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THE HISTORY 
 
 OF 
 
 ANCIENT SHEEPSCOT 
 NEWCASTLE, 
 
 INCLUDING 
 
 EARLY PEMAQUID, DAMARISCOTTA, AND OTHER 
 
 CONTIGUOUS PLACES, FROM THE EARLIEST 
 
 DISCOVERY TO THE PRESENT TIME; 
 
 TOGETHER WITH THE GENEALOGY OF MORE THAN 
 FOUR HUNDRED FAMILIES; 
 
 By EEV. DAVID QUIMBY CUSHMAN, 
 
 Member of the Maixe Historical Society, and Member of the 
 New England Historic-Genealogical Society, and Mem- 
 ber of the Sagadahock Historical Society. 
 
 BATH: 
 
 E. UPTON & SON, PRINTERS. 
 
 18 8 2. 
 
 ^^H/i-u ^ 
 
 1 
 

 Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1882, by Rev. David 
 QuiMBY CusiiMAN, in the ofKce of the Librarian of Congress at Washington. 
 
PREFACE, 
 
 This work is the result of many years' thought and care- 
 ful research. It has been prosecuted amidst many other 
 cares and duties. I have consulted all the works within 
 my reach, that relate to the Antiquity of the State ; but the 
 most valuable part of that which is now given to the public, 
 came down through the Woodbridge and Cargill families, 
 and has been gathered from the lips of the inhabitants 
 themselves. This has never yet passed into books, and 
 would soon have been lost, if this pen of mine had not 
 traced the lines as fast as the ear caught the words from 
 the living witness. These facts and anecdotes which I 
 claim to be new, and this Genealogy which I am sure no 
 other living man would have undertaken, have been 
 gathered up and saved in this manner. 
 
 I have aim.ed at accuracy rather than beauty, and 
 endeavored to shut everything out that has not seemed to 
 be well authenticated. A history has no value except it be 
 a correct report of facts. Fancy, guess work and suppo- 
 sition are not the materials with which to work out grave 
 and impartial history. Other eyes than the Author's are 
 to look at these things, and those interested are to be the 
 judges of the correctness and value of these matters. 
 
To the members of the Historical Society ; to all lovers of Anti- 
 quarian research ; to the descendants of those whose lives were 
 passed amidst perils while they planted Institutions for us to enjoy, 
 and especially to all those who have readily and obligingly assisted 
 me in my labors in this work. 
 
 Most respectfully and alFection'alely inscribed by 
 
 The Author. 
 
 Bath, January 1, 1882. 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS. 
 
 PAGE. 
 
 Chap. I. John Bkown.— Pearce's Testimony.— Brown Fam- 
 ily.— Sander Gould.— William Hilton. — The "Pine 
 Tree." — John Brown of Framingham. — James Noble. — 
 William Vaughan 1-7 
 
 Chap. II. The Plymouth Council. — Alsworth and Elbridge. 
 — Extent of Grant. — Right of Sale. —Property 
 Changes Hands.— Davison's Will. — Shem Drowne. — 
 Power of Attorney. — Drowne's Ofter. ^Confirmation of 
 Browne's Eight. — Col. Dunbar. — James Yates. — 
 Drowne's Divisions. — Meeting at Orange Tavern 7-1-i 
 
 Chap. III. Capture of Fort Charles. — John Gyles' Narra- 
 tive. — The Massacre.- The Treaty. — The Departure. — 
 Gyles' Return 14-20 
 
 Chap. IV. Ancient Ruins at Pemaquid. — The Singular 
 Budding.- The Tan Pits.— The Barbican.- The An- 
 cient Canal. — Fort William Henry 20-25 
 
 Chap. V. Ancient Sheepscot.— Situation and Description. 
 Cavessix River. — Dyer's River. — "The Dementions of 
 the Towne Necke". — Residences Located. — Madam 
 Gent.— Alleyn's Falls.— Grist Mill.— Thomas Gent.— 
 Madam Gent's Deed 25-30 
 
 Chap. VI. Antiquity op the Settlement. — The Poj^ham 
 Colony. — Testimony of the Trees. — Nationality and 
 Numerousness of the Colony. — The Dutch. — Prosperity 
 of C^olony. — Interesting Remains. — Underground Ma- 
 sonry. — The Blacksmith's Shop. — Things Found. — The 
 Anvil. — The Ship-yard. — The Plank and Sawdust. — 
 
 The Hidden Treasure.— The Mills 30-39 
 
 Chap. VII. Purchases op Indians. — John Mason's Deed. 
 — Extent of Purchase. — Bounds of Manning's Land. — 
 Plan.— Gent's Purchase 39-42 
 
vi CONTENTS. 
 
 Chap YIII. W.vlter Phillips.— His Residences.— Debris. 
 —Cart Path.- -Phillips' Neighbours.— Taylor.— Smith. 
 — Brown.— Scott. — Kimball. — Phillips' Purchases.— 
 Carrying Place. — Subsequent Transactions. — John 
 Taylor's "Four Mile Tract."— Davis.' Purchase 42-49 
 
 Chap. IX. The King's Grant to James.— Dutch Colonists 
 at New York. — Appointment of Commissioners.- -Their 
 Doings.— Session at Sheepscot.— County of Cornwall 
 Erected.— Dartmouth or New Dartmouth.— First Civil 
 Government. — The Oath.— Commissioners did not un- 
 derstand the Genius and Wants of the People —Nego- 
 tiate a Treaty.— Sheepscot Records. — Departure of 
 Commissioners 49-56 
 
 Chap. X. King Phillip's War.— Destruction of the Settle- 
 ment. — Abraham Shute.— Unfortunate Occurrence at 
 S.^co.— Squando.— Wm. Dyer's Death.— Affair at New 
 Meadows River.— Murders at Falmouth.- -The Combat 
 Thickens. — Fight at New Meadows. — Destruction of 
 Hammond's Establishment at Stinson's Point. — Flight 
 of the Girl. — Escape of Inhabitants.— Extent of Rav- 
 ages. — Desolation. — Number Killed.— Cost of War. . . . 56-63 
 
 Chap. XI. Return of Emigration. — Proposed Towrship of 
 New Dartmouth. — Petition of Inhabitants. — John Al- 
 leyn's Petition.— Association at Boston. — Articles of 
 Agreement 63-68 
 
 Chap. — XII. Palmer and West. — Col. Thomas Duugan.— 
 Re-grant and Confirmation of Lauds. — Surveys. — 
 Boundaries Traced. — Amount of Fees. — Dutch at 
 ' Sheepscot 69-75 
 
 Chap XLII. Sir Edmcjxu Andros. — His Advisers. — Visits 
 Penobscot. — Indian Troubles. — Close of Administra- 
 tion. — Confinement. — Popular Commutation. —General 
 Convention. — New Dartmouth Ceases 75-79 
 
 Chap. XIV. Second Destruction op Sheepscot.— Second 
 Indian War.— Affair at North Yarmouth.— Capt. Wal- 
 ter Gendell — Inhabitants in Garrison. — Packet Con- 
 sumed. — The Young Man Afoot to Boston. — Relief 
 Comes. — Explosion of the Stuffed Cannon. — Character 
 of the People.- -No Connection with the Popham Col- 
 ony 79-88 
 
CONTENTS. Vll 
 
 Chap. XV. Treaty of Rtswick. Murder at Kitteiy.— 
 Maine Remembered. — A Committee of Claims. — The 
 War Clouds Arising.— Death of James 2d.— The Pre- 
 teoder.— Crown Limited to the Royal Protestant Line. 
 —Death of Mary. — Haverill. — Committee of Claims 
 and Settlements.— Fort at Cushnoc— Rale.— Dummer's 
 Treaty. —Ware of Aboriginal Power.— Prosperity and 
 Thrift «9-95 
 
 Chap. XVI. Claims and Claimants. — Elias Mulford. — 
 Stephen Calel.— Benjamin Tower.— A. Lovering.— Ann 
 Harden.— Thomas Gent.— Robert Scott.— Isaac Taylor. 
 — Capt. Sylvanus Davis 95-98 
 
 Chap. XVII. Rev. Chbistopher Tappan.— His Purchase- 
 Possessions at Mt. Sweague.— Agreement with Gatchell 
 and Thomas.— Benj. Cheney.- John Manning, Jun.'s 
 Letter.— Tappan's Proposition.— Tappan and Obadiah 
 Gove. — Gove's Descendants 98-102 
 
 Chap. XVIII. David Dunbar.— His arrival.— His proceed- 
 ings.— His residence. — His unpopularity. — The Memo- 
 rial.— Report.— Removal.— Deatli 102-108 
 
 Chap. XIX. William Vaughan. — James Noble. Elliot 
 
 Vaughan 108-109 
 
 Chap. XX, Christopher Tappan. His surveys. — The gifts. 
 
 The Tappan lots 109-113 
 
 Chal. XXI. T-^pan's Agreement with Pearman and Win- 
 ter. — Dr. Winslow. — The Lawsuit. — Tappan vs. 
 Vaughan.— Tappan loses the case. — Thomas Follaus- 
 bee. — Commissioners of 1811 114-117 
 
 Chap. XXII. Governor Belcher. — Panishment of duellists. 
 
 The Throat Distemper 117-120 
 
 Chap. XXIII. Gov. Shirley Appointed. — Old tenor. — New 
 
 tenor. — Garrisons strengthened. — Minute Men 120-122 
 
 Chap. XXIV. Fifth Indian or Spanish war.— Duquesnel. — 
 Annapolis. Col. William Pepperell. — Seige of Louis- 
 burg.— Samuel Waldo.— Colonel William Vaughan— 
 William Burns. — Vaughan with a command. — The 
 place captured. — The frigate Vigilant 122-127 
 
 Chap, XXV. Scenes of Blood.— Outrages at Newcastle. 
 Attack on Fort Frederick. Depredations at North Yar- 
 mouth. — Declaration of War against all the Eastern 
 
Vlll CONTENTS. 
 
 tribes. — The Harvesting party attacked at Slieepscott — 
 German Sfttleiueat at Broad Bay reduced to ashes. — 
 Five men at Sheepseot fired upon. — Captain Jonathan 
 Williamson of Wiscasset taken. — Garrison at Damaris- 
 cotta taken. — William Jones. — John Huston. — An In- 
 dian raid at Sheepseot. — Expedition to Nova Scotia. — 
 Col. Arthur Noble. — Treaty o: peace at Falmouth. — 
 Troul)les renewed. — Bloody affray at Wiscasset. — Fort 
 Frederick attacked— New Style 128-13(3 
 
 Chap. XXVI. Capt. David Caksill. — His harshness towards 
 the Indians. — The Indians seeking lodgings.— The 
 blind Indian.— Cargill at tlie Sawmill. — Inventory. — 
 His Eastern Expedition. — Margaret Moxa. — Trial and 
 acquittal. — The "wicked little fiddle.' — Expedition to 
 the Penobscot. — The embarkation. — The survey party. 
 .\rrival at Belfast. —Death of Waldo. — Cargill taken by 
 the ludiaus.— Benj. Wnodbridge, Sr., Benj. Wood- 
 ridge, Jr. — The Grindstone. — John McNear.— 'I'he 
 neighbor in a fright.— McNear threshing.— Mrs Mc- 
 Near and the dogs. — The half ton of thatch. — Baga- 
 duce prison. — Capt. Alexander Nickels.- Capt. James 
 Nickels. — Out of patience. — Death of Thomas Nick- 
 els, Esq.— Purchases of lands. — William McLelland. 
 The terrified mother.— The bear on a trot. — Bruin 
 lost his supper.— Samuel Waters.— Kobert Hodge, 
 Si..__Robert Hodge, Jr.— The Slaves.— David Murray, 
 Esq._Major John Farley.— Other settlers 137-164 
 
 Chap. XXVil. Newcastle.— Boundaries.— Town Meeting — 
 Dangerous times.— French and Indian war.— The 
 Pound.— Five men made prisoners at Sheepseot. — 
 Alarms given.— French Neutrals. — Declaration of war 
 against France. Betsey Forrester. — Indian attack. — 
 The Pounds.— Sorrows in Bristol.— Death of Hopkins. 
 The colt on a spit.— The Lermond family.— Betsey shot. 
 Lermoud in pugnacity. — A man shot.— Paul, the un- 
 erring marksman. — Mrs. Hodge a milking.— Ilobert 
 Adams taking his last supper. — Wy man's powder —The 
 wounded Frenchman. — The massacre of the Hilton's. 
 — Saunders taken.— Garrisons. — The Spartan women. 
 Tlie day .Mail Carriers. — The Garrison in ruins. —Car- 
 gill vs. Bradbury.— Quebec captured 164-184 
 
CONTENTS. IX 
 
 Chap. XXVIII. Pown.\lborougii. — Cumberland and Lin- 
 coln.— Jurors. —Woodbridge'.s bargain-— Ovine legisla- 
 tion.— Crime and penalty.— Avery.— Ferry.— Census.— 
 Regimental muster.— A Wig— "Flanker's. - Captain 
 Nickels's claim. — Bristol incorporated. — A Churcb. — 
 Commodore Tucker. — Petition. — Roads. — Tariff. — 
 Pound. — Convention in Boston. — William Nickel's 
 Delegate.— A foot pedlar in trouble. — A town cbarge.— 
 Medical prescription.— Roads.— Temperance petition. 
 Bridge at Puddle Dock. — "Fisb keepers."- Edgcomb. 
 A Provincial Congress.— Benjamin Woodbridge Repre- 
 sentative.- Silvester Murphy in debt— Marks 185-202 
 
 Chap. XXIX. Dangers of the Country.— Doing of the 
 Provisional Congress.— Committee of Correspondence. 
 The sloop "Three Brothers.— A Tiansgression.- Con- 
 fession.— Hodge's promise.— Oath of Allegiance.— Mas- 
 sachusetts Independent.— Response of Newcastle. — 
 Town Boundary disputed.— Timothy Parson's letter. — 
 The murder of Soule.— Men and supplies for the army. 
 Plan of Government not acceptable. — Massacluisetts 
 Districted. — The fortunate vessels. — Wiscasset laid un- 
 der contribution.— County Conventions. — Votes for 
 Governor. — Army supplies.— Newcastle in excess of 
 supplies of men and means for the army. — A bit of re- 
 bellion. — Peace proclaimed. — Newcastle herself again. 
 Convention at Broad Cove 202-219 
 
 Chap. XXX. Town Census and Valuation.— Convention at 
 Falmouth.— Portland incor))orated.- -Petition for Jail 
 at Wiscasset. — Roads. — Vessel lost. — Vote on the 
 United States Constitution.— Election of President and 
 Vice President of United States.— Fed-ral Representa- 
 tion. — Road disciintinued. — Sheepscot Bridge. — Va- 
 rious Matters. — Wiscasset incorporated. — Dresden do. 
 Mew Milford do.— The Northwest Controversy.— Bridge 
 built over Dyer's river. — Griiide Posts erected.— Votes 
 for President and Vice President of United States. — 
 Damariscotta Bridge.— The Fish Stream —A patient. — 
 The Catliolic Church.— Bath, Wiscasset and Waldoboro' 
 Collection District.— Town Valuation and Tariff. — Job 
 Averill.— The Agent Truman. -Road.— Bridge on to 
 Dyer's Neck. — The uncured patient. — 'I'he safe opera- 
 tion.— Cost of a Lawsuit. -Rise of Property. — Hie Im- 
 
X CONTENTS. 
 
 partial assessment 217-241 
 
 Chap. XXXI. A Sluiceway at Damakisootta Mills. — 
 Bounty foi" crows. — I'rotestaut jMetliodist Society. — 
 Vote oa Separation of Maine from Massaclinsetts. — 
 Line run bet.veen Newcastle and Edgcomb. — Action 
 respecting spirituous liquors. — Guide post erected. — 
 Contract closed between Rev. Mr. Bayley and the 
 town. — Action of town respecting obstruction of fish 
 in Damariscotta river. — Wiscasset Road and Marsh 
 Stream Bridge. — Damariscotta Bridge. — Supervisor 
 chosen. — Liquor Agency. — Bounty voted. — Paying vol- 
 unteers. — "Drinking houses and tippling shops." — R. 
 R. Bonds issued. — Fire engine. — Taxation for payment 
 of R. R. Bonds. — Position and integrity of Newcastle. 
 The Lincoln Democrat. — Dam at Damariscotta. — Cen- 
 tennial Celebration. — Newcastle State Bank. — Physi- 
 cians in Newcastle 242-250 
 
 Chap. XXXII. Rev. Alexander Boyd. — Ordination. — 
 Church. — Dissatisfaction. — Dismission. — Ministerial 
 lot. — Rev. Nathan Ward. — Call.- Declines settlement. 
 Efibrts to obtain a minister and repair Meeting House. 
 Rev. Job Lain. — Call to settle. — Declines. — Rev. Sam- 
 uel Pei'ley. — Meeting House on East side of the town. 
 Rev. Wm. Southmayd. — Rev. Job Benedict. — An in- 
 teresting account. — Proposals to gfither a church. — 
 Meeting Houses. — Rev. Jesse Reed. — Rev. Samuel 
 Wheeler. — Rev. John Urquhart. — Rev. Thurston Whit- 
 ing. — His call, settlement, dismission. — Congregational 
 Platform. — Unsuccessful efforts to build Meeting 
 Houses at different places. — Town prosecuted for not 
 having the gospel preached. — Whiting prosecution. — 
 Meeting House sold. — A new Meeting House in the 
 "Middle of the town." — Rev. Mr. Pickle. — Rev. Kiah 
 Bayley, Rev. Jotham Sewall and others. — Church at 
 Sheepscot. — At Damariscotta. — Methodist Church. — 
 Baptist. — Catholic Church. — Episcopalians 250-295 
 
 Chap. XXXIII. Lincoln Academy. — Petition. — Charter. — 
 Rev. Kiah Bayley. — Grant of Laud. — Records De- 
 stroyed. — Academy Finished. — School Commenced. — 
 Preceptors. — Death of I'argill. — List of Teachers. . . .295 304 
 
 Chap. XXXIV. Schools. — Town Prosecuted. — EleazerHud- 
 
CONTENTS. XI 
 
 son. — The Town Districted. — Hugh Holmes. — Mr. 
 Faithful Singer. — Mr. Leison. — Mr. Moses Holman. — 
 Ages of scholars Defined. — Orchard Cooke. — Schools 
 Revived 304-310 
 
 Chap. XXXV. Clam Shell Deposits.— Oyster Bed.— Indian 
 Burying Place. — The Mysterious Coral. — Stone Relics. 
 — The Bark Sunbeam.— A Barn Burnt. — Singular 
 State of the Weather —The Apple Story 310-324 
 
 ('aAP. XXXVI. Sacp-BUiLDiya ix Newcastle.— Brickmak- 
 
 \l\cr DZO-ool. 
 
 Chap. XXXVIC. Pcblio Officers.— SoIdiors.—aenealogy.332-437 
 Appendix. Where was Pentecost Harbor ? — Petition for 
 the Incorporation of Sheepscot. — Petition for the In- 
 corporation of Whitehaven 438-458 
 
GENERAL HISTORY. 
 
 THE YOYAGE OF THE CABOTS. 
 
 In the year 1497, Henry YIII gave leave to John Cabot 
 to proceed on a voyage of discovery to America. And 
 with two small vessels Cabot and his son started, and 
 on the 24th of June they discovered land which they 
 named Prima Yista. This is supposed to be the island 
 of Newfoundland. Soon after they discovered another 
 island which they named the St. John. Continuing their 
 course westwardly they soon reached the continent, then 
 sailed northwardly to the latitude of 67 degrees, and find- 
 ins that the coast stretched towards the East, with a desire 
 to find a passage to India, they turned and sailed south- 
 erly till they reached the coast of Florida. They then 
 sailed for England. 
 
 From that time the interest in these northern shores 
 begart to heighten. Ships multiplied whose prows were 
 turned in a westerly direction. Trade also with the natives 
 excited the cupidity of man}'. The desire of finding a 
 passage to the East Indies was uppermost in the minds of 
 Government, merchants and adventurers. The unequalled 
 bays, splendid harbors and magnificent rivers, were the 
 theme of remark ; and while some came here for the pur- 
 pose of gain, many also navigated these waters for the 
 
 Note. — This history as far down as the year 1808, was written 
 prior to the year 1833; and the residences and their occupants in 
 Newcastle are given as they had been up to that time. Since then 
 there have been some changes in this respect. 
 
GENERAL HISTORY. XIU 
 
 sake of discovery and adding to the Crown a province or a 
 state. The voyages patronized by kings and distinguished 
 men were put upon record ; but those of fishermen, trades- 
 men and others never came under the notice of those who 
 wielded the pen and of course do not appear upon the 
 pages of history. 
 
 In 1583 Sir Humphrey Gilbert, under Queen Elizabeth, 
 sailed from England with two ships and three barks, carry- 
 ing 260 men.*^ He came in sight of land in 51 deg. North 
 latitude, but steering in a southerly direction, he arrived 
 soon after at St, Johns, Newfoundland. Here he found no 
 less than thirty-six vessels of various nations ; but compel- 
 ling submission he took possession of the harbor and 200 
 leagues in every direction in the name of the British 
 Crown. Eleven years after, 1594, Capt. Silvester Wyatt,t 
 in a bark of thirty tons, went up the St. Lawrence river as 
 far as the Isle of Assumption where he found European 
 fishermen to the number of sixty sail, of which only eight 
 were Spaniards. At Earrillon he found twenty sail of 
 Enghshmen, and having loaded his ship, he returned to 
 England. 
 
 Bartholomew Gosnald, 1602, eight years after this, in 
 seven weeks passage, discovered the American coast, and 
 soon after a Spanish shallop, having sails and oars and 
 manned by eight Indians, came on board with whom they 
 had friendly intercourse. These natives first hailed them 
 in English, and after a long speech made by one of the 
 Indians, they w^ent on board. One of them who seemed 
 to be the chief, wore a waistcoat, "breeches," cloth stock- 
 ings, shoes and a hat. Two others of them had a few 
 things of European fabric. With a piece of chalk they 
 described the coast thereabouts, and coukl name Placentia 
 of Newfoundland. They also spoke many English words. 
 
 * Holmes' Annals, Vol. I, p. 113. 
 fldem, p. 134. 
 
XIV GENERAL HISTORY. 
 
 They evidently had been acquainted with Europeans for a 
 time, and their boat and other foreign articles probably 
 belonged to some shipwrecked vessel. 
 
 Martin Pring was among the islands of the Penobscot 
 Bay in 1603 ; and ranging the coast from the 43d deg. of 
 latitude passed Saco, Kennebunk, York and Piscataqua 
 river, and came to the bay of Massachusetts. Going into 
 a large Sound, they coasted on the North side of it, where 
 they found a good harbor and came to anchor. Here they 
 loaded \vith sassafras and on the 9th of August sailed for 
 England. 
 
 At this period of time, two hundred ships were annually 
 engaged in the Newfoundland fishery and employed at 
 least 10,000 men.* 
 
 Sieur De Monts in 1604, arrived at St. Croix river 
 where the party with him spent the winter ; and the next 
 summer they ranged along the coast, visited the Kennebec, 
 erected a cross, and took possession of it in the name of 
 their king.t After visiting Casco Bay and Saco river, 
 they proceeded as far South as Cape Cod and then returned 
 home. 
 
 Capt. George Weymouth in 1605, about the time Pring 
 was at the Kenuebeck, came to anchor on the North side 
 of the Island of Monhegan. This was the 17th of May. 
 And the next day he found a harbor to the North, "among 
 the islands" and in range "with the mountains" which he 
 named Pentecost Harbor, and there he came to anchor. 
 He also discovered St. George's river, visited Pemaquid, 
 perhaps went farther West in the shallop which he made, 
 and then, with five Indians, surreptitiously taken, returned 
 to England. 
 
 The Popham Colony landed at the mouth of the Kenne- 
 beck in 1607 ; but this proved a failure, for the next year, 
 
 * Holmes' Annals, Vol. I, p. 147. 
 t Williamson, Vol. I, p. 191. 
 
GENEEAL HISTORY. XV 
 
 they all returned to Euglaml. At this time, however, 
 according to Hubbard, the English were possessed of St. 
 Croix, Mount Mansel, probably the island now called Mount 
 Desert, Penobscot and Port lloyall. Previous to 1609, 
 says Purchas, one vSavelet, an old mariner, made no less 
 than forty-two voyages to these parts. 
 
 Captain John Smith in the year 1614 explored the coast 
 from East to West, from Penobscot Bay to Cape Cod, trad- 
 ing with the Indians for beavers and other furs, and making 
 observations on the rivers, shores, promontories and islands. 
 These he committed to paper. He afterwards formed a 
 map of the coast and compiled a short history of the country, 
 to which Prince Charles prefixed the name of New England. 
 It had previously borne the name of "Virginia," "Northerue 
 Yirgiuia." This name it has retained ever since, and the 
 Plymouth Colony in 1620, adopted it. To Pemaquid he 
 gave the name of "John's Town" and to Monhegan "Battles 
 Isles." At the mainland opposite Monhegan, Captain 
 Smith found a ship of Sir Francis Popham which had for 
 many years past visited that place for fisheries and for 
 trade. 
 
 Captain Smith had instructions to found a Colonial set- 
 tlement, or at least to keep possession. He arrived at 
 Monhegan the last of April, and immediately entered upon 
 his business at the mouth of the Sagadahock and upon the 
 neighboring lands and waters. 
 
 Other voyagers came to these parts and Pemaquid now 
 began to assume all the importance of a place of trade, of 
 settlement, and a \vay station where the mariner might unlade 
 his cargo, refit his vessel, and with a return freight, go home 
 to his owners and patrons, to gladden their hearts with the 
 profits they had made, and with the accounts that he related 
 of the people that were strange and the world that was new. 
 
 The real settlement of this coast undoubtedly dates an- 
 terior to that of Plymouth, though it was by a different 
 class of people. That Colony was composed of men of 
 
XVI GENERAL HISTORY. 
 
 letters, culture and piety ; driven fronj their liomes in the 
 old world for their principles and for conscience sake ; but 
 this was peopled by tradesmen, tislier men, seamen, agricul- 
 turists and persons in quest of gain. Undoubtedly there 
 were those among them who left their countr}' for their 
 country's good. 
 
 In the Plymouth Colony there were persons of educaticjn 
 who had been accustoujed to the pen ; and coming in a 
 body, they were careful to note down the day of their 
 arrival, and the events as they passed. To this Coast they 
 came more at random and as convenience and interest might 
 require. And being in many respects a diiferent class of 
 persons, with the objects of gain and profit before them, they 
 were less careful to note events than they otherwise would 
 have been. Discovery and gain were the first objects with 
 these people ; and having obtained these, many of them 
 returned to Europe to enjoy the good of their labor. Set- 
 tlement became a subsequent motive and object to be 
 pursued. Settlement, however, with the P]3nnouth colon- 
 ists, was the first object before them ; gain came afterwards. 
 They found here what was denied them there: 
 "Freedom to worship God." 
 
 Hence the sparseness of information respecting the events 
 that occurred during the earher years of the existence of 
 the Province which afterwards became the State of Maine. 
 Obscurity hangs over those years. Enough, however, has 
 come to light, to show us that no part of the coast, from 
 Newfoundland to Florida, possessed more interest in the 
 eyes of European nations, through a long seiies of years, 
 than this which is watered on the East by tl^e Penobscot, 
 and on the AYest by the Piscataq^^a rivers. 
 
 A part of Rocroft's crew, another voyager to these parts, 
 passed the winter of 1618-19 at Monhegan; and in May, 1619. 
 Derner who was master of a ship of 200 tons which was 
 fitted out at the expense of Sir E. Gorges, learned from 
 the resident inhabitiints at Monhegan, that Eocroft had 
 
GENEEAL HISTORY. XVr 
 
 sailed for Virginia. This island was a place of general 
 resort, and Peniaquid near at hand was in a prosperous 
 condition. Sheepscot grew up at its side. There were 
 three places at this time on this part of the coast of Maine 
 that had become settled, or rather were fast settling, and 
 were rapidly gaining notoriety, prosperity, inhabitants and 
 success. They were Peniaquid, Sheepscot and Arrowsick ; 
 and to show the importance of the two former, in the year 
 1622, the Plymouth Colon}', being in want of provisions, 
 sent to Monhegan and Pemaquid for a supply which was 
 readily granted. And it has been said without any contra- 
 diction, that the farm products that were sent to Plymouth 
 at this time, came mostly from Sheepscot. 
 
 June 2, 1621, Mr. John Pierce,* a citizen of London, 
 obtained a Patent from the Council of Plymouth to come 
 and settle in New England. He came and settled at Broad 
 Bay and there his posterit}- continued more than a hundred 
 years. This was the most ancient grant thereabouts ; and 
 it is said Mr. Pierce's house was not burnt in the time of 
 the general massacre, because he was friendly to the 
 Indians. 
 
 * Samuel Well's certificate made in 1780. 
 
CHAP TEE I. 
 
 EARLY PEMAQUID. 
 
 About four miles to the Northeast of Pemaqiiid Light 
 House, there is a beautiful sheet of water which makes iu 
 from the ocean, and is perfectly safe for vessels of small 
 size from all winds, except those which come from a south- 
 easterly direction. This body of water was called by the 
 early inhabitants, New Harbor. It now retains that name. 
 Sometime previous to the year 1625, an Englishman by 
 the name of John Brown, came and settled there. He, 
 with his family, continued to reside there till the breaking 
 out of the first Indian war in 1()75, when they were driven 
 off; and with the rest of the inhabitants, sustained the 
 loss of dwelhngs, cattle, sheep, hogs, and whatever other 
 personal property they had been able to accumulate. 
 John Brown lived the rest of his years with his sou John, 
 in Boston, and died there ;■■ but his wife, marrying again, 
 returned to New Harbor, where she built a house, and 
 lived several years, after Indian hostilities had ceased.t 
 
 In the year 1625, Brown bought of Captain John Som- 
 erset and Unongoit, Indian Sagamores, the following ex- 
 tensive and fertile tract of country, as by deed described : 
 "Beginning at Pemaquid Falls, and running a direct course 
 to New Harbor ; from thence to the South end of Muscon- 
 gus Island, taking in the island, and so running twenty-five 
 
 * Benjamin Prescott, Deposition. 
 t Ruth Barnaby, Deposition. 
 
2 EARLY PEMAQUID. 
 
 miles into the coimtry North and by East ; and thence 
 eight miles North and b}' AVest ; and thence turning and 
 running South and by West to Pemaquid, where first 
 begun." 
 
 This deed was dated Juh' 15, 1625, only five years after 
 the landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth ; and it was ac- 
 knowledged, as appears on the back of it, by Somerset 
 and Unongoit, July 24, 1626, before Abraham Sliurt, 
 Justice of the Peace, at Pemaquid. It likewise has this 
 further indorsement, made nearly one hundred years after. 
 "Charleston, Dec. 26, 1720. Received, and at the request 
 and instance of James Stilson and his sister, Margaret 
 Hilton ; they being the claimers and heirs of said lands, 
 accordingly entered by Samuel Phipps, one of the Clerks 
 of the Committee of Eastern lauds." And an attested 
 copy of it was recorded in York County Registry, Aug. 3, 
 1739 ; and in authenticity of this deed, is the deposition 
 of Simon Frost of Kittery, in this District, formerly Dep- 
 uty Secretary of the Province under Josiah Willard, Esq., 
 in which he testified that when he Avas in the office, he 
 drew from one of the books in the office, called the Book 
 of Records, the aforementioned deed, which was then 
 fairly recorded, and of which the deed aforesaid was a 
 true copy ; and that when the Court House in Boston was 
 burnt, about 1748, he had reason to believe that the Book 
 of Records was consumed hy tire ; for he had searched for 
 it, but could never find it afterwards. 
 
 And in accordance with this, is the testimony of John 
 Pearce of Marblehead, taken at Essex, Nov. 20, 1764, 
 when he was past 70 years of age, in which he says, that 
 about fifty 3-ears before, he was well acquainted in the 
 Eastern parts of the Province, his father, Richard Pearce, 
 having lived at a place called Muscongus. He says he 
 knew the Gould family, was well acquainted with John 
 Brown, son of old John Brown of New Harbor who owned 
 a large tract of land there, as he understood, by deed 
 
EARLY PEMAQUID. 6 
 
 from the ludians, wliicli deed Pearce himself had seen. 
 And he goes on to state : "I never heard any person what- 
 ever claim any of said land but Brown whose title, in that 
 day, was always esteemed good ; and when the wars with 
 the Indians broke out, I took a vessel and thirty men, and 
 brought my father's family awaj' from thence. I always 
 understood that the Indian deed aforementioned, con- 
 ve^^ed all the lands at New Harbor and Broad Bay, that 
 Gould and Brown claimed ; and about forty years ago, I 
 assisted at the survey of those lands, the lines being run 
 according to the deed given hj the Sagamores to Brown, 
 and I remember that the tract Avas twenty-five miles long, 
 but its breadth I have forgotten. " 
 
 In opposition to these statements, is the testimony of 
 John Brown, son of the grantee, who says that his father 
 had a lease of his plantation fi'om Elbridge and Aldsworth ; 
 and also of Benjamin Prescott, taken at Salem, Jan. 28, 
 17G5, in which he declares that he had never, till very 
 lately, heard of the claim of Margaret Hilton and knew of 
 no foundation for it. Here was the origin of years of 
 perplexity, months of toil, lawsuits, strifes and quarrels 
 which lasted nearly two centuries afterwards. 
 
 John Brown had one son and two daughters. His son, 
 named John, lived, according to his own testimony, with 
 his father till he was about thirty 3'ears of age ; and then 
 it appears, that he went and built on the point of land 
 next Southerly from Damaiiscotta Bridge, and not far from 
 Metcalf & Norris' shipyard. According to the Deposition 
 of John Pearce of Manchester, he lived on the Eastern 
 side of the Damariscotta river, near the Salt Water Falls, 
 and there possessed a large tract of land tending down- 
 ward from thence toward Pemaquid, to the smelt brook, it 
 being about two miles ; and so back to Pemaquid Fresh 
 Eiver. He also says he mowed two meadows adjoining, 
 for him. These boundaries are easily traced ; but how far 
 North his dominions extended, we are not informed ; but 
 
4 EARLY PEMAQUID. 
 
 it is probable that they reached to Eobert Scott's line, who 
 lived directly across the river from the Oyster Banks, aud 
 about a mile to the North of BroAvn. 
 
 One of Brown's daughters, Margaret, married Sander or 
 Alexander Gould who lived at Broad Cove, in Bremen ; 
 probably at the upi^er end of it, where is a very good mill 
 privilege, and where mills were afterwards built. 
 
 On the eighth of August, 1660, John Brown executed 
 the following deed in favor of Sander and Margaret Gould. 
 "To all people to whom this deed may come. Know ye 
 that I, John Brown of New Harbor, have given t(i Sander 
 Gould and Margaret, his now lawful wife, and to the heirs 
 of her body, a certain tract or parcell of land, lying in the 
 Broad Bay, beginning at a pine tree marked in the west- 
 ernmost part of the Bay ; from thence North, Northeast 
 by Muscongus Eiver eight miles ; from thence eight miles 
 Northwest and by West ; from thence South, Southwest 
 eight miles ; from thence South and by East eight miles, 
 to the tree where first began." This tract "lyeth four- 
 square," and was a fine little farm truly ! What would the 
 original claimants say if they could come back and see 
 their little farm cut up into small patches, the immense 
 forests cleared away, dotted thickly with dwellings and 
 filled with families ! They might learn, at least, that "a 
 man's life consisteth not in the abundance which he pos- 
 sesseth," 
 
 Richard Pierce or Pearce married the other daughter of 
 Brown, and lived at Muscongus. Thus, this fine tract of 
 country which Brown bought of the Sagamores, whose 
 boundaries were somewhat elastic and tended to enlarge- 
 ment, was divided amongst his family, in the following 
 manner. Brown himself kept and improved the Southern 
 portion ; Eichard Pierce took a parcel more central, and 
 directly North of his, making Muscongus his home ; his 
 son, John, took a portion directly West of Pierce and 
 lying between Biscay Bay aud Damariscotta river ; while 
 
EARLY PEMAQUID. O 
 
 Maro;nret had the "eight mile square" tract, directly North 
 of the Avhole. This was probal)ly intended to comprise 
 the whole of the original grant. It embraced what is now 
 Bristol, Bremen, Damariscotta, Nobleboro, and parts of 
 Newcastle, Jeiierson and Waldohoro. All this hiie tract 
 of countrj'^ was l)onghtfor "fiftv skins" — beaver skins. 
 
 Sander Gonld had three danghters, Margaret, Mary and 
 Elizabeth. William Stilson married Margaret and resided 
 on the premises till killed by the Indians.* Their children, 
 James and Margaret, survived ; and in the next century 
 Liid claim to these lands. Margaret 'married William Hil- 
 ton who was shot by the Indians and afterwards died of 
 his wounds. John Brown, senior, was the great-grand - 
 fHther of Margaret, his wife ; and he was the ancestor of 
 all the Hiltons that have resided in Bremen and vicinity 
 since. 
 
 The "pine tree" mentioned in the deed given by Brown 
 to Gould, as marked on four sides, was standing in 1763, 
 when James Noble of Boston, and William Vaughn, 
 claimants under the Brown right, through the Gould fam- 
 ily, caused the "eight mile tract" to "he run out." Jonas 
 Jones- of Georgetown, surveyor, in his deposition before 
 William Lithgow and John Stinson, Commissioners, taken 
 June 5, 1765, testifies that he was acquainted at Broad Bay 
 and knew AYilliam Hilton, who lived there, and heard him 
 say, that he was one of the heirs of the "eight mile tract" 
 and improved a portion of it, and in 1760, he was em- 
 ployed by James Noble to "run out" this tract, a part of 
 which included Hilton's improvements ; and the survey 
 was by the order of the other heirs with Noble. The 
 courses were run, as by deed given from Brown to Sander 
 Gould in 1660. The survey included the sawmill built by 
 Capt. Cooke on the Eastern side of Damariscotta Fresh 
 Pond. William Hilton had lived there many years, and 
 
 * Johu Pearce's testimouy. 
 
6 EAKLY PEMAQUID. 
 
 had made good improvement ; and his widow said he was 
 wounded by the Indians and afterwards died ; and the sod 
 stated that a brother of his was killed, at the same time, 
 on the premises. 
 
 David Terrv^'" who was one of the chainmen in this sur- 
 vey, testified that they set out from a point near Arthur 
 Noble's, Esq., not far from the falls and where the saw- 
 mills then stood, and run towards Broad Cove, and com- 
 pleted the survey of the eight mile tract. The pine tree 
 was made one of the corners. 
 
 As stated above, John Brown, the Englishman who took 
 the deed from the Indians of the twenty-five mile tract, 
 died about the time of the first Indian war ; but his wife, 
 marrying again, after these troubles were ended, i-eturned 
 and dwelt at New Harbor. Her son John a[)pe;.rs to have 
 come back also ; but on the breaking out of King Wil- 
 liam's Avar in 1688, savage violence was raised to such a 
 pitch that it could not be resisted. It rushed upon the 
 English settlements like a tornado. Houses were burned ; 
 fields laid waste ; inhabitants murdered ; and the remnant 
 that survived, were obliged to flee at the peril of their 
 lives, to other parts for protection and food. Many of 
 them never returned. The land lay desolate for thirty 
 years. 
 
 John Brown, the son, who had formerly lived near Dam- 
 ariscotta Lower Falls, fled with the rest, and went to 
 Framingham, where, it would seem, he spent the remainder 
 of his days. And in his old age, Dec. 10, 1720, he caused 
 to be executed "to my dutiful, well-beloved and only son 
 John Brown of Saco" and his heirs a deed conveyiiig "all 
 my rights, title, interest, property, claim and demand what- 
 soever, in and unto all these my lands, lying and being sit- 
 uated in New Harbor, Damariscotta and Sheepscot, either 
 in the Province of Massachusetts Bay, in New England 
 
 * Commissioners' Report, 1811. 
 
THE PLYMOUTH COUNCIL. 7 
 
 or Annapolis Eoyall, To have and to hold the said par- 
 cels of land, howsoever bounded or reputed to be bounded, 
 in a good, sure and perfect estate of inheritance forever." 
 The deed was properly witnessed and executed, his wife 
 Elizabeth "consenting thereunto, in the year 1720 and in 
 the seventh year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord 
 George of Great Britain and King." 
 
 These transactions were of vital importance, and had a 
 bearing upon the destinies of families and communities for 
 a long series of years afterwards. We design to trace this 
 matter only incidentally, and as it unfolds and elucidates 
 the sul)ject before us ; and indeed the histor}^ of this sec- 
 tion of the country cannot be written without an under- 
 standing of these Land Titles, Deeds, Claims, Claimants 
 and their ' proceedings. 
 
 CHAPTEE 11. 
 
 THE PLYMOUTH COUNCIL; ALDSWOKTH AND 
 ELBKIDGE. 
 
 On the 20th of February, 1631, six years after the date 
 of Brown's deed from Unongoit and Somerset, the follow- 
 ing transaction took place in England. A Patent or rather 
 Lidenture, between the President and Council of New 
 England on the one hand, and Kobert Aldsworth and Giles 
 Elliridge of Bristol, England, on the other, was solemnly 
 executed, by which it was arranged, that these two gentle- 
 men should undertake and transport "divers persons" into 
 New England, and there to erect and build a town and 
 settle inhabitants. The said President and Council granted 
 
8 THE PLYMOUTH COUNCIL, 
 
 and assigned unto the said Aldsworth and Elbridge, tlieir 
 heirs and assigns forever, one hnndred acres of land for 
 every person by them transpoited, within the space of 
 seven years next ensuing, "that shall abide and continue 
 there three years" after they are transported. And the 
 said Aldsworth and Elbridge were to have 12,000 acres of 
 land "over and above such settlers' lots," to be taken and 
 laid out near the Pemaquid river, and next adjoining the 
 place where the people and servants of these two Agents 
 are now settled, or have inhabited for the three years that 
 are last past, "to be taken together along the sea coast, as 
 the coast Keth, and so up the river as far as may contain 
 the 12,000 acres, with all the islands and islets within the 
 hmits next adjoining the said land, three leagues into the 
 ocean." And it was further agreed "that upon lawful in- 
 formation given of the bounds, metes and quantity of land 
 so chosen and possessed, the President and Council upon 
 surrender of this present grant and upon reasonable 
 request by Aldsworth and EUn-idge, their heirs and assigns, 
 within seven years noAV next ensuing, shall and will by 
 deeds indented, grant, enfeoff aiid confirm, all and every 
 of the said lands set out and bounded as aforesaid to the 
 said Eobert Aldsworth and Giles Elbridge." And it was 
 further covenanted that these two men, their heirs and 
 assigns, "shall not at any time hereafter, alien these prem- 
 ises or any part thereof, to any foreign nation, or to any 
 person or persons whatsoever, without the license, consent 
 and aafreement of the President and Council, and their 
 successors and assigns, except it be to their own tenants 
 or undertakers, belonging to the town by them erected, 
 upon pain of forfeiture of said lands so aliened, to the 
 use of the said President and Council again." 
 
 The same Indenture also constituted Capt. AValter 
 Neale and Kichard Vines the attorneys of this President 
 and his Council, to enter the premises and deliver posses- 
 sion thereof ; and there appears the following memoran- 
 
THE PLYMOUTH COUNCIL. 
 
 dum endorsed thereon. "The possession of all the lands 
 contained in this patent, was delivered by me, Walter 
 Neale, to Abraham Sliurt, to the use of Eobert Aldsworth 
 and Giles Elbridge, merchants of the City of Bristol this 
 27th of May, 1633. Walter Neale." 
 
 The Patent appears to have been duly recorded in the 
 York Registry, April 2, 1737. It also appeared by the 
 deposition of Abraham Shurt, not signed, but taken and 
 sworn to before Richard Russell, Magistrate, Dec. 25, 
 1662, that in 1629, two years before the Patent was dated, 
 Walter Neale gave him possession of the lands under that 
 Patent ; and that he bounded the 12,000 acres therein, 
 "from the head of Damariscotta to the head of the river 
 Muscongus, and between it, to the sea." And that some 
 years afterwards, Elbridge to whom the Patent belonged, 
 "coming to Pemaquid, held a court there, to which the 
 inhabitants repaired, and continued their fishing, by pay- 
 ing a certain acknowledgement." 
 
 Now, it is to be particularly noticed, that this patent 
 covered precisely the same ground— the islands of the sea 
 only excepted — that John Brown had purchased of the 
 Indians, six years before ; and, by some means or other, 
 was made to swell its boundaries to the West, so as to 
 include Newcastle as /ar as Cavessix, 3IiU river. In other 
 directions, it spread itself, so that it contained not only 
 twelve, but some seventy or eighty thousand acres. It 
 covered other deeds and other grants ; so, that deed 
 embraced deed, grant lapped over on to grant, and lines, 
 metes and boundaries cut and crossed each other in many 
 directions. 
 
 Hence the origin and nature of the contests which were 
 waged among the descendants, respecting claims, and 
 which were not settled till near two hundred years after- 
 wards. 
 
 And we, at this late day, looking back on the transac- 
 tions, may with propriety ask, Whose was the right of sale ? 
 
10 THE PLYMOUTH COUNCIL. 
 
 the Indian who was born and bred on the soil and whose 
 fathers had inherited it from time immemorial, no man 
 forbidding him, and no one questioning his right, or a com- 
 pany of gentlemen belonging to a foreign nation, three 
 thousand miles off, and speaking a different language, 
 neither whose ancestors nor themselves had ever taken a 
 title deed or tendered a single dollar for it, perhaps never 
 had seen it? Who, I ask again, had the best right of 
 sale, the Indian or the Englishman ? And whose title, in 
 the nature of things, is the clearest ? Brown, who bought 
 of the Sagamores, or Aldsworth and Elbridge who came 
 with a patent from Old Plymouth, England ? Let not the 
 law of nations and of convenience, nor the love of gain, 
 answer ; but let truth and right decide the question. 
 
 It does not appear that these gentlemen, Aldsworth and 
 Elbridge, ever introduced any settlers as occupants of this 
 soil, or built a town. And Aldsworth, dying not long after 
 the patent was issued, and leaving no children, the patent 
 fell into the hands and was held by Elbridge. In process 
 of time he died. His eldest son, John, according to the 
 law of primogeniture, became the sole heir of this 
 immense estate. He, dying without issue, devised it by 
 will to his brother Thomas. 
 
 In Feb. 1st, 1651, Thomas conveyed one-half of the 
 whole patent to Paul White ; and in April, 1653, Paul 
 White conveyed this moiety to Richard Russel and Nicholas 
 Davidson, and in July, 1057, Russel sold his quarter to 
 Davidson ; and on the 3rd of September, 1657, Thomas 
 Elbridge conveyed his other half of the patent to Nicholas 
 Davidson, so that Davidson became the owner of the 
 entire estate.* 
 
 Davidson's home was in Charlestown, Mass, where he 
 had a wife and two children, one son and one daughter. 
 He himself followed the sea for a living ; and being bound 
 
 * Commissioners' Report, 1811. 
 
THE PLYMOUTH COUNCIL. 11 
 
 on a voyage to the island of Barbadoes, and "from thence 
 to England, Ireland, or to any other port or place, or 
 hither to New England again," and knowing not what dis- 
 posal a wise Providence might make of him in "those voy- 
 ages and undertakings," on the 2(3th of March, 1655, he 
 devised and executed the following will. "After my debts 
 are paid out of my estate, the remainder I bequeath as 
 followeth : — One-third part to my loving wdfe Joan David- 
 son ; one-third part to my son, Daniel Davidson ; and one- 
 third part to my daughter, Sarah Davidson." The ship 
 he sailed in was called the "Trader's Increase," Chris- 
 topher Clark, Master. In his will, he styles himself, Mar- 
 iner. Whether he ever returned from this voyage, does 
 not appear ; but he had a daughter, Catharine, born after 
 this voyage was commenced, who, at a proper age, married 
 Sheni Drowne, a tin plate worker in Boston. This man, 
 in behalf of the other heirs of Davidson, in 1735, more 
 than a hundred years after the Pemaquid Patent was 
 issued, laid claim to all the lands embraced in that Patent. 
 He came into the country ; caused surveys to be made ; 
 and performed other necessary business ; but it was 
 proved that instead of confining himself to 12,000 acres, as 
 stated in the Patent, he actually surveyed, and attempted 
 to hold 70,000 or 80,000 acres. He included all that 
 AMsworth and Elbridge had appropriated to themselves, 
 under it. 
 
 The power of Attorney was given to Drowne, by the 
 rest of the claimants, Sept. 3, 1735 ; being the ninth year 
 of the reign of the Second George. In 1736 or 1737, he 
 came to Pemaquid, with Alexander Erskine, and was 
 introduced to the settlers and began to make surveys. He 
 brought a quantity of stores with him which Erskine had 
 the care of. Drowne* took lodgings at the fort ; and being 
 accompanied by Erskine, visited, hj boat, the inhabitants 
 
 * Alexander Erskiue's testimony. 
 
12 THE PLYMOUTH COUNCIL. 
 
 there. He also employed John North, LieuteiKiiit Patrick 
 Eogers, George Cakhvell, Robert Paul, Nathaniel Bull, 
 Jim., John Forbush, to whom he allowed, as wages, thirty 
 shihings a day, old tenor. They went from Medomak 
 Falls round Pemaquid Point, and up the Damariscotta 
 river, near the Falls, and settled eight or nine famihes, 
 some of which were new comers there. He allowed the 
 families farms of one hundred acres each ; and accom- 
 modated the old inhabitants with improved lands, as far 
 as they held out. He also gave other lauds to all the 
 inhabitants that he found there settled, under Col. Dunbar, 
 that chose to tarry. These farms soon became of consid- 
 erable value. 
 
 Drowne, at that time, was offered one thousand pounds, 
 old tenor," for a piece of land adjoining Pemaquid Falls, 
 but he refused, tehing the person who offered it, that the 
 fishery there, should be free for all the inhabitants ; thus 
 effectually checking this man's grasping desire to appro- 
 priate this source of wealth wholly to himself. 
 
 The people generally were satisfied with Drowne's right 
 and proceedings. At the same time, Drowne Avho desired 
 a home there, employed George CaldweU, John Forbush, 
 Nathaniel Bull and John North, to build him a house on 
 Muscongus Island. Drowne himself superintended the 
 erection of it. 
 
 Patrick Rogers who had been a resident at Pemaquid 
 about 66 years, and who, for a long time, was Lieutenant 
 at the fort there, in 1773, testified to particulars of impor- 
 tance there, locating families and giving information that 
 would otherwise be lost. He says he knew a man by 
 the name of James Bailey who hved at the Southwest 
 part of Round Pond, whose house was near the sea, in 
 the field which he enclosed, and that he continued there 
 eight or nine years. Capt. Thomas Henderson lived on 
 
 * Alexander Erskine's deposition. 
 
THE PI.TMOUTH COUNCIL. 13 
 
 ■4i point of land to the South of Bailey's house, and on 
 the Northerly side of small brook, then, 1773, improved by 
 John Randall ; and, about the beginning of the Spanish 
 war, 1715, Bailey moved his family from Round Pond to 
 the ^Yest^vard, but returned again about the year 1766, 
 and built his house in his former iield — the first having 
 been destroyed — near where he formerly dwelt. Simeon 
 Elhot came to Round Pond and settled about the year 
 1755, and James Yates in 1742. Yates continued to live 
 there, except three or four years that he was absent, at the 
 seige of Louisburg, and was never disturbed in his posses- 
 sion, except in the year 1768, when one Thomas Bodkin 
 lirought an action of ejectment against him for his land. 
 
 In 1773 there were many inhabitants settled near Pema- 
 quid and about the year 1735, these settlers took deeds 
 under the "Pemaquid Company," to the number of forty 
 families, and they "hold their lands to this day by their 
 Patent right." 
 
 James Yates purchased his land of Capt. Arthur Sav- 
 age, consisting of about 300 acres ; and Erskine and Alex- 
 ander Nickels were selected to set a price upon it. John 
 North was surveyor under Drowne, and made the survey 
 ■of the entire Claim of the Pemaquid Proprietors about 
 the year 1736. Some years before this survey, many of 
 the inhabitants met Drowne at Pemaquid, when the 
 Patent was read, which satisfied the people that their title 
 was good. Dunbar, who had come into the countr}^ about 
 1729, signified, on his removal, that the lands there were 
 private property, and that the king had set him aside for 
 that reason. The inhabitants, therefore, to the number of 
 forty or fifty families, took their lots of land under Drowne, 
 as Agent for the Proprietors. 
 
 Rogers purchased two lots of land of settlers who held 
 under Drowne ; and many of the settlers, together with 
 himself, took leases of him for the Fresh Meadows. And 
 none of the inhabitants who extended from Pemaquid to 
 
14 WARS AND TBOD'BIiES, 
 
 Muscongus, that claimed under liim, were ever disturbed 
 in their possessions, till the year 1768, when one Thomas 
 Bodkin sued, many of the settlers upon their titles. 
 James Morton, William Bums and many othei-s to the 
 North of Muscongus, took deeds and held their lands, 
 under the Pemaquid Proprietors. 
 
 Drowne made three grand di\4sions of the immense- 
 estate which he marked on his plan A, B and C. These 
 seyerally were subdi\aded into "house lots" and "out lots." 
 
 In 1743, a warrant was issued for calling a meeting of 
 the proprietors. On the 31st of August following, they 
 met at Orange Tree Tavern, Boston, And at an adjourned 
 meeting held Monday, the fifth day of December of the 
 same year, "they began to draw by lot, according to their 
 several interests in the first division of ninety lots, con- 
 taining one hundred acres more or less, and marked letter 
 A, in the plan. On the 3rd of January, 1744, they pro- 
 ceeded to draw the second division, by lot, marked B, on 
 the plan, "in two parts, a house lot near the fork, and a 
 small out lot of the same number." And at the next 
 adjournment, March Gth, 1744, they proceeded to a third 
 division of the lands marked C, "containing more or less 
 named and numbered, extending to the head line of the 
 plan, which is from the head of Muscongus to the head of 
 the Damariscotta river." 
 
 CHAPTER III. 
 
 WAES AND TROUBLES. 
 
 Prosperity attended this settlement till 1675 when it was 
 destined to fall before the flames which savage fury had 
 kindled. "Woolwich had fallen — Sheepscot had been burnt 
 — the inhabitants were fugitives at Cape Newaggon and 
 
"Yi^AlRS AND TROTTBXES. 15 
 
 ©IseAVliere — Georgetown had been laid waste^blood flowed 
 like water and Peraaquid must sink before the mighty- 
 earthquake and terrible blast. 
 
 Fifteen leagues of seacoast, Eastward of Casco Neck, 
 were oveiTun^two hundred and sixty were known to have 
 been killed or carried into captivity— many were missing 
 Avhose deaths were unnoticed— others were wounded who 
 survived— possessions were laid waste— domestic animals 
 killed, chimneys, cellars and burnt vestiges showed where 
 dwellings had stood and happiness had been enjoyed ; but 
 now all was deserted and in full possession of the savage 
 foe! 
 
 Storms do not continue always— fires will finally burn 
 out ; and .so human wrath and violence will at last have 
 spent its force. The war comes to an end and peaee^ 
 welcome peace — is proclaimed. Many of the inhabitants 
 return to their homes, and joy, prosperity and happiness 
 are substituted for mourning, desolation and woe. But 
 their quiet is of short duration. Ten years of peace, and 
 the sword is again unsheathed and the tomahawk once 
 more uplifted. King William's war is declared and fear 
 and trembling, like successive waves, roll in on every side. 
 The work of butchery commences and Maine becomes a 
 field of blood. Sheepscot is destroj'ed and Pemaquid is 
 the next object of vengeance. 
 
 Fort Charles was on the spot where Fort Frederick had 
 stood. The County was called Cornwall and the sur- 
 rounding town Jamestown. Thomas Gyles, a man of emi- 
 nence, worth and piety, and a large landholder at Merry- 
 meeting Bay, had settled there. His residence was about 
 one-fourth of a mile from the Fort ; and, being commis- 
 sioned by Gov. Dongan, Chief Justice of the place, he did 
 much to enforce law and correct the bad morals of the 
 people. His family consisted of himself, wife and seven 
 or eight children. Besides the homestead, he owned a 
 farm about three miles from the fort and near Pemaquid 
 Falls. 
 
16 WARS AND TEOUBLES-. 
 
 Aug. 2, 1689. The Garrisoii was under the comiuand of' 
 Capt. Weems who had with him only fifteen men and was- 
 poorlj able to repel an assault. The Indians numbered 
 about one hundred ; and, meeting with a man by the name 
 of Starkie, who was passing from it to New Harbor, they 
 seized him, threatened him, but promised him his life if he- 
 would tell them what he knew about the fort. To save his- 
 own life he told them, with too much truth, that Mr. Gj-les 
 and fourteen men had gone to his farm at the Falls, and 
 that the people were scattered about the Fort, and but few 
 in it who could fight. 
 
 The Indians then divided into two parties. One made 
 an assault upon the Fort and soon compelled a surrender. 
 The terms of capitulation were, life, liberty and safety ;. 
 but these were violated." Some the savages butchered 
 and others were made prisoners. About the same timCy 
 Capt. Skinner and Capt. Farnham, in attempting to come 
 on shore from a neighboring island, were shot dead as 
 they were stepping from the Ijoat to the shore. Capt. Pat- 
 tishall, whose vessel was lying at the Barbican, was cap- 
 tured and killed. 
 
 The other party went in j)ursuit of Gyles and his men, 
 Tlie sound of guns at the Fort was to be the signal for the 
 firing of the Indians upon Gyles and his men. 
 
 One of the sons of Thomas Gjdes was named John ; 
 and from him we draw, as he was an eye witness of the 
 scene. His account, written after a seven years' captivitj^ 
 is truthful, gTaphic, concise and clear. He says that his 
 father w^ent with some of his laborers, his two oldest sons 
 and himself to one of his farms which lay upon the river, 
 about three miles from the Fort, in order to gather his 
 English harvest. They labored diligently and without 
 molestation till noon. After they had dined, the men 
 went to their labor ; some in one field to their English 
 
 * This account of Williamsou differs from Gyles. 
 
WARS AND TROUBLES. 17 
 
 hay, aud others to another field of Enghsh corn. Mr. 
 Gjles, the younger of the two okler brothers, and John 
 Gjles, remained near the farm house in which they had 
 dined. At about 1 P. M. they heard the report of several 
 guns at the Fort which caused Mr. Gyles to say he hoped 
 it was the signal of good news and that the Great Council 
 had sent back the soldiers to defend the inhabitants ; for 
 when they had heard of the Revolution in England they 
 deserted. But to their surprise from 30 to -40 Indians, at 
 that moment, discharged a volley of musketry upon them 
 from a rising ground near the barn. 
 
 "The yelling of the Indians," continnes Gjdes, "the 
 whistling of their shot and tlie voice of my father whom I 
 heard crj, 'What now ! What now !' so terrified me 
 (though he seemed to be handling a gun) that I endeav- 
 ored to make my escape. My father ran one way and I 
 another ; and looking over my shoulders, I saw a stout fel- 
 low pursuing me, with a gun and cutlass glittering in his 
 hand, which I expected every momemt in my brains. I 
 soon fell down and the Indian seized me by the left hand. 
 He offered me no abuse, but tied my hands, then lifted me 
 up and pointed to the place where the people were at work 
 about the hay, and led me that way. As we went, we 
 crossed where my father was who looked ver}' pale and 
 bloody, and walked very slowly. When we came to the 
 place, I saw two men shot down on the flats, crying out, 'O 
 Lord !' There the Indians brought two captives, one a 
 man and my brother James, who, with me, had endeavored 
 to escape by running from the house when we were first 
 attacked." This brother was about fourteen 3'ears of age. 
 The oldest brother, whose name w\as Thomas, wouderfull}^ 
 escaped by land to the Barbican, a point on the West side 
 of the river, opposite the fort, where several fishing vessels 
 lay. He got on board one of them and that night sailed 
 from the harbor. 
 
 The Indians, after doing what mischief they could, sat 
 
18 WARS AND TROUBLES. 
 
 down, and made their captives sit with them. After some 
 time they arose, and pointed to them to go forward. 
 They marched about a quarter of a mile, and then made a 
 halt. Here they brought Mr. Gyles. They made pro- 
 posals to him by old Moxies, who told him that they were 
 strange Indians who shot him, and that he was sorry for it. 
 Moxies or Moxy was the chieftain of a tribe whose head- 
 quarters were at Broad Cove. His "Sea-down" sit-down, 
 as he used to call his wigwam and surroundings, was in 
 the vicinity of the clam-shell deposit, on the point of land 
 now owned by Mr, Benjamin Palmer of Bremen. But it 
 was Eastern Indians that were engaged in this bloody 
 work. 
 
 To their proposals Mr. Gyles replied that he was a 
 dying man, and wanted no favors of them ; but being a 
 pious person, he only craved the privilege of praying with 
 his children. This being granted him, he recommended 
 them to the blessing and protection of God Almighty ; 
 then gave them the best advice he was capable of, and 
 took his leave of them for this hfe, hoping to meet them 
 in that better world where the tomahawk would not be 
 uplifted nor parents shot down before the eyes of their 
 weeping children. 
 
 He parted with a cheerful voice, but looked very pale, 
 by reason of his great loss of blood which now gushed out 
 of his shoes. The Indians lead him aside ! the blows of a 
 hatchet were heard! but there was neither shriek nor 
 groan! Gyles says he afterwards heard that he had 
 five or seven shot holes through his waistcoat or jacket, 
 and that he was covered with some boughs. He was a 
 good man and the malice of the Indians soon wafted his 
 spirit to those regions of bliss of which Eevelation alone 
 gives us the assurance. 
 
 The 'Indians led their captives on the East side of the 
 river, towards the fort; and when they had approached 
 within a mile and a half of it, they could hear firing and 
 
WAES AND TROUBLES. 19 
 
 see smoke ou all sides. There they made a short stop and 
 then moved within the distance of three-fourths of a mile 
 of the fort, into a thick swamp. There Gyles saw his 
 mother and two little sisters, and many other captives who 
 were taken from the town. "She asked me about my 
 father," continues Gyles, "I told her he was killed, but 
 could say no more for grief. She biu'st into tears, and the 
 Indians moved me a little further off, and seized me with 
 cords to a tree." 
 
 The Indians had come to New Harbor and sent spies for 
 several days to see how and where the people were em- 
 ployed. They found that the men were generall}- at work 
 at noon, and left about their houses only women and 
 children. Therefore they divided themselves into several 
 parties, some ambushing the way between the fort and the 
 houses, as likewise between them and the distant fields, 
 and then, alarming the farthest jjoint fii'st, they killed and 
 took the people at their pleasure and very fcAV escaped. 
 
 On the first stir about the fort, the youngest son of Mr. 
 Gyles was at play near it, and running in, was, by God's 
 goodness, thus preserved. Capt. Weems, the commander 
 of the fort, with great braverj- and courage, for two days 
 defended it. It was not a place of much strength, and 
 when the commander was wounded and the best of his 
 men killed, he beat for a parley which resulted in these 
 conditions : — 
 
 1. That the Indians should give him Mr. Pattishall's 
 sloop which had been captured. 2. That they should not 
 molest him in carrying off the few people that had got into 
 the fort, and three captives that they had taken. 3. That 
 the English should carry off in their hands what they 
 could from the fort. 
 
 Thus fell the fortress. Savage ferocity triumphed ; wild 
 brutality enacted a. scene of sadness which long years could 
 scarcely efface ; demons, in human form, spread desolation 
 and barrenness all around, and woe, like the paU of death, 
 spread its thick mantle over the entire region. 
 
20 ANCIENT EUINS AT PEMAQUID. 
 
 The fort surrendered, and the Indians entering it, Qapt. 
 Weems and his httle band sailed awa}^ Soon after the 
 rising flames and tall pillars of smoke convinced the suf- 
 ferers that their cattle and effects were destroyed and their 
 many habitations, late the scene of thrift and joy, like a 
 forgotten dream, had passed forever away. 
 
 After the Indians had laid waste Pemaquid they moved 
 to New Harbor. Before the war there were here 12 
 houses. These the inhabitants deserted as soon as it 
 became unsafe to live in them. 
 
 Tlie little band of sorrowing captives are taken to the 
 Penobscot. Mrs. Gyles and her two little daughters, after 
 a long captivity, are redeemed. John is also redeemed at 
 the end of seven years, but the'brother, who was captured 
 wdth him, was cruelly put to death by these wild men of 
 the forest. 
 
 CHAPTER lY. 
 
 ANCIENT RUINS AT PEMAQUID. 
 
 On the Western bank of Pemaquid river, and North- 
 easterly from the fort, is a wdde point of land that juts out 
 to the Eastward and forms a beautiful bend in the river. 
 It is a part of the farm owned by Mr. Nathan Lewis, who 
 moved on to it from Boothbay in the year 1872. Previous 
 to this, the farm was owned by Mr. Joseph Young, who 
 resided there many years, and he sold it to Mr. Lewis. 
 This point of land lies beautifully down to the water, 
 where is a landing place capable of being approached at 
 all seasons of the year. About eight or ten rods from the 
 
ANCIENT RUINS AT PEMAQUID. 21 
 
 shore, at the falhng oif of the table-land above, is an eleva- 
 tion raised several feet by human hands, which is crowned 
 b}- a mound of six or eight feet in higlit and thirty feet in 
 diameter. This mound is divided into three apartments ; 
 the walls which separate them and the circular enclosing 
 the whole being composed of stone, with an outer layer 
 of earth and turf. The Western part of this mound was 
 found by Mr. Young, many years ago, to contain a pit 
 about the size of a well. On removing the stone that 
 covered the mouth, the pit was discovered several feet 
 deep, and all walled up and lined with stones in solid 
 masonry. 
 
 Around this mound was a walk, as if for a sentry, of 
 eight or ten feet in width, the exterior or outer edge being 
 of stone. This mound commands a complete view, both 
 of the river and falls above, and the fort, harbor and ocean 
 below. The entire ground from that to the bank below, 
 has been raised several feet by human hands, with gravel, 
 sand and dirt, brought from a distance ; and the mound 
 itself, though not designed for a garrison, was probably 
 covered by a building which served the purpose of a look- 
 out, a place of deposit, and, perhaps, means of defence. 
 The internal structure and mode of formation looks more 
 like a place for depositing merchandise, treasure, etc., than 
 a place for armed men and munitions of war. Besides, 
 all ancient testimony unites in saying that the fort was on 
 the other side "of the river, and on the point below. 
 Though, when valuables were deposited there, means were 
 taken to defend them. To the Southwest of this mound, 
 about a dozen rods, was the blacksmith shop, as is 
 evidenced by the coal, cinders, slag and bits of iron 
 always connected with such an establishment. And from 
 the interior of this mound to the shore, under the elevated 
 ridge already spoken of, there was, in all probability, a 
 subterranean passage which led from these apartments to 
 the water. The ground around, and particularly toward 
 
22 ANCIENT RUINS AT PEMAC^UID, 
 
 the water, on either side of this ridge, bears the marks of 
 a kind of cultivation different from tliat now known or 
 practised by any of the present generation or their imme- 
 diate ancestry. 
 
 Easterly from this mound^ and hard by the bank of the 
 river, are seen the sites of three buildings which stood 
 side by side, each of which was about twenty or twenty- 
 five feet by thirty in size. The cellar Avails were well laid 
 up in stone, and that one which was nearest the river had 
 a stone floor ; and proper excavations might show that 
 they all had stone floors. All these cellars were probably 
 once connected with an under avenue, leading to the shore. 
 The stones of the floor were flat, of a bluish slate, nicely 
 fitted together, and worn smooth, as if done by the feet of 
 men. A part of these stones have been removed to 
 answer the necessities of the present generation. The 
 w^alls are now mostly standing ; and through the eastern- 
 most one is a niche or aperture of about three feet square, 
 that may have led to the shore below. Two of these 
 cellars are entirely filled up, and the third one nearly so, 
 with stones and dirt. Mr, Young used to empty into it 
 the cartloads of small stones which he picked up upon his 
 farm. Was not that utilitj- and a wise economy, when, by 
 driving a few rods farther, he might have em])tied them 
 into the river ? But then he made a few feet of land, and 
 cut a half hundred more of hay. And what was respect 
 for the dead, and reverence for works of the past, in com- 
 parison to the gain of a dollar and fifty cents ? 
 
 To the Northeast of this mound, and up from the bank 
 of the river where these foundations exist, is a low 
 swampy place where were tan-pits, the sites of which are 
 easily ascertained, and the bottom planks of which are 
 plainly felt, by running a sharp stick down three or four 
 feet. Many of the side plank of these pits have been 
 taken up, by curiosity seekers, and carried away. But 
 enough remain to show what kind of a people that was 
 
ANCIENT KUINS AT PEMAQUID. 23 
 
 ■who placed theni there. Tan was found there, and also 
 the ruins of a bark mill when the last settlers first moved 
 on there. 
 
 From this mound, in a Northerly' direction, was a road 
 which led on to the farm next North of this, and which is 
 now owned by a brother of Mr. Lewis. This man and a 
 neighbor of his, some 3'ears ago, were ploughing on an 
 elevated spot, when the}^ struck upon the foundation of an 
 ancient building whose superstructure had long since 
 passed awa}'. On examination they found it to be a solid 
 stone work, forty feet square l)y measurement. The build- 
 ing resting upon this foundation, was, in all probability, 
 the meeting house, and the three buildings, before spoken 
 of, were, undoubtedly, store houses. The drain of these 
 cellars is yet discernible. 
 
 In parts of this entire territory, are found broken pot- 
 tery, pipes, sea coal, charcoal, bones, arrow heads, pieces 
 of freestone, Dutch bricks, human bones, human teeth, 
 pick-axes, keys, and all the marks of civilized and savage 
 hfe. 
 
 Cellars and other marks of civilized life, exist in almost 
 any quantity, all this side of the river, as well as the other, 
 from two or three miles below, to the falls above. There 
 was a numerous population here in former times. The 
 ruius at the fort have often been remarked upon ; these 
 have received less notice ; therefore they are the subject of 
 record at the present time. 
 
 These works belong to the people of whom we have 
 been writing. The place was first settled about 1609 ; 
 and the colony increased and flourished till King Phillip's 
 war, 1675, when it was destroyed. At the close of that 
 war, the place was re-settled, and continued to flourish till 
 King AYiUiam's war, when it sufi^ered a second demolition 
 and burning. The fort Avas taken, 1688, the buildings 
 were burnt, the inhabitants slain, or driven away, or taken 
 captive, and the place lay desolate for thirty years. 
 
24 ANCIENT RUINS AT PEMAQUID. 
 
 When tlie present inhabitants settled here, they foimd a 
 dense forest where had been cultivated fields, cleared 
 pastures and fruitful gardens. On leveling the forest, these 
 works of the fathers appeared ; and though the marks of 
 many of them have been erased, enough remain to show 
 the glory, commercial importance and prosperity of 
 Ancient Pemaquid. 
 
 These works and this place were what, in all probabil- 
 ity, was called the Barbican. This name was once applied 
 to a locahty in London. Gyles said it was on a point on 
 the Western side of the river. 
 
 The ruins on the Eastern side of the river have been so 
 often described by tourists and others that no notice is 
 taken of them here. These include the fort, paved streets, 
 etc. 
 
 Sometime during those years when Ancient Pemaquid 
 was in its glory, the people wished for more water power 
 than was afforded them by the falls. In order to obtain 
 this, they threw a substantial dam across the Pemaquid 
 stream at the falls. This created a pond above. They then 
 cut a canal from the pond, on the eastern side of the 
 stream, and parallel with it, to the cove below. The dis- 
 tance was about 600 yards. Below the dam, they then dug 
 side canals or conduits from the main canal, to the stream 
 below. There were about six of them. This created a 
 water power of sufficient force to answer their purpose. 
 Over these side canals were placed their saw mills, their 
 grist mill, fidling mill and other necessary machinery. 
 The remains of this canal, though mostly filled up, are, to 
 this day, visible. They planned and practised, precisely 
 as do the men of this generation, in similar circumstances. 
 The nearest water power, besides this, was through the 
 woods, four or five miles to the North. 
 
 The fort at Pemaquid which had been demoHshed in 
 August 1688, was rebuilt in 1792, by Governor Phipps, at 
 great expense, on the site of the old one, and was named 
 
m tftetarlii scfllemenfofSIieepscot. is here inseried 
 
 •Hi scfiiemenr or <jfieem 
 foe tke sake ol ifs aniuruiiu. 
 
ANCIENT SHEEPSCOT. 25 
 
 Fort AYilliam Henry. Capt. Chubb, of Andover, Mass., 
 with a company of men, was put in command of it ; but it 
 was disgracefully surrendered to a combined force of 
 French and Indians in 1696. The enemy continued ener- 
 getic, wily and bold ; and expeditions under Captains 
 Church, Converse and March, were made into this Eastern 
 countr}-. Capt. March, in SejDt. 9, 1696, made an excur- 
 sion up the Damariscotta river ; and, in attempting to 
 land, was surprised and fii'ed upon by the Indians, and 
 though he gallantly charged and repulsed them, had 12 or 
 13 of his men killed, and as many more wounded. This 
 bloody affair finished these predatory proceedings in 
 Maine for this vear. 
 
 CHAPTEPt V 
 
 ANCIENT SHEEPSCOT.* 
 
 If you start from Wiscasset Bay and follow the course 
 of the river upwards, about four miles' distance, you will 
 come to a point of land which divides the river, and makes 
 it to form two branches. The Eastern branch runs in a 
 N. N. E. direction, nearly a mile, and then it forms a 
 graceful bend or sweep, and having reversed its course, it 
 runs in a Southwesterly direction about two miles, forming 
 what is called "The Reach," or Crumbie's Pieach ; and 
 then it sw^eeps again in an easy turn and runs E. S. East- 
 erly nearly a mile, w^hen it again divides — the southern 
 branch running under the Newcastle and Wiscasset Bridge, 
 thus forming and watering the extensive Marshes which 
 lie in the Southw^estern part of the tow^n — while the other. 
 
26 ANCIENT SHEEPSCOT. 
 
 which is the maiu branch, again reverses its course, run- 
 ning parallel with Crumbie's Reach and the main Sheep- 
 scot, and continues on neai'ly a mile when another branch 
 strikes off to the Eastward and Southward, where it 
 receives the waters from Bryant's Meadow and makes 
 another large area of marsh, while the main river con- 
 tinues on in a N. N. E. course up to the fal]s,t thence into 
 the woods where the road crosses it which goes from 
 Sheepscot Bridge to Damariscotta, and thence up to the 
 upper part of Newcastle and into the town of Jefferson. 
 This river is now called "Mill River," or "Mill Creek ;" 
 and the point of land which runs down between it and 
 Crumbie's Reach was formerly called "The Great Necke." 
 And this river Avhich has been thus hastily sketched out, 
 was called "Cavissex River," "Canasixet River" and Can- 
 issex River."* 
 
 The western branch of this river which is formed by the 
 'point of land already alluded to, continues on in a N. N. 
 East direction about a mile when it comes to "The Falls." 
 After passing these it pursues its same general course about 
 one-third of a mile when a branch strikes off and after 
 a graceful bend runs N. Easterly up through marshes, a 
 distance of four miles to "The Falls," formerly called "Win- 
 nisittico Falls" and "Fresh Falls." This river is called 
 "Dyer's River" from Mr. Wm. Dyer who anciently erected 
 his house near the foot of it not far from where the store 
 of Franklin L. Carney now stands. The main or Western 
 branch of the river continues on in its primal course 
 about four miles when it bends and runs Northwesterly, 
 through "Puddle Dock" village, "Head of tide" village, 
 
 * In the History of Saco and Biddeford, p. 13th, the author says, 
 Sheepscot was called Apouey. Hou. Wm. Willis, M. H. C, p. 232, 
 says, "The Indian name was Sheepscot." The name probably was 
 imported from England. 
 
 t Formerly called Allen's falls. 
 
ANCIENT SHEEPSCOT. 27 
 
 Avhen it sweeps again and enters the town of Wliitefield. 
 It is, taken all and in all, a magnificent and profitable 
 stream. It sweeps through many miles of country, forms 
 almost a countless number of acres of marsh, its waters 
 are well stored with fish, and its banks are hned with for- 
 ests, pastures, cultivated fields and other signs of civiliza- 
 tion. The marshes which these waters form, are of 
 immense value to the inhabitants. No town, in this vicin- 
 ity, equals Newcastle in this respect. 
 
 ' That tract of laud which is formed by the dividing of 
 the Sheepscot River at the South, and the branching of 
 the Dyer's River at the North, with the Sheepscot on the 
 West, was anciently called "The Little Necke,"* in opposi- 
 tion to "The Great Necke" already spoken of, as being 
 formed by, and lying between, "Mill River" and "Crum- 
 bie's Reach." After the purchase of Ma^son in 1652, it 
 was called "Mason's Necke," and afterwards the "toAvn 
 necke". It is a beautiful place. It is more than a mile 
 long, and its mean width is one-third of a mile. Its 
 surface is nearly level, quite free from ledges and stones, 
 and with its loamy soil forms excellent land for cultivation. 
 Towards the North, between "Garrison Hill" and "The 
 Falls," is a rising ground, where, during the early days of 
 this settlement, was a fort, and where is now the "Burying 
 ground" in which the inhabitants, since the year 1630, 
 have been accustomed to inter their dead. 
 
 Nicholas Manning who was the surveyor under John 
 Palmer, the DvdvO of York's Agent, and appointed by Gov- 
 ernor Dungan, has left us 
 
 "the dementions off the town necke." 
 "firom the Southwesterly pount off the town necke is 149 
 pole to the South Side off Mr. Goddard home lott from 
 
 * Sullivan remarks, "Where ihat river was, may be uncertain; 
 but perhaps it was the Sheepscot," It is not "uncertain" to the 
 older inhabitants of the town Newcastle. 
 
28 ANCIENT SHEEPSCOT. 
 
 thens is 84 pole to a Cross Street to the north sid off 
 Christopher Dyers home lott is 50 pol then a lott Keserved 
 for the Cattell and pepell to have water ffrom the Spring 
 in Said lot from the north Sid off Said lott to the hay way 
 that goeth into the wods is 30 ])ole the Said hay way is 4 
 pole wide ffrom thens to the Cov nor off John Manning 
 lot is 3 pole the Eamender off his ffront on a gett is 7 pole 
 from thens to William Dyers home lott at the North 
 ponnt off Said neck is 70 pole the bred off Said neck a 
 lonng by Said Goddards lott ffrom the East Sid to the 
 west off the neck is 92 pole 
 
 Nich. Maning home lott is in ffront 15 pole and depe 
 the oft' phips lott bred in ffront" 
 
 These figures are 149-84-50-30-4-3-7-70. Total 397. 
 
 Their custom was to have two acre lots for "home lots," 
 where they erected their dwellings for neighborhood pur- 
 poses and for security ; and then, to have "out lots" at a 
 distance where were their tillage and wood lands. The 
 road that connected those located East with the town, was 
 dignified as the "King's Highway." 
 
 The plan of the "Necke" here given, its length and 
 breadth, is inserted for its antiquit}", and as a rare relic of 
 other men and other times. 
 
 A street extended from the Southern to the Northern 
 point of the Neck. Two hundred and thirty-three rods 
 from the Southern point was a street that crossed the long 
 street at right angles, and ran from the Eastern to the 
 Western branch of the Sheepscot. On the banks of the 
 Western branch of the Sheepscot, and parallel with the 
 long street, was another street, to accommodate the fam- 
 ilies that lived on that part of the Neck. Near where the 
 old Henry Cargill house nowt stands, there commenced 
 another street of four rods wide, which, following the 
 
 *It was also called "The town," "The town Necke," and 
 "Mason's Necke." tl863. 
 
ANCIENT SHEEPSCOT. 29 
 
 present road led off bv Lewis Kennedy's, to tlieiv farms, 
 ^voods and Grist Mill on Cavessix river. This was 
 '■'Alleyn's Falls," He probably resided here and was their 
 miller. This street was the "King's Highway." To the 
 North of the commencement of this street, on the crown 
 of the hill, was their fort," a small stockade ; and to the 
 South, aroiuul the spring, was a "Common" where the 
 people and their cattle obtained drink. 
 
 Between the "Common" and the "King's Highwaj'," was 
 the residence of John Mason, the chief man and the 
 ] irgest landholder of the village. The Blacksmith 8hop 
 was nearly opposite the Common. The place is now easily 
 identified. It is on the Western side of the street. Chris- 
 toplier Dyer lived in the neighborhood ; and William Dyer 
 on the Northern extremity — "North pount" — of the Neck, 
 probably near where Franklin Carney's store now stands. 
 He gave the name to Dyer's river and to the Neck oppo- 
 site, probably Ijecause he owned it. Madam Elizabeth 
 Gent lived on Garrison Hill. She was a large landholder, 
 having purchased the tract of the Indian Sagamores that 
 lies between Dyer's and Cavessix rivers, and from the 
 North line of John Mason's purchase, to Winnesitico 
 Falls, — above Hartley Erskiue's. Her son Thomas Gent 
 lived "on the Eastward side of Sheepscot Great Neck, near 
 the poiut,"t where Francis Dodge now, 1863, lives. John 
 Manning resided near the Common. He married John 
 Mason's daughter, and John Mason married the daughter 
 of Elizabeth Gent. One witness says, John Mason's 
 house was on the low ground, near the head of the cove 
 and a large spring. The house of Thomas Messer was on 
 the Alna Side not far from the spring, that is on the old 
 
 * Sullivan, p. 230, says. Sir Edmund Audros erected a fort at 
 Sheepscot. 
 
 tJolin Dall's deposition. John Curtis' deposition. Thomas 
 Gent's residence at Damariscotta was only brief. 
 
BO ANTIQUITY OF SHEEFSCOI', 
 
 Wiscasset road. Samuel Corbissou's was to the KSoutJi of 
 this. 
 
 The deeds, under whieli Madam Gent and her son 
 Thomas Gent held their lands^ are not now in existence. 
 
 The location was beautifully chosen. The ground was. 
 level and well adapted to agriculture. The rivers Avere 
 bountifully stored with fish. The marshes and meadows- 
 afforded large quantities of hay for their cattle ; the out- 
 lauds were heavily covered with forests ; and there was 
 easy access to the sea. All things considered, their sit- 
 uation could not be excelled on any part of the river. 
 They could hunt in winter, and find, an easy market for 
 their lumber or wdiatever they might have to sell. Dam- 
 ariscotta, Pemaquid and Georgetown were their nearest 
 ueiffhbors. 
 
 CHAPTER VI 
 
 ANTIQUITY OF SHEEPSCOT. 
 
 SVeo commenced this settlement, and at what time it 
 Was done, is quite uncertain ; yet, there is evidence that it 
 dates back to a very early period of Colonial history. 
 The opinion, that it may have been a continuation of the 
 Popham colony, is entirely unsupported by the facts in the 
 case and by the writers of that period. The Popham set- 
 tlement was a short-lived affair. The men composing it, 
 w^ere not of the right kind to battle with the rigors of our 
 Northern winters — -to fight with the Indian and the beasts 
 of prey — to hew dow-n the forests — till the lands — bear up 
 under the hardships of pioneer life and lay the founda- 
 
ANTIQTnTY OP SHEEPSCOT, 31 
 
 tions of iiiaiiy generations. A single winter's privations 
 broke up the enterprise ; and tke opening spring witnessed 
 A speedy return to the land of their fathers, whose fire- 
 sides were blazing with bounties and homes were amply 
 prepared for their relief. 
 
 Instead of any remaining behind and engaging in 
 another similar enteqirise, as some have supposed, 
 Strachey, their own favorite author, has told us, that they 
 all left and went back to England in the ship that came 
 the next year for their relief. His language is, "Where- 
 fore they all ymbarqued in the new arrived shipp, and in 
 the new pinnace, the Virginia, and set sail for England. 
 And this was the end of that Northerne colony upon the 
 liver Sagadahoc." 
 
 Hubbard,* speaking of their hardships and the deaths 
 among them, says, "And indeed the seasoning of a hard 
 winter in that barren, rocky and mountainous desert so 
 discouraged all the rest, that they took the first advantage 
 of shipping that next came, to return home for England 
 the following year, viz. : Anno Domini 1608." 
 
 But in what year the settlement at Sheepscot began, 
 is not precisely known. Undoubtedly it grew up, like 
 Pemaquid, from small and obscure beginnings. While 
 Pemaquid was the grand Enfrepof for mariners, tradesmen 
 and fishermen, Sheepscot, in her marshes, both salt and 
 fresh, her unrivalled soil, magnificent forests, and spring 
 "run" of salmon, shad and alewives, and also in her mill 
 sites and easy access to the sea, was a gem of untold 
 worth to the agriculturist and planter, and presented facil- 
 ities and prospects of a brightened character to many, who 
 were less charmed by the allurements of a dwelling at the 
 ocean's side. 
 
 Pemaquid, Georgetown and Sheepscot, like a family of 
 sisters, grew up side by side, having neither Government 
 
 * See General History, p. 37. 
 
82 ANTIQQITY OF SHEEPSCOT, 
 
 patronage, nor the assistance of lords and powerful org'an- 
 izations like the Pophani colony ; but from the outset, 
 they became self-reliant ; and like the forests which they 
 came to subdue, they struck their roots deep — spread their 
 branches Ayide,. and lived to profit themselves and bless 
 those that came after them. These three grew up side by 
 side — had a common origin — a similar experience — a- 
 resemblance of life and a like destiny. For nearly sixty 
 years, they lived, flourished and gave each other mutual 
 aid and comfort ; and it was neither the rigor of winter 
 nor our Northern blasts that discour.-iged them. They 
 staid and bore their hardshi|)s, without murmur or com- 
 plaint, till Indian v.rath, like a furious tornado, and with 
 Sirocco fierceness, swept over the land, burying beneath it 
 men and their habitations, cattle and flocks and all whp- 
 tended and guarded them, 
 
 Some, choosing an iidand habitation, while others would 
 prefer a dwelling by the sea, Sheepscot, no doubt, received 
 "planters" soon after, or at the same time, that Pemaquid 
 and the settlement on Mouhegan became a fixity. Each 
 seemed to be necessary to the life of the other. The 
 Duke D'Rochefaucault says, in the 2d vol. of his travels, 
 "Some attempts w^ere made by the Dutch to settle a Col- 
 ony at Newcastle as early as 1607," though, at that time, 
 unsuccessful. Afterwards, as vestiges show, they became 
 residents here at least for a time. This was on the Sheep- 
 scot river above AViscasset Bay. Tradition also declares 
 in favor of the testimony of the vestiges and of this 
 writer. The older inhabitants are well jiersuaded that the 
 Dutch once fixed their habitations in this locality, and at 
 a date far back in the annals of the countr}-. 
 
 Sullivan says,* "There was a settlement there," at New- 
 castle, "as early as in any part of the Pemaquid country." 
 And "There were in the year lG30,t eighty-four families, 
 
 *Page 165. tPage 1G7. 
 
ANTIQUITY OF SHEEPSCOT. 83 
 
 besides fishermen, about Pemat]ui(:l, St. George and 
 Sbeepscott." 
 
 That this settlement was of an early date, is proved by 
 the following fact. There is now in one of the cellars of 
 those earh^ inhabitants which is partially filled up, the 
 stump of a pine tree of two feet in thickness, that was cut ■ 
 about the year 1817 by the late Capt. Thomas Chase of 
 this place. Xow, carrying back the time, from the cutting 
 of that tree to the hour when the little seedling showed 
 itself in that partially filled cellar, and you will find 
 yourself standing upon a point of time as early as that 
 which the Records have assigned for the destruction of 
 that once fiourishing Colony. 
 
 Capt. Joseph Cargill has told me, that, as long ago as 
 1830, he counted stumps with a hundred and fifty-five 
 circles on them. A circle is supposed to be gained, to a 
 healthy tree, every year. In the woods which have never 
 l)eeu cleared since the settlement of these parts, an}* quan- 
 tity of cornhills are seen, which show what the inhabi- 
 tants were doing when the last act of Indian barbarity 
 was performed, and the tillers of the soil were driven from 
 tlieir homes. 
 
 It is well known, that, after the village was burnt, and 
 the inhabitants were driven off, the country was left to 
 grow up to woods ; — that a heavy forest rested upon the 
 cornfields ; and that timber, of immense size, pressed upon 
 Avhat was once their tillage lands and their gardens. Some 
 portions of this forest, of late, were standing ; and even 
 now,* there is a small groAvth that protects the earth in its 
 ancient form. 
 
 From the names of those settlers which have survived, 
 the probability of the nationalit}*, is English, though there, 
 undoubtedly, was a sprinkling of Dutch among them, or 
 before them. Among the names I find those of Dale, 
 
 * 1850. 
 
34 ANTIQUITY OF 8HEEPSC0T. 
 
 Djer, Stalger, Draper, Gent, Mason, Messer and White. 
 And it is certain that thej were under the British Crown, 
 and that the Duke of York estabHshed a government 
 there. 
 
 Tradition, beheved bv the inhabitants, says that the 
 Dutch once settled there. 
 
 And, that this settlement was po[)ulous, is equally evi- 
 dent. Their principal street was a mile and a quarter 
 long. The land on both sides was lail out in two acre 
 lots, in the form of a parallelogram, narrow on the street 
 and extending a certain distance in the rear. Each of 
 these was the home lot of a proprietor. And, from the 
 numerous cellars found there, by the settlers in the next 
 century, it is evident that the greater part of those "home 
 lots" were taken up and settled on. Besides, cellars were 
 found in other localities which would swell the population 
 to some hundreds of souls. 
 
 There were settlers over West, on the river's bank. 
 Several families resided on the Alna side ; and some to the 
 west of the mountain, as the cellars indicate, and more 
 or less were scattered, from Garrison Hill to the lower end 
 of the "Great" (Sherman's) "Necke." The place had at 
 least fifty years' growth. I have in my possession, the 
 names of about fifty of these ancient inlialntauts ; nine- 
 tenths of whom were males. And each of these, if the 
 head of a family — as probably they were — stands as the 
 representative of several others. But I have only a small 
 portion of the names of those adults Avho once flourished 
 there. 
 
 They prospered — they multiplied — "farmed it" — fished 
 — traded — lumbered. Their religion was transported from 
 across the sea ;— their children they taught; — the govern- 
 ment was Democratic ; — they had no king — no bishop — no 
 Hierarchy — no Parliament. And yet, it was a community 
 where ever}- -one saw, that it was for his own good to 
 promote the benefit of the whole. Their very isolation 
 
ANTIQUITY OF SHEEPSCOT. 35 
 
 compelled them to deeds of benevolence and to acts of 
 common mercy and charity. 
 
 Some forty rods to the South of their fort, on the oppo- 
 site side of the street, and near the Northern corner of the 
 iield where the road now strikes off in a Southeasterly 
 direction, stands a barn formerly belonging to tlie late 
 Henry Cargill, Esq. His son, Mr. Charles Cargill, just 
 now deceased, told me but a short time before his death, 
 that a number of years ago, as this barn was undergoing 
 repairs, in digging a few inches under ground, the work- 
 man accidentally came to a floor of flat stones. These 
 stones had evidently been brought some distance, as there 
 was no locality near, Avhere they could have been obtained. 
 They were about four inches thick ; and the floor whii-h 
 was eighteen or twenty feet square, was compactly laid, 
 j(Hnt nicely fitting to joint, and part perfectly meeting 
 part." What particular use it was intended for is quite in 
 vain for us to inquire ; yet it was no doubt considered a 
 place of considerable importance. Near this, as Mr. 
 Joseph Cargill, the brother of Charles, told me, his father 
 found, when he first came on to the place, some seventy- 
 five years since, t the foundation of a building of consid- 
 erable size, laid in solid masonry,:!: stone and lime. He 
 used the stone for other purposes ; but it was not till many 
 years after, that the pavement of flat stones was discov- 
 ered. What connection, if an}', the two had with each, is 
 not known. It may have been a church ; or it may have 
 been a storehouse, which is more probable ; or it may 
 have been the residence of John Mason which, we know, 
 Avas in this vicinity. He appears to have been the chief 
 man of the village ; and it was at his house that the Com- 
 
 * These remains are similar to those found at Pemaquid. 
 
 1 1855, tlie date of writing. 
 
 I A simiu\r foundation was discovered at Pemaquid. 
 
36 ANTIQUITY OF SHEEPSCOT. 
 
 luissioiiers of the Duke of York met to settle and arr;inge 
 the affairs of the province. 
 
 To the Sol^th^\■est of this, and not far from the point of the 
 Necke, is another celhir of considerable size with flat stones 
 in the bottonj, showing that here was a building of impor- 
 tance ; and the bricks found there, some of which are in 
 perfect condition and some with all the ignitible portions 
 burnt out of them, gave evidence that these as well as 
 wood were used in its construction and that fire in its 
 intensest fury was the cause of its destruction. 31any of 
 the cellars once found have been filled of later years. 
 
 Still further South on the opposite side of the street, 
 stands that very important appendage of every settlement, 
 whether it be great or small, new or old, the blacksmith 
 shop. Several years ago, four individuals of us visited the 
 spot, for the purpose of making discoveries. We had our 
 implements wath us, and dug down through the debris and 
 new made laud, to the depth of eight inches when we came 
 to a hard pan which formeil the floor of the important 
 character who once reigned there. Here were made all 
 the ox shoes, the cranes, the hooks and trammels ; the — 
 everything ornamental, curious and useful for the needy 
 inhabitants of the whole village. It was the Birmingham 
 of the place. And here, too, the honest yeomanr}- would 
 meet of a stormy da}^ to talk over the politics, discuss the 
 municipal affairs, and project enterprises relating to their 
 little kingdom, with quite as much patriotism and wisdom 
 as men do nowadays. 
 
 On this floor we found cinders and slag, which fell from 
 the furnace, bits of iron, the bolt of a lock, and a piece 
 of work parti}' finished, something in the shape and about 
 the size of a large latch. It might have been his last 
 w^ork that the manufacturer was attempting to finish, as 
 the Indian war whooj) was heard from the neighboring- 
 hills, and the unprotected inhabitants were compelled to 
 Hee for their lives. The relics taken on that occasion, are 
 
a:ntiquity df sheet'scot. 37 
 
 -till ill iu\' possession. The setting sun then co]U])ene(l us 
 to retire from a work which wt' never since found time to 
 resume. The anvil of this son of Yulcan, was found in 
 the next century, and ]^ni to a similar purpose b}' a differ- 
 i-nt hand. I wish I knew its history ! AVhat revelations 
 might then be nuide I 
 
 Other articles, belonging to tliese wilderness settlers, 
 have been found, bv tiie present inhabitants, as the}' have 
 been ploughing their fields or searching among the stones 
 and bricks of the cellars. Particularly have chunks of 
 melted pewter, of various siz^s, been found among the 
 ruins of these cellars, showing that when these houses 
 were consumed bv fire, their ])ewter platters, basins etc., 
 were lost, being melted at the time.-' Charred corn and 
 ])eas have also been found in abundance, having passed 
 thi-ough the action of fire at the time the houses were 
 1»urne(1. In fact, the inhabitants, when the news of danger 
 arrived, had only time to flee for their lives, leaving their 
 goods behind them, which, together with the buildings 
 that contained them, became an eas}- pre}' to the flames. 
 
 Capt. Joseph Cargill has informed me, that many years 
 ago, when his father was digging a trench for an aqueduct 
 to lead the water from the spring in the middle of his field 
 to his brickyard which was situated at the bank near the 
 head of the cove, he struck upon two large, white oak 
 plank, near the water, one lying directly on 'the top of the 
 other, with the sawdust as bright as the day when it was 
 cut, hing between them. These plank were about two feet 
 under ground, and were sawed i)i a sawpit, with one of 
 those large whip-saAvs that are used for sawing plank for 
 ship building. It was Mr. Cargill's opinion that these two 
 plank lay at the bottom of the pit ; hence the ease with 
 
 *The ring foiuid by Capt. Chase a few years ago, (see Maine Hist. 
 Coll., vol. 4, p. 216, Note,) belonged to the Woodbridge family of 
 later date. 
 
218 ANTIQUITY OF SHEEPSCOT. 
 
 which they were covered, and escaped decay, when all was 
 perishing above them. There are evidences, that, near 
 this phice, was the spot where ship building was carried 
 on. Those hardy pioneers had every facihty for this 
 object ; — tind^er enough — good rivers — help sufficient and . 
 a ready market. 
 
 They built a vessel where the late Hartley Nickel'^ 
 brickyard is, in which, it is said, th^ inhal)itants left.""' It 
 is not long since there were visible marks of a shipyard 
 there.'l- There is a tradition, that, when the inhabitants 
 saw that they must leave, some of them met together and 
 agreed to dig a pit and deposit their pewter dishes and 
 other valuables in it. After they had deposited the 
 choicest things there, they covered the pit over, liut when 
 the inhabitants returned, the place could not be identified. 
 They dug much and often, but the carefully ccnered arti- 
 cles could never be found. J 
 
 There was a wharf near the Southern end of the "Little 
 Necke" on the Eastern side and South of the old ship- 
 yard.! 
 
 The mills of this neighborhood w^ere situated on what 
 then began to be called "Mill Creek," now^ "Mill Brook" or 
 "Mill River," This was at the Falls, called by them 
 "Allen's Falls," about a mile to the East of "The Town," 
 and accommodated both Sheepscot and Damariscotta, It 
 is an excellent mill privilege and miUs have stood there 
 almost ever since the recollection of the oldest inhabitants. 
 When the present settlers first moved in there, they found 
 an old mill stone, broken in pieces— undoubtedl}- belong- 
 ing to a former mill that had been erected there. This, 
 Capt. .Joseph Cargill worked into his stone mill dam which 
 
 *Col. James Cargill. 
 tCapt. Alex Cunningham. 
 I Mr. Alex Cunningham. 
 §Mrs. Decker. 
 
INDIAN I'URCHASES. 30 
 
 'lit' built on the same S])()t, ni;iny years ago. When the 
 la mis were heavily eovered with forests and the snows were 
 deep and held on later than they do now with a cleared 
 fonntry, the flow of water on this stream was much larger 
 than it is at present ; and even now it is considerable. 
 The remains of an old grist mill stand upon the site at the 
 Falls at present. Shattuck's saw mill is below this. 
 
 Other industries, such as brick-making, were no doul)t 
 ]mrsaed, as there were excellent facilities for the manufac- 
 ture of this article right at their doors, and there were men 
 .and time enough to make them. 
 
 C H A P T E E Y 1 1, 
 
 INDIAN PUECHASES. 
 
 The settlers, as yet, had received no fifle.^ to their lands, 
 and the only regulations they had, appear to have been 
 those of their own making. The English claimed the sov- 
 <ri'iyiif)j of the land, and the Patents of different com- 
 panies began to conflict with each other. But the Indians 
 who were the ancient lords and the real owners of the 
 soil, had not as yet parted with their title to them. The 
 English who had come in, seemed to have lived there onh' 
 by sufferance ; for as soon as the flames of war w^ere 
 kindled, the inhabitants were obliged to flee. While peace 
 continued, they prospered : but when war arose, the 
 Indian power was seen and felt, and the patents and 
 orders of white men had no more force than the paper on 
 which they were written. Accordingly, the settlers began 
 to make ]3urchases of the Indians. John Mason, Nicholas 
 
40 INDIAN rri;cHASEs. 
 
 Manning and Mailam Gent at Slieepscot, l)f)aght all tlit- 
 lands between Sheepscot and Mill EivtMs. and from Win- 
 nisittico Falls, the present Match factory, down, so as to 
 include the upper end of Cape Newaggan Island. Here is 
 Mason's deed. 
 
 "January 20th l{)o2. Be it known unto all men, by 
 these presents, that we, Robinhood and Dick Swash and 
 Jack Pudding, do hereby sever.dly and jointl}^ gi-ant and 
 make free sale unto John Mason, one ne(-k of land lying 
 in Sheepscot river, which bounds of the said neck is from 
 Sheepscot Falls, over a cove, to a .parcel of pines, and 
 from thence right over the said neck unto the head of 
 another cove, on the Eastw^ard side of the neck ; and a 
 parcel of marsh gjonnd lying on the other .side of the 
 river southerly, which bounds is from the burnt islands 
 which is the northerh- end of it, and from thence to a 
 freshet called by the English "The Oven's Mouth," and all 
 the said marsh is on the southward side of the river, with 
 the upland joining to it ; and we the said Sagamores, Rob- 
 inhood and Dick Swash and Jack Pudding, our heirs^ 
 executors, aduiinistrators or assigns, do hereby grant and 
 give quiet possession unto the said John Mason,, his heirs,, 
 executors, administrators or assigns, with a parcel of fresh 
 marsh lying at the head of Allen's Falls. 
 
 Witness: Nathaniel Draper 
 Edward Rol)erts. 
 
 Nathaniel Draper of Sheepscot, doth acknowledge that 
 this deed is the act of the Indians, here subscribed before 
 me, this 15th day of March, 1666 — 67 
 
 Per me, Walter Phillips, Recorder. 
 
 Nicholas Reynolds, Justice Peace." 
 
 The bounds of this deed are traceable. He started 
 from Sheepscot Falls, and struck directly across. South- 
 easterly, over the cove, to a "parcel of pines," which stood 
 upon the bank on the opposite side — thence he struck 
 
INDIAN PURCHASES. 41 
 
 across to the cove South of Garrison Hill — thonce ho 
 followed the river up the Reach, and on through its wind- 
 ings, to Campbell's, now White's Mill ; thence he struck 
 right down Southwesterly to the "fi-eshet called by the 
 English 'oven's mouth,' " in the lower part of Edgecomb, 
 with all the marshes and upland lying to the West of this 
 line. The "burnt Islands" at the upper part of this large 
 tract, were so called because the}- had been overrun by 
 fire. 
 
 Nicholas Manning's estate lay to the South of this, or 
 rather he appears to have been a partner with Mason, (as 
 he married his daughter.) and it ran down and included 
 Barter's Island, Sawyer's Island, and the upper end of 
 Cape Newaggan Island. 
 
 I have in my possession an old writing of Manning's, 
 and what purports to be the 308th page of the book of his 
 surveys. As it is good history and throws light upon these 
 ancient and obscure transactions, I shall here copy it for 
 the benefit of the curious. 
 
 "The Bounds off the Land of Capt. Nich. Manning in 
 Sheepscott River which Runs at the westerly side off Cape 
 nawagon up to i^allings ffalls ; as also the Land off' John 
 Mason my wiffe father bofft of three Sagemores the prin- 
 cipal that ever had ben in the Esttern Contry in the A^eare 
 Conveyed Janery the twenty 1652, and was Recorded in 
 the Rein off King Charell the Second, one thousen Six 
 hundred sixty ffive, aUso in the year 1666 Nathanell 
 draper, and Edward Roberts wear sworn beffor me, by the 
 Nathanell draper, the other being ded, Edward beffor 
 then,^ and beffor any convaymant was by the Crown off 
 England Esten Contrey,t presently John Mason went unto 
 Nicholas" Reynolls the flirst Justis made in them parts 
 which is March 1666 — 67 ; presently ther was on Samell 
 
 * It is difficult to deciplier this. 
 
 t It is very difficult to decipher this. 
 
42 WALTER PHILLIPS. 
 
 pliipps appountecl to Recorder off the Convaj-ants off 
 Lands on any writting that ought to be Recorded, which 
 book is now by the Govenor off boston committed in the 
 Custody off Samell Phipps Clerk off the Estern Comittee." 
 
 Then follows a plan of the river from near its mouth, 
 together with the islands and bodies of water, up to the 
 Cross river, which he calls "boren hed," Boren Head. 
 Squam Island or Westport, he calls "the boren Island." 
 
 On the opposite side of the leaf is another rough sketch 
 of the Sheepscot river from "the boren hed," Fowle's 
 Point, to AUeh's Falls, and the distance is placed quite 
 correctly at three leagues. The lands, thus claimed by 
 Mason and Manning, amounted to twelve thousand acres. 
 
 Madam Gent bought a tract next above M;ison's. Her 
 bounds commenced at the Sheepscot Falls and appear to 
 have followed Mason's boundary, across the cove to a 
 "parcel of pines" then to another cove up Crumbie's 
 Reach thence round the Great Neck — up Mill River to 
 about where the line now divides the towns of Jefferson 
 and Newcastle — thence Westerly near "Winnisitic;o Falls" 
 to the Sheepscot River — thence down the river to the first 
 mentioned bound. So that Madam Gent had in her pos- 
 session a fine tract of country. 
 
 CHAPTER VII I. 
 
 WALTER PHILLIPS. 
 
 Sometime previous to the middle of the 17th century 
 there came a man with his family and settled on the West- 
 ern bank of the Damariscotta river, about two miles below 
 
WALTEK PHILLIPS. 43 
 
 tlie loAver falls, now Damuriscotta Bridge, at a little run of 
 wjiter, in the rear of the residence of the late Capt. Wn). 
 Robinson. His name was Walter Phillips; and he was 
 destined to be an historic character. Here, he built him a 
 house ; and not far off, lived James Smith, who married 
 Phillip's daughter. The cellars and debris of ancient 
 houses are seen there to this da}'. How long Phillips 
 lived here is not known ; but existing records show that he 
 afterward moved farther up the river, the distance of 
 nearly a mile, and built him a house, where he contijiued 
 to reside, till driven off by the Indians in 1675. He built 
 his house on a high bluff of land, near the Eastern corner 
 of the field now owned by Ebenezer Farley, Esq., a short 
 distance below Fly and Hiscock's shipyard, and a httle to 
 the West of the tomb that is erected on the falling off of 
 the hill, by the margin of the river. It was a beautiful 
 location, and the spot was capitally chosen. For, besides, 
 that the ground was high and dry, it fell off in every direc- 
 tion from his house, and he had a commanding view of 
 the beautiful Damariscotta for many miles above and 
 below his residence. I have visited the spot, and found it 
 to be the very place of all others where I should choose 
 to live, provided the whole territory was before me, and I 
 had my choice as to localit}'. Mr. Farle}', who was born 
 in the old family mansion, a little to the West of this, 
 recollects, 1856, the cellar well. It was there in the days 
 of his boyhood, but has since been filled up. He is now* 
 79 years of age. He also recollects the orchard which 
 Pljillips set out, when he improved the soil. He says, 
 that being planted on virgin soil, the trees attained an 
 unusually large size ; much larger than any now in exist- 
 ence. The same phenomena I have myself witnessed. 
 The trees which were first planted on the farm where I 
 was born, in Wiscasset, were in existence in the days of 
 
 * Wheu this was written. 
 
44 WALTEE THILLIPS. 
 
 lu}' boj'hood ; but they have since giveu phice to others 
 which are greatly inferior in size to those that were first 
 planted there. 
 
