. Co. G, 1st Regiment. May 3, 1861 ; three months; re-enlisted and commissioned Captain of Co. F, 17th Reg- iment, Aug. 18, 1862; three years ; discharged Dec. 21, 1862. Rodney N. Hall. Co. G, 1st Regiment, May 3, 1861 ; three months; re-enlisted as Musician, Regimental Band. 10th Regiment, Oct. 5, 1861 ; two 3'ears. John F. Jordan. Co. G, 1st Regiment, Mav 3, 1861 ; three months; re-enlisted Co. G, 10th Regiment, as Sergeant. Danville B. Stevens. Private, Co. G, 1st Regiment; mustered May 3, 1861; three months; re-enlisted Sergeant, Co. F, 17th I^egiment, Aug. 18, 1862; promoted and commissioned 2d Lieuten- iint, March 2. 1863 ; discharged May 2, 1863. HISTORY OK PARIS. 375 Thomas N. Stowell, Jr. Private, Co. G, 1st Regiment, May 3, 1861; re enlisted Dec. 31, 1861, Co. K, 13th Kegiment, as Ser- geant ; transferred and promoted. Charles P. Jackson. Private, Co. K, 1st Regiment, May 3, 1861 ; tliree months. Randall B. Morton. Private, Co. H, 1st Regiment; mustered May 3, 1861; three months; re-enlisted Sergeant, Co. D, 20th Regim3nt; was wounded at Peeble's Farm, Va., and died from effects of wounds at Alexandria, Va., Oct. 15, 1864. Jefferson Jackson. Private. Co. F, •2d Regiment; mustered July -4, 1861, for three years. David S. Knapp. Musician, 2d Maine Regiment ; mustered Aug. 3, 1861. D. G. Gallison. Private, Co. F, 5th Regiment ; mustered June 24, 1861 ; tlu-ee years. Asa F. Ellingwood. Private, Co. I, 5th Regiment : mustered June 24, 1861, for tlu-ee years. Albert K. Perry. Private, Co. F, 5th Regiment; date of mus-^ ter, June 24, 1861, for three years; died of disease at Wash- ington, D. C, Sept. 18, 1862. Edmund M. Dunham. Private. Co. K, 5th Regiment ; mustered June 24, 1862, for three years. •- Enoch AVhittemore, Jr. Sergeant, Co. I, 5th Regiment ; date of muster, June 24, 1862, for three years. Sumner F. Hodgkins. Private. Co. F. 7th Regiment; date of muster, Aug. 21, 1861. Nelson J. Damon. Private, Co. A, 8th Regiment; mustered Sept. 7, 1861 ; re-enlisted veteran, Co. A, 8th Regiment, Feb. 29, 1864 ; killed at Fair Oaks, Va., Oct. 27, 1864. Warren B. Kenney. Private, Co. A, 8th Regiment; date of muster, Sept. 7, 1861 : discharged and died of disease, at Paris, Me., Feb. 10, 1864. Edlon M. Monroe. Private, Co. B, 9th Regiment ; mustered Sept. 22, 1861, for three years ; re-enlisted Co. B, Regiment, Jan. 1, 1864 ; killed on picket. May 23, 1864. Freeman L. Wyman. Sergeant, Co. F, 9th Regiment ; mustered Sept. 22, 1861 ; re-enlisted Sergeant, same Co. and Regiment, Jan. 12, 1864; three j^ears. David Andrews. Private, Co. F, 9th Regiment ; mustered Sept. 22, 1861, for three years; discharged for disability, Feb. 24, 1863. 376 HISTORY OF PARIS. Zeri Berry. Private, Co. F, 9th Regiment ; date of muster, Sept. 22, 1861 ; three years ; discharged for disabilit}-, Jan. 2, 1863. James L. Brown. Private, Co. F, 9th Regiment, Sept. 22, 1861 ; three years. Frank J. Brown. Private, Co. F, 9th Regiment ; promoted Cor- poral ; re-enlisted Corporal. Harden Benson. Private, Co. F, 9th Regiment ; three ^'ears ; died of wounds at Point Lookout, Va., June 1, 1864. AViLLiAM L. Chase. Co. F, 9th Regiment: date of muster, Sept. 22, 1861; three 3-ears ; re-enlisted in same Company, Jan. 12, 1864. Jarvis C. Cooper. Private. Co. F, 9th Regiment : mustered Sept. 22, 1861 ; three years. Wellington W. Dunham. Private, Co. F. 9th Regiment ; entered service Sept. 22, 1861 ; was wounded at charge on Fort Wagner, July 18, 1863 ; transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, Co. E, 6th Regiment. James H. Damon. Private, Co. F, 9th Regiment ; entered ser- vice Sept. 22, 1861 ; re-enlisted and failed to report at expiration of furlough. Calvin H. Cleaves. Private. Co. F, 9th Regiment; mustered Sept. 22, 1861 ; re-enlisted Jan. 12, 1864. Llewellyn E. Deering. Corporal, Co. F, 9th Regiment ; mus- tered Sept. 22, 1861 ; missing in action, July 18, 1863. George T. Farrar. Private, Co. F, 9th Regiment ; mustered Sept. 22, 1861 : re-enlisted Jan. 12. 1864. Charles L. F. Howe. Co. F, 9th Regiment ; mustered Sept. 22, 1861 ; re-enlisted 2nd Lieutenant, Co. II, 9th Regiment, Jan. 12, 1864. Frank Q. Dlnham. Private, Co. F, 9tli Regiment ; killed May 23, 1864. James D. Murch. Private, Co. F, 9th Regiment; mustered Sept. 22, 1861; re-en^isted Jan. 12,1864: promoted Corporal in same company. GusTAVus H. Ryerson. Sergeant, Co. F, 9th Regiment : date of muster, Sept. 22, 1861 ; re-enlisted in same company- Jan. 12, 1864. Ezra Swan. Private, Co. F, 9th Regiment ; entered service HISTORY OF PAKIS. 377 Sept. 22, 18G1 ; re-enlistcd Jan. 12, I-SIU ; failed to report at ex- piration of fnrlongh. David W. Young. Private, Co. F, Otii Regiment ; entered ser- vice Sept. 22, 1861 ; re enlisted Jan. 12, 1864; failed to report at expiration of furlough. Orex G. Swax. Private, Co. F, 9th Regiment ; entered service Sept. 22, 1861 ; re-enlisted Jan. 12, 1864; killed Aug. 16, 1864. Atwood Young. Private, Co. F, 9th Regiment ; date of muster, Sept. 22, 1861 ; killed at Morris Island, S. C, Aug. 11, 1863. Benjamin F. Gage. Sergeant, Co. B, 9tli Regiment ; date of muster, Sept. 10, 1861 ; died of disease Oct. 12, 1864, at Fcrnan- dina, Florida. Ira Bisl'.ee. Private, Co. F, 9th Regiment ; mustered Sept. 22, 1861 : promoted to Corporal ; discharged for disability, and died of disease at Paris, Me., Feb. 23, 1863. George W. Dammox. Private, Co. C, 10th Regiment; enlisted Oct. 5, 1861, for two years; re-enlisted, Co. B, 32d Regiment, March 10, 1864 : died of disease at Annapolis, Md., Nov. 25, 1864. Augustus W. Mathews. Corporal, Co. G, 10th Regiment; date of enlistment. Oct. 24, 1861. William C. Aldricii. Private, Co. E, 10th Regiment; date of enlistment, Oct. 4, 1861. Solomon S. Kennev. Private, Co. G, 10th Regiment; date of muster, Oct. 4, 1861 ; two years; killed at AYinchester, Ya., May 25, 1862, in Banks' retreat. Charles H. Ryerson. Private, Co. K, 10th Regiment; enlisted Oct. 4, 1861 ; killed at Cedar Mountain, Ya , Aug. 9, 1862. Amaziaii B. Rouixs. Private, Co. E, 10th Regiment; enlisted Oct. 4, 1861. David Morse. Private, Co. G, 10th Regiment; enlisted Oct. 4, 1861. Hexry a. Hersey. Musician, 10th Regiment : March 6th. 1862 ; also Musician, Co. A, 29th Regiment. Charles A. Hersey. Musician, 10th Regiment; March 6. 1862. George K. Ripley. Private, Co. G, 10th Regiment; date of muster, March 6, 1862 ; also of Co. A, 29th Regiment. Lewis H. Holt. Sergeant, Co. A, llth Infantry; date of muster, Nov. 7, 1861 ; promoted to Lieutenant. William K. Kimball. Lieutenant Colonel of 12th Regiment; commissioned Oct. 5, 1861; promoted to Colonel, July 31, 1862; 378 HISTORY OK PARIS. re-enlisted and commissioued March 5, 1865; mustered out March 17. 1866, Brevet Brigadier General. Thomas 8. Holt. Private, Co. D, 12t[i Regiinent ; mustered Nov. 12, 1861 ; promoted Corporal; re-enlisted Jan. 11, 1864. Albion Monk. Private, Co. G, 12th Regiment; date of muster, Nov. 12, 1861. Leonard Briggs. Private, Co. G, 12th Regiment; entered ser- vice Nov. 12, 1861 ; promoted Corporal ; wounded in action May 27, 1863; re-enlisted Feb. 1, 1864. James E. Cole. Private, Co. A, 12th Regiment; mustered Dec. 28, 1861 ; re-enlisted Jan. 1, 1864. William R. Swan. Commissioned Captain of Co. K, 13th Regi- ment, Jan. 4, 1862 ; discharged March 7, 1864. John D. Felton. Sergeant, Co. K, 13th Regiment ; promoted to Lieutenant and Captain of same company ; mustered out Jan. 6, 1865. Grenfill B.Stuart. Musician, 13th Regiment; mustered into service Dec. 31, 1861, at the age of fourteen. AVhitefield B. Stuart. Musician, 13th Regiment ; date of muster, Dec. 31, 1861; re-enlisted, Private, Feb. 29, 1864. Was one of eight that rallied to the support of the colors at Battle of Pleasant Hill, and was promoted for Ijravery. Eli Aldrich. AVagoner, Co. K, 13tii Regiment: mustered Dec. 31, 1861 ; re-enlisted Wagoner, Feb. 29, 1864. Horace R. Clark. Private, Co. K, 13th Regiment; date of muster, Dee. 31, 1861. Henry PL Durell. Private, Co. K, 13th Regiment; mustered Dec. 31, 1861 ; died at Ship Island, Miss., April 26, 1862. Jacob L. Gould. Private, Co. K, 13th Regiment : mustered Dec. 31, 1861 ; died of disease at Fort McComb, La., March 3, 1863. Theron F. Hathaway. Private, Co. K, 13th Regiment; enlist- ment Dec. 31, 1861 ; re-enlisted Corporal, Feb. 29, 1864 ; wounded at Battle of Pleasant Hill, La., April 9, 1864. Richard T. Lurvev. Private, Co. K, 13tli Regiment ; mustered Dec. 28, 1861. George F. Monroe. Private, Co. K, 13th Regiment; mustered Dec. 13, 1861. Stephen D. Morgan. Private, Co. K, 13th Regiment ; mustered Dec. 13, 1861 ; died of disease at Augusta, Me., March 5, 1862. HISTOKY OF PARIS. 379 Joseph Penlkv. Private, Co. K. loth Regiment; mustered Dec. 13, 1861. Moses Swan. Private, Co. K, 13th Regiment; date of muster, Dec. 13, 1861 ; re-enlisted, same company, Feb. 29, 1864. LvMAN B. TwiTCHELL. Private, Co. K, 13th Regiment ; mustered Dee. 13, 1861. Jefferson Washburn. Private, Co. K. 13th Regiment : mustered Dec. 13, 1661 ; discharged ; re-enlisted, Co. B, 32d Regiment, March 10, 1864 ; discharged. Calvin Washburn. Private, Co. K, 13th Regiment ; mustered Dec. 13, 1861 ; died of disease at Augusta, Me., March, 1862. Joseph H. Shagkley. Private, Co. K. 13th Regiment ; mustered Jan. 2, 1862; re-enlisted, Co. K, 13th Regiment, Feb. 29, 1864. Julius A. KiNci. Private, Co. G, 14th Regiment; date of mus- ter, Dec. 12, 1861 ; discharged for disability in Louisiana. Francis D. Mixer. Private, Co. G, 14th Regiment; enlisted Dec. 12, 1861; promoted to Corporal; re-enlisted Sergeant, same company, Jan. 1, 1864 Stephen Mitchell, Artificer, .Jth Battery, Dec. 24, 1861. William W. Ripley. Private, 5th Battery; mustered Dec. 4, 1861 ; killed at Chancellorsville, Va., May 3, 1863. Joseph G. Cole. Private, Co. F, 1st Maine Cavalry; date of enlistment, Oct. 19, 1861. Orren F. Brown. Co. L, 1st Maine Cavalry; died of disease ■contracted in Southern prisons, at Paris, Me., June 8, 1865. Fred A. Cummings. Private, Co. F, 1st Cavalry; enlisted Oct. 19, 1869; re-enlisted, Co. I, 1st Cavalry, Dec. 31, 1863; trans- ferred to Invalid Corps. Henry A. Child. Bugler, Co. G, 1st Maine Cavalry, Oct 31, 1861 ; re-enlisted, same company, Feb. 1, 1864. Jerome A. Gilman. Private, Co. C, 20th Regiment: mustered Aug. 29, 1862. Frank L. Berry. Sergeant, Co. F, 17th Regiment, Aug. 18, 1862. Zepheniah E. Sawtelle. Corporal, Co. F, 17th Regiment. Aug. 18, 1862. J:dwin N. Haskell. Corporal, Co. F, 17th Regiment. Aug. 18, 1862 ; discharged for disability, Jan. 30, 1863. John C. McArdle. Musician, Co. F, 17th Regiment, Aug. 18, 1862. 380 HISTORY OF PARIS. John Alhf.k. Private, Co. F, 17th Regiment, Aug. 18, 1862; discharged ; died of disease at Paris, Me., Oct., 1863. Hexrv M. Brett. Private, Co. F, 17th Regimeut, Aug. 18, 1862 ; transferred to Invalid Corps ; died at Lincoln Hospital, D. C, Jan. 16, 1864. Lemuel B. Carter. Private, Co. F, 17th Regiment, Aug. 18, 1862 ; promoted to 1st Sergeant. Giles K. Clifford. Private, Co. F, 17th Regiment; mustered Aug. 18, 1862 ; died of wounds at Wilderness Hospital, Va., Ma}" 19, 1864. Oliver G. Curtis. Private, Co. F, 17th Regiment; mustered Aug. 18, 1862 ; served through the war. L. Melrose Deeking. Private, Co. F, 17th Regiment ; mustered Aug. 18, 1862 ; died of disease at South Paris, Me., May 19, 1867. WiLLiAxM H. Downs. Private, Co. F, 17th Regiment; mustered Aug. 18, 1862. Otis Dyer. Private, Co. F, 17th Regiment; mustered Aug. 18, 1862 ; promoted to Sergeant. Alvin Judkins. Private, Co. F, 17th Regiment; mustered Aug. 18, 1862; discharged for disability, Aug. 19, 1863. James H. F. Knapp. Private, Co. F, 17th Regiment; mustered Aug. 18, 1862; promoted to Corporal ; wounded Aug. 13, 1863. Richard L. Lurvey. Private, Co. F, 17th Regiment; mustered Aug. 18, 1862. Peltiah Leighton. Private, Co. F, 17th Regiment: mustered Aug. 18, 1862 ; died of disease at Washington, D. D., Nov., 1862. Moses H. Morse. Private, Co. F. 17th Regiment; enlisted Aug. 18, 1862; wounded at Gettysburg, Va., and died on the way to Washington, :May 27, 1863. Eliab W. Murdock. Private, Co. F, 17th Regiment, Aug. 18, 1862: re-enlisted; Invalid Corps, Aug. 31, 1864. Eugene P. Newhall. Private, Co. F, 17th Regiment, Aug. 18, 1862 ; died of wounds in Battle of Wilderness, Va., May 7, 1864. Asa D. Packard. Private, Co. F, 17th Regiment; mustered Aug. 18, 1862 ; died of disease Jan. 9, 1863. Levi A. Pratt. Private, Co F, 17th Regiment; enlistment, Aug. 18, 1862. Arthur O. Robinson. Private, Co. F, 17th Regiment ; mustered Aug. 18, 1862. Albert F. Ryerson. Private, Co. F, 17th Regiment; mustered ', (^ (rto/iVA'^ (f HISTORY OF PARIS. 381 Aug. IS, 18G2 ; missing in action in Battle of Si)otsylvania. May 12, IBG-i. Charles H. Twitchell. Private, Co. F, 17th Kegiment; mustered Aug. 18, 18G2. Alden B. Washbukx. Private, Co. F, 17th Regiment ; mustered Aug. 18, 1862 ; discharged for disability Feb. 7, 1863. Linus G. Washhurx. Private, Co. F, 17th Regiment; mustered Aug. 18, 1862. Almon T. Washburn. Private, Co. F. 17th Regiment: mustered Aug. 18^ 1862 ; wounded at Gettysburg. Levi Whitcomb. Private, Co. F, 17th Regiment; mustered Aug. 18, 1862; killed at Chancellorsville, Va., May 3, 1863. Edwin D. Jacques. Private, Co. F, 17th Regiment; mustered Aug. 18, 1862. Francis H. Hale. Private. Co. F, 1 7th Regiment ; mustered Aug. 18, 1862. Horace N. Bolster. Commissioned Captain, Co. F, 23d Regi- ment ; re-enlisted Captain, Co. K, 12lh Regiment: commissioned March 9, 1865 ; resigned Aug. 16, 1865. Solomon A. Bolster. Orderh' Sergeant, Co. F, 23d Regiment : promoted 2d Lieutenant. James H. Barrows. Sergeant, Co. F. 23d Regiment ; mustered .-Sept. 29, 1862. Ellery F. Goss. Sergeant, Co. F, 23d Regiment ; re-enlisted Sergeant, Co. K, 12th Regiment, March 21. 1865. JosEi'H P. Packard. Sergeant, Co. F, 23d Regiment ; mustered Sept. 29, 1862. AuRESTUs S. Perham. Corporal, Co. F, 23d Regiment ; re-en- listed, 7th Maine Battery. Isaac R. Besse. Private, Co. F, 23d Regiment ; died of dis- ease at Camp Grover, Md., Dec. 17, 1862. AVm. L. Gray. Private, Co. F, 23d Regiment: re-enlisted Private, Co. C, 32d Regiment, March 23, 1861. Victor Gurney. Private, Co. F, 23d Regiment : afterwards Corporal in U. S. service, and died of disease at Johnsonville, Tenn., Sept. 23, 1864. Samuel C. Jackson. Private, Co. F, 23d Regiment ; re-enlisted Corporal, Co. K, 12th Regiment. Silas F. Jones. Private, Co. F, 23d Regiment : died at Camp •Grover, Md., Nov. 12, 1862. 382 HISTORY OF PARIS. Freeland Young. Private, Co. F, 23d Regiment ; re-enlisted, 7th Battery, Dec. 30, 1863. Ariel G. Carver. Private, Co. D, 25th Regiment ; re-enlisted as substitute Tor H. D. ^Marshall, and went into service July 2S, 1863. The following were mustered into service in Company F, 23d Regiment, September 29, 1862. and served nearl}' ten months with this organization, viz. : Daniel H. Young, Gilbert P2. Shaw, Geo. II. Barrows, Geo. W. Young, John ^NI. Bird, Geo. W. Cole, Isaac D. Cummings, Geo. E. Walker, John C. Cummings, Charles W. Dunham. James P. Dunham, Albert A. Favor, Granville M. Favor, Dexter Giles, Geo. W. Giles, Hiram II. Jackson, Lewis L. Jack- son, Hiram P. Knight, Hudson Knight, John E. Merrill, ]Milton Morton, Joseph H. Morse, John Porter, I^dwin D. Pratt, Henry A. Ryerson, Andrew J. Smith, Chandler Swift, (rco. H. Twitchell, Wm. Woodis. Benjamin F, Buck. Drafted July, 1863, and entered service, Co. B, 3d Regiment, Julv 17, 1863; died of disease near Freder- icksburg, A'a., Jan. 9, 1864. Emery E. Lowell. Drafted July, 1863, and entered service, Co. B, 2d Cavalry. Henry F. Noyes. Drafted July, 1863, and entered service, Co. D, 3d Regiment. Nathaniel Young. Drafted July, 1863, and entered service, Co. F, 1st Vet. Infantry. Clinton S. Gray. Private, Co. C, 32d Regiment ; mustered March 28, 1864; discharged, and died of disease at Paris. Me., June 8, 1865. Consider Cole. Private, Co. B, 32d Regiment ; died in Vir- ginia, April 7, 1865. Wm. p. Dammon. Private, Co. B, 32d Regiment ; mustered March 23, 1864. Alva Dammon. Private, Co. A, 8th Regiment Volunteers ; mustered Sept. 2, 1864. James H. Tavitchell. Private, Co. — , 1st Cavalry; nmstered Sept. 2, 1864. Lowell E. Hammond. Private, Co. I, 16th Regiment; mustered Sept. 7, 1864. Cyrus W. Twitchell. Private, 1st Cavalry ; mustered Sept. 15, 1864. HISTORY OF PARIS. 383 Joseph H. Dunham. Private, 7th Battery ; mustered Sept. 15, 1864. JoHX Reed. Private, 7th Battery ; mustered Sept. 13, 1804. Walter J. Tucker. Private, Co. A, 29th Regiment ; mustered Sept. 16, 1864. Adxa GuRNEY. Private, 7th Battery; mustered Sept. 22, 1864. Laforest Warner. Private, 7th Battery ; mustered Sept. 22, 1864 ; died of disease near Petersburg, Va., Jan. 1, 1865. James E. Hooper. Private, Co. K, 12th Regiment: mustered March 21, 1865: died of disease at Hilton Head. S. C, July 15, 1865. The following were mustered into service in Company K, 12th Maine Regiment, and were discharged with the company, viz : A. Mellen Rice, Sergeant; Geo. H. Twitchell, Charles F. Jackson, John R. Sanborn, Corporals; Caleb B. Green, Thomas P. Jackson, Andrew J. Jackson, Charles S. Morse, Charles H. Porter. The following townsmen served on quotas of other towns : Gideon B. Bowker. Private, Co. K, r2th Maine Regiment, on quota of Auburn ; died at Hilton Head, S. C, July 15, 1865. George Jones. Mustered on quota of Auburn ; mustered 3Iarch, 1865 ; discharged at Gallop's Island, Boston Harbor. Augustus Ryerson. Mustered on quota of Auburn, March, 1865 ; discharged at Gallop's Island. The following, who were soldiers, have become citizens of the town since the war : Gustavus C. Pratt. Enlisted and was mustered into the 17th Me. Regiment, Co. C, Juh' ID, 1862 ; transferred to Co. B. and commissioned 2d Lieutenant, Nov. 10, 1863 ; promoted to 1st Lieu- tenant ; transferred to Co. D, and commissioned Captain, April 21, 1864. Franklin Maxim. In quota of Buckfield ; in 5th Batteiy Mounted Artillery. Ethan Willis of West Paris, who served through his term of enlistment in a Massachusetts regiment. Albert C. Barrows. 'Private. Co. I, 16th Regiment; mustered Aug. 1, 1863 ; wounded in Battle of Wilderness. A. F. Barrows. On quota of Sumner : Co. F, 9th Regiment. Geo. a. Wilson. Corporal, Co. B, 21st Regiment; on quota of Waterville ; in service from Oct. 13, 1862, to Aug. 25, 1863, when 384 HISTORY OF PARIS. the regiment was mustered out. Was one of the ''forlorn hope" of three hundred that vohinteered to assault Port Hudson in the early days of the siege. It proved to be a wanton waste of life. Albion A. Maxim. Corporal, Co. G, 12th Regiment; mustered Nov. 15, 1801, on quota of Buektield ; discharged for disability Jan. 31, 1863. Charles T. BrcK of Sumuer. Co. C, 20th Regiment; mustered Aug. 29, 18G2. Isaac Rounds, M. D., of Lewiston. Co. D, 17th Regiment; mustered Aug. 18, 1862; wounded — fracture of the skull — at Battle of Wilderness, May 6, 1864, in Hancock's charge, and again April 6, 186.5, in following Lee's retreating army, at a place called Jeters- A'ille. This was a flesh wound in the leg. Jajies U. Williams of Houlton. Co. A, 7th Regiment ; mustered Aug., 1861 ; transferred to Co. D ; re-enlisted in 1st Regiment Yet. Infantiy. The following are non-residents who served on the quotas of Paris : Wm. B. Lapham, then of Woodstock, Private, 2d and 1st Lieutenant, Co. F, 23d Infantry, afterward 1st Lieutenant 7th Battery, Captain and Brevet Major; James B. Smith, Geo. J. Demerett, Thomas Finn, John C. Harvey, Charles M. Johnson, Abraham Mansell, Johu Fitz. John N. AVeymouth, Charles Watson, Edward Butler, Patrick H. Canning, Thomas ^IcPherson, Anthony Dowdelle, Geo. Vreeder, James Davis, William Thompson, Joseph Barnes, Henry Bond, William Beers, William P. Cimningham, John Crowly, Alfred Dempsy, INIichael Delaney, John Doyle, George Fitz, Henry Gor- don, Wm. Hickley, Chas. M. Hesley, Barney Kelle}', Wm. Kelley, Thomas Murray, George Mellen, Robert Miles, Michael Murraj', James Mellen. Samuel Potts, Sanmel Pettengill. Paul II. Ransh, Peter Ryan, John Rogers, Michael Smith, Edwin Shrown, James Smith, John Williams, Otto Webber, Wm. A. Child, Charles Du- bois, Patrick Kelley, Philip Mack, Wm. Richardson, Warren (). Douglas, Leverelt W. Gerrish, Arthur Ulmur, Henry White, Wm. Kelley, James A. Roberts. The following are the names of the Principals and Substitutes in the draft of 1863. Ferdinand F. Favor, George Bryan, George W. Locke, John II. Williams, John Locke, William Born, HISTORY OF PARIS. 385 Elijah Berry, America Audrews, Veranns Stone, Andrew Hill, H. D. Marshall, L. ^y. Mason, James E. Hooper, Oliver P. Cummings, Moses Dow, George K. Jackson, Benjamin K. Dow, George F. Shedd, George W. INIaxim, Horatio R. Pulsifer, S. P. Stearns, Hosea R. Bonney, Alfred "\V. Stearns, Lorenzo D. Bonney, B. F. Morse, Sewell H. Webber, George P. Hooper, Josiah S. Hobbs, S. R. Carter, Rnfus Farrar. Julian E. ^laxim, Kendall Swift, Alvin Swift, George INI orris, Edward Bogne, Marcus M. Stone, John Foley, Ariel Carver, Narcissa L. Ware, George S. Stuart, Daniel McDonald, Albion P. Cobb, Donald IMorison. James Hanlahan, George Martin, George Hnrd, Charles Morris, Charles H. Smith. Welcome Beals, James Crafts, Freborn G. Bean. William Rilev, John Carter, Henry ^Martin, John Cochran, Nehemiah C. Richardson, (col. ) John Arkett, William Russell, John Ellis. Peter Neilson. 386 HISTORY OF PARIS. CHAPTER XLI. Snow's Falls. This curious waterfall was seen and spoken of by those who came to lay out the township, and was a subject of much speculation among the early settlers. The tragic scene which occurred in the vicinity and which gave name to the Falls, appears to be as well authenticated as any event connected with the early history of this region ; and yet, strange as it ma}' appear, scarcely anything is known concerning one of the principal actors in the tragedy. His name was Snow, and he was a hunter and trapper, but of his Chris- tian name, his former place of residence and his family, nothing is known in Paris. His companion was a man named Stinclifield, who came early from "Windham to New Gloucester and was one of the soldiers who manned the fort at New Gloucester during the last French and Indian war. There were three Stinchfields in the fort : John, James and William — the two latter probably being sons of the former. It is dilficult at this day to determine which of these three was Snow's companion, but it was probably James, who is spoken of in Williamson's History of Maine, as "a mighty hunter, and well acquainted with the woods and with the Indian manner of warfare. He helped build the first fort (in New Gloucester), and was a principal man in the town for some 3'ears." Another of the fort defenders was Benjamin Hammond, father of our early settlers of this name. Mr. Hammond and James Stinchfield were of the part^' sent to Canada after the breaking out of the war for indepen- dence, to ascertain the bias of the people and the attitude of the Indians. They were made prisoners, but succeeded in making their escape through the aid of a Mrs. Forbes, with whom the}' had stopped, and who was friendl}^ to the American cause. The traged}* enacted at Snow's Falls was not recorded in contemporaneous his- tory, nor has an\' account of it appeared in any history of the Indian wars. Tlie early settlers of Paris, some of whom had lived in New Gloucester and probably knew the Stinchfield family, were familiar with the story and transmitted it to posterit}' through their : children. In 1S24, the late Honorable Elijah L. Hamlin communi- cated to the first issue of the Oxford Observer, a description of the ' Falls and an account of the tj-aged}' b^' which Snow met his death. Some of the very first settlers, including John Daniels and Patience HISTORY OF PAKIS. 387 Willis, were then living, and it is but fair to presume tlftit Mr. Ham- lin conferred with them in the preparation of this sketch, and it is probabh' as authentic an account of the aftair as we shall ever have. It has since been told differently by others, but in all the essential facts there is no great disagreement, except in the instance men- tioned hereafter. ]Mr. Hamlin's sketch is here given in full : "Snow's Falls, on the Little Androscoggin River, about four miles north from the Court House in Paris, possess some considerable notoriety, and are well worth a visit from the curious. The country circumjacent to the Falls, is rocky, uneven, and almost mountain- ous. Two hills, one upon either side of the stream, seem hereto- fore to have met and to have inteposed a l)arrier to a passage of the river through which it finally burst its way, strewing the valley beneath with ruins and fashioning out a multitude of circular cav- ities in the ledge of granite whicli was now laid bare at the base of these Falls, and over which the water rushed with deafening uproar. There was probaljly a fissure in this ledge, traversing it in a direc- tion with the river, which, in process of time, has been so deepened and widened that now the whole body of the stream is precipitated through a channel so narrow that one may easily step across it. Standing upon this smooth and solid bed of granite, 3'ou hear the water rushing and roaring Ijeneath you, and sending up spra}' in its angular passage, to be colored b^- the golden beams of the sun, and to ])e drank in by the thirsty verdure on the banks. Looking through this zig-zag channel from either extremity, it presents a profile drawn analogous to artificial fortifications, and the eye hastily searches for the bristling bayonet and the cannon, as it sees the numerous bastions and curtains extending themselves at great length with almost the regular disposition of engineer construction. Above you the river spreads itself out in ample dimensions, and approaches peaceably and silently; until it is forced to find vent in this narrow channel, where it lashes itself into fur\' and pours itself along in a roar that is heard for miles around. Standing in perfect security on the very edge of this chasm, you may look down into it, 'Through which foam globes in eddies ride, Thick as tlie schemes of Iiumau pride, » That down life's current drive amain, As frail, as frothy and as vain.' Below you the country spreads itself out in a rich landscape ; j-ou see the silver stream threading itself along through occasional wood- 388 HISTORY OF PARIS. land and opeuingon both sides of its rich bank, exhibiting the monu- ments of industry and art. At a distance the village spire rises itself up proudl}' above the buildings that surround it. and divers roads are seen traversing the adjacent country, converging to the village like radii from circumference to center. These falls take their name from the circumstance of a hunter named Captain Snow being killed there by the Indians as far back as the year 1762. This country was then a wilderness — New Glou- cester, the nearest settlement, was just commencing, and Captain Snow and a Mr. Stinchlield were engaged in hunting and trapping on this stream. Their camp was pitched on the east side of the river, near l)y tlie Falls, and tradition points to the Aery spot. In- dian depredations at that time were very frequent. A party of warriors had descended from Canada, and scattering themselves upon our frontier settlements, were carrying with them devastation and terror.* One part}', having laden themselves with booty, in returning discovered these traps of the hunters, and evidently traced them to their camp. Stinchlield, who hai)pened to l)e on the out- side, discovered them when within a few rods of it ; he uttered a scream of terror and conjured Snow, who was within, to surrender, as resistance would l)e useless. Snow, who was aware of the hor- rible sutferings to which the}' doomed their prisoners, replied that he never would surrender himself alive ; that it Avas l)etter to perish * There is eertaiuly an auaclironi.sin in flxingthe date of the tragedy at 1762; it is stated that New Gloucester was just eommencing, and that the Indians were devastating the frontier settlements. It is a fact that Xew Gloucester was begun in 1754, and that the set- tlement has been continuous since, although for a portion of the time the people lived in the foi't. It is also a well known fact in history, that after the fall of Quebec, which forever put an end to French domination in this country, and tlie subsequent treaty made with the Indians at Halifax, February '23, 17(;0, there were no further depredations by the Indians upon the settlements in Xew Englan to the spring near by for water, and was returning when Stinchtielil came in sight, aueen inundated. The Falls then must have been something grand, but in time tlie barrier was broken HISTORY OK PARIS. 391 through, and since then the river has been constantly lowering its bed and cutting for itself a channel through the solid rock. There is abundant evidence to show that the surface soils of hundreds of acres of the lowlands above the Falls were formed under water, and that for a very long period the subsidence has been gradual. CHAPTER XLII. early industries of paris. Mills. The portable mill of Dea. John AVillis, or it may have been Willis & Jackson, stood in the tield now owned by Asa Woodbury, about twenty rods from the road. The stones were removed to the Ham- lin residence, and on the sale of that in 18G0, they passed into the possession of 8. R. Carter, where they may now be seen as a relic of "j-e-ancient time." No living witness remains to describe the mill, but we conjecture it was run in the style of the old time liark- mill. It may have been more properly called a hominy-mill, as homin}', samp and bean porridge, were ever recurring articles of diet in the culinary department of that day. Tliis, however, seemed to be only an ad interim arrangement to the completion of Jackson's mill, on Stony Brook, in 1784. Like the mills of the gods, it ground slowl\% but answered its turn. The first saw-mill in this town was Ijuilt on Stony Brook by Lem- uel Jackson, in the summer of 1783. The dam was just up stream from the bridge that crosses Royal's mill pond near the point of ledge that extends nearly across the stream. The location of the county road in 1793, and the deed of Elias Stowell in 1805, to Rouse Bisbee, determine the exact location. This mill furnished boards to the earliest settlers of Norwa}' and was a great conven- ience to the pioneers of this town. Solomon Bryant was probably the first mill-man. The reader can picture it, as it stood in the forest shade until it cut its way to the sunlight — that the saw went up and the saw went down, awakening only the echoes of the wildwood. The generation has passed away that saw the last of the crumbling timbers of this rude structure. 392 HISTORY OF PARIS. The grist-mill — the first in this section of the country — was built the following 3-ear (1784) on the site of the mill owned and occu- pied by Wm. B. Ro^'al. The dam was midway between the present dam and the bridge, some portion of which may still be seen at low water, on the southern bank of the pond. The wheel was overshot, the water being conye\'ed in a spout from the dam. It was put in motion contemporaneous with the wheels of government a century ago, and the first grist was ground b}' Miller Ames. This was owned by Lemuel Jackson until Sept. 7, 1802, when- it passed into the possession of Elias Stowell — being included in the mill lot. January 2, 1813, Elias Stowell sold to John Bennett, who sold, in November following, to John Valentine and Austin Buck. The}' conveyed the premises to Jonathan Cummings, carpenter, who sold, May 2fi, 1817, to Seth Morse, bounded by the roads and the brook, containing about two acres, together with the grist-mill thereon with two run of stones; consideration, S375. Morse sold, April 16, 1820, to George King and Simeon Perkins for one thousand dollars. King sold his undivided half to Samuel Perkins. While in the pos- session of Simeon Perkins, the house now the residence of Wm. B.- Ro3'al was built. Benjamin Ro3al became the owner, and after his decease it passed into the possession of Wm. B. Royal, the present owner, who has done awa^- with the grist-mill and substituted the manufacture of Avheel-barrows, and has also added a saw-mill. The saw-mill of Reuben Hubbard and John Daniels, was built on Stony Brook, near the residence of Henry Fobes. It was probably built soon after Jackson's mill, but had been destroyed by fire previous to 17i)G. In the deed of Reuben Hubbard to Ephraim Field, March 9, 1796, reserve is made to John Daniels of the priv- ilege of one half of tlie stream and two acres of land where the saw-mill lately stood. Tiadition gives the only explanation of its destruction. Slabs had accunuilated at the mill and the proprietors were removing them, when they became tired and sat down to rest and refresli themselves. The project of burning the slabs was hit upon as a labor saving process, which they at once proceeded to put in execution. The slal)s disappeared veiy much to their gratifica- tion, and, doubtless much to their surprise, the mill also. A small grist-mill was l)uilt near where the Daniels road inter- sects with the Stony Brook road. We find mention of it in the diaiy of Dea. Prentiss. The raising is also remembered by Alonzo King and Luther Brett, our oldest citizens. It was "tended" atone HISTORY OF PARIS. 393 time by Simeon Briggs. Tlie miller's house stood iu the pasture owned by O. W. Bent, just north of the road. The saw-mill opposite Samuel M. King's mill, was built by Capt. Jairus H. King. It was operated at one time in the manufacture of dead eyes. It has been succeeded liy the mill built by Samuel M. King, on the south side of the stream. It combines a saw and shingle mill, and is owned and operated by the proprietor. A shingle-mill, built by Mr. Chase, was located still higher up the stream, near the bridge crossing the brook on the road leading to Solon Royal's. This was soon abandoned and the building taken down. Lemuel Jackson built the dam on the Little Androscoggin river, and erected the saw and grist mills, the former on the west side of the stream and the latter on the east side, above the bridge. In Jackson's sale of land to Elias Stowell in 1802, these mills were included. The place seems to have taken the name of Stowell's Mills, after this. December 26, 1805, AVm. Stowell became the purchaser of all the estate between the road and Stony Brook, and from the center of the river on the west to the county road on the east. In this sale was the grist-mill. • 'including two runs of stones and all the utensils belonging to the mill." His sou William, while ••tending" the mill, fell through the floor and went through the wheel : the ladle boards, being rotten, gave way, and he was landed on a rock at the tail of the mill, where he was able to call for assis- tance. This was June 6. 1806. at seven o'clock and forty minutes A. M.. his watch having stopped at this hour. This grist-mill was taken down this season and a frame put up for a saw and grist mill, under one roof. The grist-mill was completed, and the saw-mill in the spring following. Mattel Bailey was the master workman, assisted by AVm. Twomblv of Norway. The grist-mill was in the end next the road, and the saw-mill in the rear. Solomon Cloudman and Ebenezer Morton have been millers here. It was long the custom to grind salt two days in the year and malt two days. This mill passed into the possession of his son, Thomas N. Stowell. and when the Factory Company was formed he conveyed it to them, and took shares, as referred to elsewhere. When the flouring-mill of AVoodmau, True & Company was established, it was taken down. 394 history of paris. Paris Flouring-Mill. Elias Stowell, soon after his purchase in 1802 of Jackson, sold all of the real estate east of the river and south of the road to Seth Morse, Joseph Haven Hall and George King. There were eighty acres of land, the Rouse Bisbee store or shop (Stowell having pur- chased the one-fourth acre and building of Bisbee) being included in the sale ; also a privilege to take water from the east end of the clam, sufficient for a trip hammer. It seems that Howland & Page had erected a carding-mill next to the bridge previous to Oct. 13, 1813, at which time Henry R. Parsons of Waterford bought of Seth Morse, his privilege lower down the stream. On this purchase, Mr. Parsons built a fulling-mill, in whieii he did a ver}' prosperous busi- ness. He subsequently bought the carding-mill. The fulling-mill was burned Nov. 19, 1834. He rebuilt at once and continued the business until the formation of the Factory Company, in 183G, when he sold out his mills to the Factory Company. They also bought of Thomas N. Stowell, his mill and privilege on the north side of the road, he taking stock in the new company. These mills were all taken down and the woolen-mill built the same season. The compan3' was composed of Abijah Hall, who took 20 shares, or $2000, the shares being SlOO ; Col. Parsons, $2000; Ansel Field, $1000; Thomas N. Stowell, $1000; and Cyprian Stevens, Charles Porter, James Deering, Col. Wm. Parsons, Samuel Deering, Elisha Morse and John Morse, $500 each ; Thomas Clark took $700, and Orren Jones $300, making the capital stock $10,500. This money was invested in the land, buildings and machinery. Ten thousand dollars were hired to purchase wool, and the machines put in opera- tion. But before they were able to put their goods upon the market the protective tariff had been taken off, and their cloth would not sell for the cost of the wool. The result of their first year's opera- tion was a dead loss of ten thousand dollars. One half of the property was sold to Sanuiel Thomas of Saccarappa, at a discount of fifty per cent. He was soon after burned out at Saccarappa, and this was another draw-back. The business was continued and Thomas failed, and his shares went into Hewett Chandler's hands. Thev finally sold the other half to Moses Hammoud. The old com- pany lost the original shares and one dollar and fifty cents besides, on every dollar put in. The business was continued by Moses Hammond until 1858. when it was purchased by Woodman, True & Si.Ki) Manufactouy, South Paris. Manufactoi!V of ITousk Finish. S. P. Maxim & Sox, South Pakis. FIISTORY OF PARIS. 395 Phelps, the machinery taken out, the mill enlarged and a first-class flouring-mill established. The tlouring-mill is now owned and occu- pied by David N. True, a sou of one of the former proprietors. Other Mills. Isaac Durell bought the lot on which he erected the paper-mill and on the same lot the house now occupied by Rodney N. Hall. This was run to manufacture brown wrapping paper. He sold one- half to Samuel J. Durell, who sold one-half his interest to John Flavel Durell. It was subsequently burned. The site of this mill was purchased, in 1880, b}' 8. P. Maxim, who erected a mill for the manufacture of mouldings, house finish and job work, which is still in operation by S. P. Maxim & Son. The saw-mill at South Paris, on the west side of the river, was •doubtless built by Jackson previous to his sale to Elias Stowell. It has had many owners and man}' repairs. It is now run successfully b}' L. S. Billings, proprietor, in the manufacture of lumber, crates, &c. Bisco's Falls. In 1822, a dam was built and a grist-mill erected' by Sylvanus Jackson and Simeon Cummings at Bisco's Falls. Luke Hastings, a clothier, and Alden Fuller, built a fulling-mill the same season at the same place. A carding-mill was erected in 1824, by Simeon Cummings and Enoch Lincoln. The following year Simeon Cum- mings, Sen., and Alfred Andrews built a saw-mill. This mill was carried awa}' by an ice freshet in 1829, together with the dam. In 1840, Jairus H. Jackson purchased the propert}' and erected a mill, which was in his possession until 1872, when he sold out to D. N. True, Geo. A. Wilson and Charles M. Morgan. They erected a mill for the manufacture of wood pulp or card board. It was in success- ful operation until burned in 1883. The Bejiis Mills. The Bemis grist-mill, on the privilege below Snow's Falls, was Ijuilt soon after the incorporation of the town, b}' Seth and Luke Bemis of Watertown. The}' also established a store at the place and employed as clerk Alanson Mellen, who also "-tended" the mill. Eleazer Dunham became the miller after the removal of Major Mel- len to Paris Hill. The mill and the bridge were carried awa}' by a freshet about 1822. The floating wreck is well remembered b}' 396 HISTORY OF PARIS. daughters of Pllleazcr Dunham — Mrs. Holdeu and Mrs. Jairus Cuni- mings. Mr. Dunham narrowly escaped, having left the mill but a moment before it was carried away. The house, barn and store were purchased by David Bemis and moved to the David Bemis farm, since owned bj* David R. Riple^' and now b}' Mr. Jackson. The elm now growing on the river bank stood between the house and store, and is all there is left to mark the spot. Associated with this localit}', is the drowning of Allen and Strout, referred to in another place. Also it calls to mind the perilous ride of Doctor Goss. The planking of the bridge had been removed for repairs, and the Doctor, returning late at night, did not take in the situa- tion, and his fiiithful, sure-footed Maggie walked the stringer of the bridge, and the safe arrival of the doctor at Mr. Dunham's, created much surprise and caused the inquiry of how he came. His positive assertion that he rode across the bridge, induced Mr. Dunham to make an examination the next morning, and the tracks leading on and off the stringer substantiated the old doctor's statement. The Bemis saw-mill was built l»y James and Francis Bemis, mid- way between Snow's Falls and West Paris. This was purchased b}' Simon Ficket, who was drowned here soon after. It was operated for a while by his son. who erected the commodious buildings in which the family resided until their removal to West Paris village. It has since been owned and occupied by Mr. Childs in the manu- facture of spools and bobbins. Snow's Falls Mills. The romantic locality iit Snow's Falls, the admiration of the tourist, was tinally seized upon by the restless spirit of enterprise, and while being shorn of its time honored attractions, its rushing waters were made to turn the busv wheels of industry. The extensive chair manufactory of Messrs. Stearns was erected previous to the building of the railroad. It was burned November 25, 1855. A new build- ing was at once erected on the same site and the manufacture of chairs continued under different firms until about 1875, when it was purchased by William Chase and converted into a manufactory of brown paper. After the decease of Mr. Chase, it passed into the hands of John Kersclake. This was also consumed by fire June 5, 1877. A mill for the manufacture of wood pulp b^' the Exeter Wood Pulp Company, has since been erected. i history of paris. 307 West Paris Mills. The grist-mill at AVest Paris village was built by Samuel B. Locke soon after the Iniilding of the railroad, and was operated by him until his decease in 1870. It has since been operated by his son, Samuel B., and A. P. Andrews, and now by Samuel "W. Dunham. The Willis saw-mill, on the most northern privilege on the An- droscoggin in the town of Paris, was 1)uilt by John Willis, and has been operated by his son. F. L. AVillis, in the manufacture of boards, shingles and small luml)er, up to the present time. North Paris Mills. About the beginning of the present century, Elbenezer Hutchinson came here from Fayette, and built the first mills at North Paris. These were situated on the outlet of the Moose pond — the grist-mill on the west side, on the site of the present mill, and the saw-mill on the east side, on the site of the present manufactoiy of chairs. Stephen Chase, in his diary, speaks of his purchase of boards of Hutchinson, January 8, 1802. These mills were opera- ted by Hutchinson and his sons until about 1812, when he, with his sous' families — the Waltons, Colburns and the Jordans, who had all intermarried with the Hutchinsons — emigrated to Ohio, where he died in 1828. Stephen Washburn of Hebron, became the pur- chaser, and this locality then took the name of Washburn's Mills. The village was of slow growth, for in April, 1819, when Asa Dun- ham, Jr., moved in, the Drake store was just being finished. Stephen AVashburn occupied the house on the knoll Avest of the bridge ; Stephen, Jr., on the site of the Bartlett stand : Joseph Chandler occupied a house on the site of the residence of Solomon Chase, and Galen Field was just commencing on the lot, afterwards his homestead farm, now owned by Samuel AV. Dunham. The lower privilege was purchased by Horatio G. Russ — the east side of the stream of Samuel H. Houghton, in April, 1834. and the west side of Samuel Hammond in 183.5. A mill was erected and machin- ery put in for cleansing clover seed, in the summer of 1834. It was operated by Mr. Puss, and afterward bv Eben Drake. It is now owned and operated Ijy N. J. Cushman, in the manufacture of boards and shingles. The west side of the stream was conveyed to James Puss, in 1837, and a saw-mill was here built. It has since been owned by Closes Hammond, Phineus B. Warner and others. 398 history of paris. Mills on Smith and Stone's Brooks. The Smith grist mill, ou the Smith brook, was built by Nicholas Smith and Captain Samuel Stephens. Smitli then lived in the house now owned and occupied ])y James Edwin Cole, and Stephens on the center lot. Smith worked the mill and Stephens shared in the toll. It is in the recollection of the writer that it ground veiy slowl^'. It was of convenience to the neighbors, who could leave their grists and economise the time by getting their horses shod at at Blacksmith Davis', near Gen. Hubbard's. Smith afterwards ex- changed his homestead with C4en. Hubbard, for the one tlie General first settled on, in the Andrews neighborhood. Samuel Rawson built a carding-mill just below the grist-mill. It was run but a short time. The cards were taken out and sold and the building removed to his homestead, where it is now standing. Hammond's saw-mill, on the Smith brook, was built b}' IMr. Raw- son and Moses Hammond became the purchaser ; he operated it for several \'ears. It is now owned by J. K. Hammond and Geo. W. Cole, who have provided first-class machinery. A saw-mill on Stone's brook was built a few years since by Geo. R. Hammond, near the homestead of Peleg Hammond. It was a credit to his ingenuity and industry, but it failed to remunerate him for the outlay. It was only operated during the spring of each year. It was carried off by a freshet. The Simon H. Cummings mill was built on the Smith brook, east of Paris Hill, and at the nearest point to which water would run. It was built about 1840, and was used b^- Col. Cummings in sawing material for carriage work, turning, &c. It ^^'^s long since re- moved. Steam Mills. In 1870, the citizens of Paris Hill raised nearly three thousand dollars to purchase an engine to be placed in a steam-mill built b}' John Willis. They also erected a building for a sled factory, . in 1871, which was occupied by Henry F. Morton and George B. Crockett. O. A. Maxim subsequently became a member of the firm. The power for driving the machineiy was furnished b}- the steam mill. A stock company was afterwards formed under the firm name of Paris Hill Manufacturing Company. This was a varied industry, and included the manufacture of sleds, carts, wag- ons, and children's carriages ; drag-rakes, step-ladders, and tables HISTORY OF PARIS. 39D — the sales some years amounting to sixty thousand dollars. In 1883, buildings on the line of the railroad. South Paris, were erec- ted, and the business the following winter was transferred to ttie new location. The furniture shop on Paris Ilill was built by Silas P. Maxim and Theron F. Hathawa}". in 1871, and the manufacture of furniture was commenced under the firm name of Hathawa}', Davis & Com- pany. This was sold to the Paris Ilill Manufacturing Company, and the furniture shop at South Paris was built by S. P. Maxim in the winter of 1874, to which the business was removed. It was owned and occupied by F. A. Thayer until recently, when it was consumed by fire. The steam-mill at West Paris was built in 1871, by a stock compau}- of citizens, and has since been occu- pied by Messrs. Hannibal G. Brown and James II. Barrows in the manufacture of chairs. It is still in successful operation. Nail-Makixg. Nail-making may well be classed among the early industries, for the blacksmith was as surely called in requisition in the construc- tion of the Iniildings of the early settlers, as the joiner with his axe and plane. The cost of nails was then an item of more consider- ation in the cash account of the dwellings than now, when quick- running machinery turns them out by the thousand almost in the time the diligent blacksmith was hammering out one. Improve- ments, or helps, in making the wrought nail, were early adopted l)^' John Valentine of South Paris, who had a shop on Stony bi'ook. He used a treadle and clamp for holding the nail while he headed it with a hammer. The motion thus acquired by using his foot on the treadle while striking with the hammer, became noticeable in his walk, and adhered to him through life. He moved to Mechanic Falls and died there May 28, 1862. Tanneries. This industry that has had its day in the enterprises of the town, was first established by Elder James Hooper, who was a tanner by trade. During the first years of his residence in town, he boarded with Benjamin Hammond, and while there put in some pits near the foot of the hill on the west line of the lot. It was a small affair, doubtless, yet it may have been sufficient to accommodate the wants of the settlers at that date. Tradition reports that the water-pit 400 HISTORV OF PARIS. was used for immersion purposes, but there are none now living to dispute or vouch for it. After Mi. Hooper's settlement on his lot, he built a house for Moses Hodgdon, a tanner and cordwainer from Berwick. The tan-^ard was near these buildings, and portions of the old bark-mill were stored, till quite recently, in the l)arn. Mr. Hodgdon was employed for some years in the varied capacity of tanner, slioe-maker and farmer. On the decease of Mr. Hooper, his wardrobe and old chaise, by his request, were given to Tanner Hodgdon, who had moved to some eastern town. The tannerv at South Paris was established by Dea. Ezra Gary, and carried on by him several years. Charles McFadden 'has been known in our da}' as the tanner, the business having ceased at the time of his death. The Whittemore tannery was built by Isaiah Whittemore, near his residence on his homestead farm. He gained the sobriequet of the "Old Tanner." A small tannery was established at Paris Hill, and Cyrus Hutch- ins from Kennebunkport, came here March 1, 1833. He continued the business for over twenty years. He lived in what was the old Bemis store adjoining the tan-yard, but moved to Canton and died there in 18S3. The tannery buildings were afterwards all burned. The tannerv at North Paris was established bv a man named Osgood, who con- tinued the business for some years. The }ard was on the east side of the outlet of INIoose pond, and nearly opposite the residence of Solomon Chase. It long since disappeared. Lime. Lime is found in portions of the town, but only one kiln was ever burned, of wliich we have any knowledge. This was near the Stony Brook !oad. and near the junction with the Daniels road. Malt. The old malt-house in the Hall neighborhood, referred to in the earl}' records of the town, stood near the residence of John S. Bar- rows, at the junction of the road leading to the pond. It was built by Abijah Hall, who manufactured malt for himself and neighbors, enabling them to provide themselves with malt liquors, ale and por- ter. Two days in each year were set apart In* the miller in which to srind malt. history of paris. 401 Hat-Making. The first hatter's shop in Paris was built b^- Nathan Woodburv, "Hatter." It was on the site of the present store of Stephen D. Hutchinson. Major Dennett's mother and step-father moved into this shop in 1804, and lived here. The second shop was built by Moses Perry in 1815, between the Simeon Cunimings stand and the house of Miss Calista Cummings. This building has been re- moved. Potato AVhiskey. The distilleries were among the early institutions of the town — almost every school district being provided with one. There was one at Stephen Robinson's, one at Gustavus A. Goss', one at Seth Carpenter's, and others at Samuel Chesley's. John 'Robinson's, and Jairus Shaw's, besides two others, making eight in all, as stated by John Dennett, William Stowell and Edmund Dean. It made a large demand for potatoes, the farmers often exchanging a ])ushel of potatoes for a quart of whiskey. Stephen Robinson at one time had between twenty and twenty-five acres in potatoes, raising nearly- five thousand bushels. Potash. Potash was quite extensively manufactured in previous years. Daniel Stowell was engaged in its manufacture at an early date. The Potash stood near the barn of William Rice. There was one also near the north-west corner of the old cemetery on Paris Hill. Its location is pointed out by Samuel R. Carter as being a few rods below the cemetery and on the southern slope of the bank across the run. Simeon Cummings also entered into the manufacture. The site is now occupied by the stand of Stephen D. Hutchinson. In later years, Francis Bemis operated a potash on the site of the Elmer H. ]Marble stand. There were probably others. Plow-Makixg. Among the early industries of this town, was the manufacture of plows. David Durell seems to have been the pioneer, followed at a later day by Moses Hammond and Richard Morton. Specimens that have been preserved as curiosities or heir-looms, show them to 26 402 HISTORY OF PARIS. have been of rude manufacture, 3'et in keeping with fanning utensils of that day. The mould-boards were of wood, plated with thin strips of iron. The plow-share and point were of one piece and were held in place b}' the coulter being hooked in the point and ke^^ed into the beam. The first innovation from the wooden plow in its manufacture in this town, was attem[)ted b\' Simeon Hersey and Perez Record, who came here from Sumner in 1835, and in company' with Richard ^Morton, built a small foundry near his house in South Paris, the same now occupied b\' Mrs. Dudley. A cast-iron mould- board was substituted for the clumsy wt)oden one, Richard Mor- ton doing the wood-work in the manufacture of these' plows. The business was soon moved to the Stony Brook, Mr. Hersey having built the dam. Alvah Hersey, a brother of Simeon, came here in 1837, and went into company with him under the firm of S. & A. Herse}'. Buildings, consisting of a fouudr}^ blacksmith-shop and wood-shop, were erected on what is now Merrill's upper dam, new patterns made, and the Hersey Plow had its beginning. Tiie build- ings were all burned in 1842. The dam on which the present foun- dry is situated, was at once commenced and Ijuildings erected. Simeon Hersev withdrew from the firm and his place was filled by another brother, Tristram, imder the firm name of Hersey- & Brother. Then Warren Hersey united with the compau}-, under the firm name of Herse}' Brothers, in 1846. AVarren Hersey died in 184:8, and Alvah retired from the firm. The business was continued bj' Tris- tram Herse}', until its purchase by F. C. Merrill, the present pro- prietor. The Hersey plow became widelv known and justl}' cele- brated. The exact surface of a perfect mould-board has long been a mathematical problem. Thomas Jefferson attempted to solve it, in a paper read before the French Institute. F. C. Merrill, b}' patient studv and repeated trials has come as near and perhaps nearer its true solution than has ever been obtained. His patent is based on diagonal lines crossing horizontal straight lines, and as a result, he has placed in the hands of the farmers the O. K. Plow. I orn. He has fine natural gifts and has received a thorough musical education, partly iu this country aud partly in P'urope. It was more than thirty years ago, that at a little enter- tainment at which we were present, he drew such exquisite sounds from his violin, that the}' linger in memory even to this hour. He HISTORY OF PARIS. 405 resides in PortlaiKl, is a fine singer, and has made one of several distinguished quartettes. He is an instructor of music and makes this his profession. Stephen Emery, Jr. The musical taste and talent of Hon. Stephen Emeiy, liave already been spoken of, and these qualities were transmitted to liis son, Stephen P^meiy, Jr. He resides in Boston, makes music a pro- fession and has composed several fine and popular pieces. He is the son of Stephen and Sarah (Stowell) f^meiy, and was born in Paris, November 16, 1822. Henry Newell Hall. He was the son of Haven and Rachel (Shurtletf) Hall, and was born in Paris, June 5, 1830. He had a fine, well-trained voice, and was passionately fond of music. He was also a good performer on stringed instruments and on the organ. His work and reputation ' were limited to this and the neighboring towns, but as one of the best of our local musicians, and one who introduced musical instru- ments in a good many families, he is entitled to this brief notice. He led the choirs in several of our churches, and taught vocal music in various neighborhoods and towns during the winter season, for several years before his death. He died of consumption, Januaiy 17, 1870, when but littU; past middle life. He married Mary P., daughter of America and Caroline (Prentiss) Thayer. CHAPTER XLIV. anecdotes and incidents. '"The Old Man in the Corner." Henry Prentiss was a well-educated and well-read man for his times, but never showed off his knowledge in a pedantic manner. At one time when he was going to Boston, it happened that two literary gentlemen were his fellow-passengers. They talked of books and authors, and finally fell to quoting poetry. After a while one of them turned to the quiet old gentleman in the corner of the coach and asked his opinion of the verses he had repeated. After 406 HISTORY OF PARIS. expressing it in a manner tliat surprised his hearers, he asked them if the}' knew the author. The}' frankh' replied that they did not. Mr. Prentiss then began wliere they had left oft', and repeated the rest of the poem and also the portion preceding their quotation, closing In' giving the name of the author and informing them where the poem might be found. The literaiy gentleman were more cir- cumspect in their conversation during the rest of the journey, and treated the old man in the corner with marked respect. "Speaking in Meeting." Patience, the good wife of Dea. John AVillis, whose home w^as near the meeting-house, usually took a nap at home between the ser- mons, two services a day being held in those early daj's. Elder Hooper's sermons were an exception to the rule of long discourses in which ministers generall}' indulged, and one Sunda}', Mrs. Willis, being tired out with household cares and duties, slept too long and stepped into the meeting-house door as the Elder was pronouncing the benediction. Using her favorite expression, she exclaimed aloud, "Of a truth I have got here." Neighborhood Justice. Eleazer Cole*from Bridgewater, settled on a lot in the Swift neigh- borhood. He was rather undersized, l)ut active and of uncommon strength. One day he had troul)le with Jose])h Swift, one of his neighbors, and, as was too frequently the case in those days, from words they came to a trial of strength. Swift was much the larger of the two, but Cole was quickest and soon got the better of his antagonist. Instead of carrying the matter into court, the}* agreed to leave it to their neighbors, who doomed Cole to two da3's' work hoeing corn for Swift. The corn-tield was b}' the side of the public road, and Cole, while performing his enforced labor, hailed everv- one that passed and explained that he was paj'ing for giving Swift a whipping. The latter, who was hoeing with Cole, was much an- noyed b}' these frequent explanations, and was no doubt glad when justice was satisfied and Cole had gone home. The Lost Boy. Job Macomber, an early settler, is said to have lived on the farm since occupied by Soranus Shaw. After Macomber died, the family HISTORY OK 1>AKIS. 407 was broken up. The widow, whose nuiulen name was Catherine Pratt of Micklleboro,' married Dea. William Barrows of Hebron. Daniel, one of the sons, learned the l)lacksmitli trade, and had a shop in the Partridge district. Isaac, the youngest son, went to live with his uncle Gorham. On one occasion, this boy was sent to Stephen Robinson's, who lived on the farm since the homestead of Dea. Stephen R. Parsons, to get an iron wedge. The boy not re- turning when expected, Mr. (iorham became uneasy and went to find out the reason of delay, and was sur[)rised when told In' Rol)inson that the boy had taken the wedge and gone toward home. A gen- eral alarm was given, and Robinson started for Hebron, calling on the people by the wa\' to turn out and assist in the search for the missing boy. The search was protracted and careful ; woods and fields for miles around were travelled over and over again, and no nook or corner left unexplored. But it was all to no purpose ; no vestige of the boy was ever found, and his mysterious disappear- ance became the subject of conversation at the firesides of the inhabitants for years afterwards. Various theories were suggested, but the m3'stery was never satisfactorily explained. "Ix A Destitute Condition." '*Aunt Katy ]Macomber," as she was familiarly called, the widow of Job Macomlier, was engaged to be married to Jctseph Cole, but Seba Smith advised her not to marry Cole, but to go to Hebron and keep house for Dea. William Barrows, who had lost his wife and wanted a housekeeper. She heeded Smith's advice and went to Hebron, and in process of time became the wife of Barrows. Under the law of that day, the husband was li.able for the debts of the wife contracted previous to marriage, unless she came to him in a destitute condition. In order to evade the conditions of the law and relieve her proposed husband from the responsibility of paying her debts, Aunt Katv, on the da}- of her marriage, repaired to the barn opposite the Deacon's house, and, disrobing herself, ran back across the road clothed only in her underwear. A (^UEER Team. It is related of Gen. Levi Hubbard, that during his pioneer farm- ing on the Andrews lot, he had ten acres of ground ready to sow to grain when one of his oxen became lame. But, with true Yankee expedienc}', he made a single yoke with a lever end some ten feet 408 HISTORY OF PARIS. long, which he carried himself, and in this waj' succeeded in harrow- ing in his grain. Calling Together the Court. In the early times, before the court-house was built, the terms of the court were held in the Baptist meeting-house. The judge alwa3's stopped at Dr. C^rus Hamlin's, and court was called together by the beating of a drum, the drummer standing at the south-west cor- ner of the meeting-house. The Spirit Moved. Two Quaker women came to Paris on a certain occasion, to hold a meeting on a week da}*, and a large audience turned out to hear them. But the spirit did not move and there was no talking. After waiting a full hour, the patience of the audience being well nigh exhausted, Lemuel Jackson, Jr., arose and said the people had come together to hear the women speak, and if they had anything to sa}', the}' desired them to begin or the audience would disperse. This decided action seemed to give the spirit a jog, for first one woman spoke and then the other. First Wagon, and Clock. The first wagon in Paris, it is said, was owned by Abijah Hall. It was brought here from INIassachusetts by Hall's wife's father, whose name was Matthews. Though it had no springs, the body being bolted to the wooden axle, and was large and unwieldh', yet it was very convenient and was considered a great luxury for the times. Mr. ]Matthews also brought to town at the same time, a clock, which was doubtless the first one here. It has been pre- served and is now in the possession of Capt. H. N. Bolster, a grandson of Abijah Hall. A False Alarm. Eleazer Cole was fond of playing practical jokes upon his neigh- bors — John Billings was one of them. Billings had commenced a clearing, built him a log hut and was keeping "old bachelor's hall." He had a field of corn near his hut, and one day while at dinner he heard a cow-bell in his field, and thinking a neighbor's cow might be trespassing, and rushing out he was surprised to find no animal in sight. A second alarm caused him to make a more thorough HISTORY OF PARIS. 40{> search, when the disturbance was explained b}- finding Cole seated upon a log and hidden from view bv the growing corn, with an old cow-bell in his hand. Billings afterward married Cole's daughter, Phebe. Proprietors of Lincoln. Citizens of Paris became proprietors of the town of Lincoln on Penobscot river, and its first settlers were from this section. The proprietors were Simeon Cummings, Gov. Enoch Lincoln, Moses Hammond and Jacob Jackson. Among the early settlers there who went from here, were Dea. Smith, Alfred Gates, Mr. Wyman and some of the Hammonds and Chesle3-s. Dea. Stephen Chase of Woodstock was there with the first. The town was named for Gov. Lincoln. Town Clerk's Dilemma. For years after Paris became a town, intentions of marriage were published either In' posting notice thereof in the church, or by oral notice in church given by the town clerk. At one time Dr. Benj. Chandler, who was then town clerk, undertook to 'cry" a couple, and after announcing the name of the male of the contracting par- ties, he stopped suddenlv, being unable to recall the name of the female. But Lemuel Jackson, Jr., who was present and knowing the parties, came to the rescue of the clerk and announced the name of the lady, when the clerk finished his dut}' and sat down. This was but a trifling incident, but such trifles in those days, in a new and interior town, where happenings were few, created no little mer- riment at the expense of the clerk, and furnished food for the gos- sipers for a whole week. Bears. Bears were quite plentiful for some time after the first settlers came, and it was no uncommon thing for a person to come across one when out exploring in the woods. But bruin was generally much the more frightened of the two, and rarely manifested a desire to interview the other party. AVhen meeting children, however, the case was sometimes diflferent. Harvey and Orison Eipley, sons of Uriah, aged ten and eight years, were one evening sent by their mother to the house of Daniel Macomber, carrying some meat and a flat-iron done up in a package. When passing through a piece of woods, they saw an animal approaching them, and as it 410 HISTORY OF PARIS. was bright moonlight the}- saw hiiii when some distance oft'. The boA's, to whom the sight of bruin was a stranger, thought it was a bhiek hornless cow, and kept on until within a few feet of him and then stopped. The confronting parties looked at each other for a moment, when the bear stepped out of the road, and the boys passed on. Beech nuts were plenty, and probably the bear was not hungry, otherwise he would probabl\- have investigated the bo_ys' bundle, if indeed he had left them unharmed. P'iRST Settlers' Camp. There were hunters' camps in Paris several years before the first settlers came, and the parties who surveved and lotted out the town, had a camping-place on Ston}' brook, but the first settlers' camp, l)eyond a reasonable doubt, was built by the Jacksous, and was located near the site of the old burying-place on the Hill. The Glorious Fourth. A Fourth of July celeljration was had at Isaac Bolster's, i)robably a])out the year 1800. Bolster furnished dinner and all the liquor wanted at one dollar each. Tradition comes down to us through this long vista of years, that it was a veiy hilarious occasion ; that there were five doctors there and all became intoxicated, three of them together in one bed. This maj- seem almost incredible to the youth of to-da}-, but those of us whose memorv covers a period of fifty years, have witnessed similar scenes and almost as bad as the one here related. When ministers drank daily and openly, and plivsicians became helpless from intoxication, what could be ex- pected from' the masses of the pooi)le ? It is said that many young men got intoxicated on that occasion, and the girls whom they car- ried there were obliged to go home alone. A Mock Trial. Lemuel Jackson, od, had a dog named "Sliigar," against which charges had been preferred for depredations on the Bisco farm. Jackson, who was something of a wag, decided that the dog should be tried in regular court style. Accordingly counsel were assigned, a jury empanneled, the dog arraigned, and a scene followed so ridiculous that it is difficult to describe it. Liquor was freely passed between judge, jury and counsel, and in a short time the defendant dog was the soberest one in the crowd. "Slugar" was brought HISTORY OF PARIS. 411 in guilty and sentenced to be hanged, lie was placed in a wagon, escorted to a tree, and a rope placed around his neck. He was then reminded that if he had anylliing to sa^- wliy the sentence of tlie court sliould not be executed, lie had an opportunity. The culprit was silent, the wagon moved on and poor Slugar was left suspended in mid-air. Dr. Lkvi AVillis. Dr. Levi Willis, whose earl}- death was mourned by a very large circle of friends, had a remarkable memory, inheriting this trait from his mother whose memory of dates was almost i)henomenal. While attending lectures at the Maine Medical School at IJrunswick. in the early da^-s of that institution, after delivering his lecture, it was the custom of the professor to question the class upon the topics em- braced in it. On this occasion he asked young Willis a very hard question, and in a manner that conveyed the idea that he did not expect a correct answer ; but to his surprise and that of the class, it was answered promptly and in a way that indicated that he thor- oughly understood the subject. This led to another question and then another, until the whole time was spent in (piestioning young Willis. After closing his catechism, the professor asked him how long he had been studying medicine, and was surprised to learn that he had just commenced, and still more surprised when Willis in- formed him that all the knowledge he had of the subject upon which he had been questioned, he had gained by hearing the professor's lecture. He had, in fact, taken in the whole of it ; not an idea had been overlooked or forgotten. POLDER AViTIIAM's AdVEXTCRK. The Little Androscoggin river, in its passage through Paris, on ordinary occasions, except at Snow's Falls, is a very sedate and quiet stream, meandering through green meadows or ripi)ling along its rocky bed : l)ut it quickly feels the influence of rain and is often transformed into a roaring, seething torrent, its banks and barriers over-run, and its surface covered with foam and the debris of over- turned fences and dismantled bridges. At such times it is very dangerous crossing with a boat, though man}' years ago, when bridges were farther apart than now, the settlers found it necessary to do so. At one time, before the Witham bridge was built. Elder Witham and an Irishman named Dennis O'Brien, had occasion to 412 HISTORY OF PARIS. cross the river to go to mill. The}' crossed over in a rude boat^ called a "dug-out," but while they were absent there came a sudden and violent rain, which caused a rapid rise in the river and rendered it hazardous crossing. But the Elder was anxious to get home, and placing his bag of meal, an axe, and a few necessaries which he had purchased, in the boat, he and O'Brien embarked. Before the}' were half over the boat capsized and floated down the river, leaving its late occupants floundering in the water. O'Brien could swim and boldly struck out for the land, but the Elder could not. He had on, however, an overcoat, which si)read out and buoyed him up, and he floated down to a point of land where parties who had witnessed the catastrophe were read}' with poles to drag him ashore. His bag of meal and "store" things were lost, l)ut the axe was re- covered by Levi Berry, Jr., who floated in the boat down over the spot where it sank, and having previously tied a steel trap to the end of a pole and set it, he sprang it over the end of the upright helve and drew the axe up. By this ingenious process and with consid- erable risk of a ducking, he earned twenty-five cents. A AVoman's Pluck. At one time within the recollection of the writer, though more than lialf a century ago, after a severe rain, when the river had overflowed its banks and was many times its ordinar}' width and running with great violence, it became necessary for some one to cross to the opposite side, and the only means was a small dug-out, but little better than a trough. There were two or three men pres- ent, and some grown-up bo3's, and the calls from the opposite side were loud and persistent, but not one of them dared to launch the frail bark and undertake to cross the seething flood. But, after a little while, a woman coming out of the iiouse near b}' and learning what was wanted, without a word or a moment's hesitation, walked to the boat, pushed it oft", jumped in, and with a single oar began to pull out into the stream. Then the men on the shore, with a bed- lam of tongues, began to instruct her how to manage the boat, and had she listened to what they said she would probably have become confused and frightened and perhaps lost her life ; but heedless of their advice and standing up, she continued to paddle on the same side, keeping the head of the boat up stream, and finally suc- ceeded in landing nearly opposite where we stood. Having attended to the wants of the opposite neighbor, she re-crossed in the same I HISTORY OF PARIS. 413 way and landed in safet}'. Three children, of which the writer was the Aonngest, watched the performance with the deepest solicitude, and when the boat struck the bank on the return trip, and their mother sprang ashore, they felt that she was indeed a hero, and the better man of all those that stood there and did not oft'er to go. IMoRE Than He Bargained For. During the war there was a certain soldier's wife living near the Hill who was said to be in destitute circumstances. Oilman Tuell, who happened to be in one of the stores one day when the matter was spoken of, offered to take all the ten-cent donations to her that would be offered, taking onh- one at a time and returning to the store after each trip to the woman's house. This was early in the afternoon, and the offer was accepted In* a few who happened to be present and JVIr. Tuell began his charitable work. Meantime, others came in, and, iiearing what was going on, were ready and eager to take part in the sport ; and Mr. Tuell, though rushing back and forth at double-quick, could not begin to keep up with the donations, and the ten-cent scrip was literally piled up awaiting transportation. It was late in the night before he got through, and the donors had long since retired, but he pluckil^- fulfilled his en- gagement though nearl3' exhausted with his exertion. A calcula- tion showed that he had travelled over twenty miles, and the soldier's wife found herself richer b3- quite a number of dollars. CHAPTER XLV. Anecdotes of Elder Hooper. The character of this, our first settled minister, as a pastor and preacher, a man of business and as a citizen, has been full}' set forth in another place ; but he was also a man of strong convictions, of decided views, a despiser of shams and a persistent defender of his opinions. He was not only argumentative, but he could be ter- ribly sarcastic, and sarcasm was a weapon which he never hesitated to use when occasion required, whether against preacher or layman. After having preached to the society fifty years, Mr. Hooper notified its members that he should preach no longer. Before another min- 414 HISTORY OF PARIS. ister was engaged, preachers from neighboring towns were called in to supply, and Mr. Hooper alwa3s attended church. At one time a minister from Hebron was supplying the pulpit and in the fore- noon preached a veiy long, rambling and pros^' sermon, occupying an hour and a half in its delivery. Elder Hooper was noted for his short sermons, rarely exceeding half an hour, and often not more than twent}' minutes, and being i)resent on this occasion he became very restive and impatient, and as soon as the "amen" was uttered from the pulpit, he arose and said in his inimitable way, "I give notice that there wdl be ^)/'e«c/[)er liad a black cur dog which always went to meeting with him, and during the services la}' quietl}- on the steps of the pulpit. One Sunday the I^lder was too unwell to preach and did not leave his house for the day. A supply was obtained, but the dog- came alone to the meeting-house at the usual time, took his accus- tomed place on the steps, and at the close of the services quietly returned home. Daniel ]\Iacomber, the smithy, thought he had a call to preach, and asked permission from the Baptist church, the members of which were generalh" favorable to hiin, but he w^as opposed b}' Elder Hooper. Macomber, meeting Mr. Hooper, asked him what he had against him. "I haven't anything against 30H personally," said the plain-spoken parson. "l)ut you know, Daniel, 30U are n't fit." There is no doubt he was right. A Mr. Eveleth was preceptor of Hebron Academy, and being on 416 HISTORY OF PARIS. a visit at Dr. Hamlin's, be was introduced to Elder Hooper, who chanced to drop in. Mr. Hooper asked him if he was preceptor of Hebron Academy, to which he responded, "I am." He answered several other questions in a similar manner, when Mr. Hooper be- came impatient and said: "'Well, Mr. Eveleth, you have turned those good old words 'yes' and 'no' out of doors at Hebron Academv. haven't vou?" CHAPTER XLVI. PERSONAL NOTICES. It is not claimed that these personal notices embrace all who are entitled to such distinction, but as much .space is devoted to this chapter as can be spared for the purpose. Brief notices have already been given of the grantees of the town, of the ministers, lawyers, doctors and other professional men, and the design of this chapter is to include those i)rominent citizens of Paris not embraced in any of the preceding lists, and natives of Paris who have been engaged in professional life, or who have achieved success in busi- ness after their removal from the town. These notices are so numerous that thev are necessaril}' brief — mere outlin.e sketches — but they are sufficient to identify the persons named. For conven- ience in referring to them, the sketches are arranged in alphabetical order. SiLLivAN C. Andrews. He was born in this town June 18, 1828 ; received an academic education, graduated from the Harvard University Law School and practiced the legal profession for many 3'ears in Buckfield. He then moved to Portland, where he 3'et resides. AVhile in Buckfield, he was elected to the Legislature and also as County Attorney'. He has engaged in various branches of business outside of tlie legal profession, and is now one of the directors of the Buckfield and Rumford Falls Railroad. Horace Armsby. Deacon Horace Armsby was born in Paris, his parents being among the early settlers. He went awa}- from this town when quite ^d^^o^-^ HISTORY OF PARIS. 417 young, and in 1849 became a resident of Millburv, Mass. While there he held many offices of responsil)ility and trust. He was Rep- resentative to the General Court in 18GI and 1S(32, and was a num- ber of times a member of the Board of Selectmen and Assessors, and for several years President of the Millbury Savings Bank, whicli office he held at the time of his death. He was a prominent mem- ber of the Second Congregational Church, haviug served the church as deacon twelve years. He died in Millbury, aged 70 years. David P. Bolster. Dr. David Porter Bolster was the son of David and Sarah (Cusli- man) Bolster, and grandson of Captain Isaac, our early settler. He was born in Paris Aug. 11, 1827; attended the public schools and at Hebron Academy. He then studied medicine and graduated at the Maine IMedical School. He has practiced in Leeds, at AYash- ington Mills, at Weeks' Mills in China, and now resides in Augusta. He was Assistant Surgeon of the 21st (9 months) Maine Regiment, and subsequently of the IGth Maine. He married Faustina M. Bart- lett of Union, and has one child— a daughter. Soi.OMON A. Bolster. He is a son of Gideon and Charlotte (Hall) Bolster, and a native of Paris ; born December 10, 1835. He received an academ- ical education and attended two terms at the Chandler Scientific School connected with Dartmouth College. He then studied law with Wm. W. Bolster and attended the Law School of Harvard L^niversity, where he graduated in 1859. He was admitted to the Oxford County Bar in 1858 and at Boston in 1862. He enlisted in the 23d ^Nlaine Regiment, in his brother's company, F, and was ap- pointed Orderlv Sergeant and subsequently was commissioned Second Lieutenant. After his regiment returned and was mustered out, he moved to Roxbury. Mass., now a precinct of Boston. He has been successful in his business, has held various positions of trust and profit, and is a highly respected citizen. Since his removal to Massachusetts he has served on the Governor's staff. He mar- ried, Oct. 30, 18G4, Sarah Jane Gardiner of Dixfield. William H. Bolster. Rev. Win. H. Bolster is the oldest son of Otis C. and Caroline (Virgin) Bolster, and born April 17, 1844. He graduated at Bates 418 HISTORY OF PARIS. College, Lewistoii, studied theology and was ordained at AViscasset. He is now (1S84) settled in Everett, Mass. Sylvester Besse. Rev. Sylvester Besse was the sou of John Besse, Jr., whose wife Avas Betse3% daughter of Elder John Tripp of Hebron. He was born in this town June 25, 1815. He was educated in tlie town schools and at Hebron Academy. He became a Baptist minister and has been pastor of the Baptist church at Lincoln Center for nearly thirty years. He also served in various places under the patronage of the Maine Baptist Missionary Convention. He has held various town offices, especialh' on the school boards, and in 1877 he was elected to the Maine Legislature. Fred E. Boothby. Fred E. Boothby, the popular General Passenger and Ticket Agent of tlie Elaine Central Railroad Company, was l)orn in Norway, Dec. 3d, 1845. When quite young, his father, Levi T. Boothby, moved to South Paris, where Fred attended the town schools and also at the Normal Institute. After his father moved to Waterville in 1857, he attended the High School there and at tlie Classical Insti- tute, and when he was old enough his father took him in to assist him in taking charge of the railroad station at that place. From this position he Avorked his wa}- up, being Acting Paymaster from 1871 to 1H74, until he was appointed General Passenger and Ticket Agent, which position lie now holds. The position has grown in importance by the consolidation of other roads with the JNIaine Cen- tral, until it now ranks among the first of like railwa}' situations in New England. ]Mr. Boothby is a faitliful and efficient officer, and is deservedly popular with the Railroad Company and with the trav- eling public. He married, October 2o, 1871, Adelaide E., daughter of Charles II. and Vesta B. Smith of AVaterville. Mr. Boothby's mother was Sophia P., daughter of Martin and Ruth (Durell) Brett, all of Paris. Granville M. Chase. Granville ]M. Chase was the son of Timothy and Lucy (Porter) Chase of Paris, and a native of this town. He married a daughter of Dea. Elisha Morse of South Paris. He resided many years in Portland, and carried on a large business as contractor and builder^ HISTORY OK PARIS. 41D acciunulatiiig u large property, which by unfortunate contracts and investments he subsequently lost. He was a leading man among the mechanics of Poilland and at one time President of the Me- chanics' Association. He was tilling that position at the time Mechanics' Hall on Congress street was dedicated. He built Payson Memorial Church, and had about $10,000 in tliat l)uildiug, which he could not realize, and which embarrassed him to such a degree that he had to suspend payment. He moved to Chicago after the fire, and helped build up that city, but he contracted fever and ague, which hastened his death. He died at Fall River, Mass., and left a wife and three daughters. He was a large-hearted man of enter- prise, and represented Portland twice in the Legislature. William Chase. William Chase was the son of Timothy and Lucy (Porter) Chase, and a native of this town, where he was born Nov. 1, 1820. When four years of age, his parents moved to Portland, and when a bov he entered a West India goods store as clerk. Becoming of age, he engaged for himself in the same kind of trade and continued with marked success, till 1871, when he moved to Dedham, Mass. He had purchased the Hamlin homestead at Paris, in 1861, and after being at Dedhnm about fifteen months he came to Paris, where he devoted his time to farming and stock breeding. He was a director in the Paris Hill Manufacturing Company, and was interested in other local enterprises. In 1875 he purchased the water-power at Snow's Falls, where he erected and put into operation a mill for the manufacture of wall-paper. His death was the result of an injury. He had been to Portland, and on arriving home at South Paris, when attempting to get from the train, he stepped upon some ice, which formed an inclined plane toward the road, which forced him beneath the wheels ; one truck passed over the left foot and also over the right leg, crushing both fearfully. Both legs were ampu- tated—one at the ankle, the other above the knee — but he died four days after the operation. He was an enterprising business man, and his sudden death when but little past middle life, Avas a great loss to the town. Aldex Chase. Alden Chase, Esq., came here from Woodstock early in 1857,. having been chosen Register of Deeds at the previous election. He 420 HISTORY OF PARIS. was re-elected and at the end of his second term he returned to his farm in Woodstock. He was the son of Merrill and Luc}- (Felt) Chase, and was born June 15, 1819. He married Luc}', daughter of Jona- than Cole, and grand- daughter of Eleazer Cole, an early resident in Paris. He served in the Maine Legislature before he came here and also after his return to Woodstock. He has also held various other positions of trust. He has had three children. The oldest, Aldeu Fitzro}', graduated at Middletown (Conn.) University, was Pro- fessor at Kent's Hill several years, and is now at the head of the East Maine Conference Seminary at Bucksport. Aquilla Montrose, the second son, is a printer at Bryant's Pond and the proprietor of the first printing office in that town. The only daughter, Estella Ophelia, is the wife of Rev. Albert A. Ford. Thomas Crocker. Hon. Thomas Crocker died in Paris, August 22, 1872, aged 84 3'ears. He was the second sou of Roland Crocker of Conwa}^ N. H., and was born there April 14, 1788. Wliile 3'oung, he chose the occupation of merchant, and first came to Norway, where he was clerk in the store of INIr. Increase Robinson. As a clerk he gave promise of his future, by his i)iT)mptitude, energy and fidelity. Sub- sequenth' he came to Paris Hill, while the county Avas new, and in the midst of the thriving, active pioneer population, laid the foun- dation of his character and fortune. During some thirty or tliirt}'- five years, his store was a place of trade and business — not only of Paris, but also of the adjoining towns. He was one of those rare men financially, that whatever he touched prospered. He took a comprehensive view of business, and having great foresight and enterprise as well as executive and financial ability, could and did command success. He married for his first wife Miss Clarissa Stowell, daughter of Thomas Stowell, Esq., of Paris. After her decease in 1843, he married ^liss Almira Davis of Methuen, Mass. Mr. Crocker was not wholly occupied in his own private aftairs. His discretion and financial ability called him into pul)lic life. When the property of minors required a trusty guardian, liis services were sought and his management approved. He was also a member of the Governor's Council in 1835. But the public capacity in which he served longest and where his financial ability shone most con- spicuously, was as a director of the Atlantic and St. Lawrence Railway Company-. This post he filled during several years with niSTOUY OF PARIS. 421 great satisfaction, wliilo that road was being located and constructed. He bad been an invabd since 185-i. Prior to that time, cataracts liad formed in both eyes, and liad rendered liis vision very imperfect, so that in ^lay of that year he submitted to an operation. One eye only was operated ui)on, which, instead of improving, took on severe inflammation, resulting in great sutlering during the subsequent six months, and the total disorganization of the eye. lie would not consent to have the other eye operated upon, and was, therefore, totally blind from that time to his decease. In his will he left a thousand dollars to the poor of the town, on condition that the names of the beneficiaries be read in town-meeting every year. Simeon Clmmings. Simeon Cunnnings, Jr., was born in Paris, April 17, 1812. In early life he commenced the stud}' of medicine, but not feeling satis- fied with the prospects which the profession at that time offered, he abandoned it and went into trade, for a time in the store formerly occupied by his latlier. He afterwards enlarged the l)uilding and fitted it up for a dwelling-house, and ever afterwards occupied it. He served as Deputy Sheriff for quite a number of years, and also in the Legislature. As a l>usiness man, he was very successful, amassing one of the largest private fortunes ever accumulated in town. This success was achieved in trade, in operations in real estate and in loaning money. He was a man of plain and simple habits, and no one who saw him in his everyday dress, would have anv idea that he was the wealthiest person in town. He was never afraid to work, was frugal in his habits, economical. in his expendi- tures, and left his large property' to his family. He married 1834, Lucv C. Bent of Paris, who died, and for second wife he married Emeline S. Thayer. His family' record may be found elsewhere. John Dennett. John Dennett, or "Squire Dennett" and "Major Dennett," as he was frequent!}' called, was born in the ancient town of Kitteiy, where several generations of his ancestors had lived, August 4, 1795. AVith his mother and step-father, named Pra}', he came to Paris in 1804, and moved into the building that Nathan Woodbury occupied as a store. They afterwards moved to a house which stood near General Hubbard's house, and which is still known as the Pray place. He was clerk for Russell Hubbard, and afterwards partner. 422 HISTORY OF PARIS. About the year 1820, he moved to South Paris aud l)Ouglit a lot of Elias Stowell, whose daughter Polly he married, August G. 1820. She died in 1822, and he then married Ilaunah, daughter of Nathan Noble of Norwa}'. She also died in 182.'), and he married her sister. He had three children, all l)y the last marriage. He was early a Justice of the Peace, and was mucli employed in the execution of deeds and other similar documents. Jamks Deerinu. James Deering who still resides at Soutli Paris and is enjoying a green old ago, Avas born at Old Orchard Nov. 2, 1798, He was the ninth child of Joseph aud Hannah (Jameson) Deering and a descen- dant of a familv of this name which earl3' settled in York county. He is a distant relative on both the paternal and matcrunl sides, of the Deerings who lived on High Street. He served an apprentice- ship in a furniture establishment in Saco, and came to this town in 1820. The first chairs he manufactured here were from timber which he cut in the woods and split out by hand read}' for turning. Some of these early made chairs are still in existence in this town. He has always been a public spirited man, and has been closely identi- fied with all the material interests of the village of South Paris, since it first Ijcgan to be called a village. He has been a liberal contributor and a pillar of strength to the Methodist Church here, aud a warm friend of education. Besides doing cabinet work, he has often turned his attention to building, and several dwelling houses in the village are of his construction. He married in March, 1824, Eliza, daughter of Elisha and Elizabeth (Morse) Moore of this town and has three children. Few, if any of our citizens are held in higher esteem than James Deering. He and his wife cele- brated the GOth anniversary of their marriage in IMarch, 1884. "William Deering. Probably no son of Paris has been more successful in business than the subject of this notice. He was born in this town April 2.5, 1825. His father is James Deering a sketch of whom precedes this. He attended the town schools and several terms at the Maine Wes- leyan Seminary at Kent's Hill. After leaving school, he was for four or five years connected with the South Paris Manufacturing Company, chiefl}' as clerk, and in 1849 and 18.")0, he was agent of the Company. He then went into trade at South Paris and remained mSTOKY OF PARIS. 423 until 18G1, when he moved to Portland and became tlie senior partner in the firm of Deering, INIilliken & Company. This firm was engaged in handling the products of several woolen and cotton mills on commission, and the firm established a commission-house in New York, which is still in successful operation in the name of Deering, Milliken & Company, under the management of S. M. Milliken. They also became part owners of several woolen-mills dur- ing this time in varions parts of the State. Mr. Deering retired from the firm on account of ill liealth, and invested some money in the man- ufacture of grain and grass harvesting machinery with a gentleman en- gaged in that business at Chicago, without any expectations of moving his residence from Portland, but the health of his partner having failed made it necessary for him to go west and superintend the business personally. In l-SG'J, he purchased the interest of his partner, since which time he has run the business alone until January. 