 John Dall, in his deposition before the Commissioners, 
 taken March 12, 1734, and when he was 80 years of age, 
 testified that "Walter Phillips' house stood on the Westerly 
 side of the river, on a great high hill, a little below the 
 lowest falls, and there was near to his house an orchard." 
 L3"dia Stan wood, June 19, 1742, when she was 82 years old, 
 testified that "he lived and improved on a hill below John 
 Taylor, down the riverward." Mrs. Stauwood was the 
 daughter of Thomas Messer of Sheepscot, where she was 
 born and brought up, but lived pre\dous to her marriage, 
 a whole year at John Taylor's, and was well acquainted 
 in those parts. Samuel Small, Nov. 11, 1737, being then 
 73 years of age, declared that, "when a j'outh, a servant 
 to Henry Joslin, Esq., then a magistrate in those Eastern 
 ])art8, he lived with him several years at Pemaquid, while 
 Sir Edmund Andross was Governor of New England." 
 He was well acquainted with this Eastern country, often 
 visited Damariscotta, and gathered apples from the 
 orchard planted by Phillips. He says that it was a little 
 distance below the lower salt water falls, and there was 
 then, at that place, the remains of a house, said to be 
 Phillips' dwelling house ; and there had been, before that 
 time, Yerj great improvements of the land, by Phillips. 
 He was the reputed OAvner of a large tract of country at 
 Damariscotta ; but was finally driven off by the Indians, 
 and escaped with his life only, having lost all his goods. 
 
 Phillips, in his deed to Tappan, speaks of the .... below 
 "my former dwelling house ;" showing that the place of 
 his latter residence, was different from the former. Ben- 
 jamin Cheney, one of Tappau's Agents, says, he "fenced 
 for a pasture from the brook that runs into the cove just 
 below the lower falls ; " — that is the brook directly North 
 of the Brick Church ; and "Southerly alongside of a great, 
 
"WALTER PHILLIPS. 45 
 
 long hill to another brook below the jind where 
 
 Walter Phillips was said first to dwell, when he came to 
 Damariscotta." 
 
 The locality of Phillips' second residence, is easily 
 ascertained b^' the debris and black mould which are 
 found there. When I visited the locality, two men were 
 ploughing on the spot. They easily detected the place by 
 the peculiarity of the soil ; and when I told them that a 
 house once stood there, they readily remarked upon the 
 different appearance between that and the surrounding 
 })arts ; and they, showing me the sj^ot, said, they had 
 ploughed across a beautiful, well pulverized sj^ot, which 
 once may have been improved as a garden. 
 
 At that time, Phillips had a cart path which "went 
 directly back from his dwelling house* toward Sheepscot, 
 l>elow the Fresh Meadows, leaving the meadows on the 
 right hand." This path must have passed out through the 
 notch of the hills, where now is the residence of Mr. 
 Farley, and ran along South of what since has been called 
 Bryant's Meadow. 
 
 Philhps hacj made a settlement down the river, near the 
 sea, at a place called Winnegance. This was probably for 
 the purpose of fishing ; — perhaps also for trade. 
 
 His next neighbor North, was John Taylor, who lived 
 "near the lower salt water falls, on the first point below." 
 This is the point where stands the Brick Block, erected 
 by John Glidden, Esq., and which terminated by a Avharf. 
 Formerly the cove extended up much farther than it does 
 at present, and the point was longer, of course, than it is 
 now. 
 
 The line fence between Tajdor and Phillips, commenced 
 
 *Johu Pearce dep., of Manchester. 'Sir. Sewall, An. Dom. of 
 Me., p. 137, places this road too far South. If he had followed "the 
 route of the present highway," as he says he did, he would have 
 crossed a broad swamp and avoided the elevated and dry land 
 farther North. 
 
46 WALTER PHILLIPS. 
 
 at the "deep gully" directly in the rear of the cottage 
 house that stands bplow the road, near the oak grove, and 
 hard by Hiscock and Fly's shipyard. It continued up 
 over the hill. This fence was about midway from Phillips" 
 to Taylor's residence. Directly across the river from John 
 Taylor's, was John Brown, Jr., son of John Brown of New 
 Harbor. Up the river farther, on the same side with Bi'own, 
 :ind directly across from the Oyster Banks, stood the resi- 
 dence of Eobert Scott. And still farther up, at another 
 clearing, was the home of Thomas Kimljall. These six, 
 Phillips, Smith, Taylor, Brown, Scott and Kimball, are all 
 the families that are mentioned in the Commissioner's 
 Beport, as living at that time at Damariscotta. John 
 Pearce, in his deposition taken Jan. G, 1734, says, he was 
 well acquainted in those parts, and he "does not remem- 
 ber that there were any other inhabitants but the within 
 named that lived" there at that time. Dall and Curtis 
 testify that Thomas Gent resided on "Sheepscot Great 
 Necke, near the point, on the Eastern side ;" but Gent 
 claims* that he had land at Damariscotta, married Tay- 
 lor's daughter and lived there several j-ears. 
 
 In Feb. 15, 1661, Phillips obtained an obligation or 
 deed for a tract of land, bounded as folloAvs : "Beginning 
 at the Lower end of the Salt Pond at Damariscotta, so 
 tending right over to Cavesisex river, due West, North- 
 west, so tending right up in the country three leagues from 
 the mouth of the Fresh Falls ; all the upland and marsh 
 or marshes belonging thereunto, within the three leagues 
 above mentioned." 
 
 The "Salt Pond" is what we now call "The Bay" or 
 "Salt Bay" in opposition to the "Fresh Pond" — Damar- 
 iscotta Pond, above. "Cavesisex river" is "Mill river." 
 From the Lower end of the Bay, a course West, North 
 West, would strike the falls at Capt. Robert Kennedy's. 
 
 * Maine Hist. Coll., vol. 2, p. 235. 
 
WALTER PHILLIPS. 47 
 
 Tliis is the Southern line ; Mill river is the Western ; the 
 Bay and so much of Damariscottu Poud as woiihl make 
 out three leai^ues is the Eastern side. 
 
 Josle, Sagamore, conveyed this tract of land to Phillips, 
 that he might "well and truly, peaceably, have, hold, enjoy 
 and possess, from the date of these presents, to him ;ind 
 his heirs and assigns forever." 
 
 His next purchase was directly South of this. The 
 deed is dated Anno Domini January ye 19, 1662. The 
 purchase was made of Wittenose and Erles Dugles, Sag- 
 amores. It is thus described : "Beginning at Penscotgo- 
 wake, the one-half upwards to the lower end of the Salt 
 Pond, to the end of the land throughout to the indraft 
 that comes out of the Salt Pond, so likewise from Pedcoc- 
 gowake down to the Cove,* below the house of the said 
 Walter Philhps, which the natives use to carry their 
 canoes over to Canesix river ; so hkewise on the other side 
 of the said meadow that lies west, nor-west from Ped- 
 cocgowake 200 poles in length nor-west, all marshes, fresh 
 or salt, within the limits above mentioned, which lately 
 was the lands of the within named Wittenose, Sagamore 
 and Erles Dugles, his brother Sagamore." 
 
 The bounds of this deed commenced at a place called 
 Pedcocgowake,t and then run up to the lower end of the 
 Salt Bay, at the first bound of the other deed ; then to the 
 "indraft," round Glidden's point, past the Oyster Banks, 
 to the place from whence it started ; then it went down to 
 the "Carrying Place" below Walter PhilHps' house, and as 
 far South of Pedcocgowake as the lower end of the Bav 
 
 *The Com. Report, p. 84, calls this word voke. What does voke 
 mean? 
 
 t The Ancient Dominions, p. 15, assigns this place to the Oyster 
 Banks. Bnt this is too high up the river as the deed itself shows. 
 Pedcocgowacke was half way from the lower end of the Salt Bay 
 where the Oyster Banks are, to the "Carrying Place" below Walter 
 Phillips' honse. 
 
i8 WALTER PHILLIPS. 
 
 is above it ; together with the meadow that hes 200 rods: 
 from Pedcocgowake, and all marshes, fresh and salt, ^\dthin 
 the entire bounds. The design was, that it should include 
 all between Damariscotta and Mill rivers, and from the 
 Bay down to the Carrj-ing Place, 
 
 The "Carrying place" was the old road from Sheepscot 
 to the old Academy ; and the "Cove" ran up into Eiias 
 Bailej^'s field ; — an old, direct, easy tract, from one river to 
 the other. When the last settlers came in, thej^ folloAved the 
 "Indian trail," and established their "County road" which 
 remained such, till the Wiscasset and Damariscotta road 
 was opened. 
 
 Twelve years after this transaction, Dec. 28, 1674, Erie 
 Dugles sold to Walter Philhps a tract of land on the East 
 side of Damariscotta Pond next North of Thomas Kim- 
 ball's, six miles wide, and running from the lower part of 
 the Salt Bay to the Head of the Pond, together wdth all 
 trees, timber trees, marshes, mines, minerals and whatever 
 else it should contain ; so that Phillips, John Brown and 
 -Tolni Mason, as we shall see anon, stand out before us, as' 
 great Eastern land Proprietors. And it will be perceived 
 that this large tract, and nearly all of the first that he pur- 
 cliased, lay within the John Brown gTaut, and also within 
 the Patent that the Plymouth Council had issued to Aids- 
 worth and Elbridge.^^ 
 
 Phillips, soon after this, was driven oif by the Indians 
 and went to Salem, where he died. But previous to his 
 death, which took place Nov. 10, 1702, he sold to Eev. 
 Christopher Tappan of Newbury, Mass., all the right, title 
 and interest which he held in this Eastern country. His 
 deed covers all the lands which he purchased of the 
 Indians, forty years before. 
 
 John Taylor who lived at Glidden's Point, laid claim to 
 
 * This name was sometimes written Eldridge. Names in olden 
 time were not always spelled correctly. 
 
THE king's grant TO HIS BROTHER JAMES. 49 
 
 a tract of land, "four miles square" wholly within the 
 bounds of that territory covered by Phillips' deeds. It is 
 tlius described l)y his son Isaac. "Beginning at the 
 three Coves and running upon a straight line into the 
 Fi'esh Meadow to a parcel of land lying on the North side 
 of Walter Phillips' cart path, so down to Meadow brook, 
 to the parting of the brook to the West side of the 
 meadow and so to the upland ; thence Northerly up along 
 the upland to the head of the swamp to the tail of the 
 Fresh pond, so running down to the Fresh Falls, down to 
 the Salt Pond and so running dow'u to the three coves 
 aforesaid — all the Meadows and upland within said 
 bounds." 
 
 These bounds are easily traced. He started from the 
 vicinity of the Brick Church — then pursued a Westerly 
 course till he crossed the "Big Meadow" and reached the 
 upland on the West side ; — then he ran a Northeasterly 
 course till he struck the foot of Damariscotta Pond ; — 
 tlien, following the Pond, he passed around to the Falls 
 and so down to the first mentioned bound. 
 
 On the 14th of June, 1659, Capt. Sylvanus Davis bought 
 of John Cotter and Wittanois, Sagamores, 500 acres of 
 land on the East side of the Damariscotta, bordering on 
 Oyster river. Whether Davis ever resided there or not, is 
 uncertain. The probability is, he did not. 
 
 CHAPTER IX. 
 
 THE KING'S GRANT TO HIS BROTHER J.IMES. 
 
 In March 12, 1664, Charles granted to his brother James, 
 Duke of York and xllbany, all the Dutch territory upon the 
 
50 THE king's grant TO HIS BROTHER JAMES. 
 
 river Hudson, including Long Island, to which he gave the 
 name of New York. In negotiating with his Lordship, 
 the Duke became acquainted with the supposed Western 
 limits of the Nova Scotia Province ; and finding no royal 
 grant extant which covered the territory between St. 
 Croix and Pemaquid, except those which Avere made when 
 the New England grand patent was dissolved, and the 
 twelve Koyal Provinces were projected and assigned, 1635, 
 he caused this region to be inserted in the charter to 
 James. It had been called the County of Canada, and 
 was intended for Sir Wm. Alexander, instead of Nova 
 Scotia, which had been taken from him by the Govern- 
 ment and ceded to France. 
 
 In this charter, the domain is described as being, "All 
 that part of the main land in New England, beginning at 
 a place known by the name of St. Croix, next adjoining to 
 New England ; thence extending along the seacoast to a 
 place called Pemaquid, and up the river thereof to its 
 farthest head, as it tendeth Northward ; thence at the 
 nearest to the river Kennebeck ; and so upwards, by the 
 shortest course, to the river Canada, northward."^' 
 
 This, Ijesides being named "The Duke of York's prop- 
 erty," has been called, "The Territory of Sagadahock ;" 
 but the Duke's Agents called it "Newcastle," which was 
 the same name as that given to the Southwestern portion 
 of his patent on the Delaware. It was also called "The 
 County of Cornwall." By his thus becoming the Territo- 
 rial Proprietor of these two immense regions, New York 
 and Sagadahock, the way was prepared for his appoint- 
 ment to the office of Viceroy of the whole intermtnliate 
 country. 
 
 The Duke continued his claim to the territory of Saga- 
 dahock about twenty-five years, until his abdication. 
 Then it reverted to the crown of England. 
 
 * Williamson, vol. 1, p. 467. 
 
THE king's grant TO HIS BROTHER JAMES. 51 
 
 This was a gTeat encronchuient upon the jvirisdiction of 
 Sir Thomas Temple, the Governor of Nova Scotia. 
 Besides, if a line were drawn from the head of Pemaquid 
 river westward to the Kenuebeck, it would cross the Dam- 
 ariscotta near the "Fresh Falls," and the Sheepscot not 
 far from the "bend," and would terminate opposite to the 
 lower end of Swan Island ; Sheepscot however was 
 included, and thus, the Eastern portion of the Plymouth 
 claim above that place, would fall within the Duke's 
 Patent. It also embraced the greater part of the Pem- 
 aquid Patent, or Drowne claim ; nearly all the Brown 
 claim, and some of the Tappan Right ; and the whole of 
 the Museongus patent to Beauchamp and Leverett. It 
 was a strange mixing up of titles, and was meant to over- 
 ride the claims of others to these immense estates.^ 
 
 The Dutch Colonists at New York were an object of 
 dislike to the Duke, principall}' on account of religious 
 sentiments ; and the king dispatched thither four frigates 
 and 800 men to subdue them. Not being prepared to 
 resist so formidable a force, or to repel so sudden and 
 unexpected an attack, the Garrison surrendered the 27th 
 of August. And Col. Nichols, the head of the expedition 
 assumed the government of the Province under his Royal 
 Highness. He also claimed the command of the territo- 
 ries at the East. 
 
 In order to settle controversies that were supposed to 
 prevail throughout his wide domain — to bring offenders to 
 justice, and to ascertain more perfectly the condition and 
 feelings of his colonial subjects, the king on the loth of 
 April, appointed a commission and empowered them to 
 hear and determine all complaints, appeals and other 
 matters coming before them, whether civil or mihtary. 
 They must act according to their best ability and judg- 
 ment and thus secure the peace and welfare of the country. 
 
 * Williamson vol. 1, p. 409. 
 
52 THE king's grant to his BKOTHER JAMES. 
 
 The commissioners were Colonel Richard Nichols, Sir 
 Robert Carr, George Cartwright and Samuel Maverick. 
 
 Their attention was first turned to matters in New 
 York ; and having arranged them there, the}^ turned their 
 attention, and proceeded to Boston, where tliev weie 
 received with open jealousy and strong opposition. Thev 
 all, except Nichols, came into Maine, but he turned bac-k 
 to New York. The}- united the towns and plantations 
 between Boston and Pisquataqua, made a short tarr}^ in 
 New Hampshire, and crossed the river into Kittery, al)Out 
 the middle of June, 1665. 
 
 These Commissioners were strict Episcopalians and 
 high-toned royalists. The people represented the various 
 religions of the mother countries, and the principles of 
 Democracy began to prevail among them. Hence tlie 
 people became the objects of their aversion and fault find- 
 ing ; and their mission, instead of being one of harmony 
 and success was rather characterized by dissatisfaction and 
 crimination, one of the other. 
 
 At York, the commissioners tarried several days, and 
 undertook to form and establish the superstructure of 
 civil authority, throughout the Province. But thev snoAved 
 little wisdom and manifested more regard to their own 
 bigotry and feelings than they did to the claims of Mass- 
 achusetts or the people at large. Here the}' a])pointed as 
 Justices of the Peace, Francis Champernoon and Robert 
 Cutts of Kittery, Edward luskworth and Edward Johnson 
 of York, Samuel Wheelwright of Wells, Francis Hooke 
 and William Phillips of Saco, George Mountjoy of Casco, 
 Henry Joscelyn of Blackpoint, Robert Jordan of Rich- 
 mond's Island, and John Wincoln of Newichawannock. 
 These were to constitute a Court to hear and determine 
 all causes civil and criminal, and to order all the affairs of 
 the said Province for the peace and defence thereof. 
 They must proceed as near as may be to the laws of 
 England, and all the people must yield obedience to them. 
 
THE KINd^S GEANT TO HIS BBOTHEE JAMES. 53 
 
 After spending aliont two months in creating govern- 
 iiient, and arranging afit'airs, principallr at York, Scarbor- 
 ough and FahnoutL, they proceeded to Sheepscot. A 
 Court was first oi)ened by them, Sept. the 5th, at the 
 dwelling house of John Mason who Hved at "the town," 
 not far Southerly from the Fort. Thej* were now within 
 the Duke's own Patent and Province, and the whole was 
 under the administration of Governor Nichols, and there 
 were no conflicting authorities or opposing jurisdictions, 
 as they had everywhere found, since they had set their feet 
 on Massachusetts soil. Walter Phillips of Damariscotta 
 tliey ai:)poiBted Clerk and Recorder. His Book 'was 
 entitled : — 
 
 "The Rolls of such Acts and Orders as passed the first 
 Sessions holden in the Territories of his Highness, the 
 Duke of York, on the Eastern and Southern side of Sag- 
 jidahock, and extending to Nova Scotia. Begun at the 
 house of John Mason, on the river Sheepscot, Sept. otli, 
 in the seventeenth year of our Sovereign Lord the King, 
 Anno Domini 1665." 
 
 The entire territory they erected into a County and gave 
 it the name of Cornwall. The Sheepscot Plantation they 
 called Dartmouth or New Dartmouth, and they settled the 
 line which separated it from Pennujuid. 
 
 They next summoned the inhaljitants of tlie several set- 
 tl(;ments to appear and take the oath of allegiance to his 
 Majesty's government, within the Duke's Patent. Only 
 twenty however answered to the call. These were, in Sag- 
 adahock, William Friswell, Richard Hammond, Nicholas 
 Raynal, John Miller, Robert Morgan, Thomas Park-.a-, 
 Marcus Parsons, Thomas Watkins and John AVhite. In 
 Sheepscot, Wm. Dole, Wm. Dyer, Esq., Christopher Dyer, 
 Nathaniel Draper, Thomas Gent, Wm. James, William 
 Markes, John Mason, Thomas Mercer, Moses Pike, 
 Andrew Stalger. In Damariscotta, Walter Phillips, Clerk, 
 Robert Scott, John Taylor, John White. In Pemaquid, 
 
o4 THE king's GEANT TO HIS BROTHER .rAMES. 
 
 Thomas Aklridge, Edmund Arrowsmith, George Buckland. 
 Henry Champness, Thomas Gardiner. 
 
 These were bnt a small portion of the inhabitants of 
 those places, bnt they were a sufficient number to answer 
 the purposes of the Commissioners at the present timi\ 
 More would be added to the number afterwards. They 
 commenced the construction of the First Civil Govern- 
 ment that had ever been attempted in these parts. It was 
 a memorable era in their existence. Though each settle- 
 jnent had its own distinctive inhabitants and institutions, 
 yet they were all associated together. Sheepscot was the 
 County Seat. As officers, these Commissioners appointed 
 a Chief Constable, three Magistrates or Justices of the 
 Peace, and a Recorder. The Justices were, Nicholas 
 Raynal, or Haynolds of Sagadahock, Thonuis Gardiner of 
 Pemaquid, and William Dyer of Dartmouth. The Gov- 
 ernment was of course defective, and no intimations Avere 
 given of popular sovereignty. The people were not allowed 
 to select and vote for officers, l)ut they were all" appointees 
 of the Crown. The Commissioners were Royalists, and 
 they were as opposed to the principles of Democracy ;is 
 their Master who had sent them. The oath they required 
 of the Justices is as follows : 
 
 "You as Justice of the Peace do swear, that you will do 
 ( qual right to the poor and rich, after the laws and 
 ( rslonis of England, according to your cunning and power. 
 You shall not be of counsel to any party. You shall not 
 let or hinder for gift or other ca"ase, but well and truly yon 
 shall do your office of Justice of the Peace." 
 
 Three Justices, Henry Jqsceljm of Blackpoint, Robert 
 Jordan of Richmond's Island and George Mountjoy of 
 Falmouth who were assisted by the preceding three, were 
 constituted a Court and directed to hold sessions for tln^ 
 trial of all causes, till further order. In trying any cause, 
 civil, ecclesiastical or criminal, if the Justices were divided 
 in opinion, the Chief Justice, Henry Joscelyn, was entitled 
 
THE KING S GRANT TO HIS liROTHEli JAMES. 55 
 
 to a doable vote. This would settle the question ; and 
 tVoni it, there appears to have been no appeal. The Chief 
 •Tnstice had the power of appointing; deputies. 
 
 These commissioners, born and bred under aristocratic 
 institutions, and not being acquainted with the necessities 
 and circumstances of the people, were poorly qualified to 
 legislate for them. ''No provision was made for legisla- 
 tion, trials by jury, military defence, taxation or the educa- 
 tion of youth." And yet they established a Government, 
 such as it was, and in this the people rejoiced ; for before 
 this, each one did pretty much as it seemed good to him. 
 
 As respects religion, "it is said the Commissioners estab- 
 lished tlie form of an ecclesiastical constitution, which 
 though cast in an Episcopal mould, was remarkable for its 
 >.implicity and liberal principles." The inhabitants were 
 assured that they should not be disturbed in their posses- 
 >^ions and rights. But suitable provision was not made for 
 the redress of wTongs ; and in all conveyances, the policy 
 was established of encumbering the people and their lands 
 Avith qnit-vents. 
 
 Difficidties lieing feared by the inhabitants with the 
 Indians, on account of the disparity of numbers, the Com- 
 missioners were induced to negotiate a treaty Avitli the 
 Sagamore, by which it was stipulated, that if any mischief 
 should be done, either by the English or Indians, redress- 
 should be sought at the Courts, if an Indian were the suf- 
 ferer and of the Sagamores, if the English were damaged. 
 And they should never, on either side, seek reve-ig^ bv 
 acts of hostility. This was a judicious procedure, and, if 
 properly observed, wonld have been a complete preventive 
 of bloodshed. 
 
 The Sheepscot Records were sometimes called "Records 
 of Eastern claims of lands." They were commenced by 
 Walter Phillips Sept. 5th, 1665, and were continued till the 
 breaking up of the settlement by the Indians, a period of 
 about fifteen years. Thev contained a registry of Grants 
 
5() KING PHILLIP'S WAR. 
 
 under the Duke, and of Indian deeds and other convey- 
 ances. When Philhps left the country, he took the book 
 with hinij and deposited it in the Secretary's oftice in 
 Boston. There it remained until it was lost. This was 
 supposed to be in 1748, when the Boston Court house was 
 burnt. The Book was considered as of gTcat authority.. 
 Its loss has been severely fult. 
 
 Early in October, the Commissioners left the place and 
 returned to York. But the Government they established, 
 was short in its duration, for in 1689, James abdicated the 
 Crown, and his American possessions reverted to tlie orig- 
 inal Claimant, 
 
 CHAPTER X; 
 
 KING PHILLIP'S WAR. 
 
 We now I'ome to a new chapter. A different order of 
 things is to intervene. Instead of industry, order, peace, 
 prosperity, home enjoyments and domestic bliss, there 
 arises the dark storm of war, bloodshed, separation, losses,. 
 captivities, fire, savage wrath and death ! The settlement 
 had enjoyed more than fifty years of tranquilit}' and suc- 
 cess ; and it had grown from a small beginning to be a 
 population of some hundreds of souls ; and it had all the 
 elements of stability and greatness. Forests had been 
 leveled, lands cleared, harvests were abundant, fisheries 
 were prosecuted, streets laid out, roads cut and made 
 passable in the wilderness, houses were built, mills erected, 
 and a profitable trade had sprung up between this and 
 surrounding parts. It was designed to become the crown 
 
KING Phillip's war. 57 
 
 of the Duke of York's possessions ; for here he had his 
 County Seat ; and in this, it claimed precedence of his 
 other Eastern Colonies, including that of Peraaquid. 
 
 Ill-feeling had sprung up betweea the colonists in Mass- 
 achusetts and some parts of Maine, and the Indians. 
 Samoset was dead, but Phillip was upon the stage of 
 action. He was a powerful and warlike chief. His name 
 was a tower of strength, and his presence which gave 
 encouragement to his friends, was an occasion of fear to 
 all his foes. Hostilities first broke out in the Colony at 
 Plymouth, June 24, 1(575, — just one hundred years before 
 our Revolution commenced. The fire was kindled — the 
 fiames began to spread ; and in twenty days it reached 
 these "Eastern parts, though distant 250 miles." The 
 Indians complained of injustice done them — that the 
 English had made encroachments upon their lands, and in 
 many instances had not paid for them — that they had 
 defrauded them in trade, and that they had taken some 
 of their people captives who had never been returned. 
 Jealous}', too, of the increasing power of the English, and 
 a fear of their own utter extinction, operated on their 
 minds, and savage vengeance became aroused to an , Imost 
 uncontrollable pitch. 
 
 Tliere were those however who undertook to allay the 
 storm of war, and calm the tumultuous passions of the 
 heathen : and in this, they were partially successful. 
 Abraham Shurte of Pemaquid, and Major Waldron of 
 Cocheco (Dover, N. H.) performed a good work, in this 
 respect ; but others, equally injudicious, urged on the 
 strife that had begun ; and soon, war had taken the place 
 of peace, and the sword, not wise counsels, was uplifted to 
 settle the differences at issue. 
 
 Efforts were made to take from the Indians, their guns 
 and ammunition ; and in this they were partially success- 
 ful. A Mr. AValker, a trader at Sheepscot, induced a part 
 of the Indians about him to deliver up their arms and 
 
58 KiNd Phillip's war. 
 
 knives ; and others, in other pkices, did the sunie. Still 
 the war spirit only slumbered and was ready to be aroused 
 on the slightest occasion. An unfortunate occurrence tooh 
 place, at this time, in the river Saco. Some English 
 sailors, one day, overtook a canoe with a mother and child 
 in it. The sailors had believed, or professed to, along 
 with others, that an Indian child C(^uld not l)e drowned ; 
 but if thrown overboard, would swim as readily as a duck. 
 Sportively they upset the canoe. The mother could swim, 
 l>ut the child sank to the bottom. Diving, she brought it 
 up alive, but it soon sickened and died — from exposure at 
 that time. The husband and father was the far famed 
 Indian chief, Squando. His resentment was aroused; the 
 flame of his passion kindled ; and from that hour, he 
 became the implacable foe of the intruders. All his arts 
 and influence were used to stir up the Indians to fresh 
 acts of hostility. 
 
 There was one Thomas Purchas who lived at the head 
 of Steven's (New Meadows) river, about six miles from 
 Brunswick, and had traded with the Indians thirty or 
 forty years. He had acquired a large estate, but they en- 
 tertained a strong aversion to him. He had sought to 
 secure their friendship ; and in 1639, had put himself and 
 ]>ossessions under the protection of Massachusetts ; but lie 
 was destined to be the earliest sufferer in the war. 
 
 The savages became troublesouie. They began to skulk 
 around, waylay the English and fire upon them when 
 alone and in small companies. AVilliam Dyer was mowing 
 upon his marsh — now owned by Amos Flye and opposite 
 to the Marsh Bridge — and as he turned 'to mow a return- 
 ing swath, an Indian who had contrived to creep near 
 enough, tired, and the mower fell. He was a large, stout 
 man, and his death threw his family and the colony at 
 Sheepscot into gloom. 
 
 On the 4th or 5th of September, 1675, when Purchas 
 and his sons were absent from home, a party of twenty 
 
KING Phillip's war. 59 
 
 Indians, among whom were several hostages that had a 
 short time before escaped from the hands of the English, 
 came to his residence and began conversation with his 
 wife, as though they wished to trade. But as soon as they 
 ascertained that the husband and sons were absent, they 
 threw off their disguise and hastened to rob the house. 
 They took such weapons, ammunition, etc., as were at 
 hand, drank liquor, killed a calf and several sheep at the 
 door and made themselves merry with the booty. At this 
 time, one son of Purchas returned home on horseback 
 who became an eye witness of the scene. It was not safe 
 for him to interpose ; he turned and fled, being closely 
 pursued a hundred rods by a swift-footed Indian, with a 
 gun concealed under his blanket. The Indians offered no 
 personal violence to the people who were in the house, but 
 left by sajdng, "Others would come and treat them worse." 
 
 On the 12th of September, the house of Thomas 
 Wakel}^ an old man, who lived in Falmouth, on the Pre- 
 sumpseot river, w^as attacked. The most of this famity and 
 others were murdered, and the house committed to the 
 flames. 
 
 The Indians, having shed the first blood in the war, and 
 thus virtually begun it, dispersed themselves in small 
 bodies over the country, from Piscataqua to Pemaquid. 
 They began the work of robbery and murder, and fell with 
 a relentless hand, upon the foe, wherever chance offered 
 them the least hope of success. The English, on the 
 other hand, were not asleep. They turned their attention 
 to the places first attacked. A party of twenty-five, in a 
 sloop and two boats, was despatched to the head of 
 Steven's or New Meadows river, near where Purchas lived. 
 There they found an equal or greater number of Indians 
 rifling the houses of the settlers. In their attempt . to 
 occupy the ground between the savages and the woods, 
 they aroused three spies ; one running towards the river, 
 was shot to the ground ; another, wounded, fled across a 
 
00 KING Phillip's wah. 
 
 branch of water in a canoe ; and the third, unhurt, escaped 
 to the woods, raising an alarm. Yet the Indians, instead 
 of flying or advancing, skulked in ambush and watched 
 the movements of the English who commenced gathering 
 their corn and loading their boats. Suddenly the war 
 whoop rings through the forest ! the savages rush forward, 
 drove the English, wounding several of them, and carried 
 off the boats laden with corn, with their infernal and tri- 
 umphant shouts. It was an unfortunate affair for tlu- 
 English, and eniboldened the savages to new acts of dar- 
 ing and revenge. 
 
 The next season the war was renewed, and the Indians . 
 moved Eastward in theii' diabolical attacks. Richard 
 Hammond who had sworn fealty to the Duke, had built him 
 a house and fortification at Stinson's point in Arrowsick. 
 On the 13th of August, l(i76, an attack was made liere. 
 Hammond had V)een a trader with the Indians and they 
 had complained of his cheating them. Once, they said, he 
 had filled them with strong drink and taken away their 
 furs. Hammond was slain by them and his house set on 
 fire, which was soon a heap of ashes. Two others, Samuel 
 Smith and Joshua Grant, were killed, and sixteen persons 
 taken captives. A 3'oung girl present, on the first of the 
 fracas, attempted to run away ; but an Indian following 
 her, soon brought her back, telling her she had nothing to 
 fear. Still more frightened than at first, she started again, 
 eluded their watch and travelled fifteen miles through the 
 woods to Sheepscot, and related to them the story of what 
 had happened. They saw their danger and made haste 
 their departure. 
 
 After the destruction of Hammond's establishment at 
 Stinson's point, the Indians divided into two jiarties. One 
 party ascended the river and took into custody Francis 
 Card and his family ; the other proceeded to the Southern 
 part of Arrowsick, and soon, by stratagem, and blows, 
 accomplished the ruin of that fortress and flourishing 
 settlement. 
 
KING PHILLII'S \\A]!. 61 
 
 The inhabitants to the Eastward of Arrowsick, now 
 became so much disnuwed, that they dared no k)noer remain 
 in their own houses. The people at Sheepscot, hstening 
 to the story of the girl that had escaped, left their, hab- 
 itations, and fled to the fort at Cape Newaggan. Their 
 houses were soon consumed, and their property became 
 the booty of the savage foe. The people of Pemaquid 
 fled on l)oard their vessels; but being unable to reach 
 Monhegan on account of adverse wdnds, they landed upon 
 Damariscove. Here they met Messrs. Callicot and Wis- 
 wall from Casco and Arrowsick, ttnd for two days the\- 
 labored to construct a fortification. This was only teni- 
 porary ; for as soon as the wind favored them, the two 
 western gentlemen sailed for Boston, while the rest pro- 
 ceeded to Monhegan. They remained here long enough 
 to see their village on shore destroyed ; and expecting no 
 help from Boston, they sailed in ditferent directions ; some 
 to that town, others to Salem ; and a company of them 
 landed at Piscataqua. 
 
 Those who had sought refuge ;it Cape Newaggan, wer*^ 
 obliged to flee. And in one month, 1676, "fifteen leagues 
 to the Eastward of Casco Neck, were laid waste. The 
 inhabitants were either massacred, carried into captivity, 
 or driven to the Islands and remoter places, and the set- 
 tlements abandoned or in ruins." The work of years was 
 wasted; money had been expended, labor performed and 
 hardships endured. The seed had been planted, but 
 before the crop had matured, the inhabitants w^ere driven 
 away, and the work performed seemed utterly in vain. 
 About 260 persons, Eastward of Piscataqua were known 
 to have been killed, or carried into a captivity, fi-om which 
 they never returned. Numbers were severely wounded 
 who survived ; and an hundred and fifty or more, at difl'er- 
 ent times were made captives, that were afterwards 
 released. The dwelling houses and other buihlings gener- 
 ally to the Eastward of Cape Neddock, were reduced to 
 
(52 KI:NG PHILLIP'S WAK. 
 
 ashes. Possessions were laid waste, cattle and fowls were 
 destroyed, hogs and sheep went with the rest ; and a vast 
 amount of propeity was either phmdered or destroyed.. 
 The C(jst of the war in Maine to the Colonial Government 
 ^'as £8^000 besides incidental losses. 
 
 This was the first Indian v.-ar, sometimes called Phillip's 
 war and continued from June '24th, 1675, to April 12th, 
 1678, when peace was ratified at Casco, thus continvdn^ 
 two years, eight months and eighteen days. It Avas a 
 terrible ordeal. The country was in its infancy ; blood 
 was its baptism, its cradling sufferings, and woe the experi- 
 ence of its childhood. 
 
 One informant states that when King Phillip's war 
 broke out, (me of the settlers had "indented A^ath several 
 persons in Boston to build them a ship at Sheepscot 
 River two or three leagues East of the Kennebeck ; where, 
 having launched the ship, he also provided a lading of 
 lumber to bring with him which would have been to the 
 advantage of all concerned. But just as the ship was 
 hardly finished, the barbarous Indians, on that river, broke 
 into an open and cruel war upon the English,, and the mis- 
 erable people surorised by so sudden a storm of blood,, 
 had no refuge from the infidels, but the ship now finishing 
 in the harbor. Whereupon he left his intended lading 
 behind him^ and instead thereof, canied with him his old 
 neighbors and their families, free of all charges to Boston ; 
 so the first action that he did after he was his own man, 
 was to save his father's house with the rest of the neigh- 
 bourhood from ruin ; but the disappointment which befel 
 him from his other lading, plunged his affairs into greater 
 end^arrassment with such as had employed him." 
 
 Sheepscot was destroyed September, 1676, and peacr 
 was ratified in 1678. Andros was deposed in 1689. Of 
 the effect of the war, he says, "Upon the insurrection of 
 Pemaquid, the forces being withdrawn and only 18 of the 
 standing company left in the garrison, the fort is since 
 
"KEIUEN OF EMIGRATION. 63 
 
 taken by the French and Indians and the connti-y 
 destroyed." Of the fort of Newcastle, he says, "Most of 
 the men drawn off and others debarked, the}- saved their 
 officer and carried him prisoner to Boston and tl)er<'niioii 
 the fort was deserted." 
 
 CHAPTER XI. 
 
 KETUKN OF EMIGRATION. 
 
 As soon as the wars were ended, difficulties compose(l 
 and arrangements could be made, emigration began to 
 revert to its former condition and place. Many who had 
 fled during the fiery heat of battle, became settled in other 
 parts, and never returned. Others came back again, and 
 brought friends and settlers with them. There was how- 
 ever much dispute about titles. Some sold out their 
 rights ; estates that were aliandoned, found new claimants ; 
 and mortgages, and Indian titles, and other sales, passed 
 under a severe scrutiny. 
 
 Those who returned, desired Grants from the highest 
 authority, that they might remain peaceably and undis- 
 turbed, in their possession. And in April, 1682, they 
 obtained a Grant" from Hemy Joscelyn, Esq., one of the 
 Duke's Agents, for a tract of land for the township of 
 New Dartmouth. In the former settlement the bounds of 
 this town were restricted on the West, by the Shcepscot 
 river; but their settlement -extended over on the other 
 side of the river, upon what is now Alna. Besides, Mason 
 
 Pemaquid Papers p. 9-5. Sullivau pp. 14-i ..V- 148. 
 
64 KETUKN OF EMIGRATION, 
 
 and Manning's purchase, 12,000 acres extended on the 
 8outh to the sea, John Eichards, 1649, had settled on 
 the upper end of Jeremysquam and purchased it of Robin- 
 hood ; and George Davie, 1663, had purchased Wiscasset 
 of Yichodehant, Dick Swash and the other Sheepscot Sag- 
 amores, and had commenced a phmtatiou there. It was 
 therefore convenient for the phxnters at Sheepscot,. as well 
 as for those who lived more remote, not only to bring all 
 these residents into one township, but to control the entire 
 Sheepscot waters, Ixith the "Fore" and the "Back" rivers. 
 Therefore they sought and obtained from Joscelyn a Grant, 
 of the following liberal and enlarged dominions of New 
 Dartmouth. 
 
 "On y' South to y" Sea ; On y* Noi-th to y' Country ; On 
 y"" East with y'' River known by y'' name of Damaras 
 Cotte, as also with y^ ffresh Pond, at y" head of Said River, 
 and so into y* Countiy ; and on y' West bounding upon 
 y* Great Island of Saccadahoc, and so through Batesman's 
 Gutt into y* Sea South and by West ; and also Upward 
 from Batesman's Gutt Into y^ Country to y^ Great falles, 
 and from thence to Great Monsiocage ffales ; and from 
 thence a north and by West lyne into y" Country as pr 
 Piatt will appear." 
 
 Edward Bateman and John Brown, 1654, bought of 
 Robinhood the present tpwn of Woolwich.* The island 
 that is now called Georgetown was called Sagadahock.t 
 Bateman's Gutt was the narrow passage that extended 
 from the Kennebec to the Sheepscot river including the 
 "Hurl" gate. Monsiocage, I understand to be Mont- 
 sweag. The boundaries of this tract then become plain. 
 The Atlantic ocean on the South ; Damariscotta river and 
 Daniariscotta pond on the East ; the North indefinite ; 
 with the "Great Island of Saccadahoc" and Woolwich on 
 
 * Sullivan p. 145. 
 
 tArrowsick Island was granted to John West. Pem. Papers p. 
 125. 
 
RETURN OF EMIGRATION. 65 
 
 the West ; the AVesteni Hue running from the mouth of 
 the Sheepscot river up through the "Great Hurl gate" ; 
 thence to Montsweag river, up that stream and falls, and 
 thence into the country indefinite. So tJiat New Dart- 
 Djouth was designed to include Newcastle, Edgecomb, 
 Boothha}-, Southport, Westport, Wiscasset, Alna and the 
 w^ilderness Nortli. Sheepscot was the Capital and the}' 
 wished to make it the port of Entry. 
 
 On the "ilst of April, 1(584, they petition the authorities 
 at New York to have these boundaries and Gr^nt of 
 Joscelyn confirmed to them ; and also that they might be 
 exem})ted from the interference of troublesome persons 
 who have come in to disturb them iu their possessions. 
 They say, ''We do also further presume and make bold to 
 acquaint your Honor, that we are disturbed by people that 
 (.;ome here to claim lands by form, and pretended rights. 
 Capt. Elisha Hutchinson of Boston hath been in these 
 parts, and gives out severe threatening that he will come 
 and take away our land whereon our Town stands ; and 
 several others do threaten likewise and say, that they have 
 more right to sliow, than we have, to our lands ; — There- 
 fore w'e desire that your Honor will consider us, that we 
 may have assurance of our lands, and that no such pre- 
 tenders, or old Mortgages that were made before the wars 
 with the heathens, may be preceded against lis ; if they 
 should, it would damnify and utterly breakup our Town. 
 Oapt. Hutchinson says, that he must have us become his 
 tenants ; or otherwise we shall not live here." 
 
 The petition also complains of the troublesome inter- 
 ference of Capt. Nicholas Manning ; and it saj's, that 
 unless these troubles are composed, immigration will be 
 hindered, if not utterly cease. The petition was signed 
 by Kobert R. Foot, Thomas Gent, William Lovering, 
 Caleb Ray, Thomas Gyles, Esq., Elihu Gunnison, Esq., 
 Richard Pain, Mast Maker and Purfar for his Majesty's 
 use in England, and James Cooke, Mariner. 
 
66 RETURN OF EMKiRATIOX. 
 
 The petition was received and referred, "until the Gov- 
 ernor go to Pemaquid." 
 
 At the same time April '21, 168i, John Allejai and 
 seventeen others sent in a petition to Governor Dungan, 
 praying that Sheepscot might he made a port of entry. 
 Pemaquid was the only place, at that time, appointed for 
 the entering and clearance of vessels ; and it was incon- 
 venient for vessels bound to other places to be always 
 obliged to enter and clear it this port. They say "at New 
 Dartmouth in Ships Gutt river ar considderable inhab- 
 bitance and many more Coming and promising a Consider- 
 able trad of shiping tibr maste and Lumber." And they 
 farther state that this town, as well as "Sacadyhocke in 
 Kenybeck river," have been at "Considerable charge" in 
 "Erickting of a tforte at Each place for Security." 
 
 This petition was also referred "untill the Governor go 
 to Pemaquid and both given back to Mr. Gyles Goddard" 
 Avho ])resented them. 
 
 On the 30th of August, 1682, the following individuals, 
 John Alley n, Thomas Gent, Christopher Dyer, Thomas 
 Messer, Rol)ert Scott, William Lowering, John White, 
 Daniel Gent, William Willcntt, John Browne, John Dyer, 
 Caleb Ray, Elizabeth Phips, and David Ransford, met at 
 the house of Mr. Robert Gibbers, at Fort Hill, in Boston, 
 for the purpose of forming an Association, for the re-set- 
 tlement at New Dartmouth, Sheepscot. They say, "That 
 Avhereas there was a neck of Land Survaide and a Towne 
 Laid out upon the said necke. Generally knowne and called 
 by y*" name of Mas<Mi & Jewett's neck, lieing and beeingin 
 Shipscuttc River and a towneship bounded to y"" said 
 towne ; the ffourtli Day of July Extant by Sq*" Joslinge, 
 Justis in Comeni with severall other of y"" fformer Inhab- 
 itance of said River, in company with the said justis as 
 Afforesaid ; therefore it was thought nessicary and con- 
 venient ftbr the proppigating and Benefiit of said towne 
 and tow neship, and tfor y" privileges theirof to call' this 
 
RETURN OF EMIGRATION. 67 
 
 Meeting where Avas Mett severall of y former proprietors 
 and Inhabitance with their Associatts whose names are 
 underneath subscribed who did jointly bind themselves to 
 stand to severall Articles of Agreement ffor the setteling 
 and Sittuating of said towne and towneslii])e ffor j" good 
 and Bennifishall Advancement theirof ; theirfor, to that 
 purpose, this Covenant and Agreement is Drawne and is 
 Affearmed with y'' hand and scale of Every person hearc 
 present." Then follows the Articles. 
 
 The first requires that every former inhabitant, propri- 
 t^tor and owner of any lands, and Meadows, salt and fresh, 
 with all their former privileges, rights or titles, in anywise 
 whatsoever of their f(irmer rights into the foresaid t(nvn- 
 ship for the future good and benefit thereof, must and 
 .>-;hall be thrown into said township, the fruit trees, barns, 
 housing and fencing stuff onl}- excepted ; but all other 
 privileges of any person or persons whatsoever, must and 
 shall belong to said township, as above specified. 
 
 The second requires, that every person intending to 
 become an inhabitant of the ])lace, must repair thithe)- 
 and commence operations on or before the 29tli day of 
 September, 1683. This gave them one year to move in ; 
 and unless they were there at that date, they would lose 
 all their rights and titles to an)- part of said town or town- 
 ship, excepting in the case of the children of proprietors 
 who were apprentices and those that were not of age. 
 
 The third is worthy of the men, the age and the place. 
 It contains the true Democratic principle, and shoAvs that 
 the}' well understocxl that Religion and the Ministry must 
 give permanency and success to States and Civil Institu- 
 tions. It shall be given entire and in their own Rhetoric 
 and Chirography. "Itts ffurther Agreed that their shall 
 bee a speshal A- speedy order taken that their may be a 
 Conveniante [)lace as a tract of Land Laid out for a Min- 
 istree, with a Conveniant place to sett a meeting house to 
 y^ V)est advantage for y*" towne A' also that wee may have a 
 
^S RETURN OF EMIGRATION. 
 
 minister of our owne ffree choyce & snch a man as 
 j'' Mager i)art of j" towne shall Like and Approve of ffor 
 that End." 
 
 The fourth declares, that the settlers shall have leave to 
 lay out and bound their home lots, but no person sliall cut 
 and carry away any timl)er, spars, fencing stuii', thatch or 
 any other merchandize, out of the town, without the 
 license and approval of the inhabitants. 
 
 The fifth relates to their "out divisions," where everv 
 man's lot shall be equally divided, and every man shall 
 have equal pro[)ortions in the uplands and meadows both 
 fresh and salt. 
 
 Sixth. It is further agreed that every man both hcmse- 
 ' keepers and single persons, at the age of sixteen years, 
 must and shall provide three pounds of good powder, with 
 twelve pounds of lead, bullet and swan shot, for a town 
 store ; and also to keej) a good firelock, musket or fowling 
 gun all to be ready for a stock, to prevent the heathen, or 
 a foreign invasion, and to have two sufficient men chosen 
 tor that end, to see every man provided, according to 
 ordc)'. 
 
 The seventh requires them to erect their houses and 
 buildings in the town and not in the township. This was 
 according to the ancient plan and for social enjoyment, 
 but more especially for nnitual defence. 
 
 The eighth allowed the shipment of produce without the 
 payment of duties or customs. 
 
 The ninth allowed the children of former projn-ietors to 
 come into the ])lace and settle without the payment of 
 "sum])tion money or any gratuity whatsoever." 
 
PALMER AND WEST. 00 
 
 CHAPTER XI I. 
 
 PALMER AND WE8T. 
 
 Sir Edmund Andros was ducal Governor of New York 
 and Sagadahock from 1674 to 1682, a period of eight 
 years. Charles II was then on the throne. He was a 
 man stuliliorn in his temper, imperious in manner and in 
 his politics. At the end of that time, he was removed, 
 and in ^August 1688, Col. Thomas Dungan was appointed 
 in his stinid. Feb. 16th, 1685, Charles died, and-. James, 
 his brother, the Duke of York, ascended to the throne. 
 Dungan, having received his ap])oiiitment from, James 
 while Duke, held over after he was crowned king. 
 
 The afi'aiis in this Eastern province were exceedingly 
 <lisarranged. Arbitrary measures were pursued ; evil dis- 
 posed persons were not brouglit to justice ; and those who 
 had returned and re-possessed their lands, were threatened 
 with ejectment, and were obliged to submit to exactions, 
 that made their situation one of embarrassment and con- 
 stant perplexity. It was this that called forth the petition 
 of John Allevu and others to Geo. Dungan in 1684, and 
 of Robert Foot and others, and which were returned, and 
 promised to be considered, when the Governor should go 
 to Pemaquid. 
 
 But it appears, that instead of going there himself, he. 
 in 1686, sent two commissioners there for that purpose. 
 These were John Palmer, one of the council of his Maj- 
 esty's plantation and colony of New York, and John West, 
 one of his partisans and favorites, both of whom were eager 
 for wealth and distinction. They were invested with plen- 
 ary power and were sent into the province. They reached 
 
70 ■ I'AOIEli AND WEST. 
 
 Peniaquid earlj in tlie summer of 1686. The former 
 inhabitants had mostly returned to their late places of 
 abode which had been forsaken during Philhp's Avar ; and 
 Abraham Shurte, Esq., a man of integrity, was exercising 
 the office of Clerk of the Plantation. They visited New 
 Dartniouth, Sheepscot and other settlements and islands. 
 The former county lines were acknowledged; and the 
 name of Cornwall given to it \)\ the Duke's commissioners 
 in 1665, was continued. 
 
 They next proceeded to rcgrant or c(^ntirn) the lands t(< 
 former settlers, and to other claimants and possessors. In 
 those transactions they were guilty of the uiost mean and 
 cruel avarice. They were, as Cotton Mather, says : "as 
 arbitrary as the Grand Turk." The poor were oppressed, 
 and the people generally, felt the weight of their unrelenting 
 hands. In the single town of NeAV Dartmouth,' it is said, 
 they executed about 146 leaseholds, reserving, for every 
 one hundred at;re lot, an annual quit-rent of five shillings, 
 or a bushel of merchantable wheat. The several tracts so 
 leased to individuals, were generally intended to contairi 
 only 100 acres ; yet some were allowed only house lots of 
 three or four acres. And for executing any leasehold of 
 one hundred acres of upland and twenty of marsh, they 
 demanded the enormous fees of £;2,1(I0 ; and jnobably for 
 less or larger quantities, a proportionate sum." 
 
 They made ample provisicms for themselves, surveying 
 for each other 10,000 acres ; and for the Attorney General 
 of Massachusetts, Mr. Graham and some others, they set 
 apart, and gave six, and in some instances, even eight 
 thousand jicres. From the main, they went to the islands ; 
 and even John Dalhng, an old inhabitant of Monhegan, 
 only retained his hoinestead, by taking a leasehold from 
 these men. 
 
 Their "surveys" will be introduced by a petition for a. 
 
 * Williamson, v. i, p. 582. 
 
PALMER ANB WEST. 71 
 
 ,survey and also tlu? power under which thej^ were made. 
 
 "To the honored Capt. John Pahner, Esq., one of the 
 Judges of his Majest3''s Colon}- of New York ct Albany 
 A'c, And Chief coniinissioner tfrom the Eight honored Col- 
 onell Thomas Dungan, for the ordiing and Settling these 
 Eastern parts of his majesty's Colony at Pemaquid t'i: 
 The petition of Caleb Ray 
 humbly Sheweth, 
 
 Whereas ; your honour, Petieoner being an Inhabitant 
 in the Towne of Sheepscot humlily Ptequests Your honor 
 to grant that he may have one hundred Acres of land 
 lying and being on the neck of land Commonly Called 
 Long Neck, butting on the Eastward side of the Creek to 
 y^ East Side of the towne and soe Ranging East ; to ; the 
 west side of a Creek Commonly Called Mill Creek ; or 
 Allen's tfalls' Creek Together with ; accomodation ; of ; 
 ]neadow adjoyning to it. 
 
 Your honor Petieoner therefore humbly Da.siresthe Grant 
 of the abovesaid Land and meadow, and order that it may 
 be Speedily laid out by the Surveyor in order ; Your 
 Petieoner may have a Patent for the Same and he as in 
 Dut}^ l)ound Shall Ever pray Arc." 
 
 On the back of this petition, was written, "Peticon of 
 Caleb Rave for 100 acres of Land on the Great Necke." 
 
 Underneath this was written, "Granted." 
 
 The petition shows a sufficiently humble spirit on the 
 one hand, and a haughty one, on the other. In trutli. 
 "The Honored Capt John Palmer, Esq., one of the Judges 
 of his Majestie's Colony of New Yorke c^' Albany, and 
 Commissioner from the Right Honorable Thomas Duncan, 
 etc.," could oidy be approached hy such humble men as 
 Caleb Raye and his co-partners, the tillers of the soil, 
 Avith hat in hand, and "with your leave. Sir." 
 
 There were then three papers to be signed and to be 
 paid for :— 1, The Petition ; 2, The Survey ; 3, The 
 Patent or Deed. A very convenient, but most arbitrary 
 
72 PALMER AND WEST. 
 
 way, to tileli money, or its equivaleut iu produce, from the 
 pockets of those, who, when they returned home from the 
 office of these Dignitaries, were obhged to hear their own 
 children cry for bread which they might not be able to 
 provide for them. 
 
 The second paper which I shall here introduce, and 
 which I have termed No. II, is a "survey," answering to 
 the Petition above inserted. This was published in the lA 
 vol. of the Maine Historical Collections, page 225. The 
 Petition itself was not dated. This "Survey" bears date, 
 Aug. 1(5, 1686, and reads as follows : 
 
 "By vertue of an Order ftrom y* honored John PalmiM'. 
 Esq.; one of y" Counsell ; in the Colony of New York and 
 Commissioner ffor the Granting of Lands iu y^ County of 
 Cornwall & in y*" sd County I have Survayed k Laid out 
 tfor C/aleb Raye a Sertayne Tracte or parcell tf Land 
 within the bounds of New Dartmouth on the Great necke 
 Contayning one hundred tt one Acres & one hundred 
 and fibrty poles. Beginning at a Sertayne poynt or Isl(>t 
 fformerly Called Cole's Islet ; and ii'rom thence Rannging 
 Easterly a Lounge y Water Side to a lied ; oake tree 
 Marked one ffoare sides & from thence East South East ; 
 Cross y' sd ; necke to a white oake Standing by the Mill 
 Creeke Marked one ftbre Sides c\: ffrom thence Northerly a 
 Lounge y" sd Mill Creeke ffifty ffive poles, to another whit 
 oake Marked one ifoare sides ; tt, ffrom thence west north 
 west Cross y'^ sd ; neck a gayne three hundred poles ; to a 
 Stake Sett by y' side of a Cove ; ct ffrom thence a Lounge 
 y'^ sd Cove to y*" ])oynt of y' Islett Afforesd ; fifty-three 
 |)oles ; ct allso ; twenty Accres of Meadowe Lying on 
 y' west Side of y' River yt goeth to y*^ Mille beegining att 
 the y'' whit oake Afforesd standing by y" Mille Creeke 
 beeing y'" Southerly or Southwesternmost bounds of his 
 upland there and ffrom thence Southerly a Longe y' sd 
 shoare to a Stake by the River sid ; cV ffrom thence uor- 
 uorth west to a whit oake standing one y'' Ea<lge of the 
 
PALMER AND WEST. 73 
 
 U{)l;iii(l Marked one ftbare sids ; ik ffrom thence to y^ sd 
 white oak tree where itt beeganne. performed ye ; 16 ; Day 
 of A liij^it 1686. allso a duhle house Lott in the town Aioyning 
 & Lying to y'^ northward of Samuel Boles his house Lott 
 contayning y" quantity of Seventeen poles & eight ffoutt 
 ffronting to the king's highway ffrom thence Easterly 
 thirty fore poles to the Cove A: alounge by y^ sid of sd 
 Cove seventeen poles & Eight ffootte Reare northerl}^ up 
 y'' Said Cove Avhich Contaynes two Accres and Seventy 
 ffive poles ; ye whole beeing performed Augst y" ; 16 ; Day ; 
 1686." 
 
 signed "NiCH. Manning. 
 
 Surveyor." 
 
 These boundaries are easily traced. He commenced at 
 wliat is now called "Weare Islands," owned I believe by 
 James Preble, and followed the shore round, past the late 
 Hartley Nickel's brickyard, and then took as a starting 
 point, a red oak tree marked on four sides. Then he 
 struck across the neck, through land probably now owned 
 by Wm. Gray and Robert Kennedy, and reached a point 
 on Mill creek near Shattuck's Mill dam. The bound was 
 a white oak marked on four sides. Then he ranged up 
 the creek fifty-live rods to another white oak and made 
 that his Eastern bound. Then he struck back again, west 
 north west, three hundred rods, to a stake which he set by 
 the side of the cove that lies to the South of Sheepscot 
 Meeting house. From thence he travelled south till he 
 reached the first mentioned bound. The trees and the 
 stake standing in his day, have all passed away ; but the 
 natural boundaries continue, and will remain the same, till 
 the end of time. His marsh or "meadow" butted his land 
 on the southern corner, and is the same that is now OAvned 
 by Robert Kennedy and others. It lies next below 
 Shattuck's Mill dam on the western side of the stream. 
 
 The double house lot lay on the western side of the 
 cove which was the Western Boundary of his hundred 
 
74 PALMER AND WEST. 
 
 acre lot. It extended from the Cove to the King's high- 
 way and was in a part of the tield afterwards owned by 
 the l^ite Henry Cargill's heirs. It may have inchided the 
 brickyard. 
 
 On the back of the above survey, in a different hand 
 writing, was the following, "Survey of land for Caleb liaye 
 to be patented." Underneath was written the word"ffact"; 
 performed. 
 
 They then surveyed a lot next North of this for William 
 Willcot of 100 acres. The third lot was for George Spear. 
 The fourth lot was for Thomas Ghent. This included the 
 homestead of his mother, Madam Gent. The fifth lot was 
 for James Marston. 
 
 From their fees, taken from a distressed and enterprising 
 people, they realized at least five or six hundred pounds 
 sterling ; and those who were in the interest of the com- 
 missioners, excited among the timid settlers, the fear of 
 being ejected from their homes, if the}' delaj^ed to take 
 their deeds and pay the fees. But although lands were 
 surveyed, and patents allowed, and fees also paid, no title 
 was in fact derived by the leaseholders from these proceed- 
 ings. For Indian deeds, or the Grant under Elbridge and 
 Aldsworth prevailed against them. 
 
 In the prosecution of their trust, Palmer and West were 
 directed to lay claim to the country as far East as the St. 
 Croix river. This was the limit of the Duke's patent ; and 
 they commenced to exercise over this immense tract, the 
 prerogatives of government. Not acquainted with these 
 facts, a shipmaster from France, belonging to Piscataqua, 
 in the pursuit of trade, went to the Penobscot with a cargo 
 of wines, where they landed, with the impression that the 
 place was within the French dominions. But because they 
 had not been entered in the Custom house at Peraaquid, 
 Palmer and West sent and seized them. The aftair gave 
 great offense both to the French and the people of New 
 England. However, through the influence of the French 
 
SIR EDMUND ANDROS. " 75 
 
 ambassador, at the English Court, the wines were restored, 
 and the difficulty healed. 
 
 During Dungan's administration many Dutch families 
 were removed from the banks of the Hudson to those of 
 the Sheepscot.*-' There they remained till the next Indian 
 war, when they departed, and never returned. The 
 English settled the country. There are evidences of the 
 Dutch settlement at Sheepscot, and it is also said that 
 many families of that people resided on the banks of the 
 Damariscotta. 
 
 C H A P T E K XIII 
 
 SIK EDMUND ANDEOS. 
 
 8iK Edmund Andros was appointed Governor of Mass- 
 achusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Plymouth 
 and Khode Island. This appointment seemed to suspends 
 if not to nullify the authorit}^ of Dungan at Sagadahock 
 and the Eastern country. A disagreement and conflict 
 arose between them. However the matter was soon settled 
 by a Commission from the Crown appointing him Capt. 
 General and Vice Admiral over the whole of New England, 
 New York and the Jerseys. His council consisted of 
 thirty-nine members any five of whom constituted a 
 quorum, and Edward Randolph was appointed Secretary. 
 
 The powers of this council were almost absolute. Their 
 own will and judgment, were their rules and formulas. 
 
 * Sullivan p. 291. 
 
76 • SIR EDMUND ANDIIOS. 
 
 "All statute laws were at their feet ; all taxes subject to 
 their command ; and land titles might be made their play- 
 things." Andros, like his Master James, at the first, made 
 plausible professions ; but h.e soon proved himself a cruel 
 instrument of despotism and he became a just and gen- 
 eral object of execration. His chief advisers of the coun- 
 cil were Palmer, Mason, Brockholt, Usher and Eandolph ; 
 while West, Graham and Bullivant were "his parasites and 
 confidants." The people were only permitted to meet 
 once in a year, in their primary assemblies, for the choice 
 of ofiicers ; those worshiping in a Congregational way, 
 were threatened with the loss of their houses of worship 
 unless they reformed ; no marriages were allowed to l)e 
 performed, unless tlie parties or their friends were first 
 bound in a bond with a penalty to be forfeited unto the 
 Government, should any unlawful impediment come to 
 light ; the'press was restrained ; land titles were insecure ; 
 and the liberties of the people generall}' vastl}^ circum- 
 scribed. The inhabitants were taught that they must have 
 new patents to their real estate ; Indian deeds were pro- 
 nounced no better than "the scratch of a bear's i)aw ;" old 
 deeds of lands and ancient titles were not h(^ld valid where 
 the charters were vacated ; new assurances for land must 
 be preceded by a petition for the same, with a description 
 of the lot or claim ; and large fees were demanded in every 
 step and stage of the process. Sometimes it cost £30 to 
 obtain a single deed and =£2 10s Avere demanded for the 
 probate of a single will. These emoluments were divided 
 between Andros, the chief judge, and Dudle}-, his deputy. 
 In 1688, Andros resolved on a visit to the Penobscot. 
 At Pemaquid he met some of the inhabitants who made 
 sad complaints against Palmer and West, and prayed him 
 to confirm their original riglits and possessions to them, 
 which had been greatly disturbed by these two notorious 
 and troublesome gentlemen. But he pronounced that all 
 that had been done by Dungan's commissioners, had been 
 
SIR EDMUND ANDROS. / 
 
 of uo effect. Aud yet inimeuse sums had been paid for 
 €oiilirujatioii of titles under that Commission. 
 
 'iroubles being experienced witii tlie Indians, he forti- 
 fied and supplied eleven garrisons in different parts of 
 M line. Ac Pemaqiiid lie stationed two ne\v companie;!; of 
 i')0 men each, besides 36 veteran troops; la New Dart- 
 mouth he placed 24 of the regular soldiery under Lieu- 
 tenant John Jordan, besides Capt. Withington's company 
 of 60 men ; and the little fort on the Damariscotta, was to be 
 relieved every w6ek from the garrison at New Dartmouth. 
 At Sagadahock and other places he also established gar- 
 risons and threw in troops for their defence. 
 
 After an administration of sixteen months, Andros 
 closed his Gubernatorial career. He was among the 
 wrong people for a man of his views and measures. "He 
 found himself in the midst of a generation of the first 
 emigrants and their patriotic sons, who were schooled to 
 the doctrine of principles and consistent measures, aud 
 who were alive to everv sentiment of liberty, civil, religious 
 and rational. Equality of rights was a maxim deeplj^ 
 inscribed upon the tablet of their hearts. But, l)y tame 
 -submission to rulers, in whose appointment their wishes 
 were not consulted ; to laws, in making of which they had 
 no voice , to taxes imposed and appropriated without their 
 consent ; to attacks upon the sacred rights of conscience 
 and the title deeds of their homes without their assistance, 
 were to put on at once and tamely wear the chains of 
 •slaver}-. The popular and mighty struggle in the mother 
 country against Popish hierarchy and despotic domination, 
 under James and his adherents, was well understood 
 through the colonies, and the triumphs of liberty and 
 privilege, were news most ardently desired and daily 
 expected. Such a prospect must have inspired our Pro- 
 vincial patriots and statesmen here, with a bolder spirit 
 of reform. In the spring a general murmur of discontent 
 spread through the community, which was followed by the 
 
78 SIR EDMUND ANDllOS. 
 
 flushes of a rumor that the Governor's guards were to bf 
 let loose upon Boston. Half-smothered indignation could, 
 no longer be suppressed. The smitten spark set the public 
 in flames ; and early on the morning of April 18, 1689, 
 the populace threw the Governor and thirty of his most 
 obnoxious partisans into confinement. Several of them, 
 such as Andros, Dudley, Randolph, West, Palmer, Graham, 
 Sherlock and Farwell, were not allowed to be enlarged on 
 an\ bail that could be ofl'ered." 
 
 The flame is kindled ; the news spreads ; the country is 
 awakened ; people flock into the town ; patriotic songs 
 were sung ; patriotic speeches made ; and patriotic meas- 
 ures pursued. Simon Bradstreet, the late Governor, 
 Thomas Danforth, late Pe])uty Governor and President of 
 Maine, and thirteen others, men of firmness and distinc- 
 tion, were induced to take the direction of aft'airs, and 
 oppose, by all the weight of their autliority, every attempt 
 at rashness and extravagance. Andros, an unwilling s])ec- 
 tator of the storm, which more than any other man, he 
 himself ha.d raised, was compelled to surrender the keys of 
 government and the command of the fortifications. After 
 three days of popular commotion, the waves of feeling 
 Viegan to subside, though the shock throughout the admin- 
 istration, was felt for a much longer time. 
 
 April 20, 1689, a general convention of the people was held. 
 Simon Bradstreet, Thomas Danforth and thirty-five others 
 were appointed "A committee of safety." Isaac Additon 
 was chosen clerk, and Wait Winthrop appointed Com- 
 mander in Chief of the Militia. The news reaches the 
 colonies that James has abdicated the crown, and WilKam 
 and Mary, his daughter and son-in-law, were the king and 
 queen of England. Joy unbounded and quite unre- 
 strained, prevailed throughout New England. The kir,g's 
 agents were politically dead, many of his officers thrown 
 into prison, the grants and deeds which they had issued, 
 were null and void ; soldiers rose up and in some instances, 
 
SECOND DESTRUCTION OF SHEEPSCOT. 79 
 
 threw their haught}' and lorellj officers iu.o luose coiiline- 
 inent, aud the people from the Penobscot to the Hudson 
 felt light and breathed easy again. A judicious and 
 wise king was upon the throne ; Ducal authority was swept 
 away ; tyrannical enactments and barbarous decrees were 
 no more, the name of New Dartmouth is soon to cease, 
 and tlie County of Cornwall will never be needed again. 
 Another chapter is to be read ; other events are to trans- 
 pire ; new laws are to be enacted and put in force ; new 
 institutions to arise, and a brighter, better day in its own 
 time to be ushered in. 
 
 CHAPTER XIV 
 
 THE SECOND DESTRUCTION OF SHEEPSCOT. 
 
 An interval of ten years of peace had now transpired. 
 M.my of the inhabitants had returned and resumed their 
 forme)' ])()sitions and occu[)atians, and others had immi- 
 grated with them. The Dutch had founded settlements, 
 and were manifesting their usual industry and prosperity. 
 Forests were hewn down ; lands cleared ; the meadows, 
 both salt and fresh, were cut, houses built, barns were 
 laden in autumn, and cattle reposed securely, while the 
 sheep fattened in the pastiu'es. A considerable "town" 
 had sprung up on Sheppscot "lower Necke," schools were 
 established, men worshipped God according to the dictates 
 of their own consciences ; vessels were built ; and shijjs 
 lay in the stream, receiving their cargoes, when lo ! the 
 dark clouds appear in the East. James had been driven 
 from his throne ! — Andros, in this country, is seized, 
 
80 SECOND DESTRUCTION OF SHEEPSCOT. 
 
 together with his obnoxious officials, and thrown intc? 
 prison ! the contest between papacy and jn'otestantism is 
 renewed, and rages in its utmost fuiy I France receives 
 James into her bosom, and espouses his quaiTel ! the 
 Indians, in this conntiy, who had long looked upon the 
 coming in of the English and their encroachments upon 
 Aboriginal dominions and influence with a jealous eye 
 and added to this, the various acts of injustice committed 
 by the English against the Indians at various times, were 
 stirred up by the French to deeds of cruelty, savage feroc- 
 ity and revenge. They began to butcher their cattle, slay 
 their inhabitants, burn their dwellings, and commit depre- 
 dations. Even in Andros' day, the evil spirit began to 
 show itself. He himself was averse to war, and did, for a 
 time, all he could to avert its realities and hon'ors ; but 
 after he found that his efforts were unavailing, and that 
 the teriible scourge must be huriied on, he Avent into it 
 with a will. He collected, according to one author, 70(1 
 men ; Holmes* says 800 ; and Elliot puts the number at 
 1,000 ; and with these, he enters upon an Eastern expedi- 
 tion, breathing vengeance and slaughter and dire destruc- 
 tion. He had visited Piscataqua, Pemaquid and the Pen- 
 obscot, on a 'brmer excursion, but now, at the head of an 
 army and late in Nov. 1688, he takes up his line of marcli 
 for the seat of war. His project was opposed by all the 
 more wise and considerate, and in the end it proved 
 abortive. His soldiers suffered incredibly with cold and 
 fatigue, and many of them perished. It was at the wrong 
 season of the year ; and the expedition euded in chagrin 
 and disgrace ; for he neither took a captive nor killed a 
 foe. To varnish his inglorious adventure, and cover a 
 mortifying retreat, he ordered the repair and erecting of 
 eleven forts at different points from Piscataqua to Penob- 
 scot. 
 
 * Auiuils, p. 494. 
 
SECOND DESTRUCTION OF SHEEPSCOT. 81 
 
 THE SECOND INDIAN WAR. 
 
 The causes of this war had, for a loDg tinje, been in oper- 
 ation. In fact, the treaty made at the close of the List 
 war, Sept. 8, 1685, was never very satisfactorj^ to the 
 English : for it required of them to pay for an annual quit- 
 rent, a peck of corn for eveiy English family, and for 
 Major Phillips of Saco, wjio was a large landholder, a 
 bushel of corn. This, to the Indians, was a profitable 
 arrangement ; but to the EngHsh it was mortifying and 
 burdensome. 
 
 The fiist acts of hostility were committed at North Yar- 
 mouth, Aug. 13, 1688. The plantation, at tliat place, was 
 thought to lie a direct encroachment upon the rights and 
 territories of the Indians. The inhal)itants began to build 
 a garrison upon the Eastern bank of Royall's river. The 
 Indians perceiving this, thought to deter them ; and in 
 revenge, proceeded to kill several cattle on the opposite 
 side of the river. Other acts of hostility were committed 
 by them. The work on the garrison progressed with 
 renewed efforts ; and about tlie middle of August, a small 
 party w^aylaid two workmen who were in search of oxen to 
 labor on the garrison, and made them both prisoners. 
 This was in the moruino- when the men were sroing to their 
 daily employments. The rest of the savage party who 
 were well armed, rushed from the woods as they advanced 
 towards the half-finished garrison, and accosting them 
 with insolent language, began to provoke a quarrel. 
 Words were followed by a scuffle, in which at first an 
 Indian gave a man by the name of Larabee a push, who 
 instantly raising his gun, shot his assailant dead. While 
 in the act of firing, he was seized by another stout Indian 
 whom a third man by the name of Benedict Pulsifer, 
 
82 SECOND DESTRUCTION OF SHEEPSCOT. 
 
 struck with the eilge of bis broad axe, and the skirmish 
 became general. Some fell on both sides. 
 
 The English, perceiving that they were fewer in numbers 
 than the savages, withdrew to a place of less exposure 
 under the bank of the river, and m ikiug a .stand, defended 
 themselves with great braver}', till their ammunition was 
 nearly gone. The commander of the garrison, Capt. 
 Walter Gendell, was an eye witness of a part of the con- 
 test. He had long been a trader with the Indians, and 
 from the very fi'iendly intercourse he had always main- 
 tained with them, he took a bag of ammunition and has- 
 tened, in a float, with a servant, to the assistance of his 
 brave comrades. He stood upright, as the servant pad- 
 dled, that the Indians might know him, thinking that his 
 presence might dissuade them from further acts of hos- 
 tility. But these both were shot by particular aim ; and 
 Gendell throwing the ammunition ashore, had only time to 
 exclaim, before he breathed his last, "I have lost my life in 
 your service." Supplied with ammunition, the men were 
 enabled to maintain their ground till dusk when the enemy 
 retired. Our loss was two killed, besides C iptain Gan leli, 
 whose loss was deeply lamented. He Avas a man of enter- 
 prise and worth ; and as one of the trustees, the to^Tiship 
 had been confirmed to him. Several of the Indians were 
 killed, and the survivors passed the night upon Lane's 
 Island. Here they had a horrid carousal ; in the course 
 of which they brutally murdered the two men who had 
 been taken by them, while in pursuit of the oxen. 
 
 The attack stopped the work on the garrison, and 
 delaA-ed the settlement of North Yarmouth for many years. 
 The inhabitants soon removed to Jewell's Island ; but 
 being pursued by the savages, were barely able to defend 
 themselves from a violent and murderous attack. A 
 friendly vessel afterwards took them off, and conveyed 
 them to Boston. 
 
 This bloody affair alarmed the people on the whole 
 
SECOND DESTRUCTION OF SHEEPSCOT. 83 
 
 coast. Suspicious were excited against the Sokokis 
 ludians ; and it was supposed, that they, contrary to the 
 late treaty, knew of the intended outbreak, but failed to 
 give information of it. That they might be brought to 
 terms, and that the secret springs of these late hostile aets 
 might be more perfectly known, orders were given by Ben- 
 jamin Blackman, Esq., to Capt. John Sargent to make 
 arrests of some of them. About twenty, some of whom were 
 ringleaders in the late war, Avere seized, and sent to Fort 
 Lovall. They were afterwards taken to Boston where 
 they were unwisely released by Governor Andros. 
 
 As a counteraction of this policy, reprisals were made 
 by tlie Indians. Nine persons were made prisoners at 
 Sagadahook. The houses at Merrymeeting Bay were 
 plundered ; aiid all who made resistance, were cruelly 
 slain. The Indians, in a drunken frolic, soon after killed 
 several of their ca))tives, but sent the rest to Ticonie. 
 
 New Dartmouth was the next object of their vengeance 
 and attack. Under the patronage of Gov. Dungan, the 
 place had become remarkably nourishing. One autlior 
 styles it, "The Garden of the E ist," and it was popularly 
 known as the "Sheepscot farms." There was upon the 
 apex of the hill, where is now the burying ground, a for- 
 titication, which Andros liad strengthened and mounted. 
 Sept. 5th, 168S, the Indians make their approach and seize 
 Henr}' Smith and his family. Here they stop their efforts, 
 and defer their attack till the next day. It was a note of 
 warning to the inhabitants ; a reprieve, or a kind of provi- 
 dential interference, during which the frightened inhabitants 
 leave their dwellings and rush to the garrison ; one other 
 famih", that of Edward Taylor, being made prisoners. 
 The Indians, chagi'ined at their loss of the inhabitants, set 
 tire to their dwellings, when a general conflagration ensued. 
 In an hour all was consumed, save two or three exceptions. 
 The labor of years and the fruits of their industry were 
 forever lost. The hope of continuance was gone, and the 
 
84 SECOND DESTRUCTION OF SHEEPSCOT. 
 
 inhabitants must seek safety by retreating before the gath- 
 ering storm. Savage vengeance was aroused, and no 
 mercy was shown to any of th(jse against whom the battle- 
 axe and the tomahawk had been upHfted. Cattle, horses, 
 hogs and sheep, farming utensils and the ripening harvest 
 found a common grave and came to a common end. As 
 an instance of the perfidy and barbarity of the savages, 
 they abused the man sent from the fort to treat with them, 
 and then murdered him. Pity was gone and compassion 
 was a stranger to their bosoms. It was the second tiine 
 that the torch had been applied to the village, and the 
 second time within the period of twelve years, that it had 
 been reduced to ashes. The storm rages all around. 
 From every quarter there came up a wail of mourning and 
 desolation and woe. Sons fell in the battle field ; hus- 
 bands and fathers had their brains and bowels opened bv 
 the savage cimeter in the presence of their own house- 
 holds ; wives and mothers were dragged into a captivit}- 
 worse than death ; and every hour added some new hor- 
 ror to the already fearfully tragic scene. 
 
 A cold, long winter without homes, or food, or neces- 
 saries of life, was the bitter prospect which these j)oor 
 pioneers and hardy adventurers had before them. Shut 
 up in the garrison, with its walls and the soldiers as 
 their defenders and only the provisions Avhich their hands, 
 in their flight, had carried there, their stay could be only 
 temporary. If the soldiery could hold out, starvation 
 would soon compel terms of surrender. The entii-c pop- 
 ulation left, and the place lay a wilderness for the term of 
 thirty years. Tradition, which descended from an aged 
 Indian to Col. James Cargill, and the older inhabitants, 
 reports that the Indians, not being able to subdue at once 
 those in the garrison, gave them a certain time to leave 
 which they readily embraced and went to sea in a vessel. 
 
 While one of these terrible wars was in progress, the 
 inhabitants became short of food. Bread there was none; ; 
 
SECOND DESTKUCTION OF SHEEPSCOT. 85 
 
 v-orn could not be raised ; the lauds were left nutillod, aud 
 t!verythin<T useful to tliera, that savage ferocity could reach, 
 was destroyed. No one could reach them — they could 
 get nowhere to tell the story of their sufferings to frieudlv 
 ears rvho could afford them the means of relief. 
 
 At last they determined on building a vessel.- With 
 stealth and the utmost guard, they cut the timber, drew it 
 to the shore and then commenced their operations. They 
 toil on day by day and Aveek by week, till months had 
 elapsed — the women at the same time busying their fingers 
 in carding, spinning and weaving cloth for sails for her — 
 and the time of her launching was soon expected — when 
 she would sail for the westward and return laden with corn 
 — -when lo ! on a dark night flames were seen issuing from 
 her hold, and their choice and costly packet is re luced to 
 ashes ! It was the work of the savage ! Paleness then 
 sat on every countenance and treml)liug seized every 
 heart. What shall be done? was the next question. 
 Nothing was the vep]y. The enemy are all around — the 
 wilderness separates us from our neighbors — and all must 
 stand in tlieir own, and not their neighbors' defence. Then 
 a bright tliouglit enters the mind of one brave fellow — the 
 resolution is taken. With a small compass in his pocket, 
 and bidding his friends adieu, he starts to go afoot through 
 the wilderness, to Boston. Many days elapse — ]nuch 
 fatigue and weariness are experienceil ; but he arrives 
 there "safe and sound," and tells the story of their suffer- 
 ings to ears that listened and to hearts that felt. The 
 Governor immediately despatched a vessel, laden with sup- 
 plies and filled Avith armed men and munitions of war. 
 The ship is soon despatched — spreads her broad wings to 
 the breeze aud arrives safely and casts her anchor in 
 Sheepscot waters. The report of the signal cannon had 
 been heard as the Hood tide and favorable wind carried 
 
 * Mrs. Julm Paskell. James Mallett. 
 
8Q SECOND DESTRUCTION OF SETEEPSCOT. 
 
 her up to the poiut of destination —but how did the hearts 
 ot' those famished inhabitants swell with emotion, as they 
 saw the hero return, laden with supplies, and supported by 
 a body of veteran troops,, who, some time before, had been 
 sent away by them with weeping eyes and saddened feel- 
 ings, upon his strange errand. 
 
 Their wants are reUeved. The Indiums wislied to come 
 on board their vessel. "••' This they would not allow. The}^ 
 then desired one of their cannon, "big guns," which the^- 
 had never seen before ; this could not be allowed except at 
 a very large price which the Indians cheerfully ])aid. They 
 then wished to know how to use it. The English told them, 
 to first put the powder in — then a few dry leaves — then 
 small stones and sand and pounded brick and almost any- 
 thing that they could get into the muzzle, and then thev 
 must ram it down hard, and keep doing so, till it was full Uy 
 the muzzle ; and then they must all get round it and touch it 
 oil*. All this the simple minded savages most religiously ob- 
 served — the match v, as put to the powder — the design of the 
 English was accomplished— the explosion took place — the 
 cannon was burstt — pieces of it, together with sand, stones 
 and other missiles Hew in every direction— many of th«' 
 Indians were killed— more were wounded — and horror and 
 vengeance seized the minds of all. They saw the trick — 
 it could not be forgiven — they resolve on the extermination 
 of the New Dartmouth settlonent — the inhabitants arc 
 warned away — they embark on board this friendly vessel, 
 saw the rising flames of the gari'ison they had left behind, 
 and quit the scenes of their former joys and later calam- 
 ities forever. 
 
 It was a noble people. There was there some of th(^ 
 best of the Pilgrim blood : and their faith and powers of 
 endurance were well nigh marvellous. Not like the Pop- 
 
 * Mrs. John Paskell. James Mallett, 
 
 t Pieces of this cannon were found in the next century. 
 
SECOND DESTKUCTION OF SHEEPSCOT. 87 
 
 ham Colony wliieli died before it was a year old — which 
 tied at the opening spring Avhen ample succor had arrived 
 from England and tht^re was no war with the natives — this 
 colony Avithont the patronage of lords or receiving the fos- 
 tering hand of the king and wealthy men, came in unob* 
 served, cut down the forests, tilled their fields, planted 
 Democratic Institutions, maintained schools, supported 
 tlie ministry, and manifested all the elements of growth 
 and greatnes-s and continuance. They maintained a civil 
 existence for more than fifty years, and then fled because 
 a storm of hail fell upon them which no human force could 
 withstand ; but as soon as the elements subsided, the}- 
 return again, strong in hope and buoyant in expectation, 
 lay anew the foundations, and see the pillars of state ris- 
 ing rapidly around them. For a time they stood the 
 second shock of war ; and they only yielded when this 
 became too powerful for them to withstand. 
 
 Setting aside the lime they were absent, during King 
 Phillip's war, they had maintained an existence of some 
 sixty-five years, and then they only left when all their 
 sister colonies were swept away around them. They 
 yielded as the brave always do, figliting nobly to the end. 
 
 During the year 1697, Major March, a popular and gal- 
 lant officer, with a command of 500 men, was directed to 
 range the coast Eastward, ])y sending parties in different 
 directions. On the 9th of September, he landed his men 
 at Damariscotta ; but ere they were all fully ash(3re, a l)ody 
 of Indians, watching their movements, with the well-known 
 war whoop, unexpectedly poured in upon them a full 
 volley, which killed 12 or 13 and wounded as many more 
 of the troops. Kallying his men, he returned the charge, 
 and drove the enemy either to the woods or their canoes, 
 leaving their dead behind them. It was a desperate 
 encounter — a bloody skirmish — but it left the day in the 
 hands of the English. 
 
 This closed the war in Maine ; for the peace of Eyswick 
 
«8 
 
 SECOND DESTEUCTION OF SHEEPSCOT, 
 
 which took place on the 11th of Se])teinber, brought glad- 
 ness, rest and eiijojiiieDt once more to the wearied ainl 
 war-w^orn inhabitants. 
 
 Names of those who appear in the early Sheepscot set- 
 tlement, 1623—1086 : 
 
 Jolin Browne, 
 Jnmos Cooke. 
 Christopher Dyer, 
 Williiiiii Dyer, Esq,. 
 J-olin Dyer, 
 Tliomas Gent, 
 Daniel Gent, 
 Eliziihetli Gent, 
 Eliiui Gunnison. Es<i.. 
 Thomas Gyles. Esq,, 
 Rohert Foote, 
 William Lowerinj;. 
 Thomas Messer. 
 Lydia Messer, 
 Robert Seott, 
 Richard Pain, 
 Eh'zabeth Phips. 
 John Taylor, 
 Da\ id Ranslord, 
 Walter Phillips, Clerk. 
 John White, 
 Caleb Ray, P^nsign. 
 William Wileott, 
 Gr-oi-ge Speare, 
 John Mason, 
 Nicholas Manning. Snrv., 
 William Dale, 
 "Nathaniel Draper. 
 
 William J;imes. 
 William Marks, 
 Moses Pike, 
 Andrew Slalger, 
 Deborah Burnett, 
 James Mason, 
 Mary Mason, 
 Gyles Godward, Leut- 
 John Tower, 
 Ann Ilarden, 
 Edward Roberts, 
 Moses Pike, 
 Widow Willcott, 
 James Smith, 
 Samnel Corbisson. 
 John Manning, 
 
 Jewett, 
 
 Henry Smith, 
 Edward Taylor, 
 Thomas Kind)all. 
 Elizabeth Gent, 
 
 (ioddard.. 
 
 .S Phips, 
 
 Walker, 
 
 Samuel Boles, 
 James Marston, 
 John Alleyn, Esq., 
 Walker. 
 
SHEEPSGOT AND DAMAEISCOTTA. 89 
 
 C H A P T E E XV 
 
 SHEEPSCOT AND DAMARISCOTTA. 
 
 Soon aftev William and Maiy ascended the throne, war 
 was proclaimed against France. This continued ten years 
 and ended with the treaty of Ryswick. This joyful event 
 took place Sept, 11, 1697, and was hailed with the utmost 
 delight by all the New England colonies. The Canadian 
 French could do lis no more injury, though the Indians con- 
 tinued to molest us for a time. Several acts of savage 
 ferocity and murder were committed during the year 1698. 
 At Spruce Creek, Kittery, an old man was literally mur- 
 dered, May 8, after he had surrendered. His life was 
 taken by a gigantic savage who was reputed to have been 
 seven feet high ; and his two sons were hurried away into 
 captivity. But the giant was, in a few hours afterwards, shot 
 dead l)y his own gun, as he grasped the barrel reversed 
 and was endeavoring to pull his canoe towards him, at the 
 shore. 
 
 The minds of the people of Massachusetts were once 
 more turned towards Maine, and emigTation thither was 
 encouraged. But the undertaking was vast and difficult. 
 A ten years' war, just brought to a close, Avas attended 
 with every discouragement. There were no mills, no 
 enclosures, no roads ; on the contrary, there were dilap- 
 idated buildings, wide, wasted fields and melancholy ruins. 
 Deeds, and monuments of land, titles and evidences were 
 either mutilated or destroyed. Claims in abundance were 
 presented, and claimants, in numbers, were at hand. Dif- 
 ficulties arose ; perplexities abounded ; the weak were in 
 
90 SHEEPSCOT AND DAMARISCOTTA. 
 
 danger of being overwhelmed and defrauded out of their 
 rights by the avarice and cupidity of the strong ; and 
 youthful heirs, and new made widows as well as infirmity 
 and advanced age, were exposed to the intrigues and 
 unfairness of many who looked with covetous eyes upon 
 these extensive forests and desolated homes. 
 
 To remedy these evils, and to prevent controversies, the 
 General Court established a Committee on Claims, con- 
 sisting of seven members, some of whom were lawyers, 
 but all were men of intelligence and established reputa- 
 tion. This was in 1700. The names of the Committee 
 were, Samuel Sewall, John Walley, Eliakim Hutchinson, 
 Nathaniel Byfield, Timothy Clark, Samuel Phipps and 
 Israel Tay. They appointed times and places for their 
 sessions ; received titles and claims ; and after examining 
 all that were rendered in, made a return to the Legisla- 
 ture. 
 
 But in the next year, 1701, things began to assume a 
 gloomy aspect in Europe. The storm of war, which, for a 
 little while had lulled, was evidently agiin arising. Lieu- 
 tenant Governor Stoughton, in his address to the General 
 Court, May 1701, told them that from intelligence receive 1 
 from abroad, war was most imminent. In such an event, 
 this country, as usual, must be an unmitigated sufferer. 
 And what added to the gloominess of the scene, was, sev- 
 eral distinguished persons died about this time. Auioug 
 them was Earl Bellamout, the Governor of New York, 
 Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. This to )k 
 place at New York March 5, 1701. On the 7th of July 
 following, Gov. Stoughton died, leaving behind him a s > > > 
 less reputation and an honorable name. Sdpt. 16th f )1- 
 lowing, died James the Second, at St. Ger mains, France, 
 having abdicated the British Crown more than twelve 
 years before. • 
 
 His son surnaraed in England, the "Pretender," imn)edi- 
 atelv aspired to the throne from which his father long 
 
SHEEPSCOT AND DAMARISCOTTA. 91 
 
 years before bad fled in disgrace. The French monarch, 
 Louis the Fourteenth, by deckii'iiii^ in his favor, enkindled 
 anew the flames of war. But, as the Pretender was a 
 Catholic, the English nation, before this, had resalved to 
 limit the possession of the crown to the Protestants of the 
 Ro3'al line, and finally concluded to settle it upon Anne, 
 princess of Denmark, another daughter of James, and 
 sister to Mary, as she and William died without issue, 
 whenever a successor should be needed. 
 
 The event expected was at hand. Mary died in 1694 ; 
 and in March 8th, 1702, her husband also died, living eight 
 years after her decease. Anne ascended the throne ; and 
 on the fourth of May following, declared war against the 
 King of France. William was greatly lamented both by 
 his American and English subjects ; but their minds were 
 soon occvipied by their new Queen and the state of things 
 before them. The French stirred up the Indians against 
 the Americans, so that troubles were experienced all along 
 this Eastern fi'ontier, notwithstanding the General Court 
 had taken every precaution to enlist the Indians in their 
 favor. They united with the French and made common 
 cause with them during the war. The work of death soon 
 commenced ; the woods rang with the sound of the Indian 
 war whoop ; settlements were broken up ; villages burned ; 
 inhabitants were taken and made the subjects of savage 
 cruelty ; farms were forsaken ; and mill sites lay unim- 
 proved. Haverhill and many other places met with a fate 
 which chills the blood, even at this late day ; and the 
 Province of Maine, it is said, lost more than a fourth, per- 
 haps a third part of her inhabitants, during that fearful 
 war. Those killed, and taken captive, even though the 
 settlements were sparse, amounted to no less than two 
 hundred and eighty-two. From 1675 to 1713, when the 
 famous treaty of Utrectht was signed, which terminated 
 Anne's war with the French, and with it Indian hostilities 
 which lasted eleven years, no less than five or six thousand 
 
92 SHEEPSCOT AND DAMAEISCOTTA. 
 
 of the youth of this country perished, eitlier by the hand 
 of the enemy or diseases contracted in the service. 
 
 A melancholy aspect , was witnessed throughout the 
 Eastern country. More than 100 miles of sea coast, once 
 dotted with residences and adorned with flourishing set- 
 tlements, and improved estate^ h^y unpeopled and des- 
 olate. Title Deeds, Eecords and other papers of value, 
 were either mutilated or lost ; and so many years had 
 intervened since the inhabitants had fled, that happy 
 homes and productive fields began to assume the appear- 
 ance of wilderness solitude. 
 
 Yet the Government, the land owners and such of the 
 inhabitants as were left, together with their descendants, 
 were ready to engage with alacrity and gladness in the 
 work of re-settling the country. For this a second "Com- 
 mittee of Eastern Claims and Settlements," was appointed 
 by the General Court. This Committee consisted of nine 
 persons ; four were taken from the Council and five from 
 the House of Representatives. Their names were — of the 
 Council — Elisha Hutchinson, Isaac Additon, John Phillips 
 and Paul Dudley, Attorney General ; of the House, John 
 Clark, Edward Quimby, Thomas Oliver, William Dennison 
 and the Clerk of the House. After appointing clerks, and 
 notifying the times and places of their meetings they 
 were directed to receive and examine all claims that were 
 exhibited to lands in Maine or Sagadahock, to sanction 
 the title of such as appeared sound and clear, and report 
 the residue. In reviving towns, as a matter of safety, it 
 was thought best to plant the families together in clusters, 
 say from 20 to 30 each, in certain localities, near the sea 
 shore. There they could be united in a close and defensi- 
 ble manner, have three or four acres to a family as a home- 
 stead, and then, in addition to this, possess outlands in 
 quantities equal to their wishes or necessities. Accord- 
 ingly, the General Court ordered the re-settlement of five 
 towns ; Saco, Scarboro, Falmouth, North Yarmouth and 
 
SHEEPSCOT AND DAMARISCOTTA. 93 
 
 AiTOWswick. Ill no other places were the people allowe 1 
 to settle, till proper plans and places could be designated 
 bj the Government, through the medium of the Committee^ 
 
 After this measure the people were again encouraged to 
 renew their settlements in Maine. For the protection of 
 the people and the promotion of trade, a fort of stone was 
 erected at Cushnoc, now x\.ugusta, by Dr. Noyes of Boston 
 one of the Plymouth proprietors. This was in 1716 ; and 
 a garrison was there maintained at the public expense. 
 Flourishing settlements were made at this place at this 
 time, also at Brunswick, Topsham and other places. 
 Oood buildings were seen going up, saw mills were erected, 
 husbandry began to thrive and large stocks of cattle were 
 raised. Noyes, who erected this fort and was a patron of 
 this colony, was a member of the House of Delegates, and 
 died March 16, 1721. In the war which followed, this set- 
 tlement was broken up and the fort was burnt by. the 
 Indians. 
 
 The Committee, for the settling of claims to lands in 
 M line, was app;)inted in 1713 ; and their sarvice was to 
 expire in 1720 ;— twenty years from the appointment of the 
 first Commission. Not a great while after this, indications 
 of trouble began to appear among the Indians through the 
 influence of the Jesuit Rale, whose headq larters were at 
 Norridgewoek, and other French instigators. Rale's influ- 
 ence over the Indians was immense ; and it was artfuUj- 
 employed in stirring them up to deeds of violence and 
 blood among the English settlers. But about the year 
 1719, numbers of citizens of Massachusetts, once inhab- 
 itants of Maine, or their descendants, through fear of los- 
 ing their claims to ancient estates, by the statute of lim- 
 itation began to enter on them, and fix their habitations 
 once more in these Eastern parts. The tide continued to 
 set in this direction till 1722, when Lovewell's war com- 
 menced which lasted three years. 
 
 This put an effectual stop to Eastern emigration for the 
 
94 SHEEPSCOT AND DAMARISCOTTA, 
 
 time being, and ;igaiii deluged. these Eastern shores with 
 blood. This was purely an Indian war, as there was, at 
 that time, peace between the French and English. Rale, 
 however, was killed in 1724 ; many of his people were 
 slain ; all his forces routed ; and with his fall, ended the 
 suprema'cy of the Indians in these Eastern parts. There 
 were wars afterwards, it is true, and many of the Englisli 
 were slain ; but the Indians never afterwards recoveretl 
 what they lost in that battle. Their stronghold was taken ; 
 their chief warriors were slain ; and the great presiding 
 spirit, Eale himself, was made to pay the penalty due to 
 his instigations, his intrigues, his crimes. At his death, 
 there was great rejoicing among the Colonists and thanks 
 were rendered to God that the most dreaded of their- 
 enemies was ingloriously slain. 
 
 After his death, the Indians easily came to terms ; arti- 
 cles of agreement were made, and peace was ratified. It 
 was during this war, that Lovew'ell's fight occurred which 
 is memorable in the annals of Indian Avarfare, Ratifica- 
 tions took place at Ealmouth, Dec. 15, 1725, signed by four 
 Sagamores on the one part, and the Commissioners on the 
 other. This has since been denominated "Dummer\s 
 Treaty," than which none ever made by the parties has 
 been more celebrated or lasting. Both sides were pre- 
 pared and both rejoiced in it. They had become tired of 
 warfai'c, and now desired the blessings of peace. 
 
 At the diminishing of the Aboriginal power, that of the 
 Colonies began to increase. Settlers flocked into Maine; 
 old wastes were recovered ; new fields opened ; towns 
 sprang up as by magic ; settlers became established in 
 their estates ; and the wilderness was made to rejoice and 
 blossom as the rose. There were sufferings in reserve for 
 them, it is true ; but they never afterwards were driven 
 from their homes. They held on to what they had gained : 
 yea, made fresh conquests and continued to grow ami 
 thrive, till their arms encircled the land, and the red man 
 
CLAIMS AND CLAIMANTS.. 95 
 
 with his tomahawk and war songs, was driven away, to 
 ^)e seen and feared no more. 
 
 CHAPTER XVI. 
 
 CLAIMS AND CLAIMANTS. 
 
 We have now entered upon a new century— a new era is 
 a)pening before us — other actors appear on the stage and 
 other scenes pass before our eyes. Occupancy of lands 
 and re-settlement are the themes. The claimants had pre- 
 sented a list of titles to the Committee appointed by the 
 Legislature and they were expected to decide upon their 
 merits and legality. A list of some of them follows. 
 
 John Mason died, leaving a wife and several children. 
 His widow afterwards married a man by the name of 
 Allen ; and in the next century she, in behalf of herself 
 and children, laid claim to the large tract of land that her 
 husband had bought of the Sagamores in 1652. John Mason 
 had one sou only, whose name was James. He had a 
 daughter called Mary who married Elias Mnlford and lived 
 in East Hampton, N. Y. She appears to have fallen heir 
 to the homestead at Sheepscot ; for in 1731), she sold it to 
 David Cargill, a native of the North of Ireland, who came 
 to this country and settled. The property remained in the 
 line of Cargill's descendants, till a few years since when it 
 was sold. Addison Carney now occupies Cargill's home- 
 stead. 
 
 There was another person, who, through the Allen fam- 
 
Ot) CLAIMS AND CLAIMANTS. 
 
 il}' laid claim to John Mason's immense estate. The clainr 
 is as follows : 
 
 "To the Hon. Commissioners on Eastern Lands : — 
 Stephen Calef claims a tract of land lying within the town^ 
 of Edgecomb and Newcastle, bounded as follows :— Begin- 
 ning at Sheepscot Falls over the cove to a parcel of pines 
 —thence to the marsh lying on the other side of the river 
 which bounds it from the biirnt islands, which is the 
 Northerly end thereof, and from thence to a freshet called 
 "Oven's Mouth ;" — Cross river — seven or aigiit miles 
 below. "Also, one full sixth part of two three hundred 
 acre lots laid out in Sheepscot to David Allen formerly of 
 Boston, deceased, which land was conveyed by Thomas 
 and Frances Allen to &imuel Calef, uncle to said Stephen, 
 and says in the conve^-ance, it is the same tract which 
 David Cargill bought of Elias Mulford and Maiy his wife, 
 as descended to her from her father James Mason, late of 
 East Hampton, N. Y. v/ho was the only son of John 
 Mason of New Dartmouth, in said Sheepscot river." 
 
 There were other grants as appears by the following 
 claims, some of which were made under Indian titles, and 
 others by virtue of patents issued by Col. Duugan, the 
 Ducal Governor of these lands. 
 
 "Benjamin Tower, heir to his fatljor John Tower, claims a 
 house lot. about two acres, next the fort, at said Dart- 
 mouth, being about 104 acres upland and Eastward of 
 Dyer's river and adjoining the land of John Brown, as by 
 deed from T. Palmer, Esq. Commissioner from Col. 
 Dungan." 
 
 A. Lovering claims for himself and brother and sister 
 160 acres of upland and 20 a.cres of marsh, on the East- 
 ward side of Dyer's river, in New Dartmouth, to pay quit- 
 rent 1^ bushels of wheat every year, by patent to lii.s 
 father Wra. Lovering, under Col. Duugan, Aug. 20, 1686. 
 
 Ann Harden claims for herself and children 140 acres at 
 New Dartmouth, on the north side of the highway that 
 
CLAIMS AND CLAIMANTS. 97 
 
 leads to the mill and 20 acres of meadow, by patent from 
 Governor Duugan, Aug. 17tli, 1686, 
 
 Thomas Gent claimed the same land, by Indian deeds, 
 and his claim was allowed as being anterior to the grant of 
 Diingau. 
 
 Thomas Gent, who married the daughter of John Taylor 
 of Damariscotta, claims also a tract of land lying within 
 side of the falls on the east side of Sheepscot river, bought 
 of Wm. James, bounded west by a little spring, and thence 
 running across the neck by the end of Mason's house, con- 
 taining about 200 acres of upland and 10 acres of meadow. 
 Also land at Daiuariscotta, upon which he built a house 
 and lived several years, given him by his father-in-law, 
 John Taylor. 
 
 Robert Scott, for the heirs of Nathaniel Draper, claims 
 "several parcels bought of Jack Pudding, alias Daniel, Sag- 
 amore of Sheepscot, between the Butt falls and the great 
 bay, over against the Parting gutts, which lie between 
 Nathaniel Draper, Thomas Mercer and the house to the 
 riA^er;" deed dated March 6th, 1661. 
 
 Isaac Taylor, son of John Taylor, claims a tract on the 
 west side of Damariscotta river, in Sheepscot Township, 
 the late possession of John Taylor ; of which John Taylor 
 was possessed upwards of fift}^ years. 
 
 Widow Wilcott claims a tract of land on the West side 
 of Sheepscot river — in Alna — below the falls, beginning at 
 the great spring against the falls and along the river to the 
 little spring, to the northward of Samuel Corbisson's 
 house ; which land was in the possession of Thomas 
 Mercer, and by him given to William Wilcott, deceased, 
 and in his lifetime improved several years till the Indian 
 wars. Mrs. Wilcott was the daughter of Thomas Mercer. 
 The southern bound of this claim was at the weU-knowu 
 spring a little to the North of Mr. Charles Leightou's. 
 
 Capt. Sylvanus Davis claims a tract of land on the East 
 side of Damariscotta river, at a place called Oyster river, 
 
98 REV. CHRISTOPHER TAPPAN. 
 
 500 acres, being a neck of land bought of Witteuose, John 
 Cotter and Jeffrey, as by deed June, 14, 1659. 
 
 CHAPTEE XVII 
 
 KEV. CHRISTOPHER TAPPAN.' 
 
 This gentleman was minister of a church in Newbury, 
 Mass. He was the father of four children, three daughters 
 and one son. His son's name was Bezaleel and was set- 
 tled as a physician in Salem, Mass. One of the daughters, 
 Susannah, married Benjamin Woodbridge, Esq., a mer- 
 chant of Newbury, Avho afterwards moved into Newcastle 
 and settled on the Southern end of Mason's Neck. This 
 name was afterwards dropped, and the place was called 
 Woodbridge Neck. Sarah, another daughter, married 
 Ezekiel Mighill, and Eunice married Eleazer Pierce, all of 
 Newbury. Sept. 16, 1746, Tappan before his death, con- 
 veyed to his three daughtei-s three-fourths of all his unsold 
 lands at Sheepscot, Damariscotta and Mt. Sweague, and 
 other places in Maine, together with all mills, buildings, 
 etc., to be equally divided between them. The other fourth 
 he conveyed to his son Bezaleel, as by deed, Sept. 11, 1746. 
 
 In 1702, Tappan bought of "Walter Phillips all the right, 
 title, claim and interest which he held in these Eastern 
 lands. He also bought out the rights of John Mason's 
 heirs, the Gents and others, so that he became the owner 
 of nearly all the present town of Newcastle, and some 
 contiguous places. He purchased the large tract which 
 Phillips owned to the East of Damariscotta Pond, and 
 
REV. CHKISTOPHEK TAPPAN. 99 
 
 also lands in tLe ueigbborlKwd of Mt. Sweague. Moses 
 Hilton, William Hilton, Israel Honeywell, Abraham 
 Nason, Tbonias Sloinan, John Honeywell and others held 
 their lands under this title. Mr. Poraero}^ who lived on 
 Jewankee Neck, just below the present residence of Mr. 
 Gardiner White, bought of Woodbridge, the heir of 
 Tappan. Some of his apple trees were standing within 
 the period of my recollection. There was one large, long, 
 sweet apple, most delicious to our boyish appetites which 
 we used to call the "Pomeroy ai)ple." But the tree and 
 the hand that planted it, as well as its fellows, together with 
 those who first partook of its fruit, have long since passed 
 away. 
 
 A"l)out the year 1718 or 1719, Mr. Tappan agreed with 
 two men, Michael Thomas and Samuel Getchell to come 
 down and settle at Damariscotta. Getchell appears to 
 have been unmarried ; but Thouias had a wife and family. 
 They came and settled on the precise spot that John 
 Taylor had occupied the century before, and from which 
 he fled at the breaking out of the first Indian war in 1675. 
 According to Getchell's testimony, taken in 1737, they 
 came and built a house on the West side, of the river, near 
 the lower salt water falls, and fenced in about four acres of 
 land, which inclosed the place where a house formerly 
 stood. Part of an old chimney was tlien standing there. 
 Getchell came away, after living there about ten months, 
 leaving Thomas with his wife and family. At that time no 
 person lived .there except Thomas and his family, and the 
 wild Indians of the woods. Getchell and Thomas mowed 
 grass on the hill by the apple trees, where Walter Phillips 
 formerly lived, and also the salt marsh near the Bay. 
 
 Benjamin Cheney who took Getchell's place, came to 
 Damariscotta and lived with Thomas. They broke up 
 land and sowed peas near the house, and also planted corn 
 on Gliddeii's Neck. They commenced a fence at the 
 brook where Algernon Austin's brick store stands, and 
 
100 REV. CHRISTOPHER TAPPAN. 
 
 running up a few rods, swung round Southwesterly upon 
 the side of a "great, long hill," past Daniel Hopkin's, Col. 
 George Barstow's and Ebenezer Farley's, and terminated 
 at the shore, below where Walter Phillips first lived. 
 They cut the fresh meadows that lay between Damaris- 
 cotta and Sheepscot, and made use of the hay. The tract 
 fenced was for a pasture. Cheney said that while he lived 
 there, the Indians, among whom were Capt. Nathaniel and 
 Capt. John Ne Wonnet, used often to visit them ; and also 
 one old squaw who told hira that her husband was one of 
 them who sold the land to Walter Phillips ; and they all said 
 that Phillips purchased all the land thereabout, and he 
 never heard of any other person laying any claim to it, till 
 it was purchased by Mr. Tappan. 
 
 In 1721, John Manning of Boston writes to his father 
 Nicholas Manning of Long Island, that the Indians who 
 were hostages in the Castle had broken out, but were 
 retaken, though not till one of them was shot dead. They 
 were then treated as prisoners of war. This put a new 
 aspect upon the Indian difficulties at the time. He also 
 says, that after their recapture, they were exceedingly dis- 
 pleased and sullen. The English had also taken Monsieur 
 Castine's son which he had by Dockawandah's sister, and 
 juade him a prisoner of war with them. The forces are 
 continued at the Eastward, and more men are to be sent 
 there. The Enghsh were ordered not to fire, nor shed th(! 
 first blood ; but to stand on their defence. 
 
 The General Court passed an Act which forbade any one 
 trading with the Indians, not even to obtain provisions, on 
 pain of paying a penalty of five hundred pounds. The 
 repetition of the offense was death. 
 
 A Mr. Walter was concerned, in some way, with Man- 
 ning in the lands. John Manning had been sued and 
 arrested, though he had done all he could to free the 
 estate from embarrassment. It was difficult to meet 
 engagements. The General Court offered to loan 50,000 
 
REV. CHRISTOPHER TAPPAN. 101 
 
 pounds, but tliej were coupled with such terms that he 
 could not comply. Capt. White had bought oat the 
 Drapers, six hundred acres. After enumerating the diffi- 
 culties which surrounded him, in connection with the other 
 claimants, he says, there was one way left. Mr. Tappan, 
 the minister of Newbury, had bought all of AValter Phil- 
 lip's land at Damariscotta, and got some families on the 
 same ; and also had purchased a mill to be erected at 
 Damariscotta Falls. Tappan had been to see Manning to 
 consult on affairs. 
 