1884. when the business was incorporated in the name of Wm. Deering & Com- pany. His two sons, Charles and James, and nephew, AVm. D. Porter, were then admitted to an interest in the business. The present business of this concern is the manufacture of grain and grass harvesting machinery, and its specialty the manufacture of automatic twine binders. Of these machines they pro1)ably manu- facture more largely than any other concern in the world. Mr. Deering married first. Miss Abbie Reed, who died January 10, 1856, aged 28 years. Ebenezer Drake. Ebenezer Drake was in trade many years at North Paris, Avas a man of honor and integrity, respected and confided in by the com- munity, and successful in business. He was modest even to diffl- dence, yet a man of sound judgment and every way reliable. He was a member of the Baptist church at North Paris, and one of its strong supports. He was prol)al)ly the son of El)enezer and Martha (Gurney) Drake of Bridgewater. Mass. His wife was also a Gur- ney, a daughter of Jacob, who was an early settler in this town. He had two children — Horace, who died some years ago, and Eliza. He moved from this town to Mechanic Falls, and engaged there in the manufacture of paper, and died there several years ago. Dr. Andrew J. Fuller. Among the native born sons of Paris who have achieved success in professional life, is Dr. Andrew J. Fuller of Bath. He was born 424 HISTORY OF PARIS. to Caleb and Hannah (Perkins) Fuller, September 15, 1822, being the youngest of a large faniih'. He attended the town schools in Paris and at the academy in Hebron. P^arl}' showing a leaning toward the medical profession, he pursued his studies at the Maine Medical School, at the University of New York and at Jetterson Medical College in Philadelphia. He graduated from the Maine Medical School in the class of 1841, and settled in Searsmont. In 1847 he moved to Bath, and has remained there in practice ever since. He has enjoyed there and still enjoys the respect and confi- dence of the people, and has had an extensive practice, not onl^- in common medicine and minor surgery, but in the higher grades of both. Among his successful major operations have been amputa- tions at the liip joint and resection of the humerus. He is a mem- ber of the American Medical Association and Vice President, member of the Maine Medical Association and its President in 1871. Among his published papers is an essay on "Cholera Infantum," and "Prognosis on Fractures," the former to the American Medical Association in 1850, and the latter to the Maine Association. Previous to the war, he served seven years as Surgeon of the Second Maine Infantry, and was Post Surgeon at Bath during the war. He has been a good business man, as shown in the fact that he has served as President of the Bath Board of Trade twelve years, and as President of the Lincoln County Fire Insurance Company five 3'cars. He lias served one term as Trustee of the Maine Insane Hospital, and is one of the consulting physicians and surgeons of the Maine General Hospital. His practice is not confined to Bath, but he is fretj[uently called in consultation in diflicult cases, especially in surgery, and often from places far remote from his home. In July, 184.3, he married Miss Harriet, daughter of George Marston of Bath, and had three children, one of whom, a daughter, is living. She married Samuel C. Barker and has one child, a son, Byron F. Barker. Dr. Fuller has ever manifested a strong attachment to his native town, and a lively interest in all matters pertaining to the welfare of her people. He is one of the many strong men who left Paris in earh' manhood, to develop and win respect and success elsewhere. Emily A. Goodenow. Miss Emily A. Goodenow died at Washington, D. C, ]May 15, 1872. She had been a clerk in the Treasury Department since 1865. She had been somewhat indisposed for some time, but had been out Ch-i. ^ulaXJUa. /^'% HISTORY OF PARIS. 425 every da}' and was out walking on the da}' of her death. She had a sudden attack of hemorrhage of the lungs and lived only about three hours after. She was 42 years of age, a lad}' of fine culture. When the war broke out she was governess in the family of Hon. Humphrey Marshall of \"irginia, afterwards Gen. ^Marshall of the confederate army. With much difficulty she succeeded in coming north, leaving her pay for her service and much of her wardrobe behind. Reaching Washington, she became a teacher in the freed- men's school, depending for her compensation on voluntary contri- butions. She was a very graceful and ready writer. She was the youngest child of Hon. Rufus K. and Jane (Bean) Goodenow of this town. Moses Hammond. Moses, son of Benjamin Hammond, was born in Paris, June 20, 1791, and died April 10, 1871. When he became of age he selec- ted the spot and built the buildings where he ever afterwards lived. He early developed a taste for mechanics and was often employed by the town in drafting plans for bridges, &c. He was many years in trade, and also a large lumber operator, owning mills, at one time and timber lands, not only in Oxford but in Penobscot county. He was active and energetic, possessed of a robust con- stitution, and was not afraid to "put his own hand to the plow." He was often in town office, and had the confidence of his fellow-citizens in the fullest degree. He was social, genial, and confiding, careful in the selection of friends, but true to those be had tried. He mar- ried ^Nlary Keith, a native of Bridgewater. He was buried in the new cemetery, in a spot selected by himself for a family lot. The granite monument placed in his cemetery lot was cut and lettered by himself, and is a good exhibition of his skill and handiwork. Elijah L. Hamlin. Hon. Elijah L. Hamlin was the son of Dr. Cyrus Hamlin, and was born in Livermore, ]March 29, 1800. When six years of age, his father moved to Paris. Elijah fitted for college and graduated from Brown University in 1819, studied the legal profession and opened an office at Bangor. Here he spent the remainder of his years. He was a man of marked ability, a good lawyer and well up in other departments of knowledge. It was he, in connection with Dr. Ezekiel Holmes, who discovered the deposit of rare minerals at 426 HISTORY OF PARIS. JNIoiint Mica, and he was much interested in mineralogy, especialh' in the I'arer varieties of minerals and gems. In politics lie adopted the AVhig side and Avas the candidate of his part^' for Governor, but the Whigs never had much of a show in Maine, and he was not suc- cessful in being elected to otlice like his younger brother who took the opposite side. But the organization of the Repuljlican part}' brought them upon the same platform, and Elijah was elected as such from Bangor to both branches of the Legislature, where he served with distinguished ability. His social qualities were of the highest order, and he was a most interesting and valued memlier of society. He was always strongly attached to Paris, especially to the old homestead on the Hill, and among his regrets late in life was, that it had l)een allowed to pass out of the family. He married Eliza Choate of Salem, Mass., and had three children who are fur- ther spoken of in the Genealogical Register. Hannibal Hamlin. Hon. Hannibal Hamlin, one of the foremost citizens of our State and country, was born in Paris, August 27, 1809. On the paternal side he descended from the Hamlins, who early settled at Barn- stable on Cape Cod, and from whom the different New England families of this name sprang. His grandfather, then of Pembroke, Mass., and a prominent citizen, was an officer in the Revolutionar}' war and did much to fire the patriotic heart in the Old Colon}' dur- ing the da3's that tried men's souls. On the maternal side, Mr. Hamlin's Puritan ancestry were no less distinguished than were the Hamlins in the Old Colony. His mother was Anna, daughter of Dea. Elijah Livermore who was one of the proprietors and first settlers of the town, formerly in this county, which bears his name, and whose first American ancestor was an early settler and prom- inent citizen of AVatertown, Mass. Dr. Cyrus Hamlin, the father of the subject of this notice, born in Pembroke, Mass., after graduating in medicine, settled in practice in Livermore, but on the formation of the Count}' of Oxford, in 1805, he came to Paris to officiate as Clerk of the Courts. A collegiate education was in- tended for Hannibal, and he was prepared to enter college when his fixther died. Duties then devolved upon him which prevented him from carrying out his previous plans, and he remained at home until he became of age. In company with Horatio King, he purchased the i)aper started at Paris a year or two previous, called the Jeffer- HISTORY OF PARIS. 427 sonian, in 1829, and worked at the ease for about six months, when he sold out his interest to Mr. King. He then read law, was admitted to the l)ar, and in the spring of 1833 moved to Hampden. He con- tinued in active practice for about fifteen 3'eai'S. He was elected to the Maine Legislature in 1836 and re-elected three times, serving his last three terms as Speaker of the House. He was elected a member of the XXVIH Congress and re-elected to the XXIX. He was again elected to the Maine Legislature in 1847, and May 26, 1848, Avas elected to the United States Senate to fill the vacancv occasioned bv the death of Hon. John Fairfield. In 1851 he was re-elected for the full term of six years. In 1856 he was nominated for Governor by the Republicans of Ma'ine, and elected l>y an overwhelming majority. He resigned his seat in the Senate, but January 16th he was re-elected to the United States Senate for a full term of six years, resigning his position as Gov- ernor to accept it. He was a prominent member of the Senate, serving on important committees, among others on the Committee on Commerce, and District of Columliia. In 1860 he was nomi- luited by tlie Repulilican Convention as candidate for Vice President on the ticket with Abraham Lincoln, and was elected. His position as presiding officer of the Senate during the dark days of the rebel- lion, Avas difficult in the extreme, but he filled it Avith distinguished ability and to great acceptance. At the close of his term he was appointed Collector of the Port of Boston, but resigned before the end of the A^ear, not l)eing satisfied with the polic}' of the 'acting Presi- dent from whom he had received his appointment. In 1869 he was again elected to the United States Senate and re-elected in 1875. In 1881 he was appointed by President Garfield, ^Minister to Spain, which position he resigned at the end of the year and returned to his home in Bangor. Mr. Hamlin married first, Sarah, daughter of Hon. Stephen Emerv, and had by this marriage three children who grew up to man and womanhood — two sons and a daughter. Both of the sons served creditably in the war of the rebellicm, and after the war was over, the youngest, Cyrus, settled in Xew Orleans, but soon died. The daughter was married, and died some years ago ; and Gen. Charles Hamlin, the oldest son, is a practicing attornev in Bangor. Mv. Hamlin married second. Pollen Emery, half sister of his former wife, and they have two sons, both of whom have graduated from college, and one of them is engaged in professional life as a lawyer. 428 HISTORY OF PARIS. During his long public career, ^Ir. Hamlin has coustautl}' held the esteem and confidence of the people of Elaine, and has richly de- served it, for his attention to business, his untiring efforts in behalf of liberty and human progress and his spotless record as a public man. Genial and kind-hearted bj- nature, he has cultivated the acquaintance of men in the humbler as well as in the higher walks of life, and has had a personal following such as few public men have ever enjoyed. In the exalted positions to which he has attained, he has never lost sight of the fact that he owed his eleva- tion to the original source of power, the people, and in his official capacity he has never gone counter to the public will. He probal)!}' has a larger personal acquaintance with the yeomanry of the State than was ever had b}' any of our public men, and the fact that, meet them where he may, he always recognizes them and has a pleasant and cordial word of greeting for them, accounts in some degree for his popularity. Although over fifty years have elapsed since he left his native hills and took up his residence on the Penob- scot, his attachment to Paris and its people remains unabated, and his visits here, when his public duties would admit it, have been fre- quent and appai^ntly enjoyable. Though somewhat advanced in years, he is still vigorous both in mind and body ; and at his pleas- ant home in the city of Bangor, surrounded by warm personal friends, and having in his retirement the profound respect of the people of the State and country, and the consciousness of having been faithful to the many trusts which have been imposed upon him, he has every prospect of a green old age and 3ears of grateful rest. JOSIAII S. HOBBS. Josiah S. Hobbs is the son of James Hobbs, Jr., of Lovell, where he was born. June 27, 1828. He received a thorough academical education and was for several years engaged in teaching in Water- ford. He finally read law and was admitted to the bar. He was elected Register of Probate and moveil to Paris Hill. He was re- elected twice, serving three full terms of four years each. At the end of his third term he was appointed by Governor Perham, State Librarian, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Joseph T. Woodward, and moved to Augusta, where he has since resided. He has held the position of State Librarian by re-appointment, with the exception of one year, since his removal to Augusta. He mar- ried Emeline, daughter of Stevens and Sophia (Chadbourne) Smith of Gorham, and has no children. 0fx^'m, >i%^.^<5r^^ 0Lt^y his literary efforts he has contributed much to elevate the tone of society at the National Capital. During all the years since he left Paris, he has shown in various ways that his devotion to the dear old town is unwavering ; and now, as he grows older and the cares and duties of life have become lessened, his heart is drawn still oftener and with greater force toward the home of his childhood, youth and early manhood. Francis Lane. Captain Francis Lane was born in Gloucester, ]\Iass., in 175G, and in 1775 enlisted in Capt. Rowe's company and marciied to Bun- ker Hill in season to take part in the engagement whicli took place there June 17. Keturning to Gloucester, he entered the navy on board a privateer, and at the close of the war received his share in several prizes which he had aided in cai)turing. He subsequently became master of a ship and made voyages to various parts of the world. He was once shipwrecked and spent the winter in Green- land. He married, February 25, 1771), Miss Esther Grillin of Glou- cester. Later in life he moved to North Yarmouth, when he continued to follow the seas for many years. He subsequently moved to Minot, and in 1818 to South Paris, where he died Novem- Ijer 30, 1829. His first wife died of yellow fever in 1799, leaving five children. He married next. Widow Hannah Wyman of North Yarmouth, July 8, 1800. His second wife died in this town, and for his third wife he married Mrs. Betsey Gammon, December 5, 1822. His only son, Ammi R., served in the war of 1812, and came with his father to South Paris in 181'S, and died there June 432 HISTORY' OF PARIS. 16. 1863, leaving a family. His widow died October 18, 1884. Marv, daughter of Francis Lane, married Samuel Richards of Ox- ford, and Samuel Richards, Jr., of South Paris, is their son. AuGUSTLS G. Lebroke. Hon. Augustus G. Lebroke was the son of Jacob and Martha (Foster) Lebroke and was born here Feb. 9, 1823. His grandfather, James Lebroke (or "Le Brook," as it is in the early records,) came from France in the French fleet that came over to assist in our strug- gle for independence. After the war. he settled in Pembroke, Mass., and from there came to Hebron and finally to Paris with the early settlers, and died here. Jacob Lebroke early moved to Fox- croft, where in his youth the subject of this notice worked upon his father's farm and for others in the vicinity. He was educated in the common schools in Foxcroft and at Foxcroft Academy, at which he fitted for college. He taught common and high schools three terms a year for several years, with marked success ; had experience as Assistant Postmaster at Dover Village and East Corinth, and read law while teaching, in the office of the late J. S. Holmes, Esq., in Foxcroft. He was in the California mines one and a half years ; read law after his return in the office of the late Hon. C. P. Chan- dler, in Foxcroft, and in the office of Hon. A. W. Paine, in Bangor. He was for the most of the time for fifteen years a member of the S. S. Committee, or Supervisor of Schools, in Foxcroft, till he de- clined to serve longer. He served as Town Agent of Foxcroft for 24 years, with the interrui)tion of a single year in two instances. He also held other town offices. In 18.5'J and also in 1872 he was a member of the INIaiue Legislature and one of the most distinguished debaters in that day. He was County Attorney for Piscataquis from 1860 to 1870. In 1882 he was elected a menil^er of the Maine Senate and was made Chairman of the Judiciary Connnittee. He is an able lawyer and a natural born orator, having a wonderful command of language and a remarkably pleasing address. He has been much on the stump in Maine and elsewhere, and is regarded as one of the most efficient speakers in his party. He is now prac- ticing his profession in Foxcroft and is doing a large and lucrative business. Jarvis C. Marble. Jarvis C. Marble was the son of Nathan and Mehitable (Free- land) Marble of Sutton and Bethel, and was born in the latter town. HISTOKY OF PARI?. 433 When seventeen years of age, he went to New York and served as clerk for his cousin, Lawson C. Carter, for three years. His hcaltli being impaired, he returned to Maine and entered into part- nersliip with Hiram Hubbard as soon as he w:is of age. Afterwards lie purchased Mr. Hubbard's interest in the store, and continued in trade alone. In 1845 he bought of Lorenzo Swelt, the Buckfield Powder Mills, located at Basin Falls on Twenty-Mile river, and soon after disposed of his store at Paris. About 1847 he purchased of Emery Allen, the powder-mills at Hale's INIills ; built mills at Platt- ville, Wisconsin, and also bought a lialf interest in the mills at Camden. In 1852-3, in company with A. P. "Waterhouse, he liuilt mills in Portsmouth. Ohio. Subsequently, having disposed of his Platville and Portsmouth mills to New York parties, he built others at Windsor, in the Province of Quebec ; al.~o engaged largely m lumbering, and to a limited extent in mining. In January, 1878, he sold out his entire interest in the powder manufacture, but has continued his Canada operations in other directions, in the lumber, bark and wood business. JNIr. 3Iarble was elected a member of the Legislature in 1880, and re-elected in 1881. He was a useful and intluentiul member of that body. Silas P. Maxim. Silas P. Maxim is the sou of the late Silas Maxim, Jr., and grand- son of Silas Maxim, our early settler. He was born Feb. 21, 1827, attended the town schools and at Hebron Academy. He worked upon the farm summers and taught school winters for a few years, and finally learned the carpenter's trade. He carried on the manu- facture of sash, blinds and doors on the Hill for some years, and then moved his business to South Paris, where, much enlarged, it is still carried on by him and his son. Mr. INIaxim was Clerk in the Enrolling Board of the Second Congressional District during the war, and has been one of the Board of Selectmen in Paris dur- ing the period of seven years. He was early interested in the history of his native town, and much of the material for this history was gathered up by liim. He l)egan to collect this material many years ago when some of tlie early settlers were living, and by jotting down their recollections he saved important facts bearing upon the subject, which but for his forethought must have been for- ever lost. He has erected some of the best buildings in town, among which are the Odd-Fellows' Block, the school-house in South 28 434 IIISTOKY OF PARIS. Paris and the sled-factory. He was eneumerator of the census of 1S70, for the town of Paris. lie married Augusta M. Prentiss, a grand-daugliter of Dea. Caleli, early trader at South Paris. Virgil D, Parris. Hon. ^'irgil Delphini Parris was the son of Capt. Josiah and Expe- rience (Lowdeii) Parris, and a first cousin of Hon. AUnon K. Pariis. He was born in Ruckfield, Feb. 8, 1807, and graduated at Union College, N. Y., in 1827. Among his class-mates were Leon- ard Wood, I). D., ex-President of Bowdoin College. Hon. E. G. Kawson of Bangor, Gov. Bowie of Maryland, Hon. Preston King and Judges W. W. Campbell and Kufus W. Peckham of New York, the latter of whom was lost in the steam-shii) Ville de Harve. Adopting the law as his i)rofession, he was admitted to the bar in 1830. Entering upon active life at a period of high i)olitical ex- citement and inheriting an ardent temi)erament from his patriotic ancestors, he zealously espoused the cause of Gen. Jackson, and in 1827, before he became a voter, organized in his native town the first Jackson Club in Maine. In 1831 he was chosen Assistant Secretary of the Maine Senate. From 1833 to 1838 he represented Bucklleld in the Legislature, and in 1838 he was elected to fill the vacancy in the XXV Congress occasioned by the death of Hon. Timothy J. Carter of Paris, and in 18;5'.» was re-elected. In 1.S42 and 1843 he served as State Senator from Oxford county, and in the latter year, when Edward Kavanagh became, by the death of Governor Fairfield, Acting Governor of the State, Mr. Parris was chosen his successor as President of the Senate. In 1844 he was appointed by President Tyler, United States Marshal for the Dis- trict of Maine, which position lie held during the administration of President Polk till 1849. In 1853 President Pierce appointed him Special Mail Ag'ent for New England, and in 18r)(; he was appointed Naval Store-keeper at the Kittery navy yard. With the inaugu- ration of President Lincoln. Mr. Parris retired from office, although he still continued to take an active part in politics until precluded l)y disease. Mr. I'arris had a decided taste for scientific pursuits. He was interested in all branches of natural history and was a collector of antiquities ; but he tooi< especial pleasure in astroaiomy and numismatics. To the latter subject he was a devotee and possessed one of the finest collections of coins in the country, which he took much pride in exhibiting. IIISTOKY OF FAKIS. 435 Mr. Parris was a man of iron will, with great energy of cluvacter ; his intcgrit}- was unquestioned, his iini)nlses were generous, most genial in his companionship. As a man. a citizen and a friend, he was esteemed the most bv the those who knew him best. Before stricken with disease he possessed great i)hysieal vigor, strength and activity. He married in 1833, Miss C()huiil)ia. tlaughtcr of Capt. Samuel and PoUa (Freeland) Rawson, wiio survives at this time (18H4). He died in j'aris. where he had resided quite a number of years. Saturday morning. .June 13, 1874. Mr. Parris did not re- sume the practice of law after retiring from i)olitics. He was one of the originators and i)rime movers in Iniilding the Buckfield rail- road, and was interested in all the [trojects for the advancement of his native town and county. Edwaud L. Pakhis. Edward Louden Panis is the son of Virgil D. and Columbia (Rawson) Parris and was born in Bucktield. September 3, 1837. He came lo Paris with his parents and spent several vears here. He graduated at Union College. Schenectadv. New York, studied law. and. having been admitted to the bar. settled in the practice in New York City, where he has been very successful. He is now holding tiie important otlice of Assistant District Attorney for the City and County of New York. Hexky R. Paksoxs. He was born in New Gloucester in September. 17!i4. and died at South Paris. October 3. 1X74. His ancestors were from filoucester, Mass. In 1M13 he came to Paris and ever after resided here: after that time up to his decease, he was largely identified with the history of the town anil a prominent actor in most of the impoitant business enterprises therein. He was an earnest advocate of the cause of temperance and secretary of the first temperance society in Paris, which was organized in 1832, and an ardent supporter of any step • which, in his view, tended to improve the morals or ameliorate the condition of his fellow-men. Although never seeking political preferment for himself, he took a deep interest in the great political questions that agitated and divided the country, and was ever solic- itous for the success of that party to which his convictions of right and justice caused him to allv himself. He held many offices of trust in the town and was alwavs regarded bv his fellow-citizens as. 436 HISTORY OF PARIS. oue oininently qualiiied to advise and manage in difficult aflfaifs. His proverbial honesty and strict integrity of character gained for him the respect and confidence of his associates. He was married in 1814 to 3Iiss Betsev Gross of New Gloucester, with whom he lived for more than 57 years. They raised a large family of child- ren, of whom seven were then living. The three sons are prominent business men in the west ; and of his daughters, one, Mrs. Hewett. resided wiih Ikm- father, one was the wife of Dea. Elisha Morse of South Paris, one resided at North Yarmouth and one at the West. Col. Parsons, at the time of his death, was almost the only living representative of those who were ])rominent in the earh' history of the town, and 1)V his death almost the last link was broken that con- nected the town with that early period. SioxFv Peuiiam. Hon. Sidney I'erham first, came to this town from Woodstock as Clerk of the Courts, to which position he was elected in 1859. But his ancestors were connected with the early settlement of the town, his grandfather. Lemuel Perham, Jr., being upon the Center lot on Paris Ilill in 1 71*1 . IxMuuel Perham, Jr., came to Paris from Upton. Mass., where his father had kept a })ublic house for more than forty years, and where his grandfather, Benjamin Perham, also resided. Benjamin Perham was the son of John, of Chelmsford, Mass., and grandson of John the emigrant, who settled in Chelmsford in 1GG4, and that year married Sarah Shepley. The father of Sidney Per- ham was Joel, who was born on the Center lot. now occui)ied by Col. C. H. Ripley, March 31, 17'.i7. and whose wife, Sojihronia Bisbee, was born at South Paris, April 1, I.SOI. AVhen twelve years of age, Joel Perham moved with his father's family to Woodstock, where he after resided and where Sidney was bom INIarch 17, 1819. Sidney Perham was brought up on a faru). and. on becoming of ago, he purchased the homestead of his fatiier, wliere he continued to reside until his removal to Paris to fill the position as above stated. He was re-elected to the same position, but before the close of his second term he received the nomination of Member of Con- gress for the Second Maine Congressional District, and he was elected. He was re-elected twice to the same position, his service covering a large portion of the period of our civil war. In 1871, he Avas elected Governor of Maine and was re-elected twice. While livinu; in Woodstock he was elected a member of the Elaine r'jf. QJfaney '/^el/rrt^^(dj) HISTORY OF PARIS. 437 Legislature in 1855, and was cliosen Speaker. He had previously been much in town office and was well versed in public attairs. After his third term as governor had expired, he was in private life until the appointment of Hon. Lot M. Morrill as Collector of the port of Portland, when, on his recommendation. Governor Perham was appointed Appraiser of Merchandise for the same port, which position he still holds. In all the public positions he has filled, he has enjo^-ed the fullest confidence of his fellow-citizens. He early enlisted in the cause of temperance, and no citizen of the State has done more good, honest, square temperance work than he. He began to lecture on the subject when a minor, and there are few places in the State where his voice has not been heard. He has be- longed to the leading temperance organizations in the State, and been at the head of two of them. He has been President of the Trustees of the Maine Industrial School for Girls since the School was founded, and has also served for several years as President of the Trustees of Westbrook Seminary. He married Almena J., daughter of Lazarus and Lucy (Cole) Hathawa}' of Paris, and has had five children, four of whom are living. He was President of the Directors of the Paris Hill Manufacturing Company, and has served as a Director of the Norway' National Bank. His attach- ment to his early vocation, that of agriculture, is still strong, and he has frequentl}' been called upon to address the farmers at their annual festivals, which he has always been al)le to do to great ac- ceptance. For several years, while engaged in farming in summer, he taught schools in winter, and always with marked success. His Hfe has been busy and his occupations varied, but he is still vigorous, and, to all appearance, 3-ears of usefulness are yet before him, Henry E. Prentiss. Henry E. Prentiss, sou of Henry 'and ^lary (Hart) Prentiss of Paris, graduated at West Point, the fourth in his class, in 1881, and was Assistant Teacher of ^Mathematics in the Military Academy for two subsequent years. He was then commissioned and sent with troops to Fort ^Morgan, Alabama. Being commissioned in the artillery instead of the engineers, he, in 1835, resigned his commis- sion and commenced the study of law with Messrs. Kent and Cut- ting of Bangor. In 1836 he formed a co-partnership with Hon. Israel Washlturn, Jr., atOrono, and in 1837 opened an office in Ban- gor, where he remained for several ^'ears and until he engaged largely 438 IIISTOKY OF PARIS. in land and lumber operations, which proved more lucrative and con- genial than the practice of law. Possessing engineering skill, energy and great physical endurance, he became familiar with all the timber lands of the State from actual observation, and was thus enabled to purchase understandingly. He was connected with many large lumbering operations and was for many years Clerk of the Penobscot Boom Company. He amassed a comfortable fortune. He was a strict temperance man, and upon the temperance issue he was elected Mayor of Bangor in is 70 and the year following. In 1858 and 1859 he was a member of the State Legislature and among the ablest in that bod3'. He was public spirited and a friend to education. He donated no less than four i)ublic libraries and left funds to siipjjort them, one of which was to his native school dis- trict in Paris. He was a man of culture and* refinement, fond of literature and veiT agreeable in conversation. Though i)ossessod of abundant means, he was ever a plain man, never exalting himself, and ever living an honest, frugal and industrions life. He married Abigail A., daughter of Samuel Pawson of Paris, Septem])er 30, 1830, who survives him. Mr. Prentiss, after retiring from active business, made an extended European voyage, accompanied bv his wife and children, which he enjoyed very much. He died Julv 1,. 1873. Sai{ah J. Pkentiss. She was the daughter of Heiny l^rentiss and was born in Paris in 1823. She was a lady of literary tastes and many accomplishments. She was not only a wi'iter, but an artist as well, and many of her landscape sketches done in oil have Ijcen greatlv admired. JVIany of the productions of her pen, both in prose and poetry, have found their way into print. During the war of the Iveliellion, when nurses were wanted to take charge of tlie loyal sick in Southern hospitals,- Miss Prentiss volunteered her services, and was there until near the close of the war. After her return from the South with impaired health, she went to Euro[)e and was al)sent tliree years. She returned with health still more impaired, and finally she was obliged to give up her home in Paris and go to live with her brother in Bangor. She died Oct. 21, 1877, aged 54 years. She is gratefully remembered by manv wounded and sick Maine soldiers who were fortunate enongh to come nnder her kind care dnring her hospital service. She attributed her impaired health and early death to malaria con- tracted while in the Southern hospitals. She was kind-hearted, a x>u. y mSTOKY Ol PARIS. 431) friend to the poor, and the benefactor of many families in lier native town who will ever remember her with gratitude. Ambhuse K. Sihrtlkff. Ambrose K. Shnrtletf, son of Alva Shurtleff, was born in Paris, August 12, 1815. In 1829 he went to Portland and into the em- plo3'ment of Eleazer ]\IcKenney. ami afterwards was book-keeper for Abner Shaw, also a native of Paris. About the year 1834, he formed a co-partnershii) with John Ct. Warren, under the firm name of Sluirtlert" & Warren, and for the next eight 3'ears carried on a wholesale grocery business. At tiiat time a new firm was formed, Mr. Warren retiring and ]\Ir. Charles Leach taking his place, whicli continued for a few years, when Mr. Leach went out and Mr. Shurt- letf carried on the business alone until 18G0, when he retired from active mercantile business on a competency. He was for many 3'ears a Director in the National Traders' Pank and for fifteen years its President. He was for several years a member of the Portland City Government, a Director of the Portland and Rochester Railway, Trustee of the Maine Savings Bank and Vice President of the Board of Trade. He married Lorenda, daughter of the late Seth Curtis of Paris, whose death preceded his by several years. He died in Portland, January 3, 1880. He left no children, and his estate, after liberal bequests to several Portland charitable institutions, was left tp his brothers and other near kindred. George K. Shaw. Rev. George K. Shaw was born in this town June 1, 180.3. He graduated at Gorham Academy, and at eighteen years of age he began to teach in the public schools in Cumberland and York coun- ties. While engaged in teaching he pursued theological studies and occasionally preached. In 1838 he took charge of the L'uiversalist society of Dixfield. Here he labored as pastor and preacher for eight years. Feeling tbe need of a larger income, he accepted the position of Register of Probate of Oxford county. In 1846 he re- moved to Paris Hill. The labors of the ministry he continued to perform, preaching in several towns in Oxford county. During his residence in Paris he gave a large number of addresses on education and temperance, and for two years edited a monthly religious peri- odical, and was political editor of the Norway* Advertiser. In the summer and autumn of 1855 he resided in Alfred and wrote the 440 HISTORY OF PARIS. editorials of the Maine Democrat, which was then published in 8aco by Alpheus Hanscomb. Late in the autumn he received an appoint- ment as Clerk in the Interior Department at Washington. This position was held for about six years. In 1874 he obtained a place in the General Post Office Department in Washington. During his fourteen years residence in that city he was a regular editorial con- tributor to democratic newspapers. He moved to Biddeford in July of 18G9, and assumed the editorial management of the ]\Iaine Dem- ocrat, then published in Biddeford by the Watson Brothers. He continued to edit the paper till it became financially embarrassed. After its change to the State Democrat and removal to Saco, he was a regular contributor to its editorial cohnnns. Socially, Mr. Shaw was a genial and pleasant gentleman. For several years prior to his death, his health was poor. He kept al)out till within a few weeks of his death, when he took his bed. His sufferings were at times intense, but he was sustained V)y a strong and clear Christian faith. He died in Biddeford. Eaton Shaw. Eaton Shaw was the son of Gilbert and Silence (Cole) Shaw, and was born in Paris in 1H03. At the age of 17 years he became quite successful as a teacher in the public schools, and soon after studied architecture in Boston. After remaining in Boston six years he removed to Portland, at which time he gave up the study of archi- tecture and studied for the ministry. For many years he was an effective and popular preacher in the Methodist church. He origi- nated the Congress street Methodist church in Portland, and was its first preacher. His health had been injured by study in the begin- ning of his ministry, and in 1852 he was compelled to retire per- manently from the pulpit. He-Avas for several years State Liquor Agent. He was married in 1828 to IMiss ]\Iary Roberts of Portland and had a family of three sons and five daughters. All of his sons served in the Union army in the war of the rebellion. Mr. Shaw died at his home in Portland, August 9. 1884. Ruius S. Stevens. Among the successful business* men of Paris, who began at the foot of the ladder and worked their way up, was Rufus S. Stevens. He was the son of Simon and Nancy (French) Stevens, and grand- son of Dr. Cyprian, our first settled physician. He was born Octo- HISTORY OF PARIS. 441 ber 21. 1821 ; attended school and worked upon the farm in his youth and entered a store on the Hill as clerk when he came to his majority. He was in trade at the Hill in partnership and alone, and in company at South Paris. He was a shrewd business man and rapidly accumulated property. He was also an active politician and served a term in the House of Representatives in 1855, and in the Senate in 18G4. He was an earnest worker in the cause of tem- perance and identified with the leading temperance organizations in town. Soon after the close of the war he moved to Minneapolis and went into business there, but died a few jears later. He mar- ried Sarah, daughter of Deacon Elisha Morse of South Paris, who survives him. David P. Stowell, David Porter Stowell was the son of f^lias and P0II3' (Barnard) Stowell, and was born in Paris, October 22, 1810. He was the youngest of ten children. He received an academical education, studied law, and, on being admitted to the bar, settled in Dixfield and afterwards in Canton. He entered the volunteer service Octo- ber 31, 18G1, as major of the First Maine Cavalry, and was dis- charged for disability in 18G3. He was a man of tine physique, over six feet in height and well proportioned. After his return from the army he again Avent into practice at Canton, but his health was permanenth' impaired by the exposures incident to the service, and he continued to fail until death came to his relief, Juh' 26, 1884. Major Stowell was a kind-hearted, genial and companionable man and a general favorite. He married Miss Sophronia, daughter of Capt. Isaac X. Stanley of Dixfield. Augustus S. Thayer. Dr. Augustus S. Thaver is the son of America and Caroline (Prentiss) Thayer, and was born in Paris, March 18, 1835. He at- tended the town schools, also at Paris Hill Academ\' and at Gould's Academy in Bethel. He studied medicine, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, March 12, 18G4, and commenced prac- tice in Portland the 3Iay following. He has been very successful in the practice of medicine and has worked up a large and profitable business, although the competition has always been sharp and the profession in Portland largely represented by older physicians. He was appointed physician on the staff of the Maine General Hospital at its opening in October, 1874, and teacher of Theory and Practice 442 HISTORY OF PARIS. in the Portland School for Medical Instruction, in the spring of 1881. Dr. Thayer was married January 1st, 1867, to Mary, daugh- ter of Jarvis C. Marble of Paris, who died after a few years ; and for his second wife lie married Annie L. Soule of Groveton, N. H. Henry O. Thayer. Rev. HeniT O. Thayer, second child of Ziba and Almira (Fobes) Thayer, was born at South Paris, December 2. 1832. He graduated at Bowdoin College in the class of 1862, and taught successively in Yarmouth and Limerick academies nearly a year after graduation, and then entered upon a course of theology, graduating from the Ban- gor Institution in 1865. He was ordained in 1866, had settlements in Solon and Bingham, and in 1867 he settled at Woolwich, where he yet remains. Besides successful work in the ministry, he has given much time to investigations into the history of the early set- tlements on the lower Kennebec, and has furnished several valuable articles 1o the press. He is a member of the Maine Historical Society and an active worker in the held of local history. He was malTied November 7, 1865, to Miss Sarah E. Plewitt, and has sev- eral children. AVarrex II. Vinton. Hon. Warren Howard Vinton was born in this town in 1825. His family name was Besse, but when he Ijecame of age he changed his own to Vinton. He was educated in the common schools and at Hebron and other academies, studied the profession of law and set- tled in Gra}'. He is a fluent and interesting speaker, and able in debate. lie has lieen much in otiice, having served as Su|)ervisor of Schools and Selectman in Gray ; Commissioner on the pulilica- tion of the Revised Statutes of 1857 ; Trustee of the Reform School ; member of the House of Representatives in 1857 and 1873, and of the Senate in 1854, 1862, 1877 and 1878, the last term as President. In his legislative experience he has taken part in many stormy debates and has always acquitted himself to the satisfaction of his friends. HISTOKV OF PARIS. 443 CHAPTER XL\'ll. paris villages. Paris Hill. "Beautiful for situation." in borrowed plirase from the psalmist; ■"Grand for observation," in the language of the tourist, are terms briefly descriptive of the village of Paris Hill. Yet to no other village in Maine can thev so truthfully be applied. Situated as this village is, at an altitude of 831 feet al)ove the sea level — the high- est but one in the State — its extended views at once attract the notice of the traveler. Heniy Tudor, Bairister at Law. in his Tour of North America, publislied in London in 1834, says that ''Paris Hill is a place as little resembling its original as a cottage does a palace ; at the same time it may l)e said that to the extent in which it falls short of its great prototype ag to architectural beauty, does it exceed it in the beauties of nature, being surrounded l)v a circle of mountains of the most imposing and romantic features." It is not unfitting that we scan the broad stretch of horizon and the con- spicuous land-marks so familiar to every resident, although "Tis a picture in memory distinctly detiued." The Ossipee is noticed first to the southward in the western line of mountains ; then the whole ridge of Mount Pleasant attracts the attention, and next, though farther in the distance, Chocorua may be seen. AVhiteface, Passaconaway, Trypyramid and Moat are out- lined against the horizon. Then Kiersarge, like some bold sentinel, stands out alone, as watch and ward, while next, as we sweep north- ward, are Carrigain, Double-Head, Giant's Stairs, and Bold-Face. Then the White Mountain group, or Presidential range, among which ''the eye catches the rounded swell of Madison, the sharp spurs of Adams, Jefferson and Clay, and then the supreme head of Washington." Carter appears in the foreground, and further to the north the Moriah range ; then Barker's, Lincoln Peak*. Saddleback, and Puzzle, which is last in the broad sweep of vision. Thj village of Paris Hill is chiefly built on lot 13. in the fifth range, the southern line of the lot being on Lincoln street and the *This niDuntiiiii is situated in Grafton and was named in honor of Governor Enocli Lincoln, by Prof. John Locke of Cincinnati, in 18.53. It is the third liighest mountain in Maine. 444 HISTORY OF PARIS. northern line passing between the residences of Mrs. Arabella Carter and Samuel R. Carter. This was one of four lots in the draught No. i*, that fell to Ezekiel Whitney, the original grantee, and re- mained in his possession until Nov. 13, 1793, when it was sold b}' a committee of the proprietors, for delinquent taxes, to Isaac Jack- son. The two county roads had been located the ^lay previous, crossing this lot — one from Gray meeting-house passing over Paris Hill to the center lot, as referred to elsewhere ; the other passing diagonally across the town, from south-east to north-west. So much of the last named road as was laid across lot 13, was discon- tinued. The record of its location is as follows: ''From a point opposite Benjamin Hammond's barn, thence north 40 deg., west 249 rods ; thence south 89 deg., west 53 rods to the center of the road, intersecting said road near the barn of Lemuel Jackson, Jr." The course of. this road from Benjamin Hammond's to the south line of lot 13 was changed, and from the point near the residence of Hiram Jackson the road was laid out on the lot line, and is now known as Lincoln street. At the time of the location of these roads, LenuK'l Jackson, Sr.. was living on "Granny Jackson Hill," on lot 14, and Lemuel, Jr., in the house now the residence of 3Irs. Carter. Isaac Jack- son may or may not have occupied a log house near l\y, for no record points to a local Iiabitation. Levi Jackson was settled on the lot west of Lemuel, Sr., now known as the Goodenow farm, and his brother-in- law, John Willis, on the lot north. The lot east of lot No. 13, being lot 13 in the sixth range, has been claimed as constituting part of the "kettle purchase." It was in draught 42, and was in the right of P'phraim Burrage. This was deeded to Joshua F'uUer, July 10, 1772, and by him to Lemuel Jackson. Sr., January 19, 17y Thomas Clark, Esq. While Gov. Pariis occupied the house he built the little office on the corner of the Hub- bard lot, which was afterwards occupied by Gov. Lincoln, and bv Judge J. G. Cole, who owned it at the time of his death. It after- wards passed into the possession of Samuel R. Carter, the present owner. Nathan M. Marble purchased the stand of the Daniels heirs, enlarged it and opened it as the "Union House." It subsequently came into the possession of Horace Cummings by exchange, who enlarged it to its present state, and continues it as a hotel. On this lot was located the first school-house, with the understanding that 448 HISTORY OF PARIS. the school-house lot should be given to the district. The committee neglected to take a deed, and after the purchase of the land by "Charles Dean, Physician," April 13, 1808, the school-house was removed to the site of the present house, LemuelJackson giving the lot. Dr. Dean's purchase was an acre for $1.jO — eight rods on the county road and twenty rods on Lincoln street. May 20, 1808, he conveyed the lot to Jonathan Bemis for ^350. Bemis sold the cor- ner — four rods by ten — to Thomas Crocker, who built the brick house and out-buildings, which still remain in the family. The north half-acre was sold to Solomon Hall, April 20, 1S16, for $200, who built thereon the old Stage House. He worked for Lemuel Jackson and married Susan Cole, a daughter of the sec- ond wife of Lemuel Jackson by her first husband. On April 15, 1817, he sold the stand to Thomas Crocker for 81,000, who opened it — the second tavern on the Hill. Zachariah Stephens came here in 1829 and occupied it for the same purpose a few years. Simeon Norris then ])ought it and put on the addition since cut ott' to make Gov. Perham's house, kept it some years, when it again went into the hands of Mr. Crocker, who rented it to G. G. Waterhouse. Simeon Cummings, Sr., bouglit of his fatlier the lot between the Stage House and Union House, and for many years carried on the potash business here. He sold to Asa Robinson, who removed to it the present house from the spot where it was first built by Benja- min Hammond opposite H. E. Hammond's dwelling. It was pur- chased by Stephen D. Hutchinson, and is still owned and occupied bv him. The Job Rawson stand is on the site of the old printing office, which was built by Geo. W. Millett and soon after liurned. This lot was original! V partly included in the potash lot and parti}' in the acre purchase. The Gov. Perham Stand is located on the site of the old tan-yard and was included in the a^-re purchase. The house was the addi- tion built to the Stage House, and after the tannery buildings were destroyed by fire, it was moved to its present location and repaired and out-buildings erected. It was purchased by Gov. Perham when he came to the Hill, and is still owned and occupied by him. Tlie site on which the Hutchins house is located is the east end of the Dr. Dean purchase, which became the propert}' of Jonathan Bemis in M'ay, 1808. It has been called the Old Bemis Store. At least, Jonathan Bemis moved it from the lot he purchased of Nathan HISTORY OF PARIS. 449 WoodbuiT. If it was the Woodbury store, it was built between July 1, 1802, and the September foUowing. It was long the resi- dence of Tanner Ilutehins. Isaiah Fuller, carpenter, purchased a lot of one acre of Jesse Cummings, April 17, 1810. It adjoined the Dean purchase and was the second lot sold on the north side of Lincoln street. Fuller built on it a small house and sold the same to Dr. Benjamin Chandler, who built the present ell and stable, just before he died in 1827. Judge Cole then became the purchaser. He took down the front — a square hip-roofed house — and erected the commodious dwelling which he occupied through life. It is now in the possession of the heirs. The next acre, east of the Cole homestead, was purchased bv Rufus K. Goodenow, Jan. 1, 1825. and by him sold to Dea. Joel B. Tiiayer, who built the buildings thereon. He sold to Alden Chase, who occupied it during his three terms of office as Register of Deeds, and sold it to his successor in that office, Sumner R. Newell. It is now owned I\v his heirs. The next acre east was purchased by Nathan Ryerson, Oct. 24, 1825, who built a small house thereon. He sold to Dr. Asaph Kittredge, who enlarged the house and occupied it until his removal to Connecticut. His back field adjoining was a subsequent pur- chase. It passed into the hands of Cyrus Perkins, who occupied it through life. His family remain the occupants. Francis Bemis purchased the next lot, being one-half an acre, for a potash. Hiram Hubbard became the owner and built on the west end of the lot, the house he since sold to S. D. Weeks. Hubbard took down the potash, and removed the building known as the John Merrill shop, to the premises, and finished it into a dwelling- house, which he sold to Josiah S. Hobbs. Elmer H. Marble J)e- came the owner and when occupied by him it was destroyed l)y fire March 7, 1880. This was originall}' the corn-barn of Dr. Hamlin and stood near the jail. The house of S. D. Weeks, after his decease, was purchased by AVm. T. Perkins, who removed it to the south side of the street, and the half-acre lot went into the hands of J. C. Marble, who erected thereon, for his son, one of the most attractive residences in the village. The Harlow stand stood on the lot the next easterly of the potash lot. It was purchased b}- Isaac Harlow in 1834, of Jonathan Cum- mings. All lots on the street, heretofore sold, had been deeded by 450 HISTORY OF PARIS. Jesse Cummings. Harlow built the house which he occupied until his removal to Boston, Mass. Stephen Enieiy became the purchaser, who extended the grounds and improved the buildings for a resi- dence for his son-in-law. Rev. Nathaniel Butler. G. B. Crockett became the owner, who subsequenth' raised the main house to two stories. The tine shade trees that ornament the grounds were planted by Judge Emery. The corner lot was purchased by Emer- son Colburn, who built a house thereon, but afterwards moved it to the site of his father's residence. The lot is now owned by ]Mrs. Angeline Mason, buildings having been erected on the same. The buildings on Beech Hill were erected by Horace Cummings, on land deeded to him by his father. He occupied the farm until its exchange with Nathan M. Marble for the Union House. Joseph Holt became the purchaser, who occupied it until his decease. The present owner is Mr. A. S. Austin, Clerk of Courts. The settlement on the north line of the Common may be traced as follows : The Simeon Cummings, Jr., lot was nine rods on the Common and six on the county road, and was conve^-ed by Jesse Cummings to his son, Simeon, June 11, 1807. He soon erected a store upon it, in wliich he traded until his decease. This was converted into a dwelling and was occupied by Simeon, Jr. After his decease his widow refinished it and occupied it through life. It is still in the possession of her heirs. August 10, 1815, Simeon Cummings, Sr., sold a lot 18 by 20 feet, off the north-east corner of his lot, to ]Moses Perry, on which he built a shop for the manufacture of hats. This has been re- moved. April 13, 1818, Simeon Cummings, Sr., bought of his father, Jesse, the land between the Hatter's shop and land sold to Jonas Cummings, and extending back on the line of the Common 21 rods. On this extension fronting the Common, he built his house. This was occupied by him through life, then l)y his widow. It afterwards passed into the hands of Job H. Rawson, who moved the barn from the western end of the lot to the opposite of the house, and otherwise improved the premises. He sold to Dea. Joel B. Thayer, who died there. It is now owned and occupied by his widow. The Benjamin S. Doe stand is located on a portion of the lot which Jesse Cummings deeded to his son Simeon, Sept. 17, 1829, extending westward to the lot line. Benjamin S. Doe l)ecame the HISTORY OF PARIS. 451 purchaser of this lot, on which he erected a two-story French-roofed house, tliis being his present homestead. The Willis house, standing at the north-west corner of the Com- mon, was built by Dea. John Willis on the lot he ])ought of Jesse Cummings, April 11, 1810. This was the balance of the land west of the Common, adjoining land before sold to Dr. Cyrus Ham- lin. Dea. Willis, from his tirst settlement up to this time, had lived on his farm adjoining this purchase, on which his buildings stood. The site may still be seen. Previous to the location of the county road over the Hill, the travel was westward of the cemetery, pass- ing by Willis' and coming out near Levi Jackson's, and thence by Dr. Stevens' and Elder Hooper's to the south of the town. After the decease of Dea. Willis, it passed into the hands of Levi Rawson, and is now owned jointly l)y John Garland and B. C. Rawson. .lune 15, llack- sniitli-shop on the same premises and is still the resident proprietor. The next lot on the same side of Tremont street, was bought by Geo. B. Shaw, who built the stand thereon. It is now owned bj' Mr. Proctor. The Mrs. Hardy stand was built by Thomas M. Crocker. Since the decease of Mrs. Hardy it has passed into the hands of her heirs. The Thomas M. Crocker stand was the carriage-shop of Simon II. Cummings, which was moved from his lot, and occupied In' Thomas Chase until his decease. The AV. A. Barrows stand was the blacksmith-shop of Charles Perry and was moved by Hiram Hubbard and finished into a dwell- ing. W. A. Barrows is now the owner and occupant. The Austin Partridge stand was built by Mr. Jackson and sold to Austin Partridge about 1871, and is now owned and occui)ied by him. The Garland stand. The lot on which this stand was built was sold to Gilman Garland in 1862. It is now owned and occupied b\' George Garland. The Hawks store-lot was purchased b}' Alfred Andrews, who re- moved the old red store, made it two-story and finished the upper story into a dwelling. It is now owned and occupied by S. U. Hawks, who continues trade in the store. The Wm. K. (ireen stand was built by Benjamin F. Bates, on the lot he purchased of Hiram Hubbard, Aug. 23, 1854. Sarah J. Prentiss became the purchaser, who occupied it until her absence in Hospital service. After the close of the war she returned and made a trip to Europe. After her return, failing health compelled her to abandon her much prized home for a residence in Bangor. After her decease, the property' was sold to Wm. K. Green, who is the present occupant and owner. The York stand lot was purchased by Russell A. Cummings, in August, 1854, who fitted up a house for his parents. It is now occupied by S. L. York. The next stand on the street was built by H. R. Hul)bard, in 1882. It is now owned b3' James Andrews. The J. Conwell stand was built by Hiram Hubbard and is now owned by J. Conwell, the occupant. HISTORY OK PARIS. 455 The Stephen B. Rawson stand was ])nilt by Benjamin 8. Doe, who sold to the present proprietor. The Morton stand was built by Sihis P. ]\Iaxiin. in 1871. It was purchased by Henry F. Morton, who has improved the premises and is now the proprietor. The Mrs. Carter stand was on h)t No. 1-t, in the fifth range, and was in the right of Nathaniel Stone. Lemuel Jackson became the owner, and sold the lot to liis son, Lemuel, Jr., ]\Iarch 9, 1787. It remained in his possession until Oct. 5, 1805, when he sold it, to- gether with one-half of lot 14, in the fourth range, being west of the homestead farm and adjoining, for $3,600. The portion of the burying-ground, heretofore deeded, was excepted in the sale, as also the point near the guide-board, containing 4| acres, which had been sold to Nathan AVoodbnry. The house, at the time of sale, had been standing fifteen years. The following description and remi- niscence is furnished by Mrs. Carter : "The house on the north side of Paris Hill, owned and occupied by Mrs. Arabella Carter, was built by Lemuel Jackson, Jr. The frame was raised in April, 1789, and the house w^as so nearly finished by the following fourth of July, that the first celebration of the an- niversary ever held in this vicinit}' (then the County of York), was at this house on July fourth, A. D. 1789. Dr. Ebenezer Taylor was the orator, and the rostrum from which he spoke was a rum- hogshead placed on end in the door-yard. Dr. Taylor was a physician settled in what is now Buckfield. Mr. Jackson provided punch and dinner ! Old and young, from all the settlements within the circuit of twenty miles, were present. The writer of this paper has entire and authentic certaint}- in relation to that celebration, has heard the doings of that festival related by eye-witnesses, who said that for earnest, zealous patriotism, it had never been surpassed by any cel- ebration in later 3'ears, and likewise has entire proof that the house was built A. D. 1789. After Samuel Rawson built his brick house now the residence of Mrs. Frances F. Kimball, the old house was rented a number of years, thirtv-flve lamilies having resided in it. There have been twelve births in it, and only one death, and that a 3'oung woman who was taken sick the day she arrived and died on the fifth day afterwards ; and onh' one marriage, and that of a couple who never resided in the town, but came especialh^ to have the cere- mony performed. It has been declared by some of the Jackson 456 HISTORY OF PARIS. family, and also by Mr. Job French, to have been the first frame house built in Paris, but this cannot be proved be3'ond a doubt. Mr. French worked on the house as an assistant to Mr. Bryant, the carpenter and builder. AH the panneling, made ninety years ago, has been preserved and remains the chief ornament of the old house. It has been the birth-place of three generations — mother, son and grandson. Probably there are few houses in Paris with a histoiT so unique." The Eawson homestead was built by Capt. Samuel Rawson and still remains in the possession of his heirs. The engraving accom- panying this sketch shows it to be one of the most attractive residences in town. The portion of Paris Hill south of the line of Lincoln street, is on lot 12 in the 5th range, which was included in the right of Edmund Barnard. It came into the possession of Lemuel Jackson, senior, as also lot 11 in the 5th range, which was in the right of William Dana. Previous to the sale of lot 13, in 1802, the Jack- sons held the four lots extending from the farm of Frank Twitchell on the south, to the farm of Capt. Cyrus H. Ripley on the north. A portion of these two lots remained in his possession until his decease. The Jackson house, which was built by Lemuel, stood south of the old count}^ road of 1793, and near the well which is now under the corner of the piazza built ])y J. K. Hammond. The old house was taken down in l«5o, and portions of the timber used in the construction of the new house. The barn stood on the oppo- site side of the road, and was standing at the time of the location of the road in 1793. It became historical, on account of the ordina- tion services of Elder Hooper being held within its walls. One end of the barn is now the stable, on the premises of the late James T. Clark. The Dr. Brown lot appears to have been the first sale made by Lem- uel Jackson to Lemuel, Jr., in which he deeded, Oct. 28, 1806, '-two acres on lot 12, in ye 5th range, beginning on ye easterh' side of ye countv road where ye town road comes into it on 3-e corner near to ye schoolhouse," &c.. on which he erected the house which he occu- pied until his decease in 18 16. It then came into the possession of his son Jacob, June 3, 1818, who occupied it for many vears. It then passed into the hands of Dr. Thomas H. Brown. With this house is associated the destruction of the parchment plan of the fSW^i-^ jliKLaBi5?a«»i c- -^Tr/ts-jf HISTORY OF PARIS. 457 town, giving the draft of lots, and number of rights of each grantee. 63- Lemuel Jackson, senior, it was christened the ''Colt's-skin," and familiarly known as such, by the early settlers of the town. Some errors had crept in, doubtless, in the sale of lots and land-owners, who had trafficked largely in lands of the town, foresaw that litiga- tion might arise as to ownership of lots, and in consultation at this house, decided to destroy the record. There were no witnesses, however, to its destruction, as the one that laid it behind the back- log in the old fireplace, was alone. This stand was struck by light- ning and destroyed, July 21, 1.S78. The present buildings were erected the same season. It is still owned and occupied by the heirs of Dr. Brown. January 7, ISla, Lemuel deeded to Jacob Jackson, blacksmith, a lot on the west side of the county road, next Enoch Burnham's shop, now the site of Mrs. Jairus A. Jackson's buildings. He erected a blacksmith sho[) thereon, and occupied it until his removal to High street. The next lot to the blacksmith shop, on the west side of the county road, was occupied by Asa Barton, trader, who kept the Oxford county bookstore. The building was the corn barn of Dr. Hamlin, which had been moved to this lot. It was also the first printing office. It was afterward purchased by Calvin Crooker, who built an addition to it, and opened it as a tavern. His stable stood next on the street. This subsequently passed into the possession of John R. Merrill, and the store was. used by him for a carriage shop. The porch, built by Crooker, was moved down on the new road, and became the Micah Allen house. After the decease of the owner, the shop was moved out on Lincoln street, as stated in another place. The Academy or High School building, was erected on land pur- chased of Moses Hammond in 185G. The Albert M. Hammond stand, now the residence of J. K. Ham- mond, was built by Moses Hammond for his son, A. M., who occu- pied it until he sold out to his brother. The homestead buildings of Jairus K. Hammond, were built by him in the summer of 1853, near the site of the old Jackson house. It is now occupied by his son, Herl)ert Hammond. The Alvah Black residence was built by Moses Hammond on his land, for his son-in-law, John Calvin Prince. It was purchased afterward, by Col. Charles Andrews, and the property conveyed to his wife, who still retains it in her possession. The '-Anecdote" 458 HISTORY OF PARIS. stood next this lot, and was occupied at one time by Charles Walton. It was bought by Benjamin Walton, and moved out on what has since become Tremont street, and was used by him for a jeweler's shop. Hannah Allen, a sister of Micah, lived here for some years. After her decease, it was moved farther along, and become part of the stand of George Garland. "Mechanic's corner" also included the shoe shop of Alvah Shurt- lett", the small store of E. C. Shaw, now part of the house of J. H, Rawson, and the shop of Mr. Wharf, the blacksmith. The residence of the late James T. Clark, was built by Heniy Howe. The stable is a part of the Jackson barn, memorable as associated with the ordination of Elder Hooper. The Austin stand is now owned and occupied by Mrs. S. S. Giles. It was built bv Alvah Shurtleft" while he was a resident in this village. ' The residence of Joseph Cummings was built by Edward Chase, who sold to B. W. Bryant, and after his decease, it passed into the hands of Chas. P. Knight, then of Fred E. Shaw, and then of the present occupant. The present printing office was built by Moses Hammond for a shop, on the site of the one burned at the time the other buildings adjoining were l)urned. The shop that was burned was of the same size as the present building, and a part of it was used by him for a dwelling while he was building his house. The addition for a Post Office was built by J. K., and A. IM. Hammond. The parsonage lot was purchased of Jairus K. Hammond, by Plenry Howe, who removed the "Pray house," and finished it for a dwelling. It passed into the hands of Thomas Crocker^ who donated it to the Baptist society for a parsonage. The Jacob Daniels stand (lot) was purchased by Benjamin S. Doe, who moved to this location, the Crocker store, as before stated, and finished it for a two tenement house. It passed into the hands of R. S. Stevens, by exchange, who sold to Jacob Daniels, the present owner. October, 1821, Joseph Jackson deeded to Ransom Dunham, blacksmith, eight rods on Lincoln street, and ten rods back, on which he erected a house. His shop was built on the western part of the lot. He sold the premises, Nov. 22, 1823, to Benjamin F. Crawford, "Cordwainer," who occupied it until his removal to the north part of the town. Since it has passed into the possession of HISTOKY OF PARIS. 459 Tliomas M. Crocker, its present owner, and has been refinished and improved. The Jarvis C. Marble homestead is a part of the Jackson lot. The buildings have all been erected by Mr. Marble since the purchase. The sehoolhoiise is located on land given b}' Lemuel Jackson. The old schoolhouse was moved from the Dr. Dean corner to this location, and afterward destro^'cd by fire. The brick house was built on its site. The Orlando Thayer stand, was built by Jarvis C. Marble, and is one of the finest private residences in the county. O. A. Maxim purchased the Francis Bemis orchard, and erected the buildings, now owned and occupied by him. The Wm. I. Perkins lot. on which the stand is located, was pur- chased of Mrs. Brown. The house was moved from the opposite side of the street. The lot of the George Shaw stand has passed through several hands since it was detached from the homestead farm. It was pur- chased of Horatio Austin by Geo. Shaw, who erected the buildings and is the present owner. The following estates are outside the village limits, but are included within the boundaries of the school district : The homestead of Henr}' E. Hammond was one of tiie four lots in the right of Thaddeus Trowbridge, who convej-ed it to Josiah Smith, who sold to Benjamin Hammond of New Gloucester, June 6, 1787, who was the first settled on the lot. This is one of the homesteads that have descended from father to son, and still remain in the famih\ Thomas Greenwood was the grantee of the George F. Hammond lot. who sold to Israel Whittemore. Josiah Smith become the pur- chaser in 178.5, and was the first settler on the lot. He came here in 1791. It passed into the possession of Thomas Hilborn, who mar- ried a daughter. Peter Xewbert became an owner at a late date, and sold to the present occupant, who has erected a new set of buildings, and otherwise improved the premises. Orren Daniels erected the buildings on the Colburn homestead lot. It has had several owners. It was purchased by P. Mellen Colburn, who owns and occupies it at the present time. The Abbott homestead was a portion of the John Daniels lot, and was purchased b}' Joseph Blake, who married a daughter of Daniels. 4G0 HISTORY OF PARIS. It came into the possession of Jacob Daniels, who sold it to Gilbert Abbott, who is the present proprietor. The Mason homestead was originally the farm of John Daniels, Jr. The honse which he bnilt was burned since his decease. "NVm. Noyes, who married a daughter, become an owner and built the present house. After his decease, it was purchased by Philip Mason, who is the present owner. The lot forming the .John Daniels homestead, was in the grant to Josiah Fuller. Lemuel Jackson became the owner, and sold to John Daniels, Jan. 18, 1783, who doubtless commenced on his lot at once. This long remained in the family, he having lived fifty-three years after the purchase. Afterward Dea. Joel B. Thayer became the owner. While in his possession the barn was struck by lightning and destroyed. He sold to Wallace J. Everett, whose house took fire May, 1880, and the buildings were all destroyed. Pherett erected new buildings and is the i)resent occupant. The homestead of Capt. C. H. Kii)ley is the center lot in town, and next north of the Samuel Rawson lot. It was in the draft of Nathaniel Stone who sold to Jacob Gurne}', who sold to Lemuel Per- ham one-half of the lot ]Marcli 26, 179;5. He subsequently bought the other half. Samuel Stephens became an owner April 8, 1798. It has had several proprietors, among whom was Thomas Clark. The present house was erected by Capt. C. H. Ripley, who is still the owner of the premises. The lot of the IIul)bard homestead was in the draft of Josiah Bisco, who sold to Isaac Bolster, Feb. '>, 1783, who sold to Levi Hubbard. He was the first settler on the lot. The brick house was built from brick made on the intervale at the south end of the lot. After his decease it come into the possession of Oliver Hubbard, his grandson, and after his decease it was purchased by Enoch Jordan, who in June, 1851, subdivided the farm and disposed of it. It has had several owners. Later, it came into the possession of Horatio Eastman, and passed into the hands of S. P. Stearns. His son, Austin P., is the occupant at the present time. The Henry Davis stand was a small lot purchased of Gen. Hub- itard. Davis built the buildings and worked at blacksmitliing. After his decease, it was sold and i)assed through different hands, and was finally bouglit by Mr. Brown, who has made additional pur- ohases, and is now the owner and occupant. The Edwin Cole homestead was a portion of the Center lot.. HISTORY OF PAUIS, 461 Nicholas Sinitli purchased it, and in company with Sanniol Stephens built the mill on Smith brook, at tlie falls below the road. Samuel Rawson had a carding mill near b}'. After Smith's mill ran down he exchanged with Levi Hubbard for the farm where Hubbard first began. Rawson moved his mill to his home, and the same is now standing on the premises. Then Caleb Cushman became the owner, and finally Edwin Cole inirchased it and remains the owner and oc- cupant. The Goodenow homestead was lot 12 in the fmuth range, ami was in the draft of William Coolidge, who sold to Levi Jackson, who settled here. He sold to Thomas F. Chase, and moved to Belfast about 1802. Chase remained in possession until about 1837, when R. K. Goodenow became the owner. He remaiiftd here through life, and after his decease it was sold to Horace Cummings, and b}' him conveyed to his son, Wallace R., who is the present owner. The lot of the Stevens homestead was in the right of Samuel Ful- ler, and came into the possession of Alexander Shepard, who sold to Elias Stowell Jan. 3, 1785. Dr. Cyprian Stevens became the owner and remained here through life. After his decease it came into the possession of his son, Simon, who also spent his life here. The Hooper homestead w^as one of the four lots in the right granted to the first settled minister. Elder James Hooper settled here soon after he was ordained, in 1795. After his decease George P. Hooper became the owner, who late in life deeded the same to his son-in-law, Andrew Hall, who is now the owner and occupant. ( )n a portion of the lot west of the road. Elder Hooper had erected l)uildings for Moses Ilodgdon ; after Hodgdon moved away tlie last years of Elder Hooper's life were spent here. James E. Hooper afterwards owned it ; after his decease in the army, it was bought by Mr. Rowe, who is the occupant at the present time. The homestead of B. F. Twitchell is the westerly half of lot No. 10, in the fifth range, and was purchased of Job Cushman of Hebron, by Jacolt Twitchell of Gray, Sept. 16, 17'J4. This came into the possession of David Twitchell, and after his decease his son, B. F. Twitchell, became the owner. The half lot, western part of No. 9, adjoining, was deeded to Moses Twitchell, and passed into the hands of Capt. Benj. C. Cum- mings, and after his decease remained in possession of his heirs. Mr. Andrews is now the owner and occupant. '1G2 mSTOKY OF PAKIS, Sorni Paris. Tlic village of South Paris is hiiilt on portions of four lots, wliicji corner logctiicr at a iK)int near the Odd Fellows' l)lock. The mill lot, No. 7. in the tliii'd range, on which the mills are located, was deeded to Lemuel Jackson in 17S.'5. This was the reiuuining lot after the division had heen nnuU". as shown on imges.Hf) and S(!. That division disposcil of •JCiO lots, and tlie township had heen lotted into 201 lots. 'IMie lot west of the mill lot. lot 7 in the 2d range, was in the right ol" Nehemiah Mason, who had sold to Daniel Clark, and he to JA-nuiel dackson, dan. 12, 17S.S. The lot north of the mill lot and extending up the river and coi-nering also at the block, was in the right of Isaac Jackson, who had sold to Lenuiel. The other lot, No. '">. in the 2d range, and extending north-westerly from the hlock, was inchidi'd in the propi-ietors' right, as seen on page .'V!, and was deeded to Jackson at the sami' time thev deedi'd him the mill lot. These remained in the possession ol" Jackson until Sept. 7, 1ecame the purchaser of this entire tract, togclhcr with ollu'r lauds. c\ce|)ting one-foiuMh acre that had heen sold to Ivonse IJishee, and so nnu-h of lot S, in tlu' ."hi range as lay cast of the river; this sale amounted to S')(»(1(>. June 2, ISO-'n Klias Stowcll piu'cliased the ouc-foiutii acre of Rouse P.ishee, and the huildiug standing thi-reon, and tlii-n sold all of the mill lot east of the I'ivei', and south of the road, containing Xi) acres, to ('apt. Seth Morse, .Joseph Ihnn'u Hall, and (icorge King; this sale amounted t()i!?20l(). Dec. 2(;, ISO."), all the land east of the river, and between the i-oad and Stonv P)rook, was sold to \\'illiam Stowcll. This sale included the grist mill, then slaudiug, as referred to under the head of mills. Sales of building lots on the west side of the river, wei'e made b\ i-'.lias Stowcll as setth'i's came in. The village was of slow growth, however, foi' in 1.S20, the time that Jauu's l)i>cring came to South Paris, the neighboi-s were hardly in luuliug distance. l''rom his recollections, corroborated by others, we are enabled to pi'cscnt the village as it was at that day. Maj. C-yprian Hall ociMipicnl the house ;it the wi'stern extremity of "Stowell's Mills," being the John P>. Stowcll house, which was then l)Ut one story, 'i'he next was occupied by Austin liuck. and the same is now the resitU'iice of W. ,1. Wheeler. Mr. lUick was a carriage-makei-. and his shop was the next building, and stood on ^Tr M-:>} • ' j^ '"'■' ^jBe wHSlI' ' i''" ' '^'^^mvK ^ffi^:fl !'^9m ^m^yt it^^BM^^H ^I^Kh^GI -4 ■ft«£uEBl i^HBaafll X I ^ ^; Cl HISTORY OK PARIS. 403 the site of the N. Masou house. This shop is now the well known jjaint shop of Robert Skillings, John Millett's cooper shop stood next, and is the present house of Mrs. Tuell. Daniel Noble's cabinet shop stood on the site of D. N. True's store. Simeon Chipnian's blacksmith shop stood on the corner, now- occupied b}' the lilock. The house farthest west on the south side of the street, w^as Daniel Noble's, opposite his shop above named, and since known as the Gallison house. The next house was Isaac Smith's, a one story building, now the residence of Robert Smith The house of Col. Henry R. Parsons stood next, and was the last on that side of the street toward the river. Opposite C'hipmnu's shop, sto()d his house. He afterward built an addition to it, and kept tavern. It has since been divided, and moved out on Cemetery street. The next house toward the river was Escjuire Stowell's. The third storv was added in l(S4y, b}- James Deering, and this is now the hotel. On the site of the residence of S. T. Beaman. stood the first frame house of the village. It was built by Lemuel Jackson. The Hamlin house, now the property of Capt. H. N. Bolster, was built out of materials used in the construction of this old Jackson house. The saw mill stood on its present location, now Billings' mill. There were two ''fifty foot" barns between the Elias Stowell house and this old house — one was burned with Newhall's buildings, and the other, whi,ch had been moved to Deering street, was burned at the time John Holmes' buildings were destroyed. On the Rumford road on the east side, the first, last, and only house was James Lebaron's, which stood near the oaks at Jacob Nichols. On the west side of the road was the house of Hiram Richardson, on the site of the brick house now owned by Jeremiah H. Winslow. This makes a total of onl}' eight houses on the west side of the river, at that time, although the town had been settled nearly- fort\' years. On the east side of the river, and north of the road, w-as the grist and saw mill, both under one roof. Major Dennett's store stood next. 464 HISTORY OF PARIS. On the south side of the road was the carding mill, occupied by Howhind of Brunswick, and next below, the fulling mill of H. R. Parsons. Morse's inn stood next and back from the street. This had been built by Morse, soon after his purchase of Stowell, in 1803. The sign was an Indian in full dress and moccasins, with a bow and arrow, and underneath, "Morse's Inn." There was a small building standing on the site of the Kouse Bis- bee building, which had been built for a nail shop, and was then occupied by Isaac Knight as a shoe-maker's shop. Morse and Hall's store of that date, is now the dwelling house of A. C. Barrows. This was built in 1817, for Capt. Seth Morse, b}- Major Hall, carpenter, he having for apprentices at that time, Silas Maxim and Francis Shaw. The Perkins house was a one story building, occupied by Solomon Cloudman, miller. This was the Rouse Bisbee buildings and after its purchase b}' Morse in 1803, it was occupied by him as a store until the completion of his store above named. The next house was on the Alonzo Shurtleff lot, and was occupied by Abijah Hall. Solomon Brvant lived in the house now owned by Wm. L. Blood. This was the old Prentiss store and post office, and was moved from the Rice place. Br3ant moved here from Gra}', and his sons were the first settlers in Woodstock and gave the name to Bryant's Pond. On the road leading from the Stony Brook to the Hill, was the schoolhouse. The blacksmith shop of Phineas Morse stood on the site of the boundarv. The house of AV^m. B. Royal was then owned by Simeon Perkins, who also owned the mill. The next house was the Morse house, occupied by Nathaniel Green, who owned the tannery. The little shop on the side hill was the finishing shop. The last house on the west side of the road was John Valentine's — now the stand of Isaac D. Faunce. On the east side of the road, on the knoll near John Martin's, was the house of Isaac Knight. This was torn down by Cornelius Knight, who built the house now owned by John Martin. The last house on the east side of the road was Capt. George King's. It is now owned and occupied b}' O. W. Bent. The east side of the river at this time had nine dwelling-houses, the whole RESIDENCE OF E. F. STONE. • i^^Vgi"!i^j CENTRAL SQUARE, SOUTH PARIS. HISTORY OK PARIS. 465 village numberiug but seventeen. The somber shades of wood color constituted the whole line of exterior decorations. Paint came in later, in the order of yellow, red, and white. Tlie esthetic taste of a later day has led to the blending of all colors. Since 1820 the village has steadily increased. The greatest detri- ment to its prosperity was the failure of the woolen factor}'. The money lost here was the frugal accumulations of industrious citizens and was a blow from which man^- never fully recovered. The titles to some of the estates may be traced as follows : The tract of land on the south side of the street, and extending from the Gallison lot to the John Dennett lot, was purchased of Elias Stowell by Joseph Rust, May 8, 1809. for $100. He sold to Seth Morse Dec. 28, 1813, who sold to Col. H. R. Parsons, Aug. 9, 1814. After this date all the titles to lots on this purchase passed from Col. Par- sons. Abijah Hall bought the lot next to Dennett's and built what is now the residence of Mrs. Haskell. From the east end of his pur- chase he gave the lot on which the Congregational Meeting-house now stands. Ziba Thayer purchased the lot between the residence of Col. Par- sons and the house of Abijah Hall. He built his house in 1851, and occupied it thirty ^ears. He then sold to Augustus M. Whitman, and after his decease it passed to his heirs. The Gerry stand was built by William A. Rust, M. D., on land purchased of Col. Parsons. It is now the residence of Henry Gerry. The John Dennett house was built on land purchased of P21ias Stowell, April 14, 1820. After Dennett's decease it was sold to Samuel Stowe, the present owner. Odd Fellows Block was built on the site of the blacksmith shop of Amasa Fobes, recollected by few, as Chipman's shop, but generally remembered as the location of the brick store. The brick store was built b^' James Longle}', in 1834. It was while building this store that he had a 3oke of cattle killed by lightning. He occupied the barn near the Isaac Smith place, across the street from his store, and the cattle were standing at the corner of the building. A rafter was torn from the building and thrown some distance. The horses in the building were blindfolded and led out, but most of his robes, harnesses and carriages were burned. The Robert Skillings stand was built by him in 1834. He pur- chased the lot containing nearly three acres, Dec. 5, 1833, on which 30 466 HISTORY OF PARIS. he had commenced building his house in the November previous. His shop was moved from the site of the N. Mason house to its present location, the year following. His house, at that time, was the farthest out on the street. This purchase was made of James Longley who had recently bought of Elias Stowell the tract of land extending from the Cyprian Hall house to the Norway line, contain- ing about 200 acres, the price being $9.25 per acre. Longley re- served two acres between the lot sold Skillings and Cyprian Hall, on which now stands the residence of Arba Thayer, built by Man- ning of Portland, who was then a dealer in hardware in the brick store. The residence of D. N. True, built by AVm. Newhall, and since remodeled, refinished and enlarged, as also the residences of Alvah Shurtletf and :\lrs. Angie Jordan, stand on this reserved two acres. In 18.34, Benjamin Sturtevant built on the lot next on the street to Mr. Skillings'. This passed into the hands of Wm. R. Howe, and was since burned. His present residence has been erected in its place. The James Curtis house was the Smith house that stood in the Whitehead district, and was removed to its present location by David Jordan. The lot of the Newhall stand was purchased by Samuel M. New- hall of D. P. Stowell, March 19. 1.S39. The house had been raised to two stories and the buildings thoroughly repaired, when they were burned at the time the hotel stable was destroyed. The Leonard Shurtlett house was built by James Deering. He used in its construction the John Deering house that stood on the Eleazer jMarsluill farm. Simeon Chipman's shop was also used in the porch. The shade trees that make this location so attractive, were transplanted by Mr. Deering in 1850. This stand was exchanged with Mr. Shurtleff for a part of the Gen. Bolster ftirm. The Deering residence was soon after built on the site of the John Holmes buildings, which had been destroyed by fire, and in which he has continued to reside. The Edgerly house now occupied by Horace Edgerly, was built by James Deering, and occupied by him for some years. His cabinet shop stood across the street. It now constitutes a portion of the store of D. N. True. The house and jewelers shop of Samuel Richards was built out of the materials of the old Dennett Store. It originally stood on the rvi^oiLii^^Nv^c OF JUDGE GEu. A. WiLSuN. SiuN'V BI-;',.ad, a short dis- tance east of the Leonan.1 Swan pla^-e, was through the w«.kxIs. The building of the railway station heiv begau quickly to attract settlers, Leonaixl Berry moved his house here fK>m Trap Corner and other houses wei-e erected. When a little later, Samuel B. Locke, Esq., came here fi\>m Locke's Mills in (.^reenwooiL and erected a set of lii-st class mills just below the old Witham Bridge, a new impulse was given to the settlement, and its future permanent growth was assured. Atler the removal of his father from town, Klijah S. Berry, who was long station agent here, o<.vupie<.l the homestead, but he finally sold it to Hannibal G. Bivwn, and built :ui\>ther. Francis A. Young went into tnvde heiv quite early, was appointed Postmaster iu 1857, and has held the otlicv nuvst of the time siuce. Flijah S. Berry was the tirst Postmaster, having Kvn appointed. February 27, lSo4, Jeremiah Howe was also an early trader here, and was followed by John Locke, Samuel B, Lo<*ke, Jr.» :ind others. The manufacture oi' chaii-s here has been an important indujitry, and while new industries have been added, the village has made a steadv and satisfactorv iiivwth. C\ rus Howe from Sumuer» 470 IlISTOKV OF r.\KIS. was an early hotel keeper, followed hy John Bicknell and otiiers. The villaue is mostly situated upon the south-westerly i)art of double lot numbered 27-2M in the third I'aniie, owned respectively by Hev. "NVm. ('. AVitham. Stillman Berry, I)r, Charles l^issell and Leonard 1>. Swan. This double lot contained originally, nearly three hundred acres. Snow's Falls A'illage. Phineas Stearns and one or two of his sons first utilized tiie water power of the Falls here, in the manufacture of chairs, and built the two story house still standing a short distance above. 'I'liey also did considerable farming here. They began here a short time before the railroad was completed through the town. The few houses below the Falls were mosth' built by workmen employed in the mill, among whom was James II. Barrows, now of West Paris. (Jeorge W. Hammond has kept a small store, a short distance above the Stearns house, for quite a number of years. lie is also farmer and Post- master. The little scattered village is built up mainly on parts of lots twenty-two and twent^'-three in the fourth range, the river divid- ing these two lots nearly in the center. The business carried on at the Falls has been changed several times, and owners have sulYered severely from fire. That Coknkk. This little lianilet is mainly built upon that pait of double lot number 27-28 in the Ibiutii range, which ^^'illiam Berry sold to Fox- well Swan. The first house erected here was that of Swan, who cultivated the farm. Afterwards he turned his house into a hotel. Ebenezer Drake came from North I'aris to the farm now owni'd and occupied by Nathan L. JMarsiiall. and l)uilt the store still standing in the corner, where he sold goods for several years. It was at this time and from the circumstance of building a store where there was no village for the purpose of taking the trade that would otherwise go to North or South Paris or the Hill, that the name of "Trap Corner" was given it. Sevi'ral persons have traded in this store since Mr. Drake left it, among others. Ezra Stei)hens. wlio was here several years. After Foxwell Swan left the hotel, it was kept by Jared L. Young, but it ceased to 1)0 a tavern many years ago. The first house on the opposite side of the East Branch was 1)uilt by Jiimes Swan, son of Foxwell, who was living in it half a century ago. Several houses have l)een built on each side of the Branch since RESIDENXE OF GEO. W. HAMMOND. SNOW'S FALLS. HISTORY Ol" TAUIS. 471 that time, but the place was never imieh of a viUage, aud not much more now than formerly. James C. Perry has granite and marble works here, and Oliver L. Pratt and son a carpenter's shop. Ebene- zer Humphrey occupies the James Swan place. Jeremiah Howe from Sunnier, built up a place on the west side of the Branch a few 3-ears ago, and died there. He was the son of Jacob Howe, our first mail carrier. CHAPTER XLVin. PARIS POETS. Some of the early settlers, and quite a number of the native born citizens of Paris, developed a talent for literature, specimens of which have occasionally been given in this volume. At the Centen- nial Celebration of the town, the literary exercises were of an ex- ceptionally high order, and most of the parts were prepared by natives of Paris. Of the earlier contributions to the literary press we have no means of knowing, but when a newspaper, the Oxford Observer, was started on Paris Hill in 1824:, its columns were at once filled with articles both in prose and poetry, aud upon a great variety of topics, the productions main!}- of Paris people. Doubt- less many young writers were gratified at a sight of their first printed composition in this paper, and the columns of the Observer and of its successors, for many years, continued to be filled from week to week with the productions of home talent. Elijah L. Hamlin wrote under the nom de plume oi: ^'Viator;" Dr. Ezekiel Holmes under that of ^'Libertas," "Selim," and "Veritas;' Henry Prentiss adopted that of "Cimon," and Caleb Prentiss that of "Cincinna- tus ;" Polly Prentiss signed "M," and Mary Prentiss "Oithona ;" by "M. D.," Levi Willis was understood, and by "Theodosia," Re- becca Hamlin ; John Otis wrote over the signature of "Don Alonzo," and C. Rawson over the letter "S." The early volumes of the Ob- server, Jeffersonian and Oxford Democrat, give other signatures such as "Decius," "Oxford," "Quarles," "Cato," "Yeoman," *S:c., whose real names we are unable to give. It is not possible in this brief chapter to pass in review the literary- productions of all the above and give examples of their work, nor to refer, except in pass- 472 HISTORY OF PARIS. ing, to the literary work of our professional men, our ministers, ed- itors, lawyers and doctors, many of whom liave been men of fine literary taste and ready and graceful writers, for all these have been duly noticed, in their several professions, in other parts of the vol- ume. It is onlv proposed here to make brief mention of a few who have excelled in literature, more especially in poetical composition, and some of whose fugitive pieces are within our reach. In some instances the best of their productions maj' not be given, but it is because tlie}' are not at hand. HENRY PRENTISS. He was born in 1779, and was the son of Rev. Caleb and Pamelia (Mellen) Prentiss, of Reading, ^Nlass. He married Mar}-, daughter of Dr. John Hart, of Reading, and came to Paris quite early, though not among the first settlers. He was a frequent contributor to the columns of the early Paris papers, and a forcible writer. In his newspaper tilt with Elder Hooper, on the currency question, he dis- played great tact as a controveitialist. He also occasionally wrote poetry, which seems to have Ijeen a strong family trait. He died in Paris in 1843. From his contributions to the Oxford Observer, over the signature of "^Cimon," the following is selected, which appeared in the first issue of the paper : POWER OF THE PRESS. Youn^ genius of Oxford come (^arol your lay. Your Press is awaiting — your heraUl's away ; For Oxford demands (her aspiring c-aress,) A Press for her freedom and freedom of Press. Ye sons of her mountains, ye sages combine. Ye fair of her valleys your garlands entwine ; Your services proffer, your bounties bestow, Make a land of renown of your mountains of snow : For bleak are your hills, and the long winter's blast Her mantle of frost o"er your glaciers does cast. Breathe on l)almy gales ; let a spirit of fire Awake in the hearts of the son and the sire. Bid Oxford arise in the strength of her might. And drive from her brow the dim vapors of night. The Press, with a Majesty boundless as sea. And a voice loud as thunder, bids Oxford be free ; With a stride from the ocean she measmes the plain, And swears on the mountains of Oxford she'll reign. She seeks a retreat in the land of the brave ; HISTORY OF PARIS. 473 She shrinks at the tyrant, and weeps o'er the shive. The Land of the Hills to the brave is a home, For the hills of the Swiss to their foes are a tomb. Fair daughter of heaven, O virtue, inspire The soul of the I'ress witli thine own sacred tire I If on the eseutcheon of Oxfoi-d remain A vice or a crime to encrimson her name, The foul crimson blot in oblivion wipe. By the tlash of thy frown or the lash of the type. E"en hallowed on earth; O, Justice, preside O'er the fate of our counsels, our destinies guide ! Hang high o'er our homes, thy bright balance in Heaven, And bj^ thy i-ed bolt be iniquity riven. O palsy the hand by extortion corroded. Doom peaceless the soul by its infamy goaded ; If guilt, with her train of dark vassals arrayed. The quiet dominions of Oxford invade. The Press thy artillery, the type be thy bow. To lay the base miscreant lifeless and low. His corse be the carrion where ravens shall feed. His bones bleach the turf on which tramples the steed. But when the oppressed in their anguish shall cry, Their cheek pale with sorrow, grief-smitten their eye, Then deal out they mercy, the victim opprest. From the gripe of the ruthless extortioner wrest. The Press be thine angel, our faults to record. Our vices to punish, our virtues reward ; Our morals to chasten, our follies expose, To gladden the bosom though pregnant with woes. Our minds to enlighten, our wanderings correct. To rescue our youth who in vices are wrecked, Our tastes to improve and our manners refine. And point the bold sinner to piety's shrine. A light to the blind, to the darkling a guide ; A bride to the groom and a groom to the bride. A home to the stranger, a guest to the host. Who brings him glad news of a heritage lost. A pillar of fire to enlighten our way, A mirror, the scenery of life to display. The yeomanry chart which shall point out the soil Whose bounties shall gladden the culturer's toil. An eye that shall ken the rich secrets of earth, And drag them reluctant to being and birth. CiMON. 474 history of pakis. Caleb Prentiss. Deacon Caleb Prentiss moved from Gorham, Me., to Sonth Paris, about the beginning of tlie present century. He was a native of Reading, Mass., a son of Rev. Caleb Prentiss, and brother of the preceding. He was in trade some years at South Paris, and then purchased of Asa Sturtefant lot nuuilier six in the nintli range, where he moved and engaged in agriculture. He was deacon of the Congregationalist chui'ch, a man of marked aliility, a magistrate before whom cases of breach of the peace were frequently brought, and highly respected in town. He was also a contributor to the columns of the Observer, and the following scraps are selected from among his poetical compositions : DECEMBER DAYS. Euthless winter's rude career, (ouies to close the parting year; Fleeey flakes of snow descend. Boreal winds tlie welkin rend. Reflect, oh manl and well remember That dull old age is dark December ; For soon the year of life is gone, When hoarv hairs like snow come on. RESIGNATION. How pleasing tlie sound of the church going bell, How dismal the tone of the funei-al knell; Thus life is a scene that is checkered with ill. Though pleasure oftimes procures us a rill Of comfort to cheer us while passing the night Of this wilderness world, to the legions of light. Then let us enjoy the l)lpssings here given. And wait the fruition })rt)vided in Heaven. ]\Iarv Prentiss. Mary Prentiss was a daughter of Dea. Calel) Prentiss, and was Ijorn in Paris, Dec. 27, 1798. For several years preceding her death, which took place Nov. IG, 1830, she had resided in Bangor. A brief, but appreciative obituary notice of her, appeared in a Ban- gor paper shortly after her death, from the pen of Hon. Edward Kent, a reproduction of wliich will he sufficient for the present occa- sion. Tlie stanzas referred to in tlie notice are appended thereto. Judge Kent wrote as follows : ''You may remember that soon after the dedication of Mount Hope Cemetery in July last, I informed you HISTOKV OF I'AHIS. 475 that 1 had in my possession some stanzas composed l»y a young hidv of this city, which I intended to have pn1)lished. 1 am forcibly and sadlj' reminded of that promise hy the death of the author, Miss Mary Prentiss, daughter of Dea. Caleb Prentiss of Paris, who died in Bangor on the 1 6th inst. I will not attempt a formal newspaper eulogium on her character ; to those who had known her, had wit- nessed her life of unobtrusive usefulness and conscientious discharge of duty, and had been blessed with her friendship and love, such an eulogium would be useless. Her friends will long remember her as one who without adventitious and accidental advantages, had won her way to their lieaits and attections, by the vigor and discipline of her mind, by the gentle kindness and disinterestedness of her life, by an almost excessive sensibility, tempered and subdued, that she might never shrink from duty, and an expansive benevolence that embraced the whole human family, and a remarkable absence of that selfishness which regulates and calculates not its actions, without a reference 1o present comfort. At the time above alluded to, the •dedication of Moinit Hope, she was deeply interested in the object and the occasion, and in a note to a friend, enclosing the annexed, she sa^'s : 'P^ver since I heard of the arrangements for the dedica- tion of Mount Hope, I have imagined myself dead and buried there. I send you the fruit of my strange imaginings.' At that period, and until a short time before her death, her health was excellent. There is something in the lines and thought of that mysterious and indefina- ble presentiment, that far reaching vision, dim and indistinct, and 3'et almost real, which we sometimes fancy is vouchsafed to the pure in heart as they approach near the si)irit land." The stanzas are entitled A SIMKIT AT MOUNT HOPE. 1 am no more a child of eailh, My spirit t'roin its clay hath tied ; And yet I liii<;fr round the spot. Where they have made my low, last bed. The stronji', deep wish to be beloved, Has not departed with my breath ; It had its oriijin in Heaven, And was too pure to yield to death. I see the tenrs the mourners shed, 1 catch the nuirnmr of their sighs; And througii their long and weary days. I watch them with my spiiit-eyes. 476 HISTORY OF PARIS. Mj' home is in a better world Of ceaseless bloom and cloudless light ; And the soiled robe I wore below, Is changed for one of spotless white. Deck then mj' grave with earth's frail flowers, And teach the mourning trees to bend ; But do not water them with tears, , Plume the soul's pinions to ascend. If it is bliss e'en heie to mount. When we must bear tlip heavy chain Which checks us in our highest flight, And drags us to the earth again. Think of the soul with nought to clog. With nought to dim its eagle sight ; Forever drinking in new joy, Forever catching some new light. If this dark stream is beautiful. Which waters but an earthly clod. Think what must be that purer one Which sparkles from the throne of God. Oh. dry your tears, no longer weep, The grave is not a gloomy place ; Keligion sheds a radiance Which every lingering cloud should chase. HANNAH E. (mAXIM) ALLKN. Mrs. Allen is the daughter of Silas and Hannah (Packard) Maxim^ and was born in Paris, Oct. 6, 1831 . She began when quite young to- contribute to the local papers, both in prose and verse, and her pro- ductions attracted considerable notice. Since tlien she has written more or less for the Oxford Democrat, Portland Transcript, Boston Museum, Olive Branch, &c., under the nam de plume of "Rose San- born." She has written quite a number of stories, but much more of poetry. Her poem "Greeting to my Native Hills," read at the Centennial Celeliration and printed elsewhere with the proceedings, is a fine speciiuen of blank verse and highly poetical. She married J. W. Allen, and moved to Michigan, but has since removed to Ne- braska. She has written but little since her marriage, being en- grossed with family cares and duties, a fact to be regretted ; one who can write so well should write more. Among her earlier pro- ductions, the following is copied from the Monthly Literary Miscel- HISTORY OF PARIS. 4<< lany, published in Detroit, Michigan, and was written in Paris in August, 1850. It is entitled THE DAIGHTEIJ OF .lAIHl S. The diuigliter of the ruler hiy Upon the cout-li of tleath ; Her snowy bosom cold and .still, Heaved by no fluttering breath ; A mother's joy, a father's pride. With that young gentle girl had died. The dark curls swept like raven plumes On her clear marble brow, And the fringed lash pressed softly down Upon her cheek of snow, Hiding the eye whose melting blue Seemed l)orrowed from the heaven's own hue. Beside the couch stood they whose hearts By deepest grief were torn, They who had watched her early years. Her girlhood's radiant morn, — Who long had fasted, wept and pi-ayed. That Death's sharp arrow might be stayed. Another stood beside her there. In that still room of death. In all his saintly majesty — Jesus of Nazareth I His eyes unwet, his brow serene, A holy calmness on his mien. The master clasped his hands; ''AV'eep not," he niildlj^ said, *'For this is but a living sleep. Thy daughter is not dead. Weep not, — the maiden shall awake And live again, for thy faith's sake." And as he spoke he gently took Her white hand from her breast, Then paused, as loth to break a sleep So deep, so sweet, so blest ; To call a soul once freed fiom pain, Back to a sinful world again. He si)ake ; — those lovely lids were raised From their deep orbs of blue, Back came the flush of glowing life, Her pale cheek melting through ; .She lived again — she breathed — she smiled : The wondering parents clasped their child. 478 HISTORY OF PARIS. The following four sonnets on the death of her friend, are perhaps among the best of Mrs. Allen's productions. They first appeared in the columns of tlie Oxford Democrat : IN MEMOKY OF Miss Sarah J. Prentiss, who died at Bax<;or, Octobei? 22, 1877. Dear friend, the days of mellow tone and tint, The ripe, rare days that thou so well didst love Have laid once more tlieir glorious imprint On tield jind wood, and even the blue above That nearer bends witli its soft mantling liaze. In these cliarmed hours, oh I friend, or so I dream, Tlie veil "twixt me and thee dolh tliinner seem ; I feel thy presence in this tender ralm. And in these airs, still rife with summer balm, The touch that smoothed my hair in other days. Ah I were mine eyes not holden I might see. Perhaps, thy radiant face lean close to me ; And looking in thy deep, true eyes, should know Death had not touched with frost, the love of long ago. "Twas fitting thou shouklst gain the Master's feet AVhen the i-ipe year its crown of glory wore; Wfll might he smile at thy full sheaves of wheat. The gathered gold of years, a precious store; The faith that to a Father's hand could cling, Though darkness veiled His face ; the zeal that burned To l)less thy brother man; love that discerned Christ in the lowly and the suffering. Anil when the war-cloud darkened all the land. Drew thee with eager haste to join the l>and Who. where the l)attle tempest spent its wrath. And Ifft its wreck of anguish and of death, Hovered \\ ith sweet and gentle ministries. As God's own messengers sent in human guise. Tlie Po(4's soul shone clear upon thj' brow; 'fhine. too, the Artist's loving touch, the skill To )iid tlic canvas blossom at thy will; For, priestess at the shrine of Beauty, thou. Oh, friend beloved, to duller ears and eyes. Interpreted her choicest mysteries. Yet 'twas not given thee to win and wear The crown Fame held aloft. A coronet Of brighter lustre on thy l)row was set; The glory of a womanhood most rare, And rii-h and rounded hito full conii>leteness. HISTORV OF PARIS. 470 111 whose calm strpugth was iiiterhlent all sweetness, As on thy native hills, the rock's searred'tate Is beautiful with mosses and the harebell's grace. ''Perfect through suffering." Oh, heart sore tried. Through all the long, long anguish, bj' thy side, The angel Patience walked with calm, sad eyes ; While on thj' brow, the saint's white aureole Grew large, till as a star in dawn's red skies Fades from our sight, so passed thy chastened>oul Into God's rest ineffable. And now. After one golden jear of Paradise, One year of seeing with unclouded eyes, Companion of pure spirits, dost not thou Behold even thy sorrows glorified. As one who on a lofty mountain's side. Sees the cold mists that drench the vales below, A bank of pearl and opal in the sunlight glowy PI's'isojitoH, Mich., Oct. IS. EosE Sanbokn. AX APRIL SXOW-STOEM. All da}' against the window pane, The April storm has fiercely beat ; The naked trees have writhed in pain, Whitened with driving snow and sleet. And many a proud old tree, o'ertbrown With sudden crash and deafening roar, A wreck of kiugh- pride lies prone, To wear his kingly crown no more. The tender shoots of grass are hid ; The crocus-cups are filled with snow ; And under icy coverlid, The snowdrop's fearless heail lies low. I think the violets, half awake, Shut their sweet liils in sad suri^rise ; So treacherously the south wind spake Of greening woods and sunnj' skies I But ah 1 most piteous sight to me. In all this dreary waste of storm. Beneath the whitening lilac-tree, A hapless robin's shivering form. T-he cruel cold has pierced beneath His vest of flame and warm, brown coat: Dulled his bright eye — maybe with death — And shut the music in his throat. 480 HISTOKV OF PARIS. Poor bird I I womlor if he grieves For the old lioine in southern l)Ower.s, AVhere soft briglit days and bahny eves Crown even Winter's brow witli flowers I EOSE 8ANB0UN. A WINTER PAXSY. Once in the morning twilight of our love, When Hope's first red had scai-cely tinged the gray, I plucked a pansy from its winter bed And gave it you. In its fresh faee, i)erc-hance. You read a vague, sweet prophecy of good. Of love surviving life's autuninal chill, And blossoming even in its winter days. After long years, once more I pluck for you A pansy that has braved a frosty skj- And worn a snow-wreath on its purple l)rows. For a sweet sign that in our liearts to-day We tiad the old time prophecy come true. Mary H. (Prentiss) Cummings. Mary Hart Prentiss was the daughter of Henry and Mary (Hart i Prentiss, formerly of Reading, Mass., but earh- settlers here, and was bornju^Paris, January 7, 1807. She married Whitney Cum- mings of West Sumner, afterwards of Buckfield, and died in the latter town in the spring of 1878. She was a frequent contributor to the Oxford Democrat, Portland Transcript and Zion's Advocate, over the signature of "Oithona." From a number of her short poems, the following are selected for this chapter : EEVEPJES. My child will come no more P My ministries of love Are changed for those above — The little journey of his life is o'er. I see his garments hang In many a spot — How can he be forgot, Tho' every mem'ry brings the heart a pang I ^Tis vain to change the scene — From each sequester'd nook llis little treasures look; I cannot wander where he has not been. HISTORY OF PARIS. ^ 481 8prliig'*s gloi'ious siuil»e;ims istreain, And hriglitlj^ do they fall, Alike on floor and wall ; But my lo!it boy looks out on eveiy beam. I turn my ejes above, But tears will force theii- A\ay E'en when I strive to pray — Is there no place of rest for eartlilv love? My youno; and happy boy — I see his glad step springing, I liear his sweet voice singing, And yet these memories bring no thrill of joy. But why these restless daj's? The promises are mine ; I hear a voice Divine Call on mj' soul a sovereign God to praise. Why spend my hours in gloom. Or weep for treasures gone. When I am hunying on To join them in a world beyond the tomb. My cherish'd one is there. He spends his glorious days In songs of holy praise To Him who heard on earth his daily jirayer. Then let my heart arise To his bright home abov(,', • And to the God of love Look for a blessing on "earth's broken ties.'' OUR SCHOOLHOUSE. As I sit in my room alone to-day, My tho"ts are wandei-iug far away; Through many a j-ear they are looking back Over childhood's many-color'd track ; And the schoolhouse, with its batter'd door. Stands upon the hillside as of yore. How often we ran a merry race Over piles of snow to reach the place ! How Ave carefull}' plac'd the dinner pail, And hung our wrappings on jjeg or nail ; Then turn'd in haste to such wealth of blaze As is seldom seen in our modern days. How the wood was piled on the heavy stones Till the tire sent out unconscious groans 1 31 482 HISTORY OF PARIS. How "the boys" climird up on the roof, and flung Baskets of chips tlie logs among I And we pusli"d it and crowded around the flame, Intent on warmth ere the teacher came. Few wei'e the studies of childhool then ; Reading and spelling and use of i)en ; Slight use of figures and jiarts of speech, But all that the spelling book could teach ; And we spelt for the head with such warmth and zeal As few, save politicians, feel. Oh, little we tho't as we frolick'd then. What sort of women, what sort of men. Would soon go out from that huml)le place. As help or burden to the race. Yet hi looking back on those days, I see That each was then what he grew to be. From that humble shelter of early days We soon went out into Ijroader ways ; We went with joy thro" its open dooi'. To look back with sighs, but return no more. We scattered like leaves in October day. And like leaves have the many pass'd away. Long years ago on a stormy night, When earth was clad in a robe of white, A flame stole out on the schoolhouse floor, Stealthily crept over wall and door ; Mounted the roof— and at rise of sun The whole sad work of the night was done. That ])rimitive building in its da}^. Did a useful work in a quiet way. Would I could see it as of old. With the scholars gather'd in its fold I But most, with the house, have to dust gone down And I am musing here alone. LINES SUGGESTED BY A DREAM. Who e"er has thauk'd the Lord with heartfelt sense Of all His goodness to a fallen Avorld, And has not blest Him for the gift of dreams? Oh, those sweet evidences that the mind Is ever wakeful ; that the soul within Is indestructible ; that we shall live, And feel, and think when death itself is past ! AVhen the exhausted, wearied ft-ame nuist rest, HISTORY OF PARIS. 483 And seek in sleej) those fresh supplies of strength To-morrow will deniiuul, how would the mind, The active spirit, grudge the wasted liours. Were it not certain that the hand of God AVould paint some picture of the fading past. Or the uncertain future, on the mind, While the veilM eye sees not the outer world ! Our sleei)ing visions may, perchance, be sad, But wlio. oh who would lose them? I saw in dreams last night a favorite spot, One 1 have seldom seen in latter years. It was a farm upon a mountain's side. Rough in appearance, and yet beautiful. With all its trees and vines, its rocks and streams. "Twas there a relative I lov'd in life And mourn'd in death. livM out his threescore years. I ever lov'd to see tlie tall, gray house. It look'd so like its owner, firm, upright. As tho" 'twere fortified by praise and praj-er. I saw it in my dream, with just the look It wore of old ; the same vine-shaded porch. And spreading trees around the open door ; But of the numerous smiling faces there In days gone by, but one arose to view. It was a youthful cousin, who had grown To man's estate beneath that sheltering roof ; But. thinking that the world had greener spots And lovelier scenes, had wandered far away. Long, long ago, from his paternal home. In mj" night vision he was blithe and young, As when I saw him ere he bade adieu To beautiful Xew England. .Just the same Were the dark locks around his ample brow ; And in his flasliing eye were mingled deep The energy, the softness and the pride Which blended in liis character. Xo word Was said between us, yet I feel to-day As tho" departed years had come again. And I was living still the hours of youth. I bless the giver of that happy dream, < For long has been the time since I have seen That well-remembered relative and friend, And we, perchance, may never meet again. I have a sprig of wither'd laurel leaves He sent me from his Pennsylvania home In token of remembrance, and I oft 484 HISTORY OF PARIS. Look at it now, with (question in my tlionghts, Whether that home is dearer to his lieart, Than the rough momitain one he left behind. Rose (McKenney) Rawson. She was the daughter of William and Mary (Besse) McKenney, and was born July 18, 1.S45. Her mother was a sister of Hon. Warren H. Vinton, whose name was formerl}' Besse, as stated in Personal Notices. Mrs. Rawson before her marriage, was a suc- cessful teacher in the public schools, having been emplo^'ed in the schools in town, at Bryant's Pond and elsewhere. She has been an occasional contributor to the papers for a number of years, and gen- erally in poetr}-. The two following selections fairl}^ exhibit her talent as a poetical writer. She married Otis Bent Rawson of this town, who is a Baptist preacher, and has been settled over the church in Bethel, but is now settled out of the State. THE OLD HOME IX THE LANE. There's something in the air this morn, that cai'ries iiic away. Back many a year of toil and care, back many a weaiy day. Once more I seem a careless child, I'll fling away cai-e's chain. And visit with my heart to-day, the old home in the lane. Oh, let my father just this once lay oft" his silv'ring hair. And put away those spectacles, and then those lines of care ; Do take away those signs of age ; oh, make him young again. To visit with his child to-day, the old home in the lane. Oh let ray mother once again, I beg with aching heart. Have just a score of age's cares from oft" her life depart. Then will she not so feebly step, but free from grief and pain Again go happ}', singing in the old home in the lane. And now I look acx-oss the hill, and see the self-same grass Roll oft" in waves 'way down the vale, and flee as on I pass. Just as I've watched it many a time sweep off" across the plain, WJien I regretfully would seek the old home in the lane. The path across the orchard lot we hourly used to pass. Has been fenced up. by stranger hands, they say, to save the grass; And then the Bahn-of-Gilead trees will never bloom again, A stranger's axe has sadly robbed the old home in the lane. The brook in which we fished for frogs, and bare feet waded through. And all the unhatched polliwogs and toads we thoughtless slew To make a fertile field they say, he's spoiled it with a drain, * Ah, sadly changed are you to-day, dear old home in the lane. HISTORY OF PARIS. 485 Ah, stop — where are the dearly loved, the old home held so long. The dear, unbroken household baud, that cheered its hearth with song? Then let ine lay aside uiy pen, and hear again that strain, Just as it cheered in years ago, the old home in the lane. , The noblest boy, the father's pride, to-day his heart so true Lies still and silent 'neath his coat of undimmed army blue ; Beneath the sun of distant skies, upon a southern plain, There lies the pride and treasure of the old home in the lane. The old church yard upon the hill, of dear ones has its share, Two brothers dear lie side by side, a sister too, is there ; So sadly changed is now the flock, 'twould be less joy than pain, E'en if I could go back and see the old home in the lane. The dear old neighbors, though to them must needs have been the lot Of human frailties; still they seem as though they had them not, And dear to me as precious links in memory's golden chain Are these old friends united with the old home in the lane. I have had many kindly friends, God bless them all and each. But there's a tender tie of old that these can never reach ; Perhaps 'tis wrong and childish weak, I know it's all in vain. But how my heart is yeai-ning for the old home in the lane. But now 'tis time I dried my tears, and closed the portals up, That's filled with recollections sweet, from memory's l)i-imming cup ; I draw the cuitain to the world — go back to work again. But treasured next to Heaven, shall be the old home in the lane. Fort Kent, Aug. 1868. PARTIXG ODE. (Oxford Xormal Institute.) How short the time in fleeting days, since early in the spring, We first were all assembled by the old bell's cheerful ring. But long, how long and pleasant, if we reckon thoughts and deeds, If time maj' be computed by the sowing of good seeds. In life's day-book for each of us, How great is the amount That's credited to pleasure's side In memory's account ; And everj^ kind and noble act we have received or given With interest, is registered, to be returned by Heaven. As time rolls by its heavy freight of happiness and cares, May richest harvests fall to us exempt from weeds and tares; And though the golden ball we seek, be held beyond our reach, Yet much tliafs good and beautiful shall l)e the lot of each. Fate loans from out her treasures vast. To each some costly gem ; 486 HISTORY OF PARIS. To some gives beauty, talent, wit. To some the diadem. A tender heart, a patient soul, or love the best of all. We each shall be remembered, if our portion be but small. Though oftentimes the highest hopes, unrealized, must fade, And castles built for happiness, must in the dust be laid. Yet saved by actions good and wise, we'll stand each storm and shock Secure from harm and danger if we've built on wisdom's rock. Then let us keep our treasure pure, Undimmed with stain or dust. Where thief can never enter, And gold can never rust ; And if no more on earth we meet, a dear unbroken band. May we sing at last together, far beyond the golden strand. Wii,LiA:\r ^y. Maxim. Wm. Wallace Maxim has contributed more or less to the public journals, sometimes in the form of rhyme and sometimes in prose. He has written some articles upon agriculture which have been valuable. Among several of his contributions to the Oxford Demo- crat, the following is selected for this chapter : STRAXGEKS. We are living and toiling as strangers. In a land that we call our own ; We are passing like priest and Levite, The road to the great unknown. We talk of the golden city, Of friends in that home so dear. But scarcely a word of pity For those who are starving here. Starving for love and devotion, And the graces that round them fall ; Starving for pure religion In a country of churches tall. These shadows and liaubles are emptv, Though decked with the treasixres of art. And the light of a life burns dimh' ^Mien love has gone out of the heart. We read in the legends of heroes, Who, labors of love to bestow. Put self in tlie misty background And built up the kingdom below. HISTORY OF PARIS. 487 May we ask with a patience enduring Like the servants and seekers of yore, That the faith of the aneient martyrs Might visit the eartli once more. Might come like the splendors of sunlight To a shadowy groping l)and : Might come like the rain in summer To the arid and tlusty land. For the same old passions bind us, And the same afflictions bo\v. And we know that the God of the Bible Is the God of His children uow. Paris, Me., Jnhj 9, 1SS2. IMary (Hathaway) Rowe. She is the daughter of the hite Lazarus and Lucy (Cole) Hatha- way, and was born in Paris, January 6, 1829. She was educated in the town schools, taught school before her marriage, and has sometimes written brief articles for reunions, famil}' gatherings and other special occasions, but not for tlie press. She married EUeiy W. Rowe of Woodstock, and has resided many years in Portland. Her life has been saddened by the loss of several children, one of whom, Carrie M. Rowe, was a graduate of the Portland High School, a 3'oung lady distinguished for her amiability of character and her scholarly attainments, and who was held in the highest esteem b}- a wide circle of friends. The following fugitive lines which came into our hands, were composed on the occasion of revisiting the old homestead in Paris which had passed from the family into the hands of strangers. MY CIIILDIIOOD'S HOME. Home of mj- childhood, the last link is severed. That bound me to that spot I loved so well ; Xo more shall voice of kindred there recall me, Xo more entice by friendship's magic spell. The voice that soothed the early griefs of childhood, The willing hands that toil for me no more, A mother's love, a father's kindly greetings ; All, all have crossed to yonder happy shore. The weight of years is stamped upon my forehead, The weight of grief, sometimes too heavy seems ; But in my heart the home and joys of childhooJ, Are oft recalled by sweet and happy dreams. 488 HISTORY OF PARIS. The rock that stood beneath the apple blossoms, The brook that murmurs "neath its shadows yet ; The tree our brother planted by tlie roses, Are memories dear that I would ne'er forget. The dear old woods that crowned the western liillside Whose sunset shadows waved around our home ; In schooldays, warm and tired, oft have I rested Beneath the spread of nature's emerald dome. The woods are gone ; a stranger's hand hath laid them ; ^Ve rest no more beneath their grateful shade, But all the hills are there, as in our childhood, On one more dear, a sister's grave was made. As in a dream I hear the distant churcli bells, Eesounding where my j^outliful feet have trod ; In all besides, a sacred stillness i-eigneth ; Tliose Sabbath days so dear, so near to God I I see the brook and hear the river's murnuir. Mingling with songs of birds and matin chimes ; But list in vain for loved and kindred voices. For they \\ho walked with me now live in brighter climes. Beyond the liills and woods, beyond their shadows. Beyond the clouds, tinted by sunset skies. We there shall see our loved ones and be with them, In brighter liomes unseen by mortal eyes. Alice E. (Ripley) Maxim. Mrs. Alice E. ]Maxim, Iw mistake in the Centennial Proceedings called "Miss," is the daughter of Orison and Hannah Riple}^ of Paris, and was born January 7. 1847. "God Bless our Native Hills," sang at the Centennial, was written l»y her, and the music was composed by W. Scott Ripley, lier brother. She is the wife of Henry H. ]Maxim of Paris. The ^Memorial Ilyinn which follows, was composed by her, and was set to music l)y her brother, Win- field S. Ripley of Boston. "DIP THE FLAG IfEY'RENTLY.'' Strew flowers lovingly over each grave. Where lies the dust of the patriot brave ; Salute with the flag, each mound were they rest, They died at their duty, each doing his best; And their spirits arisen, are marching to-day In the Great Grand army, just over tlie waj^ Chorus. Dip the flag i-ev'rently over each grave. Comrades, they died our lov'd country to save. Chorus. Chorus. Choru; HISTORY OF PARIS. AN'ith u.s they trod tlie red fields of the soutli, And with us they faced the cannon's dread nioutli ; SuflferM with sicluiess, witli lian«!:er and cold, Can we forget them, our comrades of old? Never ! our liearts beat as warndy to-day As when, side by side, we JoinVl in the fray. God bless the soldiers who fought in the blue, "Xeath heaven's own color beat liearts warm and true ; Wherever they are, be they living or dead. Time weaves fresh laurels for each hoiiorM licad. Yearly they're passing to heaven's bright bowers. And yearly love covers theii new graves with llow'rs. God bless the soldiers who fought in the gray. Whatever we've been, we are brothers to-day ; Cast out of our hearts all hardness and pride. For one connnon country, we work side liy side. Whatever their faults, we forgive them to-day, Strewing sweet tlow'rs o'er the blue and the gray. 489 Modern Schoou-house. HISTORY OF PARIS. 491 HISTORY OF PARIS. PART II. Genealogical Registers. It is not claimed b}- the compilers that the following notices of Paris Families constitute a complete family record. The scope of the work would not admit of it, even if the materials for it were at hand. It has been our aim to begin as far back as our means of information would permit, to trace briefly the line of descent to the family or individual who came to this town and while they may have remained in town, dropping them out, except in a very few instances, when they went awa}' from here. Our personal notices have been so numerous in the preceding pages, and our space for this depart- ment of the work is so limited, that we have felt obliged to omit historical events connected with individuals except in a few excep- tional instances, and confine ourselves mainly to records of births, marriages and deaths. Nor is it practicable in these few pages to bring down the records of famlies to the present time in all cases. Paris is a large town and is over a century old, and to print a com- plete register for all the families that have lived here, would require more space than is afforded bv this entire volume. Our aim has been to take cognizance of every family that has lived hei'c, and if we have failed to do so. it is because the records could not be obtained. The records of some families will be found quite com- plete, while of others, the account will be meager. This is due to the fact that some families have taken great pains to furnish us with data from whicli to make up their records, while others have taken little or no interest in the matter. The records of Paris with regard to births, marriages and deaths, like those of most other towns, are very incomplete, and have been of but little value in making up these sketches. Otherwise, the work would have been much easier of accomplishment. While we have taken great pains 492 HISTORY OF PARIS. to be accurate, we have not the vanity to suppose that we have avoided all errors. Such a thing is next to impossible, and has probabh' never happened in a genealogical register of any extent. The town records are not always correct, and the records of births furnished b}' families, often contain errors in spelling and errors in dates. Then errors are liable to occur in copying and in putting the records in type, and errors will often escape the most careful and experienced proof readers. The arrangement which we have adopted, we trust will not be found hard to understand. It will be seen that the head of the family is expressed in small capitals, and the children in Italics. Against the first in a family, the figure one is placed, and a brief sketch follows the name. By famil}' here, we do not mean simply the members of one household, but we include all the descend- ants of the one first mentioned, as belonging to the family. The first named being numbered one, the others are numbered consecu- tively from that, and in referring back to an}- one in the list, he or she is referred to by number as well as l)y name ; this is necessaiy to avoid mistakes in identity where persons have the same Chris- tian names. Where only three or four families are named, it is obvious that no nnml)ering is necessary'. The abbrevia- tions used here are as follows : b. signifies born ; m. married, d. died and s. settled ; bap. stands for baptized, dan. for daughter, wid. for widow and r. for resides ; "NV. P. stands for \Yest Paris, N. P. stands for North Paris, S. P. for South Paris, G. for Greenwood, W. for Woodstock. S. for Sumner, B. for Buckfield, H. for Hebron, O. for Oxford and N. for Norway. All towns mentioned are under- stood as being in Maine, unless otherwise designated. Abbott. George Abbott, according to tradition, came from Yorkshire, Eng., about 1G40, and was among the first settlers of Andover, Mass., in 1643. He m. 1G47, Hannah Chandler, who came in the same vessel with him. In a direct line of descent, we find Benja- min*, Jonathan', Jonathan\ Jonathan''. Jonathan married Jan. 27, 1709, Betsy Bachelder. Children: Betsey, b. Jan. 15, 1801, ni. John Howe of Runiford. Fatty, b. Nov. 13, 1802, dietl young. Polly, b. Nov. 13, 1802, died young. Addison, h. .Tul}' 2."). 1803, ni. Rebecca Cha^e of Paris. HISTORY OF PARIS. 493 M((ry, 1). Nov. IS, 1^04, ni. Xathan Eames; d. Sept. IG, 18(51. liebecra, b. Dec. 23, 180(). Jonathan., b. Aug. 7, 1808, m. Eliza Chase of Paris. Daniel, b. May 16, 1810, d. April 2, 1812. MehUahU, b. Oct. 13, 1812, m. Joshua Ballard. Dorcas, b. Sept. 9, 1814, m. Dea. Christopher Bryant. ' Sybil, b. Jan. 4, 1817, d. Aug. 0, 1866. Stephen, b. Jan. 8, 1821, d. Jan. 8, 1872. Addison, (sou of Jonathan) and of the seventh generation from the emigrant, was a Baptist minister. lie married Rebecca, dau. of Peter and Abagail (Sibley) Chase, Oct. 9, 1842. Children : Addison Judson, b. Sept. 4, ]84.o, ni. 1st, Ida Smith, 2d, Cynthia Berry. MehitaUe Ballard, b. Jan. 21, 1847, d. April 2, 18.55. The father died Dec. 3, 1855, and the widoAV married William Drake. Addisox Judson, (son of Addison) m. Ida, . She died of diphtheria, Aug. 14, 1866. ^larricd 2d, Cyntliia A., dau. of George and Melissa (Buck) Berry. Geo. Addison, b. June 1, 1870. William Ellsv-orth, b. Mch. 17, 1872. Ida Melissa, b. Feb. 16, 1875. Arthur Ballard, b. Mch. 1, 1877. Leroy Jonathan, b. Feb. 10, 1882. Simeon Abbott, son of Simeon of Andover, Mass., and Poll}' (Day) Abbott of Chatliam, N. H., was b. in Stowe, Nov. 12. 1801, and m. Nov. 11, 1839, Abagail, dau. of Jonathan and Abagail (Walker) Hardy. She was b. Nov. 1, 1804. Settled in Paris on the Jacob Daniels farm, Sept. 186G. Children : John Farinr/ton, b. Sept. 8, 1840, d. Oct. 15, 18.59. Gilbert Potter, (son of Simeon Abbott) m. Martha S., dau. of Edmund Wentworth, Mch. 11, 1866. She was b. April 2, 1845. An infant, b. Dec. 21, 1867, died. Edii-orth Ham,h. June 7, 1875, d. Jan. 1, 1878. The mother died Jan. 29, 1879. Married 2d, Fannie Emma, dau. of Ordessa M. Bowker, Oct. 10. 1880. Andrews. 1 David Andrews was of Taunton, Mass., and was b. May 23, 1736. He m. Naoma Briggs, May 14, 1768, and settled on the lot now the farm of Charles W. Stephens, when the family first moved into the town. Children : 2 Edvard, b. Dec. 20, 1767, m. Elizabeth Xeveus of Poland. 3 Ahiezer, b. Feb. 25, 1770, m. Sally 4 Jihoda, b. July 23, 1775, m. John Gray. • 5 David, Jr., b. May 26, 1781, m. Abagail Pratt. 494 HISTORY OF PARIS. 2 Edward, (son of David) m. Elizabeth Nevens of Poland, Me. Children : 6 John, b. Oct. 17, 1791, m. Anna Butterfiekl. 7 Lncinda, b. Jan. 3, 1794, m. Noah Dean. 8 Polly, b. Aug. 16, 1795, d. unmarried. 9 Edward, b. Jan. 5, 1797, m. Sarah 10 Alfred, b. March 9, 1800, m. EUza Cushman. 11 Clara, 1». Feb. 5, 1802, m. Coburn. 12 BtUy, b. March 16, 1804, m. Butterfield. 13 Sullivan, b. April 9, 1807, m. Eliza Jane Child. 14 Dorcas, b. Sept. 24, 1810. 1.5 Charles, b. Feb. 11, 1814, ni. Persis, dau. of Wm. Sibley of Freedom. 3 Abiezer, (son of David 1), m. Sally Andrews. Children: 17 An adopted son, Samson (Cole) Andrews, b. in Paris July 3, 1813, m. Angeliue Briggs. Abiezei', d. Dec. 21, 1847. The widow m. Thomas Clark. 5 David, (son of David 1) m. Abagail, dau. of Nathaniel Pratt. He exchanged the homestead with Jerathmael Colburn, for the farm north of the Pond — now the farm of W. W. Dunham. Children : 15 Ziba, b. Oct. 23, 1800, m. Thankful Washburn. 19 Cyrus, b. Aug. 1, 1808, m. Eebecca Robbins; 2d, Jane A. Dow. 20 Levi, b. Jan. 23, 1810, m. Olive Dow. 21 Miranda, b. May 3, 1812, d. Aug. 10, 1815. 22 Nathan, b. July 30, 1813, m. JSTancy Cummings. The mother died June 16, 1815. Married 2d, Cyrene, dau. of Nathaniel Pratt. 23 Abagail, b. June 1, 1818, m. Stephen Starbird. 24 Jonathan, b. June 23, 1820, m. Pamelia Dunham. The mother died Oct. 23, 1823. Married 3d, Sally, dau. of Sylvanus Pobbius. 25 Bathsheba, b. Oct. 26, 1824, m. AVilliam Thomas. 26 Sabrina J., b. Jan. 23, 1827, m. Frank Field. 27 Calista C, b. Jan. 11, 1829, m. William Field. 28 Loretta, b. May 29, 1831, m. Kingman Churchill. 29 David J., b. Oct. 17, 1833, m. Mrs. Lucy A. Wilson. 30 Alcira, b. 6 John (sou of Edward 2) m. Anna Butterfield. She was born July 21, 1798. Children: 31 Abiezer, b. March 28, 1816. 32 Betsy, b. June 14, 1818. 33 Anna, b. Feb. 23, 1820, d. May 18, 1856. 34 Clarissa B., b. Oct. 11, 1821. '35 Alfred, b. Oct. 28, 1823, d. Sept. IG, 1826. 36 Eliza k., b. June 16, 1825. HISTORY OF PARIS. 495 37 Amanda, b. March 17, 1827, d. Dec. 16, 1844, in Powell, Mass. 38 Melvina, b. March 18, 1829, d. Oct. 2-5, 18.51, in Manchester, N. H. 39 America, b. Dec. 22, 1830, m. ]\rartha Fuller. 40 Columbia G., b. Julj^ 30, 1832, d. July IC, 18.5.5. 41 Laura, b. May 27, 1834. 42 .S'rt% jF., b. Au^. 31, 1836, d. Sept. 6, 1801. 43 Vesta 31., b. July 4, 1839. 44 James B., h. April 22. 1842. The father died March .5, 1872, the mother died Oct. 9, 18.58. 10 Alfred, (sou of Edward 2), m. Eli^a, dan. of Caleb Ciish- maii. Children : 45 Sullivan Cushman, b. June 18, 1825. (See Personal ^Mention.) 46 Lucy Ann, h. July 1, 1827, ni. Benjamin F. Bates. 13 Sullivan, (son of Edward 2) m. Eliza Jane Child. She died Aug. 5, 1829 ; m. 2d, Olevia, dan. of John Gray. Children : 47 Elizabeth Xevins, b. Sept. 15, 1833, d. Oct. 1, 1850. 48 Charles Addison, b. Sept. 1, 1835, d. IMarch 22, 1853. 49 Alfred Prentiss, b. Sept. 15, 1837. 50 Tlmothtj F., b. July 20, 1839, d. at Sharpsbur>r, Md., Oct. 10, 1862. 15 Charles, (son of lulward 2) m. Persis, dau. of Wni. Sib- le}-, Esq. See Personal mention. Children : 51 Charlotte B., b. m. Geo. L. Yose of Brunswick. 52 Persis S., 1). . The father d. April 30, 1852. The widow m. Alvah Black. 22 Nathan, (son of David 5) m. Nancy, dan. of George W. and Lucy (Pratt) Cummings. She was b. July 17, 1817, in Nor- wa}-. Children : 53 Merinda, b. Jan. 12, 1835, d. March 20, 1835. 54 Horace Cumminys, b. Feb. 19, 1837, m. Adaline Abbott, s. Bethel. 55 Lucy Ann, b. April 6, 1839, in. Edwin E. Judkius. .56 Mary Harris, b. Feb. 17, 1844, m. Simeon Webber, s. Harpswell. 57 Abbie Frances, b. Nov. 8, 18.50, m. I. G. Gary, s. Gilead. 58 Addie Estelle, b. June 8, 1854, m. Albert J. Picker. 20 Lea'i, (son of David 5) m. Olive, dau. of Benaiah Dow, March 1827. She was born Dec. 8, 1812. Children : 59 Oliver S., b. Sept. 16, 1828, m. Rosalia Gilkey, s. Cedar Falls, Iowa. 60 James Farinyton, b. July 7, 18.33, m. Lizzie Rice of X. H., s. Austin, Minn. 61 Everett I)., b. May 27, 1839. m. Francis Grovenor, Methodist Minister. 490 HISTORY OF PAllIS. G2 EUn li., b. Sept. 10, 18-19, in. John A. Dow.st, s. Brooklyn, X. Y. 03 1(1(1 ir.. 1). March 10, 1852, ni. llennon Fuller. 49 Alfrki) p., (son of Sullivan 13) m. Eunice M., dau. of Samuel and Poll}' (Bradbury) Hersey. Children : 64 Charlrs Ethjar, b. d. Oct. 4, 1800. Go Eut/piH' lln-svij, b. July 30, 1862. The mother died xVug. 2.5, 1862, Married 2d, Persis A., dau. of IJobert Gray. Persis A., died Dec. 1870. ^larried 3d, Ada M., dau. of John M. and Sarah (Coburu) Lane of Sumner, June 3, 1872. She was born Dec. 2, 1848. C"hildren : 60 Sullicnn Luiw, b. Aug'. 7, 1877. 67 Ahna Lkuc, b. Feb. 3, 1871). The father d. June 27, 1882. 61 Everett D., (son of Levi 20) m. Amanda M., dau. of Adonirara and Jennette (Young) Curtis, Feb. 28, 1860. She was b. Aug. 10, 1841, s. AVest Paris. Children: 08 lleyhcH Everett, b. Dec. 26, 1867. 18 Zir.A, (son of David 5) m. Thankful, dau. of Stephen "Washburn. Children : 09 Elrec;/, b. Jan. 28, 1828, ni. Moses W. Bryant. 70 liarhel, b. Dec. 18, 1830, m. Samuel W. Dunham. 71 Isaac IF., b. July 0, 1833, m. Lucinda Bryant. 72 Morton, b. April 10, 183."). 73 A)))in F., b. Feb. 25, 1837, m. Oscar P. EUingwood. 74 Jnlni C., b. April 22, 1838, m. Lorinda C. Packard. Jr, Charlotte, ]». Dec. 9, 1844. 70 Zihn, b. . Was killed by accident on railroad. 39 America, (son of John G) m. Nov. 5, 1834, Martha, dau. of Harvey Fuller of Woodstock. She was b. May 21, 1823. Children : 77 Walter >S'., b. Aug. 12, 1850. 78 William Wallace, h. July 13, 1858, m. Ilattie E. Bradford of Canton. 79 AlijhcKs, b. Dec. 14, 1800. 80 James II., b. June 5, 1804, d. Feb. 19, 1805. 81 Lxicy A., b. March 25, 1800. 82 Minnie H., b. Feb. 25, 1809. 44 James B., (son of John G) m. Jane, dau. of G. Dudley. She was b. July 15, 1849. Children: 83 Jahn, b. Aug. 7, 1809. 84 Willie, 1). Aug. 14, 1802. 85 Everett, b. Oct. 10, 1873. The mother died July 13, 1884. HISTORY OF PARIS. 497 17 Samson, (adopted son of Abiezev 3) was I), in Paris, July 3, 1813, ra. Angeline, dau. of Alansou Briggs. Children: r>r> AlhiDU 7j., )). Aug. 20, 184.^, m. Siisjiu Cuiniuiugs. 87 Ahiezer Albert, b. June 21, 1850, m. Georgie W. Stone. 88 Aliicrnon 8., b. Feb. 23, 18.-)7, m. Isabella Field. The father d. July 10, 1870. 'J'lie widow m. Aaron II. Mason. 86 Albion B., (son of Samson 17) ni. Susan, dau. of Horace Cummings. Children : 8!) IldUie An>/('Ii)i(\ h. May 20, 1871. 90 Martj Sitsto)^ b. Aug. 18, 1875. The father d. :\[ay 3, 1870. Tlie mother died Maj^, 1884. 87 Abiezer Albert, (son of Samson 17) m. Georgie W. Stone. Children : 91 Charles B., b. Jan. 12, 1872. 92 Lela, b. Nov. 19, 1873. 93 Miriam, b. Mch. 25, 1875. 94 Jesde *S'., b. Feb. 27, 1879. 95 Fiaium S., b. May 0, 1882. 88 Algernon Sidney, (son of Samson 17) m. Isabella Field. Children : 96 Minnie B., b. Jan. 1879. 97 Annie, b. , 1881. 98 Frank, b. Jan. 1882. Allen. Thomas Allen, an Englishman, a weaver bj^ trade, m. Abagail Brown, and came from New Gloucester to Buckfield, April 1, 1777, and settled on the lot since known as the Ira Gardner farm. Abijah Buck settled at the same time, and Nathaniel, a brother of Abijah, ra. Molh', a sister of Abagail, and commenced his settle- ment a month later. These were the three first families that settled in Buckfield. The first child born in Buckfield, was in the famih- of Thomas Allen. Children : John, b. Buckfield, m. Polly Clifford, s. in Hartford. Anna, b. Buckfield, m. Daniel Shaw, s. in Hartford. Edmund, b. Buckfield, 1782, ni. Putli Bryant. Abagail, b. Buckfield, ni. John Millett of Canton. Thomas!, b. Buckfield, m. Xaucy, dau. of Lemuel Cole. Molly, b. Buckfield, m. Abia Leach. Nathaniel, b. Buckfield, m. Polly Tinkhara, s. Livermore. Esther, b. Buckfield, m. Edmund Dean, s. Paris. 498 HISTORY OF PARIS. Sophia^ b. Bucklield. m. Xathaiiiel Tubbs. EUeanor, b. Buoktield, m. Job Perry, s. Paris. The mother d. , Married 2d. Polly Kicker of ^liuot. fieorgp, b. Buoktield, went to Ohio. Served in the Mexican war. Edmund, (son of Thomas.) m. Ruth, dau. of Amos Biyant of Middleborough, Mass., and settled in Bucklield. Moved to Paris in 1804, and removed to Hartford in 1809. Returned to So. Paris late in life, and died there, beloved and respected for his^ many sterling qualities. Children : JoH'Uhan, b. Biickfield, April 21, 1803, d. Feb. 1843. Esther, b. Paris, Dec. 13, 180.5, ni. Benjamin Royal, s. Paris. Elizabeth, b. Paris, 1808, died young. Jane, b. Hartford, May 14. 1810, m. Levi Barbour, s. Paris. Margarettc, b. Hartford, April (5, 1812, m. Solyman Pratt, s. Paris. Eujiicc, 1). Hartford, died youns^. David, b. Haitford, Feb. 1815, m. Mary Fogg, s. Hartford. Iluth, b. Hartford, April 1818, d. 1826. Xannj, b. Hartford, Aug. 0, 182."). m. \Vm. B. Royal, s. Paris. The mother died Oct. 20, 1843. Married 2d. Hannah Buck of Sumner. She died about ISCl. The father died Aug. 1808, at South Paris. MosES Allex, of a separate branch, was born in Minot, Aug. 29, 1789. He came to Paris and settled on "High street." In the war of 1812, he was a sergeant in the company of Capt. Uriah Rip- ley. He married Rebecca, dau. of Samuel Whittemore of Hebron. Previous to 1822, he had moved to Harrison, and previous to 1825, he had located in Hebron, and was long known as Deacon Allen. His migrator}- instinct led him to ]S[echanic Falls, where he spent several 3 ears; then to Missouri, then to Pleasanton, ]NIich., and finally to \'alparaiso, Nebraska. He is now nearly ninety-five years of age. Children : Samuel Whittemore, b. Paris, Oct. 1.5, 1815. A physician in Missouri. John W., b. Harrison, Dec. 28, 1822, m. Hannah E. Maxim. Elizabeth ]]'., b. Hebron, Xov. 15, 1825, m. and settled in Missouri. Amanda J., b. Hebron, Dec. 11, 1828, m. Peter Nutting, s. X. H. The mother died in Missouri. John W., (son of Moses) m. Hannah E., dau. of Silas Maxim of Paris, Sept. 13, 1855, and settled in Mar3'land as a teacher; re- moved to Iowa, then Missouri, then Mich., and is now settled at Valparaiso, Nebraska. Children : Judson C, b. Sharpsburg, Va., July 4, 185(>, m. 3Iar}" Snyder, s. Neb. HISTORY OF PARIS. 499 ]Vm. /'., b. Koliok:), Mo., Au, in. Avice, dan. of Benjaniin Pratt. Mar;/ Vose, b. March 6, 1808, ni. Cyrus Bessey. Anno liichardson, b. Jan. 31, 1810, m. Charles Tribon. Charlotte Field, b. Mch. 12, 1812, m. Cyprian Benson. Jane Field, b. May 15, 1814, m. David Purvey. Hannah liirhardson, b. June 17, 1816, ni. Charles AVoodbury. David Waldo, b. Oct. 19, 1818. Catherine Mehitahle, b. Oi-t. 26, 1821, m. Charles "Woodbury. James Francis, b. April 3, 1824, d. May 7, 1832. Ahar/ail Bridge, b. Oct. 13, 1826, in. Isaac S. Curtis, s. Woodstock. The father died April 15, 1839. Jonathan Bemis, brother of the preceding, m. Olive, dan. of Benjamin Hammond. Children : M((ry S'tearus, b. July 22, 1821, m. .Tohn M. Hersey. Elizabeth Hammond, h. Nov. 16, 1823, d. about 1836. (reor(j(* Henry, b. Aug. 13, 1826. The father died in Biddeford. Sept. 25, 18.51. Augustus Be:mis, (bro. of the preceding) m. Bathsheba, dan. of Elias Stowell. Children : Frederic Auf/ustus, b. Jan. 29, 1821. 506 history of pakis. Benson. 1 Elnathan Benson, b. in AVareham, Mass., Fel). 15, 1745, m. Sarah Gibbs, b. July 17, 1741. Most of the children were born in AVareham, Mass.. previous to their removal to Hebron, Me. Children : 2 Ji'phthiih^ b. Sept. '24, 1763, m. Silence Churchill. 3 Maria, b. Aug. 17, 1765. 4 JElnathan, b. June 28, 1767. 5 Xathan, b. July 15, 1769. 6 Z('php))iah, b. . 7 Maria, b. , ui. Jabez Churchill. 8 xVhnn\ b. Xov. 24, 1775, m. Catharine Colburn, s. Paris. 9 Si'lh, b. Nov. 24. 1774, ui. Esther Jackson, s. Paris. 10 Salbj, b. , ni. Benjamin Churchill. 11 Caleb, b. , m. Margaret Farris. 12 Jonathan G., b. June 28, 1780, m. Lucy AV. Heisler, s. Paris. 13 Joshua, b. , m. Iluldah Bessey, 1827, s. Paris. The father d. Aug. 10, 1S14. The mother d. Nov. 25. 1823, hair unchanged at 83. 8 Abner Benson, (son of Elnatlian 1) m. Catharine, dait. of Jerathmael Colburn of Paris. Children : 14 Clarissa, b. Xov. 17, 1809, m. John Chase, s. Bethel. 15 Sallii, h. Sept. 13, 1811. Kesidence on Paris Hill. 16 Cathcrinr, b. May 23, 1814 m. Eev. Marcus AVight. The father died Xov. 17, 1814 or 1816. The widow m. 2d," John Butter- field. 9 Setii Benson, (son of Elnathan 1) m. Esther, dau. of Samuel Jackson of Newton, Mass., May 31, 171)8. She had two sisters that m. Durells. See Durell family. Children : 17 Sarah, b. Feb. 11, 1799, d. Aug. 3, 1805. 18 Seth, b. May 21, 1800, d. about 1816. 19 Esther, h. Xov. 18, 1801, m. Sylvanus Dunham. 20 Etnathan, b. Xov. 19, 1803, d. Oct. 1805. 21 SaJIij, b. Aug. 21, 1805, m. Jacob AVhitman. 22 Samuel Wood, b. June 6, 1807, m. Achsa Hammond of AVoodstock. 23 Eliza, b. April 2, 1809, m. Cyprian AVhitmau. 24 Cribbs, b. March 17, 1811, m. Lucinda Chase. 25 Cmrrian, b. Dec. 21, 1812, m. Charlotte Bemis. 26 Laura, b. Sept. 11, 1815, m. Phineas B. AVarner. 27 Ahner, b. , m. Adaline Tuell. 12 Jonathan Gibbs Benson, (son of Elnathan 1) m. Lucy AV., dau. of Isaac Heisler, b. May 25, 1787, probably of German descent, settled near AVest Paris. Children : HISTORY OK PARIS. 507 28 Sarah Gibb.s, h. Aug. 6, 1807, in. p:k'azer Austin llolnic?. 29 Mary Heisler, b. April 22, 1809, living on the homestead. 30 PrisriUa Mrlutiirp, b. March G, 1811, m. Edwin Farrar. 31 Ehi'uezer MrLtti/rc, b. 1813. 32 Catherine Heisler, b. March 17, 1815, ui. Ebcnezer B. Huinpliroy. 33 Zepheniah, b. Marcli 20, 1817. The fatlier d. Feb. 5, 1857. Tlie mother d, Sept. 15. 1869. 34 Joseph Benson, (son of Jephtha 2) in. May 26, 1820, Beulah, dau. of Solomon Bisbee of Sumner. She Avas b. Dec. 17, 1799. They settled on the farm, now the homestead of Abner Benson, and afterward moved to Sumner. Children : 35 Ah<'J Stetson, b. April 2, 1821. m. Deborah Phillips, 30 Hath Barrett, b. June 25, 1822, m. Benjamin Young. 37 Wai. Wallace, b. Nov. 30, 1823, m. Ann Dunham. 38 Fidelia, b. April 7, 1825. m. Asia Keen. 39 JIanj Ann, b. Feb. 17, 1827, m. Israel Fletcher. 40 Benjamin F., b. July 1, 1828, died young. 41 Joseph Franklin, b. April 23, 1830, m. Sarah M. Ryersou. 42 America Bisbee, b. Oct. 21, 1831, m. Elizabeth A. Kilbreth. 43 Elbriihje Stetson, b. April 25, 1833. m. Jane Loring Russell. ( 44 Thomas Benton, b. ilarch 30, 1835, m. Amanda T. C'ushman. 45 Sylcia Howe, b. Aug. 23. 183(j, m. Decator Monk. 46 Calvin Bisbee, b. Aug. 27, 1838, m. Eosabelle C'ushman. 47 Sophia Morton, b. Sept. 27, 1840, m. John Brown Hathaway. 48 John Morton, b. April 9, 1843, d. Oct. 24, 1862, in the army at New Orleans. The father d. July 2. 1S(;8. The mother d. Sept. 10. 1874. 24 Uea. Gibbs Benson, (son of Seth 9) m. Lucinda, dan. of Merrill Chase of Woodstock, Nov. 3, 1833. He was chosen Deacon of the Baptist church, North Paris, in 1847, and faithfully filled the office up to the time of his death, April 7, 1881. Children : 49 ./«/(•'?, b. Dec. 14, 1834, m. Luther Y.. Tubbs. .50 Seth, b. Aug. 28, 1836, m. Charlotte Chase. 51 Harden, b. June 8, 1838. killed in the army, June 1, 1864. 52 Jonathan G., b. July 28, 1840, d. July 26, 1842. 53 Adelia, b. Sept. 29, 1842, m. James R. Tucker. .54 Sophia C, b. Jan. 18, 1845, m. Wm. Dunham, d. Xov. 11, 1S73. .55 Katie H, b. Nov 10, 1848, m. Benjamin S. Doe. 56 Abbie F.,^. June 20, 1850, m. Fred C. Low. 57 Gibbs Z., b. Dec. 18, 1852, m. Hattie Rowe. 58 Ida L., b. Dec. 16, 18.54, m. J. B. Field. 59 Emma A., b. April 26, 1860, m. F. L. Barrett. 508 HISTORY OF PARIS. 25 Cyprian Benson, (son of Seth 9) m. Charlotte F., dan. of David Beniis. Children : GO Ahhie Josfphiue, b. 1844. (Jl Charles Btnuis, b. Feb. 27, 184G, ni. ^Nlary Emogene Hammond. 62 George Sanforcl. The mother d. 1881. 27 Abner Benson, (son of Seth 0) ni. Adaline, dau. of Ebenezer Tuell. Children : G3 Fortesqne. G4 Lercnj^ m. Cora E. Lambkin. The mother died. Married 2d, 1859, Mrs. Sobrina Dunham. G5 Juliette. The mothei- died. Married 3d, Mrs. Sarah II. Cliild. 50 Rev. Seth Benson, (son of Dea. Gibbs 24 1 ra. Charlotte, dau. of Sibley Chase of Paris, March 19, 1859. Children : GG J. EUen, b. Feb. 11, 18G0. G7 Walter II., b. Sept. 13, 18G1, d. Aug. 6, 18G2. G8 Stella L. G9 Lida E., b. April 14, 1871. 70 Harden F. The mother d. March 3, 1882. Married 2d, Ilanuali (i., dau. of Jacob and Sarah Emmons of Greenwood. 57 GiniJS Z., (sou of Dea. Gibbs 24) m. Ilattie E. Rowe. Children: 71 Harden (t., h. Oct. 2, 1S77. 61 Charles Bemis Benson, (son of Cyprian 25), m. Mary Emogene, dau. of George W. Hammond. He was admitted to the bar. and is in the practice of his profession at North Paris. Children : 72 Ilohi-rt Sanford, b. :March 2, 1880. The mother d. Marcli 24, 1880. Bent. "William Bent Avas born in Middleborongh, Mass,, in 1767, and m. Olive, dau. of John and Hannah (Cusliman) Bessey of AVare- ham, ]\rass. He was a nail maker by trade. He came to Paris pre- vious to 1790. Children : Olive, b. in Middle1>oroug-li, Xov. 30, 1790. d. young. Otis. b. in ^Nliddleborough, Aug. 2G, 1793, m. Hannah Wallier. Orr<')u b. in Paris, Marcli 27, 179G, m. Caroline Eaton of Faxmford. ]Vm Jr., b. in Paris, 3Iarch 24, 1798, m. Cynthia Eussell. Olive, b. in Paris, Sept. 10, 1800, m. :Mark B. Eawson. Bcthiah. h. in Paris, Oct. 5, 1S02, m. Tristram Norton, s. Livei-moro. HISTORY OF PARIS. 509 Christ iioia, h. in Paris. ^larrli 4, 18(1"). m. Alansou ]\Icllcii Diiiiliaui. Ahiiira. b. in Paris, March 14. 1807, m. Samuel Jackson Durell: John, b. in Paris, :Marcli 12, 180!), ni. Dolly Kej^s. Lucy Cole, b. in Paris, Sept. 15, 1812, ni. Simeon Cunnninos. The mother died , IS-")!. The father died May 20, 1858. Otis Bext, son of William the preceding, m. Hannah, dan. of Eichard Walker of Fryeburg. Settled on the farm now owned ly. Charles Felton, and afterward on the lot now known as the Bent farm. He sold the fiirm, and purchased the Richard INIorton stand, South Paris, which he occupied through life. Children : Clarissa Shaw, b. April 18, 1817, m. Charles Howe. Ann Chandler, b. Jul}' 12 1818, m. Wellington Dudley. Daniel Chandler, b. 1821, m. Harriet Hamlet of Epping, X. H. ; 2d. Arabella Holmes. Orren Webster, h Jan. 31, 1824, m. Mary Morse. Tlie father d. March 31, 1871. The mother d. June 1, 1877. William Bent, brother of the preceding, m, Cynthia Russell of Bethel. Children : Anyeline, m. Alexander Libbej^ ; 2d, Samuel Phinnej'. Cijntkia Augusta, m. Albert Livermore, s. Lowell, Mass. Mary Jane, b. Sept. 1827, m. Frederic Fibbey ; 2d, Albert Q. Felton. Elizabeth, b. , 1820, d. in infancy. Eliza Ann, b. Dec. 26, 1834, m. Horace Waldron. Lucy Ann, b. Dec. 26, 1834, m. Augustus Kuowles, s. Lowell, Mass. Olive Elizabeth, b , 1S3G, m. Isaac Trask, s. Roxbury, Mass. William, b. July, 1837, m. Lucy Knowles, s. Lowell, Mass. Tlie mother d. , 1843. Married 2d, Hannah Wardwell of Oxford. The father d. Dec. 9, 1878. Hannah Bent, d. March 28, 1881. 15 Orren Webster Bent, son of Otis and Hannah (Walker) Bent, m. Maiy, dan. of Dea. Elisha Morse. He is a cabinet maker b}' trade. He now resides at South Paris. Children : Louisa M., b. Jan. 21, 1848, m. Charles E. Kichardson. Otis Morse, b. May 26, 1850, d. June 16, 1881. ]Merchant at South Pai'is. 2Iary Ella, b. Oct. 13, 1853, m. George F. Wescott. Sarah Lizzie, b. March 24, 1855, d. Aug. 6, 1856. Lillie if., b. May 6, 1858. Anna Chandler, b. May 5, 1860, m. F. T. Crommett, s. Boston. The mother d. April 18, 1883. 510 history of paris. Berry. Dea. William Berry, his wife Joanna Doane, came from Fal- mouth, and was one of the earl}- settlers of Buckfield. His father was George, who married Sarah Stiekney, his grandfather George, who married Elizabeth Frink and came from Kittery to Falmouth in 1732, and was proprietor of Berry's shipyard; also a major in the French and Indian wars. The parents of the last named George, were George Berry and Deliverance Haley ot Kittery. Dea. William Beriy had eleven children, all of whom grew up and had families. Three of the sons came to the north part of Paris. Levi Berry, b. in Falmouth, April 28, 1777, m. Lusannah, dau. of Soloman Bryant, and came to this town from Woodstock in 1811. His place was near West Paris Station. He died in Smyrna, Me., Feb. 8, 1854. Children : Levi Jr., b. .Tune 11, 1801, m. Polly Hammond. Loiirisa, b. April 9, 180.3, m. John Laphain, son of Abijah. (See Lapliam) William, b. April 4, 1805, m Sally Lovejoy of Xorway. He has lived in Pai-is and Woodstock, and died in Norwaj-. His children were Levi, died young-; Sarali J., m. James M. Abbott of Oxfoi-d; Elvecy, m. a Davis, who died, and she re-married and went to ^lassaehusetts ; Frank L., who has been twice married. Leonard, b. Feb. 7, 1807, m. Hannah Pool of Xorway, dau. of Joshua, lived many years in Paris, and then went to Woodstock and died there. His children, born in Paris, were Edwin R., went to California, thence to Nevada and died there, leavin»- a family ; Julia, m. Albion P. Cole of AVoodstoek; Albina S., m. Wm. H. Cole; Cyrus P., m. Lucy Cole daughter of Col. Cyprian of Greenwood; Horace C, m. Angelia Cole, dau. of same; Geo. L., killed in the army; Flora J., m. Henry F. Cole of Greenwood, and Henry, A\ho is married, and still resides in Woodstock. Aurelia, b. April 29, 1810, m. Elijah Swan, Jr., of Paris. (See Swan.) Cordelia, b. Aug. 17, 1829, m. Abel Bacon. Levi Berry, Jr., who married Polly Hammond, lived in Paris a few years and then moved to Wilton. Being unsuccessful in lousi- ness, he moved to Aroostook county soon after 1840. He settled in the town of Smyrna, then a wilderness, and cleared up a farm of several hundred acres. Besides extensive farming, he kept a store and public house, and engaged in lumbering. He died in 18 — . Children : Thaddeus C. S., b. Aug. 24, 1823, m. Susan Oakes, May 19, 1844. He is a physician in Houlton. HISTORY OF PARIS. 511 LinUa Jani\ b. Xuy:,. 0, lSi>(i, m. 1st, Oliver II. Perry; 2il. Wm. Winsluw. Pdeg H., b. Aus;. 10, 18-20, m. Caroline Kstes, April 17, 1850. Amhella It., b. Dee. 29, 1831, d. Feb. 1, 1841. Andrftr ./., b. Feb. 25, 1834, in. Julia E. Estes. He resides in Smyrna, and has been a member of the Legislature. Eliza Z>., b. Aug. 16, 1836, three times married; 3d. to Rev. Philip Wheeler. S(()iU(fil Z., b. June 21. 1838, m. Nellie Anderson, April 27, 1869. Mary Arabella, b. Feb. 15, 1842, m. Simon Adams. Levi, b. July 7, 1845. Polly Berry died in 18,59, and for second wife Levi Beny mar- ried Apharinda Eaton, and had : Geor(/e D., b. Xov. 13, 1860. Charlci^ IL, b. Aug. 4, 1862. William Berry, brother of Levi, 8r. , was born in Buckfield, April 11, 1783. He m. Deborah, dau. of John and Mar}' (Cole) Drake of Buckfield. William Berry was a Deacon of the Baptist church for many years. He was the first settler in what was after- ward called the Berry neighborhood — West Paris, about the 3-ear 1800, beginning on the farm now occupied b}- Geo. H. Briggs, and lived here the rest of his life. Children : StiUman, b. July 15, 1811, m. Pei-sis Cushuian; went West. Harvey, b. May 4, 1813, m. Desire Perkins, moved to Hartford. Polly, b. Dec. 9, 1815, m. H. Hiram Heath, s. Sumner. Georije, b. May 25, 1818, m. 1st, Melissa Buck; 2d, Mary H. Marshall. Sally, b. .June 19, 1821, d. inimarried. William D., b. Xov. IS, 1823, m. .Joanna Lawrence, s. Sumner. Olive, b. Feb. 14, 1826, died young. Elvecey, b. Feb. 16, 1828, died young. Zeri, b. May 23, 1830, m. Elizabeth Packer, s. Sumner. The father died March 1, 1848. The mother died Dec. 6, 1857. Harvey Berry, sou of William, m. Desire, dau. of Dea. Cornelius Perkins. Children : Lucinda, b. Aug. 31, 1839, m. Leonard W. Thompson, s. Hartford. Hiram H., b. .Jan. 18, 1843, m. Rosanna Robinson, s. Hartford and West Paris. Elvesa, b. Sept. 7, 1844, m. Addison Tirrell, s. Auburn and South Paris. Charles Hinry, b. Sept, 4, 1846, m. Abbie F. Robinson, s. Hartford. Hiram H. Berry, son of Harvey, m. Rosanna Robinson of Hart- 512 IIISTORl' OF PARIS. ford, and settled first in Hartford, and moved to West Paris. Children : Bosn May. Edith (rcrtnidc. Perh'ii. Pcrnj H. Etta. The mother d. March 31, 1S83; lu. 2tl. T.uey I'.. Davis, maiden name Fiekett. George Berry, sou of Deacon William Beriy, m. Melissa, dau. of Simeon Buck, Jnly 28, 1844. Cliildren : Cynthia A)in, h. May 20, 174G, m. Addison J. Ahl)ott. The mother d. June 10, 1848; m. id, Mary II., dau. of Nathan Marshall, Jan. 7, 1850. Children : Kathan Lcroy, h. Dee. 20, 1850, d. Sept. 20, 18.53. Eleazer, h.Jan. 2, 1852, d. Oct. 2, 1853. Geon/i' William, h. Aug. 8, 1854, m. Enuua Churchill. Fred Lcray, h. Aug. 24, 185G. Mary Lizzie, h. Sept. 11, 1858, m. Jolm AV. Carsley. BnsseU Eddy, h. July 7, 1801. EUa, h. Oct. 3, 18G3. Hiram 3IarshnU, h. Feb. 17, 1800. Jennie Eliza, h. March 20, 1808. Clara Etta, h. Feb. 10, 1873. George William Berry, son of the preceding, m. Emma Churchill, s. West Paris. Children : Loretta Churchill, b. Oct. 13, 1880. Geonje Lean, b. April 17, 1883. George Berry, brother of Levi and AYilliam Sr., was born in Buekfield, July 30, 1787. He m. Sally, dau. of Elijah Swan of Paris. Late in life he lived on the lot where West Paris village is now situated. The house has since been owned by H. G. Brown. He died in Brownfield. Children : Oliver F., b. July 2, 1813, m. Cynthia Lander, resides X. Y. EdvMrd L., b. Dee. 7, 1823, m. Carrie Case, d. N. Y. Ahbie L., b. Feb. 2, 1823, m. James M. Marshall, s. Milford. Wheeler F., b. May 19, 1825, d. July 5, 1851. Betsey J., b. June 8, 1827, m. William :Mooney, d. at West Paris. Elijah S., b. Nov. 18, 1829, m. Miranda Parlin, s. Mechanic Falls. Anna W., b. Aug. 11, 1833, m. X. T. Chapin of Milford, Mass; 2d, Wilham IJ. Gray, M. D., deceased. Georfje L., 1). July 9, 1830, d. June 22, 1857. Hiram B., 1). April 20, 1840, ra. Fanny Merwin, s. New York. HISTORY Ol- PARIS. 513 Bkssey. 1 Joshua Bessey of Wiiveham, Mass., with his two sons, John and Joshua, Jr., and their families, came to Paris in 1793. 2 John, with his father, settled on lot 9, in the 9th range, which was the next lot north of the farm of Silas Maxim. Joshua, Jr., bought lot 11, ill the 7th range, Mch. 12, 1790, of Edmund Bowker. It is now the homestead of Wm. N. Daniels. His log house stood at the south end of the lot, and was afterward burned. The first singing school ever taught in town, was in the King district, by him. He m. ^lercy Morton of AVarcham, b. 17G2. Cliildren : 3 Fdtttu 1). Warehani, :Mass., 1787, ni. Lewis Monk of IJuckrtphl. 4 Bitscij, h. Warehani, Mass., 1789, ni. Isaac Jackson, 2(1 wife. 5 Anthoni/, h. Wareham, Mass., 1791, m. Tliankful Stcai-ns of Bethel. G SHh, b. Wareham, Mass., 1793, ni. Susan Pratt. 7 Lydia, b. Paris, 1795, in. Mark Enieiy, s. Poland. 8 3fprc!/, b. Paris, 1795, d. Oct. 1810. 9 PoUtj. b. Paris. 1797, n\. Theodore Steai-ns, s. Bethel. 10 Xanoj, b. Paris, 1799, ni. Jaeob Jackson; is now living-. The mother died. Married 2d, Mrs. Silence (Churchill) Benson. 11 Joshua 3(1, b. Paris, May, 1802. 12 Charity, b. Paris, March, 1804, m. John Thurlow, s. Woodstock. 13 Mahala, b. Paris, May, 1806, m. Sumner Stearns, s. Betliel. The father d. in Bethel, Oct. 1835. 2 John Bessky, (son of Joshua 1 ) ni. Ilaunali, dau. of C'alel) Cushman of Hebron. She was born in Carver, Mass., Jan. 15, 1745-6. Children : 14 LiidJa. I). Warehani, Mass., m. Joseph Bessey of Middleboroiioh, Mass. 15 SaUij, b. Warehani, Mass., ni. Joseph Sturtevant. 16 OJire, b. Wareham, Mass., m. Wm. Bent. 17 Hannah, 1). Wareham, Mass., ni. Holmes Doton. 18 Lucy, b. Wareham, Mass., m. Joseph Cole. 19 John Jr., b. VYareham, Mass., Feb. 8, 1782, m. Betsey Tripp. 20 Calph, b. Wareham, Mass., m. Abagail Packard. 21 HuJflah, b. Wareham, Mass., Oct. 4, 1791, m. Joshua Benson. The mother died in the road while she was returning home from Silas Maxim's. July 23, 1S25. She left six children, 48 orand-ehildien, and 45 great grand-children. 19 John Bessey, (son of John 2) m. Sept. 25, 1803, Betsey \V., dau. of Elder John Tripp of Hebron. She was born in Edgarton, on Martha's Vineyard, July 5, 1785, and settled in the Mountain 33 514 HISTORY OF PARIS. district. Late in life, be moved to Hebron. The mother died June 3, 1837. The father d. in Hebron, July IG, 1867. Children: 22 Erastns, b. July 26, 1804, ni. Sail}- Smith. 23 Cyrus, h. Jan. 26, 1806, ui. Mary Beniis. 24 Miirnuhi Tripp, b. Sept. 13. 1807, died about 1822. 2.T 0?/(v, b. Oct. 30, 1809, m. Johnson Holt. 26 John Grafton, b. July 17, 1811, killed by steamboat explosion on the Mississippi. 27 Betsey Orson, b. June 5, 1813, m. Ethic Fairar, s. Bucktield. 28 Sylvester, b. June 2.5, ISl.o, Bai)tist minister, s. Lincoln, Me. 29 lioxalana, b. Jinie 18, 1817, m. George Wiglit, s. Peabody, Mass. 30 Fessendf'iu h. April 29, 1819, m. Ilarmonj- Alger of Stoughton, Mass. 31 Henry Osijuoil, )). .Tune 3. 1821, m. Almira Crookei-, s. Soutli Boston. 32 Hannali, b. June 2, 1823, m. Henry Watkins, s. X. Y., now in Paris. 33 Sarah, b. June 18, 182.5, umnarried in Bath. 34 Angustus Havelock, b. March 15, 1829, s. Danvers. 35 Charles Brainard, b. Sept. 11, 1831, m. 1st, Ilannali Sojiliin Gallison, s. Mechanic Falls; m. 2d, Aravesta (Whitman) IJawson. 22 Erastus Bessev, son of John 19. m. Sally Smitli. Children: 36 Joseph, b. , 1834, s. in Tenn. Enlisted in a Minnesota regiment, and was killed in a battle with the Indians, Aug. 1861. 37 Hansard X., b. ^[arch 31. 1836. He m. Lucy Guptil of Abington, and had tln-ee cliildrcn, viz. : Mabel, Everett and Elmer. He died Aug. 1874, of injuries received from a gasoline explosion in a shoe factor}', of which he was su]>erintendent. 38 Aldt^n E., b. Jan. 1, 1838, m. Helen ,1. Morton. 23 Cyrus BESeEY, (son of -John l!li ni. Mary, dan. of David Bemis. Children : 39 Mehitahle Elizabeth, b. Jan. 17, 1843. 40 J^dius Augustus, b. Oct. 11, 1835. 41 Francis Sidney, b. Feb. 21, 1832, d. June 24, 1837. 31 Henry Osgood Bessey, (son of John 19) m. Almira, dau. of Calvin and Almira (Thayer) Crooker. Children : 42 AJire L., b. April 17, 1852. 43 Georgt' H., b. May 6, 1859. 38 Dr. Alden E. Bessey, (son of Erastus 22) spent his youth in the family of Dea. Austin Chase of Paris. Fitted for college at Hebron Academy, and at the Maine Wesleyan Seminarv, Kent's Hill, Me, Entered Amherst college in the winter of 1866, in the class of 1869. Remained in college two years, and then left to study the profession of medicine. Graduated at the Maine Medical School in June, HISTORY OF PARIS. 515 1870. Practiced six montlis in Wayne, and then removed to Sid- ney, Me., where he remains in the siiccessftil practice of his profes- sion. He m. Helen J. Morton of Paris, May 4, 1863. Children : 44 J/(')-fo)i ]]'., h. Oct. ;W, 18(38. 45 E((rlf A'.. 1). ,Tan. It), 1871. Tlic iiiothfM- d. June 10, 1873. M;initHl 2(1, M;iy 28, 1874, f'hini A., dau. of Elbridye Fobes of tliis town. 46 Lcnora, b. June 11, 1870. 1 JosKi'ii Hkssey of Middlehorongh, Mass., m. Lydia. dan. of John Bessey, and settled on the lot afterwards owned by his son, Capt. Alden Bessey. He was blind the last years of his life. Children : 2 J'oUy, ni. Gershoni Cole. 3 Wiirrcu. HI. ^Iari>ery Ganniion. 4 Sail!/, 111. Xath;iniel Billings. 5 Laodiccti. HI. Epbriiiin Harlow, s. Bucktield. (5 EJisha, \n. Mrs. Verrill. 7 John., 111. Ruth Allen. 8 Hannidi. mi. Willard Andrews. 9 Jofiepli Jr. 10 Aldfiu b. April l(i, 1N07, in. Laodicca Benson. 3 Warken Bessev, (son of Joseph 1 ^ ni. Margery Gammon. Children : 11 Marij Lou-ell, b. April 18, 181G, in. Wni. McKenney. 12 Salhj, b. Jan. 10, 1818. 13 Warren Uliitefield, b. March T), 1821, now known as Hon. W. H. Vinton. 14 Albi'm K. PShubal A. Baker. 23 3fan/ Helen, h. Dec. 16, 1835, m. Augustus Pearson. 24 Annie, m. Frank Merrill. 25 Alvin Stnrterant, ni. Alfaivtta Turner. 2(» FairtiehL 20 Alden Mariox Bessey, ison of Capt. Alden 10) in. Jose- phine Waldion of Bnckfield. and settled on the home farm. Children : 27 Lestn- Marion, b. Dec. 25, 185!). 28 Winrield C, b. Sept. G, 1860, 3Ian1ey TF., b. April 14, 1871. The mother d. ^lay 10. 1871. Married 2d. Saral). dau. of .Tacob Lane. BiCKNELL. John BiCKNELL. son of John of Bncklield, in. Marcena Churelnll. Cliildren : Joint, b. April 15, 1821, ni. Eveline Cuslnnaii. Jof. She was 1). May 28, 1840. Children: Nellie, b. May 25, 1860. Af/nes, b. Jan. 6, 1866. John Alton, b. June 14, 1868. £rrJiin. 1). May 27, 1873. BlLLINOS. John Billings is said to have been brought up in the farailj' of Peter Durell of Newton, Mass. He came to Paris with the early settlers, and married here, Phebe, daughter of Eleazer Cole. He was born April 30, 1771, and his wife, October 31, 1777. His three oldest children at least, were born here. He began on tlie place recently occupied by Jonathan Starbird, and moved to Wood- stock prior to 1815. Cliildren : Jonathan, h. Jan. 7, 1798, m. Betsey Felt. Silas, b. March 24, 1800, m. first, Arinina Whitman ; second, Rebecca Whitman ; third, the widow of Willoughby Russell of Xewry, whose maiden name was Kilgore. He d. in Sept. 1884. Lxry, h. Feb. 22, 1802, in. Asa Thurlow, Jr. HISTORY OF PARIS. 517 ./(//(//, b. April 2."). ISO;"), in. Hannah Cooper, dau. of Benjamin, and lived in Paris. Charles, b. Oct. 20, 1807, lived in the family of his brother .Jonathan; was never married. Samuel Dexter, h. Dee. 8. 1811, m. T.ucy Swan, dau. of Gideon; lived in Paris. Eleazer C. b. Jan. 22, 1817, in. ^lary J. Xute. John Billings, Jk., m. Susan, dau. of Benjamin Cooper, Sept. 27. 1829. He lived several years at Macomber Corner in Paris. Late in life he went to live with his son, Simon S., in Oxford, where he died. Emihj C, b. Xov. 21, 1830, m. Gorham. Samuel Dexter, b. April 19, 1832, ni. Abbie A. Partridge. Simon S., b. Sept. 8, 1835. Philantha, b. Jan. 28, 1841, d. Jan. 26, 1846. The mother died Xov. 10, 1870. The father died IVIeli. 27, 1883. Leander S. BiLLiNCrS of another family, son of Charles and Eliza (C4ould) Billings, was b. in Waterford, Oct. 10, 1838. Located at South Paris about 1870, and has continued to reside here. Married Flora A., dau. of Arba Thayer of this town. BiSBEE. RowsE BisBEE was b. in Bridgewater, ]Mass., Oct. 10, 1775. He was eight years old when his parents came to Maine. He married Hannah Carriel of Buckfield. He came to Paris in 1801, and lived at South Paris. He afterwards moved to Woodstock. He was a blacksmith and mill-wright, an ingenious man, and a man of ability, though eccentric. His first wife died, and he married widow Wash- burn, who survived him, and married next Enoch Knight, and then Foxwell .Swan. The children of Rowse Bisbee were : Sopliroiiia. 1). April 1, 1801. ni. Joel Perham. Sueh b. August 13, 1803, m. Milla Whitman. Desire, b. Jan. 31, 180.5, m. William Chamberlain. Piraiii. b. Get. 8, 180!), m, Asenath Swett. RowsE Bisbee was the son of Charles and Beulah Howland, grandson of Moses, great-grandson of John. g. g. grandson of Elisha, and g. g. g. grandson of Thomas Bisbee (Besbedge), who with his wife, six children and three servants, came from .Sandwich, England, to Scituate, Mass., in 1634. 518 HISTORY OF PARIS. America Bisbee, son of Solomon of Snniner, and nephew of Rowse abovenamed, lived at North Paris, and was a blacksmith. He now lives in Norway. He married 1st. Olive Gurney of Hebron ; 2d, Cynthia C. (Buck), widow of Dr. Gilman Rowe, and 3d, Clara Tattle of Buckfield. Children by first marriage: Miriam^ b. Dec. 1, 1S.S2, m. Nathan D. I.ibby of I.ewiston. Wright, b. July 6, 1833, ni. Georgie liamb of Bennington, Vt.. ?;. Norway. Jonas Bisbee, brother of the preceding, b. April 27, 1818, was married to Mar^- J. Walker of Danville. March 15, 1840, by Rev. AV. F. Eaton, and resided at North Paris. Children : Im ir., b. Nov. 29, 1842, d. March 19, 18(j3 ; Man/ J., b. Feb. 4, 1845, m. Charles E. Stephens, Oct. 2, 18(55; Calrui, h. March 17, 1847, m. Fanny Churchill, Jan. G, 1874; Extlwr A., b. March 18, 1849, ni. Adna K. Tuell; Williaui F., b. Aug. 19, 18.55. Bird. John Bird, son of Samuel and Mary (Can) Bird, both of P^ng- land, as he always stated, was born in Detroit, Mich., Oct. 2, 1774, and went with his parents to (Quebec. The parents and four child- ren remained there, viz. : Samuel, Benjamin, Polly and Nanc^'. John came to the States, and in company with Jonathan Paine came to Paris. He worked for Daniel Stowell, and while there married the maid, Polly Churchill. Slie was of Hebron, formerly of Bridge- water. The}' were the second couple published after the organiza- tion of the town. They moved into the log house with Eleazer Cole in the Swift neighborhood, and afterward to a lot in Norway. Children : PolUi h. Nov. 20, 1796, ni. William Cliurchill. Xancy, b. Sept. 11, 1798. in. Daniel C'unnuiiigs. John Jr., b. Jan. 11, 1802, d. April 10, 1804. SamuH, b. March 14, 1804, m. bucy Dunn, d. Albany. John Jr., b. Sept. G, 1807. ni. Ann Young, 2d, Ennna Mason. Behccra, b. Aug. 13, 1810, ni. 1st, Levi Twitchell, 2d, Wm. Swan. Lf/nian. b. Jan. 23, 1812, m. 1st, Eliza Young. Benjamin, h. Dec. 15, 1813, ni. Harriet R. Millett, dau. of Nathan. A.'ioph, b. Dec. 12, 1817, m. Philena Tubbs, d. in Paris. Chritftiana, b. Dec. 1, 1819, ni. Jacob Tubbs. The father d. 1862, aged 88 years. John Bird, Jr., m. Ann, dau. of Capt. Amos Young of Green- wood. Children : 1 ?Jliz; H. Witt of Noi-\vay. The inotlier died and he niairied 2(1, Knnna. dan. of IJev. Daniel ^lason of Bethel, V Amos A., b. Mareli 20, 1846, m. Anna J. Edgerly. VI J'iii}('s E.. b. Sept. 4, 1850, ni. ]Martha H. Gould of Bridgton. VII Martha A., b. May 25, 1854, in. Charles H. Barnard of Bridgton, AsAPii Bird, son of John, Sr., ni. Pliilenu, dan. of Angler Tubl)S of Norway, Dec. 12, 1841. She was b. Sept. -ir), 18IG. Children : Marietta P., b. July 15, 1844, m. F. L. WiUis, s. West Paris. Emma Jane^ b. Aug. 19, 1852, m. Eldron Stearns. Orra Asaph, b. Xov. 10, 1854. The father d. Feb. IG, 1879. John M. Bird, son of John, Jr., m. Eliza Jennette, dau. of Lemuel Jackson. Children : I Fred J., b. Jan. 4, 1868. The mother d. Jan. 4, 1868. Married 2d, Kaehel N. .Monroe. II Ella ]F., b. Nov. 14. 1809. The mother died Nov. 1878. Married ;5d, Margarette Holden. III Anna, b. Feb. 23, 1881. IV Jlari/ ]]'., b. Feb. 1884. Amos A. Bird, son of John, Jr. m. Anna J., dan. of Horace Edgerl}'. Children : Charles A., b. March 27, 1872, d. Aug. 27, 1872. Lizzie F., b. Oct. 20, 1874. John, b. Oct. 5, 1879, d. Jan. 7, 1880. Bisco. Nathaniel Bisco, the progenitor of the AVatertown famih-, wrote his name Brisco, which is undoubtedl}' the true orthography. The coat of arms indicates that this is an ancient family. He was called the rich tanner, and was in Watertown as earh* as 1G42. Children : John, (son of Nathaniel) b. 1622. Thomas, (son of John) b. April 1, 1655. John, (sou of Thomas) b. Oct. 22, 1685, m. Feb. 1, 1710, Sarah Kemington. Thomas, (son of John) b. Nov. 11, 1711, ni. Abagail Mason. JosiAH Bisco, (son of Thomas) b. July 18, 1740. He m. Grace "Whitney, and came with a part of his famih' in 1793. He was one of the original grantees, and assisted in lotting out the township. 520 HISTORY OF PARIS. He was the first Town Clerk, and a prominent member of society during life, as shown by other references. Children : D<(>ii('J, b. in Watertown, Nov. 17, 17G,5. (rracf, 1). in Watertown, Oct. 2. 1707. Tlioiiias, b. in Watertown, Aug. 31. 1769. Leonard, b. in Watertown, Marcli 211, 1773. He in. 2d, Mary Mason. Mary, b. May 3, 1775, d. 177<). Jonas, b. Xov. 1, 1777, d. at Paris of fever, April 6, 1810. Mary, b. May 1, 1783, m. Alanson Mellen. (See Mellen.) Aziihah, b. March 5, 1787, d. at the home of C. T. Mellen, Nov. 2, 18.59. The father died Sept. 3. 1812, aged 72 years. The mother died 1831. BlXBY. Lkvi L. Bixby, son of Rnssell II. and Caroline (Rowe) Bixb}- of Kirby, Vt., m. Ellen R., dan. of Enoch Penley of Paris. Children : liiissfU L.. b. March 8. 1880. Jitscph rcnlcij, h. .Tnne 20. 1881. Black. JosiAii Black of Cape Cod. Mass., b. 17.50, came when a young man to Wells, Me., and learned the blacksmith's trade. Hem. Martha Cookson of Standish, and settled in Limington previous to the revolution. He was in the battle of Hubbardston, Vt., July 7, 1777, and with Stark at tlie surrender of Bnrgoyne, Oct. 17, 1777, and served through the war. He died at Limington, July 4, 1840, aged 92 years. Cliildren : PoUy, b. Limington. ni. Jacob Small of Limington. John, h. Linnngton, m. Nabby Small of Linungton. Jofth, b. Limington, m. Hannah Hamlin of Limington. Josiah, Jr. b. Liunngton, Aug. 31. 1873, m. Mary I. Libby, s. Searboiough. Martha, b. Linungton, m. Amos FJbby, ,s. Scarborough. Aaron, b. Limington, m. Lydia Libby. s. Scarborough. JosiAH Black, Jr., m. Mary T. Libby of Scarborough. She was born March 11, 1781. Children : Zclndon, b. Limington, Dec. 12, 1808 m. Elmira Emerson, s. Newry. John, b. Limington, Dec. 24, 1810, m. Roxanna Andrews. Josiah S., b. Limington, Nov. 19. 1812, m. Eunice B. Smith, s. Ncwry. Martha, b. Limington, 1815, d. in infancy. Martha,h. Limington, :March 29. 1817. m. .lohn I. Tlaisted, s. Lynn, Mass. Darnl /., b. Limington, Sept. 28. 1819. Joah, b. Limington. Feb. 3. 1821. d. 1823. HISTORY OF PARIS. 521 Aimer, b. Limiugton, April 13, 1S24, m. Betsey Bailej- of Medford, and settled there. Mary L.. h. Liminsjton. Ma}^ (5, 1827, in. Lorenzo Uoodwin, s. in Lynn, Mass. The father d. July, lS(i4. Alvah Black, Es(^»., (sou of Joab who married Htinuah Hanilen), was the youngest of seven children. He was b. Dec. 3, 1817, and m. Persis 8., widow of Hon. Charles Andrews, and dan. of William Sibley of Freedom. Children : Charles A., b. Jul}' 2. 1850. He graduated at Bowdoin College, elass of 1875. He was piincipal of the Paris Hill Academy one year, and one }-ear of the Xorway Liberal Institute. He then studied law, was ad- mitted to the bar, and having practiced one year, he resumed teach- ing, for which profession he has a natural taste and superior qualiti- cations. Joiix Black, son of Josiah, m. July 17, 1839, Roxanna, dau. of Hezekiah Andrews of Bethel. She was b. Dec. 31, 1810. Settled at Snow's Falls in Paris, March 3, 1865. He was elected collector of the town of Paris in 1869, and still retains the office. Children : OUre, b. Feb. 10. 1840, d. Xov. 2. 1859, m. Charles S. Willis, s. Gorham, X. H. HaniKih, b. Mareli 21. 1844, m. Lemuel B. Carter, s. Paris. David I. Black, son of Josiah S., who married Eunice A. Smith, was b. in Xewry. Dec. 27. 1838. He married Hannah Locke of Bethel, and settled at Snow's Falls in Paris, and removed to Norway village, where he died April 3, 1879. He was Master of Paris Lodge of Masons at the time of his death. His military service is given in the record. Children : MaM, b. March 7, 1868. Blake. Joseph Blake of Cape Ann, came to Paiis and settled on the lot next north of John Daniels, whose dau. Betsey he had married. He had two brothers, Isaac and Richard, who settled in New Gloucester. Joseph was a seafaring man, and to make the last pay- ment on his farm, he concluded to make one more vovage. He never returned. This was in 1808. The youngest child was born soon after he sailed. Children : Betsey, b. Paris, July 24, 1794. d. :\[anh 21. 1814. She was to have been m. to John Thaver in two weeks. 522 HISTORY OF PARIS. Bichiinl, b. Paiis, 179G, in. Sail}- Kuynl, a !, and his oldest child, a boy of eight years, was killed. He and anotlier boy, probably attempting to light some kernels of powder on the i)owdor keg, in the absence of Mr. Bolster, Oct. 2.3, 1852, his buildings were set on fire and destroyed. He moved to South Paris in March, 1855. and purchased the old brick store, and Avent into trade, in which he continued till his decease. He was esteemed for his genial traits of character, and strict integrity. He married Oct. 28, 1807, Dolly B. dan. of Francis Keyes of Rumford. She was 1). May 10, 1806. Children : Hnratio A.^ b. Sept. 8, 1828, d. Xuv. 1, IS.'JC. Killed by blowing up of store. Hnirietto L., b. Jan. 2!), 18;i5, d. Xov. 17, 1843. McUcn E.^ b. Sept. 1!>, 1837, ni. Ann Sophia Roberts: 2d. ^Mary Smith. Frci'hnul K., b. Aug. 8, 1840, d. Oct. 20, 185."i. The mother died Aug. 17, 1840. Married 2il, ^Xhy'va ( '. 1... d:ui. of Peter C. Virgin of Eumford, May 14, 1841. WUUiiin Ilcnn/, b. April 17, 1844, s. Everett, Mass. JJvUti -V., b. March 14, 1840, d. May 25, 1807. Horn's DdijUnu b. May 22, 18.10. ni. Helen Morton. Snndt v.. b. April 30, 1853, m. J. Pereivai Kichardson. MariHtii, b. Xov. 17, 1850, m. Gilbert, s. Canton. The father died Xov. 0, 1871. Caft. Gideon Bolster, brother of the preceding, m. Charlotte, dan. of Abijah Hall, and settled on the old homestead farm. He was a successful farmer, and respected citizen. Late in life he removed to So. Paris village, where he remained until his decease. Children : CharlottP E.^ b. Oct. 12, 1822, m. Cyprian Hall. .Tr. (if'onie Addison, b. Oct. 27, 1824, d. June 30, 1849. CurdeJid Alziixi, b. Oct. 19, 1826, ni. Zebedee C. Perry, s. Boston. Horace Xewell, b. Oct. 5, 1831, m. Esther IJ. Barbour. Solomon Alonzo, b. Dec. 10, 1835, ni. Sarah Jane Gardner, s. Boston. Charles Henri/, b. Jan. 1, 1838, m. Sarah M. Peterson, s. Chicago. The father died Oct. 20, 1873. The mother died Feb. 2, 1884. Lyman Bolster, brother of the preceding, m. Betsey, dau. of Daniel Knight of Peru. He died at Brvant's Pond. Children : HISTORY OF PARIS. 529 Mmj W'loi, b. Dec. 23, 1840, m. Charles 11. Houghton, d. Bryant's Pond. Albert A., h. April 13, 1850, m. Mary Louise Dunham. Capt. Horace N. Bolster, son of Gideon, who m. Charlotte Hall, m. Esther K., dan. of Levi Barbour of Paris, Dec. 20. 1853. She was b. June 1, 1834. He built the store which he has always occupied. His Military Record and services for the town are referred to in another place. Children : George A., h. June IS, 1855, ni. Carrie Gerti-ude Hall of Ellsworth, and s. at Cliieago as clerk. Jennie 3/., b. March 2, 1858. The mother died Sept. 14, 1803. Married 2d, Susan, K., dau. of Barnabas and Miriam (Abbott) Eowe. Feb. 27, ISGG. She was b. Jan. 18, 1840. Maud J/., b. Sept. 5, 1870. Lester 3/., b. Dec. 29, 1873, d. May 31. 1870. Drowned by falling in the river. Solomon A. Bolster, brother of the preceding, m. Sarah Jane, (sta, b. in Buckfield, Dec. 1, 1820, m. Horatio Downer, s. Xorwaj^ Mart/ Tracy, h. in Buckfield, Sept. 29, 1822, ni. Tliomas Ililborn. Ordessa Marian, b. in Buckfield, Feb. 13, 1828, m. Mary Jordan. Aravpsta DpJphina, b. in Buckfield, Feb. 23, 1831, in. Prentiss M. Colburn. DpJphinas Farris, b. in Paris, Oct. 7, 1835, d. April 28, 1841. The fatlier died May 16, 1847. The mother died Xov. 1779. Whitmore W. Bowker, son of James Jr., m. Mary, widow of Col. Simon H. Cummings, and dan. of Isaac Cummings. He remained on the homestead farm through life. Children : Dplphiiiits F., b. Dec, 3, 18.")9. Employee Grand Trunk Kailroad. Charles W., h. July 19, 1861. Clerk in Portland. The father died June 1."), 1808. The widow m. 3d, Xaphtali Mason, s. South Paris. Ordessa M. Bowker, (bro. of the preceding) m. Mary, dan. of Noah Jordan of Norway. She was b. July 14, 1837, and he remains on the homestead. Children : Cora Ellen, b. May 27, 18.58, in. Sidney Sanborn. James E., b. Oct. 8, 1859. Fannie Emma, b. July 7, 1862, m. Gilbert P. Abbott. Edmund Bowker, a brother of James, Sr., m. Patience, dan. of Dea. William Barrows of Hebron. He settled on the lot since owned by Joseph Daniels, and now b}- William N. Daniels. His first children were born here. He moved to Hebron. Children : Silva, b. Paris, March 11, 1786, d. Feb. 2, 1813. Mar;/, b. Paris, Aug. 12, 1788, in. Daniel Macomber, s. Paris. HISTOUY OK PARIS. 531 Patience, b. Hebron. :MaiTh 2S, 17t)l, iii. K'ticl K. I'ncknid, s. lUiiiiclianl. Lijdtd, b. Ilcbioii. Jan. 19, 1793, ni. Dea. ^Vfartln, s. Bangor. Sarah, b. Hebron, Dec. 9, 1794, died 3'oung. Paul, b. Hebron, ^[arch 4, 1797, ni. Mary, widow of (iideoii Mearce. WiUiani, b. Hebron, Feb. 18. 1799, ni. Betsey Crafts, s. .Moiison. A'eziah, b. Hebron, Dee. l'^, 1S();{, ni. James (". Wbiting, s. Monson. Tbe fatber d. April ;i(). 1S12. Tbe uuitlici- d. in Blancliard, Mr. Gideon B. Bowker, son of J'anl ante of Hebron, ni. Avis E., (lau. of Micali x=ind Elizabeth (Dunliani) Allen. Settled at Aul)uin, moved to South Paris, enlisted in theaiinv, and died at Hilton Head, South Carolina. July I'), IHG.'*. ("liildren : Man/ Eliza, b. Feb. (i, 1849. Anna Coleman, b. Aug. 2G, 1858. ' Everett Forest, b. Dee. 28, ISofi, ni. Ada \'oung. Alanson Soutlworth, b. Aug. 27, 1802, ni. Delia W. Dairy. Bradbury. The earliest record of this family is traced to Thomas Bradbury, who was born at Wicken Bonant, Plssex county, England, in 1610, and came to America as agent for Sir Ferdinando Gorges, as oarlv as 1634, and settled at Salisbury, Mass. Horatio Taylor Bradbury, son of Wm. of Athens, ]Mc., and Comfort (Taylor) Bradbury of Koxbury, was b. in Byron, Sept. 15, 1825, m. Eliza, dau. of Robinson Parlin, Dec. 27, 1851. Children : William liohinsoii, b. Nov. 13, 18r)2. ni. ]Mary G. (base. Charles Uiiniiilx/1, b. Xov. 25, 1854, d. Jan. 25, 1859. AI/^iV .4«»(V. b. :>[areb 19, 1863, m. Wm. Hannnond, s. rVnd)roke, .Mass. Mary Ahhi,-, b. April 19, 1806. Jennii' Lara, h. July 21, 1868. William Kobixsox Bradbury, son of the above, m. Mary G., dau. of John Chase. Children : Inez Maij, b, July 0, 1877. MosES Bradbury was the son of Joseph and Tabitha (Cotton) Bradbury of North A'armouth, b. in New Gloucester, July 12, 1803. He came with his father to Norway in 1807, and in 1825, m. Hannah Knight, and settled in Greenwood : Children : Joseph A., \\\. Sarah .1. Mixer. Roscue E. Agnes, n\. Andiew J. Jackson. The mother died 1883. 532 HISTORY OF PARIS. Joseph A. Bradbury, son of the preceding, m. Sarah J., dau. of Aretas Mixer, Aug. 1862, and settled in the King district ; now lives in Norwa}'. Chiklreu : Algernon, b. 18G3. JEMe F., b. 1864. Herbert, b. 18G6. Bradford. Horatio Bradford of Turner, m. Brittania, dau. of Joseph Daniels, and settled on the Butterfield farm. Children : James K. 7^, b. Xov. l.'J, 1814. Columbia I)., b. Jan. 3, 1847, ni. AVeUingtou W. Dunham. Isabella, b. July 22, 1849. Sarah, b. 1853. Horatio, b. Dec. 15, 1855. W<(Uer B., b. April 27, 1801. Br ADM an. Robert Bradman settled in the Tubbs district, Init after a few years removed from that town. Children : Calista X, b. Nov. 15, 1810. Eliza Jane, b. Nov. 29, 1812. Dexter Spraijue, b. Oct. 4, 1813. AUjernnii Shenaun, b. July 5, 1815. Brett. 1 William Brett came to Duxbury, Mass., in 1040, from Kent, England. He was one of the original proprietors of the town of Bridgewater, and was an Elder in the church. Often, when Rev. James Keith was sick, he preached to the people.* He was a lead- ing man in both church and lo\\n, and was often representative to the General Court of the colony. Perhaps from this family sprang all of the name of Brett in this countr3'. He died in 1681 . 2 Xathamel Brett, (son of William 1) one of six cbildrcu, iii. Sarali Hayward. lie died Xov. 17, 1740. 3 Seth Brett, (sou of Xathauiel 2) was oue of seven ehildron ; was b. Feb. 24, 1688, and m. Sarali Alden, dau of Isaac Alden. lie died Jan. 11, 1722. 4 Simeon Brett, (son of Seth ante) was one of five children, b. *]MitclK"ir.s History ol' Bridgewater. HISTORY OK PARIS. 533 Jan. 8, 1720. He in. Mehitable, dan. of David Packard, Jau. 31, 1749. Children: 5 Jennette^ b. Briclgewater, Nov. 10, 1749, in. Xatliaiiiel Southworth, s. Bridge water. G Iiufiis, 1). Bridgewater, Aug. 2, 1751, in. Susanna C'ary, s. Paris. 7 Simeon, b. Bridgewater, Oct. 12, 175;j, ni. Susanna Perkins, s. Canton. 8 Zibia, b. Bridgewater, Sept. 10, 17.")5, ni. Jolin Xoyes of Minot. 9 Mehitable, b. Bridgewater, Dec. 7, 1757, ni. Maj. Daniel Cary, a 1)rother of Susanna, who s. in Turner. 10 Jiubi/, b. Bridgewater, Nov. 9, 1759, m. Ephraini Field, s. Paris. 11 Amzi, b. Bridgewater, May 3, 17G2, m. Phebe Packard, s. Paris. 12 Daniel, b. Bridgewater, Jan. 27, 17G4, came to Paris. 13 Luther, b. Bridgewater, 17GG, m. Sally Dwelley, s. Paris. 14 Odvin, b. Bridgewater, July 25, 1768, ni. Esther Ilollis. The father died 1792. 6 RuFus Brett, (son of Simeon 4) m. Susanna, dan. of Zaehariah Car}', Sept. 28, 1775. She was b. Dec. 14, 1755. Children ; 15 Jonathan, b. Bridgewater, Sept. 29, 177G. 16 Ezra, b. Bridgewater, Feb. 27, 1779. 17 Cynthia, b. Bridgewater, May 12, 1781, ni. Thomas Lothrop of Leeds. 18 Seneca, b. Bridgewater, m. Sarah French of Fayette. 19 Snsanna, s. Turner. ■ 20 Flint/, s. Rhode Island. 11 Amzi Brett, (son of Simeon 4) m. Phebe, dau. of Abial Packard, 1788. Children: 21 Sophia, b. 1789, m. Apollas Packard, 1811. 22 Charlotte, b. 1791, m. John Valentine, s. Paris. 23 Martin, b. March 26. 1794, m. Kuth Durell, s. Paris. 24 Ira, b. 1800, m. Polly King. 25 Phebe Farkard, b. 1808, d. Oct 19, 1821. The father died March 26, 1842. The mother died Aug. 30, 1818. 13 Luther Brett, (son of Simeon 4) was a l)lacksmith. He married Sally Dwelle}' of Abington, Mass., and settled on the lot now owned l)y his son Luther. Children : 26 Arabella, b. Dec. 24, 1794, m. 1st, Paine, 2d, Kufus Bartlett of Norway. 27 Lurt/, b. Aug. 24, 1796. m. Cyprian Hall, s. Paris. 28 St/bil, b. Oct. 25, 1798. m. Zenas Maxim, s. Paris. 29 Lueretia, b. Feb. 2, 1800, ni. Joseph Jackson, s. Paris. .30 Elvira, b. Aug. 19, 1802, m. Daniel Young, s. Paris. 534 HISTORY OF PARIS. 31 SaraJ), b. Oct. 30, 1807, m. Oren Daniels, i^. Paris. 32 Luthn- P., h. June 20, 1804, Clarissa Daniels, s. Paris. The fatlu-r died .Tune 2.3, 1843. The mother died Oct. 10, 1847, aged 78. 23 Martix Brett, (son of Aiiizi 11) m. Ruth, dau. of David Durell. Jan. 13, 1810, and settled on the farm, now the homestead of his son William D. Children : 33 Applna, b. Paris, July 14, 1820, m. S. T. Beanian. 34 William D., b. Paris, Xov. 9, 1822, m. Kuth Hamilton. 3.5 Sophia P., b. Paris, Oct. 28, 1824, m. Levi T. Boothbv. ^- \Vaterville. 30 Marij A»ii, b. Paris, May 11, 1826, m. W. W. Brown, s. Lincoln, Neb. The mother died ]March 12, 1832. Married 2d, Elizabeth, dau. of Thomas Stevens. 37 Henrij Martin, b. Paris, Feb. 11, 1830, d. in Hospital at AVashington, Jan. 16, 1864. The mother died Feb. 18, 18-38. The father died Oct. 26, 1863. 32 LuTHKK P. Brktt, (son of Luther 13) m. Clarissa, dau. of John, Jr., and Wealthy (Ilobbs) Daniels, and settled on the home farm. Children : 38 Gt'onjc, b. May 7), 1831, m. Eliza Ellen Vose, d. at Paris, Sept, 15, 18.54. 39 Fniiiri^, b. April 8, 1833, m. Lizzie Field of Brockton, Mass. 40 Wealth >j Ami, b. Dec. 15, 1835, m. Charles H. Clitlbrd. 41 Samurl Xcin-ll, b. Aug. 12, 1838. 42 Eliza EUhi, b. May 27, 1842, m. George Kichards, s. in Oxford. The mother died .Tune 14, 1843. Married 2d, 3Iary P., dau. of Simeon Perkins. 43 Geor/ Isahrlhi, b. July 7, 1846, d. Aug. 1849. 45 Sarah Maria, b. July, 1848, d. Aug. 1849. The mother died Sept. 1849. Mairied 3d, Xov. 1850, Nancy, widow of Henry Durell, and dau. of William Mixer. 34 William D. Brktt, (son of jNIartin 23) in. Ruth. dau. of James and Abagail (Brady) Hamilton, May 7, 1855, and settled on the home farm. Children : 46 Charh^s E., b. April 3, 18.5G, m. Jennie L. Briggs. 47 Hcman P., b. Nov. 19, 18.59, m. Sarah Moody. 48 Josi'j.h ir., 1). Feb. 8, 1862, d. June 25, 1865. 35 Sophia P. Brktt, (daughter of Martin 23) who married Levi niSTOKV OF PAHIS. 535 T. Bootliby, lived in Norway and South Paris, and died in "Water- ville, June 25, 1874. Children : 49 Fred E., b. Dee. 3, 184.5. (See Personal Xotices.) 50 EUen S., b. May 31, 1847, d. April 18, 1869. 51 Mary i., b. Mareli 9, 1849, d. Jan. 24, 1852. 52 WiUiam A. J?., b. Nov. 3, 1851, ni. resides Waterville. 53 Eihrard Z>., b. Jan. 14, 1857, d. Aug-. 22, 1882. 54 Emma I)., b. Aug. 10, 1800. Bridgham. George Bridgham, (son of Dr. William) of New Gloucester, bought out Anthony Bennett at South Paris, and commenced keep- ing tavern in 1841. He and his wife were both born Feb. 13, 1788. Children : George^ b. Norway, m. Mertilla Cole. Anna^ b. Buckfield. m. C\liles Long'. Eveline, b. BucUtield, ni. Caleb Cushman, Jr. Arvilla, b. Buckfield, ni. Eansom Bouney of Turner. Elbridge Gerry, b. Buckfield, Dec. 14, 1817, m. Apphia E. Bouney, s. So. Paris. Liicretia, b. Buckfield, m. James Curtis of Paris. Prescott C, b. Buckfield, ui. Luc-y Foster. Hosetta, b. Buckfield, m. Kufus Brainard of Hallowell. The mother died Nov. 4, 1854. The fatlier died Sept. 24, 1873. Elbridge G. Bridgham, (son of the above) m. April 7, 1846, Apphia Robinson, dan. of John Bouncy, who lived several years in the Bolster neighborhood. Briggs. Clement Briggs came in the Fortune, 1621. and is the first of the name found on the old Colonv Records of Plymouth. 1 Jesse Briggs of Wareham, Mass., was, doubtless, a descend- ant of Clement, but the lineage has not been traced. He was born in 1759, as we find that he was 21 years old at the time of his enlistment, July 10, 1780. (See Record of Military Service.) In his descriptive list he was five feet, ten inches high. He m. Naoma, dan. of Capt. Robert Bailey of New Gloucester, and settled first on the center lot in Paris. Children : 2 PoUy, b. Aug. 13, 1783 m. John Koyal, s. Paris. 