 Mr. Tappan proposed to have all the land between the 
 Damariscotta and Sheepscot rivers. Northwest passage, 
 erected into one township ; and to build a fort at Sheepscot, 
 on Mason's Neck, where there was one formerly ; and also, 
 to have a certain number of families, each to occupy a 
 small lot of land on Mason's Neck, to build their houses 
 on, with their farms at a distance as it was formerly ; so 
 that, in case of trouble with the Indians, there might bs a 
 place of general safety and resort. He would find a min- 
 ister and a doctor for the place and do his best to make a 
 tlourishing settlement there. 
 
 "He does seem to me," says Manning, "to be a prity 
 Tnjenus jentell man and seems to be very raell in the 
 matter. I am apt for to think, that if you comply in the 
 case, y* rest of y" proprietors of Shipscott will du the 
 same ; your advice in y^ matter." 
 
 Manning adds as news, that his wife had been sick a 
 "twelve month" and helpless as an infant, that the small 
 pox was raging in Boston and had carried off a thousand 
 souls. They were very much "distressed" for help. 
 Nurses' wages had been thirty shOlings a week ; wood 
 thirty shillings a cord. "Our straits are great ; never the 
 like in Boston." 
 
 In 1725 and 1728, Christopher Tappan and Obadiah 
 Gove purchased of the heirs of Elizabeth Gent and 
 Thomas Gent, all their right and title to lands at Sheepscot. 
 
102 DAVID DUNBAE. 
 
 The two owned together from the Soutli end of Slieepscot 
 Great Neck where Tliomas Gent many years resided, to 
 Winnesitieo Falls, near the North line of the town. 
 Tappan and his heirs afterward laid claim to the Avhole 
 tract ; and it appears to have been arranged, that Gove 
 took that portion of the purchase which Mason made of 
 the Sagamores that Ja}' South of the Eastern branch of 
 the Sheepscot, while Tappan held what was North of it. 
 Gove's descendants settled in Edgecomb— from the East- 
 ern branch of the Sheepscot to the Cross river — :by virtue 
 of this old d(>cd of Mason's. The case was carried into 
 Court and argued ; but Mason's deed was so indeiinite — 
 that no reliance was placed upon it, and the CIaimant^^ 
 lost their case. 
 
 CHAPTEE XVIIl 
 
 DAVID DUNBAR. 
 
 We now come to the year 1729 and introduce to oui' 
 readers, a man who figuies largely in the affairs of the 
 settlers at that time ; and who thereby, has acquired a I'ep- 
 utation which otherwise would never have belonged to 
 him. For thus it sometimes happens in the affairs of this 
 world, that individuals of very little real worth, are thrown 
 into situations where they acquire a notoriety which other- 
 wise they never would possess. Circumstances and not 
 merit give them a name. Of this class is David Dunbar, 
 an Irishman, who had been a Colonel in the British service, 
 but had been deposed. He came over to this country 
 under the patronage of the British Ministry, and landed at 
 
DAVID DUNBAR. 133 
 
 Peiuaquid. He was poor, but a man of pleasiriir address ; 
 and tlirougli the inHuence of his friend, CaA. Bladen, a 
 member of the Board of Trade, he at lengtli obtained a 
 Royal Instruction and Proclamation, by which the whole 
 Province of Sagadahock was given into his hands. He 
 was directed to superintend and govern it ; little more 
 being required of him on the part of the Crown, than to 
 reserve 300,000 acres of the best timber lands of pine and 
 oak, for the use of the Iloj^al Navy. 
 
 His arrival was in the spring of 17"29 ; and his first 
 object was to secure the good will and co-operation of 
 Phillips, Governor of Nova Scotia. He next put in repair 
 the fort at Pemaquid, changing the name of it from Fort 
 William Henry to Fort Frederick, a compliment to the 
 Prince of Wales. He divided the land between Damaris- 
 cotta and Muscongus rivers into two townships. The 
 vSouthern portion of which included all that lay South of a 
 
 line running Southeasterly from what is now called 
 
 Cove, he called Harrington. That which lay North of it, 
 which includes what is now the upper part of Bristol, 
 Damariscotta and Nobleboro, he named Walpole. He also 
 erected the township of Townshend, now Boothbay, and 
 Southport. These places were named from three British 
 noblemen. Bioad Cove was the third parish in Bristol. 
 
 At Pemaquid Harbor, he laid out the plan of a citv. 
 To each settler he surveyed a City lot of two acres ; also 
 forty acres more, including his improvements ; and after- 
 wards a one hundred acre lot, more remotely situated. 
 The title that he gave to the settlers of their lands was 
 Leasehold Indentures, with the antiquated reservation of 
 a "peper corn rent," if demanded. Being inflated with 
 his success, he determined the next spring, 1730, to be 
 th(jrough in his measures. To encourage emigrants to 
 settle within the bounds of his jurisdiction, he offered to 
 every one who would abide in the Province, a hundred 
 acres of land where he might choose to select it, besides a 
 
104 DAVID DUNBAR, 
 
 supply of one year's provisions. To invalidute and 
 obscure the jurisdictional rights of Massachusetts, he 
 procured, besides the King's Proclamation and Instruc- 
 tion, a Royal Order to the Governor of Nova Scotia,' for 
 taking formal possession of the country — and to eftectuate 
 his plans and enforce obedience to his demands, he 
 obtained from Annapolis and Canseau, thirty men, besides 
 an officer, to man the fortress at Pemaquid, pretending, 
 probably, that this, having long been considered the key to 
 that Province, ought to be a Public Garrison. Lands 
 were conveyed by him to William Vaughan of Damaris- 
 cotta, and also the benefit of the excellent water privilege 
 at the Fresh falls. The Commissioners for 1811, say that 
 Vaughan held his lands at Damariscotta Mills under the 
 Brown title ; and they also say, that he had lands at Har- 
 rington, for which he afterwards compromised with Shem 
 Drowne, by paying him two shillings, lawful money, for 
 every hundred acres. 
 
 Dunbar was active and energetic ; and introduced a 
 large number of persons into this section of the country. 
 The McCobbs, the Eeeds, the Aulds, McCUntocks, McFar- 
 lands, Brieis, Knights, Possets, Montgomerys, Kennedys, 
 Campbells and others whose names have been familiar 
 in this region, for the last 130 years, were introduced here, 
 about this time. They originally came from Scotland, and 
 settled in the North part of Ireland. Persecution drove 
 them from their native lands ; and freedom of conscience 
 to worship God, as well as permanency of home, brought 
 them to these extensive shores. And one reason why 
 Dunbar received the appointment was, he told the king 
 and the ministry, that these people were anxious to emi- 
 grate to America. They came here — a noble race — hewed 
 down the forests, cleared the fields, built them dwellings, 
 erected the Sanctuary, and by its side the School House, 
 where their children both heard the Word of the Lord and 
 were taught the elements of education. It was America 
 
DAVID DUNBAR. 105 
 
 in her incipient greatness. These Avere among the choicest 
 of European emigrants, and their blood was as precious as 
 any that coursed in the veins of the people of these 
 United States; If no more, Dunbar performed one good 
 work in introducing to these shores, this fearless and indom- 
 itable people. 
 
 Opposite Damariscotta Mills on the other side of the 
 Bay, is a point of land called "Belvidera." It is beautiful 
 for situation. At the extreme Western part of this pcjint 
 of land. Gov. Dunbar, in the year 1730 or 1731, built him 
 a house which he occupied two years or more. The 
 remains of his cellar are now seen ; nlso of his rock chim- 
 ney, now fallen ; and a circular hole about four feet in 
 diameter and as many feet deep which was probably used 
 as a magazine for powder and other choice articles. 
 
 Directly in the rear, and to the East of this locality, is a 
 beautiful rising ground that has a commanding view of the 
 entire Bay and shores around. Here Dunbar had a cellar 
 dug about fort}' feet l)y fifty, for the purpose of erecting a 
 superb mansion that would correspond with the important 
 Dignitary that would inhabit there. But, alas ! for human 
 calculations and earthly hopes ! Soon after, petitions were 
 in circulation for his removal. 
 
 The cellar of this projected house, is still there, exhib- 
 iting all the marks of hasty, if not unwilling al^audonraeut. 
 The dirt which is a clayey loam, was thrown out upon the 
 four sides of it, and it remains just as it was left by the 
 shovel. Water is at the bottom of it, and the cattle have 
 a beaten path down the four corners of it, where they 
 descend to drink. It is overshadowed by tall pines, nearly 
 two feet in diameter, which have arisen, as if to assert 
 their sovereignty, since the former transient proprietor left. 
 
 Dunbar was imperious in his will and avaricious in his 
 disposition. He soon became unpopular with the people. 
 Those who resided between the Sheepscot and Damaris- 
 cotta rivers — to the North of Townshend, were slow in 
 
106 DAYID DUNBAR. 
 
 submitting to his claim and dictation. For this, he 
 threatened to punish them, bj expelling them from their 
 possessions. He was regardless of either ancient Grants, 
 Deeds or actual Possessions, and resolved to bear down all 
 opposition, and make in his own name, any conveyance by 
 which he could make money. All descriptions of claim- 
 ants who were thus disturbed, spread their complaints 
 before the General Court. The Pemaquid Proprietors— 
 the Drowne Right claimants, complained that Dunbar had 
 encroached upon their domains, and with force and arms, 
 was holding possession of them. They asked for relief 
 and protection. 
 
 Christopher Tappan professed to hold several tracts at 
 Damariscotta, which had been improved for a series of 
 years, till the inhabitants were driven away by the Indians. 
 Settlers had returned to them, and were happy at their 
 homes, till they were thrown into perplexity and embar- 
 rassment by the unscrupulous demands of Dunbar. Many 
 others presented their Memorials to the Legislature which 
 were filled with similar representations. Joseph Roberts, 
 Samuel Whittemore and Jonathan Loring who lived in the 
 vicinity of the Sheepscot river, stated that Dunbar came 
 with an armed force, drove them from their lands, seized 
 their timber, burnt and destroyed their houses and even 
 threatened to throw them into confinement. 
 
 While making these charges, the petitioners asked that 
 the "tyrant" might be removed, and that Massachusetts 
 would resume her former jurisdiction over this oppressed 
 and distracted District. 
 
 The Memorials of the Petitioners were in the winter of 
 1731, laid before the Legislature. They appointed an able 
 Committee of both Houses, to consider them ; and, accord- 
 ing to Sullivan, in the year 1732, the Report was made 
 that settled the controversy. 
 
 In this Report, the following facts and principles were 
 stated : — That the lands mentioned in the petitions, and 
 
DAVID DUNBAR. 107 
 
 likewise the whole territory between the Kennebec and 
 Nova Scotia were within the Royal Charter, granted to 
 Massachusetts, about forty years before, by William and 
 Mary, and have ever been from that time to the present, 
 under her care and jurisdiction : — That the Legislature 
 have, from time to time, been at great expense to defend 
 this territory from the incursions and cruelties of the 
 Indians, and particularly during the last war : — That laws 
 have been made by Massachusetts for the good of this 
 entire Province, and that they have been enforced against 
 the trespassers of the king's lands :— That the Memorial- 
 ists have made great sacrifices and corresponding exer- 
 tions to settle the country ; and that they have always 
 been good and loyal citizens ; and that their predeces- 
 sors, in former years, had expended vast sums of money 
 and much labor in making improvements in these lands : — 
 That, though Col. Dunbar had appeared as the pro- 
 fessed agent of the Crown, yet he had uniformly refused 
 to exhibit his Commission or an exemplification of it, and 
 had appeared among the inhabitants with a number of 
 armed men, and required, nay, even compelled, them to 
 take deeds of him or quit their possessions : — And they 
 conclude an able Report by saying : — "That the Gov- 
 ernment of the Province were in duty bound to interpose 
 in favor of Petitioners and other sufferers, to lay their 
 complaints, the facts and documents, before the Lords of 
 Trade, and obtain, if possible, the opinions of the Solic- 
 itor and Attorney Generals of England upon the subject." 
 These facts and documents were sent to England and 
 laid before the Board of Trade. Samuel Waldo, who had 
 a large interest in the Muscongus Patent, was chosen by 
 the Proprietors to go to London upon this important 
 errand. Shem Drowne, in behalf of the Pemaquid Pro- 
 prietors, also presented a petition to the Crown for the 
 removal of Dunbar. Accordingly he was displaced ; but 
 he remained in the Province about two years, when, 
 
108 WILLIAM YAUGHAN. 
 
 through the influence of his friend CoL Braden, he 
 received the appointment of Lieutenant Governor of New 
 Hampshire. Portsmouth became his residence. His 
 property at Belvidera Point passed into the hands of Rev. 
 Mr. Rutherford, between whom and Dunbar there existed 
 terms of friendship. 
 
 His office in New Hampshire was no sinecure ; and after 
 about three years he left it, went home to England — was 
 prevailed upon for $2,000 to relinquish his situation as Sur- 
 veyor of the King's woods, and was appointed to the Gov- 
 ernorship of St. Helena, by the East India Company, 
 where he died. His widow afterwards married a man by 
 the name of Henderson and spent the remainder of her 
 days at St. George. 
 
 CHAPTER XIX 
 
 WILLIAM VAUGHAN. 
 
 As earlj' as 1730, William Yaughan of Boston, and son 
 of the Lieutenant Governor of New Hampshire, came to 
 Damariscotta Fresh Falls and commenced a settlement. 
 He claimed under the Brown title as far East as Pem- 
 aquid Pond ; and West, to Mill River ; Samuel Kennedj- 
 says," to "Sheepscot upper great falls." James Noble, 
 Esq., and Elliot Vaughan, Esq., his brother came with 
 him. In 1730, he built two double saw mills and a grist 
 mill ;t and began to farm out the lands and introduce 
 settlers. His men used to cut the meadows on Mill Brook 
 
 * See deposition 1765. 
 I Col. Wm. Jones. 
 
tappan's arkival and proceedings. 101) 
 
 stream, Deer Meadow and Burnt Camp Meadow ; and 
 from Caualm Winslow's fence to the head of Damariscotta 
 Pond, on l)oth sides. He died 1755, the year after Cape 
 Briton was captured. Previous to his death, he bequeathed 
 to Mary Merc}^ and Jenny Campbell each 100 acres of 
 land. He also devised by will lands to others. Damaris- 
 cotta Pond in his day was called "Vaughan's Pond ;" and 
 deeds of land lying on both sides of that body of water, 
 were said to be bounded on one side b}- "Vaughan's Pond." 
 He was a man of energy and good business capacity, 
 and helped to introduce many settlers around Damaris- 
 cotta Pond. In 1740, he built a house which was after- 
 wards consumed b}^ tire ; and it is supposed that the 
 grants and title deeds which Dunbar gave to settlers were 
 burnt u]) in it. 
 
 After his death, his right passed over to Elliot Vaughan 
 and James Noble, Esqs. Noble afterwards married his 
 widow ; and it was from this gentleman, that the town 
 Xobleboro derived its name. At first, there was strong 
 opposition to it; but at last the inhabitants acquiesced 
 in the appellation. 
 
 After the war, Vaughan, not feeling secure in his title, 
 went to England to get it confirmed by the king, but never 
 returned. His heirs, however, and grantees, remained 
 undisturbed in their possessions. 
 
 CHAPTER XX 
 
 TAPPAN'S ARRIVAL AND PROCEEDINGS. 
 
 In 1733 Tappan arrived in Sheejjscot an^l commenced to 
 survey his lands. According to the testimony of James 
 
110 tappan's arrival and proceedings. 
 
 Cargili, he commenced at Nickel's Mills, rau down tlie 
 Canasixet river, southerly, to the end. of the Neck, where 
 Francis Dodge resides ; thence Northerly, following the 
 shore to the Town Cove, in front of the Garrison ; thence 
 they continued on a distance of five miles from the end of 
 the Great Neck, to where Daniel Anderson afterwards re- 
 sided, a little to the North of the School house in the 
 Woodbridge neighborhood. Cargill's father, David Cargili 
 was surveyor ; James Campbell was agent ; William Ken- 
 nedy and Solomon Hopkins were chairmen ; and James 
 Forester carried the pack. There they drove down a 
 stake. 
 
 They then commenced to survey the lots. They began 
 at the Southern extremity and continued on Northerly, be- 
 tween Canasixet river and Crumbie's reach, and then be- 
 tween Canasixet river and the road that runs Northeasterly 
 from James Preble's to the Woodbridge neighborhood, till 
 they had numbered forty-five lots. This is as far as Tap- 
 pan sold in his life time. His heirs, however, claimed to 
 the North hue of the town. Between the road running 
 Northeasterly from James Preble's, and that which runs 
 over Garrison Hill to the North and then the river as a 
 western boundary, he surveyed fourteen ten acre lots. 
 These lay side by side, and commenced at the road that 
 runs by David Kennedy's, and continued on as far as Henry 
 Freeman's. The estate of the late Capt. Thomas Lennox 
 now embraces two of those lots. These were designed as 
 " Home lots," and the " Out lots" were those already 
 named. 
 
 Tappan's lots professedly had one hundred acres in each 
 of them ; but it is said they fell short, some of them hav- 
 ing no more than 80 acres. When the settlers discovered 
 it, there was great disturbance among them ; and to ap- 
 pease the rising wrath and settle the difficulty, for the} 
 had taken deeds and paid, some in part, and some all for 
 their lands, before the error was discovered, Tappau gave 
 
tappan's arrival and proceedings. Ill 
 
 two lots, one to him wlio should be the first settled minis- 
 ter ; and the other to the inhabitants of Sheepscot, as a 
 parsonage or glebe forever. Tliis composed the trouble 
 and allayed the storm. Mr. Tappau also gave two town 
 landings ; one to the south of Garrison Hill including the 
 Cove, and the other to the North, extending from Jotham 
 Clifford's store to the late Thomas Lennox's line, including 
 the Heter piece known as the " Diamond." He also gave 
 a. " Common " extending from the South landing to the 
 North landing. The meeting house, the school house, Al- 
 fred Wilson's former shop and garden all stand on the com- 
 mon which Tappan donated to the town. The lots of 
 Thomas Wiseman, Charles Cargill and William Williams 
 extend upon this common. The town gave Mr. Kennedv 
 the liberty to fence in and improve the South lauding, on 
 condition that it should be returned to the town whenever 
 demanded. "■' 
 
 Tappan also gave the burying ground, and the land next 
 North of it, lying between the street and the river ; and a 
 strip that extended up to Patrick Lennox's line. The late 
 Samuel Averill fenced in the Diamond and also the field 
 in which his house stands, and improved it. AVhen the 
 question of titles was raised, and the settlers began to feel 
 insecure as respects the validity of their deeds which Tap- 
 pan had given them, the general court passed a law, giving 
 them a Quitclaim Deed from the State, with the guaranty 
 that they should be undisturbed in their possessions, on 
 condition that they should pay into the state treasury ten 
 cents an acre for their lands. This was a mere nominal 
 sura, and was demanded only to meet the expenses in- 
 curred in the case. Mr. Avery took a Quitclaim Deed from 
 the state for Avhat he had enclosed, by paying ten cents 
 an acre ; and he and his heirs have remained in undis- 
 turbed possesion of it ever since. It is valuable land and 
 is held at a high price.t Avery purchased his house and 
 lot of James Carney, Esq. 
 
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114 LAWSUITS AND LAND TEOUBLES. 
 
 CHAPTEE XXI 
 
 LAWSUITS AND LAND TEOUBLES. 
 
 In 1733, June tlie 9tli, being the sixth year of the reign of 
 George the Second, Mr. Tappan made an agreement with 
 two men, John Pearman and Joseph Winter, to have and 
 improve all the land " lying and being on Damariscotta 
 river, beginning at the Ean of water, next to the place 
 where Dr. Winslow now dwells ; and so to run upwards by 
 the salt river side, round the rock, to the upper end of the 
 salt meadows, and thence up the fresh meadows, and 
 from thence up a straight line southwesterly, till a line 
 from the northerly side of the upper end of the aforesaid 
 ran of water shall meet it." 
 
 Dr. Winslow lived where the late Mrs. Barstow resided. 
 The run of water was larger in his day than now. The 
 rock was in the Salt Bay, the fresh meadows, those lying 
 over to the west. Dr. Winslow received his title from his 
 skill in curing horses and cattle. He sometimes tried his 
 hand upon sick people with good success. 
 
 These two men who had resided at Damariscotta, were 
 allowed to cut what hay, fresh and salt, they might need 
 for the use of the stock ; and they were required to clear 
 and break up at least six acres of land, in addition to what 
 was already under improvement. The time of their lease 
 would expire in six years ; and they Avere to have the sole 
 use of this land, unless Tappan should see fit to introduce 
 other settlers there. Tappan was to have one half the 
 butter and cheese made on the place ; one half of the wool, 
 and one half of the increase of cattle, sheep and swine. 
 The house where Pearman resided was to be repaired by 
 
LAWSUITS AND LAND TROUBLES. 115 
 
 liirn and Winter, Tappan finding " timber, boards and 
 navies." 
 
 It will be perceived that this lease of land embraced the 
 southern portion of the tract claimed by Wm. Vaughan. 
 Depositions afterwards taken, show that Vaughan claimed 
 the meadows upon Mill river and that he fenced " from 
 where old Mr. Cornelius Jones now lives, along side the 
 hill till it comes to Mr. Winslow, southward of Christopher 
 Hopkins' house."* 
 
 Hence the collision. Tappan met Vaughan in a plea of 
 ejectment, and lays his damages at ten thousand pounds. 
 The persons prosecuted were William Vaughan, Ichabod 
 Liuscot, Josiah Clark, William Blackstone, Bray Deering 
 and John Deering. 
 
 The case was tried at the York Session of the Court of 
 Common Pleas, July, 1741. It was a question of title — 
 Indian title — Phillips against Brown. Tappan lost the 
 case ; but he carried it up to the Superior Court, which 
 was held at the same place, June, 1742. William Vaughan, 
 then, in behalf of the rest, prosecuted, became the sole de- 
 fendant, as his case would settle all the rest, they having 
 purchased of him. But Tappan was unfortunate enough 
 to lose his case the second time ; and with it his title to 
 Damariscotta Falls, and the lands upon both sides of the 
 Pond and the western and southern side of the Salt Bay. 
 
 The property involved in this lawsuit was a " Mesuage, 
 seven cottages, two double sawmills, and one grist miU, 
 with fifty acres of land," whereon these buildings stand. 
 But Vaughan held all he claimed ; and many settlers held 
 their lands by deeds received from him. 
 
 It was a heav}' burden for Tappan. He lost his miU 
 site, his property, his case ; and the cost of Courts were 
 thrown upon him. 
 
 Vaughan, however, did not remain secure in his posses- 
 
 *Robert Hodge's testimony. 
 
116 LAWSUITS AND LAND TROUBLES. 
 
 sion. Although cleared of Tappan, there were other 
 troublers beside hiiu. Five years before his death, and 
 only eight years after this decision, the country there- 
 abouts was thrown into great commotion, because they 
 heard that a " settlement " was making up in the Kenne- 
 bec, under the authority of the Kennebec Patent, to come 
 and settle in this territory. This company claimed as far 
 east as Vaughan's Pond. 
 
 And in June, 1763, Jonathan Cook, Jonathan Jones, 
 John Jones, and "a great number of other men" entered on 
 premises claimed by Noble, built a sawmill, fenced in a 
 large tract of land, and gave out that " they would hold it 
 with a strong hand." This mill site and land was on the 
 East side of Damariscotta Pond, about six miles above the 
 falls. The pond was fed by a swamp, and by the snows of 
 spring ; but waS' sometimes dry in summer. 
 
 Besides these, there was a Thomas Fallansbee, in subse- 
 quent years, who claimed under Tapoan, that troubled 
 these settlers exceedingly. It was hard for them, having 
 once paid for their lands, to be called upon to pay again to 
 some other person than the one from whom they had re- 
 ceived their title Deeds. Some of these settlers were 
 called upon by two or three claimants ; and they paid for 
 their land more than once, and still they were threatened 
 with new lawsuits. The whole thing was wrong in princi- 
 ple. The Indians were the true owners and lords of the 
 soil ; and they only had the right of disposal of it. This 
 should ever have been acknowledged by Courts, Legislatures 
 and Crowned heads. Then, those who took Indian deeds, 
 should have been more definite as to boundaries. They 
 bought laud by " junks," and not by definite metes and 
 bounds. And then, the grants made in England, if they 
 must assume a power of that kind, should have been more 
 specific and made with greater care. As it was, it seemed 
 as though crafty men on one side, filched out of " muddled " 
 brains on the other, just what they desired. The grants of 
 
GOV. BELCHER, 117 
 
 those days looked more like cliildren's play, or of men who 
 saw " double," than of wise, intelligent, sober and upright 
 men. Deed lapped on deed ; grant overreached grant ; 
 patent swallowed up patent ; claimant opposed claimant ; 
 and authority constantly clashed witli auth:>rity. 
 
 The settlers were honest when they took their deeds, 
 and paid for their lands ; and those who gave the titles, 
 were supposed to be as honest as they ; but there was no 
 power on earth that was able to solve this difficulty ; and 
 never was peace restored and the trouble allayed till 1811, 
 when the Commissioners proposed a compromise : — the 
 claimants should remit their claims to these lands, and 
 take their value in Eastern wild lands, at a fixed price. 
 The claimants under the Brown and Tappan rights — those 
 two who claimed under Shem Drowne and the Kennebec 
 Patent, as well as all other claimants, assented to this 
 arrangement ; — peace was restored — harmony established 
 —and ever}^ settler now sits under his own vine and fig 
 tree, having no one to molest or make him afraid. 
 
 CHAPTER XXII 
 
 GOV. BELCHER. 
 
 In the year 1730, Mr. Jonathan Belcher, a native of 
 Boston, then in London, procured the appqjintment of 
 Governor for himself.. He was of a good mind, a graceful 
 person, easy manners, and had been a great traveller. Six 
 years he had been in Europe ; twice at the Court of Han- 
 over, and he had received a valuable gold medal from the 
 Princess Sophia. He had a high sense of honor ; and on 
 
118 GOV. BELCHEE. 
 
 the 8th of August, he arrived in Boston, the Governor of 
 Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. 
 
 One of the first Acts passed during his administration, 
 was, against duels. Several had been fought, and the law 
 enacted that the bod)^ of the party so falling, and :dso the 
 body of his antagonist, after his execution, should be 
 buried without a coffin, by the wayside, and have a stake 
 driven through it, as a memento of the crime and a warn- 
 ing against it. 
 
 In the summer of 1734, he made an excursion into these 
 Eastern provinces and visited Sheepscot, Damariscotta, 
 Pemaquid, Machias and Passamaquoddy. At Pemaquid 
 he had a conference with several Indians, and wishing for 
 peace, treated them with uniform courtesy and kindness. 
 Though some of the traders on the frontier had given them 
 occasion for olfence, yet the Governor received fresh assur- 
 ances of their wish for a continued peace. He met many 
 of the inhabitants of these parts, and was able to confer 
 with them, with mutual satisfaction, upon the matter of 
 Dunbar's recall ; for they had all viewed his agency as a 
 grievance and public annoyance. 
 
 There were, at this time, within the limits of the present 
 State of Maine, about 9U00 persons ; of whom more than 
 1,500 were at Georgetown, Sheepscot, Damariscotta. 
 Townshend, Walpole, Harrington, Broadcove and St. 
 George's. 
 
 The year 173") was distinguished for the ravages of that 
 terrible disease, popularly known as the Throat Distemper. 
 It was in the month of May that it made its appearance at 
 Kingston. New Hampshire, but it soon spread itself 
 throughout New England. It was very fatal, especially 
 among children. Throughout the provinces of Maine and 
 Sagadahock it spread and raged at intervals, for more than 
 three years. Its general appearance is described to have 
 been — a swollen throat with specks of a color between 
 brown and gray, a redness of skin, with eruptions, as of 
 
GOV. BELCHER. 119 
 
 Ibe rash ; distress in the head and back part of the neck ; 
 great debiht}^ of the body ; and a rapid tendency to putre- 
 faction. Parents, famihes and neighboi'S shuddered at its 
 approach ; for the children particularly when seized, were 
 sick only a brief time, and then died. The mortality was 
 fearful for so small a population. Six and sometimes more 
 were taken from a single family ; three and four would 
 be buried in a da}' ; and many parents lost all the children 
 they ever had. In Kittery one hundred and twenty-two 
 died of this plague ; and in Arundel vast numbers, both of 
 young people and children, were carried off. The alarm 
 was so great that a solemn fast was kept on Oct. 31st, 
 when they sought relief from Almighty God whose servants 
 diseases are, and whose arm can interpose and save even 
 from the borders of the grave. The next year it was 
 neither so general nor so fatal ; but in January, 1737, it 
 broke out afresh in York and Wells, and numbers were laid 
 in their graves. In North Yarmouth about 75 died ; in 
 Purpooduck 26 ; and in Falmouth 49. In Scarborough so 
 deadly was its march, that not a single one survived who 
 was attacked. At Saco and Presumpscot Falls, it seemed 
 the next year to riot on human life, baffling all skill and 
 setting at defiance all medicine and human exertions. At 
 all seasons of the year its ravages were committed ; but 
 the greatest mortality took place where blood letting and 
 cathartics were practised. 
 
 In almost all other respects the people of Maine were 
 contented, prosperous and happy. Trade was revived, 
 business successful and industry rewarded. Applications 
 were made for new towns, and tjie inhabitants were on the 
 slow, but constant increase. Short crops abroad, however, 
 put the' people of Maine, in the year 1737, on a small 
 allowance. As they depended upon other places partially 
 for supplies, some had neither corn nor grain for several 
 weeks. In April, the hay was generally expended ; eat- 
 ables were scarce ; and it was said that not a peck of 
 
120 GOV. SHIRLEY APPOINTED. 
 
 potatoes could be bought in all the Eastern country. 
 Some may have perished with hunger ; and what added to 
 the poignancy of the distress, Avas, the deadly throat dis- 
 temper which raged in many towns. Many also died of 
 the pleurisy fever ; and a relief from starvation did not 
 fully come till the following harvest. 
 
 CHAPTER XXIIl. 
 
 GOV. SHIRLEY APPOINTED. 
 
 After an Administration of ten years Gov. Belcher was 
 removed, and William Shirley was appointed Govenor of 
 Massachusetts and Maine. Beiming AVentworth received 
 the appointment of Governor of New Hampshire. This 
 was in 1741. Gov. Shirley was an English gentleman, but 
 had resided in Boston several years. He was a man of 
 ability and address, Lad been bred to the law, and by 
 living in the provnice several years, had become well 
 acquainted with the habits, the nianners and the wants of 
 the people. 
 
 One of the first acts of his administration provided that 
 " Bills of a new Form " should be issued. Every sum of 
 twenty shillings expressed on the face of them, was to be 
 equivalent to three ounces of silver. All contracts should 
 be understood i)ayable in silver at six shillings, eight pence 
 the ounce, or gold in proportion ; and these bills shovdd be 
 made a legal tender in all pul)lic and private payments. 
 If, however, they should depreciate in value, an additional 
 sum should be paid according to the scale of depreciation, 
 as agreed upon once a year, in a meeting of the eldest 
 
GOV. SHIRLEY APPOINTED. 121 
 
 Councillor of each county. This new " Form " was called 
 the New Tenor to distinguish it from all former emissions. 
 These new hills however graduall}- depreciated, till they set- 
 tled down to a level with the other older bills. 
 
 The administration of Gov. Shirley was destined to be 
 an eventful one. There were in 1743 in the provinces of 
 Maine and Sagadahock about 2,300 taxable polls ; and in 
 all ])laces, both incorporated and unincoporated, about 
 12,000 souls. The tax assessed on them the year previous 
 was £332, Is. 2d. Every male, sixteen years old, paid 12d. 
 Twenty shillings prt)perty paid one penny of the ]n-ovince 
 tax ; and other taxes in proportion. 
 
 As these provinces were greatly exposed in case of a 
 rupture with the Indians, the people of Massachusetts 
 determined to put the whole frontier in a state of defence. 
 The Legislature apin-opriated, at this time, 1743, £1,280 
 for the defence of the Eastern settlements. The money 
 was apportioned to fourteen places and applied to the con- 
 structing of Stockade forts, block houses, breastworks and 
 walls of hewn timber and such private residences as were 
 much exposed. 
 
 Of this apportionment of money Arrowswick received 
 £100, Sheepscot 100, Damariscotta 67, Pemaquid 134, 
 Broad Bay 75, and St. George's Eiver 100 pounds. Encour- 
 aged by these appropriations, the inhabitants bestowed 
 upon their public works a great amount of labor and made 
 them places of considerable security. Fearing trouble, 
 Fort George at Brunswick was made a public Garrison, 
 other forts were strengthened, and as a precautionary meas- 
 uie, four hundred men were ordered to be organized in 
 the county of York, into as many companies, and to be in 
 constant readiness, as "minute men," with every equip- 
 ment, to march at the shortest notice. Besides a good 
 gun and sufficient ammunition, every one of them was to 
 provide himself with a hatchet, an extra pair of shoes, or a 
 pair of moccasins, and even a pair of snowshoes. A small 
 
122 THE FIFTH INDIAN OR SPANISH WAR. 
 
 allowance was made them for these preparations, and reg- 
 ular wages from the time they left their homes, should they 
 be called into service. 
 
 CHAPTER XXIV 
 
 THE FIFTH INDIAN OR SPANISH WAR. 
 
 The war between the English and Spanish nations was 
 proclaimed in 1740. Its influence was immediately com- 
 municated to their American dominions, and gradually 
 extended throughout the greater part of Europe. The 
 French Nation resolved to enter into what has been called, 
 " The Continental System," and determined to take sides 
 against England. In March, 1744, the former power 
 declared war against the latter ; and as soon as the event 
 was known on this side of the Atlantic, the French Colo- 
 nists, and the Indians in their interest, began their intrigues 
 against their English neighbors. The scene was opened in 
 Nova Scotia. The English had been in possession of this 
 Province since the Treaty of Utretcht, 1713, a period of 
 thirty-one years. 
 
 Duguernel, the French Governor of the Island of Cape 
 Breton, being made acquainted with the declaration of 
 war, two months before it was known in Boston, resolved 
 to gain time by an immediate attack upon Canseau, a 
 small island situated on an excellent harbor, at the South- 
 eastern extremity of the Peninsula. For this purpose, he 
 despatched Gen. Duvivier, with a regiment of 800 or 900 
 men, in a few, small armed vessels, who, landing upon the 
 Island May 1.3th, 1844; laid claim to it, burned the houses, 
 
THE FIFTH INDIAN OR SPANISH WAR. 123 
 
 made prisoners of the Garrison and inhabitants, and took 
 possession of a small armed vessel, lying at anchor in the 
 harbor, as a prize. 
 
 Annapolis, in Nova Scotia, was the next object of attack. 
 Mascarine, the successor of Phillips, was then Governor of 
 the place. He Avas first apprized of hostilities by a sudden 
 attack of 300 Indians upon the garrison, that were led on 
 by Monsieur Luttre, a French Missionary, who boldly 
 demanded a surrender. This was on May the 30th. But 
 the Governor refused to capitulate ; and fortliwith sent an 
 express to Shirley, Governor of Massachusetts, desiring 
 assistance. Meanwhile Duvivier, arriving with his troops, 
 joined Luttre, and they both invested the place till the 
 third of July, when a reinforcement of four companies 
 from Massachusetts coaipolle 1 them to retire. Dui'ing the 
 seige, they had surprised and killed as many of the Eng- 
 hsh as could be caught without the fort. They also 
 destroyed their cattle and burnt their dwellings. 
 
 Maine and Massachusetts were immediately aroused. 
 The Governor, with the advice of the Council, Oct. 20th, 
 of the same year, declared war against all the Indian tribes 
 who were situated to the Eastward of the one upon the 
 Passamiquoddy Bay ; forbidding those to the Westward 
 of a line three miles to the Eastward of that river to have 
 any correspondence with those Indian rebels. 
 
 There were, at this time, within the limits of Maine. 
 2,855 able bodied and fencible men. These were organ- 
 ized into two regiments ; one consisting of 1,565 troops, 
 commanded by Col. Wm. Pepperell, of Kittery, and the 
 other of 1,293 troops, to be commanded by Col. Samuel 
 Waldo, of Falmouth. Two hundred and seventy of these 
 troops were at George's and Broad Bay ; fifty at Pema- 
 quid, and fifty at Sheepscot. As it was designed to move 
 on the expedition to the Eastward immediately, where all 
 their troops would be needed, it was determined to dis- 
 charge such men as had been drafted, and draw out 100 
 
124 THE FIFTH INDIAN OR SPANISH WAR. 
 
 effective troops from Peppei-ell's regiment, and form them 
 into eight guards. These they would station at as man ,' 
 different points, in the provinces, where they might be 
 most needed. At Wiscasset 14 were stationed to scout as 
 far as Capt. Yaughan's Block house on Damariscotta. 
 This Block house, or Garrison, was at Damariscotta Mills, 
 on the West side of the river, and a little South of the road 
 that leads from the bridge which crosses the stream, up by 
 the Catholic Church. Another company of 14, at his 
 Block house, were to scout East as far as Broad Bay ; 
 and a third company of 14 were stationed at Broad Bay, 
 whose duty was to scout to the Block house at George's 
 river. 
 
 It was then resolved that Louisbu :<i; must be taken ; and 
 the French driven out of Nova Scotia and the island of 
 Breton. This city was strongly fortified. The French had 
 held possession of it 25 years ; and it had cost the Crown 
 thirty millions of livres, nearly 6,000,000 of dollars. It 
 was called the Gibralter of America, on account of its 
 great strength. Yet the fiat had gone forth that Louis- 
 burg must fall ; for there could be no security to the East- 
 ern Provinces, as long as this important place was in the 
 hands of the French. Massachusetts was thoroughly 
 awake and ready to do her part in this important matter. 
 Her troops, united to those of Maine, proceeded at once to 
 the scene of action. On the 26th of Jan., 1745, tiie Kesolve 
 passed the General Court, to proceed on the expedition 
 against Louisburg ; The measure, however, was carried l)y 
 a majority of only one vote ; so doubtful was the Legisla- 
 lature, as to the expertiency and wisdom of the measure. 
 It, hoAvever, grew into favor with the people ; and soon a 
 fleet consisting of 13 vessels, besides transports and store- 
 ships, carrying 4,000 men and 200 guns, was ready to sail. 
 Pepperell, raised to a Lieutenant General, was put in com- 
 mand of the expedition. When it was first proposed to 
 him, he hesitated, as to accepting the office ; but being 
 
THE FIFTH INDIAN OR SPANISH WAR. 125 
 
 encouraged by the Eev. Mr. Whitefield, who was then in 
 this country, he accepted. Whitefield selected, lor hi in, 
 this motto: ^' Nil desperandxtn, C/m'sfo duce :'" "Never 
 despair, where Christ is leader." This being accepted, 
 gave the expedition tlie air and popularity of a modern 
 crusade. 
 
 The second in command w^as Samuel Waldo, who was 
 commissioned with the rank of Brigadier General. This 
 man was a native of Boston, and extensively interested in 
 the Muscongus Patent. His father was Jonathan Waldo, 
 a merchant of that place. The son had charge of the York 
 Count}' Regiment. 
 
 Among the colonels from the Province of Maine, was 
 W^illiani Vaughan of Damariscotta. 
 
 This man had been about 15 years in the country ; and 
 besides being largely interested in the business matters of 
 that place, he had been extensively engaged in fishery. 
 He was a man of clear and correct perception, good judg- 
 ment, and of a bold enterprising mind. He shrank from 
 no obstacle, and with erect step would move onward, 
 when others might falter and fall around him. 
 
 Being largely concerned in the Eastern fisheries, he had 
 learned something of Louisburg, though he had never seen 
 it. And he it was, that first represented to the Governor 
 of Massachusetts, the practicability of a surprise of the 
 city in the winter time, when the deep snow drifts would 
 admit an easy passage over the walls. But his influence 
 was felt in planning and moving that expedition. He had 
 no particular command assigned him, preferring the trust 
 of such special duties as the Chief Commander might con- 
 sider best suited to his bold and adventurous spirit. 
 
 Many of the settlers about George's river went with 
 their families, on this expedition to Louisburg. Some of 
 them remained there for several years ; and some never 
 returned. William Burns, of Broadbay, took a commis- 
 sion from the government and raised a company t(; de!'end 
 
126 THE FIFTH INDIAN OR SPANISH WAR. 
 
 the County ; and his brother had command of one of the 
 transports in the siepje of Louisburg. 
 
 In March 19, 1745, Pepperell received his instructions 
 from Governor Shirley, and put to sea ; and on the fourth 
 of April he arrived at Canseau. On the 23d he was joined 
 by four ships of war from the AVest Indies, which had 
 been ordered there by the honje Government, when the 
 siege of the place was formidably coiumenced. 
 
 The primary objects of the assailants, was to invest the 
 town ; and Colonel Vaughan conducted the first column of 
 400 men through the woods, May 2, within sight of it, and 
 gave three cheers. He thence led them in the course of 
 the night to the Northeast part of the Harbor ; where they 
 burned the warehouses containing naval stores, and stored 
 a large quantity of wine and brandy. The smoke driven by 
 the wind three-quarters of a mile, into the grand battery, 
 so alarmed the French, that they abandoned it, spiking 
 their guns and retiring. The next morning Vaughan 
 took possession of it ; and having drilled the cannon left 
 by the enemy, which consisted chiefly of 42 pounders, 
 turned them with good effect upon the city, within which, 
 almost every shot lodged, and several fell into the roof of 
 the citadel- While forming a batter}- on Green Hill — a 
 position 200 yards nearer the town than the gxand Battery 
 — within 1,550 yards of the Northwest bastion enclosing 
 the Castle, and another 600 yards nearer, the troops were 
 engaged fourteen nights successively, in drawing cannon 
 from the landing, through a morass, to the proposed 
 encampment. Unable to use wdieels, owing to the soft- 
 ness of the ground, the soldiers constructed sledges, and 
 with straps over their shoulders, wading in the mud to 
 their knees, resolutely performed labor beyond the power 
 of oxen. It was work which could be executed only in the 
 night time, or during foggy days — the place being 
 within view of the town and reach of its guns. Ducliam- 
 bon, in the mean time, was summoned to surrender ; but 
 
THE FIFTH INDIAN OR SPANISH WAU. 127 
 
 refusing, the siege was pressed with great vigor. At 
 length, a third battery, phmted within 440, and a fourth 
 within 250 yards, of tlie AVestern gate, were so far 
 advanced, May 17th, as to do great execution. The next 
 day, the Vigihxnt, a French 64, being artfuhy decoyed into 
 the midst of danger, fell in with the frigate Massachusetts, 
 Capt. Tyng, to whom, after exchanging a few shots, she 
 struck her colors. This was an important victory. It 
 gave a thrill to the whole fleet and army ; for she had on 
 board 560 men and was richly laden with military stores 
 intended for the Garrison. 
 
 The siege w^as pressed ; and assistance having arrived 
 by the coming of several war ships, it was determined, on 
 the 18th of June, to make a grand attack ujKjn the Gar- 
 rison, by both the land and naval forces. Tliis being per- 
 ceived by the French Governor, on the 15th, three days 
 before the intended attack, he wrote to the British Com- 
 manders, Pepperell and Warren, proposing terms of peace. 
 The next day he surrendered the Garrison ; possession ' 
 was taken of it on the 19ih, and the soldiers were allowed 
 to move out, wath their arms, music and standards. 
 
 The news of the capitulation filled Europe with aston- 
 ishment and America with joy. It Avas celebrated in the 
 principal towns by the ringing of bells, bonfires and other 
 festivities. 
 
 The labor and faligue of the troops was excessive; but 
 in the capitulation, they received 650 veteran troops, 1,310 
 Militia men, the crew of the Vigilant, and about 2,000 
 inhabitants. These were not to bear arms against Eng- 
 land for 12 months. 76 cannon and mortars fell into rhe 
 hands of the victors, besides property and ])rovisions, t<j 
 an immense amount. 
 
 In this resplendent victory, troops from Maine bore an 
 important part ; and one of the most efficient Colonels 
 there was in that expedition, went from the banks of the 
 Damariscotta. 
 
128 FIFTH INDUN WAR, 
 
 CHAPTEE XXY 
 
 FIFTH INDIAN WAE. 
 
 Scenes of blood were about to be re-enacted in America, 
 The year 1745 is one of the diflerent shades and colors. 
 The Spanish war which had been commenced in 1839, was 
 participated in by the French, jind is now succeeded by, 
 and terminates in, a distressing and bloody Indian war. 
 The clouds for sometime had been lowering, and the storm 
 was about to burst upon them. Savage animosity had 
 once more been incurred, and savage hate and cruelty 
 were now to be experienced. There had been witnessed 
 the wildest joy at the announcement of the fall of Louis- 
 burg ; but the natives of the forest soon laid aside their 
 pipe of peace, and the woods rang with the war shout ; the 
 tomahawk was sharpened ; and savage warriors lie in am- 
 bush by day and prowl around by night. The drama 
 opens at Damariscotta in Newcastle, and at St. George's 
 July 19th, 1745. At Newcastle, outrages were com- 
 mitted, and at St George they attacked the fort, but 
 could make no impression iipou it. They then set on fire 
 a house that was garrisoned, and a sawmill ; burnt a few 
 dwelling houses ; killed a great number of cattle, and took 
 captive one of the inhabitants. A party of fighters soon 
 after attacked Fort Frederick, but were unsuccessful. In 
 approaching' it, they met a woman, about 300 yards from 
 the walls, upon whom they fired and wounded in the 
 shoulder, and then one of them seized her. The report of 
 the gun and her shrieks alarmed the Garrison ; and 
 amidst the consternation and rising smoke, she broke 
 
FIFTH INDIAN WAK. 129 
 
 away from them and escaped to the gate. She was res- 
 cued and the fort saved. The same montli they killed and 
 scalped a boy at Topsham ; at New Meadows they shot a 
 horse and the man who was on him. At North Yar)nonth 
 they also committed depredations of a most revolting kind ; 
 and on the 23d of August the Provincial Government 
 declared war against all the Eastern tribes without excep- 
 tion. They offered for every Indian captive or scalp, 
 taken West of the Passamaquoddy, by a soldier in the 
 public service, £100 ; by a person having provision and 
 not wages, £250 ; and by a volunteer without pay, ammuni- 
 tion or rations, £400 as liounties. 
 
 In less than two months after the proclamation of war, 
 every town on the Eastern frontier was visited by the sav- 
 ages, thirsting for blood. The present generation know 
 but little about the sufferings and privation of the fathers. 
 Shut up in their g irrisou it was at their peril that they 
 ventured out to cut lirewood, to milk their cows and attend 
 to other necessary duties. Their fields w^ere unfilled, and 
 the hay crop not being always gathered, their cattle and 
 sheep died when the long winter had shut down upon 
 them. Sheepscot and Damariscotta drank of the cup of 
 bitterness equally with the rest. Seventeen hundred and 
 forty-five was a gloomy year for those wan and harrassed 
 settlers. 
 
 It was a peculiar characteristic of the Indian to waylay 
 and murder individuals and small companies. Thus the 
 son of Col. Gushing, of St. George, was shot down by par- 
 ticular aim. In the month of September, of this year, as 
 three men were gathering corn at Sheepscot, two of them 
 were killed, and the other wounded by a party of 13 
 Indians firing from an ambush." 
 
 The spring of 1746 opened with terrible cruelty on the 
 part of the savages. A large body of them, in the month 
 
 * Smith's Joiirual, page 121. 
 
130 FIFTH INDIAN WAR. 
 
 of May, attacked the Oilman settlement at Broadbay and 
 reduced it to ashes. Many of the inhabitants were killed 
 and others taken into captivity. The enemy fell upon the 
 cattle at Pemaquid and made great havoc among them. 
 May 27th, as five persons were returning from meeting at 
 Sheepscot,* they were waylaid by fifteen Indains and fired 
 upon; but through a remarkable Proviilence, only one was 
 killed. Another, though mortally wounded, by a well 
 directed fire, laid the Indian dead at his feet, who was 
 advancing with his hatchet, to despatch him. The others 
 effected their escape. 
 
 At Wiscasset, a number of cattle were killed by the foe ; 
 and Capt. Jonathan Williamson, as he was returning from 
 the pasture with his cattle at evening, was taken prisoner 
 by them and carried to Canada, where he was detained six 
 months. The Indians let two men pass and they said the 
 reason why they had not killed him, was, the Governor of 
 Quebec wished for an intelligent man to give him a correct 
 account of the situation of things in the English Provinces. 
 They had long been watching for Williamson, and they 
 took this way to secure him. Capt. Williamson came 
 from the South of England, a few years previous, and 
 resided on the old Williamson homestead — the farm that 
 includes the new Cemetery, in the south part of Wiscas- 
 set. He now lies interred there. t 
 
 On the 7th of May, 1747, the Indians took a man at 
 Damariscotta and killed his wife and daughter-in-law. | 
 
 It was probably about this time that the Garrison near 
 Mr. Daniel Hopkins', in Newcastle, w^as surprised and 
 taken by the Indians. Many of the inhabitants in it were 
 murdered and scalped. They were going to bury the dead 
 without coffins in one grave. But a young man, by the 
 
 * Smith's Journal, page 123. 
 t Mrs. Hamiab C ashman. 
 I Smith's Journal, page 179. 
 
FIFTH INDIAN WAR. 131 
 
 name of William Jones, grandfather to Mr. Daniel Jones, 
 took the first money he ever earned for himself, purchased 
 boards and nails, and had coffins made for them, when 
 they were decently interred.* 
 
 In 1730, John Huston came from Boston, with his fam- 
 ily, and settled in Wnlpole on the banks of the Damaris- 
 cotta river. He had a grandson who was born in Boston 
 in 1748, and was afterwards settled on the farm which his 
 grandfather and father owned and improved. John Hus- 
 ton, tlie elder, held his title under Dunbar, and though his 
 son was afterwards threatened with a lawsuit by James 
 Noble who claimed under the Brown right, Huston feeling 
 secnre in his claim, replied, " hf> did not care if he was 
 sued."t The estate h;is remained in the Huston name 
 ever since. 
 
 Huston the elder was taken captive by the Indians ; and 
 at the same time his wife and sister were brutally mur- 
 dered by them. John Huston, the grandson, was aliout 
 ten years of age and remembered living in the Garrison, 
 which was the general resort for all the people. 
 
 At one time, when the people were in Garrison at Sheep- 
 scot, the men were out to their work, and there were none 
 left behind, but the old men, women and children. Sud- 
 denly as many as twenty Indians appeared between the 
 besieged and Joseph Curtis', driving the cattle before 
 them. They were after booty and killed one of the cattle. 
 The old men shouldered their muskets and resolutely 
 stood in their defence ; which the Indians seeing, took 
 flight and departed, taking the slain creature with them. 
 Had they known how weak the defenders were, they might 
 have pressed on and easily taken the Garrison. 
 
 It was felt to be a necessity at this time to drive the 
 French from Nova Scotia. For this purpose Massachu- 
 
 * Daniel Jones. 
 
 t John Huston's testimony. 
 
132 FIFTH INDIAN WAR. 
 
 setts raised 500 men, Rhode Island 300, and New Hamp- 
 shire 200. It was in the winter when the expedition was 
 ccnnmenced. The troops fronj Massachusetts and Maine, 
 to tie number of 490, besides officers, proceeded to the Bay 
 of Funtly. Tliey were un-ible to reach Minas, as they 
 desired, l)y water, which was situated on the South shore, 
 on account of the advanced state of winter. Therefore 
 they all landed on an uninhal)ited shore, eight or ten 
 leagues to the West of it, on the fourth day of December, 
 with 14 days' provision, which each man carried on his 
 back. After an eight days' march of almost incr<;dible 
 fatigue, they arrived at Grand Pre, or Lower Horton, 
 twelve leagues Northwest of Chebucto, where Ramsey, the 
 French General, was encamijed. 
 
 Having no fears of an attack during the rigors of winter,, 
 they encamped in a very unguarded manner. Ramsey, 
 apprized of their situation, soi^i prep ired for a march ; 
 anl aJ'ter performing a journey of 22 days across the 
 country, at the head of 600 men, including Indians, he 
 arrived in sight of the town. On the 31st day of January, 
 taking advantage of a violent snow st(n'm, he called forth 
 his men, divided them into three ])arties, and attacked 
 the English alxnit three, o'clock in the morning. Aroused 
 from their slumbers, they seized their arms and desper- 
 ately encountered the foe. It was a terrible hour. French 
 fierceness and savage barbarity on the one side, and Amer- 
 ican valor and determined bravery on the other. 
 
 Colonel Arthur Noble, brother of James Noble, Esq., of 
 Damariscotta, led the English forces. They fought long 
 and well, but the oilds were against them. Surprised as 
 they were — -with a blinding snow storm before them and 
 overwhelmed by superior numbers, they at last gave way ; 
 but not till their brave commander, four of his commis- 
 sioned officers and seventy of his soldiers were killed, and 
 sixty wounded. A part of these were butchered in a most 
 barbarous manner. 
 
FIFTH INDIAN WAR. 133 
 
 As a necessity, capitulation took place. The English 
 were allowed to march off with only six days' provision, their 
 arn]s, colors, music, ;i pound of powder and a t -w in ■ ; 
 balls to each man, but agreed not to bear arms in Minas 
 nor Ohignecto for the next six months. It was a dear 
 bought victory to the French, as the very terms of capitu- 
 lation show. They then proceeded to Annapolis, encoun- 
 tering incredible hardships. Such, says one writer o: ti s 
 account, was the sequel of this l)attle, thougli fought with 
 a valor and obstiuicy., tliat would have covere 1 the u with 
 glory, had it been successful. It was a wild enterprise 
 and owed its (nigin principally to Shirley and Mascarene. 
 
 The forces of the English were this year greatly strength- 
 ened. Thirty men were assigned to the Garrison at St. 
 George ; 375 were ordered to scout between Berwick and 
 Damariscotta ; General Waldo was ordered to detach from 
 his Regiment pnlisted for the Canada expedition, 168 men, 
 to relieve 182 who had been on sei-vice at the Eastward ; 
 and 150 were detailed as "ininute men" to take the held 
 at the shortest notice. 
 
 On the '28th of October, 1749, Commissioners from the 
 Council and House of Representatives, met at Falmouth f(n" 
 the purpose of negotiating a treaty of Peace with the 
 several Indian tribes with whom they had, for the last four 
 years, been at war. Their names were, William Pep- 
 perell and Thomas Hutchinson of the Council ; and John 
 Choate, Israel Williams :i,nd James Otis of the House. 
 They tarried her^- till the 14th of October, before the Sag- 
 amores appeared, when a treaty of Peace, ]|iaving the 
 Dummer treaty ratified 23 years before, as its basis, was 
 agreed upon ; and on the 26th, was signed by both parties, 
 when they all returned joyful to their several homes. 
 
 The war, however, only had a reprieve ; its spirit was 
 not as yet thoroughly subdued. The fires were slumber- 
 ing and soon they were to bra ik out with unexampled 
 ferocity to lay waste, spread and consume. 
 
134 FIFTH INDIAN WAR. 
 
 There was a blooilv affray whicli took place at Wiscas- 
 8et, in December, only six weeks after signing the treaty 
 in 1749 at Fahnouth. A company of Indians of the Cani- 
 bas tribe, got into a quarrel with a party of whites, when 
 one Indian was killed and two others badly wounded. 
 Three of the white mMi, Obadiah Albee, liichard Hob 
 brook and Benjamin Holbrook, were apprehended and car- 
 ried to Falmouth, where they were confined. Here they 
 broke jad ; but after a while they surrendered themselves, 
 when they were tried, but no jury could be found to cmi- 
 demn them. And it is well known that whenever a white 
 person was tried for killing an lutlian, even in times of 
 peace, he would invariably be acquitted ; for a jury could 
 not be impannelled among whom there were not some who 
 had suffered by the Indians, either in person, family or 
 property. 
 
 This served to irritate the Indians, and in the next year 
 fierce acts of hostility were committed by them in various 
 places. Sept. 11th, great damage was done at fort Rich- 
 mond. A day or two afterwards, trouble was experienced 
 by them at Swan Island and Frardcfort, now Dresden. 
 Sept. 13, a party of them appeared at Wiscasset and 
 Sheepscot, set several houses on fire, took two prisoners, a 
 man and a boy, and would have laid waste the neighbor- 
 ing country, had they succeeded in capturing the Block- 
 house. The alarm was spread to Portland and Pemaquid. 
 
 Their disposition and determination manifested itself at 
 other times and places, which tilled the country with fear- 
 ful forebodings and the Government with anxiety. To 
 meet the emergency, the Lieutenant Governor Phipps 
 ordered 150 men to be detached or drafted and sent to 
 scour the woods from Saco to St. George. Supplies of 
 ammunition and guns were put into the hands of Capt. 
 Williamson, of Wiscasset, and Capt. Nickels, of Sheepscot. 
 These were designed for the common good. 
 
 Early in September, 1747, a company of Indians silently 
 
FIFTH INDIAN WAR. 135 
 
 approached Fort Frederick at Pemaquid. There were 
 sixty of them, and about the break of (hiy, their usual hour 
 of attack, they made their onset upon the stone walls of 
 that fortress. The soldiers within the fort did not number 
 more than thirty ; and the Indians supposing them to be 
 asleep, thought to take the phute bv surprise. But unfor- 
 tunately for themselves, they fell in with a party of fiive, a 
 short distance from the pickets. Firing u])on these, they 
 killed three and wounded the other two. This aroused the 
 Garrison, which the Indians furiously assailed for more 
 than two hours ; but being unable to make the least 
 impression upon its massive walls, they withdrew in morti- 
 fication and chagrin. 
 
 There were two female children* born in this Garrison, 
 one of whom was Abigail Hall the daughter of Samuel and 
 Lydia Blackstone Hall, who afterwards settled on the place 
 now owned and occupied by Mr. Frank Smithwick, Sen. 
 Mr. Elisha Clarke livel in a log house just in the rear of 
 Leishman Clark's barn, which place he owned together 
 with the farms of the late Henry and Benjamin Clarke, 
 making a large tract of land. He an.d his wife. Patience 
 Blackstone, sister of Mrs. Hall, went over to the Garrison 
 to see the babies, taking with them their youngest son, 
 Ebenezer, and on their return, they asked their son which 
 of the two babies was the prettiest ; and he repHed, A})bie 
 Hall of course. After they grew up he married Abbie 
 Hall, with whom he lived happily to a good old age. They 
 were never divorced, tor they loved each other too well to 
 be separated, and a divorce was a thing almost unknown 
 in those days. In this age of Hght and boasted know- 
 ledge, when we are confidently told that the world is 
 growing better, divorces are so common that but little 
 notice is taken of them and little is said abr>ut them. As 
 we are drifting along, where will the end be ? Time will 
 teU. 
 
 * Ephraim Clark. 
 
136 FIFTH INDIAN WAR. 
 
 Ebenezer occupied the homestead during life, and left it 
 to his three sous, Benjamin, Ephraim and Henry Clark. 
 There was also a death in the Garrison of a man by the 
 name of Linscot. 
 
 There was a Garrison ^ about a quarter of a mile to the 
 North of Damariscotta village, the remains of which can 
 be seen to this day. During the Indian war, one morn- 
 ing, a woman wanted to go outside of the Garrison to milk 
 her cow. She looked careiully around, but seeing no signs 
 of an Indian, she went forward, but had hardly com- 
 menced milking when she was shot dead by an Indian 
 lying in ambush. 
 
 An old Indian worn an was going to inform some of the 
 whites of a plot the Indians had formed against them, but 
 was shot by a man who did not know who the woman was 
 or for what purpose she had come. 
 
 At one time there was a man in the woods splitting a log 
 when four Indians came up to him as he was driving in 
 the wedge ; and suspecting their plot of infamy, invited 
 them to put in their fingers and help him pull the log 
 apart. They did so ; but the man knocking out the wedge, 
 the two sides of the log came together, caught their fingers 
 fast, and they could not escape. Then he went and got 
 his gun, which he took with him to the woods, and shot 
 them all. 
 
 * Mrs. M. Hitchcock. 
 
INFLUENTIAL MEN. 137 
 
 CHAPTER XXVI 
 
 INFLUENTIAL MEN. 
 
 Capt. David Cargill came to Newcastle about 1730 
 or 31. He was ot Scotch descent and emigrated from Ire- 
 land. He was employed by Tappau to survey his lands. 
 On the twenty-third of Dec. 1741, he purchased of Mary 
 Mulford, the wife of Elias MuJford, who was the grand- 
 daughter of John Mason, all her right, title and interest, 
 which she had in the tract of land that Mason purchased 
 of the Indians in 165'2. The price paid was ninety-nine 
 pounds. His residence was near Weare Island, where 
 Col. James Cargill, his son, afterwards Hved. He was a 
 man of ability and influence among the settlers, and was 
 the father of a nunu-rous family and posterity. In the 
 Spanish war, he was Captain of a company of Militia, 
 called out in defence of his country, and against the incur- 
 sions of the savages. In Dec. 2, 1745, he was at Sheep- 
 scot in command of the Garrison, and in addressing Gov. 
 Phipps on military matters, among other things, he very 
 sensibly suggests that '"if any of my company are dis- 
 missed, I pi-ay I may have the liberty to dismiss some that 
 are not lit for duty." 
 
 Col. James Cargill was the second son of David Cargill, 
 Esq., and was fitted by nature to perform an important 
 part in the history of the colony. He was small of stature, 
 quick and energetic in his movements ; at times hasty, but 
 decided in his disposition, and prompt in the execution of 
 evei-y duty assigned him. In his disposition he manifested 
 his Scotch origin, and often carried his partialities and 
 prejudices much farther than prudence and discretion 
 
138 INFLUENTIAL MEN. 
 
 would warrant. Yet he was a reliable citizen, and did 
 much to give tone and character to the town and to pro- 
 mote its interests, both at home and abroad. Whether as 
 tjthing man — one of a committee to select a minister — a 
 military officer — or a Representative to the Legislature, he 
 showed the same decided, prompt, business-like qualities, 
 as when at home teaching his ciiildren the Catechism and 
 performing other necessary duties. In his religion he was 
 a Presbyterian, but in his politics he was an American, and 
 no one ever had occasion to question his loyalty and love 
 of country. 
 
 Unfortunately, but growing oat of the state of things, 
 and we may say necessarily, there was a strong aversion 
 on the part of the whites toward the savages. Every one 
 partook of it, particularly in war, and C;irgill, in common 
 with others, had his full share of it. And this state of 
 feeling will account for much of what has l>een deemel 
 cruelty and harshness, on his part toward the enemy. 
 Others have felt as bitter and been as severe towards them 
 as Cargill was ; but his position made his acts more open 
 and glaring than theirs ; and then we are to remember that 
 the savages were cruel towards the whites, to the last 
 degree. Major Moxy, an Indian chief, said he had killed 
 nineteen white people and he wanted to live to kill the 
 twentieth. And he showed Major John Farley the stone, 
 in his field, where he had dashed out the brains of Mrs. 
 Gray and her nine children. 
 
 Now these facts and these feelings are to be borne in 
 mind as we estimate the feelings and acts of Cargill towards 
 the Indians. And the Indians used to complain, that if 
 one of them murdered a white man, he was sure to be hung 
 for it, but if a white man murdered an Indian, a jury could 
 seldom if ever be found to convict hiui. 
 
 The feeling between Cargill and the Indians, was not all 
 one side, but mutual. In the Plymouth Colony, it was 
 solemnly enacted as one of their Statutes, that no one 
 
INFLUENTIAL MEN. 139 
 
 should discharge a gim on the Sabbath, except it was to 
 shoot a wolf or an Indian r 
 
 We apologize for no man's faults ; but as a historiogra- 
 pher and in justice we must take the circumstances in 
 which men move, to make up a full judgment respectirg 
 the guilt or innocence of their acts. 
 
 Cargill had the coufidence of his townsmen, as is seen 
 by the trusts they reposed in him. He was almost always 
 in office, and as many as twenty years he represented the 
 town in the Legislature. 
 
 The Indians hated the name of Cargill, and would have 
 nothing to do with them — not even to sell them a basket.* 
 One evening some Indians, many years after, came to the 
 house of Hon. Henry Cargill, Esq., the son of James, and 
 asked permission to spend the night. Leave was granted. 
 They asked the name of the family. On being told it was 
 Cargill, they started and left the house, exclaiming : "Me 
 no stay here !" "Col. Cargill ! he kill Indian ! ' " 
 
 During one winter, a company of Indians encamped in 
 the woods, belOw Mr. Isaac Dodge's on the Damariscotta 
 river. t One of them was an exceedingly old man and was 
 "stone bhnd." The other Indians used to draw him about 
 on a handsled. Two of them took him one day in this 
 manner, up to Benjamin Jones, a distance of three or four 
 miles, when they all entered the house together. To see 
 what the old man would do, they introduced Mr. Jones to 
 him as Col. Cargill. Instantly, all the Indian fire in his 
 bosom, burnt lo a flame. He arose, and exclaimed, "Ah ! 
 Col. Cai-gill ; bring him to me and let me feel of him." 
 He wished to lay that powerful hand of his upon him ; 
 and it was a long time before they could pacify him, by 
 telling him it was not Col. Cargill but Mr. Jones that was 
 before him. Cargill had killed his squaw.| 
 
 * Mis. Joseph Decker. 
 tiNfr. Josiah Dodge. 
 I Josiah Dodge. 
 
140 INFLUENTIAL MEN. 
 
 Cavgill owned a saw mill on Mill Brook to the North of 
 the Bridge on the Sheepscot and Damariscotta road. One 
 day in spring, while sawing there, as he was adjusting the 
 log with his iron bar, rising and turning, he saw a brawny 
 Indian with his raised tomahawk to smite him dead. 
 Quick as thought, Cargill with his bar struck him across 
 the chin and throat and ended his life in a moment. One 
 or the other must die ; which should it be ? 
 
 Col. Cargill was a man to make his mark, if not higher, 
 yet deeper than many around hini. His residence was 
 down near the water at the bend of the Sheepscot river. 
 He afterwards built another house about half way from 
 this to the County road, which he occupied till his death. 
 The remains of this house wert standing in 1850. 
 
 On the '20th of April 1761, he renders in the following 
 inventory to the town : — five acres of tillage land which 
 produced fifteen bushels of corn, sixteen bushels of wheat, 
 six of barley, two of yjeas;— 150 acres of pasture which 
 will keep 15 cows; — ten acres of English mowing ground 
 that cuts ten tons of hay ; — 300 acres of swamp and 
 meadow that cuts... tons of hay; one acre of orchard; 
 six oxen, ten cows, 39 sheep and two swine. 
 
 In another year, date not given, I find this inventory 
 more than doubled in value. The total is £45(5, 19s, 9d. 
 Cargill figured largely in the troubles that the settlers had 
 with the Indians ; and, like his father, was at the head of 
 a company for suppressing the foe. During the French 
 and Indian war, he received a commission from Gov. 
 Phipps to raise a company of scouts and proceed to meet 
 the enemy. The proposition was accepted with readiness 
 and delight. 
 
 The Government, at that time, 1755, had proclaimed 
 war against all the Indians, East and AVest, except the 
 Tarratines or Penobscot tribe. These were friendly, and 
 the State Authorities desired to maintain peace with them. 
 They would probably have succeeded, had it not been for 
 
INFLUENTIAL MEN. 141 
 
 the ill-advised and hasty course of Cargill. It was on 
 July 1, 1755, that he started on his Eastern expedition. 
 lUejical trade h.id been carried on between the settlers 
 about S':. Gaorgi ; and GDvernmsnt, at that time, was 
 offering a bounty of £200 for the scalp of a hostile Indian, 
 and c£250 for a captive Ve-taken from the savages. 
 
 Cargill^" tarried the first night at Broad Bay — Waldo- 
 boro. He then proceeded to the St. George, marc'iing 
 around and back of the settlement. He met there three 
 men of the Garrison ; and receiving from them the infor- 
 mation he desired, he persuaded them together with some 
 of Ca|)t. Nichols' rangers, to accompany him. He then 
 marched his whole force to Burton's Block House. His 
 company now consisted of thirty-one, and after a rapid 
 march of four or five miles, he fell in with an unarmed 
 Indian, his wife and a child two months old. Without 
 hesitation they fired upon them, killed the Indian and 
 mortally wountled his wife. She proved to be Margarett 
 Moxa, a fiiendly Indian, belonging to a friendly family, 
 ami to a tribe that had not taken up arms against the 
 English, and whom the Government was endeavoring to 
 conciliate. When Moxa fell, she was returning from t!i>3 
 fort where she had been on one of her accusto iie 1 expedi- 
 tious of kindness, to give them notice of some hostile 
 design. On their coming up, she held out her infant whom 
 she called "Nit," and with her dying breath, requested 
 them to carry it to Capt. Bradbury, the commander of the 
 fort. One of the party replying, "Every nit will make a 
 louse," knocked the child on the head, before the eyes of 
 its dying mother ! 
 
 Cargill then seized their canoe, and leaving nine men 
 to guard it, proceeded with the rest of his party (except 
 one who refused to go any farther,) about four miles. It 
 was now about sunset, and they were in the neighborhood 
 
 * Williamson, vol. II, p. 314. Eatou's Annals, p. 93. 
 
142 INFLUENTIAL MEN. 
 
 of Owl's Head. Here they discovered a body of Indians, 
 fired upon them, and returned to the men they had lett. 
 The next morning they exhibited the scalps at the fort. 
 
 But the deed was regretted by tlie Government for its 
 impoHcy, and by the people for its rashness. Cargill and 
 his band of men had stirred up a difficulty which they could 
 not allay. Being principal officer, and destroying innocent 
 people who were at peace with the Government, and some 
 of them known as decided friends of the English, he was 
 seized and committed for trial, on a charge of murder. 
 Governor Shirley immediately despatched a letter of con- 
 dolence to the Indians, who had suffered. Those of them 
 who had lately visited Boston, w^ere sent by Government, 
 laden w ith presents, and the entire tribe of the Penobscots 
 were invited to put themselves under the protection of the 
 English and prosecute the offenders. Full assurance was 
 given them, that the amplest justice would be dealt out to 
 the parties concerned. Public opinion set strong against 
 Cargill ; yet public feeling was strong against the savages ; 
 and feeling is not apt to discriminate. 
 
 On the trial, Cargill attempted to prove that some of the 
 St. John's and other hostile Indians were with the party 
 he attacked ; and that their resemblance to the Penobscots 
 was so great that he could not tell the difference. The 
 Jury considered the case — prejudice ran high against the 
 natives ; and — Cargill was acquitted. He had Iteen in 
 confinement two years. 
 
 The fate of Margarett was deeply lamented by Capt. 
 Bradbury and the people at the fort. "Never shall I for- 
 get," said one of Cargill's party, "the deep and unappeas- 
 able grief of the women at the fort, especially Margarett 
 Lermond and Margarett Patterson, two young ladies in the 
 flower of youth and beauty, when they^ saw the scalp of 
 their friendly namesake, whom they had long regarded as 
 a delivering angel." 
 
 It was an unfortunate occurrence. The Tarratines were 
 
INFLUENTIAL MEN. 143 
 
 offended and Government finally declared war against 
 them. This was Nov. 5, 1755. 
 
 And yet the Colonel was devout in his own way. He 
 used to attend meeting, pay his Ministerial tax, have his 
 children catechised by the Minister every Saturday, and 
 everything must be done decently and in order. And when 
 he attended church, some one was naughty enough to bring 
 in a violin to assist the music. As soon as the sounds of the 
 instrument were heard, Cargill would seize his hat, hurry 
 out of the house and there remain till the singing was 
 over, when he would return and worship God according to 
 his conscience. He had a perfect horror of "the wicked 
 httle thing," and he would not stay where they had "fid- 
 dling."" He objected to dancing, and when assemblies for 
 this purpose, were first introduced in town, the venerable 
 old man made his appearance in the ball-rooin to protest 
 against it. But his influence was less forcible here than it 
 was fighting with the Indians. 
 
 When Governor Pownal, in 1759, t undertook his expe- 
 dition to the Penobscot river, for the purpose of erect- 
 ing a fort there, he came fitst to Falinouth, where he hid 
 ordered the troops to rendezvous, wiio were to accom- 
 pany him. He arrived there the fourth of M ly, au 1 oa 
 the Seventh he reviewed Captains Herrick's anrl Bean's 
 companies, and saw them equipped and marched off to 
 embark. He also reviewed Capt. James Cargill's com- 
 pany, and gave orders for them to embark. On the S'li, 
 they set sail, in all 233 men, together with the Governor — 
 the rest of the forces were to follow after — and on the 9 Hi, 
 at three in the morning, they arrived at the mouth of the 
 George's river. The Governor and his suite landed at the 
 fort. Capt. Herrick's company came up in a large sloop ; 
 
 * Mrs. Joseph Decker. 
 
 t Gov. Powaal's voyage from Boston to the Penobscot. See 
 Maine Historical Collections, Vol. V. 
 
144 INFLUENTIAL MEN. 
 
 but C;ipt. Cargill, with 100 men, tarried on board the King 
 George, waiting for further orders. It was intended that 
 they should hind on the East side of George's river at 
 night. There were five Indians at the fort ; one of whom, 
 Laurent, was hostage. On the 10th, others of the party 
 arrived, among whom was Lieutenant Howard from fort 
 Halifax. 
 
 Capt. Gargill, who had not yet landed, came up from his 
 ship to the fort to receive orders. He was directed to land 
 at night, on the East side of George's river, together with 
 three subalterns <ind 103 men. There were three Carry- 
 ing places from the St. George to the Penobscot — the 
 Upper, Middle and Lower. Capt. Cargill was directed to 
 proceed to the lower Carrying plac-e undiscovered, and 
 leave an Officer's guard there, with orders to let all Indians 
 coining to the fort pass unmolested. But he must stop all 
 going from the fort by fair means, if he could; l)ut if not, 
 then he must use the force of arms. Then, he must pro- 
 ceed to the Middle carrying place, and leave an Officer's 
 guard with the same orders ; and so on, to the third. The 
 remainder of the troops, lie must bring back to the fort. 
 The orders were executed. 
 
 On the morning of the 11th, he fell in with some fresh 
 Indian tracks. He thought the party consisted of seven ; 
 but it afterwards proved that there were ten. He left his 
 men and went to trace these by hhnself till he came to a 
 camp of Indians ; he then turne.l back and took with 
 him Lieutenant Preble, son of Brigadier Preble and ten 
 men, ordering four on the riglit flank, and four on the left, 
 leaving himself, the Lieutenant and two xithers in the 
 center. Orders were given not to fire. AVhen he came 
 near the camp, he discovered himself, and called the 
 Indians to come in, as he expressed it, to good quarters. 
 The Indians started up, cried out, " No quarters, no quar- 
 ters," and fired. Cargill then ordered his men to fire. 
 The Indians ran — two fell ; — one rose again and fled to 
 
INFLUENTIAL MEN. 145 
 
 the swamp ; — the other rose no more, and proved to be an 
 okl squaw. 
 
 This morning, the Governor was engaged in fitting out 
 his up-river expedition. The hind force, of which Cargill 
 and his men constituted a part, was directed to take with 
 them seven days rations, and a surveyor, to measure the 
 distance. 
 
 At the same time they had a council of war, at which 
 Capt. Cargill and Oapt. Alexander Nickels, of Pemaquid, 
 were present. 
 
 On the r2th, Capt. Cargill was sent out with 20 of his 
 men, and young Laurent, the hostage, to bring in his 
 canoe. The\^ found an ample supply of provisiou, hid by 
 the canoe, in order to steal a march, which confirjned the 
 suspicion, that all was not right on the part of the Indians 
 who were at the fort. 
 
 The conjpaiiies were reviewed, equipped for the march, 
 and sent to get their provisions. 
 
 Capt. Cargill, who had been out all the night previous, 
 and had been twice that day to the farthest Carrying 
 place, was ordered to get his company ready to march. 
 
 In the afternoon. Brigadier Preble assumed the com- 
 mand and headed his men for the mouth of the Passa- 
 gassawakeag — the river that empties into Belfast Bay. 
 He had with hiui Capt. Herrick's company, 71 men ; Capt. 
 Cargill's company, 74 men ; Capt. Beau's company, 70 
 men ; Capt. Nickel's company, 69 men ; making a total of 
 284 effective men. A man by the name of Robinson, a 
 hunter, was appointed guide The signal given to Preble 
 by Governor Powiial, was, when he arrived there, he 
 should build three smokes ; which being answered by a 
 cannon on board the fleet, he should build a fourth smoke, 
 to show the fleet that the report of the cannon was heard. 
 
 On the 13th, the Governor set sail to go up the Penob- 
 scot, taking with him materials for a fort, where he ariived 
 on the 16th. The trip up the river was exceedingly chilly 
 
146 INFLNENTIAL MEN. 
 
 ami uncomfortable. The next day, at 4 p. M., Preble 
 arrived at the mouth of the Passag issawakeag and 
 exchanged signals with the Heet. The distance they had 
 marched, according to the survey, was 30 miles and 64 
 rods. 
 
 The next morning Preble and his men embarked on 
 board the fleet, when they set sail for the Penobscot. On 
 the 17th, after " several puzzles," they reached the Harbor 
 within Wasaumkeag Point. Capt. Bean, with his men, was 
 posted on the North Point of the Harbor. Capt. Cargill 
 was sent with his company to take him round. He was 
 also ordered to look for the Carrying place, make a signal 
 when they had found it, and to take post there. Here 
 they all made a landing, began a clearing, dug three wells 
 for water, and made a survey of the whole neck ; — Capt. 
 Nickels with his men guarding the survey party. The 
 carrying place was cleared of trees so that they could see 
 from water to water, and the site of the fort selected. 
 
 On the 22d, they embarked to go up the river. The 
 next day they arrived within 6 miles of the falls. Here 
 the sloop Massachusetts got caught U[)()n a rock ; but was 
 relieved after much ditficulty. 
 
 In the afternoon Brigadier AValdo landed on the East 
 side of the river, with 186 men, and proceeded to the 
 head of the first falls, about four and a quarter miles fi-oui 
 the first ledge. Here Gen. Waldo fell, in a tit of apoplexy, 
 at the age of 63, never to rise again. He had arrived at 
 the limits of their expedition, and falling, he exclaimed, 
 "• Here is my bound " : — undoubtedly meaning the bound of 
 life. He w;is conscious and knew that he was going ; and 
 this most natural expression was the last that proceeded 
 from his lips. 
 
 Here they erected a flagstaff; hoisted a flag and saluted 
 it ; and then returned to the site chosen for the erection of 
 fort Pownal ; 24th the troops were treated to a barrel of 
 ruai ; on the 25th, at evening, Gen. Waldo is buried ; 26th 
 
INFLUENTIAL MEN. 147 
 
 the Governor, with Cargill unci 20 men, in the sloop Mas- 
 sachusetts, left Wassaunikeag and sailed to Pentaget, 
 Biguyduce, to visit the old French fort and other settle- 
 ments. Here they raised the king's colors, drank his 
 health, and the next day, with a fair wind, proceeded to 
 Boston, where they arrived about sunset on the '28th. 
 
 Cargill, at one time,* with two of his sons, took a canoe 
 and went down to the mouth of the Sheepscot river a fish- 
 ing. As they lay on the fishing ground, eariy one morn- 
 ing, three Indians in a canoe, "pulled up" along side of 
 them and ordered them to haul up their anchor, and follow 
 them. Seeing the Indians were armed and they were not, 
 they did as they were ordered and rowed to a small Island 
 that was partly covered with trees. They then hauled 
 their canoe up ashore as far as they could, and the Indians 
 carried theirs up into the bushes out of sight. After get- 
 ting everything arranged, the Indians said they thought 
 they should let the boys go home again, but the old man 
 must go W'ith them and that they would never see him 
 again. The Indians were armed each with a musket, and 
 a plenty of ammunition. In the afternoon, one of the 
 Indians started oti' and said he was going over to the other 
 side of the Island to look around, and went away with his 
 gun. The two remaining Indians laid down upon the grass 
 and soon fell asleep. Their guns were loaded and the 
 boys wanted their father to let them shoot them, and then 
 they could easily dispatch the other when he came back. 
 "No," said the father, "that would be murder to shoot 
 njen while they are asleep." But the boys plead to kill 
 the Indians, for they would carry them all off and perhaps 
 kill them. But the father said, " No boys, it would be 
 murder and you must not do it." Soon after the other 
 Indian returned, and just before night they saw a small 
 vessel standing in towards the Island and " heading " 
 
 * Capt. Joseph Cai-gill, his grandson. 
 
148 INFLUENTIAL MEN. 
 
 directly for thein. The Indians concluded it was an 
 American cruiser comin^ to pnnisli tliem and release the 
 prisoners. Gatherinfi; up their implements and taking 
 their birch canoe, they st;ivted oft' with all possible haste 
 to the other side of the Island, teWmg, their prisoners to 
 go where they ])leased. 
 
 After the Indians had gone, they picked up some arti- 
 cles that lay around in the grass, which they Inid left 
 behind in their hurry to get away. They then launched 
 their own canoe, and steered up the Sheepscot, "feeling 
 much better than if they had shot the poor Indians while 
 they lay there asleep." 
 
 Henry Cargill, Esq. was one of the boys and he used to 
 tell the story to his cdiildren in subsequent years. 
 
 Col. Cargill died at the age of 84, and his remains lie 
 interred in the Ancient Burying gronnd at Sheepscot. A 
 plain, white marble slab marks his resting place. 
 
 Benjamin Woodbridge, Sen. was a native of Newbury, 
 Mass. He received a, college education, and at one time, 
 thought of entering the ministry. He m irrie 1 Sasannali 
 Tappan, daughter of Bev. C. Ta])pan, and came to Sheep- 
 scot about 1750. He settled upon the S.>uthern point of 
 "Mason's Necke," and was the first Eepresentative to the 
 Gf^neral Court from Newcastle in 1774. Though a man of 
 education and culture and of prol)ity and usefulness, 
 Woodbridge does not appear to have been so successful in 
 his worldly affairs as some. He used frequently to sol- 
 emnize marriages, was entrusted with important offices in 
 town, and died, leaving a numerous and highly respecta- 
 ble posterity behind hiin. 
 
 Benjamin Woodbridge, Jan. came dcnvn here, when a 
 youth, three years before his father and f;imily, and landed 
 first at Wiscasset Point, where he re-niinel six months 
 and kept the books of one Grover, a trader there. Grover 
 could neither read nor write. He had a tenacious mem- 
 ory where he kept his accounts, and used to make marks 
 
INFLUENTIAL MEN. 140 
 
 to denote particuliv avtioles aii'l their prices. One of his 
 marks Wo()dhri(l,<i;e was not able to undertmd. As it was 
 round he thought it must l)e a cheese. *'Has it not a hoh^ 
 in it?" asked Grover. "Yes," said AVoouhridge. "Then 
 it must be a Grindst(me," said Grover. Grover had the 
 first framed house tliat was ever erected in Wiscasset. 
 
 Benjamin WoodbridjLire, Sen. sent down stock and farm- 
 ing; utensils in a. vc^ssel which were hmded on Mason's 
 Neck, and then Benjaniin his son, went up there to take 
 care of them and to carry on the farm. He boarded at 
 Abernetliy CarEfill's, who resided a little to the S juth ol 
 Addison Carney's. 
 
 Ca])t. John McNear w^as a noteil man. He ciime to 
 Newcastle early in t1-e history of the Colony, and settled 
 near the apple trees where his cellar may now be seen, 
 directly in front of the late C;ipt. R )bt. Lennox's. The 
 Indians had long been desirous of getting him, and at last, 
 they succeeded. Twice they captui'ed him and twice he 
 was exchanged. 
 
 The first time he was taken, w'as just at night, at tlie 
 Marsh Biidge, as he wa.s driving his cows home from pas- 
 ture. At the same time S miuel Anderson and William 
 Hopkins were taken, and carried and lodged in a Canada 
 j lil. Hopkins came from Jefferson. The Indians killed a 
 three-year-old colt, the ment of which they took along 
 with theuj, as food for the way. Anderson anil Hopkins 
 died in jail ; but McNear lived to return home. When he 
 had reached Dark Swamp Hill, where was only a cow path, 
 lie saw one of bis old neighbors, and for a little amuse- 
 ment, raised the Indian war whoop. The neigh l)or, see- 
 ing as he supposed a veritable Indian, for McNear had on 
 an Indian dress, thought sure that it was all over with him, 
 and exclaimed : "Well, if I must go to Canada, I must." 
 Great was his relief and joy, when he found that beneath 
 that Indian dress was the veritable bod 7 and spirit of 
 Capt. John McNear. They went home w'ith quicken el 
 step, to receive a joyous welcome. 
 
150 INFLUENTIAL MEN. 
 
 At another time he was thrashing in his bam, with his 
 brother-in-law, Anderson. When they were taking their 
 dinner, the Indians crept np around the barn ; and the 
 dog scenting tiiein, began to bark. The Indians showing 
 themselves, a fight commenced. Anderson broke one of 
 the savages' arms, and it is said knocked down others with 
 the flad. The Indians fired and killed Anderson. McNear 
 then surrendered. He was taken by them and carried on 
 to a hill above Hartley Erskine's and near the "old 
 Springer Mill," where a halt was made. The Fiench paid 
 $15 for a scalp. He was carried to Canada. 
 
 McNear had ten children, the youngest of whom, Mar- 
 garett, was born in Ganison, after he was taken by the 
 Indians, and whom he had never seen. And when asked 
 by them, "How many papo<^ses he had?" he answered 
 "ten ; and one of them he had never seen." The Indians 
 thought it very strange. 
 
 This child, Margarett, Mrs. McNear took in her arms 
 and went, one evening, from the Garrison to her house, to 
 milk the cows. The Indians came around her, and she 
 1 ed to her house. Her two dogs protected the mother 
 and the child during the night by keeping the dogs at bay. 
 
 A third time, McNear came near being taken upon the 
 marshes. There were a number of men at work on the 
 marshes, round the point. Westerly from the Marsh Bridge. 
 McNear was left to the North and East of them, on the 
 opposite side of the creek, to "cock up" the thatch. The 
 Indians, seeing him alone, crept up and said, "Now, John, 
 we got you again." John saw who were behind him, 
 dropped his fork, and with a leap crossed the brook, 
 exclaiming, "I'll bt^t half a ton of thatch of that," and 
 escaped. The men dropped their scythes, seized their 
 guns, and fired upon the Indians who hastily fled without 
 their prize. 
 
 McNear was afterwards taken, carried to Bagaduce, and 
 there confined in prison. He was reduced by the dysen- 
 
INFLUENTIAL MEN, 151 
 
 tery and slow fever, and never expected to leave the prison 
 again alive ; but, one inorninii;, looking out through the 
 crevice of the building, he saw some catmint growing and 
 asked a man to make him some tea of it. He did so ; and 
 McNear took a strong decoction of it which immediately 
 cured him, and he was enabled to return home. He was 
 Town Clerk a number of years — was a very pious man 
 and died at the advanced age of 97 years. 
 
 Capt. Alexander Nickels, sometimes spelt Nichols, came 
 from Boston among the early settlers of the town, and 
 took up his residence npon a knoll a little to t!ie South of 
 whei-e Capt. Charles Nickels, his great grands(in, resided. 
 He built a mill at Allen's Falls, on Mill river, where one had 
 been built, the previous century. He had five sons, Capt. 
 Alexander, Jr., Capt. James, Samuel, Esq., John Hill and 
 
 Thomas.'^' He married Hannah who died April 3, 
 
 1767, ;iged 67. He was a man of respectability, industry, 
 intelligence and influence. He died Feb. 1, 1758, aged 67. 
 He was Capt;iin of the Militia and was in more or less 
 active service during the Indian wars. On the 1st of 
 November, 1756, he was ordered to discharge one-half of 
 his company, and on the 20th, to discharge the remainder, 
 because the Indians then left for their hunting grounds in 
 the intericn-. 
 
 Capt. Alexander, Jr., was in town during the French and 
 Indian war actively engaged in raising troops and other- 
 wise, and is believed about the close of that period, to 
 have moved to Pemaquid. After the close of the war, he 
 presented a bill against the town for enlisting soldiers, 
 which the town allowed and paid. 
 
 Capt. James Nickels was taken by the Indians to Can- 
 ada* when Capt. John McNear was carried there, the 
 second time. McNear, who understood the ways of the 
 Indians, told Nickels to appear weak, when the Indians 
 
 E. D. RobiusoD, Esq. 
 
152 INFLUENTIAL MEN. ' 
 
 would want to wrestle with hiiii, because they would com- 
 pel him to cany burdens according to the strength which 
 they supposed he had. Taking v.p with McNear's advice, 
 he let them throw him three or four times, when he "got 
 mad," and threw tliem, one after another, as fast as they 
 would close in with him. They then concluded that he 
 was a "])()werful man" and let him alone. Nickels returned 
 from Canada., purcliased lands and built his hcmse to the 
 North of E,oval Wright's and a little to the East of Tib- 
 bett's blacksmith shop. He was concerned in the "Tea 
 plot" in Boston Harbor in 1773. Alexander Nickels, 3rd, 
 James Nickels' youngest son, settled on the farm next 
 North. of Robert Robinson's. 
 
 Ihomas Nickels, a young man, was killed by the Indians* 
 and scalped, at the edge of an evening, as he was tilling 
 lis pail with water at the spring, not far from the home- 
 stead. The Garrison was near. Bushes were in the 
 neighborhood of the spring and the Indians waylaid him. 
 
 Samuel Nickels, Esq., was in many respects a remark- 
 able man. He was tall in stature, athletic in form, com- 
 manding in person, kindly in manner, even in disposition, 
 a prompt and effective officer, of good business habits, a 
 beautiful penman, a worth}^ citizen and loyal to the State. 
 He held several public offices — was Clerk of the town for 
 more than twenty years, and, to the last, appears to have 
 retained the confidence and respect of his fellow men. 
 
 He purchased the tract of land between the Sheepscot 
 lots which bordered East on Cavessix river, and the Dam- 
 ariscotta lots which lay up and down that river — and from 
 "Freshwater Cove" — Isaac Dodge's, brickyard — to Alex- 
 ander Nichols 3rd for a mere trifle— it is said about 25 
 cents per acre. This included the Middle lots. He 
 afterwards purchased as high up as Ebenezer Clarke's, t 
 
 * Mrs. Margery Robinson, 
 t E. D. Robinson, Esq, 
 
IXFLUEXTIAL MEN. 153 
 
 This tract he divided iuto tei] lots. The upper live were 
 laid out East aud West. The Southern five lots were laid 
 out North aud South. Johu Hill had one of these lots. 
 Alexander 3rd had another. The Southern line of the Cross 
 lots was about half way from the Town House to E. D. 
 Robinson's."-^ Robt. Robinson bought his farm of John 
 Hill. 
 
 Enoch Perkins, who followed coasting, bought fifty acres 
 of "Squire Nickels" for 100 dollars, and paid for it entirely 
 in N. E. Rum which he brought from Boston, t A per- 
 fectly honorable transaction in those days. Times have 
 changed. 
 
 Samuel Nickels l)uilt the large two story house now 
 owned and occupied by Orlando Delano, Esq. The frame 
 is of white oak, sound and "as hard as a rock." The 
 house is now (1867) 103 years old and in good repair. 
 75,000 bricks were used in the chimnej- which stands in the 
 middle of the house. The wainscoting, made of the best 
 lumber, is now as perfect as in the day when the joiner 
 pronounced it finished. The heaviest gales don't shake 
 the house in the least. Two years ago Mr. Delano took 
 down one of the outbuildings, and he found the roof in 
 sufiicient order to shed the rain "without leaking a drop." 
 The shingles (shaved) were the same that Samuel Nickels, 
 Esq., had laid on in the day of its erection, 101 years be- 
 fore. Here Nickels kept tavern for many years. The house 
 is a princelj' establishment and is beautifully situated. 
 
 William McLellaudij: was of Scotch Irish descent, and 
 came from Medford Mass., to Sheepscot about the year 
 1734 or 5. He married Mary Ballantine, and after the 
 Presbyterian Church was formed, he was chosen Deacon 
 of it. He was a beautiful penman, and w^as Town Clerk 
 
 * Mrs. Robinson, 
 . t Daniel Perkins. 
 l Miss Mary Murray. 
 
154 INFLUENTIAL MEN. 
 
 from the fourth year of its organization till his death, 
 which occurred in 1763. His records are as fair, save a 
 slight coloring of the paper, as they were the hour the' ink 
 dried on the paper. 
 
 He had several children. Elizabeth, the oldest, mar- 
 ried David Murray, Esq. Margaret married Samuel 
 Waters." There were three sons all of wlu:)m died young. 
 Mary nuxrried an Averill of Alna ; Sarah, a Taggart of 
 Pittston. One other daughter completed the family. 
 
 William McLelland went into Garrison when his daughter 
 Elizabeth was seven years old, and was in Garrison seven 
 years. This was during the Spanish and Indian war. 
 One summer the Indians were so numerous that the people 
 were ol)liged to go out in companies, guarded by armed 
 men, to do their farm work. Bread was so scarce, as well 
 as other supplies, that they were obliged to pick peas and 
 eat them in milk as a substitute. 
 
 One day, the women went out to pull flax ; and one of 
 the number took her babe with her ; and after nursing it, 
 .she laid it down to sleep, wrapped in a blanket, and Avent 
 to work. All of a sudden the Indians made their appear- 
 ance with the usual war whoop — when the women leaving 
 all, and that mother forgetting all, tied, in a body, to the 
 Garrison. There was a tight, and the Indians were beaten ; 
 and after the assailants were driven l)ack the mother 
 thought of her child. A party Avent in search of it, not 
 doubting but Indian wrath had crushed it ; but contrary to 
 all expectation the child had escaped their notice. The 
 mother joyfully seizing it, bore it in ecstasy to the Gar- 
 rison. It had not waked ! 
 
 McLelland was Moderator of the Town Meeting in 1754, 
 and when he died it was in the midst of his usefulness, 
 and great lamentation was made over him. 
 
 One day* when Mrs. David Murray— EHzabeth McLel- 
 
 *Mrs. John Murray. 
 
INFLUENTIAL MEN. 155 
 
 laiul that was — went out into the field to pull flax, she 
 took her three young children with her— two little boys 
 and a daughter, 8 years of age. The boys she wrapped in 
 a blanket and laid them doAvn by the side of a log to sleep 
 and told the little girl to watch them. While pulling, her 
 attention was attracted by a noise, and looking up, she 
 saw a large, Avhite-faced bear running down the hill, 
 directly towards the children. Imagine her feelings ! 
 They, however, were but momentary ; for the bear kept 
 straight on his way — took no notice of the children — or 
 the mother, leaped over the other end of the log from 
 where the children were lying — and made, like a shot, for 
 the woods between them and the river. She supposed the 
 bear was chased. 
 
 One evening,'-'' between sunset and dark, when Mrs, 
 David Murray was out with her pails to the spring, just 
 across the road, a few rods to the East of the house, and 
 had filled them both with water, a huge bear appeared 
 from the thick neighboring wood, intent upon the prey 
 before him. Seeing her danger, she ran for the house, as 
 she never ran before, with the bear following after. But 
 she had just time to reach the house with her pails, and 
 shut the door after her, before the unwelcome visitor came 
 up with her. She cooked and ate her supper, but Bruin 
 was disappointed of his. On subsequent days, Mrs. 
 Murray was careful to get her water for the night, at an 
 earlier hour. 
 
 Samuel Waters t came from England ; was a cooper by 
 trade ; purchased the head of Dyer's Neck, from river to 
 river, and resided on it. The country was wild ; but his 
 strong arm and determined will soon made "a clearing" 
 and created him a home. He was a very pious man, and 
 
 * Miss Mary Murray. 
 t Mrs Fitzpatrick. 
 
156 INFLUENTIAL MEN. 
 
 did niueli towards sustaining religious ordinances among 
 the people, and used frequently to have meetings at his 
 own house ; but like many good men he had some i)eculiar 
 notions and waj's, which, at this time, seem a little singular. 
 When his second wife died, a friend in sympathy remarked 
 to him, "You have lost your wife, Mr. Waters.'' "Yes," 
 he replied, "the loss of women and the increase of sheep 
 will make a man rich." The last years of his life he spent 
 in Jefiterson, and when the bass viol, just jiurchased, would 
 be brought into the house where he worshipped, he would 
 leave it, sajdug, "It is both base and vile." When asked 
 "Why?" he said, "they could play both Psalm tunes /ind 
 dancing tunes upon it." 
 
 When asked a question which he did not care about 
 answering, he would feign deafness — appear as though he 
 did not hear, and would make no reply. He was a firm 
 Presbyterian, and used to go to AValdol)oro to partake of 
 the communion. He was very benevolent ; and when, in 
 the spring of the year, people used to come from Balltown, 
 to catch fish, he would entertain them, free of charge. 
 
 Pvobert Hodge, Sen., came from Ireland and lived where 
 the late Capt. Thomas Chase resided. He died at the 
 advanced age of 101 years. He used to go to Damaris- 
 cotta Mills on horseback ; and when there, one day, speak- 
 ing about eels, they asked him how large a one he had 
 seen in Ireland. "Oh," said he, "al)out as large as my old 
 horse." He was a large landholder. He lost his facul- 
 ties before he died. His nephew, Capt. Robt. Hodge, 
 built the house where the late Capt. Thomas Lennox 
 resided, and kept tavern there. He acquired nearly all 
 the property of his uncle. Hodge, Sen.'s house was after- 
 wards taken down, and the present one erected in its 
 stead. 
 
 There were two "flankers," one to the No)-th and the 
 other to the South of Hodge's house. They were once 
 attacked l)v the Indians, and the rock that the Indians 
 
INFLUENTIAL MEN. 1.')/ 
 
 fired from, lav just ucvoks the yo;id in Ca[)t. Lennox's tieltl. 
 He took it away and planted apple trees in its place. 
 
 Capt. Eobert Hodge owned two of Tappan"s ten acn- 
 lots. In his Inventory were two negroes, Ctesar and Phillis, 
 ji boy and girl. 
 
 Capt. James Cani])bel) alsct owned a slave " l)oy,' 
 though an old man. 
 
 David Murray was a man of superior talents and had a 
 wide and commanding intiuence. He was an able Justice 
 of the Peace — was well read in the law — was for many 
 years entrusted with the highest civil offices which it was 
 in the power of his townsmen to bestow ; — was a Militia 
 officer and distinguished himself in military affairs ; and 
 when he died, a loss was felt that could not easily be 
 repaired. 
 
 Major John Farley, a man of good capacity, tine social 
 qualities and sterling worth, came in town in 1773 and was 
 one of those who was destined to shape, in a large meas- 
 ure, the destinies of Newcastle. He purchased laud of 
 an Englishman by the name of Powers ; also of Nathaniel 
 and John Winslow ; and finally the entire right whicli 
 AVoodbridge claimed to lands in that section of the town."' 
 
 His first residence was just inside of the " line of the 
 highway and opposite McMichael's residence," but he 
 afterwards, 1780, l)uilt and resided in the house now occu- 
 pied by Mr. William Trumbull. He was a tanner by trade, 
 and carried on business there. He held several town offi- 
 ces — went to Bagaduce as Major of the Militia, in the 
 expedition under the command of Generals Lovell and 
 Wadswortli during the Revolution — was frequently chosen 
 a Representative to the General Court — was a State Sen- 
 ator for Lincoln County — a District Elector for President 
 and Vice President of the United States in 1801, and cast 
 his vote for Thomas Jefferson — was Treasurer of Lincoln 
 
 John Farley's testimony. 
 
loH INFLUENTIAL MEN. 
 
 t 
 
 County — tirst Postmaster in Newcastle on the Daniaris- 
 eotta side, and Agent for the erection of the Battery on 
 Damariscotta River in 1808. 
 
 His son, Ebenezer Farley, Esq., was a member of the 
 Convention that framed the Constitution of Maine in 
 1820;— A District Elector of President and Vice Presi- 
 dent of the United States in 1828, and voted for John 
 Quincy Adams ; — Chosen a member of Governor's Coun- 
 cil in 1829, but declined ; — A Pvepresentative in the Legis- 
 lature of Maine in 1836, and Treasurer of t(>wn for many 
 years. 
 
 Capt. Alexander Nickels (Nichols) distinguished himself 
 during the French and Indian war and was especially use- 
 ful Avhen Governor Pownal visited the Penobscot and at 
 other times. It is supposed that he afterwards moved to 
 Pemaquid. Alexander Campbell lived where Elias Bailey 
 now does. James Speed's successor was Rev. Kiah Bai- 
 ley. Present occupant, 1850, Gardiner Perkins. Speed 
 and his wife were buried in their front field. Alden 
 White's house is on a part of Speed's lot. Job Day lived 
 at the foot of the "Big Hill" that was detached from New- 
 castle and joined to Edgc(mib. John Nickels owned 100 
 Mcres at Freshwater Cove ; then came Thomas Campbell's 
 200 acres ; then David Soames. 
 
 John Taylor is the only one of the ancient families of the 
 
 seventeenth century whose descendents now reside in 
 
 Newcastle. Joseph Glidden, Sen., purchased and resided 
 
 on the front part of the large estate which he once held 
 
 here. 
 
 Charles Glidden came to this country as earty as 1656, and 
 settled in Portsmouth, N. H. He afterwards moved to 
 Exeter, where in 1672 he took the oath of allegiance and 
 1 lied there leaving a large family. He is the first of whom 
 V, e have any record in New Hampshire, coming thither 
 probably under Mason, who was Governor of Portsmouth 
 in Hampshire, England. In this County lies the town of 
 Glidden. 
 
INFLUENTIAL MEN. 159 
 
 From liiin descended Joseph, Tobias and Zebulon, all of 
 whom were born in Lee, N. H. Josepli, the eldest brother 
 came to Newcastle from Durham, N. H., about the year 
 1750. His first purchase of land of which we find any 
 record was the 192 acres of the Wm. Vaughan estate, as 
 per deed executed at Portsmouth, N. H., 1758. See ma]). 
 To the above he added other purchases of land, two from 
 Benjamin Jones, one from John Hussey and one from 
 Josepli Taylor, all of which bounded westerly on the 
 county road, thus obtaining for himself an outlet which foi' 
 years he could not have had. In his purchase of Vaughan's 
 Executor, he was restricted as follows: "That the sail 
 Josepli Glidden is to build a house and to live in the samp 
 within six months from this date, and improve by ploughing 
 four acres of said land, in order that the country be settled 
 and improved." 
 
 His purchase of the Taylor homestead was made in 
 1774. How soon after this he occupied this place is uncer- 
 tain ; but it was probably in 1781, as Joseph 2nd was 
 married in that year and all of his children were born in 
 the old homestead which his father vacated for his use. 
 In this place he resided until his death which occurred in 
 1817. 
 
 The southern wall of that purchase, extending from 
 Damariscotta river to Glidden Street, is still standing, and 
 the line went directly up over the hill, near the Academy, 
 where the flag staft" now stands. 
 
 The house known as the "Glidden house" on "Gliddeu's 
 Neck," was built by him and is probably 130 years old. 
 Capt. Samuel Glidden, grandson of Joseph, Sen., when he 
 was a young man occupied this house and lived in it for a 
 number of years. Mr. Charles E. Metcalf has owned and 
 resided in it since May, 1862. In 1854 Capt. Samuel 
 Glidden informed me that many years before, the whole 
 covering became rotten, when it was entirely strip])ed, and 
 shingled and clapboarded anew. Since that time it has 
 
IGO INFLUEiSTIAL MEN. 
 
 iteeii ill good repair. It is a square two story house, with 
 the front facing and overlooking the river to the South — 
 the Oyster Banks to the East— and having an Ell that 
 extends out towards the beautiful bay at the North. It is 
 finely situated up<jn a broad, fertile plat of ground, and for 
 lieauty is not exceeded by any residence in the vicinity. 
 
 The frame of the house is of white oak, "all squared to 
 a hue," and is now, 1854, in as good a state of preserva- 
 tion as it was when it was framed. Not a sleeper nor a 
 sill has become rotten ; but the wood has acquired a pecuHar 
 degree of hardness, common to the white oak wdien kept 
 dry. The house was boarded with thick, heavy boards, 
 put on perpendicularly and then clapboardc^d. At the tirst, 
 there was a cellar under only half the house, but it has 
 since been made as large as the entire house. It bids fair to 
 last, at least, till after this entire generation has passed 
 away. 
 
 Twelve children, nine daughters and three sons, were 
 born to Mr. Joseph GKdden, .Tun., when he occupied the 
 house, the last of whom, Mrs. Bryant, died not long since 
 at the advanced age of 86 years. 
 
 When the elder Joseph Glidden purchased the place, he 
 found a colony of Indians inhabiting the Neck of land 
 upon which the Oyster Banks are, where they remained 
 and were tolerated for many years greatly to the discomfort 
 of the old gentleman and his family. They would engage 
 in criminal and destructive acts, and even steal the dinner 
 from the table while the mother was waiting for the family 
 to come and gather around. But they were tolerated and 
 liefriended for many years, notwithstanding the many 
 annoyances from their close proximity. 
 
 When at the age of 82 years Joseph, Sen. married his 
 second wife and lived to be more than 95. He was a man 
 of great probity, devoutly religious, and one of the most 
 esteemed citizens in town. 
 
 The families of Gliddens have been numerous and in- 
 
The Josepli Gliildcn House, Erectetl in 1700. 
 
INFLUENTIAL MEN. 1()1 
 
 fiuentia]. The descendants ot Joseph have been chiefly 
 engaged in commercial and seafaring pursuits, while the 
 other families have been engaged in that which has been 
 both honorable and profitable. 
 
 William Vaughan was one of the first Counsellors of 
 New Hampshire and continued in office from 1680 to his 
 death 1719 ; w^as made freeman 1069, Judge 0. C. P. from 
 1()80 to 1706, and Chief Justice from 1708 to 1715. Dec. 
 8, 1()()8, he married Margaret daughter of Richard Cutt 
 who died Jan. 22, 1690, aged 40 A^ears. Their son George 
 Vaughan was born April 13, 1676. He married first, Mary 
 daughter of Andrew Belcher ; second, Elizabeth, daughter 
 of Eobert Elliot and became the parent of nine children. 
 George was Counsellor 1715, and appointed Lieutenant 
 Governor which commission he held until the appointment 
 of Lieut. Gov. John Wentworth in 1717. He died Nov. 
 20, 1725. His son William Vaughan was born Sept. 12, 
 1703. In 1722 he was Lieut. Colonel and one of the prin- 
 cipal planners of the expedition to Louisburg in 1745. He 
 commanded a division under Sir Wm. Pepperell and was 
 one of the foremost, and In-ave in battle. For many years 
 he was a merchant in Portsmouth and finally removed to 
 Damariscotta and settled 14 miles above Pemaquid. He 
 made his will March 23, 1744, which shows who of his 
 family were then alive as well as those who were married. 
 He gives property to his mother Elizabeth, to his sisters, 
 and to John Tarah Ross, William and Elizabeth Bennett, 
 Hunking and Margaret Wentworth, Cutt Mary Shannon, 
 to sister Jane Vaughan and to Bro. Elliott Vaughan. 
 