3 Simeon, b. Sept. 24. 1784, m. Martha Potter of Gardiner. 4 Jesse, b. Sept. 29, 1786, d. 1851. A clergymau iu N. Y. 536 HISTOHY OF PARIS. 5 Ahinson, b. Sept. 3, 178S, m. Esther Potter, s. Paris. G Thankful, b. Oct. 22, 1790, m. Bennaih Moody, s. Paris. 7 Lurinda, b. Jan. 16, 1793, m. Uriah Eipley, s. Paris. 8 Martha BaUeij, b. Feb. 24, 1795, in. Henrj- Davis, s. Paris. 9 Josf'ph, b. ]Nrarrh 27, 1797, in. Susan Cooper, s. Paris. 10 I'^alli/, h. May 19, 1799, m. Stephen Washburn, s. Paris. 11 Celia. 12 Samuel, m. Mehitable Smith. 13 Emdiiw, b. March 9, 1809, m. Elbridge Bicknell. 3 Simeon Bkiggs, (son of Jesse 1) m. Martha Potter of Gardiner. She was b. March 27, 1789. He was a carpenter by trade. He built the old poor-farm house for Dea. Daniel Stowell, having as apprentices at that time, Milo Hathaway and Eleazer C. Shaw. He lived for some years on the farm now owned by Jona- than Starl)ird. He moved to Hebron. Children : 14 Ahinson, b. Oct. 11, 1811, s. East Poland. 15 Andrew, b. March 1, 1813, s. Lawrence, Mass. 16 Eiither, b. May 8, 1814, d. March 26, 1830, s. X. H. 17 Sumner, b. May 8, 1817. 18 Martha, b. July 31, 1818. 19 Simeon, Jr., b. April 8, 1821, s. Lawrence. 20 America, b. Jan. 22, 1823. Killed in battle of the Avilderness. • 21 Daniel Eaton, b. March 7, 1828, d. May 29, 1853. 22 Solon, b. Oct. 28, 1830. The father died Jan. 19, 1854. The mother died Feb. 1859. 5 Alanson Briggs, (sou of Jesse 1) m. Esther Potter of Gardiner, and settled in the Whittemore district. He died at the age of forty-nine. The widow, at an advanced age is now living with her sons, Simeon and Jacob, in Buckfield. Children : 23 Alanson, b. April 14, 1818, m. Abao-ail "Whitteniore, s. Lawrence, Mass. 24 Simeon, b. Dec. 11, 1819. 25 Mary, b. July 26, 1821. 26 Xancij, b. March 17, 1823. 27 Angeline F., b. Oct. 5, 1825, m. 1st, Samson Andrews, 2d, Aaron H. Mason. 28 Jarnh, m. ]\[ary II. AVeeks. 9 Joseph Briggs, (son of Jesse 1) m. Susan, dan. of Benjamin Cooper of Paris, and settled on the farm now in the possession of his heirs. Children : 29 Harriet, b. May 2, 1824. HISTORY OF PAUIS, 537" 30 Benjamui C, b. May 10, 182G, in. Eunice Bonney. 31 Joseph, Jr., b. Sept. 1, 1828, m. Julia E. Kyle of Peru. 32 Miranda, b. June 28, 1831, il. Aug. 24, 1883 33 Susan, b. April 18, 1833, ni. Ilosea H. Bonney. 34 Diana, b. Sept. 15, 1835, ni. Jonathan Starhii-d. 35 Leonard, b. May 7, 1830, ni. Lydia Jane Field. The father died April (i, 18(;(>. The mother died Fel). 2S, 1873. 12 Samuel Briggs, (sou of Jesse 1) ni. Mcliitable R., dan. of Archibald and Lydia (Hainuiond) Smith. Children: 36 John, b. May 11, 1831, ni. ^Farcia ( . Todd. 37 Naoma, b. Aug. 20, 1832. 38 Samuel F.. b. Dec. 13, 1834, m. Louisa Keen. 30 Ahbie W., b. Aug. 11, 1830, d. June 1, 184G. 40 Hiram IL, b. Jan. 30, 1841, d. Feb. 22, 1884. ■ 41 Jane M., b. Jan. 25, 1845, m. Alvin K. Koss. 42 Luvinda A., b. Jan. 13, 1847, m. David S. Knapp. 43 Angle A., b. Aug. fi, 1851, m. Silas W. Foster. 44 George A., b. May 13, 18.")3, m. Cora Skillings. The father died June 1(1, 1872. 30 Ben.tamin C. Bkig(;s, (son of Joseph 9) m. Eunice, dan. of David Bonne}-. Children: 45 Julia. 46 Charles Lcraont. 47 FredL., d. Aug. 1881. 48 Scott E., b. Jan. 13, 1802. ^ 40 Ella J. 31 Joseph Brig(;s, (sou of Joseph !•) m. Julia K., dan. of Anio* and Charity Kyle of Peru, b. July 2-i, 18;>9. Children : 50 Julia Elmer, b. March 5, 1863. The mother died March 12, 1863. Married 2d, Carrie A., widow of Ansel Coffin of Portland, and dau. of Francis McKeernan of Bangor, formerly of Manchester, England. She was born in Bangor, Me., Marcli 0, 1842. 51 Frank Augustus, b. Oct. 20, 1870. 52 Carrie Luetta, b. March 0, 1870. 35 Leonard L. Briggs, (son of Joseph 'J) rn. Lydia Jane, dau. of Zibeon Field. Children : 54 Jennie L., b. Oct. 28, 1860, m. Charles E. Brett. 55 Charles L. 56 Carrie .1/., b. Aug. IS, 1872. 538 HISTOKY- OF PARIS. 36 JoHX Bkiggs, (son of Samuel 12) ni. Marcia C. Todd of Canaan. Vt., b. Dec. 8, 1836. Children: 57 AJhfirt F., 1). Sept. 3, 1855, in Aroostook county. 58 Charles Addison^ b. June 19, 1857, in Eagle City, Idaho. 59 Xellie 31., b. March 28, 1S59. The mother died April 23. 1882. 38 S.\MUEL F. Briggs, (son of Samuel 12) m. Louisa J., dan. of Bradford and Jane (Field) Keen of Sumner, March 1, 1843. He is a butcher by trade, and is settled at South Paris. Children : GO Fred C, b. Aug. 25, 1800, ni. Lila Stone. Gl Auinf)/ Adams, h. in Canton, Sej)!. 11, 182.5, ni. Lucia Littlchale, B. Portland. Jodnna Allen, b. in Dixniont, Sept. fi, 1828, ni. Seth D. Davis, s. Errol, X. n. Hannibal Gardner, b. riyniouth, Dec. 18, 1829, ni. Hannah ('. Parlin. Aaron Blanchard, b. riyniouth, July 29, 1831, ni. Ellen Eacklift', s. Portland. Burtlett Jackson, b. Xewbury, July 29, 1833, ni. ilarietta Mckery, s. Boston. Meiria Ennire, h. Xewlnirj-, May 6, 1835, s. Boston. Orin Hutrhins, b. Livennore, Dec. 10, 1838. ni. Adriaiuia A. Stacy, s. Lynn. Hannibal Gardner Brown, son of the preceding, m. Hannah C. ■clau. of Robinson Parlin of Paris, May 23, 1853.. She was b. Sept. 26, 1833, and settled in AVest Paris, 1850. He has been identified with the business enterprises of this section of the town, and has .aided largely in building up this prosperous village. Children : Edn-in Hannibal, h. May 29, 1856, m. Cora Judkius. Charles Htrrnon, h. March 13, 18G3, d. March 30, 1805. Jennie Ma>i, b. July 10, 1870. Orin Hutchins Brown, brother of the preceding, m. Adrianna A. Stacy of Sherman, Nov. 11, ISGO. He d. at West Paris, June 8, 1865, of disease contracted in rebel prisons during the war. •Children : Agnes Izella. Edwin Hannibal Brown, sou of Hannibal G., m. Cora A., dau. of Edwin Judkins. Children : Charles Leslie, b. April 30, 1878. Dr. Thomas Huntington Brown, of another family, son of Thomas Brown of Minot, was b. Aug. 27, 1813. He m. Maria M., 540 HISTORY OF PARIS. dau. of Samuel King, Nov. 12, 1838. (See Personal Mention.) Children : Hennetta J/., b. Dee. 1, 1840, d. Jan. 25, 1842. Sarah C, b. July 6, 1844, d. April 7, 1845. Charles H., b. July 3, 1846, d. Jan. 12, 1847. The mother d. Xov. 28, 184G. Married 2d, Juliette, dau. of Moses Hammond. Edirard Thomas, ra. Angle Watson, April 5, 1877. Agnes JIari/. Gertrude Juliette^ m. Maj. J. R. Brinckle, U. S. Army. The father d. Aug. 3, 1880. Lieut. Edward T. Browx, son of Thomas H., m. Angie Watson of St. Augustine, Florida. He is now Lieut. 5th Artillery, U. S. Army. Children : Thomas IJ'., b. St. Augustine, Florida. Oet. 25, 1880. Bryant. Solomon Bryant was the youngest son of Dea. Samuel and Tabitha (Ford) Bryant of Plympton, INIass.. and the 4th in descent from Lieut. John Bryant, Mariner, of Plymouth. He m. Elizabeth Curtis of Hanover, Mass., and soon after moved to Gray, Me. From thence he came to Paris and was among the early settlers at South Paris. He naoved to Woodstock about 1808, but returned to Paris and died here, March 5, 1H2G. His sons were among the first settlers of Woodstock, from whom Bryant's Pond took its name. Children : Elizabeth, b. 17G7, m. Itsaac Cunnnings of Gray. Betsey, m. 1st, Dr. Peter Brooks; 2d, .Jonatlian Fiekett. Christopher, b. March 26, 1774. m. Susanna Swan. Solomon^ b. Oct. 30, 1776, m. Sally Swan. Lijdia, b. March 30, 1778, m. Luther Briggs. Samuel, b. May 9, 1780, m. Lucy Briggs. Lusanna, b. May 31, 1785, m. Levi Berrj-. (See Berry.) Abayail, m. Melviu Pool. Joanna, b. Sept. 27, 1791, never married. Martha, b. June 2, 1794, m. Thomas Whishi]j. David Bryant of Raynham, and his wife Luca", who was his cousin, came to Paris in 1800, and settled on the lot afterward set ofi into Hebron. He was in the Revolution, serving in the expedi- tion to Rhode Island, May, 1782. Children : R-hahod, b. in Raynliam, ^Nlass., m. Eutli Richmond. HISTOHY OK PAKIS. 541 JW;«cv/, b. in Kayiihain. Mass., m. Moses Smith. David, b. in Raynhaiu, Mass., went to AVest Iniiies and d. with yeUow fever. Zehulon, b. Raynhaui, Mass., May 11, 1782, ni. Desire Kiehmond. Arodus, b. Eaynham, Mass., ni. ]\Iarv Richmond. Three brothers m. tliree sisters. The father d. 1812. The motlier d. April, 1804. Zehulon Bryant, sod of David, m. Desire, dan. of P^Uab Kieh- mond, and lived on the homestead. Children : Zilpha, b. May 1, 180.5, m. AVilliam Pratt, s. Hebron. Alanson, b. Xov. 13, 1807, s. Oxford. Matilda, b. May 27, 1809, d. 1830. Esther, b. Xov. 14, 1811, m. Hiram Ililboru. Bhoda, b. Jan. 25, 1813, m. Benjamin F. Pratt. WiUiam, b. , 1814, m. Eli/a Hall, s. Mass. Eliab i?., m. Almira Bancroft. Oren, m. Jerusha Xelson, s. Oxford. lioioena, m. Thomas Dearborn, s. Garland. Leri KiiKjrnaii, s. Dexter. He m. 2d, Mrs. Dorcas Bancroft. Cyrus, s. Oxford. The father died Sept. 27, 1881, in his one luuidredth year. Auouus Bryant, son of David, ni. Mary, dau. of Eliab Rich- mond, and settled in the Binnpus neighborhood, on the farm now •owned by Simon Dudle}'. Children : Murij, m. George Phelps, s. Garland. Jonathan, m. Abagail Littlehale. s. Oxford. Eleazer, m. Kaphira White. Beward, m. Mary Cummings. Alvira, died at the age of eighteen. Nathan, died while a student at Hebron Acadeni}-. He m. 2d, Marceua, dau. of Artemas Rawson. The father died Feb. 17, 18(53. Marcena d. Jan. 7, 1864. Eleazer Bryant, sou of Arodus, m. Kaphira White and settled at South Paris as a blacksmith, and built the house on the site of the residence of Alonzo E. Shurtleff. Kaphira d. May 16, 1838. He m. second, Paulina, dau. of Alexander Day of Woodstock. She died Oct. 22, 1839. Eleazer Bryant, previous to his death, April 20, 1840, disposed of his property, leaving a portion to the Methodist society, as stated in another place. 542 HISTORY OF PARIS. BrcK. Peter Buck who settled near the Seneca Brett fi\rm. and after- ward moved to Norway-, was the son of Peter and ( Benyatt) Buck. They were French Huguenots, who were driven from their country. They settled in Worcester, INIass. Hem. Jemima Fay of Framingham, Mass. His first purchase of land in Norway was in Oct. 1799. Children: James, m. Susanna Yoving, ?. Xorway. Mary. m. Cliarles Young, s. Xorwaj-. Jared y., ni. Sally, dau. of Thomas Stevens of Paris. .Sally. U). Wm. Corson, s. Oxford. Ausihi. b. Julj- 3, 171)1, m. Sarah Coburu. DanipJ. ni. Eunice Coy. s. Greenwood. The mother d. Sept. 10. 1839, aged 80 years. The father d. Xov. G. 1842^ aged 94 years. Austin Buck, son of Peter, m. Sarah Coburn of Tyngsboroiigh, Mass.. Jan. 14, 1810, and settled in South Paris. (See Sketch of South Paris village.) Children : liosanua, b. Dec. 6, 181(i, ni. Henry Crockett, s. Xorway. Z. Spauldiiu/, b. April 16, 1818, m. Ellen Haven of Fraiuinghani. John Austin, b. Sept. 17, 1820, m. EUzabeth Kowley, s. X. Y. Cyrus W., b. Aug. 14. 1824, m. Sarah Snikh, s. X. H. Miranda, b. Aug. 11, 1828, m. Frank W. Perry of Woodstock. Esther, b. March 19, 1830, drowned by falling in a tub, July 13, 1831, near the old well now the site of the post office. Caleb, b. in Xorway, Oct. 19, 1834. m. Melintha Kecord. Sefall, b. April 10, 1839. m. and s. in Tyngsborough. The father d. Oct. 18.53. The mother d. March 23, 1864, in Brooklyn, X. Y. Charles T. Buck of another family-, son of Washington Buck of Sumner, m. Elizabeth A., widow of M. M. Stinchfield, and dau. of Eleazer Dunham of Paris, Dec. 7, 1865, and settled on the Dunham homestead. Children : diaries L., b. July 28, 1868. George E., b. Xov. 15, 1873. BUMPUS. Edward Boxpasse came from England in the ship Fortune, the next after the Mayflower, and landed at Ph'mouth, Nov. 9, 1621. The name has been spelled differently in modern times, now usually HISTORY OF PARIS. 543 written Bumpus. "We have not been able to trace the line of descent from Edward, but conclude that he is the progenitor of all the name in New England. 1 Morris Blmpls of Wareham, m. Huldah Bumpus of the same town, and was among the first settlers of Hebron, his third child being born there in 1784. His farm has since been owned b\- his son Samuel, and later b\' James Lebaron. Children : 2 Morris, b. AVareham, Dec. 12, 1780. m. Marv Sturtevant of Hebron. 3 Sitiieon, b. " Xov. 20, 1782, burned to death by camp takin>j fire while the mother was pickino: peas. 4 Xathaniel, b. Hebron, Aug. .31, 1784, m. Elizabeth Warren of Buckfield. 5 Lydia, b. Hebron, Oct. 10, 1786. 6 Samuel, b. " Ma_v 23, 1788, m. Rebecca Kinsley of Miiiot. 7 Hnhhih, b. " Sept. 14. 171)0. 8 Jesse, b. " 3[ay 3. 1792. ni. Fully AVliitman of Shelburne. X. H. 9 Martha, b. Hebron, .Sept. 16, 1799, m. 1st, Coolidge. 2d. .Snowman. 10 Daniel, b. Hebron, Oct. 10. 1800, m. Olive Tripp. 11 Patience, b. •• May 27. ISOl. d. Oct. 20, 1820. 12 Eliza, b. " May 23, 1806, m. Alden Fisk of Turner. 13 Seth, b. " Aug. 6, 1808. d. June 6, 1814. The father died Oct. 14. 1837. The motlier died Dec. 19, 1841. i N.vTiiANiEL BuMPfs, (son of Morris 1) m. Elizabeth, dau. of John Warren of Buckfleld. He was a blacksmith b}' trade, and settled first in Hartford, then in the Mountain district in Paris, near No. 4 Hill, later in the Hall district, where he remained through life. Children : 14 Phebe W., b. Hartford, June .5, 1808, m. Orra Halb 15 Morris, b. " June 13, 1810, ra. Abagail Fisk of Turner. 16 Axel, b. " June 17, 1812, m. Bethiah Andrews of Hebron. 17 Ethel, b. " Oct. 10, 1814, m. Sarah Swan. 18 Mary, b. " 1817. 19 Xathaniel Greenleaf, b. Paris, March 20, 1820, m. Maria AA'inslow. 20 Huldah, b. " " 31, 1832. 21 John Warren, b. " 1834, d. Oct. 2, 1838. 22 Samuel A., b. " May 2. 1838, m. Julia A. Hariiman. 16 Axel Bumpus, son of the preceding, m. Bethiah L., dau. of Alfred and Serena (Carter) Andrews of Hebron, March 25, 1838. 544 HISTORV OF PARIS. She was born May 18, 1812. Settled ou the Thomas Hill farm iu 1857. Children : 23 Christopher Leonard, b. Feb. IG, 1839. ni. Katie S. Whitney of Lynn, Mass. 24 Cyrena Elizabeth^ b. July 1.5, 1841, m. Charles A. Hersey, s. Chicago. 2.5 Orra Hall, b. Aug. 21, 1843, m. Margarette L. Eiehardsou of Hart- ford. 26 James Henry, b. March 3, 1845, m. Augusta Bumpus. 27 Hiram J/., b. Xov. 16, 1846, d. Oct. 17, 1861. 28 Xettie P., b. Sept. 17, 1849. 29 Hosina H, b. July 24, 1852, d. Oct. 26, 1861. 17 P]tiiel Bumpus, brother of the preceding, m. Sarah, dau. of Demerit Swan of Hebron, and settled iu the Hall Dristriet. Children : 30 Anna Lotiella. 31 Warren Ethel, b. May 9. 1856. m. Melvina E. Turner. 32 Ida Mabel, b. Jan. 26, 1859, ni. Adrian T. Maxim. 33 Alice Victoria, b. Xov. 14, 1861, m. Alma Stm-tevant. 34 Hov-ard Grant, b. Feb. 9, 1866. 19 Nathaniel Gkeenleaf Bumpus, (son of Nathaniel 4) m. Maria, dan. of Amos and Ruhania (Churchill) Winslow of Buck- field, Nov. 16, 1849. She was b. Dec. 21, 1820. Children : 36 AiKjnsta M., b. Marcli 26, 18.50. m. James H. Bumpus. 37 Frank H, b. Oct. 20, 1852. 38 Adalaide Louella, b. May 26, 18.54. 39 Xellie 0., b. Dee. 4, 1865. 22 Samuel A. Bumpus, brother of the preceding, m. Julia A., dau. of Levi Harriman of Litchfield, Me. She was born Jan. 18, 1833. Children: 40 Ella L., b. Aug. 21, 1856, m. Eleazer A. Tapley. s. Dedham, Mass. 41 Georeie F., b. Feb. 11, 1858. 42 Carrie L., b. March 24, 1867. BURXHAM. Enoch Burnham was a clock-maker, and lived on Paris Hill, in the house since the Mellen homestead. His shop stood next the street, as explained in another place. It was moved out on Lincoln street, and is part of the Dr. Kittredge stand. His bi-ass clocks are scattered through the communitv, and are monuments of his HISTORY OF PAKIS. 545 handiwork, and of increasing value from age. Augustus Beniis learned tlie trade of liim and taught the same to his brother. Jona- than Burnliani m. Judith Virgin of Concord. N. H. Chihh-on : Ale.rus^ b. Feb. 23, 1801); Jcnnettr^ b. Nov. .5, 1810; Britt,iniV/.sY//, b. April 3, 1815, ni. Richard Caldwell of Poland, d. Feb. 21, 1840. X li('hi-crS'., b. Jan. 24, 1847. Six of the above sons, viz. : John, Hiram, Philip, Francis M., Leonard H. and Asbnry, served in the Union army in the war of 1861-5. Hiram died in Kentucky, Philip in "\Vashington, and Asbury was killed before Petersburg, June 18, 1864. Samuel S. Caldwell, son of John, was b. in Oxford, Me., March 12, 1842, m. Elva A., dau. of Benjamin Murch of West Baldwin, :\Ie. Settled in Paris, 1868. Carter. Timothy Jarvis Carter*^, (Dr. Timothy', Timothy', Benjamin^ HISTORY OF PARIS. 547 Timothy"', Rev. ThoniJis',) fourth child of Dr. Timothy and Frances (Freeland) Carter, was born at Bethel, Maine, Aug. 18, 1800. He served as Secretary of the Senate of Maine in 1833, was appointed Attorney for Oxford county in 1833, and represented his district in the 25th Congress. Before completing his term he died at Washing- ton, I). C. :\rarch 14, 1838. (See Personal Notices.) Children: SaiaiO'I L'i, b. July 2."), 1804, d. in cliildliood. The mother d. Aug. 8, ISO."), (suicide) in. 2d, Minda Proctor of lUickticld. March 25, 1806. Olecia, b. m. Daniel Fobes, M. D., s. in Lincoln. Married .3d, Sarah Sweet of Porthmd. Mary, in. a Swett, s. Portland. Minda, d. in childhood. tSeth Georije. The father d. Oct. 21, ISll). ( Referred to in ( alel) Prentiss diary.) CoL. Joshua Carpenter, son of the preceding, was a sergeant in Captain David Biyant's compan}', 45tli Regiment of Infantry, Col. Denny McCobb commanding, in service on the frontier in the w^ar of 1812. He moved to Dover about 1820, and afterward to Howland, and represented that town in the Legislature. He was appointed by President Jackson to the coUectorship of Castine. He went from Castine to Bangor, and was High Sheriff of Penobscot Co., under Governor Dunlap. He moved to Lincoln, and was there appointed Indian agent in 1844, of the Potawatamies, in what is now Kansas. After the expiration of his office, he moved to Houl- ton, and remained there. His death a few ^-ears since was caused by a falling tree. He m. Susan Heald of Sumner. Children : Elvira Prime, b. May 19, 1811, m. Stilman Pollard. Rebecca Spcmldinn, h. Dec. 11, 1812, m. in 1848, Timothy Pilsbury, then a representative in Congress from Texas. He died in 18,58, and slie HISTORY OF PARIS. 549 returned to Iloulton, Me., where she is now livinof and to wlioni we are » indebted for much of tlie information relating to this family. Winfield Gains, b. May 21, 181.5, m. Mary Larkin, and went to Texas and engaged in cattle raising ; died there. Stephen Decator, b. in Paris, May 14, 1818, m. 1st, Mai-garet Gear, 2d, Laura Jane Clark. He was a graduate of West Point, served in the Seminole war, and the Mexican war. He was afterward stationed in Texas, where he was wounded in a skirmish with the Indians. He was a ^lajor in the late war, and was killed at Murfreesborough, Dec. ;n, 1862. Benjamin Franklin, b. in Dover, Sept. 22, 1822, m. Rebecca Hammond, .s. in Houlton. Harriet Heald, b. in Howland, March 2, 1824, living in Iloulton. Thomas Jefferson, b. Aug. (i, 182(5, d. Sept. 13, 1848. Carsley. John Caksley, b. in Barnstable, Mass., about 1740, m. Mary Freeman, April 5, 1764, and settled in Gorham. John, Jr., was b. in Gorham, Aug. 19, 179G, m. Martha Crockett, and was the first settler of Harrison. John AY., son of Ai L. and Elizabeth 'Allen) Carsley, was b. in Pownal, April 10, 1853. He is the grandson of Benjamin, and the great grandson of John, Jr.. abovenamed. He m. Mary Lizzie, dan. of George Berry. Children : Mary Raymond, b. June 16, 1881 ; Margarette Elizabeth, b. July 2.5, 1883. Cary. Ebenezer Cary, and a brother Daniel, sons of Icliabod of Bridge- water, came to Paris, then No. 4, in 1785. They were great grand- sons of John Caiy, who came from Somersetshire in England, and settled in Duxbnry, Mass., in 1G39. No mention is made of Daniel until 1791, at which time he was drowned in attempting to swim across the outlet of Norway Pond on his return from work for Cap- tain Rust. Ebenezer m. Martha, a sister of John and AVilliam Brock of Buckfield ; lived a while in Bucklield, and then came here, settled on the northern slope of Crocker Hill. It was known as the "Cary opening." Their log house that stood here, was the most elevated habitation in town. Children : Hannah, b. March 26, 1796, m. Caleb "Woodward, s. Oxford. Ichahod, b. Aug. 22, 1797, d. iu Veazie, Dec. 2, 1851. Zenas, b. April 3, 1799, m. Susan Estes of Bethel. Rememher, b. Feb. 20, 1801, d. in Waltham, 1837. Polly, b. Sept. 16. 1802, m. Moses Upham of Waltham. 550 IlISTOUY OF PAKIS. Bctuicl. 1). Xdv. 2."), 1S04, 111. Iliirrict Livei'inore Dix. Ebeuezer, b. Jan. 2"), 180(!, ni. 8u«;iiii Wyman of Waltliaiii. MuKtha^ b. Jan. 2, 1810, iii. Thomas Roberts of Bradfoi'tl. The parents moved to Greenville, Me., and reeommeneed pioneer life. The mother died Feb., 1834. He m. 2d, Mrs. Hannah Davis of North Salem. The father died 1837 or 1838. Daniel Gary, son of Ebenezer, worked for Aniariali Harris of North Paris, from the time he was eleven years of age nntil he was sixteen. When he was twenty-one, he went to AValtliam, Mass., and in. April l.l, 18;U, Harriet L. Dix of Waltham. Children : Charh's Hcnnj, b. .Tune 13, 183.'i, d. Nov. (>, 1814. Martha^ b. Feb. G, 1842, m. Stephen A. Scripture of Lowell. (reoryc IF., b. Aug. !), 1843, m. 1st, Sarali Wells, and 2d, Luey Moore. Daniel Gary is now eighty years of age, resides in Waltham, ^Nlass., sur- rounded with all the comforts of family and liome. Dea. Ezra Cauv of anf)ther family, came to South Paris from Turner, and purchased the stand since owned and occupied by Pliineas Morse, and carried on tiie tanning business as given in the early industries of Paris. He was the first deacon of the church at South Paris, as stated in another i)lace. C'liildren : Shcpanl^ iJarltl, Tolmm, ZurlKinj and E.xni. The family all moved from town. Clark. TnOMAS' Clark, E,s(^, was a bookseller in Portland in 1801. He in. Nov. LS()2, Nancy (Joodwin. and remained in Portland until about 1810, then moved to Lisbon. Me., and then to Paris Hill, March 13, 1810, where he remained througli life. He was an influ- ential and capable man, and nnich in town and county office. The 4 oldest children were born in Portland, and the o youngest in Paris. rhnmiis, Jr., b. Feb. 2G, 1804, d. Apill 2(j, 1804. S'aUn, b. June 10, 1805, d. Oct. 18, 180(i. Louisa, b. July 28, 1807, m. Joseph IJndsey. Jnlni (iomhriii, I,. T»Ijircli 21, 1808, d. March 24, 1808. Xiiucfl (ioinhrii,, b. Lisbon, April 22, 1810, m. Asa A. Ward of Dixrield. Einil!/ Poor, b. Lisbon, Dec. 13, 1811, m. Rev. G. K. Shaw. Elizabeth, b. Hebron, Aug. 28, 1814, d. March 29, 1834. Ezekid Whitman, b. Hebron, Dec. 1, 1815, m. Sarah T. Robinson. Jamm Thatcher, b. March 13, 1818, m. Harriet B. (lark. Martha, b. Aug. 24, 1819, d. Sept. 2, 1819. Marria, b. Aug. 24, 1819, d. Sept. 16, 1819. The mother d. Sept. 8, 1828, and he m. 2d, Orissa IJawson. Shed. Sept. IIISTOKY OF I'AKIS. 551 28, 1S47, mill lie 111. .'!(1. Sally, widow of Ahiczci' Andrew s. 'I'lic father d. Feb. 13, IS'rI. The widow in. Siineoii Walton. E/.i:kii;l Wihtmax Clahk, son of Thomas, in. Sarah T. Rohinson, Oct. 1845. Childi-en: Charles, b. 184G, s. in 15ois City. Idaho. Sarah, m. Luther Stover, a blind niiisic teaclier. Mrs. Stover is matron in the Uoyal Institute for tlie Idind, under liie patronage of Queen Victoria. Thomas C, h. Dec. 7, IS.oJJ, is in Ure twins ; d. young. Lijdia S., J Luoj, b. March 15, 1828. She never married. She lived in the family of Eben. Drake of Xorth Paris, for nearly 40 years; now lives in the family of Rev. Dr. Eicker, Augustei. Jane, d. j'oung. William L., m. I.ovina Graj' ; r. Sumner. Chesley. Nicholas Chesley was b. in Dover, N. H., Nov. 1750, m. Sarah Hammond, a sister of Joseph and Benjamin Hammond of this town, and settled on the lot now known as ihe locality of Mt. Mica. Some of the sons moved to Lincoln. Children : Ih-ujamin, 1). Xew Gloucester, April 21, 1780, m. 1st, Bethiah Keith, 2d, Polly Hathaway. Sarah, b. Xew Gloucester, 1783, m. David Farrar, d. Aug. 1, 1810. Bi'tseij, b. " Nov. 15, 1785, m. David Dinsmore of Minot. Samuel, b. Xo. 4, Oct. 31, 1788, m. Patty Perry, dau. of Asa Perry. Xirholas, b. " April. 1702, ni. Cynthia Partridge. Jonathan, b. Paris, May 12, 1704, a graduate of Bowdoin College. Charlotte, 1). Paris, April 21, 1707, m. Aaron Wait of Dixtield. The mother d. May 21. 1707, m. 2(1, Mrs. Susanna Sawyer. Darid, b. Paris, m. Mary Knight. William, b. Paris. The father d. Get. 14, 1827. The widow ni. Abijah Warren. David Chesley, son of Nicholas, ni. Maiy Knight. Cliildren : Julia Ann, b. Sept. 26, 1824; William Henry, b. Feb. 1826; Joseph Mitrhtdl, b. Jan. 23, 1828. histokv ok takis. 557 Chipman. William Chipmax was liorn in Mass.. and ni. a Miss Lane of the same State. He settled in Minot, Me. Children : *S'ei/(, s. in 111., and i-cmoved to Texas. Joshua^ s. in Hebron, removed to New Portland. Simeon, b. 1787, ni. Orpali Shaw. CarnUnc, b. 1794, d. 1814. Jiebeccd, ni. 1st, Jonathan Glover of Ilebi-on, 2(1, Job Morton of Otistiehl. Lwi/, b. 1798, unmarried. Charh'S, b. 1798, s. in Oxford. Amos, s. at Mechainc Falls. Alhiint, s. in Halifax, Mass., d. in 1838, on account of accident. fjyriis, b. March ;}1, 1807, m. Hep/.ibah B. Mann: lie is a blacksniitli and resides on Paris Hill since 1799. Sumni'r, b. in Oxford, s. at Gorham, X. II. Willvim, haekman in Portland. Simeon Chipman, son of William, ni. ()ri)ah. dau. of Jairus Shaw, of Paris, and settled at South Paris village. He was a blacksmith by trade. His shop stood on the site of the I. O. Block, as descril)ed in another place. His house stood east of the road in which he kefjt tavern. • Children : Jairus ., in. Alice Drake of the same town. He settled in Hebron first but remained there only a short time and then removed to Paris and settled in the Swift neighborhood. Children : Sprayufi, b. Ai)ril 28, m. Harriet Holmes. Polly, b. April 3, m. Daniel Dudley-. WilJiom, b. May 21, m. 1st, Polly Bird, 2d, Rebecca Churchill. Sdlhj, m. Shadrach Keen of Sumner. Sullirrui, m. ilartha Smith. Sophia, b. April 12, 1801, m. Xathaniel Libbe\-. Btirudcl, (Burry) )). April 17, 180.5, in. Jason Hammond. Milliccnt, (Milly) b. April 2.5, 1808, m. 1st, Levi Frank, 2d. Benj. Bacon. The father went on a visit to Dunstable, Mass., about 1809. and d. theie. The mother d. in Paris. April 18, 1823, or Aug. 17, 1831. Sprague CnuucHiLL, son of Joseph, ra. Harriet, dau. of Cajjt. 558 HISTORY OF PAUIS. Lemuel Holmes, and settled on the lot now the homestead of his- son Kingman. Children : WiUiam, h. Sept. 5, 1814. in. Mary Libby. Harriet^ b. Sept. 28, 1810, m. AVriglit Barrett. I'ulhj, b. April 26, 181!», d. Oct. 12, 1838. Clara, b. Jiinc 24, 1821, in. Ist, Joseph C. Tuttle, 2d, Aniei-iua Bisbee. Kiuijiiian, }). June 18, 1828, m. Loretta Andrews. Kingman Ciiikchill. son of the preceding, m. Loretta, dau. of David Andrews. Children : . Fainiic ir., b. Jinie 2(!, 18."i2; Euima A., b. June 27. 185(!; Ahhu^ J.^h. Aug. 16, 185i); CharJrs: Xi'llic William CiirKCiiiLL. second, sou of Joseph, m. 1st, Polh' Bird. She died without children. He married 2d, Kebecca Churchill of Buck field. Children : Joseph, h. Feb. 2, 1828, m. 1st, Bctspy Moody, 2d, Maiiu Perhain. CaJista, b. 3Iarcli 22, 183.3, m. Calviu Kichardsou. WiJh'am, h. Jan. 22, 1837, m. Mary Penley of Norway, dead. EJJi'ii, b. Jan. 1, 1830, ni. John Gerry, r. Norway, a widow. JosKPii Chukciiill, son of William, was a tailor, and resided at Bryant's Pond, and died in Norway, Aug. 16*, 18S1. By his second wife. Viana, daughter of Joel Perliam of Woodstock, he had : WaJtcv AUx-rt, b. Dec. 6, 18.5«i, at Bryaiifs Pond, resides with hi^; motlu-r in Norway. Clifford. John Clifford of Miuot had the following children, all born in Minot : FoUij, b. Dec. 2.i, 177!), m. John, son of Edmund Allen. Jolni Sairi/cr, b. July 4, 1781, s. in Penobscot Co. Darid, b. :May 5, 1783, in. Mary Shurtleff, s. Paris. Cliariottt-, b. Feb. !), 178."), in. ^Moses Stearns, s. Minet. Ahai/ail, b. Oct. 23, 1787, uuiuarried d. in Minot. Benjaiiii)!, b. Oct. 24, 1789, remained on tlie homestead. Joseph, b. Feb. 29, 1792, s. in Pittstleld. Manjarctte, b. May 26, 179"), in. Andrew Goodwin. Bizpah. b. May 23, 1797, d. in childhood. The father was killed by a tree faUing on liini. The niotlier d. a])Out 1833. David Clifford, son of John preceding, m. Mary, dau. of Jona- than Shurtleff, and settled in Paris on the farm previously owned by Samuel Durell, on which he resided through life. Children : Liir;i Bust, b. April 12, 1813, m. Joseph II. King. HISTORY OF PARIS. 55i^ Lanni, h. .Ala}- 1!>, 1S17, ni. Elias Chase. Elbert, b. March 3, 1819, iii. iraiinali Laiulcr. Jonathan, b. Jan. 1, 1821, ui. Harriet X. JIall. Mary Ann, h. Ati-i'. 10, 1824, m. Win. O. Khig-. CJuriniond, 1). Aug-. 24, 1827, in. Orren Jones, s. Oxfoni. Charlps If., h. May 2i), 1829, in. Wealthy Ann Brett. The father d. Mareli 1, ISii."). The mother d. Nov. 7. ISCS. Elbert Clifford, son of the preceding, m. Ihuinuli, dau. of Seneca Lander of Woodstock, late of Paris. Cliildren : Giles Kendall, b. ^fay 21. 1844. killed in P.attle ot \Vilderness. (See Kecord.) Charles Kinsni((n, b. May, 1847. ni. Ida Slater ot China, Me. Julia, b. Aug. 1852, ni. Fred Johnson of China, ]Me. Jonathan Clifford, brother of the preceding, m. Harriet Newell, dau. of Maj. Cyprian Hall. Children: Francis Edmird, b. Xoy. 17, 1850, d. 1870. Henry Emerson, b. Sept. 19, 1853, ni. Ilattie AVhitney. Herman Weslcij, h. July 29. 1855, ni. Mary Sprague of AVoreester, s. Xebraska. Cora Einersan, b. .July 11, 1857. Joseph MHralf, b. Jan. 24, 18(j0. Katie Estelle, b. July 30,-18(5:?. Osmon Kendall^ b. \\n-i\ 27. 18f;7. Charles H. Clifford, brother of the preceding, ni. Wealthy Ann, dau. of Luther P. l'>rett, March 3, 183.5. Settled on tlie liomestead, now resides in South Paris yillage. Children : Georrje Herbert,]), ilareh 5, 185(5; Wallace Kendall, b. Aug. 22, 1862; Charlfs Alton, b. May 24, 1867; Carrie Belle, h. May 4, 1869; Laura Ellen,. b. Aug. 15, 1870. COLBURN. Jerathmael Coleurn was born in Dunstable, Mass., in 3Ia3', 1750. is said to have Ijceu born in a garrison during an Indian raid. He came to Paris with his family, in 1800, and settled on the lot now the homestead of W. AV. Dunham. He and two of his sons, the Hutchinsons, AValtons and Jordans, were included in the exodus to Ohio. Children : Thomas, b. in Merriniae, went west. Oliver, b. in •• '• Jerathmael, b. in :Merriiuac, Sept. 8, 1787, m. Eliza AVarreu. Catharine, b. in " 1789, m. 1st, Abner Benson. Franris, b. in Merrimac. s. in Kentucky. Lucy, b. in '• s. in New York. David, b. in " 560 HISTORY OF PARIS. Jerathmael Colburn, Jr., m. Eliza, dau. of William Warren, Apr. 2, 1820. Children : Arabella i?., b. July 20, 1820, d. Apr. 4, 18.39. Prentiss MeUen^ b. Marcli 6, 1824, m. Aravesta D. Bowker. Emerson -/., b. Sept. 7, 182'*, in. Monk. Elizabeth Augusta, ni. George Abl)ott of Haverhill. Prentiss Mellen Colburn, son of the preceding, m. Aravesta D., dan. of James Bowker, March 8, 1858. Children: ArabeUe Carter, b. Aug-. 19, 186.5; Hattie Chirk, b. May 3, 18G8, d. 1881. Emerson J. Colburn, son of Jerathmael, Jr., m. a dan. of Alfred Monk of Bnckfield. Children : Jaiiiei ]'., b. Deo. 15, 1855, ni. Susan I. Allen; Frank Lester, b. June G, 1859; Frances Clara, b. Jan. 27. 18—, d. Feb. 10, 1880. The father was killed while walking on the railroad. May 27, 1877. Cole. Eleazer Cole, son of Joseph and Mary (Stephens) Cole of Plympton, Mass., born April 8. 1747, married 1769, Lucy Shnrtlelt of Bridgewater, born Oct. 11, 1751, and came quite earl}' to Paris. His place was one-half of numlier ten in the first range, his son Calvin owning the other half. He sold after a few years to Joel Robinson, and moved to Greenwood, where, and in AVoodstook, many of his descendants still live. His children, all born before he came to this town, were : Calvin, ni. Betsey Swan. Phebe, b. Oct. 31, 1777, ni. John Billings. . Silence, (^Tyla) ni. Gilbert Shaw. Ciiprian, m. 1st, Loviey Perhani, and 2d, Patty Tuell. PnUij, ni. Joseph Whitman. Lunj, \n. Lazarus Hathawav, Jr. Jonathan, m. Abagail AVhitnian. Judge Joseph Green Cole, son of Captain Abraham and Martha (Green) Cole, was b. in Wellfleet, March 16, 1801, m. Feb. 12, 1834, Mehitable, dan. of Nathan and Mehitable (Freelaud) Marble. Children : William Avgustus, b. Xov. 18, 1834, d. July 20, 18.50. ^lartha Green, b. Aug. 19, 1836, d. Dec. 22, 1878. Sarah Elizabeth, b. Oct. 2, 1838, d. Feb. 22, 1842. Joseph Green, b. May 14, 1840, d. Sept. 9, 1871. George Pussell, b. Jan. 11, 1843, d. Xov. 8, 1874. Polio Marble, b. Feb. 27, 1845, d. Sept. 13, 1868. inSTOHY OF PARIS. 561 L'hiirlfs Ahra/noiu h. 'Slay 23, 184(5, m. Margart-t Jit'diiiaii of Ell.-iwortli. Anna BiisseU, b. Xov. 4, 1850, m. George II. Watkins; died. The father d. Xov. 12. 18.")!. The inotlier d. Sept. 17. 18G0. Gershom Coi-K, grandson of J<)sei)h of Plynipton. m. PoUv. dan. of Joseph Besse}-. Cliildren : Lorenzo, b. Maj- 16, 1805, in. Hannah IJobbin;;, s. I'ortland. Lucy, b. May 28, 1808, m. Stihnan Carter. Hasehis, b. Feb. 15, 1810, ni. Chase, s. IJuekficld. Georye IF., b. March 12, 1812, ni. Miranda Cooper. Sophia, b. Oct. 6, 1814, m. Albion AVhitteniore. Chandler G., b. Dec. 31, 1817, now at Togns. Harrison, b. Aug. 31, 1819, s. Boston. Mary Ann, b. Feb. 18, 1821, ni. James" Eobinson, s. Poitiand. Euniee, b. Xov. 29, 1823, ni. Lewis Chase. William Hmirn, b. Feb. 9, 1827, ni. Cohnn])ia Royal. The father d. March 15, 1859. George W. Cole, son of the preceding, m. ^Miranda, dan. of Benjamin Cooper. Children : Geortje W., b. Oct. 29, 1839. in. Alfaretta Ifeed. Lydonia Adalaide, b. Aug. 20, 1841, ni. John Kecord, s. Kunifoi-d. 3Iary Louisa, b. Feb. 26, 1843. James Edwin, b. July 24, 1844, ni. Lizzie M. Dow. Martha Hooper, b. Feb. 13, 1846, ni. Edwin I. Spofford. Joseph Bessey, b. May 29, 1847, m. Emma J. Eastman. Henrietta Maria, b. Jan. 4, 1850, m. J>ed York. Harrisnti Gray, b. Sept. 3, 1851, m. Susie K. (Gilbert. William Hknkv Colk, brother of tlie preceding, ni. Columbia, dan. of Solon Royal. Children : Ella E., b. Feb. 28, 1856, m. Oct. 24, 1880, Horace D. Tuttle of Lewistoii. Emma M., b. July 28, 1858, d. Sept. 21, 1881. ir(7/(V E., b. June 10, 1861, m. June 10, 1882, Gertie J]. Whitman. Alire L., b. :March 1, 1878, d. March 2, 1879. Calvin Cole, a brother of Gershom, in. Catharine, dan. of Ben- jamin Woodbuiy. Children : Charles, b. March 27, 1806; Xancy, b. Sept. 1, 1807; Calrin, b. April 8, 1809 ; Sumner, b. Jan. 22, 1812 ; Hiram, b. Oct. 21, 1813 ; Cathn-ine, b. Aug. 13, 1815; Louisa, b. May 13, 1817; Julia Ann, b. May 26, 1819; Lucius, b. April 17, 1821 ; Vesta, b. March 29, 1822 ; Hn-riet, b. Aug. 25, 1824 ; Charles, b. March 27, 1826; Xancy, b. Sept. 1, 1829. Cooi'ER. Benjamin Cooper was the fifth in descent from John of Seituate. Avho m. in 1634, Priscilla, widow of William Wright, and dan. of 562 HISTOKY OF PARIS. Alexander Carpenter of England, and sister of Alice the second wife of Governor Bradford. He m. Susanna King, a sister of Sally, the wife of Capt. Uriah Ripley of this town. lie came to this town and settled on the western slope of Crocker Hill in the spring of 1802. He afterward moved to the lot now the homestead of his sou William. Cliildren : >S'».s7/H, h. Plymouth, , 1797, in. Josepli Brigs^s. Hnrni't, b. " July 4, 179i). Jiihn, h. " , 1801, m. Kebeeca Mathews. SaUij, b. Paris, June lO, 1803. m. John Billings. Hannah, b. Paris, Feb. 29, 180G, m. Elliot Smith. Miranila, b. " July 1(5, 1808. Ennhi, b. " Feb. 20, 1810, d. March 19, 1830. William, b. '• March 23, 1814, m. Charity Kyle. John Coopeu, son of the preceding, m. Rebecca, dan. of Valen- tine and Sarah (Cobnrn) Mathews of Sumner. Late in life he moved to Ionia, Mich. Children : John, b. Aug. 28, 1822, ni. UlviUla Monk. He was in the Mexican war, in Col. Wright's regiment of volunteers, who marched 1400 miles. He d. soon after his return, July 19, 1848. Olive, b. Feb. 3, 1824, m. Capt. Cyrus II. Pdpley. Eliza, b. March 20, 1826, m. Isaac II. Thayer, s. Ionia, :Micli. SaUij, b. Feb. 17, 182S. Georye, b. Jan. 27, 1830, m. Florinda Ko3al, s. Ionia, Mich. Eoxanna, b. Dec. 24, 1831. William K., b. Xov. 4, 1832. Jeannette, b. Jan. 5, 1836. Jarvix C, s. Ionia, Mich. Arabella, m. George K. .Jackson. The father died in Ionia, Mich., Jan. 17, 1881. William Cooper, brotlier of the preceding, m. Charity, dan. of Amos Kyle of Peru. She was b. Dec. 15, 1817. Children : Luella S., b. Sept. 17, 1843, in. George Cook. Charles E.,h. June 21, 184.5, d. Aug. 21, 1849. Bowena II., b. Aug. 14, 1847, m. Setli Sieberling, s. Minot. Herbert, b. .Jan. 14, 1849. Albert E., b. March 3, 1851, m. Emilj'^ Pierson of Bucktield. Fred 31., b. May 21, 1853, m. Estelle Pierson of Bucktield. Willie E., b. Dec. 19, 1855. Charles W ., b. July 30. 1857, ni. Anna McAllister. Delia L., b. April 3, 1860. I histouy of paris. 563 Cook. George W. Cook, son of John and Jane (Linsey) Cook of Barre, Province of Quebec, was b. May 27, 1841, m. l^uella 8., dan. of William Cooper, June 28, 186!». Children: Win!j Elisaheth, b. March 2.5, 1822, ni. Jesse Pliilip Daniel of Lafayette, Ala. Annette Miria, b. Sept. 9, 1824, d. Nov. 20, 1820. Charles Henr>/, b. July 30, 1827. Thomas J/., b. June 1, 1831, lii. Harriet E. Clark. Augustus (t., b. Nov. 3, 1833, d. Sept. 8, 1837. The mother d. April 23, 1843, and he m. second, Ahnini, dau. of Bailey and Hannah (Swan) Davis of Methuen, Mass., and had; Jlifra J/., b. Maj- 10, 1846, ni. T. T. Snow of Portland ; she r. a widow in Paris. AiKjHstKs Z., 1). May 4, 1850, graduated Bowdoin College, civil engineer. Thomas M. Crocker, son of Thomas preceding, m. Harriet Eliza- beth, dau. of James T. Clark. Settled on Paris Hill, is largely interested in Florida lands, spending his winters in that State. Children : lliohias Stuircl], h. Nov. 25, 1804; Harriet CJariss,/, b. May 2, 1800. Crockett. Martin Crockett, son of John of Sumner, m. Desire Farrar of Buckfield, she died about 1844, and he in. second, Prudentia S., widow of William Morton and dau. of Jacob and Hannah (Sawin) Bates of Sumner. She was b. Oct. 1, 1810. George B. Crockett, son of the preceding, b. JMarcli 24, 1847, m. Maiy H., dau. of Elbridge Fobes, and settled on Paris Hill, and is Treasurer of the Paris Manufacturing Company. Children : JMahei A., b. Dec. 18, 1871; Prentiss F., b. April 17, 1*<73: Ernest P., b. Oct. 15, 1875: LneeJia E., b. Nov. 3, 1870; Leon E., b. Nov. 3, 1879. CUMMINOS 1 Jacob CuMMiN(iS of Sutton, Mass.. m. Mary Marble. Jan. 21, 1741. They had a family of eleven children. 2 Jesse, the fourth child, was b. Nov. 6, 174.'), and m. Mary Fitz, Aug. 29, 1771. His purchase and sale of land is given in another place. Children : 3 Manj, b. Sutton, March 24, 1772. 4 Louis, b. •' "• 25, 1774, m. Solomon Lelaiid. 5 Jonathan, b. Sutton. Dec. 18, 1775, m. Lucy Armsby, Jonas, b. " Aug. 14, 1779, m. Betsey Hutthinsou. HISTOKY OF PAUIS. 565 7 Shneon, h. " Jan. 2, 1783, m. Polly Cushiuan. 8 Xdnri/, h. " Xov. 23, 1779, m. Xehemiah Packard. The fatlKT d. Oct. 9, 183.J. The mother d. June 22. 1S32. 5 Jonathan Cummings, (son of Jesse 2) m. Luc}' Armsln", Feb. IG, 1803. Children: 9 Jesse, b. March 4, ISO;), in. Lucy Monk. 10 Bussell, h. April, 1807, d. April, 181G. 11 Mnri(t, b. Dec. 13, 1810, m. Issacher Stephens. Married second, Susan, dau. of John Willis. 12 Horace, b. Dec. 12, 1819, m. Emeline H. Albee. Married third, Iluldah. dau. of Joseph Chesley. 13 liussell, b, Sei)t. 1S2-J. 14 Francis, b. 1827. 15 Lncij Ann, b. ]SIarch 15. 1829, m. S. U. Hawks. If) Ja7nes Hooper, b. June, 1832, d. Jan. 30, 1864, at Philadelphia. 17 (ieorye Henry, b. Jan. 2, 1834, m. Caroline M. Albee. 18 Joseph Chesley, b. May 7, 1843, ni. Eiuma Turner of Hartford. 19 Charles Christopher. 6 Jonas Cummings, (son of Jesse 2) m. Betsey, dau. of Bartliolomew Hutchinson. Children : 20 Chandler, b. Oct. 30, 1805, d. Au"-. 3, 1807. 21 Simon Hutchinson, b. May 10, 1809, ni. Sybil Jackson. * 22 Calista, b. Dec. 26, 1810, resides on the homestead. 23 Charles Fordyre, b. May 13. 1817, m. Cynthia E. Cushman. The father d. Xov. 14. 1866. The mother d. :Marcli 8. 1861. 7 Simeon Cummings, (son of Jesse 2) m. Polly, dau. of Caleb Cushman. Children: 24 Simeon, b. April 17, 1812, m. Lucy Bent. 25 Benjamin Chandler, b. June 6, 1820, m. Anna Appleton Wells. 26 Enoch Lincoln, b. May 23, 1827, m. Clifford. The father d. Feb. 2, 1831. The mother d. Sept. 25, I860. 9 Jessk Cummings, (son of Jonathan 5), m. Lucy Monk. Children : 27 liohert Francis. 28 Francis. 29 Olirrr P., b. June 12, 1830, m. Betsey Jane Cuinmin<;s. 30 Ira L.. d. May 8, 1838. The father d. Oct. 9, 1835. 12 Horace Cummings, (son of Jonathan .">) m. Emeline H. Albee. Children : 31 Susan W., b. 1845, m. Albion B. Andrews. 32 Annie F.. b. June 2. 1849, d. Jan. 8, 1850. 566 HISTOKV OF PARIS. 33 WaUare IL, b. IS.")?, m. Ilattie A. Jackson. 34 KpudaU F., h. June 14, 1801, d. . H'} Bertie, b. 18()5. 17 George H. Cummings, (son of Jonath.an 5) m. Caroline INI. Albee. Children : 36 Willie E., b. Sept. 29. 18(51, d. Sept. 14, 18(J3. 37 Ffinide 7i., b. June o, 1866, d. Dec. 11, 1877. The mother d. Jan. 8, 1878, ni. second, Xellie F., dau. of Asa ( 'umniing's of Albany, Dec. 30, 1880, b. Aug. 20, 1844. 21 Col. Simon H. Cummings. (son of Jonas G) m. Sybil, dau. of Sylvanus Jackson. . Children : 38 Eihi-in II., b. Nov. 1846, d. May 11, 18S2, in San Francisco, (al. 39 Lizzie, b. Dec. 2(5, 1848, ni Charles Steel of Ilaverliill. 40 Imhelle ./., b. Oct. 1850, ni. Lysander T. Buttei-field. The mother d. Jan. 3, 1853, m. second, Mary, widow of Cliarles (^. Blake, and dau. of Isaac Cummino-g. Col. Simon II., d. ]Mav 23. 1857. Tbe widow ni. \V. W . Bowkci-. 23 Charles Fordyce Cummings, (scni of Jonas 6) ni. Cynthia E., dau. of Caleb Cushman. Children : 41 Charles, 1). Jan. 2, 1850. d. July 25, 1872. 42 r/dines A., b. June 26, 1852. d. Sept. 10, 1852. The fatlier d. Dec. 26, 1873. 24 Simeon Cummings, (son of Simeon 7) m. Luey, dau. of Otis Bent. Children : 43 Mary Elhm, h. May 7, 1835, m. Rev. (Jeorge Hunt. 44 (rreenleaf, b. April 2, 1837, ni. Sophia Kittrcdoe. Tlie mother d. Nov. 1. 1842, ni. second, Emeline, dau. of Dea. Levi Thayer. 45 Isa L., b. 1845, m. Win. L. Wai'reu. 46 Ahhie A., b. 1847, m. Henry A. llersey. 47 Lizzie >S'., b. 18.50, m. Henry H. Lowell. 48 Anna Wells Clifford, b. May, 1852, d. Sept. 17, 1854. The father d. Xov. 2, 1866. The mother d. Dec. 28, 1878. 29 Oliver P. Cummings, (son of Jesse 9) in. Betsey Jane, dau. of Jairus S. Cummings. Children : 49 Minnie ]{., b. Feb. 12, 1860, m. AV. H. Robinson. 50 Charle>^ C, b. Aug. 12, 1862. 51 Hattie /., b Jan. 12, 1864, d. July 5, 1865. 52 Frederic S., b. Oct. 2, 1866. .53 Lillie M., b. March 29, 1869, d. April 15, 1869. The mother d. ^March 23, 1875. Married second, Xellie Rust Corliss of Wolfborough, X. II. i IIISTOKY Ol- I'AKIS. 567 Isaac CuMjrixr.s of another family, son of Isaac of Gray, Me., forniedv of Sutton, ^Nlass , was b. Oct. ol, 178G, m. Aug. 2, ]). Fel). 8, 1801. ni. Ist. ('lari<>ia French: 2il. her sister. Maria Chipuuin, 1). April 21), 1802, ni. \\/.va G. Fuller. Lydia Fuller, b. 3Iaicli 23, 1807, ni. Joseph Ilauunoiid, s. Lincoln. yV/omrt.s- C7(«;k?/'';-, 1). June 5, 1810, iii. 1st, Iluldah Fuller Jackson; 2d, ^\•i(low Buek. Jaanctte An)i, li. May .'50, 1825, ni, John l!ust Ilanunond, s. Patten. The fatlier (1. in \Vood,stock, March, 17, 1850. The mother d. :\ray 31, 18G5. George Washington Cushman, son of the preceding, m. Clarissa Lib))ey French, Oct. 1827, and settled in Woodstock, and late in life returned to Paris and settled on the Cyprian Stevens farm. He was much in town otHce in Woodstock, a memlier of the Legislature, and Brigadier General in the ^lilitia. He was a man of energy, and of marked ability. Children : Samantha, b. Jan. 27, 1820, d. Jan. 9, 1832. Horace, b. Fel). 25, 1830, ni. Sophia r'rawf'ord. s. Kansas. Geori/e, b. July 18, 1833, m. Isabella Felt. Anna, h. Sept. 23, 1844, m. Otis West. Jane, b. Au,^'. 11, 1837, ni. Benton Euss, s. Wasliington, I). ( . The niotlier died, and he m. second, Mary French, July 2, 1843. Adna S., b. Au"'. 1844, m. 1st, Viola X. Webber, and 2d, the widow of Sewall H. AVebber, 31. I)., and daugliter of Thomas X. Stowell. Thomas C. Cushman, brother of the preceding, m. Huldah Fuller *Rul)frt Cushman did not remain here, l)ut returned to England as agi-nt of the Ply- mouth Colonj', and died while in this service. While in Plymouth in ItKl, he preached the noted lav sermon on the "The Sin and Danj^er of Self-Love." ]II.STj>('ne Andrews. Tlie niotlicr d. .I:in. .'}(). ISSI, ni. 2d, Lueretin, widow of Ell)rid,i>e IJiick, and dati. of l{obins((n I'ai'liii. Nathaniel Johnson Clshman, son of tlie preceding, m. Eniogene, dan. of Jonatlian Andrews. Children : Jlifhcl^h. .Iww 22, ISO!); IJcrtJni, h. Aug. (J. 1870; Enn'st, ]). Nov. 17. 187(i. . Caleb Cushman, the fifth generation from Robert, son of Benja- min and Sylvia (Sampson) Cushman, was b. Jan. 24, 1750, m. Hepzibah, dan. of Gen. Isaac Bolster, June 1!', 1783, and settled on the lot now the homestead of Ilezekiah Ivapham. Children : Cah'h^ Jr., b. June i), 1784, m. Thankful Spnulding. Alnai, 1). Sept. 20, 1780, in Xancy Smith, s. Portland. Williiun, b. March 8, 1788, d. Sept. 1788. Pollij, t). May 20, 1787, m. Col. Simeon Cuinniings. The mother d. Oct. .3, 17i).T, and he m. 2d, Aug. 28, 1790, Lucy Sinclair. Bfujiiuii))^ b. June 1, 1797, d. March 11, 180;{. lie ran in the way where a ])rother was choijping wood and wa^ Icilled. Sulhj, b. May 20, 1797, m. Alden Fuller. Elias, b. April 28, 1801 . Chandler, b. Feb. 19, 1804, m. Mary J. Prince. Eliza, b. Feb. 28, 1800, m. Alfred Andrews. Eunice, b. July 31, 1808, m. Timothy Ford. The father d. March 10, 1833. Caleb Cushman, Jk., m. Thankful Spaulding, Dec. 2<), 1808. A sister Esther, m. AlexaTider Thayer. Children : Hpurii II., m. Sarah IJakeman. Cynthia E., m. ( 'liarles F. Cuunnings. Clementine, The father d. Feb. 13, 18(i3. The mother d. June 14, 1870. Capt. Chandler Cushman, brother of the preceding, ni. May, 1831, Mar}', dau. of John Prince. Children : Eliza Ann, h. Miiy \H, 1832; Dorcas Jennnette, b. Sept. 17, 1833; Mary Erances, b. Feb. 19, 1835. The fatlier d. Aug. 21, 1840. P^benezer Cushman of another branch, was b. in Kingston, Mass., July It), 1782. He was a twin with Susanna, and was of the 572 HISTORY OF PARIS. seventh generation from Robert. He m. Ma^- 19, 1805, Charity^ dan. of David and Charity (Haywood) Benson of Bridgewater, b. Jan. 26, 1783. He was a mason by trade. He moved to Paris, Feb. 1815, and settled in the Mountain district near Streaked moun- tain. Children : Albert, h. Kuigston, Feb. 28, 1806, m. Rosetta Curtis. Charity, b. •• Xov. 18, 1807, m. Alon/.o Crafts, s. Hebron. Caroline, h. " April 7, 1810, lu. Lysan ler Rieker, s. Hebron. Keziah, b. " Sept. 14, 1812, m. Thompson, s. Dover. Polhj rhompson, b. Paris, May 26, 1816, d. Dec. 29, 1834. Xelson, b. " July 13, 181!), m. .Tulia Curtis, s. Xorth Bridge- water. Susanna, b. Paris, May 16, 1823, m. James Tarr, s. Mouson. The mother was killed by the kick of a horse, (see Annals) Aug. 11, 1840; ra. 2d, Aug. 1841, Mrs. Celia Sampson of Leeds. The father died Xov. 26, 1854. Major Albert CusHMAN, son of the preceding, m. Hosetta H., dan. of Ashley Curtis of Hebron, b. 1809. He was a mason by trade, and was long known as singing master Cushman. Children : Caroline EUznheth, b. Paris, May 9, 1829, d. Xov. 26, 1875. Henry Clay, b. '' April 18, 1831, d. March 13, 1863. Mary Barnxrs, Hebron, Sept. 7, 1833, m. Samuel P. Cushman, s. Hebron. Albi-rt W.. b. •' Aug. 9, 1835. Delphina T., b. Paris, Jan. 15, 1838, m. Horatio Cushman, s. Hebron. Hartly Corrydon, b. Paris, July 17, 1841, killed in the army at Front Royal, May 30, 1862. Philetus Fales, b. Paris, Feb. 28, 1846. killed at Fredericksl>urg. Va., Dec. 12, 1862. Helen B., b. Hebron, May 29, 1849. George Wallace, b. Hebron, Xov. 14, 1851, m. Alice Bearce, s. Hebron. The mother died and he m. 2d, widow Mary Tubbs, dau. of James Dun- ham. Gideon Cushman, of still another branch of the Cushman family, son of Caleb of Plymouth, Mass., was b. Nov. 1, 1750, m. Ruth Shaw, Feb. 5, 1773, and moved to Hebron in 1781, where he died May 7, 1845. He was a soldier of the Revolutijn. Children : Levi, b. Aug. 14, 1773, m. Eleanor Buck. Hosea, b. May 6, 1775, m. Lydia Barrows, s. Hebron. Hannah, b. April 16, 1777, m. Isaac Bolster, Jr., s. Paris. Caleb, b. Feb. 28, 1779, m. Polly Buck, s. Buckfield. Nathaniel, b. Jan. 26, 1782, m. Lucy Murdock. Sarah, b. Dec. 29. 1783, m. David Bolster, s. Paris. (riileon, b. Xov. 13, 1786, m. Phebe Barrows, s. Hebron. HISTOKY OK PARIS. 573 FrfDicis, 1). July 28, 178!), in. Lydia Kcyes of liuiiiford. Jliitit, 1). Feb. 1791, 111. Cheslej' I.ei<'iiton. Betsey, h. Oct. 24, 1793, m. Samuel Buck, s. Buekfiehl. Solomon, h. June 22, 1796, ni. Harriet Adams, s. Monson. Miiry, h. May 6, 1790, )n. Jonathan C. Ilawkes, s. Minot. Zebkdke Cushman, sou of Zebodoe and JSarah (Holmes) Ciish- mau of Plynipton, Mass., was b. Nov. 23, 1787, m. Mary. dan. of Sylvanns and Mary (Lander) Robl)ins of Paris, May IG, 1817. and settled in Oxford. Children : Alrin, 1). May 1, 1818 ; Job, b. Marcli 11, 1820, m. Eliza Harris of Oxford ; IVilJiiDti E., 1). Jan. 21, 1822, m. Khotla J. Lee, s. at South Paris; Mari/ A., I). Oet. 182;^, ni. Seth Eastman; Ann I^ohhhis, b. Sept. 10, 182.1. Daniels. John Daniels came to Paris from New Gloucester, moving in with his family between the births of David, wiio was b. in New Gloucester, and of Joseph, who was b. in No. 4, now Paris, in 1784. He was doubtless of Massachusetts, but the lineage has not been traced. Children : John, b. .June 8, 1772, m. Wealthy Hobbs. EUzdheth, \n. Joseph Blake; 2d, Asa Perry. By a second wife he had : Ab(U/an, b. X. Gloucester, Feb. 2.5, 177."), m. Aniariali Harris. James, m. Rebecca Hammond. David, m. Eunice Xelson. Joseph, b. Feb. .5, 1784, m. Sarah Thonil)s. Eheneze)\ ni. Sally Haskell. Eunice, d. about 1815, aged 2.5 years. Sitihj, ni. William Xoyes. P"!!',!. ni. Aniariali Harris. Jic-iih, ni. Sarah Stearns. John Daniels, Jr., m. Wealthy Hobbs, Jan. IG, 1797. She was b. Feb. 10, 1774, and s. in what is known as the Daniels neighbor- hood. Children : Betse,/, b. Nov. 2, 171)7. (I. Aug. 1, 179S. Anna, b. Dec. 20, 1798, m. Phineas Morse. Charlotte, b. Xov. 28, 1800, d. Feb. 21, 1821. Harriet, b. May 28, 1803, m. John Ricliards, afterwaid .lohii Lee. Clarissa, b. Jan 16, 1804, in. Luther Brett. Eliza, b. April 29, 1806, m. Seward Porter, s. Portland. Orren, b. July 10, 1808, m. Sarah Brett. Lyman, b. Aug. 26, 1813, s. Andover and was a doctor. The father d. Sept. 30, 1849. The mother d. Mardi 31. 1846. 574 HISTORY OF PAKIS. James Daniels, bro. of the preceding, ni. Rebecca, dan. of Ben- jamin Hammond, and s. on the lot near the homestead. lie also lived mau\- years in Bethel, bnt returned and died here. Children : Gilman, h. Xov. 10, 1806, m. Xancj- Barbour; 2d, Mrs. Eliza Ann Hubbard. Dexter, b. May 24, 1809, m. Harriet (rafts of Whatley, Mass. Jacob, b. Dec, 1811, m. Mary Sturtevant. Emeline, b. Jan., 1815. Jamcft, h. April, 1819, m. Elizabeth Maxwell, s. Portland. A)t(/ustn». Children : Edmund, Jr., b. in Taunton, Mass., Feb. 27, 1784; Xoah. 1). hi Xo. 4, Oct. 2;{, 178.5; Philcna, b. Nov. li), 1797, ui. Jereuiiab .Allen. The mother d., m. 2d, Eebecca, dau. of Daniel Faunce. Andrcv Jarlson,h.^li\y -In^WM): Jli-Ui'i-ai ChiirchiU. 1). Sept. 16. 1832; Jhith li. The father d. Oct. 24, 1844. Tlie luotliei- d. \ov. 2(:, 1814. NoAii Deax. brother of tlie prece> HISTORY OF PAKIS. Uau. of Ilariiioii ^\'itllaln of Kiiigfii'ld, 3Ie. Energy. iiKliisti-y and prudence liave won him a competence. lie now resides in Worces- ter, Mass. C'liildrcn : I Eijiuvt L.. 1). Aug. 184".), ui. Alon/.o Gould, .*. AVoivester. 11 Elli> L.. b. 1S.")1, ni. George Merritt, s. AVorcester. IH I'xnijinnin F., 1). 18.53, d. 18.00. IV WilJioui n., ]). May 22, 18.58. V Adii'i. (.'.. ui. Chene}', s. AVorcester. The mother d. Sept. i). 18.58. m. 2d, ^lartha J. Potter of Goneord, X. R., .Ian. 1, IS?:;}. VI Bciijdiiiii) \V. Jr.. 1). Feb. 27. 1877. JosKi'ii Robinson Dkan. brother of tlie i)receding, m. Laura Tay- lor and settled on the homestead farm, and afterward sold and removed to Bucktield. Children : 117///'?)/*, G('(>r(ji<(. Liiiim. Edmund Dkan, .Jr., m. P^sther Allen. Children : Annnlnhi. I), .luly 7. ISIO. Efrin/, h. Fel). 18, 1812, m. Alaiison Proctor. C'l/ni.^. I). Oct. .5, l,si;{. Miiri/ Ilri//(js.i m. Alexander ^fayhew. Eihiunxl Sijiri'stcr. HI. Ilamiah IJi-owu. Lori-iizii />., m. Almira Doble. Esthi-r Alh'ii, n\. Isaac Tucker, s. Bucktield. Thomu^ Alien, in. Cora A. Doble. The mother d. June i;^, 1870. The father d. Sept. 14. 187<;. Edmcnd S. Dean, son of Edmund. Jr.. m. Hannah r)rown, and settled on the farm formerly owned l\v Koliert (iray. Children : ElUncW', b. May 21, 18.52; Adclhcrt, b. April 25, 1854: EJnvr Z>'., b. Get. 29,1857,111. Luey A. Thomas of Harrison: Gfonjia A..h. April 14, 1860; AJh-rt\ Tsahclhi V. Lorenzo 1). Dean, brother of the preceding, m. 1st. Almira Doble, 2d, Mrs. jNIary J. Gowell. Thomas A. Dean, son of Pxlmund, .Ir.. m. Cora A. Doble of Sumner. Children : ('lira .1., m. .lames Colburn, Altan A. and (ii-oriji- L. Dennen. Bradford P>. Dennen, son of John and Keziah Dennen, was b. in Poland, Jan. 18, 1. I, 1S2.'), m. ;kl, ]Mary, anotiier sister. Children : CI Chic n tint- J'. 2. 1809. The niother d. 31ai-cii 24, 1880. Ja.mks Sawvkk Denxktt, son of Daniel and Frances K. (Sawyer) Dennett, was b. Feb. 26. ISh;, ni. Mary H., dan. of Samuel Deer- inii'. Children. Saiaucl i>., b. Sept. 11, 184>^, d. May G, 18t5(i ; Fiunk ./., b. June 4, 18.55, d. Feb. 7, 1880. The father d. Aug. 17. 1874. Dekrinc;. Geok<;k Dkki{ix(; from England, was among the first settlers of Scarljorough, and was an owner of a plantation at Blue Point, as early as ](i40. He was a shipright, as have been many of his descendants. The date of his death is not known. His widow, Elizal)eth. in. Jonas Bailey, an agent of Trelawney. The line of descent from (ieorge\ has been as follows : Roger', .Regie?*, ThomasS John% and John of the sixtli generation, wdio m. P^nniee Spinney in 1743. They had six <'hildren, of whom the fourth, Joseph, b. Oct. G. 1753, m. in March. 177!». Hannah, dan. of William Jameson of Old Orchard. JosKrii Deehixo. son <^f Jcdm ludju and Hannah Jameson of Old Orchard, had the following children : Jiiiii\ 1). Feb. 12. 1780, lu. Aaron Scaiunion, s. Saeo. Einiirr. b. ;May HI. 1782, m. Thoma.s AVarreu, s. Saeo. Joscpli. 1). 31ay 19. 1785, in. Miriam Pillshury, s. Saeo. Sauiiic!, b. Sept. 15, 1787, m. Hannah Sawyer, s. Paris. WiUifini, b. Xov. 20. 17811. 111. Mrs. Fydia (Stevenson) Miller. 580 HISTORY OF PARIS. Martin, b. March 27, 1792, in. Mrs. Margarette Peterson. Noah,, b. April 26, 1794, m. Betsey Cummings. Enoch, b. June 16, 1796, d. unmarried. James, b. ]S"ov. 2, 1798, m. Eli/a Moore, s. Paris. Hannah, h. Aug. 30, 1800, d. unmarried. Elizabeth, b. Oct. 30, 1802, d. unmai-ried. Tlie father d. Sept. 2."), 1833. The motlier d. May 20, 1841. Samuel Dkeking, son of Joseph and Hannah Jameson, m. Han- nah Sawyer, Sept. 8, 1818, and came to Paris the same year. He settled on High street, in the north-western part of the town. Late in life he moved to South Paris village. Children : Ether, b. .July 14, 1819, m. Mary J. Pratt. Jlary H., b. Oct. 25, 1828, m. James S. Dennett. Tne father d. April 23. LSC"). The nintlier d. Dec. 1876, aged 92. JvriiKR DKi:RiN(i, son of Sauuiel and Hannah Sawyer, m. Mary J., dan. of Leonard Pratt, and settled at South Paris. Children : Genevra F., m. Augustus IJyerson, s. West. Leonard Jlelrose, buried in So. Paris cemetery. The father died, and the widow ni. iJobeit Skilliugs. James Deerin(., son of Joseph, and brother of the preceding, was b. at Old Orchard, served his seven years ai)prenticesliip at the cabinet-makers trade in Saco, and came to South I'aris in 1820. (See Personal Mention.) He m. Eliza, dan. of Elisha and Eliza- beth I Morse) Moore of this town. Ciiildren : EUzaheth IL, b. May 23, 1824. ni. lion. Wilhani H. Porter, r. IJoston. William, b. April 25, 1826, m. Abbie P. l>arbour. Mary E., b. Sept. 13, 1840, r. at South Paris. William l)EKi!iX(i, sun of James, ni. Al)l)y K. IJarbour. Children : ClKiries Willi, II,}. b. .luly 31, 1852, m. Annie \\. Case. Tlie mother d. .Tan. 10. 185(1, m. 2d. Clara 11. Hamilton. James Edininl. b. Nov. 12, 1859. Ahhi/ Mari'Di. b. Oct. 3, 18(i7. Cmarles William Deerino, son of AVilliam and Ahby (Barbour) Deeriug, graduated at Annapolis Naval School, and was coniniis- sioned lieutenant in the Navy, m. Annie R. Case of Newjjort. K. I. Children : Charles Williani Case, 1). Oct. 15, 1876. The mother d. Oct. 31, 1876, m. 2d, Marion D. \Vhipideof X. Y.. Jan. 1, 1883. Joiix, Mark and Alexander Deerixg, were brothers. and double cousins to Samuel and James. The}^ came from Denmark to Paris. f's L, ff 'm L/ (^^C^^^L--^-^ ^ ^. HISTORY OF PARIS. 581 John, abovenamed, was a carpenter and builder, and was largely employed in the north part of this town and Woodstock. He m. Susan Newhall. He moved to Norway village. From him, Deering street takes its name. Children : William, b. Denmark, d. in AVesteru States. Hiram, b. " s. I'ortland. AMn,h. " " James, b. Paris, d. yellow' fever at Memphis (supposed). John Kendall, b. Paris, s. in Ohio. Anna, b. " living in Buchanan, Mich. Susan, b. " " " The fatlier d. July 22, 1845. Mark Deering, brother of the preceding, m. Alice Bailey of Fryeburg, and purchased the Samuel Deering farm on High street, after Samuel moved to South Paris. Children : Sarah, d. unmarried; frcorfjidnna. ni. Knight, s. Portland: ^firi/, r. in Portland. Alexander Deerino, brother of the abovenamed, m. Sarah Baile5% and settled on the John Deering farm. Children : Alexander; Eugene, Lnnella, twins; Sarah: AUre^ s. Boston. James Deering, known as James 2d. was the son of Clement Deering, 1). Jan. 17, 1804. He m. Nov. ls21, Nancy, dau. of John Bickford. She was b. Jan. 5, 1797. He came fiom Albany, N. Y., to this town, in Feb. 1842, and settled near the Oxford line. Children : ./o/i«, b. July 81, 1833. Charlotte E., b. May 3, 183.'5, ni. Albion Bamsdell. James Alhinn, b. Feb. 18. 1829. m. Sarah A. Cordwcll. Doe. STKriiKN Doe, b. in New Market, N. H., m. Kuth Wiuslow of Falmouth. She was a member of tlie (Quakers. Settled first in Portland, moved to Falmouth, and finally to Sumner. Children : Amtjs ]\'insloii\ b. Portland, March 8, 180!t, ni. Marj- Aim Pond. Xanr;/, b. " Oct. 21, 1810. d. 1817. Hath, 1). Falmouth, :March V.), 1813. ni. Nathan Fogg. Samuel, 1). '• " ni. Nancy Stearns, d. Aug. 1!), 1843. Benjamin, b. Sumner, July 10, 181.5, ni. I»hoda Durgin, s. Georgia. William, b. " Oct. 10, 181(5, m. Mary Ann Gill, s. Lexington, Mass. Stephen, b. " April 15, 1820, m. Nancy Evans, s. Paris. Adaline, b. " March 28, 1822, ni. Ethan Haskell, s. Lewiston. Emetine, h. " Jan. 8, 1825, m. Colby Hutchinson, s. Hebron. Hiram, b. " Nov. 5. 1828, m. Betsey Noble, s. Hebron. 582 HISTOKY OF PARIS. Amos Winslow Doe. son of the preceding, m. Man- Ann. dan. of Daniel Pond. Cliildren : Btnijamin SibJ,^;/, h. April 14, 1836, ni. Mary A. M. Ripley. FreeknifJ A., b. June 18, 1840, ni. Julia Feruald of Boston. Amos TT'., b. Aug. 2, 1843, drowned Aug-. 5, 18G0, at Snow*.? Falls. Tlie mother d. July 2, 1845, and he m. 2d, Oct. liJ, 184.>, Deborali. dau. of Morton Curtis. JMari/ A»n, b. Dec. 18, 1847, ni. Henry Siberling. s. Minot. Tlie mother d. Aug. 31, 185."), and he m. 8d, 1857. Martlia, dau. of A\ illiani Merrill, and removed to Xorway. Bkn.jamin Sihlev Doe, sou of the preceding, m. ^lar}- A. M., dau. of Capt. Cyrns H. Ripley, Nov. 25, 1858, is a carpenter and builder, and resides on Paris Hill. Childreu : Xi'tti'' JLvi, b. Aug. 1, 1859, d. Oct. 20, 1870; Alirr Brllr, b. May 16, 1861; Ada Loni.se, b. July 18, 1863; Faiinlc Aijni-s, h. July 15, 1865; Cijrtis Lincoln, b. Sept. 25, 1866; J/rt/v/ Ann, b. :March 10, 1870: OJire Eliza, h. June 25, 1876; Grace F., b. l\h. 23, 1870. The mother d. March 13, 1871), m. 2d. I\atie 11., dau. of Dea. (iibl)< Benson. DOI.LOFF. Ai'.N'KU DoLLOFF froui Gray, was here but did not remain long. He was born Jan. 16, 1784, and his wife, Rebecca, Jan. 25. 1784. Their children were : Emma, b. July 11, 1812, m. a Thorn; Sionncr, b. Oct. 15, 1813, never was married; Bo>.. b. Aug. 11, 1821, and Samuel, b. Xov. 14. 1822. Dow. Benaiah Dow was here (juite early, and in 1810 moved to Wood- stock. He was born in Hxeter, N. H., July '2b, 1770, and his wife, Joanna Mitchell. April 5, 1777. He was a descendant of Jonathan, who was early at Exeter. He died in Woodstock, Jan, 31, 1852, and his wife in 1859. Children : Huse, b. Jan. 25, 1801, m. Zilpha Drake. Eleazer, b. Dec. 24, 1803. Anna, b. Sept. 19, 1807, m. Levi Andrews. Benaiah aud Jane, (twins) b. /Oct. 12, 1809; he m. Anna X. Briggs, dau. of Lutlier, and slie m. Cyrtis Andrews. Olire, b. Dec. 8, 1811. ,: Pamelia, b. July 2, 1814, m. .Joseph Duidiam. Dordama, b. April 25, 1815. IIISTUKY OK VAUli 583 Dkakk. Joiix Dhake, piol);il)ly of Bridgewater, b. Aug. 12. IT.")?, iii. Molly, dan. of Ephraim Cole of the same town, April 4. 17.S2. She was b. June G, 1764, and settled in Hebron and Sinniier. Childfcn : John, h. Oct. 8, 1783, ni. Polly PiU-knnl. Deborah, b. Jan. 30, 1784, ni. William BeiTv. PoUy, h. Oct. 1, 17SS. Hannah, b. Aug. 10. 171)1, d. young. Ephraiin Cole, b. Sept. 17, 1792, in. \;iiicy Hearsey. Stephens, b. April 24, 1795, ni. ^lartlia llix. Hannah, b. Nov. 24, 1799, m. Elijab Dol)le. William II., b. xVug. 22, 1801, m. De^^iro D. Bisbee. Tbe fatber d. Feb. 18, 1834. Tlie uiotbcr d. Feb. (I, 1840. William II. Ukaki:, son of .lobu. ni. Desire \)., dau. of .lohn Bisbee, Aug. 26, 1827. She was b. Dec. 10, 1.^06. Late in life s. at North Paris. Children : Geonje R., b. Jan. 13, 1829, m. Mary J. Rieker. Desire B., b. April 30, 1843, m. William C. :^[ooney, s. AV. Paris. The mother d. Jan. 17, 1875, m. 2d, Kebecea, widow of IJev. Addison Abbott, and dau. of Peter Chase. The father d. Nov. 0, 1880. George R. Drake, son of AVilliam II., ra. Mary J. Kicker, Dec. 15, 1850. Children : Mara, b. Sept. 22, 1850. Anna M., b. Jan. 18, 1802. The mother d. Oct. 9, 1850, m. 2d, Maria B. Austin. Ebexezer Drake, Jr., son of Ehenezer and Martha (Gurney) Drake of Bridgewater, Mass., and nephew of John, ante, came from Hebron to North Paris, and was in trade there many years. He was a prominent man and served two terms in the State Legis- lature. He married Harmony K. Gurney, his cousin, a daughter of Jacob Gurney who was early in Paris, and an extensive operator in real estate, and whose wife was Lydia, daughter of John Tuell. Ebenezer Drake, Jr., moved from this town to Mechanic Falls, and he and his wife died there. Children : ^ Harriet G., died young. Horace K., m. Aroline Morrill of Portland. He is not deceased as stated iu Personal Sketches, but resides in Brooklyn, X. Y. Eliza, m. Oliver Dwinell of Mechanic Falls, and died at that place. 584 history ok paris. Duulp:y. Luther Dudley of Natick, Mass., m. Nanc}' Wellington of Sud- burv, and came to Paris, settling near the King place, on the old road between Paris Hill and the Cajje. He died after two years, and his widow married William Cobb of Hebron. His children moved to Woodstock. The}' were : Josiah., b. Jan. 23, 1792, ni. Polly Fuller of Paris. J/os^s, b. Oct. 11, 1794, m. Welthea Benson. Marij, b. March 3, 1797, ni. Joel B. Thayer of Paris. Wan-fii, b. July 4, 1800, m. Alviua Barrett of Xo. 2, and went West. Xaiiril^ b. June 2G, 1800, ni. Johnson Holt of Paris. Luthf-r, b. Dec. 10, 1811. MdHha^ (date of birtli not known) ni. Otis Bicknell of Bucktield. JosiAH Dudley, son of the preceding, lived for several 3'ears in the Dunham neighborhood, so called, in Woodstock. His wife was Poll}', onl}- daughter of Aaron Fuller, who was one of the earU' settlers of Paris. ^Nlr. Dudley subsequently came to Paris and died there, at an advanced age. His cliildren were : Welliiif/to)!, b. June S, 1817, m. Ann ('. Bent. Maria, b. March 11, 1810, m. Eben S. Chapin of Stafford, C'onn. Emihj, 1). Oct. .5, 1820, d. in 1838. Jitlia A., b. March 20, 1822, ui. Edward P. Cliase of PorthuKb Mar;/, b. Aug. 27, 182.5, m. Josiah B. Snow of Orleans, Mass. Smith, b. June 8, 1827, in. Lydia II. Stearns. Wellingjton Dudley, sou of Josiaii, m. Ann Chandler Bent, dan. of Otis Bent. He d. at Litchfield, Minn., April 1, 1883. Children : Minj Aihilaidc, 1). Nov. 10. 1841. ni. Joseph Fr3'bui-.o;er, s. in Litt-lifield, ]\nnii. Juxiah ir.. 1). Oet. 2-J, 1843, in. .leniiio Gorton of Xew York, s.Gennessee, Minn. Clara Maria, 1). Jan. 8, 1848, ui. F. (,». ElUott, s. Norway. Jnhi) JlaiirnrJ,-, 1). Juuc 10, 18.")7. ni. (die AVakefield of Xew York, s. in Meadville. Minn. Smith Dudley, son of Josiah, in. Lvdia H., dan. of William Stearns. Children : Charles Smith, 1). Dec 10, 18.")8, ni. Carrie ( lapp. James Stearns, b. Feb. 1802. EUa Lnvisa, h. April 12, 180."). Emily Gertrude, b. Aug. 1809. The father d. Feb. 23, 1883. HISTORY OF PARIS. 585 David Dudley came to Paris quite early from Hebron. He was a native of Sudbury, Mass., and a cousin of Luther, ante. He married first, Rebecca Bucknani of Hebron, and second, Charity Tuell of Paris. In 1823, he moved to AVoodstock. Children : Daniel, m. 1st, Polly Churchill, 2d, I.ovicy Hathaway. Rebecca, ni. Eli Washburn of Hebron. David; he went to sea and never returned. Eliza, ni. Aaron Davis. Clarissa, ni. Galen Soule of Oxford. Children by second wife : Perrin, b. Feb. 3, 1803, ni. Paulina Dudley. Laodicea^ ni. Seth Perkins. Arvilla, in. Eli Bryant. Ann, m. John Day. Charlotte, m. John Day. Alfred, died young. Sidney, died young. fTilhert, h.^o\. 2.5, 1819, ni. ^lab.ala Cuitis; had I'irrin, ;ind perhaps other children. Alsina, b. March 14, 1823, nnniarried. Ansel G., b. Feb. 2.i, 1825, m. Augusta Curtis; he resides in Paris. Josiah A., died young. AxsEL G. Dudley, j'oungest son of the preceding, m. Augusta, dan. of Xoah Curtis, and resides on the old Curtis homestead. He is a farmer, and also contractor in- granite work. Children : Edvin A., b. May 2, lSo7; X<'Uie A., b. May 2, 1857; Dora E., b.Xov. 7, 1861. Dunham. Eleazer Duxham, son of Sylvanus and Rebecca (Crocker) Dun- ham of Carver, Mass., b. 17G1, m. Jane Bryant of Plympton, came to Paris about 1798 or 1799, and settled near Snow's Falls, on the lot now the homestead of his heirs. Jane Brvant was the yonngest daughter of Joseph and Zil|)ha (Sampson) Bryant of Plympton, and a niece of Solomon Bryant, our early mill-man. Children : I Jane, b. Carver, Mass., 1794, ni. Joseph Merrill, s. Portland. II Sehra,h. " " April 21, 1796, m.Mehitable Russell, Bethel. III Zilplui, b. " 1798, m. Nathan Marshall. IV Elcifzcr. b. Paris. \ov. 6, 1803, ni. Abagail Paine. V Hannah, b. " 1801, ni. Benjaniin llolden. VI Alansnn A., b. Paris, April, 1805, ui. Christiana Bent. VII Lurii. b. •• •• 1807, m. Peter Holden. VIII Litrinda. b. ■• Aug. 1809, d. 1858. 586 HISTORY OF PAKIS. IX S'lnnjisoii, b. " April 9, 1811, m. Avice Cuinmin«i-s. X Jsiiiic, b. •' Jan. 28, 1813, in. Mary Ann Swan. XI JfiriinJa, b. •' Sept. 1, 181."), ni. .Tairuis S. Cunntiino,:?. XII Asa Thomas, b. Paris, June 18, 1817, m. Esther M. Gurney. Seuua Dunham, son of Eleazer, m. Meliitable. dan. of AVilliam and ]\Ieliitable Rnssell, b. Jan 4, 1702. Children : I WilUidK liiissi'U, b. June 3, 1810, ni. Mary Shorey of Bethel. II ILirriit Mi'hitahh-, h. Fob. 13, 1821, ni. Cyrus Perkins. Ill Eliz(th<-th Jaw, b. April, 13, 1832, d. Oct. .5, 18.54. The mother d. Dec. 0, 1S.54, ni. 2d, Mrs. Miriam Ilealy, dau. of David Marshall. Eleazku Dunham, Jr., Inother of the preceding, ni. Abagail T., dau. of Stei^hen Paine of Paris, JNIarch 2;"). 1828. She was b. in Attleborougli, Mass., March 20, 1807. He remained on a portion of the homestead. Has held positions of trust, honorable to him- self, and creditable to the town. Children : I AhaijaiJ 7'., b. Feb. 20, 1830, m. Asa D. Pawson. II Louisa G., b. July 30, 1832, m. Charles Felton. III Elizahfitlt Ami, h. April 10, 1838, m. M. M. Stinchtield. IV Enoch Liiirolu. h. Au.ii'. 0, 184.5, d. Aug. 2(i, 1840. CoL. Sampson Dunham, brother of the preceding, m. Avice, dau. of Isaac Cummings, Jan. 1, 18;>.3. Children: I Aiujustus S., ni. Augusta E. Hillings. II Bofiamond, d. at the age of eigliteen. III Geoff/e Bates, b. Sept. 23, 1844, m. Saniira Keen. IV Xathnn, ni. Louisa AVhitman, s. Xorway. The mother d. May 24, 1808, m. 2d, Mrs. Cinderella Crockett, dau. of Niles. V Eleuzpr M. Asa Thomas Dunham, brother of the preceding, ni. Estlier Gm'- ney of Norway, May 6, 1840, and settled on a portion of the home- stead, where he still resides. Children : I CharJ(s IT., b. April G, 1841, m. Jane Young, s. West Paris. II Hannah A., b. Maj- 1, 1848, m. Peleg B. Hannnond. III Melzer S., b. March 14, 1852, d. April 30, 1852. IV Benjamin F., b. Dec. 16, 1850. Tlie mother d. Nov. 2, 1872, ni. 2d, ]\Iary Jane, widow of Joseph Merrill, and dau. of Benjamin Whitehouse of Oxford. Augustus S. Dunham, son of Sampson, m. Augusta Billings, who early as 1794, his name then appearing on the tax lists of that date. He also at one time lived in the north- west corner of Paris. He m. Lydia Cobb, supposed to l)e an aunt of Rev. Sylvanus Cobb of Norway. He enlisted in the conii)any ■of Captain Bailey" Bodwell, and was in tlie war of 1812, on the frontier, and was killed, or died of disease while in the service. Afterward the fiimily became residents of this town and Woodstock. Children : I Asa, b. 1790, ni. Polly Cleaves. II Samuel, b. Oct. 30, 1794, m. Maria Couant. HI .S'?/?i'«nMs, b. July 8, 1797, m. Esther Benson. IV Daniel, b! Sept. 19, 1*^03, m. 1st, Mary DurcU : ±1. widow Smith, v Joseph, b. May 13, 1805, m. Pauielia Dow. VI Chloe, m. Antepas Durell. VII Susan, m. Alexaniler Hill, viii Lydia, m. Capt. Jesse Howe. IX Bi'tsey, b. Nov. 2, 1799, ni. Lewis Fuller, s. \Vest. X PoUii, b. Nov. 2, 1799. in. Elder Gideon Perkins. Asa Duxham, Jh., son of the preceding, m. Polly Cleaves. Children : I Henry G., b. Nov. 2."), 1811. ni. r'atharine Cleaves. II Parazina, b. Oct. 18, 1813, in. Pyrrol P. Sturtevant. III Lodoiska C, b. June 2^, 1815, m. David Young. IV Cyrus C, b. March 12, 1818, d. June 1, 1819. V Mary Jane, b. Juno 12, 1820, m. William B. Swan. VI Asa W., b. March 20, 1822, m. Sopliia A. Elkins. VII Alhion K. P., b. Feb. 28, 1824, m. Catharine P. Stone, s. So. Paris. VIII Lydia C, b. Dec. 12, 1826. IX Lury Ann, b. Oct. 25, 1828, m. Jonathan E. Byerson. X ArriUa, b. Nov. 13, 1832, d. July, 1833. Sylvanus Dunham, brother of the preceding, m. Esther, dau. of Seth Benson. Children : I Lydia, d. in childliood. II Polly, d. in childliood. III Laura, ra. John Peed. IV Samuel W., b. Feb. 8, 1828, in. Bachel E. Andrews. 688 HISTORY OF PAKIS. V Jogpph H., b. March 1), 1830. VI miliam, d. in childhood. VII Jackson, d. " VIII Emily, b. Apiil !>, 1838, m. Horatio Chandler, s. Sumner. IX Augusta ./., b. July 20, 1840, d. Aug. 21, 1864. X WelUiujton ir., b. Feb. 12, 1843, m. Columbia Bradford. XI Anna 7?., b. Feb. 11, 1845, m. James M. Rowell, s. Xo. Paris. The father d. May 4, 1879. The mother resides with her son, AVelliugtoo \V., at Xorth Paris. Asa W. Dunham, son of Asa, Jr., m. Sophia, dan. of James and Mehitable Elkins of Gilmanton, N. H. She was b. June, 1827. Children : I Emma Marilla, b. June 8, 18.53, d. May 12, 1873. II Joinic M<'hitahJp, b. June, 18.5G, m. Alberton J. Churchill, s. 15. HI Xora Vtrnnn, h. Auoj. 5, 18G7. Albion K. P. Dunham, brother of the preceding, m. Sept. 26, 1846, Kate, dau. of Theodore Stone of AVaterford. He was freight agent at South Paris, and d. from injuries received from a passing engine, Nov. 8, ISG.^. Tlie widow m. John PL Merrill. Samuel AV. Dunham, son of Sylvanus, m. Rachel E., dau. of Ziba Andrews. She was b. June 18, 1829. He r>?sided on the homestead farm of Galen Field. Has been post-master and trader at Noitl) Paris, now interested in the mills at AVest Paris, where his family now reside. Cliildreu : I Ilirnm W.. h. Oct. 27. 18.")0, m. 1874, Clara F. Edwards, a Ci/nfliia E.. 1). Sept. 13, 18.52, m. D. II. Curtis. Ill Lhnntis ^f., b. ()<-t. 4. 18.55, d. Dec. 7, 1804. i\^ Charles 11'.. 1). July 1, 1857, m. Cora B. Scriljncr. V Horatio A'., b. June 10, 1801. VI Lizzie A., b. June 29, 1804, d. :N[ay 20, 1807. VII Lilh/ A., b. March 8, 1800, d. April 28, 1800. vm Lijndnn L.. b. July 7, 1868. IX Fannie F., b. Jan. 10, 1872. Joseph H. Dunham, brother of the preceding, m. Sarah H. Dun- ham, dau. of James. Chihb'cn : Alice E., b. 18.53. The mother d. ^larricd 2(1, Martha J., sister of the preceding-. Willie E. b. 1800. Freddie A., h. 1862. Wellington W . Dunham, brother of the i)receding, m. Columbia, dau. of Horatio Bradford, and settled on the David Andrews farm. He is a successful farmer and fruit grower. (See Military Record.} HISTOKY OF PARIS. 589 Rev. Ransom Dunham was bom to James Diinliani and jMary Ransom, at Hebron, Me., in 1798. His father, born in Bridge- water, Mass., Feb. 9, 1754, married Mar\' Ransom of Carver, born Aug. 12, 175G. He was in tlie Revolutionary battles of Bunker Hill, AVhite Plains, and others. He had a large family, but only the one whose name is at the head of this article ever lived in Paris. Ransom Dunham came to Paris Hill in 18 IG, and here learned the blacksmith's art, after which he set up here in the business for him- self. He married Susan Jackson, daughter of Lemuel, Jr., of Paris, and in 1824, moved to Parkman, where he worked at his trade and also began to preach. In 1833, he moved to Bangor, and in 18oG, to AVoodstock. In 1835, he preached to the Baptist church in Pai-is, and in 183G, he was ordained to the work of the ministry, and installed over the Baptist church in Hamlin's Gore and North Woodstock. He was the pastor of this church for twenty-tive years. He died in 1883. His children were : I M:>. 17(;-J. (1. in Kosloii. SiisiiniKi, h. ApvU 2, 17().'>. Sdiiiiicl^ 1). Doc. 8. 17G7, 111. Aim .lacksoii, s I'ai'is. Ihiriil. I). Sc|)l. 1>, 1770, 111. M,ii y .lacksoii, s. I'aris. The ratiicr d. 1810, aged U\. I'lic mother d. 17!IS, a,i;-c(l C!). ri'.TKi; DtKKi.i.. .Ik., was in service in tlie revolution. He m. Joanna Rider of .MiddU'lKiro, INIass., 1). Ai)ril 2"), 17r)(). Slie liad a sister, Mercy, who m. Natiian Pierce, an early settler of this town, and afterwai-d moved to Montville. Peter s'^ttled on the north- western slope of Siniicpole. The hiiildings liave long since been removed. The foundation may still lie seen. The record of this famil\- is coi)ied from a, lly-lcaf found in tlu' [lossessioii of a grand- son, Silas Wright, and is. doubtk'ss, in tiie hand writing of the mother. Children : Jlnt/ic;/, h. Aug. -21. 17S7, d. .Inly L»;i, 17'.h;. Pi'trr, b. .Marcli 17. 178!). iii. Margaret Sutton of Colinssett, Mass. ; came on a visit to liis sister, Mrs. Wrigbr of Oxford, and d. there, of fever. S^'Nuirl, I). \ov. --'."i. 17!)(), <1. A|Mil 11. 17'.)1. ,V«/.('//, 1). May 10, I7i>2. d. April 11, ISIO. Jnanini. h. ^Marcli 10, 1704, d. Aug. I, 170."i. l>iir;eeriiig. The inotlicr (1. .May. 1822. Sami KL Dlukll. brother of the preceding, m. Anna, dan. of Samuel Jackson of Newton, Mass. She was b. March .'iO, 17(>9. They settled on tlie lot since the liomestead of David Clittbrd, to whom thev sold, and moveil to the Robinson neioliborhood. Dnrell IIISTOHV OK PAKIS. OUl and his sous wcic fiii|il()yc(l liy Stcplu'ii Roliiiisoii. who then I'aiiiu'd it extensively, having at one time twenty-eight acres of potatoes. His 2(1. wile which he m. in iN.'iO. was INIrs. .leniinia Randall of Poland. Childieii : Jtiti'/iKs, I). .May -M. 17'.i|, iii. Cliloc Dniiliaiii. Lnis. !). ,Jan. 7, IT'.H'i. m. .I;iiiic< llulley, s. IJiuiiswick. Xiiii'-;/, h. .liUK' i;{. 17'.i7. 111. Alx'l liisboe, s. Sunnier. ,SW////, b. 17'J8, m. Kev. Lutiier I'erkhis. Ki>hritim^ h. ISOO, drowned in riiihaiioi;' l>M]- Ann Taddletord of Norway. Isiiiir. 1). ISOS, ill. Kliza (dliiian 1 Iuiiliii>;l[) ol' the Durell Hill, and built the two .story house since moved to South I'aris. 'I'hese linildin:iUe, Horatio, Anna and Geonji-. all born in Pari*. DvKR. Oliver H. Dyer was b. Dec. 6. 1818. m. Elizabeth L.. dan. of Stephen Paine of Paris. Cbildren : Frances AhayaiJ, b. June 8, 1842, ni. 1st. L. 1). Farwell, 2il. 1). AV. Allen, s. Abington. Mass. ; Otis II., b. .July 20, 1844. Elizal)eth L.. m. 2d. Rodney Titcomb. r. at South Paris. Edwards. Dea. Alexander Edwards, son of Alexander and ^Nlary (Bent) Edwards, was boru in Fraininghani. MasS^, Oct. 18, 1813. m. Mary Buruap. dan. of Dea. Mark Batchelder. b. in Sutton. Mass., Sept. 17, l'S21. The lineage of this family is traced Irom Benjamin', who was b. in England. Dec. 15, 1(385, and became the first settler in Bolton, INIass. Benjamin', Alexander"*, and Deacon Alexander above named as the fiftli generation. He settled in Paris in 1866. Children : liolJin AJfjanitcr. b. Frauiingbani, Mass., May 10. 1850, ra. Alnieda Weeks of Jefferson, and settled in Everett, 3Iass.: Willie Benjamin, b. Fran'.inghan), Nov. 15, 1851, ra. dau. of D. P. Stowell ; Anna Haven, h. Fraiiiiughani. .Tune 28, 1855: Charles, b. Franiinghani, Feb. 28, 1857. Francis M. Edwards of another family, son of Benjamin r^dwards of Otisfield, b. April 4, 1834, ra. Mary Jane, dau. of Seth Winship of the same town, 1). Nov. 2b, 1838. s. in Paris, 1875. Children : An(jie W., b. Sept. 12, 1858, ra. Stephen P. Cutler; lieneUo, b. Aug. 21, 1860, ra. Hattie Bucknani of Auburn ; Horace E., b. Cet. 25, 1863 ; Willis A., b. June 21. 1871 ; Auvj L., b. Aug. 6, 1874 : Vernal, b. July 15, 1877. HISTORY OF FAUIS. 593 CuARi.KS Leonard Ei.dkr. son of Keuben ami Ruth. (Smith) P>l(ler, was h. in Gorham. Oct. 3. 1824. m. Koxanna. dan. of Joseph and Kuth (Tha^'cr) Cummings, Deo. 17. 1849. She wash, in Grav, Dec. 3, 1829. Settled in Paris on the Kinsley farm, 1850. Children : C/hirfes Ifoiiello, }). VTeh^lev, Oi-l. li», 1S50. Graduated in Boston Law school, and is in practice of his profession in Boston : Geortje Murs/tall, b. in AVebster, Dee. 12, 1852; Lot ^forr)lI. h. Bucktield. May 17. IS.vS: Xilsnn Greenleaf, b. Paris, Dec. 12, 1S63. El.MS. SiEON RoBBixs Ellis, was 1). in Winslow, Me., Eeb. I'J, 1831, m. Jnne 21. 1803. Charlotte Elizabeth, dan. of John Chase, and settled in raris, July IC, 180G. Children : ILtrri'ii Elmer, b. in Berlin, \. 11 . Dec. 13, lS(5.i ; Ifirn/ Prfist<»K h. Auff. 30, 1867; Effii' Alnnu h. May 2. ISCrt: Brrtfxi JIa>j, b. Jan. 7, 1S72: luUie Mai/, b. Dec. 28. 1872: iW/7/. ./.. h. .huie 21. 1SS3. Emkkv. Hox. Stephen Emery, (see Personal Notices) was the son of Moses Emery of Minot, and a lineal descendant of John, who was early at Newbury. He m. first. Sarah, dau. of Danii-1 Stowell. Children : I Samh Jane, b. Nov. 2, 181."). m. Hon. Haunihal Hanilin. II Georije Freeman, h. Nov. 10. 1S17. ni. Eliza Appleton, whose parents lived at one time in Paris, ami prcvidiisiy in Portland. i^Sco IVr- sonal Notices.) III StejJten, Jr., b. Nov. 10. 1822. il. yoiuio-. Mrs. Emery d. Nov. IS, 1822. and >[r. I-:mery m 2d. .Teniictt.'. dan. of Esquire John and Jcnnette (Barrel! ) Eorin.:;.- of Buckfit'ld, and had : IV Jennette LorUui, b. May Ki, 182S. m. Pev. Nathaniel Butler. V Ellen Vesta, b. Sept. 14, 1835, m. Hon. Hannibal Handiii. VI Stephen Albert, Professor of nnisic in N. E. Conservatoiy. Boston. Has studied music in Germany, and as a teaclier of the science of harmony, he has no superior in this country. (See Musical ("elel)- rities, and note error respectinii- liis identity and date of birth.) Judj>'e Emery, d. 1803, and liis second wife d. Sept. 29. 1855. Evans. Gilbert P^vans settled in Hebron, removed to Bnckficld. and later to Paris, and settled in the eastern part of the town. Children : ir/ws/oc-, h. :March 8, 1820, m. Sophronia Farrar. The mother d. Mar- ried 2d, Eunice . Fann;i, b. :May 30, 1824. m. Levi P. Tucker. 38 594 HISTOKY OF PARIS. Xunrij, b. Xov. 24, 1827. m. Stephen Doe. GiUxrf, h. July 11, 1831, in. Ilauimond. WiNSLOw Evans, son of Gilbert, m. Sophronia, dan. of Dea. Farrar of Buckfield. Children : Flora, ni. Frank ]Maxini, s. South Paris. The fatlier d. Jan. 18.')8. The mother d. May 27. 1880. Everett. Wallace G. Everett, son of George Wallace Everett of Nor- \yay, and Elizabeth (Burns) Everett of Oxford, was b. in Norwa_y, Sept. 11, 1847. His grandfather, Peter Everett, was a native of France, and was a settler in Norway tis early as 1789. He died in Norway, ^March 27, 1821. Elizabetii Burns was of Scottish lineage. He m. . and settled in Oxford, and moved into Paris and pur- chased tlie John Daniels farm. Children : Agnes 3/., b. in Oxford, .June 20, 1877, d. June 27, 1877. Edgeulv. Horace Eugerly, son of Isaiah and Jane (Libbey) Edgerly, was b. in Buxton, Me., April 2, 1821, m. Urania Barrett, dau. of William and Hannah (Locke) Swan of Paris, April 25, 1849. and settled in Paris the same spring. Children : WiUUirn S., h. Deo. 27, 1849. ni. Lizzie F. Lord, s. Portland; Anna -/., b. July 7, 1852, m. Amos A. Bird; A. Feb. 13, 1874. Faknum. Simeon Farnlm came here from Rumford, m. Milla, dan. of John Robinson, and settled on the Robinson farm on High Street. His wife died, and he married again and moved to West Paris. Children : fSidiicy /i'., b. Feb. 8, 1828, m. Lois F;irrar. James Henry Webster, b. Nov. 21, 182!). band Dunhar, b. May 2;^, 1833, m. Margarette A. M. Gage; died. The mother d. 4, Nov. 1844. The father d. June 23, 1806. SiPXKY R. Farxum. son of the preceding, m. Lois, dau. of Rnfas Farrar of Woodstock ; she died several years ago. Children : Hattic I..,h. April 2. 1850; Ahhie A., h. Oct. 27, 1858; Frawis S., h. March 17. 18(14. Dana Dunbar Farnlm, brother of the preceding, m. Margarette A. M., dau. of Moses Gage; he died of typhoid fever. Children: (ieon/e F.. b. Dec. 28, 18()1, m. Nellie F. Chase. The mother d. ^Fay IC. 1S70. Farrar. Thomas Farrau, Jr., born in Scituate, Mass., Sei)t. 6, 1775, m. March 25. 1 71)y'atliauicl 3Iayli('\v. \i Xiitlnni, b. Sept. IG, 17S!), ui. Susie IJrork. VII i?'-?(/, b. Dec 2(1, 1797, ni. Lydia Thayer, viii Dcsin-. b. Oft. .'}, 170(1, ui. Mai'tin Crockett. IX John, b. .July 10, ISOO, ui. Kebecea Cobuni. The mother d. 1841. Bela Farrar, son of the [)receding, m. Lydia. dan. of Asa Thayer, and settled on tlie lot set off from Biicktield into Paris. Children : I L>'. Aug. 18, 1828, m. Sidne}- Farrar. V DcJphiiKi, h. Get. 17, 1830, in. Jefferson Lowe. VI Bela ]Vaxliini/ton, b. May 19, 1832, m. Mary Ann >[ayhew. VII Ilarrisdii, b. ]March 1, 1837, in. Eliza Hauuiioiid. VIII FairtiehU b. Oct. 19, 1839. IX ./('ffcrxoii, m. Margarette Damon. Bela AVashingtox Farrar, son of tlie preceding, m. ^lary Ann, dan. of Alexander Ma^diew. Children : Clara J/., b. Feb. 20, 18").^, in. Charles H. Thayer; Frank A.., b. June 14, 1850, m. Alma AVoodbury; HVZ/wn- L., b. Feb. 24, 18.58, in. Lizzie Doble; Walter II'., b. Aug. 10, 18.59, m. Dora K. Thayer. Harrisox Farrar, brother of the preceding, in. Fliza Ann, dau. o£ William Ilammond of Buckfield. Children : Ererett Jfinitle;/. ^i. yiny li\, 1858, m. Annie Young of IlaitlVird : Anna Li/dr', I). Aug. 1804, m. Herbert Teague ; Jlarr;/ Dnidjlass:, b. Sept. 19, 1870: Carl Edgar, b. Feb. 1874. Jefeersox Farrar, brother of tlie preceding, m. Margaret Damon. Children : Eller>/, Carnl. Walter W. Farrar, son of Bela W. Farrar, ante, in. Dora E., dau. of Alexander S. Thayer. Childien : L'anello A., b. April 22, 1883. ilistokv of tauis. odt Faunce. John Faunce was a passenger on the slii[) Ann, and arrived at Plymouth the last of Angiist or first of July, \C>2:\. In 1633, he took the oath to defend the church and State, and became a free- man. The line of descent may be found as follows : John', the emigrant. Joseph", John-', Benjamin^ and Benjamin*, who m. Saba, dau. of Ezekiel Washburn of Kingston. Children all born in Kingston : Benjamin, b. Dec. 19, 171)"), m. Xauey Washlturii, s. Paris. Olire, ni. Dura Weston of MarshtieUl. Irhaho.l, b. Oct. 28, 1802, m. Hannah Suoll, s. Paris. Sitlni, m. Justin Thomas of Kingston. 3I((rtin, ni. Sarah Holmes of Kingston. Benjamin Faunce of the siNth generation, and son of Benjamin above named, m. Ai)ril 21, 1821, Nancy, dau. of Bildad and Luc^- (Adams) Washburn. She was l>. in Kingston, Feb. 20, 1798. They moved to Paris in May. 1821, and settled on the farm, since owned and occupied b}' Leonard Sturtevant. They remained on this farm twelve years and moved to Ileljron, and afterward to Nor- way, where some of the family still remain. Children. EU(-n Maria, b. Dee. 27. 1821, m. Lysander Dunham, s. Minot. Beujamin Franklin, b. Nov. 4, 1823, m. Abagail Atkinson, s. Minot. Lyman, b. Jan. 21, 1827, d. Xov. 18.55. Betspji ]VasIiJ>urn, b. Dee. 31, 1828, in. Andrew P. Greenleaf of Xorway, wlio was killed the moruhigof Slieridaii's ride, having arrived the niglit befoi'e. Azel Waoil, h. Xov. 12, 1831, ni. Apphia Powe. s. Xorway. Xanrt/ Waslibitrn, h. June 24, 1834, m. James Drew, s. Auburn. Eliza Wood, b. Feb. 12, 1837, m. 1st, George Greenleaf, 2d, Freeman Hntchhison. ClarfH, b. Yarmouth, June, 1806, m. Sarah Town; Wniinm, h. Paris, April, 1810, (]. 1808; SiiDnwI, h. Paris, Feb. 9, 1810, ni. Mary Holt. The mother d. Mnreli 21, 1843. The father d. March 0, 1851. Reuhen Favor, sou of the preceding, m. Sarah, dan. of Peter Town of Norway. Children : Fvrdininid F , )). Jnn. 1, 1841, ni. F;iimit>, (hiu. of litMijaniin Greeley. He is a connnission merchant in JJoston ; AlJu'rt Ambrose, b. Oct. 21, 1842; GranviUp Marion, b. Dec. 11, 1843, killed Feb. 1884, by railroad collison; Geor(jf' IrriiKj^ b. Aug. 18, 1840 ; Mary Adalaide, b. Jan. 12, 18.50 ; Ilcrhert B., b. Sept. 28, 18,52; Anna F., h. Feb. 4, 1855; Ernest IL, h. March 0, 1857. Samuel Favor, brother of the precerling. m. Mary, dan, of Daniel Holt of Norway. Children : James Madisnn, b. Ajiril 4, 1838, m. Ang'elia Tucker ; Claitdius Mamdliis, b. Oct. 21), 183i), m. I.ydia M. Humphrey; Sanuud Eni/nw, b. July 5, 1848, d. Dec. !t, 1801. Fei.tox. Jonathan Wales Felton was b. in IJarre, IMass., June 17, 17'JO, m Lydia Nye of Oakham, IMass., I). ]\Iaich 9, 1790. Lived in Barre and Oakham, and settled in Paris previous to 1828. Children : Isabella X., b. Barre, July 27, 1812, in. .Jonathan Ii-ish, s. Buckfield; Stella Jane^ b. Barre, June 28, 1815, ni. John Willis of Paris; Charlotte 8.^ b. Barre, July 7, 1820, m. ^larcellus Smith; Charles^ b. Oakliam, April 8, 1823, m. Louisa G., diiu. of Eleazer Dunham, and settled on the Sebra Dunham farm ; Albert Quinci/, b. Paris, March 7, 1828, m. Mrs. Mary Jane Libbey; John D., b. Paris, April 13, 1832, (See Military Service.) The father d. Dec. 25, 1800. Tlie mother d. Aug. 18, 1807. Albert (,^ Felton, son of the preceding, m. Mary Jane, widow of Frederic Libbey of AYoodstoek, and dan. of William Bent, and settled on the William Bent farm. Children : Georye Fred, b. in Gi'eenwood. ]\I;iich 0, 1805, m. Agnes Robbins of Wood- stock. Fickett. Simon Fickett, sou of Jonathan of Poland, and Betsey (Cox) Fickett of the same town, was b. Julv C, 1799, and moved to Wood- HISTOHY OF I'AHIS. 509 stock with his father's family aliout 1815. Simon m. Kutli T., (Uui, of Stephen and Rnth (Tyler) Chase. Oct. 20, 1823, b. July (5, 1803. Settled in "Woodstock, and afterward m()\ed to West Paris. Child- ren : Chester Btinhar. h. March 21. 1S2<;, m. Eliza Ann Felt. ■ Charlotte Bri(jractice of law at West Paris; never married. Mary Chase, b. Feb. 19, 1840, d. Nov. 2.5, 1847. Julietta Frances, b. June 12, 1850, m. Hannibal Curtis, s. Woodstock. The father Avas drowned Oct. 1, 1856. (See Annals of 1856.) FlKLI). John Field was the first person of this name found in the records of the ancient town of liridge water. He came from Providence, R. I., in 1677. lie had seven children: Kichard of the second gener- ation, m. Susanna Waldo and had eleven children : Jabez of third generation, m. Mary, dau. of Ephraim Fobes, and had nine child- ren : Ephraim of the fourth generation, b. Oct. 19, 1755, in. Dec. 14, 1780, Kuby, dau. of Simeon Brett. lie came to Paris in 1786, and settled on the farm purchased of Reuben Hubbard, now included in the farms of Jonathan Richards and Henry Fobes. He was a blacksmith. Children : I Mehitable, b. 1787, m. David Beniis. II Galen, b. Dec. 29, 1788, ni. Folly Thayer. III Ansel, b. 1790, ui. Dolly Moore. IV Charlotte, b. 1793, in. Osgood Holt, s. Levant. \ Jennie, b. 1794, unmarried. VI Ziheon, b. Dec. 17, 1795, ni. Lydia Howe. Yii Ah-in, b. Oct. 9, 1800. Galex Field, son of the preceding, m. Polh', dau. of Asa Thayer, and settled in North Paris on the farm since occupied by S. W. Dunham. He was one of our old-tiine school masters, having taught eighteen winters. His name is found in the records of the town officers. Children : I Jane Chapin, b. April 8, 1820, m. Bradford Keen, s. Sumner. II William Harrison, b. Feb. 20, 1822, ni. (alista Andrews. III Laura Thayer, b. Jan. 15, 1824, m. George W. Young, s. West Paris. IV Franklin Nelson, b. July 4, 1828, m. Sobrina Andrews. V Charles Waldo, b. Sept. 24, 1831, m. Olive Keen. VI Hiram T., b. April 23, 1834. in. Matilda A. Eipley. 600 HISTORY OF PARIS. VII Mary T.. h. June 21, 1840, in. C. AV. Clia.se. The father d. Oct. 30, 1804. The mother d. Nov. 20, 1874. ZiuEOx Field, brother of the preceding, m. Lydia, dau. of Jacob Howe, April 27, 181S. She was h. April 28, 1798. Children : I Atisel )'^mith, b. April 13, 18l!>, in. Clarence Biitterfield. II Ziheon Chapman, b. Dec. 29, 1821, d. Oct. 4, 1823. III Francis Blake, b. Dec. 16, 1823, m. Abbj' Bradbury. IV Belinda, b. Oct. 0, 1828, ra. Hiscock, s. Fariningtou. V Perh'ii Pniiuvn, b. March 22, 1830, ni. Lottie P. Corbett. VI Zihean Chapman, b. Dec. 2.5, 1831, m. Lj'dia A. Corbett. VII JIason Greenwood, 1). April 23, 1835, m. Helen Ripley. VIII Candine Elizaheth, b. Maj- 23, 1837, in. Ethiel Welch. IX Dana Augustus, b. Aug. 0, 1839, in. Melis.*a A. Holbrook. X Lydia Jane, b. Oct. 3, 1841, m. Leonard Bri- on the ice. Eugene^ b. Nov. 11. 1848, m. Fiaucetta Tuell. Anna Hilflreth^ b. June 20, 1863, m. Alnion Churchill, s. Sunnier. Eugene Fletcher, son of Israel, m. Franeetta, dan. of Benjamin Y. Tuell of Sumner, Aug. -5, 1870, b. July 27, 1850. Children : Tr(77i'«)/i ^os'-op, b. ^Marcli 10, 1872; lii-njainin TneU, h. ,TuIy 7, 1880. d. Oct. 1, 1880. FOLLET. Lewis Follett ni. Susanna, dan. of Flisha and Aliagail (Holmes) Morse, and became a resident of Paris previous to 1810. Susanna was a sister to the wife of Stephen Paine. Children : Zf';'-(".s- 7?ro!'\ b. Attleboroui^h, Mass., Sept. 13, 1812, ni. Ann P. Steel; Susan Muriii. b. Attleborong'h, Mass.. May 21, 1814, m. Sylvanus Sturte- vaut ; An-iUa Fisher, b. Williamsbui-g-, Mass., April 13, 1816 ; Calvin Morso^ b. Paris, May 6, 1819, ni. Jane Rounds; Mary Holmes, b. Paris, Jan. 13, 1822: Charles Hennj, b. Paris, July 0. 1824. FOBES. JoHX FoBEs' from Duxbuiy, was one of the original proprietors of Bridgewater, where he settled, and d. about 1661. He m. Con- stance Mitchell. In a direct line from John above named, is found, Deacon Fdwaix^, who m. Abagail I\()l)inson ; Joshua'\ who m. Aba- gail Dunbar; Joshua^, whom. Esther Porter ; Dea. DanieP, b. Feb. 12, 1742, m. 1769, Hannah, dau. of Miles Standish, a great grand- daughter of Capt. Miles Standish of the Pilgrims. She was I)orn March 22, 1746. This family came to this town in company with the faniilv of Lazarus Hathaway, and arrived here Nov. 2, 1802. Children : Azariah, b. Oct. 28, 1770, m. Susan Leach, s. Bridgewater. 2 Daniel, b. Dec. 19, 1773, ni. Elsie Hathaway. Sarah, b. Sept. 14, 1775, d. April 20, 1796. 3 Amasa, b. Sept. 21, 1777, m. Ennua Eames. 4 Seth, b. June 19, 1770, m. Rachel Eanies. Hannah, b. June 21. 1782, m. Levi Maconiber. Luin, b. Sept. 8, 1784, enlisted from Westbrook, war of 1812, d. a prisoner. €02 H15TOBT or PARIS. B^za, b. Au^. 11. 17n5. d. Aug. 27. 17J<7. Jfekitabie, b. Dec. 18, 1789, m. Solomon Shaw. -5 BnUn'jf. b. Aug. 7, 1792. m. Harriet Stevens. The father d. 1S14. The mother d. Jan. 10. 1S39. aged 92. 2 Dasiel Fobes. (son of Dea. Daniel 1) m. Elsie, dau. of Laza- ms Hathaway, and settled on the western portion of the homestead farm, now owned by .Jonathan Richards. Children : Darius, b. Dec. 2. 1808. m. Elizabeth Pottle of Xorway. Loura. b. April IS. 1810. m. Silas Cobum. =. Patten. Sarah, b. Sept. 11. 1811. m. Henry Pike of Xorwav. DanM. b. Dec. 2-5, 1814, went to Pa. and d. there. Anna Dudley, (adopted; b. April 14, 1827. Loriry Haiha>rau4, m. 3d, Angeline. dau. of Dea. Joel B. Thayer. Fannie Angeline. b. Aug. 17. 1S.5S. Arthur Elbridge, b. May 20, 1S62. S Hexry Fobes. (son of Billings 5) m. Frances Phebe. dau. of Benjamin and Marv (Wait) Webster of Freeport, Nov. 4. 18.37. She was b. Jan. 2. 18.31. Children : Hrrriet Stevens, b. May 2-5. 18-59. m. Capt. A. AV. Pratt of Brooklyn. N. Y. Winjiehl Scott, b. June 17, lS>il. d. Nov. 2. 1864. Annie Belle, b. Sept. 20, 1863. Eunice Webster, b. Dec. 20. 186-5. Lionell. (adopted sou") b. Jidy 4. 1872. d. Feb. 2. 187t>. 9 Sarah Ekles Fobes. tdau. of Darius 6) went to Washington in June. 1861. and entered the Hospitals to .tid in the care of Maine soldiers, paying her own expenses. Here services were continued until Feb. 16. 1863, when her health having become impaired, she was compelled to withdraw. The State forwarded her a check of $100, accompanied with the note, '-not as any compensation, but a slight acknowledgement of services." After the establishment of the State ageiicv bv Gov. Washburn, she joined that, having pre- A'iously worked alone. This was likewise a volunteer affair. April 5, 1864, she m. Eleazer B. Tolman of AVashington. Children : Eugene F., b. Milo, Oct. 28, 1865: Augustus B.. b. Milo. April 8. 1S69: Leon B.. b. Milo, Aug. *0. 1S74, d. Aug. IS, 1876; Ethel J/., b. Milo. May 20. 1877. 604 HISTOKY OF PARIS. FOSTKH. Abner Foster. Jr., m. Polly Hilton in 17!)0. and lived at one time in Paris. He was the son of .Vbnei- and L3dia (Nelson) Fos- ter, wlio came from Rowley, Mass., and were among the first set- tlers in Newry. We have not a record of the children of Abner Foster, but he had : Hennj and (icornc, who settled in tlie town of Freeman ; Tlunuas^ Ahner-^ Xanrii^ who married 1st, Lemuel Jackson, Jr., of Paris, and 2d, Thomas Frost of Bethel: Hanitali, who m. Seth Willis of Paris; PuUii^ Martha, wlio married Jacoh Febroke, and Eunice, who married a Brown and settled in Waterford. Andrew Jackson Foster is the son of Joel, Jr., and Armena (Whitman) Foster of Bnckfield, March 11, 1850, m. Minnie C. Lowell. Children : Mahrl Aniu-iin. b. Feb. 2. 187S ; Cax>ivi Mi;i, b. Feb. 7, 1880. French. Job French was a carpenter, and assisteil in bnilding many of tlie houses erected about 1800, and years following. He was dependent on charity for his sup[)ort in his old age, Avhich was largel}' furnished by his grandson, Rufus S. Stevens. His wife was a True of Poland or New Gloucester. Children : Xanrij, 1). 1778, m. Simon S. Stevens, s. Paris. Ci/rriic, went to live witli lier niotlier's relatives in Poland, and died tliei'e, uimiarrled. Xancy, after the decease of her motlier, went to live iii tlie family of Gen. Levi Hubbard. I'ncle Job, as he was fannliarly called, d. Sept. lit, 1858, aged 8.'5 years, 8 months. Frothingham. Brakbl'ry and Fliza Frothin(;ham were of Haverhill, .Mass. Children : Jo/ni B., was a civil engineer during the war, and was on the staff of Cens. Kelley, Landers and Wool, and was comnnssioned Col. in the Regular Army by President Lincoln for meritorious service. He died in Xew York. William Aiii/iistiis, 1). .Tan. 29, 18;{0 in. Lois Ami :Merrill. EIir:a, m. Bradl)ury Wliittier. 3Ianj Caraliiic, m. Thomas Folsom of Gilmanton, X. H. Gi'iirge E., is a Professor in the University of ]Miclngan at Ann Arboi'. Ann Matilda. William A. Frothingham, sou of the pj'eceding, learned the blacksmith's trade in Gray, and after working in Massachusetts HISTOKY OF I'AUIS. COo and New York, caiiie to Paris iu l.sr)4. arriving lK>re ^lai'ch l/i. Purchased a half interest witli .lohn Farr. in the sh()|) on tlie east side of the river. The following year, Iniilt the shop opposite the Savings Bank, and contiiuied the l)nsiness, including carriage-mak- ing, with AVilliani II. Xcwliall for al)()ut eighteen years. Newliall then retired from the lirni, and the sho[) was sold to .Jacob Dresser. He purchased the Smith shoe store in 1874, and has continued it as a shoe store to the present time ; is also i)artner in the shoe manu- factory, under the firm name of Wm. A. Frothingham ifc Co. Served on the board of Selectmen from bS70 to bST"). Kepresenta- tive to Legislature of 1874. and County Counnissioner by appoint- ment, from Jan. 1882, to Jan. 1888.111. Lois Ann, dan. of JMoses INIerrill of Paris. Children : I Zanii^h. hi Xcw ^'nrk, 18.33, d. in infancy. II Kiith' Kstelh'^ b. Paris, ]May ].'5. IS.")."), m. \\\\\. W. Hooper, s. Lymi. Mass. III Louis Ann, h. July 2(i, 18.57. The mother d. Oct. .'5, 18r)7, in. 2(1. Kllcii .).. dau. of (icoriio W. Kvcrctt of Norway. IV (I7//;V Osi/oud, b. Nov. 13, 18(J3. V Oeorg.' Walhiau h. ]\[arch (5. 18(ir;. VI XclUc Maria, b. March 10, 18(;S, d. Oct. -22. 1871. VII Ada Louisa, h. April 20, 1874, d. May 30, 187'J. Full Kit. Nathaniel Fullkr of Plynipton, IMass., m. Lydia Holmes, and was among the first settlers of that [)art of Shri)ardsticld now Oxford. Children : I. Caleh, b. Feb. 10. 1771. ni. llaimab IVrkins. II. Xatlianicl, b. Dec. 27, 1772. III. Xahhij, b. Feb. 3, 177.5, m. Abncr IJawson, s. Paris. IV. Lijdia, b. ^lay 7, 1780, m. Bartholomew Cuslinian. V. Sophia, b. Feb. 24, 1777, ni. Williain Clark Whitney,* s. Oxff)i-d. afterwards in Norway. VI. Lucy, b. May 12, 1783, m. Stephen Pratt, s. Paris. VII. Am Stuart or Ira, b, Sept. 24, 178G, m. Charlotte .Mcniil. VIII. PuuKdia, b. Jan. 4, 1707, ni. 1st, Samuel Merrill. 2d. .lolm Besscv. *Williani Clark Whitney wa.s a son of .loshua Whitney of Worcester, Mass., and he and his brother Daniel were among the early settlers of Paris. Wm. C, subseqiieutly moved to Xorway, and died there, ajjed over 90 years. lie was at one time sherifl" of the county, a man of marked ability in Inisiness aflairs, and at the time of his death, one of the wealthiest men in this county. Among his children was George P., a well known busi- ness man of Oxford; also the wife of William Goddard, late of Bethel, and of Stejihen Cummings late of Xorwav. GOO • HISTORY' OF PARIS. Caleb Fuller, son of Nathaniel, in. Hannah, dau. of Gideonj Perkins of Plymouth. Mass.. and was an early settler on Stearns- Hill, on the lot where Oliver Hubl)ard had fallen three or four acres- of trees, and on which his son Nathaniel now lives. Children : I JLtrrt'n, h. April 21, 17i)5, ni. Tempe. Howard, s. Hartford (had four wives.) II Lcii-is, b. Jan. ;{1, 1797, m. Betsev Dunham, 8. W. III Ahh'ii, h. March 4, 171)9, m. Sally Cushnian. IV Amos, ]). June, 1801, ni. Mirantla Perry. V Xatlianicl, b. Sept. 12, 1803, ni. Ehnira Pike. VI Caleb, b. Nov. 12, 180.5, m. Luda Monroe, minister, r. Augusta. VII (Jharh's, b. March 4, 1808, d. 1811. VIII DniziUa, b. Jan. 31, 1810, m. Daniel Terkins, s. Woodstock. IX Corndias, d. in childhood. X Andrew J., b. Sept. 15, 1822, m. Harriet Marston, is an 31. D. in. Bath. (See portrait.) Leavis Fuller, second sou of the preceding, ni. Nov. 25, 1820, Betse\' Dunham, dau. of Asa and Lydia. Children: I EUzaheth, b. Sept. 21, 1822, m. Oliver L. I'ratt. II Le»ris, Jr., b. Oct. 22, 182.5. III Ueonje fr., b. March 2, 1828, ra. Lovina F. Chandler. IV CiiJeh. h. Aug. K), 1830, m. 1st Martha A. Curtis, dau. of Daniel; 2d, Marietta, dau. of William Curtis of Paris. V CurneUus P., b. Nov. 24, 1832. Yl ^4«r/f'?('Hf' 7?., b. April 1, 1834, m. 1st, lJol)ert O. Hayes ; 2d, Jaeol> Annas. VII Mar)j P., b. March 22, 1S37, m. James H. P.ai'rows. VIII Nathaniel, b. July 30, 1838, d. July 30, 18G4. IX Olirer L., b. April 2, 1842, m. Jeannette Foss of Paris. Amos Fuller, bro. of the preceding, m. Miranda Perry. Child- ren : Ann Maria, b. in Paris: Benjamin Chamller, Fannie Whitneij, MelrilJe C.^ Vernal Baxter. The father d. April 1.5, 1840, aj-'ed 44 years. Alden Fuller, bro. of the preceding, ni. Sally, dan. of Caleb Cushnian. Children : Allien, .//•., li. Jan. 27, 1824, m. Sarah Ann Hart Walker: Alhert C, b. .June 7, 1828, m. Fannie A. Lee; Sarah Jane, b. June 10, 1830; William (ioodale, b. Feb. 10, 1833. Dea. Nathaniel Fuller, brother of the preceding, m. Ehnira,. dau. of Hezekiah and Ann Jetfers (Crafts) Pike of Paris, Dec. IS,. 1835. HISTOKV OK PAUIS. 607 Aaron Fclleu, sou of Klisha uikI Esther Richards Fuller of Newton, Mass., b. Sept. 26, 1757, m. Haunah, dau. of Simeou Pond, b. Sept. 14, 17i. m. Stephen Davis; Li/ilia J(iut\, m Joseph H. Brii>'g's, son of Liitlier. IIkrman" a. Fullkr, son of Caleb and Martha A. (Curtis) Fuller, in. Ida >V., dau. of Levi Andrews. Children:. L''i/l>li A., h. Sept. 19, ISSl ; OJir,- J/., h. Mareh 10, 1883. Gage. MosKS Gage, son of Moses and Joanna (Norton) Gage of Kltteiy, was 1). in Wilton, N. H., Sept. 6, 1806, ni. Huldah, dau. of Israel- aiid ^Nlercy Freeman (Haskell) Swett, Jan. 27, 1832. She was b. Mareh 12, I.SO.5, settled in Paris, Dee. 19, 1834. Children : I J/an/ EJlza, I). Mareh 7, 18;53, ni. Thomas Hrig-i>s. s. Harrison. II J/o.sr'N Xurton, b. Get. 10, 1834, m. Evelina A. Belclier of Stougli- ton, :Mass. III Jnsrjili Si{iinn'i\ 1). July 23, 1S3<;. was a coloiu'l of a Missouri liej^'i- uieiit (bii-iu, b. Dee. 14, 1864; ]V>i7/i-r K.. b. Xov. 8. 1868, d. Aug. 25, 1869; H'^nnon A'., b. Sept, 25, 1871, <1. Get. 17. 1876. GOODEXOW. Capt. Rl'fus K. Goodexow was b. in Henniker, N. H., April, 1790. (vSee Military Service and also Biographical Notice.) He m. Jane Bean of Brownfield, and settled at Paris in 1820. Children : John, b. in Saco, Feb. 1, 1817, m. Surah P. Appleton and s. Baltimore. James Melville, b. in Saco, Aug. 28, 1818, d. Oct. 17, 1819. Algernon Sidney, b. in I'aris. April 22. 1822, went to Soutli Ameriea, d. Dee. 24, 1857. Frances Isabella , b. Paris, Sept. 8, 1823, m. William A. Rust, M. D. Sarah Jane, b. " May 2, 1826, ni '• '■ 2d wife. 39 GIO HISTOKY OF PARIS. E)i\ilii Aim. 1). Pari*. Sept. :2o, 1S2S, clt'rk in Wasliington. I). <;., il. (See Personal Meution.") The father (1. ^Mareh 24. 1SC^;J. The inotlier d. Oet. ISdiJ. Goss. 1)k. Kr.r.NKZKK II Goss was the son of Kev. Thomas Goss, who oradnated at Harvard College in 1737. and was lor many years the able, though somewhat eccentric minister at Bolton, Mass. Parson Goss of r)olton. accumulated quite a property, which by his will, he bequeathed to the male heirs of Samuel Goss, an early settler of Bethel, who was a brother of Dr. Ebenczer. But the will was so worded, that the said Samuel was to have the management of the property and his maintenance out of it, and none of it ever came to his childien. He exchanged a line estate in Bolton, for wild lands in Sudl)ury. Canada, and too late in life he found he had swapped himself out of Iiouse and home. The doctor was settled awhile at Concord. X. H.. and about 1700, he was settled at Brunswick. Me. He removed to this town and lived with Gustavus A. Goss on High street, and afterward, till the time of his deatli, on the Ebenezer H. ^Marshall farm, which he owned. Children : Giistarus Adolphiis, ni. Betsej' Howe. Sanift, educated at Brimswiek. and was cugapMl. a< was said, to Jairus Shaw, who was killed by a [»ry. She m. David Marshall. The doctor d. Sept. -iU, 1S2.^. GrsTAvrs A. Goss, son of I^benezer H., m. Betsev Howe of Rumford. He was educated at Philips Academy, Andover. ]Mass., and became a pron)inent man in town atfairs. Children: Manj, 1). in liethel, Jan. D. ISOO, d. Jan. 4, ISOG. Xanrn, b. " April 26, ISOl, d. Jan. 7, ISOC. Jlar;/ Walh-r. h. iu Bethel, Oct. 28, 180(i, m. John Howe. Charles HuiitjJirfij, h. in Paris, April 27, 1S08, ni. Fear yi., widow of Samuel S. Bicknell, and dan. of Jacob Deeoster of Hebron, Dec. 17, 1S42. She d. June 14, 1879. He traded at one time at North Paris, t)ut lived many years ou a farm on High street. Xniic;/ Atltf-rtoiK b. April 1, 1811, m. Jacob Parsons of Norway. The father d. Ai)nl 21, 1822. The mother d. at tlie residence of her sou- i!>-law. John Howe, in Stonehaiu, Dec. .'50, ISUl. Gosso>r. Thomas Gosso:>[ was in the war of 1812. and lost an arm. He m. a sister of ^Irs Daniel Noble of Norway, who was a Knight. He settled on a place near Otis Swift's. Children : Mary, Sahie, Abiel, Catharine, Calvin and Honnj. history of paris. 611 Gray. JoiiN" Gray was li. in Worcester. Mass.. Aug. IT.. 17(>.'). and eanie to Paris, then No. 4. and located on the lot. since the farm of Ebeu- ezer Tnell. and afterward moved to the farm, now the homestead of E. S. Dean. lie m. .Ian. 11. IT'.M). Rhoda. dan. of David Andrews. The children were all livino- at the time the parents died, in 1S41. Children : John. 1). Ai)ril 10, 1701, ni. Susan Austin^ Lcri^ b. Feb. 15. 1793, ui. Betsey Harlow, s. Sangerville. Lmiiut^ b. Xov. 24, 1794, in. Stephen Cliandler. s. Sumner. Abiczer, b. Sept. 13, 1706, m. Charlotte Austin, s. Prospect. Xainna, b. Oct. 12, 179S, m. Ira Gardner, s. Bucktiekl. Orrcii, b. July 4, 1800. m. Sarah E. (Young) Pith. Biilxrt, b. April 0, 1802. ui. lietsey f:ilis. Ji'ticK h. Feb. 2. 1804, m. ( nn-kett. s. Prospect. Scii-all^ b. April 2. 1800, ni. s. Mt. Vernon. Ohio. ArciUa, b. Jan. 4. 1808, m. Albert Fisher, s. Dedham. Mass. Almtzo, b. Oct. 2. 1810. went with Fremont to California. LmrnciL b. Feb. 13, 1813. s. Prospect. OJcn'tt. h Oct. ."). 1814. m. Sullivan Andrews. Elhridijc. 1). .Jan. 28. 1817, ni. Abagail Lethbritloe. CoJumhxfi, b. April 4, 1819, ni. Gay, s. Wilton. The father d. Aug-. 30, 1841. Ihe mother d. Xov. 10, 1841. •loiix (tray. .Ir . son of the preceding, m. Susan Austin, settled in \Voodstock, l)ut was set otF into Paris in 182-5. Children: A'(r"li(is ,1., b. Aug. 2S, 18l(i, ni. Sarah Daicy. s. Woodstock. Alhion Hohu'^s, b. Oct. 14, 1818, d. .March, 1832, of canker rasli. Susan Anil, b. Aug. 1(3, 1820, d. "' '• •' AdriKii L)irfJ?i,is, b. Aug. IG. 1822. d. " " - Vesta, b. Sept. 2.1, 1824, d. •• '' '■ EiJii'litw, b. Feb. 26, 1827, m. Geoi-ge Merrytield, s. Woodstock. Tlioma.'^ JrnV'raon, b. 1829, d. March 21, 1832, of canker rash. Jiili". b. 1831. d. April 2, 1832, •' '■ Six out of the eight children died within a period of ten days. Ki.MRiix.K CtRay. brother of the preceding, m. Abagail, dau. of William Lethbridge, July 18, 1830, and settled on the homestead of his father-in law. He has l»een collector, serving eight years in that capacity. Children : James Madison, b. April 1, 1S37, d. Dee.. 1842. Dexter, b. June 28. 1838, m. Carrie K'neeland of Prospect, and s. in Ma.-- sachusetts, d. there. Salina, b. Dec. 18, 18.54, d. Oct. 1S60. Infant, b. Dec. 14, 18.56, d. in infancy. 612 HISTORY OF PARIS. William Z., b. May 7, 1848, in. Matilda M. Morse. lihodn A., b. June 20, 1853, d. June 28, 1853. 3Iari/ /t'., b. Sept. 18, 1854, ni. Frank Bobbins of Xew Jersej'. Orren Gray, brother of the preceding, ni. Mrs. Sarah ¥.. Rich, dau. of Joshua Young of Woodstock, who was the son of Job Young ofGra3'. Children: Ed(iH)i E., b. 1833, ni. Mary Ann Bates. Lavina N.^ b. Aug. 27, 1835, m. William Chase, s. Sumner. Nanrii W., b. June 20, 1838, ni. Aretas Damon, " AbrojaiJ L., b. Nov. 19, 1840, rn. Melleu Bates, Si'KdU C, b. Aug. 5, 1843, d. Sept. 8, 1864. (See Military Iteeord.) William L. Gray, son of Elbridge Gray, m. Matilda M., dau. of Carlton Morse of Woodland, Aroostook Co. Children : Dexter W., b. May 26, 1808 ; Waiter i., b. Jan. 24, 1870; Boscoe C, b. April 10,1873; C7;r-or, d. Nov. 21, 1821. VI Charlotte, b. Paris. ]May 28, 1700, ni. (.idcon Holster. Vll Xeu-eU, b. Paris, Feb. 11, 1801, ni. Alzina Diekeiison. VIII On-ii, h. Paris, Nov. 11, 1*^02, ni. Phebe Bunipus. IX OJii-c Orrilhi, h. Paris June K), 1810, m. Solomon ('. bolster. The motlier d. Feb. 13, 1820: m. 2d, Eleanor, widow of Geo. Barrows, and dau. of Ilawkes X CUirlsso I^dljtu'on, b. IMay 1, 1822, ni. (irlnian Peeords of Hebron. The father d. An.nust 22, 1840. Havex Hall, son of the i)re('eduig', m. Ivachel. dan. of Jonathan Shin-tletf. Fel). 28. isjl. Chihhvn : I ./iise/)h llaren, b. Dee. 10, 1811, m. Sopliia Valentine, s. Minot. II Jason, b. Oct. 8, 1813, ni. Poxana Rose of Leeds, s. Minot. III Louisa, b. June 1, 1810. ni. Lawson Hill. IV Lorania, b. June 14, 1821. ni. Jairus IL Jackson. V Aucjusta, b. April 17, 1827, d. .Jan. K;, 1S20. VI Henry Xevell, ]». June 5. 1830. ni. Mai-y P. Thayei-. (See Musical Celebrities.) The father d. about ISCO. The mother d. Aj)!-!! 20. 1870. Capt. Fredeuick N. IIali,. brother of the preceding, ni. Sally, duti. of Benjamin Hammond. Children : I Lijinmi Nen-toii, b. Oct. 12, 181."), m Catharine i'ackai'd of Aul)urn. II Salbj Jane, b. Aug'. 8. 1817, m. Heiu'v Mtdvcnney. III Frederir Matheirs, b. Sept. 21, 1822. d. .May Ik 1823. IV jSWton, h. May 4, 1824, m. Hannah Howe. s. l>arre, ^lass. V ColumIJa, b. ]May 13, 1827, ni. liev. Francis ^luzzej'. VI Alzina, h. April 10, 1813. m. Matthias McKcnney. Tlie inotlier d. 18.51, m. 2d, Almira, widow of Caleb Prentiss, and dau. of Isaac Wheeler of (iarland. The father d. .July 20, ISGG, in Beading, Mass. Ma.)or Cyphian Hall, brother of the preceding, m. Lucy, dau. of Luther Brett, Dee. 21. 1817. He was a carpenter and l)tiilder. He settled at South Fails village, and afterwaril returned to the homestead, where he remained through life. Cliildren : I Nanaj P., b. April 28, 1810, ni. Daniel K. Hill. II Cyprian, b. Feb. 1, 1821, ni. Charlotte Bolster. III Joseph, b. April 7, 1823, m. Lydia Huzzey. IV Harriet XeveJI, b. Dec. ii, 1825, m. Jonathan K. Clill'ord. V Lucy An)i, b. Oct. 4, 1828, m. .Tohn S. Barrows. IIISTOHY OK PAKIS. C)15 VI Ahijd/i C, 1). >r;iy ."). IS;^}, ni. M:iry liartlott of Oxronl. The father d. Ai)iil --'."i. 1S7.}. The mother d. Oet. IS. 1S78. Abmah Hall, Jr., brother of the preceding, m. Sally, clan, of Elias Stowell, and settled in South Paris village, and was engaged in trade the greater portion of his life. He bought his lot on which he built, of Col. Henry 11- Parsons. From this lot he deeded the land on which the C'ongregationalist church is l)uilt. The house which he built and occupied through life, is now the residence of Mrs. E. W. Haskell. He was prominent in church and society. He d. June 14, 1871. Mrs. Sally Hall d. Jan. 3, 187:]. Okka Hall, brother of the i)re(eding. m. Phebe. dan. of Nathaniel Bumpus. ."Me was a carpenter and millman. and settled at South Paris village. Children : Charlutte Elimbeth, h. June 26, 1832, m. William U. Howe. Aiujuata Patience, b. Aug. 10, 183'), m. Charles Walker, s. Lewiston. Bodney N., b. Xov. 8, 1838, m. Caroline Justina Skillings. The father d. March 3. 1873. Dlacox Joseph H. Hall, son of Haven, m. Sophia, dan. of John Valentine, April 23, 1839, and settled at Mechanic Falls. Children : Francis! Ilaren, b. Feb. 9, 1841 : flHirlotte £"., b. Feb. 20, 1844. Jasox Hall, brother of the preceding, m. Roxanna Rose of Leeds, Sept. 2, 1839. Children: Laura Ann. Milton Hall, son of Capt. Frederic Hall, m. Hannah, dau. of Artemas and Sophia Howe Hall, May 10, 1848. She was b. Dec. 30, 182G, settled in Bane, Mass. Children : Charles 3IarshaU, h. in Barre, .Jan. 12, IS.'w, graduated at Massachusetts Theological School ; is a Methodist minister. Cvi'iuAN Hall, Ju., son of Major Cyprian Hall, m. Charlotte E., dau. of Capt. Gideon P>olster, Oct. ;"», 1843. Carpenter and builder. Children : Olevia J., b. .Tune 11, 1845. The mother d. Aug. l.i. 1847, m. 2d, Elizabeth :\I.. dau. of Cornelius Bar- rows, April 30, 1849. Charlotte Elizabeth, b. Juue 22, ISaO. The mother d. July, 1850, m. 3d, Sept. 30, 1851, Maria A. G., widow of Henry M. Packard of Blanchard, and dau. of Sylvanus Bearee of Hebron. Cyprian Hall died. Maria A. G. Hall d. Dec. 9, 1869. Joseph Hall, brother of the preceding, m. Lydia Huzzey of Barrington, N. H. Children : Bndcriek Floyd, b. 1855, graduated at Dartmouth College; Lnln, b. 18G5. 616 HISTORY OF PARIS. Abi.tah C. Hall, brother of the preceding, m. Maiy, dau. of Deacon P^zra Bartlett of Oxford. 8he was b, Feb. 16, 1837, s. on the homestead, and afterward built a residence in South Paris village. Children : Ilprhn-t F., b. Xov. 25, 1858. LiUian Mai/, b. May 8, 1863, ni. Herbert C. Kiplcy, s. South Paris. Rodney N. IL\ll, son of Orra, ni. Justina C, dau. of Robert Skillings, Jan. 14, 1865. Children : Carrie Robert i HP, b. Jan. 21, ISOC; (icrtruth' AiKjusta. h. Jan. 8, 1872; Xelson rr»^', b. Oct. 14, 1S70; Fred EUhmi.h. Get. 14, 187G; Katie Skill- iiifjs, b. June 19, 1882. Andrew J. Hall of another family, son of Noah Hall of Buck- field, m. Mary, dau. of George P. Hooper of Paris, Jan. 9, 18.51, settled in Buckfield where the children were all l)orn, moved to Paris and settled on the Hooper homestead. Children : J/'/n/ .1'^/'//, b. Jan. 13, 1852, ni. AVni. L. Ilarlow, s. Buckfield; Georf/ie I., b. March 17, 1854, m. A. H. Elwood, s. Buckfield; Artltur S., b. May 2(3, 18G4; 3fattie (}., b. Oct. 27, 18(;(; ; IDirrn L., b. Aug. 23, 1868. Hajimond. Ben,iamin Hammond was the thirteenth settler in New Gloucester, moving there from Noi-th Yarmoutli. Mention is made of him that he came to the block house or gari'ison, with his wife Sarah, and there temi)orari!y remained until a log house was built on the top of Harris Hill, wiicre he made a home. He entered the service in the Revolution and was commissioned Ca[)tain in the Continental arm^'. He died from sickness, at Ticondiroga, in the prime of life, leaving a widow and family of three sons and four daughters. He was a famous Indian scout, and a "mighty hunter." Four of his children were among the early settlers of Paris. The mother died in her old home at the advanced age of ninety years, and six months. By wife Sarah Craigie, he had the following children : I Benjamin, b. July 13, 17(;(), ni. liebecca Suiith, .«. Paris. II Sarah, h. 1763, in. Nit-bolas Chcslcy, s. Paris. III Susau^ 1). 1765, ui. I>enui('l .Tacksou. .Jr., s. Paris. IV Uann(ili. h. 1767. ui. Jacob Parsons, s. Xorwaj'. v Bela, b. 176'.), s. Foxerot't. \i Joseph, b. Nov. 27, 1771, ni. Lyilia Parsons, s. Paris. VII roil;/, h. 1773, ni. Cotton, s. New Gloucester. Benjamin Hammond, Jr., m. Rebecca, dau. of Josiah Smith. She was b. in Gloucester, Mass., Oct. 13, 1763. They settled in Paris about 1785. Referred to in another place. Children: HISTORY OF PARIS. 617 I Rebecca^ b. New Gloucester. May 27, 178;j, ni. Jainei* Daniels. II Esther, b. Paris, May 29, 1780, m. Humphi-ey Merrill. III Benjamin, b. Paris, Sept. 10, 1787, in. Puth Ilersey, s. Lincoln. IV Moses, b. Paris, June 2, 1791, m. Mehitable Keitli. V Sally, b. Paris, Dec. 20, 1793, m. Frederic N. Hall. VI Ezra, b. Paris, May 21, 1796, m. Betsey Town. VII Olh-e, b. Paris, Dec. 11, 1798, m. Jonathan Bemis. VIII Bela, b. Paris, A\\^. 27, 1801, d. April 4, 1803. The father d. Feb. 28, 1838. The mother d. Feb. 12, 1844. Joseph Hammond, brother of the preceding, m. Lydia, dau. of Captain William Parsons, Oct. 31, 1796. She was b. Oct. 28, 1777. He purchased the farm of Dr. Brooks where he made his home. It is now the farm of Hiram T. Cummings. Children : I Sarah, b. Aug. 10, 1797, d. Nov. 19, 1816. II Fulhj, b. April 17, 1799, ni. Levi Berry, Jr., s. Smyrna. (See Berry.) III Ltjilia, b. April 17, 1801, d. Dec. 4, 180.5. IV Joseph, b. Sept. 29, 1802, m. Lydia Cushman, s. Lincoln. V Caroline, b. July 11, 1804, ra. Charles Tucker. VI Eliza, b. Jan. 10, 1806, d. Oct. 25, 1806. VII Pele(i Benson, b. Jan. 6, 1808, ni. Enieline Irish. VIII William Parsons, b. Sept. 27, 1S09, in. Lucy Whitteinore, s. Buck- field. IX Susan, h. Nov. 3, 1811, d. Aug. 14, 1825. X Henry Bust, b. Sept. 17, 1813, d. Feb. 3, 1816. XI Lydia Jane, b. July 5, 1815, ni. Bradford Morse of Dedhani, s. Buckfield. xn \ Sar((h, h. Aug. 14. 1817. ni. John M. (lunuiings, s. Belfast Twins A Acd. grant^ XIII j b. Aug. 14. 1817. d. in infancy. XIV 3Iercy Ann, b. Nov. 25. 1819, ni. Joseph Staples. XV John Bust, b. May 18, 1822, ni. Jennette A. Cushman, s. Patten. XVI Georye W., b. Nov. 14, 1826, m. Emily C. Thayer. Moses Hammond, fourth child of Benjamin, Jr., m. Mehitable, dau. of Edward and Mrs. Betsey (King) Keith. vSlie was b. Dec. 19, 1794. No man of his time was more identified with the business interests of the town than the above named. Children : Elizabeth Shair, b. Oct. 19, 1819, m. Rev. John Calvin Prince. Jairus Keith, b. Nov. 12, 1822, m. Eliza Hooper. Juliette, b. Jan. 25, 1825, m. Thomas H. Brown, M. D. Albert M., b. June 13, 1827, d. Sept. 20, 1827. Albert Moses, b. Feb. 16, 1829, m. .hilia Morse. Frances Ailelia, b. Sept. 16, 1631 , d. Jan. 30, 1832. Frances Auyusta, b. July 11, 1833. Owns and occupies the homestead. The mother d. July 13, 1867. The father d. April 10, 1871. (> 1 s llIMolJV or I'AKIS. K/.u \ 11am\iom>. bn^tlicr ol' the prccodinu. m. Hotsoy, dim. of Smhuu'I Town of All»;\n\ . mikI souKmI on tlio liouu' Innn. ("hiklivn : (rCfiriir /''/vnM'/s, t). .Tuni' 1(!, IS-J."). \\\. .Iiili.i A. AUx'o. If('»r>i l:\hrhK It. Sopt. VI, 18J7. in. Adclino M. Cliaso. Willhim (irijiiit. h. May -I, IS.SO, m. Kranoi'8 Alboe. Tlio I'atliord. March 'J-J, ISii."}. 'rii(> wi.low ni. (Oliver roricrul' \Vat(M'ford. .To^rrii IIammono. s.m of .loscpli. ni. I.vdia. dun. o{' llartholo- nitnv Cnslunan ol' r.-iris. ,Ian. 17. 1S,10. and S(>ttlod in TJnooln. Childion : (u'oiyr, i). Nov. •->(). IS.SO; Ira Fislu h. \\n\\2:l. 1S;J1; .l/).;)v/'-. ),. \ov. 17, 18;}4; Mrtn'o)) IlV/Z/mv. b. April 17. 1S:{7; 8>f?. h. .Tunc 11. 1840; Ihrrtholomcir Cmfhnxt)). h. Feb. >27. 18i;5. The father d. .Tunc '_M, 1S8;{. rr.i.KO Hknsox Uammonh. luothor of the i)rooodin• Maich If. is:r>. (1. Dec. ID, IStll. Alhina M.. b. •> .lul\ 1. 1S.'{S. ui. Kihvin I?. St(>;nn<. Gconfc 1^.. It. '^ M.irch 18. 1811. ni. Knnn.i L. Hciniett. Peh'i, />'.. b. '> March 18. 184.'{. ni. Hamiali A. Dunham. Ilfiiry C\, b. I'aris. May "iS. 181."). m. .Icnnic (base. A(hihii(h- ('.. b. Paris, d. .June -J'.l. 18.')t. EU /■'.. b. rail-. Nov. IS. iS.M). m. ( )sbitrn Kipley. Themolherd. March -Jl. 187--'. The tallKM- d. .l;in. 11. IS.'il. ^\"n.^^\Al Tvusons Hammond, brother ttf the preeedinii'. m. T.ticy, dan. o{' Isaiah W'hitlemore. and settled in Ibicklield. ("iiildren : iA...vo*M.<. b. Aprill, 18;{-J. m. Alt're.l Mylod. s. Dedham: Arohilh. m. tiilbert Kvans; ElicH Ann. m. Harrison K.iirar: Ki)i 11.. m. I.IIimi M. Thayer; Mur;/ h'stcllr,, d. in ii\fancy. .louN Krsr H \MMOMt. brother {)\' tlie preeedinii.', m. .lune 1?."), 184;», .K'nnetli'. dan. of lJartholome\y C'nshman. and .settled in Patten, and has become one of the most suecessful farmers of tluit sei'tion ot' I'onntry. Cliildren : Siis,i» .1/.. b. M.iy -JC. 18."iO. d. .Juno '2i. 18(!8. /)or(jf ^t., b. April 7. IS.'fJ. m. T.ousou >[. (Jraut. .•l«/»rt 0.. b. Dee. li». ISrul. d. Nov. S. ISil'J. of diithlheria. Mini A'., b. ,S'pi. !t, 18(i2, d. Nov. l.->, ISCrJ. Flotrnci' M.. b. Nov. .'?, 18();i, m. (ieorjiv F. MiMiill. Xi'tfii' .lA. b. March H). 1871. d. in inl'ancv. ('tfArH(ir, W. H A >f >»<'»?<»>, hrother of (tb« pr(Kr of »51, »I, Feh, %t, 1W?1, IhfhfH I'.f h. F«l». 7, 1^V>, n». Katie K- Jftt'k^^m, /V^//, b< Jan, 5, 1><^J^I, fl, F*?f>. 1'/, I'^W. kiH/r4 Fj-y .«{i/i)n^, 'Jlif? Friother d. Aii^- .W, ).¥/5, ttu 2fi, ^urait L, I>Mn{iai», //ifr„ },. ,T,iiV 2(. f^7{», < , liMUiuoitiff «ow of Kxra, >«< JnHa, *Jani, of I'^rter JI. Al^iee of li^'tlie), >'ov, 22, 184(5, 8he wa* h, Feb, 2«, J'^iJy, 8ettk'(l on the .*!>initb farro, has N;en prominent in the offiee* of the town anfl eonnf.r, ^'fvSw^ a^ Sf;lef4.mao aw4 Cottnty Commissioner. CbiWren ; J^nrcll Vlfii,,^-,. M. \^,^v^'. \H%. ]{>, 1*47, i**^. militarj' r*^f^/rd>, d. In f liey^rtme dfy, Wyo»«injf T*rrrHM{», ttt. XeJIjn- (itftttttm of hmton^ n. in Mi^oplii*. 'ffmtt. KiU.ic p:iUn. h. Mit\m*rr^ .Ian. 17. 1»',2, d, Mar^ti 7. 1>^'r2. Ch'trUftlf Vromfif^ b. vincJov^rr, F«b. 4. J^5?>, in W*lI*-«Jiirt' (olU-vf-, Ma**. /V^/wyt /?«//?*, b. I'aHi*, Oert. 11, JWJI. /'m/ 7'^/ir^.^r, b. May J?1. 1>W0, fl. ^Xrt. 1>>, IMM. /'m/ /'^/rt^r. b. rari.*. May 22, IWW, /x/'/r ' h. iittmUmh itfc, "Ut, nm, n. imu 21, ^mh Wv.sy.i ».;/-v;% JlAWMOJfo. brother of the pr '• m. Aalb «. lUMmt. Ma.**. : yl/^-r* Kimhnti, b. 3Iareb^, l.«»^: //^/"" /"'"•• ^- -f"'" ' '--'^-- A,;>;^.'V /v//,/-^, f,. Kor. 24, 1S(51 ? /)////rW^, b. May z CfKOiityV; K. lI^iMMoxo, *on of i^eieg lienson, m. Kmma !>., clan, of ^/eorge Jkmnett of Buckfiehl. Dfj^r. ' ^' ' ' '*, w a anrimtter and bnibler, Chihiren j J -/'/./>//« £"., t>. Aj^Hl l.*», 1«72; AVj*rrf. J/., b. Jaw. 14. l*7«i yl^w-e* J///)/, h. N',v. 14. 1*7='. 620 HISTORY OF PARIS. Peleg B. Hammond, Jr., brother of the preceding, m. Hannah A.^ dau. of Thomas Dunham, and s. on the homestead farm. Children r CharJU', b. Aug., 1874. Herbert P. Hammond, son of Jairus K., m. Katie E. Jackson, and settled on the homestead. Children : Mary Eliza, b. Feb. 7, 1880; Keith Bartlett, b. July 5, 1881. Hamlin. The ancestor of the distinguished Paris family of this name, was probabh' James Hamlin', (variously spelled Hamblen, Hamlen, Hamlin and Hamlyn) who came from England and settled at Barn- stable, on Cape Cod. It has been said liy some, that he first came to Scituate, and from thence, moved to Barnstable with Rev. John Lothrop and that portion of his church which went there in 1639- 40. This theory has been disproved by the researches of Prof. Charles E. Hamlin of Harvard College, who shows that he came from London to Barnstable. Several generations of his descendants lived in Barnstable, and persons bearing this name are now scattered throughout the countiy. He had by wife Anna, 9 children, some of the oldest having been born in England. He died in Barnstable in 1690. The father of Dr. Cyrus Hamlin, our first Clerk of the Courts, was P>leazer, and the line of descent between James' the emigrant, and Eleazer, though a subject of much careful investigation by Prof. Hamlin and others, is still in doubt. ^Ir. Talcott, in his ''Notes on New York and New England Families," makes P^leazer the Son of Benjamin*, .'ind his second wife, Anna Mayo, and grandson of John* and Sarali Bearce. But further investigation shows that this Benja- min never had a second wife ; that he married Hope Huckins and had deceased in Barnstable, prior to 171.S, and that he liad no Elea- zer among his children. James Hamlin, Jr"'., married Marv Dunham and had a son Ben- jamin^, bap. 168'), who went to Eastham and married there Anna Mayo. This Benjamin^ had a sou Eleazer^ who may have been the father of Dr. Cyrus, etc., but we are obliged to sa}- that it lacks confirmation, and may be entirely set aside by farther examination. Investigation is still going on, and we regret that the facts could not have been brought out in season for this volume. The trouble con- sists in the fact that three P^leazers were born in different branches of the family about the same time, rendering it difficult in the HISTORY OF PARIS. 021 absence of famil}' records, to determine which is the one whose sons settled in Waterford and Paris. Elkazer Hamlin% perhaps son of Benjamin^ and Anna (Mavo) Hamlin, (date of birth not known, but probably about the year 1730) was the father of Dr. Cyrus Hamlin, who came to Paris from Livermore. The marriages of Isaac and Eleazer Hamlin, (supposed brothers) are given in Mitchell's History of Bridgewater, the former to Sarah Shaw of Abington, and the latter to Lydia Bonney of Pem- broke in 1752. P^leazer Hamlin settled in Pembroke, and was prom- inent there during the w^ar of the Revolution, serving as Captain in the patriot army. He moved from Pembroke to Harvard, and from thence to AVestford, where he died. The children of Eleazer and E3-dia (Bonney) Hamlin, as recorded on Pembroke Records, were as follows : I Asi«\ b. ]\Iiuvli i), 17r)3. d. Aii,'t*d 17. II Betty^, b. Oct. 27, 1754, m. Seth Phillips. III Alke^, b. Feb. 17, 1756, probably died young'. IV Africa', b. Jan. 27, 1758, in. Susanna Stone of Groton. v Europt'^, b. Nov. 20, 1759, moved to IIill.«l)()ro, X. H. VI Amenca'^, b. Oct. 20, 17(il, ni. Sally Parkhurst of Harvard. VII Lijdiii"^ b. Xov. 5, 1763, m. John Park of Groton. VIII Eleazer,'' b. Sept. 23, 1765, m. Sallj^ Bancroft of Groton. IX Molhj,^ b. Aug. 3, 1767, m. Moses Stone of Groton. X C'l/rus,' ^ m. Anna Livermore of Livermore. [b. July 21, 17(i!). XI Hannibal', ) m. Susanna Faulkner of Acton. Lydia, the mother, died Aug. 12, 1769, and after the father removed to Harvard, he remarried, and liad other ehildren. He d. in Westfoi'd, ]Mass. Four of the above sous, viz. : Africa, America, Eleazer and Hannibal, settled in \Vaterford, Maine, where their father had a lauded interest, and the last named, at one time, sheriff of Oxfoixl county, was the fatlier of Hev. Cyrus Hamlin, D. D. Dr. Cyrus Hamlin', the tenth child of Eleazer and Lydia (Bon- ney) Hamlin, studied medicine and settled in practice at Livermore, Me., where he married Anna, daughter of Dea. Elijah Livermore, one of the founders of the town. When the county of Oxford was formed in l-SO-i, Dr. Cyrus Hamlin was appointed Clerk of Courts, and moved to Paris Hill, where he lived many years, and until his death, which occurred Feb. 2, 1829. His wife Anna, died August 25, 1852. Their children were: I Elijah L"., b. Dee. 30, 179S, d. April 6, 1799. II Elijah L^., b. March 29, 1800, m. Eliza Choate, s. Columbia, wliere 62"i HI^lOKY OK PAKIS. lii> cliihln'ii were born. Moved to liauiioi- and d. there. lie had Adi-linr, ni. Hon. (ieori>e Stetson of Bangor, Dr. AiKjutitiis C. IlamJin of Bangor, and JiiJia. tlio wife of Samuel 1>. Carter of Pari-;. III C;ir>is'^. li. July IC. lSn2. He graduated at tlie .Maine Medieal si-hool, in 18'28, sicttled first iu Calais, and then went to (ialveston. Texas, and died there a few j-ears later. IV Eh'za'^, 1). April 4, 1804, died in Paris, uinnarried. V Ainia'^, h. Jidy 11. 180.5, ni. Daniel Brown of Waterford ; now resides a widow in Paris. VI Vi'sta^, b. June 6, 1S08, ni. Dr. Job Holmes, and lived in Calais. VII H'lnnihal^. h. Aug. 27, 1809, ui. 1st. Sarah J., dau. of Judge Stephen Emery, and 2d, Ellen V. Emery, half sister of the first wife. VIII Hanixih IJ., b. Oet. 10, 1814, m. Di-. Thomas B. Townsend. and settled in Maehias, where her husband soon after died. IIox. IIaxxibal IIa:mi,in-'', tlie 7th cliikl of Dr. Cvnis Hamlin, m. first. Dec. 10. 1n."'>.">. Sarah Jane, (hiii«>liter ol Hon. Stei)lu'n uiul Sally (Stowell) Emery. She was h. in Hallowell. Xov. 2. 1.S15, and d. in ITani[)den. April 17, 18o;"). Children all 1). in Hain[)den : I Genrr/i' Euwr;/. b. Sept. 80, 183.">. d. July II. 1844. II Chnrlcf!. b. Sept. 13, 18:57, graduated at Bowdoin College, r. Bangor; he served w ith disilnetion in the late wai', was promoted through the various grades to Brevet Brigadier General, has been Begister in Bankruptey, and is now serving his seeond term as a member of the Legislature. He m. Xov. 28, 18{)0, Sarah Purinton Thompson of Topsham, and has CliKrh's Eu(/eti(\ b. Oet. 11, 1861; AfhUson,h. .March 30, 1803; C//y».s-, 1). Aug. 18, 1809, and Edfin Thompson., b. June (!, 1872. The two oldest graduated with honor at Harvard College, in the class of 1S84. III C'linis, b. April 20, 1839. He also served in the late war; was u Brigadier Geneial, and Brevet Major General, and after tlie war. settled in Xew Orleans, where he died Aug. 28, 18C7. IV Siiruh Jiiui-. b. Jan. 7, 1842. m. Col. George A. Batchelder. They are l>oth deceased, leaving a son, Arthur, who bears the name of Arthur llandin. v Ciprfjc E)ii('r>/, h. Feb. 21, 184S, d. Sept. 0. 1849. For second wife, 3Ir. Hamlin ni. Sept. 25, 185G. Ellen ^'esta, daughter of Hon. Stephen and Jennette (Loring) Emery. She was It. Sei)t. 14, in;!.'). Children, the oldest h. in Hampden: VI Ilmuulxil Eim-fij^ b. Aug. 22. 18o8. He graduated from Colby University, and is practicing law in Ellsworth. \ II Frank, b. iu Bangor, Sept. 26, 1802, graduated from Harvard ( ollege. cla.ss of 1884. -tM^. i/v>''a'n-n4-^-€Z€ ^-fz^^^^-i^n-. history of takis. (523 Uamu/iox. JoxAS Hamilton m. Abagail, widow of Stephen Mitiliell of Port- land, nee Bradbury of Scarboro, and settled in Paris in the Bisco district, in 1X21, afterwartl moved to KSouth Paris viUaue. Previous to the completion of the Atlantic and St. Lawrence rail- road, followed teamino- to Portland. The usual price 1)eino; Hfty • cents i)er one Innidred pounds. Cliildren : Bnrhcl Lnf/dii, h. Nov. 10, 1814, in. James li. Poor, s. in Andovcr. WUliitm, b. Oct. 1(1, 1817, s. Boston, .Mass.^ Phfibe Ann, h. in Chesterviile, April 10. 1820, m. Joi«pph Kni,i;hr. Until Bniici!, h. iu Paris, Nov. 8, 182;5, m. WiUiaui 1). Brett. Jonax, b. Xov. 19, 1827, Superintt'ndeiit of 0«>densl)ur<>' IJaib-oaiK s. Port- land. Xanrij, b. Nov. 19, 1S27. \\\. James P. Sbackley. Tlie mother d. :Marcli 28, 1870. aiicd 81. Hanson. l)u. Pjknaiait IPvnson was tlie son of IehaI»od. and t' >■ iirandson of Timotliy, who was a mend)er of the society of Friends. He was b. in Windliani, Oct. PS, 17<81. m. Al)aoail Woodman. He died in York, Medina, Co., Oliio, Xov. \. 18;).S. Children: J:. h. Powlcrville, X. Y., 1829. Haudv. Wilmam W. Hai!OV, son of Thomas ^Y., and IJetsey (P>lood) Hardy of Hollis, N'. H., was b. in Andover, Vt., Xov. i), l2, Eunice C, dau. of Sanniel and Lucy (Bryant) Guruey, b. in .Miiiot. June 8. 18.'):3. S(>lth'd in Paris, July. 1858. Children : Leonard, h. in Xatick, ^lass., Auy. 12, 185.5, an invalid; JT'-nr;/, Ij. in Paris, Oct; 8, 1859, d. March 17, 18G0; Jt-fn-i/, h. Dec. 20, ISGO ; Lri'-;. /.,■//..,/. b. March 4, 1874, d. Aug. 24, 1870. ILwiLow. Wii.i.ia:m ir,\i;Low', the first of tiie name on the Plymouth records, and probaI)ly tlie iirst in this country, appeared, when a young man, in Lynn, in l('-7. lie removed to Suiidwicli, and then to Plymouth, where he m. in lfi49, Rebecca Bartlett. His house was constructed out of the timbers of the old FOrt on Burial Hill, whicli liad been granted him after it had been abandoned at the close of King Philip's war, and as stated in "Landmarks of Plymouth." Tlie house is still standing. The line of descent from A\'illiam', above 624 HISTORY OF PARIS. namerl, is William% Robert^ Isaac^, William*, and William**, who m. Susanna, dau. of Thomas Harlow, and settled in Buekfield. Children : Xathaniel, b. April 20, 1781, m. Polly Thaj-er. William, b. 1782, killed by a falling tree. Icory, b. April 22, 1784, m. Kebeeea , s. Brewer. Jerusha, b. June 22, 1786, m. Fuller Dyke, s. Canton. Ephraim, b. Nov. 21, 1788, m. Laodieea Bessey, s. Buektield. Susanna., b. Mai'ch 19, 1791, ni. Austin, s. Canton. William, b. March 17, 1793. 'ni. Sarah Billings, s. Bridgton. Isaac, b. April 10, 1790. Elizaht'th, b. Ai)ril 23, 1797, ni. Levi Gray ot Paris, s. Sangerville. Dnisilla, h. March 31, 1800. The father d. in Buekfield, 1800. The mother d. in Sangerville, 1831. Nathaniel Harlow, son of AVilliam and Susanna Harlow, m. Polly, dau. of Isaac and Hannah (Joyce) Thayer of Randolph, Mass. Children : Elrira, h. Sept. 20, 1804, d. Dec. 1."), 1810. Irene, b. Oct. 30, 1808, m. Sylvanus B. Faunce. Isaar, b. March 31, 1812, m. Elizabeth Maxim of Paris. Hannah, b Oct. 2, 1814, m. Josiah Bailey. Sasanna, b. Jan. 7, 1818, m. Benjamin Maxim, d. Oct. 23, 1869. rfilhi. b. Sept. 25, 1821, ni. Deeriug Mayhew. Louim, h. Aug. 20, 1824, d. June 30, 1847. Xathaniel, b. Aug. 31, 1827, m. Harriet D. Bonney. Jairns, b. Feb. 13, 1830, m. Julia L. Turner. The mother d. Jan. 1, 1842, and lie m. 2d, widow Turner, whose maiden name was Witt of Norway. Isaac Hahlow, son of Nathaniel, ni. Elizabeth, dau. of vSilas Maxim, and settled on Paris Hill. He built the house, now the residence of Geo. B. Crockett. His name is found in the lists of town othcers while he was resident here. He moved to Boston, Mass., previous to 1841), where he still remains. His wife d. in Boston in March, 1849. Children, the five first b. in Paris: AiKjKi^tinf I., h. May 29. 1833, was a Captain in the 13th Regiment, Mass., in the late war. m. Ella Pitner of Peun., is now settled in Hartford, Conn. Infant, b. April 21, 1834, d. May 3, 1834. Flora E., b. Sept. 19, 1836, (see Musical Celebrities.) Infant, b. Feb. l.i, 1841, d. Feb. 20, 1841. Infant, b. April 13, 1842, d. May 1, 1842. William Lau-rence. b. Boston, Mass., March 5, 1S49, m. Mary Abby Hall, s. Buektield. HISTORY OF PARIS. 625 "William Lawkexce Harlow, son of Isaac, m. Mary Abby, dau. of Andrew J. Hall of Buekfield, Dec. 7, 1873, s. in Bnckfield. Lived in the family of Capt. Silas Maxim, from infancy, until eighteen years of age. Children : Flora Agnes, b. Sept. 5, 1875; Daisij May, b. Nov. 4, 187(5; Maml. Ernes- tine, h. A\ni\S, IS78; Percy WiUiam, b. Aug. 28, 1880; Fannie Grace, h. :>Iay !), 1883; Ilarry Auynstine, h. Aiig. 2!l, 1884. Harris. Amariau Harhis, 1). in Stoughton,' Mass., Feb. 13, 1775, m. Abagail. daughter of John Daniels, who was boi-n in New Glouces- ter, Feb. 25, 1775. He settled first in F>uckfield, but afterwards moved to North Paris, where he died May 3, 1845. His wife died March 20, 1831. and he married Polly Daniels, her sister. Children : So/ihia, b. in Buekfield, Api-il ID. 1801, m. Benjniiiin V. (i-awfonl. She died at Bryaufs Pond, June G, 1873. (See Crawford.) A>ti/nstus, b. Paris, Sept. 2!), 1811. He was a physician, ni. Feb. 24, 1830, Louisa, dau. of William Cox of Norway, and settled in Colebrook, N. H., and died there April 20. 1874, from an overdose of- tincture of aconite, talieu by mistake for tincture of rhubarb. Salli/. IL\ski;ll. EzEKiEL WinT.MAX Haskell was the son of Peter and Lucy (Pulsifer) Haskell of New Gloucester, b. July 3, 1831, m. April 5, 1855, Harriet, dau. of Nathaniel and Ruth (Lufkin) Rideout, b. in New Gloucester, July 24, 1831, settled at South Paris village, 1858. Children : Emma ]]liitman, b. Api-il IS. ISCO; Edu-in Xelson. h. July 2."j, 18G2: JIattie LnfA-in, b. Dee. 23. 18(;4. The fatlier d. July ."), 1^71. Hathaway. Lazarl-s Hathaway of Middleboro, Mass., m. Olive Pratt of Bridgewater, in 1774, and in the autumn of 1802, he came to Paris, and settled in the Swift neighborhood. His children born in Middle- boro, and most of whom came to Paris with him, were : Patty, m. Benjamin Witt of Norway. Elsie, m. Daniel Fobes of Paris. Polly, m. Benjamin Chesley of Paris. John, m. and lived in Baltimore. Lazarus, b. Jan. 3, 1782, m. Lucy Cole of Paris. Xathan. He went to sea and never returned. G26 HISTORY OF PARIS. Olive, m. Calvin Buckiiam of Hebron. Lovic)/, m. Dauiel Dudley. Susan, in. Caleb Pei-iy. Biirhcl, \\\. .Jaivd Young. Lazarus Hathaway, Jr., who married Luc}-, daughter of P^leazer Cole, came here in early manhood, and spent the remainder of his years here. He was a valuable citizen, often employed in town affairs, and a member of the State Legislature. His children, all born in Paris, were : MJo, b. Nov. 30, 1800, m. Xaney Swift. Lornuo, b. May 29, 1808, m. 1st, Lydia Jones, 2d, Avice Jones, and 3d, Mehitable Dunham ; s. Norway. HaiiiKih, b. July 18, 1810, m. Simeon Shurtleft" of Tortland. d. 1884. Mahaht, b. Feb. 25, 1812, m. Silas Jones. Juhn, b. June 24, 1815, d. March 24, 1817. Lucy Ann, b. Aug. 28, 1817, ni. Welcome Kinsley of C4reenwood. Xathan, b. Feb. 21, 1819, m. 1st, Emily Fobes, 2d, widow Mason; he r. in California. Almnm Jane, b. Aug. 30, 1821, ni. Sidney Ferhani. Joliii, b. June 24, 1826, m. Mehitable Felt, now of Woodstock. Marij A., b. Jan. (>, 1829, m. Ellery W. Rowe, and lives in Fortland. ^li\ Kowe was b. Sept. 25, 1828, and they have had the following children : Carrie May, b. :\[arch 8, 1850, d. Xov. 9, 1883; Myra S., b. Sept. 20, 1859, d. Nov. 20, 1801 ; Ilattie E., b. March 20. 1861 ; Ella Mury, b. Jan. 18, 1805, d. Aug. 7, following; Lulie Ellen, b. Aug. 29, 1868, d. Oct. 23, 1884. MiLO Hathaway, son of Lazarus, ra. Nancy, dau. of Caleb and Phebe (Waterman) Swift, Nov. 17, 1833. He was a carpenter by trade, was long a resident of the Stai)lcs farm. Late in life he removed to South Paris village. Children : John Marion, b. Feb. 28, 1835, d. March 17, 1835. James Madison, h. Jan. 19, 1837, d. April 25, 1837. Theron Fairfiehl, b. Oct. 11, 1838, m. Clarissa A. Daniels. Mary Hannah, b. Jan. 7, 1841, d. April 1, 1842. Victoria Xancy b. July 22, 1843, m. Asa Woodbury. Hnnnihal Hamlin, b. Nov. 14, 1845, d. May 14. 1851. Hannah Louisa, b. Feb. 14, 1848. Hannibal Hamlin, b. Jan. 31, 1851, d. Oct. 24, 1869. Laurentius Horatio, b. Sept. 1, 1853, r. Daeotah. The fatheV d. April 17, 1879 The mothei- d. :May 10, 1883. John Hathaway, brother of the preceding, m. Dec. 29, IS 19, Mehitable, dau. of Jeremiah Felt of AVoodstoek, and settled on the HISTORY OF PARIS. 627 homestead farm. He died, and his widow moved to "Woodstock. Children. .I/kv? .l;;('/«(?", b. .July 24, 18r)4, m. :May 14, 1871, Herbert ('. Bacon, r. AVoodstoek. Jlellen Montrose^ b. .Jan. 22, 185!), m. Clara ]M. ^^'llirnlan, i-. Ilryanfs Pond. John Elmer, b. Feb. 20, 1862. The father d. Aug-. 2, 1869. TiiERox F. Hathaavay, (son of Milo, ante) m. Clara A. Daniels. She was b. Dee. 20, 1845. Settled at Auburn, Paris Hill and South Paris ; is a cabinet maker by trade, and was a member of the firm of Hathawa}'. Davis & Co., afterward of South Paris Furniture Co. Children : Mabel (rerlnuJe, b. Aug. 14, 187;^; Peirn Edv-anJ, b. Sejjt. 2.1, 1879. Hawkes. Jonathan G. Haavkks of Minot, m. Polly, dau. of Gideon and Sarah (Barrows) Cushman, Feb. 24, 1822. Children all b. in :Minot : Edc-urd i., b. March 8, 1823, m. Harriet X. Lovell. Orington 11'., 1). Xov. 17, 1824, ni. Anna A. K. Ilall. Silenas Uburto, b. Xov. 10, 1826, ni. Lucy Cummhigs. Harriet C, b. Xov. 10, 1828, ni. Robert Carr, M. D. Francis Cii.^/nnan, b. July 17, 1834, m. Adalaide lugalls. Silexas U. Hawkks, son of .Jonathan, m. Lucy, dau. of .Jona- than Cummings, Settled on Paris Hill ; is in trade and occupies the Bates store. Cliil(b-en : Hannah Catherine, h. Dec. 0, 1852, d. March 28, 18.')4; Mari/ Atjlne, b. April 20. 1S.")4. d. Dec. 17, 1861. Hersev. James Heksey, b. Dec. 12. 1758. m. Alatha Pool of Minot, Oct. 1 1, 1781. She was b. Sept. 13, 17G1, settled in Sumner. Children : Simeon, b. Jul}- 8, 1782, ni. Lois Warren. James, b. Xov. 11, 1783, ui. Olive Freeman. Samuel, b. May 14, 1785, m. Eunice Bradbury. Althea, b. Dec. 29, 1787, d. Aug. 1, 1788. Althea, b. May 14, 1789, m. .John Bradbury. Anna, b. July 3, 1791, m. Meshach Keen. Susanna, b. March 30, 1793, m. John Thayer, s. Buckfield. liuth, b. Jan. 13, 1795, ni. Benjamin Hammond, s. Lincoln. Olive, b. I)o(\ 15. 1796. m. Stephen ('obb. 628 HISTORY OF PARIS. Maria, b. Nov. 28, 1798, in. Ezra Cobb. Ira, b. Jan. 2.5, 1802, in. Oniittee Fletdier. Sophronia, b. Sept. S, 1803, ni. Hiram lleahl. Simeon Hersey, son of James, m. Lois Warren. Children : Xaiirn, m. Osgood Ryerson, s. Sumner. Sohrina, b. Nov. 6, 1826. Siriwon, ni. Oinittee IJowe. AJmira. (1. ;it South Paris, Xov. .3, 1878. Wm-rinK m. llaunali, dau. of Benjamin Hersey. ■ Alrah. b. Xov. S, 1813, m. D. P. Buck. dau. of William. Luis, d. youno;. Levi, m. Marcia Ladd, s. Aul)urn. Jnlui J/., ni. 1st, Mary Bemis, 2d, Emily B. Tubbs. Tristram, ni. Arvilla 3Iei-rill. Mar)/ J(nif', m. Albert Stowe, s. Dover, ]Mass. AVarrex Hersey, son of Simeon, m. Ilannali, dau. of Benjamin Herse}', and settled at South Paris. (See notice of Industries.) Cliildren : Almcda S., m. Charles Ilenr}' Durell, s. South Boston; Flora. The fatlier d. Aug. 20, IS.IO. The widow m. — ■ Walker. Alvah Hersey, l)rotlier of the preceding, m. 1). P., dau. of William Buck, Jan. 17, 1839, (see notice of Plow Industry.) He has been Station Agent of the Grand Trunk Raili'oad since its com- })letion to South Paris in 18o0. He has grown old in its service, vet retains his vigor and elasticity in a wonderful degree. Children : AVjion A., b. Xov. 15, 1839, m. Olive A. Chandjerlain, s. Portland. Charles Adams, b. June 4, 184.5. m. Cj'reue E. Bunipus, s. Chicago. llou'n A., b. Xov. 12, 1847, m. Abbie A. Cummings, s. Chicago. John M. Hersey, brother of the preceding, m. Mary. dau. of Dr. Bemis, and settled in Sumner. Children : Everett, s. Western States; Emery, s. Boston, Mass. The mother d. Married 2d, Emily Bartlett Tubbs, dau. of P^zra Tubbs. Fiorence, Ernest, Freeman., Tristram Hersey, brother of the preceding, m. May 6, 1846, Arvilla Record, dau. of Silas Merrill, and settled at South Paris. (See Industries of the Town.) He was early interested in the tem- perance cause, and to his active eflbrts was attributed the loss of his buildings, by the torch of the incendiaiy. He moved from South Paris to Amherst, Mass. He is now residing at Auburn, engaged in insurance. Children : Julius Freeman, b. July 20, 1847, d. March 25, 1848. RESIDEKLJ rillRoEY. SITE OF JACKSON'S MILLS ON STONY BROOK. HISTORY OK PARIS. G29 Murtha £"., b. Deo. 24, 1848, graduated at .Mt. Ilolyoke Semiiiarv in 1871 ; assistant teacher in Auburn Iligli School. Ellis Tristram, b. Oct. IS, 1850, killed at I.eadville, Colorado, by acci- dent, Dec. 8, 1878. He was leader of a musical association at Sunshine, Col., and was held in high esteem and respect. He was of the class of 73 at Amherst. Freeman Jitlivs, b. July, 1853, d. March 9, 1854. Herbert S., b. April 7, 1855. He was in tlie class of 1876, at Amherst, and graduated at the State Medical College at Detroit. Mich. ; practic- ing physit'ian at Bismark, Col. ; surgeon in Marine Hospital, and countj^ physician. Charles Adams Hersey, son of Alvah, m. Jan. 1, 18GG, Cyrene E., dan. of Axel and Bethia Andrews Bumpus. Children : Charles Leonord, h. Jan. 15, 1SG7 ; Xettie Louise, h. March 18, 18G9, d. Dec. 20, 18G!); liuse Lillian, b. Oct. 12, 1872. Hicks. Isaac Hicks, son of Benjamin from Dover, N. H., and Poll}' (Morgan) Hicks,' was b. in Greenwood, June 18, 1810, m. Jan. 31, 1834, by Giles Sburtleff, Esq., Mary, dau. of Hezekiah and Sarah (Greenwood) Karris of Hebron. Carpenter by trade, r. at South Paris village. Children : JRoxanna, b. Paris, Jan. 5, 1835, m. Cheney Lawrence, s. Albany. Adelhert FranJdin, b. Albany, Nov. 13, 1837, m. Lovicy Perliam, s. Indianapolis. Benjamin F.. 1). Albany, Dec. 13, 1839, m. Lizzie AVliite of Gorham, s. Gilead. Mary A., b. Albany, May 13, 1842, m. IJyron V. Bryant of Greenwood. Paiaeiia S., b. Albany, Aug. 13, 1844, m. Isaac D. Cummings. HiLKORX. Thomas Hilborn, son of Rol)ertof Oxford, was b. Oct. 22, 178C, m. Esther, dau'. of Josiah and Deborali (Haskell) Smith, settled on the farm previously owned by Josiah Smith, and resided liere many years. ]Moved to the James Perry farm in the AV^hittemore district, and late in life to Milton, where he died July 13, 18G7. Children: Eliza Ann, b. June 9, 1814, m. 1st. Oliver Hubbard, 2d, Glliiian Daniels. Elliot, b. Jan. G, ISIG, m. Jane Bobbins. He was captain of a vessel which was wrecked off Barnegat. He saved a boy, but lost his own life b}" so doing. Mary Jane, b. Jan. 2, 1818, m. Eben Morey. Charles, b. Jan. G, 1820. Andrew C, b. April 1, 1823, d. June 8, 1823. Thomas Jones, b. Oct. IG, 1825, m. Mary T. Bow ker. G30 HISTORY OF PARIS. Ji<(lj)li, ]). Oct. 7, IS.'U, m. Luciiid'i Doughty, s. Cuuiberlaiul. Ctdhtii. 111. Ilaiiniljal Aiulrew.s, s. ^liltou. OUci'i'. Thomas Jonks Hii.born, son of Thomas, m. jNIarv T., dau. of Capt. James Rowker. Children : AUuris Mclrhcy,]). ^iiW.^S, 18(;0 ; (^ravgc B('anrofjartain Seth IMorse moved to South Paris and then the fjirm was rented to Mv. Hill, and afterward purchased l>y him. Late in life he sold the farm and moved to South J'aris village. He was j)r()niineiit in town affairs. Children: I Lairson, b. Dee. 11, 1811, ni. Louisa Ilall. II Jane, b. Aug. 7, 1813, d. Dee. 12, 182.i. III Octai'Hs, b. -Tan. 22, 1816. IV Daniel Kinshnri/, b. Sept. 2."5, 1818, m. Xaiiey 1'. Hall. V Elizabeth, b. July 24, 1823. VI Catherine, b. Sept. 28, 182(5, m. Sewell Parsons, s. Missouri. VII Horace, b. Oct. 18, 1830, m. llosie A. Wing. The father d. Jan. 18, 1809, aged 89 years, months. Alexander Hill, son of Thomas, ni. 1801), Susan, dan. of Asa Dunham of Norway. She was b. Aug. 24, 1786. Children, the iive youngest born in Paris : Alexander, h. Norway, Aug. 20, 1810, m. Luey Jane Bates, minister at West Paris. HISTOKY OF PARIS. G31 lu'zidh Jacksoi), b. Norway, Feb. l.'J, LSl.'J, iii. lloiirv \ol)le. s. Xorway. Samuel IJauham, b. June 2."), 181.5, m. .Tane Iloldcn. Asa Tlwmas, h. Sept. 4, 1820, in. Isetta 11. Evans. Susan, b. June 22, 1821, ni. David Claflin of Westborougli. ChlcM' Duri'U, b. Api-il !), 1827, ni. Benjaniiu Evans, s. Ashland, Mass. Andrew Jackson, 1). 31ay 21, 1830, m. Martlia E. IJeed of Norway, had Cora and Fr, 18.52, m. 3d, Harriet, wid. of .John A. Caswell, and dau. of Joseph Whitman of Woodstock, ^h\y 4, 18.53. She was b. April 3, 1824. Fremont, b. Nov. 20, 18.56, d. April 3, 1858. Jennie, b. July 30, 1851). Montrose, b. June 18, 1861. Daniel K. Hill, brother of the preceding, m. Nancy, dau. of Major C3'prian Hall, May, 184L Children : Laurin K., b. July 11, 1842, d. Jan. 5, 1843. Lauretta E., b. April 1, 1844, m. J(»hn E. Sanborn, s. Xorway. Jio$e ./., b. March 28, 1846, m. A. J. X'evers of Xorway. Kinsman A., h. April 9, 1849, d. June 20, 1878. Daniet 0., b. Feb. 21, 1852. Tlie mother d. June IS, 1860; m. 2d, Saiali, dau. of .Tonathan Holmes, now living at Xorway. Slie was the widow of Albert AVhitnej\ HoDGDOX. MosES HoDGDON and his wife Betse}', were residents of this town for several years. They lived in a house near Elder Hooper's, which he built for them. Hodgdon was a tanner and shoemaker, and was employed by Elder Hooper in these trades or on the farm. He moved to some eastern town. Children : John, Eliza, Daniel, Oliver, Harriet, Thomas, WiHiau) IL HODGJIAX. Leoxari) C. Hodgmax, son of Gilman Hodgman of Gilead, was b. Nov. 1839, m. Emma R., dau. of Elmer AVoodbury then of Paris, and settled in South Paris village. He was conductor on tha Grand Trunk Railroad. Children : Edu-in G., b. Paris, Oct. 24, 1860. The fatlier d. Feb. 1807. 632 HISTORY OF FARIS. HOLDEX. Petek Holden, Jr., b. in Otisfield, July 6, 1800, m. Lucy N., dan. of Eleazer Dunham of Paris in 1827. He was a farmer and blacksmith, came to Paris in 1847. Children : Lucii J., d. June 28, 1833; Peter 3/., ni. Caroline C. Ayer; EUsha ,S'., d. Sept. 1833; Alanson 31., b. Jan. 23, 1842. The father d. Nov. 28, 1878. Peter M. Holden, son of Peter, Jr., m. Caroline Ayer of Bethel in 1851, and settled on the homestead. Children : Lu('(/ /., in. Charles E. Penley ; Jariies JI , ra. Ella Kimball of Woodstock. Holmes. Lemuel and Joseph Holmes were taxed in Paris in 1798. They came from Plymouth, Mass. In 1805, they were living in the same school district with Lazarus Hathaway, Caleb Swift and others. In 1816, Lemuel had deceased, and Joseph had either died or left town. Of the latter we have no data. Lemuel Holmes married Rebecca Bartlett of Plymouth in 17.81. He had three daughters, as follows : Behecra, m. Benjamin Bacon of Greenwood; Charlotte, m.iAbiathar Tuell of Paris, and Harriet, ni. Sprague Churchill ; he may have had otlier children. Capt. James Hol:mes was b. in Plymouth, Mass., m. Jerusha, dau. of Ebenezer and Sarah (Chase) Kawson of Sutton. He set- tled in Hebron, now Oxford. Children all b. in Hebron : James Stevart, b. Xov. 13, 17!i2, ni. Jane 8. Patten, s. Foxcroft. Salmon, h. 1795, m. Abagail Blake. Ci/rns, b. ]\Iay 12, 17US, ni. Fayette Blake, s. Foxcroft. , Job, b. Oct. 17, 1797, ni. Vesta Hamlin, s. Calais. Eleazer Austin, b. Jan. 9, 1802, ni. Sarah E. Benson. Ehenezer Bavson, b. Jan. 9, 1802, ni. Louisa Abagail Fuller Eawson. Jerusha, b. Jan. 22, 1804, m. Lyniau Eawson. John SidJiran, h. Feb. 2, 180f5, ni. Sarali Ann Clark. Freeland. b. June 3, 1808, d. at Oxford, 1870. Eleazer Austin Holmes, son of Capt. James, m. Sarah E., dau. of Jonathan Gibbs Benson of West Paris, settled in Paris, April 2, 1830. Children : I Arabella i?., b. Feb. 27, 1824, ni. Chandler Bent, s. Oshkoih, b. " May 1.5, 1811, d. Sept. 30, 1830. VI Mai-ia, b. Norway, April 0, 1813, ni. Oilman Tuell, s. Paris. VII Salhj, b. " Marcli 1, 1815, m. James Dunliam. VIII Buth, b. " Feb. 22, 1817, m. Horatio G. Pvuss, s. Paris. IX Sunan, b. " Feb. 22, 1819, m. Henry Russ, s. Paris. X Mosrs, b. " Oct. 10, 1820, m. Lucy Swift, s. Paris. XI Aaron, b. " Martli 25, 1823, m. Martha Farris. Samuel II. Houghton, son of Moses of Norwa}', was a trader at North Paris, and moved from there to A^"oodstock, where he lived a few years at the foot of Bryant's Pond, and then returned to Paris. He next went to Locke's Mills, and was the first trader there. He moved from there to AVorcester, Mass., and died there, Dec. 14, 18G8. He married Betsey, G., dan. of Ebenezer and Patty (Per- ham) Tnell, who was the son of John Tuell, our early settler. His children, most of them horn hi this town, were: Orhiiulo C'., b. May 31, 1831, m. Abiali T. Hobbs. Horatio F., b. April 14, 1832, ni. Mrs. Mary E. (Howe) Lampher. Bosalie B.^ b. Nov. 24, 1833, m. Charles H. Dwinal. Anstis S., b. Aug. 5, 1835, m. Hannibal H. Houghton. Diana, b. Sept. G, 1837, m. Osgood Plunnner. SamiKii i>., b. Nov. 2(), 1842, m. Ennna Kelley. Ella ,/., b. Aug. 31, 184G, d. April 14, 1850. MosES HouGHTOx, Jr., brother of the preceding, m. Lucy A. Swift of Sumner. He was a carpenter and builder. He lived many years in Greenwood, moved from there to West Paris, and then moved to Norway, where he died. Children : Charles 7.'., b. Oct. 17, 1841, ni. Mary Helen Bolster, s. Bryant's Pond. Marij Ellen, b. Jan. 23, 1844, ni. Geo. W. Bryant, son of Sanuiel, Jr., s. West Paris. Misen Ilenrii, b. March 17, 1840, m. Aggie Abl)()tt; he is a preacher. Hannibal Hamlin, b. Feb. 10, 1848, ni. Laura \\illis. He has charge of the niacliinery at the State Peforni Scliool. Etta Jane, ]>. Jan. 17, 1854, m. Geo Brooks. Fred J/., b. Oct. 20, 1855, graduated at Tuffs College and Divinity School, settled at Deering. i'mma i., b. May 28, 18-58. Xina H., b. Sept. 14, 1801. history of i'akis. 637 Howard. Henry F. Howard, sou of Spofford Howard of Rumford, b. June 19, 1837, m. Clara M., dan. of William and Sally (Chute) AVoodbuiy, then of Dixfleld, s. in South Paris village in ISG!). He was enoao-ed in insurance, and died here Nov. 22, 1.S71. Children : Charles Henr>i, h. April 12. 1S70. Howe. Jacob Howe was of Ipswich, Mass., b. 17()0. He m. Betsey Foster in Boxford. 1782, and moved to Baldwin, and from thence to Bridgton, and was the first mail carrier between that town and Portland, and was also the tirst in Oxford county. He carried the mail on horseback. He afterward moved to Paris. Children : I Fannir, h. Sei)t. 4, 1781, ni. Abner Smith of Bridi^tou. II Jesse, b. Feb. IG, 178G, m. Lydia Dunham. III Salome, b. Dec. 5, 1787, m. Ebenezer Greenwood of Betliel. IV Jacob, Jr., b. March 17, 17'.)0, went to sea. V Betsey, b. Maj^ 1, 1792, ni. William Swan, s. Denmark. VI Jeremiah^ b. Mav li', 1704, m. Sylvia Benson, bad children l)orn in Sumner. VII Huhlali, b. Mav 2.i, 17!H), m. Xathaniel Greenwood, s. Farminyton. VIII Lijdia, b. April 2S, 1798, m. Zibeon Held. IX lio.i-anna, b. June 30, 1800, m. Adams Twitcbell of Bethel. X Polly, b. Jul}' .5, 1802, m. Peter Coburn, s. Lincoln. XI JfirawJa, b. ]\[ay 13, 180.5, m. Alexander Fames of Xewry. Tbe father d. Jan. 30, 1830. Jesse Howe, son of the preceding, m. Lydia Dunham, March 23, 1809. Children: I Henry, b. Jan. 17, 1810, m. Lucinda Prentiss. II Jacob Foster, b. Nov. 30, 1811, m. Polly Howe. III Jeremiah, b. April 18, 1814, ni. Mary Tucker. IV Jesse, Jr., b. Ai)ril 11. 1810, m. Kebecca Gibson, Grad. M. D. V Eli, b. Apiil 8, 1818, m. Mrs. Fauliua Howe. VI Cyn(s Hamlin, b. Sept. 24, 1820, m. Ardelia Coburu. VII Benjamin F., b. Sept. 5, 1822, m. Paulina Baker. VIII Edirin Wallace, b. Feb. 3, 182.5, m. Abba D. Beal ; 2d, Mrs. Hill. IX William Bnthven, b. April 15, 1827, m. Charlotte E. Hall. The mother d. Dec. 20, 1841. The fatlier d. March 2, 1870. Henry Howe, (sou of Jesse, cuite), m. Lucinda, dan. of Henr}- Prentiss, and has had several settlements in town. He built the stand on Paris Hill, owned by the late James T. Clark. Resided at South Paris at one time, then in Sumner, and last in Norway. He 638 HISTORY OF PARIS. possessed ureat inlegrity of character. He died in Norway, April 6, 1877. Children: I Clinton, b. May 25, 1830, ni. Eliza Jane Heald. II Julia, b. July 27, 1844, ni. Amasa Heald, and settled in Grinnell. Iowa. The mother d. Dee. 30, 184-'); ni. 2d, 1847, Lucy C, dau. of Philip Xew- bert of Waterborougli, b. Jan. 10. 181.'). Ill Samuel Ileiinj, b. March 10, 1840, ni. Ennna Trefethern of Portland, and is now livin.<>,' in Grinnell, Iowa. Wir.LiAJi RuTHVEN HowE, brother of the preceding, m. Charlotte E., dau. of Orra Hall, Sept. 10, 1S.").5, and resides at South Paris. Children : Clara Isabella, b. Nov. 17, 1856; Geur'je Morse, b. March 8, 1850, d. Oct. 12, 1850; Fred I^Kthven, h. Oct. 7, 18(12; ILuinilxil Cohurn, b. Nov. 21, 1805. Clixtox Howe, son of Henry and Lncinda Prentiss, m. Eliza Jane, dau. of AVashingtou Heald. Children: Helen, ILnrij Prentiss, Clinton, John, Paid Hart, Benjamin F. The mother d. . ]N[arried, second. Sarah C, dau. of Dea. Joseph Barrows of Hebron. Jeremiah Howe, son of Jacob, sen., and brother of Jesse, m. Sylvia, daughter of Jeptha Benson. He lived in Sumner, but hiter in life built up a place on the west bank of the East Branch, ner.r Trap Corner, and lived there. He died in Sunnier. Children : dairies. 111. Clarissa Bent, s. Boston. Polly, m. Jaeol) Howe, son of Jesse Howe. Adeline II., ni. Abel Stetson, d. in Sumner. Hiram, m. Harriet, dau. of Moses Buck, s. Siuuner. Anrjerone, m. Dr. Turner; both deceased. John Howe, son of John and Lvdia (Lewis) Howe, came to ■ Paris when he was 12 years old, and apprenticed himself to John Deering, carpenter, who then lived on High street. His term of service was' seven years, in which lie fully mastered the trade, and became a successful builder in this and adjoining towns. He after- wards engaged in lumbering, in Stoneham. He is now living with his daughter, Sarah Thurston, in Norway village. He ra. 1830^ Mary Walker, dau. of Gustavus A. Goss. Children : I Gnstai-ns Ooss, b. Oct. 10, 1830, went to South America. II Jlanj E., b. Aug. 1, 1832, m. David Andrews, s. Norway. III John Wesleij, b. Nov. 30, 1834, d. in infancy. IV John Wesley, b. Aug. 28, 1835, railroad contractor in New York. HISTORY OK PARIS. 639 v Ltfdia, b. Xaivli 17. 1837. d. in Stonehain. VI Sarahs b. Dee. 3, 183i), m. Tbomas II. Thui-?;toii. s. Xorway. VII JUartha, b. Aug. 26, 1841, died young. VIII James Dexter, b. June 19, 1843. IX Jfeh-iUe Elon, b. March 14, 1845. IIlbbard. Gex. Levi Hur.r.Ain) was the son of Captain Jonas IIul)liard of "Worcester, avIio took part in the disastrous campaign of Gen. Arnold to capture Quebec, and who fell in the attempt to scale the walls. Gen. Hubbard ni. Mary Flemingwav, and settled first on the lot in the Andrews neighliorliood, and afterward on the lot that is now known as the Hubbard farm, and is referred to in another place. (See Military Kecord and Record of Public Otlice.) Children : linsseU, b. 1787, ui. Kuuiee Stowell. Olirei; killed June 23, 1803, falling trees. The father d. Feb. 18, 183G. The mother d. 3Iarch (!. 1844. Russell Hubbard, son of Gen. Levi, m. Eunice, dan. of Daniel Stowell. He purchased the first lot on the east side of the street, on which he erected his store, and continued trade for many years. He died when but little past middle life. Children : Columbiit, b. Nov. 18, 18011, m. James Longle\-. Hiram, b. Sept. 28, 1811, ni. Elizabeth B. Marble. Oliver, b. Xov. 19, 1813, ni. Ililboru. Daniel Stowell, b. Oct. 17, 181(;. ni. Evelina Blake. Mary B., b. Xov. 2.j, 1821, m. Jarvis C. Marble. The mother d. March 3, 1831. Tlie fatlier d. Feb. l."), 183G. Hon. Hiram Hubbard, son of Russell, m. Elizabeth B.. dau. of Nathan :\rarl)le. June 30, 18.36. (See Personal Sketches.) Children : I Led, b. Jan. 3. 1838, d. Feb. 21, 1838. It Ellen, b. June 8, 1830, m. Hiram Jackson. III Hiram Sussell, b. April 1(5, 1841. IV Freeland Marhh'. V Elizabeth, b. May 21. 1847. The mother d. Xov. 2, 1848, and he m. 2d, Xancy Jennette, dau. of Xathan JIarble. VI Mar)/, b. Xov. IS, 1850. vn Hattie, b. Feb. 16, 1853, m. Clarence Ilallett, s. Boston, Mass. VIII Jennie, b. July 22, 1855, Assistant Post-master and Telegraph Operator, Paris Ilill. The mother d. August 15, 18G2. c40 histouy of paris. Humphrey. P^BEXEZER Boyd Humphrey, son of William P. and Elizabeth (Dickerman) Hinnphre}', was b. in Dorchester, Mass., Feb. 4, 1819, ni. Catherine C, dan. of .Jonathan Gibbs Benson, April 7, 1840. He is a carpenter and Iniilder, and resides near West Paris. Child- ren : Sarah Eli.i<'th, h. AVoodstock, Aui>'. 20, 1S41, ni. Weston V. AVhitniau; Mary ArahdJa^ b. Paris, D(»e. 1, 1845, in. Nelson Stevens of Guildhall, Vt. ; Harriet Eliza, h. Paris, Sept. 23, 1849; IlcnrieUa Maria, b. Newton, Mass , Sept. 30, 18.55, d. Oet. 1, 1S.>7. The niothei- (b 1884. HUTCHIXS. Cyrus Hutchins, son of Amos and Aljagail i Stevens) Hntehins, was b. in Kennebnnk[)ort, Jan. 28, 1810, ni., Jan. 1823, Abagail B., dan of Reuben Stowell of Gray. She was b. March 17, 1812. Moved to Paris Hill, ]March 1, 183;). He was a tanner. His tan- yard and buildings were located on Lincoln street. Children : Frederic, b. Paris, July 14, 183."), i>'raduated at Medical College, m. Julia White of Monmouth, s. California; Marij E., h. Paris, March 27, 1837, d. Octo))er 12, 1831); CJ/arles, h. Paris, .Tune ID, 183U, d. April 12, 1845; Mart/ Ellen, h. Paris, April 24, 1841, ni. Aldeu G. Brign's, s. Nortli Aul)uru ; C'lrus E., b. Paris, July 24, 1843, admitted to tbe bin- at Canton, Oct. 5, 1875; AJiJ'ie ./., 1). Pnris, July, 1845, d. Feb. 2, 180!); Liiri/ A., b. Paris, Jan. 27, \8\cd, m. Carrol L. Hutchinson of Buckfield, s. Canton. Edmund B., b. Paris, Aug-. 10, 1852, m. Cora Oldham, s. Peru. Charles C, h. Canton, July 12, 18.58. Hutchinson. Richard Hutchinson, the ancestor of the Hutchinsons of New England, 1). in 1G02, came to America in 1G34. with his wife Alice, and four children. The line of descent from Richard', is Jose))h*, Benjamin'*, NathanieP and Bartholomew", wiio m. Aug. 4, 1763, Ruth Haven. Children all b. in Sutton, Mass. I Xath'tnieJ, h. April 13, 1704, d. Aug. 13, 1794. II John, b. Jan. 18, 170(i, m. Luey Kemiey. III Asa, 1). Dec. 24, 1707. IV Barthnli)meir, b. Jan. 17, 1770, m. Olive Kenney. V Lnis, h. Jan. 18, 1772, m. Simeon Holbrook. VI Timothij, b. July 31, 1774, m. Nizaula Kawson. vn Buth, b. June 7, 1770. VIII Simeon, b. April 20, 1770. IX Betseij, b. April 2, 1781, m. Jonas Cummings. X Lnen, b. April 24, 1784, m. Sjdvester Morse. HISTORY OF PAUIS. G41 Timothy Hltchixsox, son of Bartholomew, m. Niztuila, dau. of Ebenezer and Sarah (Chase) Rawson of Sutton, Mass., 1796. Settled first at Foxctroft. where the first children wei'e born. He came to Paris, and settled on the farm which he afterward sold to Benjamin \Voodl)iirv and removed to All)any. For a further account of this branch, see Rawson Genealogy. Children : I Leu-is, b. Oct. 3, 1797, m. Abagail Merrill, s. Milan. II Galen, b. Jan. 8, 179:^, m. Olive Flint. III Nizaula, b. Feb. 13, 1801, m. Herman Town. IV Mannadaki' Baa-son, b. Feb. 12, 1802, m. Sophia C'unnuing-s. V James SuUican. d. in infancy. VI Charlotte, " VII LUii'i-tij llin-en, 1). 1808, ni. Laiii-iiida Kimball. VIII Timothy Harden, b. March 5, 1810. in. Eliza Hazeltine, s. Gorham. IX ArviUa, b. 1812, m. William Evans. X Clarissa, b. 1813, m. William Pinj^ive, s. Norway. XI Edu'iii Freeman, b. Xov. 10, 1815, ni. J^lizabeth Flint. One of their sons was Liberty H., late Speaker of the House of Kepresenta- tives, now deceased. XII 3Iari/, b. 1817, m. Dastine P. Ordway. XIII Diantha, b. 1819, m. William Lovering. XIV Ebenezer Sumner, b. Dee. 1, 1822. The father d. March 14, 1867, ag-ed 93. The mother d. Feb. 2."i, 1869. Lewis Hutchinson, son of Timothy, m. Abagail ^Merrill of Nor- way, and settled in :Mdan, X. H. Ciiildren : I Almmi. II AngeJine, b. 1822, m. Stephen Merrill. III Maliala, d. young. IV Banii-1, " V Freeland, b. Aug-. 1831, m. Adrianna Blake. VI ArriUa, b. Nov. 1833, m. Frank Twitchell. The mother d. Nov. 1851, m. 2d, Caroline, dau. of Ichabod Packard of Hebron. Lewis Hutchinson d. Nov. 30, 1868. Ebknezkr Hutciiikson, son of Solomon, and the sixth generation from Richard the common ancestor, was h. at Danvers, Mass., March 22, 1753. He went to Amherst with his father in 1758, and from thence to North Paris, where he erected mills on the outlet of Moose Pond, as stated in another place. He removed to Ohio with his family about 1812, and died there in 1828. He m. a Littlefield. Children : Polly; Ebenezer, m. Polly Pond, March 25, 1801; Abraham, m. Lydia Jordan, Feb. 1805; Solomon, m. Polly Jordan, March, 1806; Nathaniel m. 41 lU2 HISTOKY OF PARIS. Phebe Jordan. Feb. 1810; Ana, in. Katio Rockley. Nov. ISOl ; John; Kkv. eTosErii HuTOHiNsoN, probably son of Stephen and Eliza- beth Hutchinson of Windham, and grandson of Stephen, came from Windham to Hebron among tiie early settlers. His wife was Rebecca Legrow of Windham, and among his sous were Daniel, who married Charlotte Ricker, who survived him and is still living at the age of 86. the wife of Zeri Berry of Canton, and Stephen, who m. Asenath Gilbert, and was the father of vStcphen I), llutrh- iuson. who resides and trades on Paris Hill. Stephen D. Hltciiinsox. son of Ste})lien. uitfe. b. in Hebi-on. Sept. 12. 1812. m. Mary, dan. of John and Lucy Atkinson, June 11, 1837. She was b. Sept. 17. 1808, in :Minot. He settled in Paris in 1847. as Register of Deeds. Has been in trade here man}' ye.-irs. Children : Manj Annette, b. July 29, 1837, m. Edwhi Xewell; John JRandolph, b. April 11. 1840: Winjield Scott, b. May 27. 1845; George Washington, b. April 11. 184S: Katie Wvrth, b. July 27. 18.">1. m. George Willis. Irish. Joseph Irish, son of Ebenezer Irish, whose ancestors came from Gorham. ^le., m. Miriam, dan. of David 3Iarshall of Hebron : Children : Aamn Marshal!, b. Sept. 29. 1820. ni. Hannah A. Penney of AVell^. He died in Woodstock in 1883. Freeman, b. Jan. 12. 1822, ni. Elizabeth Field. Mary, b. Aug. 27, 1824,. m. Xathau L. Marshall. Elisa J/., b. March 2, 1827, m. Ezra Marsliall, s. Hebron. Joseph Irisli d. in Hartford, and his widow ui. Sobra Dunliani of Paris. Jackson. 1 Lkmiki. Jackson of Middleborough, Mass.. m. Jcminia Samp- son, dau. of Seth and Ruth (Barrows)^ Sampson of Plympton, Mass. He was one of the earliest settlers of the township, and liecame by purchase the largest landholder of the town. (See Early Pur- chasers of Land.) Children. Patiince, b. Dec. 7, 1759. m. Dea. John Willi?. (See Willis.) 2 Isaac, b. 1760, m. Submit Scott. 3 Lemuel, Jr.. b. 1762, m. Susan Hammond. 4 Levi, m. Sardine Pratt. John, m. in Western States. The mother d. and he m. 2d. widow Susanna Cole of Bucktield. Thev HISTORY OF PAKIS. 643 were i>ubli>heS'., b. 1861. Willie Franria, b. 1865. The father died. The widow in. Ik'njanihi F. Jackson. Jacou Francis Jackson, brother of the preceding, m. Susan Beathrow. Children : Ida, Anna, and Ltfant. The father d. in N. II. 15 Hiram Jackson, son of Joseph, m. Ellen H., dau. of Hiram Hubbard, April 12, 1877. Settled on the homestead, and has made it one of the best hay producing farms of the town ; is largely interested in timber lands, and has acquired a competence. Children : Herbert Hubbard, b. April 8, 1878. Dauijlitcr, b. Feb. 8, 1881, d. luinauied. HISTORY OF I'AKIS. 647 16 Lemuel Webster Jacksox, sou of Lemuel AV. Jucksou, in. Hattie, clan, of Ephraim S. and Anu R. (Mayberry) Frank of Gray, July 3, 1870, b. May 21, 1852. Children: Frank ]V('hfj, b. Portland, July 22, 18.52, m. Ellen M, AVbitman. Anna Octavia, b. Paris, Jan. 20, 18.54, d. Feb. 17, 1854. Anna Octavia, b. " Jan. 31, 1855, m. John Cuskley of Portland. 648 HISTORY OF PARIS. Lizzie, h. Paris, March 10, 1857, m Eugene Gardner of Buokfield. Seacard B., b. " Dec. lO, 1S5S, ni. Belle Clark of Runiford. Robert Smith, h. " Sept. 11, 1860, d. Feb. 2.5, 1863. 3Iimiie H., b. " Feb. 25, 1862. George TT'., b. " 1864, d. 1864. The mother d. April 7, 1864. Alphonzo C. Jones, son of Seward P. and Matilda P. (Andrews) Jones, b. in Levant, March 8, 1844, m. Nov. 25. 18G9, Abbie Ella, dan. of Henr}' and Sarah M. (Scribner) Knight, b. June 4, 18-50. Maehinest by trade, and settled at South Paris, May, 1879. Children : Marion H'., 1). July 3, 1871 ; Walter Shirle;!, h. Xov. 21, 1874; Gertrude, b. June 2, 1878. Silas Jones, son of Charles M., and Deborah Jones, was living with his parents near South Paiis in 1850, and lived here until after the war when he moved to Welchville. He married ^laliala, dau. of Lazarus Hathaway, and had : SiJas F., b. 1843, served in Co. F, 23d :\[e. Kegiiiient, and d. in :\[aryland; Xathan F., b. 1848, and others. Jordan. Elijah Jordan settled first on Phillip's Academy Grant, Nov. 6, 1801, at which date, he married Elizabeth Leach, dau. of Thomas and Elizabeth ( Shurtleff) Cowan. Children : I Elijah, b. Dee. 18, 1802, ni. Lucretia Cunnnings. II Fiiza, b. Sept. 26, 1803, m. Joseph Flint, s. Albany. III David, b. Jan. 20, 1805, m. Eunice Biown. IV Mary, b. Aug. 8, 1807, ni. Dexter Moore, s. Lovell. V Leonard, b. Oct. 30, 180!), s. Portland. VI Adaline, b. Jan. 15, 1812, ni. Eichard Kciinard, s. I'ortland. VII Eli, b. June 18, 1814. ui. Lucimla Ball. VIII FiUth, b. Dec. 26, ISK;, ni. Foster, s. Boston. IX SaUii, b. Sept. 19, 1818, ni. Charles Davis, s. X. V. X Luther, b. March 9, 1820, went to X. Y. and killed in the war. XI Livii, b. Dec. 2 ), 1822, went to Xew York. XII Cah-in, b. Jan. 16, 1824, ni. (baudlcr, drowned in T.ewiston. The father d. Oct. 1859. The mother d. Oct. 10, 1861. David Jordan, son of Elijah, m. Eunice, dau. of Thomas Brown of Minot, March 14, 1830, and settled in South Paris village. Children : Charles Angiistuf', b. Sept. 5, 1831. Sarah Elizabeth, b. July 9, 1834, m. Willard Woodbury. HISTORY OF PARIS. 649 Eunice Ellen, b. April 17, 1839, in. Jairus A. Jaoksoii. John Fairtiekl, b. March 2;^, 1841, in Western States. Ahhie Ellorah, b. June 1.5, 1S48, ni. Simeon Clouu;h, ]\[onniouth. Alice Louise, b. June 2!), 1850, m. Charles H. Langinaid of Waterville, Canada. The mother d. Dec. 2i), 1878. JUDKINS. Alvah Judkins, son of Stephen of Gilmanton, N. H. and IMaiy Bunker, his wife, was born in Riimford, June 24, 1824. He learned the carriage maker's trade of Reuben T. Allen of Milton PL, set up in business at Woodstock, and then moved to North Paris and died there, Jan. 19, 1882. He married Laura Ann, dau. of Josiah and Luc3" (Faunce) Moody, June 14, 1849, and had Eugene, now deceased. His first wife died in 1850, and he married second, Sophia Jordan of Lisbon, and had : Laura, Emma, Harriet, Fanny, Ella, Frank, Clarence and Alice. The motlier d. in Oct. 1876. Edwin E. Judkins, brother of the preceding, b. in Roxbury, Jnh' 22, 1832, m. Luc}', dau. of Rev. Nathan Andrews, April 2, 1855, and settled at West Paris. Children : Cora Acjnes, b. June 17, 1860, m. Edwin II. Brown. Eugene Hoicard, b. April 25, 1862. Keith. Rev. James Keith, a Scotchman, was the first minister of Bridge- water ; was educated at Aberdeen, in Scotland ; came over in 1G62, at about eighteen years of age; ordained Feb. 1664, and m. Susanna, dau. of his deacon, Samuel Edson. Samuel, son of Rev. James, m. Bethiah, dau. of Deacon Edward Fobes, 1703. Samuel, son of Samuel, m. Hannah, dau. of AVilliam Ames, 1734. Edward, son of Samuel, m. Mehital»le, dau. of Thomas Ha^'- wood, 1778, and settled in the Shaw neigliborhood. Children all b. in Bridgewater : I Bethiah, b. 1781, m. Benjamin Chesley, Dec. 1802. The mother d. Man-led 2d, Mrs. Betsey, mother of Capt. Samuel and Capt. George King of this town, and sister of Jairus Shaw' , Esq. II Jairus S., b. 1792, graduate of Brown University, s. Oxford, 650 HISTORY OF PARIS. III M'hitahle, h. Deo. 16, 1794, ni. 3Ioses Ilainnioml. IV Hannah, b. 1797, m. Cyruo Shaw, s. Oxfoi'd. Tlie father d. Oct. 1803, buried in ceinetery on Diirell Hill. Thf^ vvidow m. Asa Perrj^ of Paris as his 2d wife. She d. in 1820, and is buried beside her Inisbiuid, Keith. Kimball. Gen. William K. Klmcall, (see Personal Notice) married July 29, 1842, Frances Freeland, daughter of Capt. Samuel Kawson. Children : Frances Freeland, b. Mareli 11. 1844, ni. lli'iu-y !M. Bearee of Xorway and died there. Alice A., b. Jan. 3, 1840, m. J. Franlc Holland, wlio resided in Houlton, where slie died. William W., b. Jan. 9, 1848; is an ottieer in the V. S. Navy. James Jiairson, b. July 19, 1850. Constance 31., b. Sept. 2, 18.5G. Stephen E. Kimball, son of Jonathan and Satina (Besse) Kim- ball of Woodstock, formerly of Bridptnu, came to South Paris vil- lage and has for several years been en_L;aged in the manufacture of carriages. He married a daughter of William Young of Norway, and has a family. KiN(;. Philip King came from Braiutree to that part of Taunton which is now Raynham, in 1680, and bought land, the deed of which is recorded in the Taunton records, bearing date 1680. Hem. Judith, dan. of Rev. William Whitman. They had one son and six daugh- ters. John, b. about 1681, m. about 1700. Alice Dean of Taunton, and had : Philip, John, Josiah, David, Jniathan, Benjamin^ TL'nrmh and Aha/jail. Ben.tamin, above named, m. Abiah. dau. of Deacon Samuel Leonard, and had : Geonje, William, Asa, Gains, Anna and Hazadiah. He m. 2d, Deliverance Eddj-, by whom he had six children. He repre- sented the town in the General Court in 1774. and was a delegate to the Provincial Congress. George, son of Benjamin, was a man of athletic power, cour- ageous and patriotic. On the first call for soldiers, Sergeant King- rode through the town, calling at every house, with the proclama- tion : "Rally! The British are shooting our ^Massachusetts men, Capt. Samuel King Homestead. inSTUKV OK PARl!«. 651 Rally : and drive' them out of the eountiT !" He m. Betsey Shaw. Children, all Ixivn in Haynhani : I Saiuurl, b. May IS, 1771, ni. Sally Hall, u George, h. 1778, m. Polly Iliill. Ill Betsey, in. Enoch. Shaw. Betsey Shaw Kmgni. 2d, Edward Keith, and :U\, Asa I'eny ; she died and is buried beside Edward Keith in the Dnrell cemetery. Captain Samukl King, sou of Sergeant George, came to Paris with his uncle, Jairus Shaw, settled first on High street, and after- ward exchanged farms with Asa Barrows, now the homestead of William O. King. He was a carpenter and builder. The accom- panying engraving is a specimen of his handiwork, and was his residence for many years. He m. Sally, dau. of Jonathan Hall. Children : I Samuel, b. Feb. 4, 1798, ni. Eliza Shaw, s. Portland. II Alonzo, b. Feb. 3, 1801, ni. Miranda Prentiss. III Salh/ Hall, b. Dee. 2f5, 1802, ni. Charles Durell. s. Oxford. IV Fnlhi, h. Feb. 20, 180.5, m. Ira Brett, s. Portland. V Joseph Haven, b. ^Uwch 17, 1807, ni. Charlotte Cushnian. 2d, Lucy Clifford. VI Betsey Shan; h. Aug. 7, 1800, d. May 20, 1810. VII Horatio, b. June 21, 1811, ni. Ann Collins, s. Washington, D. C. VIII JIaria J/., b. Sept. 27, 181:3, m. Thomas II. Brown, M. D. IX Jairus Keith, b. Feb. 3, 1810, m. L. Jane Shaw, s. Portland. X Cyrus S., b. Sept. 23, 1818, m. Dorcas Purley, s. Portland. XI WiJJiam Otis, b. Aug. 6. 1820, m. Mary Ann Clifford. The father d. April 29, 1856. The mother d. Dec. 9. 18()2. Captain George Kin(J. brother of the preceding, m. Polly, dau. of Jonathan Hall, and settled at South Paris Vdlage. He was also a carpenter and builder, most of his work still remaining in this and adjoining towns. Children : I Mirandii, 1). Jan. 29, 1806, ni. Deacon Elisha Morse. II Augustus G., b. Oct. 2, 1808, m. Louisa Bolster. III Erastus, b. April 21, 1812, ra. Harriet Stowell. IV Ortarius, b. July 21, 1816, m. Arvilla Sturtevant. (See Paris News- paper men.) y William Anmlus, b. July 3, 1820, Joined the :\[ormaus at one time, and Avas one of the committee that went to Salt Lake to select a location for the Saints. VI Cyrenns, b. Sept. 30, 1824, m. Elizabeth Buck, s. Fon-du-lac. The father d. Sept., 1854. The mother d. 1857. Alonzo King, son of Captain Samuel, m. Miranda, dau. of Deacon Caleb Prentiss. Settled in Oxford and engaged in trade. 652 HISTORY OF PARIS. Returned to Paris and settled on the Prentiss homestead, and after- ward moved to the farm, now the homestead of Samuel M. King. Children : I IsaU'Ue, h. 1S27, d. 1827. II Julius Ahinzo, b. July 20, 1829, ni. Chira H. Eic-ker. Ill Surah Hall^ b. 1831, m. M. J. Batchelor, s. Brookfiekl, Mass. ly (Tt'nnje M. P., b. Dec, 1833, m. Mary Smith of Turner. He grad- uated at Colby University, and is now Principal of Wayland Seiu- nary, Washington, I). C. Ernest^ graduate of Colby, and is a physician at Washington, D. C. ; Harry. V Suuiud JL, born July 6, 1837, m. Emily A. Barrows. VI Joseph Addison, h. Sept. 14, 1840, m. Irene Gladding, s. Portland. Elizabeth, b. March 14, 1873; Frederic Alonzo, b. Sept. 10, 187G. VII Arthur C, b. March 25, 1845, m. Alice Woodruft", resides in Detroit, 3Iich. Belle, Arthur W. The mother d. Sept. 2, 1881. Joseph II. King, Ijrolher of the preceding, m. Charlotte, dau. of Caleb Cushman of Ileln-on, Feb. 9, 1832. She d. Oct. 27, 1832 ; m. 2d, Lucy, dau. of David Clifford. He was a carpenter and builder. Settled on Paris Hill, moved to Portland and afterward returned to South Paris. Children : Frances Maria, b. Oct. 11, 1834, m. Leonard F. Verrill. Abel C. Thomas, b. Sept. 19, 183G, m. Mary E. Morton. Joseph Emerson, b. July 12, 1839, d. Jan. G, 1842. William Horatio, b. Feb. 3, 1845, m- Eliza Hamhn of Sweden, Me., s. Concord, X. H. Marcellus Henry, b. Sept. 21, 1852, d. Feb. IG, 18G3. Sarah Amjelia, b. Aug. 19, 1854, m. Roscoe R. Flanders of Auburn. The father d. Nov. 9, 1875. William Otis Kixg, brother of the preceding, m. Mary Ami, dau. (jf David Clitfurd, and settled on the homestead. Children : I William Herbert, b. Dec. 7, 1842, d. Jan. 15, 1849. II Cyrus E., b. Jan. 25, 1845, d. Jan. 15, 1849. HI Jairus Ferdiiiaiul, b. Dec. 9, 1847, m. Ilattie, dau. of John B. Por- ter of Paris. Xdlie J/., b. April 10, 187G. IV Franres Ellen, b. March 2, 1850, d. May 8, 1803. V Mary Ann, b. June 22, 1854. VI Emma C, b. April 11, 1859, m. Albert L. Holmes. VII Lnry Maria. VIII Josephine E., 1). Jan. 3, 18G3. Augustus King, son of Captain George King, m. Louisa, dau. of Captain Isaac Bolster, b. April 28, 1812. Children: I Miranda Elizabrth. b. Oct. 3, 1832, m. John Martin, s. South Paris. HISTORY OF PAKIS. 653 II Francis Eaton, b. Dee. 22, 1833, m. Mania F. Bessey. The mother d. May 17, 1834, m. 2tl, Sarah E. Hodgkiiis of Portland. Ill Hattie L., b. April IG, 1838, in. TIenry W. Wilson. Julius Alonzo King, son of Alouzo, m. Clara II.. dau. otMaines Ricker of Hartford, and settled on the Prentiss homestead. Child- ren : Myra Elizabeth, b. July 23, 1854. Carroll Bickpr, b. Oct. 26, 18G0. The father d. March 13, 1883. Samuel M. King, brother of the preceding, ni. Emilv A., dau. of Philip Barrows of Waterford, Me., and settled on the huniestead. Children : Son, b. April 20, 1866, d. May 11, 1866. Bertram, h. June 28, 1867, d. Jan. 7, 1868. Benie, b. Jan. 10, 1869. Abel C. Thomas King, son of Joseph H. King, m. Mary E. dau. of Ebenezer Morton, April 12, 18G3. He has been Master of Paris Lodge, District Deputy Grand Master, and for many years the able Secretary of the Oxford County Agricultural Society. Children : Alice Man, b- Jan. 11, 1873. The mother d. Sept. 14, 1877; ni. 2d, Ella F., dau. of Jesse D. Donnell of Monmouth, Nov. 20, 1878. She was b. Jime 2.5, 18.j0. Kinsley. Captain Azel Kinsley, son of Silas, and grandson of Benjamin of Easton, Mass., m. Martha, dan. of George Howard, 1785, and lived in West Bridgewater. Moved to Minot. Maine, about 1800. Children : I Azcl, b. Bridgewater, Dee. o, 178.5, m. Polly Xile:5, s. Paris. •II Hannah, b. Bridgewater, Oct 14. 1787, m. Adna Triljou. .*. Paris. III Patty, b. " 1789. IV Silas, b. " 1792. V Ahayail, b. " 179."). VI Martin, b. " 1797. VH Bebecca, b. " 1799, m. Samuel Bumpus, s. Hebron. VIH Welcome, b. Minot, m. Lucy, dau. of Lazarus Hathaway, s. Gi'een- wood. IX Laura, b. Minot, m. 1st, Lucius Cary, 2d. Joseph Hutchinson of Auburn. Azel Kinsley, son of Captain Azel, m. Polly Niles, b. Ma}*, 1788, and settled on the farm now the homestead of C. L. Elder.' Children : I Polly Xiles, b. Oct. 26, 1808, in. Eleazer C. Shaw, r. in Portland. 654 HISTORY OF rAHlS. Tlie inotlier d. Oct. ;^0, ISOS, in. '2(1, Sallj' Nilos, Xov. 2, 1791. II Sarah Jane, h. Sept. 8, 1815, d. 1840. III Julia A., b. Jan. 21, 1818, r. at Yanuoiilhvillc. IV Ci/nis, b. Feb. 2.3, 1820, V Clariucla M., b. Sept. 27, 1822. VI E(hi-i)i, b. ]\Iarch 2, 182.5, r. at Santa Cniz, Patag-onia. VII Cordelia, b. Fob. 27, 1828, ni. Benjamin Foster, 8. Yarn)Outhville. VIII EJi.za S., 1). July 11, 1880, ui. Sylvamis Humphrey, .s. " IX Laura A., b. Mareh 28, 1838, m. John Merrill, .r- at Lisbon. X Maria A., b. July 2.">, 18;5(). m. P. ('. Goodiui^-, r. at Yarmouthville. The fatlier d. Sept. (I, 1870. The mother d. ]N[arch 12, 1879. KiTTRKDGE. Doctor Asaph Kittkedge of Brooklield, Mass., m. Eliza, dau. of Daniel Stowell. and settled on the farm at North Paris still bear- ing his name. He afterward moved to Paris Hill. t See village of Paris Hill, also Personal Notice.) Children: Charles F., b. May 2, 1819, m. Phebe Knapp, r. New Haven, Conn. The mother d. and lie m. 2d, Oct. 182:5, Jennette Young of North Yar- mouth. Eliza S., b. Jan. 30, 1830, d. 1848. George William, b. Jan. 27, 1832. After the death of his wife. Dr. Kittredo-e moved to New Haven and died there, Feb. G, 1808. Knight. Edmund Knight, b. in Ealmouth, May l'*^, 1767, m. Dorothy Has- kell, b. May 9, 1768. They settled in the Robinson neighborhood on the farm, since the homestead of his son Nathaniel, and still retained in the family. The father d. in Paris, Jan. 3, 1830. The mother d. June 12, 18-21. Children: I Dorcas, b. New Gloucester, Dec. 11, 1790, m. J(»hn Twombly, s. in Dexter. II Dorothif, b. New Gloucester, Sept. 10, 1792, m. Nathan Knight, s. Otisfteld. HI Hudson, b. New Gloucester, Aug. 22, 1794. d. in Dexter, ]\ray 13, 1870. IV Henry, b. Poland, May 30, 1797, m. Sophia Shurtleft, s. Dexter. V Hannah, b. Poland, May 19, 1799, m. John Twombly, d. in Lee. VI Nathaniel, b. Paris, Aug. 10, 1801. m. Martha Houghton. VII Andrev, b. '• Oct. 3, 1803, m. in Dexter, Susan Copelaud. VIII Eliza,]) " Nov. 14, 1800, m. Chancy Copeland,d. in Mich., 1838. HISTORY OF PARIS. G55 Nathaxiel KNKiiiT. SOU of Edmund, m. Martha, dau. of jMoses Hoiigbton. Cliildivn : Ilialsuu, 1). .Inly ;{1. 1834; lArnnia, b. Dec. 11, 1835; Horace, b. May 11, 1838. Tlic father d. .lunc K!, 1874. Isaac Knight of Westbrook, b. June 18. 1774, m. Oct. 30, 1709, ]\ravv Adams of the same town. She was 1). June 2, 1779. The family came to South Paris village previous to 1820. (See village of South Paris. ) Children : Conti'lius, h. Westbrook. July 27, 180.1, ni. Sylvina Dunham of Hebron. Man/ y>.. b. '" July 14, 1809, m. Daniel Dunham, s. Woodstock. Jane, b. '' :May J), 1814, d. July 3, 181.5. Hiram, b. '' Ang. 27, 1810, m. Lucy H., dau. of Charle?: Por- ter. Hiram 1\, was (4erk of Enroling Board at Aul)urn, during the latter part of the war, ni. a daughter of David Dunn, Esq., of Poland. He served in Co. F., 23d Maine Regiment, w^as a young man of great promise, but died suddenly in the West, from the effects of poisonous food, made so by being cooked in a brass kettle. Joseph, b. Paris, Oct. 1, 1820, m. Pliebe Hamilton. The father d. at Soutli Paris, Nov. 14, 1827. Cornelius Knight, son of Isaac, m. Silvina, dau. of Thomas Dunham of Hebron, Nov. 10, 1830, b. in Hebron, July 12, 1807, r. at South Paris. Children : I WiUlam A., b. Nov. 10, 1831, d. June 20, 1832. II Eliza J., b. Aug. 16, 1834, m. Frank B. Morse. hi 3farif E., b. March 4, 1839, m. Dexter Giles. IV. Clara, (adopted) b. May 6, 18.59, m. Wliitefteld B. Stuart. The mother d. Oct. 5, 1884. Joseph Knight, brother of the preceding, m. Phebe, dau. of Jonas Hamilton, and resides at South Paris. Children: I WiUiam //., b. Oct. 30, 1845, m. Alicia H. Gilly of Marblehead, Mass. II Clara A., b. Dec. 5, 1847, d. Aug. 29, 1849. III Ella P., b. Aug. 31, 1849, m. Augustus C. Farwell of Bethel. IV Alice B., b. Jan. 24, 1852. Y Jonas 31., b. June 3, 1854, clerk in Boston. VI Henry A., b. April 1, 1860, in business in Kansas. VII E'h.rin W.. b. April 18, 1862. Enoch Knight was one of the five sons of Daniel Knight of Falmouth, who came early to Norway. Enoch married Lydia Kipley 656 HISTORY OF PARIS. of Paris, aud lived a few 3-ears in this town. He had ten children. For second wife he married the second wife and widow of Rowse Bisbee, and lived in Woodstock and died there. Isaac Knight married Betsey (Twitehell) Gary of Paris, and after several years residence here, moved to Bethel, and died there about the year 1830. His widow married David Abbott of Rum- ford. He had children : Isaac F., who married a daiighter of Moses Cummings; Azul>a, who married Samuel F. Eawson (the parents of Job H. Rawson of Paris) ; Cijprian, wlio went to Waldo county; Horace, and perhaps otliers. JosiAH Jordan Knight, son of Isaac of Poland, whose wife was a daughter of Josiah Jordan, married Sally, dan. of Luke Ryerson of Paris, and lived near South Paris, where several of his oldest children were l)orn. He moved from here to AVoodstock, and from there to Rumford. Among his children were : Charles rorter, Ai((/Hstus ./., and JIarcius. Lander. Deacon Seneca Lander, son of Edmund and Hannah (Sealniry) Lander, was b. in Minot, Dec. 7, 1797. He m. Mary, dau. of Gilbert Shaw, July 19, 1818, and settled in Woodstock, same year; moved to Paris in June, 1867. Children : I Hannah Seahurti, b. July 2(1, 1S20, ni. Elbert Clifford, s. Paris. II Silence Jane, b. Feb. 10, 1822, m. E. II. Brown, s. Norway. III (lilhert Shav, b. Nov. 13, 1827, ni. Helen M. Henry, s. Fond Du Lac, Wis. IV Edmund E., b. Dec. 16, 1830, ni. Celia Kowe, s. Paris. V Jlary E., b. Jan 13, 183G, ui. Wallaee Bessee. VI Ciinthia !I5, Mary, dan. of Edward Wilder of Hingham. and had James, b. l(il»(>. Lazarus. 1). Ki'.IS. and Francis, b. 17U1. James, above named of ^Vliddleboro', ui. 1720, .Alartha Benson, and had James, b. 1726, and otiiers. James LkBakox, son of James, and great grandson of Francis, was b. in Middleboro', Dec. K!, 1759. m. J^lizabeth Washburn of the same town, and moved to Hebron, and afterward to Paris, and settled on the lot, now the homestead of William Coo[)er, then to the Joseph Holmes lot. and when nearly paid for, found his title void. From this, he moved to South Paris village, and built on the site where the stand of Jacob Nichols is located. The oaks now standing, grew up around that house. Late in life he moved to the old Pray place near Gen. Hut)bard's, and died there June 9, 1836. His wife, Jane Russell, went to live with her dau. Sarah Knight in Norway', and died there, March 1, 1856. Children : James^ m. Betsey Tracy, s. Men-ei', was in tlic war of 1S12, and d. at Sacketf s Harbor. Ildnnnh. m. .Tames Jbdlaiul, s. Belfast. The mother d. in Hebron. Married :2d. .Tune TJussell of Gray. Xathanii'l^ b. June, 17!)3. He worked for Abraham Bolster ou the farm, now owned by Captain G. C. Pratt, and died in the spring of 1816, at the age of "23, from hydrophobia or blood poisoning, he having killed a fox that came into tbe yard with the floek of sheep a few days pre- vious to his deatli. WiUiam, h. July, 17!);"), m. Joanna Jordan of Albany-, s. Lovell. ItusscU, b. Aug. 1.3, 1797, m. Lydia Jordan, s. on tlie Crocker Hill farm. Betsey^ b. May 22, 180(i. m. Daniel Henry Kilpatriek, s. Hiram. Sarnh, b. Aug. 24. 1P08. ni. William Knight, s. XoVway, now living. Sijli-ester. b. May 21. ISl.'i. m. Abagail Melntvre of N. H. ; he was lost at fsea. 660 history ok paris. Lkbroke. James Lehroki-;, ' the name on our records is spelled as above, also Le Broke, Le Brook, Brook and Brooks) came here from Hebron. He was born in Paris, France, and came over in the French fleet that assisted tiie colonists in their struggle for inde- pendence. He enlisted in the continental army and served one year, and then settled in Pembroke, Mass. In 17''S4, he moved to Hebron, and from there to Paris. He was killed l)v 1 ailing from a house-top in 1812. His wife was Sarah Gardenei-. He had three sons and a daughter, but the exact dates of their birth cannot be given. Their names were : James^ Jr., b. 1784, ni. a Beckler, dau. of Jolm of Woodstock, and lived in Greenwood, and had several sons and daua,hters. He died iu 1S()7. * fSarnh, b. in 1787, died in Foxcroft, unmarried. Jacob, b. June 2, 1789, ni. Martha Fostei-. JVicholns, b. 1791, ni. widow T>ydia Inu-crsol ol Laiirastcr. X. II. He died iu 18.53. Jacob Lep.roke moved to Foxcroft. a few years after his mar- riage, and spent the remainder of his life there. His children were : Abner F., b, 1821, d. 1824. Auijustus (t., b. Fel). 9, 1828. 3Iary F., b. Dec. 23, 182.5, is now widow Harmon. Jnme.-^ //., b. 1827, d. Jan. 31, 1840. iSarah .1., b. July 9, 1831. is now widow (iilniau. George, h. Aug. 12, 1833, m. and lives in FoxcroM. Charles II... b. May 7, 1835, d. .Ian. ■i9, 1840. Thomas >S'., b. ^e\)t. 2, 1837: lie lives in California, and is (Miya.ii'ed in cat- tle and sheep i-aising. .larob .v., b. Jan. 17, 1841, ni. and resides In Foxcrott. Eugenia A., b. Sept. 14, 1845* she married William '1'. I'ollard and i-. in Portland. Augustus G. Lebroke, (see Personal Notices) was twice mar- ried ; first, in 1854 ; and second in 18G2, to Sarah J. Hayes. His children are : Eva Augusta, b. Maivh 9, 18.55, . 20, 1828. Marvin^ b. '' Dec. 12, 1828, in. Josei)h AVhitin:iii, .Ir. of Woodstock. George 7?., b. •• Auir. 27, 1827, d. j'ouiiff. Georije F.. 1». ^^'oodsto(•k, May 4, 18.'32, iiraduatcd at Daitiiiouth College, aud spent many ycai-s In tpachiiig. Now lives in Newton lliiiiilands, 3Iass. Md.rii J., h. Woodstock. .Func !), 1887. ni. Cole. s. \Vaterford. Letiii!RI1)(;k. William Lethbridgk. son of Hichard, b. in Franklin, Mass., Jan. 11, 1783, m. Amy Mann, b. Feb. 18, 1782, caine to Paris about 181 o. and settled on the lot now the homestead of P^lbridge Gray. Children : Aliui/uil. h. Dec. 10, 181.'), ni. Elbridgc (Jray. Sabiii, b. Aug. G, 1819, d. 183.3. of canker rash. The father d. Feb. 28. 18.59. The mother d. Apiil 2:». 1S3(;. LllUlKV. JosKPii LiBBKV, the sixth in descent Jrom the E^migrant John, was b. in Gray, 1704. He m. .Alary, dan. of Nathaniel and Susan (Lamoine) Young. He was a farnici- in Giav, and was also in trade at Gray Coi-ner for some years. He died Dec. ^H, 181o. His widow died in Portland, Sc|)t. 28. 18;>1». The name is spelled ''Libbee." and ••Libl)ey," but more commonly ••Libl)y." Children: Lamoini' was a cattle ilrover. and d. in Brunswick. Marij. ni Ilemy Homer, s. Portland. Joseph, d. in \ew York, in 1839. I)eluii\ b. Oct. 21. 1790. ni. Mary Em ison. livi-d at one time in bangor, then in bowcll. Ma^s.. and afterward lumbering in \'a., d. in Boston, Sept. 7, 18.59. NatlmnicL b. Xov. 19. 1800. m. Sopbia Churchill. Nathaniel Libbev, son of the preceding, ni. Sophia, dan. of Joseph and Alice (Drake) Churchill. Dec. 26. 1819. and settled iu the Swift neighl)orhood. Children : Alice Jnni'. b. Feb. 20, 1823, m. Albert \Mnslow. Joxcph Lxiiiouie, b. Ai)ril 31, 1827. m. Evelyn luiralls Stuait. ■662 HISTORY OF PARIS. t'i'arah Sojtliic, b. Sept. 2, 1832, in. Stetson L. Gordon, .s. Ilanipstead, X. H. Xathanid William, b. June 24, 1834, ni. Effie A. Xelson, and was killed bj- the wreckino- of a railroad train, -hilj- 14, 1869, Wjandotte, Kansas. The father d. Nov. 29, 1873. Joseph Lamoine Liubev, son of Nathaniel, m. Nov. 4, 1857, Evelyn I., dan. of Josiali A. and Miriam (Rich) Stuart of Harrison, and settled on the homestead. Childr'n : Annie L., b. July 13, 18{>.'>; WiUinui Li(ninin<\ ]>. Dec. 12, 1S()8 ; M'tri/ P., b. Dec. 9, 1871. The father d. 1884. Rev. Phineas Liduey, a descendant from John, was born in Pownal, May 1, 1817, m. March 31, 1844, Mary Ashley AValdron of Portland. She d. Nov. 8, 184C, m. 2d, May 27, 1847, Nancy Ann Noyes of AVindham. In 183t), be began preaching; in 1847, he received a local preacher's license, joined the Metliodist Confer- ence at Biddeford in 180,') ; preached in Newfield, Cape Elizabeth, Payette and other places, until 1857, when he withdrew. In 1863 and 18(54, he represented the town of Eayette in the Legislature. Is now settled in Paris. Children : Franrt's EJlcn^ b. Aui>'. 29, 184."), d. Dec. 184."), in Portland. Children by 2d wife. ireon/c Edirard, h. July 29, 1S48, d. 1850. Benjamin FmnkHn^ b. .lidy 29, 1848, drowned at (ape Elizabetli, Feb. 17, 18.").5. EUznhcth Elh-n, )>. 31arrh 3, ISoO. ni. ('olumbus 1,'ichardson. Ellen Ashlpy, b. Feb. 14, 18r)2, m. Samuel l>ay. Sarah Mitchell, b. Xewlield, May 14, 18.54, ni. Virgil 1). Hawson. Alvira Hatch, 1). July 1, 1856, ni. Julia Adalaide Kimball. Franklin Jiaijniond, h. June 17, 1858. Charles, b. April 15, 1860, d. April I860. Fannie Meade, b. May 15, 1863. Frederic Hamlin, b. Sept. 16, 18(J7. Abner LiniiEY, also a descendant of John, was b. in Scarborough, Aug. 17, 1797, m. Sept. 23, 1830, Harriet, dau. of Solomon and Nancy (Hanscom) Newbegin of Harrison. Children : Sarah J., b. Otisfield, Sept. 21, 1831, d. Oct. 22, 1845. Flnmincr A., b. Sept. 21, 1838, ra. Melinda M. Fogg, s. Union. Harriet E., h. Xov. 24, 1841, m. S. G. Burnell, s. Soutli Paris. Georijianna, b. Jan. 9, 1848, d. 1850. Frank P., b. July 24, 1852, m. Clara B. Pai-ker of Xorway. HISTOKY OK FAKIS. 663 Till' f;itli('i- tl. at Soulh Paris, .lune lO, ISOO. 'I'lif inolhci- d. at Sdiilli raris. April 23, I8S4. William (.'lay Libbey, also a descendant from John, as will be seen by reference to the Libbey Genealogy, was the son of Ikmja- min and Priscilla (Clay) Libbey of Gorham. He was the second of five children, h. ]Marcli o. 1.S20. Hem. March 31, 1843, Jernsha F.. daii. of Jacob and Lydia (>Shedd) Bancroft of Norway. Child- ren : I Jacob i>'., 1). .luiic 20, 1S4:), d. May lo. 1854. II Isaac A., b. Aug-. 