 He was a prominent and influential man in these. part>^ 
 and after the capture of Louisburg, was induced to go to 
 England by fi^iends who were anxious for his promotion in 
 view of his distinguished services, and he died thei-e of 
 wmall pox about the middle of Dec. 1746, aged 43 years. 
 
 In 1722, at the age of nineteen, he graduated at Har- 
 vard (\)llege, and then he became a merchant in Ports- 
 
162 INFLUENTIAL MEN. 
 
 mouth where he remained several years after the death of 
 his father. But this not being a field suited to his tastes 
 and wishes, about the year 1728, he established a fishing 
 and trading establishment at the island of Matinicus, at 
 the entrance of Penobscot Bay, where he employed a 
 number of small vessels in the fishing business. Here he 
 set up stages to dry his fish, and built houses for himself 
 and his men, the foundations of Avhieh, it is said, are yet 
 remaining, and are pointed out as the remains of "Squire 
 Vaughan's village." From here he went to Damariscotta 
 and made a large land purchase including Damariscotta 
 Pond which then took the name of "Vaughan's Pond," 
 and at the Falls he built two double saw mills and a grist 
 mill, greatly to the benefit of himself and the inhabitants. 
 At the commencement of the troubles with France, 
 about 1713, Vaughan having erected a Garrison there, 
 he thus writes to a friend at Portsmouth : "We are all 
 well, though in other respects, exceedingly unfortunate. 
 The times are likely to be dangerous in such a remote 
 place as this. The people are hourly expecting to hear 
 that France has joined Spain in a war against England, 
 and as the Indians are so much under the influence of the 
 French, that if there are not some cautionary preparations 
 taken by the Government to secure these parts, it will be 
 (hingerous for them to tarry here. The Irish people are 
 not so much moved, as many of them have not been 
 acquainted with the barbarities of the Indians, but the 
 people in my concerns are mostly English, from Dover, 
 Somersworth, Oyster River, Exeter, Kittery and Scarbor- 
 ough, and are actually about seventy souls, men, women 
 and children that live in my houses around me, and the 
 men usualh' employed in my service. Some of tliem have 
 had their fathers and mothers killed ; some their other 
 relations ; others have been wounded in their own persons 
 by the Indians in the former wars. They are in a great 
 uproar, and say they will leave the place if some security 
 is not procured for it." 
 
INFLUENTIAL MEN. 163 
 
 In 1812, in the controversy about the title of lands in 
 Lincoln County, Nathaniel Rollins of Jefferson made the 
 following important deposition. "My father told me, at six 
 years of age, that he removed to Damariscotta, now New- 
 castle, at the request of Capt. William Yaughan who also 
 lived there. Yaughan had large ox teams Avhich he used 
 to let out to get logs. My father worked with one till 1745. 
 He also assisted Yaughan in building a garrison to protect 
 the settlers against the Indians. This fort was 100 feet 
 square, built of hewed and sawed timber, about seven 
 inches thick. Yaughan owned all the land on both sides 
 of the pond and on both sides of the river down to 'the 
 ledges' which are about five miles below the toll bridge. 
 I have worked for Yaughan, getting logs two miles above 
 said poud. I a\n well acquainted with a meadow about 
 one mile above the head of said pond, called Yaughan's 
 meadow, which I knew persons to occupy under said 
 Yaughan for many years. There are sundry meadoAvs on 
 the westerly side of said pond, about one mile distant 
 therefrom, being within said claim, all of which I have 
 often moAved, under said Yaughan. He put a consideTable 
 number of settlers on his claim on the East side of said 
 })ond and river, and himself built a large house and lived 
 in it, on the East side of said pond, and made large 
 improvements there, set out an orchard, and built a large 
 l)arn, and he used to have twenty yoke of oxen at a time, 
 and a large number of cows, horses and other creatures. 
 I rememl)er once hearing said Yaughan and sundr}- old 
 people (all now, 1812, dead) speaking about the land said 
 Yaughan owned at Damariscotta, and Yaughan said his 
 claim extended from the head of said pond to 'the ledges.' 
 I also remember hearing him say that he purchased a con- 
 siderable part of said lands of the Indians. And I know 
 of and saw the said Indians come to Yaughan and get pay 
 for land they had sold him. And he delivered them eight 
 quarters of beef at one time, towards said purchase. After 
 
164 NEWCASTLE FROM 1753 TO 1882. 
 
 the death of said Vaughan, I recollect one Temple who 
 pretended title under the Plymouth Company, came down 
 and built on part of Yaughan's claim, and an action was 
 commenced by Elliot Vaughan and James Noble, executors 
 of Vaughan's will, against Benj. Hutchins, tenant of said 
 Temple, and a special court was holden in the garrison 
 house, in which I then hved, and the Vaughan claim 
 prevailed." 
 
 Vaughan took an early and honorable part in the seige 
 of Louisburg. He was present and took part in the fight, 
 and when victory was obtained, a certain writer says of 
 him, "he was not only the primnm mobih', but the very 
 thing in this grand affair. I have great value for his virtue 
 in general, and for his solid, firm, intrepid, persevering 
 temper." He was unquestionably a man of uncommon 
 alulity, talents, courage and influence. 
 
 CHAPTER XXVIl 
 
 NEWCASTLE FROM 1753 TO 1882. 
 
 On the 19th of June, 1753, An Act was passed by the 
 General Court for "erecting a place called Sheepscot, in 
 the County of York, into a district by the name of New- 
 castle." The inhabitants found that they labored under 
 difficulties, as a plantation, and that the state of the times 
 required a more efficient civil organization than they then 
 possessed. 
 
 The bounds of the district were, "beginning at the Nar- 
 rows, called Sheepscot Narrows" in Sheepscot River "at 
 
NEWCASTLE PROM L753 TO 1882. 11)5 
 
 the upper end of Wiscasset Baj', and so extending tVoin 
 said Narrows up the said river eight miles ; from thence 
 Southeast to Damariscotta River ; and to extend down 
 said liver eight miles ; and from thence to the Sheepscot 
 liiver, at the place first mentioned," The District was 
 invested with all the powers, privileges and immunities 
 that towns in the proviui^e "do or may enjo}^" that of 
 sending a Representative to the General Assembly, only 
 excepted. This was the first municipality estahlished by 
 the Provincial Government, within the territory of Sagada- 
 hock, reckoning Georgetown withiii the Province of Maine, 
 iind was the twelfth town established in the present State. 
 According to usage, it received a Copy of the laws, at the 
 public expense. 
 
 The tov,'n is situated about fifteen miles from the ocean, 
 and twentj-six Southeasterly from Augusta. It is well 
 situated for Agriculture, Commerce, Fishing and Trade. 
 The surface of the land is broken ; but the soil is excellent 
 and has sustained an active and thriving population. In 
 respect to the number, representation and enterprise of its 
 inhabitants, it has always held an elevated rank among the 
 sister towns. 
 
 There are no records in existence of the organization of 
 the town, nor of any of its doings up to March, 1754. 
 Then there is part of a Warrant calling a meeting of the 
 tt>wn, to be held in April, proximo. The date of the War- 
 rant is March 20 : but the date of the meeting is effaced. 
 The annual Meeting had passed, and the names of all the 
 town officers for that 3'ear were lost, except John Ballan- 
 tine, Constable, and John McNear, Clerk. 
 
 Among the doings of this April meeting was raising a 
 committee of three to lay out a road from Capt. Nickels' 
 mill to Damariscotta Mills. The committee were Alexan- 
 der Nickels, Wm. Blackstone and Samuel Perkins. It 
 was an important measure, and was designed to connect 
 these two distant parts of the town by an indissoluble link. 
 
166 NEWCASTLE FROM 1753 TO 1882. 
 
 At what time Nickels mill was built, is not now known, but 
 it Avas some time before this. There was a Grist mill at 
 an early date near the bridge, and a saw mill below. They 
 also voted to lay in a proper town stock of powder for 
 these "dangerous times." Wm. McLelland was the Mod- 
 erator of this meeting. 
 
 The times were indeed "dangerous." Fort Halifax, sit- 
 uated three-fourths of a mile below Ticonic falls, had been 
 threatened ; and some men murdered by the savages, who 
 were at work upon its Avails. The political horizon looked 
 dark ; clouds were arising and the storm was evidently 
 coming on. Forces were collecting in Canada, composed 
 of French and Indians Avith liostile intent upon these col- 
 onies ; and Avhile the power of the one Avas to be annihil- 
 ated forever, that of the other Avas to increase in her diffi- 
 culties, and she Avould emerge fi-om the sea of her troubles 
 Avith a radiance undimmed and a glory that has noA'er been 
 surpassed. 
 
 Skirmishes Avith the Indians Avho Avere guilty of acts of 
 mischief, and contests upon our frontier, during this year 
 1754, Avere considered tlie commencement of Avhat is usu- 
 allv termed the French and Indian Avar. 
 
 This Avas the sixth Avhich the colonists had Avith the 
 natives Avithin a period of eighty years, and it proved to 
 l)e the last. 
 
 1755. The minor toAvn offices and officers for this year 
 Avere, David Given, Constable for the Damariscotta side ; 
 Wm. Hopkins, Constable for Sheepscot ; James Cargill, 
 Treasurer ; Piobert Hodge, Highway Surveyor ; James 
 Clark, Tithing man ; John Cunningham, Jr. and David 
 Hopkins, Fence vieAvers ; Wm. Cunningham, Field Driver ; 
 Wm. Hodge, Hog Constable ; Eobert Hodge, Pound 
 Keeper. 
 
 The Pound Avas at Sheepscot ; but another Avas neces- 
 sary. Therefore, they agreed at the meeting held in April, 
 to build another at Capt. Alexander Nickels Avho hved in 
 
NEWCASTLE FEOM 1753 TO 1832. 1()7 
 
 the center of the town." The Pound was to be built on 
 the 28th day of May, and the enth-e male force of the town 
 was to turn out, as one man, and do it. It was to be built 
 of timber ; and eight o'clock in the morning was the time 
 for the men to meet there and do it. And it was ordained 
 at that memorable time, by the authority of the new king- 
 dom, in Town meeting assembled, that every man who 
 failed to meet, or send his substitute, at the time and place 
 appointed, should forfeit and pay two shillings to them 
 and for their benefit, who did the work. Wise and forci- 
 ble legislation ! but the Pound was not built, for the sim- 
 ple reason that the people did not do it. And there was 
 no power behind the throne to compel them. 
 
 An effort was made, at that meeting, to change the posi- 
 tion of a piece of road that extended from Nickels' mill to 
 Widow Anderson's ; but it failed. They however required 
 that everj^ man in town should work four days on the high- 
 ways, wherever the Surveyor should direct. 
 
 Indian ditlficulties began to thicken. Murders were rife, 
 and the sacking of houses and burning buildings were mul- 
 tiplied. The plantation at Gray was reported to be 
 destroyed. At Frankfort, now Dresden, May 13, two men 
 were killed and a dwelling house laid in ruins. As five 
 men were engaged in their spring ploughing at Shee]3scot, 
 at an unsuspected moment, a party of Indians rose upon 
 them and made them all prisoners. Two of them, how- 
 ever, afterwards adroitly made their escape. A man by 
 the name of Snow was killed at North Yarmouth, May 
 29 ; and another In* the name of Barrett was shot at 
 Teconnet. Mr. Wheeler was taken as he was passing 
 from fort Western, Augusta, to fort Halifax. John Tufts 
 and Abner Marston were made prisoners near fort Shirley, 
 Dresden. 
 
 * Ou a knoll a little to the Southwest of the late Capt. Charles 
 Nickels' residence. 
 
168 NEWCASTLE FltOM 1T53 TO 188-2. 
 
 Measures had been taken in tlie early part of this yeatv 
 1755, to meet these difficulties. Garrisons, Blockhouses- 
 and other fortifications constructed of hewn timber, and 
 enclosed by pahsades, were built and estabhshed in every 
 frontier township, both in Maine and Sagadahock, The 
 men were at all times armed ; and whether they travelled 
 or went to their daily labor, upon their farms or elsewhere^ 
 it Avas in companies, and never singly and alone, if it could 
 possibly be avoided. The moment an Indian was discov- 
 ered lurking around, the alarm would be given, and all the 
 people would flee within the gates of the Garrison and 
 close them after them. The sign of danger was the firing 
 of three muskets at short and measured intervals. There 
 was also another expedient to which they sometimes 
 resorted :— and that was, the use of hounds and well- 
 taught dogs, which, by the scent of footsteps, could detect 
 skulking parties, when they could be easily routed and put 
 to flight. 
 
 175(). The \)urdens thrown upon tlu^ ]>oople this year 
 were increased by the introduction of what were called the 
 "French Neutrals" among them. This people numbered 
 about'18,i)00. They dwelt at Annapolis and other places in 
 that vicinity. Government saw tit to remove them from that 
 localit}^ and introduced them into these British Provinces. 
 They were displeased, and being Catholics, and of a for- 
 eign tongue, they did not readily assimilate with our peo- 
 ple. Many of them were brought into Maine, and refus- 
 ing to labor, they became a public charge, which the peo- 
 ple were poorly able to sustain. 
 
 This vear was signalized by the Declaration of war, by 
 Great Britain, against France. General Abercombie 
 arrives in Boston ; Governor Shirley is superseded ; and 
 the Avar is to be prosecuted with vigor and an enlarged 
 outlay of means. Three hundred men besides officers, 
 were operating along the frontiers of Maine, being as in 
 former vears, divided into scouting parties, and were 
 
NEWCASTLE FROM 1758 TO 1882. 169 
 
 ordered to range when and where their services might be 
 required. Indian atrocities continue ; many a hearthstone 
 is made vacant ; and wherever fclie shot of the Indian rifle 
 could penetrate, or tlie tomahawk be npHfted, the stone 
 would be stained and the soil moistened by the outflow of 
 blood of fahing husbands, departing fathers, and dying 
 sons. 
 
 1757. This year the town had two highwa}- surveyors ; 
 and, at the April meeting, the inquiry was raised, why the 
 Pound was not built at the time and place appointed ; 
 when they agreed to build two pounds, one near Mr. 
 Hutching's Garrison on the Eastern side, and the other at 
 Sheepscot, at the brook near Mr. John Cunningham's. 
 Both Aveie to be built on the first Wednesday in May. 
 But alas ! laws do not execute themselves. The pounds 
 were either not built or else they must have been very 
 poorly built ; for not long afterwanls Ave find them taking 
 measures to build two pounds ; one on the Eastern, and 
 the other on the Western side of the town. 
 
 This year the Indians killed one man and took another 
 in Bristol ; and the next day they went into another part 
 of the town, and killed two more and wounded several.^ 
 
 A man by the name of Hopkins was threshing with a 
 Mr. McFarland, in the barn of the latter. The Indians 
 crept up, fired and killed Hopkins, but took McFarland to 
 Canada. 
 
 It was probably not far from this time, that a party of 
 men started from the fort at Pemaquid,t travelled up the 
 neck and crossed t]ie Pemaquid stream at the Falls. 
 Going Northward, and while in the vicinity of Boyd's pond, 
 they were attracted to a particular spot, by a rising smoke. 
 Travelling there, they found a large, brisk fire, with a dead 
 colt roasting before it. Horses then ran wild in the Avoods. 
 
 * John Huston's testimony, 
 t Andrew Huston. 
 
170 NEWCASTLE FEOM 1753 TO 1882. 
 
 Fearing danger, tliey tui-ned to go back to the fort ; but, 
 lest their story should not be believed, they returned again 
 to the colt, cut oti* its foreshoulder, and then started on 
 their return route to the fort Avhere they arrived in safety, 
 with their singular booty. The kindling of the fire and 
 roasting the colt, was the work of Indians ; and the 
 reason why the English party \\'as not attacked, was, the 
 Indians were off on a work of butchery and death. They 
 had, after kindling the fire and putting the colt on the spit, 
 gone up to Walpole, attacked the Stone house which stood 
 in the Huston neighborhood, and murdered the family that 
 resided in it. 
 
 The Lermond family'^ consisted of the father, the 
 mother and the son's wife whose Christian name was 
 Betsey. Her husband, Capt. Lermond, was at sea. These 
 three left their Stone house in the morning, went across 
 the road and entered the barnyard for the purpose of 
 milking. They had scarcely shut the bars after them, 
 when they entered the yard, before a party of Indians rose 
 up from among the cattle, where they had been lying 
 down and concealed, and made the old man and his wife 
 prisoners. Betsey, the son's wife, "jumped over the bars 
 like a cat," and ran up the road — an Indian with his gun 
 pursuing her. She outran the Indian, when he, seeing 
 that he was like to lose his game, fired and brought her to 
 the ground. She fell and expired on the rising ground 
 between Capt. John Woodward's and David Huston's 2d. 
 To Col. Jones who came to her assistance, from the Garri- 
 son to which she was hastening, she said, "Get back the 
 l)est way you can ; I am gone," and expired. Col. Jones 
 turned to go, when another Indian fired at him, but the 
 ball passing between his arm and body, he escaped and 
 fled to the Garrison. Old Mrs. Lermond had her brains 
 beaten out by these savages, and scalped ; but Mr. Ler- 
 mond was taken to Canada. 
 
 * Andrew Huston, Capt. John Woodward. 
 
NEWCASTLE FROM 1753 TO 1882. 171 
 
 The squaws treated Mr. Lermond with great severity ; — 
 throwing dust in his eyes — pricking him with sharp sticks, 
 and otherwise insulting and cruelly beating him. But the 
 men treated him better. Especially, when the men would 
 be off on a hunt, the squaws would seize their opportunity 
 to abuse him. At one time, when they were dealing 
 roughly Avith him — having borne their insults as long as 
 he could, "he doubled up his list and knocked one of them 
 down."' The act was as quick as thought ; and when it was 
 over, he supposed that his last earthly day had come ; but 
 a sturd}' Indian, instead of condemning him, ran to him 
 and patted him on the shoulders, exclaiming, "much cour- 
 age, much courage." Mr. Lermond lived to retiarn from 
 his captivity to Bristol. 
 
 A company of men -were hewing timber, at one time, 
 near Gilmore Huston's, Esq., when a party of Indians, 
 suddenly appearing, fired upon them, killing some and 
 scattering the rest. One hid in the bushes whom they did 
 not find. Another walked side by side with an Indian to 
 the Garrison, and when they had got within a few feet of 
 it, the man made a plunge for the door, but the Indian 
 levelling his piece shot him dead. The women in the Gar- 
 rison saw the two approaching in this singular manner 
 and tried to shoot the Indian, but their guns, for some 
 reason, "would not go off." Some of the men were taken 
 captive. 
 
 A man by the name of Paul, a strong man and great 
 hunter, lived down near the water, to the West of Carpen- 
 ter Bearce's. He pastured his cows on the Island, which 
 is connected with the shore'by a bar. The Indians wished 
 to get him. So two of them planted themselves in a sit- 
 ting posture, back to back, that they might see in different 
 directions, at the hole of the rock which is there, watching 
 with their guns in order to seize Paul, when he should go 
 after his cows. But he, suspecting their design, did not 
 go after his cows in the usual path, but crept along the 
 
172 NEWCASTLE FROM 1753 TO 1882. 
 
 North side, and when he came in sight of the Indians, 
 unseen by them, he fired, and the ball went directly through 
 the bodies of them both. They never rose again. He 
 constructed a raft, tied some stones to their worthless 
 bodies, carried them off into the stream and sunk them, 
 guns and all. It was at a time of cessation of hos- 
 tilities, and Paul felt obliged to keep rather still about 
 the matter. He afterwards built his house near Carpenter 
 Bearce's present residence. This was taken down when 
 the present one was erected. His barn, a little to the 
 North, was afterwards struck by lightning and consumed. 
 
 Mrs. Hodge owned a farm in Edgcomb, and another in 
 Sheepscot — now Jacob Nelson's farm. They lived about 
 half way from the present road to the water. Some of 
 their time was spent on this farm. During the Indian 
 wars, the inhabitants left their dwellings and lodged in the 
 Garrison, on Garrison Hill. In the day time they would 
 go out to their work, in parties ; laboring first oil one farm, 
 and then on another ; but night would be sure to find theai 
 Avithin the walls of the Garrison. 
 
 The cows of Mrs. Hodge were pastured on Dyer's Neck. 
 After dark, they used to paddle across Dyer's river, near 
 the residence of the late Capt. Thomas L'ninox, in a float; 
 fearing to go in the day time, lest they should be discov- 
 ered by the Indians. They used to go in turn, one at a time, 
 because they said, if the Indians found them, but one 
 would be kiUed, while the rest would escape. Mrs. Hodge 
 used to take her turn with the others; paddle tlie fioat 
 across ; milk the cows, and return to the Garrison late at 
 night, with the milk. The cows, of course, were milked 
 but once in twenty-four hours. 
 
 Think of that, ye delicate daughters of the present tinie ! 
 Your mothers passed their days in anxiety, and their 
 nights in fear and alarm. Tlie^- knew what hardships 
 were ; perils surrounded them ; and slaughters by the 
 Indian rifie, multiplied every day. 
 
NEWCASTLE F1U)M 1753 TO 1882. 173 
 
 111 one of the Indian wais, of tlie last centurv, a man l)y 
 the name of Robert Adams lived alone, on the neck of land 
 near Cargill's Brickjard on Mill river. He wonld not go 
 into the Garrison, as all the rest of the people had d<nie. 
 He was taken by the Indians at different times, and carried 
 to Canada. One time, just at night, he was cooking his 
 supper wlic-u the Indians burst in upon him, and seizing 
 him, said : "Now, Robert, quick you go to Canada." He 
 answered : "Well, if I must, I must." He begged that he 
 might cook and eat his supper, when he took up his line of 
 inarch for that then distant country. He however returned 
 and lived on his old homestead, and died in these parts. 
 
 At one time when all the men except two had left the 
 Garrison, on Garrison Hill, the Indians surrounded it, and 
 threatened its destruction. The women di-essed them- 
 selves in male attire, and heroically slnnddered their mus- 
 kets. They had but little powder and that was damaged. 
 One of the men's names Avas Wyman. The other would 
 give orders to Wyman to "fire." This was done Avithout 
 doing the Indians the least harm. The Indians seeing this 
 would amusingly reph^, "Your powder no good, Wyman ; 
 you no kill Indian." Wyman however was not there ; for 
 he had started under cover of the night, after the Indians 
 had a.ssailed the Garrison, seized a skiff, went down over 
 Sheepscot falls and proceeded to one of the Western settle- 
 ments for powder. He was absent four days, during which 
 time the Garrison held out, and then he returned, bringing 
 a body of men Avith him, a small cannon, and plenty o^ 
 poAvder. One or tAvo smart rounds, the next morning with 
 good powder, scattered the Indians and relieved the Gar- 
 rison. This Garrison Avas never taken. It Avas situated 
 directly South of the School house, and included part of 
 Avhat Avas afterwards Mr. Wilson's garden. 
 
 At another time, the Garrison became short of poAvder, 
 when a body of armed Indians came up the Sheepscot in 
 their canoes, headed b}- a Frenchman. The Garrison was 
 
174 NEWCASTLE FROM 1753 TO 1882. 
 
 beleagured, and a surrender demanded. Those within 
 asked a week to consider the proposition. This was 
 granted ; but in the darkness of the night, a companj of 
 men slipped out of the Garrison, took a canoe, went West 
 as far as Saco, and returned safely, bringing with them 
 al)out 30 men, a six pounder, sufficient ammunition and 
 other sup])lies. At the week's end, the cannon was 
 mounted, the Garrison prepared for action, and pouring in 
 two or three volleys among them, they killed many of the 
 Indians and wounded others. Seeing that the day Avas 
 turned against them, the enemy fled, leaving the French- 
 man wounded behind them, to be taken captive. He gave 
 himself up exclaiming, ''red Jhr.s dv In yuenv' : this is the 
 fortune of war. The Garrison was relieved. 
 
 Some time not long after the year 1730, there came a 
 man from Plymovith Colony whose name was William 
 Hilton, and commenced a settlement at Broad Cove, Bremen. 
 He left his family behind, and as an heir of Wm. Stetson, 
 of the preceding century, he built his house on what was 
 known as the ''Eight mile tract," and commenced a "clear- 
 ing." His house stood upon the bank about 100 rods 
 Northeast of the South line of the tract, and of the "great 
 ])ine tree markcMl on four sides" — a short distance from the 
 smelt brook — and immediately West of the creek that 
 forms the outlet of the brook which runs down from the 
 highway near McLean's residence. 
 
 The cellar is discoverable there to this day. A little 
 apple tree is seen gro\Adng out of it. On the opposite side 
 of the path, is the grave of his son William who was after- 
 wards killed by the Indians, but which is now filled with 
 stones. 
 
 This man was the father of eleven children ; and ho 
 took up farms for himself and for each of his children, of 
 100 acres each, making 1,200 acres in all. It included the 
 tiact from the Southern line of Mrs. Bhoades — taking in 
 her farm, Thomas Johnston's, tlie Messrs. Turner, Miller 
 
NEWCASTLE FBOM 1758 TO 1882. 175 
 
 Joslma Hilton, McLean, Charles Hilton, Palmor, Nathan 
 Clia])man, Capt. Biadfoid, W. B. Hilton, the Tronants, 
 Angiistiis Heyev, and Mr. Halm's. In fac^t, it took all, from 
 Broad Cove to Peniaqnid Pond, and from the South line 
 to the North point named. No finer tract of land than 
 this was found in Lincoln County. And of the whole, lie 
 chose the best for himself ; for his was composed of very 
 productive soil, and was about the only farm in all Bremen 
 and Bristol, from some point of which, the ledge did not 
 crop out. He assigned to his son William the southern- 
 most farm ; his own came next, including the landing place 
 and his house. Then came James ; then John and Betsey's, 
 at the foot of which is the Mill privilege ; then Richard's, 
 now Capt. Bradford's ; and so on, till they all were supplied. 
 After he had made a clearing, and provided suitable 
 accommodations, he went back to Plymouth to bring on 
 his family. They arrived here in autumn ; imd besides 
 his familj-, he had on board the vessel which he had char- 
 tered for this purpose, his stock consisting of two yoke of 
 oxen, cows, young cattle, sheep, hogs and poultrv ; also 
 sleds, cart yokes, chains and the produce of his farm at the 
 Westward, all laid in for his winter's supply. After the 
 family had landed and taken up their residence in their 
 new home, a party of Indians, in several canoes, made 
 their appearance at the mouth of Broad Cove, when the 
 captain of the vessel taking fright as they approached, 
 threw overboard all of Wm. Hilton's effects, made sail and 
 went to sea. At one time, might l)e seen oxen, cows, 
 sheep, hogs, ox yokes, sleds, carts, pumpkins and ap[)les 
 floating in the water, or struggling for the shore, with the 
 vessel and cowardly captain fast escaping, while Wm. 
 Hilton and his family were left to the tender mercies of the 
 Indians and wolves, and what was more appalling, the hor- 
 rors of a starvation winter. Part of his goods sunk in the 
 sea; part drifted away in the current, and some the 
 Indians obtained. The sheep were drowned, the cattle 
 
176 NEWCASTLE FROM 1753 TO 1882. 
 
 swam on shore, but were lost in the woods or shot by the 
 savages ; and of all the live stock that he had, he only 
 saved one yoke of oxen, and a heifer, which the settlers 
 in the vicinity of Daniariscotta Pond, picked up and 
 returned to him. 
 
 Here he attempted to live, but at last was driven off by 
 savages. He however returned, and resided here and 
 improved his estate, together with his t-hildren, till the 
 French and Indian War, when he and his family Avere 
 obliged to flee to the Garrison at Muscongus. He still 
 caiTied on his farm at Broad Cove, and used to go from 
 one place to the other, every night and morning, the dis- 
 tance being about eight miles. He owned two dogs which 
 he w as accustomed to take with him, whenever he went up 
 to his farm, and just before he reached the shore, he would 
 thi'ow^ them overboard, when they would swim ashore and 
 notify him, if there were any Indians in the vicinity, by 
 scenting them out. 
 
 One morning, in the month of May, he started in his 
 canoe, with three of his sons, William, John and Richard, 
 to go up to his farm to plant i)otatoes and perform other 
 work. They had a quantity of pickled alewives in the 
 canoe which they were going to take up with them, to 
 smoke. The dogs attempted to go, but were driven back, 
 because they were deep-loaded. They had made their 
 passage in safety, and just as the boat struck the shore, 
 William, who was in the bow, arose to jump out with the 
 painter, when a shower of balls from the neighboring 
 creek, fell on them which shot William dead, w^ounded 
 Richard in the thigh, and also wouuded the father who 
 used the paddle, being seated in the stern. John who was 
 unhurt, immediately jumped out, and tried to lift Williain 
 into canoe, but was unable because he was a stout, heavy 
 man, and he was obliged to leave him dead upon the 
 shore. The tide was ebbing; but just then, an Indian 
 showed his head over a stump at the mouth of the creek. 
 
NEWCASTLE FKOM 1753 TO 1882. 177 
 
 when John seized one of the guns which they had with 
 them in the canoe, and shot the Indian dead as he sup- 
 posed ; for instantly there was a cessation of firing. John 
 then improved his opportunity of shoving the boat off with 
 an oar, and made his escape together with his wounded 
 father and brother, and came to Muscongus to relate the 
 sorrowful tidings which threw the whole Garrison into 
 tears. 
 
 The party of Indians that fired into the boat consisted 
 of seven. The day before they had made an assault on the 
 settlement at Walpole, and were journeying East, having 
 a man with them by the name of Saunders whom they had 
 taken captive. As they arrived upon the brow of the hill 
 which overlooks the Cove, they saw the Hilton party 
 approaching in their canoe. Overjoyed at the sight, they 
 tied Saunders to a beach tree and ran for the shore where 
 they enacted their execrable deed. The place where 
 Saunders was tied, was by the side of the brook, just above 
 the road, Avhere now is a large pile of small stones and a 
 small birch tree standing.^ Saunders, watching his oppor- 
 tunity, untied his blanket, and ran for the settlement at 
 Waldoboro. He lived to be an old man. 
 
 The people of Waldoboro, Dutch Neck, heard the firing, 
 and started a company of twenty-five for the scene of dis- 
 aster ; but long before thej arrived there, the dilficiilty was 
 all over. Thej found "poor William" dead on the flats ; 
 and taking him up they buried him on the bank, imme- 
 diately above the place of the sad occurrence, and not 
 more than tw^o rods from the house. They took his bed, 
 emptied the straw out of it, and buried him with this as a 
 winding sheet, with his face downward, and without a 
 coffin. They put him in this position, because, they said, 
 they could not bear to throw the dirt upon his face. 
 
 WiUiam was a large, active man, an agreeable companion 
 
 * Nathaniel Palmer, Senior. 
 
178 NEWCASTLE FROM 1753 TO 1882. 
 
 and a confiding friend. His death was deepl}- lamented 
 by all who knew him. He was 22 years of age when he 
 died, and left a widow and little daughter to mourn his 
 loss. The child, not long after, was drowned in a well. 
 The Avidow afterwards married a man by the name of 
 Rhoades, and Avlieu the wars were quieted, inoved on to 
 the farm, a portion of which has been held by the name 
 ever since. 
 
 The bank washing awa}' whore William was buried, left 
 his bones partially uncovered ; and when Richard had 
 recovered from his wounds, he dug another grave just 
 above the former, and re-interred his fallen brother. Marks 
 of the grave are now seen. Richard lived to be an old 
 man, aud died about the year 1823. When alluding to the 
 sad occurrence, even in his old age, his choking voice and 
 falling tears would bespeak a language too big for utterance. 
 During the last years of his life, he lived in the family of 
 his grand nephew, Dea. James Hilton, from whom these 
 facts have been gathered. Previous to his death, he 
 frequently expressed the wish, that when he died, the 
 bones of his brother William might be taken up, placed 
 in the foot of his coffin, and be buried Avith him. The 
 wish was sacredly complied with. 
 
 The father, William Hilton, lingered a short time in the 
 garrison, and then died of his wounds. They tried to take 
 him to Casco, where was a physician, but Westerly winds 
 prevailing for a number of days, they Avere obliged to 
 desist from their purpose. He finally sunk under his 
 wounds, and died a martyr to Indian barbarity and cun- 
 ning. This was in May 1757.* The wound closed over 
 the ball in the thigh of Richard, and he accorilingly 
 carried it with him to his grave. John was the only one 
 that escaped unhurt ; but how, it is hard to tell. Though 
 the Indians ceased firing when their comrade fell, they 
 
 *Mr Eaton, in his Annals of Warren, incorrectly places it in 1722. 
 
NEWCASTLE FROM 1753 TO 1882. 179 
 
 soon commenced again and continued it till the canoe was 
 bej'Ond shooting distance. The canoe was completely 
 riddled with balls. 
 
 James, the oldest brother, was at this time in Bygaduce, 
 and did not return till the ensuing spring, when he occu- 
 pied the farm that belonged to him. He was Grandfather 
 of Dea. James Hilton, Mr. Charles Hilton, and Mrs. 
 Merritt. The descendants of William Hilton, the elder, 
 are inany, and are scattered through the State of Maine and 
 other parts of the country. They have proved a very 
 respectable, enterprising, moral and useful class of citizens. 
 There has never been a Tory among them ; they are firm 
 patriots and many of them, have been, and are, truly 
 pious. 
 
 The fall of that 3'ear, John and Richard gathered the 
 harvest. For three weeks, the}' lodged in the woods ; and 
 that they might not be detected by the Indians, they never 
 slept two nights in the same place. They always had their 
 dogs with them, and finalty secured the harvest which they 
 safely conveyed to the Garrison. 
 
 James lived in front of Edward Miller's, where are now 
 some apple trees. He swore eternal enmity against the 
 Indians, and never would make peace with them. One 
 da}', when Moxy, a noted Indian, was approaching his 
 house, he was shaving himself; and learning that the 
 Indian was at the door, he threw down his razor when 
 about half shaved, caught up his cane, and drove him 
 awa}^ after giving him a sound cudgeling. When asked 
 afterward, how he could almost kill an Indian in cold 
 blood, he replied, by asking, "How can I have a drop of 
 cold blood in mj- veins, when his people have killed thir- 
 teen of my nearest blood relations ?" 
 
 At the time of the massacre, there was a maiden in the 
 Garrison who afterwards marrie 1 a man by the name of 
 Poor. They took up a farm about half a mile South of 
 the eight mile tract. They had no children, but they 
 
180 NEWCASTLE FROM 1753 TO 1882. 
 
 adopted for their own, James Hilton's son James who in- 
 herited the estate at their death. This is the farm now 
 owned and improved by Dea. James Hilton. 
 
 During that Indian war, it was the custom of members 
 of the family to take leave of each other, before retiring 
 to rest ; for they lived in the constant fear of death, and 
 knew not as they should see each other alive in the morn- 
 ing. There were planks that reached from the house to 
 the barn of Mr. Poor, and Indian footsteps could frequently 
 be heard in the dead hours of night, as they passed from 
 one to the other. Those midnight prowlings aroused the 
 sleeping father to see that his trusty rifle was standing 
 loaded where he left it when he went to sleep, ad 
 prompted the mother to feel for her child and draw it 
 nearer to her bosom than it was before. 
 
 There were several Garrisons in town ; two at Sheepscot ; 
 one in the center of the town ; another at Damariscotta 
 Mills ; a fifth in front of Farley's mansion where Walter 
 Phillips used to reside ; a sixth below where Capt. Samuel 
 Little lived and still another near where Joseph Perkins 
 now resides, near the brick yard at the shore. 
 
 The Garrison"" at Capt. Little's, was beleagured several 
 times, by the Indians, and at one time the men were gone 
 and onlv two or three women remained in it. The Indians 
 meditated an assault. A friendly squaw gave the signal of 
 a flag, and the}' were prepared for them. One woman with 
 Spartan heroism, would cry out, as if giving men's orders, 
 "Courage, Kenelm" — "Fire away, Kackley," accompanied 
 with the bang of the guns, when the assailants, losing 
 heart, became discouraged and fled, leaving the Garrison 
 unharmed. 
 
 The Garrison at the shoref was occupied three years 
 during the French and Indian war by the families of 
 
 * Mrs. M. Eobinson. 
 t Joseph Perkins. 
 
NEWCASTLE FEOM 1753 TO 1832. 181 
 
 Abner and Lemuel Perkins, unci another family b}- the 
 name of Crocker. This Garrison was never taken. It 
 was taken down after the war. The Indians used to follow 
 the cows home at night and the owners would not dare to 
 go out and milk tlieni. 
 
 The Garrison in Major Farlpy's field was vacated at one 
 time by the men who had gone across the river to do some 
 work ; and the women had also left it, to perform some 
 labor in the field. Three boys were stationed as sentinels 
 to give the alarm, in case of danger. The Indians stole 
 upon them and killed Mrs. Gray and six, some say nine 
 children. The youngest they took by the heels and dashed 
 its brains out upon a stone. The alarm was given — the 
 men returned — a fight ensued but several lives were lost on 
 the side of the English. The Indians escaped unhurt. 
 When the men returned, they found one child attempting 
 to draw milk from its dead mother's breast. It was a har- 
 rowing spectacle. The stone bespattered with blood was 
 seen for a long time afterwarils. It was finally removed 
 by Mr. Farlej' about the year 1800. It was ragged, and 
 stood about three feet out of the ground. 
 
 Dr. Wiuslow,^ about this time, was taken by the Indians, 
 carried to Loud's Island and brutally murdered. 
 
 Opposite this Garrison, was anotlier in Walpole. They 
 used to have a dog tl^at would carry intelligence from one 
 Garrison to the other, by swimming across the river. They 
 would put a string around his neck with a stone tied 
 beneath and a letter upon the top. The stone kept the 
 letter above the water. 
 
 George Forrester came from Ireland, and took up a 
 large tract of land at Wiscasset, when it was all wilderness 
 there. He lived near where the Court House now stands, 
 and died at the age of 110 years. He had two wives, and 
 three daughters by his first wife. One of his daughters 
 
 * Johu Farley's testimony. 
 
IS'2 NEWCASTLE FROM 1753 TO 1882. 
 
 married a man by the name of Quinnam, and resided in 
 Wiscasset ; another married a Mr. Langdou, the first mer- 
 chant there ever was in that town ; and the third, Betsey, 
 married John Paskell and resided in Warren. Betsey 
 was bora in 1752, and died Feb. 21, 1823, aged 71.* She 
 had a relative, James Forrester, who resided at Sheepscot 
 on a part of the farm now owned b}' Jacob Nelson. 
 
 In 1755, Betsey Forrester, at the age of three years, 
 went into Garrison at Sheepscot, with her friends, and con- 
 tinued there till the close of the war in 1759. With a 
 bright recollection of those eventful days, she used to 
 en(thain the attention of her childi'en and descendants, by 
 a familiar recital of them. There were but few books in 
 those days, besides the Bible and Psalm Book, and she 
 used to entertain the children and youth of her time, by 
 the recital of wilderness horrors and savage deeds. She 
 said, one bright Sal)batli morning in summer, after the 
 cows were milked, cnie of the men undertook to drive them 
 to pasture. He suspected nothing till he got near the 
 woods, when the cattle began to be frightened, snuff the air 
 and run in different directions. Knowing the Indians to 
 be near, he turned and ran, and had haixlly entered the 
 gates of the Garrison, before the Indians discovered them- 
 selves to the sentinel in the watch-tower. He levelled his 
 piece and shot one Indian dead. The rest, seeing that 
 they were discovered, took up the dead man and tied. 
 They intended to surprise and butcher the Garrison ; and 
 if it had not been the Sabbath, they would have accom- 
 plished their object. It was near the close of the war and 
 Avas the last time that this Garrison was attacked. 
 
 The Malletts of Warren are descendants of Betsey For- 
 rester.* James and John Mallett are her gi'andsons. 
 
 It was about this time, that Capt. Bradbury and Lieu- 
 tenant Fletcher resigned their commands on the St. 
 
 ■-> James Mallett. 
 
NEWCASTLE FROM 1753 TO 1882. 183 
 
 Georges river. These men had been severe in tlieir 
 charges against Cargill, for his bloody affair "with the 
 Indians ; but the resokite captain, after his release, deter- 
 mined, if it were possible, upon their punishment. He 
 had received £600 for his services upon that expedition ; 
 but no sooner did an opportunity present itself, than he 
 charged Bradbury and Fletcher with illegal trafiic among 
 the Indians in time of war, giving the enemy improper 
 intelligence, and other treasonable i)ractices. The two 
 houses of the Legislature investigated the matter and 
 examined at least 20 witnesses. Among them were Capt. 
 Lithgow of Fort Halifax, Capt. Howard from Cushnoc, 
 and others from York, Brunswick, Newcastle, Pemaquid 
 and St. George. The examination was protracted, but the 
 decision fully exculpated the respondents ; and hence, 
 public confidence w^as both confirmed and increased in the 
 management of the public Garrisons. 
 
 1758. This Sear the Garrisons in Maine received a fresh 
 addition of men. To Fort Frederic were assigned 15 ; to 
 Broadbay, 17 ; to Fort Halifax, 50 ; and other places in 
 due proportion. Louisburg was taken July the 2d, and a 
 vast outlay of strength was made against the entire French 
 upon this continent. Indian cruelties began to cease, and 
 the war Avith Eastern savages, to close forever. 
 
 To show that the town was as good in those troublous 
 times in paying its debts as the debtors were in bringing in 
 their charges, the following is inserted : 
 
 "^ew Castel, may the 12, 1758." 
 "the town is in det to me for goin to falmouth With two 
 men that was Pressed to gow in the County sarves and I 
 found them whilst gon and till tha cam hoin and I never 
 received any thiug for it" 
 
 Signed "WilHam Cunningham." 
 Then follows "allowed for the above Service two pound 
 one Shilling lawful money & the Committee for Settling 
 Town acctts drew an order on the Treasurer for it." 
 ' No repudiation. 
 
184 NEWCASTLE FROM 1758 TO 1882. 
 
 1759. In tliis town, there was au increase of mimicipal 
 authority, which showed an increase of wealth and popu- 
 hition. There were two tithing men chosen, William Ken- 
 nedy and Kenelm Winslow ; and two hog constables, 
 Samuel Kennedy and John Hussey. Before this, there 
 had been but one each. 
 
 But the great event of the year, was the capture of 
 Quebec by the forces under the intrepid General Wolfe. 
 The siege was a fearful one ; the bjtttle was sharply con- 
 tested and the defence of the city was maintained with 
 vigor. But French alacrity could not stand before British 
 valor. That memorable day, the 13th of September, wit- 
 nessed the destruction of the power of France upon this 
 continent ; gave continued ascendancy to the authority of 
 the English ; liberated the hundreds of captives that the 
 Indians had carried away from these settlements, and 
 returned the exiles to their homes : freed the Provinces 
 from a most distressing and harrassing warfare and estab- 
 lished the Protestant Keligion, with all its benign and 
 ennobling influences, upon this Hemisphere forever. 
 
 That day was an Era in the race ; the destinies of 
 nations were fought upon the Plains of Abraham ; and the 
 glory of America dates from that triumphant hour. Fort 
 Frederic had fallen ; but the only walled city in North 
 America, saw the banner of ImperiaHsm trailing in the 
 dust; and the Lion of Liberty rising with a glory that 
 should be nndimmed forever ! 
 
VARIOUS MATTERS. 185 
 
 CHAPTER XXYIII. 
 
 YARIOUS MATTERS. 
 
 1700. Peace being established and the prosperity of 
 the people beginning to return, the}^ turned their thoughts 
 to questions of State, to political affairs, and the duties of 
 home. And on the 13th of February Governor Pownal 
 signed the last legislative charter of his administration, of 
 the township of Pownalborough. 
 
 It embraced the four present towns of Dresden, Perkins, 
 Wiscasset and Alna. Its name of sonorous sound was 
 evidently designed as a compliment to the worthy Gover- 
 nor. Pownalboro' — omitting for brevity's sake the three 
 last letters — was the fifteenth town incorporated in the 
 State. Its Plantation name was Frankfort. The Plj-mouth 
 Company built a Court House opposite the head of Swan 
 Island forty-five feet in length, and forty-four feet wide, 
 with a height of three stories. The court chamber Avas 
 forty-five by nineteen and one-half feet, and had two fire- 
 ])laces in it. The courts were held here from 1760 to 1794. 
 Thomas Rice first represented Pownalboro' in the general 
 Court in 1794. 
 
 xVs yet, one Count}-, York, embraced the present State of 
 Maine ; but this year, June 19, the General Court created 
 two new Counties, Cumberland and Lincoln. 
 
 Falmouth was established as the shire town of Cumber- 
 land County, where the Superior courts of both Counties, 
 Avere held ; and Pownalboro' was the shire town of Lincoln 
 County, where the Courts of Common Pleas and other 
 inferior Courts, were held. All important cases were tried 
 before the Superior Court at Falmouth. The terms of 
 
186 VARIOUS MATTERS. 
 
 these Courts, were appoiutecl to commence on the second 
 Tiiesdaj-s of May and September. The Act took ett'ect on 
 the first day of Noveml^er. 
 
 The county officers for Lincohi Count}-, were Samuel 
 Denny, WilHam Lithgow, Aaron Hinckley, John North, 
 Judges of the Common Pleas ; Wm. Cushing, Judge of 
 Probate ; AVm. Bryant, Register ; Charles Cushing, Sheriff; 
 Jonathan Bowman, Register of Deeds. 
 
 Another Act of importance was passed this year ; that 
 was the manner in which jurors should be drawn. Before 
 this, they had been voted for in town meeting, like other 
 town officers ; l)ut this year, the Legislatiu'e enacted, that 
 every town should keep two Jury Boxes, from one of which, 
 all Jurors were to be drawn, except the Petit Jurors to the 
 Common Pleas and Sessions, who were to be taken from 
 the other Box. Both Boxes Avere to be replenished with 
 tickets bearing the names of the men of the town that were 
 best adapted to the important seridce. 
 
 A ver}' amusing arrangement, made this year, was the 
 following : The town complained of its Province Tax. 
 They thought it too heavy, therefore, at their March meet- 
 ing, they agreed with Mr. Woodbridge to go to Boston, 
 and get the matter more satisfactorily aiTanged, on these 
 conditions. He was to attend the General Court at its 
 May Session ; and if he was successful in obtaining an 
 abatement, the town would pay all his expenses. Other- 
 Avise, he would receive nothing. We are not informed 
 whether he made anything out of the operation or not. 
 
 1761. Martin Haley is fined four shillings and costs of 
 Court £1, 12s. 3d, for speaking disrespectfulh' of his mother. 
 
 James Stewart was licensed to keep a ferry over Sheep- 
 scot river " on tlie great Count}- Road" and to demand 
 for his sei vires, for every person, four coppers and for 
 every horse six coppers. Bonds X20.* 
 
 *Record of Court of Sessions. 
 
VARIOUS MATTERS. 187 
 
 William Jones of Walpole was licensed to keep a ferry 
 over Damariscotta river between Ring's Point and Jones' 
 Point. Two sureties =£10 each.* 
 
 The town this year solemnly voted that the swine have 
 lil)erty to go at large, they being " properl}^ yoaked 
 and ringed, " according to the law. James Cargill and 
 Joseph Glidden were chosen Wardens. They also had two 
 Surveyors of lumber, two hog constables and two tithing 
 men. 
 
 A valuation of the State was made this year, by which 
 it appeared, that, of a Provincial tax of X1,000, £74, 16s. 
 4| d. were assessed on the three Eastern counties, York, 
 Cumberland and Lincoln. The tax on Lincoln County was 
 £8, 13s. 5d. It was apportioned among the four towns 
 and Topsham Precinct, as follows : Pownalborough, £1, 
 17s. 9jd ; Georgetown, £3, 7s ; Newcastle, £1, 7s : Wool- 
 wich, £1, 4s, 7id ; Topsham Precinct, 17s. From these 
 data, it has been computed that the whole population of 
 these three counties, was 17,500 souls. 
 
 1762. This year, the town in its sovereign capacity, 
 ordahied among other useful things, that "all the rams 
 owned or kept in the town, shall be kept from the sheep, 
 from the iirst of August till the 5th day of Nov. under a 
 penalty of forty shilhngs. " The time, in subsequent years, 
 was extended to the 20th of Nov. Poor creatures! con- 
 demned unheard without counsel, and made prisoners for the 
 commission of no crime ! Did they not know that the young 
 stock would have been worth one quarter more, by the 
 first of August of the following year, if the rams had been 
 ahowed to have their liberty, than they were, under the 
 operation of this unnatural and unphilosophical edict '? 
 But "great men are not always wise." 
 
 Job AveriU was licensed to keep a ferry over Sheep- 
 scot river from the Newcastle road to the North of the 
 
 *Rec()rd of Court of Sessions. 
 
188 VARIOUS MATTERS. 
 
 l)iu'ying place and was bound in the sum of £20 for the 
 faithful discharge of his trust. Allowance four coppers for 
 a person and three coppers for a horse.* 
 
 Eoad ordered to be laid out from Stewart's ferry to Dam- 
 ariscotta Mills. Arthur Noble headed the petition and was 
 appointed chairman of the survey. Road laid out from 
 Frankfort to Sheepscot river and from Damariscotta to St. 
 George. By order of Court of Sessions, Robert Hodge, 
 Samuel Kennedy, David Hopkins and James Cargill, Com- 
 mittee. 
 
 1763. They also thought it necessary to ordain that 
 "no stallion above a year old, shall run at large, under a 
 penalty of four pounds." 
 
 This year, Dr. Kenelm Winslow, bought of Benjamin 
 Woodbridge 100 acres of land foi- £20, lawful money. Its 
 boundaries were, the mouth of the second cove below the 
 "Great Salt Water Falls ;" thence W. N. W. to the Fresh 
 Meadow ; thence S. S. W. 48 poles to a stake ; thence E. 
 S. E. 285 poles to Damariscotta river ; thence N. E. by 
 said river to the first mentioned bound. In 1776, Major 
 John Farley purchased this tract of land, and the most 
 of it has been in the Farley name ever since. 
 
 James Brown was licensed to keep a ferry over Damar- 
 iscotta river from Ring's point to Jones' point. David 
 Given and Benj. Woodbridge were. his sureties in bonds of 
 £10 each. The next year, 1764, Alexander Camiibell was 
 licensed to keep a ferr}^ at the same place. 
 
 Lemuel Perkins and Samuel Kennedy were chosen 
 wardens. The flankers are let this year for the town's 
 lienefit. The town authorizes the inhabitants on the 
 North side of the town to fence the graveyard at Sheep- 
 scot. Two surveyors of lumber, four highway surveyors, 
 three field drivers, four fence viewers, are chosen. At the 
 March meeting Samuel Hall, Wm. McLelland, David 
 
 * Record of Court of Sessions. 
 
VARIOUS MATTERS. 189 
 
 Given, Henrv Little, were chosen Grand Jury men. James 
 Given, John Cunningham, Jonathan Laiten, were chosen to 
 serve on the Jury of Trials. There appears to have been 
 sonje informalit}^ or illegality about this matter ; for on the 
 olst of May, Joseph Glidden constable, by virtue of 
 authority frojn the Clerk of the Superior Court, at Fal- 
 mouth, issued his warrant calling a town meeting, for the 
 choice of three Jurors for the next Session of Court, to be 
 holden at Falmouth the 26tli of June following. James 
 Cnrgill was chosen Grand Juror ; and Samuel Nickels and 
 Kenelm Winslow to serve on the Jury of Trials. 
 
 On the 30th of June the town was called together to 
 elect a constable instead of Wm. McLelland, deceased. 
 He was the first town officer that had died while in office, 
 and was much missed. He was an influential man in town, 
 having been every year in office, and was at times, Moder- 
 erator, Selectman, etc. 
 
 "Death rides on every passing breeze, 
 And hu'ks in every flower." 
 
 This year, 17G3, Henry Little, Thomas Humphries and 
 Lemuel Perkins, were chosen a committee to lay out a 
 road from Alexander Campbell's house to the Ledge of 
 Eocks, so called. This was the first attempt at building 
 roads, by the town, after the Indian troubles were com- 
 posed. The Committee made their return June 1, 1764. 
 
 1761:. This year, according to the census tnken, there 
 were 24,020 inhabitants in the present State of Maine. In 
 Lincoln County, there were 4,347. Georgetown takes the 
 lead, having 1,329 souls. Powualboro stands next, having 
 889 ; Newcastle follows this, having 415 ; Topshara 340 ; 
 Bowdoinham 220 ; Gardiner town, including Gardiner, 
 Hallowell and Pittston, 200 ; Townshend, and what is now 
 Bristol and Bremen, 300 ; places to the Eastward, 200. 
 
 The towns incorporated this year, are Boothbay, Nov. 
 8 ; Gorham, Oct. 30 ; Topsham, Jan. 31. 
 
190 VARIOUS MATTERS. 
 
 A reoiineiital muster took place this year at St. George. 
 It was held in what is now Thoniaston, on Limestone Hill, 
 near the Prison. Col. James Cargill commanded ; and 
 it may be interesting to those of the present day who pride 
 themselves in plumes and epaulettes, to know that the chief 
 commander on that important occasion, wore a drab pea 
 jacket and a Comarney cap.* 
 
 If any one wishes to know the value of a wig in those 
 days this volume will furnish him with the information. 
 "Newcastle Oct. 31, 1764. Received of Benjamin Wood- 
 bridge Eleven pounds. Old tenor, in full for a Wig." 
 Signed John Ward. Money was ch(\ip ; and wigs, though 
 scarce, were indispensable. 
 
 Samuel Howard was fined los. and costs for moving his 
 sloop about one mile on the Kennebeck river on the 
 Sabbath. t 
 
 1765. John Cunningham, Joseph Glidden and Samuel 
 Anderson were chosen to serve on the Jury of Trials, the 
 second Tuesday of September. Samuel Waters and John 
 Hussey were chosen to be ]3ackers of lisli, and to see that 
 the Fish ways, in Sheepscot river are unobstructed. The 
 town also agreed to pay, as a bounty one pound for every 
 grown wolf that shall be killed within its bounds. This was 
 a standing custom for many years afterward. They also 
 sold the Westerly ilaidcer at "Vendue" to Capt. James 
 (Campbell, for the benefit of the town, for one pound twelve 
 shillings. Twelve dajs' credit given ; and the flanker was to 
 be removed in thirty dayn. The flankers were built of tim- 
 ber, tliree cornered, and so situated as to protect two sides of 
 the Garrison. Two flankers, the East and the AVest, would 
 command the four sides of the Garrison. And it spoke 
 volumes, as respects the ending of scenes of strife and 
 blood, that the time had come, when this Westerly flanker 
 could A\ith safety be sold. 
 
 * Eaton's Annals, p. 130. 
 
 t Record of Court of Sessions. 
 
VARIOUS MATTERS. I'.U 
 
 C-apt. xVlexander Nickels of Pemaijuid, having- liired 
 soldiers for the town, in former years, appeared in Town 
 meeting and presented his claim. It was allowed. The 
 amount was £4, 16s. 
 
 This year they had three tithing .men, four hog con- 
 stables, five highway surveyors, four field drivers, and one 
 ))ound keeper. 
 
 At their March meeting they voted a committee to lay 
 out a road from Nelson's Mill down Dyer's Neck provided 
 the owners of the land give the land for the said road, 
 without any charge to the town for the same. They 
 also voted that a road be laid out from Samuel Anderson's 
 to the North line of the town. These roads were accepted 
 May 14. At the same March meeting, David Given, Sam- 
 uel Nickels and John Cu-nningham, were appointed a com- 
 mittee to contract for the building of a bridge over Mill 
 Brook, near Mr. David Given's or to superintend it them- 
 selves. This bridge was accepted Feb. 26, 1766. 
 
 On the 18th of June, Bristol was incorporated. It was 
 a large town and embraced all the territory included in 
 Harrington, Walpole and Broad Cove. S(>on after the 
 incorporation, the people who were of Presbyterian tenden- 
 cies, voted to build three meeting-houses ; one at Walpole ; 
 one in Harrington, which was soon erected ; and one at 
 Broadcove. Bev. Robert Butherford who came over with 
 Dunbar, preached to this people, four or five years. Buth- 
 erford's Island received its name from him, because he 
 resided there. He died in Thomaston in 1756. During 
 the two or three succeeding years, there Avas a great revival 
 of religion in Bristol and the neighboring towns, in connec- 
 tion with the labors of Bev. Mr. Murray of Boothbay. A 
 church was then gathered there. Bev. Alexander McLean, 
 a native of Scotland, was settled there in 1773. He was a 
 good preacher and an estimable man. Ill health compelled 
 his dismission in 1795. Bev. AVilliam Biddell succeeded 
 him in 1796, and Bev. Jonathan Belden in 1807. Bristol 
 
192 VAPJOUS MATTERS. 
 
 was first represented in General Conrt by William Jones, 
 in 1775. It was the residence of Commodore Samuel 
 Tucker who in 1778, distinguished himself, while on a 
 voyage to Europe, having on board the Hon. John Adams, 
 our first Minister to France. 
 
 1766. At the March meeting Jacob Greely and James 
 Sheppard who lived at the Head of the Tide, were author- 
 ized to see that the fish have a free passage up the river. 
 There was a place in the river called the '' Salmon Hole, " 
 because they used to gather there in large numbers, and 
 the town ordained, that every person, not an inhabitant of 
 Newcastle, who came to catch fish for sale, should on due 
 conviction, pay a fine of five shillings for each barrel. 
 
 A committee was raised to lay out a road from David 
 Given's to the biidge, at Mil] Brook. 
 
 It was voted, that a Petition be sent to the General Court 
 signed by the Town Clerk, in behalf of the town, praying 
 that if the town of Pownalboro is divided, the Eastern side 
 ma}' be made a Shire toAvn. Major NolJe was requested 
 to prepare the Petition. They also voted to request the 
 Legislature, to make an abatement in the Province Tax, 
 as the "adjacent places" which had been assessed with 
 them, in former-years, were incorporated into towns. 
 
 James Cargill was ordered to pay Edward Nore, " the 
 ten shillings," that he received of Thomas Eice, Esq., for 
 a breach of the Sabbath. 
 
 At the meeting held May 18, a committee of thiee was 
 raised to la}' out a road from Henry Little's to Job Day's. 
 Henry Little lived where William Dodge now does, and 
 Job Day's residence was at the foot of the hill near Edg- 
 co)nb line — now Edgcomb. 
 
 Another committee was raised to lay out a road, from 
 the county road upward on the West side of Damariscotta 
 Pond to the Northeast corner of the town. 
 
 The committee Avho Avere appointed in April to lay out a 
 road from Henry Little's to Jol) Day's, for some reason. 
 
VARIOUS MATTERS. 193 
 
 failed to accomplish their object ; therefore, in October 27, 
 another committee Avas empowered to lay out a road from 
 Henry Little, to the Southern boimds of the town. 
 
 1767. A tariff of prices was established for highway 
 work : Three shillings allowed, for a man a day ; one shil- 
 ling six pence a yoke of oxen ; and nine pence for a cart. 
 Each man must find himself and liLs oxen and his day's 
 Avork must commence at seven in the morning and end at six 
 at night. If one hour was allowed for dinner, then they 
 established the "ten hour" system. 
 
 Other prices are as follows : six and one-half pounds of 
 butter, £1, 17s. ; one pair of shoes, £3 ; one day's work, 
 £1 ; one quire paper, 10s ; three bushels corn at 25s. per 
 bushel, £'6, 15s. ; one pair of leather breeches, £2, 5s ; one 
 thousand feet boards, £1. 
 
 Alexander Campbell, David Given and Elisha Clarke, 
 appointed a committee to lay out a road fnmi said Camp- 
 bell's to Damariscotta Pond. This road Avas accepted 
 March 15, 1768. 
 
 A pound was ordered to be built, as highAvay work, at 
 Sheepscot, on the spot where the old one stands. Alex- 
 ander Campbell, Kenelm Winslow and Joseph Jones were 
 appointed a committee to select a place for a pound, on the 
 Eastern side of the town, and it was ordered that it should 
 be built as " highway work." But it Avas not done this 
 year, for at the next March meeting, they directed to build 
 a pound on the eastern side of the toAvn, at the most con- 
 venient place to accommodate the people and " handy to 
 Avater." 
 
 Smile not, oh reader, neither complain, that we have 
 taken so much notice of the pounds erected by our fathers. 
 They w^ere indispensable to them, as they are to every 
 farming community. A toAvn, properly governed, would 
 just as soon think of doing AA'ithout a pound, as they 
 would without a ToAvn Meeting. A pound is an important 
 edifice, plain, homely and cheaply built ; but strong, high 
 
194 VARIOUS MATTERS. 
 
 and well Secured by gates, locks and bars. It is the prison 
 house for the recreant ox or sheep, or ass, not, that they are 
 so much to blame, Avhen the}^ stray beyond their own 
 enclosure, and find themselves in the hands of the town 
 sheriff, (did.s field driver, and are forced to lie down within 
 straightened walls, and feed only u})ou what forage the 
 keeper is disposed to give them ; but the fault is charge- 
 able to the owner who either has neglected his fences, or 
 else has kept a breachy horse or steer. And when he is 
 notified of the imprisonment of the Avandering one, he may 
 feel for his purse and step up to the " Captain's office and 
 settle." The keeper will receive the fine, and let him and 
 his company go on their waj'. 
 
 Henceforth, whatever Newcastle or her sister towns may 
 have done in subsequent years with regard to pounds, we shall 
 notice them no farther ; but shall take our leave of them, 
 as we already have with regard to Indians, rams, stallions 
 and wolves. 
 
 1768. This year was distinguished for the convention of 
 towns held in Boston the 22d of September. It was called 
 in view of the growing difficulties between the Provinces 
 and the mother country. British troops were quartered 
 upon the Colonies, and the people were cidled upon to 
 support them. They were taxed, but had no representa- 
 tion in the British Parliament. It was the height of 
 oppression ; the people, just emerged from the domination 
 of one power, after having suffered incredible hardships, 
 cruelties and losses, were not willing to submit tamely to 
 another. Therefore the Selectmen of Boston called a con- 
 vention of the towns of the Province, one hundred of which 
 answered to the call ; and they came together, as dignified, 
 sensible, patriotic and high-niinded a body of men as ever 
 assembled on the shores of New England. Their delibera- 
 tions it is said, were worthy of the brightest da^^s of Greece 
 and Rome. William Nickels had the honor to be chosen 
 delegate from Newcastle, and he was the first delegate the 
 
VARIOUS MATTERS. 195 
 
 town ever sent to any foreign body. His expenses were paid 
 by the power that sent liim. It was the first in the series of 
 the Conventions and Congresses that guided these Ameri- 
 can Provinces from the vassalage of a foreign yoke, to 
 independence, wealth and renown. 
 
 1768. Brjau Evan, a foot pedlar of Bristol, having with 
 him one silk handkerchief valued at (is. ; one ring 6s. ; two 
 books 8d ; one piece of ribbon 4s. ; one cap, Is., 4d ; one 
 knife', Is. 2d ; one pair spectacles Is. ; one pair buttons, 
 4d ; one pair stockings 4s ; one breeches pattern 12s. ; 
 total value £1, 16s. 6d ; went to Hugh Homes from the 
 house of John Cunningham, and there exposed for sale and 
 did sell to Hugh Homes, one knife valued at Is. 2d ; one 
 cap. Is. 4d ; against the law of the Province. Byan 
 pleaded not guilty. The jury acquitted him. 
 
 On the 11th of March, John Cunningham made out the 
 following account against Benjamin Woodbridge, and for 
 which he received pa,j in full by an order on the town 
 treasurer ; Sundries £2, 15s ; cord wood, £1, 10s ; two 
 dinners, 12s ; " Liker," 5s ; whole amount, £5. 2s. Ed- 
 mund Lieson sold a pair of leather breeches to Benjamin 
 Woodbridge for 36s. lawful money. Dr. feenelm Winslow 
 charges the town Avith two visits to Phebe Chick in her 
 illness, 4s ; one bottle of drops, 3s. 4d ; one portion physic 
 8d = 8s. Mr. Bowers charges the town for the board of 
 Mr. Dunbar, eighteen days, while at work on the meeting 
 house, at 55s. old tenor, per week, £7, Is. 5.\ d ; drawing 
 up petition praying that the Court might be removed, 3s ; 
 do. that the town might be " eased " of paying Province 
 rates, 2s ; do. that the Plymouth Company petition might 
 not be granted, 3s ; do. four papers of indentures for bind- 
 ing children, 6s. 
 
 Here is a prescription for a sick person ; and if any one 
 can at this day be benefited by it, they shall be welcome 
 to this insertion. " An ounce of the syrup of Marsh Mal- 
 lows, and half an ounce of the oil of Sweet Almonds, (fiesh 
 
196 VARIOUS MATTERS. 
 
 drawn) mix them, and take half an ounce at anytime when 
 bad. Let them be well mixt b}- shaking y™ well together, 
 just before yon take. Let it be taken warm." 
 
 1769. Joseph Jones, Elisha Clark and Richard Bowers 
 were chosen a committee March 14, to lay out a road 
 round Vaughan's pond, to Josiah Clarke's ; and from 
 thence to the North bounds of the town. The previous 
 effort for this object had failed. Benj. Woodbridge, Alex. 
 Campbell and David Hopkins were appointed a committee 
 to lay out a road from Sheepscot river, near Henrj^ Hodge's 
 or Mr. Hoghern's, Easterly to Crombie's Eeach, against 
 where the town road is already laid out. Nathaniel Bry- 
 ant, Samuel Nickels and James Little authorized to la}' out 
 a road, from the town road where they shall think proper, 
 to join a road pro])osed by the Quarter Sessions, through 
 a place called Freetown, towards Boothbay. April 8. 
 Chose Jacob Greely, Samuel Waters and Benj. Wood- 
 bridge a committee, to lay out a road from the town road 
 on Dyer's Neck, to join the town road on the Eastern side 
 of Dyer's river — Woodbridge neighborhood. 
 
 1770, March 14. Previous efforts having failed, a com- 
 mittee was appointed at this meeting to lay out a road, 
 from the county road near Damariscotta Mills round 
 Vaughan's Pond and up the Western side of it to the 
 North town line. 
 
 The Selectmen were appointed a Committee to lav oi^t a 
 road fi'om Robert Cochran's house to the South side of 
 Peter Patterson's field, in the Southwest part of the town. 
 This road was accepted, March 14, 1776. Samuel Ken- 
 nedy was allowed the privilege of putting up a gate or bars 
 at that part of the town road that leads by his barn to 
 James Cargill's. 
 
 May 22. Voted to petition the Court of Sessions, to 
 allow no license to be granted to either Innholder or 
 Retailer, without the approbation of the Selectmen. The 
 request was granted. 
 
VARIOUS MATTERS. 107 
 
 1771, Sept, 20. liaised a ooimnittee of three to lay out 
 a road from the county road up the West side of Yaughau's 
 Pond to the North towu line. A similar vote was passed 
 at the next March meeting in 1772. This proved success- 
 ful. Several years had elapsed since the first effort was 
 made ; and it was not accepted till March 14, 177G. It 
 was a great public convenience. 
 
 1773, March 11. John Plummer, Mark Parsons, and 
 Samuel Waters chosen a committee to lay out a public 
 landing place, at the Head of the Tide ; and a road lead- 
 ing from it to the town road, where most convenient. 
 Accepted Sept. 9, 1773. 
 
 Oct. 10. Samuel Hilton, Samuel Waters and John 
 Plummer appointed a committee to alter the road on 
 D5'er's Neck ; and also to extend this road to the North 
 line of the town. These doings were accepted Sept. 
 15, 1774. 
 
 1774, March 14. A committee was appointed to alter 
 the road around the Ledge of Rocks. Their report was 
 accepted March 14, 1776. September 22, a committee 
 Avas raised to lay out a road, from the town road near 
 
 '^Benjamin GliddenS;, to the North town line, to accommo- 
 date the people of Ballstown. Accepted March 14, 1776. 
 
 Jacob Greely, David Murray and James Cargill were 
 chosen a committee to assess damages for the public 
 landing place and road that were laid out the last year at 
 the Head of the Tide. And liberty was also granted the 
 inhabitants residing there, to build a bridge at said land- 
 ing place, across the Sheepscot river, at their own expense. 
 The amount of land for the landing place was one acre. 
 
 This was the occasion for drawing up the following 
 instrument : 
 
 " Newcasel July y^ 8, 1774." 
 
 " Wee whose names are hereto subscribed Do promise 
 and Ingage our Selves to work on building a Bridge over 
 Sheepscot Biver at The grate Bock by y" turn of y"" Biver, 
 by Benjamin Stickney's Lot, whear Sheepscot Committey 
 
198 VARIOUS MATTERS. 
 
 hath Laid ought a Town Road To said River and do heai- 
 by promise to work on sd Bridge the number of Days as 
 fihall be annext to onr names or Pay to the Doer of the 
 work three shiUings and fourpeuce Lawful money for Each 
 Day that we annext to our names omit working on said 
 Sd Bridge when Sd Bridge is finished as witness our liands. 
 N B. That each person sining shall be duly notified." 
 "John Plnmer fore days ; Jeremiali Bean two days ; Sam- 
 uel Waters three days ; Benj. Glidd 2 days, Jacob 
 Greely, 2 Days four oxen ; Amos Tennson 3 Daj'S ; Eben'r 
 Philbridge 1 Day ; James Sheppard 2 Days ; Jonathan 
 Noyes 1 Day ; Samuel Hilton ^5 days ; Benj. Woodbridge, 
 Jr 2 Days ; archibald mealister 1 D;iv ; Samuel Anderson 
 1 Day."" 
 
 This eflbrt appears to have been unsuccessful, or if a 
 bridge was built there at that time, it could not have been 
 a very substantial structure ; for in 1791, 14th of April, an 
 article was inserted in the town warrant, to see what sum 
 of money the town will raise to purchase materials for build- 
 ing the bridge at the Head of Tide. And in the subsequent 
 meeting, in May, the town voted that the selectmen be a 
 committee to procure such mateiials as are necessary for 
 "building one-half of the bridge over Sheepscot river, at the 
 Head of the Tide. The inference is, that the effort was a 
 combined one, between individuals, and the town. 
 
 This 3 ear the office of Warden is revived, and Ebenezer 
 Clark, John Catland, James Cargill and Samuel Hilton, 
 were appointed. 
 
 James Greely and David Miirray were appointed " fish 
 keepers," to see that the fish have free and easy passage up 
 Sheepscot and Dyer's river, from the first day of May to 
 the first day of June, and they were impowered to prose- 
 cute, in every case where there should be a violation of 
 the law in these respects. 
 
 This year Edgcomb was incorporated as a town. The 
 place was originally settled by Samuel Trask and others, 
 in 1744. Under a possessory claim, they and subsequent 
 settlers, lived undisturbed upon their lands ten years, when 
 
VARIOUS MATTERS. 109 
 
 three men iirriving- from Boston, challenged their titles, in 
 virtue of an Indian deed, and survej'ed lots upon the 
 Sheepscot river which thev numbered and marked. But, 
 the deed of the Sagamores contained no definite bounds ; 
 no actual possession had ever been taken under it, and 
 the settlers were not disposed to surrender. Made 
 acquainted with these facts, and actuated bj' a generous 
 spirit, a lawyer in Boston undertook their cause without 
 fee or reward. He gained his case, and the three claimants 
 were obliged to abandon their pursuit. In recognition of 
 the lawyer's generosity, the planters gave the name of 
 Freetown to their plantation. It retained this name till 
 its incorporation, 1774. The name Edgcomb was given to 
 it, in honor of Lord Edgcomb, a distinguished friend of 
 the Colonies. It formerly embraced all of Jeremisquam 
 Island, except a small portion of the upper end of it which 
 has belonged to the town of Wiscasset. The next year, 
 after its incorporation, it was represented in the Provincial 
 Congress by Moses Davis, Esq. 
 
 The people now became restless under British rule. The 
 appointees of the Crown are domineering and overbearing ; 
 and it is evident there is a spirit rising, that anon will 
 show^ itself in actions wdiich will astonish the world and 
 shake the British throne. The people meet in their prima- 
 ry assemblies, discuss the matters of state and look 
 thoughtfully upon the signs of the times. In the multitude 
 of councillors, there is safety. A Provincial Congress is 
 resolved on. The people send up delegates to it. They 
 meet at Salem, Oct. 7th, 1774, to the number of 208, and the}' 
 resolve themselves into a Provincial Congress, by electing 
 John Hancock, President, and Benjamin Lincoln, Secretary. 
 They then adjourn to Concord. There, they appoint a 
 committee of safet}- and a committee of supplies. With 
 one is vested the power to put in military array, any portion 
 of the militia, if necessary, for the common defence, and the 
 other to secure all the public stores which General Gage had 
 
'200 VARIOUS MATTERS. 
 
 not seized. At the November session, a fourth part of the 
 inihtia was put in requisition, and were to draw pay from 
 the time the}^ left their homes. This Congress had three 
 sessions and was dissolved December 10th, after having 
 elected live delegates to a new Continental Congress. 
 
 1775. A second Provincial Congj-ess was convened Feb- 
 ruary 1, between which time and its dissolution, May 29th, 
 it had four sessions. The people are awake, the tide of 
 patriotism arises and might}' events hurr}^ along. This 
 Congress, distinguished for its zeal, intelligence and lofty 
 principles, consisted of two hiindred and fifteen members. 
 There were seventeen from \Iaine, among whom were 
 James Sullivan, Ichabod Goodwin, Samuel Freeman 
 Thomas Rice and Dummer Sewall. 
 
 The third Provincial Congress was convened at Water- 
 town May 31, and consisted of 245 members. Dr. Joseph 
 Warren was chosen President and thirteen of the ablest 
 men were a])pointed a committee of safet3^ Twenty-six 
 regiments were filled up, the proper officers appointed and 
 commissioned, and every preparation made for resisting an 
 attack. The yjeriod of three Provincial Congresses, was 
 from October 7, 1774 to July 19, 1775 — nine months and 
 thirteen days. xVnd the members in them from Lincoln 
 County were, Samuel McCobb, Georgetown ; John Merrill, 
 Samuel Fulton, Topsham; Samuel Harnden, Bowdoinham ; 
 Joseph North, Gardinerstown ; Remington Hobby, Vas- 
 salboro ; Ichabod Howe, Winthro}) ; Timothy Langdon. 
 Pownalboro' ; Moses Davis, Edgcomb. The necessity for 
 them had ended, and all eyes are now turned to the Con- 
 tinental Congiess which was then sitting at Philadelphia. 
 
 During this year there was great distress and scarcity 
 among the people. Corn and grain in sufficient quanti- 
 ties for home consumption, could not be raised. There 
 were but few calls from abroad for wood and lumber and 
 a messenger arriving at Falmouth from the Penobscot, 
 declared that manv families were Avithout bread, and that 
 
VARIOUS MATTERS. 201 
 
 iuiml)Grs of cliildren had actnalh' died from starvation and 
 cold. Ou the 27th of April, the town raised a committee 
 of live to send to the Westward for corn. They appropri- 
 ated =£150 for this purpose, and for the purchase of one 
 hundred pounds of powder. The town paid for the trans- 
 ])ortation of the articles, and instructed the committee to 
 ohtaiu them as soon as possible. 
 
 The Province tax for this year, was paid to Henry Gar- 
 diner of Stow and his receipt taken. Voted that all 
 notifications of Town Meetings be put up at the meeting 
 house on the eastern side, and also at Capt. Eobt. Hodge's, 
 Innholder. He lived where is the homestead of the late 
 Capt. Thouias Lennox. They also direct that the landing 
 place shall be prized, and a " good deed " taken for it, and 
 put upon record. 
 
 Julv 11, voted to send Benjamin Woodbridge, Repre- 
 sentative to the Provincial Congress at Watertown, whose 
 session commenced the lOtli iust., the town bearing his 
 ex}>enses. 
 
 May 30. A road is laid out from Crombie's Reach to 
 Robert Cochran's. Accepted March 14, 1776. 
 
 Silvester Mur[)liy is indebted to James Campbell, " to 2 
 mug's of toddy, 9s ; to rum at the Sculhous, 4;S ; to five 
 weeks' board £17, 10s ; to 1 pair of stockins, £1, 15s ; =£19, 
 18s, old tenor ; Credit By cash, £3 ; one day's work £1, 
 2s, 6d ; £4, 2, 6d. Errors Excepted." 
 
 When Captain John Holmes, a few years since, built a 
 ship, he named her the Ontario, and about the same time, Col. 
 Glidden named a ship he built, Henry Clay. Shipbuilders 
 never neglect this mark. Farmers do the same thing. 
 And it is just as necessary that they should mark their 
 sheep and cattle, as it is, that ships should have their 
 names. " Therefore, be it known, that Samuel Hilton's ear 
 mark is the top of the ear cropped. Benjamin Glidden's 
 ear mark is a crop off the right ear, a half penny under the 
 same and the left ear split. Mark Parson's ear mark 
 
202 DANGERS OF THE COUNTRY. 
 
 is a half penny under the left ear, and a nich between that 
 and the creature's head. James Carr's ear maik is a crop 
 off the left ear. " So says the Record, by Sam Nickels, 
 March 14, 1775. 
 
 On tlie 27th of August 1789, it is written, that Nath. 
 Brj-ant's mark is a crop off the left ear, and the letters N. 
 B. on the left horn. Robert Cochran's ear mark is the 
 right ear split. Daniel Campbell's ear mark is a hole 
 fhrough the right ear, and his mark for cattle, is D. C on 
 the horn. Thus Sam Nickels recorded, 
 
 April 1, 1800. 
 
 May 17, 1800. There was "taken up by William Waters 
 a stray mare of a dark bay color with a Black main 
 and Tail, has a white strip in her face, and one white foot, 
 a Natural trotter." The owner has only to call and prove 
 property. A queer place this to advertise a stray Mare. 
 But there Avere no newspapers, though there were Inns and 
 Meeting houses. 
 
 C H A P T E R X X I X 
 
 DANGERS OF THE COUNTRY. 
 
 Our fathers were surrounded with perils. Their history 
 is laid in blood. They here met and conquered the foe. 
 For about one century, they fought and bled and died. 
 At this late day when we are surrounded with so many of 
 the comforts of life and can lie down and sleep in our own 
 dwellings and beds securely, and can enjoy the food which 
 our own hands have acquired, without fear of the Indian 
 torch and tomahawk, we can scarcely realize the sufferings 
 
DANGERS OF THE COUNTRY. 20o 
 
 of our fiithers, or properly estimate the perils by which 
 they were surrounded And wheu the Indian tomahawk 
 was laid aside, and the war whoop had died away, and the 
 Council fires had forever gone out, then came the war of 
 the Revolution, b}^ which, through seven long and tedious 
 years, they were obliged to suffer intensely, and many of 
 their children were found among the slain. They not only 
 had foes without but within. Same of their own number 
 favored the cause of King George, and gave him "aid and 
 comfort" by furnishing his subjects with the means of car- 
 rying on the war. The inhabitants of Newcastle, of Pow- 
 nalboro and other towns around, favored the Eepublican 
 cause, and entered with spirit into the American cause — 
 thus to avenge their country's blood and obtain their own 
 freedom. The men of Newcastle joined the army, voted 
 supplies, and shed their own blood in this patriotic cause ; 
 still there were those among them, who could not resist 
 the temptation of helping the enemy, if they thereby 
 could help themselves. 
 
 The doings of the Provincial Congress at Concord, 
 April 12, 1775, were 
 
 "Whereas the Preservation of our Covmtry from Slavery 
 depends under God, on an effectual Execution of the Con- 
 tinental and Provincial APeasures for that Purpose ; — 
 
 "Ptesolved — That there be now appointed for eacli 
 County in this Colony, a Committee consisting of five Per- 
 sons, au}' three of whom, to be a Quorum, whose Business 
 it shall be, to receive from the Committees of Correspond- 
 ence, in their respective Counties, a State of the Conduct 
 of the Towns and Districts, with respect to their having 
 executed the Continental and Provincial Plans as afore- 
 said ; and it shall be the duties of said Committees to meet 
 on the first Wednesdays of May, July, September, Novem- 
 ber, January and March, and prepare a Report of the same, 
 to be laid before Congress at its then next Session, that 
 
204 DANGERS OF THE COUNTRY. 
 
 any Neglect of such Towns and Districts in executing such 
 Plans, may be speedily and effectaally remedied." 
 
 The second Resolution relates to recommending to the 
 "Committees of correspondence" to report, with diligence 
 and care, to the County Committees. 
 
 The third Resolution recommends to all "Towns and 
 Districts to choose such Committees and to aid them in 
 every way possible that the enemies of the Country might 
 be subdued. 
 
 Signed, John Hancock, President. 
 
 Benjamin Lincoln, Secretary." 
 
 The Committee for this County were, James Howard, 
 
 Esq., Messrs Wade, Samuel McCobb, Dummer 
 
 Sewall and Timothy Langdon. The latter gentlenum 
 resided in Pownalboro'. On the 15th of May, 1775, he 
 wrote to the Selectmen of Newcastle urging them to take 
 immediate action in the matter. And on the 30th of May, 
 the town had a meeting, when the}' voted to choose a 
 committee of nine persons to inspect into all matters 
 agreeable to the direction of the Congress. The com- 
 mittee were, John Farley, James Cargill, James Little, 
 David Hopkins, Benj. Woodbridge, Jun., Joseph Jones, 
 Samuel Calley," Jacob Greely and Prince Barker. 
 
 Tliey also voted that said CTommittee shall act as a 
 Committee of Correspondence, and that a half barrel of 
 powder shall be sent for. 
 
 June 13, 1775. Committee met at the house of Capt. 
 Prince Barker, on the East side of the town. John Farle}* 
 Avas chosen Moderator, and Benjamin AYoodln-idge, Jun., 
 Clerk. Business of importance came before them. For 
 it appears that Capt. John Hodge, in the sloop, "Three 
 Brothers, with his two hands, Samuel Simpson and John 
 Cunningham, had been taken into Boston and released 
 again by the British. This was while they held posses- 
 
 *Name spelt as in the Kecords. 
 
DANGERS OF THE COUXTllV. 20;") 
 
 sion of that important town. The thing had a bad 
 app(^arance. Had Hodge, in his sloop, been carrying sn])- 
 |)Hes to the enemy ? The Committee must know. Hodge 
 and his two men are examined ; bnt tliey fonnd after 
 examination that he had been "taken into Boston b}-" — 
 here the Record abrnotly closes. They howeyer agreed to 
 refer the matter to the next meeting which was appointed 
 to be held on Tuesday, the 20th inst., at Capt. Eobt. 
 Hodge's. The proceedings of the meeting, were signed l)y 
 the Chairman, Clerk, and other members of the Com- 
 mittee. 
 
 June 20, the Committee met according to adjournment, 
 eyery man of them ; for these were times for patriots to be 
 awake. John Hodge appeared before thera ; but things 
 appeared no more fayorable for him., Seyen days had 
 passed away since their first meeting ; due inquiries had 
 been made; and a strict examination had been entered 
 into ; and the judgment was, that John Hodge had been 
 willingly taken, carried into the port of Boston, and paid 
 for his cargo in British gold. The sloop had not yet 
 arriyed, though the men had. The fear of seizure h;id 
 kept her away. Wherupon it was 
 
 "Yoted, That Capt. John Hodge haye Orders to luring 
 his sloop tlie "Three Brothers," into the Bounds of this 
 Town again, and haul her up and strip her Immediately 
 and make return to this Committee of his Doings. Said 
 Sloop is to be hauled up at Mr. Benjn. Woodbridge's 
 ]wint, at a place Called the "Spring well Coye ;" and if 
 said Hodge dont Comply with these Orders, that the Com- 
 mittee Order the Commanding officers of the Militia to 
 send a Company Immediately to haul up said Sloop and 
 Strip her upon Said Hodge's Cost and Charge." 
 
 The Captain was contumacious. He did not obey 
 orders. He had been rather accustomed to give, than to 
 receive them. Whereupon, the Committee assembled 
 three days afterward, June 23, at the house of Capt. 
 
206 DANGERS OF THE COUNTRY. 
 
 Prince Barker and "Ordered Col. James Cargill to take the 
 care and charge of Capt. John Hodge's Sloop, Rigging 
 and Sails, and to haul her up at a place Called McRack- 
 ney's Rock. '2dly., Ordered That the Commanding Officer 
 of the Rigiment See that the Powder that was brought 
 into this town, by Capt. John Farley, be distributed as was 
 agreed at y*" time it was sent for." 
 
 Col. Cargill, the fearless, the active and the efficient, had 
 taken the Sloop in hand, and she must oltey. She was 
 liauled up and stripped ; and Capt. John Hodge had leave 
 to tarry on shore awhile. 
 
 Four days after this, the committee, are together, prompt 
 as the returning sun, at the house of Capt. Prince Barker. 
 What had called them together? Some diseases are con- 
 tagious. So is sin. So is rebellion. There was a near 
 kinsman of Capt. John Hodge wlio had indulged in intem- 
 perate and abusive language against Congress and the 
 Committee, because of their position and their doings. 
 There were traitors in those days. His case must be 
 attended to. He is cited before the Committee ; the facts 
 are proved, and he is o\)liged to make the following 
 confession. 
 
 "Whereas, I the Subscriber, in time past, have spoken 
 some unadvised words, not agreeable to th^) directions of 
 the Congresses or our Committee of Correspondence, I 
 hereby acknowledges myself sorry for the same, and do 
 promise to agree, in all matters, according to the orders of 
 the Congresses, Continental and Provincial ; and to assist 
 my countrymen, in all respects whatsoever, in defence of 
 my country, with life and interest." 
 
 Signed, Robt. Hodge, Junior, 
 
 Attest, Benj. Woodbridge, Clerk. 
 
 July 18, 1775. The Committee are together again at the 
 house of Ca]it. Prince Barker. A proposition had been 
 made by David Silvester for the release of the Sloop, 
 
DANGERS OF THE COUNTRY. 207 
 
 Three Brothers. As the Slooj) h;ul incurrod no guilt in 
 the case, and she would do no one any good tied up at 
 Mc-Kackney's lloek, they conclude to let her go. Col. 
 Cargill, David Hopkins and Samuel Calley were appointed 
 a Committee to agree u[)()n what terms Capt. John Hodge's 
 Sloo]) should be released to Capt. David Silvester. 
 
 At the same time, they required, that Capt. John Hodg(! 
 make an "acknowledgement i'or his past ccmduct in 
 writing." The Committee were resolute (for Cargill was 
 there) and the subdued Captain found himself minus, for 
 the gold he had received at British hands. Hodge lived 
 where the late Capt. Thomas Lennox did, but he owned 
 land on Dyer's Neck. He said "he was not aUowed to 
 think at home ; but he could go over to Dyer's Neck, and 
 there he could think as he pleased." 
 
 But Capt, John Hodge, on the loth of June, 1775, sul)- 
 scribed, with his own hand, the following writing, "I, the 
 subscriber, being Master of the sloop Three Brothers, do 
 })romise to the Committee of Inspection of the town of 
 Newcastle, that I will not take any cargo on board said 
 sloop, nor suffer any to be taken on board, before 1 
 acquaint the said Committee thereof, and where I intend 
 to carry said load ; and also to conform to their directions, 
 agreeable to the orders of Congress." 
 
 The captain was subdued ; no more trouble from him. 
 
 You sware that yon will have no connection with George 
 the third, King of Great Britain, nor aid and assist him or his 
 forces or fleets which are sent from England against North 
 America, or any of the Thirteen States in North America ; 
 and that you will discover any Plots or Consjiiracies they 
 are forming against the said States that shall come to your 
 knowledge ; farther, you will aid and assist the States 
 whatever lies in your power against the forces that are 
 come out against them. 
 
 Signed, Alexk. Nickels. 
 
 Dated, Newcastle, Oct. 28, 1778. 
 
208 DANGERS OF THE {OlNTliY. 
 
 177(). In M;iv, the (xeneral C<iui't declared Massacliu- 
 setts a Free, Independent and Sovereign State, by enact- 
 ing that all Civil and Military C^ouiniissions, and all Writs, 
 Precepts and liecoguizanees, shall, after the First day of 
 June next, be issued in the Name of the Government and 
 People of Massachusetts Bay in New England, and bear 
 date in the Christian Era, without any mention or recogni- 
 tion of the British Sovereign. It was the bold, decisive, 
 nltimate step. Things had been ripening to this result, 
 and at last it came. Massachusetts led the van. She took 
 the liist Step. She was now a Power in the earth. Her 
 course was onward — right onward to Wealth, Happiness 
 and Renown. 
 
 Newcastle when called upon, takes her stand for the 
 Country — for Freedom — for Right — for God. And on the 
 24th day of June in Town meeting assembled, she sol- 
 emnly declares — 
 
 "That if the Honorable Congress shall judge it neces- 
 sary for the safety of the Colonies, to declare themselves 
 independent of Great Britain, they will suppoii; them in 
 the measure, with their lives and fortunes." 
 
 Nolile words ! which but indicated the spirit that con- 
 ceived and uttered them. Newcastle was true to her 
 pledge. On the Fourth of July, only ten days after this 
 Resolve, the Thirteen Colonies declared themselves Inde- 
 pendent ; and on the 2-l:th of December following, tln^ 
 Town are together and agree to pay a Bounty of twenty 
 dollars to each man who shall "enlist, march and continue 
 in the service three months ; and that the sums shall be 
 assessed in live days ; and in five days more, paid into the 
 Treasury of the town. 
 
 The town boundary is now disputed. Edgcomb claimed 
 a strip of territory running fi'om river to river, over which 
 Newcastle had held jurisdiction ; but Newcastle, though 
 requested, refused to do anytliing about the settlement of 
 it, at present. 
 
DANGERS OF THE COUNTRY. 209 
 
 Peter Hnntoon and family are ordered to leave the town 
 forthwith, lest they become a public charge. 
 
 But the rogues were not all confined to Newcastle. Other 
 places were infested with them. On the 20th of January, 
 1770, Timothy Parsons of Pownalboro' wrote to the Com- 
 mittee of Inspection of Newcastle, exposing the position and 
 design of this man. I give his letter as I find it, as it will 
 afford us the best historj^ there is of the atfair. " I am 
 informed," writes Mr. Parsons, "that Abiel Wood has pur- 
 chast or agreed for A large Quantity of Suger of Somebody 
 neare Damiscotta River. You are Knowing I suppose, 
 who has Sugers to Sell there by the H. H., which is soon 
 to be hauled Over by Land. As said Wood has violated the 
 American Association and been published in the Gazateer 
 as Such and in Many other instances an Enemy to American 
 Liberty by the Committee of Inspection which has been 
 confirmed by the General Courts, and as the Eleventh 
 Article in the Association Strictly forbids All persons from 
 having any further Dealing with any person that is so pub- 
 lished, the following instance May serve for an example. 
 Said Wood sent to Portsmouth for three bbls of pitch by one 
 Goldwaith of Woolwich this fawl past which he purchased 
 for Said Wood thens and had got it on board his Boat. 
 General Sullivan being informed of it Sent a file of Men 
 and took Said Goldwaith into Custody and his Boat and 
 pitch. The General Ordered Said Goldwaith Sent to the 
 Committee for Tryal, and the pitch to be taken out of the 
 Boat and put into the Province Store w*" was done. The 
 Committee Sent and had Said Goldwaith before them and 
 he received for his Kiness to Said Wood forty-eight ower's 
 imprisonment, twenty-four of which was without being 
 Alowed anything to Eat or Drink. The pitch was con- 
 demned for the County's use and considerable of his Estate 
 taken from him to pay Charges. General Sullivan was one 
 of the Members of the Continental Congress when the 
 Association was paid, and Undoubtedly he took a proper 
 
210 DANGERS OF THE COUNTRY. 
 
 Method with Goldwaith, for his traiding for Wood. I hope 
 the Committee of Inspection for Newcastle, if thev should 
 lind any Goldwaiths in Newcastle, Endeavoring to Supply 
 Wood with Sugers or traid with him, in Any Other Eespect, 
 that the}' wall inflict as just a ])unishment on the Man, and 
 Take as Good Care of the Goods, as ower Friends at Ports- 
 mouth did." 
 
 " When the Resolve of the General Court Came Down that 
 Confirmed the Committee of Inspector's doings, in pub- 
 lishing Said Wood A Violator of the Association and an 
 Enemy to American Liberty, the people here, in General, 
 in Stead of Breaking of Traid with him, Seame more Dis- 
 posed than Ever to support him in his Traid. The priest 
 Spends Considerable part of his time in advising people to 
 traid with him. But at present, he has Nothing to traid 
 on. I trust there is Yirtue Anoff in Newcastle, to prevent 
 his having any further Supply from or throw Newcastle, 
 which is the Duty of Every tow^n and place that regards 
 the American Association, which is the Grand Criterion of 
 Every Friend to American Liberty." 
 
 The Tories were the enemies of the country. Then, there 
 were foes wdthout and foes within, and the foes within were 
 worse than the foes without. Congress was awake to them 
 and so were the people. They could not be trusted, for 
 their acts of cruelty were frequent and enormous, and at 
 every ()})portunity, they would betray American interests 
 into British hands. Numbers of them fled the country, 
 and either settled abroad, or else returned in disgrace, 
 when the war was over. There was a loyal man by the 
 name of Soule who hved at Broad Cove, that had incurred 
 the hatred of the Tories, and they w^ere determined on 
 revenge. He was an early riser, and one morning going 
 out before it was fairly liglit to feed his cattle, he was 
 seized by those desperate men wdio pinioned his arms 
 behind him, to take him away. He begged permission to 
 go into his house and bid his -family adieu, which was 
 
DANGERS OF THE COUNTRY. 211 
 
 granted. On going into the room where was his wife 
 with her babe in bed, he went backwards to a table, took 
 uj) a knife and carried it to her that she might cut the 
 cords that bound his hands, He wished to seize one of 
 the four guns which he always kept standing loaded by his 
 bedside, in order to defend himself ; but, just as she was 
 in the act of cutting the cord, the rebels seeing what was 
 going on, aimed their guns at him, shot him dead, and split 
 in two the thumb of the right hand of his wife. They then 
 made off, and left the house filled with sadness, mourning 
 and woe. 
 
 1777. At the Annual meeting, five individuals, James 
 Carr, Jacob Greely, James Cargill, John Farley and William 
 Nickels, were elected a Committee of " Safety, Correspond- 
 ence and Inspection. " 
 
 On the 17th of January, the Selectmen, Samuel Waters 
 and David Hopkins, ordered Benjamin Day and family to 
 " depart " out of town before the 20th, lest they become a 
 town charge. If this was not gospel, it was both law and 
 the custom of the times. 
 
 December 22. Agreeable to the recommendation of 
 General Court the town voted £30 for the benefit of the 
 soldiers' families, and the Selectmen were appointed a 
 committee for that purpose. 
 
 1778, March 16. Selectmen were appointed a committee to 
 provide for the soldier's families. James Cargill, Jacob Greely 
 and Henry Little were chosen a committee of Inspection, 
 Correspondence and Safety. 
 
 One seventh part of the male population, were in the 
 Continental army. Town on May 28th, voted to supply 
 their clothing. The assessment was made by a rate. The 
 people manufactured and made the articles. £50 were also 
 raised for the support of the soldiers' wives who belonged 
 in town. The plan of government for Massachusetts Bay 
 which the General Court had framed, not being acceptable 
 to the people, was not adopted. 
 
212 DANGERS OF THE COUNTRY. 
 
 The stand taken by the town in favor of the war, Kberty 
 and the country, was patriotic, noble and prompt. New- 
 castle made out for the army, more than hei' quota of 
 soldiers, and was ever ready to furnish supplies. If she 
 ever failed, it was not because of her unwillingness but of 
 her inability. 
 
 July the 2d of this year, the town agreed to hire £127, 
 16s, to pay three soldiers that went into the Continental 
 army, their bounty and mileage, and they ordered that the 
 sum be immediately assessed and collected. 
 
 Congress this year, divided the State of Massachusetts into 
 three districts, the Southern, Middle and Northern. This 
 last embraced the three Counties of York, Cumberland and 
 Lincoln which acquired the distinctive appehation District 
 of Maine. 
 
 This appellation was retained, till the District was 
 erected into an independent State. 
 
 The number of persons in town, Avho, this year, were 
 assessed to pay a State tax, was seventy. Benjamin 
 Woodbridge was Constable and Collector. He was also 
 appointed to collect the State tax of forty-two persons 
 living in " Adjacent " places. 
 
 1778, April 29. A committee was raised " to lay out " 
 a Bridle road from Ezekiel Laiten's to Samuel Waters,' on 
 Dyer's Neck. Accepted March 1-1, 1780. 
 
 During the Kevolutionary war, a ship and a brig were 
 loading, one with masts and the other with lumber, at 
 Wiscasset, destined for France. Sir George Colly er, in 
 the British Sloop of war ^Eainbow, came up the river, 
 seized them, and laid the inhabitants under contribution 
 for supplies. The Colonel of the Kegiment demanded 
 their release and the departure of the vessel. This was 
 refused. Several notes passed between them. Finally, the 
 Colonel told the British Commander, if he did not release 
 the vessels and leave the harbor within a specified time, he 
 would station his Regiment at Daggett's Castle, a high bluff 
 
DANGEES OF THE COUNTRY. 21 H 
 
 about four nlilos below Wiseasset, and with his cannon 
 blow him to atoms as he descended the river. The 
 douf>ht3' Captain, deeming discretion the better part of 
 valor, took the hint and left. 
 
 After his departure, the two vessels sailed for France 
 where their cargoes sold at enormous prices, and they took 
 their pay in guns and other material of war. They arrived 
 home ill safety, where both they and their cargoes were 
 cordially welcomed. They were profitable voyages. 
 
 At one time. Colonel Jones* went to Boston on horse- 
 back, and returned with his saddle bags full of powder. 
 
 1779, January 6. Town voted to raise =£50 for the soldiers' 
 families. April 27, a letter was received from the town of 
 Bristol in which they propose to join with Newcastle, 
 Edgcomb and Boothbay, in sending a Representative to 
 the General Court. The plan proposed was, that each 
 town should choose a committee of three, making twelve 
 in all, and that they should meet at Pemaquid, and choose 
 one num for the four towns, to represent them in General 
 Court. But Newcastle refused to concur. And on the 18th 
 of August the town refused to give its consent to have the 
 Constitution of State Government altered, and to send a 
 Representative. 
 
 A County convention was called to meet at Wiseasset 
 November 3, to consult on matters relating to the County. 
 Major John Farley was chosen Delegate, and the town 
 agreed to pay their proportion of the expense incurred 
 thereby. £200 was voted for the benefit of the soldiers' 
 families. A committee was authorized to alter the road 
 on James Given's land. Committee of Correspondence^ 
 Inspection and Safety, were James Cargill, Benjamin 
 Woodbridge, Amos Parsons, David Haynes and James 
 Little. A road was ordered to be laid out from Robert 
 Cochran's to Edgcomb line. Accepted March 13, 1781. 
 
 * William Joues, his graadson. 
 
214 DANGERS OF THE COUNTRY. 
 
 Soon after, MajoiLiguycluce was occupied by the British^ 
 1779. Colonel Caigill was ordered there with a body of 
 men. He went, und burnt the Blockhouse and Cartilage, 
 and afterwards, by order of Government, he again appeared 
 at the head of a part}', and labored indefatigal>ly, till 
 almost exhausted with toil and hunger, in filling the 
 ditches and leveling the breastworks. Yet some of the 
 cavities are now to be seen. 
 
 1780. At the March meeting, James Cargill, Henry 
 Little, John Chase, John Farley, and James AVoodbridge 
 were chosen a committee of Inspection, Correspondence 
 and Safety. September 1, 1779, the Convention chosen by 
 towns to form " A Plan of Government for the State," met 
 at Cambridge and after a protracted and laborious season, 
 finished their labors, the Constitution was submitted to the 
 people for their adoption or rejection. On the 9th day of 
 Ma}', the people of Newcastle were brought to a vote 
 upon it ; and of twenty-seven voters in the House, twenty- 
 five voted in favor of it. The Constitution was adopted 
 by the State. 
 
 A second County Convention was held at the house of 
 Mr. Witcher in Wiscasset on the 20th of June, to consult' 
 on matters relating to the County. David Murray was 
 Delegate. 
 
 This year, for the first time, the people of the State were 
 called upon to choose State officers, under the new consti- 
 tution. In Newcastle, John Hancock had twenty-one votes 
 for Governor, James Bowdoin two votes for Governor ; 
 James Bowdoin had thirteen votes for Lieutenant Gover- 
 nor ; William Lithgow of Georgetown had twenty-one 
 votes for Senator, which was all that the County of Lincoln 
 was entitled to. It was the work of freemen, and a new- 
 chapter in the history of the State. 
 
 On the 6th of November, the town agreed to give David 
 Murray thirty-two shillings and sixpence per pound for 
 three thousand, four hundred and eighty "weight" of beef 
 
DANGERS OP THE COUNTRY. 215 
 
 wliich he agrees to deliver to the Agent of the Countv 
 appointed bj the General Court, to receive the same. 
 The money was to be assessed on Newcastle and its 
 ■'adjacents," in the speediest time possible. 
 
 1781, Feb. 1. xlnother demand being made for beef, 
 according to a resolve psissed by the General Court in 
 November last, the town voted not to comply, at present ; 
 but chose two delegates to meet in County Convention at 
 the house of Ebenezer Witcher in Wiscasset, on the 14th 
 of February inst., to take such measures as shall appear 
 to them most for the benefit of the County, in these "dis- 
 tressing circumstances." Jonathan Jones, Wm. Nickels^ 
 Hugh Holmes, Eobert Simpson appointed Committee of 
 of Inspection, Correspondence and Safety. May 13. The 
 town voted not to raise any men for the Continental army, 
 but agreed to petition the General Court, to be relieved of 
 that burden. The Selectmen were to petition in behalf of 
 the town, Oct. 3. The town, considering their circum- 
 stances, in having their communication cut off, in a great 
 measure, by sea, and consequently their trade, voted not to 
 assess any State tax at present, "in hope that the General 
 Court, when they duly consider the matter, will not exact 
 it of us." The "adjacents" were invited to send, each a 
 man, to assist the Assessors of Newcastle, in making out 
 the State and County taxes for this year. 
 
 In every tax of £1,000 upon the whole State, the Dis- 
 trict of Maine paid ,£92, 2s., Id. Beef tax on Maine, was 
 236,120 lbs. Shoe and hose tax on Maine, in 1780, was 
 1,016 pairs; York furnished 60; Falmouth 72"; Powjial- 
 boro 3() pairs ; and other towns in proportion. Thomas 
 Gushing had 8 votes for Lieut. Gov. Wm. Lithgow had 5 
 and Thomas Rice 3 votes for Senator. These were all the 
 voters present at that meeting. 
 
 1782. A new demand is made, both for men and means. 
 The town ordered the Selectmen to send up to the Gon- 
 eral Court a list of the soldiers who have already gone 
 
216 DANGERS OF THE COUNTRY. 
 
 from Newcastle and were in the Continental army, and 
 which would amount to more than the present quota. 
 And considering their distressing circumstances, "they 
 thought it out of their power to pay Continental taxes." 
 
 1783. The committee of Correspondence and Safety is 
 dispensed with. May 8. The town voted not to assess 
 any State or Continental tax which came to this town 
 before peace was proclaimed, and to indemnify the Select- 
 men for anv loss or inconvenience occasioned to them 
 thereby. The town had got up a little bit of a rebellion. 
 Whereupon in November they were surprised by an Exe- 
 cution taken out against them, by Edmund Bridge, Esq., 
 for a deficiency to the State, of their required portion of 
 beef. The amount of the Execution, was £251, 17s., 4d. 
 
 The Execution was taken out the 15th of November and 
 would expire in fifty days. This forcible appeal brought 
 the town to terms. A town Meeting is hurried along; 
 and the case is just as plain as the Warrant calling the 
 meeting, that that debt must be paid. A vote of town 
 meeting would not delay the last hour of grace, no, not 
 a single moment. Peace had come and so had their deter- 
 mination to pay that debt. The nation had whipped the 
 Enghsh, and there was power enough left to bring a little 
 town in Maine to terms. Newcastle had done well in the 
 Eevokition ; but her debts to her country, must be paid. 
 They were paid — the rebellion was quelled. For, on the 
 16th of December, they empower Jonathan Jones to go 
 and see Mr. Bridge on account of said Execution, and also 
 consult Jonathan Bowman, Judge of Probate, to know if 
 another State tax must be assessed immediately, and make 
 return of his doings to the Selectmen. Newcastle is her- 
 self again. Legal suasion has its uses, in this unwilling 
 world. 
 
 The State and Continental taxes had, for some time, 
 been felt to be a burden, by this and the neighboring 
 towns ; and on the 28th of November, John Farley was 
 
TOWN CENSUS AND VALUATION. 217 
 
 appointed by the town to attend a Convention of Dele- 
 gates from neighboring towns, at the house of Oliver Nash, 
 Esq., at Broad Cove, to consult and take such measures, 
 as thej may judge proper, to get an abatement of their 
 taxes. One of the objects of this meeting appears to 
 liave been, to make a representation of the whole matter 
 to the General Court, and have them take some action 
 upon the matter. 
 
 CHAPTER XXX 
 
 TOWN CENSUS AND VALUATION. 
 
 In 1783, the year after the Revolution, there were in 
 town, as per valuation, 28 families, consisting of 114 per- 
 sons. They were distributed in families, as follows : 
 Widow Sarah Cunningham, 5 ; Thomas McNearo; Hugh 
 Holmes, 4 ; Widow Mary Kennedy, 2 ; Col. James Cargill, 
 7 ; Samuel McLelland, 1 ; Widow Mary Hodge, 2 ; William 
 Kennedy, 9 ; Henry Kennedy — ; Robert Cochran, 5 ; 
 Xaucy Hopkins, 1 ; Peter Patterson, 5 ; David Cargill, 5 ; 
 David Somes, 9; John Cochran, 2; Adam Cochran, 3; 
 James Brewer, 3 ; Allan Malcolm, 5 ; Samuel Kennedy, 1 ; 
 Elias Perkins, 2 ; William Kennedy, 1 ; Samuel Kennedy, 
 4; John Cunningham, 6; Benjamin Cheney, 5; Capt. 
 Samuel Nickels, 12 ; David Linscott, 3 ; Alexander Dun- 
 can, 3 ; Benjamin Woodbridge, 4. The number of rate- 
 able polls that year was 32 ; polls not rateable, 3. Dwell- 
 ing houses, 15 ; Barns, 15 ; Mills, none ; Buildings worth 
 £5 and upwards, none ; Acres of tillage land 53i ; Acres of 
 EngHsh mowing land, 141 ; Acres of fish meadows, 16 ; 
 
218 TOWN CENSUS AND VALUATION. 
 
 Acres of salt marsh, 169 ; Acres of pasturage, 121 ; Acres 
 of woodland, 704 ; Acres of unimproved land, 2.113 ; 
 Acres of land unimprovable, 580 ; vessels two, 9.\ tons 
 each ; Stock in trade, none ; Horses and mares 13 ; Colts 
 two years old, 1 ; Colts one year old, 4 ; Oxen, 40 ; three 
 years old, 21 ; two years old, 32 ; one year old, 47 ; Cows, 
 75 ; Sheep six months old, 153 ; Swine, six months old 
 and upwards, 49 ; Ounces of plate, none ; Debts due 
 X149 ; Money on hand, £9, 10s. There were also on the 
 Eastern side of the town six colored people and some on 
 the Western. 
 
 It is to be remembered that when this valuation was 
 taken, the country was just emerging from a long and per- 
 ilous w ir with the most mighty nation on earth, and that, 
 of consequence, the inhabitants, especially in these East- 
 ern parts, were few and comparatively poor. War is the 
 great destroyer ! 
 
 Jonathan Jones is chosen the first Representative to the 
 General Court, under the new Constitution. 
 
 1784. The General Court took action on the prayer of 
 the petitioners. And on the 1st of September, the town 
 were together, and appointed a committee to meet a com- 
 mittee of the General Court, and to provide entertainment 
 for them while they were in town. It is believed that they 
 were not successful ; or if so, only in part ; for in 1786, 
 the}- vote to make their arrearage tax by last 3-ear's 
 valuation. 
 
 This year an unsuccessful attempt was made to sell a lot 
 of land which the town obtained of Jonathan Fish, that 
 lay at the Head of Damariscotta Pond. 
 
 1785. Benj. Rackley agrees with the town to keep Mrs. 
 Cooper one year from the 2d of May, at the rate of 4s., 9d. 
 ])er w^eek. 
 
 The State tax for this year, was X166, 17s, 2^d., and 
 was assessed on 69 individuals. 
 
 The General Court employed a Public Religious Teacher, 
 
TOWN CENSUS AND VALUATION. 210 
 
 for one half of the year, to labor in the destitute Towns 
 and Plantations. 
 
 This year, Jan. 1, was distinguished by the issuing of 
 the first number of the "Falmouth Gazette," Thomas B. 
 Wait, Editor. It was the first newspaper printed in the 
 State. 
 
 At the "Call" issued in this paper, the Convention of 33 
 Delegates met October 5, at Falmouth in Rev. Messrs. 
 Smith and Deane's Meeting house, for the purpose of tak- 
 ing into consideration, the condition of the three Counties 
 of Maine,- — York, Cumberland and Lincoln, and whether 
 it would be for their benefit to have a separate State Gov- 
 ernment. The}- send out circulars to the towns in the 
 District, calling a meeting for the same purpose, to be 
 held the first Wednesday in January, 1786, at the same 
 place as the first, at 10 A. M. The town voted a compli- 
 ance ; and Samuel Nickels was appointed a Delegate. 
 His instructions were : 1, To vote for a separate State 
 Government ; 2, If the Convention should conclude vot to 
 separate, then he nuist leave and return home ; 3, If the 
 Convention should deem a separation expedient, and 
 inaugurate measures to that end, then he must use "his 
 own discretion with his brethren," as to the manner in 
 which the thing should be effected. 
 
 1786. The Convention deliberate upon the matters 
 before them, and without coming to any definite conclu- 
 sion, adjourn to the following Sept. 5. Samuel Nickels 
 was Delegate. 
 
 At the same meeting. May 9, the town voted to petition 
 the General Court, to establish the Superior Court at W^is- 
 casset. Falmouth is, at this time, divided, and Portland 
 incorporated. This was July 4, just ten years after the 
 Declaration of Independence. Thej^ also ask that the 
 Court of Common pleas shall hold its Sessions at Wiscas- 
 set ; and they petition the Court of Sessions to have the 
 Jail built, at the same place. Their prayers and those of 
 the other petitioners, were answered. 
 
220 TOWN CENSUS AND VALUATION. 
 
 March 16. Jonatluin Jones, John Given and Benj. 
 Woodbridge were appointed a Comuiittee, to hiy out a 
 road from Jonathan Jones' residence to John Given's ; — 
 Damariscotta Pond to AVoodbridge neighborhood. This 
 I'oad was the subject of contention for a long time ; and at 
 hist it was settled by the gift of the land to the town, over 
 which it ran, b}^ Jones and Given. It was accepted by the 
 town April 7, 1788. 
 
 The town also voted a road from Damariscotta Pond to 
 Salt water, and a landing place. Laid out and accepted 
 April 6, 1789. 
 
 A committee was also raised to lay out n road from 
 Ebenezer Clarke's across "Wadina; Place" to the Countv 
 road. Accepted April 6, 1789. 
 
 1787, Feb. 11. Vessel cast away at Bangs' Island. 
 Capt. Chase and liis apprentice drowned.'" She was a 
 sloop of ninety tons, bound from Sheepscot to Newbury. 
 The two drowned wore Capt. Moses Chase and John Deaue. 
 Three of the crew were saved. The loss was attributed to 
 the want of a lighthouse at the mouth of the harbor, none 
 having been ei'ected there. Immediate measures were 
 taken to secure that object. 
 
 1787. In the latter part of this year, a Circular was 
 sent into the town, requesting the minds of the inhabitants, 
 respecting a separate State Government, and a AVarrant 
 was issued calling a town meeting ; but the voters failtul to 
 meet, and no action was taken. The feeling in favor of the 
 measure, was evidently declining, and the work of creating 
 another State, was reserved for the succeeding Century. 
 
 On the 5tli of November, the town was asked to express 
 their minds on 'the United States Constitution which was 
 done in Convention September, 1787. They voted " not to 
 accept the Constitution as it now stands." They chose 
 David Murray a delegate to the State Convention, at 
 
 * Deaue's Journal, p. 359. 
 
TOWN CENSUS AND VALUATION. 221 
 
 Boston, which was to be held the second Wednesday in Janu- 
 iivy 1787, to represent the minds of the people there, upon 
 the question. The instructions, given him, as drawn up 
 l)y James Cargill, Benjamin Woodbridge and Samuel 
 Kenned}', the town's committee for that purpose, were, 
 *' That he join said Convention and give his vote against 
 8aid Constitution, as it now stands, and if his brethren 
 in Convention assembled, should think it proper to write 
 to Congress the objections they have against said Constitu- 
 tion, to act his own judgment for this town's objections." 
 A majority of 19 of the towns in the State, Avere in favor 
 of the new Constitution. The vote stood 187 for, and 168 
 against it. 
 
 1788. There were 54 votes thrown April 7, for Ca})taiu 
 Henry Hodge, for County Treasurer, and none for any 
 other person. An unsuccessful attempt was made this 
 year, to add two and one-half miles to the North side of 
 this town. December 18, the town was called to the 
 responsible duty, for the first time, of electing a President 
 and Yice President of these United States, and Represen- 
 tative to Congress, under the New Constitution. For 
 Electors the Hon. Samuel Thompson had 43 votes ; and 
 William Widgery liad 42 votes. Hon. George Thatcher 
 received 61 votes for Representative and was elected. 
 
 1789. The petition is again renewed to have Wi-scasset 
 made a shire town for the County. In 1799 the Legisla- 
 ture passed the act for this purpose. 1790, assistance being 
 asked for the support of old Mr. Robert Hodge, the town 
 agrees with Mr. Jacob Rowell to " keep him comfortable, 
 with meat, drink, washing and lodging ," for one year, from 
 date. May 4, for 5s per week ; and that he will take his cow 
 at <£3, in part pay' for his keeping. Voted to appraise all 
 his articles of furniture except bed and bedding, and deliver 
 them to said Rowell, taking proper security to have them 
 delivered at the end of the year in as good order, as when 
 he received them. 1790, the votes for a Federal Repre- 
 
222 TOWN CENSUS AND VALUATION. 
 
 Kentiitive were, for William Lithgow, 57 ; for Georgt^ 
 Thatcher, 14. The town was indicted by the Grand Jury 
 and summoned to answer to the Court of Sessions, to be 
 held at Waldoboro' September 13, for not being provided 
 with a town school. Samuel Nickels was the Agent for 
 the town. The prosecution appears to have had a salutary 
 influence ; for at the meeting in September, when they chose 
 an Agent to defend and settle the action, thirty pounds 
 were raised for the support of a school. And this was 
 followed by appropriations in every subsequent year, for 
 that object. 
 
 The following note will he considered strictly private 
 according to the Author's wishes, and is not to be spoken 
 of to any one. 1 know not to whom it was addressed, 
 whether Clergyman or Justice; that part of the paper 
 being gone to whom it was written ; but it is presumed, as 
 in all similar cases, he was prompt to tli3 time and place, 
 and that he was faithful to keep the secret. 
 
 " P0WN.\LB0E0', Oct. 23, 1790. 
 " Sir : — I should be happy to wait upon you to-moiTow 
 morning at your house, to solemnize a marriage &c. I 
 wish you the marriage to be kept a secret at present ; please 
 to let no one know your business, and you will greatly 
 oblige your Humble Servant, 
 
 (Signed) Thomas Fairsekvice. " 
 
 N. B. It is very important that marriages should be 
 kept secret, sometimes. 
 
 May 4, the town accepted of a road previously laid out, 
 from the Sheepscot and Damariscotta road by Alexander 
 Nickels and John Nickels to David Soames' or Freshwater 
 Cove. Tliis is the road that runs down from Wright's tan- 
 vard to the Soames neighborhood. 
 
 1792, April 2. Koad shut up that leads from County 
 road, near Wilhani Kennedy's through Cargill's land to 
 salt water ; the town reserving the right of opening it again, 
 by giving two month's previous notice. 
 
 November 2, voted to open a road from David Soames 
 to Job Day's. Accepted April 1, 1793. 
 
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 1793, September 12. The town raised a coinuiittee of 
 tliree, James Little, John Catland and Christopher Hopkins, 
 to superintend the building of one half of the bridge over 
 " Damariscotta Mills Stream." They may let out the work 
 by the job ; but it must be done in a workmanlike manner, 
 and be finished with rails on each side. The work, how- 
 ever, appears not to have been done, at that time ; for the 
 town was complained of the next year for the bad condi- 
 tion of the bridge and were cited to appear, to answer to 
 the complaint before the Supreme Judicial Court, to be 
 holden at Hallowell, in and for the County of Lincoln, at 
 the July term. At the same time the bridge, over Nickels' 
 Mill Stream, was complained of because it had no railing. 
 Moses Carleton was chosen Agent for the town. The 
 result was, the towrx paid the cost of Court, and put the 
 bridges in passable repair. 
 
 On the 22d of June of this year, 1793, the following " Act 
 for incorporating certain persons, for the purpose of build- 
 ing a bridge over Sheepscot River, in the County of Lincoln, 
 and for supporting the same," was passed by the General 
 Court of Massachusetts. 
 
 " Whereas, the erecting a bridge over Sheepscot River, 
 above the Falls, at Averill's Ferry, between the towns of 
 Pownalboro' and Newcastle in the County of Lincoln, will 
 be of great public convenience ; and whereas David Silves- 
 ter, Esq., and others have presented a petition to this 
 Court, praying that they, and such as may associate with 
 them, may be incorporated, for the purpose of building the 
 same, with power to collect reasonable tolls for their com- 
 pensation : 
 
 Sec. 1. Be it therefore enacted by the Senate and 
 House of Representatives, in General Court Assembled, 
 and by the authority of the same, that the said David 
 Silvester, John Page and Timothy Parsons, with such other 
 person, as may hereafter associate with them, for that pur- 
 pose, be and they hereby are made a Corporation and Body 
 
224 TOWN CENSUS AND VALUATION. 
 
 Politic, for the purpose aforesaid, by the name of The Pro- 
 prietors of Sheepscot Eiyer Bridge, and l\y that name may 
 sue and be sued to final judgment and execution, and do and 
 sutfer all matters, acts and thiugs wliich bodys politic may or 
 ought to do or suiter ; and the said Corporation, shall, and 
 may have and use, a common seal, and the same may break 
 and alter at pleasure. 
 
 Sec. 2. Provides for the calling of a meeting of the 
 Proprietors for the ])urpose of organization, choosiug a 
 clerk, &c., Arc. 
 
 Sec. 3. Provides for the building of a draw and wharf, 
 and that the wharf shall be used by, and the draw opened 
 for the use of vessels, whenever they shall wish to pass it, 
 " duriug daylight of each day," without expense to the 
 owners of such vessels. 
 
 Sec. 4. Provides for the rate of toll, and the said toll 
 shall commence on the day of the first opening of the said 
 bridge for passengers, and shall continue for the term of 
 seventy years from said day. 
 
 Sec. 5. Provides "That the said bridge shall be well built 
 with suitable materials at least twenty-four feet wide, and 
 w'ell covered with planks, wdth sufficient rails on each side, 
 and boarded up eighteen inches high from the floor of said 
 bridge, for the safety of passengers traveling thereon ; and 
 the same shall be kept in good, safe and passable repair at 
 all times ; and at the expiration of the term heieby granted 
 to the Proprietors of in such bridge, the same bridge shall 
 be delivered up to the Commonwealth, in good and passa- 
 ble repair." 
 
 1794. The following tarifl" for highway work, was 
 established by the town, at their March meeting, A^iz : 4s. 
 per day for a man ; 2s. for a yoke of oxen, Is. 6d, for a 
 cart ; 3s. for a plough. 
 
 The town was petitioned, and granted leave, to build a 
 l)ridge over Damariscotta Rivei' at the Lower Falls, as the 
 (xeneral Court " shall think fit to direct. " The town voted 
 
TOWN CENSUS AND VALUATION. 225 
 
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 that the pall cloth be kept at David Murray's, and that it 
 may be lent to any person " freely without cost. " John 
 Farle}' was appointed Agent for the town to provide a 
 standard for weights and measures. He is also appointed 
 Agent, to sell the land at the head of Damariscotta Pond, 
 and to give a quit claim deed for the same. The town is 
 prosecuted for not having the gospel statedly preached 
 among them. A nd Nathaniel Bryant is chosen to defend 
 the action. Rev. Mr. Williams was shortly after invited to 
 preach among them, on probation, for settlement. James 
 Brown brings an action against the town, fornot supporting 
 his mother, a pauper. The damage is laid at £136 " odd. " 
 Jonathan Jones was appointed Agent to attend to the case. 
 In the mean time, the town agreed to give James Brown 
 £7, 10s. for keeping his mother, Jane Brown, one year 
 from date, October 6. The stipulation was, that he should 
 keep her "comfortable with meat, drink, washing and lodg- 
 ing." On the next year, April 4, the town agrees to give 
 James Brown $25.00, together with the use of his mother's 
 third of the farm, for keeping Jane Brown one year from 
 that time. An effort was made to send a Delegate to the 
 Convention at Portland to take into consideration the mat- 
 ter of separation from Massachusetts ; but the town refused 
 to do anything about it. Jonathan Jones was authorized 
 as Agent, to sell the town Landing where Abel Cressy lives, 
 and the road leading to it, at private sale. A vote was 
 passed October 6, that the Selectmen be empowered to get 
 the town surveyed and planned according to a resolve of 
 the General Court. In choosing a Federal Representative, 
 Hon. Henry Dearborn had 53, and Jonathan Bowman had 
 18 votes. 
 
 June 25, Pownalboro' is made to disappear from the 
 Records, and from the map of the District. Formerly it 
 embraced three Parishes, the North , the South and the West. 
 In 1802 the South Parish, or Precinct, was incorporated as 
 the town of Wlscasset, and in 1794, June 25, the West is 
 
22() TO\%N CENSUS AND VALUATION. 
 
 incorporated as the town of Dresden, and tlio iV\)ith as the 
 town of New Milford. In the West Parish was a Court 
 House and a. Meeting house. Prior to the Kovohi- 
 tion, Rev. Jacob Bailey an Episcopalian .uid a, rank 
 Tory, who hated the Ilepublicans as bad as he did the 
 Pilgrims, was settled here and received a part of his 
 pay from the Plymouth Proprietors. His ]>()litics pre- 
 vented his stay there, during the war. The Episcopa- 
 lians, at that period, favt)red the cause of the King. A 
 ])rejudice was raised against them, on this account, and 
 this is the reason why their growth was so slow in the 
 District and State of Maine, for two-thiids of a ctmturv 
 afterwards." The Parish afterwards became Congrega- 
 tional under the labors of llev. Ereeman Parker, who was 
 settled h(n-(^ in 1797. 
 
 New JNIilford the third Parish of Pownalboro' was incor- 
 })orated the same time as Drosdtni. This town embraced a. 
 small portion of the old Slieeiiscot settlement. Several 
 families were scattered up and down wh(>re Charles 
 Leighton, Charles Eairservice, Eben Averill and Erancis 
 Fairservice now reside ; and when in the next century 
 Newcastle began to be settled, population extended itself 
 over into Alna, and came up from AViscasset, so that, prt?vi- 
 ous to the Revolution, an active, thriving community was 
 found about the bend of the river, and at tiie Head of the 
 Tide. Roads began to be cut in different directions ; clear- 
 ings were made ; Nelson's Mills were built ; a fertile country 
 was found there ; and, at the proper season, immense 
 numbers of shad, salmon and alewives were taken, and the 
 river below afibrded a good supply of oysters. 
 
 This was the ninety-second town that was organized in 
 the District of Maine. In 1796, a church was organized 
 and Rev. Jonathan Ward settled by the town. He was of 
 the Calvinistic faith and his ministry was fruitful of corres- 
 ])onding results. Mr. Ward was settled as a Congrega- 
 
 * Hon. Judge Groten. 
 
TOWN CENSUS AND VALUATION. 227 
 
 tionalist over a Congregational Church. His ministry con- 
 tinued until 1817, when he was dismissed at his own 
 request, and removed to Plymouth, N. H. His successor 
 was Rev. Samuel Johnson, avIio was settled in November 
 25, 1818. 
 
 ]J)uring the time of the American Revolution, the svibject 
 was agitated of forming a new town out of the North 
 Parish in Pownalboro', and that portion of the town of 
 Newcastle which lay to. the North of the Sheepscot river, 
 and to the Westward of a line drawn from the " Bend " in 
 Sheepscot river, to the North limits of the town. And the 
 principal reason assigned, was, that that portion of the inhab- 
 itants might enjoy better religious privileges. Accordingly 
 an article was inserted in the Warrant calling a meeting of 
 the town for April 29, 1778. "To see if the town will 
 receive and grant a request from a number of freeholders 
 living at the Northwesternmost part of tliis town^ they 
 having a prospect of joining the North Parish in Pownalboro' 
 which will be much more convenient for them to attend 
 public worship." This request the town denied. 
 
 On the second of July following, a similar request was 
 })resented by the inhabitants at the " Head of the Tide," 
 so called, with similar results. 
 
 These people then recjuested the town to relieve them 
 from " paying a Minister rate" in Newcastle, that they 
 might join the NortJi Parish in* Pownalboro' and be 
 assessed there. But in Town Meeting, January 20, 1779, 
 they voted " not to take any notice of the request given in 
 by the inhabitants in the Northwest part of this town." 
 
 Tlie subject appears to have slumbered for the next ten 
 years ; and in the Warrant calling a meeting of the town 
 to be held on the 18th of December, 1788, an Article was 
 inserted, to see if the town will exempt all the inhabitants 
 that live to' the North and West of Mr. Samuel Simpson's 
 South or Southeast line, from "paying any rates" for build- 
 ing a Meeting house or Meeting houses, and from paying 
 
228 TOWN CENSUS AND VALUATION. 
 
 any Ministerial tax in said town forever ; or whetlier the 
 town will excuse any of the inhabitants from paying such 
 taxes. This request the town granted ; and it excused all 
 the inhabitants that lived to the West of the high hinds 
 that range up Northeasterly on the center of Dyer's Ne(;k. 
 The people then were at libert}' to join the first Parish in 
 Pownalboro'. 
 
 This was only the entering wedge to something further ; 
 for in April 5, 1790, the town was again asked to vote, to 
 see if they would set off the inhabitants to the North of 
 the great Bend in Sheepscot river that they might be incor- 
 porated into a town with the North Parish in Pownalboro. 
 This they denied. 
 
 On the 8th of September, of the next year, 1791, these 
 inhabitants again petitioned tlie town to be set off to a 
 new town, if the General Court should so direct, only to be 
 denied. 
 
 But to quiet these people, and to retain them, if [)Ossible, 
 in town, the town, in meeting assembled, on the 7th of 
 May, 1792, resolved to have preaching for that year in two 
 places ; — at the new Meeting house in the center of the 
 town, and at the Head of the Tide, at such [)lace as the 
 inhabitants there residing, shall appoint. And the inhab- 
 itants at the Head of the Tide should have preaching in 
 proportion to the amount of taxes that they would raise. 
 They also promised that the families of Mr. Jesse Cojper 
 Avho lived on the center of Dyer's Neck, and of Capt. 
 David Murray who lived where the late Col. Robt. Murray 
 resided, and all to the North and West of them, should Le 
 reckoned with them. It was with the same end in view 
 that the town on the 6th of -October, 1791, voted to build a 
 Meeting house on the "first high hill" to the AYestward 
 of the dwelling of William Waters, on the North side of 
 the town road. This was "to accommodate the inhab- 
 itants living at the Northwest quarter of this town." The 
 spot chosen was near where Mr. Cyrus Rundlett now lives ; 
 
TOWN CENSUS AND VALUATION. 229 
 
 aud the town weut so far as to appoint a committee of live 
 iudivitluals to carry on the building of the house. They 
 had power given them to agree on the dimensions of the 
 house, draw a phm of it, sell the pews and pay the 
 expense of building. But the house never was built. 
 These people, wearied with a fifteen years' suit at Head 
 Quarters for justice and accommodation, applied to the 
 General Court for relief ; , and not in vain. They granted 
 their request ; and sent a Citation to the town of New- 
 castle to send an Agent to General Court to show cause 
 why the prayer of the petitioners should not be granted. 
 And on the 3d of November 1794, the town held a meet- 
 ing, and chose Jonathan Jones as Agent. But the Agent 
 had no influence in opposing. The thing was so manifestly 
 just and proper in itself, that it was accomplished at once, 
 when properly referred to the chief Tribunal of the State. 
 The Act for incorporating the Town of New Milford, was 
 passed June 25, 1794. And the Act setting off a part of 
 Newcastle to New Milford, was passed Feb. 18, 1795. 
 
 And on the 7th of Januar^^ 1796, the committees of the 
 two towns who had been previousl3' appointed for that pur- 
 pose, met to settle accounts. They agreed that the town 
 of New Milford should pay to Newcastle the sum of $100, 
 in four annual installments, in consideration of "the said 
 Newcastle maintaining their own poor in future." New Mil- 
 ford should also pay their County tax for the last year. Thus 
 ended the long and tedious controversy, and Northwest New- 
 castle was reluctantly diminished, though there was enough 
 left of her to make a prosperous, an influential and a wealthy 
 town. A later day, however, showed another instance of 
 Secession, as we shall show anon. In both instances, how- 
 ever, the thing was done in a perfectly "constitutional" 
 way ; and when the controversies were ended, all the towns 
 interested in them, moved on with a new life and to a des- 
 tiny more glorious than before. 
 
 1796. In March, the town iustructs the Treasurer to 
 
280 TOWN CENSUS AND VALUATION. 
 
 provide wliat powder the law requires. May 5. The- 
 Selectmen are authorized to petition General Court, for 
 liberty to build a bridge over Dyer's river, where Erskine's 
 Mill now is. The prayer of the petitioners was gi-anted ; 
 and on the 15th of September, the town voted to build 
 a bridge over Dyer's river, on the upper side of the old 
 one. It was to be 20 feet wide, and covered with square 
 timl)er or three inch plank ; — to be of proper height, not 
 less than two feet higher than the old bridge ; and to have 
 proper pieces of timber laid on each side of the bridge, in 
 the room of rails ; and the whole to be finished in a work- 
 niaiilike manner. 
 
 William Waters who lived near, agreed to build the 
 bridge in the manner described, for one hundred dollars ; 
 and to the acceptance of the Selectmen in three months 
 from that date. 
 
 The town voted to accept $14: for trespass committed on 
 the Ministerial lot by Samuel Follansbee. The Selectmen 
 were directed to pat up guide posts, wherever needed, 
 according to law. This is the first attempt of the kind in 
 town, and was designed to be a perpetual custom, 
 
 Oct. 10. Nineteen votes were cast for Brigadier 
 Harnden for Elector for President and Vice President of 
 these United States. For Representative to Congress, 
 Hon. Henry Dearbon had 16 votes, and Hon, Jonathan 
 Bowman 2 votes. 
 
 In the year 1795, Feb. 11th, there was an Act passed the 
 Legislature of Massachusetts ; Entitled "An act incor- 
 porating certain persons for erecting a Bridge over Damar- 
 iscotta Biver, in the County of Lincoln." The next year, 
 1796, Feb. 13th, another act was passed, in addition to 
 the above recited Act, and relating to the same thing. On 
 the 10th of March, 1797, an Act was passed incorporating 
 the Damariscotta Bridge Company and repealing all former 
 Acts, relating to this matter. 
 
 The 2d Section of this Act provides "That John Farley, 
 
TOWN CENSUS AND VALUATION. 'I'M 
 
 Wivterinan Thomas, William McCobh, James Cavanjiaugli 
 and Matthew Cottrill, together with tliose \\-ho may here- 
 after associate with them, and their or any of their heirs 
 and assigns, be and they hereby are constituted a Corpo- 
 i-ation and Body Pohtic, for the purpose of erecting a 
 bridge over Damariscotta River, near the falls at the head 
 of navigation of said river." 
 
 Section 3d enacts, "That for reimbursing the said John 
 Farley and others before named, their heirs and assigns, 
 the money which maybe expended in building and sup- 
 porting said bridge, a toll be and hereby is granted and 
 established for the sole benefit of the said John Farley, 
 and others before named, their associates, heirs and 
 assigns, for the space of seventy years, to commence from 
 the day of opening said bridge for passengers, according 
 to the rates following ; (rates omitted.) Provided however 
 That the General Court shall have the right to regulate the 
 toll after the term of twenty years from its commencement." 
 In 1843, forty-six years after the building of the Bridge, 
 the toll was reduced. 
 
 . Damariscotta Pond was formerly the receptacle of 
 immense numbers of fish, such as alewives, salmon and 
 shad which used to go up the stream and sluice ways 
 which nature formed there and spawn in the deep and 
 commodious water above. But after the mills and dam 
 were erected at the falls, their passage up was entirely 
 closed ; and the vast schools were broken up. But the 
 elder Mr. Kavanagh, after he had come into possession of 
 that property, one day in May, observing alewives in the 
 stream below, had them taken in nets and transported to 
 the pond above. He then directed his men to build a 
 passage for them, so that they might ascend and descend 
 at their pleasure. They did so ; and the consequence has 
 been, a supply of fish in the stream ever since. The 
 inhabitants then petitioned the Legislature to pass an Act, 
 })rotecting the fish. 
 
232 TOWN CENSUS AND VALUATION.. 
 
 April 4. The town voted to lay out a road from Alex- 
 ander Nickels' to the old town road, near Ebenezer Clarke's. 
 Also from town road near Dr. Myrick's to Turnbull's 
 Ferry ; Damariscotta Bridge. The first of these roads 
 was accepted May 5, 1796. 
 
 1797. The Selectmen were empowered to employ Dr. 
 Bush "to try to cure Policy Laiten, and to go as far as 
 twenty-five dollars." But the Doctor was unsuccessful. 
 Polley Laiten was not cured. The town is indicted before 
 the Grand Jury for not being provided with a "town stock 
 of powder, balls, Hints and kettles." The Court met at 
 Waldoboro and John Farley was Agent. The matter was 
 settled. 
 
 John Farley had fifty-one votes and Nathaniel Thwing 
 four votes for County Treasurer. 
 
 1797, May 10. Maiy L , "considered as one of the 
 
 poor of the town," is set up at "vendue to them or him 
 that will take her at the lowest sum per week," during the 
 ensuing year. Ebenezer Clarke bids her off, at 5s. 3d. per 
 week, but he engages to make "her life comfortable." 
 
 Oct. 4. Daniel Waters is chosen a Delegate to repre- 
 sent Newcastle in a Convention, to be held at Hallowell, 
 on the fourth Tuesday of October, to take into consideration 
 the expediency of dividing the Count}^ of Lincoln into two 
 Counties and where the dividing line shall be. The Act 
 became a law, Feb. 20, 1799. 
 
 April 2. The subject of the road from near the Meeting 
 house to David Somes' barn, being again introduced into 
 town meeting, a committee of three was appointed to pro- 
 ceed and lay it out, as other surveys had proved unsatis- 
 factory. Nov. 5. The road from Damariscotta Toll Bridge 
 to the town road, is again up in town meeting ; and a com- 
 mittee is ap})ointed. The road was liTially accepted Sept. 
 24, 1799. 
 
 1799. John Taylor agrees to support Mar}' Laiten, this 
 year for two shillings, eleven pence per week. Collection 
 
TOWN CENSUS AND VALUATION. 233 
 
 Districts were established at Bath, Wiscasset, Waldoboro, 
 and seven other phices in Maine. April 1. Town voted 
 to lay out a road from Daniariscotta Pond to the Salt 
 water below. James Kavanagh gave the laud. This eli'ort 
 proved successful ; previous ones had failed. A landing 
 place was also secured. Accepted Sept. 24. 
 
 1800, April 7. The town is asked, but refuses, to peti- 
 tion the General Court for liberty to build a bridge across 
 Dj-er's river, at or near the point on Dyer's Neck. May 
 10. The town is again desired to take action for building 
 a bridge at the same place, but they decline for the 
 present. June 3. Philip Marce, wife and children, 
 laboier of Dresden ; Moses Craig, laborer, wife and chil- 
 dren, of Pownalboro ; and Charles Rundlett, shipwright of 
 Pownalboro, with his wife and children, are ordered to 
 leave the town in fifteen days ; they not having obtained 
 the town's consent to live in it. 
 
 The Selectmen were directed to "go round to the people's 
 houses" to take the valuation. Prices allowed by the town 
 on the highway — $1.00 per day for a man ; fifty cents for a 
 yoke of oxen ; fifty cents for a plough ; twelve cents for a 
 cart. 
 
 Job Averill, one of the first settlers in Alua, lived where 
 Eben Averill now resides. The mountain above his house 
 was called " Job's mountain " from him. He owned from 
 the Falls to Alua Meeting house, and settled his children 
 at several points, up and down, on this tract. A Garrison 
 was erected there for the use of the inhabitants. 
 
 Great disputes, in subsequent years, arose about titles, 
 and proprietors frequently disturbed and distressed the 
 settlers. Sometimes the settlers yielded to their demands 
 by paying them ; and, at other times, the claimants were 
 resisted and roughly handled, by the occupants. 
 
 In 1800 one Truman* an agent for the proprietors, who 
 
 *Mrs. Woodbridge and others. 
 
'234 TOWN CENSUS AND VALUATION. 
 
 had made himself obnoxious to the settlers, was riding 
 along, when live men disguised bj a black liquid on the 
 face, caught him, stripped him, whipped him with a thorn- 
 bush and then, it is said, cut off his ears and let him go. 
 In his nearly naked condition, he ran down to Mr. Moses 
 Weymouth's who resided where Gen. Weymouth now does, 
 and entered the house for safety. Mr. and Mrs. Weymouth 
 were gone from home, and there was no one in the house 
 but Hannah Averill, a daughter of Job, a maiden lady, and 
 sister of Mrs. We^nuouth. Taking fright at the strange 
 and bloody sight she instantly fled, without paying any 
 attention to the wants and woes of the wounded and the 
 lame. Trueman helped himself to some clothes, and then 
 started for Wiscasset. The perpetrators w^ere afterwar-ds 
 prosecuted with indifferent success. One of them went to 
 sea but never returned. 
 
 Job Averill was once taken and carried to Canada by 
 the Indians. 
 
 1801. April 6. An unsuccessful attenipt was made to 
 induce the town to build a porch to the Meeting house. 
 Ephriam Taylor bids off Polly Laiten for twenty-five cents 
 a week. For Representative to Congress, Orchard Cook 
 had thirteen votes and Dummer Sewall five. 
 
 There is no subject perhaps that occasions more interest, 
 awakens deeper feeling, or elicits warmer debate in a town, 
 than that of roads. It would be a matter of interest to 
 write the history of one road, taken from its inception, and 
 carried through all the various stages of individual and 
 town action, till the last furrow of the plough upon it is 
 turned, the last shovel full of dirt is thrown, and the sur- 
 veyor pronounces it " done. " Men go about as if the 
 weight of a kingdom was resting upon their shoulders, they 
 debate as for their lives — and they contend as though all 
 the powders of Eebeldom, were arrayed against them. 
 For a few feet of land, men could scarcely struggle harder 
 if they were in the seas and were lustily calling for help. 
 
TOWN CENSUS AND VALUATION. 235 
 
 They speak and they reply ; get excited and get calm : 
 speak and get excited again ; and again reply and become 
 calm '; till hours are consumed, months have come and 
 gone, and years have glided away. 
 
 Instead of coming together and calmly consulting and 
 considering what the public good requires, the moment the 
 subject of a new road is named or the alteration of an 
 old one, opposition is sure to be raised somewhere. 
 Either one man will lose a few feet of land, or some of his 
 wood must be cut down, or the travel will be taken from 
 his front door, or his neighbor, whom he does not like very 
 well, is going to be benefitted by it, or, he is not going to 
 have damages enough, or somebody else is likely to 
 have more damages than he thinks the town able to pay, 
 or, it is going " right straight " through his mowing land 
 or wood lot ; or, but reasons multiply and I stop them— he 
 is opposed, mightily opposed, opposed all through and con- 
 tinually opposed to the measure. He wakens up opposi- 
 tion and oftentimes succeeds in defeating important enter- 
 })rises, or delaying good ones. 
 
 Thus it was with that road which extended from Damar- 
 iscotta Pond to the Woodbridge neighborhood. At one 
 time we thought it settled ; but it appears it was not. For 
 some reasons, all previous proceedings with regard to this 
 matter, are thrown up and the town this year, saw fit to 
 appoint a committee to run out a road between these two 
 points. It was done, and on September 21, it was accepted ; 
 but on the 28th of November 1804, it was discontinued 
 because Benjamin Woodbridge, one of the land owners, 
 through whose land the road ran, thought he did not get a 
 sufiicient amount of damage for his loss. The road, from 
 near Dr. ]Myrick's to Trumbull's ferry, was a long time 
 agitated before it was finally settled. The history of the 
 road, from the county road up the West side of Vaughan's 
 Pond, would be a curious one, could it be written out, and 
 all the facts of the case made known, and so would that 
 
236 TOAN'N CENSUS AND VALUATION. 
 
 ninniii<^- down, from netir tlio Town house to Edgcomb Hue. 
 
 Towus ;iud iudividu.'ds oftentimes act very much against 
 their osvn interests, in opposing the construction of" new 
 roads or altering old ones, "wlum the public good demands 
 that it be done. In August 180(), the Court of Sessions 
 ordered the laying out of a new road from Dr. Myrick's to 
 the Meeting house. The town remonstrated, called a 
 meeting, and chose an Agent, Robert Robinson, with power 
 of Attorney, to ap|)ear before the Court of Sessions, to 
 oppose the road Avhich has been laid out. At the same 
 time they ordered that a surveyor and chainmen, inhabi- 
 tants of the town, be procured and authorized to lay oat a 
 road from the Meeting house to Damariscotta Toll Bridge, 
 and from there to the guidepost in Nobleboro' near William 
 Teague's ; and from this point back to the County Road by 
 Damariscotta Mills to the Meeting house, and also to 
 measure the road from the Meeting house to Dr. Myrick's. 
 The consequence was, no road was built there, and the 
 travelling public went up and down the hard hill at Royall 
 Wrights and to and from Damariscotta, by the way of the 
 old Academy, near Mr. Elias Bailey's for many 3'ears after- 
 wards. 
 
 1802. The town was asked, but refused, April 5, to give 
 any money for building an Academy, November 1. They 
 were asked, but refuseti to give the acre of land where the 
 old Meeting house stood for a lot for the Academy. Previ- 
 ous to this. May 6, 1795, Major John Farley and Colonel 
 Geo. Barstow offered for this acre of land, anotlier acre, else- 
 where for a burial ground ; but the town did not see fit to 
 accept the offer. May 10, the town voted Ezekiel Laiten, 
 Samuel Kennedy and Andrew Peters a Committee, to lay 
 out a road from James Cooper's line to the South point on 
 Dj'er's Neck ; and from the river on the South side, to the 
 town road. James Cainey gave the land on the South 
 side, on condition that the bridge which was to be built, 
 should be free. And Thomas Fairservice gave the land on 
 
TOWN CENSUS AND VALUATION. 227 
 
 tlie North side, b}- aceoptiiij^ tlio old loud which in former 
 years had been hiid out between these two points. This 
 road was hiid out two ix)ds wide. Town gave consent to 
 John Rundkt and others, to build a bridge a<3ix3ss Dyer's 
 river, at this place, provided they obtain a grant for the 
 same, from the General Court. Orchard Oook had 50 ; 
 Mark L. Hill, 21 ; Martin Hinkley, 7 ; and Phineas Bruce, 
 6 votes for Keyjresentative to Congress. 
 
 Respecting the uneured patient somema}^ think it trifling 
 in a grave histor}' like this, to notice a matter of this kind< 
 But to one unacquainted, it would hardly seem possible 
 for so much interest to arise in a town as there often is, 
 about a single pauper case. Oftentimes it will elicit an 
 eloquent debate for an hour or more, be carrie<l through 
 successive town Meetings, and engage the attention of the 
 neighborhood, perha])s of the entire town. To the pauper 
 himself it is a moment of indescribable anxiety and doubt 
 as to what is to become of him. Oftentimes such cases 
 are carried into (^ourt. The learned Judge sits on the 
 Bench with the Ermine of authority upon his shoulders 
 the Agent of the town is present — able counsel appear 
 both for and against the prosecutor twelve men sit upon 
 one side of the Court Room and watch every statement — 
 consid(ir every fact — listen with all the patience they can 
 to all the turnings and twistings and ingenious arguments 
 of skilled lawyers, who hate more than they do the presence 
 of the Angel of Death, to lose a case ; interested spectators 
 stand gazing around, offering opinions without any charge, 
 and giving decisions without any salary; the Judge rehearses 
 the case, reads off the law ; the man with a staff about 
 six feet long painted red on one end, conducts the jury 
 out, they deliberate, they discuss, they vote, seal up their 
 verdict, report, and the case is decided; that is, if every- 
 body is satisfied and no one appears to file objections. 
 
 Rough as it may appear, severe as it may seem, the 
 action of towns with regard to paupers is humane. No 
 
238 TOWN CENSUS AND VALUATION. 
 
 such things appear in Savagedom, and it is a relief frora a 
 vast amount of misery and pain. Oftentimes the condition 
 of paupers is superior to others in town ; and every man, 
 woman and chikl knows, if misfortune befall him and he 
 is deprived of his property, if friends forsake him, and 
 lameness, or broken limbs, or sickness visits him, there 
 is the great heart of the Christian community to feel for 
 him, the strong hand of the town is his protector, the Town 
 Treasury his bank, and he is sure to live having his 
 expenses paid, and witliout incuning debts to himself. 
 
 I have been profoundly impressed with these thoughts, as 
 I have turned over the pages of the AncieDt Town Records, 
 and read their legislation with regard to such as were so 
 unfortunate as to become the subjects of town charity. 
 And yet, it is not charity. If an individual has owned 
 property in town, paid taxes, or if he has not, but has 
 demeaned himself as a good citizen and has become ho 
 unfortunate as to be without the means of support, then the 
 town oiK/Jit to take him, take care t)f him, pay his bills 
 those of the physician among the rest, and if he dies, give 
 him a civilized burial in a Christian Cemetery. It may be, 
 that he is one of the Lord's elect ; and that on that Glori- 
 ous Morning when the Grave shall be bidden to release its 
 tenant, he will arise first among the Just, and shall be a 
 Prince around the Throne of the Highest ! God watches 
 his dust ; he will bid it rise ; it will be humanity re-clothed, 
 raised again, prepared for a life that shall have no ending, 
 and a duration that shall experience no pain. 
 
 Amusing as some of their acts were, and quaint as is their 
 style of Eecord, yet beneath it all, theirs is Christianity, 
 Justice, Benevolence, Humanity, Eight. You dread the 
 idea of becoming a pauper, there are ideas and conditions 
 far more terrible than this. Sooner, far sooner would 1 
 become a town charge than to be taken by savage hands, 
 and carried captive into the wilderness, as thousands of 
 my countrymen have been, during those fierce wars which 
 
TOWN CENSUS AND VALUATION. 239 
 
 my Book lias faintly delineated, where life is a burden, and 
 existence is only a synonym of degradation, miser}', want, 
 torture, ultimately deatli. 
 
 Of tbe two lots, if one or the other must be my condi- 
 tion, sooner, far sooner would I throw myself into the arms 
 of my fellow citizens to be cared for by them, than to be 
 subject to the cruelty and meanness and starvation and 
 lingering deaths which thousands of my fellow countrymen, 
 brave men fighting under and for, the flag of my Country, 
 who have been so unfortunate as to be taken prisoners of 
 war, by those lordly men, who have been educated to whip 
 negroes, sell children, and to pay the heaviest prices for 
 humanity when it appears in the female form, and is 
 graced with the charms and attractions of youth, accom- 
 plishments and beauty. I would not be a joauper, neither 
 would I be a slave ; and yet, I would be a pauper, far 
 sooner than 1 would be a slave. Reason as we may, think 
 as we please, subjection to irresponsible authority is a con- 
 dition in life that strikes the mind with horror and in 
 thousand of instances, has ended in desperation, mad- 
 ness, suicide, death ! God be praised for the prospect 
 of freedom in this, my native land. Come Thou immortal 
 King, break the rod of the oppressor ; reign thj'self in the 
 hearts of the nations ; hasten the time when every man 
 shall hail every other man, not as an enemy, but as a fel- 
 low creature, a friend, a brother ! It has been done since 
 the above was written. 
 
 July 29. An attempt was made to get the town to 
 emiiloy Dr. Marius Howe of Walpole, to cure Polly Laiten, 
 and the town voted " to try to employ a doctor to cure 
 Polly Laiten, by the great : viz., if he did not make a cure 
 of her disorder, to have nothing." It Avas a safe operation 
 for the town and the Selectmen were appointed a commit- 
 tee to attend to the matter. 
 
 1803. The bridge had been built across Dyer's river, 
 and the Proprietors asked for some compensation from the 
 
240 TOWN Ol^NSOS AND VATiUA'PrON. 
 
 town, for what then' had iloiio. Tht> town however refuso(T 
 to make thtMn any c'onsi(hnation ; believiui;', and justly so, 
 that tht> j>tM-sonal l>iM\et"it ti> eai-h oni' of thiMU, would nun-<' 
 than nu\>t any cnitlay of iwponso to whit-li thoy uiii;ht havt^ 
 htHMi suhjoi'tod in oroetin*;' it. 
 
 1804. Hugh Holuu>s came to this plu-i* oarly in (ho sot- 
 tliMnont of the I'onntrv and niarrioil the widow of St^lonion 
 Hopkins who puri-hasinl Tjot N\). 12 o( Ohristoj>hor Taji- 
 paii, and n^sidinl ihcvc till his doath. Holnuvs was a. husy, 
 bustlinj;- kind of a man, with moro onorgy than prudoni'O, 
 and moro z*\al than ilisiavtion. Ho was cmistablo at times 
 and a |>ri>miniMit ixciov in tho tc>wn alYairs, At ont> tinu\ 
 ho took up a broaohy horso that bolongod to James Clarke 
 who lived on Lot No. 5, Great Neek. He ]iut a wytlu^ 
 aronnd his neck, and the horse died on his haiuls. Clarke 
 sned him. Holmes stood him trial and beat him. It was 
 carried through several Courts, and Clarke finally got the 
 case on this ground. He proved, that the horse had been 
 driven beyond his stnaigth, the day before he died, and 
 the Jury brought in their verdict, that this was the cause 
 of his death, and gave the I'ase to Clarke. Holmes lived 
 Easterly a. short distance from the late Kobert Lennox's. 
 The lawsuit ci>st Clarke more than his horse was wortli ; 
 and it cost Holmes his farni, worth, at that time, $1,500. 
 Samuel Kennedy who livi>d on the Neck, Lot No. 3, became 
 surety for him, and let him have money to carry on his 
 lawsuit ; and as Holmes could not raise the njoney to pay 
 the cost of Courts, Kennedy took his farm."* Alfred 
 ^^"ils^>n and others lived on the Westerly end of it, and Capt. 
 Kolunt Kenutnly, when a young man, bimght the wootUaiid. 
 40 acres, for ^tJlJ,"). He paid for it in silver dollars. Other 
 kinds of currency were not satisfactory. After taking otl' 
 >!,"'),0l)0 worth of lumber at ditVerent times, Capt. Kennedy, 
 in 1S();5. sold this lot of land for $5,000 ; and the purchaser 
 
 * Ciipt. .lohn Uolmos. 
 
TOWN CENSUS AN]:» VALUATION. 241 
 
 has made a IuukIsoiiu; tliinjj; out oi it. This shows us tht; 
 great advance in the price of real estate, particularly wood- 
 land, within a few past years. 
 
 May 7. The town voted a, ])ouiity of 8 cents per In^ad 
 for crows that should be; killed. So far as apjjears, this is 
 th(! first movement of the kind, the town ever made. 
 
 1805. The town this year, I believe, for the first time iji 
 ')() years, dismissed the Article in the Warrant, relating to 
 laiiis. June 2d. Iload was acceptiid from near the Meet- 
 ing house to Edgcoml) line. D(!C. 'M. Ebene^^er Clark is 
 chosen Grand Juror to the Court of Common Pleas. 
 Samuel Cargill and Washington Dodge an; chosen Petit 
 Jurors. 
 
 18()(), April 7. Iload ord(;red to be, laid out from Win. 
 
 •Leman's to town line. Accepted May 8, 1800. Tin; towji 
 
 remonstrates against a petition of the tf)wn of Xobleboro, 
 
 secuiing to them the Avhole benefit of the alewive fishery. 
 
 1807. Chose a committee to look out a road from Sheep- 
 scot Toll Bridge to Dainariscotta Toll Bridge ; also from 
 Shee[)Scot Toll Bridge to J3amariscotta Mills ]iridg(3. 
 The town added sixty-six dollars, sixty-seven <;ents to the 
 salary of Rev. Kiah Bailey. 
 
 Some curious things sometimes happen in iIk; mannge- 
 mcid of our public affairs. Major Moses Carleton, in con- 
 versatio)! with Ebene/er J). Bobinson, Esq., stated, that 
 
 the year whcm Mr Hopkins was Selectman, none of 
 
 th(! Board knew how to assess taxes, according to the val- 
 uation. So they divided the whole tax into as many 
 parcels, as there were tax payers in town. Then, one of 
 the number turned his back, and another touching a par- 
 cel, asked ;'"Who shall pay this ?" The first, with his back 
 turned, mentioned an individual, and the tax Avas set 
 against his name. And so the work proceeded, till the 
 whole tax had been disposed of, in this perfectly original 
 way. And the Major ventured the opinion, that the taxes 
 since have never been more equally assessed or given 
 better satisfaction. 
 
242 TOWN AFFAIRS, 
 
 CHAPTER XXXI 
 
 TOWN AFFAIRS— VARIOUS MATTERS. 
 
 In 1809 a sluiceway for the fish was bnilt at Damaris- 
 cotta Mills, the town of Nobleboro paying one-half the 
 expense, the whole costing $438. No fish was taken that 
 year. During that time, a road was laid out from John 
 Dodge's Eastward to the town road. And during that year 
 it was voted to lay out a road' from Sheepscot Bridge to ■ 
 Damariscotta Bridge. In 1811 the town agreed to pay 25 
 cents cash for every crow that was killed. In 1812 it was 
 voted that the Selectmen be a committee to open a road 
 fi'om Robert Robinson's to Benjamin Jones ; and in 1813 
 an Agent was chosen to superintend the new County road. 
 $1,200 was raised for that purpose. 
 
 May 7, 1814. A vote was taken to choose a connnittee 
 for the purpose of examining the Protestant Methodist 
 Society of Newcastle and Alna in respect to their estab- 
 lishment, and do anything they may think proper in 
 regard of said Society being incorporated. Stephen Coffin, 
 Charles Nickels and Henry Hazelton were that committee. 
 And in 1815 a road was laid out from Robert Robinson's 
 to James Kavanagh's, and the work was completed and 
 accepted the following year. In 1816 the Selectmen were 
 appointed a committee to lay out a road on Dyer's Neck. 
 
 During this year a meeting was called to see if the town 
 will vote to request the Legislature to give its consent to 
 the separation of the District of Maine from Massachu- 
 setts proper, and to the erection of the District into a sep- 
 arate State. May 20th the vote was taken and resulted as 
 
TOWN AFFAIRS. 
 
 248 
 
 follows : — 21 in favor and 52 against separation. And on 
 the 2d of September following another vote was taken 
 when 22 votes were counted in favor and 67 against the 
 measure. The opposition had increased in numbers. 
 
 Jan. 9, 1816. "This day," says the surveyor, "I run the 
 line between Edgcomb and Newcastle by order of the 
 Selectmen of Newcastle. Beginning at a stump on Sheep- 
 scot river at the Head of Wiscasset Bay, so called, thence 
 running South thirty-nine degrees and forty minutes East 
 to Damariscotta river to a small white birch tree." 
 
 May 1, 1817. Voted that there be no spirituous liquors 
 sold at or near the Meeting house on days of pubhc 
 business. 
 
 It is well known to the older inhabitants, that there was, 
 for a long time, a dispute between the towns Edgcomb and 
 Newcastle respecting their boundary line ; and some years 
 elapsed before it was settled. This accounts for the fol- 
 lowing, a'^ well as the foregoing, Kecord, June 1817. 
 "Committee report a line laid out between Newcastle and 
 Edgcomb, at an iron bolt placed in the ledge or rock on 
 the Southerly side of which bolt the letter E is cut out in 
 said rock, and on the Northerly side of said bolt the letter 
 N is cut out in said rock, and thence running from the 
 Avater of said Narrows on a course South 45 degrees East 
 in a line with said iron bolt eleven hundred and eighty-five 
 rods to Damariscotta river to an iron bolt placed in a 
 ledge or rock near high water mark on said river." 
 
 "Done in pursuance of a Resolve passed in General 
 Court June 9, 1817." 
 
 Nov. 15, 1817. A guide post was erected near John 
 Jones to Alna, a distance of 3i miles. One was also 
 erected near Robert Robinson's with directions to Damar- 
 iscotta Toll Bridge 1 mile, to Sheepscot Toll Bridge 2j 
 miles — to Edgcomb 3 miles and to Nobleboro 1^. Done 
 by order of the Selectmen. 
 
 In 1822 Josiah Jones again run out the line betAveen 
 
244: TOWN AFFAIRS. 
 
 Edgcomb and Newcastle the same as lie run it out before. 
 And in Oct. 14, 1822, the town hue was run between New- 
 castle and Jefferson : "Beginning at a stake by the bank of 
 Damariscotta Pond, between Newcastle and Jefferson, 
 thence running Northwest to Alna line, to a bunch of small 
 maples, thence running Southwest to Sheepscot river to a 
 pine tree Marsh." Settled. 
 
 1823, May 10. Contract closed with Kev. Mr. Bayley 
 by paying him $400 in installments of $100 per annum. 
 Interest to commence June, 1824. This closed his labors 
 as the minister of the town. 
 
 Sept. 12, 1831. Yoted to remove all the gates and bars 
 from Aaron Sherman's to the County road. 1839. Voted 
 to accept the report of the Selectmen on a road as laid out 
 from near Kobert Campbell's to near the guide board near 
 Hodge Woodbridge's. Voted to "accept the report of the 
 Selectmen in laying out or altering the road near Thomas 
 Woodbridge's. Voted to build the road or so much of it 
 as is laid out by the Commissioners, as leads from Thomas 
 Chase's to the Woodbridge Hill, and that the Selectmen 
 lot out said road and sell it at auction on the building 
 thereof." 
 
 1845. Voted unanimously that the Selectmen be a com- 
 mittee to petition the Legislature to pass a law prohibiting 
 the building of weirs or pounds, the setting of nets or 
 seines or using of drag nets, or in any other way obstruct- 
 ing the fish called salmon, shad or alewives in the Damaris- 
 cotta river within the bounds of Newcastle and Nobleboro, 
 and also to alter or amend the present laws so as to allow 
 the fish committee of said towns Nobleboro and Newcastle 
 to take fish in the Western and middle streams so called at 
 Damariscotta Mills on every day in the week except 
 Sunday and l)ut one day in each week in the Eastern or 
 ock stream, and that rafting and gondolaing or any other 
 obstruction shall not be allowed in said streams during the 
 fish season but two davs in each week. 
 
TOWN AFFAIPuS. 245 
 
 The Wiscasset road had now been built ant] liuished ; 
 hence the following vote passed Sept. 11, 1848 : — that the 
 Selectmen be anthoiized to borrow $800, on the credit of 
 the town for the purpose of paying the balance which ma}' 
 be due from the town on account of the building the Wis- 
 casset road. And on March 23, 1849, it was voted to 
 build a dam over Marsh Stream Bridge. And on Sept. 3, 
 1849, it was voted to accept the road laid Out by the 
 Selectmen from James Fitz Patrick's to Hartley Erskine's. 
 
 March 30, 1850. Yoted to choose an agent to confer 
 with the Damariscotta agent, to ascertain when the Dam- 
 ariscotta bridge should be taken charge of b}^ the town, 
 and what it would cost to build a new bridge, and voted 
 and chose Isaac C. Washburn for said agent. And on 
 April 7, 1851, a meeting was called to see if the town will 
 vote to build the Damariscotta bridge with the town of Dam- 
 ariscotta the present year. April 7, 1851. Voted that the 
 town of Newcastle do not repair the Damariscotta bridge, 
 unless the town of Damariscotta unite with them in such 
 repairs. May 16, 1851. Voted that an agent to l^uild the 
 Damariscotta bridge be chosen by ballot. William Hall 
 was chosen agent. Damariscotta concurred, the bridge 
 was built and travel over it was free. 
 
 April 5, 1852. Voted that tlie town choose a supervisor 
 of schools instead of a superintending school committee. 
 David Q. Cushman was elected to the office. Sept. 4, 1852. 
 E. Wilder Farley had 17G votes for Kepresentative to Con- 
 gress, and was elected. 
 
 March 14, 1859. Voted to instruct the Selectmen to 
 establish a liquor agent at Damariscotta village, if a suit- 
 able person can be procured as such agent. 
 
 March 5, 1862. It was voted to see if the town will 
 accept the report of the Selectmen in the laying out of a 
 road, beginning near the Brick Yard of George Cunning- 
 ham, and ending at a point on the County road leading 
 from Damariscotta to Wiscasset. The same was accepted 
 
246 TOWN AFFAIRS. 
 
 March 24, 1862. In 1804, it was voted to have a Liquor 
 Agency. 
 
 May 28th, 1864, it was voted that the sum of $25 be 
 raised or appropriated out of any mone}^ in the treasury, 
 not otherwise appropriated, for each member recruited to 
 till the quota of Newcastle, under the calls referred to in 
 the act of the State of Maine, February 20, 1864 for volun- 
 teers or soldiers to serve in the U. S. army, and that said 
 sum thus raised and appropriated be used in conformity to 
 the requirements of said act or paying recruiting agents 
 and other expenses of enlistment in filling the town quota 
 under said call and any future calls. 
 
 November 17, 1864, it was voted that the Selectmen be 
 authorized to borrow money on the credit of the town, not 
 to exceed $6000, for the purpose of paying volunteers for 
 the U. S. army in anticipation of a call from the town for 
 more men. And in March 10, 1865, it Avas voted that the 
 town raise $1200 to fill the town quota under the call of 
 December 19, 1864. 
 
 May 2, 1867, on a motion for the suppression of " drink- 
 ing houses and tippling shops, " the number of ballots cast 
 with the word " Yes " was 86 ; those with " No " was 6. 
 A handsome majority which shows how the town stood on 
 the important subject of temperance. 
 
 September 17, 1867, voted that the toAvn issue its bonds 
 to the amount of $60,000 in aid of the construction of the 
 Knox & Lincoln Railroad. June 12, 1869, on motion of 
 E. W. Farley, it was voted that the sum of $2500 be raised 
 the current year towards defraying Newcastle's one-half of 
 the expense of rebuilding the bridge across the Damaris- 
 cotta river. 
 
 September 27, 1870, the credit of the town, by vote, was 
 pledged for the sum of $22,400 to aid in the construction 
 of the Knox & Lincoln Ptailroad. The bonds given paya- 
 ble in 20 years with interest, semi-annually. June 20, 1871, 
 voted that the credit of the town be pledged to aid in the 
 
TOWN AFFAIRS. 247 
 
 construction of the K. & L. E. R. in tiie sum of $30,600 
 payable in 30 years. A two-thirds vote was i-equired, 
 June 17, 1871, $13,000 were voted iii aid of the K. & L. R. 
 E. 137 voting in favor and 37 against it. 
 
 March 20, 1876, it was voted that the town raise $1000, 
 towards tlie purchase of a fire engine to be located in the 
 Bridge village nea)' the Brick Church, provided the further 
 sum of $500 be raised by private subscription and paid 
 into the treasury of the town on or before the 20th da}' of 
 Ma}' next, . 
 
 July -4, 1876. There was a " centennial celebration at 
 Damariscotta and Newcastle." It was not a celebration of 
 the organization of Newcastle, for that was in 1753, a hun- 
 dred and twenty-three years before this ; nor of Damaris- 
 cotta, for that was -incorporated as a town, not a great 
 while ago ; but of the country. The meeting was called to 
 order by William H. Hilton, Esq., who invited Hon. E. 
 Wilder Farley to occupy the Presidential chair. After a 
 few well chosen and pertinent remarks, the exercises con- 
 tinued as follows : 
 
 1: Music by the Damariscotta Brass Band. 2. Prayer 
 by Eev. H. Crocker. 3. Eeading of the Declaration of 
 Independence by Mr. E. E. Dunbar. 4. Historical sketch 
 of Newcastle and Damariscotta by Gen. James A. Hall. 
 5. Hymn, America, by the band and audience. 
 
 The Antiques and Horribles appeared early in the morn- 
 ing ; a regatta took place upon the river ; there was a 
 salute of thirty-seven guns at noon ; the bells were rung 
 from twelve to one at noon ; there was a trial of fire 
 engines, and other things were said and done which made 
 the day one of pleasure and enjoyment and long to be 
 remembered. 
 
 March IS, 1879, Eesolved that this meeting recommends 
 that the town at its annual meeting in 1880 raise by taxa- 
 tion one-twentieth part of its first loan, namely three 
 thousand dollars and one year's interest thereon, which will 
 
248 TOWN AFFAIRS. 
 
 become due July 1, 1880, and that svicli a course shall be 
 continued, year by year, vmtil said loan is paid, unless 
 future events should call for a different policy. And on 
 March 22, 1880, it was voted that the town raise such an 
 amount as is called for, to pay the interest on the bonds 
 issuedf or the benefit of the K. i L. R. R. March 21, 1881, 
 it was again voted to raise b}' taxation $3000 to pay the 
 bonds issued to aid the construction of the K. & L. R. R. 
 which became due July 1, 1881. It was voted to raise the 
 sum required to pay interest accruing on bonds issued in 
 aid of the Knox & Lincoln Railroad, also the interest on 
 coupons and orders. 
 
 The stand which Newcastle took in the last war was 
 noble, patriotic and prompt. Her quota of soldiers was 
 readily furnished, bounties were offered them by the town, 
 and at the sound of the bugle and the drum, they marched 
 to the field of battle where lives Avere lost, limbs were 
 shattered and pain and suffering endured. Still the love of 
 country prevailed, battles were fought, hardships were 
 borne, fatigue, hunger, heat and cold were experienced 
 until the contest had ended, victory was proclaimed, and 
 peace and prosperity had returned once more to the land 
 of the free and the home of the brave. Newcastle did her 
 part cheerfully, readil}' and without complaint in that fear- 
 ful struggle which cost the lives of thousands and sent 
 sorrow, affliction and loss into large numbers of the families 
 Avhicli are scattered throughout this widel}' extended land- 
 
 And her action with regard to the K. & L. R. R. has 
 been noble, honorable and just. For the good of the com- 
 munity and her own supposed prosperity, she voted away 
 her mone}^ as the calls for aid were made, but not realizing 
 the profit or the advantage that had been anticipated an d 
 finding herself heavily burdened with debt, an increased 
 taxation and little hope of relief, instead of raising the cry 
 of poverty, of repudiating her bonds, refusing to pay 
 interest, and thus breaking faith with her creditors, she has 
 
TOWN AFFAIRS. 249 
 
 manfully met tlie difficulty, made arrangements to meet her 
 indebtedness and thus save her credit and deal on the 
 principles of integrity with those who complied with her 
 wishes in the day when she made her offer and called upon 
 the public for aid. The votes I have quoted show tiiis. 
 And while the credit of other corporations have througli 
 mismanagement and fraud, sunk so low as to forever lose 
 the confidence of the community, that of Newcastle stands 
 firm ; she is endeavoring to meet her engagements, and to 
 deal with her creditors on the principles of fairness, honor 
 and integrity. 
 
 The Lincoln Democrat was first published in Newcastle, 
 July 24, 1850. J. J. Eamsey was editor and he continued 
 it nine years. AVednesday was the day of its publication. 
 
 x-Vbout the 3'ear 1869, an effort was made for the purpose 
 of erecting a dam across Damariscottarivera short distance 
 above the bridge at the head of the falls, and to encourage 
 the enterprise, the town on May 21, 1870, passed the fol- 
 lowing vote : " That the stock of the Damariscotta Water 
 Power Company and all the structure a'ud machinery and 
 capital used for operating the same, be exempted from 
 taxation in the town of Newcastle for the period of ten 
 years after the same is put in operation." 
 
 Newcastle State Bank was incorporated in 1854 with a 
 capital of $50,000. Algernon S. Austin was President and 
 Thaddeus Weeks, Cashier. 
 
 The Directors were Algernon S. Austin, Joseph Haines, 
 Thomas J. Merrill, John H. Converse, Austin Hall, Joseph 
 Stetson, Joel Huston, Addison Austin, and Albert Glidden. 
 The bank was situated in Austin's Block, corner of Main 
 and Water streets. During the Kebellion, in 1865 its 
 charter was given up and it became a National Bank with 
 Joseph Haines for President and David W. Chapman, 
 Cashier. 
 
 The first physician in Newcastle we have any knowledge 
 of, is Dr. Kenelm Winslow who practised here in 1763. He 
 
'250 MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURC!HES. 
 
 lived where the hxte Mrs. Barstow resided. Dr. Bush in 1797. 
 Dr. Josiah Myrick practised forty years.* Dr. Lot Myrick, 
 his son, who lived at Damariscotta Mills, practised 20 years. 
 He then married the daughter of Hon. John Dole of Alna, 
 quit practice and moved to Augusta. Dr. Samuel Ford 
 continued in the practice 20 years and then died. Dr. 
 Moses Call was physician here 40 years. Dr. John T. 
 Acorn has been here 45 years and is still active in his pro- 
 fession. Dr. John S. Wright moved here from Edgcomb, 
 practised 5 years and then died. Dr. Fred Hutchings 2 
 years, and Dr. W. S. Hall, 3 years. 
 
 CHAPTER XXXII. 
 
 MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSESt AND CHURCHES. 
 
 At the time of organizing the town there was a Meet- 
 ing house on its Western side, and the Rev. Alexander 
 Boyd, a Presbyterian Minister from Scotland, was preach- 
 ing there. Mr. Boyd came to this country a young man 
 and was recommended as having received a liberal educa- 
 tion and studied Theology at the University of Glasgow. 
 He was approved by the Boston Presbytery, and licensed 
 
 * Dr. John T. Acorn. 
 
 tl use the word Meeting house because it is descriptive, appro- 
 priate and was properly used by our fathers. The word Church is 
 equivocal ; it may mean the building, or the body of believers 
 assembled within it. The Episcopal use of the word is not of 
 American growth. 
 
MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 251 
 
 by them to preach at their session at Pelham, N. H., June 
 14, 1748. He was appointed by them to supply George- 
 town in the District of Maine, with discretionary power to 
 visit " Whichcasset and Sheepscoat. " At Georgetown, the 
 people were pleased with Mr. Boyd, and gave him a call to 
 settle. This was in August, 1749. But the Presbytery had 
 heard from Scotland some reports to the disadvantage of 
 Mr. B., and therefore returned the call to the Church at 
 Georgetown, and at the same time cited their candidate to 
 appear before them. In the ensuing October he presented 
 himself before that body and confessed, that previous to his 
 leaving Scotland, he had, in an irregular manner, married a 
 lady by the name of Mary Buclian, and had left her. This 
 fact he had studiously concealed at the time of receiving his 
 license to preach ; but he now declared his intention to send 
 for her and treat her as his wife. The Presbytery sharply 
 rebuked him for his duplicity, and as he appeared penitent, 
 they continued his license. He again returned to George- 
 town, and in June, 1750, the people renewed their invita- 
 tion for his settlement among them ; but he also visited- 
 Newcastle, and was invited by the people there, to tarry 
 with them. This latter invitation he accepted ; and he 
 had become a resident there, when the town was organized. 
 How much preaching the town had been favored with, 
 previous to that time, is uncertain ; but it is understood, 
 that, as early as convenient, they took measures to have 
 the gospel among them. Christopher Tappan had donated 
 two 100 acre lots ; one to be given to the first settled min- 
 ister, and the other to the inhabitants of Sheepscot, as a 
 glebe or parsonage forever. And as soon as the town was 
 organized, measures were taken to have the gospel settled 
 among them, and the design of the benevolent donor carried 
 into execution. Accordingly, in April, 1754, onh' nine 
 months after the organization of the town, I find the record 
 of the town meeting to contain the following vote : " That 
 there be fort}- pounds raised for supporting the gospel, and 
 
252 MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 
 
 to pay the charge of attending tlie Rev. Presbytery, in 
 order to have the gospel preached among iis, and to hiy in a 
 proper stock of ammunition. " 
 
 The Presbytery was to meet at Newbury ; and as it was 
 not convenient for them to come to Newcastle to perform 
 the services of Ordination, it was arranged that this service 
 should be at Newbury ; and that a committee from the 
 town should be there, and in behalf of the town, should 
 receive Mr. B., as their minister, after the ordination. 
 
 Previous to this meeting there had been another, when a 
 committee was appointed to make arrangements for the 
 " affair. " And on the 31st of July of that year, a meeting 
 of the town was held, when it was stated b}^ James Clark 
 and Robert Hodge, a previously appointed committee, that 
 they had given Mr. B. a call for settlement ; that he had 
 replied affirmatively ; and that the ordination was to take 
 place on the 20th of August next, at Newbiary. They also 
 stated that they had " promised him ninety-three pounds, 
 or the Minister's lot and £2G and the use of the Parsonage 
 lot, upon condition that he is to remain with us until the 
 Kev. Presbytery see fit to remove him for non-])erformance 
 in us ; and we have promised him forty-six pounds a year, 
 salary, and likewise charges (^f attending the Presbj'tery at 
 Boston, in having the call presented. " 
 
 It was also voted, that James Clark, Alexander Nickels 
 and John McNear be a committee to attend the Ordination 
 of Mr. Boyd at Newbury, and that they receive him as 
 their minister, in behalf of the District and congregation. 
 But the vessel in which Mr. Boyd and the Committee were 
 embarked, being detained by stress of weather, he did not 
 reach Newbury at the time appointed for the ordination. 
 It was therefore postponed until Septeml^er 19th, when it 
 was duly performed. On this occasion Rev. Mr. McGregore 
 of Londonderry, preached from II Timothy, 2, 3. Rev, 
 Mr. Morehead of Boston gave the Charge, and Rev. Mr. 
 Parsons of Newbury presented the Right Hand. 
 
MINISTERS, MEETIXG HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 2-53 
 
 Mr. B. returns with the committee and cominonces liis 
 hibors at Newcastle, and on the next year, April 19, 1755, 
 they vote to raise £23 towards the Minister's salary before 
 the Province Precepts reached them ; thus generously pre- 
 paying this amount as a subsidy in time of need. The tax 
 for the whole would be made out when the precept arrived. 
 One year afterwards, at the meating in March 25, 175r), the 
 town found themselves in arrears to Mr. B. and thev chose 
 William McLslland, A. Nickels and S. Kennedy a committee 
 to settle with him. 
 
 The inhabitants of Newcastle w^ere never unanimous for 
 the settlement of Mr. Boyd And at the time of his ordi- 
 nation, a remonstrance was presented to the Presbytery 
 from Nathaniel Winslow and others who called themselves 
 Congregationalists, against having Mr. B. settled over them. 
 But their. objections had no weight with the Presbytery. 
 And after the ordination, the ditfic;ulties rather increased 
 than diminished, which divided the town into powerful 
 parties. On the same year, June 24, 1756, there was a 
 town meeting when it was voted by the "inajor part" of 
 the inhabitants, that Mr. B. was not received according to 
 law or the Presbyterian standards. A number however 
 protested againet this vote. 
 
 A second vote by the majority declared that ''thev will 
 not receive the Kev. Mr. Boyd to be their minister ; but a 
 number of the inhabitants j^rotested that thev had no 
 right to vote in such a case ; alleging that he was already 
 received. They were willing however to leave it with the 
 Kev. Presbytery to decide the matter. But the "major 
 part of the inhabitants" voted that they would not have 
 Mr. Boyd preach on the Damariscotta side of the town 
 at all ; and so the meeting, which proved to be a stormy 
 one, was adjourned. 
 
 1757. The second Article in the Warrant for a town 
 Meeting to be held on March 19, was to see if the town 
 will appoint a time when a settlement can be had with Mr. 
 
254 MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 
 
 Boyd, that the Treasurer and others who have paid, may 
 bring in their accounts, so that "both minister and people" 
 may know what is due for the support of the gospel ; and 
 also "to see if the town will send a man to the Eev. Pres- 
 bytery next April, in order to have the grievances removed 
 that have arisen between the Rev. A. Boyd and the town." 
 The committee was appointed, and consisted of John 
 McNear, John Ward and AYm. McLelland. 
 
 Nothing farther was done at this meeting ; but dissatis- 
 faction still continuing, a warrant was issued on the 23d 
 day of March, calling a meeting on the 7th of April prox- 
 imo. The first article was to "inquire into the reasons 
 why we have i.ot had the sacrament of the Lord's supper 
 administered amongst us since the Eev. A. Boyd's ordina- 
 tion ; and whether this, with Mr. Boyd's conduct amongst 
 us be a grievance or not, to the most part of the town ; and 
 if judged a grievance as aforesaid, to put it to vote whether 
 we will send a man at the town's charge to the Eev. Pres- 
 bytery, in order to have this grievance removed, as soon 
 as said Presbytery, in their Avisdoru, shall determine." 
 
 The committee appointed on the 19th of March, do not 
 appear to have done their duty, or had been excused ; and 
 on the 7th of April, the town by vote declared, that the 
 conduct of Mr. Boyd is "a grievance," and that a man be 
 sent to the Presbytery to have him removed. 
 
 1758. Dissatisfaction with Mr. Boyd continues ; and it 
 is certain that there are hindrances to his usefulness which 
 he cannot remove. Prejudices had risen against him ; and 
 rumors of wrong were rife. And on July 12, the town had 
 a meeting, principally with regard to this matter, when it 
 was voted, 1st, To send for a Justice of the Peace at the 
 town's expense, in order to have proof ehcited of the 
 charges made against Mr. Boyd, and stated in the fore- 
 going Warrant. I have'looked over that Warrant, but can 
 find no specification of charges ; they were only general ; 
 but whatever they were, they rested with great weight 
 
MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 255 
 
 upon the minds of a majority of tlie inhabitants, and they 
 were determined to rid themselves of the present undesir- 
 able incumbent. The sacrament, we know had not been 
 administered; Mr. Boyd's antecedents were bad ; and dif- 
 ficulties of a formidable character, had arisen, since he 
 had been settled at Newcastle, 2d, They authorized the 
 town Clerk to write to the Rev. Presbytery in behalf of 
 the town ; and 3d, They voted to "Desire the Eev. Presby- 
 tery to remove Mr. Boyd from us ; and if the said removal 
 cannot now be obtained, to desire them to appoint Mr. 
 Boyd to supply elsewhere." 
 
 In Sept. 28th, another town Meeting was called with 
 regard to this matter, when a committee, consisting of 
 James Forbes, James Cargill and Wm. McLelland, was 
 raised to settle with Rev. Mr. Boyd. And at an adjourned 
 meeting held Oct. 9, the committee report that there is 
 due Mr. Boyd, salary and settlement money, the sum of 
 £66, 13s., 4d. His receipts amounted to £13, 6s., 7d, 2f. 
 Balance due .£53, 6s., 7d, 2f. The Committee Avere taken 
 by Mr. Boyd as sureties for the amount and the town 
 ordered the constables to collect it. 
 
 The town also appointed James Cargill and Robert 
 Hodge a committee to " lot " udth Mr. Boyd, as to which of 
 the lots appropriated by Mr. Tappan for religions services, 
 should be his; and which should belong to the town. 
 They did so ; and lot^ 15 fell to Mr. Boyd, while lot 16 
 remained to the town, as a glebe or parsonage forever. 
 
 Mr. Boyd paid, and the account settled, his labors closed 
 in that place. He had preached in town about seven 
 
 * There is a difference between tlie numbering of these lots as 
 made by the town, and that afterwards made by David Murray, 
 Esq,, Surveyor. And the only way that I can reconcile the diflfi- 
 culty, is, this town must have reckoned lots 1 and 2 as lot No. 1 ; 
 while Murray reckoned thetn regularly 1 and 2 ; thus, on the town's 
 numbering, the parsonage was No. 16 ; on Murray's, No. 17. 
 
256 MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 
 
 years, and was settled minister for more than four. His 
 ministry does not appear to have been attended with any 
 important, satisfactory results. 
 
 As far as tiie Record goes, it does not appear that the 
 town was favored with preaching, the ensuing winter ; but 
 at their next March meeting, 1759, a committee of three, 
 Benj. Woodbridge, Hobt. Hodge and Samuel Perkins, was 
 raised, "to employ a minister, to preach the gospel to us, 
 for this year." They do not .tppeav to have been very suc- 
 cessful ; for at the next annual meeting held March 13, 
 1760, a committee of three, James Cargill, James Clark 
 and Samuel Perkins were a]3pointed to employ a minister. 
 
 No minister however was obtained, and in October 3d of 
 that year, a town Meeting was called, to see if the town 
 would unite with the people of Walpole, provided the peo- 
 ple of Walpole would unite with them, in extending a call to 
 the Eev. Nathan Ward formerly of Watertown, Mass, who was 
 then preaching at that place, to become a minister of both 
 places. It was to be at the option of Mr. Ward, to reside 
 either at Newcastle or Walpole, as he might elect. The 
 business at that meeting, was left incomplete. And at an 
 adjourned meeting, held January 1, 1761, when the same 
 proposition was repeated, it was agreed that the time, pay 
 and labor of the minister should be equally divided 
 between the two places. The part of the salary the town 
 agreed to pay was, £26, 13s. 4d. They also voted to pay 
 for settlement £33, 6s. 8d. 
 
 William McLelland, David Given, Joseph Glidden, Henry 
 Little and John Hussey were appointed a committee with 
 full power to carry the whole proceeding, both as to union 
 with Walpole and terms with Mr. Ward, into execution. 
 But if they should fail in their object, then they should 
 report to the town. 
 
 Questions, prejudicial to Mr. Ward having arisen respect- 
 ing his dismissal from Watertown, a committee of seven 
 were appointed to learn the truth of the matter. Their 
 
MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 257 
 
 names were David Given, Joseph Glidclen, Henrj Little, 
 John Hussey, David Hopkins, EHsha Chirk and John 
 Cnuninghani. But after dih^^ent inquiry, all suspicions of 
 wrong were removed, and Mr. Ward stood before them as 
 a man of candor and uprightness, and a minister of blame- 
 less conversation, rectitude of character and siiccess in his 
 work. 
 
 1761. The project of re-union however, for some cause, 
 failed, and Mr. Ward appears to have left off preaching at 
 Walpole. And in May 18, the town in meeting assembled, 
 gave him a call for settlement with them. They voted him 
 <£53, 6s. 8d for settlement, one-half to be paid within ten 
 days after his Installation, and the other half at the end of 
 the year. For salary he was to have <£66, 13s. 4d. A com- 
 mittee of three, John Ballantine, David Given and Joseph 
 Glidden, were raised to carry the designs of the town into 
 execuution. 
 
 Mr. Ward accepted the call, and on the 4th of August, 
 the town had a meeting and according to Congregational 
 usage, voted to invite seven Churches to assist at the 
 Installation. These were, Concord, Rev. Mr. Bliss ; Hol- 
 lis, liev. Mr. Emerson ; Boston, Kev. Mr. Pemberton ; 
 Bridgewater, Bev. Mr. Porter ; Sutton, Rev. Mr. Hall ; 
 Rev. Mr. Cleveland, Jebacca ; and Rev. Dr. Sewall, Boston. 
 It was agreed that the time and place of Installation, be 
 left wholly with the candidate. 
 
 And as there was no settled minister in the County, they 
 agreed to apply to the Lieutenant Governor and Secretary 
 of State for their advice, to know whether those ministers 
 whom they have selected, will answer the Province law 
 which required the approbation of a majority of the min- 
 isters in a County, to accomplish such an object. 
 
 But doubts were still entertained by some, whether Mr. 
 Ward had been properly dismissed from Watertown ; 
 accordingly, at that meeting, a protest, signed by four indi- 
 viduals, Benjamin Woodbridge, Kenelm Winslow, James 
 
258 MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 
 
 Brown and James Hall, was entered against the proceed- 
 ings. They charge the meeting with acting imprudently 
 in not knowing whether Mr. Ward has a proper dismission 
 from those over whom he was lately settled. 
 
 This was throwing cold water upon the flame ; and 
 nothing further appears to have been done till the annual 
 meeting in March 24, 1762, when a new committee was 
 raised, to procure the services of a minister. This com- 
 mittee were William McLellan, Jonathan Laiten and Henry 
 Little. 
 
 August 31st of the same year, the town desirous of 
 coming to a decision with regard to the settlement of Mr. 
 Ward, Voted, 1. Not to apply any farther to the General 
 Court in this matter ; 2. To choose seven ministers living in 
 and around Boston to look into and detei'mine upon the mat- 
 ter of the legality and correctness of Mr. Ward's dismission ; 
 and 3, That if they approved of his course, then he was to 
 be supported by subscription raised by his friends, and not 
 by a salary from the town ; and that the time in which he 
 could not be employed in Newcastle, he might labor else- 
 where to preach, as the Providence of God should open the 
 door. 
 
 Here the whole matter appears to have rested for a sea- 
 son. 1763, March 22, the town voted to raise a committee 
 of three to procure a minister ; and also instructed that 
 committee to write to the Rev. Mr. Parsons of Newburyport, 
 inviting him " to pay them a visit, " sometime during the 
 summer. 
 
 At the same meeting, it was voted to raise a committee 
 to take care of the Meeting House, and Flankers and Gar- 
 rison, and to let the Flankers for the benefit of the town. 
 Robert Hodge, William McLelland, Samuel Nickels and 
 John Cunningham, were appointed on that Committee. 
 
 In the Warrant for a Town Meeting to be holden June 
 14, an Article was inserted, to* see if the town will vote 
 to repair the Meeting house ; but the town decided " not 
 to repair the Meeting house yet. " 
 
MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 259 
 
 Rev. Mr. Ward who was absent, wrote to the town at 
 this time, wishing them to retract their call, and accordingly 
 on the 26th of September, another Meeting was called, when 
 it was voted, " that the call that was given to Mr. Ward, be 
 dismissed." 
 
 Here the matter ended. Mr. Ward was afterwards set- 
 tled at Plymouth, N. H., and the frown was without a 
 minister. 
 
 1764. In the Warrant for the March 27th Meeting, an 
 Article was inserted, to see what the town would do about 
 getting a minister, which resulted in appointing a -committee 
 for that purpose. But the Article relating to repairing the 
 Meeting house, passed on this wise : that all the inhabi- 
 tants who lived to the west of Samuel Nickels, should do 
 it. Samuel Nickels lived where Joseph. Cargill so long 
 resided. . He built that house and for many years resided 
 in it. £26, 13s. 4d, were raised for this purpose. The 
 committee to see the work done, were Samuel Nickles, 
 James Campbell, John Cunningham. 
 
 This committee were also to appraise the Meeting house ; 
 and at the June 19th meeting, it was voted to accept of 
 their appraisal. The town also voted to raise XlOO for 
 repairing the Meeting house, and for providing a place 
 convenient, on the other side of the town, for public wor- 
 ship ; and they agreed to divide the amount raised equally 
 between the two places. This is the first time the town 
 took any action with regard to supporting public wor- 
 ship on the Eastern side of the town. A committee of five 
 was raised for carrying the design of the town into 
 execution. 
 
 Dissatisfaction with these votes was expressed, and at 
 another meeting called for the purpose, on the 17th of July 
 following, an attempt was made to have these votes recon- 
 sidered ; but without avail. The town chose to abide by 
 its former decision. The real objection consisted, in having 
 
260 MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 
 
 a Meeting house built on the Eastern side of the town. 
 But one is resolved on, and it were useless to oppose it. 
 They disagree however as to place. 
 
 1765. At the next annual Meeting held March 6, a com- 
 mittee of five for supplying the pulpit, was appointed ; and 
 this committee should have power to appoint a sub-com- 
 mittee, one of their own numbei% who should go at the 
 town's expense, and "look out for a minister. " The toAvn 
 also voted not to accept the report of the committee 
 appointed for repairing the Meeting hovise ; neither to 
 accept of what the other committee had done, relating to 
 the choice of a place, to set the Meeting house, on the 
 Eastern side of the town. 
 
 There was dissatisfaction and disagreement. And a 
 Warrant was granted for a meeting to be held on the 4th of 
 April next to see if the town 1, Will grant the inhabitants 
 on the Eastern side of the town the Kbertj of raising a cora- 
 mitttee who should make choice of a place for setting the 
 Meeting house, provided they shall be at the expense of 
 purchasing the lot for the same ; and also land for a bury- 
 ing ground, without any charge to the town ; 2, To see if 
 the town will allow the inhabitants on the Eastern side, the 
 liberty to receive the report of the coniiuittee, provided 
 they agree upon the spot where to set the house ; 3, To 
 see if the town will empower said committee to carry on 
 the building by contract : 4, To see if the town will allow 
 the said committee to draw on the Treasurer for money to 
 defray the expense of building, provided they do not 
 exceed the amount voted for that purpose ; 5, To see 
 whether the town would hmit the time for fixing on the 
 spot ; 6, To see if the town would limit the time for complet- 
 ing the undertaking &c. But the town refused to gi-ant 
 any of these requests. The majority was on the Western 
 side, and none of these things met their views or 
 expectations. 
 
 The town and the inhabitants on the Eastern side, are 
 
MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 261 
 
 at variance on this question ; but in May, a Warrant was 
 issued calling a meeting the 14th ot" that month, to see if 
 the town will choose a committee of three persons living 
 out of town, who shall have power to fix upon a place, for 
 setting the Meeting house ; and that the town pay the 
 expenses of the Commission. This was granted. Tlie 
 persons chosen were James Boyd of Pemaquid, Thomas 
 Rice, Esq., of Wiscasset and John Stinson, Esq. And it was 
 agreed that if any of this committee should fail in attendance, 
 the other two should have power to fill the vacancy. The 
 town also fixed on the dioiensions of the Meeting house ; 
 forty feet in length, thirty feet in width, and eleven feet 
 "stud." The building committee were John Cunningham, 
 Joseph Jones and Samuel Perkins. 
 
 This comnjittee were also invested with power, as soon 
 as the location is decided on, to agree with one man or two 
 to do it " by the great ;" or any other way the}' may think 
 for the benefit of the town. 
 
 The town also voted to petition the General Court, to 
 remit their " Province rates, " for that year, as a subsidy for 
 building the Meeting house ; they being hardly able to meet 
 the expense of both. This action satisfied the inhabitants 
 on the Eastern side, and they and the town were again 
 reconciled. 
 
 At a meeting of September 11, an effort was made to 
 have the gospel preached among them, and also to fence 
 the Burying ground ; but withcnit effect. 
 
 1766. At a meeting held February 26, the town raised a 
 committee to " treat " with Rev. Job Lain respecting his 
 settlement among them. And they also refused to allow 
 John McNear anything farther for his trouble in going to 
 Boston about settling with Mr. Ward. 
 
 At the Meeting in the following March 26th, it was 
 agreed to make an alteration in the Meeting house frame, 
 of six feet in width, and seven feet in height. This was 
 for the purpose of building a tier of six pews on the 
 
262 MINlSTEES, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 
 
 South side of the house, six feet square. Nathaniel Bryant 
 and Joseph GKdden undertook the alteration ; and they 
 eame under an obligation to give the inhabitants on the 
 Western side of the town an equal chance with those on 
 the Eastern side, in the purchase of these pews. And if 
 there were no purchasers for them, then they should be 
 upon the hands of the committee v/ho should bear the 
 expense incurred by them, and they could sell to whom 
 they please. 
 
 They also chose a committee of five to supply the pulpit 
 and to "treat further with Rev. Mr. Lain about settling 
 with us. " 
 
 At a Meeting held April 18th, John Cunningham, James 
 Brown and Samuel Nickels were appointed a committee to 
 carry on the building of the Meeting house on the Eastern 
 side of the town, and power was given them to draw on 
 the Treasury to meet the expense. The place that the 
 Referees had chosen to set the house, was opposite Eben- 
 ezer Farley's present residence, where Mrs. Barstow's 
 barn now stands. And, at the same meeting, Benjamin 
 Woodbridge, Robert Hodge and Samuel Nickels were 
 appointed a committee to repair the Meeting house on the 
 Western side of the town, and " seat it properly and 
 decently, and build a pulpit in said house. " The expense 
 was lo be met from the Treasury. 
 
 July 14, the town voted to give Mr. Job Lain a call to 
 settle with them in the ministry, with a salary of £66, 13s. 
 4:d, lawful money, and also the benefit of the Ministerial 
 lot. His settlement money was to be £66, 13s. 4d, lawful 
 money. And in case of his accepting the call, he should 
 be entitled to all the contribution that has been, or shall 
 be, raised before he goes home, together with all that shall 
 be taken tliree months after his return. He appears to 
 have been exceeding popular with the town ; and they 
 made him liberal offers to retain him ; but all to no pur- 
 pose. He did not see fit to settle with them. 
 
MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 263 
 
 1767. At the March meeting, a committee of three were 
 appointed to obtain a supply for the pulpit ; and if there 
 was no immediate prospect of obtaining a minister, then 
 one of them, Spencer Bonnet,*" should go "in quest" of one, 
 and his expenses be paid by the town. It was a little 
 anterior to, and during, this time that this region was vis- 
 ited with a powerful work of divine grace. It commenced 
 in Boothbay, under the labors of Eev. Mr. Murray and 
 spread in the towns around. Its influence was felt in 
 Newcastle ; and many there were hopefully converted to 
 Ood. This made the people there more anxious than 
 usual, for the settlement of a minister among them. 
 
 On the 5th of May, it was voted that £5, 6s. 8d, be paid 
 to Kenelm Winslow for one acre of land on the East side 
 of the town where the meeting house frame now stands, 
 "bounded as Samuel Nickels shall think to be most com- 
 modious for the town." A "sufficient" deed was required, 
 to run to the Treasurer of the town, and be given before 
 the money for the land, was paid. 
 
 July 8, the town "impowered" three men, David Hopkins, 
 Spencer Bennet and Sam'l Perkins, to extend a call to the 
 Rev. Samuel Perley, who had been settled at Seabrook, N. 
 H., to become their pastor. They pledged him a salary of 
 £80 lawful money, and £100 lawful money as a settlement. 
 But Mr. P. dechned their invitation. 
 
 At a meeting held on the 15th of March, the town raised 
 a committee of three, taken from both sides and middle of 
 the town, " to carry on the finishing of the meeting house." 
 Benjamin Woodbridge represented the West, N. Bryant 
 the East, and Samuel Nickels the middle of the town. 
 
 The Meeting house on the East side of the town, though 
 never completed, was so far done, as to accommodate the 
 
 * He was gone ten days to the "Westward on tliis business and 
 received for his services ten dollars. James Brown also bi'ings ia 
 a bill of £4, 17s for boarding M. Lane which was allowed. 
 
264 MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 
 
 Town Meetings and the schools kept in that district. And 
 from this time, the town began to divide. The meetings 
 alternated between the West and East side of the town. 
 And, on the 14th of March 1769, the meeting was held, for 
 the first time at the new Meeting House, on the East side 
 of the town. And a committee of three was raised to 
 procure the services of a "good preacher, a minister that is 
 likely to settle in this place as soon as may be." 
 
 At a meeting held April 3, 1769, the town extpnded a call 
 to Mr. William Southmayd to settle with them in the min- 
 istry, with the promise of a salaiy of X80 lawful money, 
 and £100 as a settlement, together with the use of the 
 ministerial lot. But he declined their call. The people, 
 though disappointed, were neither discouraged nor without 
 hope. Another minister soon appears among them. He 
 meets their wishes and answers their expectations. 
 
 1770. At the Annual Meeting held on the W^est side of 
 the town, March 14, an invitation was extended to Rev. 
 Joel Benedict, to settle with them in the ministry, with the 
 promise of the same salary and settlement that had been 
 made to Mr. Southmayd ; but he declined their call. Before 
 Mr. Boyd came, it is not certain that any church had been 
 gathered in this town, though there was one during his min- 
 istry there and William McLellantl was chosen Deacon of 
 it.* At the time of Mr. Boyd's settlement, the whole thing 
 appears to have been managed b}^ the town, without any 
 recognition of a church, and at the meeting of the Boston 
 Presbytery held May 1754, William Hodge was accused 
 before that body for some offence, when he was remanded 
 back to the church at Newcastle where he belongs, to give 
 satisfaction to them "as soon as that church slitdl be duly 
 organized." 
 
 From this, it would seem, that, at the time of Mr. Boyd's 
 ordination, the initials had been taken to organize a 
 
 ♦Miss Mary Murray, 
 
MINISTEE8, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 265 
 
 church, though it had not been clone ; and one of the coin- 
 plaints brought against Mr. Boyd, as appears in Town 
 Record March 23, 1757, was, that the Sacrament had not 
 been administered. But the church which he gathered 
 was neither large nor very efficient, and was destined to a 
 speedy death. Mr. Boyd was a Presbyterian ; and he was 
 settled and removed by the action of the town, in connec- 
 tion with the Presbytery, and the church Avas not named 
 in the proceedings. 
 
 At the time of Mr. Wai'd's proposed settlement in 1760, 
 two years after Mr. Boyd's dismissal, the Council was 
 chosen and all the other arrangements were made by the 
 town and people, without any reference to a church ; and 
 if one minister had been settled in this way, it is not 
 strange that the people should think of settling another in 
 the same manner. 
 
 At the date of Feb. 1769, I find the following bill made 
 out by Samuel Nickels, Innholder, against "Gentlemen 
 Committee of Newcastle." To 19 mugs of flip, £4, 15s ; 
 To 8 dinners, £2, 8s ; 4 suppers, 12s ; 2 lodgings, 4s ; 2 
 breakfasts, 10s ; 1 horse keeping, 15s ; use of barn for 
 preaching several times, 12s ; one week's board of Mr. 
 Leison, 6s, 8d ; 2 mugs, 10s ; which it is presumed the 
 town duly considered and paid. 
 
 1770. It is certain that no church existed here when 
 this year was ushered in ; for, from the Town Records, it 
 would seem, that one of the reasons which induced Mr. 
 Benedict to decline the call to settle here, was, there was 
 no church in town ; and this explains the reason for the 
 following movement. 
 
 At a meeting May 22, called for the purpose, Thomas 
 Humphries was chosen a committee to wait on the Rev. 
 Mr. Emerson of Georgetown and Rev. Mr. Eaton of 
 Harpswell and request them to choose a third minister, 
 and come to this town for the purpose of gathering a 
 church ; with the hope that the church when gathered, will 
 
'166 MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 
 
 give Mr. Benedict a call to settle with them in the min- 
 istry. Samuel Nickels, Esq., was the person selected to 
 extend the call in case the church should be organized. 
 Mr. Benedict was out of town ; but Mr. Nickels was to use 
 his influence with him to persuade him to come, as soon 
 as he was able, when the call would be properlj' presented. 
 If, however, he should be unsuccessful, then he should take 
 advice of ministers and other good men abroad, and "get 
 a good, sound minister of the gospel. Well recommended," 
 to come and preach on probation for settlement here. 
 
 The town was earnest in its desires and efforts, but 
 without avail. Those ministers did not see fit to comply 
 with the request of the town — it being an unusual mode of 
 procedure, and probably the suitable materials for a 
 church were wanting — neither did Mr. Benedict accept the 
 invitation. Their hopes are disappointed, and the pulpit 
 is once more left uusupplied. 
 
 On the 4th of September the town had a meeting and 
 raised a committee to provide a minister. 
 
 1771, March 12, Town Meeting. A committee of three, 
 one from the Eastern, one from the AVesteru, and one 
 from the center of the town, was raised for supplying the 
 pulpit. One year afterwards, the town was destitute ; and 
 on the 4th of March, 1772, a committee was chosen to 
 provide "a good, sound minister," to come and settle with 
 them. 
 
 At this meeting an Article was inserted in the Warrant, 
 to see what the town would do about Meeting houses ; 
 whether the town will finish the one on the Eastern side 
 and build a new one on the West side ; or whether they 
 will build one Meeting house near the center of the town, 
 where it will accommodate all the inhabitants. And the 
 result was, a vote to build one Meeting house near the 
 center of the town. This would do very well for those 
 who lived at Damariscotta and Sheepscot ; but it was com- 
 pelling those at the Head of the Tide to travel a long dis- 
 tance to meeting. 
 
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 The same difficulty now occiUTed that happened when 
 the new Meeting house was in progress of erection on the 
 Eastern side of the town ; they could not agree where to 
 set it. So they employed the same committee which they 
 had before, with one exception, to come and locate the 
 Meeting house. 
 
 This committee, consisting of Thomas Eice, Esq., Wis- 
 casset, John Stinson, Esq., and James McCobb, Esq., 
 of Georgetown,^" met and selected a spot in due order ; 
 but they had less success than before. Their choice did 
 not give satisfaction ; and the town at a meeting held 
 September 21, 1772 voted "not to accept the spot laid out 
 for a Meeting house." The spot was on the hill. West of 
 David Given and near the Head of the Reach Road. 
 And if the town was never to have but one Meeting house, 
 and the people at the Head of the Tide were never to go 
 off, it might have been a judicious location. But other 
 men were to live, other times to occur, and other interests 
 prevailed. 
 
 1773, March 11, the usual vote was passed, to raise a 
 committee for supplying the pulpit ; and James Cargill 
 was deputed special messenger to go and seek a minister, 
 till he could find one. 
 
 At this meeting, an effort was made to revive the mat- 
 ter of Meeting houses, but without success ; the town 
 refused to do anything about it then. But, at a meeting 
 held on the East side, Sept. 13, 1773, they got a vote to 
 finish the Meeting house on the East side of the town, 
 and to do it at the town's charge. The Eastern men were 
 in the majority. This house, at that time, was only 
 boarded, not clapboarded, with the roof shingled. No 
 pews had been put up, and they voted, not to do anything 
 about finishing the Meeting house on the Western side of 
 the town. The Eastern star was in the ascendancy. 
 
 * Samuel Nickels was employed by the town to entertain them. 
 
268 MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 
 
 This, of course, gave great dissatisfaction to those liv- 
 ing on the West side ; and they hurried along another 
 meeting which was held Oct. 5, when, not being able to 
 elect a Moderator, the meeting broke up in confusion. 
 This meeting was held on the West side of the town. 
 
 On the 11th, another warrant was issued, calling a meet- 
 ing to be held on the 28th inst., on the West side of the 
 town. James Cargill had reported favorably ; the services 
 of Mr. Jesse Reed had been secured as minister ; and the 
 second vote passed, was to give him a call for settlement. 
 The terms were, XlOO settlement money ; and X80 yearly 
 salary. A committee was raised to present this call and 
 to receive the candidate's answer. .It was in the negative. 
 
 The Westsiders had now the best chance. Their star 
 was in the ascendancy. David Hopkins was in the chair, 
 and they easily carried the vote, to reconsider the vote 
 passed March 4, 1772, not to have but one Meeting house 
 in town ; and they also decided not to add any more to 
 the committee for carrying on the building of the house, 
 on the East side of the town ; and they still farther agreed, 
 to build a Meeting house, on the West side of the town, 
 on the Ministerial lot, near the town road. 
 
 1774. At the next annual meeting, March 14, the whole 
 subject came up again. This meeting was on the East 
 side. Nothing had been done, not so much as a stick cut 
 or a board sawed, towards building the Meeting house on 
 the West side ; though a committee of five had been chosen 
 for that object ; and the house on the East side, remained 
 "in statu quo." The Western men were at this meeting in 
 force, when they agreed that the expense of the Eastern 
 house should be borne by the town ; and that the town 
 should build a Meeting house on the West side, fifty feet 
 in length and fort}^ feet in width. At this meeting, they 
 invited the Rev. Samuel Wlieeler "to preach the gospel on 
 probation for settlement." 
 
 But the condition of things was not satisfactory. Oppo- 
 
MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES, 269 
 
 aition was found to these votes of the town, and an appli- 
 cation was made to the Selectmen for another meeting 
 which they refused. The dissentients then applied to 
 Justice Rice of Wiscasset for authority to call another 
 meeting, and he acceded to their request. The meeting 
 was held July 21, 1774, when an attempt was made to 
 reconsider the vote for building a Meeting house on the 
 West side of the town, but it failed. The town chose to 
 abide by its former decision. An attempt was then made 
 to remove the Meeting house frame which had been pre- 
 pared and was ready for raising, to the spot where the old 
 Meeting house stood, taking that away, or "to some other- 
 place as shall be agreed upon ; " but this also failed. The 
 town was inflexible. 
 
 1774. In the Warrant for a meeting, to be held Septem- 
 ber 22, on the East side of the town, the second Article 
 was to see what sum of money the town will raise, to carry 
 on the building of the two Meeting houses ; but the Article 
 does not appear to have been acted upon. The whole 
 matter slumbered for a time. Jacob Greely, however, was 
 appointed in room of Alexander Eobinson who had moved 
 out of town, a committee, to secure the servicas of a min- 
 ister. 
 
 1775. At the next Annual meeting, March 22, the town 
 voted to raise a committee of three, who should endeavor 
 to employ Eev. John Urquhart as minister. And if he 
 should decline to preach on " probation for settlement, " 
 then the committee are to take " all prudent care to pro- 
 vide a good minister of the gospel, to come and preach on 
 probation." But for some reason, Mr. Urquhart, Uke Mr, 
 Reed, did not tarry with them. During the summer, Mr. 
 Thurston Whiting, a student of Cambridge, came into 
 these parts, and was engaged to preach in Newcastle. And 
 on the 14th of December, the town voted unanimously to 
 continue him in preaching, the ensuing winter, with a view 
 of settlement. 
 
270 MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 
 
 1776. March 14, a unanimous vote was passed by the 
 town, inviting, him to settle with them. They promised 
 him a settlement of XlOO and a yearly salary of X80, 
 together with the use of the Ministerial lot, for his services. 
 
 Arrung'ements were soon made for his ordination. And 
 on May 9, Mr. Whiting appeared in town meeting, when the 
 choice was given him to settle on the Presbyterian or Con- 
 gregational platform, as he might elect. He said, he did 
 not wish to decide for the town ; but his preference would 
 be Congregational. Therefore the town voted to ordain him 
 on the Congregational Platform. And from that hour, 
 Presbyterianism disappears from Newcastle and. never 
 recovered ascendanc}' or influence again. 
 
 Major John Farley, David Hopkins and Samuel Nickels 
 were appointed a committee in behalf of the town, to invite 
 the ministers from abroad to the work of ordination. The 
 Council were. Rev. Ezekiel Emerson, Georgetown ; Rev. 
 Samuel Eaton, Harpswell ; Rev. Crestian Gillman, North 
 Yarmouth ; Rev. Alexander McLean, Bristol ; Rev. Thomas 
 Moor, Pownalboro' ; and Rev. Francis Winter of the 
 North Parish in Georgetown. 
 
 The second Wednesday of July was fixed as the day of 
 ordination. David Hopkins, Samuel Nickels and John 
 Farley were the committee of arrangements. June 24, 
 town voted to ordain Mr. Whiting in Samuel Nickel's barn. 
 This place was chosen probably because it was central. 
 There were two Meeting houses in town, though in an un- 
 finished state, and a Meeting house frame on the Ministerial 
 lot at this time. But there were powerful parties on the East 
 and West sides of the town, growing out of the location of 
 the Meeting houses ; and this choice of Esquire Nickel's 
 barn, was probably the commencement of a compromise 
 which resulted in abandoning the Houses, on both the West 
 and East sides, and uniting in one minister and one House 
 in the center of the town. 
 
 The matter of entertaining the ministers was left with 
 
lamiSTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 271 
 
 the committee of arrangements. It was a new thing in 
 the history of that town, and the people came from near 
 and far, to witness it. 
 
 1778. These times were Ee volution arj, the people poor, 
 and corn was scarce. The subject of Meeting houses slum- 
 bers; on the 21st of July it was again agitated in town meeting; 
 but without success. The town had been dilatory in meet- 
 ing their engagements with Mr. Whiting ; therefore an Arti- 
 cle was inserted in the Warrant for a Meeting to be held 
 the 10th of November, to see if the town would give Mr. 
 Whiting the Ministerial lot, in lieu of his settlement monev ; 
 but the attempt failed ; the town could not legally dispose 
 of it, in any such way. 
 
 The times were hard, prices high, and Continental money 
 was depreciating rapidly in value. Therefore, at a Meet- 
 ing held December 22, the town voted to add X50 to Mr. 
 Whiting's salary. It was also voted to sell the old Meeting 
 house on the West side of the town, and the Moderator, 
 James Cargill was " Vendue Master. " It was sold at that 
 meeting. David Somes was the purchaser. Price $35, five 
 of which were paid that day into the treasury of the town. 
 
 1778. At the March meeting, on account of the scarcity 
 of money, it was agreed to pay Mr. Whiting £50 of his 
 salary, this 3^ear, in " such things as the town produces, 
 and he stands in need of, at the same price such articles 
 went at when he was ordained ; " the year to begin " this 
 day, " March 16th. They also decided to do nothing about 
 a Meeting house " at present. " 
 
 At a Meeting held Maj 28th, the town, in view of the 
 deiJreciation of the currency, and the rise in price of 
 articles, voted to give Mr. Whiting £220 in addition to his 
 yearly salary which ended July 10, 1778. The vote gave 
 dissatisfaction, and at a Meeting held the 2d of July of 
 that year, an attempt was made at reconsideration ; but 
 without effect. The town adhered to its vote. 1779, the 
 town voted him the same amount. An attempt however 
 
272 MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 
 
 was made at a subsequent meeting to reduce this sum, but 
 it failed. The town adhered to its former vote. 
 
 July 7. Town voted to give Mr. Whiting £600 "in con- 
 sideration of his hibors, from July 1778 to July 1779," 
 deducting from this sum, according to the time he had 
 been absent from town. And in Oct. 2Gth, they voted to 
 give Mr. Whiting X150 for his labors, from July to the 10th 
 of October. Mr. Whiting had as yet been paid in Amer- 
 ican currency which had become almost worthless. And 
 in May 24, 1780, the town voted to give him what was 
 equivalent to £80, lawful money. They however agreed to 
 pay him his salary in articles of produce, at his own 
 house, at the following prices : Corn per bushel, 4s, 8d ; 
 rye, 5s, 4d ; barley, 4s ; peas, 8s ; English hay, 40s per 
 ton ; beef, 2d,-3f, per pound ; pork, 5.\d, per pound ; veal 
 and mutton, 3d, per pound ; butter, 9.^d ; sheep's wool. Is, 
 9|d, and flax at 9id, per pound. His wood came from the 
 Parish lot ; and his friends and parishioners used to make 
 a "bee" in winter and draw it to him, free of expense to 
 himself. This was a most generous and necessary cus- 
 tom ; and the people continued in this good way, even 
 while I resided in Newcastle, a period of twelve years. 
 Every winter, the men would willingly "turn out," and 
 with their teams and axes, would, in a portion of a day, 
 cut and draw me wood enough to keep my fires going 
 the entire year. My heart is warmed even to this hour, 
 for their acts of generosity and kindness. 
 
 1780. On the 4th of September, the town voted to 
 raise for Mr. Whiting, the sum of £4,800, old tenor, which 
 was only equal to £80, lawful money ; and in March 1781, 
 the town decided that Mr. Whiting's salary be the same as 
 the year before. 
 
 When Mr. Whiting came into Newcastle,' it was with 
 unbounded popularity and success. He was young, ardent 
 and fired with a zeal for his country's deliverance and 
 independence. He was received by a unanimous vote ; 
 
MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 278 
 
 the town became Cougregational at bis decision ; and 
 wbatever diflerences there may have been among the 
 inhabitants respecting the location of Meeting houses and 
 other causes, they were all united in him. The people 
 thought they had got the right man at the last ; and along 
 and prosperous settlement was before him. But they were 
 doomed to disappointment. Scaicel}^ had five and a half 
 years passed away, before he asked his dismission. This 
 was at a meeting of the town held Oct. 3, 1781. But the 
 town did not see fit to comply with his request. 
 
 From the scanty records of those times, there evidently 
 had been a growing dissatisfaction between Mr. W. and 
 the people for some time. There had been difficulties 
 about the salary ; and it is to be feared that Mr. W. hardly 
 met the expectations and wants of the people, either as a 
 minister or a man. 
 
 The author of the "Frontier Missionary" Ilev. Jacob 
 Bailey, who preached for a time in Pownalboro, Me., thus 
 delineates his character, "About the beginning of this 
 summer," 1777, he writes, "one Whiting was engaged to 
 officiate at the Court House," now Dresden. "This fellow, 
 now 19 or 20 years of age, had been extremely notorious 
 for his vicious and idle conduct, having first been expelled 
 from the College, at Cambridge, and afterwards, it is 
 reported, obliged to flee from the Seminary at Providence, 
 for stealing the President's horse. He had been employed 
 for some time as a schoolmaster in Kennebeck, but was 
 represented as a person disposed to ridicule both religion 
 and virtue ; yet pretending to a sudden and miraculous 
 conversion, and assuming uncommon zeal in the cause of 
 liberty, he is conceived to be the happy instrument of 
 carrying on the blessed work of ruining the Church ; and 
 though it is affirmed he boldly preached the sermons of 
 President Davies and other writers of a sprightly and fanat- 
 ical turn, yet he was highly caressed by our leaders, and 
 extolled as an angel from Heaven, to preach the everlasting 
 gospel." 
 