18, 1847, d. Sept. 20, 1867. III WiUioid Henry, b. Xov. 7, 1849, ni. Marj-'E. Wheeler. IV Ahnira A., b. July 7, IS.'j^, in. Jan. 1, 1881, Wni. 11. Hanliii.u. V Mehitable A., b. April 24, 1858, d. April 28, 1803. VI Benben A., b. Oct. 1801, d. May 7, 1803. VII Lijdin E., b. March 31, 1865, m. Joel A. Harding, s. Andovcr. (For a full account of the Libbey family, see Genealogy recently piil)- lished. from which the above is mainly taken.) Locke. Saj[L'el Baurox Locke, Jit., was born in Bethel, Sept. 25, 1801. He was the sixth in descent from William Locke, who was early in AVoburn, Mass. He m. in 1825. Lucetta, dau. of John Edgerly, b. in Buxton, Aug. 10, 1806. He was many years the proprietor of Locke's Mills in Greenwood, and in 1856 he built the first grist mill at West Paris. A year or two later he moved here with his family', and died Aug. 16. 1H70. His widow resides with her son, Samuel B. Jr., at West Paris. Children, all but the youngest b. in Buxton : I Marij Ellen, b. Sept. 16, 1820, m. 1852. Charles M., son of John and Sarah (Ramsdell) Morgan of Xew Gloucester. He Avas in trade at West Paris, also resided for a time at South Paris, and now lives in Portland. Their children are: Lucetta, b. Oct. 29, 1850, m. Wm. G. Phelps of S. P.; Sarah E., b. Feb. 24, 1857; Charles L., b. Xov. 8, 1859, and Mary Louise, b. Sept. 10, 1801, both of whom d. young; and Lucy Ellen, b. July 6, 1808. II John, b. Sept. 15, 1828, ni. Helen L. Suule ot Freeport: they liave had John, Jr., b. Xov. 17, 1857, m. Alice Abbott; William, b. March 2, 1860, m. Ella Spring; Mary Louise, b. Oct. 27, 1862, died young; Helen May, b. Maj' 0, 1865, d. young: and Alice Lucetta. b. July 2, 1869, r. Fryeburg. III Charles Bussell, h. May 16, 1833, m. 1st, Caroline >L Hutcliins, and 2d, Ada Xutter, r. Fryeburg. IV Frank, b. May 15, 1835, m. Lydia D. Hall, r. Fryeburg. V (reorge If'., b. Xov. 8, 1837, m. June 2, 1861, Irene G. Plummer of 664 Ul.sroKY OF PARIS. ^\■atel•fol•(l, 1). 1841, jind has: 'Sluvy Kllcii, I). Aug. 2(!, 1862 ; and (ieorge P., 1). Aug. 2, 18(J4. He lesides in Auburn. He foiinerly lived and was engaged in milling and trade at West Paris. VI Soiiiiicl B'OTO)!, Jr., I), in (ilreenwood. Ai)ril 18, 1840, ni. 1st, 1865, Milinda I'lunniier, wlio d. June .o, 1808, and he ni. 2d, June 8, 1875, Elva Libl)y of ^Vestb/•o(^l^. and has: Linuie E., b. Marcli 2, 1876, and Mary Louise, b. Sept. 6, 1882. Mr. Loolve has sueeeeded to the ownership of tlie mills at West Paris, lias engaged largely in trade and been an active and suecessful busni<-ss man. He served one term in the Maine Legislature. (An extended account of the Locke faniil}- is given in -''riie liook of the Lockes.") LOWKLL. Emkuv Kdes Lowell, son of .Simon of Harrison, and Ann (Rob- inson) Lowell of Bridgton, b. Feb. 4, 1829, in Harrison, ra. Abb}', dan. of Alvin Swift, Jan. 16, 18").'L Cl.ildren : Andrt'ir A'., b. Feb. 4, 1854. Dexter £"., b. Nov. 11, 1855, m. Sarah A. Decoster. Ahhie Fran('f'.s, b. May 5, 1857, ni. Htzroy J. Foster. Minnie C, b. Aug. 11, 18.59, m. Andrew J. Foster. Ll'KVEV. Joi5 LuKVKv, son of Captain David and Lydia (Holland) Lnrve}' of Oloncester. Mass., in. lietsev Tobey of New Gloucester. He came to Paris when he was twenty-two years old, and worked for Stephen Kol»inson eight years. He settled on the lot known after- ward as Deacon (iibl)S Benson farm. He then bought Gen. Hub- bard's first settlement, and afterward exchanged with Joseph Cole for the Peter Chase farm. His boyhood was spent with the Shaivcrs. He moved to Woodstock in 1S20. Children: Lydid, h. Jan. 21, 17f)i). iii. Eliphalet Davis of Woodstock. liichard Tnhcj, b. Aug. 10. 180(1, m. Eliza Davis. Matilda, b. 3Iay 28, 1802, m. Seth Curtis, 2d. EJrrrii, ]>. Jan. 2, 1803, m. John Butterfield. Joh. Jr., h. June 17, 1805, d. young. Job Holland, b. 1807. Ahac/ail Tohei/, b. .May 29, 1809, m. Jesse II. Stevens. Thomas Tohcij. b. Jan. 26, 1811. m Olive Tuell. s. Woodstock. Lcri Tohi'ii, b. Dec. 31, 1814, m. Pharlotte Flckett. David, in. Jane F. Beniis. Benjamin Chandler, m. Emily Biiknell. Samuel Forcroft, b. Feb. 22, 1821. m. .Vugusta Ellen Skillings, s. Cal. Tlie father d. P>b. 1851. HISTORY OF PARIS. 665 Col. KiCHARt) T. Llkvey, son of ,Iol». m. Eliza, dan. of Aaron and Thankful (Stront) Davis. She was b. April 22, 18U1, in Poland. Settled in AVoodstock, and afterward returned to Paris. He was in otKce in Woodstock and in Paris. Children : 1 EJizd Dan'K, li. March '20. IS'l't. iii. Samuel Googius of Dcdhaiii. .Mass. The uiotlier (1. March 20, 1820, ni. 2(1, Hniuia, dau. of Captain Samuel Stephens, in 18;W. II Jptmip, b. Sept. 27, 1831, m. Samuel Lee Eiee. III Samuel S., b. Dee. 14, 1822, d. In Nebraska, Sept. 8, 1858. IV J'ichard Levi,, b. Jan. 30, 1838, m. I.ueinda Chii'k. V Emma Augusta, b. Sept. 26, 183.o, d. Mareh 20, 18.59. The mother d. Jan. 4, 1859. The father d. Dee. 31, 1882. Levi T. Lura'ey, brother of the preceding, m. Charlotte, dau. of Simon Fickett of Woodstock, May 1, 1859. Children: William Harwood, h. Fel). 1, 18(J0. Lottie Harirood, b. June 1. 1862. The mother d. Oct. 20, 1862, m. 2d, I^uchula, dau. of Stephen StarV)ird. Mari/ Louisa, b. July 11, 1866. George Levi, b. .July 10, 1871. The father d. 1881. Richard Levi Lurvey. son of Richard Tol)ev. m. Lucinda Clark of Norway. Children : Samuel Stephens, b. Oct. 30, 18.59; Hiraiu Clark, b. :S[arch 13, 1862. The fatlier d. June 28, 1880. Macomber. Job M'acomber of Bowdoinham, ni. Catharine Pratt, one of ten sisters, and settled in Paris. Children : Daniel, b. 1785, m. Mary, dau. of Eduuuid Bowker. Catharine, m. Francis Clark, s. Portland. Samuel, became a Baptist unaister. Job, went vSouth. Isaac, (see sketch of Lost Bov-) The father d. and the widow ni. Deacon William Barrows of lleliron, and was long known as aunt Katie. She d. in Monson, Me. Daniel Macombkr, son of Jol», m. Mary, dau. of Edmund Bowker, and settled at a place since known as Macomber Corner. He was a blacksmith by trade. This faniil^' moved to Glenburn, Penobscot Co., and are now all dead. Children : Maria, b. Nov. 11, 1808; Mar;/ Aim, b. Aug. 6, 1814; Hiram, b. Jan. 31, 1816. c6g history of paris. McAllister. JosHPH McAllister once resided in Paris. He came here from Lovell. Children : Jiidiard Brijant, h. Aug. S, 1815; EdicanJ, b. June 21, 1817; Bitscy^ b. April 1, 1819; Emihj, b. April 8, 1821; Joseph, b. Aug. 1, 1823; Gcoryp, b. June 2."), 1820. The father d. Dee. 7, 1843. Samuel McAllister, probably brother of the preceding, ni. Lydia Fogg of Buekfi"ld. He was born in Lovell, and has lived in Bethel, Paris and elsewhere. He is now living with a second wife in Wood- stock. Children : Emifij, b. March 24, 1823. Clarintla, b. June 5, 182.5. She died from theefteets of a fall while play- ing- in the barn at lietiiel, about the year 1832. SamucJ Aiif/H.stKn, b. April 1, 1827. Benjamin McAllister l)y wife Charlotte, had : Bpiijamin B., b. Sept. 3, 182.5; Bvfiis i?., b. June 24, 1827. McKenney. Henry Mckenney was the son of , who came from Scotland, and Miss McCrea of Irish nationality, and was b. at Cape Elizabeth. He m. Doll}' Martin of Danville, and came to Paris in 1823, and settled on the Jonathan Shnrtlett' farm now owned b}' Josiah Churchill. Children : Jonotlnnt, b. f'apf' Elizabeth, 1804, m. Mary — ■. , s. Ilallowell. 'A7in, b. '• July, 1800, ni. Ira Durell. Lydia, b. " 180S, m. Walter Johnson. Moses, h. " 1810, m. .Jordan, s. Danville. WiUi<(>,t, b. " Dee. 27, 1812, m. Mary D. Eessey. Ilennj, h. " 1814, m. Jane Hall. Hannah /.., b. ". 1810, ni. George Trundy of Cape Elizabeth. Charles F., b. " 1818, m. Harriet Tribou. Jane, b. '' 1820, m. Lewis Mixer. John Martin, b. " 1823, ra. Eunice Stanley of Steuben. Arhsa, b. Paris, ni. Calvin A. Jaekson, s. Woodstock. The father d. Sept. 7, 1870. The mother d. 1871. William McKenney, son of Henry, m. Mary D., dan. of War- ren Bessey, and settled in the Shaw neighborhood. Children : WiUiam Wallaee, b. Feb. 25, 1838. Solomon Shav, b. Aug. 13, 1840, killed at Winchester, in Banks* retreat. Warren Besse>j, b. Sept. 14, 1842. (See Military IJeeord.) HISTORY OF PARIS. 667 Jiuse. b. July 18, lS4o, in. Rev. Otis Bent Hawson. (See Kawson.) Albion Paris Besionj, h. May 24, 1847, d. Feb. 27, 1877. Isabella Augusta, b. Aug. 27, 1850. Fannie Angeline, b. Aug. 26, 1852, m. Frank A. Messenger. Mnrrjie Ann, b. June 15, 1855, ni. George Webster Watson. Frank Perley, b. July 21, 1861. Tlie mother d. Oct. 30, 1870. Henry McKenney, son of Henry, m. Saruli Jane, dau. of Capt. Frederic N. Hall. C'hiklren : Elizabeth Shaw, b. Jan. 13, 1842, d. July 8, 1861. Lervii Frederic, b. Nov. 17, 1843. Jonathan Bemis, b. Aug. 27, 1847. Sarah Cohtmbia, b. Aug. 12, 1840, d. June 24, 1851. AUina Jane, b. Sept. 10, 1851. Ilenrii EiJirin, b. Sept. 26, 1855. The father d. Feb. 1872. McFaddkn. Charles McFadden, son of Robert and Margarette (.Sewall) McFadden, was b. in Georgetown, Aug. 15, 1.812. and came to South Paris village in 1845. He was a tanner and currier, and went to work for Phineas Morse. He afterward became proprietor. He m. Calista, dan. of Captain f^mmor Rawson, in May, 1846. Children : Emeline L., b. Sept. 4, 1849, ni. William Franklin Johnson, and had : Louisa Gertrude, b. Nov. 26, 1872, d. Xov. 10, 1870; Charlie, b. Feb. 25, 1875. ^NIann. Deacon Isaac Mann of Canton or Randolph, ^Fass., was b. Nov. 16, 1784, m. Hepsibah (Vose) Blake, July 31, 1806. She was I». Feb. 26, 1786. He settled in this town about 1816. Children : Walter E., b. Oct. 7, 1807, m. Betsey Estes, s. Machias. Susanna, b. Sept. 13, 1809, m. Asa Matthews, s. Paris. Hepsibah, b. Feb. 22, 1812, m. Cyrus Chipmau, s. Paris. Abafjail, b. April 29, 1814, in. Luther Stone, s. Paris. Harriet X., b. Paris, April 16, 1817, m. Alanson Chandler. Nanry Jndson, b. Paris, March 7, 1821, m. Jairus S. Swift, s. Paris. Marif rhinnas, b. '' Nov. 27, 1828, m. AVilliam Childs. The mother d. Aug. 2, 1838, and he m. 2d, widow Lydia Bryant. Aug. 13, 1848. He d. March 21, 18.58, aged 74 years. He had been cb^aiou 25 years. Marble. Nathans, (Stephen^ SamueP, Freegrace", Samuel') m. Meliitable Freeland, dau. of Dr. James and Mehitable (Mellen) Freeland ; she 668 HISTORY OK PAUIS. was b. Sept. 10, 1780. Their first child was born in Sutton, Mass.^ Tiie family then moved to Bethel, Me. He was a saddler and har- ness maker. Three of his sons, Stephen, Nathan and Freeland, learned tlie trade of him while in Bethel. Children, all but the oldest b. in Bethel : I Jdincs Putnam, b. Sutton, Nov. 2.5, 1800, d. Xov. 20, 1825. II Stephen Mellen, b. Dee. 25, 1802, ni. Allura Bonney of Turner. III Puhner McrrUI, b. Nov. 12, 1805, d. Dec. 11, 1807. IV Nathan Merrill, b. March 5, 180S, ni. Mary Ann Clark, s. Paris. V 3Iehitahle Mellen, b. May 9, 1810, m. Judge Joseph G. Cole, s. Paris^ VI /^/YfZrtHrZ, b. Xov. 12, 1812, ui. Eliza Clark. VII Elizabeth Burhanl-, b. July 24, 1815, m. Hon. Ilirain Hubbard, s. Paris. VIII Franklin, b. Oct. 27, 1818, m. Maria L. Cole. IX Jarvis Carter, b. May 24, 1821, m. Mary Hubbard, s. Paris. X Nancy Jennette, b. Aug. 22, 1824, m. Hon. Hiram Hubbard, s. Paris. XI James Ban-son, b. May 8, 1827, d. July 22, 185-, killed by explosion of powder mill. The father d. Xov. 0, 1820. The widow .moved to Paris in 1S2G, and afterward m. p]lij:di Hurliauk. He d. in Vcniiont. She d. iu Paris, April 25, 1874, aged '.(4 years. Nathax ]M. Marble, son of Nathan, in. Mary Ann, dan. of Gen. Clark of Turner. He settled on Paris Hill, and was the well known hotel keeper for many years. Children : M((nj. m. Obediab Kimliall. ami settled in lioston, and d. Sept. 15, 1884. Jarvis Carter Marble, brother of the i)receding, m. Mary, dau. of Russell Hubbard. Oct. 2(). 1842. (See Personal Notice.) Child- ren : Martj IluJihard, b. Feb. 10, 1844. m. Augustus S. Thayer, M. D. (See Tliayer.) Elmor IMseii, b. Nov. !), 184(), m. Ella M. Smith. Lizzie Hubbard, b, March 23, 1840, m. Orlando S. Thayer. Fannie Freelaml, b. Feb. 3, 1854, m. John Pierce. Ki.MOR Halsey Marble, son of Jarvis C, m. P^lla M. Smith.. Children : Fred Jarviii, h. July 11, 1871. Alice Chadbdurne^ b. June 10, 1803. :Married 2d, Ida E., dau. of A. A. Mann, M. D., of Skowhegan. Jarris Carter, b. Oct. 13, 1883, d. iu infanc}'. The mother d. Aug. 17, 1884, aged 28 years. HISTORY OF PARIS. fiGO Marshall. David Maksiiall caine from Dublin, N. H., to Fiyebiug. and from there to Bethel. He in. Lucy Mason. At the time of the Indian raid into Bethel, Aug. 3. 1781, he, with his wife and two children started for New Gloucester through tlie woods. Tliey stop|)e j^.^.<^:L^ I Walter., b. Hebron, Auu'. 17. 178."), ni. y^htnra ("Jurn<'y. lie was a IJaptist minister. John, b. Hebron, Nov. 15, 1787, ni. Sallv Gurney, s. Marshall's IVdi.l. ^f."). Cliild- reii : I Jiispahi b. Sept. 25, 1811, ni. Bowker, s. I'mncr. Tl liradloj 1"., b. April 27, 1813, d. yoiinji:. III I'liilip, h. July 10, 181G. in. Mary Ann Keen. IV NaphtaU, h. Dee. 10, 1817, in. Arvilla Waterman of Buckticld. V Betsoj, b. Aii<;:. 3, 1821, in. ^lartin Harris, s. TuriKM-. VI licbpcca, b. April 1."), 182;{, in. ^I:ii-tiii Harris, s. Turner. VII Daniel Jlacombcr, h. Marcli 10, 1820, in. Nancy ■. TIi(> mother d. March 27, 1820, and he in. 2d, Lucy, dan. of Asa < ohuni. VIII ,/ohH Si(hie>j, b. April 23, 1827. ix Lucy Ann, b. Dec. 8, 1828, in. Llijali 'runicr. X Adaniran J"., b. Auf^'. 20, 1831, in. Heath. XI BradlPij P., b. Feb. 24, 183."), d. Dee. 10, 1801. xil Midvilli' 11., b. .Vug. 2."), 1838, in. IJoscoe Hiick. XIII KuiUtj ('., 1). July 30, 1842, in. Luther Turner. The father d. Feb. 7, 1856. PiHLir Mason, son of Philip, in. Mary A., dan. of Zadock Keen of Sumner. May 4, l«ll. She was b. Dec. 28, 1822. Children : Lud(dp/uis ]]., b. April 10, 1813, in. Flora E. VMlentine. Emrr;/ IF., b. Oct. 1."), 18.")0. ni. Maicia Maxwell. Nai'iitali Mason, brother of the preceding, in. Arvilla, dan. of James Waterman of BiickfichL Jan. 18, 1840, and settled in Huck- liclil. Frouiiiient in town alfaiis in that town and in Paris since his removal to South Paris. Children : Appleton F., h. A\v^. 3, 184(i, in. Adalaide Monk. s. BiicklieUl. Oriza A., h. .Ian. 0, 1845, in. Nehemiah ('. :Mortoii. Xanrij .lA, 1). .Jan. 27, ]8.-)2. Tile mother d. and he m. 2d, Mary, widow of \V. W. Bowker. and dan. of Isaac and Lovina (Caldwell) Cummiiin-s, .lime 10, 1870. John Sidxicy Mason, half brother of the precedinii-, had the fol- lowing children : OZuv' J/a/>p/, b. Oct. 1, 1851, in. America Mayhew^; WilUam A'., )>. Alay 28, 1853; Mary E., b. May 20, LS.VJ, in. William N. Daniels; BradU'i, 6'., b. Sept. 12, 1802; Emily /)., b. Aug. 20, 1804; George C, b. May 8, 1807; Eimer, b. April 12, 1800: rharlca .1., b. Dec. 10, 1872. Emkhv W. Mason, son o[' Philip, m. Marcia E. ^hixwell. Child- ren : PItili/i S/ierri'ood, b. Nov. 1, 1871; Anna May. h. Feb. 27. 1S73; Flora Eva, b. Oct. 12, 1876; Carl, b. Feb. 16. 1880, 672 HISTORY OK PARIS. Daniel M. Mason, son of Philip, m. Feb. 1852, Nancy A. Buck of Buckficld. Cliildren : Georgi' C, b. .June 27, 1854; Jennie^ b. .Tunc 17, 1859; Xiiia, b. Dec. 26, 18G;^; Mi E., h. Sept. 20, 1872. Mattiikws. Asa, Samuel and Wintiiuop, sons of Valentine and Sarah (Cobnni) Matthews, quite early became settlers of this town. Their ancestors probably came from North Yarmouth to Sumner. Asa Matthews, b. in Sumner, Jan. 1, 17!)9, m. Susan V., dan. of Deacon Isaac jNIann, and was long a resident of this town. He d. May, 1H68. Sajiuel Mathews, brother of the pi'eceding, was born Feb. 19. 1800, m. Patience, dau. of Ephruim and Joanna (Willis) Rowe, and settled in Paris. Children : Samuel, h. jNIiiy II. 1827, ni. ^Melissa Xoj-es; Mar//, ui. Joel Crooker of Norway; Eliza, ni. .John (looker of Norway; Jlaria, b. July, 1836, m. Au.2,usthie Pottle, s. Xorwny; Sia^aii; Charh'>i G., b. June G, 1840, enlisted in Co. G, 10th ]Maine, (L Nov. 12. 1862, at Berlin, Mtl. ; Hiram, d. of sun stroke at Norway, Aug. 3, 1804. The fnther d. Aug. 31, 1864. 'I'hc uiotlicr (b May. 1871. WiNTiiuop ^Matthews, b. in Sumner, June 18, 1808, m. Mary, dau. of John and llanuali (Thombs) Ibirbour, July 10, 18.")1 She was b. yi'AX 3, 1812. John Barbour was a marini'r and was lost at sea, leaving a wife :ind two daughters, Mary and Nancy. Mary married ns above stated, and Nancy m. Gihuan Daniels. The widow m. Asa Dean. Children : • Levis BarJ'iiur, 1) Oct. 8, bS32, ni. Aj, b. Sept. 8, 1877. Maxim. Samuel Maxim* of Kochester, Mass., is the first of the name of which we have obtained any record. His will was proved in 17(!3. The inventory of his estate of 2")7£' 15s, 8d, bear.s date May 27, 172'J. His wife's name was Hannali. Chihlren : Jacob'', Thaddens^, Dinah^, Samt(er', Edniiind'-, Atloiu'Ja/i'\ Julnr, Free- love.- Samuel Maxim'-, son of Samnel and Hannah, died in 17("2, and left a wife Elizabeth and children : Samuer, Ezra", Elizabeth'', Caleb", and NATHAN^ who ra. Martha Chubbuck of Wareham. Children, all b. in Wareham. ]Mass., and of the fourth generation from Samuel' : Lydia, m. Williaai Churchill, s. AVayue. Phehe, unmarried, d. iu Wareham. Silas, b. Dec. 24, 1700, m. Hannah AN'aterman, s. Pai-i*. Ephraim, m. Jemima Cuitip, s. in Wayne. Samuel, b. 1700, m. Saviah Eider, s. in Pari.*. Jacob, m. Sarah Washbui-n, s. in Wayne. JVa«/irt«, m. Sally Jordan, s. in Bucktield. They had: Eunna, b. 1815, m. Josiah Weeks; Dorcas, who married Samuel Bailey and went West; Nathan, Jr., and perhaps other children. The father died and the widow m. 2d, a man named Davy; he died, and slie man-ied third, Abijah Lapham as his third w'xfe, and had Abljah. Jr., who died young. Abijah Lapham died in 1848, and slie married 4tli, Sauuiel Bryant of Woodstock. She died about the year 18.53, from tlie effects of a bui-n, her clothes becoming ignited while she was at work 1)}' an oikmi lire. Martha, m. Dr. Wing, s. in Wayne. , Clara, m. Melatiah Raymond. Freelore, m. David Howe. Benjamin, m. Eunice Kaymoud, s. in Wayne. Samuel Maxim, son of jSathan, m. Saviah Rider of Middleboro,' Mass., and settled on the farm now owned by George W. Maxim. The family removed to Wayne. Children : Clara, m. Frank Knight, s. in Wayne; Patience, \n. Jason Caswell; Eliza, b. March 20, 1802, in. Asa, son of Asa Upton of Xorvvay, and resides in Wayne; Samuel, b. May 13, 1804, in. Caroline Bryant and s. in Sanger- ville; Lucy, b. 1810, m. Jesse Bishop and resides in Wayne; Isaac, n\. 43 G74: HISTORY OF PARIS. Harriot Stevens ami s. in "Wayne ; Hiram, a son of Isaac, has become noted throiiiih the electric light wliich bears his name. Samuel 3Iaxim d. in W^ayne, Aug. 14, 1827, aged 58. Silas Maxim, son of Nathan, came to Paris in 178H. and pur- chased the lot of David Sanger (taking a bond for a deed), where he remained tlirongh life. This is one of the few homesteads that have remained in the possession of the family. He m. Hannah, dan. of Ichabod and Hannah (Kogers) Waterman of Kingston, Mass.. Sept. 3, 17!!.'). Their names appear first on the record of publislnnents after the organization of the town. Children : ,S'(7«.s^, b. July 1, 17i)0, m. Hannah Packard, s. Paris. Zi'nns, b. Sept. 18, 1798, m. Sybil Brett, s. Paris. HansH, b. Feb. 18, 1800, d. 1801. G/'orifc Waterman, b. Dec. 15, 1801, m. Lois Bailey, s. Bangor. Lia-i, 1). July 31, 1S05, m. Eliza Bucknam, s. Hebron. IlanunJK 1). .March 13, 1809, m. Col. Orison Kipley, s. Paris. Ephraim, b. April 10, 1810, m. Jaicv Bearce, s. Paris. EUzahi'th, b. July 2(J, 1812, m. Isaac Harlow, s. Paris. Bciijiimiii, 1). Xov. 30, 1814, m. Susan Harlow, s. Buckfield. The father d. ^lay 21, 18.58, aged nearly 92 years. The mother d. Feb. 1849. Caftain Silas Maxim, son of Silas, m. Feb. 20, 182(3, Hannah, dau. of Ichabod and Rachel (Cole) Packard of Hebron. She was b. April o, 1704. He settled on the Benjamin Chesle}' farm, where he remained through life. Children : SildK PaH-ard, b. Feb. 21, 1827, m. Augusta M. Prentiss. Hannah Elizabeth, b. Oct. 6, 1831, m. John W. Allen. Bachel, b. Sept. 2, 1835, d. Oct. 19, 18.35. Caroline Frances, b. Feb. 11, 1837, m. Rev. Henry Austin, s. Pleasanton, Mich. The father d. Fcl). 8, 1872; the mother d. April 2(;, 1870. Zenas Maxim, bi'other of the preceding, m. Sybil, dau. of Luther Brett, and settled on the farm, previously occupied b}' Samuel Maxim. Children : Larretia, b. June 20, 1825, m. David S\igden. Manj S., b. May 21, 1827, m. Henry Town ; 2d, Edwin Gleason of South- bridge, Mass. Zenas, ( b. Feb. 10, 1830, m. Sarah Jiine Waldrou, s. Fon-du- Twins < lac. Geiiriie II'., (l). Feb. 10, 1830, resides on the homestead. Catharine Grorl;er, b. Aug. 7, 183S, resides on the homestead. Luther Howard, b. ^Vlarch 10, 1844, m. Abbie R., dau. of James Merrill, resides in Sunnier, and has: Melvena, Fannie, Son. Zenas Maxim d. Feb. 7, 1883. HISTORY OK PARIS. 675 Captain George AVatekman Maxim, lirollicr of tlie preceding, m. Lois. (laii. of Josiali IJailey of liiicldield. March 4, 1820. She was 1). in Windham. iNIarcli 80, 1804. He was a carpenter and builder, and s. in Bangor. He was in command of the company at IMadawaska. at the time of the -'Aroostoolx war.'' C'hildi'en : (icornc Frccnmn, b. Nov. !), 1830, drowned while hathin;>-, Aiiii". "), 1849. He had taken high rank in hi.* studies, and was about to enter colleo-e. Lois Elizabeth, b. April 9, lS:j-2, ni. Josiah F. Kobinson ot I5aii,i;or. Lurij Baih'ii, b. Dee. 29. 18:57. d. Jan. f), 18:57. Martha Orinda. b. Xov. 4. is;;!), d. Oct. 4. 1841. Emma Frances, h. Aug. 11. 1842. ni. Jason W. Smith, s. :\Iinncai)olis. Flora Lnnj, b. Dee. 27, 1847. The father d. July 18, 1S(;9. The mother d. Xov. 12, 180;"). Levi :\L\xim, l)rother of tiie i)receding. m. Eliza Bucknam of Hehron, and settled there. Children: Eliza Elh'ii, 1). Au<;-. 22, is:}.*). r. on the homestead. Levi Addisou, b. Sept. i;5, 18:57, ni. Abbie Merrill of Hebron, and had: Percy E., b. Jan. 24, 18()8; Herbert L., b. Xov. 27, 1SG8. Mi/ri AnvHto, b. May 2.^, 184:5, m. John Lane Davenport of Meudon, Mass. Children: Ernest M., b. Jfay 1, 1882. Roxauuii Adrlaiilf. h. .Ian. 29. 1848, r. on the liomestead. The father d. April 7. 18'52. Ei'HKAiM Maxi.m. l)roiher of the preceding, m. Lucy, dau. of Gideon Bearce of HeI)ron. A[)ril 30, 18:38. She was b. Mav 4, 1818. He settled on tlie liiMiiestcad. Chihiren : Ephraim Jalian, b. Au"-. 30, 1839, d. in Boston, Fcl). 19, 18(!4. Ed'rin, b. May 13, 1843, d. Dee. 7, 1843. Flnrian Beam-, b. Get. 9, 1847. m. Jlary E., dau. of Joseph R. Morse. and had: Gertrude, b. Sept. 22, 1873. d. July 10, 1879; Florence May, b. July 1.5, 1S7.5; Bessie Leanette, b. Feb. 27, 1879; Mildred Evelyn, 1). Jidy 13, 1884. Adrian Trtit„an,h. Aug-. G, 18.')4, m. Ida :Mabel Bunipus, and resides on the homestead. Childron: Horace Warren, 1). April 17. 1879: Kobert F., b. Dee. 2G, 1882. Captain Ben.iamix Maxim, brother of the preceding, m. Susan, dau. of Xatlianiel Harlow, and settled in Buckdeld. Children : I Maria Louisa, b. ^lareh. 1840, ni. James E. Hooper. II Henry Harrison, b. Man li 28, 1841, m. Alice, dau. of Col. Orison Ripley, and had Bert«d W. Ill Olhan A., b. Oct. 14, 1842, m. Amanda M., dau. of Austin l*ar- tridge, and resides on Paris Hill. Children: Maynard, b. Jan. 4, 1M7.") ; Helen, b. June 30. 1877. 676 HISTORY OF PARIS. IV WnUam iVaJlacr, h. Sept. 10. 1844, iii. Ilenriett;!. tlau. of A. T. Ciimmings of Wood^itoi-k, ami had: Howard F., b. Oct. 23, 186S. V Frj, j b. April 10. 1857. Silas P. Maxim, sou of Cai)tHin Silas, in. Angiista ]M.. daii. of Calel) and Almira ( Wheeler > Prentiss, Sept. 13, 18.3.3. She was b. in Foxcroft, March 3, 1834. He settled on tlie homestead, and removed to South Paris village. Children : Walter Prentiss, b. March 13, 1857, hj. Amy Louisa Stowcll ; Laura Aufjusta, b. April 27, 1859; Myron IF., b. April 22. 18ii2; Florence Almira, h. 3ray 15, 1864; Silas Sam/er, b. Oct. 6, 1872. Xatiiax Maxim is the fourth in name and generation from Nathan of AVareham. He is the son of Nathan and Arvilla (Turner) Maxim of Buckfield, b. 1838, m. Nov. 4. 18Go, Frances M., dau. of Harve\- and Sophia (Gammoni Dunham of Hebron. She was b. Dec. 24, 1847. He settled in Paris in the Mountain district in 1870. Children : Xellie r., b. Oct. 10, 1804, m. Freeland Harlow; ./--»»;> Z., h. Sept. i), 180(i; Verna M., b. Dec. 2, 1808; Ernest H., b. Sept. 21, 1871; Alton C, b. Dec. 17. 1873: Effie 3/., b. May 2. 1878; Lira F , b. May 20, 1880. ^NIaviiew. Amkkica F. Mayhew, son of Alexander, m. .Mal)cl. dau. of John S. ]Mason of Paris. Children : Leslie, b. Dec. 10, 1870. Mellex. Alansok Mellex was the son of Thomas, Jr. and Eunice (Fitch) Mellen, and grandson of Thomas Mellen, all of Hopkinton. Mass. He was employed for a few years as clerk for Seth and Luke Bemis, who did a milling business and had a store near .Snow's Falls. He married Mary, dau. of Josiah Bisco. On one occasion, when returning from Hopkinton to Paris, he brought the sprout of an elm tree, which he set out near Snow's Falls, and which is still standing, HISTOKV OK PARIS. bit and of a ilitfereiit variety tVoin the otlier elms in the vicinity. He served as town clerk, and was the popnlar Register of Deeds for Oxford county for more than thirt}- consecutive years. He was also a public spirited and valuable citizen of Paris. He died Dec. 9, 1851, and his wife dieil March 12, 182r.. Children : Leonard, h. Jan. 20, 1813, d. June 17, 1843. Jonas Biscoe, b. Dec. 7, 1814, d. June 2.5, 1824. Eunice Fitch, b. Oct. 17, 181(J, m. Geo. Rawison, M. D.; ui. 2d. Ebas Chase and settled in Portland. Mary Jlason, b. Nov. 10, 1818. Charles Thomas, b. Xov. 20, 1820, m. Lucretia Jackson. George Lovell, b. Jan. 28, 1823, ni. Xancy X. \Vino; of Wayne. Chakles Thomas ]Mellex. son of Major Alauson, m. Lucretia, dau. of Joseph Jackson. Children : Charies J., h. Feb. 20, 18.57. lie was a youuii; uiau of much promise, was principal of Shapleigh academy. He was drowned Dec. 17, 1881. Mary TsaheUr. h. Feb. 20. 18G0. George Lovell Mellen, whose name was accidentally omitted from our account of Paris Newspai)er Men, served his time in the Oxford Democrat office, afterward went to Boston and was part owner and publisher of tlie Boston AVeekly Museum. He subse- quently returned to P:iris. and became part owner in the Oxford Democrat establishment, which he conducted until l'S.')3. when he sold out. He was route agent on the route between Portland and Bangor, subsequent!}' ticket and freight agent for the Portland and Rochester Railroad, and afterwards conducted the DeWitt House at Lewiston, in connection with G. G. Waterhouse. On the death of the latter, Mr. Mellen returned to the old liomestead in Paris where he 3'et resides. He married in 1852. Nancy X., dau. of James Wing. Esq.. of Wayne. ^Ikkkill. William 1Mkki;ill was b. in Falmouth, Dec. 20, 177(i. m. X'ancy, dau. of James Roliinson of Scarl)()roiigh. Slie was b. Sept. 15, 1783. They, with a family of eight cliildren came to Paris, March IG. 18H;, and settled on the farm still retained in the famil}'. Children : Mary, h. Sept. 1804, now living" on the homestead. Jane, b. Oct. 1805, ni. Xatbaniel Liifkiu, s. Xorth Yarmouth. Elisabeth, h. Sept. 1806, m. John Smith, s. Orrington. Xancy, h. April, 1808, m. John Foster, s. Bangor. '678 HISTORY OF PARIS. James, h. Nov. 1810, in. Eliza Dunliaiii. Louisa, h. June, 1812, ni. George Holmes, s. BiuktieUl. ■John i?., b. April. 1814, m. Mary .Sanborn, s. Paris Hill. William, b. Jan. 1*^16. Jienjamin, b. Sept. 1810, d. 1867. Martha, b. July, 1821, ni. Amos Doe, s. Xorwaj-. Aha'jaiJ, b. April, 1824, d. Dee. 1824. Silas, b. 1825, d. Aug. 10, 1848. Silas Merrill, half brother of the preceding, was b. in Free- port, Oct. 4, 1784, m. Sally Green, Oct. 28, 1807. She was b. Oct. 8, 1785. Children : I Jost'j)h Green, b. May 2(), 1809. The mother d._^Married 2d, Elizabeth Loi-ing, b. Xov. 14. 1784, m. 1811. II Sarah Ames, b. Aug. 10, 1812, d. 18.S0. III Elizabeth, b. Aug. 15, 1817, s. in Bangor. IV John E(les,'h. March 2, 1819, ni. Sarah Glidden. V Edmund Davis, h. Oct. 5, 1821, d. Jan. 21, 1827. VI Susaji Jane, ni. Guilford Lowe, s. Bangor. The mother d. May 27, 1823, m. 3ii, Sar.ili. dau. of .Jobn Carsley. widow of Will. Buck. VH ^[rrilJa Rcciiril, b. .lune 25, 1824, m. Tristram Hersey. VIII Ahanail, b. Aiiril 27. 182G, d. Jan. 24. 1829. IX Freeman Carslei/, b. March 15, 1828, m. Sarah Augusta Brett. X Daniel Carsley, b. June 7, 1830, m. Harriet A. Newman. XI Louisa B., b. Dee. 14, 1832. James Merrill, son of AVilliain, m. Eliza, dau. of Samuel Dun- ham of Woodstock, in 1852. She was b. 1827. He settled on the homestead farm, and w^as a successful farmer. Children : Loren B.,h. Feb. 14, 1853. Lyman S., b. Aug. 5, 18.54, in. Marv W. Timberlake of Livermore. Ahby L., b. Nov. 18, 185(i, m. T.vither H. Maxim. Charles IL, b. Oct. 1, 18(10, m. Bosie Sturtevant. Georye W., b. " m. Annie L. Pulsifer of Sumner. John R. Merrill, brother of the prccedhig, was a carriage maker 1)}' trade. He m. MaiT, dau. of vSteiilien Sanborn, 1). in Greenwood, March 8, 1818. He settled on Paris Hill and remained there through life. Children : Freih-rir William, b. Feb. 14, 184G : Anna Kli.-ahi-tlt, b. Oct. 20, 1848. The father d. Dec. 27, 1800. The mothei- d. Aug. 1(5, 1874. , John Edes Merrill, son of Silas, m. Sarah Glidden of AVolf- borough. N. H.. May 3, 1846. She died in IJoston. Mass., Oct. 10, IIISTOKY OK IWIMS. 679 1848, m. 2d, 3Iar\- JaiK', dau. of Jaooh lin.wn of TIaittonl. April 18, 1850. Settled in raris. 1861. C'hildieii .• Gfo»vA' /;.. b. Xcwtoii. \. H.. s,.i,r. 2S. is,-,2. ,„. i,,.ttv I'.M.l ,,i i',i„..,. Edward Island. The niotli(M-d. Maivli 22. ISOS, m. M. Kale. dau. <.t Tli.u,l..iv Sion,. ,,f Watorfonl. aii.l widow of Alliiuu K. I'. Duuliaiii of S..iuli I'ari-. Freeman Cakslev Mkkuii.i.. sj(li!<('s, h. Sept. 2, 1775, ni. Lucy Wetherbee. Captain Seth Morse, son of Baracliias, m. Miriam, dau. of Jonathan Hall. He was a captain in the Revolution. He settled on the lot in the south end of the town, afterward owned by Thomas Hill. He remained on this farm until June, 1803, at which time he became joint purchaser of eighty acres at South Paris village, then composed of .two or three houses and the mills. He was identified with the business enterprises of the village, as stated in another place. He was prominent in town affairs, and scrutinized the expen- ditures and appropriations so closely, that he was considered the watch-dog of the finances of the town. He was representative to the General Court at Boston with Albion K. Parris, in 1813, the town then sending two ; with Alanson Mellen in 1814, and with Dr. Benjamin Chandler in 1816. They had no cliildren. Dea. Elisha Morse, a nephew, came to live witli them when a boy ot fifteen, and at their decease, became owner of the estate. Eliza Moore, a niece of Mrs. Morse, pas-ed her girlhood iu the familv. Capt. Seth Morse died at South Paris, ]May 8, 1854. James Morse, brother of the preceding, m. Lydia, dau. of Jona- than Hall, and settled in Paris. Children : Bets(f(/, in. Solomon Cloudinan; S<-th. in. Philinda Pawson ; Samvj-l. in. White; Miriam, in. Zaehary Carey: Hurrict. Seth Morse, son of James, m. Philinda, dau. of Artemas Raw- son. Children : Vesta L., b. March 16, 181.5, d. July 4, 1847; Emmor Bai'snu, b. April 11, 1817, d. May 3, 1830; William BKssell, b. Dec. 21, 1818, m. Ellen M. Kichards; Cyrus Hamlin, h. ^ox. ii), lS-22, d. Nov. 1852; Seth Ansley, b. Sept. 29, 1824, d. Jan. 2, 18.53; Miranda King, b. 3Iay 18, 1827, d. Dec. 2, 1865; Abijah Hall, b. April 29, 1828; Joseph Hall, h. Jan. 25, 1832, d. April 22, 1865, m. F. C. Jordan. The father d. Nov. 24, 1836. The mother d. MaiTli 10, 18G9. aged 80. Deacon Elisha Morse, son of Deacon Elisha and Patty (Howe) Morse, was b. in Hopkinton. Aug. 2, 1801, and came to Paris to live with his uncle Seth in 1816. He m. ^liranda, dau. of Captain George King in 1824. He served in town office, was representa- 682 HISTORY OF PARIS. tive. and a leader in affairs of church and society. He d. Oct. 21, 1874. Children: I Mary, b. Jan. 29, 1825, m. O. W. Bent. II EUzabetJu'h. Jan. 29, 1828, ni. Granville M. Chase. III Elisha, b. Jan. 12, 1S;J1, m. Lizzie Pilsbury. IV Aui/iixtits, b. Feb. 1."), 1833, d. May 24, 1857. V George, b. Sept. 12, 1835, d. July 29, 1858. VI Sarah, b. Jan. 7, 1839, ni. Rufus S. Stevens, (see Stevens.) The mother d. Oct. 1. 1844. m. 2d, Ann C. dau. of Col. Henry R. Par- sons. VII Charles, b. Dee. 24, 1845. VIII Alfred Efujene, b. Xov. 2, 1847, m. Jennie M. Bartlett. IX Seth, b. June 25, 1849, d. Aug. 9, 18.54. X Henry, b. March 25, 1851, d. Aug. 4, 1854. XI Samuel, b. May 8, 18.53. XII Anna Parsons, b. .July 20, 1855. Phixeas Morse, brother of the preceding, was 1). in Hopkinton, Mass., May 3, 1797, in. Ann, dau. of John Daniels, Jr., and set- tled at South Paris : became the owner of the Ezra Carey stand, and carried on tlie tanning business. The estate is retained in the hands of his son L3man. Children : Willard, b. June 28, 1823; Martha Ann, b. Jan. 24, 1820; Appleton II., b. March 3, 1829, d. in Boston, Feb. 8, 1856; Lyman, b. Sept. 10, 1835. The father d. March 11. 1857. ' The mother d. Jan. 18, 1872. Elisha Morse, son of Deacon Elisha, in. Lizzie, dau. of Rev. I. Pillsbury of Macomb. 111., April 29, 1859. She svas b. Oct. 12, 1839. Settled in .Minneapolis, ^finn. Children : Annie, h.Di^v. 5, 18()0, d. June 4, 18(32; Georye A., b. June 30, 1862; Mary L., b. April 12. 186G; Edvmrd P., b. Oct. 27, 1868; William D., b. Feb. 3, 1870: Frank Van T'/^'-/-. b. May 16. 1879. Alfred E. Morse, brother of the preceding, m. Jennie M. Bart- lett of Westbrook. Children : Nellie, b. Jan. 2, 1873. Morton. PiCHARD Morton and his two brothers, Joseph and Ebenezer, were of Otisfield, and became residents of South Paris village, and died here. Ciuldren : Freeman Cornish, b. July 15, 1820, m. Harriet A. Hodgdon. James Perry, b. July 18, 1822, in. Helen Hainden. AngeUne, b. Dec 19, 1823, d. Feb. 19, 1881. Ann Maria, b. Oct. 29, 1827. IIISTOKV OV VMU^. 083 ,/ohii Ji'Ui'tt, b. Ort. •_>(), lS-2;», m. Ihuinah H. Moise. NeiriU Judson h. ,^\uw 0, IS.'UJ. d. Fob. 12. 18;57. Horari' Jiuhnii. b. April 10, IS.'JS, in. I.imra F. Kiuipp. 'I'bi' t'atbei- il. SeiU. -JS. 1S(>1. Tbc mother d. .I.in. 2 4. 1807. Joseph B. Morton, brother of the preceding. Childivii : Martha Maria, b. Sept. 22, 1S27; Joseph, h. June 10, 182!); Lurntia Jor- .. ibm. of Nathan Morse, and resides at South Paris. He has been in the employ of the Grand Trunk K. K. since it was first oi)ened. Child- ren : Ada Mail, b. May 1, 1858, ni. N. D. Bolster; lialph 11'., b. Oet. 28, 1S59; llarnj lUrharO, b. Oet. 23, 1801; Helen True, b. Jan. 17. 1809. AN'ii.i.iAM Stiioit Morton, of anotiier family, was b. March 27, 181 >, and m. J-'rudeuce Sawin Bates. He died May o, 1842. and the widow m. Martin Crockett. (See Crockett.) Children: Helm Jane, h. July 29, 18;{8, m. A. K. liessey, M. D. (See lU'sspy.) Hi'in-ij Franklin, b. Dee. 5, 1839, ni. Lucelia C, dau. of Ell)ridge Forbes, Sci)t. 22, 1801. and had: William Prentiss, b. June 24, lS(i2; Julia Prudence, h. Marrli 1. l^Of!; \Valtt>r Flbridge. 1). .Iniie :>, lSli7; (ieorge Kandall, b. Aug. 17, ISOS; Henry Alden. h. ,Iuiic 2, 187(1; Clarfin-e (iartield, b. Aug. 2, ISSl. Benjamin Jiaitdall, b. Dee. 10, 1841 (see Military IJeeord), m. Lucy -lane, dau. of Austin Chase, and had: Laura Helen. Ml'KDOCK. Ki.iAi; MiKoocK, son of James and Rutli (A>'ashl)nrn ) Murdock, b. May la, 1820, m. Sept. 1848, Sarah Ann, widow of Sanuu'l Brad- ley Banister of Boston, and dau. of John Goodridge of Boston. She was b. March 18, 181G. (Sec Military Record.) He settled 4it North Paris and became the owner of the grist mill. Childri'u : Edo-ard llV.s^'*/, b. Aug. 4, 18.50; Paulin<' Camline, h. ,lan. 11. ls:.2, m. 684 HISTORY OK PAKIS. Llewellyn Pratt; FmJeric Aiii/ustas, h. Maj^ G, 18.)4, tl. March 22, 1855. The inotlier d. April IG, 1S76. The father d. June 1, 1877. MUZZKY. Rev. Francis Muzzey, son of Reuben and Elizabeth (Hamilton)' Muzzey, was b. in Middleburg, Vt., Jan, 5, 1813 ; fitted for college at Andover, Mass., graduated at Dartmouth in 1842, and studied at Andover Theological school, m. Columbia, dan. of Capt. Frederic N. Hall, and settled ns missionary in Hancock counter, Ohio ; moved to Paris and settled on the Frederic Hall farm in 1856. Children : Clarenden, h. Ohio, :March 22, 1850, d. in Patterson, X. J., July 28, 1874- Manj Coluhihid, b. Ohio, April 28, 1852, d. April 2, 1878. Charles Frederic, b. Ohio, Dec. 22, 1853, m. Leora Verrill, s. AV. Auburn.. Frances He)irij, b. " May 8, 1856, m. Fannie Stowell. Elizabeth Maria Farris, b. May 10, 18G2, m. Herbert D. Field of Aul>uru. Nason. John Nason 's name appears quite early on our records, but little is known of his family. His daughter Polly was the wife of Enoch Hammond, who also resided in this town a few years. Both fami- lies moved to Woodstock, John Nason being one of the earh* set- tlers of that town. Nelson. Nathan Nelson of Milford, Mass.. m. Jerusha Cliapin. and set- tled in No. 4, now Paris, on the lot now the farm of Ransom Ripley in 1784. He was here at that date, as shown by the records. He remained on this lot until ]Ma3' 23, 1706, at which date, he sold to Abner Rawson and moved to Oxford. Children : Xathan, Jr., b. Aug'. 29, 1784, m. Bridghani, 8. Oxford. Anna, b. July 27, 1786, m. Cushuian. Lydia, b. Aug. 27, 1789, d. unmarried. Charlotte, b. Jan. 7, 1791, m. Jacob Tewksburj', M. D. Alexander, 1). June 15, 1795, .<. in Livermore. Jerusha, b. Aug. 4, 1797, ui. Whitteniore. Aitstin, b. Sept. 3, 1799, ui. Faurn, dau. of Asa Thayer. Ebenezer Nelson, brother of the preceding, settled on the west end of the lot. The site of the old log house is still to be seen, and some apple trees near by. It may be seen from the road as one passes from the Cai'penter Corner to the scliool house. They only made a beginning here. Two plain slabs mark their resting place in the old cemetery, Paris Hill. Ebenezer Nelson d. June 2, 1787,. Patience, April 27, 1788. HISTORY OV TARIS. 685 NOYKS. William Noyes, m. Salh' Daniels of this town, and spent the last of his life here. He was the son of Bela Noyes, an early settler in Norway, and for many years kept a hotel at "Greenwood City." He had no ehildren. Other families of this name were qnite early here, l)nt did not remain long enongh to be much identified with the town. .John No3'es, with a large family was here when the census of 1821 was taken. Owens. Luke Owens, said to have been a deserter from an English shi|), •came into this town about the year 1800, from Woodstock, and ni. a dau. of Elisha Cummings. He w^as taxed here in 1810. but was not here when the census was taken in 1821. He was a jolly son of ''Erin." and many stories are told of his wild pranks. O'JiuiEN. Dennis O'Brien, an Irishman, was perhaps, with the exception of Philip Donahoe, the first of that nationality who settled in Paris. He bought land in the northwest pai't of the town. l)ut did not remain here long, and where he went is unknown to the writer. His Irish brogue was a curiosity to the young i)eople of that day, much more so than it, would be now. Paine. Jacob Paine (see Paine Genealogy) was born at Foxltoro, Mass., Feb 7, 1750. He was the son of William of Maiden, whose wife was Mary Bell of Foxboro. Jacob Paine married Hannah jVIorse ■of Foxboro, and in middle life came to Paris, settling near Snow's Palls. He did not remain liere long, however, but moved across the line at the northwest corner of the town into Greenwood. He •died there, June 5, 18:56. His wife died in 1848. Children : I Stephen^ b. Deo. 27, 1776, m. Abii>>ail Mor^e. II Mary, b. Jan. 24, 1778; she was never married, but lived \\itli her brother at the homestead, died 1870. III Isaac, b. May 24, 1780, a physician at Marshfield, Mass., ni. first, Abagail A. Thomas, and second, Rachel Paine, his cousin. He died Jan. .5, 1869. IV Daniel, b. April, 1782, m. Mary Paine, d. 1S]G. v Davis, b. June, 1784, m. Charlotte Hathaway. -\i WiUiam, b. Sept. 16, 1787, m. Anna D. Stanley. 68G HISTOKV OK PARIS. VII Xat?i((u, h. July 14, 1792, in. Susan F. Diui^ley. VIII Asa M., h. Feb. 19, 1794. He lived on the old homestead in Green- wood with his sister; was never married; died some years ago. IX Turner^ b. June 20, 179G, m. Xaney Fisher, d. 18.57. X Keziah, h. Feb. 19, 1798, m. Benjamin Jackson of Paris, (see Jack- son.) Stephen Paine, the oldest son of Jacob, who m. Abigail Morse of Foxboro, came to Paris with his father and lived here and in Greenwood, and died in 1859. Children : Otis, b. Sept. 29, 1799, d. Feb. 27, 1844, no children. Harford, b. June 2G, 1802, d. 1818. Abd'jail r., b. March 29, 1807, m. Eleazer Duidiam, Jr.. of Paris. SU'phcn, b. 1816, d. 183.5. EUsha, b. Feb. 10, 1824, d. younij. Eli~.'eld. V Edith, b. April 18, 1SG9. The father d. Dee. 1.5, 1780. Parris. Ho\. Aluion Keith Parris (see Paris Lawyers), was the son of Judge Samuel and Sarah (Pratt) Parris, and grandson of Benjamin and Mellicent (Keith) Parris, who died in Pembroke, ]\rass. The descent from Thomas Parris'. who came from London to Lono; Island in 1083, thence moved to Newbury in IG85, and to Pembroke in 1697, is Thomas^ m. Hannah Gannet, Thomas^ m. Rebecca Hayward, Benjamin\ in. Millicent Keith, to SamueP, who m. Sarah Pratt of :Middleboro. The fatlier of the emigrant Thomas' was John Parris, a dissenting minister near Plymouth, P:ngland, whose father was Thomas Parris, a London mcrcliant, who had four sons, John, Thomas. Samuel and 3Lutin. Jolm was the dissenting minister aforesaid : Samuel was the minister of Salem, in whose family the witchcraft craze broke out ; of Martin, we have no certain informa- tion. Albion K. Parris had five children, I)ut oidy the tw(j oldest are recorded on our records, as follows : Caroline IF., b. Oct. 17, 1814; Albert II'., b. Feb. 11, 1818. Hox. Virgil I). Parris < see Personal Notice), was the son of Josiah and Experience (Lowden) Parris of Bnckfield, and a cousin of Albion K. Parris above mentioned. He m. Cohnubia. dau. of 688 HISTORV OK PARIS. Capt. Samuel Kawson. and had tlie following children, b. in Buck- field : Edward Lovdcn, b. Sept. 3, 1837; rhujil Kimhalh b. May 10, 1840; Helen Delphina, b. April 20, 1844; Perciral Josiah^ b. .Tan. 5, 1849, graduated at Union ColU'ijp, class of 1871. Edward Lowden Parris (see Personal Notice) graduated at Union College in ltS,57, and at the Harvard Law School in 186(5. He mar- ried Sept. 7, 1876, Mary Ida DuBois of Fishkill. N. Y. Children : M1). 12, 1808 : Anna 7sff?>^7/r', b. Dec. 30, 1869; Dora Alin;h. Oct. 1.5, 1S71 : .}/,>,■>/ T/n>htas, b. Jmie 2!), 187.5; Oscar Wallace, h. ,Tau. 18, 1879. Partriix.i:. Elias Partriix;!-: was born in ]"'ranivliii, Mass., Feb. 7, 17C>C). He was the oldest of a family of thirteen children. He ni. Dec. o\ , 1794, Abagail Chase of 8ntton, Mass. Siie was b. ^larcli 21, 1770, and was a sister of Lnke Chase of Paris. He settled on the lot where he resided through life. Children : I Elias Chase, b. Dec. 12, 179,5, d. Oct. 22, 1798. II Cynthia, b. Xov. 12, 1797, lU; Xicholas Chesley. III Austin, b. Oct. 6, 1799, m. S.irali K. Powers. IV Efecta, 1). March 28, 1801, in. SauuiefMorrell, Feb. 2,3, 182:5. V nraiJford Chase, b. Jan. 20, 1803, d. .Ian. (5, 1805. VI Mil'>, b. Aug. 27, 1804, d. Se])t. 10, 1804. VII AInnjail, b. Feb. 20, 180(i, m. 1st, Jonas Kend.all, 2il, Liberty Hall. VIII Caroline, b. Aug. 23, 1808, ni. ('ornelius Morton. IX Ailaline, h. Aug. 23, 1808. X Lois, b. Aug. 8, 1810. XI Mar>i Pi., b. July 27, 1812. in. Hannibal .Smith. The mother d. Sept. 22, 18.38. The falHier d. May (I, 1857. .age 91 years. Austin Partridgk, son of Elias, m. 8arah P., dan. of Gidecm Powers, Jan. 14, 183.'3, and settled on the homestead. Late in life he sold the farm and i)iirciiased a residence on Paris Hill. Child- ren : Buth Isahelle, b. Oct. 12, 1833, m. S. Porter Stearns. Ahhie Apphia, b. Jan. 16, 1835, m. S. Dexter Billings. Amanda Melvina, b. Aug. 26, 1836, m. O. A. Maxim. Behecca, b. April 23, 1838, d. Aug. 23, 1840. AdOie, b. Aug. 13, 1845, m. Albert E. Follet of Providence, R. I. Pexlev. Joseph Penlev was b. in Nailsworlh, Gloucesteishiie, England, July 13, 177G or 7. He wrs a soldier in the British Ami}' during 44 GOO HISTORY OF PARIS. the Revolutionarv AVar. He came to North Yarmouth and m. Esther Fogg in 178'\ and moved from there to Danville. Children : I Hcln'ccii. h. Jan. ."), 1781. ns. .lames Vickery. II Jnh,,. h. Mav 5, 1782. m Bnntiah. b. Sept. 1, 1784, d. Sept. 8, 1784. IV Iliiiinah, b. Sept. 9, 178-5. V JiiiK , b. Aug. 2:^, 1787, ni. lieuben IlayneiJ. VI Ahiiii-'i. \). April 22, 1789, m. Isaac Davis. VII St, >/;,■<>. b. CM. 2, 1790, d. Nov. .">, 1790. viH Jnsi;,/,. b. Aug. 22, 1792, m. Lovina Monk. s. Paris. IX \Viii;,>,ii. b. April 20, 1794, m. Lucy Vickery. X J'lini-s, b. -May 29, 1790. ni. Polly ( haniltcrlaiii. Tlic motlicr d. Married 2(1. Tbaiikt'ul. dau. of Houdiiu :sroody of Fal- mouth, b. .luiie 4. 1770. XI Kwr/i, b. Oct. 27. 1797, m. Cyulbia Mitchell. XII Eslltf); \>. Feb. ."{, ISOO, ni. ( •hristopher [Mitchell. XIII JLnuKih, h. May 7, 1802, in. Benjamin Mitchell. XIV S(in,H<-L h. April 1, 180.5. XV Tlionif/s. b. Jan. 18, 1808, d. Oct. :J. 1820. XVI Th., b. Feb. 9, 1829, in. (Jeorge H. .Vckley. IX Somh T., b. Oct. 14, 18:^1, ni. Captain Oustavus C. Pratt. X Charles F., h. :May 11, 18.«, m. Abbie Leach. XI Francis G., b. Jan. 4, 1835. lie changed his name to Grosvenor, and is a Methodist minister, m. Ist. Isabella Andrews, 2d, Xettie Howe. XII ll'iiniul, .)/.. 1». Dec. 9. 18;{G, m. Daviil Po-c of Albany, X. Y. xiii ^V'o/•;/^ /•'., b. Xov. 15, 1838, engineer on Xew Yoik Central rail- road, s. Albanv. JosKPH Gii.MAN PicNi.KV, SOI) of Joscph, 111. Sarah T., dan. of Caleb Perry of Paris, Feb. 21. I.s4 1. Children : Imdore Jam', b. Dec. 29, 1848, d. .Fuly 7. 185 f. Frank Morse^ b. Dec. 30, 18.50, m. Addie. dau. of James A. Deeiing. and HISTORY OK PARIS. 601 had: Sarah Isadore. h. June ."). 1872. ami Dalla Mali.'l. h. .limo 1. 1877. John Pern/, b. Feb. 10, IS;").}, in. Nellie O. Bunipus. , Charles Fremont, b. Deo. 3, 1S54. ni. Lizzie M., dan. of Alexander Drew of Stonehani, and liad : Ei-nest Leslie, b. Feb. 18. 1880. (riluiun Hcnrji, h. Sept. 20, 18r)8. The mother d. Feb. 1. 1802, in. 2d, Fmeline. dau. of Benjamin Davis of Woodstock, Oct. 23, 1862, b. March 15, 1824. The father d. Feb. ir>, 1881. Jamks Farris Pexi.ev, brotlior of the preeeiling, ni. Loduska A., dau. of "William Swan. Chililren : EihranJ II'.. b. Dec. 12. 18l.'>. m. Al)l)i(> F. Richardson. John Lorki\ b. Aug. 25, 1847. Charles i?., b. 3Iay 10, 1851. m. .Icnnie. dau. t>f Peter Ilolden. and had : George F., b. Feb. 17, 1877. Lncretia Ellen, b. Feb. 11, 1854, m. Edward ("base. James Almon. b. ^[ay 4, 1850. lAicella A., h. .April 10, 1803. The mother d. May 17. 1870. m. 2d. widow of (Jeorge Ihown of (Jolls- town, X. IT., and dau. of .Fonathan B. Merrill of Hebron. .lune 1, 1880. JosKiMi Pkni-kv, son of Enoch and Cynthia (31itclic!l) Poiilof , h. Sept. 10. 1820, m. Olovia Ann. dan. of Benaiah bloody of Paris, Jnne 22. IS,'),'), t'liildreii : Eliza .v., b. Ai)ril 2(i. Is5(;. m. Charles S. Bacon: Kl}>'n n.. h. ,liily 1. 1850, m. Levi Bixhy: A /.. b. .Tan. 24, 1871. Pl.KllA-M. I^KMiKL Pkkiiam. lioni ill r[)toii. IMass.. Doc. 20. ITOO, son of Lenuiel and Mary linttorfield. grandson of Bcnjaniin and Esther, and the fifth in desc-cnt from John, of Clielinsford, ]Mass., who married Sarah Shepley in 1(;()4, was early at Paris, occupying tlie '•Centre"" lot on Paris Hill. Ills wife was Betsey Gurney, of Bridge- water. He subsequently moved to ••High Street" in Paris, and in 181. "5 to Woodstock, where one or more of his sons had preceded him. Jotham Perliam went there in 1808, and Viegan on a farm in what has since been known as the ••Perham Neighborhood." >\'heii his father went, ho settled on adjoining land. Lemuel Periiain was an only son. but his fatlier had several daughters, who married and settled in \'erniont, where their descendants now live. The child- ren of Lemuel Perham, born in Upton and Paris, were : I Vathj. 1). in I'ptoii. Mass.. Ai)ril 0, 1781. m. Ebeiiezer Tuell (.if Paris. 11 Jiilhani. h. " •' .March 22. 1784, in. Lucy Felt, s. AVood- stock. 6!)2 HISTORY OK PARIS. III 7)V^sT// a., b. in I'pton, An, Nov. 21, isdl. Willie Lincoln, b. Jan. 1, 1865. Perkins. Cornelius Perkins of Carver, Mass., born Dec. 25, 1775, m. Mercy Barrows of Middleboro, b. Jan. 5, 1775. and was among our HISTOKV OK I'AKIS. 693 quite early settlers. In 1803, he moved to Woodstock and settled on lot number six. of Smith's survey, in the east part of Woodstock, the grant to Gorham Academy. His father was Gideon, whose wife was Desire Dunham, and his grandfather Joshua, all of Carver. He was the delegate from Woodstock to tlii3 convention which framed the Constitution of Maine. After the death of his wife, lie came back to Paris and died here. His children, the three older born in Paris and the others in Woodstock, were : * I Lntlu'r, b. Doc. 10, 17i)7, ni. Sully Durell. lie was a Baptist cU'roy- niau, and liad several settlemeuts. He died in Weld, where he had married a second wife, Olive Brown. II Cornelius, b. Xov. 4, 1799, d. young. III Gideon, b. Xov. 22, 1801, m. Polly Dinibam. He was a Free Bap- tist minister; he had a family, and among his sons were John W. and Joseph, well known merchants in Lewiston. He d. in 1883. IV Seth, b. Sept. 2, 1803, m. Laodieea Dudley, daughter of David, and moved to Penobscot count}'. V Merry, b. Aug. 8, 180,5, m. Isaac Davis. VI Desire, b. Dec. 28, 1807, m. Harvey Berry, son of Ayilliam of Paris; r. Hartford VII Daniel, b. April 23, 1810, m. Drusilla Fuller, daughter of Caleb of Paris. VIII Ci/nis, 1). Jan. 14, 181S, m. Harriet Dunham. IX Charles, b. Jan. 24, 1814, m. Amazina Cushman, daughter of John of Bethel. They went west. X Cornelius, b. July 19, 1879, d. 1833. Cyrus Perkins, son of Cornelius, m. Harriet, dan. of Sebra Dun- ham, March 14, 1839. Settled first on the Dr. Kittredge farm, and afterward removed to Paris Hill. Children : Dianthd 3fehiti(hle,h. Oct. 10, 1841, d. June 20, 1842; Elizabeth D., b. Aug. 30, 1843, m. George P. Hooper, Jr., s. Paris Hill; Mary Louisa, b. July 10, 1847, d. March, 18.53; William E., b. Dec. 20, 1849, m. Edna Web- ber. The father d. April 12, 1881. William E. Perkins, son of Cyrus, m. Edna, dan. of Jesse and Alice (Hammond J Webber of Lisbon. Settled on Paris Hill. Children : 3Iary Alice, b. Feb. .5, 1872, d. Aug. 10, 1872; Georye Everett, h. June 10, 1873; Ilattie May, b. Dee. 11, 1878; Lillian Lizzie, b. Aug. 18, 1879. Simeon Perkins, son of Sj\muel, m. Nancy, dau. of Abijah Hall. He purchased the old Jackson mill on Stony Brook, and Iniilt the 694 HISTOKY OF PARIS. house, now the residence of Willuim B. Royal. (See mills.) Children : I Lijdid Ann, h. Sept. 15, 1817, m. Win. H. Ca?<\vell. II Eliza Jane, b. March 1, 1819, in. Hiram Curtis, s. Boston. III Milium Morse, b. June 7, 1821, in. Asa S. Emerj-. s. Bloonitield. IV Miranda King, b. Feb. 28, 1824, ni. Charles Green, s. Xorway. V Marij Kniiiht, h. Marcli 10, 1826, ni. Luther P. Brett. VI Abaray 10, 1800. The mother d. June Ki, 188-t. SniKox IIoHACE Pkrkins, son of Simeon, ni. Iluldah, dan. of Joshua Kendall of Milan, N. 11., May 1, l-S,')!). and settled on the Dr. Stevens farm, and afterward movi'd to Soutii Paris. Children : Martha Ellen, h. Get. 20, 18.17, m. Frank E. Kendall of Bethel; Lizzie Jane, b. Sept. Vk 1802; Martj Em)na, ]>. May 21, 1805; Herbert Elmer, b. Dec. 29, 1807. William T. Perkins, half ])iotlier of Simeon Horace, ni. Lucy A. Blake, and settled on the homestead. Children : William E., ]). April S, 1803: Fnink W.: Sa,la.' Samuel Perkins of Bridgewater, ^lass., came to Norway after the close of the Revolutionary war, in whicii lie had served. He m. Oct. 31, 17.S7, Mehitable, daii. of Jonathan Shurtleft'. Children: Jonntlian, d. young; Simeon, b. Xov. 26, 1792, m. Nancj^ Hall; Samuel, killed by a tree falling on him ; Sarah, b. 1795, m. Peter Frost, s. Norway ; ^?i^«, 1797, m. Jeremiah Felt of Woodstock; Samuel, b. March 12, 1800, m. Isabella Drayton, s. Boston; Manj; Almira; (Hies, m. Abagail , s. Portland. The mother d. Maieh 4, 1858, aged 88 years. Perry. Asa Perry was horn in INliddlehorough, Mass., 1701. He came to this township in April, 17'.i7, and liought of Lemuel Jackson the north half of lot LI in the 7tli range, and in August following, the 1 jt next north. This constitutes the homestead farm of his grand- son, Alexander S. Thayer. He built his log house a few feet l)aek of the present house in which he lived until IHOl, at which time his 3^oungest child was three years old. He then moved into the new niSTOHV Oh I'AlilS. 095 bouse. He in. June 1, 17'.)0, Putty Ilaiinatbnl of New Gloucejstt'r, a sister to tlie wile of Simeon \\aiton. CiiiMivii : Pattij, \n. Samuel Cheisle}-, s. Lincuhi. Charittj, m. .John Thomas, s. Dixfit'lil. CktJcli^ b. April G, 1794, lu. Su>. 13, 1884. IX Mabel Gordon, b. Paris Jidy 3, 1859, ni. Walter Z. Brown. X Jrnnic Mand, b. •• March 2. 1SG2, d. June 27, 18G3. Tlie father d. Dec. 30, 18S2. The motlicr d. .)an. 22, 1881. HISTORY OK PARIS. 697 PlERCK. Nathan Pikrce, ni. Mercy Rider, a sister to tlio wife of Peter Durell. she Avas b. July 19, 17G3. Tliey settled oii the old town fanii. Children : Xathanu'I, b. Nov. 2!J, 178G; Xntha», h. March L"), 1788; J/r-m/, b. June 11, 1790; EUas, b. Feb. 23, 1792; Abial, b. March 16, 1794; Foil,/, h. March 10, 179G; Sam7iel, b. July o, \7dS y Jiohf-rt , b. July 8, 1800. Pidgin. Joseph Noyes Pidgin, M. D., of Litchfield, son of Rev. AVilliam Pidgin, ni. Diantha, dan. of Aimer Rawson of Paris. Children: WnUam Ahnci\ b. March •!:>, 183;i, (see Paris Newspaper Men.) Abba Jane, d. 18-13. Pike. Hezekiaii Pike, son of Zachariah of Hopkiiiton, N. II., was b. Nov. 4, 1786, in. Ann Jeffers Crafts of Jay, Oct. 18, 1811. She was b. in Jay. July 13, 1794. He settled March 19, 1821, on the Luke and Seth P.eniis farm near Snow's Falls, previously occupied by Allen, Avho was drowned. Children : Ann, b. March 1, ISl.'J, d. June, 1821. Ehaira, b. Aug. 8, 1814, in. Nathaniel Fuller of Paris. Sarali, b. Nov. 4, ISKi, in. William Collins, s. Newton, Mass. Eliza Jane, b. Feb. 11, 1819, m. Henry Fuller, s. Newton, Mass. Catharine Crnfl^i, b. Nov. 4, 1820, ni. Amos C. Pai-ker, s. Livermore. Nelson, b. Jan. 1, 1823, m. Maria Sylvester, s. Jay. Ann Crafts, b. Aug. 27, 1825, ui. Francis Bryant, s. Jay. Jennette, b. May 24, 1828, m. Joseph Osgood, East Andover, Mass. Xathan, b. Aug. 4, 1830, m. Anna Woodcock, s. Boston. Adeline, b. Oct. 21, 1832, ni. Charles F. Tuttle, s. Newton, Mass. The father d. Sept. 12, 18.34. He broke his leg July 5, by a horse falling ou him while plowing out corn, causing his death. The mother lived with her son-in-law, l)ea. Natlianiel Fuller of this town, and died there in 1884. Porter. Richard Porter settled in Weymouth, Mass., in 1635. He came the same year with Morse and Paine and was subject to like oath of allegiance to Church and State. (See Porter genealogy by Hon. Joseph W. Porter of Bangor, for an extended account of thfe family). Nehemiaii*^ (Nehemiah% Joseph', John', John% Richard') was b. 698 HISTORY OF PARIS. iu Scituate, Dec. 14, 175.S, m. Joaniui Barltour of Gray. Cliildreu, all born in Yarinouth : Syh-fiHKs, b. Oct. 11, 1783, m. Sylvia Baitlett. Susanna., b. Aug-. 24, 1785, m. John Ilainilton. Lucy, b. Sept. 21, 1787, m. Tiinotliy Chase, s. Paris. Lydia, b. May 30, 1789, in. Benjamin Herrick. Stephen, b. June 16, 1791, ni. Rebecca Cobb. John, b. Oct. 13, 1793, ni. Eunice Hicks, s. Paris. Charies, h. June 10. 1794, ni. llacliel Hamilton. Benjami)/, It. Dec. 10, 1790, m. Zeruiah IJing. Joannii, b. Aug. 6, 1798, m. Win. Stearns, Jr., s. Paris. 3Iary, h. Feb. 10, 1800, m. Benjamin Cole. Sevard jr., b. June 3. 180.5, m. Eliza Daniels. WilUam Barbour, b. March 31, 1807, il. May 20, 1838. liufus, b. April 25, 1810, m. Mary Favor. John Porter, son of Nehemiah, in. Eunice Ilicks, Jan. 22, 1816. She was b. Sept. 27, 1790. He settled iu what has since been known as the Porter neighborhood. Has been in town office, rebuilt the Baptist meetinghouse, Paris Hill, and has been identified with the business interests of tlie town. He d. Oct. 12, 1855. Children : Sylvanus, b. March 31, 1817, ni. Estliei- C. :Millett. Ezekiel L., b. Oct. 3, 1819, d. Jan. 14, 1SG9. John Barhour, b. Aug. 12, 1821, m. Maria Home of Milan, X. H. Harriet, h. Aug. 20, 1823, m. Solomon 1. Millett, s. Xorway. Joseph Jlicks, b. March 4, 182G, m. Sarah Holmes. Franldin, b. Oct. 18, 1829, m. Maitha M. Millett. The mother is now living at the advanced age of 94 years. Charles Porter, brother of the preceding, in. Rachel, dan. of William and Rachel (Lnfkin) Hamilton, of North Yarmouth, Jan. 21, 181(5. She was b. July 19, 1794. He settled in the same neighborhood with his brother, and moved to South Paris Village where he remained the rest of his life. Children : Mary Ann, b. Aug. 21, 1817. Lucy Ilamiltiin, b. April 21, 1820, m. Hiram Knight of Paris, 2(1, AVin. Allen of Portland. WiUiam Henry, b. May 8, 1822, m. Emeline Pratt. Badiel Lufkin, b. Feb. 11, 1824, m. Thomas Witt, s. Xorway. Samuel XeweU, b. May 4, 1826, d. 1827. Charles Newell, b. April 7, 182S, in. Maria L. Millett. ^Ivan H. b. July 2, 1831, d. 1833. Granville, b. June 11, 1833, d. 185(). Tlie father d. April 3, 18(il. The mother d. Jan. 1, 1877. IlISTOKV OF PAias. G99 Sylvanus Pokti:i{, son of .lolin, m. Nov. 10. 1.S42, Esther C. :\lillett of Norway. Cliildron : John, b. April 27, 184;} ; EUzn ,/., b. Nov. 28, 184-1. in. Andrew J. Dimiels : Fathivu b. Jan. 27, 185:3; Ezoldcl. b. Nov. l.'J, 1857. John Baubouk Portkk. l)rotlier of the [ircccHlinjj,'. ni. Maria Home of Milan. N. II., Nov. 9, 1853. Children: HarrU't, h. (Jet. 1, 1854, m. J. Ferdinand King; Aimit'. b. Jnly 5, 1858; Eunir>\ b. Aug-. 31, 18(34; Almon Fann>U, b. Dee. 13, 18()0. Fkaxklix Poutkr, brother of the preceding, ni. ^Martha M. Millett of Norway, Sept. 1."), 1858. Children: Francis F., b. Oct. 5, 18(51 ; James X., b. May 5, 18G5 ; .lenjaniin Pratt, and settled on the homestead ; now resides in Nor- way. Children : I (Jli'trles IL, b. June KJ, 1847, ni. Miranda I'ijilbrook of Fai-uiinyton, resides in Boston, Mass. II Servetus P., b. June 20, 1848, d. in New Portland, Maroli (i, 1875. III George (?., b. Feb. 13, 1851, resides in Lynn, Mass. The motlier d. June, 1872, and he in. 2d, Eleanor, widow of Benjamin Dow, and dau. of Asa Packard of Greenwood, June 13, 1873. She \\as b. Jan. li). 1830. IV WiUiam Ilntrt/, h. Oct. 22, 1874, d. Ai)ril 22, 1877. Charles N.. Porter, brother of the preceding, m. Maria L. Millett of Norway, March 24, 1852, and settled at South Paris. Children : JliUrtt A'., b. Oct. 7, 1853; Frank i., b. June 29, 1855; Granrilh' //., b. June 3, 1857, lu. Ida M. Bobbins of Norway, and had: Susie E., b. Aug. 1, 1882; Hiram, b. Nov. 15, 1883; Willie A., b. April 7, 18(53; Xdlii- J/., b. Aug. 2(5, 18(5(5; Hiram N.^ b. Oct. 31, 1870; Hattie Z., b. Nov. 1, 1872. Hon. AVilliam R. Porter, son of Captain Stephen, of the family' of Neheiniah, which see, was born in North Yarmouth, ^lay 20, 1825, graduated at P)Owdoin College in 1843 ; in Maine Senate from Cumberland count}' in 1851; now banker; married P21izabeth H., dan. of James Deering of South Paris, May 21, 1846. Children ; William Z»., b. North Yarmouth, March 9, 1847, s. Chicago, 111. ; Elim 7)., b." Portland, April 1, 1855; Frances B., b. Portland, April 25, 1857; Ahhi/ n.. b. North Yarmouth, Aug. 17, 1859; James D.,h. Westbrook, Feb. 3. 18G5. (1. Aug. 22, 18(3G. 700 history of pauis. Pratt. Phixeas aud Joshua Pratt came to Plymouth in the third Pilgrim ship, Ann. and were among the forefathers at Plymouth, and prob- abh' ancestors of most of the name in tlic old colony. Luther and Nathaniel Pratt were of Middleborough, Mass., and were early settlers in the west part of the town. The wife of Capt. Jairus Shaw was a sister, as was also the mother of Governor Albion K. Parris of Hebron. Luther Pratt m. L^dora Leonard. Children : Betsey^ m. Jacob Winslow. Leonard^ m. Sail}' Giboon. Calrii). h. ^[ay 17, 1797, ni. Deborah Bari'ows. Poll;/, ui. 1st, Solomon Kni*;-ht, 2(1, Geoi-g'e Knight of Poland, and was murdered by her lnisl);ind, who is sorvini;' out a life sentent'e in the State prison. 3IaHin, d. 1827. ,S'rt//*/, b. ISOl, m. Eicker of Poland. Eliza, b. Auff. 12, 1804, m. Nov. 4, 1825, Ansel Cusluiian of Hebrou. X,(»ri/, h. ISOG, ni. Stephen r^Ii: hell. The father d. 1818. The motuer d. 1818. Xatiiamel Pratt, brother of the preceding, m. Luc}' Shaw, a sister of (iilliert .Shaw, and settled on tlie lot now the farm of AU)ert AVinslow. Children : AhiKjiu'J. III. David Andrews; Curfrifi, m. D;ivid Andrews, 2d wife; Lucg^ b. July 17, 17!)7. iii. WiiMain Cuimnings, s. Hamlin's Grant; XafJmnieli L>j(li(i^ 1). April b^. 1801. m. 1st, Mosos Gvmimings, 2d, Daniel Cunnnings. Leonard, son of Luther Pratt, m. Sarah Gibson of Waterford. Children : Martj JdHo^ \\\. Ist, Ether Deering, 2d, Robert Skillings; Surah, d. young. The father d. alumt 182(J. The widow m. Thomas Dunham of IIel)ron» and scttleil in Turiici-. Calvin Pratt, brother of tiie [ireceding. m. Del)orali. dan. of Ansel Barrows. She was b. in Granliy, Vermont, Oct. 22, 1799. Ansel Barrows came to Paris and lived in a log house near Elder Hooper's, and moved to Sumner. Children : Oliof^r Leonard, b. May 2, 1820, m. Elizabeth Fuller of Woodstock. Thcoilora Leonora, b. April 20, 1822, in. Iticbard II. Jordan of Bethel, and died some years ago. Hannah Elliot, b. Mart-li 31, 1820, m. John C. Warren; she is also dead. The father d. May 15, 1871. The aged mother still lives with her son at West Paris. IIISTOKY OF I'AUIS. 701 Oliver Lkonaud Pkatt, son of Culvin, ni. Elizabotli, dtiu. of Xicwis and Betsey (Dunliam) Fuller of ^Voodstoek, May 10, 1^41. She was born Sei)t. 21. 1822. He settled nenr West Paris villa■, 1). May 1, 1842. in. Eli/:i, daii. of John ('olton of Wood- stock, and liad : Li/zie A<>nes, I). Dee. ;U, 18(!(i: Eliza Jiine, b. Ash- land, ^lass., June i;{, 1873. 3[arried 2d, widow Xattie Rarnuni. Lleic('1I;/u, 1). X(»v. 12, 1849, ni. raidine, dan. of Kliab C. Murdoek, Nov. 8, 1871, and had: Sarah ^raiide, b. Get. 19, 1872; Leonard Murdoek, b. Aug-. 30, 1879. Mar;/ AiujcUnc, h. Jan. 18. 1854. ni. Julian Francis Yonnii'. Stkphkn Pratt, son of Benajali I'ratt of Oxford. 1). Dee. 12. 1778, m. Lucy, dan. of Col. Nathaniel Fuller of Oxford. 1». :May 12, 1783. He settled in South Paris village, and built his house on the lot included in the site of Jackson's saw mill of 1783. He was a Ciirpenter by trade. Children : Solymaii, b. Oct. 20, 1809, ni. :Marg:arette Allen. John Firmnn, b. Ma_v 1, 1811, ni. Harriet Moors. Stephen nccater, b. Dee. 30, 1812. ni. Sylvia Lewis. Arnlh', b. Aug;. IG, 1814. Sophia Whitncii, b. Oct. 30, 1817, d. Feb. 3, 1819. Francis, b. April 4, 1820, ni. Fannie Clark. Edirin Prr'scott, b. May 28, 1822, ni. Elizatieth A. Gould. AmjcJinc, b. Aug. 12, 1824, ni. Alexander Wentworth. 'ITie fath<'r d. :May 7, 18,59. The mother d. May 17, 18.54. SoLVMAN Pratt, son of Ste[)lien. in. ^Margaret, dau. of Kduuind Allen, and settled at South l^aris village. Children : Au'jiista Maria, b. April 8, 1838, m. Charles II. Twitchell. William 7/., b. June 30, 1840, m. Joanna I'ackard. Infant, b. April 22, 1842, d. :*Iay Kl. ls42. L<'vi, b. June 11, 1843. Francis A., b. June 11, 1848, ni. Luc}' E. Pratt. Kanoj, b. Dec. 1, 1845, d. Feb. 21, 1847. Charles F., b. 1851. The father d. July 10, 18(15. John Firman Pratt, brother of the preceding, ni. Harriet Moors of Hebron. Children : Julia, m. Charles IJipley, r. at Xorway; Ilattic, m. Fred Burncll. Edwin Prescott Pratt, son of Stephen, m. Mrs. Elizabeth Gould, maiden name Gove, of Eldgecomb. Me., May 8, 184.5, b. Feb. 1823. Children : Lucy E., b. June 15, 1858, m. Francis A. Pratt. 702 HISTORY OF PARIS. Georgr' Ethri», b. Feb. 18, 18G1, in. Aima M. Tjiylor of Cliarlcstown^ Mass. The mother d. June 8, 1871). Francis A. Pratt, sun of Solynian, m. Lncy E.. dan. of Edwin P. Pratt. Children : Benjamin Franh-lin, b. Feb. 14, 1878. Gforrjr' Lfister, b. June 8, 1879. Binlir MiKh'Jlni', b. Oct. 10, 1888, d. May 20, 1884. (Jeorge Edwin Pratt, son of P^dwin P., in. Anna M. Taylor. Children : Hattic MoiU 1). July 8, 1881. George Edwin b. Feb. 188-2. Ben.tamin Pratt, of no known relation to the other families of this town, came to Paris and settled on the lot now the homestead farm of Captain William R. Swan. He m. Avit-e, d;ui. of Captain Jairus Shaw, Sept., 1809. Children: SiuK'on, h. April 11, 1812. The mother d., m. 2d, Almira Packard, .Sept., 1814. Aris Kiiuj, b. June .3, 181."), m. Charles liemis; Enodi ILirhm-^ b. June 2, 1817, s. Brooktield: J/'/n/, b. June 11, 1822; Sarah, b. Dec. 21, 1823: Ser- vctiis.; EmcJiiii', m. Hemy Porter; Zchulon, s. Chelsea. The father d. al)out 1838. Captain Gust.\vus Clark Pratt son of AVilliam and Zilpha (Bryant) Pratt was born in Hebron, March 18, 1821), m. Ang. 23, 18o2, Sarali T., dan. of Joseph Penley of Paris. He .settled first on the Luther Winslow farm in Paris, afterward moved to Oxford and remained there twenty-one years ; returned to Paris in May, 1878, and i)urchased the Capt. White farm. (See Military Record.) Children : Oraui'-I a., b. May 24, 18.")3, m. Elsie F. Winslow: Wilha N , b. Jan. 1, 185.-), d. ,Iaii. 11, 186.""); EU-anor, b. Feb. 23, 1807. P>enja.min E. Pratt, son of William, ni. Rhoda P.. dan. of Zelni- lon Bryant. Children : Ci/rus Xi'iiyU, b. Oct. 11, 1832, ni. Caroline Morse. Manj Elh-n, h. Dec. 28, 1833, m. Milton :Morton. Horatio iM'unis, b. Aug. 14, 1837, m. Eorinda Small. Ht(rri('t CoJuindia, b. March 3, 1840, m. John Bancroft. William .1., b. Xov. 14, 1842, in. Ida Gowell of Auburn. Jnhii (J. A>Jaius, b. Dec. 20, 1846, m. Nellie Maxwell of Mechanic Falls.. Boirena Frances, b. Dec. 20, 1848, ni. Josiah Duren. Ahha Ella, b. Sept. 29, 1851, in. Benjamin ^Morse. Emma fhsiri-. b. Dec. 20, 18.53, m. Judson Fifteld of Greenwood. history of paris. "03 Prentiss. Dea. Caleb Prextiss, son of Rev. Caleb of Reading, was b. Nov. 22, 1771. He came to Paris and commenced keeping store at Sonth Paris, near the Stowells. He was the first postmaster at South Paris, and a leader in the church. His services were often called into requisition tit public meetings to deliver an address or sing a song, or to furnish an ode or hymn, as the occasion demanded. Later in life, he itinerated through tlie neighborhoods of the town, holding meetings at the school houses, where he usually read Davies or Burder's village sermons. He m. :Mary Webber Morgan, Jan. 16, 1798. She was born in Gloucester, Mass., Dec. 16. 1775. Children : rolhj, b. Dec. 27, 1798, d. Nov. If!, 1S3G, in Bangor. Caroline, b. Oct. 4, 1800, m. Anierira Tliayer. ' Miranda, b. Oct. 8, 1802, ni. Alonzo King-. Caleb, b. Jan. 9, 180(1, in. Alniira AVlipelcr, s. Foxcroft. Arthur, b. Feb. 1, ISO.J, ni. bucinda Blaisdell, s. Penn. Horatio, b. Xov. 2, 1809, d. Dec. 11, 1832. Anrjnsfa Lni(if<(i, b. Feb. 4, 1812, ni. Sylvaims llen-Ju. Ani<-i\ 1). [March 2, 1765, ni. Abagall Fuller, s. Paris. ./'///«, 1). June 1, 1767, d. young. Jeriishu, b. Oct. 13, 1760, ni. James Holmes, s. Oxford- 3 Samuel , b. Oct. 4, 1771, m. PoUa Freeland, s. in Paris. EHzahcth, b. June 5, 1774, m. Jacob Dodge. Martaadalc, h. April 18, 1777. XizauJa, b. April IS, 1777, m. Timothy Hutchinson. 3{ar)j, b. July 5, 1770, m. 1st, Sullivan Bridgham, 2d, Thomas Brown. Clarissa, b. Feb. 26, 1782. Abrnjaih b. 'May 11, 1786, m. Daniel Adams. 1 CoL. Ebenezer Rawson, son of Ibenezer, m. Elizabeth Taylor of Cornish, N. H., and settled on the lot, now the home- HISTOKY OK TAKIS. 705 stead fanu of Peleg B. Ilaininoiid. Tlie annals siiow liiin to have been a prominent citizen. Children : EUza^ b. Dec. G, 1792, ni. Asa lf()1)iiisoii. Celinda, b. April 22, 171)5, ni. .lolni \V. l)tnnuiiii'»/-y(7/, b. .Fuly 21, 1815. • • 3 Cai't. vSamuel Rawson married PoUa, daughter of Dr. James Freeland of Sutton, Mass., and came to Paris in 1an<>or. 4 Geoiigk BuRiiiLL Rawson, iVI. D., son of Captain Abner, ra. Eunice Fitch, dan. of Alauson Mellen, Oct. 17, 183^, s. New Port- land. After bis decease in 1S57, tbe family returned to Paris Hill, and tbe widow afterward m. 2d, Elias Chase, s. Portland. Child- ren : Alansoii JMJcn, h. Sept. 1, 1839, ni. Tliorp of X. Y., s. Bof^ton. . 1781, ni. Lois Winslow, s. Paris. 3Iarsi'ua, b. July 13, 1782, m. Arodus Bryant, s. Paris. 2 Emmnr, b. Jan. If), 1784, ni. Clai'issa Petei'son. Artcmas, b. Aug. 3, 1785, m. Dorcas Eice. Filiiidn, b. May 13, 1787, in. Seth Morse, s. Paris. Dorcas, b. 1790, d. 1790. 3 Mark- B., b. Marcli 3, 1793, in. Olive Bent, s. Paris. Dorcas B., b. March 2, 1795, m. William Brooks. Xathank'l ]Var. Aug. 6, 1814, d. Sept. 28, 1854. Xathanii'J jr., 1). June 17, 1816. 5 Levi B., b. Jan. 8, 1819, in. Mrs. Lucj^ Cuinmings. Clarissa 1'., 1). May 14, 1821, ni. John Garland. 6 Benjamin Cliandlcr, b. .June (J, 1823, m. Ann Ilolt. 7 Stephen Batchelder, b. :May 4, 1830, m. Ella Kipley. The father d. Jan. .^. 1849, aged (U. The niotlier d. Jan. 1, 18G9, aged 84. 2 Captain Emmor Rawsox, brother of the preceding, m. Clarissa Peterson, and settled in the Porter neighborhood. (See INIilitarv Record.) Children: SyTria, b. Aug. 3, 1815, m. He/ekiah C. (lark. 8 Horace W., b. April 13, 1818, ni. Sarah Clark. 9 Asa Danforth, b. Jan. 24, 1822, m. Abagail Duiihaui. Calista, b. 1823, in. Charles McFadden. niSTOKY OK PAHIS. 707 Ei,tnuji\ I). April IS, lS-24, d. S.-pt. 27, 182i». ErcUnc, b. Mav 2G, 1826, m. Lawson Hill. Orlando, b. April 17, 1830, ni. Mary Eli/abetb Tilton of J>awrence, Mass. He went to the army and died on his way home. Auf^ust, 1803. The mother d. May '.». ls;>(). ami he m. 2d. Klioda. widow of Tctcr (lark. Captain Knnnor d. Apiil 27. I8(i7, aiie 8.{. Khoda d. June, 1871. 3 Mai;k B. Kaavson, hrother of the [jreceding. ni. Olive, dan. of William Bent. 1.8-27. Cliildren : OJtrc, 1). Oct. 2!), 182'.). d. Dee. 2!), 18.")(i. .)Ao-/.- /•'.. b. .Jan. 17, 18.S2. m. Aravcsta Whitman of >Voodstock; d. insane. Otix Bent. 1). ;M;irch 22, 1836, m. Rose jNIeKenney, and is a minister. 10 Va-iiil I)., b. Oet. 2."). 1837, m. Sarah Libbey. Dollii B. b. Aiii^-. 27. 18.39, d. Jnly 27, 18G9. The father d. Set t. 1^"-i- 4 S AMUKi. Fessendex Rawson, son of Levi, m. Azuba, duu. of Isaac Knight. Aug. IG, 1881. He was a carpenter by trade; also served some years as deputy sheritf. He d. at ^lechanic Falls. Children : Sindxhii.ru, '>• Feb. 17, 1832, d. Au<>-. 2."). 1844, aged 12 years, months. 11 Jul, IL.liiK'S, b. Sept. 30, 1833, m. Mary E. Garland. The motlier d. Oet. 15, 1S33, m. 2d, Sally, dau. of Moses Twitchell. Sarah Bebecca, b. Oct. 1, 1834, m. Hezekiah C. Clark. Paidinc, b. Oct. 19, 1836. BozilJa, b. March 20, 1839, d. :\Iai-ch 16, 1840. Franris'h. Jnue 3, 1842. Base £., b. Sept. 5, 1849. 5 Levi B. Rawson. brother of the preceding, m. March, 1844, Mrs. Lucy, widow of Jesse C'uminings, and dau. of Lewis Monk He died IVom injuries received by logs rolling over him, May 2G, 1883. 6 Ben.tamix Chandlek Raavsox, brother of the preceding, m. Ann, dau. of Johnson C. Holt, and settled on the "Willis homestead, Paris Hill. Children : StJ'Ua. The mother d. Dec. 17, 1871. m. 2d, Sarah Jane Daniels. 7 Stephen- B. Rawsox, l)rother of the preceding, m. Ella, dau. of Valentine Ripley. May 23, 1863. She was b. Feb. 22, 1846. Children : AiMie E., b. Mareh 7, 186."): Linda 7?., b. Dec. 8, 1873. 708 HISTORY OK PARIS. 8 Horace W. Rawson, sou of Captain Emnior Rawson, m. Sarah, dan. of Peter Clark. 9 Asa Danforth Rawson, brother of the preceding, m. Abagail T., dan. of Eleazer Dnnham, Jr. ('tiildren : Chd'd />., b. Xov. 8, IS.').'}, 111. Chandler Swift. 10 Virgil D. Rawson, sou of ]Mark B., ui. Sarali M., dan. of Rev. Phineas Libbey, Aug. 24, 180'). Children : 3/rt/>^'/, b. Dec. 1.3, 1870; Jliimip, b. Aug. 7, 1872; Olirr^ b. :Mardi 12, 1874. 11 Jur. Holmes Rawson, sou of Samuel F. Rawson, ni. Mary^E., dau. of John L. and Mary (Elwell) Garland, April 20, lH')i. She was b. April 8, 1829. Settled Paris Hill, antl has l)een mail carrier between Paris Hill and the station, for many years. Engaged in liverv, trade, horse and cattle [)atent medicines. Cliildreu : tSamucl Holmes, h. An^^. -lU. ISoi; Faulty, b. May .'), 18.50, ui. Firelund Tufts; Xellie >S'., b. March 24, 1858, ui. Chu-ence >[. Ilutchius of Runiford; Annie P., b. May 28, 18.')1), ni. James T. Chase: Charles, b. April 27, 18(t2, m. Charlotte E. Jackson. Recoui). John Recohd of Bridgewater. came to Paris and settled on the lot'afterward set into Hebron. He m. Ruth, dan. of Perez Tubbs. Children : Fererc Tnhhs, b. Apiil 5, 17'.IG, in. Asenath Tiil)l)S of Dresden; Israel, h. March 18, 17i)8; Anrrlia, b. March 17, 1800; John, b. Dec. 6, 1801; Folly, b. May 7, 1804; Fnth, b. May 28, 1806; Betsey, b. March 30, 1808; Charles, b. Dec. 17, 1810: Charles, b. June 28, 1812; Olive, b. July 28, 181G; Bebecca, b. April 10, 1818, d. April 28, 1818; Foxanmi, b. April 10, 1818. Perez Tubus Record, sou of John Record, m. Asenath Tid)bs of Dresden, Jan. 10, 1818. Settled at North Paris. Sumner and South Paris, and was a blacksmith. Children : Charles Albert, b. Aug. 10, 1820; Josej^h Tnbbs, h. Dec. 28, 1821 ; Anrelia, b. June 10, 1823, d. May 4, 1828; Futh, b. Xov. 10, 1824; Cordelia White, b. July 27, 182G; Sanixel, h. April 10, 1828; Henry, b.Dec. 15,1829; Hart- veil BriJ'ie, h. April 8, 1831 ; James 3Ia. Now resides on the Darius Fobes farm. Children : Tmrxjcnc, b. Oxford, July 1."), 18.")1, ni. Albert E. Sanborn, s. P>rookline, Mass. Florence EllfH, b. Oxford, April 12, 18.53 ; L<-iia, It. Oxford, May 28,18.55; Louisa Jane, h. Oxford, .lune 11, 18.58; lienjaini)! Fraiikli)), h. Paris, Nov. (i. 1861; Nettif Isadore, b. Paris, :\Iay 30, 18(;(;. Richardson. Samuel Richardson, the second of three brotliers, who united in the settlement of Woburn, Mass., was born in England, about IGIO, and came to this country about 1().">0. The line of descent as given in the family history, is as follows : Samuel', Joseph^ Stel)hen^ Adam*, Stephen", Stephen", who m. Lydia Crooker, and settled in Buckfield and Turner. (See Richardson ^Memorial.) Stephen Richardson, son of Stei)hen and Lydia, was b. July 24, 1810, m. Lucinda, dau. of John Bonney of Paris, where she was born. Moved to Soutli Paris village, and engaged in hardware trade, which is continued by his sons. Children : •Georije C, b. April 3, 1843, d. Feb. 11, 1864. Charles E., b. Sept. 26, 1845, ni. Louisa, dau. of Orren Webster Bent, June 27, 1866, and has: Georgie, b. Paris, March IS, 1867; Frank A., b. Paris, March 16, 1869. Jnlins Perciral, b. Sept. 20, 1847, ui. Siu-ah, dau. of Otis C. Bolster. HISTOUV Ol I'AKIS. 711 RcFus Richardson ni. Eleanor, dun. of John Hicks of (iroon- wood. He came to South Paris village in 181G, Avhen it consisted of l)nt few houses. lie boni>ht land of Elias Stowell, and built his house nearly on the site of the James Dennett house ; afterward moved to Lexington, Me., and died there. His house there was destroyed by lii-e, and his wife perished in the })urninu- house. Children : ,7b/(«, 1). .July 10, 1808; Jlinuiu h. June i;i, 1811. iii. Dolly V. (uvcu: Xathanu'l Ji.. h. Au.ii'. .l. 181(); Murtlui II., h. .luiic 11, 181i). Hiram Richardson, son of Rnfus, m. Dolly V., dan. of Jedediah Green of Otisfield. Children : ILatic, h. Aug. 2(), 1837, d. Mar.'li 14, is.v.). 3Iaria Ani/ic, h. ^Muirli, 1840, in. Calvin 11. Evans, M. I)., s. Xorw.-iy. William //., b. March 9, 1842, ni. Sarali J., dau. of 'riionias ami Lois (Kneeland) Feruald of Troy, Sept. .5, 18G4. She was h. Aug. 20, 1840, and has: Lizzie X., (adoi)ted) b. Dec. 7, 1860. Cyrus Richardson, son of John of Greenwood, was b. Oct. G, 1816,, m. Sarah L., dau. of Joseph Swift of Sumner; settled at Trap Corner. Children : • Jennie Sara/u b. April 30, 1847. ni. Asbury Curtis of AVoodstock. Emjp.ne E., b. May 26, 18.")o. The father d. March 1(!. 187."i. Ripley. The Hue of descent from William Ripley', the emigrant, is John-, John, Jr.^ Hezekiah*, Abner% Tiiaddeusfi, of the sixth generation, who m. Lydia Ransom of Plymonth. Captain Uriah Ripley, son of Thaddeus and Lydia (Ransom) Riple3', was b. Oct. 4, 1773, being the seventii generation. He m. Sarah, dau. of William King, and with one child, Triah, Jr., came to Paris in July, 1795. They came into town by way of "No. 4 Hill " and moved in with Asa Perry into his log house, and remained with him through the winter, and until he had provided a log house of his own. He cleared up his lands, built substantial buildings, and reared a large family. His wife, Sarah King, was b. the day of the battle of Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775. He d. Jan. i), 1853. Children all but oldest b. Paris : Vriah, Jr., h. Plymouth, June 1, 1795, m. Lucinda Briggs. William, b. May 19, 1797, d. 1798. WiUiaiii Kin(j, b. Feb. 7, 1799, m. ^Slartha Parsons, s. Peru. 712 HISTUhY OF PARIS. James, b. April 30, 1800, drowiied in Xorth Yarmouth, June 9, 1820. Daniel, h. Dec. 26, 1801, m. Eliza l.oach, s. Hartford. Sally /r., b. Oct. 4, 1803, in. .Tacob Bradbury, s. Norway. Harvey, b. Oct. 14, 180."), in. Nancy Tobin, s. Hartford. Orison, b. July 13, 1807, in. Hanuah Maxiin. Valentine, b. Maj' 20, 1809, m. Lovliia Ellis, s. Bucktlcld. rhadilexis, b. Feb. 2, 1811, d. March, 1813. David B , b. March 0. 1813, m. Lois Tuttle. Hannibal, b. Nov. 12, 1815, d. May, 181(j. Georr/e ]V., b. Feb. 11, 1817, in. Harriet Warren. Ranson RirLKv, brother of the preceding, came to Paris in 1800, and was indentured with liis lirother Uriah, until he was twentj'-one. He was b. Sept. 8, 178G, and therefore his term of service was seven 3'ears. He died in Paris, 8ept. o, 1842, aged 56. His wife d. May 13, 1849, aged .52 years. Children: Hanson, b. Oct. 15, 1823, m. Julia M. Thayer, r. Paris. Ammi E., b. Sept. 8, 1825, in. Fuller, s. California. Cynthia, b. 1827, ni. William Knapii. Ellen, b. 1829. Thaddeus, b. Oct. 15, 1831, d. Sept. 18.58, in California. Ahby J., b. July, '1833. Amanda, b. 1835. Georije, b. July, 1338, m. Mary Noyes. Delia, b. 1841, m. Jo.seph Cornell. • Uriah Kiplev, son of Captain Uriah, m. Lueinda, dan. of Jesse Briggs. Children : Cyrus H., b. Sept. 22, 1819, in. Olive K. Cooper. Lueinda, b. 0«t. 30, 1822, m. Hiram A. Broaders of Mass. Eliza A., b. March 30, 1825, m. Solomon S. Giles, s. Paris. SaUy B., b. March 31, 1828, d. June 7, 1841. William K., b. Oct. 8, 1830, in. Ilattie O. Bradbury, s. Boston. Andrew J., b. March 10, 1803, d. April 13, 184G. The father d. April 9, 1871. The mother d. Aug. 7, 1870. CoL. Ohi?;on Ripley, l)rother of the preceding, ni. Hannah, dau. of Silas ]Maxim. He settled on the home farm ; late in life he sold tlie homestead and moved to Massachusetts. (See INIilitary Record.) Children : Sarah June, b. Dec. 4, 1833, m. J. J. Goodino-, is now settled at Papete, Tahita, Society Islands in Pacitic Ocean. Matilda Annette, h. Oct. 2, 1830, m. Hiram T. Field. Winjleld Scott, b. Feb. 3, 1839, m. Mary, Avidow of Nehemiah Davis, and dau. of Joshua Perham, s. in AVakelield. IIISTOKY OV PARIS. 713 Francis Bf-mis,]). .)an. 7, \S-i\, n\. l.aiii;i IMtner, served in Ihe army iu the Kebellion, and wa.> wounded at Antietani. AUce Elizabeth, b. .Jan. 7, 1847, ni. Henry II. Maxim. Flora Harhni; b. Sept. 21, 185], m. Geor-ie Tulsifer, s. Sunnier. Cai't. David K. Kiim.kv, l)rotlu'r of the i)rec'C'{ling, ni. Lois, (hui. of AVilliani Tuttle. Settled near the homestead. (See INlilitury Keeord.) He d. Jan. 2^), ISTo, and his widow ni. Luther Stone. Children : Lodoiska, b. Dec. :^, 18:58, ni. .Mason (i. Field. Hosvoe C, b. Feb. 23, 1840, d. April 14, 1841. J'lnif'S Osborne, b. July 2!), 1841, m. Ellen Ilannnond. Aiii/eline L., b. Manrh 14, 1843, m. Farnham II. Small. The moriier d. Ajiri] ;», is:)7, m. 2d, Mi-s. Kli/abetb P. .Morrill. GKou(iK W. KiPUCY, brother of the preceding, ni. Harriet, dau. of William Wai-ren, and settled on the Warren homestead. He is a hlacksniith hy trade. Cliildren : Gei,rye KendaU, b. May 30, 1842. WiUiain ]VaUace, b. July 2, 1813. Killed at (hancellorsville, Va., March 3, 18(53. (See Record.) Charles A., b. Jan. 17, 1845, d. Sept. 2(5, lS4r>. Abbie A., b. 3Iay 22, 1840, d. Feb. 21, 1847. Olive K., b. Xov. 15, 1847, m. David E. Downs of Boston, Mass. Charles A., b. March 2, 1849, m. Julia Pratt, s. in Norway. Osgood X., b. June 9, 1852, d. April 14, 1802 Awjnstns IP., b. April 2, 18.54, in California. Mary E., b. April 29, 1850, m. Otis Howe of Woodstock. James I)., b. Xov. 15, 1857, m. Cora V. Codwin of Pumford. Albert K., b. April 8, 18.59, d. .Maich 20, 1802. Captain Cyrus H. Ripley, son of Uriah, m. Olive R., dau. of John Cooper. Appointed messenger to the Governor and Council, 18G1, and served seven years; appointed government store keeper at Portland, April, 18(58, and served ten years. (See Military Record.) Children: Mara A., b. April 29, 1841, m. P>enjamiii S. Doe. Philo Clark; b. May 11, 1844, d. Oct. 10, 1844. Ada E., b. Sept. 21, 1849, m. John Pieice. S'irtih E., h. June 24, 18.53, music and school teacher. Flora /.. b. Oct. 21, 18.54, ni. William S. Montgomery. Olice A., b. Feb. 10, 1850, m. A. W. Hammond. Ransom Ripley, son of Ransom, ni. Julia M., dau. of America Thayer, and settled on the Abner Rawson farm. He spent his early manhood in California. Children : Mabel ./., b. July 8, 1801 ; Prentiss T., b. July. 1805; Florence Augusta, b. July. 1807. died; Florence. 714 HISTORY OF PA IMS. James Osuorxe Ritley. son of Cai)t:iiii David, m. Ellen F., dan. of Peleg Hammond. July 21, 1.S42. Children: Perh'ii F., 1). Sept. 3, 1875. The father d. Dee. 28, 1S7(J. The widow in. Frank Bennett. Elipiiaz Ripley, son of Valentine and Lovina (Ellis) Ripley, m. Julia, widow of Bethuel Carey, and dan. of Deacon David Farrar of Buekfield, Sept. 16, 18')5. Enlisted in Co. I, 17th Maine, d. in hospital at Washington, Dec. 17, FSCS. Children: IL'rJwrt. Cart';/, h. Buc.kticld, Jan. 8, 18()0, in. Lillian :May Hall. The wi(l(nv ni. Ira Gardner of Buektield. Geouoe Kendall Ripley, son of George W. and Harriet (War- ren) Ripley, (see ]Military Record) m. Nov. 28, 18G7. Eliza J., dan. of Hiram AVarren of Auburn. Children : EfJith A., h. Oct. 16, 1888; Join) 0., 1). July .'H, 1870: Grnr;ir' II., h. Oct. 25, 187."). The mother d. Nov. 9, 187."), and he m. 2d, Ella F.. daii. of Alvan Howe of Buekfield, h. Aug. 30, 1S.5!> C'liildren : Eliza E., b. Oct. 30, 1877; Oshornc E., h. June .5, 18711 : WiJliith) IF., li. Feb. G, 1881 ; Lena J/., b. Nov. 23, 1882. RonniNS. Sylvanlis Robbins of Plymouth or Flympton, Mass., m. Mary Lander, said to be of F>edford. He settled on the farm in the Bisco district. Children : Fulhj, b. April 9, 1793, m. Zebedee C'uslunan, s. Oxford. Frisrilla, m. William Yates, anil resided at South Paris. Lniti.sa, dicil at tlie age of eighteen years. liebeccd, ni. John Lond)ai-d, who, after the decease of Rebecca, m. Polly, the widow of Zebeilee Cushman. She died at South Paris, June 19, 1874. (See Cushniiin.) Bf-njauiin, b. July 21^ 180"^, m. Eliza Bennett, s. Norway. Ahhoi, s. in Standish. Sail!/, ni. David Andrews. (See Andrews.) Stephen, iK'ver ni. died in Paris. The mother d. and he m. 2d, Dolly Sargent. RoiiixsoN. Elijah Robixson of Jiarre, Mass., m Sarah, a sister of Stephen Blake senior, and was an early settler in the Robinson neighbor- hood. His sous may have preceded him in coming to this tonn. Children : Samuel, m. Sally, Pawson, s. Oxford; Joel, m. Eucy ; Sti'phen, b. Mareli 3, 176."), m. .leniinia ITaslvell; A^a, ni. Del)orah Briggs, ni. 2d, Eunice msTOKY OF PAKIS. 715 Woodward; «S'«////, lu. Cyprian Stevens, >[. D.; Kati(\ ni. ^Merrill, s. Nortli Xorwaj-; Alicc^wi. Ezra Brett; his father was a bhieksniith and lived near the Robinsons; ./<*//«, I). 1771, ni. Susanna Blake. Majou Jor.i, EoBiNSON, sou of P^lijali, in. Lucy , and settled on the lot now the Paris Town Farm. He engaged largely in lunilx'ring oi)ci-ations, the logs linding a market at Brunswick. He was among our most prosperous farmers. Children. : I Prcstnu, h. Dee. 2.5, 171>7. ir JfiUn, h. Nov. 21, 180n. III Joi'l, Jr., ni. in Wrenthani, Mass., Ann Daniels, ni. 2d. lier sister. IV Lnr;/ All)), ni. (lallin of Franklin. The niotlier d. Dec. 29, 181.") ^ ni. 2d, Sally Eaton of Franklin. Mass. V Sura/i,, m. Ezekiel Whitman Clark. VI Amelia., m. Pond, s. Wrentham, Mass. VII Geori/f'., went to sea and was never heai-d from. The father d. Dec. .31), ISl."). His wife died in Franklin. :Mass.. :S[ay 17, 1S45. As.v KoiiixsoN, brother of the preceding, m. in Turner, June 11. 1788, Deborah Briggs. She d. and he m. 2d, Eunice "Woodward. She d. Sept. 20. 1.S17, and lie m. 3d, Eliza, dau. of Ebenezer Raw- son, He settled on a lot near his brothers, and late in life moved to Taris Hill. ^See sketch of village.) Children : Elixiihrth Aniinslii, b. March 20, 1820, m. Xatlian Emerson, M. D., of Orland; AiKjustus Giluuoi, b. .(uly 23, 183.5, graduated at West Point and is stationed in California. The father d. of lung fever, .Jan. 12, 184(i. . Stephen Robixson, brother of the preceding, m. Jemima, dau. of Nathaniel Haskell of New CTloucester, April 4, 1792. She was b. Jan. 15, 1775. He settled on the lots now included in the farm of his grandson, Stephen Robinson Parsons. He was one of the most extensive farmers of the town. He ran a whiskey distillery, mostly potatoes of his own raising, having had one season twenty-eight acres. He also engaged in lumliering winters. Children : Anna, b. June 11, 1793, m. Deacon Daniel Stowell. iSalli/, b. Dee. 25, 1794, m. Captain Steplien Blake. ClarinJa, b. Dec. 23, 1790, m. Eev. Joseph Walker. Hannah, b. Jan. 15, 1799, d. March 21, 1809. Paulina, b. Dec. 25, 1800, ni. Billings Forbes. Apphia, b. Xov. 13, 1802, m. John Parsons. Stephen, Jr., b. May 16, 1805, ra. Sophronia Ciishman. Elrira, b. July 11, 1807, m. Oren Dwinall, s. Minot. Adaline, b. May 25, 1809, in. Albert Quincy, s. Portland. Harriet, b. Sept. 15, 1812, m. Daniel Parsons, s. Missouri. ■Jane, b. March 27, 1815, m. Jonathan M. Knapp, s. Portland. 716 HISTORY OF PAUIS. John Robins<»\, brother of the preeeding, in. Susuiiiuih Blake^ and settled on High Street. After his decease his son Prestou suc- ceeded to part of the estate. The ohl homestead was occui)ied by Simeon Farnuni. and more recently by his son Sidney. Ciiildreu : John, h. M.irt-h 2S, 1801, s. Cahiis. Vrcston^ b. Nov. 10, 1802, d, Juno 2!), 1877. He was twice married, and lived on part of the honicstcad on IIii;li Street. Milla, h. Aug. 16, 180.5, ni. Simeon P'arnuni, s. Paris. Sidney Smith, h. Oc-t. 22. 1807. Jinxalana, h. May 20, isll. in. Kni.nlit, now in Pi-ovidi-ncc. P. T. Joseph . Elizd Ann, in. .b)ini T.. Swont'v, s. (icorgia. John. Mciri/ Jane. An(/e]ine. il. when about twenty years of age. Tlie father d. June 19, 1818. Tlie motlier d. Jan. 27, \S32. ROGEHS. Captain Ekmino Rogeks. son of Elkanali and 'r.'imsin (Snow) Rogers, was it. in Petersham. Mass., in. Rebeccti Woodward of Ilardwick, or AVare. Mass. Settled in Paris on the Stearns Hill, ami afterward moved to High Street. Ciiildren : L'fhecra Woudtranl, h. Watcrtown. Nov.. 1820. ni. rharles Williams, s. Petersliam, ^lass. Eliza Ann, b. Watcrtown. Dec-. 2. 1821. ni. Atiiozi-r Andrews. Jr., s. Portland. Sarah Jmir. 1). Paris, Deo. 27, 182."?. ni. Charles Wood, s. Modford. ImheUa, b. Paris, June 18, 1828, m. Sanmel Millett, s. Norway. Tum.<i>bnia 'I'tittle of X. II. Hoi'.KiiT Royal of Yarmouth, m. Anna Barbour of Yarmonth or Pownal. He had brothers, John of Powual, Winthrop of Freeport, and Sanuiel of Danville. Children: licnjamin, b. Dee. 2(J, 17»(), m. Estiier, dau. of Edmund Allen, June, lS2i), and settled in South Paris village the same year. (See :MiIls.) lie d. Dee. 28, 185-5 ; 7y>////, d. young; Salhi^m. Kichanl P.lMk(\ s. Freedom; Williani />'., b. Nov. 28, 1810, m. Aljiab Cole. The mother d. 1818, m. 2d, widow Miriam Weeks. Children : Alinh-a, m. George Xoyes, s. Pownal; D. Chandler, m. Anna Aldeii. and settled in Dover; Mar;/ Ann, m. Edwin bathe. The lather (b Aug. 18."),"). 4'he mother d. 1880. AViLLiAM B. Royal, son of Kol)ert. in. Abiah. dan. of Levi Cole of Greenwood. (See^NIills.) Cliildren: 'Oscar TC. b. Xov. lii. 1S47, m. Aiigustji. dau. of lliiam and ( harlotte (Ilobbins) Warren, 1). April 2, 18.')4, and bad: xVrthur T., b. Jan. 10, 1874; Lottie, b. May 3, 1875, d. Dee. 13, 1875; Esther E., b. Jan. 12, 1877; Anna J., b. June20, 1S7S, d. Julv 25, 1871); Kate A., h. March 0, 1880; Effie E., b. July 10, 1882. The mother d. March 13, 1840, m. 2d, Xancy. dau. of Edmund Allen. Almira J., b. July 8, 1852, m. Joseph Augustus Kenney of Pownal, and has, Wm. E., b. Feb. 14, 1870. Henry B., b. March 28, 1854, d. July 31, 1855. Anna IF., b. Aug. 25, 1857, m. Eugene Williams of Portland. 718 HISTORY OF PAKIS. Russ. James Rlss, b. 1804, m. Mary A. Adams of Boothbay, b. 1810. He formerly lived at North Paris. He was born in New Sharon. From here he went to Woodstock, and died there from the effects of disease brought on from exposure while serving in the 12th Maine Regiment. He had several children : Benton, m. Jane, dau. of Geo. W. Ciishniiin, iind is w:#(len of the jail in Washington, D. C; SainiifJ, m. Syl)il Jones, dau. of .Tereiiiiah Felt, s. Woodstock; //rH/v/ //., ni. Alice J. Coltoii, and Antoinette F., ni. James F. Krag-. HoKATio G. Russ, brother of the preceding, was long a resident here, was prominent in political affairs, served one tea-m in the legis- lature, and was long a clerk at Washington, D. C. He m. 1st, Rutti, dau. of Moses Houghton, and 2d, Sarah A. Rust. He d. in Livermore in 187!». William Russ. perhaps brother of the preceding, formerly lived at the nortli part of the town. His wife was Mirandn, who died Feb. 0, 1H45. He d. July 10, 1S41>, aged aC. Henkv Russ. I)rother of James, m. Susan, dau. of Moses Hough- ton, and lived at North Paris, luit d. quite early in life. Rust. William Ai'i-leton Rust, M. D., (William', Col. HenryMIenry^ Nathaniel', Henry',) (See Paris. Physicians) wns b. in Gorliam, 182;^), came to South Paris in 1847, and m. Frances J., dau. of Puliis K. (ioodenow, in 1848. She died Oct. 18, 184t), and he in. 2d, Sarah J., also dau. of Rufus K. He built the stand now the residence of Henry Gary. Removed to Boston, Mass., in 18G5. Children : Fntnces J., Anielix IL, Winnifred A., J'hili/> Sidney. Ryeksox. Luke Ryerson was b. in Bergen County, N. J. He m. Abngail, dau. of Dependence KUery, Feb. 1, 1707, and settled in York County, where, probably, the first children were Itorn. He moved to the Rounds place in West Bucktield, and d. there in 1812. Gen. George Cushman, then eleven years of age, and living in the Whitte- more district, is the only person now known, wdio recollects attend- ing the funeral. The family then followed the older sons, who had IIISTOKV OF rAHIS. 719 made sotllements hi Taris in tlii' locality known as the Kyorson neighborliood. He had 23 chihlivn : Al'<((/1iH\ Jo!<('i>h. . 17;iS, in. Jonathan Pulsifer; Xehcmiah, b. July 9, 1799, hotel keeper, Portland; E.n; b. March (i, 1801, m. John Moore; Bedding, h. Aug. 20, 1802, ni. Anna Whitteniore; Xathanud O.-o/ond, m. Nancy Hersey; Christiana, b. Nov. 20, 1804; Simeon, b. Aug. 20, 1807, ni. Miranda Walker, s. North Paris; Ehenezer, b. Aug. 20, 1S07. The widow Saiah m. a Cox. and lived wltli her son Nathan Osgood, and d. tliere. CoL. William Kvkksox, sou of Luke. m. Sally Parsons. She was 1). .Jan. 2s. 177-S. He was colonel, commanding in Portland, war of 1.S12. (See Military Record.) Children: Sarah, b. Nov. 0, 1797, ni. Josiali J. Knigiit formerly of Paris, now r. in Runiford. WiUiaia, b. Feb. 18, 1800. Charles, b. Jan. 20, 1802, m. Lydia Pyerson. ^fartj, b. Sept. 29, 1804, m. ifermon Proctor. Charlotte, b. Aug. 14, 180G, d. 1820. Joseph Parsons, b. May 3, 1808, m. Matthews, s. Sumner. Caroline, h. June 10, 1811, m. Robert .Skiliings, s. South Paris. Columbia, b. April 13, 1819, d. Feb. 23, 1837. Col. William died May 18, 1838. Sally, his wife, d. July 24, 1820. Luke Rvicksox, brother of the preceding, m. Keziah, dau. of Job Cushman of Hebron, Aug. 17, 17l»4. She was b. Jan. 11, 1774. Children : Lydia, b. March 22, 179(i, d. Dec. 28, 1805. Clarissa, b. Dec. 28, 1797, in. Peter Denning of Poland. Sail;/, b. Dec. 30, 1799. m. Simeon Denning, s. Poland. Cushman, b. Oct. 20, 1801, m. 1st, Lovina Dunn, 2d, Eliza A. Dunn. Keziah, h. July 29, 1803, m. John Denning. Samuel, b. May 13, 180.-), m. Harriet Small. Lydia, b. June 7, 1809, m. Charles Kyerson. Benjamin, b. March 25, 1809, m. Caroline, dau. of Ebenezer Tuell, s. Auburn. Alexander, b. Aug. 11. 1811, m. Columbia Stetson. 720 HISTORY OF PARIS. Jul,, b. Feb. 13, 1815, ni. Elizabetli Twitcliell. Lucy, b. May IS, 1817, in. Moody of Mechanic Falls. The father d. Jan. 1827. The mother d. March 2(!, 1857. George Ryerson, brother of the preeedino-, m. ElizaVieth Jenks, b. in Portland. Oct. 20, 1775. Settled first in the Ryerson neigh- borhood. He then built the V. D. Parris stand on Paris Hill, and after the sale of this to Alfred Andrews, he repaired the John Deming stand and remained here through life. Children : (rfiort/c, b. March 10, 1800, ni. Hubbard, i*. Boston, d. Jan. 10, 1837; EHza, b. April "29, 1801, d. :May 14, 180G ; Nathan Parsons, b. Feb. 2G, 1803, ni. Hannah Milliken, s. Newry; Bichunl Jenlcs, b. Feb. 6, 1805, in. Sarah Emerson; EU.<:a Jenks. b. April 11, 1807; Harriet, b. Jan. 3, 180!), d. Nov. 20, 1830; Henry Jen Is, h. March 20, 1811, d. July 22, 1840; Almira Tluiyer, b. July 12, 1814, d. Nov. 12, 1834; JaneWehh, b. April 20, 1818, ni. Benjamin Walton; 3Iary Ann, b. Aui>-. 18, 181!), m. Capt. Bezaleel AVhite. Tlie father d. Dec. 10, 1838. Tlie motlier d. Jan. !), 1858. CusHMAN Ryerson, son of Luke, m. Lovina Dunn and settled on the old homestead. Children : I JtiJia A., b. June 13, 1828, d. Sept. 7, 1847. II Charles W., b. April 7, 1830, m. Susan 1{. Marston. III Fessenden, b. Dec. 25, 1831, d. Aug. 12, 1847. IV Alcin M., b. June 23, 1834, m. Carrie IT. Barker, s. Slcowlieyan, one son, Charlie C, b. Sept., 1864. The motlier d. Dec. K), 1835; m. 2d, Eli/a Dunn, cousin of first wife, Dec. 20, 183(>. V Eli.