274 MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 
 
 There is much more of the same sort ; and he closes 
 what he has to say about this man, in the following man- 
 ner : "But Whiting was uot the only Apostle of the Ken- 
 nebeck. There was also one Alden an Ana-Baptist 
 preacher from Great Britain." 
 
 Now whatever may have been the errors of Mr. Whiting's 
 youth, or indiscretions after he entered the ministry, yet 
 great allowance must undoubtedl}' be made for the warmth 
 with Avhieh Mr. Baile}' wrote, and the intemperate lan- 
 guage that he used. Mr. B. was an Episcopalian ; and it 
 is notorious that his sect, at that time, had no sympathy 
 with the Kevolutionary Patriots ; he indulged in the 
 bigotry of the i:>arty that persecuted the Pilgrims ; was no 
 admirer of the Evangelical party ; and was evident!}' 
 chagrined that a younger and truer man than himself, 
 should stand better with the Patriot leaders than the 
 "Frontier Missionary" did. And still, Mr. Whiting was 
 not the man of our choice; and as a minister there is 
 reason to believe he had but indifferent success. Repoi'ts 
 unfavorable to his reputation undoubtedly reached the 
 place ; and he was never settled in the ministry, alter 
 leaving Newcastle. 
 
 The Meeting house on the Ministerial lot had been 
 framed and raised, but not boarded ; and in one of the 
 autumnal gales which occuned in the latter part of the 
 year 1781,' was blown down. Then the people upon the 
 West side of the town were left without a house of worship. 
 The old one, first built in town, and built when there were 
 but few inhabitants, had been sold under the hammer 
 of the auctioneer, for a trifle ; and this one, designed to 
 arise from its ashes as a glory and a joy, was prostrated 
 to the ground by the winds of Heaven. Though a short 
 time afterwards, an attempt was made, as a peace offering 
 to the inhabitants at the Head of the Tide, to build one in 
 the Woodbridge neighborhood, yet uot till the year 1824, 
 did the inhabitants on the Western side of the town see 
 
MINISTERS. MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 275 
 
 the spire of a Meeting house ])oint to Heaven in their 
 midst. 
 
 David Murray at the Town meeting Jan. 1782, was 
 appointed to take care of the prostrated Meeting house 
 frame. The only Meeting house that Newcastle then could 
 call her own, was on the Eastern side of the town. 
 
 Greenleaf, in his Ecclesiastical Sketches of Maine, says, 
 that at the time of the ordination of Mr. "Whiting, a smah 
 Congregational Church was gathered there, though, it 
 became extinct afterwards. This appears more than prob- 
 able ; for after the town's first refusal, Oct. 3, 1781, to 
 grant Mr. Whiting's request for a" dismission, the matter 
 did not slumber. The request was again renewed Jan. 7, 
 1782 ; but the town voted to adjourn the matter to a meet- 
 ing, to be held on the 31st inst. At that time, the ques- 
 tion came up, as stated in the Warrant, "agreeable to the 
 result of a council." 
 
 Now' there had been a council, but it w'as not the action 
 of the town ; and it must have been at the request of the 
 church ; and there could have been no such request or 
 action, if a church had not been in existence there. 
 
 The record of Jan. 31st, states that Mr. Whiting was 
 dismissed. This must have been an error ; he was not 
 dismissed ; for in the Warrant for a town Meeting to be 
 held the 19th of February there w^as an Article, to see if 
 the town will "dismiss Mr. AVhiting agreeable to result of 
 Council, shew'ing two things ; that the Council had been 
 held and advised a dismission ; and 2d, That the town had 
 not yet complied with it. They however refused, at that 
 meeting to vote Mr. Whiting's dismission. Immediately 
 there was a protest signed by Job Day and 27 others, 
 against this action of the town. They state, in their com- 
 plaint, that there were persons that voted in that meeting 
 who were not qualified according to law ; and therefore 
 the vote for dismissing Mr. Whiting, was not legal ; more 
 especially as it is against the result of Council and all 
 Ecclesiastical authoritv. 
 
•276 MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 
 
 This protest was entered vipon tlie town records. The 
 opposition was too powerful. The friends of Mr. Whiting 
 had acted injudiciously. Another meeting was called on 
 March 7th, 1782, when the former vote was reconsidered 
 and the second vote passed to dismiss Mr. Whiting, 
 " agreeable to the result of Council ; " and he was 
 dismissed. 
 
 Thus the unhappy controversey is ended, though its 
 influence is felt for a time afterwards ; and Newcastle is 
 again without a minister. It had one Meeting house, but 
 none to stand in it and pour out unto the people the waters 
 of salvation. 
 
 Mr. Whiting's legal connection with the people of New- 
 castle, terminated March 7, 1782. And on the same day 
 he addressed a very kind and fraternal note to them, in 
 which he professes the utmost friendship for them, and 
 hopes " that with the dissolution of this relation all ani- 
 mosities and parties which it has unhappily occasioned, 
 may subside, and that from this date, the distinction of my 
 friends and enemies may never be heard." 
 
 Mr. Whiting had ceased laboring as minister among the 
 people on the 13th of December previous, and the town 
 settled with him for services up to that date. 
 
 At a meeting held in June of that year, a vote was 
 obtained to sell the Meeting house frame which had been 
 raised on the ministerial lot, but had blown down, to the 
 highest bidder, and it was accordingly done. 
 
 1783. The town refused to do anything about getting a 
 minister ; but in 1784, they raised a committee of three for 
 this purpose. The two following years, they raised com- 
 mittees for this purpose, but it is believed without much, if 
 any success, in the object sought. In 1787, an unsuccessful 
 attempt was made to induce the town to build a Meeting 
 house ; but on the 7th of April, 1788, the town agreed in 
 building one meeting house " on Mrs. Cunningham's land, 
 on the North side of the County Road, at the West end of 
 
MINISTEES, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 277 
 
 Mr. Given's fence. " This was near the head of the Keach 
 Road, and was the spot selected for that purpose by the 
 committee that was chosen in 1772. They however refused 
 to raise any money, or do anything farther about the mat- 
 ter, at present. But the following August, this vote was 
 reconsidered, and an attempt to build a meeting house near 
 Mr. James Simpson's"^ failed, and so did the effort to repair 
 the meeting house on the East side of the town. 
 
 1788. This meeting house was destined to be abandoned ; 
 and the feeling was increasing to unite in one meeting 
 and one House. For, April 18, the minds of the town 
 were so far harmonized as to pass the important vote : " To 
 have a Meeting house built on the county road from Sheep- 
 scot to Damariscotta, as near where the road parts, as 
 there can be found a convenient spot for said Meeting 
 house to stand on ; said Meeting house to be carried on by 
 subscription, till the outside is finished ; and then the sub- 
 scribers to sell the pews to pay for building and finishing 
 said House, and if the pews do not amount to a sum suffi- 
 cient to repay the subscribers for the same, " then each 
 subscriber shall lose in proportion to the sum he has 
 advanced. 
 
 1792. The building of the House comme iced and went- 
 on slowly but surely and on the 7th of May, the work was 
 so far advanced as to bring the town to the following 
 decision : " Voted to have the preaching this present 
 vear in the new Meeting house, and at the Head of the 
 Tide, where the inhabitants shall appoint ;" allowing them to 
 have preaching in proportion to the taxes they pay, and all 
 who lived to the North and West of Jesse Cooper's and 
 David Murray's should be reckoned with the Northwest 
 Parish. 
 
 In a former year, an attempt was made to divide the 
 town into two Parishes, East and West ; the line to run as 
 
 * Where the Committee of 1772 had located it. 
 
278 MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHUECHES. 
 
 }ieur the middle as may be. It would have been the better 
 course, if the town could have so agreed ; for the town has 
 two sides to it, and two villages, and it came to that, at the 
 last. But, at that time, all attempts of that kind failed. 
 At another time, when they could not agree about the loca- 
 tion of the Meeting house, some one proposed in Town 
 meeting to draw a line from Damariscotta lower falls to 
 Sheepscot falls, and that the house be placed as near the 
 middle of this line as may be ; but this project failed. 
 
 At a meeting held May 7, 1792, an attempt was made to 
 sell the old Meeting house at " Vendue, " but it failed. 
 Then, the town was desired to lend the glass and sashes in 
 the old Meeting house to be put into the new one ; but this 
 the town refused. But, however, they came at the thing in 
 another way ; reminding one of the old proverb : " There 
 is more than one way to kill a cat." The town did em- 
 power Major John Farley to lend the glass and sashes 
 which were in his possession to Samuel Nickels, Esq., that 
 belonged to the town, and take his obligation to have 
 them returned to the town whenever demanded, in as good 
 order as when delivered. 
 
 On the 5tli of October following, an unsuccessful attempt 
 was made to sell the old Meeting house, together with the 
 acre of land on which it stands, and also the saslies and 
 glass belonging to the town, to the highest bidder. 
 
 1794. The town during the years that had intervened 
 between the dismission of Mr. Whiting and this, had 
 chosen committees for the purpose of securing preaching ; 
 but it is supposed generally with little success. They had 
 sought for a shepherd but had not always been able to obtain 
 one. Their desire and constancy are commendable ; but 
 from 1753 to 1797, a period of 44 3'ears, they had had but 
 two settled ministers, and both of their pastorates were 
 short. Who wonders then that at times they should get a 
 little remiss in this respect ? And are we astonished that 
 their own Clerk has left the record, that in May of that 
 
MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 279 
 
 3^ear, the towu was tog'ether to consult as to the action to 
 be taken, in the case of a prosecution brought against 
 them, for not having the gospel statedly preached. Nath- 
 aniel Bryant was chosen agent for the town's defence. 
 That year however the services of Rev. Mr. AVilliams were 
 secured for a time ; but how long he remained is uncertain. 
 At the same time the town voted to build a meeting house, 
 on the first high hill, to the Westward of William Waters. 
 But this house was never built. The timber got out for 
 the frame, was afterwards sold to Samuel Nickels at 9s. per 
 ton. 
 
 1795. April 6, the town got a Vote to sell the old Meet- 
 ing house to the higliest bidder. Nathaniel Bryant was the 
 purchaser. Price $37. Six month's credit given. The 
 Meeting house was afterwards taken down and Mr. Stetson 
 built a barn from the materials. The barn stood in the 
 field to the East of the " i^ld My rick house. " 
 
 1796. October 10, the glass and sashes were sold to 
 difierent individuals all interested in the new house, who 
 had one month's credit. James Gargill was " Vendue mas- 
 ter," and Moderator of the meeting. Samuel Nickels was 
 a considerable purchaser of the articles. 
 
 At the time the town voted to sell the old Meeting house, 
 they also appointed a committee, not inhabitants of the 
 town, to examine the accounts for building the new one, 
 and Thomas McClure of Bristol, Captain William Patter- 
 son of Edgcomb and Mr. Lemuel Doe were the persons 
 selected. They examined the accounts, made a fair state- 
 ment of what each one of the builders had done and 
 furnished, and rendered an impartial statement to the town. 
 It was taken at the appraisal, and the house afterwards 
 became the property of the town. 
 
 The Rev. Mr. Pickle was preaching here at this time and 
 when the town was asked to express their wish, as to 
 whether he should be employed after his present engage- 
 ment had expired or not, they voted to leave it to the 
 
280 MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 
 
 Selectmen to hire liim or not, as they might think proper. 
 Mr. Pickle's stay was brief. 
 
 1797. A memorable year. The committee for supplying 
 the pulpit are chosen, and consist of Samuel Nickels, 
 Samuel Kennedy and James Little. Fifteen years had 
 passed away with comparatively little preaching ; the old 
 Church had become extinct ; rehgion was low ; but a new 
 Era had dawned ; the people were to be supplied with the 
 gospel ministiy, and the pulpit was not again to remain 
 vacant, for the next quarter of a centur3^ The Rev. Kiah 
 Bailey arrives in town ; his services are secured ; a churcli 
 is organized and he has a call to settle. David Murray, 
 Samuel Nickels and Thomas Kennedy are the committee to 
 present the " Call " and receive the answer. It is in the 
 affirmative. October 4th, Mr. Bailey is ordained and 
 remains their minister twenty-six years. And when he was 
 gone, others came and proclaimed the same Gospel in 
 which he believed. 
 
 The vote requesting him to settle, was pay May 10, on a 
 salary of £100, and a settlement of XIOO. There were 51 
 votes in his favor and 8 against him. Mr. Bailey's answer to 
 the " Call, " was returned September 4, in which he asks for 
 an annual vacation of four weeks, that he might visit his 
 friends who lived at a distance from him. Mr. Bailey's 
 father resided in Newbury, Vt., and Mrs. Bailey was a 
 native of Newburyport, Massachusetts. The request was 
 granted. The Church that was gathered consisted of three 
 male members. The next year Mrs. Bailey and two other 
 females united with it. 
 
 Wednesday, October 4th, was the day fixed for Ordina- 
 tion. Samuel Nickels, David Murray and Thomas Ken- 
 nedy, were the committee of arrangements. The Churches 
 represented were near at hand. 
 
 Eev. Ezekiel Emerson, V. D. M. of Georgetown, preached 
 the sermon. His text was, II Corinthians, IV : '2. It was 
 clear, scriptural, pungent and convincing. The sermon 
 
MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 281 
 
 was printed iu Pownalboro', bj Lauglitou & Khoades, in 
 1798. 
 
 In the Church records I find the following entry, which 
 commences thus : 
 
 "Newcastle, October 4, 1797. In consequence of letters 
 missive from the Town of Newcastle in conjunction with 
 the pastor elect of the Church thus convened in an 
 Ecclesiastical Council for the ordination of the Eev'd 
 Kiah^'" Bayley, the following churches by their Pastors and 
 delegates, the first and second church in North Yarmouth, 
 the churches of Harpswell, Georgetown, Bath, Hallowell, 
 New Milford and Bristol. Some members of the Council 
 having previously met at Newcastle in order to regulate 
 matters in the church there and examine candidates for 
 admission, gave an account of their proceedings to the 
 Council wdiich were approved of, in consequence of this a 
 church embody'' — consisting of some members of the old 
 church there and some new ones. The Pastor elect having 
 given ample satisfaction to the Council respecting his con- 
 version, call into the Ministry and his knowledge of the 
 doctrines of the gospel, the Council voted unanimously to 
 ordain him and set him apart to the ministerial office in 
 Newcastle, or wherevei- Providence may order his lot, and 
 he was accordingly ordained and set apart by prayer and 
 the laying on of hands of the Presbytery. 
 
 This is attested by Alex. McLean, Scribe to the Council." 
 
 Mr. McLean was, at the time pastor of the church in 
 Bristol. The Records after this are in the handwriting of 
 the new pastor and clerk of the church, Rev. Mr. Bayley. 
 
 The next entry is, their Confession of Faith and Cov- 
 enant, sound, doctrinal and ample, which was adopted June 
 4, 1799, and to which the following names w^ere attached, 
 which, I suppose constituted the church at that time. 
 
 *I uow spell this name as I find it on the records — Bayley. 
 
282 MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 
 
 Kiali Bajley, Pastor, Rosanna Little, 
 
 William Kennedy, Pbebe Tufts, 
 
 John Catland, Abigail Baylej. 
 
 Thomas Kennedy, 
 In the Church Records of November 7, 1852, I tind the 
 following entry which I transcribe as it is directly to the 
 point and shows how interested this people were in the 
 Maine Charity School. "Wednesday, Conference. — Had a 
 good meeting. Dea. George A. Thatcher, Treasurer of the 
 Maine Charity School, was present and contributed to the 
 interest of the meeting. He thanked the brethren and 
 friends of the Seminary who have subscribed recently about 
 $500.00 toward the endowment of tAvo professorships." 
 "It is a fact worthy of remembrance that the Bangor 
 Seminary had its origin with this church. The first sug- 
 gestion, it is believed, came from Mrs. Bailey, the Avife of 
 Rev. Kiah Bailey, the first pastor of this church. The 
 suggestion was taken up by Mr. Bailey and Father Sawyer 
 (then minister at Boothbay) and by them followed up 
 until by God's blessing, it resulted in this 'School of the 
 ProjDhets,' from which many efficient and faithful ministers 
 have already gone out to preach the gospel to famishing 
 souls." 
 
 "The first money paid into the Treasmy of the Bangor 
 Theological Seminary, it seems was collected by Mrs. 
 Bailey from the members of the Church in Newcastle. 
 Let this be told as a memorial of her prayers and benev- 
 olent labors as an encouragement to us to sow the incor- 
 ruptible seed of God's truth, even upon a hard soil, being 
 assured that in God's own time it shall yield a bountiful 
 harvest." 
 
 Mr. Bailey was a faithful preacher and pastor, strict in 
 Church discipline, and during his ministry 82 members 
 were added to his Church. 
 
 When Mr. Bayley was settled here, the town constituted 
 the parish ; but in process of time, individuals, to save the 
 
MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 288 
 
 payment of a ministerial tax, began to poll ofi' from the 
 parish, till at last, the number became so small that the 
 minister's salary could not be raised ; and in June 182o, 
 the contract between him and the town was dissolved, 
 inasmuch as they had failed to comply with the terms of 
 settlement. In consequence of this, a council was called 
 by the pastor and church which met at the Academy, 
 Sept. 24, 1823, for the purpose of taking into consideration 
 the dissolution of the connection between Mr. Bayley and 
 his people. liev. J. W. Ellingwood of Bath was chosen 
 Moderator and Kev. D. M. Mitchell scribe. A committee 
 of three, consisting of "Brothers W. Dodge, Sherman and 
 Dn. E. Haggett," were present to represent the church ; — 
 the town had no delegate, but "as one of the parish 
 assessors was present" — name not given — "he was desired 
 with consent of parties, to make any communication 
 which he should think proper, relating to the subject under 
 consideration." 
 
 The Council after mature deliberation, came to the fol- 
 lowing conclusion : — "Painful, therefore, as the consider- 
 ation is of leaving this church without a Pastor we feel 
 constrained unanimously to advise that the pastoral rela- 
 tion between the Eev. Mr. Bayley and his church be dis- 
 soh^ed ; and we further advise that if the Bev. Mr. Bayley 
 request of the church a dismission and recommendation, 
 as a private member, to any sister church, the church com- 
 ply with his request." 
 
 Thus ended this ministry the last, I believe of town set- 
 tlements in Maine. Mr. Bailey had been here twenty-six 
 years and he had success in his work. The church was 
 small when he commenced operations, but it grew under 
 his ministry, and when he left it, the place it occupied was 
 important among the Churches of Maine. Mr. N. S. S. 
 Bemau, the preceptor of the Academy at that time, after- 
 wards Bev. Dr. Beman of Troy, N. Y., was received into it 
 May 14, 1808. 
 
284 MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 
 
 Mr. Bayley took a deep interest in the "Maine Cliarit}- 
 School," what afterwards became Bangor Theological Semi- 
 nary, and did what he could for its prosperit}^ and support; 
 and on May 1, 1823, 1 find the church "Voted unanimously, 
 that we consider it a privilege and a duty to unite, as a 
 Body, in the great exertions which are making to build up 
 the Redeemer's kingdom in our world ; and that as the 
 Maine Charity School is designed to prepare pious youths 
 for the gospel ministry, we will raise for that Institution a 
 sum equal to fifty cents a year for each member of this 
 church which shall be paid to the collectors in May and 
 September." 
 
 It is still farther added, "And if any member is not able 
 to pay this sum, it shall be paid l)y the other members." 
 
 "If any choose to pay in any article of clothing, they 
 msij do it at cash price, and at one time yearly." 
 
 "Any who are willing may pay in any specific article to 
 any larger amount, as they may think proper, and they 
 shall give seasonable information to the collectors, that 
 they may receive the same." 
 
 "The church shall yearly appoint one or more collectors, 
 to collect moneys and articles, to dispose of any that need 
 to be sold, and to pay over the money and articles to the 
 Deacon who shall forward the same to the Institution, as 
 convenient, and take his receipt for the same." 
 
 "Brothers George W. Nichols and Washington Dodge 
 were chosen Collectors. 
 
 Attest, KiAH Bayley, Pastor." 
 
 Thus' it appears that the Church in Newcastle was the 
 origin of the world-renowned Institution, the Bangor Theo- 
 logical Seminary, A noble mother of a worthy son ! 
 Other churches have assisted, and other hearts and hands 
 have liberally contributed in aid of this worthy object. 
 But in Newcastle and in the mind of that highly gifted 
 woman, Mrs, Bailey, originated the thought which has 
 swayed the minds of thousands and will influence for good 
 
MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 285 
 
 generations that are yet to arise. God be praised for tlie 
 noble enterprise ! 
 
 At a meeting of the church held July 12, 1824, it was 
 voted to extend a call to Mr. Sewall to become their 
 pastor, which vote was afterwards concurred in by the 
 parish. And on the 2d day of November following, the 
 council, composed of ministers and delegates from neigh- 
 boring churches, met at the house of Dea. Luther Webb 
 for the purpose of examining the candidate and ordaining 
 him to the gosjjel ministry which was done at the Meeting 
 House the day following. The services were performed 
 l\y the following ministers, viz : Rev. Mr. Mitchell of Wal- 
 doboro offered the introductory prayer ; Rev. Samuel 
 Johnson of Alna preached the sermon ; Rev. Jotliam 
 Sewall, Moderator, and father of the candidate, made the 
 consecrating prayer ; Rev. Mr. Ellingwood of Bath gave 
 the charge ; Rev. Mr. Chapman of Bristol presented the 
 right hand of fellowship ; Rev. Mr. Adams of Woolwich 
 gave the charge to the church and people, and Rev. Mr. 
 Kendrick of Edgcomb offered the concluding prayer. 
 
 Mr. Sewall entered on his work with spirit and success. 
 The blessing of the Lord was upon his labors, and fruit 
 Avas gathered where the seed had been sown. And not only 
 Av-as he interested in the cause of religion, but also in that 
 of temperance. For at a Church meeting held on the 26tli 
 day of September, 1832, the following pledge was adopted, 
 viz : "We whose names are hereunto subscribed, do volun- 
 tarily pledge ourselves to abstain entirely from the inter- 
 nal use of ardent spirits, from trading in the article, and 
 from furnishing it for the use of our friends and workmen ; 
 except as a remedy for disease, and then only in such cases 
 as a judicious and conscientious physician Avould direct." 
 
 This pledge was signed by the pastor and thirty-one 
 others, and before a great while the number had increased 
 to more than sixty. A rule was also adopted about the 
 same time with regard to the better observance of the 
 
286 MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES, 
 
 Sabbath, to which an equal number of names were 
 attached. 
 
 On Saturday Jan. 25, 1834, Mrs, Eosanna Little departed 
 this life, aged 80 years and some mouths. She united 
 with the Church June 4, 1799, and continued lier relation 
 to it, in faith and hope, till called to join the Church tri- 
 umphant on high. Hers was the first female name upon 
 the Church Records. A mother in Israel. 
 
 Mr. Sewall continued with success in his labors till July 
 29, 1839, when, at a Church meeting held at the house of 
 Bro. Daniel Perkins he asked his dismission because his sal- 
 ary was "inadequate to his support." The council called to 
 consider the matter, met at the house of Mr. James Dodge, 
 of which Rev. Enos Merrill was chosen Moderator, and 
 Rev. D. Q. Cushman of Boothbay, Scribe. After prayer 
 by the Moderator, the council proceeded to the business 
 before them and here is the result of their deliberations. 
 "The Council having patiently listened to the statements of 
 the pastor and to those of the committees of the Church 
 and parish, are of the opinion that the interests of religion 
 will be promoted by the dismission of Rev. Mr. Sewall, 
 and we do unanimously advise to his dismission." But 
 nothing having appeared against his ministerial and chris- 
 tian character, the "Council do most cordiall}^ recommend 
 him to the Churches as a faithful and beloved minister of 
 Christ." 
 
 Mr. Sewall was })astor of the Church about 15 years ; 
 and during his ministry there, 65 persons were added to 
 the Church, ifter the parsonage was purchased of Capt. 
 John Holmes he resided there ; and on the Sabbath he 
 divided his labors between the two Meeting houses, one at 
 Sheepscot and the (jther at Damariscotta. 
 
 Mr. Edwin Seabury preached here for the first time 
 Dec. 8, 1839. He was ordained pastor of the Church June; 
 1810, Rev. Ray Palmer of Bath preaching the sermon, 
 Rev. B. B. Beckwith of Castine giving him the charge, and 
 
MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 287 
 
 Rev. S. C. Fessenden extending to him the right hand of 
 fellowship. Ho was dismissed Jan. 10, 1844, " by a Council 
 called for the purpose of advising relative to the expedi- 
 ency of organizing a new church and the result of the Coun- 
 cil was as follows : — 
 
 1. That it is expedient to form a new- Congregational 
 Church in NeAvcastle. 
 
 2. That the organization should be on the Damaris- 
 cotta side of the town. 
 
 3. That the present pastoral relation existing between 
 this church and Kev. E. Seaburj be dissolved." 
 
 Mr. Seabury's connection with the Church had been suc- 
 cessful ; for it is stated that during the last pastorate 96 
 members had been added to it. 
 
 After the Church was divided, and during the parochial 
 A'ears of 1843 and 1844, no records were kept by this 
 Church. They however had preaching ; the desk being 
 supplied by Bev. Mr. Morton of Temple. During the time 
 of his continuance here, there was no special interest in 
 religion, though there was general prosperity, and great 
 harmony prevailed among the members of the Church and 
 parish. In October, 1844, Mr. Morton left, and the Rev. 
 David Q. Cushman, who, the year previous, had preached 
 in Richmond, by invitation, came to supply his place. 
 He arrived on Saturday, Oct. 26. 1844, and the next day 
 being the Sabbath, he commenced his public labors by 
 preaching. Soon after that, he engaged with the com- 
 mittee of the parish, to supply the desk for one year ;— the 
 year commencing wdth the time when he began his labors 
 here. 
 
 As the Cougregationalists owned but one-half of the 
 house, and had preaching but one-half of the time, the 
 intervening Sabbaths were spent in Bremen wdiere Mr. 
 Cushman preached about 8 j'ears ; and when he had com- 
 pleted his work here, he supplied the desk in Walpole two 
 or three years. He remained in Newcastle 12 years and 
 
288 MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 
 
 ou Oct. 27, 185G preached his last sermon, and afterwards 
 moved to Warren. 
 
 The pulpit after this was supplied to a gi-eater or less 
 extent by Rev. John Boynton of Wiscasset, Rev. Samuel 
 Talbot of Alua, and Rev. W. B. Thompson, until August 
 19, 1866, who remained here about 5 years, when the Rev. 
 G. B. Richardson was engaged and continued here till 
 August 3, 1877. He then left, when he and his wife were 
 dismissed and recommended to the church at Cumberland 
 center. 
 
 The first parsonage together with land connected with it, 
 was purchased of Captain John Holmes for $800, in 1832, 
 and continued the residence of the ministers till May 5, 
 1859, when it was burned, no one living in the house at the 
 time. Captain Curtis' house which stood on the next lot 
 south of this, took fire and burned up ; and the strong 
 southwest wind prevailing at that time, carried the sparks 
 to the parsonage, set it ou fire and it was soon consumed. 
 
 The present parsonage was formerly the old David Given 
 place and was purchased find repaired by the Rev. Mr. 
 Richardson in the year 1868 ; and two years afterwards, he 
 sold it to Deacons Flye and Kennedy, for the sum of $1000 ; 
 the two deacons gave their part to the Congregational 
 parish, and so it now (1881), stands. 
 
 May 26, 1872, the Rev. J. Haskell entered on his labors 
 here and continued them till 1874. On the 19th of Sep- 
 tember, 1872, he lost his wife, Mrs. Lucy J. Haskell, by 
 death. He lived in the parsonage till November, 1873, 
 when having married the daughter of Captain Moses 
 Chase, he took up his residence there. 
 
 Since Mr. Haskell left the place, there has been no stated 
 preaching in the Church on Garrison Hill, and the doors 
 (^f the house have been kept closed. 
 
 At a meeting of the subscribers to the New Meeting 
 House, held September 8, 1824, the society was organized 
 by the choice of Ebenezer Farley, Moderator, and William 
 
MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 289 
 
 Carney, Clerk. A committee was then raised consisting of 
 Solomon Hatchings, Hodge Woodbridge, Oakes Kundlett, 
 James Stevens, Lott Myrick, Thomas Kennedy and John 
 Holmes, who were " invested with full power to direct as to 
 the size and manner in which said house shall be built, to 
 select a spot on which it shall be erected, and to contract 
 and fix the price of all materials for the same. " It was 
 also voted that " William Howard be agent with power to 
 employ all the mechanics, and to superintend the building 
 of said Meeting House." It was still farther voted : " That 
 the committee commence the building as soon as they may 
 deem it expedient. At a meeting held September 13, 1824, 
 it was voted to " to build a house 44 by 54 feet, with a 
 steeple, and in all other respects, like the Meeting House at 
 Damariseotta. " Nothing farther was done until the 30th 
 of April, 1825, when another meeting was called and meas- 
 ures taken to push forward the enterprise, and the house 
 was built in the course of that season. And at a meeting 
 of the proprietors held December 12, 1825, it was voted 
 that " it be dedicated one week from next Wednesday." 
 Aud at the same meeting it was voted, " That this House 
 shall be dedicated a free House to all religious denomina- 
 tion. " And at a meeting of the proprietors aud pew- 
 holders held October 12, 1833, it was voted " to apportion 
 three-sixths of the time to the Cougregationalists, two-sixths 
 of the time to the Methodists and one-sixth to the Baptists." 
 This continued to be the arrangement till June, 1868, 
 when the Cougregationalists became the owners of the 
 entire house. Afterwards I find this record : " On the 24th 
 day of November 1868 was dedicated the Sheepscot Con- 
 gregational Meeting house, the Congregational Parish and 
 Society having last June purchased of the Methodist 
 Society and others, their interest in said Meetinghouse for 
 the purpose of repairing and remodeling and of having it 
 dedicated solely to the use of the Congregational Church. 
 Attest Joseph Curtis, Clerk of said Corporation." 
 
290 MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 
 
 At the declicatioD, the Invocation and Reading of the 
 S. S., was by Rev. G. B. Richardson, the minister ; Prayer 
 by Rev. Mr. Loring of Edgcomb ; Sermon by Rev. George 
 E. Street, Wiscasset ; Dedicatory prayer by Rev. John 
 Bulfinch, of the Second CongregationaHst Chnrch, Newcas- 
 tle ; and Anthem by the choir : "The earth is the Lord's 
 and the fulhiess thereof." 
 
 Pursuant to letters missive, a Council, consisting of the 
 following ministers with their delegates, viz : Rev. J. Dodge, 
 Rev. S. Talbot, Rev. S. L. Gould, Rev. E. Wells, Rev. J. W. 
 Elliugwood and Rev. Mr. Morton, assembled in Congrega- 
 tional Meeting House in Newcastle, May 22, 1844, at 10 A. 
 M., for the purpose of forming a new church to be called the 
 "Damariscotta Congregational Church." The minutes of an 
 Ecclesiastical Council assembled in the Town House Jan- 
 uary 9th and 10th, were then read, which council, it appeared 
 unanimously voted, " 1st That it is expedient to form a new 
 Congregational Church in Newcastle. 2. That the organi- 
 zation be formed on the Damariscotta side of the town. " 
 The minutes of the doings of the church in Newcastle, 
 April 18, 1844, were also read containing a v^ote of the 
 church to grant a request of ninety-four of its members to 
 be dismissed from their body and recommended to this 
 Council, to be organized into a new Congregational Church. 
 The Council after due deliberation and careful examination 
 of the circumstances, proceeded, on that day, to the organi- 
 zation of the church. The parts assigned for the services, 
 were : Invocation and Reading of the Scripture by the 
 Scribe, Rev. S. L. Gould ; Prayer, Rev. J. Dodge ; Sermon, 
 Rev. J. W. Ellingwood, Moderator ; Consecrating prajer, 
 Rev. S. Talbot ; Fellowship of the Church, Rev. E. Wells. 
 After the administration of the Lord's supper, singing and 
 benediction, the Council voted to ;idjourn, having performed 
 their duty, viz : the organization of a Second Church in 
 Newcastle. 
 
 Pursuant to letters missive, another Council, assembled 
 
MINISTEES, MEETING HOUSES AMD CHUECllES, 29] 
 
 at the Meeting House in Damariscotta, August 21, 1844, 
 for the purpose of installing Rev. E. Seabury as pastor of 
 the church which had lately been formed in this place. After 
 prayer and due deliberation of the matter, tli,ey voted to 
 proceed with the services of Installation. The parts assigned 
 were : Invocation and Reading of the Scripture, Rev. J. 
 Dodge ; Prayer, Rev. D. Q. Cushman ; Sermon, Rev. Eli 
 Thurston ; Installing Praj^er, Rev. Ray Palmer ; Charge to 
 the Pastor, Rev. E. Shepley ; Right Hand of Fellowship, 
 Rev. E. F. Cutler ; Concluding Prayer, Rev. S. Talbot ; 
 Benediction by the Pastor. 
 
 Thus, this church had become duly organized, with its 
 former pastor settled over them, and were now prepared to 
 engage anew and heartily in the Avork to which the Mastei- 
 had assigned them. Mr. Seabury continued his labors 
 here till June 15, 1848, when a Council being called to con- 
 sider the dissolution of the pastoral relation, came to the 
 conclusion that it should be dissolved. There had been 
 difficulties between Mr. Seabury and some of the members 
 of his church, and the reason assigned for asking his dis- 
 mission was, want of support. The Council, however 
 unanimously voted : " That this Council commend Rev. Mr. 
 Seabury to the christian confidence of the churches as a 
 minister of Jesus Christ in good and regular standing." 
 
 Their next minister was Rev. Wheelock Craig. He was 
 ordained here August 9, 1849. His prospects were good, 
 and he promised to be a faithful and successful minister ; 
 but receiving a call for settlement in Massachusetts, and 
 asking his dismission, a Council convened here November 
 4, 1850, who granted, and commended him " to the fellow- 
 ship of the churches as a beloved brother in the ministry, 
 who retains their full confidence as a worthy and successful 
 minister of Christ." 
 
 The pulpit was supplied by Rev. Mr. Cole and Rev. D. 
 F. Potter till May 1, 1851, when Rev. E. G. Carpenter 
 arriving, and having preached two Sabbaths, he received a 
 
292 MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 
 
 unanimous call for settlement to which he gave an affirma- 
 tive answer. Mr. Carpenter being obliged to be absent till 
 the third Sabbath in June and his place during that time, 
 was filled -by Eev. Dr. Ellingwood of Bath. October 8, 
 1851 was the day fixed for his installation. Invocation, 
 Eev. Mr. Smith ; Prayer, Rev. Mr. Mortgridge ; Sermon, 
 Rev. Mr. Craig ; Consecrating prayer, Rev. Dr. Ehing- 
 wood ; Charge to the pastor, Rev. Mr. Balkam. ; Right 
 hand of fellowship, Rev. Mr. Cushman ; Charge to the 
 people, Rev. Mr. Woodhull ; Concluding prayer. Rev. Mr. 
 Chapman. 
 
 Mr. Carpenter continued his labors here witli acceptance 
 and success till September 20, 1859, when, having received 
 a call from Aroostook County, and feeling it to be his duty 
 to go there, he asked his dismission which was accordingly 
 though reluctantly granted. The Council that dismissed 
 him say, '"AVe cordially commend him to the Churches as 
 an able, faithful and acceptable minister of the gospel." 
 
 The Council that dismissed Mr. Carpenter, also ordained 
 Mr. Edwin B. Palmer to the work of the ministry in this 
 place. He continued his labors here till February 10, 1862, 
 when on account of ill liealth, having previously asked his 
 dismission, a Council convened who were composed of five 
 ministers and their delegates, and "having listened to the 
 statements of the Pastor and Committee of the Church, 
 were unanimous in the conclusion, while they deepl}' 
 regretted his loss to the Church and thenjselves, that the 
 state of Brother Pahiier's health renders it expedient that 
 he should be released from his duties here." 
 
 For brevity's sake I can only say that, July 30, 1862, 
 Rev. J. J. Bulfinch accepts a call to become pastor of this 
 Church, at a salary of $650 per an nun), and continues 
 here till December 19, 1869 wben his labors closed. After 
 him came Mr. William A. Spaulding who was ordained as 
 pastor at a salary of $1,000 a year, August 4, 1870, and 
 continued till October 10, 1871, when he was dismissed by 
 
MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 293 
 
 a Council called for that purpose, as he wished to become 
 a. Missionary under tlie patronage of the American Board. 
 Rev. Wm. F. Obear succeeded him at "a salary of one 
 thousand dollars and a house to live in." He commenced 
 his labors January 7, 1873, and continued them till Octo- 
 ber 24;, 1880, when having received a call from the Church 
 in Winthrop, he terminated his labors here. 
 
 At a Church meeting held January 9, 1881, it was voted 
 unanimously to extend a call to Mr. Charles E. Andrews 
 to become a pastor here ; and at a Parish meeting held 
 January 12th, it was unanimously voted "to concur with 
 the Church in extending a call to Mr. Charles E. Andrews 
 to become their pastor, with a salary of eight hundred 
 dollars, and the use of the parsonage, and to have a vaca- 
 tion of three weeks annually." Accordingly on the 11th 
 of October following the Ordination took place. The ser- 
 vices were as follows : Invocation, Eev. H. C. Robinson ; 
 Reading scripture. Rev. L. D. Evans ; Sermon, Rev. J. O. 
 Fiske, D. D. ; Ordaining prayer, Rev. J. E. Pond ; Charge 
 to Pastor, Rev. W. E. Obear ; Right hand of fellowship. 
 Rev. W. R. Richards ; Address to Church and Congrega- 
 tion, Rev. C. H. Pope ; Benediction, Pastor. 
 
 Damariscotta Meeting House was a wooden structure 
 built in 1824 and continued in the place where the Congre- 
 gationalists worshipped till 1848, when the Brick Church 
 was erected on the Eastern side of the river road and 
 near Damariscotta Bridge. The former Church stood upon 
 the hill to the West, on the road that extends from the 
 Academy to the Farley mansion and not far from the 
 bridge that crosses the railroad ; and after the Brick 
 Church was dedicated, this was sold to S. D. W^nnan in 
 1853 for $280, who took it down and rebuilt it near Dam- 
 ariscotta Bridge, where it now stands, and has employed 
 it in useful purposes ever since. 
 
 The parsonage stands on the other side of the street 
 from the Church, and was purchased in 1880 at a cost of 
 $1,200. 
 
294 MINISTERS, MEETING HOUSES AND CHURCHES. 
 
 METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 
 
 The first preaching in Sheepscot by the Methodists* that 
 is recorded, was in 1800. The first Class meeting that 
 was formed, was in 1818 by Eev. John Briggs. The Par- 
 sonage was built in 1858, at the cost of $1,500. The 
 Church being built, was dedicated in January, 1869. Ser- 
 mon by Eev. Mark Trafton D. D. assisted by Kev. C. L- 
 Haskell, the pastor. The cost of the Church was $5,500. 
 They have a morning service in this House, but in the 
 afternoon the minister preaches at the Chapel in South 
 Newcastle. 
 
 The following is a list of the ministers who have su])- 
 plied the pulpit in Sheepscot. 
 Rev. Donnell, 
 
 Rev. Young, 
 
 Rev. Daniel Cox, 
 Rev. Josiah Higgius, 
 Rev. E. Scammon, 
 Rev. Mark Trafton, 
 Rev. Moses P. Webster, 
 Rev. Charles C. Crane, 
 Rev. Daniel Clark, 
 Rev. Natbau Webb, 
 Rev. Sullivan Bray, 
 Rev. Edward Brackett, 
 Rev. Seth H. Beal, 
 Rev. John G. Pingree, 
 Rev. Ezra Sanborn, 
 Rev. J. I. Brown, 
 Rev. Elisha Chenery, 
 Rev. Daniel P. Thompson, 
 Rev. Edward Davies, 
 Rev. Horace L. Bray, 
 Rev. C. L. Haskell, 
 Rev. W. L. Brown, 
 Rev. G. G. Wiuslow, 
 
 from 1832 to 1833. 
 from 1833 to 183.5. 
 from 1835 to 1836. 
 from 1836 to 1838. 
 from 1838 to 1839. 
 from 1839 to 1840. 
 from 1840 to 1841. 
 from 1841 to 1843. 
 from 1843 to 1844. 
 from 1844 to 1846. 
 from 1846 to 1848. 
 from 1848 to 1850. 
 from 1850 to 1852. 
 from 1852 to 1854. 
 from 1854 to 1857. 
 from 1857 to 1859. 
 from 1859 to 1861. 
 from 1861 to 1863. 
 from 1863 to 1865. 
 from 1865 to 1867. 
 from 1867 to 1869. 
 from 1869 to 1871. 
 from 1871 to 1873. 
 
 * Franklin L. Carney. 
 
LINCOLN ACADEMY. 295 
 
 Rev. B. S. Arey, from 1873 to 1875. 
 
 Rev. D. M. True, from 1875 to 1876. 
 
 Rev. M. G. Prescott, from 1876 to 1878. 
 
 Rev. S. L. Hanscom, from 1878 to 1881. 
 
 The Baptists formerly occupied the Meeting House one- 
 sixth of the time, but they have no pubhc service there 
 now. 
 
 THE CATHOLIC CHUKCH. 
 
 This year, 1799, the CathoHc Church, erected on the side 
 of the hill East of the road leading to the grist mill, was 
 dedicated by Et. Eev. John Chevereux, Bishop of Boston. 
 
 In 1808, the present Catholic Church, the oldest church 
 of that Denomination in Maine, was erected through the 
 liberahty of James Kavanagh and Matthew Cottrill, Esqs. 
 They also donated the land on which the house stands, for 
 that object. It is a plain, but substantial building of brick, 
 and occupies a commanding and beautiful position on the 
 road leading from the Mills to the centre of the town. The 
 Catholic Cemetery lies on the North side of the Church. 
 
 The Episcopalians commenced service here some seven 
 years ago, and they now have their meetings in a hall fitted 
 up for the purpose in a building, near Damariscotta Bridge. 
 
 CHAPTEE XXXIII 
 
 LINCOLN ACADEMY. 
 
 The earliest paper that I have been able to find, relating 
 to this enterprise, is the following. Itis a paper drawn up 
 
296 LINCOLN ACADEMY, 
 
 and circnilated foa* the purpose of buying a " piece of land " 
 on which to erect an Academy, " and for erecting the same "" 
 provided the General Court would grant a (diarter, and 
 endow such an institution. It is without date, but was 
 probably written about the year 1800. 
 
 " Whereas, the good of the rising generation cannot be 
 sought with too much care, as their usefulness in life, the 
 happiness of their parents, the prosperity of society, the 
 the stability of government and the interests of religion 
 all de])end in a groat measure on their good conduct ; — 
 Whereas, it is the indispensable duty of parents to make 
 every exertion to give their children a good education, this 
 being by far the best i)ortion which they can give them. 
 And whereas, Academies under the direction of good Pre- 
 ceptors, are highly beneficial for the instriiction of youth, 
 useful to society in general and morti especially as to adja- 
 cent places ; 
 
 \ " We whose names are hereunto subscribed, do engage 
 and bind ourselves to pay the respective sums placed 
 agjiinst our names, for the purpose of buying a piece of 
 land, near Dainariscotta Bridge to erect an Academy upon, 
 and for erecting the same, provided the General Court will 
 grant a charter for an Academy at said place and endow it. 
 
 " The money subscribed to be paid to those who may he 
 appointed Trustees of the Academy, one-half in six months 
 from the time that the charter is given, and the other half 
 within one year from the first payment." 
 
 The first signature upon this paper, was Samuel Nickels 
 of Newcastle, whose subscription was $100. With him 
 were associated twenty-nine others, whose subscriptions 
 varied from six to seventy dollars ; the whole amount on 
 this papev was $S89. 
 
 A petition was sent to the General Court in accordance 
 M'ith this petition ; and on February 23d, 1801, the follow- 
 ing charter was obtained. 
 
 The 1st section of the charter enacts : " That there be, 
 
LINCOLN ACADEMY. 297 
 
 and hereby is cstublislied, in the town of Newcastle, in the 
 county of Lincohi, an Acadenjy by the name of the Lincoln 
 Academy, for the purpose of promoting piety, religion and 
 morality, and instructing youth in such of the liberal arts 
 and sciences as the Trustees shall direct. " 
 
 Section 2d enacts, " That the Keverend Kiah Bailey and 
 Samuel Nickels, Esq., both of Newcastle, the Eciverend 
 Jonathan Ward of New Milford, (Alna) the Keverend Alden 
 Bradford and the Honorable Thomas llice of Pownal- 
 borough, (Wiscasset) the Eeverend William Riddle and 
 Thomas McClure, Esq., of Bristol, the Eeverend John 
 Sawyer and William MCobb, Esq., of Boothbay, David 
 Dennis, Esq., and Mr. Mathew Cottrill of Nobleboro', the 
 Honorable Henry Knox, Esq., of Thomaston, and Mr. 
 Moses Carlton of New Milford be, and they hereby aye, 
 appointed Trustees of the aforesaid Academy, and they are 
 herciby incorporated into a Body Politic, by the name of 
 The Trustees of the Lincoln Academy, and they and their 
 successors shall be and continue a Body Politic; and Coi- 
 porate by the same name forever." 
 
 The section 3d enacts that they shall have a common 
 seal, have ]iower to sue and be sued, to prosecute and 
 defend in civil actions, to api)oint agents, etc., &c. 
 
 The 4th section grants power to tljc "Trustees to elect and 
 constitute such officers of the Academy as they shall deem 
 necessary and convenient, and the making of orders, laws 
 and rules for the good government of the Academy, and 
 not repugnant to the laws of the Commonwealth. " 
 
 The 5th section limits the number of Trustees to not 
 more than thirteen and not less than seven ; which last 
 number shall be necessary to constitute a quorum for 
 transacting business. 
 
 The 6tli section provides for the tilling of vacancies. 
 
 The 7th enacts, "That the Trustees aforesaid, and their 
 successors, be, and they hereby are, rendered capable in 
 law to take and hold by gift, grant, devise, bequest or other- 
 
298 LINCOLN ACADEMY. 
 
 wise, any lands, tenements or other estate real or personal ; 
 provided, that the annual income of said real estate shall 
 not exceed the sum of two thousand dollars, and the 
 annual income of their personal estate shall not exceed the 
 sum of seven thousand dollars ; and all deeds and instru- 
 ments which the said Trustee may lawfully make, shall be 
 sealed with their seal, and shall bind the said Body Politic 
 and their estates, real and personal, under the name of The 
 Trustees of the Lincoln Academy." 
 
 Section 8th further enacts, " That if the said Trustees of 
 the said Academy shall, within three years from the passing 
 of this act, furnish evidence to this Court, that funds are 
 secured to the use of this Academy by private donation or 
 otherwise, to the amount of three thousand dollars, the 
 sg,id Trustees shall be then entitled to a grant of half a 
 township of land from this Commonwealth, for the use and 
 support of said Academy." 
 
 The 9th section empowers Samuel Nickels, Esq., " to 
 appoint the time and place for holding the first meeting of 
 the Trustees, and to notify them thereof. " 
 
 In accordance with the provisions of this charter, a sub- 
 scription paper, dated Newcastle, December 20th, 1801, 
 was drawn up by Rev. Kiah Bayley, and put in immediate 
 circulation. The paper was signed by Samuel Nickels and 
 tifty-seven others, whose individual subscriptions varied 
 from five to one hundred dollars ; but whose united sub- 
 scriptions amounted to $1,226. This was in Newcastle. 
 In Bristol thirty-eight subscribers were obtained, and while 
 their individual subscriptions varied from five to fifty dol- 
 lars, their united ones amounted to $741. This list was 
 headed by Thomas McClure, Esq., signed $50. In Wiscas- 
 set the subscription was headed by Captain William Nickels 
 $50, and with him thirty-three others, whose subscriptions 
 varying from five to fifty dollars, amounted in all to $400. 
 In Boothbay the subscription is headed by Rev. John 
 Sawyer and with him are associated twenty-four others. 
 
LINCOLN ACADEMY. 299 
 
 Their subscriptions vary from four to fifty dollars ; the 
 highest is fift}' dollars, and amount in all to $225. In 
 Nobleborough from six individuals $170 was obtained. 
 The highest subscription here, Captain John Borlands, 
 was $40 ; the lowest was $20. In New Milford $141 was 
 obtained from eleven individuals. The highest subscription 
 here was Mr, Moses Carlton, $50. The lowest two dollars. 
 All these subscriptions amounted to the handsome sum of 
 $2,973. Besides this, land was given to erect the building 
 on, to the amount of $50. The whole $3,023. In addition 
 to those already named, I find the names of sundry other 
 subscribers, among whom are, Henry Knox, Thomaston, 
 $100 ; Mark L. Hill, Georgetown, $30 ; Alexander McLean, 
 Bristol, $20 ; Aaron Eing, Edgcomb, 10 ; Peleg Talman, 
 Bath, $10. 
 
 Considering the value of money, the state of trade and 
 the wealth of the times, our fathers entered into this enter- 
 prise with wonderful spirit, commendable zeal and praise- 
 worthy liberality. The towns around Newcastle, showed 
 their interest in this matter by the promptness with which 
 the}- responded to the call, and the generous contributions 
 they made for this object. 
 
 The sum of three thousand dollars required by the Leg- 
 islature to be raised by private subscription, before receiv- 
 ing State aid, was soon made up, and when this was done, the 
 Legislature assigned them half a township of land from 
 the Commonwealth for the use of the Academy. The 
 grant was assigned from any of the unappropriated lands 
 in the District of Maine, with the usual reservations. This 
 resolve passed June 2, 1802. In November 1, of this year, 
 the town was asked, but refused to give the acre of land on 
 which the old Meeting house stood, near Col. Barstows, to 
 Lincoln Academy, as a lot on which to place it. 
 
 This appropriation by the Legislature, not being satis- 
 factory to the Trustees, probably on the ground that it 
 might be some time before the half township of land would 
 
300 LINCOLN ACADEMY. 
 
 be settled and become productive capital to the Academy, 
 the Trustees petitioned the Legislature, by their committee 
 raised for the purpose, of whom David Dennis of Noble- 
 boro' was chairman, that instead of unappropriated wild 
 laud, they might have the " Gore " which laj^ between the 
 Plymouth aud Waldo patents. This Gore lay principally 
 within the present town of eJefferson, though portions of it 
 extended into other towns. The prayer of the petitioners 
 was answered. The Resolve in aid of the Academy passed 
 February 12, 1803, and the Trustees proceeded to sell out 
 those acres ; and many of the settlers in that vicinity now 
 hold their titles to their farms from Lincoln Academy. 
 There was however difficulty with regard to the Plymouth, 
 Waldo and Drowne claimants, who pretended that their 
 patents severally overlapped portions of this Gore, which 
 was not settled till the year 1811. 
 
 At the time of the " Great fire " in Damariscotta in 1815, 
 the records of the Academy were entirely consumed, so 
 that whatever is now known of its former doings, are the 
 mere gleanings of these fleeting years. But it is well 
 understood that the Trustees immediately went to work, 
 and soon the Academy was in active operation. A lot of 
 land was procured at the corner of the river road and the 
 old road to Sheepscot, a few rods North of Mr. Elias 
 Bailey's. In 1803, Enoch Perkins furnished timber to the 
 amount of $27.90. At the same time, in July, Robert Rob- 
 inson furnished timber to the amount of $27.42. By these 
 charges I should judge these two men furnished the frame 
 in tlie early part of 1803 ; for their bills were settled in 
 Julv. In March 1804, Joseph Jackson received payment 
 for 2,000 feet of clear boards, $32.00. These were foi- fin- 
 ishing. The lot was donated by Alexander Little. In Feb- 
 ruary 1805, $35.55 were paid Charles Clark for 2,000 feet of 
 clear boards and for drawing them. The lock and handle 
 for the door, cost $3.75. October 5, $1.20 was paid for six 
 bushels of hair ; so that I conclude they were between two 
 
LINCOLN ACADEMY, 301 
 
 and three years in building it. The stove was purchased 
 November 13, 1805, and cost ii?G8.60. The first Treasurer 
 was John Farley ; the second Rev. Kiali Baile>'. The 
 building was two stories, commodious and of good propor- 
 tion. The reason why it was situated in that neighborhood 
 was that Mr. Bailey resided near by ; the Preceptor and 
 many of the scholars boarded with him, the lot there was 
 donated b}' a resident there, and Mr. B. could have a con- 
 stant oversight of the school. 
 
 Daniel Haskell was the first Preceptor, He commenced 
 school October 1, 1805, with forty scholars. The tuition 
 amounted to |62. The second term commenced January, 
 1806, and continued to May ; NuDiber of scholars ;>2. 
 Third term commenced May 22, and continued to Septem- 
 ber 4 ; Number of scholars 46. Whole number of scholars 
 118. AVhole amount of tuition for the year, $257.60. 
 Daniel Haskell continued Preceptor two years, to Septem- 
 ber 1, 1807. Among his scholars I find the names of Wil- 
 mot Wood, Wiscasset, and Mobec Mitchell, North Yar- 
 mouth, afterwards Congregational minister at Waldoboro. 
 The second year began October 1, 1806. Number scholars, 
 first term, 41 ; second term, 45 ; third term, 35. Second 
 year ended September 1, 1807. Third year commenced 
 October 6, 1807. N. S. S. Beman, Preceptor. Afterwards 
 Ptev. Dr. Beman, of Troy, New York. Whole number of 
 scholars 99. The fourth and fifth years were taught by 
 Mr. Beman. Among the names of his scholars, I Ihid 
 those of Jonathan Adams, James Cargill, Daniel C. Mcn-- 
 ton, Joseph Sherman ; all of whom arrived to distinction 
 among their fellows. Mr. Beman left at the close of his 
 third year in 1810. Mr. Bailey delivered the Dedicatory 
 Discourse of the Academ}^ ; and the building continued 
 standing there nearly thirty years, when it accidentally 
 caught fire in 1828 and burnt to the ground. 
 
 Mr. Wood was a lawyer and resided in Wiscasset. Jon- 
 athan Adams was a clergyman and preached in Woolwich, 
 
302 LINCOLN ACADEMY. 
 
 Deer Isle and Bootlibay. Daniel Morton was a minister 
 and the Author of the lives of Mrs. Kiah Bailey and Bev. 
 Levi Parsons ; and Mr. Sherman was a successful teacher, 
 both in this State and in Kentucky. James Cargill, though 
 short in life, made that life exceedingly laborious and use- 
 ful. He was converted to God when a young man under 
 the ministry of Eev. Kiah Bailey. When fitted for college 
 he entered at Middlebury, where he remained until his 
 second year ; then 1810, he came to Bowdoin, where hv 
 graduated in 1814. He was a very pious man, and exerted 
 a salutary influence among his fellow students. He estab- 
 lished the weekly evening prayer meeting which has been 
 kept up ever since, and planted the oak tree in the College 
 yard, in commemoration of the event.''^" He was looking 
 forward to the Ministry as his chosen profession, but con- 
 sumption, soon after his graduation, laid her cold, ema- 
 ciated hand upon him, and the angels conveyed him to the 
 land that was sorrowless and the home of the blest. 
 
 At one time he was in company with Mr. Jewell, a Free 
 Will Baptist minister, when conversation turned upon doc- 
 trinal and denominational differences ; but Cargill who 
 valued the meat of the nut more than he did the shell, 
 replied by saying in conclusion : "Bro. Jewell, names are 
 nothing ; if you love my Jesus, you will do well enough.'" 
 
 His dying words were singing the 122 Hvmn of Watts, 
 Book II : 
 
 "My God, permit me not to be 
 A stranger to mjself and Thee ;" 
 
 This was uttered in a distinct and clear voice ; and 
 when he came to the third stanza : 
 
 "Call me away from flesh and sense 
 
 One sovereign word can draw me thence ;" 
 
 the spirit departed, and he stood the companion of Jesus, 
 before the radiant face of God. 
 
 * Hon. George Evans. 
 
LINCOLN ACADEiMY. 303 
 
 In 1829 the present Academy buildino- was erected 
 where it now stands, to better accommodate the growing 
 population in that vicinity and at Damariscotta Mills ; as 
 it did not prove to be large enough for its intended pur- 
 poses, it was enlarged on its western end a few years ago. 
 
 It was a wise measure of the fathers to erect it, and it 
 has proved of incomparable worth to the past and present 
 generation. It also promises well for the future. 
 
 The following is a list of the preceptors or principals of 
 the Academy, in the order of their service, with other infor- 
 mation concerning them. 
 
 1. Daniel Haskell. 
 
 2. Nathan Sidney Smith Beman. 
 
 3. Harvey Talcot. 
 
 4. Edward Hallister. 
 
 5. Fiske, afterwards a college professor. 
 
 6. Daniel Morton. 
 
 7. Elijah Jones. 
 
 8. Samnel G. Clapp. 
 9. Bradeen. 
 
 10. Freeman Bradford, deceased. 
 
 11. Augustas F. Lash, a graduate of Bowdoin, deceased, 
 
 12. James Drummond, a clergyman. 
 
 13. Joseph T. Huston, Preceptor of Bath Academy, and Professor 
 of Mathematics in the ship North Carolina U. S. Navy. 
 
 14. Stephen H. Hayes, a clergyman in Maine and Massachusetts. 
 
 15. Benjamin F. Mitchell, President of a college in Tennessee. 
 
 16. A. B. Wiggin, Principal of the High Sohool in Bath two 
 years or more, and teacher in Saugerties, N. Y. 
 
 17. G. Saow Newcomb, a resident of Kingston, Mass. 
 
 18. Henry M. Pierce, L. L. D., once President of Rutgers 
 Female Institute, New York City. 
 
 19. Larkin Dunton, Master of girls Normal School, Boston. 
 
 20. Charles L. Nichols. 
 
 21. A. P. Whittemore. 
 
 22. J. Manchester Haynes. 
 
 23. Granville M. Thurlow. 
 
 24. W. H. Kelley. September 6, 1880. 
 Preceptress of female department : 
 
 Miss Anna G. Reed of Taunton, Mass., from 1846 to 1852. 
 
304 SCHOOLS FROM 1753" TO 1882, 
 
 Assistant lady teachers : 
 
 1. Miss C. A. Stackbriclge, resides iu Michigan, 
 
 2. Miss LkUcy Wells. 
 
 3. Miss Anna O. Glidden, deceased. 
 
 4. Miss Mary Page. 
 
 5. Miss Nellie L*. G(X>deuow, resides in Boston, 
 
 6. Miss Emily U. Thurlow, deceased. 
 
 7. Miss Amanda Weeks, resides in Damariscotta, 
 
 8. Miss Ada Webb. 
 
 9. Miss Mary E. Hilton. 
 
 10. Miss Emma Cook. 
 
 11. Miss E. O. Pratt. 
 
 12. Miss Mary P. Chapman. 
 
 CHAPTEK XXXIV. 
 
 SCHOOLS, FKOM 1753 TO 1882. 
 
 Just how much the towns, or indiyichials did for the 
 support of schools during the earHer days of the town's 
 existence, it is impossible for us now to say. The most 
 we can gather at this late day, is from the Town Records. 
 And these are exceedingly brief. There is only here and 
 there a notice of the schools in them. During the provin- 
 cial existence of the town, while education was not wholly 
 neglected, there is reason to believe, as in most new coun- 
 tries, it was lamentably low. And, after the incorporation 
 of the town, the first notice I find of schools in the Town 
 Records, was March 22, 1763. There is this entry : 
 '* Voted that we have no town schoolmaster this year. " 
 By which, I conclude, that the town was one district, that 
 they employed one schoolmaster, and that they had both a 
 
SCHOOLS FROM 1753 TO 1882. 305 
 
 school and a school teacher previous to this year. The 
 people were poor, much of the time (here was l)order war- 
 fare, and political difhculties began to thicken. 
 
 But after passing this vote, the town'"^ " having fiftv 
 householders " Avas prosecuted for not having a public 
 school. This brought the town to action ; and, instead of 
 contending, they threw themselves on the mercy of the 
 Court and were discharged by paying costs, £1, 4s, 8d. 
 
 Two years afterwards, in the Town Warrant for a meet- 
 ing to be held March 6, 17G5, an article was inserted to 
 see what the town would do alxjut " employing a school- 
 master to keep a town school this present year ;" and how 
 much money they would vote to raise for that purpose. 
 But the town decided to do nothing about it, at that meeting. 
 
 However, at a meeting held September 11th of this year, 
 the town agreed that Mr. Eleazer Hudson should teach "in 
 this town or district, for one year from this ; and that his 
 compensation should be £26, 13s, 4d," together with 
 "Board, lodging and washing." One half of the said sum 
 should be paid at the end of six months, and the other half 
 at the end of the year. They also agreed to pay 6s, 8d 
 pe:- week for Mr. Hudson's " board, washing and lodging." 
 
 Thev also arranged that the school should be kept on 
 both the East and West sides of the town, in proportion 
 to the " rates " paid that year. More definitely, they 
 agreed that the school should be kept four months at the 
 "Flankers,"t two months at William Cunninghams, or 
 thereabouts, where a place convenient might be provided ; 
 one month at the upper end of the townij: on Sheepscot 
 river ; two months at Damariscotta Mills ; two at Abner 
 Perkins,§ and one month at Damariscotta river. 
 
 * Record of Court of Sessions. 
 
 t Sheepscot. 
 
 I Woodbridge's neighborhood. 
 
 § Where Daniel Perkins now resides. 
 
306 SCHOOLS FROM 1753 TO 1882. 
 
 October 4, 1766. Hugh Homes brings in a bill against 
 the town, for the following items : " by " (to) " half a Cord 
 of wod when Master Shinger Cept school, £0, 2s, Od. 
 July 20, 1767 ; " by " (to) "Maken sats and benches in the 
 Meeting house for the school, 4s." So, I conclude that 
 Mr. Faithful Singer, (for that was his name,) had succeeded 
 Mr. Hudson as teacher of the town schools, and that the 
 schools had been continued from year to year. 
 
 The next notice of the schools, bears date October 27, 
 1766, when the town " voted not to hire Mr. Faithful Singer 
 as town schoolmaster for this town or district." 
 
 March 10, 1768, Christopher Hopkins charges the town 
 with boarding Mr. Leison, the schoolmaster, one month at 
 5s per week, old Tenor £10, £1, 6s, 8d. Hauling firewood 
 £1. Hugh Homes also brings in a bill this year for wood 
 for the school to the value oi' £2, 8d, which was allowed. 
 
 August 22, 1768, the town voted to raise £40 lawful 
 money for the su])p(n't of schools, for the year ensuing this 
 date. They constituted Richard Bowers, Lemuel Perkins 
 and Nathaniel Rouling a committee for the Eastern side of 
 the town, with power to employ a schoolmaster or school- 
 mistress, as they may think proper, and to draw upon the 
 town treasury for the support of the school. They also 
 voted that Benjamin Woodhridge, David Hopkins and John 
 Cunningham be a committee to provide a schoolmaster for 
 the Western side of the town, having power to draw upon 
 the treasury for their proportion of the school money ; and 
 that the peo])le at the Head of the Tide shall have power 
 to draw out their proportion of the school money to hire a 
 school mistress amongst them. The town was practically 
 districted by this arrangement. 
 
 We now pass on to March 14, 1769, when the town voted 
 that Henry Hodge, Robert Koghern and Peter Patterson 
 should have a school amongst themselves, with power to 
 draw upon the town treasury for its support, in proportion 
 to the taxes that the}' paid. These families lived over to the 
 West of Crombie's Reach. 
 
SCHOOLS FROM 1753 TO 1882. 307 
 
 They also chose John Phiinnier, Samuel Waters and 
 John McClure a eomniittee to provide a school at the "upper 
 end" of the town. This was making substantially five 
 districts, all of which, it is to be supposed, were provided 
 with teachers that year. 
 
 September 4, 1770, the town voted to " continue " Mr. 
 Moses Halman, " schoolmaster to keep school at X150, old 
 tenor, per year ;" by which I conclude, that he had been 
 employed there, previous to that time. 
 
 The next year, March 12, 1771, the town voted to raise 
 X30 for the support of a " town school or schools." But 
 on March 11, 1773, they voted not to do anything about a 
 town school that year. 
 
 I*^othiug farther appears to have been done by the town 
 in its official capacity for schools, until April 6, 1789, a 
 period of 16 years, when the town again voted not to do 
 anything about a school at present. A period of twenty- 
 one years, from the time of the last school, passes away, 
 when we arrive at May 7, 1792 ; then in defining the limits 
 of school distiicts, the town voted that the inhabitants 
 have liberty to class themselves for a town school and make 
 a return of their doings to one of the selectmen, on or 
 before the first day of June next ; and if the town, or any 
 part of it, shall neglect to class themselves by that time, 
 then the selectmen shall have power to divide the town into 
 classes, as they shall judge most convenient. And that 
 each class or district shall have power to employ their own 
 schoolmaster, with the approbation of the selectmen. On 
 the 2d of Nevember, 1792, the selectmen reported to the 
 town, that the inhabitants had failed to do anything about 
 districting themselves, and that they had proceeded to do 
 it. But the town failed to entertain the matter. 
 
 The action of the selectmen seems not to have given 
 satisfaction, and the people proceed to classify themselves. 
 And on January 3, 1793, the town voted that this classifi- 
 cation should become a law till the next annual meeting. 
 
308 SCHOOLS FROM 1753 TO 1882. 
 
 April 3, 1793, the town voted that the people should divide 
 themselves into districts or classes, and make return of 
 their doings betwixt this time and our next May meeting. 
 The matter appears to have dropped here ; for I find noth- 
 ing farther respecting this matter, in the records of that or 
 subsequent years. 
 
 In 1795, the town raised =£30 for the support of schools ; 
 in 1796 $100, and 1797 $200. After this, the thing became 
 established. Money Avas voted for schools every year from 
 1792 ; and there was a generalincrease till 1801, when they 
 raised $500 ; but in 1806 they dropped down to $300. 
 But in the April meeting, an attempt was made to raise 
 $200 more, which failed. Then, some friend of education 
 had the town indicted for " neglect of schools ; " and they 
 were required to answer that indictment before the 
 Supreme Judicial Court, to be holden at Wiscasset on the 
 second Tuesday of June, 1807. David Murray was chosen 
 agent to defend the town in the action. That year $600 
 were raised for the support of schools. 
 
 May 10, 1799, the town voted that all persons between 
 the ages of 4 and 21 shall be considered scholars by the 
 selectmen. And in April 4, 1803, leave Avas asked, and 
 granted by the town, to James Cavgill and others, to build 
 a schoolhouse on the town's land, on Garrison Hill, This 
 is the first schoolhouse, that, I can find, was built in New- 
 castle. The schools had been kept in different places, as 
 convenience and interest might suit ; and at one time, it 
 was kept in the partly finished Meeting House on the 
 Eastern side of the town, and Orchard Cooke Esq. was 
 teacher. 
 
 For the long time from 1753 to 1792 I find but a few 
 years where there is any record of the town voting any 
 money for the support of schools. And the records were 
 then kept with great particularity and care. 
 
 John McNear was the first Town Clerk. He continued 
 in office from 1753 to 1757. He was a poor speller, a poor 
 
SCHOOLS FROM 1753 TO 1882. 309 
 
 penman and a bad grammarian ; and his records are brief 
 and without beauty or finish. Wilham McLeUand follows 
 him in 1758, and continues in office till 1762. He was a 
 beautiful penman, but his reccnxls are brief. Then comes 
 John McNear again till 17G6, when Sainuel Nickels was 
 chosen Clerk and continued in office till 1803. He was a 
 good penman, correct in business, and he has left us a 
 record worthy of the man and the position he iield. 
 
 And during all the years from about 1760 to 1792, and 
 even sometime after this date, articles would almost invari- 
 ably be inserted in the town warrant, to see what time the 
 rams should be ke])t from the sheep ; whether the town 
 would allow stallions over a year old to run at large ; 
 whether the hogs might run in the highway, they being 
 properly "yoaked and ringed ;" and what bounty the town 
 would pay for killing a "grown wolf," but nothing was said 
 about the children, or what provision these civil fathers 
 w^ould make for their hungry minds, a few years only 
 excepted. Youth of this generation, we live in a more 
 hopeful day. Improve your present privileges, or your loss 
 and shame will he far greater than those who hewed 
 down these forests, killed those wolves, and destroyed the 
 Indians forever. It is to be presumed they did the best 
 they could in the circumstances ; but they opened a path 
 for you, which, though run with patience, will be crowned 
 with glorj'. 
 
 From 1808 to 1822 the amount of money raised, each 
 jear, for the support of schools, was $500, except 1811, 
 when $800 was raised for that object. In 1823, 1824 and 
 1825, $600 was each year appropriated for this purpose ; — 
 in 1827 and 1829, $500 ;— from 1833—1837, $620; -in 
 1840, $650 ; from 1842 to 1847, $700 ; in 1852, $820 ; and 
 from 1854 to 1858, $1,500, This shows the estimation the 
 town has had for its schools and what they have been 
 willing to do for their support. And it has been money 
 well invested. The schools have been prosperous, weU con- 
 
310 CLAM 8HELL DEPOSITS. 
 
 ducted, and greatly to the advantage of the place. Here 
 the children and the youth have laid the foundation of that 
 education which has made them useful in life, influential 
 among their fellow men, and a blessing to those that shall 
 come after them. Wide is the difference between them 
 and those lands where education is neglected, schools are 
 not known, and the children are allowed to grow up in 
 ignorance, neglect, and barbarous customs and manners. 
 May 5, 1821, the record stales, that "at a meeting held 
 this day the action of the Selectmen was accepted by 
 which the town was divided into eleven school districts." 
 And on April 6, 1844, the town voted that the several 
 school districts chco>e their own Agents, The town had 
 done it before. 
 
 CHAPTER XXXV, 
 
 CLAM SHELL DEPOSITS. 
 
 There is one item of antiquarian interest which I have 
 scarcely ever seen noticed by any writer of our country, 
 whether he be early or late ; and that is the clam shell 
 deposits which are found all along the coast of Maine. I 
 know of several of them. There is one of them on what is 
 called the Hawthorne farm in the town of Cushing, once 
 owned by Mr. Isaac Burton. It is a peninsula extending 
 Southward into the St. George's river about ten miles 
 below that part which "trends westward into the magne." 
 The deposit is on the extreme southern end, on a beautiful 
 plat that looks toward the sun, and was defended from the 
 cold winds of the North and Northeast by the rising 
 
CLAM SHELL DEPOSITS. 311 
 
 jrronnds in the rear and the heavy forests that overshad- 
 owed them. Here the Indians had their encampment, 
 raised their corn, and continued to live through untokl gen- 
 erations. The chxm shell deposit was near the bank, 
 helped to form the bank, and was from one to eight or ten 
 feet deep. The whole deposit was about three rods wide 
 and fourteen rods long. It is the accumulation of ages. 
 Many of the shells, under the action of the plough and 
 the harroAV, and being exposed to the action of the weather, 
 have changed entirel}' to a black mould ; and a vast num- 
 ber of bushels are in the various stages of decomposition, 
 from the perfect shell to that which is ground to the fioest 
 dust. It makes capital soil ; and the seed which is cast 
 there, whether it be corn, oats, potatoes or turnips, is sure to 
 produce a plentiful crop. I have never seen better. It is 
 the richest, surest, best part of the farm, by far. The 
 river fogs moisten the crops in summer, and the influence 
 of the salt water keeps back the frosts in autumn. The 
 crop is as certain as anything can be. 
 
 The bed of clams fi-om which the Indians drew their 
 supply was in a large cove to the North and West, at a 
 convenient distance from the encampment and which 
 helped to form the peninsula of which we are speaking. 
 
 At the deposit of clam shells, various Indian imple- 
 ments, such as stone axes, pestles, gouges, arrowheads 
 have been found — also calcined stones, ashes and all the 
 marks of tire. Their wooden and skin furniture and 
 apparel, have all vanished. Substantial articles or parts 
 of them only remain. Here they spent their winters, and 
 when the cod and whale iishery could not be pursued, thej'- 
 resorted to the clam banks for food. These never failed 
 them. In the spring they went up river and caught salmon 
 and shad, and at other seasons of the year they pursued 
 the game ; but the immense number of clam shells proves 
 incontestibly the grand gathering point, and where for 
 untold years they lived and died. All thoughts and talk 
 
312 CLAM SHELL DEPOSITS. 
 
 about their cities, are droauis and idle words. They had 
 no cities. Their birch or log canoe was their fishing boat 
 and ship of commerce ; the bow and arrow their Aveapon 
 of defence, and houses made of poles, birch bark and 
 skins, were their castles and places of abode. At certain 
 seasons of the year they migrated, and at others they 
 hibernated in these rude structures, and spent their time 
 to but little more purpose than the bear who passes his 
 winters by sucking his paws. Few only of their works 
 remain. 
 
 In the town of Bremen, on a farm owned by Mr. Jacob 
 Keene is another of these clam shell deposits. It is not 
 so extensive as that in Gushing, yet it is near the water, in 
 a fine, sunny, warm place, at the edge of the river looking 
 Southward, near a spring of water, and defended in the 
 rear by rising grounds and dense forests. Mr. Keene tells 
 me that in some places it is ten feet deep — that the bank 
 is actually raised by it — that Indian implements have been 
 frequently found there, and that the soil is excellent for the 
 production of almost any crop. Excellent corn grew 
 there in the summer of 1863. I have examined the local- 
 itv and can attest the tinith of these statements. It' was 
 fine camping ground and the clam banks were not far 
 distant. 
 
 Two miles above this, at Broad Cove, on land once 
 owned by Mr. Benjamin Palmer, is another of these col- 
 lections. It is to the East of the creek where the Indians, 
 in the last century, fired upon the canoe, in which were 
 William Hilton and sons and killed some of them. 
 
 On the upper end of Loud's Island, formerly Muscon- 
 gus Island, is found another of these beds of clam shells. 
 It was once undoubtedly quite extensive ; but the most of 
 the bank containing it, has been waslied away by the 
 heavy seas that roll in, during Southeasterly storms, from 
 the broad Atlantic. Here are found calcined stones, and 
 other marks of fire, and the summer of 1863, an Indian 
 
CLAM SHELL DEPOSITS. 31H 
 
 skeleton was seen protruding from the bank. The din 
 had been washed away around it — a woman with a spade 
 pushed it to the bottom of the bank, where it hiy till the 
 action of the weather and the high tide scattered it 
 beyond recovery. "Lo ! the poor Indian !" 
 
 He may have been a warrior or he may have been a 
 king, a prophet or a priest ; it matters not now ; there is 
 none so poor as to do him reverence. Men smile as they 
 look upon his bones, and feel satisfied that the race has 
 passed away. 
 
 On the Eastern side of the Sheepscot river, at that nar- 
 row passage called the "Gutt," is another of these clam 
 shell deposits. The spot chosen for encampment was sim- 
 ilar to the others described ; — on the bank, and near the 
 mouth, of a river ; never in the interior ; with fresh water 
 at hand, and an easy water communication in different 
 directions. The spot was level and sunny, looking South- 
 ward, and defended from the cold raw winds which swept 
 down from the interior. The clam banks were near. 
 
 At other localities there are similar deposits ; and 
 wherever they are found they prove the headquarters of 
 numbers of Indian families, probably of a tribe, through 
 many generations. 
 
 OYSTER SHELL DEPOSIT IN NEWCASTLE. 
 
 And these facts serve to dissipate the theories of the 
 formation of the Oyster Shell Deposit, at the "indraft" in 
 Newcastle, on the Damariscotta river. On that rich and 
 beautiful peninsula, was their encampment. Here they 
 lived, and died, and were buried. All the marks of savage 
 life found at clam shell deposits are found here. In this 
 place they cooked and eat their oysters ; and the shells 
 were carried out and deposited in a precisely similar man- 
 ner that the Indians did the clam shells at the mouths of 
 the various rivers. 
 
 But where did they get their oysters ? In the stream 
 
314 CLAM SHELL DEPOSITS. 
 
 that ran by their place of settlement in the larQ;e bay above 
 and in Oyster Creek which enters into this bay on the 
 eastern side. Here they used to be found in abundance, 
 but when the mills were put upon the river, which was 
 ilone at an early period of the settlement, they were killed 
 out. An occasional one is now found ; and Captain Samuel 
 Glidden who was born iipon this point, and till within a 
 short time (1852, when this was written) owned and resided 
 here, has told me that within the period of his remem- 
 brance a bushel of oysters have been taken out of this 
 creek in a single tide. 
 
 The quantity of oyster shells, though large and for 
 amount unequalled in any of these Eastern parts, and 
 found in different places, have been over-rated by Dr. Jack- 
 son, State Geologist and others, and their origin has some- 
 times been strangely accounted for. The soil under them is 
 jirecisely like that above and around them, showing that 
 they were first thrown upon the ground and at the edge of 
 the bank, and that the dirt, in some places, in the lapse of 
 time, has been able to cover them. The chief deposit is at 
 the Eastern point on the bank of the river and opening 
 into the bay above, and on the Northern point upon the 
 bay, and opposite to the island where was their place* 
 of interment. There is a small per centage of clamshells 
 among them. The bones of human beings, of birds and 
 animals, wood ashes, cinders and stones, Indian implements 
 and other things of interest and useful to man, have been 
 found among them. Fresh water in abundance is found 
 in the vicinity; and in this beautiful locality, almost 
 unequalled in Maine, was no doubt the headquarters of a 
 large number of Indians and others, throughout untold gen- 
 erations. And as the time was long when these inhabitants 
 resided here, and there were many of them, with these 
 oyster deposits close at hand, it is easy to see how these 
 banks were heightened and enlarged when the meat was 
 taken out and the shells no longer in use, were thrown upon 
 
CLAM SHELL DEPOSITS. 315 
 
 them. There they lay autl the piles increased through 
 untold generations, precisely as the clam-shell deposits 
 increased at different places upon the sea shore. The clam- 
 shells being smaller, of course would not so increase in 
 heaps as would the oyster shells when thrown away. 
 
 It is supposed by many that in this vicinity was the lost 
 " city of New England " called Norumbega, or the ancient 
 city of Arumpeag which is thought to mean the place of 
 men. And on an island in the beautiful bay above, tradi- 
 tion says, was the place where they used to bury their 
 dead. The oysters, the spring fisheries above of shad and 
 alewives, the pleasant location, and the excellent soil as 
 well as a good territory for hunting, made it a place of attrac- 
 tion and a cheerful abode for all wiio were disposed to 
 locate themselves there. And beyond question large num- 
 bers made it the desired place of their habitation through- 
 out successive centuries. 
 
 When the settlers first came to these parts, vessels used 
 to come from the Westward to dig for oysters and carry 
 them away and they found it a profitable business. But 
 as soon as the thick deposit of saw dust which constantly 
 came down from the mills situated al)Ove that the English 
 erected there, began to accumulate on the bottom, and 
 sunken slabs and other lumber increased, the breathing 
 holes of the oysters were stopped, their sustenance was cut 
 ofi' and they perished. 
 
 In Sheepscot river, above the Falls, I have myself seen 
 oysters that were taken from the bed of the channel ; and 
 in Oyster river, in Warren, oysters were formerly found ; so 
 that the necessity which some have felt of supposing that 
 the oyster banks on the Damariscotta, was the result of some 
 mighty action of the earth, either in throwing them up from 
 beneath, or bringing them from afar, is unsatisfactory and 
 absurd. And equally ridiculous is the idea that the 
 Aborignes at their annual festivals, brought them from afar. 
 They were not accustomed to do things in this way. 
 
316 CLAM SHELL DEPOSITS. 
 
 If the oyster deposit was lar2;e, it is to be remembered 
 that the oyster shell is lar^-or than tlie nlamshell ; and that 
 the same number of oysters would create a heap uuich 
 faster than the clams would. Many of these shells are in 
 a remarkable state of preservation. Tliongh their cubical 
 contents have been over-estimated, yet they are numerous ; 
 and a visit there, from a reasonable distance, will amply 
 repay the trouble. 
 
 Off the coast of Bristol and Bremen, are two islands 
 lying in range of each other, of about 6 miles in length. 
 Those best informed, suppose them once to have been one 
 island ; for they are now connected by a bar on which foot 
 l)eople can cross, from one to the other, at low tide. The 
 northernmost island is now known as " Hogg Island, " and 
 the Southern one is called Loud's Island, formerly Mus- 
 congus Island. Within the memory of man, there was on 
 the North end of Loud's island a pond of fresh water con- 
 taining eight or ten acres, where reeds, rushes and flags 
 used to grow, and where the black duck and snipe used to 
 make their nests and rear their young. This pond is now 
 level, much diminished in size, mostly filled up and desti- 
 tute of water, and covered wdth sand blown in from the 
 beach, about one foot in thickness. Under that is nnick 
 and marl of nidcnown depth, which the inhabitants dig up 
 and use for enriching their lands. This place is now 
 {)rotected from the ocean by a wall of sand and small 
 stones raised by the wind and forced up by the waves. 
 Outside of this, and to the North of it in the direction of 
 Hogg island, once extended a point of land covered with 
 trees. When these trees were cut away, and the roots 
 which protected the bank, had decayed, the land began to 
 give way under the action of the waves. This point of 
 land was once an Indian Burying Place ; and something 
 more than sixty years ago, there came a violent storm 
 which washed the greater part of this point away, uncover- 
 ing Indian skeletons, human bones, brass beads, earrings, 
 
CLAM SHELL DEPOSITS. 317 
 
 metallic and stone axes, flint stones, arrow heads, in almost 
 numberless quantities. The specimens carried away have 
 been almost endless, and some are found there at the 
 present time. The sea has also done its part in carrying 
 away these relics of the dead. About twenty acres have 
 been washed away within the memory of man, and with it 
 the entire cemetery of these sons of the forest. At the 
 present rate of decrease, the entire upper end of this island 
 will be gone, before a hundred years shall roll away. In 
 one instance, the skeleton was found by a man digging for 
 sand, in an upright position, with a brass kettle over its 
 head. The hair had grown out long^ and had changed from 
 black to the color of copper. Other brass kettles have 
 been taken from the same locality. One was kept for some 
 years by an individual, who, having no use for it, sold it 
 to a blacksmith. He worked it up into skimmers. Was 
 not that a bright thought? He certainly had the idea of 
 utility, and showed that he had quite as much respect for 
 the wants of this generation as he did for the burial places 
 of the dead. 
 
 The inhabitants from the main land oftentimes go to this 
 old hallowed spot, for the purpose of getting sand ; and 
 occasionally the}^ dig up human bones, beads, etc., though 
 they are growing quite scarce. Directly over, on the other 
 side of the point, was the Indian settlement, as is indicated 
 by debris, calcined stones, rich soil and a clam shell 
 deposit. This was about two feet in thickness, mostly 
 covered with a hard turf and underneath is a sandy loam 
 of reddish color. The shells have been undisturbed, and 
 unbroken. The strip however is narrow, as at least three 
 rods in width have been carried away by the violent storms 
 and heav}- seas that come rolling in from the broad Atlan- 
 tic. Unless stopped by a heavy sea wall, raised by the 
 hand of man, the entire Northern end of this island will 
 soon be among the things that once were ; and then, all 
 Indian greatness and life, and manners and relics too, to- 
 
318 CLAM SHELL DEPOSITS- 
 
 getherwith the ancient pond, will be searched far here in 
 vain. Not a great while since an Indian skeleton was found 
 here which a woman dug out with a shovel, when it rolled 
 to the bottom of the bank, and she left it 
 
 "Alone iu its glory." 
 Nearly a mile to the South of this, is another place, where 
 Indian bones and relics have been frequently found.* 
 
 THE MYSTERIOUS CORAL. 
 
 On the 6th of Septeujber, 1864, I was at the house of 
 Thomas Nelson, Esq., in Alna, who lives just below the 
 " Bend " in the Sheepscot river- He showed me some 
 specimens of pure coral which had been taken from a locality 
 just across the river, from where he lived. Stepping into a 
 small boat, we paddled across the narrow stream, and visited 
 the spot from whence it was taken- The bank is quite 
 steep and rises to an elevation of a hundred and fifty feet,, 
 and is no place for a settlement neither for farming nor til- 
 lage land- Mr, Nelson's attention was attracted to the place, 
 by observing his cattle to go there, and stop, and look, as 
 though they saw something unusual. He went himself and 
 found a stone of old coral, or rather of limestone, about 
 two and a half or three feet square, and five inches thick, 
 a. slab, with small pieces of broken coral imbedded therein, 
 and forming part of the stone. He broke the stone into 
 small pieces and carried some of them, as curious speci- 
 mens, to his house. I collected all I wished for myself, 
 and we left many portions on the ground. Examination 
 showed the origin of the stone. It was the work of the 
 coral insect, made in torrid climes, under the sea, and the 
 predominant ingredient, was carbonate of lime. Now the 
 question is, who carried that stone there ? What part of the 
 world did it come from and when ? How came it to be left 
 in this obscure place '? That it is was the work of human 
 
 * Capt, Loud. 
 
CLAM SHELL DEPOSITS. 319 
 
 hands, there can be little doubt ; lor there is no other stone 
 of like kind, nor ever has been, to be found in this vicinity. 
 The place was a granite formation, covered with sandy 
 loam, and common stones lying promiscuously all around. 
 The corals of commerce are generally small specimens, 
 easily handled and easily carried ; but here is one that 
 would require two men to carry it, and then they must 
 move with care. That it was brought here by water, in a 
 boat, there can be little doubt ; but why be transported 
 here at all ? and why be left, after it was brought here ? 
 Who will solve the mystery ? 
 
 Mr. Nelson has several specimens, and kindly gave me 
 one, which are all open for the inspection of the curious. 
 
 STONE RELICS. 
 
 Stone relics have been found at Sheepscot. On the farm 
 of Augustus Averill who lives about one-half mile North of 
 Sheepscot Bi'idge, there was found by him, as he was 
 ploughing, not long since in his field, some antiquities of 
 this kind. One was a stone about 14 inches in length and 
 4 or 5 in diameter, with both ends terminating in an oval 
 form. Its proportions were exact and made in the most 
 mathematical manner. It was a mind well educated in this 
 business that formed it. There Avere also found cutting 
 instruments in the hatchet or rather chisel form with a 
 perpendicular handle, all of one piece, so constructed as 
 to perform the service of the chisel or the axe when 
 employed in the service for which it was designed. When 
 they were made, or by whom, and how long they have been 
 buried there, who can tell? They were unquestionably 
 designed for some useful purpose, and by a people not 
 acquainted with mining or the use of iron tools. 
 
 Captain William Chase who lives at the Southern point 
 of the " town necke," has in his possession a considerable 
 number of metalic relics left there by the earliest settlers 
 when they abandoned their homes and fled to save their 
 
320 CLAM SHELL DEPOSITS. 
 
 lives. A stone with particular marks upon it, was found 
 by him and used with others for the foundation of his 
 house. 
 
 THE BARK SUNBEAM, 
 
 The bark Sunbeam was built in the summer of 185-, at 
 Damariscotta Mills, and her builders and owners were Cap- 
 tain Edward Lincoln and Joseph Haines, merchant. Late 
 in the fall she sailed for Havanna, Captain Lincoln having 
 on board his wife and only daughter, a little girl about — 
 years of age. On the return voyage, bound for Philadel- 
 phia, the vessel struck on the sand, a little to the South of 
 the Capes of the Delaware, and near the boundary line 
 which separates the States of Maryland and Virginia. The 
 evening before the vessel was cast away, the Captain and 
 his little family sat up late, making preparations for land- 
 ing, and all were jubilant at the thought of reaching Phila- 
 delphia, the next day. But about four o'clock in the 
 morning they were awakened from their slumbers, by the 
 thumping of the vessel upon the shore. They just had 
 time to escape from their berths and the cabin before the 
 the vessel filled, leaving everything behind them. Mrs, 
 Lincoln escaped in her night clothes, and with her husband 
 and child ascended the mizzen rigging, the sea making a 
 clean breach over the hull of the bark. It was on the 
 morning of the 17th of March, and the waves beat and the 
 winds blew pitilessly upon that helpless crew and the 
 beautiful vessel that was to bear them up for a time. By 
 some means they contrived to cut the mainmast away which 
 fell into the fore rigging. Hither the crew ascended and 
 were safe. But the child of Captain L. survived the terrors 
 of the storm till towards noon, when, chilled with wet and 
 cold, it died, and was swept from its father's arms into the 
 sea and found a watery grave. Its body was never recov- 
 ered. The mother, overcome with fatigue, and cold, soon 
 
CLAM SHELL DEPOSITS. 321 
 
 after fell off and was drowned. The father, then appear- 
 ing to lose all fortitude, and overcome with the heavy 
 calamity that had befallen him, as well as suffering the loss 
 of strength, perished and fell into the sea. The waves 
 were so violent, that the crew were unable to reach him or 
 render him the least assistance. The bodies of Captain 
 L. and wife were afterwards recovered. They were estima- 
 ble people and both were members of the 2d Congrega- 
 tional Church in Newcastle. When the tide went down and 
 the storm had abated, the crew and the mates were enabled 
 to make their escape to the shore. 
 
 A BARN BURXT. 
 
 At eight o'clock in the evening of October 7, 1856, a 
 large barn belonging to Nathaniel Br3^ant, situated between • 
 Dr. Call's and Captain F. Hopkins, and containing about 
 twenty tons of hay and farming utensils, was consumed by 
 fire. How the fire originated, is a mystery. Probably a 
 pipe. Loss $700. Insurance $400. 
 
 SINGULAR STATE OF THE WEATHER. 
 
 During four or five days about the 20th of July 1856, 
 the heat was intense, the thermometer risinc; to the neigh- 
 borhood of one hundred degrees, and in some instances, 
 even above that figure. Then it changed, and a wet season 
 ensued. The sun was scarcel}- seen for fifteen days, there 
 being immense quantities of rain and fog. A large amoimt 
 of hay which had been cut, some in bunches and some in 
 swath or spread out, was nearly spoiled. The crop was 
 uncommonly large, but was on this account greatly 
 diminished in value. At the end of that time the sun 
 broke out, Avhen the people were enabled to get their ha}-, 
 such as it w^as. Since that time, the weather has been 
 exceedingly wet and cold. And at the present time of 
 writing, August 26th, a brisk fire is burning in the stove 
 
822 CLAM SHELL DEPOSITS. 
 
 and for two nights there has been quite a frost. The hay 
 has not been all gathered yet, especially that on low lands, 
 and some on high lands. But the feed in the pastures has 
 been excellent. There has been also an uncommon amount 
 of thunder and lightning. 
 
 P. 8. Many meadows and swamps that fall were not 
 cut, because they were so overflowed that the men could 
 not get on them. And the haying was not completed till 
 late in September. The potato crop was greatly damaged 
 by the rot. 
 
 T 11 E '• A V P L E S T O R Y. " 
 
 Boston, May 31, 1881. 
 
 To — , Esq. My Dear Sir : In compliance with 
 
 your request I send you herewith a sketch of the " apple 
 story, " referred to in your note of the 12th inst. 
 
 It so happened that when I was about nine years of age, 
 I spent a summer at Lincoln Academy, Newcastle, Maine. 
 The Preceptor at that time, whose name I do not now 
 recollect, was the immediate successor of Precoptor 
 Beaman, afterwards widely known as Rev. Dr. Beaman, 
 Pastor of a Presbyterian church in Troy, N. Y. Two 
 years previous to the time of which I am now speaking, I 
 spent one summer under the tuition of Dr. Beaman. Dur- 
 ing a certain forenoon, the Preceptor first named, espied 
 one of the boys taking a bite of an apple, his face being 
 half concealed by the lid of the desk. This led the Pre- 
 ceptor to inquire about the apples, for there were several 
 in the boy's desk, how he came by them, and if any other 
 boys in the school had the like, when it appeared that the 
 apples had been taken from Major Farley's orchard with- 
 out his knowledge or consent, and that about one-half a 
 dozen boys including myself were involved in the then not 
 uncommon trespass. On learning the facts of the case 
 the Preceptor gave directions to all of us to keep what 
 remained and come to him with them at the close of the 
 
CLAM SHELL DErO.SITS. 323 
 
 moniing session. At noon all of us were on hand with our 
 apples, in front of the Preceptor's desk. He was very 
 kind and gentle with us, but did not fail to give us to 
 understand that we had done Avrong, in that we had 
 api^ropriated to our own use the property of another witJi- 
 out so much as asking his consent. To all of which we 
 could make no reply. The Preceptor then directed that 
 all the apples that remained be put into the most capacious 
 satchel among us, which he himself selected and that we 
 all proceed with them to Major Farley's residence, state the 
 case to him, and ask his pardon. The largest boy, prob- 
 ably twelve or thirteen years of age, was charged by the 
 Preceptor with the duty of making confession and asking 
 pardon in behalf of all of us. The day was warm, and as 
 we trudged along the highway the satchel of apples was 
 changed from one to another, so that the load was not 
 especially burdensome to any one. As we drew near the 
 house, there was a little uneasiness all around, as to what 
 kind of a reception we should meet. Would Major Farley 
 frown upon us? Would he call us hard names'? Would he 
 threaten us and forbid our ever again coming near his 
 orchard '? But almost before we were aware of it we had 
 turned into the lane, covered with tan bark, leading down 
 to his house. There sat Major Farley, calm as a summer 
 evening, at an open window facing us, wondering no doubt 
 what could be the errand of these young lads. When 
 arrived at the house, and standing outside the window, 
 mutual salutations were exchanged, when the boy who was 
 to be spokesman, with much self-possession, and in fitting 
 terms, informed him of our offence, and stated that we had 
 come b}^ direction of the Preceptor of the Academy to 
 return what apples remained and to ask his pardon. The 
 expected and much feared crisis had now arrived, and the 
 question was to be solved, whether we should return to the 
 Academy filled with shame and self-reproach ; or with 
 buoyant tread and lightened hearts. 
 
324 CLAM SHELL DEPOSITS. 
 
 Never shall I forget that important moment, when, with 
 all the dignity of a Judge, and in tones of greatest kind- 
 ness Major Farley replied: "Young gentlemen, it gives 
 me very great pleasure to see you, and to assure you of 
 my heartfelt interest in your welfare. I am very sorry that 
 the apples were not ripe. Before many days a plenty of 
 them will be ripe and fit to eat, then you will be entirely 
 welcome to as many as you like." 
 
 The question was then asked : " What shall be done 
 with the apples we have brought with us V" 
 
 The Major hesitated a moment, as if desirous of second- 
 ing the wise instructions of our Preceptor, and pointing to 
 the ground beneath the window, where was a hollow worn 
 by the droppings from the eaves, said : " You can put them 
 there." 
 
 Thanking him for his great kindness, and bowing our- 
 selves away from that benevolent presence, we returned 
 to our school as happy a company as can be imagined. 
 
 It is needless to say, ever after this, Major Farley was 
 our ideal of a noble hearted, christian gentleman. 
 
 In the afternoon the Preceptor called for our report, and 
 expressed himself as highly gratified with the result of our 
 noonday visit. 
 
 To the boys this was by no means an unimportant event. 
 They had been taught by the Preceptor, in a practical way, 
 a most useful and important lesson in regard to the right 
 of property ; and in the presence of Major Farley, they 
 had an impressive illustration of the wisest and most 
 effective way of dealing with a company of thoughtless and 
 erring youth. I am sure the experiences and lessons of 
 that day have had a life-long influence for good upon, at 
 least, (»te of the party, and probably upon all. 
 
 Jacob Sleeper. 
 
 Moral. There is a right way and a wrong one in dealing 
 with offenders, and a smile has its influence as well as a 
 frown. 
 
SHIPBUILDING IN NEWCASTLE, 325 
 
 CHAPTER XXXYI 
 
 SHIPBUILDING IN NEWCASTLE, 
 
 The evidence is clear that the inhabitants of Ancient 
 Sheepscot were engaged to some extent, at least, in commer- 
 cial enterprises and in shipbuilding. It is known that 
 there was a shipyard at the late Hartley Nickel's brick 
 yard, and also on the eastern side of Sheepscot " Little 
 Necke. " How many were built and what their tonnage 
 was, we know not. Probably they were coasting and 
 fishing vessels ; but it is a matter of record as well as 
 tradition, that when the inhabitants left, it was in a vessel. 
 
 In the next century the business was again entered on, 
 and probably Newcastle has done more in this line than 
 any other town between the Kennebeck and St. George 
 rivers. 
 
 William Waters at the head of tide waters on Dyer's 
 river, built vessels. One was a ship of 400 tons — a giant 
 for those days. Jotham Donnell of Alna was " Master 
 workman. " Thomas McCrate purchased her. She was 
 launched sidewise into the narrow stream, and it cost $500 
 to get her down to the Bridge. 
 
 The late Thomas Erskine, during his life, built more than 
 " forty sail near the same place. - They were mostly coast- 
 ing and fishing vessels. James Follansbee and William 
 Follansbee also built and launched at the same place. The 
 Woodbridges and others have built near the same spot. 
 Further down the river the Murrays have built several 
 vessels — one of them an East Indiaman. David Murray, 
 
 * Mrs. Erskine. 
 
326" SHIPBUILDING IN NEWCASTLE. 
 
 Esq., built from 1790 to 1809 the brig Fox, scLooner Betsej 
 133 tons, schooner Minerva 134 tons, and a ship. For the 
 "stick" for the mast for the Betsey he paid £3, Os, Od. 
 The Betsey was hiunched October 6, 1796. The cost of 
 hull was £800, Os, Od ; cost of cordage, sails and anchors 
 £4^7, 18s, 3d ; bill for rigging and sundries, X59, lis, 'id ; 
 boat and sundries, £58, 17s, 5d ; blocks, iron, &c., £3, 19s, 
 3d ; maintopsail, &c., £30, Os, Od ; total, £1380, 6s, Id.* 
 
 This vessel was sold to Samuel Follansbee and son, 
 Murray's son-in-law and grandson. The father married 
 Betsey Murray. The Minerva was launched in 1799. One- 
 half of her, 67 tons, was sold to Samuel Follansbee for 
 £301, 10s, Od. This Ava& at the rate of $15.00 per ton— 
 about the price of red oak timber in 1850. Twenty day's 
 wharfage of the Minerva amounted to £1, 10s, Od. He 
 began to build the ship in 1807, Samuel Weston was 
 "Master workman," 
 
 Colonel Robert Murray subsequent to 1836, built the 
 brig Fitz Owen, the Rebecca, Nancy Jane, ship Ava- 
 lanche, Damascus, schooner Tiberias, Beronda and Isa- 
 bella Bernaum, When the Fitz Owen was built, the 
 Temperance Reformation had commenced, and Colonel 
 Murray had espoused the cause ; and it was said t that 
 " the Fitz Owen was the first vessel ever built in Newcastle 
 that had her beams put in without the use of rum. " It 
 had been a custom whenever the beams were laid to 
 always have " a drink. " 
 
 Vessels have been built at the landing near Captain 
 Thomas Lennox. Samuel Averill began to build in 1806, 
 a Httle to the south of his barn, on land once owned by 
 the Murrays. The last one he built was the Orleans, in 
 1837, and which was commanded by Captain Seth Curtis. 
 She went to sea in the Gulf of Mexico in 1833, and never 
 
 ♦Murray's book. 
 tBeujainin W. Plummer. 
 
SHIPBUILDING IN NEWCASTLE. 32? 
 
 -,vas lieard from. The first vessel that Mr. Averill built, 
 was the Comfort, which was sold iu a foreign port by the 
 captain, who pocketed the monev and ran oif with it. 
 Averill also built the Thomas Nelson and several other 
 vessels. The Orleans was built at the Landing on Dyer's 
 river, 
 
 Thomas Fairservice built two vessels at the Bridge. 
 Carney and Howard in 1825 built schooner Chariot ; and 
 in 1827 they built the brig Sabbatis. Peters also built 
 there, 
 
 Jotham Donnell commenced to build in 1816 ; and in 
 company with Oakes Kundlett he constructed 14 vessels, 
 ranging from 105 to 140 tons. The first he built was the 
 Dart of 120 tons in 1816; the next was the Columbus, 
 140 tons ; then there were four others, among Avhich was 
 the Corinthian which was in active service in 1867 ; then 
 the Orient, Morning Star, a beautiful vessel, and the 
 Caspian, 115 tons. This was the last of his building. 
 
 He used to pay 30 cents a piece for buttocks ; floor 
 timbers 67 cents a piece ; naval timbers 40 cents, and top 
 timbers, white oak, 25 cents a piece. He built his vessels 
 In the winter and used to launch them about May. His 
 men he hired for 50 cents per day, boarding them ; and 
 7s, 6d per day would be considered high wages. 
 
 James Averill built several vessels about the year 1830 ; 
 and John Averill, prior to this, built the ship Africa, pur- 
 chased by Joseph Wood of Wiscasset, one of the four, 
 Europe, Asia, Africa and America, which he owned, but 
 sold afterwards to the Johnsons, and was in December, 
 1824, sunk at sea, one day out from Wiscasset, by coming 
 in contact with a brig belonging to Bath. The other three 
 ships, Europe, Asia and America, had been destroyed 
 some time before this. James Averill built the brig 
 Union, commanded b}' Captain Lincoln of Wiscasset. 
 
 Henry Cargill in 1821 built the schooner Illuminator, of 
 112 tons, which in 1867 was coasting between Waldoboro 
 
3"28 SHIPBITELDTN'G IN NEWCASITLE. 
 
 and Boston, being then 46 jears old. Also the Brig 
 Betsey, " about 1823, " of 200 tons burden, owned by the 
 late Hon. Abiel Wood of Wiscasset, and commanded for a 
 long time by Captain Thomas Cunningham of Edgecomb. 
 On her last voyage to Havana, she was commanded 
 by Captain Ellis Hilton of Wiscasset, but going out, was 
 wrecked upon one of the Bahama Islands. The captain 
 and crew escaped to the shore ; but being caught by 
 pirates who had taken up their quarters there, and who 
 were abundant in those days, they took them and mur- 
 dered them all except one man, Avho adroitly managed to 
 make his escape and relate the circumstances to the 
 interested and startled public. This aroused the govern- 
 ment and they fitted out a fleet of small vessels well 
 armed, which went to the West Indies with a determined 
 purpose to put an end to piracy, and it was accordinglj^ 
 done. 
 
 Mr. Cargill also built the brig Hector of 200 tons 
 burden, commanded by Captain Jose])li Gove of Edge- 
 comb, which was cast away in a hurricane in the West 
 Indies. The crew escaped, but Captain Gove was taken 
 sick and died on the Island aud never. returned home. 
 
 Schooner Prospect was also built by him in 1825 or 6 
 and was commanded by Captain David Pinkam of New- 
 castle. For a long period she followed the coasting trade? 
 from the Sheepscot river to Boston. 
 
 Joseph Leighton of Alna in 1831 built sloop Edward, 
 37.2 tons; in 1839 brig Dirigo, 170 tons; in 1818 schooner 
 Lamartine, 60 tons. In 1815 Charles Leighton built 
 schooner Napoleon, 74 tons; 1846, bark Emma, 206 tons, 
 commanded by Captain James Cook andelost ; also ship 
 Ascutna, 440 tons, purchased by Dr. Moses Call. In 1854 
 J. D. Clitford built the Eainbow, 210 tons ; and 'in 1863, 
 he, Moses Chase and others, built the bark Emma. 
 Others have also been engaged in this business here. 
 
 There was built at the Dock by General Weymouth and 
 
SHIPBUILDING IN NEWCASTLE. 329 
 
 others, two schooners of 130 and 140 tons. Enoch Dole 
 built the Brig Sophronia Dole. Enos Averill and Miles 
 Averill have been engaged in this business. A considerable 
 number of vessels have been built at this place. 
 
 The first steamboat called " Morgan's Rattler, " that 
 floated upon the Sheepscot Avaters, was built in 1820 above 
 the Bridge on Sheepscot river. She was small and moved 
 at a slow rate of speed. I rememljer her well. 
 
 On the eastern branch of the Sheepscot river at the 
 point South of the old jSickel's house, vessels have been 
 built ; and up the stream near the tan yard, different indi- 
 viduals have created and put several valuable vessels into 
 the water. 
 
 COMMUNICATED BY II O N. E. W. F A R L E Y. 
 
 " George Barstow came to Newcastle from Hanover, Mas- 
 sachusetts in 1740, and resided on the farm, where Alden 
 White now lives. He built vessels at the landing, on the 
 old Bryant farm, now owned in part by William Henry 
 Robinson. 
 
 " Colonel George Barstow, son of the preceding, was born 
 in 1755. He commenced shipbuilding soon after the Revo- 
 lutionary war, and followed it down to the time of his death, 
 March 17, 1808. 
 
 " Colonel Barstow resided on the farm next North of the 
 Farley place and established a shipyard at his shore on the 
 Damariscotta, where William Hitchcock & Company now 
 have one. Colonel Barstow employed a large number of 
 workmen and carried on vessel building extensively. He 
 built quite a number for Salem merchants which had a 
 good reputation. 
 
 '■' Colonel Barstow's sons George and Benjamin were also 
 shipbuilders. They removed into the town of Nobleboro' 
 in 1798, where they prosecuted the business. 
 
 " Nathaniel Bryant came to Newcastle, from the South 
 shore, prior to the Revolution, and resided on what is 
 
330 SHIPBUILDING IN NEWCASTLE. 
 
 known as the old Bryant farm, of about 100 acres, next 
 South of that of Major John Farley's. He died July 9, 
 1772, at the age of 33. 
 
 " He was a ship carpenter, and is understood to have 
 occasionally l)uilt vessels. He probably built the whole or 
 a part of the wharf, the remains of which are yet to be 
 seen, on the farm he occupied. 
 
 " On the same place there was formerly a large dwelling 
 house, which stood near W. H. Robinson's barn. Also a 
 store house, some eight rods distant, and a barn near the 
 location of the dwelling house of E. Chaney. Those 
 buildings which have long since disappeared, were probably 
 erected by Mr. Bryant. 
 
 " His son Nathaniel Bryant, who became a noted business 
 man in Newcastle and in Nobleboro', where he removed in 
 1803, built vessels at the yard on his father's place and 
 afterwards at Damariscotta Mills. 
 
 " Kavanagh & Cattril probably built on the Newcastle 
 side of the Damariscotta river, twenty-five vessels, while 
 they were doing business. 
 
 " Abner Stetson, father of Abner Stetson of Damaris- 
 cotta, came from the South Shore. He carried on ship- 
 building in Newcastle quite extensively ; building generally 
 at a yard in the Cove, near the house of Asa Hutchins. 
 Mr. Stetson afterwards removed to the town of Nobleboro', 
 now a part of the town of Damariscotta, where he followed 
 the same l)usiness. 
 
 " About the year 1795, one Brown, a merchant of Wis- 
 casset, had a ship called the ' Grand Turk, ' built on the 
 Glidden farm, near the upper falls. She went on her first 
 voyage to the East Indies, and on her return, was lost in 
 the ice near Portland, where she was bound. 
 
 " Josejili Glidden, father of Captain Samuel Glidden and 
 
 • of the late Colonel John Glidden, built a ship of 300 tons 
 
 for Treadwell of Salem in 1806, at the yard on his place. 
 
 He built several other vessels, among them a brig and two 
 
 schooners. " 
 
SHIPBUILDING IN NEWCASTLE. 331 
 
 Oliver Gridlej traded near Damariscotta Bridge, and 
 resided in the honse where Mr. Albert Glidden now lives. 
 He built a ship in the yard where Colonel John Glidden 
 afterwards carried on shipbuilding. It is believed that 
 Gridley built other vessels at the same yard. 
 
 Others have been engaged in this business, and on the 
 Eastern side of the river for a number of years, quite a 
 number of ships and vessels of a large size, have been put 
 into the water. With a change of times this business has 
 declined in this vicinity, and there is now but a small 
 prospect of its ever being revived again. In Nobleboro', 
 at the Mills, vessels have formerly been built, but there is 
 nothing doing there in this line at the present time. 
 
 BRICK -MAKING. 
 This has been an important branch of business in this 
 town from its earliest settlement to the present time. The 
 earliest settlers needed bricks, and they had every facility 
 for making them ; and relics which we find at this day, 
 show that they had them in aluindance. The business has 
 been pursued both on the banks of the Damariscotta, and 
 the Slieepscot in all its branches. Many of the bricks 
 manufactured have been used in the town and vicinity ; and 
 large quantities have been conveyed to Boston and else- 
 where, and a ready sale has always been obtained for them. 
 The materials for making them are unsurpassed by any 
 town in the vicinity, and many have ever been engaged in 
 this enterprise. The growing scarcity of wood, however, 
 has of late caused a decline in this business, as lumber has 
 in shipbuilding, and also of milling. 
 
332 TOWN OFFICERS, ETC. 
 
 CHAPTER XXXVII 
 
 TOWN OFFICERS, ETC. 
 
 POSTMASTERS EAST SIDE OF TOWN. 
 
 In 1836 the General Post office Buiklinc; atlW.-kshington 
 was destroyed l\y fire ; and the Records prior to 1808, were 
 consumed ; so that no date conld be found of the estahHsh- 
 ment of the Post Route East^Yard from Wiscasset. 
 
 The followiuf;- however is reliable : 
 
 1. Major John Farley. Office kept at his house ; same 
 now occupied by William Turnl)ull. 
 
 2. John Glidden, father of Captain Wilham T. Glidden 
 of Boston. Appointed April 1, 1808, by Mr. Jeffersoli. 
 Held office at his death, December 8, 1829, in his residence 
 a little to the South of the present Lincoln Academy. The 
 house was lately occupied by Charles Gove, and was 
 destroyed by fiie about 1860. 
 
 3. Colonel John Glidden, appointed in 1830, during the 
 first Administration of Genernl Jackson."* 
 
 4. Daniel Flye, appointed July 22, 1841. 
 
 5. Thomas Rowe, appointed December 3, 1845. 
 
 6. AVilliam R. Webb, appointed April 4, 1849. 
 
 7. Joseph Brown, appointed November 23, 1853. 
 
 8. Charles F. Wilkird, appointed October 1, 1877. 
 
 9. Joseph Emerson, appointed June 1, 1880. 
 
 r O S T M A S T E R S AT S II E E P S C O T B lU D G E. 
 
 1. Benjamin Carney appointed December 29, 1820. 
 
 2. William Carney appointed December 17, 1823. 
 
 * Since the appointment of Colonel Glidden, the Post Office has 
 always been kept at Damariscotta Bridge. 
 
TOWN OFFICERS, ETC. 
 
 333 
 
 3. Cyrus Rimdlett appoiuted March 20, 1826. 
 Office discontinued September 14, 1826. 
 
 4. Reestablished and Edward S. Hovey appointed 
 November 27, 1826. 
 
 5. Joseph Curtis a]:»pointed January 14, 1828. 
 
 6. Daniel Carney appointed April 14, 1830. 
 
 7. Franklin L. Carney appointed April 9, 1849. 
 
 8. Jothani D. Cliftbrd appointed Januar}^ 9, 1850. 
 
 9. Franklin L. Carney appointed June 16, 1853. 
 
 r O S T ai A S T E R S A T N () R T 11 N E W C A S T L E . 
 
 Office estabhshed in 1857. 
 
 1. Wihnot AV. Woodbridge appointed August 10, 1857. 
 
 2. Elbridge G. Baker appointed August, 1867. 
 
 P R I N C I P A L T O W X 
 
 MODEKATOR. 
 
 Y'es. 
 
 17p3 
 
 1754 Wm. McLelhiiul. 
 
 1755 
 
 1756 
 
 1757 
 
 1758 
 
 1759 Beuj. Woodbridge. 
 
 1760 
 
 1761 
 
 1762 
 
 1763 
 
 1764 
 
 1765 
 
 1766 
 
 1767 
 
 1 
 
 1769 
 
 1770 Alex. Campbell. 
 
 1771 Spenc;^r Beunet. 
 
 1772 Richard Bowers. 
 
 1773 Benj. Woodbridge. 
 
 1774 David Hopkius. 
 1775 
 
 Clerk. 
 John MeXear 
 
 OFFICE R S. 
 
 Treasurer. 
 
 James Cavcrill. 
 
 Wm. McLellaud. 
 
 John McNear. 
 
 Samuel Nickels. 
 
 Alexander Nickels. 
 David Given. 
 Samuel Kennedy. 
 Samuel Nickels. 
 
334 
 
 TOWN AFFAIRS ETC. 
 
 1776 Benj. Wooclbridge. Samuel Nickels. Samuel Nickele. 
 
 1777 James Car^'ill. Beuj. Woodbridge, Jr. John Farley. 
 
 1778 Benj. Woodbridge. Samuel Nickels. " 
 
 1779 James Cargill. " " 
 
 1780 Benj. Woodbridge. " " 
 
 1781 James Cargill. 
 
 1782 Benj. Woodbridge. 
 
 1783 James Cargill. 
 1784 
 
 1785 
 1786 
 1787 
 1788 
 1789 
 
 1790 Orchard Cook. 
 
 1791 James Cargill. " " 
 
 1792 David Murray. " 
 
 1793 Benj. Woodbridge, Jr. " 
 1794 
 
 1795 James C: rgill. " 
 
 1796 
 
 1797 David Murray. " " 
 
 1798 
 
 1799 
 
 1800 
 
 1801 Nathaniel Bryant. " " 
 
 1802 J 
 
 1803 Daniel Waters. 
 
 1804 David Murray. 
 1806 
 ]£06 
 1807 
 1808 
 
 1809 Robert Robinson. 
 1810 
 
 1811 Daniel Waters. 
 
 1812 Robert Robinson. 
 
 1813 Daniel Waters. 
 1814 
 
 1815 Robert Robinson, 
 1816 
 1817 Dauid Waters. 
 
 Thos. Cunningham. 
 
 rhfi'-. Nickels. 
 Benj. Woodbridge 
 Chas. Nickels. 
 
TOWN AFFAIRS, ETC. 
 
 335 
 
 1818 
 1819 
 1820 
 1821 
 
 1822 
 
 182;^ 
 
 1824 
 1 25 
 1826 
 
 1827 
 1828 
 1829 
 1830 
 1831 
 1832 
 1833 
 1834 
 1835 
 1836 
 1837 
 1838 
 1839 
 1840 
 1841 
 1812 
 1843 
 1841 
 1815 
 1846 
 1847 
 18 4S 
 1849 
 1850 
 1851 
 1852 
 1853 
 1854 
 1855 
 1856 
 1857 
 1858 
 1859 
 
 Ebenezer Farley. 
 Daniel Waters. 
 
 Thos. Cunningham. Cbas. Nickels. 
 
 Eben'r D. Kobinson. 
 
 John Glidden. 
 
 Ebenezer Farley. 
 
 Solomon Hutcliings. 
 
 Eben'r D. Robinson. 
 
 Robert Murray. 
 Edward Kavanagb. 
 John Hohnes. 
 Edward Kavanagh. 
 Robert Murray. 
 Edward Kavanagh. 
 Robert Murray. 
 
 John Banley. 
 Robert Murray. 
 
 " Lewis Webb. 
 
 E 1 wa r d Kavan agh . ' ' 
 
 EbHu'r D. Robinson. " 
 
 E. V/. Farley. 
 Robert Murray. " 
 
 Eben'r D. Robinson. Joseph Curtis. 
 (( (( 
 
 Robert Murray. " " 
 
 Eben'r D, Robinson. " 
 
 Chas. E. Merrill, 
 
 Eben'r D. Robinson. " 
 
 William Ames. Rob't R. Perkins. 
 
 Hiram Chapman. 
 
 Joseph Cargill, 
 
 Lewis Kennedy. 
 Joseph Cargil.'. 
 
 John Holmes. 
 E. D. Robinson, 
 
 Joseph ('argill. 
 
336 
 
 TOWN OFFICERS, ETC. 
 
 18G0 
 
 Hiram Chapmau. 
 
 M. L. M. Hussey. 
 
 Joseph CargilL 
 
 1861 
 
 William Ames. 
 
 f ( 
 
 a 
 
 1862 
 
 Hiram Chapman. 
 
 << 
 
 " 
 
 1863 
 
 Clias. Pinkliam. 
 
 J. S. Perkins. 
 
 Joseph Cargill. 
 
 1864 
 
 " 
 
 " 
 
 " 
 
 1865 
 
 Joliu H. Con vers. 
 
 " 
 
 E. M. Shaw. 
 
 1866 
 
 Chas. Pinkliam. 
 
 (C 
 
 E. W. Farley. 
 
 1867 
 
 " 
 
 4( 
 
 •' 
 
 1868 
 
 " 
 
 (( 
 
 Royal Wright. 
 
 1869 
 
 E. W. Farley. 
 
 David S. Cxlidden. 
 
 " 
 
 1870 
 
 J. H. Con vers. 
 
 Albert- Glidden 
 
 " 
 
 1871 
 
 Chas. Piukham. 
 
 " 
 
 " 
 
 1872 
 
 Frank L. Carney. 
 
 (( 
 
 11 
 
 1873 
 
 J. H. Convers. 
 
 (( 
 
 1 i 
 
 1874 
 
 it 
 
 <( 
 
 " 
 
 1875 
 
 " 
 
 <( 
 
 " 
 
 1876 
 
 Chas. Pinkliam. 
 
 (< 
 
 " 
 
 1877 
 
 John H. Convers. 
 
 (< 
 
 " 
 
 1878 
 
 David S. Glidden. 
 
 (t 
 
 " 
 
 1879 
 
 " 
 
 K 
 
 11 
 
 1880 
 
 <( 
 
 Charles P. Willard. 
 
 11 
 
 1881 
 
 <( 
 
 Albert Glidden. 
 SELECTMEN. 
 
 
 1753 
 
 
 
 
 1754 
 
 
 
 
 1755 
 
 Kent'lm Winslow, 
 
 . Samuel Kennedy. 
 
 Wm. McLelland. 
 
 1750 
 
 Saui'l Perkins. 
 
 James Clark. 
 
 a 
 
 ] 757 
 
 Wm. Blackston. 
 
 u 
 
 ii 
 
 1758 
 
 a 
 
 (( 
 
 u 
 
 1759 
 
 B. Woodbridge. 
 
 John Ilussey. 
 
 a 
 
 1760 
 
 a 
 
 David (Tiven. 
 
 Elisha Clark. 
 
 1761 
 
 a 
 
 (I 
 
 u 
 
 1762 
 
 u 
 
 (( 
 
 a 
 
 1763 
 
 Jno. Laiten. 
 
 Sam'l Keni.edy. 
 
 Joseph Jones. 
 
 1764 
 
 it 
 
 a 
 
 Henry Little. 
 
 1765 
 
 B. Woodbridge. 
 
 John Cunningham. 
 
 Joseph Jones. 
 
 1766 
 
 a 
 
 David Hopkins. 
 
 Alex. Campbell 
 
 1767 
 
 a 
 
 i( 
 
 it 
 
 1768 
 
 a 
 
 (( 
 
 ii 
 
 1769 
 
 (k 
 
 (( 
 
 n 
 
TOWN OFFICERS, ETC. 
 
 337 
 
 1770 
 
 B. Woodbridge. 
 
 1771 
 
 Sam'l Nickels. 
 
 1772 
 
 (( 
 
 1773 
 
 B. Woodbridge. 
 
 1774 
 
 u 
 
 1775 
 
 Kobeit Hodge. 
 
 1776 
 
 David Hopkins. 
 
 1777 
 
 it, 
 
 1778 
 
 B. Woodbridge, 
 
 1779 
 
 Sam'l Nickels. 
 
 1780 
 
 a 
 
 1781 
 
 u 
 
 1782 
 
 S. Kennedy, Jr. 
 
 1783 
 
 i( 
 
 1784 
 
 u 
 
 1785 
 
 Sam'l Waters. 
 
 1786 
 
 Sam'l Kennedy. 
 
 1787 
 
 Sam'l Waters. 
 
 1788 
 
 " 
 
 1789 
 
 Sam'l Kennedy. 
 
 1790 
 
 a 
 
 1791 
 
 (I 
 
 1792 
 
 (( 
 
 1793 
 
 (( 
 
 1794 
 
 David JNIurray. 
 
 1795 
 
 James Little. 
 
 1796 
 
 a 
 
 1797 
 
 Daniel Waters 
 
 1798 
 
 i^ 
 
 1799 
 
 James Little. 
 
 1800 
 
 u 
 
 1801 
 
 ii 
 
 1802 
 
 Josepli Farley. 
 
 1803 
 
 David Dodge. 
 
 1804 
 
 iC 
 
 1805 
 
 u 
 
 1806 
 
 (( 
 
 1807 
 
 (( 
 
 David Hopkins. 
 
 Sam'l Waters. 
 Sam'l Nickels. 
 Sam'l Waters. 
 
 Archb'ld Kobiuson. 
 Moses Laiteu. 
 Benj. Woodbridge, Jr. 
 
 Tlios. Cunningham. 
 Ezekiel ]^aiten. 
 
 Orchard Cook. 
 
 B. Woodbiidge, Jr. 
 
 Sam'l Kennedy. 
 Benj. Woodbridge. 
 
 Sam'l Kennedy. 
 
 (( 
 
 a 
 
 Daniel Waters. 
 David Murray. 
 
 John Ward. 
 
 Sam'l Colley. 
 Jonathan Jones. 
 James Little. 
 
 a 
 
 James Carr. 
 Henry Little. 
 James Little. 
 John Robinson. 
 James Little. 
 
 John Catland. 
 James Little. 
 Ebenezer Clark. 
 James Little. 
 
 Nath'iel Bryant. 
 T. Cunningham. 
 
 Benj. Lincoln. 
 
338 
 
 TOWN OFFICERS, ETC. 
 
 1808 
 
 Di 
 
 \\\d Dodge. 
 
 Kob't Robinson. 
 
 1809 
 
 J. 
 
 Glidden, Jr. 
 
 David jMurray. 
 
 1810 
 
 Jo 
 
 s. Glidden, Jr 
 
 ic 
 
 1811 
 
 Daniel Waters. 
 
 Saui'l Laiten. 
 
 1812 
 
 
 u 
 
 (( 
 
 1813 
 
 
 (( 
 
 11 
 
 1814 
 
 T. 
 
 Cunningham. 
 
 Stephen Coffin. 
 
 1815 
 
 
 i( 
 
 a 
 
 1816 
 
 
 ii 
 
 Eben'r B'arley. 
 
 1817 
 
 
 li 
 
 Eben'r D. Robinson 
 
 1818 
 
 
 li 
 
 (( 
 
 1819 
 
 Rob't Murray. 
 
 (( 
 
 1820 
 
 
 a 
 
 (( 
 
 1821 
 
 
 u 
 
 (( 
 
 1822 
 
 
 a 
 
 (k 
 
 1823 
 
 
 li 
 
 (( 
 
 1824 
 
 Oakes Rundlett. 
 
 11 
 
 1825 
 
 
 
 (( 
 
 1826 
 
 
 
 (( 
 
 1827 
 
 
 
 (I 
 
 1828 
 
 
 
 u 
 
 1829 
 
 
 
 a 
 
 1830 
 
 Kob't Murray. 
 
 (( 
 
 1831 
 
 
 a 
 
 a 
 
 1832 
 
 
 li 
 
 John Hussey. 
 
 1833 
 
 
 li 
 
 a 
 
 1834 
 
 H. 
 
 Woodbridge. 
 
 n 
 
 1835 
 
 
 i( 
 
 Jos. Cargill. 
 
 183G 
 
 
 li 
 
 a 
 
 1837 
 
 
 <; 
 
 a 
 
 1838 
 
 
 i( 
 
 a 
 
 1839 
 
 Rob't Murray. 
 
 John Hussey. 
 
 1840 
 
 
 (( 
 
 ii 
 
 1841 
 
 
 u 
 
 Algernon vS. Austin. 
 
 1842 
 
 Hodge Woodbri 
 
 dge, 
 
 1843 
 
 
 li 
 
 (I 
 
 1844 
 
 Th 
 
 los. Lennox. 
 
 pjlias Bailey. 
 
 1845 
 
 B. 
 
 W. Plummer 
 
 (( 
 
 T. Cunningham. 
 Sam'l Kennedy. 
 
 Luther Webb. 
 
 Chas. Nickels. 
 
 David Dodofe. 
 
 John Glidden, Jr. 
 
 Ed. Kavanasfh. 
 
 John Hussey. 
 
 Eben'r Webb. 
 
 Joseph Glidden. 
 
 Jas. Robinson. 
 
 E. D. Robinson. 
 Eben'r Webb. 
 
TOWN OFFICERS, ETC. 
 
 339 
 
 1846 W. Folhuisbee. 
 
 1847 Rob't Murray. 
 
 1848 " 
 
 1849 A. S. AustiQ. 
 1850 
 
 1851 Thomas Boyd. 
 
 1852 
 
 1853 1). S. Gliddeu. 
 
 1854 
 
 1855 " 
 
 1856 Tbos. Boyd. 
 
 1857 Edwin Flye. 
 
 1858 " 
 
 1859 John T. Acorn. 
 
 1860 Joseph Stetson. 
 1861 
 
 1862 
 
 1863 
 
 1864 
 
 1865 Ricliard Bailey. 
 
 1866 
 
 1867 " 
 
 1868 
 
 1869 " 
 
 1870 " 
 1871 
 
 1872 " 
 
 1873 
 
 1874 
 
 1875 Isaac Genther. 
 
 1876 
 
 1877 
 
 1878 Epliraim Taylor. 
 
 1879 
 
 1880 
 
 1881 Eben Haggett. 
 
 Asa Hutch ins. 
 Elias Bailey. 
 
 Elbridge Chase. 
 
 Lewis Kennedy. 
 
 (( 
 
 Jotham D. Clifford. 
 
 Kobort ]\[urray. 
 JosephCurtis. 
 
 Frank L. Carney. 
 
 it 
 Amos Flye. 
 
 Lewis Kennedy. 
 
 Charles Pinkham, 
 David Bovd. 
 
 Isaac Dodffe. 
 
 E. D. Robinson. 
 Chas. Nickels. 
 
 Joshua Lincoln. 
 Chas. Pinkham. 
 
 Chas. Pinkham. 
 
 E. D. Robinson. 
 Chas. Pinkham. 
 David Boyd. 
 
 Joseph Emerson. 
 Chas. Pinkham. 
 
 Jacob Nelson. 
 
 E. G. Baker. 
 
 (( 
 
 John Fuller. 
 
 (( 
 
 David S. Preble, 
 
340 TOWN OFFICERS, ETC. 
 
 REPRESENTATIVES TO CONGRESS. 
 
 22d Congress, 1831, Edward Kavanagb. 
 23d Congress, 1833, Edward Kavanagb. 
 33d Congress, 1853, E. W. Farley. 
 44th Congress, 1872, Edwin Flye. 
 
 T O AV X R E P R E S E N T A T I Y E S . 
 
 1768 William Nickels.* 1807 David Murray. 
 
 1775 ]5enjamin Woodbridge-t 180S Xone. 
 
 1784 John Farley. 1809 John Farley. 
 
 1785 " .1810 " 
 
 1786 « 1811 
 
 1787 " 1812 Daniel Waters. 
 
 1787 David Mnrray4 1813 Charles Nickels. 
 
 1788 James Cargill. 1814 None. 
 
 1789 " 1815 
 
 1790 None. 1816 Charles Nickels. 
 
 1791 " 1817 
 
 1792 John Farley. 1818 Kiah Bailey. 
 
 1793 ^' 1819 None. 
 
 1794 None. 1820 Ebenezer D. Robinson. 
 
 1795 " 1821 
 
 179G " 1822 Robert Murray. 
 
 1797 " 1824 John Glidden, Jr. 
 
 1798 " 1826 Edward Kavanah. 
 
 1799 " 1828 Ebenezer D. Robinson. 
 
 1800 John Farley. 1830 Lot Myrick. 
 
 1801 '• 1832 Ebenezer D. Robinson. 
 
 1802 " 1834 
 
 1803 " 1836 Ebenezer Farley. 
 
 1804 " 1838 William Ames. 
 
 1805 David Murray. 1840 Benjamin W. Plummer. 
 1S06 " 1842 Algernon S. Austin. 
 
 * General Convention at Boston 
 
 t Provincial Congress at Watertown. 
 
 J State Convention at Boston. 
 
TOWN OFFICERS, ETC. 
 
 341 
 
 1843 
 1845 
 1847 
 1849 
 1851 
 1 852 
 1853 
 18-15 
 1856 
 1858 
 1860 
 
 1821 
 
 1-'S22 
 
 1823 
 
 1824 
 
 1825 
 
 1820 
 
 1827 
 
 1828 
 
 1829 
 
 1830 
 
 1831 
 
 1832 
 
 1833 
 
 1834 
 
 1835 
 
 1836 
 
 1837 
 
 1838 
 
 1839 
 
 1840 
 
 1841 
 
 1842 
 
 1843 
 
 1844 
 
 1846 
 
 Algernon S. Austin. 1863 
 
 E. Wilder Farley. 1865 
 
 William Folhinsbee. 1868 
 
 Joseph Curtis. 1870 
 
 PI Wilder F.-irley. 1871 
 
 1872 
 
 Thomas Lennox. 1874 
 
 Algernon S. Austin. 1876 
 
 Joseph Cargill. 1879 
 
 Edwin Five. 1881 
 Churles Pinkham. 
 
 Benjamin W, Donnell. 
 Joseph Stetson. 
 Edward H. Glidden, 
 David Boyd. 
 Dennis Malioney. 
 Albert B. Erskine. 
 Itichard Bailey. 
 Elbridge G." Baker. 
 Austin Hall. 
 Moses Chase. 
 
 >ri'ERIXTEXD 
 Kiah Bailev- 
 
 No Record. 
 John Hussey. 
 
 ING SCHOOL COMMITTEE. 
 
 Adonirani Judson. Balph Ilailey. 
 John Hussey. '' 
 
 Edward Kavanagh. " 
 
 Edward Kavanagh. Ralph Harley. 
 
 Jotham Sewall, Jr. Auirustus F. Lash. 
 
 Willard Glover. 
 Jotham Sewall, Jr. 
 
 Ezra B. F'rench. 
 Jotham Sewall, Jr. 
 
 Elkanah Scainmon 
 Robert Murray. 
 
 Augustus F. Lash. 
 WilUiam Day. 
 Alpha Morton. 
 Ralph Harley. 
 
 Chas. Blanchard. 
 William Glover. 
 Charles Blanchard. 
 
 Edwin Warren. 
 Augustus F. Lash. 
 Josiah Higgius. 
 Jotham Sewall, .Jr. 
 James Robinson. 
 
 Edwin Seabury. 
 
 Joseph Curtis. 
 Lot Myrick, 
 Ralph Harley. 
 John Young. 
 Ralph Harley. 
 
 John Hussey. 
 
 A. S. Austin. 
 Charles C. Cone. 
 
 a 
 
 Warren Ludwig. 
 John Hussey. 
 
342 
 
 TOWN OFFICEKS, ETC. 
 
 1846 D. Q. Cuslmmn. Edwin Scnbury. 
 
 1847 " SullivMii Bi;iy. 
 
 1848 " John T. Aeoni. 
 184!) " Edward Brackott. 
 18oa " Wlieelock Craig. 
 1851 •' Sctli H. Beal. 
 
 S U P E li Y I S C) K. 
 
 Natlian Webb. 
 Edwin Seabury, 
 John Hussey. 
 Joseph Curtis. 
 S. A. Kingsbury. 
 Joseph Curtis. 
 
 18.)2 David Q. Cus^linau. 
 I8r)3 
 
 18.54 
 
 1800 Joseph J. 'I'aylor. 
 
 185G '' 
 
 1857 
 
 1858 Joseph Curtis. 
 
 1859 Samuel W. Clark. 
 1800 K. B. Balnier. 
 
 1861 Samuel Kennedy. 
 
 1862 David S. Glidden. 
 
 El bridge C. Carpenter. 
 
 COM 31 I T T E E. 
 
 1863 
 1864 
 1865 
 1866 
 1867 
 
 Alonzo Foster. 
 E. H. Glidden. 
 
 H. C. Robinson. 
 Erank rinkham. 
 
 E. H. Glidden. 
 Edwin S. Lennox, 
 II. C. llobinson. 
 Frank Piukham. 
 E. II. Glidden. 
 
 E. S. Lennox, 
 H. C. Robinson. 
 Frank Pinkhani. 
 E. H. Glidden. 
 H. C. Robinson. 
 
 S l^ V K R Y I S O U. 
 Henry C. Robinson. 1875 WarreiT Ames- 
 
 1868 
 1869 
 1870 
 1871 
 1872 
 8 < 3 
 1874 Henrv C. Robinson. 
 
 J. C. Bultineh. 
 D. S. Glidden. 
 A. W. Glidden. 
 A. W. c;iidden. 
 
 876 " 
 
 l^n W. L. Hall. 
 1878 
 
 1879 Henry C. Ivobinson. 
 
 1880 J. W. Aeoru. 
 
 1881 H. L. Hall. 
 
 VOTE.S FOK GOYERJS'OR IN NEWCASTLE FROM 
 17 80 TO 18 08. 
 
 (iOVEHNOR. 
 
 GOVEKNOK. 
 
 1780 John Hancock, 
 " James Bowdoin, 
 
 1781 John Hancock, 
 
 21 el. 1782 John Hancock. 
 
 2 1 783 
 
 8 1784 " 
 
 O 
 
 30 
 20 
 12 
 
TOWN OFFICERS, ETC. 343 
 
 1785 No record. 179!) Increase Sumner, loF. el. 
 
 1780 John Hancock, G " William Ileatli, 46 U. 
 
 '• James Bowdoin, 3 180 J Caleb Strong, 11 F. el. 
 
 1787 John Hancock, 7 18J0 Elbridge Gerry, 2-.) \l. 
 " Nutii"! Gorham, 13 " Moses Gill, G 
 
 " James Bowdoin, 2 1801 Caleb Strong, IG F. el. 
 
 1788 John Hancock, 21 el. " Elbridge Gerry, 33 R. 
 " Elbridg-e Gerry, 50 11. " Edward Uobbins, 1 
 
 •' James Warren, 1 1802 Caleb Strong, 58 F. el. 
 
 178!) Jolm Hancock, 43 el. " Elbridge Gerry, 23 U. 
 
 !7!J0 '• 44 " 1803 Caleb Strong, 52 F. el. 
 
 1791 " 55 " ", Elbridge Gerry, 8 R. 
 
 1792 " 44 " 18J4 Caleb Strong, 47 F. el. 
 
 1793 " 51 '• '• James Sullivan, 33 R. 
 
 " Samuel Adams, 1 1805 Caleb Strong, 53 F. el. 
 
 1794 " 34R. el. " James Sullivan, 59 R. 
 
 •' James Sullivan, 4 R. 1806 Caleb Strong, 57 F. el. 
 
 1795 Samuel Adams, 34 R. el. " James Sullivan, 5G R. 
 179G " 53 R. el. " Elbridge Gerry, 1 R. 
 
 1797 James Sullivan, 39 R. 18 J7 Caleb Strong, 57 F. 
 
 " Increase Sumner, 4 F. el. " James Sullivan, 82 R. el. 
 
 1798 " 21F. el. •' Levi Lincoln, 1 R. 
 " James Sullivan, 23 R. 
 
 Explanatious, el. elecieu, E. Republicau, F. Federal. 
 
 LICENSED INXHOLDERS AND LICENSED II E- 
 
 TAILEllS TO SELL TEA AND COFFEE 
 
 From 1701 to 1784, Bonds £20 witli two sureties, ami County Tax. 
 
 IXXHOLDERS. KKTAILEKS. Coi'XTY TaX. 
 
 17G1 John Cunuinghain. Jolm Cunningham. £50, 12s. 
 " Joseph Jones. James Brown. 
 
 Joseph Jones. 
 1762 Joseph Jones. Henry Hodge. £14. 
 
 " John Cunningham, Arthur Noble, 
 
 " James Brown. John Cunningham, 
 
 Benj. VVoodbridge. 
 Alex. Campbell. 
 James Brown, 
 
344 
 
 TOWN OFFICEES, ETC. 
 
 17()3 Artlmr Noble. 
 
 " James Campbell. 
 1763 Joliii Cunningham. 
 
 *•' Henry Hodge. 
 
 " Henry Little. 
 
 " Alex. Campbell. 
 
 1766 George Barstow. 
 
 1767 Nath'l Bryant. 
 
 1769 Thomas Flynn. 
 
 1770 Benj. Jones. 
 
 1771 David Haynes. 
 
 1773 Prince Barker. 
 Uob't Hodge. 
 
 1774 Robert Hodge. 
 William Kennedy. 
 
 1776 Thomas Flint. 
 
 1777 Jane Brown. 
 
 1778 INIartba Brown. 
 Joseph Glidden. 
 
 1779 Samuel Nickels. 
 
 1782 Hannah Barker. 
 John liradstreet. 
 
 1783 Alex. Rogers. 
 
 1784 Job Dav. 
 
 Arthur Noble. 
 Benj. Woodbridg^e. 
 James Campbell. 
 David Given. 
 Nathaniel Bryant. 
 George Barstow. 
 Thomas Birch. 
 Richard Bowers. 
 Benjamin Jones. 
 
 Samuel Kelley. 
 Robert Hodge. 
 Henry Hodge. 
 Samuel Nickels. 
 Samuel Kelley. 
 
 William Kennedy. 
 
 £14, 
 
 Ephraim Taylor. 
 John Turnbull. 
 John Bice. 
 Ebeu'r Clarke. 
 
 £30, los. 
 
 £31, J 2s. 
 £2o, 5s. 
 
 £12. 
 
 £29. 128. 
 
 S U B S E Q U E XT I N N II O L D E R S — 1 7S4 — 180S. 
 
 Jonathan Ames, True & Crowell, George French, Wil- 
 liam Sawyer, Orchard Cook, Enos Clapp, Patrick Linnen, 
 Enoch Dale, Daniel Jones, Seth Cnrtis, William Waters 
 Daniel Waters, Josiah Myrick, Samuel Cunningham, John 
 Eundlett, James Erskine, James Carney, Jane Nickels, 
 Benjamin Lincoln. 
 
TOWN OFFICERS, ETC. 345 
 
 R K T A I L E R S 1784 — 1808. 
 
 True & Crowell, Joha Ciinningham, Samuel Gatcliell, 
 Willim Sawyer, Edward Creamer, Thomas Wickham, Briggs 
 Turuer, Hannah Barker, William Nutt, Ezekiel Averill, 
 William Bond, David Kennedy, Jonathan Jones, Jr., David 
 Dodge, Benjamin Carr, William Waters, Jacob Hilton, 
 William McAllister. John Erskine, Eben'r Hall, Daniel 
 Waters, Piobert Murray, Kavanagh & Cottrill, John Turu- 
 bull. Job Day, James Sinclair, Alex. Little, David Turner, 
 Robert Pvobinson, James Follansbee, Thomas Bearce, Moses 
 Carlton, David Murray, John Jones, Andrew Peters, Ben- 
 jamin Lincoln, Ebenl- Perkins, Cornelius Turuer, Jonathan 
 Jones, Jr., Samuel Laiten. 
 
 COUNTY TAX. 
 
 1789 £27, 6s. lOd. 1790, £32, 3s. 9d. 1793 £39, 15s. 
 4d. 1795 £39, 17s. 3d. 1797 £72, 3s. 9d 1798 £125, 6s. 
 1799 £112, 13s. 1800 £140, 4s. 6d. 1801 £348 5s. 6d. 
 1802 £161, 2s. Id. 1803 £138, 3s. 4d. 1804, £242, 138. 
 1805 £115, 6s. 3d. 1806 £166, 2s. 4d. 
 
 These names and figures are highly suggestive of the 
 increase of the inhabitants and the growdng wealth of the 
 country. 
 
346 
 
 TOWN OFFICERS, ETC. 
 
 AMOUNT OF TAXES, PROCEEDS OF FISHERY, 
 PAUPER EXPENSES ETC. IN NEWCASTLE. 
 
 f^t; 
 
 1 7.") 4 
 
 IT"),") 
 
 17;') 
 
 17r)S 
 
 17 'J) 
 
 17(51 
 
 1762 
 
 17(58 
 
 17r.4 
 
 17(5.->£i(5-l--5-l 
 
 17(5(5 
 
 17(57 
 
 i7(;s 
 
 17(W 
 
 177) 
 
 1771 
 
 177-> 
 
 1773' 
 
 1774 
 
 177) 
 
 1776 
 
 1777 
 
 177S 
 
 1779 
 
 £40 
 2S 
 40 
 4) 
 
 I £30 
 
 4 J 
 
 1 O )ol(l ten , 
 
 3 ) 
 
 17S3 
 1781 
 
 1 ()() 
 
 70 
 
 oi) 
 
 6) 
 
 7.) 
 
 60 
 
 60 
 
 .)() 
 
 200 
 
 40J 
 
 loD) 
 
 3'J()0 
 
 30 
 
 80 
 
 18;) 
 130 
 3)) 
 6 JO 
 48)0 
 4800 
 
 £4 
 
 30 
 
 4J 
 oJ 
 3) 
 
 70 
 
 70 
 
 IT) ) 
 
 loO 
 
 150 
 
 t 
 
 80 
 
 100 
 
 4!) 
 
 i;)0 
 
 1.1 ) 
 
 iJO 
 
 0.10 
 
 1000 
 
 20) 
 
 1782 
 1 783 
 1784 
 178.5 
 1786 
 1787 
 17SS 
 1789 1 
 1790 
 1791 
 17i!2 
 1793 
 1794 
 1795 
 1796 
 1797 
 1798 
 1799 
 18)0 
 1801 
 1802 
 1803 
 1804 
 1 805 
 1806 
 18.)7 
 
 
 £30 
 
 30 
 
 30 
 
 30 
 ^100 
 200 
 100 
 333.33 
 333.33 
 500 
 500 
 500 
 500 
 50 ) 
 300 
 6)0 
 
 £^0 
 100 
 100 
 100 
 10) 
 75 
 10) 
 10 J 
 10) 
 100 
 10) 
 lOJ 
 100 
 100 
 $40) 
 333. 
 400 
 80) 
 
 r.oo 
 
 600 
 600 
 600 
 1000 
 1.0) 
 1 000 
 lOOJ 
 
 £150 
 
 40 
 40 
 30 
 30 
 
 . . . . 
 
 40 
 
 . . . . 
 
 30 
 
 . . . . 
 
 3) 
 
 . . . . 
 
 40 
 
 . . . • 
 
 130 
 
 . . . . 
 
 so 
 
 . . . . 
 
 150 
 
 . . . . 
 
 5500 
 
 £200 
 
 4 )0 
 
 100 
 
 400 
 
 100 
 
 400 
 
 100 
 
 400 
 
 100 
 
 .300 
 
 100 
 
 500 
 
 1 00 
 
 700 
 
 1 10 
 
 200 
 
 100 
 
 6 )0 
 
 . • • • 
 
 1000 
 
 , , . , 
 
 500 
 
 SOLDIERS IN THE LATE WAR. 
 
 Great cave and pains have been taken to c;et a correct 
 list of soldiers in the late war for pnhlication in the Town 
 History. For this purpose application was made to the 
 Adjutant Gimeral's ofhee at x\ugnsta, but without avail. 
 I then a]iplied to the Town Clerk of Newcastle, but was 
 told that no record of them was kept in that office. My only 
 resource then was, to consult the Records which the Adju- 
 
TOW'N OFFICERS, ETC. 347 
 
 taut General had caused to be publisbod ; but this required 
 time, labor, particular attention and care. I. have copied 
 from these works all the names 1 have found to be credited 
 to the lowu of Newcastle ; and if there be any mistakes it 
 must be in the Adjutant General's lieports, and not in the 
 list Avhicdi I have gathered irom them. Here is the list 
 which I have made : 
 
 CAPTAINS. 
 Samuel W. Clark. Stephen C. Whitehouse. 
 
 LIEU I'EN ANTS. 
 
 James C. Dow. William F. Pmndlett. 
 
 Fred. E. Hussey. AVilmot Whitehouse. 
 
 SERGEANTS. 
 
 Theodore Clark. Samuel W. Place. 
 
 Freeman \\. Hall, Daniel D. Perkins. 
 
 Hiram Hatch. Marcus M. L. Hussey. 
 
 C O R P It A L s . 
 
 Charles C. Brown. Simon C. Moody. 
 
 Ephraim Clark. Charles G. Nickols. 
 
 Charles H. Haggett. William B. Perkins. 
 
 Geo. W. Houdlette. Nathaniel B. Waters. 
 
 John S. Marsh. 
 
 MUSICIANS. 
 
 Frederick Holman. George Hutchings. 
 
 WAGONERS. 
 
 Nathaniel Webb. Albert S. Webb. 
 
 PRIVATES. 
 
 Joseph Averill, Charles Burke. 
 
 James Atkins. Solomon H. Cargill. 
 
 Stinson Averill. Edwin W. Campbell. 
 
 Simeon Bouney. Charles K. Chapman. 
 
 Henry Brown. Alonzo Chapman.- 
 
 William Brown. John W. Chapman. 
 
348 
 
 TOWN OFFICERS, ETC. 
 
 Giilen A. Chapman, 
 James Clark. 
 Theodore Clark. 
 Henry Clements. 
 Benj. A. Colby. 
 George W. Gonnell. 
 John P. Conner, 
 Benjamin A. Cnrtis. 
 Elijah Cunningham. 
 William Churchill. 
 Elbridge Cotliran. 
 Ephraim Clark. 
 Frank A. Dodge, 
 Frank Dodge. 
 Jeremiah Duly. 
 John Dah'. 
 Larkin H. Decker, 
 John McDermot. 
 Eben Dodge. 
 Charles H. Dow. 
 David Emerson. 
 Patrick Fawley. 
 Patrick Frowley. 
 Alphonso Frost. 
 John A. Glidden. 
 Nelson C. Glidden. 
 Bichard Glidden. 
 George Goodwin. 
 Charles P. Gove. 
 Oscar C. Gove. 
 Willard AV. Gove. 
 Almond Hall. 
 David L. Hall. 
 James W. Hall. 
 Moses W. Hatch. 
 Ira E. Ho]5kins. 
 
 Willard C. Hopkins. 
 Orlando Hatch. 
 Edward E. Hutchings. 
 Charles W. Johnston. 
 William Jones. 
 John Jones, 2d. 
 Charles E. Jones. 
 Ephraim L. Jones. 
 Jrdins A. Jones. 
 Enoch B. Jones. 
 Benjamin F. Jones. 
 John H. Jones. 
 Nathaniel C. Jordan. 
 Warren Keene. 
 John Kent. 
 Jesse S. Kinney. 
 Joseph G. Lash. 
 Samuel Leighton. 
 John Lewis. 
 Hoffman Lewis. 
 Joseph Libby. 
 Joseph Lin scot. 
 Thomas Linscot. 
 James Lynch. 
 A. R. Leighton. 
 John F. Malcomb. 
 William A. Malcomb. 
 Simon L. Malcomb. 
 William R. Marsh. 
 Peter H. Mathews. 
 Frederick J. Mai^ston. 
 Peter H. Mathews. 
 Edwin A. Merrill. 
 David Moody, Jr. 
 Charles E. Moore. 
 Chas. H. McNear. 
 
TOWN OFFICERS, ETC. 
 
 349 
 
 George McNear. 
 AloDzo McNear. 
 Alfred McNear. 
 John McDermot. 
 George D. Osgood. 
 Jolin A. Otis. 
 Samuel W. Palmer. 
 Charles E. Perkins. 
 Gardiner W. Perkins. 
 Thomas R. Perkins. 
 George Perkins. 
 Samuel W. Place. 
 Edward B. Pool. 
 Willard Peeves. 
 William Pankiu. 
 Joseph Samuels. 
 Amasa P. Sherman. 
 
 Alden E. Sherman. 
 
 Samuel Sherman. 
 
 James Shortwell. 
 
 William Smith. 
 
 AVilliam H. Stetson. 
 
 Eugene Sweeny. 
 
 William B. Taylor. 
 
 Edwin C. Teague. 
 
 Wilham B. Tibbetts. 
 Elden Townsend. 
 Joshua Trask. 
 Nathaniel B. Watars. 
 Isaac W. W^aters. 
 Wilmot Whitehouse. 
 Albion Winslow. 
 William H. Wiseman. 
 
 DECEASED SOLDIERS OF NEWCASTLE. 
 
 Stinson xlverill. 
 
 William E. Averill. Died since the war. 
 
 H. L. Bray, Ghiolain. Died and buried in Slieepsjot. 
 
 Edwin Campbell. Died after leaving service. 
 
 B. F. Clarke. Died and buried near Fletcher's Chapel, 
 
 Virginia, February 1863. 
 Theodore Clark. Died and burieil in Newcastle. 
 Larkin Decker. Died in Hospital. 
 Charles Dow. Died in Regimental Hospital, Virghiia. 
 George S. Fowles. 
 
 Willard Gove. Killed at Chantilly, September 1, 1862. 
 John A. Glidden. Died at Baton Rouge, May 1863. 
 George A. Hall. Died in New Orleans, June 4, 1864. 
 Edward H. Gazelle. Shot three times and died at Fortress 
 
 Monroe, May 15, 1862. 
 Freeman W. Hall. Captured at Bull Run. Died. 
 Joseph Henry. Killed at Chantilly, Virginia. 
 
350 TOWN OFFICETS, ETC. 
 
 Ira E. Hopldns. Died March 18G5. 
 
 Williard C Hopkins. Died at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 
 
 June 18G3, 
 Fred Hussey. Lieutenant. Mustered out in 1862 for illness 
 
 and died. 
 George Hutchings. Died from wounds at Fair Oaks, Ya, 
 Saninel Jones. Killed at Fredericksburg, Dec. 13, 1862. 
 
 ■ McKinney. Blown up on steamer. 
 
 "William A. Malcomb. Died at Andersonville. 
 
 Simon L. Malcomb. Shot and died at Petersburg. 
 
 John L. Malcomb. Died since the war. 
 
 Wihiam S. Marsh. Died March 29, 1867. 
 
 Charles Nickels. Died November 17, 1864. 
 
 George D. Osgood. Killed at Bull Pam, 1861. 
 
 John Otis. 
 
 William Perkins. Killed in battle. 
 
 Thomas Place. Died May 31, 1875. 
 
 Calvin Perkins. Died at City Point, Virginia. 
 
 Bartlett Poole. Died since the war. 
 
 William B. Tibbetts. Died of wounds received in battle. 
 
 Albert S. Webb. Died September 1876. 
 
 Stephen C. Whitehouse. Captain. Killed at Gettysburg, 
 
 July 1,186.3. 
 Ira Waltz. Killed. 
 Charles K. Chapman, died at Alexandria after battle of 
 
 Bull Run. 
 
GENEALOGY. 
 
 PREFACE TO GENEALOGY. 
 
 Any one who has never been engaged iu malting up a 
 Town Genealog3% cannot have a just idea of the vast amount 
 of hibor there is in doing it. Materials have to be oollueted 
 from the famiHes themselves ; and the iudefiniteness and 
 want of thought that there is, on the part of many people, in 
 a matter of this kind, makes the business embarrassing, per- 
 plexing and oftentimes unsatisfactory. Informnnts often- 
 times hesitate — don't know —must ask some one else, who 
 perhaps are no better informed than themselves — nor do thej 
 always agree amtmg themselves. And the inquirer is obliged 
 to feel his way carefully, and proceed with his work as best he 
 can. And after that, the work must be made up with all the 
 care, correctness and diligent patience that there is in pre- 
 paring an Algebra or an Arithmetic for the public eye. 
 Every date, every name and every child must be reported 
 correctly ; else the thousand eves who are to look upon it, 
 will see the error, ii' iliere be any, and be quick to proclaim 
 it. And perhaps the mistake will be jnst where the inform- 
 ant, and not the transcrilxM-, has l)een at fault. 
 
 That this work is perfect, is not pretended — that the 
 utmost pains have been taken to make it so, need not be 
 asserted. It is quite impossible to make such a work 
 absolutely ]3erfect. The inost that can be hoped for, is 
 approximation. And yet, what is here obtained, we think, 
 
352 GENEALOGY. 
 
 may be regarded as reliable, and will prove of immense 
 advantage to those families who are here reported, as well 
 as others. 
 
 I have here, in this Genealogy, over four hundred fami- 
 lies ; some to whom I have applied, have failed to furnish 
 me with the information desired, and a very feiv individnalii 
 have requested that the facts of their Geneaology should 
 not appear in my Book. The wishes of such people have 
 been most scrupulously complied with. Some families I 
 have failed to call upon, because time and strength have 
 both failed me. I present my work to the public, asking 
 for it a favorable consideration and a candid judgment ; 
 being well persuaded that no other man of this generation, 
 will go over this ground after me and publish a Genealogy 
 of tlie town in opposition to mine. 
 
 A 1? B R E V I A T I (.) N S . 
 
 N. Newcastle ; S. Sheepscot ; Pown. Pownalborough ; Dam. Dam- 
 ariscotta; Nob. Nobleborough ; Wal. Walpole ; Br. Bristol; Breui- 
 Bremen ; Wakl. Waldoboro' ; Jeft". Jefferson ; Whit. Whitefield ; 
 Al. Alua ; Dres. Dresden ; Wis. Wiscasset ; Booth. Boothbay ; Edg. 
 Edgcomb ; West. Westport ; Wool. Woolwich; Bruus. Brunswick; 
 Ban. Bangor ; Thom. Thomaston ; Gard. Gardiner ; Port. Portland ; 
 Bos. Boston ; S. Boston, South Boston ; Cam. Cambridge ; pt. 
 port; West. Westport. 
 
 N. H. New Hampshire ; Min. Minnesota ; 111. Illinois ; Cal. Cal- 
 ifornia ; Or. Oregon ; I. Ireland. 
 
 b. born ; m. married ; d. died ; c. came ; ag. aged ; yr. year ; 
 cbil. child, children ; ab. about ; dan. daughter; grad graduated ; 
 vols, volunteers ; el. elected ; r. resides ; inf. infancy ; w. wife ; &c. 
 
GENEALOGY. 353 
 
 ADAMS. 
 
 Jolui, sea captain ; b. in Booth. Feb. 16, ISOJ: ; m. Olive 
 Pinkham, Nov. 23, 182G ; c. to N. in 1833. 
 
 John's ehil. 1, Warren b. Oct. 1, 1827; m. Ellen B- 
 Shattuck, June 1863. 2 Jonathan, b. April 26, 1829. 3, 
 E.lwin, b. Sept. 1, 1831, d. Feb. 10, 1833. 4, Sarah An- 
 ^elin>, b. Sept. 8, 1833 ; m. Horatio Dodoe, Oct. 9, 1851. 
 5, Edwin 2d, b. Dee. 10, 183") : d. Feb. 13, 1836. 6, Ason, 
 b. Jnlv 17, 1837, d. Jnlv 20, 1837. 7, John Sewall, b. Ang. 
 19, 1838 ; member of 127th Eeij'raent N. Y. vols. 8, David S. 
 b. Oct. 15, 1841. 9, Olivia, b. Sept. 15, 1844. 10, Cynthia, 
 b. Jan. 12, 1847. 
 
 AUSTIN. 
 
 Algernon S. b. in Nob. Feb. 11, 1811. Came to N. when 16 
 years of age to learn the blacksmith's trade. Afterwards 
 bought the shop and carried <m the business. Built the house 
 he occupied in 1849. In 1816 commenced the ship building 
 business. Built the bark Victory where the Congregational 
 church now stands. From 1816 to 1854, built and sold 
 ships to the amount of live hundred and ninety thousand 
 five hundred dollars. 1840 was el. a selectman and assessor, 
 which oftice he held five years. In 1841 w'as el. to repre- 
 sent the town in the Legislature. Was re-el. the next year 
 and attended the extra session in 1843. In 1854 was again 
 sent to the Legislature. 1852 was el. a director in the 
 Maine Bank of Dam. Was the first President of the New- 
 castle Bank established in 1854. Left N. and moved to 
 Westport, Conn, in 1859. Nov. 21, 1833 m. Salome Glid- 
 den of Nob. who died at Westport, Conn., March 14, 1863. 
 
 Algernon's chil. 1, Algernon Sidnev, Jr. b. Feb. 25, 
 1835^ m. Kate Watson of Loda, 111. 1865. 2, Pauline, 
 b. March 17, 1837 ; m. Capt. Horace N. Osgood of N. June 2, 
 1856. 3, Salome Glidden, b. July 20, 1839. 4, Sadie, b. 
 Aug. 27, 1841 ; m. B. H. Chenev,' M. D. of New Haven, 
 Conn. March 10, 1863. 5, Alden'Nelscm, b. Aug. 12, 1844; 
 m. Emily Dunhip of Chicago, 111. 1869. 6, Sanford Kings- 
 bury, b." Aug. 22, 1847. Entered the University of Chicago 
 at an early age and died in St. Joseph. Miss. Nov. 8, 1871. 
 
 Samuel, sea Capt. m. 1st Olive Jones, 2d Lavinia Clark 
 of Nob. 
 
 Simuel's chil. Avtell, Sea Capt;. ; m. Hannah C. Leigh- 
 ton, June 3, 1847. George B. sea, Capt. m. Alison Bentley 
 
354 GENEALOGY. 
 
 of GlasfTQw, Scotland ; r. in Nob. Mary, d. ag. 8 yrs. 
 Howard, b. Ap. 1823 ; lost by sliipwreck on the Maryland 
 shore. Mar. 4 1844. Marth A. b. Jnly 13, 1824 ; m. Col. 
 Joshua Lincoln. Joseph 1st. Clara, b. March 27. Joseph 
 2d d. ag. abont 25. 
 
 Third Ge}ieralion.—G;\'^i. Artell's chil. Mary Wild, b. in 
 Bermuda, June 17, 1851 ; d. ofi' Cape Horn, June 22, 1852, 
 sent home and buried in N. Mary Wild, 2d, b. Aug. 22, 
 1853; d. Aug. 28, 1855. Georgia Homans, b. Mav 26, 
 1855 ; d. Sept. 2G, 1861. George Herbert, b. July 12, 1861. 
 Florence Leighton, b. Feb. 10, 1864. 
 
 Addison, Sea Capt. b. in Nob. in Oct. 21, 1825 : m. 1st, 
 Mary Sproul Fosset of Br. July 24, 1848. Mary S. d. Cct. 
 11, 1849, m. 2d, Mary Louisa Teauge, Sept. 9, 1851 ; c. to 
 N. in 1851. 
 
 Cnpt. Addison's chil. 1, Edward Walter, b. July 3, 1852. 
 2, Mary Francis, b. May 25, 1854. 3, Ellen Augusta, b. 
 Dec. 26, 1856. 4, Clara Eda, b. June 2, 1859 ; d. at Cal- 
 cutta, Ap. 8, 1862. 5, Addison Glidden, b. at sea, Lat. 
 51 deg. S. Long. 35 deg. 30 min. East, off Cape of Good 
 Hope/July 4, 1862. "6, Albert Teague, b. Oct. 23, 1866. 
 7, Martha "Louise, b. July 19, 1870, at sea, Lat. 42 deg. 
 57 min. North Long. 60 dec;. 40 min. West. 8, Alden Jolin, 
 b. June 19, 1872. 9, Clara Edith, b. Mar. 8, 1877, d. Feb. 
 25, 1880. 10, Pauline, b. Mar. 2, 1880. 
 
 AVERILL. 
 
 Samuel, b. in Al. Dec. 29, 1775 ; m. Nancy Hodge of Al. 
 Ap. 14, 1805 ; c. to N. Nov. 1805. 
 
 Samuel's chil. 1. Eliza Jane, b. June 24, 1805 ; m. Joseph 
 Curtis Ap. 15, 1834. 2, Hartley, b. Aug. 18, 1807 ; lost at 
 sea July 10, 1833. 3, Austin, b. Oct. 28, 1809 ; m. Martha 
 Kennedy, Ap. 1, 1852. 
 
 TJiird GeneraiUm. — Austin's chil. 1, Samuel Austin, b. 
 Mav 25, 1853 ; d. Sept. 3, 1855. 2, Samuel, b. Oct. 26, 
 1856. 3, Isabella Curtis, b. Ap. 16, 1858. 
 
 Samuel, b. in Al. c. to N. when a young man ; m. Laura 
 M. Chapman, June 28, 1855. 
 
 Samuel's chil. 1, Walter S. b. Nov. 28, 1856. 2. San- 
 ford Kingsbury, b. Sept. 10, 1859 ; d. Feb. 25, 1865. 3, 
 Lizzie Frances, b. Nov. 1861. 
 
GENEALOGY. 355 
 
 Willard, h. in Jeff. Aug. 24, J 818; m. Widow Rebecca 
 Chupman, Feb. 25, 1848. 
 
 Willanl's chil. 1, John Spinney, b. Sept. 13, 1849. 2, 
 Sarah EHzabeth, b. Ap, 19, 18a0. 3, Mary Isabell, b. 
 Aug. 17, 1851. Miranda Carter, b. May 7, 18u8. 
 
 BAILEY. 
 
 Elias, b. in Wooh Mar. 27, 179G ; m. Beza Blinn of Wool- 
 Feb. 1819. Beza, b. Mar. 1, 1798, r. at Wis ; c. to N- 
 Feb. 1836. 
 
 Elias' chih Richard, b. Ap. 13, 1821 at Wis.; m. Rebecca 
 G. Bailey of Belmont, Nov. 6, 1846. El. Deacon of Cong. 
 Ch. Feb. 28, 1861. Gonld, b. Jan. 29, 1823 ; ni. Ellen 
 Hilton, Feb. 16, 1854. Beza, b. Feb. 4, 1825 ; d. Oct. 20, 
 1853. Elias Jr., b. Mar. 13, 1827 ; d. Jan. 14, 1853. Joseph 
 b. Sept. 23, 1828, Sea Cai)t. James, Sea Capt. George, 
 b. Mar. 26, 1833. Abba, b. Mar. 4, 1835 ; in. Daniel Jones 
 of Dam. Everett, b. Jan. 14, 1838 ; d. Ap. 28, 1860. 
 
 Third OeneraiioiK — Gould's chil. Ella, b. June, 6, 1855. 
 Elias 2d, b. July 16, 1858. 
 
 BAKER. 
 
 Elbridge G. c. from Al. to N. in 1833 ; m. Susan Ersldne 
 Feb.— 1834 ; d. Ap. 28, 1844. 
 
 Elbridge G's chil. 1, Elbridge G., b. Ap. 22, 1834 ; m. 
 Mary Jane Choate of Whit. Jan. 4, 1860. 2, Susan, d. in 
 inf. 
 
 BALLANTINE. 
 
 John, of Scotch descent ; c. from Medford, Mass. to N. 
 about 1733. 
 
 John's chil. Mary, m. William McLelland. Sarah, m. 
 John Cunningham. Ballantine's widow m. Hodge. 
 
 BARKER. 
 
 Capt. Barnabas, b. in Marshfield, Mass ; c. to N. when 
 young, and was brought up in the family of the late Joseph 
 Sherman ; m. Martha Jane Nickels, dau. of Robert Nickels, 
 Dec. 24, 1822 ; d. Dec. 15, 1860. Martha Jane d. Sept. 8, 
 1855. 
 
356 GENEALOGY. 
 
 Barnabas' cliil. Robert N., b. Ap. 4, 1828 ; d. Ap. — 
 1851 in Cal. Leonisa, b. Ap. 22, 1830; ra. George Fowles 
 of Edg. Augustus, b. Dec. 23, 1831 ; m. Mary A. 
 House of Dam. Feb. 15, 18G1. Huklah F., b. Mar. 29, 
 1834 ; (\. bv accident Dec. 15, 1837. Martha J., b. A]). 12, 
 1836. Henrietta, b. Mar. 28, 1839 ; r. in Bos. Mary Nick- 
 els, b. Oct. 23, 1841 ; d. Oct. 6, 1855. Elon Galusha, b. 
 Aug. 16, 1844. AVas three years in the U. S. Navy. 
 
 Third Generation. — Augustus' cliil. Walter Addison, b. 
 Ap. 21,1862. 
 
 Ezek'el Whitman, b. in Port. Mmk. 27, 1812; m. Sarah Jane 
 Small ot Port. N<.v. 183;'): c. to N. in 1846. 
 
 Ez(.'kiL'l W.'s'chil. Georire Whitman Small. 1). Awx. 18, 1S;^6 ; 
 d. An;;. 21, 1842. Horace Orm.nid, b. Sc])t. 24, 18;38; d. Au<^. 
 8, 1842. Frederick Ezekie. 1). Jnue, 2!), 1S40 ; d. Sept. 5, 1H42. 
 Fre<lerick Eugene, b. Aug. 27, 1842; Member of 2d Heavy 
 Artillery Mass. Vols. 
 
 B A R S T O W . 
 
 Of English orinjin ; c. ffom West l{i<lin<>- of Yorkshire, where 
 the name still occurs. Four brothers, Geortre, Michael, .b)lin and 
 William c. early to this country and settled in Cam. Water- 
 town and Dedhanj. It is not known how or when .v iehuel and 
 John c. to America ; but on the 2Jth of Sept. 103.), William, 
 Vig. 23, and George, iv;^. 21, end)arked for N. E. in the "True- 
 love," Capt. John Gil)bs. William was in Dedhani in ICSii and 
 signed tlie ]»etition for the ineorporation of that town under the 
 name of "Contentment.*' He was a Freeman in Scititate, in 
 164;t, and the tiist settler of whom we have record, on the i)ies- 
 ent territory of Hanover. He was ni. to his wite Annie, after 
 he c. to N. E. ; maiden naaie uid<nown. Mr. I^. was a noted man 
 in his day — an extensive landholder — of liiuh respectability, and 
 a worthy and enterprising citizen ; d. in H. 1GG8 having 8 
 children. 
 
 William's chil. Eldest William Ji-., shipbuilder; d. 1711, ag. 
 59, leaving 7 c-hildren. 
 
 Third Generation. — William Jr's chil. Eldest, Benjandn, 
 an extensive shipbuilder in Hanover; was in. 3 times : had 21 
 chil. 
 
 Fourth Generation. — Benjamin's chil. Eldest son Ceorge, 
 by 2d wife was b. Jan. 11, 1731 ; m. Asenatii Taylor, Jan. 10, 
 I7o0 ; r. for a time in Hanover as shipbuilder ; c. to N, in 1 7(^5 ; 
 purchased the old "Alex. Little farm ;'' built ships on the place 
 
GENEALOGY. 357 
 
 afterwards ocrujiicd by Mr. Ut-nj. liobiiison ; d. about tlio yr. 
 1770, Itaviiiij; 4 sons and 4 <lau. 
 
 Fifth Geueration. — Georges cbil. Eldest, "Col. Georirc,'' b. 
 17.')3; 111. Abiiiaii Wliitehuiise, 1773; was Col. ot IJeii. in N. 
 Inmu'diatfly alter IJev. War, cojnmeiieed sliipbiiildiii^ and ccn- 
 tinue«l in tiie biisine>s till liis death ; piireliased ianii owned by 
 Dr. Wiiislow and slill owned by heirs of Ids son Alex, near lloii. 
 E. Wilder Failey ; d. 18DS an', oo, leaving 10 ehil. o sons and 5 
 dan. AbiLcdl his wife d. 18o3, aLC. !) S. Col. 1>. was a in i:i of 
 gi'eat respectability, intliienee and worth. 
 
 ISixtli GeueraUon. — Col. Ceorge's eliil. 1, Abigail, b. 1774; 
 jn. William Meleber in 17'J3; r. in N ; d. in l.Sti;"), ag. 1)1 yrs. 
 IJad 12 eliil. all of whom li. young. 2, George, b. Se])t. 7, 177'); 
 in. 8arali Flint; r. in Nob.; d. l8f>L) ag. .So. 3, lUiijamin, b. 
 Dec. 2(5, 1777: ni. AJar. (ilidden in ISOH; shipbuilder tor a 
 period of oO yrs. ; d. IH.iO. an. 73, leaving 7 cliil. lli'^ wife 
 Maiy <1. 1S4(J, a<r. o7. 4, JMartha, b. Mar. 2, 17<S1 ; ni. Kben 
 Flint; r. in N<)b. ; d. \M0 leaving.) chil. "all moved to N. Y." 
 .5. C:illiaiine, b. .lune 22. 17^3; m. Bel j. French; r. ; iid d. in 
 Brunswick. G, liebecca, b. l7H.'i;d. ]>-02, ag. 17 yrs. 7, 
 Samuel, b. Mar. (i, I7S7; Killed by falliiiLT of Ji tree in \'M)). 
 8, Nathaniel, b. May 6, 17S!); d. *I«37. "9, Elijah, b, 17!»3. 
 "Lost at sea ; never heard from."' 10, Aie.xander, l>. iNIay o, 
 17Uv): ni. 1st. Elizabeth Daniels of N. Y. ; m. 2d Mary Madijan ; 
 d. in Cal. l.So2 ; Widow JMary d. IHBl); II, Asenath, b. June 
 21, 17!)7; 111. .los. Wetks of .Jeif. ; d. 184^ leaving 4 chil. 12, 
 Betsey, h. Sei)t. 18, 18j;); m. D 'J\ Weeks, 1826; r. in Dam; 
 had 4 cliil. 3 sons and 1 dan. 1, Capt. Alex. B. b. 1827 ; in. 
 Myra W. Acorn of N. Y. Juno 21, 18G6. 2, Daniel A. F. b. 
 182!); d. 18.').5. 3, Helen M. b. Mar. 21, 1837; in. Capt. John 
 G. Barstow ot N. 1801. 4, George II. b. Ap. 1.'), 1840; r. in 
 Dam. 
 
 >Sei)erit/i Generation. — Benjamin'.^ chil. I, George, Shipmas- 
 ter; b. D.c. 1808; 111. 1st, Sally Clai)p ; 2d. Abigail Ilitclicock ; 3d 
 Sally Borland. 2, E;neliiie, b. islj; r. in ill. 3, Sarali Ann, 
 b. 1814; m. Samuel Libby; had 2 sons; r. iii Cal. Hissons 
 John and Joseph r. in Gr. 4, John G. Shipmaster, now engaged 
 in shiiibuilding, b, 1819; m. 1st Arlett;i M. Holmes, 1842; in. 
 2d Helen E. Weeks of Dam. July 2, 18G1. o, Benjamin P. 
 Shipmaster, b. 1822; m. Clara Little. Drowned in Cal. by 
 upsetting of a bo.jt in 18.52; left no chil.; Clara d. in Cal. in 
 I8o0; brought to N. and buried. 6, Jose})h G. Shipmaster; b. 
 1824; in. Maria C. Day of Dam.; r. in Dam; has 3 chil: I, 
 Jennie D. 2, Joseph D. 3, Marcia Alice. 7, Mary E. b. 1827 ; 
 
358 GENEALOGY. 
 
 m. Geoifje 11. Kingsbury ; liiis 2 chil. Clara Ix and Sanih Alice; 
 r. in GalcsliiirLf, 111. 8, Samuel, d. aL^ 4 yrs. 
 
 Alexander's cliil. 1, Betsey, m. liohert Ilandly ; r. in Pitts 
 toil. 2, J(jlu. C. r. iti Cal. 3. Alexander, d. in his Hitli yr. 
 
 Elgldk Generation. — Capt. Geursxe's ehil. by 2d wife. 1, 
 Geoi'siie A. ni. Charles Tukey ; r. in Daui. 2, William. 3, 
 George, both ot" whom '"follow the ])i'ofessi(ai of their father and 
 go to sea." By 3d wife ; 1, Anna G. 2, Sandloi'd K. 3, 
 Mary. 
 
 (.:ai)t. John G.'s ehil. By 1st wife 1, Ella A. b. Ap. 18, 
 1S44 ; m. George H. Weeks, Dee. 25, 186.) ; r. in D.nn. ; has a 
 dan. Helen, b Oct. 19, 186G. 2, .lohn A. b. July 31, 1846. 3, 
 A<lela H. b. Jan. lU, 184!) ; d. Sept. 15, I84i>. 4, Ida I. b. May 
 13, 18.50. 5, Frederick S. b. .fan. 2, 1852. 6. Edward H. b. 
 May U), 1858; d. Oct. 24, 185'i. By 2i\ wife. 7, Bessie, b. 
 Jnne 24, 1862; d. Oct. 18, 1866. 8, Daniel W. b. .June 23, 
 18C4; d. Mar. 29, 1865. 9, Frank, b. June 12, 1866. 
 
 BORLAND. 
 
 Ca]!t John, b. in I. Aj). 1, 1752; )»). Sally Cnnqibell, of N. ; 
 r. inNob. ; shipbuilder; d. Oct, 11, 1814. Sally Cuiiipbell b. 
 Oct. 7, 1757; d. Jan. 7, 1827. 
 
 Capt. John's ehil. Sally, b. Dec. 5. 1779; ni. Ca]it. 
 
 Grant ; d. Aj). 15, 1805; J(<lin, .Inn., sea C;ipt. :tnd shi})l<nilder ; 
 b. A]). 15, 1781 ; m. Kriicy Gliddeii ; c. to N. about isOi); d. 
 Ap. 7, 1863. Samuel, b. Ap. 19, 1787; m. Betsey NVhittier of 
 Belfast. James, b. An--. 28, 1788; d. at sea. Mar. 17, 180G. 
 Tollv, b. AuLf. 27, 1790; m. George Beed, Esq., lawyer; r. in 
 Nob.; d. May 10, 1832. B^^tsey CT, b. M.-n-. 9, 1796; m. Harry 
 H.-izeltine: r. in Nob. and Seaismont ; d. Jnne 22, ls53. 
 
 Third Generatiwn. — Capt. John, Jun's ehil. 1, James, b. 
 May 1, 1808; sea Ca|)t. ; m. Elizabeth N. Jennings of Nob.; 
 Eli/.iibeth N., b. June 13, 181(j; r. in N. and New York. 2, 
 George K. b. Ap. 9, 1810; d, in N. Orleans 1824. 3, Aim 
 M:iria, b. June 1, 1813; m. Albert Glidden. 4, John Jr. 2<l, b. 
 M:iv 28, 1816 ; Sea C.-spt. ; m. Mary Haines of Engl;ind, Aug. 
 10,^1857. 5, Joseph G. b. May 18, 1818, m. Abigail Dana of 
 Wis.; Sea Capt. 6, S.illy, b. Aug. 24, 1819; m. C^apt. George 
 Barstow ot Nob. 7, Mary, b. Ap. 19, 1822; ni. Edmund Dana 
 of Wis.: r. in Port. 8, Samuel G. b. Sept. 9, 1824; Sea Capt. ; 
 m. Adelaide Metealf of Dam. 
 
 I'^ourth Generation. — Cajit. James' ehil. 1, James A. b. May 
 8, 1833. 2, George It. b. July 22, 1835. 3, Mary C. b. Feb. 
 25, 1841. 4, Annie G. b. May 2, 1844. 
 
 Capt. Joseph G.'s ehil. 1, Joseph. 
 
 in 
 
GENEALOGY. 359 
 
 Cnpt. S.iniuel G.'s chil. 1, Benj. M. b. Soi")!. 28, 18.'>8. 2, 
 Snimit'l, 1). Mai-. 31, 18GJ. 
 
 BOYD. 
 
 ThomMS, 1). in Eihjr. May 20, 1S14; c. to N. in 1828 ; ni. Eliza 
 T. Goiliani of Nob. June (i, 1844. Eliza T. h. in An<«-. 2(), 1814. 
 
 'i'honi.is chil. Echvani L. h. Aj). 2, 1845. Frcc'l-'Hck (;. b. 
 Jan. 1,-). 1847. William M. b. Jnlv 3, IHo'J. Thomas Parkmaii, 
 b. .Ian. 28, 1853. 
 
 Boyden Joshua, b. in i\Iass. in 1827; m. Statira Fit/.p.itiic-k, 
 Fob. I8,)(>. "MemliiT of Heavy Artillery, Coast defence. 
 
 Joshua's chil. Warren, b. Sept. 25, 1853. 
 
 B 11 O W N . 
 
 Jo^pi)h, b. in EdLT. Oct. 7, 1803; ni. Ruth Tukev of X. Feb. 
 9, 182() ; c. to N. Feb. 2, 1847. 
 
 J()sej)h's chil. S.n-ah Jane, b. Nov. 1. 182G ; m, Chas. Clark, 
 July IS. 18t!); r. in Charlestown, JMass. Arietta T. b. N<iv. 4, 
 1828; d. Sept. II, 1847. H.MTiet, 1). Dec. 27, 1830; m. J.imes 
 Withani of Jeff. Feb. 14, 1855. Betsey S. b. July 10, 1833 ; m. 
 Edwin Campl>ell, Nov. 16. 185(i. Laura C. b. Dec. 4, 1^35; m. 
 Davi.l Ames of Bichmond, Nov. 2!), 1857; d. M;ir. 15, I^(!l. 
 ]\Iary Frances b. June 10, 1838; ni. Charles Campbell of B.illi, 
 Nov. 2'J, 185!). James M. b. Sept. 11, 1842; 2d mate of ship 
 CiiarterOak of New Yui-k. 
 
 Elij;di, b. in Edy. Mar. 4, 1777 ; m. Mnrv ITutchintrs of E. ; c. 
 to N. about 1821 ; d. Oct. 25. 1827. IMary d. Jime (J, 1833. 
 
 Elijih's (thil. Charlotte, b. Ap. l(i, 180.»; m. Bufus Camp- 
 bell. Elijdi, b. June, isa3 ; m. Mariraret Woodbridoc ; r. in 
 W^•lshin^ton. Enocli, b. Ap. 27, 1805; m. Sally Meed, Oct. 
 1828 ; r. in Va.^salboro ; d. Nov. 13, 1854. xMarth.i, b. i\i:.r. 4, 
 18.)!) ; m. Capt. Josiah H. Arey of Orleiins, Cape Cod. Susan, 
 b. Feb. 24, 1811 ; m. Ca])t,. Edwin Pinkh.nn. Rosalind, b. Nov. 
 5, 1813; m. Charles Binkli;im. Robert, b. Sejd. 2.'i, ISIG; 
 m. .Marind.i A. Wilson of Covini^ton, Ky., in 1842; r. in C. ; d. 
 July 19, 184:). 
 
 BRYANT. 
 
 Nathaniel Sen. c. from the South Shore prior to the Revolu- 
 tion; m. ITannah , probably from So. Shore; d. July 9, 
 
 1772, air. 33. His widow who was taleiited and influential, m. 
 Capt. Prince Barker, wno was also Irom the So. Shore. B-nker 
 was lost on atrip from Dam. to Bos. His widow continued to 
 
860 GENEALOGY. 
 
 resiilo upon the "old Bryant place," and for many years kept a 
 Pub ic House which w.is nnu-li resorted to by travellers and 
 others. House stood near tie residence ot William Henry 
 Robinson. 
 
 Nalhaniel Sen.'s chil. Nathaniel Jun. b. JNJay 2, 17(1') ; nn. 
 Betsey Wall, 17Uo. Hannali Harker. b. JMar. 1^'), l7(iK; m. 
 Enos'l'laj)]), Sept. '21, 1 7!SN. Patience, b. Siqit. ;^0, 1771 ; m. 
 William Waters, May 3, 1792. Asenath N. m. Eliplialet Con- 
 uoi- ot 'riiom. July 2o, 17'.)!). 
 
 Nathaniel Jr.'s chil. Posalinda m. 1st, Capt. Joseph ]\Ienill ; 
 2cl, Win. Greenleaf. Hanitt m. C'a))t. Joseph Sniitli, U. 8. N. 
 Cushiiig, m. Arietta Myrick. N.-ithaiiiel 3d, b. Mar. 27, 17U0; 
 ni. 8a!ly Glidden Feb. IG, l«£0;d. Feb. IG, lyOa. Julia, in. 
 Lewis Haines, Pamelia. 
 
 Nathaniel 3d, chil. 1, Sarah E. b. July 23, 1<S22 ; m. Dr. 
 Moses Call. Dec. 1841 ; <I. Aug. 19, 18G4. * 2, Nathaniel G. b. 
 Ap. 17, 1824; d. Oct. 1824. 3, Harriet S. b. Nov. 20, 1827; 
 m. Cajit. Hendrick Wade of J^an. June, 18.53. -4, Medora M. 
 
 b. June 1!), 1829. .5, Joseph 8. b. Feb. 18, 1831 ; m. of 
 
 San ledro, C:al. May, 18GJ; d. Ap. 18G2. G, Helen J. b. Mar. 
 30, 1833; in. Ca])t. Jolui Madiuan, .niterwards Eieiit. com- 
 manding U. S. N. Mar. 18.)9. ^7, Nalh.-iniel 4th, b. Feb. 27, 
 183.). 8, Winnie, b. Sejjt. 2 J, 1840 ; d. Feb. 20, 18G1. 
 
 B U K N II A M . 
 
 C.-ipt. Joseph, I), in Edg. Ap. 8, 1816; r. in Bos. and South 
 Ha«llev; m. Hannah M.^ Webb ot N. Sept. 17, 1848 ; d. Nov. 
 25, 1852. 
 
 C'ajit. Joseph's chil. Lizzie G. b. at South Hadley, Nov. 26, 
 1849. Josephine, b. in N. Sej-t. 10, 1851 ; d. Jan. I'l, 1859. 
 
 C ALL. 
 
 ]\'oses, b. in N. H. ; c. to N. in 1830, physician; in. Ist; 
 t:"ar;.li l^^lizabeth Bry.'int, Lee. 1, 1841 ; Sarali d.'Aug. 18, 18G4, 
 n. 2<1, Emma G. Cii;ise ot i'-^^ly;., Jan. — 18(jG. 
 
 Moses' chil. 1, Norman, b. Oct. 23, 1844. 2, Manfred, b. 
 M;u. G, 1849. b. by 2d wife, Ellen Cliase, July 13, 1870. 
 
 CAMPBELL. 
 
 Capt. James, b. May 2:', 1725; m. Sarah Malcomb, Sept. 30, 
 1753. Sarah b. April IG, 1733. 
 
 Capt. James' chil. James, Jun., b. Jan. 20, I75G; m. 1st, 
 
GENEALOGY. 361 
 
 Ilantiah Cooper; 2d, riudeiice Fniilit'ld ; r. in Jeff.; d. ]\Iar. 
 1836. Sandi, 1). Oct. 7, 1707; in. Cai)t. Jolui JJorlaiid ; v. iu 
 Nob. Thomas, b. May IG, 1759; m. 1st, Uachel Chase, Si^pt. 
 16, 1790; 2d, Widow llebeeca Cuiiuiiighain of Edo-. June IS, 
 1829. Iiii])i-essed oil board of a Uritish Man-cl"-\Var o^ years ; 
 d Aug. 11, 1840. John, b. Nov. 22, 1760 ; d Mar. ir,*1772. 
 Josepli, b Au<>- 30, 1762 ; ni Jane IJeed of Bootli. ; r. in Booth. 
 Michael, b May 12; 1765; m 1st, Jane Boyd of Booth ; 2d, 
 Widow Siiii|)soii. Betsey Emerson ; r in Booth. Daniel, b 
 Nov. 26, 1766; in Nancy fSimpsoii. Kobert, b Ap. 4, 1769. 
 William, b Ap. 26, 177 1 ; d Jan. oO, 1773. Betsey, b July 10, 
 1774; 111 David Cook, Mar. 4, 1813; d Feb. a, 1863. 
 
 Tlurd Generation. — Thomas's cliil. Daniel, b Oct. 16, 1791 ; 
 d Oct. 26, 1832. Thomas, Jan., b Dec. 29, 1792; ni Ellen 
 Punii of Dres ; d May 4, 1833. John, b Oct. 8, 1794 ; m Mary 
 Cliapman of Nob; r in Dam. Bets(;y, b Dec. 11, 1797 ; d Oct. 
 1, 1804. Sarah, b Nov. 28, 1799; m Capt. liobert Kennedy. 
 Bufus, b July 17, 1802; m Charlotte Brown; r in Michiiian. 
 James, 2d, b May 23, 1803; m Caroline Trask of Edy., Nov. 
 22, 182.5 ; V in Bath. Mary Elizabeth, b Oct. 25, i834 ; in 
 Jolm E Chapman of Dam., June — . 1853. 
 
 Daniel's ciiil. Margaret, m Samuel Given ; r in Bruns. 
 James, b June 2. 1802; m Eunice Cha|)inan. Daniel, b Aug. 
 3, 1803 ; m Mary C Given of Bruns ; d Jan. 22, 1835. Kobert, 
 b Ap. 4, 1806; m Clarissa Woodbridge, Oct. 7, 1833. Albert, 
 b Ap. 4, 1807; in Agnes Given, Oct. 28, 1835. Thomas, b 
 d July _ 1834. 
 
 I^ourth ireneratlon. — James' 2d, chil. Edwin, b Se])t. 18, 
 1827 ; m l^etsey S Brown, Nov. 16, 1856. Their daiiohter, 
 Ella F, b Aug. 2, 1859 ; d June 7, 1863. Charles Pv, b Jan. 2, 
 1S29; m Nov. 19, 1859. James A, b Sept. 1, 1831 ; d July 2, 
 1833. Thomas G,b March 19, 1833. Caroline F, b j\Iay 2, 
 1835; m Daniel P Haggett of Edg., Ap. 6, 1856. s'arah 
 Helen, b Mar. 31, 1837; m C^apt. Benjamin Delano of Wool. 
 Ap. 26, 1866. Al[)liens S, b May 23, 1839; m Lydia A Chase 
 ot Edg., July 16, 187i). Marv E, b June 4, 1844; d Feb. 24, 
 1871. LuellaA, b May 27, 1846; d Aug. 29, 1879. 
 
 Fourth Generation. — James' chil. ^lary b. Dec. IS, 1831 ; 
 m. Emerson Winslow, Nov. 1851; d. Jan. 11, 1858. Willard, 
 b. Sept. 26, 1833 ; d July 8, 1848. Edwin Warren, b. Dec. 17, 
 1834"; d, Sept. 5, 1862 ; a soldier at Baltimore. Adeline, b. Oct. 
 27, 1836. Isabel, b. Oct. 22,1838. Koscoe, b Sept. 22, 1840. 
 Esther, b June 22,1842. Daniel, b Dec 1, 1844; d July 23, 
 1.S48. Evereth, b Nov. 23, 1846. Georgia, b July 18, 1848. 
 Wilford b Feb. 15, 1850. 
 
362 GENEALOGY. 
 
 Albert's chil. Frances E. b M.iy 15, 1838; m Wilmot W. 
 Wooflbriiliije. Sa'imel Given, b May 2.5, 18-11. Tlioin:is, twin 
 brotber, d Sept. 1S42. Clmrles b Mar. lo, 1848. 
 
 Hubert's cliil. Marirai-et, b .Jan. 18, 183.5 ; m. Joseph Ford of 
 Jeff. Feb. 2o, 18.5(5. B^ajaniiii W. b. Dec. 9, 1837. Jane 8. b 
 Mar. 21, 1842. Cl.ira A. b. May 1, 184,5. Martin, b Sept. 15, 
 184.8. 
 
 Daniel's chil. Nancy J:ine, b IMav 21, 1831 ; m James L. 
 Rollers of Bath ; (1 Jan.' 14, 1859. Alfred D. b Jnne 15, 1 S34 ; 
 m Harriet Lennox, Nov. 21, 1858. Mary E b Nov. 30, 1S3(>; m 
 James L. Holders of IJatli. O.scar D. b Mar 4, 1839 ; r in C"al. 
 
 Fifth Generation. — Alfred D."s chil. Helen Lennox, b Ap. 
 
 17. 1861 Henri.inna, b An<4. 11, 18(j4. 
 
 Thomas Jr. cliil. Emelino, b June 24, 182G; ni .^erome 
 Kennedy. Antonia, b Mar. 3, 1830; \\\ Sarah Baker of Edu;.; r 
 in E. Thomas 3d, b Feb. 12, 1832; m Abby Baker of 
 Edg-.; r in E. 
 
 C A R G I L L . 
 
 David was of Scotch descent; b. in I; c. to N. ab. 1732 
 or 1733; in M.ary Al>ernethy .Fune 22, 1722; Capt. of Militia. 
 Also Tappan's snrveyor of l.-inds. 
 
 (). S. David's chil.' 1, .lolin, b Mar. 22, 1723. 2, Coi. James, 
 b Oct. 24, 1725; m 1st, Aliiics Kennedy, Nov. 10, 1752; m. 2d 
 Widow Margaret Hatch of Pown. Nov. 1785, d Jnne 1812. 3, 
 WiUi.im, b Oct. 8, 1727. 4, Jane, b Jnly 19, 1731. 5, a son b 
 Jnne 13, 1731; d in inf G, David b July 5, 1735. 7, 
 Abernethy. b A p. 22, 1739. 
 
 Tkird Generation,. — N. S. Col. .Tames' chil. 1, David, b Oct. 
 
 18, 1753; r in Montville. 2, Mary, b .Fan. 12. 1755; m Cajtt. 
 John Cunnint^ham, Jr. 3, John, b Mar. 20, 1757; d yon:i<^, 
 4, William, b July 20, 175S ; d youn<jj. 5, Jane, b Sept. 21, 
 1760; d. July 1840. 6, James, Jr., b Sept. 2, 1762; d yonnij. 
 7, Abernetiiy, b Nov. 3, 1763 ; m IJebecca McKown of I'own. ; 
 d Oct. 1812. 8, Aunes, b Au<j:. 6. 1765 ; ni Thomas Cuniiing- 
 liam; d Mar. 20, 183J. 9, Henry, b Feb 12, 17<)7; m Mary 
 Kennedy, Ap. 15, 17!)4; d Oct. 4, 1837. 10, Samuel, b 17<i8; 
 ni Mary Simpson. 11, a daunhter b 1770. 12, Tliomas Mel- 
 ville, m Sus.m Oliver; r in Wis.; din W. I. in 1815. 13, a 
 son. 14, a son. 15, a son. Last three d yonnn'. 
 
 Chil. by 2d wife. 1, John, d youn<i- of canker rash. 2, Donald 
 d ajr. ab. 30. 3, James, Grad. at Ijow. Coll. 1814; d of con- 
 sumption ab. 10 days after returninsj; home. 4, William, m 
 Betsey Holmes, 1812. 5, a son. 6, a sou. 7, a daughter. Last 
 three d youn^. 
 
GENEALOGY. 363 
 
 Fourth Generation.. — Ilciirv's t-liil. ]. IVIarv, b ISImv. 25, 
 1796; in John Fullt'iton of ISootli. Jar). i^O, 1820. 2, .Jane, b 
 A]). 9, 1797 ; m Dea. Josei.h Dicker of Al. June 29, 1.S32. 3, 
 Jc)seijli, b July 27, 1798; m Claris.^a H. Delano of Wool. Oct. 
 20, 1824; r in Koxbury, Mass. 4, Henry, b Nov. 9, 1799; m 
 Sarali Durham of Jielfast ; d in l>an. 5, iJetsey, b Feb. 18, 
 18UI ; in Jienj. l^lumnier, Ks(j ; r in St. Aiilhouy, JMinn. 6, 
 Charles, b Ap. 17,' 1802; ni Catherine Kel ley of 'j3ooth. Sept. 
 1842; d Nov, 1850. Callierine. d Aj). 4, 18.54. 7, Aoius, b 
 May 10, 180.) ; d P\b. 13, 1832. 8, Samuel, b Sept. 12,' 1807 ; 
 d .lime 4, 1831. 
 
 Fijth Gnuratuv.— ^r^iYh'^ diil. ]sf, Eihvin D, b Oct. 26, 
 18:;"); ni lizzie Givi n of ( ii.ciniij.li, (.hio, ]tb. 6, 18;:2. 2, 
 Oscar D, b June 6, 1827 ; d Se],t. 11, 182.^. 3, Oscar D, b Mav 
 3, 1829. 4, Aniand.-x M, b Feb. 3, 1S31 ; m Joseph P Paine, phy- 
 sician, June 13, 185,5, of Dedhani, Mass. 5, Fannie M. b Dec. 3, 
 1S33. 6, Clara A. b Sept 18, 183.5; m Capt John A Holmes 
 Feb. 26, 18.57: d Dec. 2U, 18.59. 7, Joseph A, b Aui^. 0, 1837. 
 8, C hailes M. b An- 9, 1838. 9, Mary E. b Oct. 19, 1840; d 
 July 7, 1842. 10, Hcn:y L, b Ap. l"'l, 1846. 
 
 (" A R N E Y . 
 
 Daniel, Sen. b 1765, in Powii ; r in I'os. and a merchant ihere 
 more th.an 50 yrs. ; c. to S. .about 1830; m 1st, Sarah Pell of 
 Bos. Mar. 11, 1792; Sarah d Nov. 11, 1812; m 2d, Mary 
 AMueler of b'os. July 24, 1814 ; d Mar. 10, 1877. Daniel Sen. 
 d 3I:ir. 11, 18.^2. 
 
 Daniel Sen.'s chil. 1, Marv T. b. Dec. 24, 1792; d Sei)t. 17, 
 1838. 2, Penj. B. b Sept. 22,"l7!M ; r in Wool. 3, Susaiimdi; b 
 Dec. 5, 1796. 4, Daniel Jun. b J:in. 17, 1799; Consul at St. 
 D()ininoo;dSept. 14, 1838. 5, \\ illiam, bJMay 'ZA, 18(tl; rin Al. 
 and Port. 6, James, b Feb. 1^,1804; 1 anktr; r in LoM ell, Mass. 
 
 7, Nathaniel 15. b July 6, 1805 ; Commission Merchant in N. Y. 
 
 8, Sarah B. b June 21, 1807 ; r in Lowell. 9, Osgood, b Dec. 
 2S, 1S09; engaged in Pussi;in Tiade; d in Bos. Aug-. 1834. 
 Chil. b 2d wife, 1, Josiah, b July 23, 1815, m 1st Elizabeth 
 Vose ; 2d Sar.ah H:dl both of ]'os.'; r in Charlestown, Mass. 2, 
 Emeline, b Jan. 2^^, 1817 ; m Moses Eastman ; r in Bos. 3 Ann 
 b May 17, 1818; in Elliidge'Clijise, Jj:n. 21, 1843. Jcstph, b 
 Oct. 16, 1819 ; m Chailotte Pent, of Pos. ; r in E. Bos. 5, Sani'l 
 P. b Nov. 18, 1821; d Oct. 29, 1859; m :\!ary Eussel : r in 
 Charlestown, Mass. 6, Henry, b J.an. 13, 1823; luigineer at Point 
 Shirley, Mass. : m Almira Bent of Bos. 7, Franklin L. b Aug. 
 19, 1824: merchant and shipbuilder and postmaster; m Celia A. 
 Mahouey, Oct. 16, 1856. 8, Eliza W. b Dec. 27, 1826 ; ni Par- 
 
364 GENEALOGY. 
 
 ker Marley ; d Jmi. 28, 18G1. 0, Henrietta, b June 7, 1S28 ; m 
 Stephen Cole of Bos. 10, Adeline, b Jan 24, 18^0 ; d in in- 
 fancy. 11, Addison, b Dec. 24, 18:30; ni Helen A. Brown of 
 Al. " 12, Edwin, b Mar. 12, 1833 ; m Jane Yeaton of Al. Ap. 
 1803 ; r in Bennini^ton, Vt. 13, John V. b, Nov. 6, 1835 ; m 
 Susan Abbot of Worcester, ]\Iass. ; r in Beniiinuton, Vt. 
 
 Third Generation. — Franklin L.'s chil. 1, Franklin Irvino;, 
 b Sept. 30, 1858. 2, Ira Ardell, b July 31, 18GI. 3, Clarence 
 Ed-ar, b Aug. 16, 1868. 
 
 Addison's chil. 1, Norman. 
 
 CAT LAND. 
 
 John, b in 1745, was one of the three male members that 
 M-as organized into the 1st Con<^. Ch. in 1797 ; m Lydia Wins- 
 low, Feb. 12, 1767. l.ydia, b in 1749; John was a blacksmith ; 
 d Dec. 18, ] S18. Lydia d .May 9, 1790. 
 
 John's chil. Olive, b Feb. 4. 1708: m Clark. Abi- 
 gail, b Aug. 29, 1770 ; m Edmund Perkins. John, Jun., b .Inly 
 27, 1773;"!' in Jeff. Patience, b Jan. 10, 1776; m Andrew 
 Keed of i^ooth. Joseph, b Ap. 23, 1778; r in Booth. Caj^t. 
 Robert, b Oct. 5, 1780 ; m Esther Catland of Br. Mary, b Ap. 
 20, 1783; in Asa Averill ; r in Pittston. Eunice and Martha, 
 twins, b July 1, 1785. Eunice, m John Lewis of Booth. Mar- 
 tiia m George Washington JNieri-ill of Booth. Elizabeth, b Aug. 
 16, 1788 ; m Capt. John Southard and r in Richmond. 
 
 C H A r M A N . 
 
 Hiram, b in Nob., Oct 16, 1898 ; m .Maria Chapman of Nob., 
 Ang. — 1833. Maria, b Jan. 22, 1812; c to N. in 1854. 
 Hiram was the son ot a farmer; l)ecamc a skilful mechanic ; was 
 el Col. of a regi nent ; was a Selectman a nuniber of years ; a 
 Justice of the Peace ; a Representative to the Legislature nine 
 ye;irs ; once el President of the Senate ; a Judge of Probate 
 three years ; served one year as Land Agent ; was a member of 
 the 2d J>a[)tist Church in Dam.; a consistent christian ; an hon- 
 est man, and an honored citizen ; d at Augusta Mar. 15, 1864 ; 
 buried in Dam. ; but lests in Heaven. 
 
 Col. Hiram's clnl. 1, Walter S, b Mar. 2, 1834; 1st mate of 
 ship Criterion of N York ; m J^dia Keene of Brem., Feb. — 
 1862. 2, Laura M, b Feb. 3, 1830; m Samuel Averill ot AL, 
 June 28, 1855. 
 
 Third Generation. — W^alter S.'s chil. Nellie Scott, b Dec. 
 25, 1862. 
 
 Rufus C, b in Nob. May 21, 1822, dentist, c to N. about 
 1855; m Mary M Lunt of Bowdoinham, Aug. 11, 1850. 
 
GENEALOGY. 365 
 
 Pvufiis C.'s chil. J Willie, h July 11, IS')?,. Stq.hcii L, b 
 M:)r. 5, ISo,). Maiy P, 1) Dec. 27, 1858. 
 
 Duncan D, b in Br. Oct. 2i), lS2o; ni Mary Jane Dickinson 
 May 29, 1853, of Wis. Marv Jane, 1) May 8, 18l'I) ; c. to N. 
 1859. 
 
 Duncan D.'s chil. Paulina A, b Dec. 11, 1854. Corabell, b 
 Feb. 3, 1856. Albert D b Jan 14, 185i». Mary Luella, b Mar. 
 15, 1851. Hattie, b June 17, 1853; d July 7, 1853. 
 
 Cynis, b in Nob. Oct. 1, 1809, «•. to N. and ni Rebecca C 
 Simpson, May 11, 1835; d Oct. lU, 1844. 
 
 Cyrus' chil. 1, Warren N, b Aug. 9, 1838. 2, Robert 8, b 
 A]). 2, 1842. 
 
 Samuel L's chil. Aniui L, b June 20, 1859. 
 
 . CHASE. 
 
 John, c irom Hampton Falls and settled in Edg'. at the Eddy ; 
 m pMchel Gove of Hampton. ]J)uring- tlic IJevoliition, he moved 
 to N. and purchased lap))aii lot No. 20, which has been in the 
 ian\ily name ever since. John d Oct. 5, 1787. Hachel d. July 
 
 13, 1*808. a 2-. 75. 
 
 John's chil. Enoch, Abigail, Sarah, Kachel, Charles. Capt. 
 of Militia and occupied the homestead; \n Hannah Stewart of 
 Al. Charles, d 1822. Hanna'i, d Feb. 21, ]80>i. 
 
 Third Generation. — Charles' chil. James, b in Edjr. Au'jf. 4, 
 1776; d Dec. 22, 1778. Thomas, b in N. Nov. 13, 1778; 
 Capt. of Militia; m Ann Woodhridoe, June "ITi, 1801. jMar^s , b 
 Nov. 28, l7-<0; m Cornelius Turuer ; r in Wis.; d Mar 12, 
 1861. Sarah, b Mar 24, 1783; m Joseph Laiteii ; r in Al. 
 Wdliam, b Feb. 19, 1785; m Alice H. Keene of Wal. ; d Mar 
 
 14, 18G4. Charles, b A^). 30, 1787; d Ap. 26, 1849. John b 
 July 25, 1789 ; Sea Capt. ; m Sophia Jenny of Baltimore; lost 
 at sea on a voyage to Tampico. Samuel, b Jan. 5, 1792 ; d Feb. 
 14. 1794. Hannah, b Feb. 14, 1794. Ebenezer, b Ap. 2, 1796 ; 
 d Jan 11, 1797. George, b Dec. 11, 1797; d May 14, 1814. 
 Franklin, b June 3, J 800; m Ann McLellan, an English lady; 
 American Consul General r in Tani2)ico, Mexico. Edwaid, b 
 Mar 15, 1803 ; d Oct. 9, 1803. 
 
 Fourth Generation. — Thomas' chil. Nancy, b Jan. 8, 1804 ; 
 m Kingsbury Donnell, Sept. 24, 1822; d June 17, 1879. William, 
 Sea Capt. b Oct. 18, 1806; m 1st, Celia Dorry ot Baltimore, 
 Jan. 7, 1830, d P'eb. 10, 1847; 2d, Sarah Curtis, July 5, 1853. 
 Elbridue, b Ap. 3, 1811 ; m Ann Carney, Jan. ^21, 1843. 
 John, b May 16, 1820 ; d Aug. 26, 1823. 
 
 William's chil. Kuth Keene, b July 10, 1815; d Ap. 8, 
 1855. Hannah Stewart, b Oct. 19, 1817 ; m Capt. Cyrus Pack_ 
 
366 GENEALOGY. 
 
 aid. Mnrv Ann, h Dec. 10, 1810 ; m George W. Flitnev, i\Iay 
 20, 1844 ;'\Villi:ui), b Feb. 14, 1S22; ni Njiiicy Jane jMiinay, 
 Jan. '24, 1856. Harriet 'J'lirnor, b Feb. 8, 1S24; ni Saniuel 
 K. Given, Ap. 14, 1802. ISar.ih Ford, b Sept. 10, 1827; m 
 liextev B. Clifford ; r in Edu. Klizabelli Kinidlell, b Jan. 7, 1830 ; 
 m Jose])li Y. Wilson, July 1, 18(10; r in Anyusla; Lucy Maria, 
 b Ap. 8, 1832. Silas, Twin l)i other, d Sept. 2(i, 1833. Julia 
 Howard, b Mar 1, 183G. 
 
 /'//'/A Gcveration. — C'a])t. AVilliani's eliil. Celia Ann, b. Oct. 
 IG. 1844. AVilliani Franklin, b iNlav 23, 18o5. Augustus C. b 
 Mari), 18o7. Fannie 1). b ISIar 7, 1860; d Kon\ 2o, 1861. 
 
 Willianrs eliil. Maiia W- Iton, b Ap. 2, 1862. Moses, Sea 
 Capt. b in Fdg. ^lar. 10, 181.) ; ni Susan E. Clifford of Edg. 
 Sept. 25, \Mb ; r in Fani. lour vcais ; c to K. in 1863. 
 
 Aloses' eliil. Annie P. b M;iy "l8, 1,S48. Sunie K. b June 12, 
 1850 ; Koseoe M. b Mar. 15, 1852. 
 
 Isaiah L. b in Harwich, Mass. ; c to N. in 1863; ni Mary L. 
 Webb, Fd). 22, 1864 ; UKinber of 58th Keg. Mass. Vols.; d at 
 Alexandria, Ya., June 14, 18()4. 
 
 Isaiah L.'s chil. Freddie, b Oct. 8, 1864. 
 
 C L A \l K E . 
 
 I:-habod. Sen., c from Kitteiy, and settled itear Dam. Mills; 
 m Patience Jilaekstone ; had eight sons and two daughters, but 
 born, it is sup])()sed, before thiy c to N. Their sons, Stevens 
 and IJenjamin, went on a bunting excursion Eastwai'd and set- 
 tled in Trenton, Frenehmau's Jiay. Ichabod followed the sea; 
 V in Portland. On a return voyage, vessel was wiecked at Port. 
 Haibor and he was drowned "in sight of home." 
 
 jjinies — ''Uncle Jimmy"— taken from a vessel and k<'\)i a 
 prisoner 3 yrs. when his daugiuer i'atience was a babe. Elisha, 
 r in Jeff, on West side of Dam. Pond. William, r at "Head of 
 tlie Pond.'' John, r on "East side of the l*ond," supposed in 
 Nob. ; left 3 dau., but no sons. Ebenezer— youngest child — 
 111 Abigail Hall when he was 24 yrs. of age and she was 19. 
 She was cousin to him ; and her mother's name was Lydia 
 JSlack.stone. 
 
 The homestead was at the corner of the roads near where 
 E])hraim, Jun., now resides. After he left the Garrison, he built 
 a log house and lived in it for a time. Tlie tirst framed liouse 
 that he built, was aiterwards moved away and is now the main 
 portion of the house in which E}diraim, Jui., now resides. His 
 house was burnt a lew years since, when the family records were 
 entirely consumed. He d Ap. 7, 1830, ag 86. His wile d Ap. 
 30, 1841, ag 92. 
 
GENEALOGY. 367 
 
 One of the <l;m in Rollins; settled where the late Joshua 
 
 Lineolii r. '1 lie otiier m ■Jones; r in Jeff. Josej)h Jones 
 
 of Jeff, anil .lanies .Jones of Tlioni. are her grandsons. 
 
 Third Generath)!!. — Kbenezei-'s eliil. 1, Samuel, lost in a 
 missing vessel. 2, Benjamin, m llainiah Randall; d Aug. IS, 
 ISoS, ag 77. 3, Eb.Miezer, Jun., d J;ni. o, 17I>2, ag 3 yrs. 4, 
 Ephraim, in Mary Fonl of Jeff. ; drowneil iu Uani. Pond, Dec. 
 8, 1837, ag 53. Heiiiy, b 17S7: d May 27, 1854, ag 07. 
 Lydia, ni John Leishnian of Booth. Nancy, ni Dr. John Jiirds- 
 ley of Providence, R. I.; <1 July 7, 1^47, ag 72. Sarah, in 
 Benjamin Lincoln; d .Ap. 17, 1<S17, ag 74. Jane, in Charles 
 Clarke; d June 24, 185S, ag 70. 
 
 Fourth Generation. — Samuers chil. Abigail, in Ivory Lord, 
 of Freedom. 
 
 Benjamin's chil. Robert, d Mar. 5, 1832, ag 22. Isaac R, 
 L'lnd Agent ; r in Ban. Ephraim L, r in Rockport, Me. l>enj. 
 Franklin, in Mary Elizabeth Spaulding, of Palmyra ; Me!iii)er of 
 Co. K. 16 \iii^^. Ale. V'ols. ; d at Belle Plain, Va. Iluldali r iu 
 Boston. *Abby, in Silvester Sweet of i>ai:. ; r in Ban. Anna 
 Elizabeth, in John IIo[>kins, Jan. 27, 1853. Saruli, in Marshall 
 liyer of lian. 
 
 Epiiraim's chil. Mary, b May 1, 1S21, ni Warren S. Jones; 
 d Mar. 25, 188U. Julia A. b July 29, 1822, m George T; Car- 
 ter, Hardware Merchant, Bos. Caroline L. b Dec. 23, 1824; iq 
 Peleii' Hiissey of Jeff. ; d iu Greenboro', Md. Dec. 26, 1S63. 
 John Leishnian, b Dec. 21, 1826 ; in /Vrlinda Eiiieline Palmer of 
 Nol). Ap. 25, 185!). Arlinda, b Jan. 13, 1S36. Catharine Au- 
 gusta, b June 7, 1829; in George L. Murjjliy of Jeff; r in Port 
 Huron, ^lichigau. Lovesta VV. b Aug. 22, 1831 ; in Benjamin 
 ¥. .fones of Nob. ; r in N. ; member ot Co. I, 31st Re^t. Maine 
 Vols. Frank, b Oct. 7, 1835 ; m 1st, Ruth Ann Linscott of 
 Jeff, who d Feb. 19, 1872. 2d, Lucy Chesley Howard, who was 
 b in Sidney Dec. 28, 1853 and m Jan. 17, 18 73. Ephraim, b Feb. 
 27, IM3S; m SL»phronia Maria Laler of Brem. Nov. 2, 1833. 
 Corporal of Co. L 32d Regt. Me., Vols. Honorably discliarged 
 at tlie consolidation of 31st :ind 32d Maine Regt. 
 
 Fifth Generation. — John Leishman's chil. Julia C. b Xov, 
 29, 1856. Lovesta W. b Nov. 9, 1858. Orlando P. b Aug. 12. 
 HoO; d Au^. 20, 1S81. Bertheua .V. b Nov. 16, 1881. Sarah 
 P, b Ap. 1, 1863. Sophronia, b Auir. 24, 1867. Orlando A, b 
 July 30, 1872. Homer C, b Nov. 25, 1876. 
 
 Frank's chil. 1st, Caroline Augusta, b July. 2d, August;! .M, 
 b M;iy II, 1859 ; in Everett E Reed, Aug. 1S81 ; r iu Lewiston. 
 3tl, a son ; d in inf. 4th, Lizzie Tliorne, b Jan. 13, 1867. 5lh, 
 a d;ui ; d in inf Chil. by 2d w. 1st, Frank Leonas, b May 19, 
 
368 GENEALOGY. 
 
 1874. 2d, Ida Howard, b Oct. 26, 1876. 3d, Mary Ann, b ia 
 Auousta, Dec. 27, 188U. 
 
 lt];)hraini, Jiui.'s cliil. 1st, Artlmr Tomlinsoii, b Oct. 27, 1864. 
 2d, Susie C. b June 1, 1868. 
 
 James; in Hannah Younf^ ; c from Dover, N. II.; built the 
 liouse and settled where Lydia Clark, his gi'auddaughter now r. 
 
 James' chil. 1, Patience; m Thonms Calderwood ; d Dec. 
 25, 1825. 2, James, Jun. ; m 1st, Hannah Given ; 2d, Patience 
 Jones of Jeff. ; r in J. 3, Jose))h ra Betsey Kennedy of Jeff". ; 
 r ib J. 4, John, b Jan. 1, 1775 ; ni Mary Calderwood of Br. 
 Se)»t. 19, 1811. 5, Betsey, m John Jones of Jeff. 6, Susan. 
 7, -Mary, d young. 8, George, m Jane Ames of Jetf. ; r in 
 Washington. 0, Major Charles; m Jane Clark; d Feb. 20, 
 1845. 
 
 Third Generation. — John's chil. 1, Joseph, b July 8, 1812 ; 
 m Boxanna (iove of Ya <x. ; r in E. 2, John, b Nov. 13, 1814; 
 d Nov. 13, 1855. 3, William, b Dec. 20, 1816; m Abigail 
 Coombs of Nob. ; i' in Virginia. Mary, b June !', 1819; d 
 young. 5. James, b Oct. 9, 1821. 6, Albert, b June 13,' 1824 ; d 
 in N. York. 
 
 jNlajor Charles' chil. 1, Frank drowned ag. 24. 2, Eben, 
 m Martha Jane Tomlinson of Nob. ; Oct. 28, 1846. 3, Samuel, 
 d in N. Orleans, ag about 25. 4, Sophia, b Mar. 4, 1811 ; m 
 Fi-ank Smithwick. 5, Charles, d ag 3 yrs. 6, Ljdia. 7, Wil- 
 liam ;uid Abigail, twins ; d young. 9, E|)hraim, d ag 2 yrs. 
 10, Catharine, m Koger Hanley ; r in Mass. 11, James, b — 
 m Arietta Sim})Son ; killed by the fall of a limb, in Virginia; 
 Mar. 1849. 12 Sarah, m Arad Hatch, of Bristol. 13, Jane, rn 
 William Pierce of Mass. 14, Charles, b May 1824; m Sarah 
 Jane Brown ; r in Charlestown, Mass. 
 
 Fourth Generation. — Eben's chil. Willis, b June 17, 1849. 
 Charles Augustus, b June 21, 1851. 
 
 Leander Clark, son of Janu^s Clark,, b Jan. 31, 1842 ; m 
 Sarah Emily Perkins Ap. 11, 1863. 
 
 Leander's chil. 1, Samuel W, b Dec. 4,1864. 2, Theodore 
 L, b May 6, 1869. 
 
 C LIFT O 11 D . 
 
 Jotham D. b in Edg. ; c to N. in 1841 ; merchant ; m 1st w, 
 Lucinda C Holmes July 13, 1846: Lucinda d Dec. 9, 1^55; m 
 2d w, Isabelle Curtis June 20, 1859 ; Isabelle d June 6, 1865 ; 
 m 3d w, Sarah W. Flye May 7, 1866; Sarah d Feb, 25, 1867. 
 
 Jotham D's chil by 1st w. 1, Emma R, b Feb. 26, 1852. 
 2, Lucy H, b Jan. 19, ia54. C\\\\ by 2d w. 3, Clara Belle, b 
 July 18, 1860. 4, Mary II, b June 29, 1862. 5, Lizzie Jane, b 
 
GENEALOGY. 369 
 
 Mar. 14, 1865: d .July 1, 1805. Cliil by ?,d w. 1, Everett, b 
 Feb. 25, 1867. 
 
 C N V E R 8 . 
 
 IIoii. John II; b in Ihirliani Dee. 27, ISOS; piep.-ired for 
 colleae at Readtield Seminary ; orad. at Bowddiii ]^3U; studied 
 law witli II l^elelier, Esq., Wint,^ & Noble, Mieliiiran, and Josiah 
 JMilelieli, Freeport. Began practiee in Nob. ; m JNIary A Counce 
 of Belfast, June 6, 1836; c to N. in 1853; was Ue])Uty Cob 
 leetor from 1853 to 1857 ; appointed .Tudoe of Probate Ap. 1864, 
 and was el in the toUowina' Sept. to the same otHce. 
 