-ii L., b. Oct. 7, 1837. VI (ieori/e ('., b. May 2(!, 1830. The father d. May 25, 18()2. His widow d. July, 1874. Samuel Ryerson. brother of the preceding, m. Harriet Small of Norway, May G. IMOH. Previous to l.S,'»(5, he had moved to South Paris ^'illage. and built the house known as the Ryerson stand. He went AVest and settled in Ossage in CSOO, where he d. May, 1879. His widow d. in Ossage, Oct. G, 1»84. Children : .4!, m. Celia B., dau. of Howlaiid Ford, and had : Parley A., b. Feb. 25, 1870. TAomffls ^(7i/?rtrd, b. Nov. 23, 1848, m. IJuby W. Ford, and had: Frank Leslie, b. Dee. 13, 1871, and Charles C. D., b. Sept. 13, 1870. Ada Isabella, b. July 8, 1850, m. Isaac S. Ford. Cora Ellen, b. July 25, 18.54, m. James L. AVhittemore. Albert Milton, b. Sept. 4, 1803. Chahi.ks W. Ryekson, son of C'ushman, in. Susan II.. dau. of Brackett Marstoii of Norway, May 1, 1851). Purchased part of liis father's homestead, on which he eivcted buildings. He afterward sold and removed to Norway, and lias become a prominent towns- man of the town. Children : Lizzie ./., b. in Paris, May 22, 1802, d. Fel). 27, 1805. Lizzie C, b in Norway, May 20, 18()(). SlIAAV. Solomon Shaw, b. in Bi'idgewater, July 25, 174li, m. Anna Hay- ward of the same town, and came to Paris about 1795, and settled on the farm next to Abner's. He died April 1, 1836. The mother d. July 25, 1838. Children : Alpheus, b. Dec. 1784, m. Jane Doughty of Westbrook. Lovina, d. March, 1815. Minerva, m. Isaac Leighton, s. Falmoutli. Solomon, b. Dec. 14, 1702, ni. Mehitable Fobes. Buel, b. Dec. 26, 1799, m. Hannah Crabtree, s. Deering. Edmund Hoiirird, b. March 10, 1808, m. Miriam Lowell of Miuot. He was on the steamer North America that was wrecked. He died at Acapulco, Mexico, April 2, 1852, of fever. Solomon Shaw, sou of Solomon, m. Mehitable, dau. of Deacon 4(; 722 HISTOKY OF PARIS. Daniel Fobes. He settled first in Hartford, aliout 1815. Moved to Paris, and settled on the Keith farm in April, 1822. Children : Luin F.,h.Dec 29,1815; Alpht^us, b. Aug. 1."), 1819, ni. Olive Tubbs ; Olive, h.Jn\y 23, 1826; Chnrlps JL-nnj, b. Oct. 20, 1831, m. Frances M. Millett, dau. of Calvin Millett of Minot, Nov. 1860. She d. May H, 1802. The father d. Oct. 9, 1873. The mother d. Nov. 17, 1872. Alphkus Shaw, son of the preceding, ni. Olive, dau. of Samuel Tubbs. Children : Samuel Clinton, b. Sept. 1848, m. Georgie Verrill of Minot, and had r Mark .\lbert, d. April 4, 1873 ; Maggie, b. July 4, 1874 ; Viola May, 1>. July 5, 187(5; Lottie, b. Aug. 1878, d. April 12, 1879. Ahnkr Shaw, m. Abagail P^aton of JNIiddleborough, and settled on the farm, now the homestead of his grandson, Soranus ; two of his children died on their journey to this town. He had but just completed his house, when he was taken sick and died, June, 1803, aged about 54. His wife d. March, 18;U. Children: Liic'i, in. XatiiaiiicI Pratt; Gilhni, h. .May 29. is72, m. Silence Cole; Ahner, ni. llannali Carey; Anna, ni. .Viva ShurtldV; AhiKjuil; Fnniris, in. Olive Garland, s. in Greenwood. Gilbert Shaw, son of Al)ner, m. Silence, dau'. of Eleazcr Cole. Children : I'liJIil, 1). Dec. 7, 1797, m. Seneca Candcr. Joel, h. Sept. 11, 1799, m. 1st, Lydia F>aue, 2(1, Alice Cocke. Eliza, b. Sei)t. 2, 1801, m. Col. Saiiniel King, s. Cortland. Eaton, b. Nov. 14, 1803, m. ]\Iary lioberts of Greenwood, s. I'orthuid. Silence, h. Nov. 19, 180.-). Eleazer C, b. ^lay 10, 1807, ni. Polly Kinsley, r. Portland. Ahnei; b. .March 15, 18(19. Soranus, h. Oct. 17, 1811, ni. Eli/a E. Jackson of NVoodstock. Silence Jane, b. June 12, 1818, ni. Captain Jairus II. King, r. I'oi-tland. The father d. .June G, 1843. Tlie mother d. July 24, 1852. Eleazer C. Shaw, son of Gilbert Shaw, m. Polly, dau. of Azel Kinsley. He moved to Woodstock, and then returned to Paris Hill about 1837. He now resides in Portland, engaged in trade. Child- ren : Charles II., b. Dec. 16, 1830; Georrie It., b. May 5, 1844. Captain Soraxus Shaw, In-other of the preceding, m. Eliza E., dau. of Calvin Jackson of Woodstock, Dec. 2, 1832, b. Nov. 9, 1811. He settled on the homestead. Children : Judson Ward, b. Oct. 6, 1833, m. Anna Barrows, r. Andover, ISIass. : George Boardman, b. Jan. 11, 1830, m. Esther .\nn Kowe; Charles Edyar. HISTORY OK PARIS. 723 b. July 4, 1S:J8, d. 1842; Gilbert Eaton, h. Veh. 1, 1841, d. Feb. 2!), 1884; Lucij Silence, b. May 19, 1843, d. Aug. 14, 1871 ; Mary Catharine, b. Aug. 16, 1844, d. March 15, 1857; William Calvin, b. April 5, 1847, m. Achsa Durell, .«. Paris; Eliza Jane, b. Feb..lG, 1850, d. Xov. 1850; Eliza Ann, b. Xov. 15, 1851, d. .Tune, 185-2; Abnn- Snniniis, b. Oct. 25, 185;}. "WiLMAJi C. Shaw, son of C'ai)t:iiii Soranus. m. Aclisa. dan. of Ira Durell. Children : Ira D., b. Aug. 28, 1872: dcrtnuh- V , b. .Tidy 21. 1875. George li. Shaw, son of Soranus, ni. Esther Ann. dan. of Win. and Sally Rovve of Woodstock, b. May 2!), 18;5r). Children : Mary EsteJle, b. Oct. 24, 18G0, in. George L. Dean; Mark Prime, b. Feb. 10, 1863; Lilly Esther, b. Sept. 19, 1868. The mother d. July 31, 1869, and he in. 2d, Anna Lucy, dan. of Franklin and Samantha Farrar, b. July 9, 1850. Children : Georgianna, b. July 8, 1872; Ernest Ferdinand, b. April (!, 1875; Gilbert Edgar, b. Aug. 19, 1870; Fred William, b. April 13, 1878; Charles Linwood, b. Aug. 15, 1880; Soranus. h. Jan. 22. 1882. Jaiuijs Shaw. P^sq., was of Bridgewater, b. Sept. 28, 1755, came to Paris in the fall of 1793, with his famih', and settled on the lot now known as the Enivnor Kawson farm. His wife was Betse}' Pratt of Plymouth, b. Oct. 20. 17GI. There were l)iit three fami- lies in the vicinity at that time ; Nathaniel and Luther Pratt,, brothers of Mrs. Shaw, and Josiah Bisco. Children : Marsena, h. Jan. 21, 1781. in. .Tobii ( Jreenwooil. Sylria, b. June 27, 1782, d. July 28, 1732. Avice, b. Dec. 4, 1784, m. Benjamin Pratt. Jairus, b. March 25, 1787, d. June 30, 1813, killed by a pry. Betsey, b. .June 26, 1789. ni. Isaac Cunimings. Clarence, b. Xov. 24, 1792, ni. Jonatliau Keith of Bridgewater. Orren, b. Sept. 21, 1797, m. Sally Doton. Orpali, b. ,Ian. 4, 1805, in. Simeon Cliipman. SlIURTLEFF. William Siiurtleff, (Shetllc, Shirtley), supposed ancestor of all the New England Slinrtlelfs, was apprenticed for the term of eleven years to Thomas Clark, carpenter, of Plymouth, Sept. 2, 1634. This is the first notice of him in the Plymouth Colony Records. He m. Elizabeth Lettice of Plymouth, and moved to IVIavshfield. He was there killed b}' lightning, while holding one of his boys in his a:-ins. The Ijoy was uninjured. (See Shurtleff Genealog}' published in Elaine (ienealogist and Biographer in 1876.) 7l'4 HISTORY OF PARIS. JoNATHAX*. (Thomas'. Williaiu-, William') son of Thomas'' and Phebe 'Shaw) Shurtlert". b. Dec. 4. 1727. m. Elizal otli. dan. of Giles Leaeh. Children all b. Middleborongh : Lucif, b. Oct. 0, 17.il. ni. Eloazer Cole, s. Paris. -Vary, b. June 7. 1753. — Thomas^ b. April 3, 1756. Simeon, h. June 23, 175Sv^,m• •'^ubuiit Kinirniun. Elixalxth L.. b. Feb. S. 1761. m. Thomas Cownn. s, Norway :uul Paris. Jonat?ian. b. Jan. 25, 1764, ni. 5lary Puss. Anmi^ b. Jan. 10. 1766. Giles^ b. Jan. 10. 176S. J^ehitable. b. Feb. 23, 1770. ni. Sanniel Perkins, s. Paris. Phrh<\ h. May 22. 1774. Jonathan Shlrtleff. Jh.. m. Mary Kuss. and moved to Paris about 1788, and settled on the south slope of the DurcU Hill. Children : Man/, b. Briilg-ewater, Oct. 5. 17S6. m. David ( lillord. s. Paris. BachcL b. Xo. 4. July 3, 17S9, m. Haven Hall, s. Paris. Xathan, b. "' Dec. 25, 1791, d. Jan. 25, 1794. Lucy, b. Paris, Sept. 15, 1795, d. Jan. 14, 179S. Giles, b. •' March 31, 179S, m. Clarissa Bullen. Leonard, b. Paris, April 30. ISOO. ni. Eunice, dau. of ( ai)rahi David Bol- ster. Adolphus, h. I'aris, July 2. 1804. s. iu Oxfor.l. Eliza Leach, b. March 6, 1S07, m. Silas Hall. The father d. March 8, 1S30. The mother d. Nov. 17, 1844. Alvah SnuRTLKFF, SOU of Sliiieon and Submit (Kingman) Shurt- lefl\ b. Mav o<>. 1780. m. Anna, dau. of Gilbert Shaw. Simeon Shurtletf was a brother of Jonathan, senior, and an early resident of Norway. Children : Simeon, b. Ft-b. 1. 1812. m. 1st. Lydia bombard. 2d. Harriet Adams of Andover. 3d, Hannah Hathaway of Paris, r. Portland. Caruh'ue, b. Feb. 1, 1813, m. Samuel Damon. Alva, b. Aug. 13. 1S14. Ambrose K., (see Personal Notices) b. Aug. 12. 1815. ui. I.orinda. dau. of Seth Curtis of Paris, s. Portland. Abafjaif, b. Aug. 12, 1815. AUa, b. Oct. 24, 1817, m. Nancy Amia Jackson. Elvira, b. Oct. 14, 1820, m. Winchester Wliituian. Submit K.. b, Dec. 14. 1822. m. George AV. Stevens. Aretas, b. March 23. 1824. m. Caroline Dresser. Xancif, b. Aug. 3, 1826, m. A. M. Whitman. Sylvan, b. Aug. 23, 1828. m. Martha E. Jackson, r. Portland. William, b. Oct. 11. 1831. d. May 21. 1857. HlgTOBT or PABI5. >.L-) GiLE* Shlktleft. son of Jonathan, m. Clarissa BuUen of Oxford. CbiWren : Harlnu P., b- .Sept. 23. 1837, d. in the annr. April 11. V^-& : Jfery £"., b. Mar 14, 1^44. Alva Shi:btleff, brother of the preceding, na. Xancv. of Jacob Jackson, Oct. 24, 1841. He commence to learn the shoe- maker's trade with Benj. F. Crawford, in 18-3.S : began trade on Paris Hill in 1837 ; moved to South Paris in 1849, and commenced trade with Rufus S. Stevens in 18.52. Children : Attha Frances, b, Oct. 26- 1842, m. Charles D, Brown, s. Portlanid. Charles Arahrose. b. Oct. 1-5, 1^5. WaUf: Kingman, b- Sept. 20, 184S, m. Hattle .J., daa. of D. B. Sawyer. Aloxzo E- Shcetleff, son of Simeon, m. Ha;. Adna Tribou. Nov. 15, 18.54. Children : Emma E.. b. .Sept- 1, 1855; Mella M.. b. Aog. 20- 1«.>8: Frank A., h. -July 22, Is^: Arthur KUngman. b. July 12, 18*1. Isaac Shcetx.eff. son of Zachariah of Hympton. Mass., came to Paris quite early- and died there. His wife was Abiah i>' Plympton. He died in 1818. aged 4^4, leaving two daughters, whom. Sophia, married Henry Knigiit. then of Paris, since of Dex- ter, and Irene m. Moses Kilgore of Newry . Mrs. ^ ". after the death of her husband, bec-ame the second wife ' Kilgore cf Bethel. She died in Dexter, April 4, 187-5, aged 100 years, 6 months and 21 days. We have not be '-,- tionship of T-.Ha. Shurtleff with the fari. - . Skillixgs. JoHX Skillixgs was a Protestant Scot*. . ' -^ north of Ireland, which is largely protectant, as a Presb; " :,- ister. JoBX Skillixgs. son of .John, was b. '• ! . Down County, .Sept. 23. 1790. m. Eleanor Munn. of 1. _ "ion. The two families left Ireland, June 11. 1822. and a- Me.. Aug. 10. 1822. Their destination was >' . • i. induced them to land at Portland. Thei: poorly understood, but the masonic token of distress rec>- diate attention, and they were provided -^ • - - - ^ ^ The Eld -r Skillings went on to New "1 advanced age of one hundred yeaj^. John and remained 72G HISTORY OF PARIS. in Portland, wliere he died Julj' 13, 18G1. He was a muslin weaver by trade. Children : liohe.rt, b. Ireland, Feb. 25, 1812, m. Caroline Ryerson, s. South Paris. James, b. " Sept. 14, 1814, d. Aug. 19, 1822, nine days after their :irriv:il. Mary, b. Ireland, 3Iarfh 28, 1817. Ellen Jane, b. Ireland, Mai-eh 4, 1821. Elizabeth Boi/aJ, b. Portland, Jan. 26, 1824. Nancy E., b. '' April 11, 182G, killed by lightning in Port- land. James Wyrt; h. Portland, Fel). 28, 1829. Caroline, b. Sat'carappa, Aug. 5, 183."), d. .Tune 24, 18(J]. Robert Skillinos, son of John, ni. Carolhie Ryerson, dan. of Colonel William Ryerson. He learned the carriage maker's trade iu Portland, and came to South I'nris in 1833, and commenced work for James Longle}", of whom he purchased the lot of three acres, and on which he built his house, his present residence. At that time, his house was the iarthc^t west on that side of the street toward Norway. He has served as one of the selectmen, and has been one of our most industrious and respected citizens Loyal and true to the country of his adoption. Children : Francis Henry, h. May 2, 1834, m. Ellen, dan. of David Dunn, Esq., Dee. 31,18.55; she was b. 3Iay 14, 1837, and had: Cora, b. May 13, 18.59, ni. George Briggs, s. South Paris; Katie, b. .Jan. 10, 1803. Augusta Ellen, b. June 13, 1837, ni. Samuel S. I^urvey, s. California. Sarah Parsons, b. Dec. 23, 1841, ni. Horace R. Clark, s. South Paris. Caroline Justina, b. July 9, .1846, ni. Rodney N. Hall, s South Paris. The mother d. May 12, 1862, ni. 2d, Mary J., widow of Ether Deering, and dan. of Leonard Pratt. Safith. James Smith d. at Beverly, ]Mass., 1736. His widow died at New Gloucester, 1785, aged 8.j. They had Francis, Israel, Jonathan, Hannah and Josiah. JosiAii Smith was b. at Beverl}-, Mass., April 18, 173G, m. P^sther Pool of Gloucester, Mass., b. March 27, 1738. Children: i2r//crc(/, b. Oct. 13, 1763, nt. Benjaniin Hamniond, s. Paris; Esther, h. Feb. 20, 1765; Josiah, Jr., h. July 8, 1767, m. Deborah Haskell, s. Paris; Joshua, 1). June 9, 1770, ni. Woodman; Israel, b. Oct. 28, 1772; DaniV/, b. Jan. 27. 1775, ni. Susan Bennett; Betsey, b. Jan. 17, 1779, ni. Jonathan Woodman, s. Norway; Isaac, b. Dec. 27, 1782, m. Bethalah Has- kell, s. South Paris. Tlie mother d. at New Gloucester. The father, in feeble health, came to Paris to live with his cbildreii, and d. here. IIISTOKV OK I'AKIS. rlt Deacon Josiah Smith son of Josiah, m. Deborah Hask",ll, and s. in Paris, 1791, on the farm now owned by his grand nephew, George Y. Ilanunond. Children : Juxiidu h. iu New Gloucester, Feb. lo, 1790; Xathanlcl, b. in Paris, Nov. ;^0, 171)2; Esther, b. March 27, 1794, m. Robert Hilbora ; Wniiirm, b. Maj- 19, 179(5; Isaac, b. June 23, 1799; Aretas, b, Dee. 6, 1801, ni. Sallj' Peny ; Elliot, b. June 1, 1804, ni. Hannah Cooper; Charles, h. Aug. 2, 180(5 ; Dcho- rah, b. Sept. 3, 1808. The father d. in Tjncoln, ^larcli 1, 1838. The uiotlier d. in Lincohi, ^Slarch 22, 1851. Isaac Smith, brother of the preceding, m. Bethalah Haskell, a sister of Mrs. Stephen Robinson, and s. at South Paris. He l)uilt the one story house on which a story has been added, and is now the residence of Ro1)ert Smith. Children : Louisa, Mary, Bctseu, Geort/c and SaUti. Tills family moved to Lincoln. Timothy Smith, son of Merodach, settled on lot known as the Sullivan Churchill farm. Children : Antepas, m. Sally Hill; Timothij, Jr.. h. July 25, 1798, m. Alice French; 3Iartha, b. 1800, m. Sullivan Churchill; Sail:/, m. Eodney Titcomb ; Benja- min, ([. unmarried; Jliranda, m. Pliinney ; George, d. unmaiTied; Simon ; Miriam, m. Wliltney. The mother d. m., 2d, widow Patty House, dan. of Lazarus Hathaway. The father d. 1828. Timothy Smith, son of Timothy, ni. Alice, dan. of James French, March 2.3, 1824. Children : Lafayette, b. Nov. 15, 1824, d. Feb. 7, 1835; Clara, b. Feb. 2<;, 1827, m. Edmund Ames, s. Norway; Harriet, b. Aug. 29, 1829, m. Lewis B. Swett ; Benjamin, b. Dec. 21, 1831, m. Sarah Murphy, s. Boston; George, b. Feb. 6, 1834, m. Harriet N. Jordan ; Louisa Jane, b. Feb. 9, 1837, d. Oct. 1, 18G0; Charles A., b. April 11, 1839, m. Lydia Rusli, s. Penn ; William Henry, b. Dec. 25, 1842, m. Anna Gladdell, s. Wyoming Territory. Nicholas Smith was the son of Nicholas and .Susanna (Churchill) Smith of Plymouth, Mass., in 1787. He m. in 1808, Rebecca Sears of Plymouth, and came to Paris soon after. His parents and brother John came with him. Reference is made to Nicholas in the Mills of Paris. Children : Snsan, b. Nov. 18, 1809, m. Edward Kittredge, 31. D., settled in Salem, Lynn and Boston, d. 1849. Hannibal B , b. July 18, 1811, m. Mary P. Parti-idge. 728 HISTORY OF PAUIS. Thomas E.,h. May 29, 1818, d. in 18;50; was shot by drawing' a t>uii toward liiiii. 3Iaria An<^», b. Sept. 5, 1815, d. Aug. 2!), 1818. Frances Maria, b. April 7, 1820, ni. Freeman F. Mjn-icli, s. Lynn, ^fass. Nicholas, Jr., d. Sept. 1832, aged about .57. His widow d. in N. H., Jan. 1870, aged 84. She was living with her tlau. Frances. John d. in Paris, Jan., 1801. Hannibal B. 8hitii, sou of Nicholas, m. Mary R., dan. of Elias Partridge, Oct. 18, 1837, and settled in Peru iu 1839, and became one of the most successful farmers of that town. He moved to Chesterfield, Mass., in 1850. His wife, Mary R., d. Jan., 1871. Children : Electa, b. Feb. 14, 183!), in. Walter B. Rose of Amherst. Thomas E., b. Dee. 27, 1854, m. in 1879, Alma Baker. lie is in business with his father, under the Arm name of 11. B. Smith and Son. AxDKEw J. Smith, son of John Smith of Poland, was b. Oct. 25, 1831, and m. Louisa 8., dau. of Samuel Tubbs of Paris. Children : Florence £"., b. Oct. 31, 1800; Frank- /.., b. Aug. 14, 1805; Linnie Base, b. Aug. 23, 1870. Spkagl'k. Rev. Ika G. Sprague, son of James O. and Emeline (McCabe) S[)rague, was b. in Andes, N. Y., Dec 7, 184G. He was educated at Deleware Acadeni}-, N. Y., and Boston Theological Seminary, Mass. Joined conference 1868, and stationed at Washington M. H Church, Boston, Mass. Transfered to Maine M. E. Conference 1870, since stationed at Andover, Upton, South Paris, North Au- burn, North Norway and Auburn. Married Hannah J., dau. of Samuel R., and Hannah (Mansur) Chapman of Andover, Me., and resides at South Paris. Starbird. John Starbird was in Woodstock at the time that town was incor- porated. In 1825, his farm Avas set otf to Paris. He was born Oct. 3, 1767, and his wife, Sally Tol)ey, Sept. 20, 1772. His children were : Hannah. 1). Nov. 0, 1790, m. Tha\'er Townsend; .SV??///, b. Sept. 9, 1798; John, b. Aug. 11, 1800, m. Betsej- Benson of Sumner; Jemimn T., b. Feb. 3, 1802; Lonisa, b. Sept. 9, 1803, m. Jacob Brown; Levi II., b. Aug. 20, 1806; liichard T., b. March 31, 1808; JIarth<( M., b. May 29, 1810; Stephen li., b. May IG, 1812; Dorothif, b. Sept. 11, 1815, m. John M. Bowker. IIISTOKY OF PAUIS. 729 Stephkx K. .Staubirp, son of John, ni. Abagail, dan. of David and Cyreue (Pratt) Andrews. Children : Lovina, b. Aug. 1, 1834; Jonathan A., h. Auj;. -20, 18;}G, ni. Diana Kri. May 23, 1S46. Cliildren : liose E., b. Oct. 5. 1872: A/jWd A., b. .July 1-"). 1875; Lorina 7?., b. July 9, 1878. Frank L. Starbird, hrotiier of the preceding, in. Cassie L. MeKinnis of Nova Seotia, I). Aug. 22, 1855. Children : Frank- Lei^Uo, h. June 1. 1880: ILirr;/ Walter, h. Aug. 9, 1S82; Linie 3fai/, b. June 4, 1884, d. Xov. 4, 1884. Staples. Daniel Staples was one of tlie five fii-st settlers in Turner in 1772. He came to No. 4, now Paris, and bonght, Nov. 17, 1784, of Lemuel Jackson, the northerly half of 15 and 10, iu the 6th range. This became one of the l)est dairy farms in town, the owner often keeping twenty or more cows. In his later years, he became reduced to poverty. He m. 2d, Betsey Dore of Liverinore. Child- ren : Joseph, b. Aug. 3, 1810. ni. Mercy Haniniond and went west; Daniel, became a ^lethodist minister, s. West : Jn?ia A. ; Xancij II. The first wife. Mary. d. Feb.. 1843. Joseph Staples, son of Daniel, m. Mercy, dau. of Joseph Ham- mond, April 14. 1840, at Wilton, Me., and settled in Paris, and now resides in AYisconsin. He spent his minority in the family of Levi Berrv. Jr., at Paris and Wilton. Children : lioserje ./., b. March 20. 1841, in. Sarah J. Davidson, JuUe E., b. Oct. 22. 1844, d. Aug. 11, 1845. Julie JI.. b. ^lay 2, 1847, m. M. W. :Martin. 730 HISTORY OF PARIS. Bradford 3/., b. Jan. 8, 1849, d. May 18, 18.50. Geonje W. //., b. Jan. 8, 1849, ni. Katie Wilson. Augustus B.^ b. Sept. 2, 1855. Orlando H.. b. Sept. 21, 1857, d. Oct. 22, 1862. Lincoln A., b. May 7, 180G, d. Feb. 7, 18G8. Stearns. Stearns, Sterne, Stenies, Sterns and Starns, as here written, show the changes that liave been made at dift'erent times in the spelling. Isaac Stearns came to America in IGJO, in the same ship, it is supposed, with Governor Winthrop, and settled in Watertown. He was admitted freeman. May 18, 1(331. (See Bond's Genealogies of Watertown, from which the following is largely extracted.) WiLLiAM% (Captain Samuel', Samuel', Lieut. SamueP, Samuel", Isaac') of the sixth generation, m. Mary, dan. of Phineas Stearns, and came to Paris in 171)1. Children : Mar>i, b. Aug. 8, 1788, ni. July 7, 1807, Jacob Daniels; ]ViJUaui, b. Xov. •8,1790, m. Joanna Porter; Fhinms,h. Xov. 8, 1792, ni. Sarah Durgin: Abayail, b. May 28, 1795; Sammd, b. Oct. 26, 1797, ni. Eliza Greenwood: Thomas, b. Oct. 6, 1800; Marshall, b. Feb. 11, 1803, ni. Mary Ann f'liase: A'aHC?/, b. April 13, 1806, m. Sanuiel Doe; Thomas, b. Xov. 28, 1808, m. Eunice Cilley, s. in Cambridge, Mass. The father d. Nov. 25, 1850, aged 86. William Stearns, son of William, m. June 30, 1819, Joanna, dau. of Nehemiah Porter. She was b. Aug. G, 1708. They settled on the farm now the homestead of liis son S. P. Stearns. Children : William Portpr, b. Aug. 22, 1819, ni. Ellen B. Hamlin. Charles II., b. Oct. 28, 1820, ni. Henrietta C. Cowdrey of Waketield. James, b. Aug. 9, 1823, m. A. Augusta Pond, s. Canibildge. Geor-. Tiie father d. March 4, ISOl. The mother d. Jan. 29, 1877. Marshall Stearns, brother of the preceding, ra. Mary, dau. of Timothy Chase of Paris. Children : Louisa^ b. Auo". 21, 1829, ni. Allen ]V[cLeod of Boston. Lucy Chase, b. Xov. 15, 1831, ni. Walter Park, s. Boston. 3Iari/ Ellen, b. June 1, 1834, ni. Smith, s. Boston. Nancy, b. April 2G, 183(i. Frances Anna, b. April 24, 1838. Amanda Althea, m. Wni. M. Marks of Portland. Emily Dudley, m. Greenleaf ^Nloulton of Hampton, X. II. Jennette Kittredge, m. Byron Pollard of Boston. Eldron II., ni. Ennna Bird. Julia. Sylvanus Porter Stearxs, son of William Stearns, m. Isabella K., dan. of Austin Partridge, and resides on the homestead farm. He has been one of our most successful farmers, and has served in offices of the town. Children : Austin Partridye, b. Jan. 20, 1S58 ; Frank Porter, b. Oct. 5, 1860; Henry Knox, b. Nov. 20, 1862; Willie Childs, b. May 10, 1865; Mary Isahelle, b. Sept. 14, 1868; Emily Bohinson, b. Nov. 24, 1871, d. June 14, 1875; George, b. Nov. 5, 1877, d. Jan. 15, 1878; Sarah .Toannn, b. Feb. 26, 1879. Edwin B. Steakxs, brother of the preceding, m. Albina E., dau. of Peleg B. Hammond. Children : Lillian May, h. :\Iay 9, 1865; Addie Follett, b. June 22, 1872. Marshall N. Stearns, brother of the preceding, m. Elizalieth D., dau. of Charles and Abagail (Prince) Young, Feb., 1864, and settled in Cambridge, Mass. Children : S, 1862; Lydia F., b. Feb. 24, 1864: Margelia M., b. .Jan. 23, 1866; infant b. Aug. 27, 1868, died; George L., b. .Jan. 26. 1870; Birdie ,M., b. Xov. 18, 1872; Mary S.. b. Aug. 12, 187."). II Sarah ./., b. in Turner, Sept. 0, 1833, m. .John [ary Griggs of Glover. Vt. : John, studied medicine, s. China; 77/o7/*';.s .//•., m. Mahala Bartlett: Mniha, m. John Baker, ». Waterford ; Eliza, b. Nov. 23, 1795, m. Deae-on Martin Brett. The father d. June 19, 1815. Benjamin Stevens, son of Thomas, m. Mary Griggs of Glover, Vt., and settled on the Smith farm in the west part of the town, then moved to Norway, and afterward returned and settled on the old homestead. Children : Georf/e W., b. Nov. 4, 1817, m. Subniil Shurtleff; Levis, b. May 27, 1819, d. Aug. 23, 1819: Ilarta-eU, b. Sept. 10, 1820; Litcia Ann, b. :\[arch 28, 1822, m. Albion Buck, s. Norway; FJuthera P., b. Jan. 23, 1824, d. Aug. 25, 1849. The father d. :N[ay 15. ISGl. 'J'he motlier d. Sept. 9. 1848. George W. Stevens, son of Benjamin, m. Submit, dan. of Alvah Shurtletl", and r. on the homestead. Children : Ge'orne F., b. Aug. 21. 1849. m. Eugenie ^^'hitmau, dau. of Jonathan ■ ^Vhitman, and had: Eugenie 'Annie, b. Nov. 25, 1876; Willie A., b. Feb. 19, 1878, d. April 19, 1879; Albert F., b. July 8, 18S1 ; Dora May, b. Nov. 3, 1882. HISTORY OF PARIS. 735- MUhinl Aim, twins, b. June -20. 1850. Martha Anna, j ni. William Willie, r. Wei»t Paris. Dea. Thomas Stevens, son of Thomas, ni. Maluihi, dan. of Daniel Bartk'tt of Hebron. CliiUlren : Francis Marion, h. Feb. 1S;J2; Attf/iistiis Chase, b. Oct. 5, 1833; Louisa Woodman, b. Oct. 10, 1835; Danid BartiHt, b. Jan. 24, 1837; Dana Board- man. Deacon Thomas Stevens, d. Nov. 2(1, 18G5. John Stevens, son of Daniel, M. D., ni. Sarah Buck, and resides in the west part of the town. Chiklren : Lizzie, b. March 2.1, 1869. d. July 3, 1876. Stone. Luther Stone, son of Joel and Eunice (Holden) Stone of AVater- ford. m. Hadassah Kimball of Waterford, and moved from Bethel to Paris in 1828. He died Feb. 22, 1839, aged 56 ; she survived him 33 years, d^'ing Jan. 1.5, 1872, aged 87. Their child- ren are here named in the order of birth. The fourth (iv) and eleventh (xi), William and Sumner, died in infancy. I Ph<'hi', b. May 11, 1812, m. Thomas Perry, June 28, 1840, b. Xov. 3, 1812. II Luthfn; b. June 10, 1813, m. Abigail Mann, June 24, 1838, b. Ajiril 2!), 1814. Children: Lutlier Kimball, b. March 10, 1847, d. :May 15,1848; Luther Kimball, b. Jan. 9,1854. Second wife, Eliza- beth P. Eipley, b. Oct. 14, 1827, m. Aug. 31, 187U. The mother d. Aug. 13, 1878. III Ilndassah, b. May 10, 1814, m. James Monk, March 7, 1836, b. June 20. 1810. IV William, b. , 1816. V .Tod K., b. Feb. 25, 1818. m. Harriet A. Stone, Xov. 27, 18.54, b. April 23, 1825. Children : Zilla M., b. Oct. IG, 1860, d. June IG, 1861; Anuis II.. b. Jime 1, 1863. VI William H., b. July 18, 1819, m. Eliza B. Lintield, Sept. 28, 1845, b. Sept. 3, 1826. Children: Frank F., b. Dec. 24, 1847; William I., b. Jan. 3, 18.55; Jennie E., b. Aug. 17, 1860. VII X'lthanid K., b. Jan. 4, 1821, m. Celia A. Peterson, April 13, 1848, b. Dec. 31, 1832. Children: William K., b. Xov. 28, 1848 : Isa- bella and Arabella, b. Sept. 28, 1850, the former d. Oct. 26, 1878; Henry L., b. April 16,18.52; Benjamin X^., b. Dec. 19, 18-53, d. June 2, 1855; Benjamin X., b. Oct. 28, 1856; Chloe H., b. X'ov. 10, 1858; En)ily M., b. April 27, 1860; George B., b. 3Iay 6, 1861 ; Leonard C, b. June 25, 1870. 736 msTORV of paris. VIII Zina E., b. March 30, 1823, m. Charlotte A. ^shaw, Dec. 31, 184(1, b. Aug. 26, 1825. ($ee Paris Prhiters.) This Stone family record was furnished us b}' liiin. IX Selina, b. Jul}' 24, 1824, ui. Salmon Hooper. July "), 184G, b. Dec. 3, 1823. X Mdrn ir., b Jan. (]. 182G, m. James H. Jackson, Feb. o, 1844, b. Sept. 10, 1820. (See Jackson). XI i>iim)if'i\ b. , 1820. Elisha F. Ntoni:, son of Joseph and ^lar^' (Tongue) Stone of Harvard, Mass., was b. Oct. 22, 1824, m. Miriam ]\I., dau. of Captain William and Sophia (Dale) Townsend of Limerick, Mass., b. Jan. 0, 1825. Came to South Paris in the spring of 1850. Has been Postmaster and in the Pailway ^[ail Service. Cliildren : M(ir>j F.^ 1). April 2(j, 1840, m. Josiah Bnrnham, s. Portland. Gcort/ii' TI'., b. Xov. 1, 18."i], m. A. A. Andrews. WnUmn 7'., b. Sept. 2.'i, 1854, m. Helen AVormell of Bethel. EUza TT., 1). April 8, 185fi, m. Fred ('. Brig-gs. Jessie A., b. Oct. 31, 18.58, d. Oct. 1, 187(>. Harrij J5., b. Oct. 11, 18G0. Stowki.l. Ben.tamix Stowell, son of John of Watertown, Mass., m. Oct. 23, 1755, Elizabetli Parker, dau. of Closes Parker of Framingham, and located on what is now Granite street, in Worcester. The resi- dence is now in the possession of ids grandson. Benjamin F. Stowell. Children all b. in Worcester: Willi'iiii, b. Aug. 8, 175(), m. Kate , s. Paris. Daniel, Dec. 8, 1757, m. Lucretia HouglUon, s. Paris. Sanih, h. May 20, 17(iO, m. Thomas Stevens, s. Paris. Elias, b. Apiil 5, 1762, m. Polly Barnard, s. Paris. Betsey, h. July 0. 17G4, m. 1st, Iteuben Hubl)ard. 2d. Elder James Hooper, s. Paris. rmd, 1). Julv 2, 1766, d. Nov , 1766. Paul, b. Jan. 31, 1760, d. March, 1769. Kathduiel, b. April 10, 1770. David, h. April 14, 1773, d. Oct. 3, 1802. Benjamin, b. >[arch 6, 1776. The mother d. March 26, 1821. William Stowell, son of Benjamin, m. Kate . He settled on the lot on which he remained through life, and after his decease, Jan. 8, 1829, it became the homestead of his son Thomas N. He was interested in the mills, as will be seen by reference. Served as Selectman and Treasurer from 1797 to 1803. Children: WilUam, b. Guilford, Vt., Nov. 8, 1781, d. May 2, 1873, aged 02 years. HISTORY OK I'AKIS. 737 JJelsei/, h. Paris, Got. 5, 1785, in. Stephcu Phelps of (iray. Thomas Xi.i-on, h. Paris, Jan. 12, 1789. ni. Martlia (laik. PoU>j, h. Paris, Nov. 9, 1791, ni. Henry Rust of Xorway. Clarissa, h. Paris, Feb. 21, 1794, ni. Tlionias Crocker. tSm-aJl, h. Paris, Oct. 8, 1798. Daxikl Stowkll, l)rother ol' tlie preceding-, ni. Liici'ctia Houoii- ton of Lancaster, Mass., in Guilford, Vt., Sept. 12. 1782. She was b. Oct. 7, n(!l. He cauie to Paris, 178(;. He was long known as Esquire Stowell. He was often Modei'ator at town meetings, and performed a large part of the business that in later days fell into the hands of lawyers. Chihli'en: Daniel, b. Guilford, April 7, 1784, in. Anna Pobiiison. UiDiice, b. Paris, Nov. 17, 1788, in. Pussell Hubbard Sarah, b. " .Araivh 2(;, 1792, in. lion. Stei)lien Kuiery. Zer/, b. " ,laii. 14, 1794, m. .Sarah . Eliza, b. " Jan. 80, 1797, lu. Asaph Kittredge, M. D. The fatlier d. Sept. 20, 1828. The mother d. March 20, 18:n. Elias Stowell, brother of the prececbng, m. Polly IJarnard of AVoreester, Mass., and settled in South Paris village, in the winter of 1804. He was representative with Jonatlian IJemis in ISOC. and with Levi Hubbard in 1812. H(; represented the town alone in 1808-!), and in 1810, and 1811 unanimously. (See notice of South Paris and Mills.) Chi-ldren, the first five b. in ^Yorcester : Samnt'l, d. in the Insane Asylum. Lf'iris B., b. March 23, 1793, ni. Laura B., dan. of Ebenezer 4'uell. Jiiifns, b. 179G, in. Sarah Ilobinson Stevens. Sail)/, 111. .Abijah Hall. Foil;/, m. John Dennett. Bathshcha, b. July 3, 1S05, m. Frederic A. Beiiiis. John Barnnrd, 1». July 3, 180.5, m. Sarah Pottle. Pamelia, b. .luly 21, 1807, m. Horatio G. Cole, s. Xoi-way. Harriet, b. July 28, 1814, m. Erastus King. David Porter, b. Oct. 22, 181(3, m. Sophronia Stanley, d. in Canton. (See Personal Notice.) The father d. Oct. 2(;, 1839. His ^\■idow d. Aug. 23, 1849. Thomas N. Stowell, son of AVUliain, m. Martha H.. dau. of Peter Clark, and resided ou the homestead. Children : Harriet Xewell, b. Jan. IH, 1834, m. l3t, Sewall H. AVebber, M. D., 2d, Adiia C. Cushman ; Catharine Xixon, h. Bei-. 12, 1836. m. C. C. Eounds; Thomas N., b. 1838. ' Dea. Daniel Stoavell, son of Daniel, m. Anna, dau. of Stephen Robinson, Nov. G, 1812. He settled on the north lot of the old 738 HISTORY OF PAKIS. town farm, ami built the house now standing. The old house was moved from its location on the mountain road, and is the present poreh. He moved one I)arn and built the other. Children : Ellzii Ann, h. Dee. 28, 1814, tl. Sept. 8. 181G; Fno/ris, h. April 8, 1816; ■ Lrri, 1). May 17, 1818, d. Feb. 20, 1818 ; E(h'-ar[. Crockett. Sarah Pohinson, b. Sept. 1, 1824, ni. Joshua B. Crockett. HISTORY OF PARIS. 739 Eliza Ilunjif-r. h. Dec. "J-J, 1S2G, in. Hiram Moore of ^lechanic Falls. Julia C, b. April 21, 1830, lu. Orsaiuus Sinilej-, s. California. Simon Stevens, b. Ansj. 27, 1831, ni. -loan Reed Swett. Ru/ks, b. Oct. 21, 1835. AraheUa Carter, b. Feb. 27, 1838, iii. William H. Swett. John B. Stowei.l. brother of the preceding, m. Sarah, dan. of Jonatlian Pottle of Norway, b. 1807. Chiklren : John Barnanl, h. July 7, 1S3.">. Elias, b. May 3. 1837. Geon/e Ilenrtj, b. .Time ID, 1839, d. May 14, 1877. William Henry Harrison, b. Oct. 31, 1841. Benjamin Franklin b. June 7, 184G. Edward Emore, b. Feb. 21, 1849, d. Feb. 25, 1851. The mother d. March 1, 1850, m. 2d, Persis, dau. of Zadoc Allen of Poland. Sarah P., b. Xov. 27, 1852, d. Dec. 30, 1852. Edtcord Clinton, b. Dec. 1, 1853. Sarah i?., b. March 31, 18.55, m. Charles D. Xoyes, s. Portland. Walter Sherman, b. Aug-. 31, 1864, d. Sept. 10, 18GS. •SiMox Stkvexs Stowell, son of Maj. Rufus, m. Joan Reed, dau. of Col. William Swett. He is a conductor on jjussenger train, Grand Trunk R. R. Children : Amy Louisa, b. Paris, June 17.^ 185G, m Walter P. Maxim, r. at South Paris; Charles Porter, h. 'P-Av'is, Oct. 7, 1857, d. March 23, 1873; Fannie Certrude, b. Paris, March 29, 1859, m. Henr)- F. Muzzej-, r. South Paris; Jarvis Stevens, b. Paris, March 23, ISGl ; Hattie, b. Island Pond, March 6, 1863, d. Nov. 3, 1884; Freddie Needham, b. Jan. 23, 1865, d. Feb. 2, 1868. The nuitlier d. at Island Pond, Vt., July 31, 1874. Stuart. It is claimed that the Stuarts are descended from an ancient and distinguished Scottish family, through an ancestr\- that had settled in Ulster, Ireland, and the early Maine families were among the Scotch-Irish immigrants that came over in 1718-20. JosHLA Stuart, son of Joseph and Nancy (Lombard) Stuart of Gorham, Me., and grandson of Captain Wentworth Stuart of Truro, Mass., was born in Harrison, March 14, 1811, in. Caroline, dau. of Asa Hicks of Greenwood, Oct. 5, 1834. She was b. Oct. IG, 181G. Children : Frances Ellen, b. May 9, 183G, m. George L. Eobbins. Ahbtj M., b. Nov. 27, 1837, m. Charles II. .lohnson. Talbot G., b. Jime 9, 1840, m. Luvia Alto of Canada. Martha C, b. Aug. 18, 1842, m. Converse L. Robinson. 740 HISTORY OF PARIS. Grf-nfiU i/., b. Dec. 30, 184.5, in. Kato B., dau. of Saiuucl P. Barker of Greenwood, and had : Olive May, b. .July 8, 1874. Whitefiehl, b. Dee. 30, 184.o, m. Clara Knight, and had Mabel, b. Feb. 1. 1873; Madge AV., b. March 2-5, 187.5; IJlanchard L., b. March 3, 1877: rharles S., b. May 10, 1881. lloinj Whitman, b. Feb. 17, 1848. iii. Li/.zi.- Uciuiftt of Portland. Lildin Jonfi, b. Oct. 25, 18.50, d. Feb. 8. 1853. The mother d. Feb. 8, 18.53, m. 2d. Lyilia .T. ]{. P.ullcn of Oxford. .J. II. Stuart, son of George* W. and INIary A. (Sargent) Stuart, was 1). Sci)t. 30, 18r>,'), m. Mary C, (Uiu. of. John Whitman. Child- ren : Jli-rman II., b. -Jan. 20, 1883: WilUc Earl, b. Ang. 20, 1SS4. Stirthvant. Joseph Sturtevant. a Rcvohitionary soldier, was of AVareham. Mass. lie m. Sarah, dau. of John Hessey, and came to Paris with his wife and four children, 1797, and hougiit the farm now the home- .stead of William N. Daniels. He remained on tiiis farm until about 1820. lie fenced his farm with a combination of wall and rail ; double wall at the bottom, and [)Ost and rails at the top. He was one of the nicest of farmers, and careful about many tilings, but failed to make it pay. yVbout 1820, he had removed to the Solomon Shaw farm, and later, to the Record neigiiborliood in Hebron, where he d. .March 20, ISoG. The widow went to live with her son Leonard, in this town, where she died, by her clothes taking lire, March 24, 18.">7, aged 80 years. CiiildreU, the four oldest 1). in Warehain, the" otliers ill Paris : Jasf'iih, 111. Bethany i)oten of Pari?;; Jii-n-anl, iii. .Mary Bessey of Wayne; Alllif-a, in. Samuel f 'rafts, s. Milan, X. II. ; Jfarij, \n. Pilt Muzzcy : s. Mon- ,son ; Sarah, ni. Moses Crafts, s. Monson; Jldtunih^ m. Isaac Kecord, s. Hebron; Lnnj, m. Calvin Washburn, s. North Paris; Ijainanl, b. May 31, 1805, ni. Hannah E. Record of Hebron; Elixn. in. Amlrew Record, s. Fox- croft; C'alf'h, ill. Xancy Wood, s. Mass.; Vesta, m. Isr, Miizzey, 2d, bloody, 3d, Eastman; Saiiincl,\\\. Jemima Depoy of \. \.. s. Wis. Leonard Sturtevant, son of .loscpli, in, Hannah K., chiu. of Winslow Record of Hebron, b. March 2Ii, 1808, and settled on the farm previousl}' owned I)}' Benjamin Faunce. C'iiildren : TI7///V///I! yl^.'/z'.v/^f.s, b. X'ov. U), 1831, 111. Aurelia \'. Dow ning, and had: Will. .M.. b. Dec. 20, 18.5S: Fannie Bell. 1). Oct. 21. IsOO; McilKMt D., b. Oct. ,s, 1S(;3. Nanj EUzaticth. b. Xo\ . 21. 1833. in. Isl. Arlia T. Keen. 2d. CJoorgc McAllister. IHSTOKY OK PAUIS. 741 Joseph L., h. Nov. 13, 1835, r. in I'aris. Samiict L.,h. March G, 1837, lu. llachcl. dau. nf Nailiaii Maxim, and had : (Jcorii'iainia, h. Jan. 4, 18(15, and Elva Kuiicuia. h. .Ian. 1. 18117. LdcH /)'., h. July It), 1847, ni. Jaooh T.ovojoy. Jku-ks Almn; h. Ovt. 13, 1849, ni. Alu'C, dau. of EthelBunipus, and had: IJalpli Ahner, h. Sept. 25, 1880, and Virginia, h. April 3, 1883. The niotlier d. Oct. 27, 1884. Lkwis L. Stuutkvant, son of Joseph anL)rse Hill, and set out the shade trees standing in front. Afti'rward he Ituilt lu'ar the station, whore he died Si'pt. 211, ISSl, and his wife, Oct. 24, 18.S4. Children: Ann Mnriray IS, 1792, 111. l^^t, Hannah, dan. of Saniuel Karron Locke, of Bethel, and ^d, widow Twitchell of Norway, whose iiiaicU-n name was Bird., dan. of John of Norway. Oliver, b. Jan. 15. 171)7, ni. Khoda Bryant. Jb/iw, b. Jnne S, 1799, ni. Louisa Brings, dau. of Lntlier. lie moved to Greenw cod, where he died. Moses, b. Dee. 1, ISOl, m. Mary Locke, sister of his brother William's wife. He was a carpenter, and he and his wife went to California, and both died there. Aaron, b. Dec. 1, ISDl, d. Feb. 16, 1815. Lm-y, b. May 3, 1S04, m. John l\. Brings, both deceased in Milan. X. H. Bethiah, b. May 3, 1804. m. Lnther Brigi-s. Emma, b. April 6, 1807, d. young. Samuel 8., b. April 10, 1811, m. 1st, Sabra Daicy. Edmund, b. Feb. 14, 1814, m. Elmira :\lorgai] of Greenwood, resides in Milan, X. H. William Savax. Jr.. son of William, m. first, Hannah, dan. of Samuel B. Locke of Bethel. After living several years in Wood- stock, he returned here, to a farm near the old road between South Paris and High Street. He was a (iniet. unobtrusive citizen, indus- trious and thrifty, and demonstrated the fact that money can be made liy farming. His children, all liy the first marriage, were: Lodisl-a, 1). Sept. 28, 1820, ni. James F. Penley of Paris. Urania, b. Jan. 7. 1822, m. Horace Edgerly, formerly of Buxton, resides in Paris. Lucetla E., b. X'ov. .30, 1825, d. Sept. 10, 1827. William liassell, b. Xov. 22, 1827, m. Mary A. X'oyes. Leandin- S., b. Jan. 24, 1830, m. Harriet A. Deeoster: lie lives in Paris. Lucetta 3/., b. May 21, 1833, m. Jei-emiah IT. Winslow: lives in Paris. Hannah E., b. Jnne 19, 1835, d. March 12. 1842. OLiviiu Savak. brother of the preceding, m. Rhoda. dau. of Sam- uel Bryant of Woodstock. He lived in Paris, then moved to Wood- stock, but returned here to a farm south of High street, and died here. His widow died in Woodstock. Children : Eessenden, in. Helen M. Crockett, r. AVoodstock ; Olin-r G., m. Lois Buck. r. Woodstock; Isaac r. Milan, X. H., unmarried: GatHs, C. m. Morgan, r. Charlestown, Mass.: Bethiah, in. John Boston, s. Kennebunk; Lunj B., m. Elon G. Whitman, r. Woodstock; ^VYr'7«/*'>, m. Joseph H. Cnm- ming-s of Greenwood; AIoik-o B.. m. Betsey J. Lapham. r. Portland, and Moses, who is married and resides in Portland. 744 HISTORY OF PAKIS. Capt. William H. Swan, son of Willuun, Jr., m. Mary A., dau. of Daniel Noyes of Poland, now a resident of Chelsea, Mass., serv- ing on the city police force ; enlisted from Chelsea on the first call for men in the war, and was the first man commissioned. After serving his time, he volnnteered on the quota of Paris, Dec. 13, 1861, Cai)tain Co. K, i:;th Maine Regiment. (See Record.) Children : Mary Hannah^ b, Jan. 29, IS.'ifi, ui. Allx'il Blanchard of Chelsea; Anna Marin, b. April 5, 1860, d. July "20, 187!); Ettd Au(/iist<:(, b. Dee. 2.), 1861; Wniinm Locke, b. Dec. IG, 186(5. Leaxder S. Swan, brother of the i)receding, m. Harriet A., dau. of Howard Decoster. He lived a few years in Woodstock, then returned here. Children : Mar>i E.. b. May 20, 18.52; Jauifs H., b. June 6, 18.5:^, ni. Nina Mason, s. Norway; Ida T., b. July 10, 18.5.5, ni. Eben K. Chapman of Gilead ; Edgar F., b. July IS, 1857; Ahhie A., h. March 25, 18.59; Horarr L., b. May 25, 18G1; ILatic C, b. May9, 1864; EJi, b. Doc. 24, 1866; Frrdinnnd Favor, b. Nov. 80, 1870; Howard A., b. July 8, 1877. The mother d. Sept. 26, 1881, m. 2d, Taylor of Hebron. Eei.tah Swax, son of James of Bethel, previously of Methuen, Mass., and Fryebin-g, born July 5, 170:3, married Eunice, daughter of Asa and Mercy (Bartlett) Barton of Needham, Mass., born March 12, 1772. He came to Paris from Bethel, about the year 1822, and settled on part of lot 27-28 in the 4th range, the farm now owned by X. L. Marshall. He bought the land of Foxwell Swan, who had it of M'm. Berry. It was wild land when he first came to it. He and his wife both died here. This family descended from Richard of Boston and Rowley, and are not related to the other family. These two Swan families were civrefully traced down from the emigrant ancestors a few years ago, and the result substantially as given here published in the Oxford Democrat. Children : Polhj, b. Dec. 4, 1790, m. Foxwell Swan. ^ Sail!)', b. :May 13, 1793, m. George Berry. (See Berry.) Olirer F., b. Aug. 16, 1797, m. and lived in Gardiner; d. in Boston. Mercy BartlHt, b. Oct. 22, 1800, m. Mei-rill Chase. Aaron Barton, b. July 4, 1801, ni. Mehitable York of Bethel.' Elijah, b. June 11, 1804, died July 16, 1804. Xancy Fcnno, b. July 11, 1805, m. Moses Chandler of Bethel. Bet!>cy 11'., b. Aug. 30, 1807, m. Peter Ayer of Bethel; they went to Penn. Ahu/all b. Jan. 1, 1810, d. Oct. 22, 1812. Elijah, b. Oct. 9, 1812, in. Aurelia Berry. HISTORY OK PARIS. 745 Polly Swan, eldest child of P^lijah, married Foxwell Swan, her cousin, son of James, Jr., and Hannah (Shattnck) Swan of Bethel. They lived on part of the Wm Berrv farm, on the east side of tlie EastP>raneli, and she died there, and he married widow Ilall. Tliey had : James jr.. 111. Mere}' Wiishlmni. Marij Aim. in, l.*t, Isaac Duuhaiii, lM. Saimicl Merrill, Jr. Lorenzo />., ni. Sarah H. Kuriiliaiii of Hartford. Aarox Barton Swan, son of the [)recedint>", married ^leliitable, dan. of Job Yorlv of Bethel, who was born in 1802. Their place was near the Mineral S[)rino; at North Paris. In his later years he was known as "Dr. Swan." his medicines being roots and herbs. He had the following children, all born in Paris : Edward Feniw^ Maria\ Elisha T.; (Jharles, b. 18.31; William, h. \S:iS; George, h. 1836; Oreii, b. 18.'{!) ; E.ira, h. 1841; Xathaii, b. 1843; Sophia, b. 1S4G. Eli.iah Swax, Jr., is the well known carpenter and builder at AVest Paris. "With his son, Leonard B., he has built some of the best bnildings in town. He m. Aurelia, dan. of Levi and Lusanna (Bryant Berry. Children : Leonard B., b. Jan. 8, 1833, in. ^[ary A. Grover of Carthage: Pcn-grine D., b. Aug. 13, 1837, cl. March 13^.1838; Lovicy Elphreda, b. July 27, 1839, ni. James C. Perry of Paris; E'iJ"h C, b. June 17, 1812, died young. Leonard Berry Swan, son of the preceding, m. ]\Iary Augusta, dan. of Edsel and Mary (Walker) Grover, April 31, 1860, b. Dec. 24. 1839, in Carthage. He is a carpenter and builder. Children : Emma Aurelia, h. July 8, 1864; amir Mabel, b. Feb. 11, 1871; Birdie May, b. April 9, 1873, d. Sept. 20, 1873 ; Frank Leonard, b. Sept. 13, 1876. SWETT. CoL. William Swett, son of Captain AVilliain Swett of Parsons- field, and Clarissa (Benson) Swett of Middleborough, Mass., was b. in Otisfield, March 4, 1804. He m. Amy, dau. of Sampson and .Jane (Ellis) Reed, :\ray 1,1 830'. She was b. April 27, 1805, in Hartford. The family moved to this town in 1852. Col. Swett has been very prominent in agricultural matters, raemlier of the Maine Board of Agriculture, etc. Children : Leicis Benson, b. Aug. 10, 1831, m. Harriet Suiith. Joan Heed, b. Aug. 28, 1833, ni. Simon S. Stowell. WiUiam Harvry, b. ^Slay 13, 1836, in. Arabella C. Stowell. 746 HISTORY OF PARIS. Harriet C, b. May 2G, 1840, d. April 28, 18G2. The mother d. April 26, 1880, within four days of the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage. Lewis B. Swett, son of Col. William Swett, m. Harriet, dau. of Timothy and Alice (French) Smith, Nov. 23, 1854. Children : EUa Jnne, b. Oct. 11, 18.58; EstalU Franrcf!, b. 0(!t. 11, 1858, d. Aug. 20, 1863 ; C)l Benjamin, \). May 3, 1870; Lndoric Pereiral, !). Feb. 24, 1872; Jiose Andrevs, h. June 17, 1874; Ernest Meli-ille, b. March 1, 1877; Olire Chase, b. May 22, 1881. Israel Swett was b. in Standish, April 25, 17!)6. and m. widow Olevia Goold, and dau. of Cai)tain Moses Libbey of Scarl)orough, and moved to Paris in 1.S37. Children : Betseii, b. 1824, d. 1825. John Ginthl, b. -Tuly 20. \^-H\, m. Lydia Ann, dau. of Fzra G. Fuller, Children: John II., b. March 4, 1856, d. April 28, 1861; Helen M., b. April 26, 18.58, m. Charles F. Etter, s. Norway; George E., b. Nov. 20, 1859; Fannie J., b. Jan. 6, 1862; John H., b. Jan. 29, 1864; Cor- delia E., b. Aug. 28, 1871; Cliarles F., b. Oct. 15, 1876. Moses L., b. Nov. 1, 1827, lost in gale of 1821 on fishing banks. Edward E., b Sept. 1, 1830, m. Eebecea Coffin, s. Kennel)unk. Ilenr;/ L., b. June 1, 1834, m. Harriet Bryant. Ole.ti., b. April 25, 18G4; Alire, b. Nov. !), 18G5; iMnid, b. April 16, 1867; Lottie, b. June 15, 1868; Alr„h D.. h. Nov. 19, 1872. The mother d. Oet. 7, 187:^. Ansel Swift, brother of the i)receding, m. Mary Ann, dau. of Winthrop Matthews. Children : Albert P.. b. in Xoi-wny. Fi-b. 7. 18(;0, in. Geoi'j^'ie M. Chase, dau. of Granville 31. Chase, and liad : Mildred F., 1). in AVaterville, Sept. 8, 1883. Winthrop, b. in Xorway, Sept. (i, 18G;5. Ami A., b. in Sonierville, X. J., X'ov. 25, 1870. JusKi'ii Swift, brother of tiie first Caleb, m. Lncy Holmes, 1788, and came to Paris and settled on the lot, and built the house now the residence of John Stevens. Children, all but the two oldest b. in Paris : Joseph, b. Sandwich, >[a.ss., in. Sarah Faunt-e. Samuel, b. •• •' m. 1st, Statira Gaimuon, 2d. Xisa liussell, s. Oxford. John, 111. Joan Estes, s. Bethel. Jiniathan, ui. Olive Wilkins, went into trade in Xorway, and the locality is now called Swift's Corner. Caleb, I). Feb. 17, 17'.t7. in. Betsey Ilorr of X^orwaj'. Seth. 111. Hannah, dau. of Daniel Dunn, and lived on the homestead. Both died, leaving Cyrus, who iii. Joanna Jordan, and d. at X>\v Orleans during the war, and Mary Elizabeth, who died of consumption, unmar- ried. Charles Fuller took the farm to support tlie old people. The mother d. July 4, 1850. JosFiMi Swift, son of Joseph, m. Sarah, dan. of Daniel Fannce, and settled in Snmner. Children : ,/cs''/, ui. Kliioni A. dim. of .Tosi'pli Tuft>, and had: Flora Ellen, b. Mairli 12, 1804; Bertha D., 1). Aug'. 22, 18G5; Elizabeth Lueinda, b. Nov. iJ, 18GU; Henrietta Franees, b. May 28, 1875. Jo!«i:pii a. Savikt, sou of Joseph and Sarali (Faunce) Swift, ni. Martha Faunee. Children : Xt'H-ton 7'., b. March 2'J, 1844; Flora A., b. Mareh 21), \sXi: J/r„, b. July IT), 18(30. Jaiuus S. Swift, brother of the preceding, m. Nancy J., dan. of Deacon Isaac Mann of Paris. Children : .1. ./., b. Jan. G, 184.^, connnen-ial traveler: WilUmn C. b. .Ian. L"). 1847, d. .hnie 7, 1877; George H, b. Sept. 2i). IS.VJ. eonunereial traveler. The mother d. June 9, 1879. Thayeu. (For an extended account of the Tliayer family, see Memorial of the Descendants of Richard and Thomas Thayer, from lOoO to 1S74, by BezaleelThayer, pnblished in 1S74. from which these data are principally taken.). Asa Tiiaykk, the second child of Ichal>od and Mary (Marsh) Thaver of Milford, Mass., and the seventh .from Thomas the emigrant, b. Oct. 3, 17(;7. m. Lydia Chapin in 1790: she was b. in Jan., 1 770. They settled on tjne of the lots in Bnckfield. whicii was afterwards annexed to Paris. ' Children : Ln-i, b. Oct. 23, 1793, m. Sally Perry. Mary, b. Aug. 31, 179."), m. Galen Field. Diadamia, b. Sept. 9, 1797, m. Cyrus Keen, s. Sumner. Lydia, b. July 3, 1799, m. Bela Farrar. Zrt«, b. Nov. 13, 1801, ni. Alniira Fobe.«. L'inra, b. Dee. 14, 1803, m. Austin Nelson. .l.^v^ 1). April 2, 1806, m. Euey ^l. \Vhitney of Worcester. Arixi, b. Jan. (i, 1809, in. Florilla Tuttle. Tlie fatlier d. Nov. 30, 1848. Dka. Levi Thayeu, son of the preceding, m. Sally, dan. of Asa Perry of Paris, and settled first in Bnckfield, and soon removed to Paris, to the Asa Perry homestead, where he remained through life. Children : Alexander Sidney, b. Sept. 5, 1819, m. 1st, Angeline Perry. 2d, Ihith Marston. Emetine S., b. Aug. 4, 1821, m. Simeon Cunimings. Horace Chapin, b. March 0, 1824, m. Betsey Whitehouse. ^ The father d. June ."), 187."i. The mother d. Sept. 7. 1S04. 750 HIJ^TOKY OF PARIS. ZiiiA Thavek. lirother of the preceding, m. Almira, dan. of Seth Fobes, March 13, 1826 ; settled on the homestead, and afterward moved to South Paris village, and built the stand now the residence of 3[rs. Nancy Whitman. He represented the town in the Legisla- ture in 1847 and 1848. Children: Lfiura X., h. April 11, 1827. m. Hezekiah Libbej', and s. Boston. Hennj 0.. b. Dec. 2, 1832, ni. Sarah llewett. (See Personal Xotice.) Asa Thayer, brother of the preceding, m. 1831, Lucy M. Whit- ney of Worcester. Mass., b. 1810. Chihlren : Caroline 0., b. March 27, 18,3G, d. May 22, 1886; Lury A., b. May 23, 1837. d. Oct. 16, 18.58; Ahhie 0., b. May 1, 1839, d. May 14, 1842; Marintha A.. 1). April 19, 1842, d. May .5, 1842. The mother d. Jan. 15, 1850, m. 2d, Lydia Frost of Boston, Mass. Asa Thayer d. in Gardner, Kansas, Aug. 23, 1854. AuBA TiiAYER, brotlier of the preceding, m. Florilla, dau. of John Tuttle, Jan. 6, 183.5. Settled in Sumner, removed to Oxford, and then to South Paris village, where he now resides. Children : Bufus, b. July 9, 1836, d. Feb. 25, 1838. Bitfus K.. b. .liui. 25, 18.38, d. Sept. 30, 1867. Flora, b. :May 1, 1841, d. March 28, 1842. Frank A., b. Nov. 22, 1847, m. Alice Phelps. Flora A., b. Nov. 22. 1847, m. Leander S. Billings. Alexander S. Thayer, son of Deacon Levi Thayer, m. Angeline, dau. of James Perry, Jan. IG, 1842, and settled on the homestead. Has been prominent in town affairs, serving as Collector and Select- man. Children: I Elhni Maria, b. June 21, 1843, m. Gideon W. Hammond, s. Back- field. II Florian Sidney, b. May 21, 1846, m. Charlotte, dau. of ^Viuthrop Matthews, d. in Norway. III E(hrin JloiiUon, h. Aug. 21. 1848, m. Cbarlotto, widow of Florian Sidney Thayer. IV Li'ci, h. March 20, 1851, (b Dec. 20, 1851. Tlie mother d. Aug. 9, 1852, m. 2d, IJuth, dau. of Brackett Marston of Norway. Children: V ' Charles Emerson, b. Jan. 6, 1856, m. Lottie L., dau. of Hannibal G rover of Bethel, March 14, 1880. VI Anrjfline Perry, b. Oct. 4, 1857, d. Oct. 5, 1864. VII Theodore, b. Dec. 27, 1859, m. Georgie E. Farnum, and had: Charles Winslow, b. May 19, 1883. VIII Theodora, b. Dec. 27, 1859, m. Walter \V. Farrar. rf Q^u^tcd^U'S ^. V/^cfyel, '^t niSTOUY Ol" 1•AKI^^. 751 IX Jlay Florence, b. Oct. 2(), ISGl, in. Austin P. Si.-ai-iis. X Persis Anna, h. Auja:. 29, 18G3. XI Lincoln Ellsworth, b. Sept. 6, 18G5. xu Li'vi 3{ar.9ton, b. Sept. 21, 1SG7. XIII Xellie Mnhel, b. Nov. 8, 1S60. XIV Emeline Cnmmiwjs, b. Deo. 22, 1871. XV Salhj Jennettc, b. -Tuly 11, 1S7.S. XVI Sidnoj Ah'xnndcr, 1). July .3, 187."), Horace Ciiaimn Thayku, brother of the preceding, ni. I>etse\' Whitebouse of Vassalboro, Oct. 21'., 1.S47. She was 1). Sei)t. 24, 1822. Kesided at Augusta. Lewiston and South Paris vilhige. He was'a carriage maker and painter, d. ]\Iarcb 0, 1871). Children : Emma S., b. April 1.'), 1849, ni. (Jeoi-g-e W. Iladdcn, r. Brooklyn, X. Y. Charles A., b. Feb. 0, 18.")!, d. 1855. Horace A., b. April 2, 18.53, ni. Lillian E. Downing, and bad : Kalpli Asb- ton, b. Feb. 1881. Alexandkr Thayer, son of Ichabod and Mary (^larsh) Thayer, b. March 15, 1771, settled on an adjoining lot wliich was also set into Paris. He m. Esther Spanlding, June 28, 17:18. He died sud- denly of fever, March 9, 180'.), aged ;58 years. His widow d. July 30, 1841. Children: America, b. July 5, 1799, in. Caroline Prentiss. Alinira, 1). Feb. 14. 1803, m. ('yi)rian Stevens. America Thayer, son of the preceding, m. Caroline, ilau. of Dea. Caleb Prentiss, and settled on the homestead, and died there. He was frequentl}' in town office ; also County Commissioner and Rep- resentative. Children : Jtilia Lnnretta, b. Nov. 24, 1825. Ale.rander Hamilton, b. May 27, 1827, d. July G, 18G8. lie in. Augusta M., dau. of Hon. Noah Prince of liucklield, and had : Charles Hamil- ton, b. Dec. 10, 18.54, ni. Clara Farnii-, who bad: (Jracc Augusta, b. Jan. 14, 1878. EmiJy, b. Jan. 20, 1829, m. George W. Hammond. Mary Prentiss, b. Dec. 12, 1831, m. Henry Newell Hall. (See Hall.) Julia M., b. May 7, 1833, m. Eansom Eipley. A'lfjiistits Spaidiliny, J/. D., b. 3Ian-b 28, 1835, in. .Maiy Marble, s. Port- land. (See Personal Notice ) Caroline Victoria, b. Nov. 2, 1837, m. Thomas E. Stearns. Josephine Augusta, b. July 21, 1840, m. B. F. Bates. Orlando America, b. Dec. 14, 1843, m. Dec. 2, 1872, Lizzie, dau. of Jarvis C. Marble of Paris, and has: Jarvis C, b. Sept. 24, 1874: Caroline Prentiss, b. Oct. 31, 1877. The father d. April 21, 1873. The mother d. Feb. 4. 1871. 752 HISTORY OF paris. Col. Ebknezer Thayer, son of Isaac and Hannah Joyce Thayer, and the seventh in descent from Richard the emigrant, was h. Feb. 20, 1797, in Bnckfield, m. Mary, dau. of Thomas Faunce of Bnck- field, and settled in Paris. Children : 3Iar)i Anil, b. Dec. 10, 1S23, ni. Nathan Chase, s. Paris. Hannah A., 1). March 15, lS2o, d. Aug. 12, 1847. Sarah J., h. Fel). 9, 1827, d. April 20, 1846. Maria E. J., b. April 27, 1883, m. AVm. Kice, s. Paris. Col. Ebenezer Thayei-, d. Sept. 25, 1857. (See Annals, 1857.) Dea. Joel B. Thayek, brother of the preceding, was b. April 9, 1799, m. Mary, dan. of Josiah Dudley, Aug. 25, 1822. Resided at one time on the farm which he sold to the town. Children : Alvin^ b. Ot't. 11, 1823, s. in Tiijlon, Iowa. Anf/cliiic, b. Dec. 2, 1828, m. Deacon Eldridge Fobes. The niotlier d. iFai-ch 30, 1831, ni. 2d, Mrs. Louisa GrlHui, widow of Rev. Caleb B. Davis. Deacon Joel B. Thayt-r, d. .Tune U, 1880. TrrcoMi;. Isaac Titcomb, b. in North Yarmouth, Nov. 9, 1774, m. Azuba Drinkwater of the same town, July '2o, 1796. She was born April 24, 1779. They came to Paris Hill and moved into the Willis house, and from there to the Follett farm. He was in the com[)any of Ca[)tain Uriah Ripley at Portland, war of 1812. Children : Ali'xiDidcr^ 1) April 10, 17U8. went to Calais, ^fe., and was (h'owned. Dorcas^ b. Ma)' 7, 1800, ni. Isaac Hall, s. in Harrison. Bodnoj, b. July 25, 1807, ui Sally. Sniitli. The father d. 1852. The mother d. 18.58. Rodney Titcomb. son of Isaac, m. Sally, dan. of Timothy Smith. Children : Gcornc, b. May 17, 1821, ni. I.illa. dau. of Wni. W. DtnJVc of Watcrford; Isaac, ni. Lydia Parsons, s. Norway; Ci/n/hia. d. about 1848. The mother d., ni. 2d, Elizabeth L. Dyer, and dau. of Stephen I'aine. Charles, b. June 20, 1854; Zum;V Elhni, (adopted) b. .July 10. 18(11. Thibou. Adna Tribou, son of Amasa, and grandson of Thomas Tril)0u, a native of France, who settled in Bridgewater as early as 1745, was b. Jan. 1, 1785, m. Hannah, dau. of Azel Kinsley of Bridge- water, afterwartl of Minot, and settled in Paris, and late in life moved to Auburn. Children : Clarissa Jones, b. Minot, Jul}- 2, 1809, ni. Sullivan Cushman, s. ]Minot. Silas Kinsley, b. Minot, Oct. 1, 1812, m. Marcia Bowles of Bucksport. HISTORY OK TAUIS. 753 AhiKjail Kiiisle;/^ h. ^Miiiot, ^Sriiy ID, ISI."). in. Arelas ^Mixcr. s. Pari*. Horace Adna, b. :>liire-h 24, 1820, iii. Aim Watt.-;, 2d, Louisa liuiiipus. Jlarriet Xevell, h. May 20, 1822, m. ('harles. McKeeu, s. East lIcl)ron. Bhoda Cushmai), b. Sept. 1, 182."), ni. Jiul^^on Merritt, s. Colniuliia. Charles Austin, h. Sept. 20, 1828, m. Lizzie Farwell, s. T'nity. Elmzer Shaw, b. July 10, 1S31, d. Aug. 20, 185.5. Hannah Lonhf, b. May 2.5, 1834, in. Alonzo E. Sliurtlett". s. South Paris. The father died in West Auburn, July 18, 1870. The mother il. Feb. 2!), 187G, deatii caused by elotliing takiuii' lire. True. John True of Polaucl, was quite early in Paris, and also lived in Woodstock. He was the son of Jab.ez True, who came from Salem, Mass., to Poland, one of whose grandsons was Otis True, formerly of Norway. A Genealogy of the True family of New England has recently been written, which traces down all the ditferent 1)ranches from their common Massachusetts ancestor. David Nelson True, son of Snuiuel and Mary (Haskell) True, was b. in Portland, July 17, 1834, and m. Oct. 17, 185;'), Helen M., dan. of Noves Fales of Tliomaston, b. Dec. 26, 1833. He moved to South Paris in March, 1864, and purchased the stock of goods of James A. Holmes, and continued trade in company with Edwin Has- kell, for fiye years, and after the dissolution of the company, he continued the business for seven years longer. In 1876, he pur- chased the flour mill, which he is still operating. He was also one of the firm of the Jackson's Pulp Mill Co. He has served in town office, and two terms iu the State Legislature, and is one of our most successful business men. Tui;bs. Ezra TuBBS was b. in Berkley, Mass., July 4, 171)2. m. -l.si'j, Mary, dan. of Daniel Bartlctt of Hebron. Sbie was 1). Feb. 25, 1798. They became residents of Paris in 1821. He. was long known as school master Tubbs. Children : Joel, h. .June 3, 1821, s. iu New York. (M. D.) Anlen, h. Nov. 30, 1823, d. March 21, 1844. Oliver Thomas^ b. June 24, 1845, m. Clara Buttertield. 3Iargaret D., b. April 13, 1827, m. Joel Haskell. Etiiilij Bartlett, b. July G, 1830, m. John 31. Ilersey, s. AN'aterville. Mari/ Judith, b. Feb. 17, 1832, m. lioyal Dyer of Fannington. Lnther Emerson, b. May 1, 1834, m. Julia Beiison. Ezra 31., b. Sept. 10, 1837, d. Oct. 10, 1841. 48 754 HISTOKY OF PARIS. Jnhn /,., b. Nov. 28, 1839, m. Martha C. Nash of Lewiston; was killed in the war of the Eebellioii in the Wilderness. (See Military Keeord.) The father d. June, 1877. Tlie mother d. June 7, 1SG8. Samuel Tubes, brother of the preceding, m. Sabra Hatch, and settled on the farm which he occupied through life. Children : OZzfv //r/^-//, b. 1830, m. Alpheus Shaw; Jemima Stone, ni. 1st, Henry Eecord, 2(1. .loshua AVelch : Louisa S., b. Jan. 23, 1845, in. A. J. Smith. The father d. March, 18(!(i. The mother d. March, 1878. Luther Emersox Tubhs, son of Ezra, m. Julia, dau. of Deacon Seth Benson, and moved to Minn., April, 1855, and returned to Paris, 1884. Children: JIurii L., b. May 10, 18.50, m. John I. Bell of Minn. ; Winthrop Davis, b. Jan. 30, 18.57; William, b. Sept. 3, 18(;0: Harden B., b. June 0, 1870; Julia, b. March 28, 1873. Tucker. Charles Tucker, sou of Isaac of New Gloucester, and grandson of Lemuel of Gloucester, Mass., 1). Oct. 19, 1807, m, Caroline, dau. of Josepli Hammond. Children: Cliarles ()., 1). Sept. 27, 1829, m. 31ai-y Franldin of East Hartford, and s. in Minn., removed to New York and d. there, Feb. 1874. Levi P. Tucker brother of the preceding, m. Erances, dau. of Gilbert Evans. Children : Jaroh Walter, b. March 4, 1844; Josiah Prince, h. Aug. 4, 1848, d. Oct. 13, 1854; Eliza M., b. June 28, 1852; AviUa Amanda, h. Aug. 12, 18.54. TUELL. Joiix and Lydia (Makcpiece) Tuell of Taunton, came to this township about 1788, and located in wliat is now known as tlie Tuell neigh1)orliood. He was born in Taunton, ]Mass., 1747. His wife wash. 1751. Children: John, ni. Kebecca Doughty, May 3, 1790. Lydia, b. Sept. 10, 1776, m. Jacob Gurney. Ehenezer, b. Feb. 22, 1779, m. 1st, Patty Perham, 2d, Pvcbecca Curtis. Charitij, b. June 30, 1781, m. David Dudley. Ahiathar, b. Feb. 26, 1784, m. Charlotte, dau. of Lemuel Holmes. Ahagail, b. Aug. 24, 1786, m. Xoah Curtis, Jr. Gilbert, b. "March 4, 1788, m. Polly Benson, s. Sumner. Polly, b. March 8, 179^, m. Francis Keen of Sumner. The father d. April 12, 1812, aged 05. The mother d. March 8, 1840, aged 89. IIISTOHY OF PARIS. 755 Ebexkzem Tlkll, son of John. ni. Pally, dau. of Lcnuiel rorliani. Chiklren : Laura B., h. Feb. 2.">, 180."), ni. Lewis B. Stowell. (See Stowell.) Fatt;/, b. June 2.5, ISOG, ni. f"ol. Cyprinn Cole of Greenwood. Caroline, h. June 29, 1808, m. Benjamin I'yeison, s. Auburn. Bf'tsoii G., b. April 20, 1810. ni. Sannicl II. TTouo-hton. (See Houo-bton.) The mother il. aiHl ni. 2il. IJcbecca. dan. of Ashley Curtis of Hebron, b. Feb. 12, 1787. (rilman, b. Sept. 2, ISU. m. Maria llun,n-htou. Ashh'ij Curtis, b. July 10, ]81!17. He was kicked by a horse. John, b. 1820, d. Oct. 10, 182^. Kinlendhn\ John'', John^, John% John'.) was b. in Dover, N. H., March 28, 17.5G, m. Lois Leathers, and came to Newfield, Maine. Children : Sarah, b. Maj^ 12, 1780, m. Bane Teague, s. Buckfield. John, b. Dec. 7, 1783, m. Polly K. Suell of Poland. WiUiam, b. July 8, 1786, m. Dolly Chase of Buckfield. Betsey, b. July. 1789, m. Josiah Smith, s. Bucktleld. Daniel, b. 1792, m. Hannali Chase. Polly, b. 179.5. m. Joshua Knox of Peru. Lucy, m. Richard Anderson. John Tuttle, son of Daniel, m. Polly K. Snell of Poland, and became a resident of Paris aljout 1-817. Children, the five oldest b. in Turner : Tacy, 1). Oct. 5, 1808, m. Asa Woodbury, s. Paris. Florillo, b. Xov. 12, 1810, m. Arba Thayer, s. Paris. Eraeline, b. Maj' 7, 1812, m. .John Tucker, s. Xorwa}\ Azel Snell, b. Sept. 30, 1813, m. Isabella Wing, s. Paris. Bohert Snell, b. Jan. 22, 181-5, s. Skowhegan. WilU'^m Henry Harrison, b. Oct. 27, 1816, resides in California. John Chandler, b. Dec. 14, 1818, s. Skowhegan. Joseph Hutchinson, b. Oct. 7, 1822, m. Martha J., dau. of Ethiol Stevens of Greenwood, r. Cleveland, Ohio. Benjamin Franklin, b. Aug. 29, 182.5, m. and settled in California, and has been in the Senate of California, and State Commissioner of Rail- roads. 758 HISTORY OF PARIS. Marij Ann, b., April 10, ls;^l, d. in (':ilir()riii;i. The father d. at South Paris, Ma^' IS, 1874. The iiiotlicr d. at Skowhe- g-an, Feb. 19, 1879. AzEL TuTTLE, SOU of Johu, ui. Isabcllo, (liiu. of Calviu Wing of AVayue, Feb., 1S46. She d. Juue 17, 18G0, and he m. ^d, Aun Maria, dan. of S\lvauiis Sturtevaut, Nov. 24, 18(31. He is the Avell known stage man and part owner of the route between Bryant's Pond and Andover. Cliil(h'en : Gnon/t' II., 1). July S, 1804; Biirou W., b. Feb. 2, 1872; Anna ,S'., b. Au^. 3, 1873. TwiTCHELE. jAcor. TwiTCHELL of Gray, m. Sally Matthews of Stroudwater. He bought the westerly half of lots 9 and 10 in the 5th range, of Job Cushnian of Hebron, Sept. 10, 1794, to which he moved his famil}-. The land of lot 9 he deeded to his son Moses, and the other came into the hands of his son iJavid. . The date of his will was Sei)t. 5, 1812. His wife d. Jan. 1843, aged 90 years. Child- ren : Moses., b. 1779, m. Kebeeca Monk; Xidiolas, s. Moutville: Ji)hn. s. Mont- ville; Bctsc;/., ni. 1st, Carey of Otistield, 2d, Isaac Knight, 3d, David Abbott, 4th, Deacon Randall of Freedom, 5th, "Worthen of Mout- ville; 3IaH-, d. 1808; Jacob, b. Nov. 15, 1791, ni. Betsey Mouk; Darid, m. Luciuda. (;re-. 10, 1836, m. Augusta Pi-att; Sarah, b Jan. 16, 1838, ni. Alvin Parker, s. Sacearappa ; Ellen, b. June 18, 1840, ni. 1st, Mariner J. Davis, 2d, Thomas Holt; Alrin, h.Feh. 26, 1842, s. Charlestown, Mas3. ; George, b. Sept. 26, 1844, m. Joanna Packard; James, b. Dec. 20, 1845. The father d. 1883 Levi Twitchell, son of Moses and Rebecca, m. Rebecca, dan. of John Bird. Children : Levi Linroln, b. June i), 1834, m. Jane Swan: Ciirns Wilhtni, b. Oct. !), 1837, m. Lydia Cummings; Li/inan. Bird, b. Feb. 14, 1840. The father d. March 2, 1842. Cyrus AY. Twitchell, son of Levi, ni. Lydia. dan. of Captain Benjamin C. Cummings. Children: William S., h. July 19, 1857; Levi, b. Aug. 6, 18.59; Frederic, b. Dec. 1, 1862; Theodore, b. Xov. 1, 1865; Minnie, b. April 1, 1868: Clareure, b. Oct. 19, 1870, d. June 21, 1877. The mother d. July, 1871, and he m. 2d. Mrs. Alice Libbey, dau. of Grenville Chaffin. Emma Alice, b. July 18, 1875, d. June 15. 1877: George Grenrille, b. ^lay 10, 1877; Flora Alice, b. Marcli 12, 1879: Addie Adora, b. Xov. 1, 1880; liosetta Bebecca, b. March 24, 1882. Valentine. John Valentine, the great-grand-son of John, was b. Jan. 6, 1785, in Hopkinton, Mass. He m. Charlotte, dau. of Amzi Brett, and settled at South Paris. He was a nail maker, to which refer- ence is made in the "Industries of Paris." Children, all iKjrn in Paris : So2)hia, b. Xov. 29, 1815, ni. April 24, 1839, Joseph II. Hall, s. Earlville, 111. 760 HIf Ann, h. Feb. 22, 1820, d. Dec. 26, 182:5. The father d. Xov. 2, 1861. Tlie niotiier d. Sept. ."J, 1861. SoLOX Gray Wai.kku. son of AVilliani, m. Vesta, dan. of Stephen Chandler of Snmner, b. Jan. 12, 1820. He settled on the homestead, and late in life moved to Oxford, where he d. April 18, 1880. Children : Eliza Calista, b. March 20, 1840, m. Job Holland Curtis of Woodstock. Gpor(/e E., b. Feb. 9, 1846, ni. Persis, dau. of Joseph Child, s. Oxford. The mother d. May i;{, 1857, m. 2d, Frances M , dau. of Isaac and Esther (Cook) Lane, Oct. 3, 18.58. Edirnrd P., b. Sept. 30, 1859. Charles P., b. Oxford, Dec. 25, ISHS, d. Dec. 4, 1876. Capt. Micah Walkek, son of Jotham of Petersham, JNIass., was h. Aug. 10, 1779, m. Elizabeth Edes of Dedham, Mass., b. July 15, 1779. He came to Paris about 180(i, and settled in the west part of the town. He was a man of aijility and character, and was often in town office. Children all l)ut oldest 1). in Paris : Adaline, b. Petersham, July 26, 1805, m. Otis Swift. Theda L., b. Jan. 24, 1808, m. Thomas Carey, d. July 31, 1838. Abayail, b. July 21, 1810, m. Joel Eaton, s. DedUam, Mass. Elisabeth, b. April 16, 1812, d. April 23, 1838. Electa, b. July 4, 1814, m. Elbridge Stetson. Xathan, b. Aug. 5, 1816, m. 1st, :Martlia Richards, 2d, Delphina Lee. Siih-iu, b. July 20, 1818, m. Nathaniel Burns. Lucinda, b. Aug. 21, 1821, ni. Joseph Tufts. Adoniram, b. April 15, 1824, s. AVyandotte. :Missouri. Sarah Ann Hart, b. May 23, 1827, m. Aldcn Fuller, s. Turner. The father d. Sept. 16, 1868. Walton. Rkuhkx Waltox was an early settler in the Gray neigh iwrhood. He had sons, Artemas. Simeon and Benjamin. Simeon became the well known jeweller of Paris Hill and Norway Village. Benjamin went to the Aroostook and lived with Roljert, a son of Simeon, and died at the age of 102 years. 7G2 ' HISTORY OF PARIS. Simeon AValtox, son of Reuben, m. Peggy Hannafonl of New Gloucester. She was a sister to the wife of Asa Perry of this town. Children : Arthur, h. June 10, IS02: lioht-rt, b. .hily 24, 1804, went to Aroostook County; Benjamin, b. May 25, 1807, m. Jane Webb Ryerson; CJiorles, b. June 3, 1809. ITie mother d. and he ni. 2d, tlie wit, Hannah E., dau. of Calvin Pratt. Abayail, b. March 17, 1820, d. Jan., 1848. Harriet, b. March 27, 1822, m. George W. Ripley. Aufjustus, b. May 10, 1825, m. Clarissa Reed of Abbington, Mass. The father d. Felf. 4. 1858. The mother d. Xov. 24, 1870. inSTOUY OK PAKIS. 763 Ika Allkn AVarren, son of Abijali, m. Polly, dan. of ^Moses Buck of Sumner, and settled on the homestead, where he remained through life. Children : Ahoison Mflh'H,]). Jan. 20, 1828, ni. Alniira A. Clark; Amamla F., h. Aug. G, 1830, (1. Aug. 1852; Ahwda Spaitldinf/, h. Feb. 0, 1832, d. Sept., 1853; Emili/ An(/nst. A]n-[[ 22, 1831, lu. Solomon S. Ilall, s. Xorway ; Olei-ia Gray, b. Sept. 16, 1830, ui. Solomon S. Hall; Uannihul Smith, h. Sept. 2«!, 1841, m. Lizzie Hall of Charleston, M*-. ; Melville U., b. April 19, 1847, m. Clara French, s. Norway. The fntlier d. in 18(51. Tiie niotlK'r d. in 1877. Alaxson ]\[. Wakrkn, son of Ira, ni. Almira, dan. of Henry and Julia Ami (AVaterman) Clark. Settled on the homestead, and now resides in Pleasanton, Mich. Children, all 1). in Paris: Hin-hcrt Stanley, b. Sept. 4, 18.59; William Ira, h. Feb. .">, 18G2 ; Everett Alanfioii, b. Oct. 28, 1804; Leslir Linc(An, h. \\n-\\ 19, 1800. AVasiiburx. The AYashburns of Paris are descendants of John >Vashburn, one of the original proprietors of Bridgew^ater, Mass. Stkphkx from Bridgewater, settled in New Gloucester, and had children : Hosea, Eliphalet, Benjamin, Stephen, Hannah,- Jesse and E- Watcucwa*. ( 4.'>*itaulu% iMimjfm U«>Unrit* w'itfti SB«r SMB., (li*:ffr%*i V/il- »«0iii1i^M. HISTORY OF PARIS. "65 IchabcxL h. Aiig. 12, 1767. il. aged 92>. ui. Parthena Carter, ?. Buekfield. aud i-eturned to Kiog-ston through fear of the Indians. Hanwth. b. June 9, 1770, ul. aged 79), ui. Silas Maxim, s. Pari?. Pftehe, b. Deo. 30, 1771. d. ageil 76), m. Caleb Swift, s. Pari*. rh'jhHJs li'Mi^rs, b. :Mareh 10. 1766, (,d. ageil S6), m. Polly Ellis. <. Buek- tield village, and uioveil to Sangei-sille. W ATKINS. Henkv M. AV ATKINS was lx»rn iu Bristol. Euglaml. Jan. 12. 1824. He came to America iu 1838. and settled in ]Sew York City. m. Hannah, dau. of John Besse of Paris. The family moved to this town. 1875. They had several children, but only one came to this town. George H. AVatkins. son of the prec-eding. (see Paris Newspaper Men) b. Ang. 6, 1854, in New York city, m. Anna Russell, dau. of Judge Joseph G Cole of Paris. Children : Il'tiohl Coh, b. Jan. 2-5, 1S80; Mih^l liitss^ll, b. March S, ISSl, d. March 5. 1SS4 ; Edith Jfoy, b. March 23, 1S82. AVarnek. Phineas B. AVarner, son of Jonathan and Martha (Ball) AA'ar- ner. was b. in Jav, Aug. 20. 1816. in. Laura, dau. of Seth Benson. Children : Cynthia A., b. March 2, 1S41, m. William E. Curtis; Lafore$t B., b. Jan. 29, 1S43, see Militarv Service) d. Jan. 1, lS65,"in A'irgiuia ; Elzem J/., b. Maivh 27, 1S4-5, d. Oct. 4, 1S62; Minj E., b. Jan. l-i. lS-"il, m. L. C. Bates; Laura A., b. Feb. S. 1S54. AA'ebuer. Henry R. AVebbek, son of David AA'ebber of Oxfoni, was b. Nov. 20. 18l8, m. May 12. 1830. Nancy, dau. of John AA'hitehead. He settled on the AVhitehead homestead and had ai>ottery. and supplied the suri-ounding towns with earthen ware. Children : Siftrall H., b. April 21. 1S40, m. Annette Stowell. Gniduattnl at Meilical College, Bnmswick, and Ux'attHl iii-st at West Paris, and removeil to South Paris, where he died, Julv 6, 1S73. Mary Elizabeth^ b. Aug 25, 1S42, m. Danville B. Stevens, s. Lewiston. VioJa Nanctj, b. May 13, lS4o, m. Adna C. Ciishraan. Jan. 5, 1S6S. CaroJine, b. Sept. 22, 1848, d. in infancy. ^ John ir/»<7t^Aefl.?, b. May 19. lSo2, in. Flora E. Estes of Bethel. The father d. Marvh 4, 1S69. 7c6 history of paris. Weeks. Samuel V. Weeks, son of Nathaniel aud Huldah (Pottle) Wet?ks, was b. in Gilinanton, X. H., 1784, m. Iliildali, dan. of Josiah Knight of Falmouth, moved to Bnckfield. iHl'i. and to Paris, 1815, and lived in the Daniels neighborhood. He died March 10, 1829. His wife b. 1787. d. Jan. 10, 1828. Children: Josioli Kiiitjld, b. Dee. 3, 1808, rn. Elsie ^lonk: Xajiohon J}., b. .Jan. 1, 1811: Sarah, b. Dee. 26, 1813, ni. Sylvester Tinell, s. Weymouth, Mass.: Xathanifl. b. Maj' 2, 181.5, s. Weymouth: Clarwsa, b. Feb. 3, ISli), s. Kan- dolph, Maps.; Amh-fr. b. Nov. 20, 1821, s. Kuniford; Joshua, b. Nov. 28, 1823; GfOffje W'., b. April 7, 1826. JosiAH Knight Weeks, son of Samuel P., m. Elsie, dau. of James Monk. Children : Samuel Dexter, b. Feb. 22. 1830, m. 1st, Linda M. Kawson, 2d, Martha Clark: ./am*;.'? /V^«/rt«rt, b. July 2!», 1831 ; Marij Huldah, b. Xov. 18, 183.5, HJ. Jacob IJrigjrs; Clarissa, d. Sept., 1875. The mother d., m. 2d, Eunice, dau. of Nathan Maxim. She d. March 6, 1874, m. 3d. Ahnira, widow of Captain Benjamin C. Cunnnings, and dau. i)f Moses Twitcliell. Samuel I). Weeks, son of Josiah, m. Linda M., dau. of Levi Ravvson, and resided on Paris Hill, and was post master for some years. Had one dau. Mary. The mother d. Oct. 3, 18.^2, ra. 2d, Martiia. TOi{v OF rAUi!;. 767 Ho was Captain of the (.•ompaiiy oi' tiooi> that o?;ooited Lafavette IVoin Woroestor to Boston in 1824. ChiUhvn : Jliinj Ann, b. April SO, ISl^, d. Sopt. 30, IS41. Litci/ Jane, b. June 20, 1S27, m. Fiamis C. Kii-haids. s. in Oxford. Eunice Madah'ne, b. Aug. 20, 1830, ni. Paul Woixlev, >. 'VVoivo^tor. Mass. £•/(■-, il. March 4, 1S72. WilUam B., h. Aug. 2S, 183"), r. in Quiucy. Mass. : ho tMilistod in tlio army and was prouiotod to Colonel; he is in the shoe trade in Boston. Saraii J., b. Get. 20, 1837, d. Aug. 30, 18.">4. Geonje C, b. April 4, 1S43. The mother d. June 8, 1854. and he ui. 2d. Mary Ann, dan. of George Kyerson, Jan. 20, 18r)8. ILittie KmH;/, h. April 4. 18.M1. The father d. .lune 27. 1874. WlUTKUKAl). John Wihtkukao, son ol' John ami Jemima (^larsh) Whiteheail, was 1>. in Woodbridgv. N. J.. Maivh o, ITTi), and was an only son. The family moved to llingham. Mass. Jolm Whitehead, tlio early settler of this town. m. Mary, dan. of David Lovell i»f Mansfield. jNlass.. April, K^O."), and s. in 3Ialden, ]\[ass., and nioved from that town to Paris. Jan. liSOi), and s. on the farm since owned l)y II. R. Webber. At tlie time of Ins location on this farm, it was on the market road from the towns nortli of this town to Portland, and Jolm Whitehead was licensed in IS 10, as innholder, retailer and common victualer. Children : Mar;/ Ann, b. :^lalden, Nov. 14, 1800. ni. Joshua Haskell, s. Portlaiul. Xanvi/, b. Paris, Nov. 27, 1813, m. Henry H. "Webber. Thomas Jeferson, b. Paris. Oct. 17, 1810, ni. ("aroline W. Jordan. The lather d. Dee. 20, 18:)0. The mother b. April 11, 1777, d. Jan. 1810. Thomas .1. >\' iini;iii"Ai>, son of Ji>lin, m. Caroline IC, dan. vi' Timothy and Mercy Pike Jordan, April ■J."), IS IS. She was b. Dec. 25, ISPJ. lie resides near the olil homestead. Children : Ei((jene Melrose, b. April II, 1810, d. (Kt. 12. 1802: Man/ Caroline, h. Aug. 10, 1850, d. Feb. 11, 1871 ; Htrman Melrille, b. Aug. 2, 1852, d. Oct. (i, 1802; Frances fc7(".~(f?<«f/(, b. July S, 18.55, d. May 28, 1857; Orani-ille Meirose, b. Nov. 17. 1801. Will rM AN. Jaooi; ^\'ll^rMAN was the son of John of ICaston, .Mass., grandson of Abiah of the same town, and great grandson of Ji>lni Whitman, the eniigrant, one of the grantees of liridgewater. Jacob Whitman was bv a third wife, and was born wIum> his tather. who was born in 768 IlISTORl- OF PARIS. 1G81, was nearly 80 years of age. He married Aliagail Packard of Bridgewater. and was an early settler in Bncktield. Children : Liithfi; h. May '\ 177S, m. Polly Berry, s. Woodstook- Jacub, b. Oct. 11, 1779, m. Dorcas Berry, s. Woodstock. Joseph, b. March 20. 1782, m. Polly Cole, s. Woodstock. Cah-iii, b. May 5. 17S."i. ni. Sarah IJecord. s. Hebron. Joshua, b. July 4, 178S, s. Biu-ktield. Rebekah, b. March 31, 1891 . m. Edward l.othrop of Bncktield. Abagaif, b. Feb. 20, 1794, ni. .Jonathan Cole, s. Woodstock. Winchester, b. Oct. 11, 1798. Calvix Whitman', son of the preceding, was b, ^lay 5, 1785. and ni. Sarah Record ; he lived in Hebron. Children : Hann'ih, b. Sept. 19, 1810. d. 1812. CaU-in Winchester, b. Dec. 29, 1813, ni. 1st. Elvira B. Shurtletf, 2d. Maria A. Shurtlefl'. John, b. Dec. 22, 181(i, ni. Sarah D. Buujpus. Bemember, b. Oct. 15, 1819, ra. Ebeuezer Snell. Jonathan B., b. Sept. 8, 1822, m. Anna M. Durell. Jacob S., b. July G, 182.3, d. 1820. Auijnstus d/., b. May 11, 1828, m. Nancy Shurtletl. The father d. April 9, 1807. The mother now resides with her son John Whitman at South Paris. JoiiK AVhitmax, son of Calvin, ni. Sarah UeAlbra. dan. of Dea. Alden Bnnipns of Hebron, Nov. 1S44. and settled in Paris. Child- ren : E'Jirin £"., b. Jan. 24, 1850, clerk in Boston. Ellen M., b. June 22, 18,55, m. Joseph Jones. Mary C, b. April 13, 1857, m. J. H. Stuart. Laitrin A., b. Aug. 12, 1804. JoN'ATHAX R. Whitman, brother of the preceding, m. Anna ]M.. dan. of Sanuiel J. Dnrcll. Children : .7. Wesh'n, b. Oct. 15. 1847, m. Fannie Lovejoy, and had: Sammy P., b. Xov. 11,1870, and Annie F., b. April. 1881: Ewjenia, b. An-;-. 18.50. m. George F. Stevens. (See Stevens.) AiGUSTLS M. AVhitmax. brother of the preceding, m. Nancy, dan. of Alva Shnrtleff. Settled in Hebron, and removed to South Paris. Children : Anna Estelle, b. June 0, 1854, m. Sylvanus Bearce. s. Hebron. XelUe Lizzie, b. Aug. 18, 1850, assistant teacher, Hebron Academy. The father d. 1883. Leoxaud AVhitmax. son of Luther. Jr.. and Zili)lia. dau. of Jacob AVhitmau. Jr., was b. Dec. 24, 1832. in AVoodstock. and m. Ellen IIISTOUY Of PARIS. 7G0 F., (.ail. of Eli IJryaiit of same town. ( )ct. '2><. ISGO. She was b. Jan. J2, 1842. Tho family moved to Soulh Paris in ]!^7'). Ciiilil- rcMi : Gertit' £"., b. Oct. .5, 1SG2. iii. Willie K. ( nl.. : Ifrrlx-rt L , b. \wy. 0. ls7o. Wkstox ^'. \\'iiiTMAX. son of Sulli\:iii \\'liitman. and urandson of Jacob, .Jr.. b. Dec. 24. 1840, m. March 28. LsTC). Saiali E.. dan. of Ebenezer B. Humi)lirey. Children : Saih')' Mai/, b. Marcli 13, 1S77 : Waftr-r Elx-iiexcr. 1). Oct. 1. 187'.). John Wim-ikld ^VII^^MA^^ brother of the i)reeedinu'. b. Auu". 2(), 1852. m. Dec. ID. 1874. Isabella Frances, dan. of Charles and Aba- gail Jacobs (Prince) Yonng, b. Nov. 1, l84t). Children: Fred Enwst, b. Sept. 22, 187(); (rrare IsnhdJc, b. Nov. 2."), 1S7!>. Wihttkimoim:. Isaiah Wihttemohe, son of Samnel of Hebron, was li. Ft-b. l.'i. 1785, and m. Al)agail Ripley, dan. of Cideon IJearce of Hi-brou. Nov. oO, 180;), and settled in the district which now bears his name. He has served in town and connty office. (See reference to early indnstries.) Children : Albion A.^ h. Nov. l.i, 1810, ni. Sopliia Cole. Lucy, b. Sept. 11, 1812, ni. Williiuu IlauiuioiHl. r. in iJinkticlib Eluaheth, b. May 3, 1814, d. 1830. GirUon Bmrcc, b. :May 9, 1816, m. E.Hth Packard, s X. II. ]Vi/h'am, h. Oct. 5, 1818, d.. voung. Ahagail BipUy, b. Oct. 3, 1819, ni. Alansoii 15ngiis, s. 3[ass. Samnel, b. June 22, 1822, d. Dec. 3, 1846. Mary J'JlizahHh, b. Aug. 1.5, 182.5, ni. James P. Little. Sarah Jane, h. ^lay 12. 1828, m. David S. Harvey, r. in Boston. Pauline Melrille, b. .July 20, 1830, m. Silas Lowell, r. in X. H. The father d. May 7, 1804. The motlier d. Aug-. 23. 1807. Albion Augustls WiirrrKMouE, son of Isaiah, m. Sophia, dan. of Gershoin Cole, and settled neai- the homestead. He Avas a black- smith b\- trade. He d. June 10, 18G2. Children: Livonia, b. Jan. 30, 1833, m. Mood}' Town, and d. Oct. 28, 1854. Josephine E., b. Dec. 23, 1834, m. R. W. Stewart, r. Antrim. X. IT. Justina B., b. April 25, 1837, ni. -Tames S. Drake, r. X. J. Adaline B., b. ^lay 15, 1839, m. Thurston lJus-;ell, r. Lynn. Isaiah A., b. March 16, 1841, d. Oct. 14, 1864. Samson Z»., b. Dec. 18, 1842, m. Gertrude Childs, r. Boston. Franris A., b. March 25, 1845, m. Hattie Demorest of X". J. Samuel, b. Dec. 1846, d. March 28. 1847. 40 770 HISTORY OK PARIS. / Juiiics /•'., b. April 28, 184!), in. Cora Kypisoii, r. in Xoiway. Edirard L., b. Oct. 26, 18.^1, m. Addie Welter, r. N. Y. Mary //., b. Feb. 17, 18r)4, ni. Cbarlcs Watson, r. Maiden. Mass. Flora A'., b. May 23, 18r)(), m. Cbandler Garland. Charles F., b. April 17, 1858. Gt^ori/t' A., b. March 27, 18()0, d. July 14. 1878. Enoch W'hittemohe, son of Isaac of Hebron and Woodstock, h. Dec. 28, l.so.s, m. ]Mav lo, 1830, Sarah, dau of Levi Cole of Green- wood. 1). A|)ril 1.'). 1.8 IC). He was a blacksmith, and settled at No. Paris, where he d. Jan. 4, 1877. Chihb'en : Enoch, b. May 29, 1838, ni. Xancy J. Cushnian. Ahhy Jane, b. April 4, 1842, d. Sept. 3, 18.58. Josiah D., h. Oct. Ki, 1844, d. April 2."), 1809. Sarah h\, b. July 29, 184G Mary 1)., b. July 24, 18.")(), ni. Joseph F. ( hilds. Luriiala, b. Aug-. 22, 18.')4. Liiry J., b. Sept. 21, 1857, m. Leroy F. Everett, s. Norway. Xi'lUc A . b. Oct. 27, 1S()(), ni. Slniou Fickett, s. Woodstock. Enoch Whittemori:, Jr., ni. Nancy J., dau. of Thomas C. Gush- man. He is a blacksmith, and was settled at AVest Paris, and removed to Fayette. He was a soldier in the late war. Cliildren : Mihln'd Alccstcz, b. Feb. 22, 18()7 ; Urfried Eudara, b. April (i, 18G9; Edith Ztih-ma, b. June 3, 1871; E.urlid Dormott, b. Jan. 3, 1872, d. Aug-. 11, 1872; Einilio Castelar, b. \ov. 1, 1873, d. March 11, 1875; Court ixy Diiane, b. March 11, 1875; Blanche Lw.-, b. Aug. 10, 187G. Williams. James 1). Williajis of Houlton, m. Isabelle Shuitlclf. Children : Anita hahcUl', b. Aug. 19, 18G7 ; Kate Wi-xton, b. March 31, 1873; Albion Leonard, ''• March 23. 187G. Willis. Dea. J(.)hn Willis was the son of Ebenezer Willis of iMiddleboro, Mass., and was b. Nov. 27, 1704, m. Patience, dau. of Lemuel Jackson. She was b. Dec. 7, 175*J. This was the first family to set up housekeeping in what is now the town of Paris. It has been said that no person in this region was so conversant witli the scrip- tures as Deacon Willis. Particulars of his settlement are given on page C)5, and of his location in "Paris village." Children all but three oldest b. in Paris : Isaiah, 1). Middlcboro, :\Iass., Aug. 19, 1778, m. Phebe Crockett. Josejth, 1). •' '•' Oct. 1780, d. June 7, 1807. HISTOKV Ol" TAKIS. 771 JneniiK!, 1). New Gloucester, 17S-2. in. Kpliraiiii Howe. rrisrUla, b. May 5, 1784, d. May, lS().->. Jfihu, h. 178(5, d. at the age of six months. ,S>^//, b. Feb. (3, 1787, m. Hannah Foster. XathanieL b. 1789, d. 1821. Jemima, b. 1791, d. Aug-. ."), 1810, (Caleb Prentiss- diary.) FoUy, b. June 24, 1793, ni. Nathaniel W. (ireen. Susanna, b. 179.5, ni. .Tonathan Cumminiis. Levi, b. Aug-. 30, 1802, d. April 12. 1S2(;, in Louisiana. Tlie father d. .Tuly 23, 1812. Tlie niotlier d. Dec. 7, 183(5, aged 77. that day. Isaiah Wilms, sou of Deacon John, in. rhebc, dan. of Daniel Crockett, b. in Windham. (See references elsewhere.) Cliildreu : Maria, b. Oct. 22, 1801, d. Oct. 4, 182(). Eh-ira, b. Sept. 22, ISOG, m. Benjamin M. Crockett of New Gloucester. She now resides in Petersham, Mass. John Wayne, b. May 3, 1811, m. Stella Jane Feltouv The father d. Dec. 2, 1855, at Norway. The uiotlier d. March 12, 1857. John Waynk AVillis, son of Isaiah, m. Stella Jane. dan. of Jon- athan Wales Felton. Children : I Franris LazeJle, b. -luly 2(;, 1840, m. :Nrarietta, dau. of Asaph IJird. and had: Ennna Eliza, b. Aug. 29, 1875. II Lnraine Ferdinand, h. Jan. 13, 1843, m. Ella A. Usher of Gorham, Me., and is engaged in lumbering at Crescent City, Florida. Child- ren : Mary L., b. Jidy 4, 1871; John Sidney, b. 3Iarch, 1873, d. Nov. 1874; Jane. b. March 9, 1875; Maria, b. in Crescent City, April, 1877; Jolm W., b. April 22, 1881. III George De Kalb, b. March 2, 1847, m. Katie W. Hutchinson, d. at sea, near Port Koyal, Oct. 1, 1875, and is buried at that place. IV Elixa Jane, b. Aug. 28, 1849, m. Parker C. Green, s. in Athol, INIass. . y StidJa Louise, b. Dec. 5, 1859, m. George I. Burnham of Gilead. ErHAX Willis, son of Adam of Bethel, and Mary (Adams) AVillis of Andover, was 1). at Bethel, Dec. 7, 1829, m. March 25, 18o2, Sylvina, dau. of Timothy of Gilead, and ^Nlary Ann (Green) AVightof Otisfield, b. at Gilead, April 25, 1830; resides at AVest Paris, and is a carpenter and builder. (See ]\Iilitary Record, and list of town officers in Api)endix.) Children : Laura Auf/usla, b. in Peading, Mass., March 20, 18,53, m. Hannibal H. Horighton. Elvin, b. in Reading, Mass., Aug. 3, 1855, d. Dec. 13, 1866. WiUiam Francis, b. in Keadiug, Mass., Nov. 9, 1857, m. 3Iartha Ann Stevens. Clarenre Hirla-rt, b. Paris, Dee. 18, 18C6. 772 HISTORY OF PARIS. WiLSOX. IvKV. Adam Wilson, D. D., (see Paris Ministers) was the eleventh child of William and Mary Wilson, and grandson of Thomas and Ann Wilson. He was b. in Topsham, Me.. Feb. 10, 1794, and m. in Jan. 182.3, Miss Ann F. Pnllen. Children : I John Nt'Vton, b. Marcli 24, 1824, il. April 6, 1824. Mrs. Wilson a. May 28, 1824, and Mr. AVilson ni. 2(1, S;illy 11., ., b. June, ISo!). Lnthir Jltlrnsr. h. June, 1871. Alp.kkt Wixslow, brother ol" the [)rececUug, ni. Alice, dan. of Nathaniel Libbey, July 3, 1842. Children : NnthcniieL b. Dee. 1, 1844, d. Aug. 13, 18C!). Sophia JatiP^ b. March IG, 1847, ni. Albert Swan, and llicy both dieil of diphtherui, in Xov. 1S65. The mother d. Sept. 20, 185.5, m. 2d, Eliza E., dau. of 'I'liomas P. Mar- tin of Andover, Xov. 4, 1857. She was b. Feb. 7, 1835. Carrie A, b. Oct. 17, 1858. Georgie, b. Sept. 28, 1861. Joinit' C, b. ^farch 15, 18(!7. Laura A., h. Fel). 10, 1870. (4ena, b. July 3, 1873. WOLCOT. John Wolcot "vvas the son of Solomon Wolcot of Minot. He m. Anna Holmes, who was brought up with the Shakers. When he first came to this town, he lived on the Abraham Bolster farm, and afterward moved to South Paris. He was one of the members of the first Methodist class formed at South Paris. (See History of the church.) Children: Liiilin i?., b. May, 1807, ni. Joseph IJcnnett. s. Norway. Emeline Holmes, b. Jan. 18, 1811. Elhridfff Stdrtevaiit, b. June 7, 1813, ni. Maria Pike, s. ^fechanic Fall?;. John, b. June 2, 1821, ni. 1st, Mrs. Lucy Edgeeomb, 2d, Sarah Jane Spaulding-, >. Mechanic Falls. The father d. Jan. 10, 184(5. The mother d. Aug. 10, 1835. WoODBUKY. John Woodblkv from Somersetsiiire, England, came to Glouces- ter, Mass., in IG24. P^rom him, says Willis, '"all of the name in this pait of the country aic descended." (See also Histor}' of Sut- ton. ]\Iass.) l>KX.JAMix\ son of Peter, m. Kutli Conaut, and removed from Beverl}- to Sutton. Joshua", son of Benjamin, m. Abagail Parks. Bkxjamin''. son of Joshua, was b. Oct. 31, ITfll, m. at Southboro, Mass., Riioda Collins, and moved to Buckfield, 1802, and purchased his farm of Timotiiy Hutcliinson, which has since been set into Paris. Cliildren : Kate, b. Sept. 24, 1780, ni. Calvin Cole; Lucinda, b. Jan. 4, 1780, m. 774 HISTORY OF PARIS. Abrahniii l)()l)l('; Snrali, h. Dec. 17, 1700, in. Lutlicr Stiles: CoIUns^h. Feb. 13, 1793, in. Panielia Andrews; Benjamin, b. Nov. 10, 17!).i, d. at Ottawa, 111. ; Charles, b. Jan. IS, 1798, d. at Brookfield, May 3, 1816; Buth, b. April 14, 1800, m. Ira York; Marn Collins, b. Oct. 26, 1802, m. William Greenleaf ; Asa, b. May 1, 180.5, in. 1st, Tacy Tuttle, 2d. Victoria N. Hatlia- Avay; C/(.«r/o«(', b. May 4, 1808, in. Lorenzo D. Mason; Charles, b. Au";. 20, 1812, 111. 1st, Hannah Beinis, 2d, Catharine Beinis. Asa Woodbury, son of Benjamin, in. Tacy, dau. of Jolui Tuttle. Residence on Paris Hill. Children : Frances Jennette, b. March 23, 1833, in. Levi C. Emery, s. Skowhegan. Mary Amanda, h-Yeh-'H, 183G, m. Frank Leslie Metcalf, s. Franklin, Mass. Emily Augusta, b. Jan. 8, 1838, m. Samuel F. Eobinson, s. Skowhegan. The mother d. Dec. 17, 1873, m. 2d, Victoria, dau. of Milo Hathaway. Chahlks AVoodbury, brother of the [)receding, ni. Hannah K., dau. of David Berais. Children : James Madison, b. Nov. 16, 1838, in. Amanda Setzer, s. Brownsville, Mo. Charles Frma-is, b. Dec. 14, 1843, s. Boston. The mother d. June 14; 184."), and he m. 2d. Catharine, sister of tii-st wife, Feb. 24, 1846. David, b. April 2.5, 1847. Blma Emily, b. Sept. 20, 185(), m. Frank Farrar. Nathan \Vooi>bury. of the sixth generation, (.Jonathan.% Benja- min", Peter \ l'eter^ .John') a second cousin of Benjamin of the other branch, was b. in Sutton, Mass., Nov. 10. 17G'J. in. Abagail Prime and came to Paris Hill, and [)urcliased, July 1, l'S()2, the first lot sold. (See Paris Hill and History of Sutton.) Removed from Paris to Gray. Children : Willard JIammond, b. April 4, 1791, m. Harriet Dutfs, s. Miiiot; Leonard Prime, m. Susan Stacy, s. Minot; Jra I'ldnam, merchant in Portland; Xathan Levis, h. Jan. 3, 1798, in. Hannah Lester of S. C, s. Portland; Elmer B., b. March 18, 1807, m. Polly G. IJoss; Sumner, drowned in Lake Chami^lain, June 4, 1822: Ahayail Maria, m. Marcus Dwinnell or Dwinal, resides in Auburn. Elmer B. Woodbury, son of Nathan, m. Polh' G. Ross of Port- land, and resided at South Paris several years, where he died March 21), 1870. Children: Martha A., )>. Jan. 3, 1832, m. Emery Osgood, s. Gray; Willard IL, b. Jan. 3, 1834, m. Elizabeth S., dau. of David Jordan, s. Cambridge; Emma B., b. May 3, 1836, in. Leonard Hodgman; Harriet M., b. Nov. 1, 1837, m. PobertP. Noyes; Eliza F., b. March 15, 1840, d. Oct. 21, 1843; Jeremiah B., b. Jan. 12, 1842, m. Ellen M. Bartlett; (^efjrue E., b. July 1-5, 1843, m. iSophia N. Jlorton, r. at Brunswick. iMsroitY or I'AKis. ' <•' WiM.IAM WoODIUiKV, soil ol" AlKlrt'W Mild SmIIv (Slcpliclis) \Voo«l- |,m-y, WMS ).. in Sweden, Mc, .Iniic 2.".. l^l-J. in. Sinidi. dnn. <.|• Fl•:lll(•is Cliiilr of Otislicld. S. •Ml. Ml in Su. •dm. moved lo DixlirM in JSCT. .Mild to South I'nris, Dee. 7, isTi', mikI d. Ikiv, .Imii. ill, l.SSO. Cliildren : Fnnik, h. .\pi'il 12, isll, in. I'.clic IIcmI.! nl l.^vrll, v. in Cil. Sm,(v, I). Ainil -27, ISi:!, m. Wilii.iin .1. Wli.rlrr. ( Scr Wlirrl.T. ) Clara M., I>. Sept. 'MK l^H, '"• H'Miiy V. llnwMid. (Sec IIuumi-.I ) Loidsd, I). Sept. I, ISIC, 111. .leliii II. .>< ><• |l7///V/?/( Mr/rillr, I). All;;'. II, IS IS, .1. Ai.ril 22, iSlil. lf,nnn>h h'.l i:j.ilul h . I.. MmivIi 22, IS.V), in. .iMincs S. W li-hl ol' pMii.. Hill. ^■,M Ks. William Yaiks wms lioni in I'oitsmoiitli, Imi^ImikI, Aiii;-. :')l>, 1772. It is s.Mid tliMt, he e;inH' to thi^ eoiintiv when ;i nuTe hoy. in :i sMilini;- VM-sseK hiiidin^- m1, ilostoii After ivniMiniim tlinv m whiit^ li(! (Inlled to JMMiiie, stoppiii.n' mI Nc.iili VMinioiith, Miid tlini .'it, New (Jloueester, where lie iinirried .MmiIIim, dMii^^lit.T of .lohii Mori«-jui, who WHS l.oiii Oct. ■>. 177(;. II.-e:inie IVoin tlieiv t.. Ilrl.roii, tlicli.'e to Nol-wuy, :ind IVoiii there to Creenwood, liein- «nie of the lirst two settlers in t^liMt town. lie wms m rMiiner Miid mIso :i ,M<'t liodist- preueiier, mihI lived there si\ty-ei-iit yeMis. ills ehihlicii were ms follows : Williaw., 1). I)<'e. 27, 17'.lli, in. Isl, Deiv.is jhill, 2(1, l'ri~-ill;i i; .ins, It.l, Abii^ail Kstes. A'«////, I). iMay K, 17'.»7, in. t'rnnris Coniwell. ./(niii'H, 1». Aii^-. 1, 17'.)'.i, 111. I'jiiiiiM ('i<\f- Samuel, I). Feb. 2:{, ISOl, in. tl-lhcr Smilli ..I I'riiirclon. /•o////, 1). Oct. 2, 1H();{, Ml. I -I, I'-'l-r \iiiill, 2d, N.^wdl ( i.iinni..ii. Muxes, !). May Hi, ISO."., m. .MmiIIim \Miililr. Jfainuih, h. Im'1). "), 1S')7, in. ■I<>hn I'.iown nl I'.. hind. /hiiiii'l, li. I) m 2d wilV. Slephet, />.. h. Nov. 2.".. IS!.-., III. Ann. d:in. et ( ypriMii < o|.'. iSiflresler, h. .)mii. 2, IS2(I, in. 1 r L!„r,,hi, b. May 7, 1861, d. July 7, ISGl ; M>jra<' L., 1). .July 29. 1874. Young. Xathamki. Young, son of Nathani(!l of Gray, was b. in Gray, and m. Chloe. dan. of J(>se|)h Cnmmings of the same town. He moved to Norway previous to I.SUO. He was in the war of the Revolution from the town of Dedham, Mass. He d. in Greenwood, Nov., 18:38. His wife d. in Bethel. Children: ChfirJes, b. March, 1784, ni. Mary, dau. of Peter Buck of Xorwa}^ Aiiios^ in. Sophia, dau. of Joseph l>radl)urv of Xorwaj-. Susan, m. James Buck. Anna, m. p]lias Blake. Jabe^-, was Drimi Major in War of 1812. IJodwell's Company. Xatlianicl, b. Ai)ril 1, 1793, ni. Lydia Briggs. Williain. b. April 2, 1795, ui. Sally Briggs. Hannah, b. March, 1707, m. John Xoyes. TJauicl, b. July 10, 1800. m. Elvira Brett of Paris, s. Paris. J/'//-//, b. March. 180;}, ni. Levi Xoyes. David, (h. Xov. 24, 1804, ni. Louisa Twomblj', s. Paris. Twins - Jand L.. { b. Xov. 24, 1804, ni. Ist, liachel Hathaway, of Paris. llinnj. b. Julv, 1806, m. Charlotte Cuminings. Daniel Young, son of Nathaniel, senior, m. Elvira, dau. of Luther Brett, Nov. 24, 1824. Children : Daiiitd Varnet/, b. Aug. 10, 1825. Samuel XeireU, b. .Sept. l.S, 1829, m. Euieliue Hayes. Flora Esther, b. Feb. 16, 1834, d. March 29, 1834. PiHth, b. Sept. 19, 1837, d. Xov. 16, 1849. Eh-irfi Jane, b. Xov. 14, 1844, \\\. fbarles Dunham. IIISTOUY OF PARIS. 777 David Young, l)rothci' of tlio pioecdiiiu-, m. Louisa, dun. of ^^'illi:lm Twoinbly of Norway. Children : KathfDiicI^ b. Dec. 2.5, 188"2, m. Cyreiip A. Stailiii-d. Dariil II'., b. Jan. 8, 18;{(), ni. Jennie Ilannneil of Canada. Louisa ,/., b. .Ian. 23, 18;}8. \i\. IL-nry ^Vest, s. Mass. Eliza A., b. Jan. 23, 1838, ni. 1st, Cbarles Wriniit, 2(1, Wni. O. Morse. FreeJand, h. Feb. 8, 1844, ni. Evelyn A., dan. of Perrln Dndley of Wood- stock. The mother d. Oct. 3, 1844, and lie m. 2(1, Lodusky K., d;in. of Asa Dun- liani, Fel). 4, 1840. Jakkd L. Yoi;n(;, liro. of tlie preceding, m. first, Rachel, young- est daughter of Lazarus and Olive (Pratt) Hathaway, who died Nov. 7. 1[ay 7, 1874. IIISTOKV OK PAIU!?. V7'J HISTORY OF PARIS, PART III. APPENDIX. JosiAii Riscoe's Diakv, while Assisting in Surveiixg No. 4. This Journal is preserved in the family of Charles T. INIellen, a grandson of Josiah Bisco, who kindly permitted it to be copied for this work. Saturdaj', Aug. 22, 1772. Set sail from Boston. Sunday, 23. Under moderate sail. Monday, 24. Arrived at Casco Bay about an hour before sunrise. Tuesday, 2.5. Still at Casco Bay, and at about 5 o'cloi-k, we set out for Gorham town witli our stores. Lodged with Mr. Herscalls, who Ijought our stores. Wednesday, 2(). Set out from Gorham town for Sebago Pond; arrived there about sunset, and camped at the end of the pond. Thursday, 27. In the morning still at the ])ond, and about twelve o'clock, Capt. Fuller and ('apt. Coolidge'arriveil at tbe pond; had fish for dinner. I went out fishing in the afternoon, and we had fi.-^h lor supper. Camped at the pond. Friday, 28. In the morning still at tlie pond, and at aliout lialf after eleven, set out for Sungo river. Good weathei-to Frye"s Island, thence the wind blows at the west, we were obliged to put to the shore,* with ditHcuIty, about three-fourths of the way over the pond. Staid and refi-cshed our- •selves ; struck uj) a fire. Supposed to be in IJamingtown. (Haymondtown.) Saturday, 29. Fair morning. Set out for Sungo river about .«unrise; arrived there about sun an hour high. Had fine breakfast of fish and chocolate, with a wood duck: proi-eeded u}) Sungo river to the Eiplings, about eleven o'clock. I and four others went up Crooked river to discover the passage, but returned after going about four miles to the Kii)lings. There camped. Sunday, 30. A fair morning. Fish for breakfast. Disappointed as to our surveying instruments. Shcpai-d and Stenchfield return to Falmouth. 780 HISTOKY OK PAKIS. \\\' proceed for Kimball's; killed four duck soiiiij ui). AVhitiiey and Barnard stay at the Kii)liii<>-s at Kamiiuitowii. We return to them at about ten oY'lock at night. Camp at the Kiplings. Mouday, .'51. A pleasant morning-; put our .stores on boord, all proceed for Kimball's; arrived there, sun about an hour high; carried our stores to Kimball's house, lodged there. Tuesday, Sept. 1. At about eleven o'tdock, set out for Androscoggin; had a tedious march tlirough the woods as far as Crooked river in Yonkers- town; there camped. Wensday, 2. Set out from the camp at Ci-ooked river for Andros- coggin; avery tedious day's travel; arrived at tlie camp at Stony Brook, after sunset, veiy much fatigued; had a very rainy night. Thursday, H. Very rainy in the morning. Killed two ducks by the camp. Contiuues a rainv day — one more duck. Camp again. Friday, 4. Pleasant in the morning. Began our sui'vey upon the south- east part of the town; run two and three-fourths miles the first daj-; camped upon this line. Saturday, 5. Run upon the line to . then upon the east line, three miles and one hundred rods; then cam]). Sunday, (i. Still at the camp. Monday, 7. Proceeded upon the line to tlie northeast corner. The con- tents of the second line, (i and 3-4 miles, S rods to tlie northeast corner, and from thence, two miles and one hundred rods upon the north line.- There cam)). 'J'uesday, 8. Still upon the noith line. There take a range line three miles froni the northeast corner, proceed from the north line upon the range line, ten lots and two talies; there camp. Wednesday, 9. Proceed upon the line to the town line, twenty-four lots and forty-six rods, the length of the 8th i-ange line; from the end of the 8tli range, we go to our olll cami) at Stony Brook. Camp there a rainy night. Thursday, 10. Still at the camp. Friday, 11. Still at the camp. Likely for a fair day. Sett out from the camp f(*)r the 4th range line, and I saw a Ijear up on a tree. Shoot at it, but did not kill. We run froiu the line at the southeast part of tlie town to the eleventh lot northward. There camp; a rainy night; felt very poorly. Saturday, 1-2. Still at the camp ; foul morning and a rainy day. Still at our camp; night comes on; still rainy; camp as before. Sunday, 18. A very pleasant day. IJemain still at our cam]) on the 7th range, and eleventh lott ; felt something jxtorly : feel a little better at even- ing. ( 'anijj as before. Monday, 14. A pleasant dav. Proceed upon our 7th range to the head of our town. Brought u]) our head line and turned upon our sixth range, two lots; there camp. Tuesday, 1.").* Proceed uiion oui- sixth range to tlie lOtli lott, and there camp. Wednesday, Kl. Pi'oceed to the southeast line, and to our old camp, arrive there "at about ten o'clock; a fine dinner of trout cooked; hazzy; . conclude to camp as before. Thursday, 17. Ushered in by smart rain, and continues a rainy day. Still at tlie cam]?. Friday, 18. Sett out upon 4th range line, run to 17th lot. Saturday, 19. To the upper end of the township, and turned u]ion the^ .")th range and run over to the 18th lott. and there camp. IIISTOKY OK PARIS. 781 Suiiilay, 20. Sett out tor our old camp: arrixcd thi'ic about llircc ((■(•lock in tlie afternoon, when one of our oonipany had just arrived tliere and liad killed a moose. We went and bi-ou.i>ht it in: had moose; steak for supper. Monday, 21. Pleasant; still at the camp. I take a tour to the .soutli- waril; see very good land ; return and eamp as befoi'e. (.Johnson tanned his moose hide.) Tuesday, 22. Pleasant morniiiii'. Sett out on our iKirili range line, \\('nt as far as the 11th lott, and eamped there. Wednesday, 2.'{. It began to rain about an hi>ur lu-fore sunrise, and con- tinued a very rainy day.- Thursday, 24. Set out on our range as befor^. (iot to the head of the rt"i lott, turned on our 10th range. Came down to tlie Ifith lott and canij). Friday, 2."). Pursued our range and return to our old camp about twelve o'clock. Continued at the camp the remainder of the (hiy ; cam]). Saturday, 26. Pleasant in the morning. S(4 out for a view of the inter- vale, (one" remark on the preceding night): a ver\' frosty night: camp at at our old camp, Sundaj', 27. Set out to traverse the river to the southward of our town- ship: returned to the old camp a little before sunset: can)p as before. ^londay, 28. Pleasant in the morning; sett out for Silvester, Canada; went to iniles upon our southeast line, tlien took a course soutli fiS east, two miles, which brouglit us to the foot of Streaked mountain, where we dined. ^Vent to the top of the mountain for a view, had a very i)leasant prospect from the mountain over the couiifry each way. Came down and continued our course a little dirt'erent from the above, about three miles, and there camped near what is called Hogg Brook. Tuesday, 29. Pleasant in the morning, proceed for the corner. Clouds up-looks like rain; we find the corner a i)Out noon : i)egins to rain; we .set out from the corner for New (Jloucester: find the load; ti-avel as far as into Bakerstown; there camp; a rainy night. Wednesday', 30. A rain\', didl day ; pursued our journey from Bakers- town to New Gloucester, as far as Mr. Stenchtield"s: arrived there about one o'clock: continued there the afternoon : lodged at night; set out in the morning of the first of October. Dull weather; pursued our journey from Gloucester to Falmouth, a^^ far as . Disajipointed as to meet- ing the rest of our compan}': tarrj" tliere the night. Friday, Oct. 2. Set forward on our journey; dined at the Milliken's in ^•Scarborough ; from thence we arriv at Jeftord at Wells, there lodged. Saturday. 8. Set out about an hour ])efore sunrise; breakfast at Little, field's in \VeIls; pursued our journey ; arrive at Portsmouth Ferry about half after three o'clock; pass the ferry and travel as far as Greenlands at Pickering's, sup and lodge there. Sundaj', 4. Set oft before sunrise : travel as fai' as Exeter : breakfast at Folsom's near the bridge: travel to King's just as service was over for the forenoon. Called at Abbott, from thence to Haverliill, pass the feri-y a little before siuiset ; to IJradford: lodged at Chandler's by the i-iver side. ACCOLXTS. The com. Fuller, Cooliilge, Whitney and Bisco. em])loyed assistants, and their time as follows: Cai)t. Coolidge, 1!) days: (apt. Fuller. ;!ti: Whitney, ',U); Bisco, 37: Shepard, ."54: Barnard, 37: James St<'nchfield, 3.") : Kimball, 3: Eaton, 3 : Kneeland, (!: Clark, 3: Eovejoy. 3: Johnson, 17=279 days. Arrived at Casco Bay, Aug. 24th, 1872. Paid fieigiit of eight bbls, at "7s, (j|) per bbl, and for other things, 4s, Up : amt. to 3£. 4s, 6 pence. Paid for storage at Preble's, l.^is, (Jp. Paid for transi)orting stores from Falmouth to Sebago Pond, (i£, (Js. , 782 HISTORY OF PARIS. PAKIS TOWN OFFlCEliS. 1703 TO 1884. Selectmen. 1~U3. Isaac Bolster, Leinuel Jack-scii, Nathan Xelson. 1794. *• Daniel Staples, Jonathan Hall. Selectmen and Assessors. 1795. Leinuel Jackson, Levi Hul)l)ar(l, Xicliohis Chesley. 1796. Isaac Bolster, Levi lluliliai-d, Natiian Nelson. 1797. I^enniel Jackson, Isaac Bolster, Levi llnhl)ar(l. 179S. Isaac Bolster, Levi Huljbard, Jonathan Beniis. 1799. Seth Morse, Levi l[ul)l)ar(:l, Ebenezer Bavvson. 1800. Levi Hubbard, St-th Morse, Ebene/er Bawson. 1801. Isaac Bolster, Thomas Stevens, Ebenezer Rawson. 1802. " Ebene/er Bawson, Thomas Stevens. 1S03. Josiah Biscoe, Ebenezer Bawson, Levi Hubbard. 1804. Ebenezer Bawson, Stephen Rol)inson, Jairus Shaw. 180.5. Josiaii Biscoe, Ebenezer Bawson, Seth Morse. 1806. ^'' Samuel Stephens, Ebenezei- IJawson. 1807. '" Ebenezer BaAvson, Ehas Stowell. lSOS-9. Josiah Biscoe, Elias Stowell, Seth Carpenter. 1810. Elias Stowell, Sanuiel Stephen.'-. Gustavus A. Gos.s. 1811-13. Elias Stowell, Seth r'arpentei', Alfred Gates. 1814. Seth Carpenter, Alfred Gates, William Stowell. 1815. Sanniel Stephens, Elias Stowell, William Stowell. 181(j. Elias Stowell, William Stowell, Alaiison .Mellen. 1817-18. Elias Stowell, Alanson Mellen, rxMijamin Chesle}-. 1819. Elias Stowell, Sanuiel Kiiij;', Benjamin Chesle}'. 1820. Sanuiel Kinu', Benjamin Chesley, Tiiomas Hill. 1821. Benjamin Clieslev, Samuel Kiiiii', " 1822. Thomas Clark, Elias Stowell. Micah Walker. 1823. " " lieiijamin ( 'heslev. 1824. Elias Stowell, Thomas Clark. .Idlin I )eerin.i;-. 1825. John Deeriiiii-, Thomas Hill. ,Ir., William Walker. 182(;. 'i'liomas Hill". Jr., \\illiam Walker, Thomas Clark. 1827. Stei)heii Emerv, Thomas Hill, .Ir., Elias Stowell. 1828. Asaph Kittredge, Tiiomas Hill, Jr., Micah ^Valker. 1829. Ifufus K. (ioodenow, Micah Walker, Thomas X. Stowell. 1830. 3Iicali Walker, Alfred Andrews, Bufns Stowell. 1831-3. Luke Chase, Moses Hammond, America Thayer. 1834. " " Cyin'ian Stevens. 1835. Alfred Andrews, Moses Hammond, Cyprian Stevens. 1830. Moses Hammond, Benjamin F. Crawford, Bufus Stowell. 1S37. " Bufns Stowell. Benjamin F. Crawford. SeLKCIMEN, AssESSOltS AND OvEKSEEKS OF THE POOK. 18.38. Asaph Kittredge, Josiah Dudley. Cyprian Stevens. 1839. Josiah Dudley, Ebenezer Thayer, " 1840. Asaph Kittredge, Bhineas Stearns, Joseph II. King. 1841-2. Moses Hammond, America Thayer, Ebenezer Thayer. 1843. " Galen Field, John Porter. 1844. America Thayer, (Jalen Fiehl, Isaac Harlow. 1845. " " Joseph II. King. 184(). Isaac Harlow, Levi Thayer, America Bisbee. 1847. America Thayer, I.evi Thayer, Thomas Stevens. HISTORY OF PARIS. 783 1848. 184!). lS.-)()-l . 1802. 1853. 1854. 1855. 185(). 1857. 18.58. 185!). ISCO. 18(11-2. 18(>:5. 18(;4-5. i8( ;()-:. 18()8. 18(J!). 1870. 1871. 1872. 1874. 1875. 1876-7 1878. 187!). 1880. 1881. 1882. 188;^. 1884. Josepli II. Khiii', Tliouuis Stevens. .Tairiis II. .lacksoii. " " Elislia Morse, .\ustiii I'a it ridge. Elisha Morse, Simon H. Cunnniniis, Itichard T. Lurvey. Kielianl T. Lurvey, Jairus K. Ilaniniond, IJoliert Skillini^s. .Jairus K. Ilannnond, Robert Skilliiiiis, Eleazer Dnnliani. '^ Eleazer Dunham, 'I'ristram Ilersey. ^' America 'I'iiayer, Simeon ]''anium. Elislia 3Iorse. A. S. Tliayer, Kleazer Dunliam. <•' •• " Solon (4. Walker. " Joel 1>. Thayer, Solomon Chase, .loel 15. 'I'haver. Solomon ("liase, (leoi-^e W. (ushman. IJichard T. Lurvey, Charles W . Remis. Charles W. Beniis, Ceoriic V. Hammond. Herrirk (). Tuell. Otis C. Bolster, Herriek 6. Tnell, Silas P. :*Ia\im. Otis C. Bolster, Silas T. Maxim, Thomas (_'. (ushman. . Silas F. Maxim, Thomas C. Cushman, Horace N. Holster. Silas v. Maxim. James Curtis, Jonas Bisbee. '' Jonas Bisbee, Antli-e\v Bennett. Jonas Bisbee, Henrv E. Hannnond, Wm. A. Frotliiughani. Henry E. Hannnoiid. Wm. A. Erothiuiiham, Seth Benson. Wm. A. Frothiugham, A. S. Thayer, Seth Benson. " " George F. Hannnond, Ethan AVillis. George F. Hammond, Ethan ^Villis, N. Mason. . George F. Hammond, George H. Briggs, Wm. E. Cushman. George H. Briggs, Wm. E. Cushman, Benjamin S. Doe. " " Benjamin S. Doe, David X. True. Benjamin S. Doe, Gustavus C. Pratt, Wm. Parhn. Gus'tavus C. Pratt, AVilllain E. Curtis, S. P. Stearns. Wm. E. Cushman, " " Wm. E. Curtis, A. S. Thayer, N. Mason. A. 8. Thayer, X. Mason, George H. Briggs. Clerks axd Treasurers. CLERKS. 17!)3. Josiah Bisco. 1794. Daniel Stowell. 17!)5-6. Josiah Bisco. 17!)7-1800. Abijah Hall. 1801-4. Aimer 'Pawson. Sanniel P. Croswell. Alanson Mellen. Benjamin Chandler. Thomas Webster. 1830. Alanson Mellen. 1831-2. Jol) Holmes. Simeon Walton. Isaac Harlow. Eleazer C. Shaw. Hiram Hul>bard. Ceo. L. Mellen. Charles T. Mellen. Henry E. Hammond. 1871. SanuielE. Carter. 1872-84. Geo. E. Wilson. 180.5-(j. 1807-12. 1813-25. 182(3-29. 1833-(;. 1837-8. 1839-45. 184fi-51. 1852-3. 1854-5. 185(1-70. TREASURERS. 17!)3. Daniel Stowell. 1794. Wm. Stowell. ]7!)5-7. John Willis. 17!)8-1802. Wni. Stowell. 1803-1. Samuel Stephens. 180.5-7. Wm. Stowell. 1808-9. Seth Morse. 1811-12. Gustavus A. Goss. 1813-19. Alanson Mellen. 1820. Cvrus Hamlin. 1821. Daniel Stowell. 1822-6. Cvrus Handin. 1827-44. Alanson Mellen. 1845. Henry Howe. 1846-18. Joseph G. Cole. 1849-50. Alvah Shui-tleff. 1857-66. Sanuiel IM. Xewhall. 1867-9. Albert M. Hammond. 1870-75. Alvah Shurtli-fl'. 1876-84. X'^. D. Bolster. Superintending School Committee, 1820 to 1884. 1820. Stei)hen Emery, Jairus S. Keitli, Henry Prentiss. 1821. Xone ohosen. 1822. Enoch Lincoln, Stephen Emery. Elijah L. Handin. JHi HISTORY OK PAUIS. 182;^. Stephen Emery, IJenjainin fluiiuller, C^yrus Hamlin. 1824-5. Stephen Emery, Levi Stowell, ('yi-u8 llarnHn. 1826. Stephen Emery," l>evi Stowell, Joseph (i. Cole. 1827. "" .Joseph G. Cole, Cyrus Hamlin, Jr. 1828. l?ev. Joseph Walker, Stephen Emery, R. K. Goodenow. 1820. Stephen Emery, H. K. Goodenow, Joseph G. Cole. 1830. Rev. Josepli Walkei-, Stephen Emery, J()sei)h (t. Cole. 1831. Stephen Emery, Rey. Joseph Walker, '' 1832. Rev. Joseph Walkei-, Stei)hen Emery, " 1833. R. K. Goodenow, Luke Chase, Josei)h G. Cole. 1834. Joseph (i. Cole, Ezra Tubhs, Joel B. Thayer. 1835. Rev. Josej)!! Wall)er, James >L Ruck, Ezra 'rul)l)S. 1836. Rohinsou Parlin, Joseph >Valker, Ezra Tul)l)s 1837. Ezra Tul)l)s, Joel H. Thayer, Rev. Joseph AValker. 1838. Joel B. Thayer, IJev. Caleb H. Davis, Rev. Josei»h Walker. L83!). Rev. Calel) B. Davis, Jose])h G. Cole, James Russ. 1S40. " James Russ, Joseph G. Cole. iy41. <■' Rev. Joseph W^alker, James Russ. 1842. GeoffJ-e F. Emery, James JUiss, IJev. Joseidi Walker. 1843. Rev. Josei)h Walker, Kev. Caleb B. Davis, James Russ. 1^44. ^^ Thomas IL Brown, William Russ. 1846. Thomas H. Brown, Stei)h(Mi Emery, Joseph G. Cole. 1847. Stephen Emery, Rev. Addison Al)bott, Rev. .losepli Walker. 1848. Josei)h G. Cole, Stephen Emery, William Russ. 184!). I!ey. Georo-e K. Shaw, AN'illiam A. IJust, William Russ. 4,.^.-)0. '• '■ 4'homas IL Brows. |g5X. "• " Rev. Addison Abbott. 1852-3. Rev. George K. Shaw, William A. Rust, Charles Russell. 1854. Charles Russell, William A. Rust, Darius Fobes. 1S55. William A. Rust, Darius Fobes, Charles IJussell. 1856. Darius Fobes, Cnarles Hussell, E. V. Hinds. 1857. Charles Russell, E. P. Hinds, Silas P. Maxim. 1858-9. Silas P. Maxim, Supervisor. 1860-1-2. Georo-e W. Haunnond. lS()3-4. Silas P. Maxim, 4'ristram Hersey, Charles Hussell. 1865. Tristram Hersey, Set h l'>enson, Josiah S. llobbs. 186()-7. Seth lieuson, Josiah S. Hobbs, (ieorii-e A. Wilson. 1868. Geor-i-e A. ^^'ilson, Seth Benson, George L. ^'ose. 18()0. Seth Benson, S. C. Hutehins, Otis B. Kawsen. 1870. S. C. Hutehins, Rev. Otis B. IJawson, Uev. Alexander Hill. 1S71. Seth Benson, S C. Hutehins, H. E. Swas(>y. 1872. IL E Swasev, Supervisor. 1873. Charles R. Elder, l»ev. Alexander Hill, Cieoi-ge B. Croekett. 1874. Rev. Alexander Hill, George B. Croekett, H. E. Swasey. 1^75. (Jeorge B. Croekett, H. E. Swasey, Dr. Isaai- Bounds. 1876. H. E. Swasey, Dr. Isaac Rounds. James S. Wright. 1S77. Dr. Isaae Rounds, James S. Wright. 1878. James S. AV right. Freeman T. Croimnett, 11. A. Fuller. 1879. Freeman T. ('ronnnett, James S. Wright, Seth Benson, 1880. James S. AVi-ight, Serb Benson, IL A. Fuller. 1881. Seth Benson, IL A. Fulier, S. B. Morse. 1882. IL A. Fuller, S. H. Morse, A. J. Curtis. 1883-4. S. B. Morse, A. J. Curtis, H. A. Fuller. Yori-.S l-OU GOVi:i!Xt)I! and RKrKESENTATIVK, 1794 TO 1884. The left hand colunui gives the votes thrown for (Jovernor, and the right hand, for members of the Legislature. I'ntil the time of the .separation from Massaehu.sett.sin 1820, there was a property qualitieation to the enjoy- HISTORY OF PARIS. r-S5 ineut polls, 17!»4. 17!).i. ]71)(). 17iJ7. 17!)S. 17!)!l. ison. 1801. 1802. 1803. 1S04. ISO.-). ]80(i. 1807. 1808. 1800. 1810. 1811. 1812. 1813. 1814. 181.-). 181(1. 1817. 1818. 1819. 1820. 1821. 1822. of the right of suttVag'O, which (Icltarred many from goiiu For the years 1812, 13, 14 and 10, Paris sent two IJeprcsent I.- to the [It Ives. Saiimel Adams, Moses (;ill. Increase Sumner, .Tames Sullivan, Increase Sumner, ■ \Vm. Wedgery,* Elhridge (ierry, ( 'alel) Stroui"', :\Ioses (iill, ' Ell)ridge (ierry, Caleb .Sti-ong, Elhridge Gerry, ( 'aleh Strong, Elhi-idge Gerry, .James Sullivan, ("a lei) Strong, James Sullivan, Calel) Strong, .lames Sullivan. < ale!) Strong. James Sidlivan, ( 'aleh Strong, James Sullivan, Clu-istopher Gore, Eevi Lincoln, ( hi-istopher Gore, Eli)iidge Gerry, ( hristopher Gore, Elhridge Gerry. ( 'hristopher Gore, Ell)riisco, Fj>\i Hubbard. Josiah Bisco. None chosen. Eevi Hubbard. Elias Stowell. .lonathan Bemis. Levi Ilubl)ard. .Jonathan Bemis. Elias Stowell. unanimous Elias Stowell. luianimous r>lias Stowell. unanimous Elias Stowell. Levi nul)l)ard. Elias Stowell. Albion K. Parris. Setli Morse. Alanson ^hdlen. Elias Stowell, Benjamin Chandler. Seth Morse. \'oted not to send. Benjamin Chandler, Russell Hubbard, Benjamin ( handler. liev. James Hoojjer. Eev. James Hooper. Elias .Stowell. Henry Prentiss, Seth Morse, Henry Prentiss, Elias" .Stowell, 54 4:i PI 81 15 92 15 7.3 86 36 64 19 124 52 140 98 112 36 .50 786 1824. 182.-). HISTOKY OF PARIS. Albion K. Parri^, Albion K. Panis, Albidii K. Pari'is, 101 VM 14!) 182(j. Enoch I.UKMjln, 1.-).-) 1827. Enoch Lincoln, 123 1828. Enoch r>incoln, 113 182!b Sannicl E. Sniitli, 104 Jonatlian (i. lliinton, 120 18:^0. Saumel E. Suiitli, 214 Jonatlian G. Hunton, 131 1831. Samuel E. Smith, 223 Daniel (Toodcnow, 87 1832. Samuel E. Smith, 227 Daniel Goodenow, 123 1833. Pqbei-t P. Duiilap, 120 Sainuel E. Smitli. 83 Daniel (Toodenow, 81 1834. i;()l)(M-t p. Dunlap, 248 Peleii' Sprague, 113 183.-). IJobert P. Dunlai). 218 William Kinii'. 71 183G. IJol)eit P. Dunlap, Tvlward Kent, 2(;(; (13 1837. Goihani Parks, 270 Edward Kent, 03 1838. John Eairfitdd, 3(i7 Edward Kent, 132 1839. John Eaii'tield, 3.-)0 Edward Kent, 101 1840. John Fairtield, 378 Edward K<'nt, 13(; 1841. John Fairti(dd, 370 Edward Kent. 98 1842. John Eairtield, 300 Edward Pohinson, .-)0 James Appleton, 14 1843. Iluiih J. Anderson, 370 Edward IJobinson, 48 James Ajjplcton, 30 1844. Iluiih J. Anderson, 3.-)2 Edward Pol)inson, 91 James Appleton, 21 184.-). Ilu^'h J. Anderson, 277 J'reeman II. Morse, 80 Samuel Fessenden, 13 184G. John W. Dana, 265 David Bronson, 84 Sauuiel Fessenden, 23 1847. John ^y. Dana, 297 David Bronson, 54 Samuel Fessenden. G5 1848. John AV. Dana. 304 Simeon Gunnniiigs, Levi llubl)ard, Henry Prentiss, Simeon ( ununings, Levi Hubbard, Simeon Cunnnings, James Hooper, Simeon (_'ummini;'s, Ileniy Prentiss, Simeon Cumminas, Elias Stowell, Simeon ('unnninazarus Hatlunvay. Closes Hammond. Pufus K. Goodenow, La/.ai'us Hathaway, Josei)h G. Cole, Francis Bemis, Lazarus Hathaway, Joel B. Thayer, Ebenezer Drake, Joel B. Thayer, Ebenezer Drake, James Deering, Hiram Hid)bard, Elisha Morse, Hiram Hubbard, Alvah Hersey, Francis Bemis, Edmund ( base, Thomas Hill, Kansom Dunham, Horatio G. Puss, Levi riiayer, Horatio G. Russ, lOdward P. Chase, Ziba Tliayer, Benjamin C. Cummings, Ziba Thayer, 91 17 10 102 45 122 98 116 70 98 HISTORY OF PAHIS. 787 EliJMli I-. Haiuliii. 62 Simeon Cumminji-s, 131 S;iiiiii('l Ffssciidcii. 07 lS4i». .lolui Ilubl.anl. :VMj Ccorii-e W. Millett, 216 Elijah L. llaniliii, 67 •lose])!! H. Killli', 163 ( ;c()i-i;-e F. 'l"all)()t, 4,J IS.")!). .loliii Hubbard, 348 Aldeii (base, 311 William (i. ( rosby, !)7 Sidney Perham, 50 is.-.l. \s:>-2. (;c(ir,ii(' F. 'I'albot." .-)() .John Dennett. 68 .lohii I'ulibard, 303 Hiram Hubbard, 300 William G. Crosl)y, 26 Calvin Bucknam, 239 Anson (i. Chandler, 220 ls.-,:{. Albert IMlsbury, 202 :\rark II. Dunnell, 297 Anson V. Morrill, 19.-) (Jeoriie P. Hooi)er, 197 AVilliani (i. Crosby, 62 Kzekiel Holme.*, .-)2 I8r)4. Anson 1*. Morrill, 280 Hufus S. Stevens, 273 Ali)ion K. Parris, 220 ( harles Woodbni-y, 230 Isaac Heed, 36 18.-).-). Anson P. Morrill, 337 Cohiml)us ('. Cushman. 34() Sanniel Wells, 261 Feiining AVillis, 261 Isaac Heed, 9 IS.il). llannit)al Hamlin, 394 l^lisba ^lorse. 393 Samuel AVells, 227 Sullivan Andrews, 230 (ieor-ie P. Patten, 6 is:)7. Lot >1. Morrill. 368 Charles Dunn, 372 Mennassah II. Smith. 220 Nathaniel Jackson, 220 1S.-)S. Lot M. Morrill, 389 Elisha Morse, 367 .Meiuiassali IL Smith. 241 America Thaver, 241 18.-)!). Lot M. Morrill, 399 Alvah Black,' 392 M(Minassah 11. Smith, 240 If S. Stevens, 227 i8(:;o. Israel Washburn. 410 Jarvis C. Marble, 375 Fphraim K. Smart, 2.-) 2 Benjamin F. Bates, 256 18(11. Israel Washburn. 383 .larxis ( '. ]Marl»le, 371 ( harles I). .lameson, l.-)l Benjamin F. Bates, 201 John W. Dana, 68 1862. Abner Coburn, 358 Georii'e "W. Hammond, .352 I?ion Bradbury, 204 Hiram .Jackson, 213 Charles D. Jameson, 18 18():^. Sanniel Cony, 421 Albert Cushman, 417 I)ion F)radl)ury, 242 Ifichard Vonnii-. 244 18fi4. Sanuitd Cony, 411 (uor^i'e W. Hammond, 407 .Joseph Howard, 21.5 A. H. Thayer, 215 18G.5. Sanuiel < 'ony, .352 Samuel M. Xewhall, 351 Joseph Howard. 172 Asa Woodburj', 171 1866. Joshua L. Chamberlain, 449 Cyrus Bishop, 448 Eben F. Pillsbury, 208 Asa Woodl)ury, 205 1867. Joshua T>. ( hamberlain. 363 Alanson C. Ilerrick, 361 Eben F. Pillsbury, 202 Pichard Youno,-, 207 1868. Joshua L. <'liand>erlain. , 445 Samuel M. Newhall, 405 Eb.-n F. Pillsbury, 237 Alfred P. Andrews, 239 1869. Joshua L. Chamberlain, . :{07 Henry E. Hammond, 292 Franklin Smith, 159 Wni. A. Frothin<>ham, 159 Nathan (i. Hichborn, 23 A. S. Thayer, 17 1870. Sidnev Perhani, 347 Henry E. Hammond, 346 diaries W. Koberts, 254 Jefterson -Jackson, 241 1871. Sidney Perham. 389 Heul)en T. Allen, 373 Charles P. Kimball, 230 Win. A. Frothingham, 247 1872. Sidney Perham, 416 Edwin E. Rand, 421 Charles P. Kimball, 259 Jairus K. Hammond, 259 1873. Nelson Din.o-le}-, 327 Jonas Bisbee, 257 788 HISTORY OF PAUIS. Joscpli 'ritcoinb, 1S74. Nelson Diiigley, Joseph Titeoinl), 187."). Seidell Connor, Charles AV. IJcberts, lS7'i. Seidell Connor, ^ John C. Talbot, 187^. Seidell Connor, Joseph 11. AVilliams, H. C. Mnnson, Jolm C. Talbot, 1878. Seidell Connor, Alonzo (iareelou, Josepli Smith. 1871). Daiii.'l F. Davis. Josejih Smith, Alonzo (iareelon, ISSO. Daniel F. Davis, Harris 31. Plaisted, Joshua Xve. 1882. Frederic IJoliie. Harris :M. Plaisted, Warr<'ii H. Ainton, 18S4. Frederic IJobie, John B. Pedman, Rosea 15. Eaton, William 'J'. Eustis. 217 Win. A. Frothingham, 2!JG Hf).-) Samuel B. Eocke, 332 207 AVm. A. Frothinoliam, 235 .•?83 Samuel B. Eocke, 348 218 X. Mason, 242 447 Eben E. Band, 434 2:J7 Alfred P. Andrews, 240 ;r)(; David X. True, 377 1(14 \. :\[ason. 1G3 47 .>1 408 David X. True, 4.-.0 184 Franklin Porter. 22.1 14.-. 4(;8 Jarvis ( '. Marble, 482 171 George W. Hammond, 2(;7 12(i .-)();! Jarvis C. Marble, .-.01 21)4 1 .-)0() Jesse F. Eibbey, 2ii2 George A. Wilson. .-.1.-. 201) <> Harrison Fanar, 2.-.(i .■>.-.!» George E. Brown. 44!) 21.-) AVni. A. Frothingham, 2.-il ;}4 4 Location of Roads. Ainoiig the lirst things to be provided in tlie settlement of a new township are roads. Roads uiiist be constnieted to connect the township with places alread}^ settled and also to enable tlie settlers to go from one part of the town to another. Tlie proprietors of jSo. 4 cut out a road from New Ciloueester to lot number seven, known as the mill lot, in 1774, and reopened it in 177!). Roads were also built in town at the expense of the Pro[)rietaiy before the town was incorporated, and after the settlement in 1782, to the date of incorporation in 17'J3, more or less amounts were raised every year for cutting out new roads and kee[)ing otliers in repair. The building and repair of roads in an uneven town like Paris, absorb no small part of its revemies, and the records show that notwithstanding the large sums annually collected and expended for road pur^ioses, the town was not unfrequently indicted on account of bad roads. In the absence of the minutes of the surveys, it is not easy at this distant day to trace the roads laid out b}- the Pro- prietary, though a general idea of the principal thoroughfares may be gathered from references made to them in the location of the town and county roads. As most of them were either early discon- tinued or became absorbed iu the town or county roads, no further mention of them will be made except as reference is made to them in the survevs. IIISTORV OF PAUIS. 789 Court of Sessions' Roads. The tirst road located by order of the Court of Sessions was on the petition of Isaac Bolster and others, at a session held on the last Tuesday- of May, 1793, to accommodate the settlers of Range Ponds, Bakerstown, Hebron and No. 4. The Court appointed as .1 committee to look out and locate the road, Isaac Parsons, Enoch Fogg, Nathaniel Coit Allen, Jedediah Cobb and Asa Lewis. This committee submitted their report to the Court in December of that year, and the proposed location through No. 4 was as follows : "From No. 4, at the first lot in the 4th range where the old road now is, north 1.5° west, 96 rods; thence north 2° west, GG rods; thence north 17^° west, 17 rods, to two rods and 19 links from the southerly corner of Captain Bolster's house, on a line straight with the front; thence north 41° west, 101 rods and 10 links; thence north 53|° west, 44 rods and 10 links; thence north 38 2-3° west, 27| rods; thence north G0° west, 31 rods; thence north 75°, west 30 rods ; thence north 48|°, west rods ; thence north 25° west, 35 rods to a beech tree ; thence north 28° west, 38 rods to a beech free; thence north 19° west, 170 rods to opposite the middle of Daniel Stowell's barn, 3 rods and 18 links therefrom : thence north 9° east, GG| rods; thence north 16° east, 20 rods; thence north 24|° east, 44 rods ; thence north 6 2-3° east, 21 rods ; thence north 11 2-3° west. 16 rods; thence north 45° west, ^'I^ rods; thence north 37^° west, 31 rods, 5 links ; thence north 53|° west, 17^ rods ; thence north 35^° west, 46 rods, 20 links, crossing Stony brook below Jackson's saw mill; thence north 7|° west 86, rods to a white i)ine tree ; thence north 3|° west, 24 rods ; thence north 7° west, 20 rods; thence north 15|° west, 214 rods; thence north 9|° west 37 rods and 15 links; thence north 9° east, 2^ rods; thence north 5° west, 18 rods and 17 links ; thence north 19° east. 56 rods and 8 links ; thence north 35° east, 28 rods ; thence north 24|° east, 11^ rods ; thence north 48° east. 95 rods and 8 links to oppo- site the northerly corner of old Jlr. Jackson's house, 2 rods and 4 links therefrom and one rod beyond 30 miles from the beginning of this road ; thence north 20° east. 34 rods ; thence north 2° east, 68 rods, 2't links : to against about the middle of the barn of Lemuel Jackson. .Jr. : thence north 9^° west, 156 rods to a stake and pile of stones in lot number 15 of the 5th range, and about the center of No. 4, now Ptiris." On the first day of January, 1793, John Greenwood and others of Shepardsfield, (Hebron) petitioned f,)r a road fiom Emery's Bridge in Bakerslown (Poland), through Bakerstown and Shep- ardsfield, to the south-east corner of No. 4, thence diagonally through No. 4 to the northwest corner of same, and from thence through No. 3 (Woodstock), and Sudbury, Canada Bethel), to New Fennacook (Rumford). The petition was favorably received, and a location of the road ordered. Asa Lewis, John Woodman, Nathaniel C. Allen. P^noch Fogg and John ^Merrill were appointed for a locating committee. This road was onlv located to No. 4 790 HISTORY OF PARIS. line. At a court Iiolden at Portland, in October of 1795, on the petition of citizens of New Pennacook, the balance of the al)ove named road, that is, from the sontlieast corner of Paris to New Pennacooiv, was ordered located, and for locating connnittee, the court ai)pointed John Greenwood, Nathaniel C. Allen, Isaac Parsons, Ichabod Bonney and Peleg Chandler. The location through Paris is given in order to show the natural difficulties in the way of road building in this town, as indicated by the freciuent changes of direc- tion made necessary by obstructions which could not be easily overcome. The location was made in the autumn of 17l».5. "Beginning at a hemlock tree in the easterly line of Pai'is, and in the center of the road to be located, and laying two rods each side of the following course : North 82° west, 22 rods ; thence north S0° west, 210 rods; thence north 24° west, 32 rods; thence north 52° west,. 122 rods to a stake; from this stake the road is 8 rods wide for 20 rods ; thence continuing the before mentioned course 170 rods to a stake opposite Solomon Shaw's house; thence north 41° west, 84 rods to a stake t)[)[)osite Abner Shaw's barn; thence north 35° west, 1-12 lods to a hemlock tree; thence north Gl° west, 13(5 rods to a l)iicli tree near the bank of Stony brook; thence north 74° west, 20 rods ; thence north 8(i° west, 38 rods ; thence north 52° west, 12 rods; thence north 30° west, 25 rods; thence north 73° west, 30 rods; thence north 24° west, 141 rods to a stake and stones near the south corner of John Daniel's house ; thence north 41° west, 02 rods; thence north 24° east. 38 rods; thence north 12° west, 24 rods; thence north 22^° west, DO rods, opi)Osite Benjamin Hammond's barn ; thence north 40° west, 24!) rods to a rockmaple ti'ce ; thence south 89° west, (J3 rods to the center of a county road formerly laid out to the center lot in Paris ; thence running in said road 155 rods, to the end thereof; thence south 20° west, 112 rods; thence north 25° west, 22 rods; thence north 40° west. 13 rods; thence north 87° west, 8 rods; thence north 71° west, 20 rods to the bridge over Swift brook; thence north 84° west, 15 rods; thence north 80° west, 17 rods to the north end of a bridge over Fall brook; thence north 89° west, 12 rods; thence north 71° west, 24 rods; thence north 50° west, 18 rods; thence north 57*^' west, IS rods; thence north 59° west, 18 rods ; thence north 55° west, 20 rods ; thence north 40° west, 37 rods; thence north 50° west, 14 rods; thence north 49° west, 14 rods; thence north 85° west, 20 rods; thence north 75° west, 16 rods; thence north 85° west, 14 rods; thence south 86° west, 10 rods; thence north 77° west, 14 rods; thence north 67° west, 18 rods; thence north 87° west, 10 rods; south 68° west, 14 rods, to :i stake and stones on the easterly bank of Little Androscoggin river at Bisco's Falls ; thence continuing said course 9 rods, crossing said river to a stake and stones ; thence north 55° west, 24 rods ; thence north 35° west, 43 rods; thence north 17° west 14, rods; thence north 28° west, 50 rods ; thence north 46° west, 14 rods ; thence north 16° west, 12 rods; thence north 67° west, 16 rods; thence north 87° west, 12 rods; thence north 28° west, 10 rods; thence IIISTOKV Ol TAKI.-?. 7;il north 74° west, 12 rods; thence north 71° west 20, rods; tlience north 82° west , 16 rods; thence nortli 69° west, 20 rods; thenee north 57° west, 15 rods; thence north 66° west, 18 rods; thence north 40° west, 1.") rods; thence noith 55° west, 18 rods; tlience north 7;)° west, 28 rods; thence nortii 43° west, 22 rods, to the third raniic line in Paris : thence on said line north 14° west, 357 rods; thence north 56° west, 14 rods; thence north 50° west. 14 hkIs ; thence north 43° west, 69 rods ; thence north ^^2° west, 32 rods ; thence north 65° west, 15 rods: thence north 69° west, 11 rods; thence north 48° west, 9 rods ; thence north 32° west, 32 rods : thence north 45° west, 44 rods; thence north 70° west, 15 rods; thence north 50° west, 18 rods; thence north 39° west, 14 rods; thence north 47° west, 36 rods; thence north 40° west, 20 rods; thence north 11° west, 38 rods; thence north 20° west, 12 rods; thence north 15° west, '22 rods; thence north ."55° west. 16 rods; thence north 27° west, 12 rods; thence nortli 10° we^t, « rods; thence north 25° west, 27 rods; thence north 45° west, 17 rods; thence north 57° west, 114 rods; thence north 33° west, 44 rods; thence north 66° west. 29 rods ; thence south .^6° west, 8 rods ; thence south 76° west, 12 rods, to a spruce tree on the easterly bank of Little Androscoii-gin river ; thence across said river, &c. Near this point, the r()a(l [)assed into Xo. 3. and so on to the Great Androscoggin in Runitbrd. County Eoads. 1809. Paris meeting house to Lovell, by way of Soutli Paiis and Nor- way village. 1810. From the dwelling house of Alvan Boyden, to intersect with road leading from Daniel .Stowell's to Stowell's MillV, crossing Stony brook at lower bridge. 1810. Beginning at the northwest corner of Paris; thence to the corner near Isaiah Willis" ; thenee to Paris meeting house ; whole distance, seven miles and seventy rods. 1811. From the bridfi-e north of Benjamin Hammond's barn, north 40 deg., west. 34 rods; thence north 71 deg'., west, 59 rods to lot line; thence on the lot line to the county road, between the house of Lenuiel .Jackson, Jr., and the shop of E. Burnham, (Lincoln street.) 1812. Eoad from Kumford through Thompson town ( Milton j and Gor- ham Academy Grant, passing near' Abraham Walton's dwelling house to Paris line: thence by Samuel Hammond's tield to Moose Pond outlet to Capt. Jonathan Bemis" yard fence: thence l)y Simeon Pond's barn, to the county road laid to Paris meeting house: distance, 16 miles, 80 roils. 1816. Town way beginning at the house formerlv owned by Isaac Cum- mings, Jr. ; thence" to the county road near Capt. Jairus Shaw, innholder. 1816. Discontinue and lay out as follows: Beginning at a stake and stones at tlie north line of Paris, and l)eing the corner bounds of Samuel Hammond's and Zil)eon Field's land ; theVice to the county road leading from Paris meeting house to Bucktield— distance, five miles and 100 rods. 1819. Road from X. H. line to west line of Kennebec county, through Fryeburg, Lovell, Kimball's Mills, Sweden, Woodbury's Inn, to Waterford line, along old road to Norway village to Paris line : thence to a point forty- eight rods southwest of Amasa Fobes* blacksmith shop ; thence by a nearly direct course, crossing mill pond, to Amos Bartlett's; thence to Lemuel 702 ni:?TOUY OF PAUIS. Jackson, Jr.'.<; theuce to Nicholas Chcsley's, bj' John ]\o}-ars and James Bo\vkei-"s. to Bucktield line; thence throu,<>'h Buckfield, Hartford and Tur- ner, partly running on countj' and town roads, and partly new. The part of this road crossing Mill pond, was discontinued, and tlie road leading bj^ ytowell's Mills substituted, on petition of Stephen Emery, agent for town. 1822. Fuller Corner in Xorway, by the farm of ]Mary Bisco in Paris, to strike the Dixtield road at the guideboard below Ca])t. .Samuel Eawson's in Paris, built, 1826, seven miles, 100 rods 1823. Road, beginning in the road front of Isaac ( unnnings" house^ thence by T.a/arus Hathaway's, James Lebaron's, to the l>ridge at StowelTs- Mills, thence across land of ('apt. Seth ^lorse, Daniel Stow<'li, and others, to the road leading from Xorway village to ('raigie"s Mills — distance 8 miles, 30 rods. 1834. Petition of Asaph Kittredge and others. Two roads, one from Barnal)a Faunce's to Luther ^Vashhuru■s, 230 rods; thence southwesterly, 537 rods, to the county road leading from Washburn's Mills to Col. Ebene- /er Rawson"s, near a bridge over the brook. Tlie other road beginning at the store of Ebenezer Drake; thence southward to intersect with tlie tirst road laid out; distance, 540 rods. 183(). Koad from Peru to Paris Ilill ; from Sumner line near Dr. Kittredge's, 158 rods to Kittredge"s Corner; thence 99 rods to a road located on petition of Asaph Kittredge; whole distance, 15 miles and 44 rods. 1835. Poad, on petition of Isaiah "Willis and others; beginning 12 rods south of John W. Willis" store, northerly to where it strikes the county road, 182 rods. 1835. Paris llill, to i-oad leading to Stowell's Mills, on petition of Otis C. Bolster and others, beginning at tlie northwesterly corner of Jacob Jacksoifs land : thence to a point where it intersects with the old county road. 1 mile, 59 rods. 1830. Woodstock to Stowell's 3Iills; beginning in Woodstock at foot of Joseph A\'liitman"s Hill ; thence to Paris line; thence on land of Samuel Houghton. Foxwell Swan, Elijah Swan, crossing Moose Pond Brook, Frances Bemis, heirs of Hezekiah Pike, to Little Androscoggin, at head of Snow's Falls, crossing the river: thence by Cummings" ^Mills, the Pumford road: distance, 11 miles, 100 rods. 1837. Town way, petition of Poblnsou Parlin ; beginning at the bridge near Foxwell Swan's toward Washlturn's ]Mills, 172 rods. 1837. Discontinuance on petition of Paris committee of so much of the road laid out on petition of Otis C. Bolster and others, as lies between Snow's Falls and its junction with Pumford road — 3 miles, 29 rods. 1842. Poad from El)enezer Drake's store to intersect with the county road^ — distance, 30 rods on the old road, and 03 rods new location. 1841. Petition of Selectmen, road from Snow's Falls to South Paris, on the east side of the river — whole distance 1965 rods; 612 rods on old road, and 1353 rods on new location. 1850. Road across Mill Pond at So. Paris. 1854. Poad through from Jonathan Clark's to Leonard Dunham's in Hebron. 1855. Poad from Sumner to Xortli Paris. 1857. From South Paris to Bucktield, by way of Streaked Mountain. 1878. Alteration near Benjamin F. Pratt's. 1879. Poad from the old countv road that leads to Geo. P. Whitney's to East Oxford. 1879. Poad from the old Pumford road to Xorway village. 1879. Alteration in Stony Brook road near Levi Hamlin's. 1879. Alteration near Otis Swifts, across the railroad. IIISTOUV OF I'AKI^-. 793 l!uAL)s Laid out iiv tiik Town. 1793. 3 rods wide. From cio^s line of lots 2 and 3 iu the Gtli raiii;e, 4 rods south of Allen Dwelley's house, 5r2-l-2 rods to eounty road near ("apt. Isaac Bolster's. Accepted, 17t)4. 1793. "2. From near David Andrew's house south 2 1-2 deo-.. east, 1 1-2 miles to cross road 1), K! and 17 in the 7th raniic thence nearly soulli 2 miles, loO rods. 1794. 1793. 3. From lot line h, 10 and 11. u])on old proprietors' I'oad. runinn<>' by John Daniels and Benjamin Hammond's, to foot of yreat hill upon i-ange 9"; thence to liiu'ktield line. 1794. 1793. 4. From 2 rods south of Xatlian Nelson's house, south 20 de.n'., west, 92 rods. 1794. 1794. 3. From 7tli rani>e, on land of Asa Barrows, on old proprietors' road, nearly southwest 22i rods, to a I'oatl laid out between ."ith and (Ith ranges. 1794. 1794. 4. From Hebron line on r)th range at road holding- by liartlett's, northwesterly 2 1-4 miles to range 1), .ith and (ith ranges: thence upon this range, 272 rods; thence 1 mile, 19 rods, to a road laiil out b\- K. IIul)bai'd's to count}' road. 1794. 1794. 3. From nuddle of 7th range of lots on line b, 2 and 3, southerly 18() rods, to a i-oad ))y Allen Dwelhw's; thence to pond 9S rods; thence to lot line b, 394, iu (ith, ')(! rods; thence l(j() rods to load i)y Abijah Hall's malt house. 1794. 1794. 3. From 9tli range b, G anil 7, westerly, 441 rods, to proprietors* road upon 7th range. 1794. 1794. 4. From west end of David Andrews' house, on lot 21, in 8th, northerly .t18 rods, to within (j rods north from corner of lots 24 ami 25, thence upon range line to number 27. 1794. 1794. 4. From line of lots 22 and 23 in 5th, at middle of range, soutli- erlj' 550 rods, to rang'e line b, 4th and 5th ranges; thence on range line, 140 rods, to corner of lots b, 15 and Ki ; thence 220 rods to end of County road. 1794. , " . 1794. 4. From berch tree on line of lots b, 17 and 18 in 8th; south 68 1-2 degrees west to where X. Nelson's road comes out; upon sd. line 180 rods to corner of lots upon 7th range ; thence southerly 405 i-ods to county road. 1794. 1794. 4. From county road, 5 rods south of Levi .fackson's house; thence southerlv 839 rods to county i-oad. 1794. 1794. 4. Upon range line b, 2d ami 3d lange, at corner of 20 and 21, south 14 degrees east upon range line, to within S rods of corner of lots 1(J and 17; thence southeily 4 miles, 55 rods to count}' road. 1794. 1794. 4. From great pine stub in road laid out by Sanniel Durell's to county road to lot 8, in 5th; thence northerly 240 rods to corner of lot 10, in (ith; tlience no. 68 1-2 east to old projjrietors' road. 1794. 1794. 2. From cross line of lots 11 and 12 in 2d, to road laid out by Joseph Swift's, on 5th range, as near as land will admit. 1794. 1794. 3. From a road on lot 22 in 5th, easterly 256 rods to lot line b, 20 and 21 in the 6th; tiience south-easterly to road before laid out. 1795. 1794. 3. From Buckfield line on lot 17 and 18, in 9th, westerly 316 rods to stake and stones, 4 rods south of N. Nelson's house. 1795. 1794. 4. From a road laid out 15 rods northwest of N. Pierce's house, b, 10 and 11 in 9th, southerly 986 rods to end of county road running through Hebron to Paris. 1794. 3. From 2 rods east of John Piehard's house, on 1 in 9 easterl}^ 116, to town line. 1795. 79-i HISTOKY OF PARIS. 1794. 3. From (5 1-2 rods p;ist troin corner of lot 1, 1), 2il and 3d ranges, Gl.') rods of county road. 17!*"). 1701. 2. From corner b, 2 and 3, in 4th, easterly 41 rods to county road, about 44 rods. 1795. 1795. 4. From lot 7, in the Sth, Ixdoniiiuii- to .John Billings, south- westerh' 326 rods to county road at northwest corner of 7, in 7th, and southwest corner of 8, in 7th. 1795. 1795. 4. From b, 12 and 13, in range 9, joining Bucktield, westerly 410 rods. Discontinued in 1805. 1790. 1790. B. b, house and barn of John Kicard, south^^■esterly to line b, Paris and Hebron. 1797. 3. From Berais" Mills, 2 rods from northwest corner of grist mill, easterly 243 i-ods to county road. 1797. 1798. 3. From line lots b, 10 and 11, in 9th, 8 rods west of road by X. Pierce's liouse, westerly GOl rods to county road about rods south of Benj. Ilannnond's house. 1798. 1798. 3. From stake and stones on line b, lots 20 and 21 in the (;th, by Caleb Fuller's house, thence northeasterly 554 rods to road from ^Varren's to Edward Andrews, upon lot 23 in tlie 8th. 1798. 1799. 3. From 19 rods north of bridge on county road on lot 19 in 4th, southerly 202 rods to roatl by .losiah Bisco's, to south part of town. 1800. 1799. 4. From lot 1, range 1, on Hebron line, northerly 3G5 rods to road laid out by .Stephen I\oi)inson"s to county road. 1800. 1799. 3. From corner of lots 3 and 4 b, 1st and 2d ranges, easterly the direction of town line, 148 rods, to road laid out by Stephen Bobinson's to count\' road. 1800. 1799. 4. From Bucktield line at corner b, 10 and 17, westerly 231 rods to road leading by Abner l^a wson's and Mr. 'J'hayer's to Bucktield. 1800. 1799. 3. From 2 rods south of southwest corner of Uriah Ripley's liouse, westerly 36 rods, to range line b, 7th anil 8tli ranges; thence south- .erly' on range line, 190 rods to road leading from Lenuiel Jackson's by James Lebarron's to Bucktield. 1800. 1799. 4. Fi-om Jonathan Bemis' mill, on lot 22, range 4, thence westerly 333 rods to county road leading to New Pennacook. 1800. 1800. 4. From northerly line of town on 29, in the 7th, southerly 856 rods, to corner of 20, and 2*1 to road by E. Bawsou's. 1800. 1801. 3. From between \Vm. Stearns' house and barn on 23, in 5th, southerly 115 rods to road from Simeon Pond's to Aaron Fuller's. 1801. 1801. 3. From between 7th and 8th ranges at road b, Asa Perry's and Benj. Cooper's, southerly on said range line, 183 rods to road from Asa Sturtevant's to Asa Dean's. 1802. 1801. 3. From road laid out before upon range line b, 7th and Sth ranges, on lot 15, northerly to road from Seth Carpenter's to Asa Perry's. 1802. 1801. 4. From county road on Benj. Ilannnond's land, 84 rods to road laid out upon lot line b, 12 and 13, leading to center school house. 1810. 4. From a road on lot 10 in 1st range, at north line, southerly 410 rods, to road from Norway to Jackson's ^fills. 1802. B. From east of house of Edward Andrews on 22 in 8th, south and soutlieasterly 689 rods, to road from Abuer Rawson's to Bucktield. 1802. 1802. 4. From county road on lot 28, in 1st range, 5 rods from east line of same, southei-ly 511 rods to county road. 1802. 1802. 4. From road before laid out on range line b, 1-2 ranges, on 13, IIlSTOin OK PAIUS. ''.'•> soutlu'i-ly on said liiu' 7'.l rods, to a stake au-ainst Calcli Swift's house: southerly 87 rods, to road ai>-ainst Josepli Swift's house. 1S0:J. 1802. 3. From road before htid out upon rano'e Hue between Sth and !)th ranges, and lots -2.") and 2G, westerly 234 rods, to ^Nloose pond. ISCKJ. 1802. 3. From 4 rods north of l.utlier liretf s house, on lot 6, in 4th, westerly 140 rods, to road before laid out. 1803. 1803. 3. From near house of Peter Durell, on lot 0, in (ith. westerly 122 rods, to road laid out b, 5th and Otli ranges. 1804. 1804. 4. From north line of town upon 21) in Gth, at southwest eorner of Abner Benson's lot, in township No. 3. southerly to Hutchinson's stills. 404 rods, crossing below the mill, thence southerly 133 rods. 180.5. 1804. 4. From 11 rods from west corner of lot 12, range 2, easteidy 301 rods to river; thence 146 rods to countj- road, easterly. 1805. 1805. 4. From 20 rods south of liouse occupied by Asa Dunham, on lot 7, in the 1st range, eastei-ly 434 rods, to a V)oint 4 rods from nf)rthwest cor- ner of Araasa Fobes' bhu-ksmith shop. 1805. 1805. 4. From end of a road laid out by Eleazer ("oles. toward Nor- way, upon 7 in the 1st, soutliwesterly 128 rods, to Norway line neai- Steej. Fails. 1805. 1805. 3. From the northwest corner of 12. in the 5th. southeasterly Tipou range line, 30 rods to county road. 1805. 1805. 4. From a stake and stones four rods from southeast corner of Alvan Boyden's house, south 28 degrees, west 40 rods, crossing Stony brook, to the road leading to the mills. 1805. 1805. 4. From road by John Bessey's and Silas Maxim's liouses, to Hei)rou. on line b, 8 and 0, in 9th range, westerly 174 rods, to opposite John Billings' house. 1806. Also alteration of road from county road opposite Samuel King's, north-easterly 50 rods, to road to John Billings'. 1805. 4. From northerly line of town on lot 29, in 4th range, easterly 460 rods to road two rods south of Abraham Hutchinson's house. 1806. 1805. 4. From road 22 rods north of Abijali Warren's house, southerly 565 rods to road about 21 rods south of Job Lurvey's. 1806. 1807. From east coi-ner of lot 20 in tlie 2d, thence northerly 96 rods, to ■county road. 1807. 1809. 3. From northwest coi-ner of 18 in the id. easterly on lot line, 168 rods, to northeast corner of lot. 1810. 1812. 3. From range line b, 6th and 7tli ranges, on lot 23, southeasterly 09 rods, to where it intersects a former road. 1812. 1814. 4. From north line of town at north eornei- of lot 29, Ijetween •Sth and 9th ranges, southerly 402 rods, to a road near John G. Crawford's. 1815. 1814. 3. From lot line between 2 and 3 in the 3d range, 5 i-ods north of Alfi-ed Gates' house, easterly upon said lot line to easterly corner of lot. 1815. 1814. B. From near Alfred Gates' house, westerly 116 rods, to road leading from Stephen Robinson's to school house. 1815. 1815. 4. From north line of lot 13, in 3d range, 12 rods from Daniel Dudley's house, southerly 144 rods, to road before laid out by Lazai'us Hathaway's to meeting house. 1815. 1815. 4. From near Lazarus Hathaway, Jr.'s, southerly 412 n.ds to road before laid out from Stowell's mills by Smith's and Swift's and DavKl Dudley's. 1815. 1815. 3. From near Isaac Merrill's house, southerly 94 rods, to road 20 rods north of John Eoyal's. 1815. ~\>C) HISTORY OF PAKIS. 181G. B. From 1 1-2 roils north of AVm. Benfs house, westerly 158 rods- to county rontl. 1815. 181G. 4. From 4 rods south of south corner of Isaac r'unnninu's" liouse on 22, in the 1st, easterly 280 rods, running 1 1-2 rods north of ('apt. Shaw's new harn, thence between old house and new, to road leading towards Nor- way. 1810. 181(). 4. From southerly line of 29, in 2d i-ange, upon land of Job Lur- vev, southerly it8 rods, to the road laid out by AVilliam and Josiah (George) Berry. 181 C' ISIG. 4. From house of Wm. Berry on 27 and 28, in 4th range, west- erly t6 Josiali (?) Berry's 4.5G rods, thence across riyer to county road 48 rods. 181G. ISIG. 8. From end of a county road near Isaac Allen's, northerly to an opening belonging to Eljenezer Estes, on northerly half of lots 25-2G. 181G. ;J. From ("apt. J32 rods, to road leading by AVashburn's mills. 1820. 1820. From near Wni. C. Witham's, southeasterly 100 rods to the river, tlience southerly 114 rods to county road leading by Susan Eobinson's. 1821. 1821. 4. From town line between Paris and Woodstock, southerly (58 rods to town road near Amariah Harris'. 1822. 3. From center of road on north line of Daniel StoAvell, Jr.'s,. land, northerly 100 rods, to old road leading to Wm. Merrill's. 1822. 1822. B. From Joseph Penlej-'s, southerly 70 rods to south lot of land owned by Calel) Perry. 1822. 1822. 3. From Washburn's [Mills, easterly to county road near Barna- bee Faunce's. 1823. 1823. 3. Fj-om diviiling line between Aaron Fuller's and Wm. Bent, thence northerly 20G rods to road in front of AVm. Stearns'. 1823. 1823. 3. From east range line of Daniel Curtis', easterly 202 rods, to road leading l)y Wm. C. Witham's. 1823. 3. From northwest corner of land owned by Abiezer Andrews^ northerly 38 roils to town road. 1824. HISTOKY OK I'AHLS. i '.h 182(i. B. Fi'om smitlieai^t coriKM' of Joiuis llniniltnirs Iniid to V»'\i']. Porter"?, thence to Charles Porter's barn. lS'2(i. 182(). 3. From Charles Porter's to Jolui Porter's •_>() rods, tiience 20 ro Is to county road leading" from nii;ii Street to Xorwaj'. 182(5. 1S2G. 'S. From county road near Noah Curtis", easterly 282 rods to town ro.id leading from Caleb Swift's to Court House. ]82(i. 182(). From near northwest corner of lot lO, range 7, udrtlieasterly o() ro:ls to county road leading by widow Carpenter's l)arn. lS2(i. 1827. Town road from Benj. Cooper's to Bart. Cushman's. 1827. 1827. Town way from Luther Brett's to David Clifford's. 1827. 1828. 3. From near Foxwell Swan's, northerlv to Woodstoclv line. 1828. 182!). 3. From Bai't ('ashman's, southerly to land owned liv Benjamin Cooper. 182i). 1^30. 4. Fioni count.y road near Daniel Stowell's, southei-ly .")ir) rods, to a stone bridge near Ebenezer Cushman's barn, thence southerly r)14 rods, to bridge south of Xathaniel Bumpus' liousc; thence southerly 12() rods, to center of road leading' from Sanuiel King's to Hebron Academy. 1830. 1830. From 2 i-ods south of northwest corner of double lot lo-K!, in !»th range, about due west 8 rods to center of road leading from Calel) Cush- inaa's, by Cushman Ryerson's to Paris Hill. 1830. 1830.^ From town waj' tliat leads bj- Luke Chase's, noitherly across land ■of Alva Sinntlett, Simeon Briggs, (Jersham Cole, Asa Dean and Benjamin Cooper, to i-ountj- road near Cooper's dwelling house. 1830. 1831. 4. From foot of Kobinson' hill, easterly about 200 rods, to cen- ter of road north of Witham road, so called. 1831. 1831. 4. From wei^ end of bi'idge near Cunnnings* mill, westerly to new county road leading from Isaac Cummings' to Stowell's mills. 1831. 1831. 3. From east side of new count}' road easterly to what is called '•the last laid out road." 1831. 1832. 3. Fi'om road front of Benj. Jackson's house, northeasterly across land owned by Joseph McAllister, across land owned by Alanson Mellen to old county road leading bj' Biscoe farm. 1832. 1833. From Daniel Stowell's to No. 4 hill. P 1833. From Benj. Jackson's to old county road leading l)y Bis(^-oe farm, and 10!J rods on said farm. 1833. From "Woodstock line to Daniel Curtis'. 1833. 1833. From Witham bridge to county road round Bobinson's inll. 1833. 1834. 4. From 26 rods west of Jairus Shaw's l)arn, thence easterly 00 rods to county road near cellar \yhere Isaiah Willis' house stood. 1834. 1834. 3. From foot of a high ledge on road from Leonard Shurtlelfs to Thomas Hill's, thence northwesterly to road near the pond. 183S. 1838. 4. From lot Xo. 1, range 7, on Hebron line, tlience northwesterly to road leading by Thonuis Hill's house. 1838. 1841. From road that runs through Berry neighborhood to Bemis" nulls. 1841. 3. From road leading from Joseph McAllister's to Daniel Cum- niihgs", northerly to old road near I.,emuel W. Jackson's house. 1841. 1845. From 25 rods south of road leading by Leonard Shurtlefi's, west- erly to center of road leading from South Paris, by Bev. James Walker's. 1845. 1845. 3. From centei- of road leading from Stowell's mills to Daniel Stoweir.s, where Luther Brett's road strikes it, thence northeasterly in the 71»8 HISTORY OF PARIS. old ru:i(l to west cud of old bridg'e, ci-ossiiig Stony l)rook ; tlieiioe nortlicrly ;J0 rods, to road leading by Seneca Brett's. 1845. 1846. B. From Kleazer Dunham's to county road at head of Snow's Falls. 184G. 1840. 4. From house of Ira Warren, nortlierly to county road leading from Paris to Sumner. 184G. 1846. 3. From south of Gilbert Eyans'. near a bi'ook, southerly to James Merrill's. 1S46. 1847. From Samuel Briggs" to county road leading bj^ Snow's Falls. 1848. From Leyi Andi'ews' house, Avesterly 25 rods to county road. 1848. Foom Benj. Bird's, northwesterl}^ by Lemuel Jackson's to widow Twitchell's. 1848. 3. From near house of Leyi Andrews', westerly 25 rods to county road. 1848. 1850. 3. From old county road, 10 rods from .T. W. Felton's south line, northeasterly 53 rods to county road. 1850. 1851. 3. Fi'om place opposite where Sulliyan Andrews' liouse was burned, 84 rods to house of IJoliert Hayes'. 1851. 1851. 3. From near Leonard Berrj^'s house, southerly to end of stone wall at road near Geo. W. Young's. 1856. 2 1-2. From forks of road near George W. Steven's, northerlj- 50 rods to new county road. 185G. 1^.50. 3. From 4 1-2 rods south of front of Dayid Andrews' house, southerly to road leading by (;il)l)S Benson. Also road from 'V. W . Dun- ham's house, to ('ounty road near Green Dow's. 1859. 3. From near corner of B. F. Bates & Co.'s store, due east S3 rods, thence southeasterly to county road. 1862. 3. Fi-om near railway station at West Paris, southeasterly to old county road. 1862. 1S()4. 3. From about 30 rods south of Wm. if. Swan's, thence easterly to the old county road. 1864. 186i). 3. From near house of Greenleaf Dow, northerly to hotiseof W. W. Dunham. 1860. 1872. 4. From near J. F. Emery's house, and ending near Willis' mills. 1872. 2. From near south corner of steam mill lot opposite George Garland's, northeasterly to wall on line of land owned 1)}- Mrs. Andrews. 1872. 1873. 3. P^'rom town road near Winfield Starbird's, northerly to county road. 1873. Poad at AVest Paris leading by Cyrus Howe's hotel to the rail- road, 6 rods. 1875. Eoad in Dean neighborhood to i-oad passing l)y school house in Fobes district. Corrections and additions. I'age \•2'^, eleventh line from bottom, read "one year." "' 131, for Kawson Dunham, read Ransom Dunham. •' 168, Charity, wife of Ebenezer Cushman, killed, &c. •' 184, four lines from bottom, read "AVoodman, Phelps & Co." •' 300, twenty-second line from top, read Eleanor Uodgkins. ■' 302, for "Hobart" Foss, read "Herbert." •' 378, Capt. Wm R. Swan's Company nmstered Dec. 13, 18(n . " 884, also m hidex, read "Olban" Maxim, not "Albion." •• 416, tenth line from bottom, S. C. Andrews was b. in 1825. •• 429, the mother of Hiram Hubbard was Eunice, dan. of Daniel Stowell. " 453, read "Jesse" Cummings, not "Jonas," 18th line from bottom. " 454, last paragraph, read "Canwell," for "Conwell." " 4.55, ninth line, read "1804." " 455, second line from bottom, read "house" for "town." " 478, third Ihie, read "Portland Transcript." " 480, the »oj/i f?f^/i?«)/ip was "Oithonia." " 495, last paragraph, read "m. Amanda Curtis." add, "■IsahcUd, m. Francis Grovenor." " 499, twelfth line from top, read '•HMinda Bairson." " 528, Norris Dayton Bolster m. "Ada" Morton, not "Helen." " 529, Solomon A. Bolster's 3d child is '•May Morrill." " 545, Swasey G. Burnell, b. 1833, not 1823, as stated. " 553, Rev. Sibley Chase had Eliza Ann, b. Sept. 10, 1845. " 586, i:iizabeth A. Dunham, dau. of Eleazer, Jr., m. 2d, Charles T. Buck. " 593, read "Suuon Ellis." •• 597. it was the widow of A. P. Greenleaf who m. 2d, Freeman llurcb- inson. " 60f<, the children changed fi-om "(iary" to "Gerry." •' 617, Joseph Hanuuond d. .Vpril 4, 1852, and his wife d. .Vpril 27, l.s52. " 618. John Rnst Hammond had Eda .S'., b. April 2, 18()(). " 618, Peleg Benson Hannnond d. Jan. 11, 1884. •• 619, the eldest child of George R. Hammond was '•'■Aiuinsta E." not Augustus. •' 673. dau. of Nathan Maxim who m. .Fosiah K. Weeks was "Eimice." not "Emma." " 675, Levi Maxim d. "1882," not 1832. " 709, read "Rice l<: Holway." INDKX OF NAMKS. TDD I N DEXES Index of Names, Page a to 490. Abbott, 21, 19-t. 25G, 285, 318, :514. 316, 357. •15'), 4G0. Adams, '59. 91. 93. 94, 97, 288, 300, 313, -108. Allan 1(51 Allen, 24. 5G, 58, 59, 125, 132, 147, 150. 165, 191, 198, 207, 242, 290. 352, 396, 436, 457, 458, 476. Albcrtson 110 Alclen 292 Alilrich 193 Alniy 19 Alton ;!00 Alexander 8 Ames, 21, 149. 150, 164. 287. 325, 372. Andros 10 B Bas,mall 8 Baker 12 Bachelder 22 Barnard... 35, 58. 302, 303, 329, 456. Ball 38 Barrows, 47. 70, 76. 92. 94. 96. 98, 101, 110, 132, 147. 1(!0, 181, 235, 254. 256. 312, 313, 317, 399. 400, 407, 454, 464. 470. Barton. 55, 149, 161. 178, 195, 316, 318, 319, 324, 325, 352, 357. Barnctt 160 Bartlett. 76. 77. 110, 119, 132, 147, 173. 269, 287, 302, 303, 312, 324, 325, 417. 467. Ballard 132 v Bates 132, 269, 311, 452, 453, 467 Bailev 151, 236, 393. Bacon. 179. 269, 299, 353, 354. 360. Barrv 227, 403 Ballon 299 Bass 312 Barbour 317 Barker .•!32, 424 Beaucliamp 7 Belcher 14 Anderson ]7(i. .".1(> Andrews. 48. 49. 52. 69. 70. 92^ 94, 95. 96. 98, 101, 102, 105. 107, no, 124, 125, 132, 142, 148, 160. 164, 167, 169, 172. 173, 188, 189, 191, 193, 194. 206, 207, 217, 219, 223. 226^ 235, 238, 269, 285, 286, 302, 312, 313, 316, 317, 319. 320, 346, 358. 359, 360, 385, 395. 397, 416. 446. 451. 453. 454. 457, 461. 4(;7. 4(;8. Anuicr 24. 36. 52 Appleton 169, 170, 347 Arnisbv 122. 416. 453 Austin" 188, 196. 450, 459 Bemis. 24, 25, 42, 44. 48. 5!». 71, 72, 73. 74. 76, 96. 97. 102. 107, 120, 121, 129, 132. 133, 147, 158, 160, 161, 169, 181, 189, 198, 202, 233, 234, 256. 395. 396, 401, 445. 446, 448, 449, 459. Beals ; 123, 132 Besse. 48. 49, 73. 79, 90, 92. 95, 96, 102, 106, 109, 110. 123, 132, 133, 147, 160, 168, 190, 233, 329, 418, 442. 484. Bennett.... 48, 95, 174.195, 287. 392. Bearce 67, 197, 206 Benson, 74, 98, 101. 107. 122' 132,'^' 234. 257,- 269,"' 283-,'" 286,^' 327)-^ 332,'^357.^358.^359. 467. Bent, 74, 106, 132. 183, 199. 200. 359, 392, 421, 464. Berrv, 20. 76, 77, 132, 144, 146, 182, 196, 269, 284, 285. 3.s5, 390, 412, 469. 470. Beecher 249 Beavins 286 Bean 312, 346 Beaman 463 Bisco, 24, 33, 34, 36, 39, 44, 48, 49, «00 IXDl.X OF NAME; i,(). 51. 58, K), 70. 71). 80. 87. 91. i)2. '.r.i. !)4. 05. iu;. 10.-,. 100, 110, 118. Hit, 121. 124. 142, ICO. 232, 252, 287. 4(>0. JJillinns. 47. 71. 05. 08. 100. 103, 350, .•!04. 408, 400. JJii-vlow 54. (10 Eishee. 75. lOf). 107. 3;i(l, 304. 4(;2. 4fi4. 4(i7. irickfonl 133 Jiird 1S4. 234, 257, 4(;7 IJickiiell, 101, 313. 317. 353. 355, 35(1. 357, 470. 151iike, 21, 07. 08. 110, 121, 123. 12i;. 132. 147. 158. 181, 107, 312. 340. 351, 352. 354. 355, 35(;, 450. IJlnck. 5(). 183. 184. 185. 180, 101. lOG. 1!)7, 108. 202. 210, 22(1, 230, 25-1. 255, 313. 34(;, 34S. 357, 457. P>l:m(len 5(; i;i.)s><,ui 352 r.ioo.i 4(;7 liolster. 40. 43. 44. 45. 48, 40. 50. 70, 71. 72. 70. 80, 00. 01. 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07. 08. 101. 102,' lOfi, 120, 121. 123. 132. 142. 14(!, 100. 105. 180, 187, 188, 108, 200, 207. 232, 233. 235. 238, 252. 203, 204. 205, 297, 300, 307, 300, 310. 350. 350, 350. 408. 410, 417, 401, 403, 400. Uony tliDii 7 Bosiwiok 21 noii.l ...24. 35. 30. 37, 38. 54. 50. 58 IJowker. 4.S. 72. 02. 93. 05, 90. 08. 100. 172. 302. I'.o.vle 40, 305 IJowiilMll 5S P.ovlsion 00 r,()iiiH-v 132. 133. 200. 331. ;'.85 liovclen 1 22. 2tf 2. .".52 ISo'ilwcll i:'.3 Bowie 4;U C. Cartier 5 Cabot li Canmiock 7 Cai)(--n 3.7. 38. 05. (;0 Carpeiuor. 74. 80. 04. 07, 00, 104. 108. 100. 125. 133. 142. 145. 100, 101. 200, 232. 233, 234, 352, 400. CaUlwell, 70, 94, 07, 08, 101. 100. 133, 133. 206, 300. 310. €arv. 120. 133. 104, 202, 203. 204, 205. 311. 314. 400. 412, 414. Carver 121 •Carter. 15.s. 161. 105. 166. 183, 186. liradforil 0. 2y2. 313, 310, 350 Hrailsliaw 7 P.ro\vii, 23, 24, 25, 29. 30, 35, 36. 53, 54. 50. 58, 50. 65. 60. 76* 82, 125, 150. 167, 171, 182, 189, 101. 192, 200, 201, 202, 226, 240, 242, 254, 257, 200, 286, 302, 303, 304, 311, 312, 314, 321, 322, 329, 334, 252, 359, .•'.60, 399, 453. 454. 450, 459, 400. 407. Brewer 3>1 BriiiiMu'r 45 IJriu-u's. 47, 71. 77. 106. 107, 110. 110. 132. lOO. 173. 185, 105, 100, 107, 100. 304. 300i 353. 354, 357. 358, 3.59. 393. 467. r.rvaiit. 48. 75. 70. 80. 00, 02. !t4. 05, 9S. 101. 100. 107, 122. 132, i:!.-'., 100. 182. 185. 180, 188, 189, 270, 284, 300, 303, 357, 358, 359, 3(;0. 391. 456. 465. Brooks 48. 49. 95 Broke 109, 122 Braily 132 lirailiiian 133 15rid-ha 111 170. JOO, 334, 351 Broil so II -.172 Bradbmy 237. 312. 314 Brvent 350 Brock 467 Buck. 21. 76. 08. 107. 110. 150, 164, 165. 167, 180. 200. 256. 287, 310. 334. 330. 339, 351. 352, 357. 358. 392. 402. BurraLre. 24. 25. 26. 55. 09. 444. I'.M.xtoii 110 336 r>iirnliaiii l;',2, .'!57. 447. 457 l^imiMis • . . . . . . 1 32 <.- y ftiTUerti'('l(l 104. 165 ^^ j^^ Biichaiiiian isl ^ Butler .300. .•'.18. 350 Burhaiik 302. 313. 317 Buswiil 312 l!i4. 201. 205, 216, 227. 269, 312. 313, 323. 328. 342. 345. 340, 355, 357. 358, 385, 391, 401. 433. 434, 444. 447. 453, 4.55. Carman 284 Carr 312 Callahan 356 Caniphell 434 Chaiiiiilain 6 Clioate 13, 426 Chamberlain 18, 93 Cheslev. 48. 49. 80, 02, 07, 08, 101, 110. 118. 124. 133. 147. 100, <; INDKX OF NAMKS. 801 180. 186. 251. Conn IM. 2.-.4 Clmrcliill. 40, 71, its, 106. 110, 110. Coclirant' 274. 2S4 122. 123. 12.5, 133, 144. 205, Co-inswoll 200 ■M\). Co]n-hmi\ 300 Chcnev ■>;> ^'"ll>.v ^^"-^ :^1. 458, 450, 4(iO. Dana, 24, 35, 89, 59, 160, 161. 172, Damon 100 332. Day 350 Danfortli 33 Demonts 5, r, Daniels, 47, 63, 65, 66,68, 76, 79, 80, De Guercheville. 6 00, 04, 05, 07, 00, 100, 134, Derby 21 51 802 INDKX OF NAMKS. Dean, 4S, 4<), 71, 72, t)i». 101, 102, 110, Doe 44(;, 450, 4-)o, 458 122, 184, 147, 148, 1(10, 1G8, Drake, 144, 1G7, 182. 201), 285. H17, 170, 193, 198. 234, 2i)!t, 309, 323, 397, 423, 467, 469, 470. 332, 351. 353, 401, 448, 459. Diaper .55 Deerin-,^ 134, 158, 163, 167, 171, 228, Drew 174 229, 232. 257. 303, 316, 394, Dudlev. 20, 29, 75. 95, 99, 102, 110, 422, 462. 463, 466. "ll9, 121, 134, 167, 191, 194, Dennett. 14s. 173. 186, 192. 227. 2()9, 195. 402. 297, 317, 359, 40(l, 401, 404, Dunnell 179 421, 463, 467. Dunham. 74, 106. 107, 122, 131, 134, Dennison 178 147, 174. 188, 194, 197, 198, Decker 196 199, 256, 269. 285,. 317, 357, Deiimiiiii,^ 451 358, 359. 3(;0. 395, 396, 397, Dilliiiijliani 290 45S, 467. Dix.. 24. .".5, 5(;. 57, 15U Dunn 185.194.317 Dinulev 319 Durell. 24, 25, 44. 47, 53, 70. 80, 92, D(.nV)hiie 47. 75. SO 93, 94. 99. 106, 134, 160, 209, Dow, 123, ISO, 181.341,35:1,360,385. 286, 293, 295, 296, 395, 400. Douiilitv 121 Dwellev. 47, 73, 94.99, 101. 106. 134, Douylais 197. 253 295. Doten ;!57, 359 Dyer 147, 171, 298 B. Eaton 314 276. 312, 314, 319. 334. 344, Eastman 460 347, 349, 352, 353, 354, 405, E(l,<,aTiy 466 427, 44 1 . 450. Edwards 1*. 36] Emmons 358 Edijarton T. . 388 Estes, 134. 195, 197, 203, 227, 230, EUinswood 254. 310. 46S 252. 271, 274. 276. 279. 282, Eldridi-e 304 283. 300. Ellis 361 Eiistis 312 Emerv. 143. 145, 148, 155. 157, 161, Evans 1.50, 345 'l64, 165, 169, 170, 173. ISO. Eveletli 251,415.416 213, 226, 237, 238, 240, 242, Everett 359, 460 F. Faiince. 74, 75, 96, 99, 134, 160. 16(i, Foster. 124. 27n. 2s3. 3o2. 349. 355, 464. . . .^^^. Farriiiiiton 301,312 Fobes, 73, 110, 121, 122. 1.34, 142, Farrar 81, 123, 351, 385 168, 173. 181. 188, 189. 192, Favor 123,134.199,384 198, 200. 201, 254, 255. 275, Fairfield 16s. 169 290. 316. 317. 321, 322, 326, Farnham 189, 195, 197 330, 355, 386. 392, 445, 452, Farnswortli 241 465. Fairbanks 304 Fot'-- 134 Farewell 312, 351 Follett 158, 237 Fessenden, 161. 170, 172. 312, 313, Ford 195,274.282,303 352. Foss 302 Felt 191, 3:i9, 350, 359 Frve 20, 28. 112. 150, 160, 220 Fernald 317 Frost ... .24. 35. 54, 57, 147, 287, 352 Felton 1S9 French, 74, 96. 99. 102. 109, 1 19, 120, Fields, 73. 76, 97, 99, i:'.4, 142, 15S, 121, 183, 45(1. 170, 196, 392, 494. Fremont 156 Fitts 147 Freland 192, 197, 329 Fillebrown 157 Frothinuham 196. 356 Fickett. 181, 187, 350. 357, 358, 359, Fuller, 20, 24, 25. 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 360. 33, 34, 35. 36, 38, 40, 52 54, Fitch 2S0 57.60,65. 69, 72. 75, 82, 83, Flint 18, 314, 357, 358 97, 99, 101, 102, 107, 121, 125, Elnoker 32 134, 142. 147. 148, 149, 159, Khv 54 160, 174. 182. 188. 195, 199, Fletcher 467 203, 204, 205, 228, 286, 304, Fossett 18 305, 352, 358. 360, 395, 423, Foxcroft 38 444," 446, 449, 460. INDEX OP NAMES. 803 a. (iardnor '21, 4S. 417. 407 Goding 69 GartiL'hl o'> (Jore ■. 121 Gates. ".l!l. 102. IOC. 122. 12."i. l;!4, Goss i;i4, H:;o, HilC. 401. 4(17 172. 2!)."). 29(J. :i")l. ;^).'i4. 40!l. Goodi'iiow. 14(1. 147. l.jS. 1(10. ICA, Gallison . i:U. 2(17. 287, 3."il. .T).") HW,, lO'.). 171, 182. 187. 1!)8. (;aimii..ii i:U. 312, 8.")2 217. 218. 220, 22(;. 812. H19J (iarlaiul 201 . 4.)4. 4r)8 824. 825. 887, 84(!. 8."):), 424, Gaue 812. 818 44i). 458, 4(il. Genisli li>. 10!) Greenwood, 24. 85. 48, 44. 52. t»5. 352. Gerrv '.U\. 217. ;!(I4. 812. 4(15 Grant. 24. 25. 35. 8!). 42. 48. 44, CO, (ietciu'll 817 72,816. Gilbert C. 21. 2S!t. 2112 Gray. 48. .59. 71, 81. ;)0. OH. 107, 134, Giles 458 " 148. IfiO, Kl'.l. 178. isii. 185, Gill in. '.>8, i)C 284. 8C1. Gibson 812 Grosvner 184. 481 (iilkev 31C Green. 148, 200. 255. 888, 8()1. 447, Gilnian 857. 858. 359. 3G0 454. 4(i4. Gleason 84, 87, 58 Griffin 279. 481 Glovi'r 121 Greenlief IGO Gledhill 197 Cirovcr Is2. 813 Gosnuhl C Greel y 249, 801 Gonres C. 7. 8. 9, 14 Greyy 313 Godfrey 8 Gross 436 Goodyear s ' Gnnnison 289 Gould 19. 2S(;. ;1(I5 Gurnev. 72. 78. 74. 7C. 95. !)6. 97, 99, (ioddard 24. liC. 54. 5(i, 59. CO "lOl. 119, 122, 184, 4(i7. H. Haiuniond. 49. .53. 71. 80. 90, 92. 94. 102. lOG, 123. 134, 135, 142, 95. 9(1. 97. 98. 99. 101, 1(12, 147. 158, 196. 200, 288, 285, 107, 109. 110. 122. 128. 184, 268. 292. 294. 295, 296, 297, 185. 142. 144. 147. 1.54, 160, 298, 312, 816, 317, 352. 3.54, 161, 167. 170, 179, 180. 18(), 355, 356, 894. 395. 400. 405, 187, 190. 192, 198, 194, 195, 4(J8. 427. 448. 462. 464. 46^., 197, 289. 242. 24S\ 2.5'1, 257, Haskell 48.80.123,313.856.465 2(59. 270. 272. 319. 385, 857, Hale 125 358, 361, 386, 394, 897, 399, HarinoTi 189 400, 409, 425, 444, 446, 447, Hannafor.l .91,8(34 448; 456, 457, 458. 459. 467, HavcMi 78, 75, 292 470. Hannev 75, 121. 445 Handin. 21. 85. 119. 120, 185. 148. Hanson 128.284,236,289 332 145. 146, 154, KJO, 161, 1(;4. Haeket 1.84 165, 1(58, 172, 178, 181, 202, Hathaway, 69, 72. 109, 119, 134, 185, 204, 215, 217, 221, 222, 226, 142, 158, 255, 256, 2.59, 899, 287, 238, 242, 254. 274. 311, 437.487. 312, 319, 325, 328, 334, 846, Harlow ..135, 166, 167, 352, 403, 449 38(J, 887, 890, 408, 425, 426, Hawkins 164, 165 427,428,446,457,459,471. Hart ls4, 253^ 472 Harriman 15 Hamilton 193 Harris, 18, 24, 80, 85, 58, G'J, 122, Hardv 195,454 185. 818, 852. Hawkes 202, 8o2, 817, 358^ 454 Harward 18, 289, 292 Harrison 221 Havwood 18 Hatch 302, 3(J3 Harrington 24, 35, 36, 38, 58 Haves 305 Hastings 24, 25, 58, 60, 395 Haynes 312, 313 Haines 348 Hanscomb 440 Hav 85. 57 Hersev. 179, 183, 189. 318, 814. 316, Ham 89. 43, 48, 121 '317. .361, 402. 467. Hall, 47. 71, 73,78, 79, 80, 90, 91, Herring 287 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 99, 101, Heald 351 804 INDEX OF NAMES. Ilewett 4oG, 442 Hill, 21. 77. fiO, 'J9. 101. 106. 184, 135, 147, 156. 158. 102. 21)4. 295, 297, 305, 331, 3a6, 358, 381. Hinds 1 73 Hiihoni 190. 452, 459 Hillianl 296 Hilliuaii oi»4 nines 317 Hooker 17 Ilolinan 21 Holmes. 21. 71. 73. 7(;. 93. 95.96. 9tt. 101. 109. 119. 122, 134. 160, 163. ]64. 173. 174. l,s,s. 221, 234. 295. 331. 334. 348. 353, 425. 432, 4(53. 466. 471. Hooper. 65. W. (]H. 92. 93, 99, 102. 103. 105. 119, 120. 122, 129. 130. 148. 149, 154. 158. 159, 16], 163, 164, 166. 167. 169. 173, 179. 180. 204, 205, 206, 227. 232. 242. 254. 272. 274, 275. 276. 278. 279. 2S0. 290, 295! 300. 306. 307. 310, 314^ S2d, 385^ 399. 400^ 413, 414. 415. 416. 451. 456. 45.H. 461. 472. House 121. 292 Hoiluiloi), 122, 135. 288. 2S9. 317. 400. 461. Jlslev 94. 101. 117 Iiigalls 2'.»!) Jickson. 14. 15. 23. 24. 25. 2<'.. 27, 28, 35, 36, 41, 42, 43, 44, 48, 49, .50, 53^ 54, 61, 63, (Vk 6><. 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74. 92. 93. 95 102. 109. 147. 160, 188. 191. 214. 235, 309, 310, 394, 395, 79, SO. S3, 90, , 9(). 97. 98. 99, 101. no, 121, 135. 141, 161. 164. 178. 182, 195, 204. 205, 209, 236, 251 ; 271, 275, 385, 391. 392. 393. 444. 452. 459. 445. 454. 4(;o. 396. 446. 455. 461. 40.H. 447. 456. 409. 410. 448. 451, 457, 458. 462. 463. Howe, 122. 123. 124, 134. 135, 161, 178, 191, 193, 2.54, 265, 266, 291, 341, 356, 357, 358, 452, 458, 469. 471. Howard 131 Holland 157 Hobbs 267, 268, 385, 428, 449 Hopkins ; . 300. 352 Hoit 21. 31 3i 450 Houu'liton 314, 397. 467, 468 HoUien 357^ 358. 396 Ho wlan.l 394. 464 Hiuy .174 Hviniphrey 254 Hubbard." 43. 44. 47, 50. 70. 73. 76, 79. SO. 92. 93. 95. 96. 98. 99. 101. 103, 108. 109. 118, 119, 120. 121, 124, 135, 141. 144, 146, 147, 157. 160, 161, 165, 170, 178, 179, 187. 216. 220. 223, 227, 232. 233. 242. 254. 255. 257, 269, 276. 287. 290. 330. 351, 352. 392. 398. 407. 415. 421. 429. 436, 447. 449! 453. 454. 460. 461. Hutchinson. 29. 33. 76. 104. 107. 121. 124. 188. 254. 312. 321. 397, 401. 435. 448. 467. ' Hutcliins 400. 445, 448. 449 Hyde 35, 56 Inuian 45 Irviiiu 317 Jaquitli 302 .lanieson 312 .lenne 314 .Tewett 18. 312 .Jenkins 299. 310 Jenness 349 Jefferson 402 Jeneson 106 Johnson 21. 126 Jones 53. 158. 394 Jordan. 12. 4s. 49. 73. 74. 99. 101, 109. 1.50. ]S5. 200. 270. 271. 300. 316. 317. 460. K. Kavanat,di 43 1 Ketchuni 21 Keene 135. 192, 359 Kent 167. 168, 169, 437. 474 Kendall 338, 429 Keith, 145. 147, 149. 237. 313, 342, 425. Kereslake 199. 396 Kimball. 31. 179. 191, 195, 197. 198, 220, 226, 321, 327, 347, 350, 355, 455. Kin^', 24, 5 i6. 96, ,97. 9 9, 101 , 106, , 110. 122, 135. 142. 144. 145. 148, 156. 158, 160. 164, 166, 179, 181, 1S2, 190. 197. 2l, 12:1. 124. i:'.."). KM, Kinsk'v 18,") l!i(i, i;i2, I'.MI. 2S7, 81(1, ,817, Kilhoiinic ISO 4(;4. Ivnaiip :)'>',) Kiiowltoii 2'M) L. T.aiilKim ,802, ,808, 8,">(; 21S, 221, 241. 81(;, 848, 844, l.athaiu 2(:7 8;),-i, 40!*, 480, 447. BTk" I.airabre i;!."> Littli'lialc 124 Laiu- l.">7. 4;!1 Mnd-rv 1,8,"., 14."), 147, 27."), 458 I-amliTs 2.')7 Littli' 1!M), 2(;s, 818, 82() Lawri'iK'o 2S(; Lihhy 2.")8, 2.")."). 2(i(i. 4C>'>, 4(i(> I-akiii 2'.t2 I.onutVllDW !).8. !)4, !»7, 101 Lewis 7, 121 Loiiiliaiil ...147, 100 Lcvcrc'tt 7 LoriiiLr ISO, 812, 8.')4 lA-anifd, 24, 2(;, 8(1. .".s, ,-,:,, .",(;, .".s. Loi'ku. Islt. ill;!. ;!,")7, 8.".s, .8S4, 8!)7, ,-)!», (;,■), (ill. 1(11. 4(;7. Lcbroko, 27, 4s, !)4, US, 1 IS. 12."), 1,8,"), Lovcwi'll 20. CC. .802. :50;'> 1(;0, 482. LoiiLT .812 l,e Biirron 110, HI), 810. 4(;.8 LoviTiiig 8.")'J Lftlibridirt' 12(1, 18,") Lurvuv, 7"», lt.5. 101, 107, 110, 122, Lfavitt 2',»1, 818 ']2il, 18"), HIS, 1S8, 214, ',ir,{',^ l>cacli 4;!!) :!(;o. :]f<:\. Ia'c 12 Liulili'M ;il2 Little IS Limt 171 l-ivi-rniore, 24. 2."), 84, 8(1. 88, .5.5, .57, Lvmli' .5(; .5!l. (15, (;;». 17S. 824, 881. Lvon.s 2S(l Lincoln, 121, 14.",, 147, 14s. nil. 21(;, M. Mason, 7, 14, 24, 2.5, 2!t, 33, 80. 50, 2;t7. 2:is. .".k;. ;!17, 824, 85.5, 5,s, 5',>, 00, liXS, 828, 384, 4.50, 401, 415. 14',t, 457. 400. 402. 403, 400. MureliaiU 197 Marsliall.'(;5. 00, 07. 08, 123, 125. 180, Menitt 313 145, 182, 189, 194, 195, 198, Mead 55 250, 830, 357, 385, "425, 400, MeAllister i;!5, 15s. 854 409, 470. MeWaine 1.50' Martin 9,8. ;{18. 404 McMillan 101 March 121 McKennev 198, 484 Maconiber, 135, 147, 101. 2S5. 852, iMcFaddeii l!l.8. 310 400 400, 407, 415. McArdlc 850 Metall'ick 140 Mixer. 24. .80. 54. 55. 50, 58, 135, 173 ^Linii 1S8, 275 Millett, 154. 104,251.209,314,819, .^L^•i)le. 107. 170. ISS, 192, 202, 227, \ 320, 321, 822, 324, 325, 852, 242, 2.54. 2.55, 257, 290. 845, I 3.54, 448." 403." 401, 429, 432, 442, 447, 44;>, Miller 109 4.50, 459. .Milner 285 Matthews 157. 408 Miner 291 Marstun 424 Mitchell 121, 808, 314. 817 Ma.xini, 4s. 71. :t9. 100. ]o!). Hi). 180, Morse. 4;!. 44. 47, 50, (tO, 71. 90, 93, 14s, 100, 178, 1S8. 1!>5, 198, 94, !)7. 98. 99, 101, 102. 108, 212, 242, 244, 257, 317, 853, 100, 185. 142, 145, 147, 148, 854, 350, .857, 3.59, 385, 395, 1.50, 100, 100, 179, 192, 195, 89S, 899. 404, 433, 454, 459, 190. 254, 2.55, 250, 270, 297, 470, 480, 488. 298, 312, 313, 310, 817, 851, Meilen, 120, 123, 142, 140, 148, 101, 352, 8,59, 385, 892, 894, 480, 108, 178, 181, 220, 227, 2.54, 441. 4()2, 404, 405. 250, 2(;9, 318. 319, .821, 322, Monk ,58, 100 325, 32(;, 340, 347, 851, 852, Moore I7;i. 180. 2!»7, 300, 422 3.53, 399, 440, 447. Morrill , ISO, ISl, 200, 437 ^It-ans 121 Morton, 19f , 253,'255; 275, 310, 317, Merrill, 135, 130, 150, ls9, 192, 290, ;J98, 398. 400, 402, 454. '80G INDEX OF NAVIES. Moulton i:?!» Miinlock 198, lOlt, 2(51) 2S1. 4G7 Miiruan . .]!»'.), :i."')7, 3r,s, ;!:>;>, SCO, 31).") Mmiroe .30') Muoar 804 Murray 354 Moses 355 Myrick r,r>, 313 Mooney 357, 358, 350, 3(J0 N. Nason !I4, 'J7. 125. 20r,. 30!) Nic-liols 4(53 Nelson, 42. 43. 44. 49, 50, (W, 70, 79, Noves. 91, 93, 121, 190, 197, 209, 320, ?1jq 91, 92. 93. 142, KiO. ' 353. 400. Newliall 270 Xol)le 135, 158. 422, 403 Newell 190, 197, 445, 449 Norris . . . 149. 107. 191. 200^ 339, 448 Nevcrs 312 NowcJl 157 Newbert 459 o. O'Brien 411. 412 Osgood 150, 101. 400 Ockett 140 ()si)orno 431 Oldham 7 Otis 174 Oliver 53 Owens IH), 135 P. Parke 24. :i5. .•!(;, 54. :>:> Tliips <». 10. 11. 31. 150 l^irkluirst 21 I'helps 224^ 324 Parker 5S. I'.ii;, 229 I'icrson 19. 408 Partridjjje. 74. 90, 99. .1 10. 122, 130, Pike 42. 43. 158, 287 i47, 1.58, lOO. 1S2. 254, 2.'55, Pierce, 43. 53, OS. 09. 90. 91. 92, 93, 454. 94, 95, 90. 97. 100. 101. 102, Paine 74, 172. 1.S2. ls4, 353, 432 109, 142. 321, 430. 434. Parris, 74, 12o, 122. 123. 124. 130, Pidiiin, 109, 189, 190. 227, 321, 322, 130, 143, KJl, 198, 220, 221. 320. 327. 240, 310, 312, 313, 323. 342, Powers ...18. 123. 188, 190. 313. 324 .344. 352. 354, 435, 447. 451. Porter. 85. 135, 100, 107, 173, 197, Parsons, 78, 79, 110, 148, 171, 172, 198, 232, 298, 317, 301, 394, 195, 190, 197, 200, 251. 275, 423. 313, 310, 3.54', 385. 300, 394, Pond. 95, Hi;. '.)7. 9:i. 101. 107, 128, 407^ 435. 4()3. 404. ' 13(r. 14s. 14;t. 150. 100. ;!11. Paekard, 121, 179. 299,339, 340, 351, Poor 131. 297. 312, 313, 352 35S. Polk 221, 434 I'arlin '...257 Pool 200 Palmer 339 Potter 271, 274 Pavson 299 Pottle 320 Peck 21, 22 Primr G Perliam, 47, 73. 90, 92, 94, 95. 90, Pratt, 4s. 72. 92. 95, 99, 100, 102, 109, 100, 107, 119, 178, 183, 191, 110, 119, 130, 101,. 173, 183, 202, 215. 221. 252. 290, 309, 192, 254, 297, 310, 317, 342, 310, 404, 428. 430, 44S, 400. 352, 35S. 471. Perrv, 4S, 49, 09, 94. 95, 9(i. 99, 100, Priest 57 ' 109, 130, 148^ 100. 104. 107, Prentiss, 73, 95, 90, 97, 100, 100, 107, 170. 173, 187, 194. 198, 230, 122. 120. 130, 142, 145, 157, 302, 303, 309. 321, 322, 350, 184. 187, 199, 229, 234, 237, 351. 359. 400. 444. 450, 454, 242, 255, 209. 277. 294, 290, 471. 309. 349, 392, 4o0, 434, 437, Pease 54, 304 4.38, 454, 471, 472, 474, 475, Perlev 09 478, 480. Perkins. 99. 130, 147, 182, 183, 207, Prav 130, 148, 171, 178 281, 285, 280, 313, 317, 353, Preble 140. 204, 310, 343 392, 449. 4.".9, 404. Prince 148, 321, 322 Penlev, 145, 14S, 171, iss, 233, 340 Proctor 270, 454 "301. Prescott 19 Pendextcr 304, 357, 358 Purchase 9 Peterson 310 Putnam 125, 3.50 Peckham 434 Pulsifer 385 riiilips 313, 327 INDEX OF NAMES. 807 Q. Quincy 1", -- Quinicr 24, 155, 58 R. EamliiU 24. 2(;, '.W, 58, ;n2 Rich -.MT Kay 21 111 Kii^j-s 4(J7 Kawson, 47, 71, 75, !)0. ;t2. 94. !t5, ;)(!. Kowe. 75, IOC, Hi). 817, :m\. 4(:i, 487 ' 97, 100, 101. 102. 103, 104, 107, Robinson. 47, 48, 70, 71. 75, 7G, 77, ' 108, 109, 110, 118, 120, 121, 79. 94. 97, 100, 101, 102, lOfi, 186, 142, 14(5, 147, 154. 15(5. 107, 110, 119, 120. 122. 125, in;i, 161, 164. 165, 166. 168, 126, 142, 148, 158. 160. 169, 169, 178, 178, 190. 192. 196, 171, 181. 190, 284. 287, 292, 198, 199, 202, 226, 229. 282, 294. 295, 800, 801, 818. 814, 240, 242, 251, 256, 272, 275. 880. 850, 858J 401, 407, 444, 826, 828, 384, 385, .840, 845, 447, 448, 467. 347, 349, 853, 354, 357, 861, Kobbins. 24, 25, 86, 43, 57, 74, 75, 76, ' 398, 484, 485, 488. 448, 450, 7!), 95, 100, 107, 110, 119, 186, 451, 455^ 456! 460^ 461! 471, 160. 17;'.. 180. 484. HoltV 76,102.104,107,110 Eemington 45 Hoso 157 Ecnifif '. 121 Koval 186, 816. 817, 892, 898. 464 Kcilv 174 Round-s 199. 816. .889. 859 Kot-a 1 811. 882. 428 ]{out'rs 802. 808 Riirbv 7 Roberts 440 Ricbarils 21,432,466,467 Robertson 8.59 Eiclianlson, 89, 40. 42, 43, 45, 70, 72, Runnels 58 286, 8.59. 468. 468. Russ. lilO. 269, 287, 816. 855. 856. 397 Eipley, 74. 100, 11.0, 186, 148. 160. Rust. 119. 122. 126. 186. 148. 161, 164, 192, 1!>6. 197, 212, 219. 227. 184, 186. 188. 206. 81t), 386, 253. 817! 396, 404, 409, 436, 887, 889, 851, 852. 85(), 452, 456! 460, 468. 465. Kickarc!. or Record. 92. 96. 100, 106, Russell. 21. 1.86. 186. 188. 196,337, 470 109, 122, 136. 144, 148, 234, Russules 345 816! 351, 401. 4(;7. Everson. 100. 102. 109, 110, 122. 136, Rinsr 96, 100 " 147, 148, 167, 182, 186, 192, Eioker 121. 275. 281 2.84, 255, 817, 322. 440, 451. Eice 275, 400 s. Sansicr..24, 8(!, 89, 42, 44, 53, 71. 74 Shackley 149. 817 Sampson 179 Sliailer 281 Sawin 2(!6 Sliepley 810,311.436 Sawver 816, 887, 888 Sliorey 856 Scliaver 291 Sliedd" 857, 358. 885 Sewall .-'.ri. 818, 814 Sluirtletf. 48. 78. 74. 75. 100, 104, Sever .55 106. 120. 122. 186, 142, 148, Sesar 824 160, 170, 178, ISO, 192, 197, Seitz.. 199.290 228, 234, 254, 2.^7, 294, 295, Shaw, 48. 49. 72. 76, 80, 90, 98. 94, 296, 309, 313', 816, 359, 43ir;' 95. 96. 97, 98, 100, 101, 102, 458, 464. 107, 108. 109, 110, 119, 122, Simons .8(12, ;!08 136, 142, 147, 148, 156, 160, Simpson r.t5 KJl, 167, 170. 172, 178, 190, Silsby 816 192, 228. 232, 2.83, 234, 244, Simmons 816 248, 289! 313, 321, 322, 323, Siblev 346,348 325, 326, 327, 328, 3.53, 401, Skilli'nirs 192.316,356,463,465 406! 489, 440. 454, 4.58. 459, Smith, "24, 85, 48. 49, 57. 70. 71, 78, 464. 92. 93, 94. 95. 96, 97, 100. 102, Shattuck 24.36,57 106, 109, 110, 119. 136, 147, Shepard. 20 30, 31, .33, 34, 38, 89, 40, 148. 167, 178, 181, 182, 198, 42, 48, 44, 45, 69, 70, 75. 76, 201, 232, 238. 254, 266, 275, 1.50, 461. 276, 287, 311, 318, 324, 326, 808 INDEX OF NAMKS. Hits. 407. -too. 41S. 42."). 4:)'.t, 4(;i. 4(;3, 4(i5. .Smart 1S4 Small 113 Snow, 2."):i, 271. 2s\). 21»1, 88(), 388, 3sy. Soulc 120. 1()L 341, 442 Southworth 18s, 298. 29'J Spring. 24, 26. 36, 52, 55. oil. 150. 195, 312, 313. SpauUling 150 Sprague 302, 303. 323 Spofford 453 Sti'adman 31 Stratton 8 Stearns. 24. 25, 35. 52. 57, GO. 65. 6!), 72. 75, «7, 100. 101, 102. 107, 142. 157, 158, 160. 174, 185, 186. 197, 270. 352, 354, 357, 35S. 385. 396, 460. Stowell, 24, 35, 37, 38. 43. 44, 47, 49, 50 51, .-)5. 58, 70. 71. 72. 73, 75, 76. 79. 80, 90, 91. 92, 93, 94, 95. 96. 97. 98. 100. 101, 102, 103, 106, 120. 122, 124, 136, 141, 142. 144. 147. 148. 156, 158. 160. 161, 166, 167, 173, 179. IW. 190, 191. 207, 224, 22«i. 233. 234. 242^ 255. 267, 276. 2S7. 294. 295. 303, 309, 312. 317. 330, 333. 338. 344, 345, 347. 351. 352. 353. 354, 355, 391, 392. 393. 394. 415, 420. 422, 429. 441. 4.53. 461, 462. 4G3. 464, 465, 466. 467. Stune. 24. 25. 33, 35. 36, 37. 3S. 42. 44. 45. 60. 69. 72. 74. 195, 200^ 270, 313, 327, 328, 352, 356, 359, 385. 455. Storer 25. 36, 59. 313 Stinchfield, 39. 40. 74, 251, 302, 356, 386, 38H. Staples. 43, 69. 90. 92. 93. 95. 97. 100, 101, 102. 109. 123. 142. 160, Tabor 290 Tarbox 316. 317 Tavlor (Jo. 172. 198, 206. 455 Tewksbiirv. 293, 294. 295. 296, 333, 334" 339. 352. 353. Thompson 21, 290, 291, 312. 330 Thornton 59, 312 Thaver. si, 105, 158, 167, 173. 182, 192, 193, 194, 196, 197, 237, 242, 2.55. 257, 275, 280, 316, 317, 31S. 3.52. 3.59. 361. 399, 405. 421, 441, 444. 4.50. 459, 460, 465. Thatcher 91 Thomas 124. 361. 394 Thurlo 144. 256 177. 287. Stephens, 73. 100, 101, 107, 120, 123, 161, 192, 398, 448, 459, 461, 470. Stevens. 44. 47, .50. 52, 71. 80,90, 92, 95, 96. 98. 100. 101. 102. 104, 106. 109. 110. 13(;, 142, 147, 148. 1.58, 160, 161, 164, 180. 182. 184. 189. 190, 195. 199, 234, 235, 275, 287, 304, 309, 310. 317, 318, 321, 326, 329, 330. 332. 361, 394. 440, 458, 461. Stacy 357. 358, 359, 360 Sturtevant. 48, 73, 100. 106. 110, 119, 136, 182, 309. 317, 474. Starbird 106, 110, 199, 359 Strector 278 Strout 161, 396 Stockman 16s. 302 Standisii 168 Stin.son 374 Stoughton 2sO Starr 312 Strickland 312 Stetde 312 Stickney 312. 313 Stetson'. 312. 467 Stanley 313, 441 Stowe 316, 465 Sumner 36, 97, 101 Sullivan 118, 121. 203 Swift, 48, 73, 80, 90. 92, 94, 98. 100, 101, 106, 110, 118, 136. 144, 174. 200. 234, 234, 293, 305, 3S5. 406. Swan, 48. 72. 77, 80. 100, 106. 157, 160, 167, 192, 199, 233. 235, 256. 279, 357, 358, 469, 470, 471. Swazcv 195 Swallow 351 Swett 317, 361, 433 Sylvester 1.50 Thwing 302 Tobin -...312 Town 354 Townsend 317. 359 Tozier 12 Titcomb 137. 233 Trowbridge, 24, 35. 36, 52. 54. 57. 4.59. True. 122, 232, 354, 393. 394. 463, 466. Tribou 137. 1.58 Tripp 329. 335. 418 Tuell. 48, 49. 86. 95, 100, 106, 110, 123, 137, 160, 165. 168, 169, 170. 191, 192. 194, 413, 463. Tudor 78, 443 INDEX OF NAMES. 809 Tubbs....l22, i:.7, 158, 2;?7, 2S7. Tucker l!^', '^^'^^ ^''•'^ Turner I(i8, 304, 812, 814 Tuttle ^^''^ Twitcliell, 75, TG, !)1, !>4, 05, 100, 101, 10'.1, 110. lis. 122, 125, 137, 147, 148, 14!t, ICO. KiD, 184, 190, 25(1, 303. !»5, ilG, 100, 101, 102, 107. 110, 118, 138, ICO, 182, 233, 301, 300, 312, 43!>. Walton, 100. 107. 110, 122, 124, 137, 144, 148. 1C4, Ui8, 18f), 194, 19G, 218, 222, 228, 234, 312, 327^ 453, 458, 4C7. Wanl •">■• Washburn, 48, 49, 72, 92, 137, 144, ICl, 1C7, IfiS. 172. 184, 219, 224, 312, 313, 397, 437, 4C7, 408. Wayniouth '• Watkinson 21 Wadsworth, 21, 91. 92. 103, KK"., 312 AValker, 75, 107, 123. 137, 148, 158. ICO, 101. 100. 173, 178, 185, 190, 191, 193, 274, 282, 297, 298, 299. 300. 312, 407. Waterhouse. 105, 172, 207, 208, 302, 433, 448. Warner 190, 35:t, 300, 397 Watkins 255, 322, 329, 447 AVatson 323, 328, 440 Webber 254, 338, 3,s5 Wentwortli '^^-^ Weeks 190, 2()9, 355, 350, 449 Webster 154, llll Weston 1-^'' Wellington 44, 75, 148, 149 Wells 18, 20, 180, 181, 384 Wetnu)re -1 Wendell US Whitman, 18. 137. 149, 101, 107, 185, 192, 198, 284, 285, 294, 312, 313, 323. 342. Whitnev, 24, 25, 30, 44, 48, 50, 54, 58, .59, 70, 72, 73, 80, 92, 95, 90, 100, 101, 102, 137, 1C(!, 1S4, 294, 205, 444. White 55, 59, 09, 190, 270. 314 Whittemore, 39, 44, .50, 69, 70, 71. 70, Yates 190, 310, 317, 3.39, 357, 3.58 York 454 Young, 149, 173, 189, 191, 190, 22S, 223, 242, 442 14S, 222. 223. 237, 312, 354 ... .' . KS9! 227. 2:M. 454 w. 123, 137, 147, 100, 198, 292, 299, 3()0, 4.59. Whitehead, 123, 138, 150, 173. 174. 235, 310, 350. Wheehvritrht 100, 200 Wheeler 270, 352, 359, 4(;2 Whittle '•''^■l Winthrop ' Willard 18, 10, 43. 44 Williams 24. 25, 53, 207 Wilder , 20 Wightnian, 72, 79, 90. 100, IOC, 110, 120, 144, 145, 154, 310. Withani, 35. 3G, 52. 55. 60, 09, 140, 150, 160, 191, 305, 310, 411, 412. Willis, 48, 49, 59, 63, 65. 66, 68, CO, 75, 77, 79, 80, 92, 93, 94, 95, 98, 100, 101, 102, 109, 119, 123, 125, 137, 13S, 141, 148, 154, 155, 159, 100, 104, 103, 105, 199, 205, 214, 232, 233, 271, 275, 337, 338, 357, 358, 300, 391, 397, 398, 400, 411, 444, 451, 469, 471. Widgcrv 91, 92. 93, 103, 160 Winslow, 125, 137, 199, 317, 354, 403 Winn 126 Wilson, 189, 194, 227, 268, 274, 280, 281, 340, 350, 357, 350, 305. Williamson 204, 208 Witt 251, 2S7. 319 Wight :!i;^ Witliintrton 314 Woodward 54. 72, LSI. 428 Woodburv, 81, 110, 148, 149, 101, 180, 190, 272, 312, 350. 352, 391, 401, 421, 445, 449, 452, 454, 455. Wood •^•■5-i Woodman 255, 332. 393 Wriuht ;'''^> Wvman 137, 312, 3(;0. 400. 431 Y. 269, 287, 316, 333, 340, 351, 352, 357, 358, 300, 467. 810 INDEX OF NAMES. Index to Militaky IIi.story, Pages 361-3S5. Andrews, Lloyd, Allen, Moses, Allen, Isaac, Andrews, David, Aldrich, Wni. C, Aldrk'h, Eli, Bolster, Isaac, Briggs, Jesse, Brett, Anizi, Barrows, Malachi, Bradford, Col., Bowker, .lames, Bowker, Anson, Blake. Stephen, Besse, Caleb, Brett, Seneca, Buck, Austin, Barker, .lonatlian, Bartlett, Sylvanus, Brett, Martin, Bryant, Ichal)od, Bryant, Ai-odus, Bryant. IcliaVxxl, Jr., I>ullard, Joscpli. Blake, Hichard, Bartlett, Tilden, Berry, Levi, Basfoi-d, David, Benson, Seth, Bent, Otis, Beniis, Jonatlian, Beniis, David, JJeniis, Jonathan, Jr., Beniis. James, Bullen, Jolm li.. Bird, Jolui, Bairows, Asa, Beaman, Thomas A., lierry, Zeri, Brown, James L., Benson, ll.irden, Bisbee, Iia, Briggs, Leonard. Brown, Orren F., Berrv, Frank L., Brett, Henry, M., Bolster, Horace N., Bolster, Solomon A., Barrows, James H., Besse, Isaac IL, Bai-rows, George H., Cole, Eleazer Carter, Thomas, Crocker, Thomas, Cary, John S., Churchill, William, Churchill, Berez, 364 Armsby, Amos, 365 Andrews, Alfred, a 375 Albee, John, 377 Arthur, I'lmer, 378 Arkitt, John, 362 Bullen, Daniel, " Besse, Anthony, 363 Bemis, Francis. " Bodwell, Bailey, " Bennett, John, 364 Bryant, David, " BaVrows, Caleb B., " Buck, Jabez, " Bird, Benj., " Berrv, Harvev. " Bolster, Isaac, Jr.. " Bent, Walter, " Bent, Wm., " Billings, John, 365 Blake, Stephen, '• Besse, Alden, '* Bolster, (iideon, " Bennett, Francis, " Beniis, Francis, " Bolster, David, " Bisbee, America, " Brown, Thomas H., " Bolster, ( iideon, " Brelt, Luther P., " Barrows, Hiram B., " Barrows, Joel, " Blake, William, " Blake, Joseph, " Besse, Cyrus, 366 Bolster, Horace N., 374 Bird, John M., 376 Buck, Benj. F., '• Bowker, (iideon B., " Barrows, Alljcrt C, 377 Buck, Charles T., 378 Butler, Edward, 379 Barnes, Joseph, " Bond, Henrv, 380 Beers, William, 381 Brvan, (ieorge, " Born, Wm., " Bogue. Edward, '•'• Beals, Welcome, 382 Bean, Freeborn G., 363 Cunnnings, Moses, " Churchill, Wm., 364 Carpenter, Joshua, 365 Carpenter, Walter, " Cunmiings, Solomon, " Chase, Siblev, 365 380 384 385 366 367 370 371 372 373 383 a 384 385 366 367 INDEX OF NAMKS. Coi-dwoll, FnuK'i^, Cloixtnian, >;atli:in, Cobb, Cyni?, Cliipnian, Simeon, OiiniMiuir^, (ieoroe ^^ ., Cuimniii.iis, Daniel, Jr., Curtis, t'liailoji, (,;ole, -loseph, Cole, .lol), Colburn, Jerathniael, Cole, Calvin, Chuirhill, Sprague, CusJlnnan, Ebene/.er, Connor, Teter C, Chape, Wni. L., Cooper, Jarvis C, Cleaves, Calvin H., Cole, James E., Clark, Horace K., Cole, Joseph (t., Cummings, Freel A., Chilli, Henry A.. Carter, Lemnel B., Clittbrd, (xiles K., Curtis, Oliver G., Carver, Ariel G., Bean, Edmund, Drake, Daniel, Dowry, Col., Dykes, Col., Daniels. Simeon, Dwellev, Barzillai, Dudley, Daniel, Deering, John, Deeriuii', Robert, Dunham, Sebra, Dean, Daniel, Daiey, Daniel, Dean, Asa, Dunham, Edward M., Damon, Nelson J., Dunham, Wellington A\ ., Damon, James U., Deering, Llewellyn, Dunham, Frank Q., Damon, (ieorge W., Durell, Henry E., Deering, L. Melrose, Downs, Wm. H., Dver, Otis, Dunham, Charles W., EUingwood, Jacob, Ellingwood, Asa F., Ellis, John, Field, F^phraim. Farrar, Thomas. Fobes, Bilhngs, Frost, Enoch, 365 Co(.p<-r. John. " Cushman. Chandlei. 11 Cummings, Isaai-, Jr. u Cushman, Albert. " Crawford, Benj. F., u Cnmniings. Simon H a Cunnuings. Simeon, u Carter, 'hmotby, J., u Carter. David. u Chandler. Keub<'n. u Cnshman. Albert, u Curtis, Harrison, (i. 36(; Chil., " Cunnnings, John C, 'i Cole. Consider, Canning. Patrick XL, Cunningham, ^^ m. 1 Crowlev, John. Child, Wm. A.. Cobb, Albion P., Crafts, James. Carter, John. Cochran, John. O. 378 379 380 382 3(53 u u 3G5 3G(! 375 376 377 378 380 382 365 375 385 363 365 Durell, Peter, Daniels, James, Durell, Wm., Daniels, Joseph. Dennng, John ^^ .. Dolloft; Albert \\ .. Drake, Ebene/.<-r. Dunham, Sampson, Dunham, Elea/er. Dennett, John, Durell, Charles. Dunham, Isaac. Dunham. James P.. Damon, Wm. B., Damon, Alva. Dmiham, Joseph H., Demerit. George A.. Dowdelle. Anthonv, Davis. James, Dempsev, Alfred. Delaney. Michael, Do vie. John, Dubois, Charles, Douglass, Warren O., ElUngwood, Oscar P. Field, Anson. Fuller, Isaiah, Faunce. Ichabod C, Foo"g, Nathan, 811 368 370 371 372 373 384 385 306 367 369 371 373 382 383 384 366 367 812 IXDEX OF NAMES. French, Levi, 365 Fairfield, Gov. John, 36S Fohes, Daniel, " Follett, Lewis, 370 Fuller, Joel, a Ford, Timothy, (I Fuller, Aaron, ii. Fickett, Daniel, 371 Fuller, Ilarve}-, a Frost, Isaac, Jr., i; PMeld, (ialen, u Fuller, Ezra G., 373 Fuller, Freeman, !.(. Fogg, Thomas W., u Field, Zibeon, ll. Farrar, Sidney A., 374 Finn, Thomas, 384 P'arrar, Geo. T., 376 Fitz, .John, li Felton, John D., 378 Fitz, George, u Favor, Albert A., 382 Foley, John, 11 Favor, Granville M., u Gage* Gen., 362 Greenleaf, William, (I Goodenow, Rufus K., 3G4 Goss, Gustavus A., u Gammon, Moses, 365 Gurney, Ozen, 369 Gammon, Stephen, K Gannnon, Ablal B., 373 Gray, Levi, " Galiison, I). G., 375 Giles, Dexter, 382 Ga,oe, Benj., 377 Giles, Geo. W., cc Gould, Jacob E., Gray, Clinton S., ii Gilman, Jerome A,, 37!) Gurney, Adua, 383 Goss, Ellery F., 381 Green,"^ Caleb B., li Gray, AVm. L., u Gordon, Heni-y, 384 Gurney, Victor, «i Gerrish, Leverett W., 11 Heald, Sanniel, 3(53 Hubbard, Levi, 369 Hayden, Josiah, '• Hubbard, Keuben, .(I Haiey, Gapt., 364 Hall, Abijah, u Hill, "Thomas, u Hill, Alexander, u Hall, Solomon, 365 Hill, Lawson, 370 Hodiidon, Stephen, ii. Handin, Cyrus Jr., 371 Hathaway, Lazarus, u Hubl)ai-d, Hiram, 37i Harlow, David, 1.1 Hall. Abijah, Jr., I. Hill, Alexander, u Hooi)er, James, u Harris, Amariah, li Hersey, Alvah, C( Hall, Frederic X., u Hall, Joseph IL, 373 Hammond, Benjamin, •' Holmes, Job, 11 Hall, Cyprian, 366 Hanson, Sanuiel F., u Hassom, .lames. " Hannaford, David P., i; llai-vcv. Governor Sir John, 368 Hanunond, Hemy E., u Hubbard, Daniel, S., (k Hersey, All)ion A., 374 Haskell, Edwin X., 379 Hall, Hodney X., it Hale, Francis H., 381 Hodi;hton, I'elatiah, JVIeitys, Samuel, Maxim, Silas, Moody. Kobert, Morse, Seth, McCobb, Dennv, Marble, Nathan M.. Macomber, Daniel. Millett, John, Morse, Cyrus H., Maxim, Silas, Jr., Benj., Morton, Kandall P., Momoe, Edlon M., Muich, James D., Matthew s. A ugustus Morse, David, Monk, Albion. Monroe, Geo. F., Morgan, Stephen D., Mixei-, Francis ])., Mitchell, Stephen, McAi-dle. John C., Morse, .Moses 11., Murdock, Eliab W., Merrill, John E., Noyes. John. Needham John, Kewhall. Eugene P.. Noyes. Henry F.. Packard, David, Packard. Nathan. Pond, Simeon. Perkins, Sanniel. Perry. Calel), Perkins, Simeon, Penley, James. 381 Jones, George, " Jolnison, Charles M. 30.") Kittrcdge, Charles F " Keith, .lairus S., " King. Jairus II., Knight, Thaddeus, 383 384 371 372 367 King, (ieorge, u 309 Kittredge, Asaph, u I. Knight, Isaac F., 373 370 37.-) Knai)p, James II. F., 380 '• Knight, Ilii-am P., 382 377 Knight, Hudson, (( Keliev, I'ati-ick, 384 379 Kelley, AVm., "■ 3G2 Lawson, Aimer, 372 365 Lombard. Nathan, Lord, Ebenezer, 37:5 378 Lowell, Emery A., 382 380 T , 'lam, Wm'. IL, 384 3(53 Millett, (ieo. W., 372 305 Mason, Philip, 'i n. Morse, Seth, '■i 366 McAllister, Samuel. 373 a Marrinei-, Sanuiel, i. 367 Moore, Dexter 13., ti 369 Maxim, Levi, 4; 370 Monk. Lewis. Millett, Chandler T.. 371 Merrill, Wm.. «■• 375 IMorton, Milton, " ilorse, Joseph II., 376 Maxim, FrankHn, 377 All)ion A., Manseli, Abraham, 378 ^IcPhei-son, Thoma " Murray, Thomas, " Mellen, James, 379 Morris, George, " McDonald, Daniel, " Moriison, Donald. 380 Martin, (ieoi-ge, " Morris. Chai'les, 382 Martin, Henrj', 305 Noble, Daniel. Noves. Wm.. 380 Neilson. Peter. 363 Pray, Abram. •' Pratt. Jedediah. 364 Pratt, Benj., '• Porter. Ezekiel. 365 Parsons. Henry K. Prentiss. Caleb, •• Pool. Thomas. 383 384 384 385 370 385 366 367 370 371 814 rrince, Isaac. Pen-v. Joseph. Porter, Charles, Packard. Stephen, Periv, Alljert K.. Penlev, Joseph. Packa'rd, Asa 1).. Pratt. Levi A. Penlej', Joseph P., Perhani, Aurestus S., Porter, John. Ryerson, WilUani, Kohinson, Alexander, Kecord, Isaac, Koval, John, Kecord, Andrew, Ripley, Ransom, ' Uriah, Raw son, Mark B., Riplcv, Wni., Uawson, Enunor, Ripley, Orison, Rawson, Sanuiel I .. Kyerson. Gnstavus H., Charles H.. Robhins. Aniaziah, Ripley. Georji-e K.. * Wni. W.. Robinson. Arthur O.. Rverson. Albert F.. Henry A., Reed, John, Rice, Alanson 'SI.. Swan. William. Steyens. Thomas, Stowell. Daniel, Swift. Caleb. Stowell. Rnfus, Steyens. John, Stearns. Theodore, Smith, Antepas. Swift, Jonathan, Shurtleff, Alya, Swift, Sanuiel, Smith. Wm. II.. Stephens. Kleazer S., Switt, John, Stearns. Phineas. Sturtevant, Joseph, Smhh, Nicholas, • Sawyer. Reuben. Stephens, Sanuiel. Shaw. Solomon. Steyens, Danville B., Stowell, Thomas N. Jr., Swan, Ezra, Swan, Oren G., Swan, Wm. K-, Stuart, Grentill B., Stuart, Whiteheld B., INDEX OF NAMES. 365 Porter, Sylvanu^ Pratt, Abial, Pratt, Benj. T., 375 379 380 381 382 3fi-t u 365 m> 367 37(5 377 37'J 380 382 383 361 365 366 374 375 376 377 378 Pratt, Edwin D.. Porter, Charles II., Pratt, Gustavus A., Potts. Samuel, Pettengill. Samuel, Phillii), Mack, Rawson, Ebenezer, Ryerson, Wm., Robinson, John. Rogers, Edmond, Robinson, Stephen, Rawson. Samuel, Ripley, David R., Ryerson, Job, Robinson, Samuel, Joel, Ripley. Uriah. J.. DavitlK.. Rounds. Isaac. Ransh. Paul H., Ryan, Peter. Rogers. John. Richardson. Wm.. Rolterts. James A.. Riley. Wm., . Richardson. Nehenuah C, Russell. Wm.. St rout, Peter B., Stevens, Ben]., Stowell, Lewis, Scott, Gen. Winheld S., Shaw, Jairus, Shaw. Soranus, Stevens, Cyprian, Stowell, Thomas X., Stowell, Sanuiel. Stearns, Samuel, Steams, Wm., Swift, Alvin,- Shurtleft", Leonard, Sturtefant. Lewis, Sturtefant. Lorenzo, Shurtletl". Adolphus, Stone Lorenzo. Sturtevant. Benj. B., Stone, Henry M., Stone, Elisha E., Smith, Andrew J., Swift, Chandler, Sanliorii, John R-, Smith, James B., Smith, Michael, Shrown, Edwin, Smith, James, 373: 383 384 .1 II 3G9 ki a. 370 (.i. 372 DEC 6-1948 INDEX OF NAMES. Swan, Mouses, Shiickley, Joseph II., Sawtelle, Zephaniah E., Shaw, Gilbert E., Twitchell, David, Tribou, Adna, Twitchell, Moses, Thomas, John, Titcouib. Isaac, Tuell. A])iarhar, Twitchell, Lvuian B.. Charles II., Geo. II.. James II., Valentine, John. Vreeder, Geoi'g"e, Wanen, Abijah, Woodbniv. lienjaniiu, Walker, Slicah," Whitehead. John. Willis, Seth, Weeks, Samuel P., AYalker, Charles, Walker, Wm., Wyuian, Bela. Whittemore. Enoch, Jr. Wjinan, Freeman L., Washburn, Jeft'erson, AVashlnirn. Calvin. Washl)urn! Alden B., Washburn, Linus G,, Wasliburn, Almon T., Whitcomb, Levi, Walker, Geo. E., Woods, Wm. A., Warner, Laforest, Young, Joshua, Nathaniel, Young, David W., At wood, Freeland, ■S7d 382 3G5 383 36,T 309 377 382 Stone, Marcus M., Stuart, (ieo. S., Smith, Cliarles H., Tuell, Ebenezer, Tubbs, Ezra, Thayer, Isaac A. Twitchell. Levi, Thomas. Geo. W Young, Charles, Jr., Young, Daniel H., George AY., Xathaniel, 815 385 30.-) 371 373 37!) Twitdiell. Cyrus W., 382 381 Tucker, Walter J., 383 382 Thompson, \Ym., 384 3G.-) Videtto, .lasper. ,4 384 363 Walker, Daniel, Walton, Simeon, (( 3(J4 Willis, Isaiah, " 3G.5 Woodbury, John, 3()G •' Washburn. Luther. 309 " AYillis. .b)lui. " Whitehead, Thomas J., 370 Winslow, Alliert, '• Weeks, Josiah K., 373 37.5 Willis, Ethan, Wilson, Geo. A., u 379 AYilliams. James D., AA'eymouth, John X., 384 ;{8l Watson, Charles, Williams, .lolm. i; 381 AYebber. Otto, AYhite, Henry, *' 382 AA'illiams, John H., 384 AYare, N. L., 38.5 372 382 Index to Personal Xotices Addison Abbott, Charles Andrews, Sullivan C. Andrew; Horace Armsby, Hannali E. Allen, Asa Barton, James M. Buck, Thomas H. Brown, Dr. Buck, Alvah Black, Flora E. Barrv, 286 Octavius King, 32,5 346 Asaph Kittredo'e, 333 41G AYm. K. Kimball, 347 Horatio King, 429 476 Enoch Lincoln, 343 324 Francis Lane. 431 334 Augustus G. Lebroke, 432 " George AY. Millett, 324 339 .larvis C. :Marble, 432 348 Silas P. :\Iaxim, 433 403 AA'm. AA'. Maxim, 486 816 INDEX OF NAMES. David r. Holr^ter. 417 Solonian A. Bolster. (( Will. H. Bolsler, " Sylvester Hesse. 418 Fred E. Boothby, " J. K. Cochraiie, 284 Saiiiuel K. Carter, 328 S.iiiiiiel r. Croswell, 331 Eeiijauiin Chandler, " Jo.«e])h G. Cole. 344 Timothy J. Carter, 34.-) Benj. C. Ciiiiiiniiigs, 348 EiUK-h L. Ciiuiinings, " (iranville M. Chase, 418 WilJiaiii Chase. 41!) Aldcii Cii:ise. 41!) 'I'hoiuas Crocker, 42(1 Siiiieou Cmiimiugs, 421 Caleb B. Davis, 27!) Dr. Dean. 332 llerrick C. Davis, 2r)(j Will. H. Dennett, 404 .lolm Dennett, 421 James Deering, 422 Wm. Deerino'. Ehene/er Drake, 423 Hiram C. Estes, 282 Stephen Emery, 344 (ieoriiv F. Emery, 347 Ste])ii(;ii .\. Enieiy, 405 Albert A. Ford. 282 Caleb Fuller, 304 Dairus Fobes, 32(5 Andrew J. Fuller, 423 Seidell (iilbert. 2!)2 Ebenezer II. Goss, 330 Edwin (ireeii. 338 Hufus K. (ioodenow. 34() Fmilj' A. (ioodenow, 424 .lames lIooi)er. 27f) Win. W. llayward, 202 Cyrus Hamlin, 331 Benaiiih Hanson, 332 Job Holmes. 334 Nathaniel Howe. 341 Henry N. Hall, 40.-) Moses Hammond. 42.-) Elijah L. Hamlin. Hannibal Hamlin. 426 Josiah S. Hobbs. 428 Hiiam Hubbard, 429 Alice (Ri])ley) Maxim, 488 Dr. Xorris. ' 330 Will. A. Pidj^in, 326 Dr. rainier. 339 Fraiu-is H. Packard. 339 Albion K. Pa iris. 342 Vir%^<^. ^..^^ _^^,. ^^^^^ -^J V 6^ <' -1^ S' '<. ' . * s rO^ 0^ \wW// cS A. - ^i|! „, V^^ ^ -^ .0^ *V ^^VS^V=%^ : 5 ^. X.^^ .>^ -^^ "' '-% 1: >-o^ o5 Q, %. V 3 ^. ^^o^ ■^^o^ -":Si^^- "^d^ Jv;<5; - V'^ .^^ ,^^ ^^ '/^^ %.<^^ -' C^ . 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