 Hon. John PL's chil. 1, William II, b Mar. 7, 1837. 2, 
 Frank II, b Feb. 19, 1843. 
 
 C O O K . 
 
 David, b in Eastham, Mass., 1772 ; c to N. ; m Betsey Camp- 
 bell, Mar. 4, 1813 : sea ea]»tain ; d P'eb. 24, 1848. 
 
 Cai)t. David's chil. James, b A]). 9, 1814; sea ca))tain ; m 
 1st, Elizabeth Kenne<lv, Dec. 19, 1843: 2d, Pamelia D. Melius 
 of Dam. Mar. 5, 1857"; r in Butfalo, N Y. ; d .lau. 23, 1862. 
 Sarah Jane, b Jan. 13, 1818; m Nathan Pane Ap. 22, 1850. 
 
 Third Generation. — Capt. .lames' chil. 1, Emma, b May 11, 
 1«45. 2, Charles J, b vSept. 17, 1854; m Carrie L. Peed of 
 Wmchendon, Mass. 3, Ilemy M, b Dec. 1, 1857; m JMary L 
 Huey, Dec. 25, 1880 ; r in Cambridoeport, Mass. 4, Effie S, b 
 Oct. il, 1859. 5, Pamelia A, b Oe^.. 1861 ; d July II, 1877. 
 
 COOP E R . 
 
 Leonard, c from Rowley, ]\Iass. ; settled on the farm and 
 built the house afterwai'ds owned by Thomas Kennedy. 
 
 Leonard's chil. Peter, Jedediah, Ezekiel, Moses, Jesse, 
 Susan, Hannah. Peter m 2d w Widow "Woodman; JNloses m 
 Widow Tarr ; Jesse m Hannah Nickels. 
 
 TJdrd Generation. — Jesse's chil. Sally, b Aug. 27, 1778; 
 m Samuel Gray of Al. ; Fanny, b Mar. 2, 1780; d young. 
 James N, b Mar. 29, 1782; in Sally Little; r in PiUston. 
 Fanny, b Feb. 19, 1784; d young. Jesse, b I^'eb. 8, 1785; d 
 aiied 15. Alexander, b Feb. 16, 1787 ; m Betsey G Nickels of 
 Br. r in Pittston ; d Mar. 11, 1838. Leonard, b Sept. 16, 1789 ; 
 d young. Ruth, b Sept. 9, 1791 ; d young. Hannah L, b Sept. 
 1, 1794 ; m William Ames. Leonard, b July 4, 1796 ; m Abi- 
 gad Wef^ks of Jeff. ; d in Montville, Oct. 6, 1863. William, b 
 July 7, 1798; m Francis Wilder; r in Pittston. Gilmore, b 
 June 17, 1800; n], Lucia Lewis of Whit. ; r in Searsuiont ; d in 
 Cal July 21, 1861. 
 
370 GENEALOGY. 
 
 C O T II R A N . 
 
 James, b in Edg. Sept. 2, 1817; m Caroline Kennedy, June 
 6, 1841 ; c to N. in 1856 ; d Feb. 13, 18G1. 
 
 James' chil. Louisa, b June 6, 1842 ; m Charles Donohue of 
 N. Y. Elbridge, b Oct. 3, 1843. Woodard, b Dec. 19, 1844. 
 Orinda, b Septt 9, 1846 ; d Feb. 1 1, 1848. 
 
 CUNNINGHAM. 
 
 John, sen ; of English descent ; c to N. from York about 1733 ; 
 m Sarah Ballantine ; purchased lot No. 8, of James Bowles, 
 Tappan's survey ; kept a public house. This property has since 
 been in family name. 
 
 John Sen.'s chil. 1, Capt. John Jr. m Mary Cargill ; d about 
 1823. 2, Isaac, Sea Capt. ; d at sea ; r at Wis. 3, Thomas, m 
 Nancy Cargill, May 6, 1791). 4, Elizabeth, d a. 16. 5, Capt. 
 Alexander.^b ab. 1757; m 1st, Mary Pavson of Wis.; 2d, Mar- 
 garet Murray, Nov. 11, 1802 ; r at Wis. 'and N. ; d Aug. 1840, 
 a. 84. 6, Maigaret, m William Kennedy of Jeff, r in J. 7, 
 William, d young. 8, James, d young. 9, Sarah, m Chiisto- 
 pher Woodbridge, r at South end of "Woodbridge's Neck." 
 
 10, Capt. Samuel, b Jan. 8, 1763 ; ni Jane Simpson, Aug. 1795; 
 r on homestead ; d Jan. 8, 1822. Jane d Jan. 18, 1849. 
 
 Third Generation. — John Jr.'s chil. John, b Oct. 27, 1779 ; 
 d 1793. Polly, b Mar. 1, 1781. Nancy, b Oct. 22, 1782. 
 Sarah, b Mar. 6, 1784. Betsey, b Ap. 22, 1786. Jane, b Ap. 
 4; 17.S9. 
 
 Thomas' chil. Thomas, Jr. b July 1, 1790. Henry, b Oct. 
 28,1793. Sophia, b Ap. 4, 1789; m Capt. Kobt. Lennox. 
 Mary Jane, b Jan. 16, 1808 ; m Thomas Wiseman. 
 
 Capt. Samuel's chil. 1, Samuel, Jnn. b Aug. 7, 1796; d June 
 6, 1821. 2, Elizabeth, b Aug. 10, 1798 ; m Ca^pt. Wm. Hopkins, 
 Aug. 20, 1835. 3, Sarah, b May 14, 1800 ; m Thomas Emmons, 
 Esq., of Georgetown, Sept. 7, 1852. 4, William, b. Jan. 30, 1802 ; 
 ra, Emeline l). Curtis, Dec. 15, 1836 ; Killed descending "J)ark 
 Swamp Hill" with his team, Jan. 26, 1854. 5, Seth, b Jan. 27, 
 1804 ; d Oct. 28, 1807. 6, Mary Ann, b Ap. 28, 1805 ; d Nov. 
 
 11, 1807. 7, Jane, b Ap. 30, 1807 ; d ag. 22. 8, Julia Ann, b 
 Mar. 1, 1809 ; m Charles Judkins of Keadtield, Jan. 29, 1835. 
 9, John, b. Feb. 5, 1811 ; m Dec. 29, 1848, Harriet Heald of 
 Georgetown. 10, Harriet, b July 27, 1814; m Nathaniel 
 Austin, Esq. of Dam. Ap. 11, 1853. 11, Willard, b June 10, 
 1817; m Elizabeth Keiley of Boothbay, Oct. 1850; r in Cal. 
 
 12, George, b Ap. 29, 1820; d Oct. 10, 1854. 
 
 Capt. Alexander's chil. 1, Clarrissa P. b Oct. 29, 1803; m 
 John Murray, Feb. 28, 1824. 2, Mary, b Feb. 4, 1805; m„ 
 
GENEALOGY. 371 
 
 David M. CunniiiLjhaiii of Jeff. ; r in White. 3, Eineline, b Sept. 
 11, 1«06; r ia Bos. 4, Alexander. Jr. b Aug. 19, 1808; m 
 Maria Webber of Gard. 
 
 Fourth Generation. — Alexander's chil. 1, Adeline, b Aug. 
 26, 1841 ; 111 Charges A. Wadsworth, r in Augusta. 2, Duretta, 
 b July 30, 1842 ; m A. P. Gould, r in Augusta. 3, Abby Ann, 
 b ^'ov. y, 18a(). 
 
 Charles, b Ap. 22, 1792 ; ni Mary Hutchings of Edg. Feb. 7, 
 1815 ; r on the island ; d Feb. 14, 1854. 
 
 Charles chil. l,Capt. Alexander, b Mar. 18, 1819; m Ann 
 Seavy of Wis. ; r in \\ . ; d Sept. 29, 1860. 2. Robert, b May 
 13, 1820 ; lost from ship Canton when going into Bos., Feb. 12, 
 1842. 3, William, b Dec 9, 1823 ; d May 13, 1826. 4, Martha, 
 b Mar. 18, 1825; ni James D Abbott of Beverly, Mass.; r in 
 B. 5, Enoch, sea cnpt., b Jan 7, 1829; d June 22, 1862. 6, 
 Joseph, b Ap. 2, 1831; m Eunice Ellen Sherman Dec. 25, 
 1860. 7, Hutchings, b Sept. 29, 1833; seaman on board U. S. 
 Steamer Kiagara. 8, Elijah, b Sept. 20, 1835; member of 4th 
 JNIaine Ivcg. for 2 years; honorably discharged. 9, Margaret, b 
 Feb. 14, 1837 : m 1st, Alexander Cami)bell ; 2d, William Lynch; 
 d Mar. 18, 1862. 10, Charles, b Oct. 13, 1842 ; d May 8, 1848. 
 
 Third Gene.ation. — Joseph's chil. 1, Alexander, b May 13, 
 1862. 2, Margaret, b Oct. 15, 1863. 3, Ann Melia, b Dec. 12, 
 1864. 
 
 William, b in Edg. Av^. 19, 1815; c to N. about 1842; m 
 Charlotte Foster of Br., Mar. fcO, 1846. 
 
 William's chil. 1, Leander, b Aug. 20, 1847. 2, Mary Eliz- 
 abeth, b Ap. 27, 1860. 
 
 CURTIS. 
 
 Seth Curtis, Esq. b in Hanover, Mass. Jan. 6, 1756 ; c to Br. 
 m Lydia Hatch, Feb. 16, 1795; c to N. Feb. 1795; d Dec. 
 29, 1834. Lydia, d June 23, 1866. 
 
 Seth's chil. 1, Lucinda, b May 1, 1796; m Capt. John 
 Holmes. 2, Seth Jr., Sea Capt. ; "^b Dec. 19, 1797; m Mary 
 Dole of Hallowell. Lost at sea in a missing vessel which lell 
 Ai)alachicola for iV. Y. July 29, 1838. 3, Joseph Esq. b July 
 10, 180;); in Eliza Jane Avef-ill, Ap. 15, 1834. 4, Abigail S. b 
 Aug. 4, 1803; m Dr. Ichabod Irish of Washington, July 30, 
 1844 ; d Ap. 11, 1861. 5, Reuben, b June 22, 1806 ; d Oct. 22, 
 1806. 6, Emeline. b Dec. 16, 1812; m William Cunningham, 
 Dec. 17, 1836. 
 
 Third Generation. — Seth, Jun.'s chil. Two chil, twins, d in 
 inf. 
 
 Joseph Esq's chil. 1, Isabelle, b Dec. 25, 1834; m Jothara 
 
372 GENEALOGY. 
 
 D. Clifford, June 20, 1S59 ; cl June G, 18G5. 2, Winfiekl Scott, 
 SeaC-ipt. b Feb. 4, 1S39 ; in Einmn C. llohnes, June 6, KSfU. 
 
 Fourth Generation — Capt. Wintield Scott's chil. 1, Estelle, 
 b June 9, 1865, 
 
 Weston A. b in Jeff. May 14, 1835 ; \\\ Annie E. Emery ot 
 Fairfield, Dec. 26, 1861 ; c to N. in 1863. 
 
 Weston A.'s chil. Walter, b Feb. 1863 : d in inf. 
 
 Stoddard, b in Br. in 18J3 ; ni Priscilla Chapinau of Nob. ; c 
 to N. about 1826; d Nov. 1862. 
 
 Stoddard's chil. Jernsha, \\\ Jeremiah Erskine of Al. ; r in 
 A. Sally C, d Nov. 23, 1842. Adoniram J. b May 4, 1830 ; m 
 Susan \\ Fowles of West. Dec. 21, 1855. Auoustiis, m Almira 
 Donnell of Al. ; d 1863. Amari.ih K. m 1, Mary Erskine of Al. 
 Dec. 19, 1863. She d Dec. 7, 1878; m 2, Jennie H. Austin, 
 Jan. 12, 1881. George B, d Oct. 1863. Sally E, d Dec. Tl, 
 1848. 
 
 Amariah K.'s chil. 1, John E. b Dec. 26; 1864. 2, Mary 
 Bell, b Ap. 25, 1868. 3, Alton K. Nov. 7, 1878. 
 
 Third Generation. — Adoniram J.'s chil. Ella Ano-nsta, b 
 July 17, 1857. George Gilbert, b Dec. 28, 1859. Clara F. b. 
 Aug. 17, 1852. 
 
 Den. James Curtis, father of Stoddard, c from Bris. to N. in 
 1847 ; d Oct. 1862 ag. 84. 
 
 C U S H M A N . 
 
 Peter L. b in Brem. Nov. 5, 1827 ; m July 4, 185S, Vilcu- 
 dia Morton of Br. Vilendia, b Oct. 28, 1841. 
 
 Peter L.'s chil. James F. b. July 22, 1859. Mary Jane, b 
 Aug. 2, 1863. 
 
 DAVIS. 
 
 Capt. Francis, b in St. George Aug. 29, 1796; m 1st. Mary 
 Jane Kelleran, Oct. 4, 1807 ; m 2d, Asenath H Taylor, Nov. 20, 
 1S41 : c to N. in 1841 ; d July 9, J848. 
 
 Capt. Francis' chil. 1, Mary Frances, b Aug. 27, 1828; m 
 Capt.' Timothy Weston of Brem., Dec. 13, 1853 ; r in Brem. 2, 
 Benjamin Franklin, b Aug. 2, 1830; lost in a missing ship in 
 1851, on a voyage from Bos. to Cal. 3, Maria Louisa, b Sept. 
 19, 1832 ; d young. 
 
 DECKER. 
 
 Larkin H, b in Wis. Ap, 4, 1819 ; r in Edg. ; c to N. 1847 ; ra 
 Mary Jane Genthner of Nob. May 10, 1847. Member of 21st 
 Reg. Me. vols; ; d at New Orleans, June 19, 1863. 
 
GENEALOGY. 373 
 
 Larkin H's cliil. 1, Nancy II, b Aiior. 5, 1S4S. 2, William 
 Hartley. 1) Ap. 10, 1851. 3, Mary C, bMay 30, 1854. 4, Ara- 
 belle, b Ap. 1859, 5, Gertnide, b Dec. 12,'i8(;L 
 
 DELAXO, 
 
 Orlando L, b at Wool., Dec;. 22, 1809; in Rachel Grover, 
 Oct. IS, 1831. Kachel Grover, b Oct. 18, 1809; c to N. in 
 1M35. 
 
 Orlando's cliil. 1, Clara, b Nov. 4, 1839. 
 
 DODGE, 
 
 Col. l^aul; c from Ipswich, Mass, 1777 ; when his oldest son 
 David was 11 years of aijje : m Sarah Dodge of Ipswich ; d 
 Dec. 20, IS20. 
 
 Col. Paul's chil. 1, David, in 1st Phebe Tufts; 2d, Jane 
 Huston of Wal. ; 3, Ahiirail Johnston; d Feb. 1845. 2, Lois, 
 m John Perkins; r in Nob. 3, Isaac, m Kachel H\u<<;. 4, Asa 
 m llhoda Dodge; lost at sea ab 179(5. 5, Dea. \Vashin<itoii, b 
 Mar. '^, 177S ; m Nancy Perkins, Dec. 13, 1802 ; d Sept. 2r>, 1S55. 
 
 Third (Teneratlon. — David's cliil, by 1st w. — 1, David, Jun., 
 m Jerusiia Perkins; r in N. and Jeff. 2, Ezekiel. 3, Josiali, b 
 Mar. 17, 1792; m Margaret Downey, Oct. 13, 1816; Margaret, 
 d Feb. 11, 1S62. 4, Hei.z.bath, m Charles Gray; r in Jeff. 5, 
 Frank, d young of consumption. 6, George, d young ot con- 
 sumption. 7, Abigail, d young of consumption. 8, Lucy, d 
 young of consumption. 9, Lois, d young. 10, Mary Jane, d 
 young. 
 
 David's v\\\\ by 2d w. 1, David, d in inf. 2, Lucy m Jason 
 Dodge. 3, Elizabeth, in Calvin Dodge. 
 
 David's chil I)y 3d w. 1, David, ni Helen Preble. 2, Emily 
 Abiuail, m P'red Wiiitehouse ; r in E. ])0S. 
 
 Third Generation. — Isaac's chil. 1, Michael, b 1794. 2, 
 Ilannali, b ab 1796. 3, Cyrus, b — ; m Rachel Fossett of Br. 
 4, Sarah, m Col. James V'arnev of Hr. Mills. 5, Asa, b Nov. 9, 
 18)2; grad. at liow. Coll. 1827 ; Missionary of A. B. C. F. M., 
 at lieyroot, Asia Elinor ; m Mary JNIerrill of Port. ; d Jan. 28, 
 1835. 6, Rachel. 7, William, m Elizabeth Tilton of lir. ; r m 
 Bos. 8, Hon. John Calvin, b Nov. 1810; grad. at Bow. Coll. 
 1834; lawyer; in Lucy Sherman of Edg. ; r in Cam., Mass.-; 
 office in Bos. 
 
 Asa's chil.. 1, Almira, m Joshua Webb. 
 
 Third Generation. — Dea. Washington's chil. 1, Oliver, b 
 Feb. 7, 1804; m Martha D Wade, of Wool, May 8, 1S2G; 
 d Oct. 6, 1833. 2, Mary, b Mar 12, 1806; m Capt. Rob- 
 
374 GENEALOGY. 
 
 ert Bickford of Dres., Oct. 6, 1831. 3, Eliza, b Mar. 5, 1808: 
 m Capt. Samuel Wilson, Oct. 6, 1S31 ; r in Kdg. 4, Emily, b 
 Nov. 17, 1810; in Willain Kenniston of Booth.; d Jan. ^28, 
 1835. 5, Richard, b Ap. 12, 1814; in Maria Dodge of Edi,^, 
 Nov. 29, 1849. 6, Nancy, b Autr 23, 1815; d Feb. 21, 183S. 
 7, Newell A, b June 16, 1*820; m Tliiiza Goud of Dies., Jan. 6. 
 1846; r in Dres. 8, Can^line l>ailev, b Jan. 27, 1824 ; ni Capt. 
 Joshua Blenn of Dres. Dec. 27, 1842; d Au£t. 16, 1858. 9, 
 Cordelia G, b May 22, 1825; m William Heath" of Jeff., Ap. 16. 
 1816. 
 
 Fourth Generation. — Josiah's chil. Ann, b Sept. 19, 1817. 
 Geoii^e Freeman, b Sept. 25, 1819, d in inf. Charles Atwood, b 
 Dec. 7, 1820 ; drowned at the aije of 14; Geor<>;e Washington, b 
 Nov. 24, 1822; m Sarah Linscot, Dec. 27, 1850, of Jeff.^ Mar- 
 garet, b P'eb. 10, 1825, d ag. 22. Hebzibeth, b Mar. 7, 1827, w\ 
 James Kidder ; r in Charlestowii, Mass. Augustus Ring, b May 
 31, 1829 ; m Francena B. W. Cliapin ; r in Chelsea, Mass. Mary 
 Jane, b Oct. 1, 1831. Sophronia Abigail, b Feb. 25, 1834. 
 Charles Oliver, b Mar. 13, 1836; m Martha Davidson of Edg. 
 Ap. 16, 1863. 
 
 Fifth Generation. — George Washington's chil. 1, Margaret 
 A. b May 11, 1851. 2, Addie F. b Ap. 24, 1853. 3, Clara B. 
 b Oct. 20. 1855. 4, Fliram F, b May 15, 1858. 5, Addie E; b 
 Ap. 27, 1861. 6, George F, b Jan 21, 1864. 
 
 llezekiah c from Ipswich ; in Mary McKaffery, 1787, who 
 resided in the family of James Little of N. 
 
 Hezekiah's chil. 1, James, b Jan 9, 1789; m Mary Little ; r 
 in N. and Brui:s. ; d about 1860. 2, Sally, b Nov. 16, 1791. 
 3, Alexander, b Ap. 18, 1792; m Susan Cargill of Wis. 4, 
 Fanny, b Nov. 26, 1793; m Cluirles Seavy. 5, Abraham, b 
 July 30, 1795 ; d ag 14. 6, Margaret, b Ap 27, 1797 ; m Zeri 
 Bailey of Wis.; r in Bruns. 7, Hannah, b Dec. 22, 1798; ni 
 Charles Seavy; r in Bruns. 8, William, b Ap. 1, 1801; m 
 Jane Ridloti, Mar. 2, 1825. 9, Arthur, b Mar 28, 1S03; m 
 Sarah Kingsbury of Wis. 10, Robert, b Sept. 23, 1806; ,j^ 
 Louisa Fales of Thomaston. 11, Mary, b Jan. 5, 1809; „i 
 Rosewell Wilson of Edg. 
 
 William's chil. I, Francis, b Jan. 3, 1827; m Rosanna Cray- 
 ness of Philadelphia; r in Cal. 2, James A, b June 7, 1829; 
 d in inf. 3, Sarah K, b June 16, 1832 ; m Thomas Marsden of 
 Edg. 4, Albert C, b July 16, 1834; r in Cal. 5, James, b 
 Nov. 3, 1839 ; d in Sumatra, May 2, 1857. 
 
 Enoch b in Edg., Jan. 6, 1791 ; m Eliza Clifford who was b 
 in E. Jan. 17, 1797, the 21st of July 1813 ; c to N. in 1814 : 
 Enoch d Oct 9, 1853. 
 
GENEALOGY. 375 
 
 Enocirs chll. 1, Julia Ann, b J:ui. 2, 1 81 5 ; m Hartlev G Wil- 
 Uiinis: (1 July 19, 18.54. 2, Charles, b May 14, 181() ; In Sarah 
 W Dodtre, ot'Edir., June 10, 188^. 8, Thomas, b Feb. 4, 1818 ; 
 
 d Sept.6, 1818.^4, SuUivau, b Sei)t. 11, 1819; m 
 
 r in Bos. 5, Rachel, b Feb. 3, 1821; m Joseph Reed of Bos. 
 
 6, Isaac^ b, Sept. 25. 1822; in Aiabelle Kennedy, Dec. 31, 18,50. 
 
 7, Eliza Ana, b Oct 14, 1824; m Benj. F. Russell; r in Ijos. 
 and Portsmouth. 8, Enoch, Jun., b Dec. 6, 182G; m Almiri 
 Coll)y ot Liberty, May 8, 1856. 9, Alfreda, b Oct. 18, 1828: m 
 Ednmiul Cheney; r in E. Bos. 10, Susan, b Dec. 3!), 1829 ; m 
 Charles McKemiey of Bos. 11, Jane, b Jan. 18, 1830; m 
 Hiram VViiithrop of Bos. 12, Winthrop 1st, b Oct. 16, 1831 ; 
 d Ap. 29, 1832.- 13, Winthrop 2d, b Feb. 3, 1833; m Mary 
 Light of Edg., Jan 15, 1860. 14, Spencer, b Sept. 7, 1834 ; m 
 Lizzie Park of Dorchester, Mass. ; r in Bos. 15, Joseph 1st, b 
 Oct. 28, 1836; d Feb. 13, 1837. IG, Joseph 2d, b Nov. 20, 
 1839 ; d Ap. 30, 1842. 
 
 Third Generation. — Charles' chil. 1, Nellie, b Aug. 1 1, 1839 ; 
 
 2, Everd Lacy, b Aug. 2, 1841 ; ni Annie Hildreth of Booth., 
 Dec. 1863; r in Bos. 3, Fanny A, b June 22, 1843 ; r in Bos. 
 4, Bradford, b Jan. 16, 1846. 5, Emma, b Mar. 29, 1848. G, 
 Walter, b Jan. 30, 1851. 7, Clara Lillian, b June 22, 1853. 8, 
 Nathaniel, b Mar. 11, 1856. 9, Ada, b Mar. 14, 1859. 
 
 Enoch's chil. 1, Manfred C, b Oct. 11, 1856. 2, Norman 
 C, b Mar. 31, 1858. 3, Ilarland R, b Oct. 15, 1861. 
 
 Third Generation. — Winthrop's chil. 1, Sullivan P, b Sept. 
 
 3, 1862. 2, Arasted D, b June 23, 1864. 3, Fredily C, b Aug. 
 9, 1865. 4, Herbert F, b Sept. 30, 1866. 5, Winthrop K,'b 
 Nov. 5, 1867. 6, Alonzo H, b Ap. 29, 1869. 7, Minnie M, b 
 Sept. 7, 1870. 8, Hattie H, b June 14, 1872. 9, Aliza R, b 
 March 7,1874. 10, Lottie R, b Ap. 17, 1876. 11 and 12, 
 Clarence C, and Clarry C, b Aug. 23, 1877. 13, Emmer, b Sept. 
 27 188J. 
 
 Daniel, brother of Enocli, b in Edg. Nov. 25, 1793 ; m Eliza- 
 beth Somes, Dec. 24, 1812; d Mar. 24, 1862; c to N in 1817. 
 Elizal)eth, b Mar. 17, 1791. 
 
 Diiiiel's chil. I, Mary b, June 3, 1813; m Jason Light of 
 Edg. Dec. 7, 1833. 2, Francis, b June 13,1815; m Adeline 
 Stearns, Nov. 26, 1835. 3, Malinda, b Jan. 16, 1818; m Henry 
 Page of Bos. Mar. 21, 1844. 4, Royal, b Jan. 26, 1820; m 
 Lucy Haggett, Nov. 19, 1843. Lucy, d Mar. 22, 1852. 5, 
 Daniel, b Mar. 16, 1822 ; m Maria Sherman, Nov. 23, 1845. 6, 
 Elizabeth, b June 26, 1824; m Joseph Emerson of Edg. Nov. 
 27, 1846, 7, Horatio, b Jan, 16, 1826; in Sarah Angeline 
 Adams, Oct. 9, 1851. 8, Martha S, b Jan. 4, 1829; in Amos 
 
376 GENEALOGY, 
 
 Flye of Edi,^, Dec. 25, 1849. 9, Eunice, b July 26, I83T ,- m 
 Epliraim Cushiimn of Taiiiitoii, M:ir. 20, 1852. 10, Malvina, b 
 Nov. 7, 1834; m Addison Trnsk of Edg., Oct. 12, 1854. 
 
 Third Generation. — Francis' cliil. 1, Kosira P, b Aug. 20 -, 
 1836; m Albert Trask of Edg., June 8, 1858. 2, IJoyal L, h 
 Feb. 14, 1837. 3, JuliUa B, b Nov. 14, 1839. 4, Mary E, b 
 Oct. 29, 1841 ; m Edmund Brighaui of Bos. ^ formerly of Tem- 
 pleton, Jan. 10, 1863. Martlm A, b Sept. 5, 1864. 5, Lucinda 
 W, b Nov. 17, 1843 ; m Dunbar D. Averill of Cal., formerly of 
 N. Sept. 1, 1861. Their son Cluirles F, b June 20, 1862; d 
 Mar. 3, 1865. 6, Nancy G, b Oct. 6, 1845. 7, Bertha A, b Mar. 
 8, 1848; d Jan. 26, 1850. 8, Frank E, b Mar. 22, 1851. 9, 
 Sanborn \V, b May 16, 1853. 
 
 Third Generation. — Horatio's chil. 1, Jonatlian, b Feb. 12, 
 1853. 2, Emma C, b Feb. 17, 1855. 3, Daniel O, b Feb. 17, 
 1857 ; d Oct. 16, 1858. 4, Orrin, b Sept. 3^), 1859 ; d Sept. 29, 
 1861. 5, Dora M. b Jan. 9, 1S52. 6, Irvin, b May 3, 1865. 
 
 Jason, b in Edu". Sept. 16, 1810; c to N. 184J ; m Lucy 
 Dodge, Oct. 6, 1840. 
 
 Jason's chil. 1, Everett N. b Jan. 6, 1847. 2, Arvilla W. b 
 A]). 13, 1854. 3, Mary E. b Nov. 7, 1856. 
 
 Calvin, b m Edg. Mar. 16, 1825 ; c to N. ab. 1841 ; m Eliza- 
 beth Dodge, Nov." 1849. 
 
 Calvin's chil. 1, Ellen Frances, b June 16, 1851. 2, Howard 
 A. b Auo-. 9, 1853. 3, Herbert Huston, b Feb. 27, 1856. 4, 
 Frank Wilder, b Aug. 19, 1859. 
 
 Ebenezer, biother to Jason and Calvin, bin Edg. Dec. 23, 1829 ; 
 c to N. in 1848; ni Emeline T. Averill of Al.'^May 13,1852; 
 Emeline T, b Oct. 29, 1836. 
 
 Ebenezer's chil. Alphratta, b June 2, 1854. Willard, b 
 Sept. 2, 1856. Ferdinand b Aug. 24, 1858. Henry F. b Feb. 
 24, 1 860. Orrin, b Mar. 24, 1 86 1 . Woodbury, b Mar. 23, 1 863. 
 
 Luther Webb, b Mar. 3,. 1818, in Edg. m Elizabeth Haggett of 
 Edg. Feb. 17, 1845 ; c to N. 1857. 
 
 Luther W.'s chil. 1, Lincoln H. b May 14, 1846. 2, George 
 Everard, b Mar. 10, 1849. 3, E<l\vin Luther, b Ap. 3, 1852. 
 
 D O N N E L L . 
 
 Kingsbury, b in Bath Feb. 18, 1795 ; c to N. 1819 ; m Nancy 
 Chase,"Sept. 24; 1822. 
 
 Kingsbury's chil. 1, William C. b Feb. 26, ls25; Teacher; 
 r in Cal. 2, Mary Ann, b Nov. 3, 1829; m Dwight Harley, 
 July 3, 1856 ; r iu I'ort. 3, Emeline G. b May 3, 1833. 
 
GENEALOGY. 377 
 
 D U X B A R . 
 
 Solomon m Priseilla Glidden. 
 
 Solomon's cliil. 1, Siis.-immli, b Feb. 28, 1774. 2, Polly, b 
 Sept. 20, 1778. 3, Anne, b Jun. 25, 1781. 4, Nancy m Daniel 
 Seiders. 
 
 Eilward W, b in Nob., Ap. 16, 1820 ; in Lucinda P. Buvnham, 
 of Edo-., Nov. 4, 18o2; c to N. in 1863. 
 
 Edward W.'s cliil. 1, Edward Everett, b Jan. 13, 1854. 2, 
 Lizzie L, b Nov. 24, 1855. 3, Kendall M, b Sept. 18, 1857. 4, 
 Willie B, b Feb. 25, 1860. 5, Herbert A, b Mar. 22, 1862. 6, 
 Ilattie, b Sept. 7, 1864. 
 
 ELLIOT. 
 
 Andrew, b in New Sharon, N. IT. June 29, 1776; ni Saraii 
 .Alelvin ot Westtbrd, Mass. Jan. 3, 1801 ; c to N. Ap. 1, 1805. 
 
 Andrew's chil. 1, John, Cong, minister, b at Westford, Oct. 
 5, ISOl ; fitted for Coll. at N. Academy; studied Theology with 
 Rev. Dr. Beman of Troy, N. York; m 1st, Mary Ward of N. 
 York ; 2d, Widow Arabella Newell of Auburn, JV[e. Preached 
 at different places in N. Y. and iMaine. 2, Sally, b July 5, 
 1804, at Wis. ; m Calvin Perkins July 18, 1830 ; r in Edg. 3, 
 George W, b Dec. 7, 1807 ; r in Indiana. 4, Andrew, seacapt; 
 b Ap. 12, 1810; m Jerusha Hussey, Mar. 23, 1835. 5, Asa. b 
 Ap. 19, 1813 ; d Mar. 29, 1819. 0, Charles, b Sept. 11, 1815 ; 
 grad. at Bow. Coll. 1842; d Nov. 28, 1843. 7, Harriet N, b 
 Nov. 22, 1818. 8, William, b Ap. 15, 1820: m :Mary Bourni- 
 nian of Wal. ; d in Cal. 9, Mary M, b Dec. 14, 1823 ; m Charles 
 Andrews, 1849; r in Michigan. 10, Alfred W, b Mar. 12, 
 1828 ; m Adeline Taylor Se])t. 14, 1853. 
 
 EMERSON, 
 
 David, b May 14, 1777; c from New Hampshire; m Jane 
 Jackson of Wis". ; c to N. in 1834. Jane b May 9, 1793. 
 
 David chil. 1, M;n-y, d in inf 2, Mary 2d, b 1830; d 1859. 
 3, David, Jun., b Dee. 11, 1833; m Julia Matthews of Booth. 
 May 7, 1857; member of 21 Keg. Me. Vols. 
 
 Third Generation. — David .'r.'s chil. 1, William Henry, b 
 Au'4, 1, 1860. 2, Mary Emma, b July 1, 1862. 3, Laura Belle, 
 b Feb. 0, 1864. 
 
 E R S K I N E . 
 
 James, b in Al. 1773 ; c to N, wheu an infant and was 
 brought up in the family of Ezekiel Laiten ; m Susan Wood- 
 
378 GENEALOGY. 
 
 bridge ab ISOO ; Trader and the builder of 30 or 40 sail of ves- 
 sels ; d Sept. 10, 1845. 
 
 James chil. 1, James Jun., b Aug 31, 1803; m 1st, Mary 
 Tomlinsbn, 1834 ; 2d, JMary Jane Waters. 2, Hartley, b Sept. 
 20, 1806; m Susan F Baker June 17, 1834; Capt. of Militia. 
 3, Susan, b Sept. 9, 1808; m 1st, Elbridge G. Baker, Feb. 1834; 
 2d William Tukey, Aug. 17, 1845. 
 
 Third Generation. — James Jun.'s chil. 1, Elbridoe B. b 
 Mar. 20, 1835 ; d ab 1858. 2, Mary E, b ab 1838 ; r'^in Mass. 
 
 3, Hannah Augusta, b ab 1843 ; r in Mass. 
 
 Hartley's chil. 1, Albert, b Oct. 5, 1835; d June 25, 1839. 
 2, Daniel B. b July 19, 1837 ; m Emma Jane McLane of Al. 
 Nov. 15, 1864. 3, Albert, b Oct. 3, 1841 ; killed with a horse 
 rake, July 1 1, 1850. 4, Abby Frances, b Feb. 3, 1843. 6, Mary 
 At\vood,'b Dec. 1, 1845. 7,' Charles Wesley, b July 11, 1S52. 
 
 F A R LEY. 
 
 Major John, son of Gen. Michael, b in Ipswich, Mass., Oct. 
 1, 1746 ; m Sarah Dennis of Ipswich ab 1769 ; Sarah b Sept. 24, 
 1849; c to N. probably in 1773; d Oct. 20, 1812. Sarah, d 
 Oct. 1, 1828. 
 
 Major John's chil. 1, John Jr., b at Ipswich Oct. 7, 1770 ; d 
 Oct. 31, 1828. 2, Joseph, b at Ipswich, July 3, 1772; in 1st, 
 Sally Jewett, dau. of Jedidiah .Tewett of Pittston, 1798. Sallv 
 d June 25, 1804 ; m 2d, J^etsey Thomas of Wald. in 180G ; re- 
 moved to Wald. in 1803, having V»een appointed C-ollector of the 
 r'ustoms for that District, by Fres. Jelierson ; d July 25, 1816. 
 He was a man of decided ability. 3, Elizabeth, b at N. July 7, 
 1774; m Barzillai Gannett of Gard. in 1797 ; d Sept. 18, 1845. 
 
 4, Ebenezer. b Jan. 14, 1777 ; ra Mary Wilder of New Brain- 
 tree, Mass. Sept. 17, 1816; d Ap. 27, 1865. Mary Wilder, h 
 at Brookfield, ]\Iass., Oct. 5, 1787 ; d Oct. 26, 1864. 5, Sally, b 
 Feb. 1, 1779; m William Hale of Exeter. N. H., 1800; d Oct. 
 8, 1813. 6, Susan, b Feb. 13, 1781 ; d July 13, 1810. 7, Martha, 
 b Ap. 19, 1783; m Robert Brookhonse of Salem. Mass. 1806; 
 d Aug. 1817. 8, Lydia, b Mar. 26, 1785 ; d Oct. 11, 1807. 9, 
 Eunice, b Feb. 15, 1787; ra Rev. David Thurston of Winthrop 
 in 1808 ; d Ap. 1809. 10, Lucy A. b Jan. 2, 1789 ; d May 26; 
 1866. 11, Clarissa, b JVIay 24, 1793; d Dec. 20, 1811. 12, 
 Mary D., b Ap. 19, 1795; m Thomas Little ot Nob. 1825; d 
 May 14, 1837. 
 
 Third Generation — Ebenezer's children. 1, Hon. Ephraiin 
 Wilder, b Aug. 29, 1817. Member of State Senate 1856; of 
 33d Congress"; Grad. at Bow. Coll. 1836; d Ap. 1880. 2, 
 Martha Brookhouse, b Dec. 20, 1818 ; d Jan. 2. 1830. 3, Sally, 
 
GENEALOGY. 
 
 379 
 
 b Sept. 27, 1820; ; m Charles Cooper ot Ban. Auo-. IS, 1S47 ; v 
 in Brooklyn, N. Y. 4, Frederick, b Ap. 4, 1824; d Oct. 31, 
 1841. o, Capt. Charles, b Feb. 24th, 1829, was master of ship 
 Win. Sini^er of Thoniaston. He sailed from llnll, Eiiuland, for 
 New York, Saturday, Nov. 7tli, 18G3, and the last intelligenceof 
 him was, Nov. 16th', 1863, when he was re[)orted as spoken with 
 in Lat. 49.10 Long. 5. The sliip was loaded with coal and 
 undoubtedly foundered in one of the terrific westerly gales, which 
 prev:iiled in Nov. and Dec. 1863 and Jan. 1864. 6, Mary, b Oct. 
 11, 1830; m Henry Ingalls, Esq., lawyer of Wis. Dec. 17, lSo5. 
 
 F A U N II A M 
 
 Capt. Alexander, b in Booth. May 7, 1805 ; m Eunice Taylor 
 Sept 18, 1828. Eunice, b Aug. 30, 180G ; c to N. in 1828. 
 
 Capt. Alexander's chil. Mary T, b June 21, 1829. Alexan- 
 der, Jun., b Ap. 17, 1831 ; ni llattie M Webb, Dec. 20, 1860. 
 Elizabeth T, b Ap. 3, 1834 ; d Ap. 21, 1834. Sarah E, b May 
 25, 1836; d Jan. 22, 1851. Eunice, b Mar. 24, 1838. Laura, 
 b Jan, 21, 1841. Ephraiin T, b June 14, 1843 ; d Sept. 5, 1861. 
 Frederick, b July lo, 1846; d Mar. 10, 1847. 
 
 Third Generation.— X\<i^'A.\M\^\-, Jun.'s chil. Jennie, b ^Lar. 
 20, 1864. 
 
 PITZPATRICK. 
 
 James, b in the county of Cavven, L, Mar. 16. 1800 ; c to N. 
 in 1819; naturalized Sept. '■I'l, 1840; m Statira Waters, July 
 13, 1821. 
 
 James' chil. 1, Catharine, b Feb. 22, 1822; m Wdliam 
 Somes of Edg. 2, Statira, b Ap. 10, 1823; m Joshua N. 
 Boyden of Mass. 3, Nathaniel, b Feb. 24, 1825 ; d Aug. 10, 
 1854. 4, Julia Ann b June 12, 1827 ; d Mar. 24, 1849. f), 
 Aaron, b Julv 6, 1830; d July 19, 1358. 6, John, b Ap. 4. 
 1833; m Helen Turner, Jan. 1, 1861, r in Bath. 7^ Mary, b 
 Jan. 7, 1835, r in Feltonville, Mass. 8, Hannah, b Aug. 27. 
 1838: r in Feltonville, Mass. 9, William, b Feb. 27, 1841 : r 
 in Stoneham, Mass. 
 
 FLAGG 
 
 William, b in Grand Menan, N. Bruns, F'eb. 29, 1812; 
 m 1, .Matilda C Foster of Grand Menan, Feb. 12, 1837; 2, Lois 
 E Collier of Washington, Me., Dec 5, 1847 ; c to N. in 1851 : 
 d Oct. 16, 1853. Lois E, b Feb. 18, 1824. 
 
 William's chil. bv 1st w. Capt. Smith. E, b ]May 19, 1838^ 
 in the China Trade.' Capt. Asa E, b Ap. 6, 1840; in the China 
 
380 GENEALOGY. 
 
 trade. Elliot S. b Oct. 16, 1841 ; d Aug. 27, 184G ; by 2d w, 
 Westman, b Aug. 22, 1848. Artaxer.ves, b July 27,1849; d 
 Sept. 18, 1850. "William, Jr., b Jsui. 29, 1852. Lizzie, b Dec. 
 4, 1853. 
 
 FLYE. 
 
 Dauiel, b in Edg. Ap. 27, 1790 ; m Huldah I^nrker, Nov. IG, 
 1813 ; d Dec. 2, 1HG2. Huldah, b June 16, 1793. 
 
 Daniel's cliil. William, b Oct. 25, 1814 ; ni Mary E. Perkins 
 of Top^ham. Grad. at Bow. Col. Professor of Mathematics for 
 many years in the U. S. Navy ; was Shipmaster in the Mer- 
 chant service and at the opening of the Rebellion was commis- 
 sioned as Lieut, in the Navy with a command, Ap, 1865, iu 
 Admiral Lee's Mississippi squadron. 
 
 Edwin, b Mar. 4, 1817 ; m Koxanna Hitchcock ot ])am. 
 Dec. 3, 1844. Koxanna, b Ncv. 8, 1823. Was in the Legis- 
 lature in 1858. Of the firm of Wm. Hitchcock and Co ; was 
 commissioned Paymaster in the JI. S. Army with the raidv of 
 Major. Henrietta, b July 8, 1819 ; ni Martin F Hilton of Dam. 
 r in Ashland, Ky. 
 
 Edwin's.chil. Alfred Edwin, b May 20, 1 846 ; d Feb. 1 2. 1 850. 
 Alice Emma, b Jan. 6, 1851 ; d Oct. 30, 1852. Nellie May, b 
 Ap. 16, 1856. Addie Nickerson, b Jan. 13, 18G0. 
 
 F O L L A X S B E E . 
 
 James, b in Salisbury, Mass., July 10, 1773 ; c to N in 1794 ; 
 mechanic; m Sally Hooi)er Woodbridge 1801 ; d Ap. 1, 1850. 
 
 James' chil; 1, Elizabeth, b Jan. 6, 1805 ; m Cyrus Kundlett 
 of Al. 2, William, b Aug. 21, 1810; m Harriett E Harlev, 
 P'eb. 5, 1839. 
 
 Third Ge7ieratloti — William's chil. 1, Harriett Ann, b Sept. 
 24, 1841. 2, Koscoe, b Mar. 21, 1843. 3, Ptosie H, b Jan. 1, 
 1845. 4, Matthew H, b Jan 26, 1849. 5, William Marshall, b 
 June 26, 1850. 
 
 FREEMAN. 
 
 Antony G, b in Rowdoinham, Mar. 25, 1788 ; m Rachel Lee 
 of Bruns. Dee. 16, 1813. Rachel, b Ap. 4, 1788 ; c to N 1834 
 
 Antony's chil. 1, Julia Ann, b June 7, 1816; m Charles 
 Miller; r in Bris. 2, Emma Jane, b Ap. 4, 1818; m Samuel 
 Ruby of Durham. 3, Sanford W. b Aug. 5, 1820 ; m Mary 
 Elizabeth Carpenter, July 29, 1856. 4, Jefferson, b Aug. 5. 
 1822; d at Staten Island, N. Y. Nov. 1845. 5, Edward M.b 
 Sept. 10, 1826; d Jan. 20, 1835. 
 
GENEALOGY. 381 
 
 Third Ge):e>'ation. — Saiiiord's cliil. 1, Kmma Jniic, b Oct. 
 o. l.SoG; d ±\\\g. 5, 18.38. 2, Einelino Au.mista, b Ap. 5, 1860. 
 3, rhiletia Ami, b Oct. 2o. 1804. 
 
 Henry, b in Buwdoinliam, Feb. 1797 ; m Fliillis Stewart. 
 
 GENTIINEU. 
 
 Isaac, b in Nob. Aus?. 15, 1823 ; c to N. in 18,50 ; in Harriet 1). 
 Flye of Dam. Auo-. 30, 1854. Harriet 1). b July 11, 1833. 
 
 Isaac's chil. Kufus Flye, b Jan. 27, 1856. Ella, b Ap. 1, 
 1858. P>ank Isaac, b Ap. 26, 1864. 
 
 GIVEN. 
 
 Formerly Gibbon ; of Scotch descent ; David c from the north 
 of I. with his wife to N. about 1734; purchased lot No. 6 of 
 Christopher Tappan ; wife's christian name was Elizabeth ; house 
 stood where Kobert Kennedy's garden now is. Family Records 
 burnt with house. (Tcnealogy imperfect. 
 
 David's descendants, David Jr. 1, John, in Elizabeth Simp- 
 son, 1778. 2, Campbell. 3, Hannah, m James Clark of Br. 
 1785. 4, Jane, iii Joseph Donald, Dec. 13, 1790. 5, Samuel, 
 m Betsey Simpson, 1794. 6, John, ra Agnes Perkins, 1795. 7, 
 Elizabeth, m David Kennedy. 8, David 3d, b Sept. 4, 1779 ; m 
 Mary Marson of Whit. Dec/l, 1803 ; d 1863. Mary d 1848. 9, 
 John, d ag. 18. 10, Sarah, m Capt. Charles Packard. 11, 
 Caleb Bryant, b in Plymouth, Mass. in 1768; dl807; m Eliza- 
 beth Barnes in 1795. E. b 1775. Daughter Elizabeth m — 
 Given. 
 
 Fourth Generation. — David 3d's chil. 1, John S. b Aug. 19, 
 1804; m Elizabeth Bryant of Paris, Me., June 10, 1806; r in S. 
 Bos. and Gard ; d Ap. 6, 1864. 2, Abigail, b Dec. 29, 1806 ; m 
 Joel Tapley ; r in Gard. 3, Mary Jane, b Ap. 17, 1811; m 
 Capt. Edwin A. Boynton of Al. Mar. 29, 1843 ; r in Al. and 
 Bath. 4, Joseph Marson, b Dec. 3, 1814; ni Lucinda Kimball 
 of Hanover, N. H. 5, Samuel K. b Juno 25, 1818; m Harriet 
 Turner Chase, Ap. 14, 1852. 
 
 Fifth Generation. — John S.'s chil. 1, Maiy E. b in Port. 
 June 20, 1829 ; m Charles VV. P'reeman of Port. 2, Martha A. 
 b in Port. Feb. 11, 1831 ; m Henry S Wakefield of Gard. had 
 two chil. 1, Anna, 2, Horace. 3, George T. b in Bos. July 9, 
 1833 ; d Dec. 21, 1845 m Gard. 4, Sarah B. b in Bos. Sept. 6, 
 1835 ; d in Gard. May 21, 1.S50. 5, Laura F. b in Bos. May 18, 
 1837 ; m William Little of J^os. who d in 1858. G, Harriet A. 
 V) in Gard. Dec. 19, 1840 ; d Oct. 22, 1857. 7, Delia, b in Gard. 
 Nov. 29, 1842. 8, Ella L. b in Gard. Ap. 14, 1845 ; d Nov. 8, 
 1849. 9, Selwin, b in Gard. May 5, 1847 ; d Aug. 8, 1848. 
 
3'82" GENEALOGY.. 
 
 Cliil. of Edwin A. and Mary Boynton. i, Addie li. b in AL 
 May 12, 1H44. 2, Mary G. b in Al. Nov. 29, 1845. 3, Isa 
 dore II. b in Al. Sept. 29, 1847. 4, Oscar E. b in Al. June lo.. 
 1850. 5, Willis O. b in liath, May 19, 1854. 
 
 Samuel K.'s chil. 1, Alice Mary, b Ap. 20, 1854. 2, Harriet 
 Ruth, b Nov. 26, 1855; d in Thomuston,- June 25, 1871. S.- 
 Grace Green vvood^ b May 14, 1857. 
 
 James, cousin of David Sen,^ c from Com.ty of Coleraine, 1. ;- 
 took up a tract of land of IGO acres on Dam. river, wlvre Capt. 
 Henry Little afterwards r. 
 
 James' descendants. Jessie, third cliihl ; m Hannah Chirk. 
 Mary m Jacob Seiders of Biv Jane m John Dounell of lir. 
 Eben m Ilannali Si)rou] of Br. Saiiuiel. J.-nnes Jr. 
 
 Jesse's cird. Benjamin b Oct. 2'^; n> Marv .Ann Ilussey ol 
 Jeff. Jan. 28, 18:35. ' 
 
 Benjamin's chil. Ilaimah E, b Sept. 1, 183(;; m Joint 
 McDiiffee of Cambi-idgvport^ Mass., Se[>i. 1, IHiiO.. xMary A. b 
 Sept. 11, 1838. Clat\-rJ, b July :>'), 1841); m Capt. James H. 
 Rice of Brig:iitou, Mivss. Margaret Ella, b Nov. 3, 1841: m 
 Charles EuUer of Kingston,. Mass. Ro.vy C, b Ap. 7, 1844. A 
 son b Oct, 28, 1847 ; d in iuf, Benjamin W, h- Aug. 5, 1850. 
 Ida^ b Feb, 25^ 1852 ; d Nov. 1852. 
 
 G L I U D E N . 
 
 Joseph, brother of Tobias and Zebu-lon was h Dec. 13, 1722 ; 
 o-f English descent; g from N. H, to N. in 1750; m Anna 
 'Woodman xMay 17, 1747. Anna b Feb, 9, 1724 ;. d May 1, 1801.. 
 Joseph was m'to his second wife when 82 yrs. of a-^e and d when 
 upwards of 95. He was a very pious in^m and a worthy and 
 useful citizen. 
 
 Joseph's diil. 1, Mary, b June 22, 1748; d Sept, 2G, 1748, 
 2, Priscilla, b Aug. 19, 1749; m Solomon Dunbar. Sd, Susan- 
 aahy b Nov, 29,^751; m David DeiMiis, Esq.;. r in Nob.; d 
 Aug. 19, 1777. 4, John, b- Jan. 10, 1754; lost at sea Dec. 6. 
 177^8. 5, Nathaniel, b Feb. 28, 1756; d in inf. G, Joseph 
 Jun. b Dec. 29, 1757; occupied the homestead on Glidden's 
 Neck; m Mary Waters; d May 1816. Mary, relict of Joseph, 
 d Sept. 2G, 1829. A most worthy and valuable woman. 7, 
 Paul, b May 24, 17ftO; d in in.f. », Woodman, b July 13, 
 1762: d Ap. 5, 1765. 9, Anna, b Nov. 16, 1764; d Oct. 12, 
 1792. 10, Khoda, b Sept. 29, 1767 ; d Nov. 19, 1767. 
 
 Third (j^eneration.— J ose\)h Jr.'s chil. 1, Susan, b Mar. 16^ 
 1782 ; m Timothy Cotter ; r in Nob. ; d ag 59. Timothy d ag 58. 
 2, ^■ancy, b Oct. 9, 1783 ; m Capt. John Borland ; d Mar. 22, 1864, 
 Capt. John, d ag 82, 3, Col. John, b Mar, 24, 1785; m Mary I 
 
GENEAXOGT. 383 
 
 Lovott of S't. George, J:ui. 27, 1S1;V; d Feb. 19, ISGl. ]\l:ny, 
 d .Inly 1880 :io; (13 yis. He w.'iy a valuable citizen, an eniincnt ship- 
 builder and an enterprisiino inaii. The place is indebted ibr nuieh 
 of its ])rosperity and orowlh to his activity and business talent. 
 4. C'apt. Sanuiel, b Oet. 17, 178G; m Catharine Cottvill Sept. 4, 
 1817. He was thf last of the name who own<'.d aiul inhabi- 
 ted the old homestead M'liieh he sold a few years before liis 
 death to Mr. Metcalf. He d ag- 82. Catharine, d Dee. 1, 1872> 
 .5, Mary, b .lan. 9. 1789; m Benj. Baistow ; r in Nob.; d ag 
 .59. Benjamin d ag 72 yrs and 8 mos. 6, Jane, b May 17, 
 1790; m (^apt. Simon Handly ; d IMar. 28, 1874. Simen, d 
 Mar. 6, 1878, ag 87 yrs o mos. 7, Jostph, b June 3, 1791 ; in 
 1st Emilv Harrington of Nob. ; 2d, Marv O. Tavlor, Nov. 28. 
 1836; d^Nov. 27, 1855. 8, Priseilla, b Oct. 31, 1793; m Capt. 
 James Kobinson ; d ag 50. Capt. Jainc.=, d ag 91 yis. 4 mos. 
 9, b Sally, July 28, 1795 ; m Nath 1 Bryant ; d Ap. 1 7, 1881. Mr. 
 Brvant died in 1865. 10, Hannah, b Feb. 15, 1797: m Josiah 
 Myrick: d 1869. Josiah, d ag 52. 11, Abigail, b Oct. 15, 
 1798; m 1st Capt. Wm, Melchei-, 2d Auuustus F. Lash, Pre- 
 ceptor of Lincoln Academy ; d July 23, 1880. VVm. Melcher, 
 <1 ag 34. 12, Caroline, b June 16, 1800; m Benjamin Wade; 
 r in Ban. and Cal. ; d in 1860. Benj. d ag 75. 
 
 Fotirth Gencratio'ii. — Col. Johns chil. 1, Albert, b Jair. 5. 
 1814; in Anna M Borland. 2, Samuel G, b Jan. 5, 1816; mer- 
 chant in N. Y. ; m Martlia Fisher in 1849. 3, Catharine C, b 
 Feb. 27, 1818; m Capt. William T. Glidden of the firm of 
 Glidden & Williams, in 1840; r in Bos. 4, Jane H, b Ap. 17, 
 1820; m Alpheus T. Palmer of lirewer. 5, Jolui A, b Mar. 17, 
 1823; m Ennna M Clark of N. O. in 1847; r in Bos., of tlie 
 firm of Glidden & Williams. 6, Mary A, b Sept. 18, 1825; m 
 Lieut. John Moonev of \J. S. Navy ; r in Bos. 7, Matthew C, 
 b May 8, 1828 ; d Alar 25, 1830. 8, Clara F, b Mar. 25, 1831 : 
 m T li Belcher; r in Philadelj)liia. 9, Caroline A, b Dec. 27, 
 1833 ; m Capt. Edward K JMooney ; r in Bos. Lost at sea. 10, 
 Cliarles H, b Oct, 8, 18;37; m Mary Turner of JJedham, Mass. ; 
 r in Bos. and Charleston, S. C. 
 
 Capt. Samuel's chil. Samuel, b Aug. 20, 1832. Lost at sea 
 on a voyage to Cal. near Cape Horn, ag 21. 
 
 Joseph 3d's chil. by 1st w. Adeline, b Jan. 5, 1818 ; d Ap. 24, 
 1818. 1, Emily H. b Ap. 19, 1819 ; m 1st Israel Kerney of Jeff, 
 in 1836 ; 2d, George B. Leighton of Alfred, Me. ; resides in Nor- 
 folk, Va. 2, Joseph S. b Aug. 16, 1820; m Caroline McCobb 
 of Bath ; d at sea, 5 days out from N. Orleans. 3, Edward A. 
 b Mar. 13, 1822 ; m p::ifzabeth Borland of Nob : r in Portland. 
 4, Priseilla G. b Mai-. 31, 1824; m Capt. Arthur Child of 
 Frankfort, Me. ; d in N. Orleans, Ap. 1842. 5, Elizabeth H. b 
 
384 GENEALOGY. 
 
 Nov. 27, 1825; m Capt. David Ryan of Wool.; d in N. 
 Orleans, Nov. 1, IS-U. 6, Mary ]\I. b Ap. 12, 182.S ; m William 
 F. Joy of Bos. : v in li. 7, William P. II., b Aui;. 7, 183U ; r 
 in Cleveland, O. ; m Jennie Hnu:bes of IJi-ooklyn, N. Y. 8, 
 Francis II. b ]May 24, 18o2; m Winnie K. Waters; r in Clevo 
 land, O. 9, Nettie, 1) Sept. 18, 1831 ; m William D. Webb. 
 
 Jose])h cliil. by 2d w. 1, Catliarine A. b Ap. 11, 1841 ; m 
 William P. Porter ot Georiretoun, S. C\, Se|)t. 26, 1860 ; r in G 
 2. Prisrilla C. b Sept. 17,' 1.S43. 3, James P. b May 16, 1846 ; 
 r in l>os. 
 
 I'^ifth Generation — Cliil. of Jane II., and Alpheus T. Palmer. 
 
 1, Kate G. m Douu;lass Campbell, Esq, of Nov.a Scotia and r 
 there. 2, Caleb. 3, John G. 
 
 Chil. of John A and Etnma his wife. 1, .Tosephine G. b 
 Jan. 26, 1848; m Ap 28. 1874, Morse. 2, Frederick A b :\Iav 
 31, 1850; d Oct. 4, 1850. 3, Kate A, b Mar 27, 1853. 4, 
 Jennie M., b Nov. 23, 1855. 5, William T, b Jnlv 10, 1858. 
 6, Geortre P, b Sept 2, 1860. 7, Annie 31. b Mav 18, 1862 ; d 
 Dec. 27, 1863. 8, Emma M, b May 17, 1.S64. • 
 
 Chil. of Mary A and Lieut Mooiiey. One son named Frank. 
 
 Chil. of Clara F and Thomas K Helcher. One dau Pauline. 
 
 Chil. of C^harles K 1, May S. 2, Philip T 3, Albert. 
 4, Carlton and Isaac. 
 
 Fifth Generation. — .Albert's children. 1. vVdeline P, b June 
 23, 1839; m Horace W Metoalf of Dam. Jan -lo, 1860. 2, 
 Albeit, Jr. b May 2>i, 1851. 
 
 Samuel's chil. 1, Alice, m Horace D Hufcut, Lawyer, Dover 
 Plains, N. Y. 2, liobert Grinnell, r in Brooklyn. 3,' Helen W 
 4, Henry. 
 
 Children of Jane II and Alpheus S Palmer. 1, Kate G ; m 
 Douoflass Campbell of Nova Scotia. 2, Caleb. 3, John G. 
 
 Children of John A. 1, Josephine G b Jan 26, 1848; m 
 Daniel D Morse, Ap. 28, 1848. 2, Fred A, b Mar. 31, 1851^; d 
 Oct. 4, 1850. 3, Kate A b Mar 27, 1853. 4, Jennie M, b Nov. 
 23, 1855. 5, William T b Julv 10, 1858. 6, Georire B b Sept 
 
 2, I.SOO. 7, Annie :\I, b May 18, 1862 ; d Dec 27, 1863. Emma 
 M, INIay 17, 1864. 
 
 Chil. of Mary A and .Tohn Moonv. 1, Frank. 
 
 Chil. of Clara F and Thomas II Belcher. 1, Pauline. 
 
 Chi), of Charles II. 1, Mary S. 2, Philip T. 3, Albert. 
 4, Carlton. 5, Ivan. 
 
 Beniamin's chil. Uxlunice, b July 29, 1775. Charles, b Mar 
 21. 1778. Ruth, b Oct 24, 1780. Israel, b Feb 9, 1783. David 
 b Mar 17, 1785. Abitjail, b Jan 16, 1787. Enoch Averill, b Feb 
 1789. Ezekiel Averill, b Oct 9, 1791. 
 
GENEALOGY. 385 
 
 Tcbias, brother of Joseph, c from N. IT. aljont IToo, and 
 settled on the Dam. river, on the lot next north of that ocenpied 
 by Abner and Lemuel Perkins. His ceseendants now have pos- 
 session of his estate; m Miriam Chai)nian of Kob ; d June 1818 
 iu his 9otli year. A n:an of devoted piety and sterling- worth. 
 
 "■J'obias" eliil. 1, Lvdia, b lliV.) ; m IJaniel Webster of Edc^. 
 18v0; d 184!). 2, :Mary, m Zacchens Ilateh of Jeff: d as 23. 
 3, Iliddah, b Jan o, 17()4; m Joim Tnrnbnll. 4, Nathaniel, b 
 176G: m Al.u-tlia Wheeler of E In-; r in Nob: d Feb 4, 1857. 
 
 0, Hannah, m Wdliaui Nntt of VV^hit. 6, Robert, d young. 7, 
 John, m — Hnssey : r and d in Ohio. 8, William, b Nov 24, 
 1774 : m 1st, Lvdia Hateh of Br; 2d Jane Hnssey of Nob; d 
 Mar 23, 1800.' Lvdia, d Sept 23. 182'J. 9, Betsev, ni Jacob 
 H(.d«i(ion of Nob; 'd 18:)3. 
 
 Third Generation. — William's ehil. 1, Fanny, b Se])t 1, 
 1805 ; m L^aniel J\Iont<romci-v of Booth ; r in N. 2, ^^'illiam, b 
 Oct 5, 18i)G; m Susan Sproiil of Br Jan 19, 1832; el Dea of 2d 
 Cono- Church in 1850. 3, Susan, b Aug- 7, 1810. 4, Mary, b 
 Oct'l, 1807: d ]\Iav 9. 1829. 5, Theodore, b Aug 9, 1809; d 
 Nov ;'0, 1831. 6, "Sarah Jane, b L\>c 12, 1810; m Charles 
 ]Mar«h of ]'cs Nov 16, 18.^8; r in ]\!(df(nd. 7, ]\liri:im, b May 
 
 1, 1812; m William Burronohs of Ipswich, Mass; r in I. 8, 
 James, b Mar lO, 1814; d^Ap 3, 1814. 9, John, b July 27, 
 1815: ni I htl.e 1- he of Fdir Oct T, 1839. 10, 1 htbe, b Aug 
 14, 1814. 11, Fr.oVh, b L\c 3, 1817: d Dec 8, 1817. 12. Bev 
 Kiah B, b A]) 29, 1819; m ("aioline Ilitclicock, May 19, 1842; 
 Or:id at Ban Tlieo Sem ; Settled Minister in Westmoreland, N 
 H and Entield, Conn. 13. Lvdia Ann, b Dec 18, 1820; m 1st, 
 William Hatch, IVlav 28, 1839; 2d, Phineas Harlow of Illinois 
 Ap 3, 18G0. 14, "Martriiret W, b Mar 20, 1822: m Josiali M 
 Hodtrkins of Jeff, iAIav 9, 1844. 15, Edward, K b May 10, 
 1823; m Lavinia M Flye, May 10, 184G. IG, Lavinia JSL b 
 Mar 9, 1823. 17, Elizabeth S, b Aug 2, 1825 ; d July 9, 1826. 
 
 Fourth Generation. — Dca William's cliil. 1, Willard S, b 
 Dec 26, 1832; d Auo- 3, 1839. 2, Albert, b Feb 2, 1835. 3, 
 Mary Jane, b Mar 15,' 1837 ; d July 21, 1862. 4, Charles W, b 
 AuiT 13, 1839 ; m Virginia Cate of Bos 1864. 5, Susan F, b 
 Oct 30, 1841. 6, Alonzo W, b Aug 20, 1844. 7, Laura Ellen, 
 b Ap 18. 1847. 8, Clara Augusta, 'b Ap 12, 1849. 
 
 E<lward IPs chil. 1, Walter S, b Ap 7, 1847. 2, Edward 
 Oscar b Aug 6, 1S49. 3, Arthur, b Aug 4 1853; d Sept 18, 
 1853. 4, a son b .Tan 27, 1S55 ; d in inf 5, Sanford b Aug 6, 
 1856. 6, Alice Maria, b .Tan 2, 1859. 
 
 John's chil. 1, .fohii Augnstin, b Sept 11, 1812; membsr of 
 Co. H, 21 Reg. Me. Vols. ; d at B:iton Rouge, July 10, 1863. 
 
386 GENEALOGY. 
 
 2, Frederick Eugene, b Jan 13, 1846. n, WheeJock Craii,', b Ap 
 18, 1850. 4, Jcfseptiiiie, b Jan 19, 1856. 
 
 Zebulon was inirried iu Durhain, N. H. by Rev. John Adams 
 Nov 17, 1757, to Tenipeiaiice Wliiddeii of New Market. His 
 sons John, Joseph and Mark were born in New Durham, (now 
 Alton) wliere he appears to have lived after his marriage. John 
 who was born in 1760, followed his uncles Josepli and Tobias to 
 N in 1784. He afterwards resided in Wiscasset where he mar- 
 ried 1st, Sarah Shovey Mar 31, 1799. Sarah, d in 1814. In 
 1804 he removed to N where he lived until his death which oc- 
 curred Dec 8, 1829. He was Postmaster and Town Clerk till 
 his death. He m 2d, Susan Stinson in 1817; shed in 1851, 
 a.g 72. 
 
 John's chil. 1, George, b Feb 24, 1800 ; d Oct 14, 1800. 2, 
 William, b Jan 25, 1«02; d Aug ]l, 1804. 3, John Bridge, b 
 Jan 7, 1804. 4, William Taylor, b Sept 22, 1805. 5, b Ap 16, 
 1807 ; d Feb 24, 1864. 6, Temperance, b Aug 13, 1899 ; d Mar 
 13, 1879. 7, Georo-e, b Julv 7, 1811. 8, Esther, b Mar 8, 
 1813; d Mar 20, 1829. 
 
 William T, m 1st, Susan Cotter; 2d, Catharine Glidden. 
 Chil by 1st wife. 1, William Henry, b June 1, 1832; d Ap 21, 
 1856. 2, Frances Cooper, b in Nob. Ap 20, 1834; in William 
 Weymouth, Jan 17, 1854 ; r in Beaufort, S. C. 3, Susan Cotter, 
 b Feb 13, 1837; m George W. W. Dove of Andover, Mass. 
 Oct 17, 1865; r there. Chil. by 2d wife. 4, Emma Field, m 
 Charles Perkins Gardiner of Bus. ; r there. 5, Jolm M, b in 
 Liverpool, Eug. July 4, 1843; m Anna, dau ot Hon. Joseph M 
 Warren of Troy, N, Y. 0, Simon Haudley, b 1850; d Aug 7, 
 1852. 7. Mary S, b in Bos. 
 
 George Glidden, merchant in New Orleans; m 1st, Mary 
 Eliza dark of N. O. ; m 2d, Ann Eliza (Auld) widow of Saiu'l 
 Whitney; had by 1st wife; 1, Mary Eliza who m Doctor 
 Temple of Fredericksburg, Va., and r in Danville, Va. 2, 
 Fannie, who m Capt. Thomas Woodward ; r in N. O. 
 
 Fifth Generation. — Chil of Frances C and Wm. Weymouth. 
 1, Susan G, b Jan 29, 1855; d July 31, 1850. 2, Helen S, b 
 Sept 13, 1857, in Alna; m in Augusta, Georgia, May 3, 1880, 
 Geo. T Homer of De Witt, Iowa. 3, William T G, b in De 
 Witt, Oct 2, 1862. 4, George Dove, b Feb 7, 1869 ; d Sept 1, 
 1869. 5, Frank C and Frederiek C, b Dec 16, 1871. 
 
 Chil of Susan C and Geo W W Dove. 1, Marion G, b May 
 6, 1867. 2, Edith, b Feb 28, 1870. 3, John, b Sept 6, 1871. 
 4, Percival, b Oct. 6, 1875. 
 
 Chil of Emma F and Charles P Gardiner. One dau, Mary 
 Caroline. 
 
GENK\LOGY. 387 
 
 John M's chil. 1, Mary Warner, b in Bos. May 10, 1871. 2, 
 Joseph Warren b at N;ihant June 18, 1872. 3, Amy Gardiner, 
 b iu Bos. Nov 20, 1873. 4, William U, b Dec. 27, 1875. 5, 
 John, b May 22, 1877. 6, Susan Adelaide. 
 
 IVih'd Generation. — Thomas Jnn's chil. 1, Albert W, b 
 Dec 15, 1820; w\ Rosanna Heminenway of Jeff. Nov. 15, 1846. 
 2, Margarett M, b Ap 18, 1823; m (4eorge llobinson of Ver- 
 mont, Sept. 1846 ; r in Springtield, Mass. 
 
 William's chil. 1, Sarah P, b Jan 15, 1825; m Aaron M 
 Potter Jan 15, 1846. 2, Susan T, b Feb 28, 1826 ; m Peter Potter 
 of Whitefield, brother of Aaron M ; r in VV. Adopted child, 
 Abbie Jose])liine, b Ap 4, 1853. 
 
 Fourth Generation. — Albert W's chil. 1, Amanda J, b July 
 31, 1847. 2, Warren A, b Nov 5, 1849. 
 
 Benj F Groton, b in Nob ; m Sarah Page. 
 
 GRAY. 
 
 Thojnas, ship carpenter, b iu Wis. Ap 19, 1769; ra Nancy 
 Kennedy 1794 ; c to N about 1796: d Ap 'I'l, 1828. Nancy, 
 d Mar 11,1 850. 
 
 Thomas' chil. 1, Thomas Juu., b Nov. 30, 1794; m Mar- 
 g^arett Moody of Nob. ; d Sept 5, 1823. 2, Jane, b Feb 12, 
 1795; m Cliarles Hardinir. 3, Nancy, b Sept. 10, 1797; m 
 Thomas Harriden ; r in Al. and Bos. 4, Sarah, b Sept 10, 
 1^99; ra Lemuel Lewis of Booth.; r in B. 5, William, b Feb 
 6, 1802; m Rosanna Tarr of Whit. Nov. 10, 1823. 6, Henry, 
 sea capt., b Oct 29, 1804; m Abbie Chase; r in Hallowell. 7, 
 Ebenezer, b Auuj 6, 1806 ; d May 29, 1828. 8, ILannah, b Julv 
 22, 1808; m John JLvll ; r in Nob. 9, Elizabeth, b Sei)t 1, 
 1810 : m Henry Barter of Booth. 10, Ann M, b June 12, 1812 ; 
 m Ira Weeks of Jeff". 
 
 H A G G E T T . 
 
 Ebenezer, b in Edg. Dec 23, 1825 ; ni Eleanor Clark of Booth. 
 Ap 22, 1853 ; c to N. in Ap 1853. 
 
 Ebenezer's chil. Geoige, b Feb.l5, 1854 ; d in inf. James 
 P, b July 10, 1855. Marcia, b July 13, 1858; d May 29, 1863. 
 Helena, b Mar 27, 1862. 
 
 Granville, b in Edg. Nov. 20, 1834 ; c to N. in 1862; m Ap 
 17, 1862, JaneF Harley. 
 
 HALL. 
 
 Samuel came to N. and settled on the farm where Mr. Frank 
 Smithwick now r; m Lydia Blackstone. They were the parents 
 
38S GENEALOGY. 
 
 of ten children. The first four d in infancy. The next two d 
 after grown to manliood. The four youngest lived to old age. 
 Ebenezer inherited llie homestead, lie sokl it to Mr. Frank 
 Smithwick, and moved to Vassalboro where he d. The second, 
 Isaac, lived for a while on what is known as the West Clarke 
 farm. Afterwards moved to the Mills and d there. 3, a daughter ; 
 m Mr. Given of Bristol. 4, Abigail, m Ebenezer Clarke ; r in 
 N. 
 
 Jesse, b in Nob. Ap 1, I83J: m Jane IIuini)hries ot Dam. 
 Nov 29, 1855; member of 2d Me. Battery; c to N. in 1S65. 
 Jane Humphries b in I. i\Iar 22, 1836. 
 
 Jesse's ciiil. Ida Florence, b Mar 19, 1856. Joseph Alfred, 
 b July 7, 1858. Everett Stetson, b Jan. 1, 1863. 
 
 William, shipbuilder; m Lucy D Nichols Feb 6, 1840; moved 
 to Connecticut ; d May 1 1, I8GL). 
 
 William's chil. 1, William N, b Mar 8, 1841. 2, George A, 
 b Dec 10, 1842. 3, Ella, b June 11, 1850; d July 29, 1851. 
 4, Georgianna N, b Sept 24, 1852 ; d Sept 22, 1855. 5, Walter 
 Scott, b Ap 29, 1857 ; d Sept 29, 1857. 
 
 Almond G, b in Nob. Oct 6, 18 J7; m Christie Acn Young 
 of New Bruns. June 9. 1831. Christie Ann b Ap IG, 181l'. 
 
 Almond's chil. John II, b June 29, 1833 ; r in South China. 
 Elijah, b Ap 8, 1836 ; d Oct 25, 1841. Dorothy A, b Ap 1, 
 1838 ; r in Biddeford. Sarah E, b Ap 15, 1840 ; r in New Jer- 
 sey. Margarett, b Sept 9, 1840; d Sept 16, 1843. Almond, 
 b Oct 7, 1844. Leonard, b Feb 25, 1847; d in inf Adrian 
 D, b Ap 11, 1850. Joseph T, b Oct 5, 1853. 
 
 Elbrid-re, b in Jeff. Oct 21, 1822; c to N. in 1846; m Mary 
 Elizabeth Whitehouse May 9, 1847. 
 
 Elbridge's chil. 1, George Albert, b July 5, 1848. Member 
 of 2d Maine Cavalry; a tine soldier; d at N. Orleans June 4, 
 1864. 2, Steplien, b Sept 27, 1849. 3, Orlando, b July 3, 1851. 
 4, Ida May, b Aug 7, 1857. 
 
 H A N D L E Y . 
 
 Capt. Simon, b in Bos. Dec 7, 1785 ; moved when quite young 
 with his father to St. George ; c to N. in 1896 ; sailed from this 
 place for a nundjer of years ; also engaged in shipbuilding; m 
 Jane Glidden Nov 30, 1812. Adopted daughter, Nettie G ; m 
 William Webb. 
 
 HARLEY. 
 
 John, Sen, b in Haverhill, Mass., in 1722; m Widow Mary 
 Decoster of Bos. ; c to N. in 1763 ; and r in the Garrison a year 
 
GENEALOGY. 389 
 
 or two, where liis fifth son, IJalph, was b. He tlieii moved to 
 where llal[)h llarlcy afterwards r and took up oOJ acres of wihl 
 laud. 
 
 John's cliil. Ann, in Capt James Sawver of Cape Ann 
 where she r. John, Jim, b Dee 28, 17.-)2; m'Kaehel Williamson 
 of Wis.; d Dec 7, 18t3. Jiachel d A]) 27, IS-il. William d 
 at sea. Dudley, d at sea. James, d at sea. llalpli 1, b in (^ar^ 
 risou ; m iMiriam Brooks of J.incubiville ; d Dec Ki, 1S22. 
 Robert, b about 17G7; m llani:ah Campbell; d Mar 1S2.5 ; Han- 
 nah r in Bos. John divided his farm between his two young- 
 est sons, Ralph and liobeit. 
 
 Third Generatio)i.. — John Jmi's chil. Jolin, od, b Nov 1782 ; 
 lost at sea. Matthew, b Aug 22, 178i ; m Widow IJosanna 
 Granville, Mar 1814 ; r in N and Gardiner. Polly d ag- 7 vears. 
 l^achel, m Arthur Averill, Nov 181.5; d Feb 1831. " Jane, m 
 Ca])t Charles Gardiner of Nantucket; d Sept 18i'0. Marcev, b 
 Ap 21, 175)2; r iu Southport. Robert 2d, b Mar. 17, 1793"'; m 
 Sarah Webster of South|»ort; d Mar 22, 1859. Thomas, b Jan 
 7, 1795; ni Huldah Dodge of Edg. Dec 19, 1831. William, b 
 Oct 7, 1797; m Widow xMary Kelley ; r in Bos.; d Oct 1839. 
 Mary, b Dec 29, 1799; m 1, Jonathan Preble; 2d, Capt David 
 Preble; d Mar lU, 1853. Pamelia, b Dec 18, 1801 ; m Joshua 
 Cushman of Wool. ; r iu Southport. 
 
 Ralph 2d,'s chil. Ralph, Juu, b 7\p 1789; m Hannah C Case, 
 dan of a Baptist clerg-ynum ot Readfield. Marv, b Oct 1794. 
 Caleb, b Mar 1795; m .Mary Hunt of Montville ; r in M. and 
 State of Ohio. Clarissa, b Oct 1797; d Nov 11, 1843. Rachel, 
 b Nov 18U3; m Williasn Tomliuson. John B, b 1899; d Ap 
 18o2. ^ 
 
 Robert's clul. Robert, Jun., b 1892; m Huldah Kim- 
 ball of Nova Scotia; r in New Bedford, Mass. Hannah B, b 
 
 Oct 18 J4; r iu Bos. Alice, b 1890 ; m Robbins ; r in 
 
 Maiden, Mass. James, b 1808; followed the sea. Sarah, b 
 
 about 1810 ; m Field of Bos. Mary Ann, b about 1812 ; 
 
 r in Bos. Pliilena, b 1818; m John Thayer; r in Bos. Camp 
 bell,^b about 1820 ; d on a passage from New Orleans to Bos. 
 
 Fourth Generation. — Matthew's chil. Harriet, b May 1815 ; 
 m William Follansbee. Abby, b Aug 1817; d 1824-. Hannah, 
 b 1819; m James Nutt; r in Cam., Mass. Mary Ann, m John 
 Ayer of Al ; r in Gard. Dwight F, m Mary Ami Donnell, July 
 3, 1856 ; r in Minnesota. Lot xM. Parker C, b Sept lo, 1832 ; 
 m 1st Eliza Caruey. 2d, Cordelia Reed ; r in Cam., Mass. 
 
 Thomas" chil. Emeline G, b Oct 17, 1832; d Dec. 26. 1842. 
 Jane F, b Nov 7, 1834 ; ra Granville Haggett of Edg. 
 
 Ralph's chiL Otis B, b Dec. 25, 1818; d Jan 1829. Eliza- 
 beth, b Doc 7, 1819; m John Fuller of N. H. ; d Feb. 20, 1859. 
 
390 GENEALOGY. 
 
 Amanda, b Nov 9, 1821 ; m Alvin Stevens of Kennebunk ; r in 
 K. ; d Oct 24, 1859. Ralph 3d, b Ap 13, 1824; m Julia H 
 Bartlett of Hartford, Conn. Ap 16, 1863. Isaac, b Sept 4, 1826 ; 
 d Dec 1837. Miriam, b Mar 1829 ; d Mar 27, 1830. Samuel 
 Caro-ill, b July 7, 1831; m Hannah Buker of Litchiield ; r in 
 Augusta. 
 
 HATCH. 
 
 Lot, m Nancy M Hall of Nob. Dec 31, 1844. Nancy M b. 
 Ap 5, 182o. 
 
 Lot's chil. Orlando, b Oct 28, 1843 ; seaman in U. S. Navy. 
 Willard A, b Nov 20, 1852. 
 
 HEATH. 
 
 William, b in Jeff. Jnn 18, 1816; c to N. in ir43; m Cor- 
 delia G Dodge Ap 16, 1846. 
 
 William's chil. Emma Frances, b May 14, 1847. Edward 
 Cutter, b Nov 26, 184S. Richard Dodi^e, b Feb 20, 1850 
 Angie Harvena Bacheldor, b Aug 22, 1858. Harvey Angelo, b 
 Jan 5, 1863. 
 
 HENRY. 
 
 John, b in Jeff. Mar 9, 1789; ra Elsey Rice of J. Aug 22, 
 1822; c to N. in 1849. 
 
 John's chil. Adeline, b Oct 27, 1823. Nancy B, b Sept 8, 
 1825; ni Dummer Trask of Jeff. Jane, b Oct 11, 1826; m 
 Isaac Young of Dam. Jan 1849. Harriet, b Sept 4, 1830, 
 Abiel R, b Nov. 22, 1834 ; Serg. ot Co. I., 12th lleg. Mass. 
 Vols. Wounded in the toot. May 11, 1864, near llichmond. 
 Joseph, b Jan 7, 1836 member 4 Reg. Me. Vols; d at Fairfax 
 Sem. Hospital, Nov 9, 1802. 
 
 HILTON. 
 
 David S, b in Appleton, Mar 17, 1798; m Sallv Weeks of 
 Jeff. Nov 26, 1818 ; c to N in 1849. Sally, b Sept 27, 1802. 
 
 David S's chil. Mary, b Ap 17, 1819; m Elijah Sykes ; d 
 Ap 9, 1854. Sarah, b May 26, 1820; ni Thomas Jennings of 
 Bos. Julia, b Sept 11, 1823; m Dexter Dickinson of Mass. 
 Ann, b Mar\S, 1825 ;'m Capt. Stephen C Whitehouse, Oct 24, 
 1841. Statira. b Feb 12, 1829; m Stephen Whitehouse, Jr, of 
 Jeff. Ellen, b' July 6, 1834 ; m Gould Bailey. Clara, b Dec 5, 
 1837 ; m George Galusha of Mass. 
 
GENEALOGY. 391 
 
 H O D G K I X S . 
 
 Josiah jAF, b in Jeff. May 4, 1817; c to N in 1841 ; m Alar- 
 garet W. Glidden, May 9, 1844. 
 
 Josiah M's d)il. Inez E. b Jan 1.3, 1847. Emma J, b Mar. 
 27, 1849, William G, b Se])t 1, 1854. Lillian M, b June 7, 
 1859. Elmer A, b Aug 14, 1862. 
 
 HOLMES. 
 
 Hugh c to X about 1775 and settled on Lot No. 13 Tappan's 
 survey ; lield several town oftices. 
 
 Hugh's chil. John, b 1703 ; m Sarah Dole of Pown. 1789, d 
 Aug 1, 1818. Sarah, b 1760; d Ap 13, 1825. Sarah m Sam- 
 uel Cunningham. I)ec 16, 1790. 
 
 Third Generation. — John's chil. Capt. John Jr. b Aug. 17, 
 1789; a successful shipmaster; m Lucinda Curtis; d Mar 31, 
 1859. Elizabeth, b Ap 12, 1791. Mary, b .Mar 17, 1793. 
 Sarah, b JMay 17, 1795. Nathaniel, b Nov 5, 1797 ; d July 25, 
 1817. Daniel, b Oct. 5, 1802; d Dec 1, 1806. 
 
 l^ourth Generation. — Capt. John Jr's chil. 1, Seth Curtis, 
 b May 8, 1820 ; d May 22, 1822. 2, Arlitta M, b Dec 7, 1.S21 ; 
 m Capt John G Barstovv ; d Jan 6, 1860. 3, Ca])t. Augustus 
 D, b JMar 22, 1824 ; m Maria Perry of New Orleans. 4, Lu- 
 cinda C, b May 13, 1827 ; m Jotham ]) Cliftbrd ; d Dec 9, 
 1855. 5, Capt John A, b Sept 30, 1830; m Clara A Cargill, 
 Feb 2Q, 1857. 6, Emma C, b June 12, 1838 ; m Capt W Scott 
 Curtis. 
 
 Fifth Generation. — Capt. Augustus D's chil. Frederic P, b 
 June 25, 1854. Ellen A, b, JMay 25, 1858. Edith C, b Doc 9, 
 1861 ; d Oct 13, 1863. Isabella C, b Mar 31, 1864. 
 
 HOPKINS. 
 
 William c from I. and Fettled previous to 1735 on the farm 
 afterwards owned by W^ashiogton Iloudlette. William Hop- 
 kins was taken by the Indians and carried to Canada, where 
 he died. His daughter Jenny married David Soames. Patty, m 
 Samuel Kctuiedy. Solomon lived and d in N. 
 
 Christopher c from Devonshire, England, purchased lands in 
 N, and settled whei-e Daniel Hopkins afterwards r ; in 1st, Mary 
 ; 2d, Abigail Newbit in 1778. 
 
 Christopher's chil by 2 w. William, m Asenath Taylor, 1778 i 
 r at the homestead; the house that he erected in 1795 is still 
 standing over the cellar that had beeu under the previous house. 
 
392 GENEALOGY. 
 
 He was the first Deacon ot the 2J Baptist Ch in Nob, and held 
 that office 30 years, till his death. 
 
 Third Geuei'atio)i. — Dea William's chil, James, b Dec 13, 
 17t^7 ; d in Savaunuh ot' yellow fever, ag 22. Capt William, b 
 Nov 25, 178'J ; m 1st, Charlotte Little, June S, 1^20; 2d, Bet- 
 sey Cunningham, Aug- 2U, 1835. Martliu, b May 10, 17"J2 ; r in 
 Bos; d 1870. Asenath, b May 2, 17'J-i ; m Joseph Weeks 4th 
 of Jetl'; d in Al. Margery, b Mar 28, 17'JG ; m Capt James N 
 Bobinson of Bris. Joim, b May 8, 171)8; m Asenath 
 Weeks of Jeff; d in Cal, May 18b-l. A son, b Ap 14, 18U0; 
 d in inf. Daniel, b Mar 23; IsOl ; ni Abigail I*. Weeks of Jeff, 
 Nov 1830, d Ap I'J, 1875. A son, b Oct 30, 1802; d iu inf. 
 Farley, Sea Captain, b Sept 21), 1804 ; m Frances Georgiana T 
 Lennox, Get 12, 1843. Sewall, b Jan 2, 1807; d in inf. 
 Jerusha, b Feb 1, 1810; m Isaac Feasly of Whit; r in Bos. 
 James 2d, b Aug 22, 1813 ; d in inf 
 
 l-'ha.th Generation. — Capt William's chil. Caroline L, b 
 Aug 8, 1821; m William Weeks of xMaldeu, Oct 1«4'J. John 
 2d, b July 11, 1825 ; m 1st, Anna Elizabeth Clark, Jan 2 7, 1853, 
 2d, Sarah Hatch of Jeff. May 5, 185'J. Sarah Jane, b Aug. 8, 
 1836; m Henry Newhall of MaKlen, Mass. Ann lilizabetn, b 
 Ap 17, 1838 ; d Ap 0, 1831). William Farley, b May 1, 1841 ; 
 r in lios. Willaid C, b Sept 28, 1842 ; member of Co 11, 21st 
 Reg. Me., Vols ; d at Jiaton Rouge, June 23, 1803. Mary F, b 
 Oct 8, 1844 ; r in Maiden. 
 
 Flftk Generation. — John 2d's chil. Carrie \V, b Jan 27, 
 1855; d Nov 4, 1855. A son b Oct 11, 1856; d in iuf A 
 son b May 11, 1858; d May 12, 1858. Albert D, b Ap 28, 
 1860; d May 7, 1860. Ella" Jennette, b Ap 1, 1862; d Sept 4, 
 1863. John Edward, b Mar 24, 1864 ; d Aug 20, 1864. 
 
 Ira E, b Jan 22, 1838. Member 31st Beg. Me. Vols.; m 
 Sarah J Marsh, Jan. 26, 1860. 
 
 L-a E's chil. Vesta A, b Ap 9, 1862. 
 
 l^oarth Generation. — Daniel's chil. Martha Ann, b Aug. 
 26, 1831; r in Jios. James S, b Jan. 13, 1834; m Jane 
 llntchings ot Br. 1854; r in Melrose, Mass. Ophelia, b Ap 16, 
 1835; m Daniel S McLean of Flyinpton, Mass., Sept., 1859. 
 Franklin W\ b Nov 2, 1836 ; m Arvilla Noyes of Jeff. George 
 A, b Nov 4, 1S38. Hannah E, b July 9, 1840 ; d Oct 17, 1841. 
 Mary R, b June 22, 1843. Daniel W, b Dec 22, 1844. 
 
 Capt. Farley's chil. Georgiana Frances, b 1847. Henry 
 Cl.iy, bl849. Thomas Lennox, b 1854. Mary Eliza, b Nov 8, 
 1855. 
 
 lifth Generation. — Ophelia's chil. 1, John Sumner, b July 
 28, 1860. 2, Daniel Southworth, b June 30, 1864. 
 
GENEALOGY. 393 
 
 H O U D L E T T E . 
 
 "Washington, b in Dres, Ap 25, 1804 ; m Ilanimli Docker of 
 Whit, Feb 19, 1835: c to N about 1858. lianiiali, d .Mar 24, 
 18G4. 
 
 Washington's cliil. 1, George W, b Nov 3, 1837 : r in New 
 Jersey. 2, Amanda, b Oct 10,1839; m Elbridge Alley of 
 Dres. 3, Mary, b Sept 1841 ; d young. 4, John, b Aug, 1843. 
 d 1847. 5, Caroline A, b July 23, 1845. G, Lafayette', b July 
 18, 1849 ; d Mar 27, 1854. 7, Amelia T, b May 13, 185G. 8, 
 Fanny, b May 23, 1858. 
 
 H U S S E Y . 
 
 John, Sr, b in Scituate, Mass ; m Jane Rollins ; c to N early 
 in its settlement; d 1795. Jane, died 1814. 
 
 John's chil. Sarah, m Thomas Chapman of Xob ; she and her 
 husband both d in one day and were buried in the same grave. 
 Margery, m Joseph Weeks of Jeff. Susau, m Benjamin Barstow. 
 Betsey, m Nathaniel Rollins. John, m Patience Rollins ; r in 
 Jeff and Ohio. Martha and Lydia, twins ; Martha, m Jose])h 
 Chapnum of Nob; Lydia, m John Glidden. Job, b Mar 8,' 
 1770 ; m Sally iiarstow.. Sally Barstow, b May 4, 1770. Jane, 
 in Isaac Teague of Nob. Mary, m John Teague. Benjamin in 
 Sarah Rigby, Deborah ; m John Fowler. Isaac, d ag 2 yrs. 
 Eleanor b June 13, 1787 ; m Joseph Teasue. 
 
 Third Generation. — Job's chil. Asenath, b Oct 5, 1792; d 
 in inf Col. John, lawyer, b Sept 10, 1793; m Martha Weeks 
 of Jeff. Capt. Job, b Aug 9, 1795; m 1st, 3larcia CMuuch ; 
 2d, Ruth Huston; r in Dam. Nancy, b July 15, 1797; in 
 Daniel Chapman, Dam. Jane, b Oct, 7, 1799; m Enoch Per- 
 kins. Sarah, b Sept 8, 1802; m Capt. John Taylor. George, 
 b Jan 29, 1804 ; m 1, Julia Woodward of Bristol. 2d, Sarah 
 Bryer. Jerusha, b June 15, 180G ; m Capt. Andrew Elliott, 
 Jun., Mar 22, 1836. Margery, b Sept 5, 1808; m Willard 
 Clapp; r in Port. Elijah B, b Ap 18, 1811 ; ra Emily Ken- 
 nedy of Jeff. Mar 20, 1837. Emily, b Feb 9, 1813. Mary, b 
 Dee 5, 1814 ; m George Kennedy of Jeff. 
 
 Fourth Generation. — Col. John's chil. Emily G, b Oct G, 
 1820; d Sept IG, 1826. John Augustus, b Dec 5, 1827; m 
 Mary E. Burnham. Killed by collision on board of Steamer 
 Ocean in Boston Harbor. Joseph W, b JNLar 13, 1829 ; r in N 
 Y. Marcus L M, b Ap 30, 1833 ; m Maria H Winslow of Bath, 
 May 26, 1856; member of IGth Reg Me Vols, 9 mos ; dis- 
 charged on account of disability. Afterwards Capt. of Co I, 
 32d Wi^g Me Vols; mustered out Dec. 2(j, 1864 when the 31st 
 
394 GENEALOGY. 
 
 and 32 Regs were consolidated. Fred E, b JNIar 28, 1H3.J ; 
 Lieut of Co C, 4th lies:; Me Vols ; discharged for disabili ty, 
 then enlisted in 11th U S Infantry. 
 
 Capt. Job's chil. Alvan, b Nov 6, 1818; m Martha Louise 
 Thurlow of Woburn, Mass, July 1, 1847. Edward B, b Jan 
 2i), 182U; m Mary Blake of Dam. Caroline, b Feb 23, 1823; 
 m Willard Hall of Dam. Feb 28, 1850. Elizabeth T, b Mar 14, 
 1825 ; m Capt Joseph A Yates of Br. llldric Job b Fel) 7, 
 1829 ; d June 22, 1840. Marcia C, b Dec 8, 1830; m llol)ert 
 VV^ Huston of Eastport, Dec 31, 1849. Ruth Adelaide, b ]\Iar. 
 14, 1833 ; m Stanitord Hilton of Breni, July 2, 1854 ; r in Cal. ' 
 James E, b Nov 22, 1834 ; r in Nevada. Mary K, b Dec 19, 
 1836 ; m Melvin Hall of Dam, Aug 31, 1854. Uldric Job, 2d 
 b Ap 21, 1840 ; r in Nevada. Harriet Ann, b Ap 5, 1842 ; m 
 William B Johnston of Brem, Dec 11, 1864. Antoinette 
 Stiuson, b May 27, 1845. Norris Huston, 1) Ap 12, 1851. • 
 
 George's chil. Arietta ; m Josiah Foy of Kittery of U. S. 
 army. Delia ; r in Jjos. 
 
 Elijah B's chil. Clara M, b June 15, 1839 ; m Charles Edward 
 Fernald of Port. Ap 2, 1861. Mary E, b Sept 8, 1840. Horace 
 K, b Mar 24, 1842 ; d Mar 22, 1848. Ella A, b July 25, 1847. 
 Mrs Clara M Fernald's (diil. Margie Loise, b July 3, 1864. 
 
 Fifth Generation. — John Augustus' chil. Eva. 
 
 Marcus L's chil. Willie A[, b Jan 4, 1857; d July 30, 1864. 
 Charlie E, b Jan 25, 1858 ; d July 14, 1864. .Joseph Augustiae, 
 b Oct 8, 1864. 
 
 HUTCIIIXGS. 
 
 Daniel H, b in Edg, Nov. 17, 1804; m, 1st, Mary Ann Teague 
 ot Nob, .Tune 12, 1825; 2d, Widow C'aroline Cothran, Ap 11, 
 1863; c to N Ap 13, 1863 ; Caroline, b Nov 18, 1814. 
 
 Daniel H's chil. Daniel F, Sea Captain, b in Br, June 16, 
 1827 ; m Lois Stetson of Nob. Caroline C, b Mar 5, 1830 ; m 
 Edward Wilkinson, Dec 7, 1848. Henry F, b Aug 1, 18 33; 
 m Elizabeth Wells of Mass. Capt Hartley D, b July 5, 1835 ; in 
 the East India Trade. Ann Eliza, b in Wis. Aug 6, 1839 ; ni 
 Waterman Stetson of Damariscove Island. Mary Etta, b Ap 
 1, 1841 ; r in New Haven, Conn. 
 
 J O X E S . 
 
 Cornelius, c to N. from Exeter, N. II., and settled at Dam. 
 Mills early in the history of the township. His wife c from 
 Lynn, Mass. They were interred in the old cemetery on the 
 hill nearly opposite the Catholic church. 
 
GENEALOGY. 395 
 
 Cornelius' cliil. 1, Josepli, c.-ijit. in Kevolutionarv war; r in 
 Jeft: ; d of ai)0])lexy at Dam. JNJills. 2, Jonathan ; m Jenny 
 Nntter of N. H. ; r in Jeff. .3, Benianiin, r where Mr. Kowe 
 
 lived; m Hall. 4, John, b Dec 12, 1740; in Charily 
 
 Smith of N. H., Dec 1, 1760; d Dec 25, 1822. Ciiarity d \u"- 
 lo, 1825. 
 
 Third Generation. — John's cliil. 1, John, b Aui;- lo, 1701 ; 
 d Feb 14, 176o. 2, Nancy, b, Ap 12, 1763 ; d Sep"t 12, 1765 • 
 
 3, Nancy and 4 Charity, twins, b June 1, 1766; d in inf a, 
 ('harlotte, b Nov 26, 1767; m P:ider Samuel Flao-o- of Bos : a 
 lifer in the Revolution; d July, 1817. 6, John"2d, b July 6, 
 1769; d Oct 21, 1771. 7, Josiah, b Oct 17, 1772. 8, John^Sd, 
 b July 6, 1775; m Widow Mathews of Nob ; r in N. 9, Dan- 
 iel, b May 4, 1778 ; m Nancy Dinsmore of Dres Mar 25, 1809. 
 10, Eliphalet and 11 Jerusha, twins, b May 2, 1783. ■ Jerusba d 
 in inf. Eliphalet r in Nob. 12, Timothy, b Oct 21, 1787. 
 
 Fourth Generation. Daniel's chil. 'l, Charlotte, b Auo- 25, 
 1810 ; d Nov 18, 1829. 2, Samuel A, b Dec 4, 1812 ; d Dec 16, 
 1813. 3, Maria Louisa, b Nov 8, 1815 ; m James Clark of Jeff. 
 
 4, Samuel Allen, b Jan 25, 1817. 5, Warren Shaw, 1) Feb 27, 
 1820; m Mary Clark. 0, Mar^-aret, b Sept 7, 1823 ; d Aug 29, 
 1S48. 7, Eunice, b Aug 26, 1826 ; d Nov 12, 1850. 8, Clmrles 
 Edward, b Sept 15, 1829; Member of Co I 14th Maine Reo- • d 
 Oct 1863 at N Orleans. 9, Harriet W^ b Ap 24, 1833. '^ 10, 
 Sarah Elizabeth, b July 14, 1835 ; d Dec 9, 1851. 
 
 K A V A X A G II . 
 
 James, Sen., b in the town of New Ross, Wexford Co., I. ; c 
 to Bos. in 1781 and soon after landed at N. ; m Sarah Jackson 
 of Bos. ;^owned lands and mills at Dam. Falls; and under the 
 firm of Kavanagh and Cottrill, carried on an extensive business 
 there; d June 3, 1828, ag- 72. Sarah his w. d Jan 16, 1813. 
 
 James, Sen.'s chil. Hon. Edward, b Ap 27, 17i)5. Educated 
 at Montreal and Georgetown Colleges. Grad. at St. JMary's, 
 Baltimore, in 1813. He adopted the" profession of law and was 
 honored with offices both in town and county. In 1828 he was 
 el. Secretary of the Senate of Maine, tlien sitting in Port. In 
 1829, he was a member of the Maine Senate from Lincoln Co. 
 In 1830 he Avas el. a Kepresentative to Congress, and in 1832 
 he was returned there by a large majority." In 1835 lie was 
 appointed by Pres. Jackson, Charge de Affaires to Portugal, 
 Avhere he continued till 1841. After his return in 1842, he was 
 el. to the State Senate, and re-el. in 1843, of which body he Avas 
 chosen Pres. During the session of 1843 Gov. Fairfield was el. 
 to the \j. S. Senate, and Mr. Kavanagh, by virtue of his office 
 
396 GENEALOGY. 
 
 as Pres. of the State Senate, became acting Governor for the 
 remainder of the year. He was one of the Commissioners from 
 Maine on tlie settlement of the N. Eastern boun(hiry in 1-S42 ; 
 d Jnne 21, 1S44. Sally d May 7, 1824, ag 27. John d at 
 Batavia, E. I. Ang 1824, ag 24. Margarett, ni James W^aters, 
 Esq., of Jeff. Francis M, d Oct 17, 1833 ag 30. James, Jr., m 
 Mary Field of Whit. Winnifred. 
 
 James, Jnn.'s chil. Edward, b Jan 20, 183G. Mnrv Ann, b 
 Dec 1, 1839. James, b May 4, 1842 ; d Dec 29. 1848. Fran- 
 cis, b Nov 15, 1844 ; d Dec. 18, 1848. John, b Dec (3, 1846 ; d 
 Jan 9, 1849. James Augustns, b Oct 8, 1848. Winnifred, b 
 Dec 19, 1850. John, 2d, b Ap 25, 1853. Sarah, b Jnue 24, 
 1855. Francis 2d, b Jnne 13, 1857. P^lizabeth, b Aug. 27, 
 1859. 
 
 KENNEDY. 
 
 Samuel Kennedy was of Scotch descent, c from I and settled 
 at S about 1731. 
 
 Samuel's chil. Jane, b Feb 23, 1751 ; m Henry. James, 
 
 b Sept 17, 1753. William, b July 10, 1755 ; Sea Capt ; drowned 
 
 in Wis Harbor; Agnes, b Jan 28, 1758; m 1st, Perkins; 
 
 2d David Boyuton ; r in Alna, Hannah, b Feb 17, 17G0 ; m 
 Dea Joseph Jackson; r in Jeff. Samuel, b Dec 1, 1761; Sea 
 -Capt ; r in Turk's Island a nund^er of years, acquired proi)erty 
 and returned home sick, where he died. Robert, b Oct 6, 1763. 
 David, b Dec 12, 1765 ; m Elizabeth Simpson ; d July 17, 1851. 
 
 Third Generation — David's chil. W Simj)son, b A]), 1793 ; 
 d of vellow fever ag 19, on a voyage from W i ; buried in West. 
 Pobert, b Nov 23,1794 ; m Sarah Campbell, Dec 24, 1822; d 
 Oct 11, 1874. Elizabeth, b Ap 15, I 797 ; m Hem-y Woodbridge ; 
 d Ap 3, 1846. Samuel, b July 5, 1799 ; d Dec 23, 1857. David, 
 b June 21, 1801 ; James, b 1.S03 ; d young. Joseph Jackson, b 
 July 30, 1806; ui Susan Chisam of Al Jan 31, 1833; r in Al 
 and Wis. Lewis, b Sept 8, 1808 ; m Hannah Nickels, Jan 17, 
 1838; Mary Jane, b Dec 2, 1810; m Charles Ginn of Bos; d 
 Mar 20, 1864. Emeline, b Jan 18, 1813 ; m Bradford Hatch ; r 
 in Bowdoinham. Hannah Jackson, b Dec 27, 1815 ; m Charles 
 Ginn of E Bos ; d Feb 1861. 
 
 Fourth Generation. — Robert's chil. Thomas C, b Dec 5, 
 1825 ; m 1st Mary Jane Woodbridge, Dec 25, 1857 ; m 2d Laura 
 A Weeks, Jan 10, 1870. Elizabeth, b Sept 26, 1826; m Cai)t 
 James Cook, Dec 19, 1843 ; d Mar 21. 1855. Willard G, b Oct 
 11, 1828; m Henrietta Delano, Mar 22; 1853; r iu Mapleton, 
 Iowa. Arabella, b Mar "20, 1831 ; m Isaac Dodge, Dec 31, 1851. 
 Sarah, b Jan 6, 1833: d Sept 19, 1836. Caroline C, b Mar 2^, 
 
JC^/e^T^ J42ony^^^ 
 
GENEALOGY. 397 
 
 1835; cl Feb 19, 1853. Robert, b :\I:ir 31, 1837; d Auo- 25, 
 1840. Sarah Jane, b June 5, 1840. 
 
 Joseph's cliil. Seth, b June 17, 1835 ; ni Harriet Smith : r in 
 ]Mass. Frances M, b Nov 14, 1837. Ann Elizabetli, h Juiu' 24, 
 1843. 
 
 Lewis ehil. Charles Nickels, b Nov 5, 1838. Alonozo Lewis, 
 b Oct 22, 1844. Physician in Bos. 
 
 FiftJi Generation. —Thomas' chil. Eddie, b I860 : d in inf. 
 Frank, b 1862 ; d in inf. 
 
 Willard's chil. Ella A, b Sept 21, 1854. May W, b Dec 17, 
 I860. VVillard H, b Feb 18(52. 
 
 James c from L and settled on the "Gi'eat Neck" previous to 
 1835; \w Jane Hod<2;e. 
 
 James' chil. Samuel, b Aug 8, 1740 ; m Martha IIoi)kins in 
 1780; Justice of the Peac^e 21 years, and Deputy Sheriif 14 
 years ; d Oct 4, 1831. James, sea capt. ; r at Wis. A daughter 
 drowned near home when about 18 years of age. \ second 
 daugliter ; m Aaron Kelley of Montville. 
 
 Third Generation. — Samuel's chil. James, b July 13, 1781 ; 
 fell from a plank, when wheeling wood on board a vessel and 
 drowned near Sliattnck's Mills, ag 26. Jane, b Ap 4, 1783; m 
 1st, Joel Somes ; 2d, William Slierman ot Edg. 1812. Martha, 
 b Feb 13, 1785 ; m Robert Cothrau of Edg. ^ d 1863. Sarah, 
 b Mar 10, 1787 ; d Sept 31, 1858. Rachel," b Oct 10, 178.S ; m 
 Jonathan Wilson of Edg. Samuel, b Sept 23, 1700 ; m Harriet 
 Dodge July, 1814; r in Patricktown Plantation. Eunice, b 
 July 17, 1702; m David Cothran ; d 1865. William, b A]) 25, 
 1704; m 1st, Abigail Clifford of Edg. : 2d, Hannah Hatcii of 
 Bristol Jan 23, 1823; d Nov 10, 1835. Henry, b Aug 25, 
 1706 ; Justice of the Peace ; m Martha Calderwood of Jeff. Mar 
 17, 1835. Martha d Mar 23, 1850. Nancy, b June 7, 1798; m 
 Samuel Cothran of Patricktown Plantation, in 1817 ; d Sept 
 1819. 
 
 Fourth Generation. — William's chil. William, Jr, b Aug 
 21, 1821 ; m Olive (iray of Booth ; r in Bos. Jerome, b Dec 1, 
 1823 ; m Emeline Campbell, Dec 31, 1845. Angeliue F, b Mar 
 5, 1825 ; m Simon Moody of Lenity. Emery R, b Sept 2, 
 1826 ; m Eliza Chapman of Dam ; r in Bos. Vashti A, b Feb 
 13, 1828; m Oliver Palmer of Al ; r in A. Martha A, b Oct 
 24, 1829 ; m Austin Averil. Briggs H, b June 30, 1831 ; d Mar 
 2, 1855. Thomas Henrv, b Ap 6, 1833. Hannah H, b June 11, 
 1835 ; m William B. Perkins of Dam ; d Feb 20, 1861. 
 
 Esq Henry's chil. Samuel, b June 26, 1836 ; m Lucinda Mer- 
 rill of Nob ; r in New York. Edward, b Feb 17, 1839 ; mem- 
 ber 137th Reg New York Vol ; stationed at Charleston, S. C. 
 
398 GENEALOGY. 
 
 Fifth Generation. — Jerome's cliil. Eugene William, b Nov 
 12, 1847. 
 
 Thomas' cliil. Esther W, b Dec 1, 1873. Lam-a L, b Ap 
 
 23, 1880. 
 
 Dea Thomas, Sr., b about 1743 in Nortli of I in ; c to 
 
 this countiy when eight yeai's of age ; m Surah Hodge of Edg 
 1775 ; r at Pleasant Cove, Bootli ; afterward c to N. 
 
 Dea Thomas' chil. Anna, b July 24, 1776; m Andrew Nil- 
 son of Al. Joseph d at s*^a. Sarah, d Sept 1801. William, m 
 Asenath Bruce; d in 1853. Betsey, m Edward Ivol)inst)n of 
 Al ; Bosannn, m Christopher Erskine of Jeff. jMary, m Thomas 
 Trask of Jeff, lluth, m Dummer Trask of Jeff. Martha, ni 
 John King of Whit. Susan, m John King of Whit as second 
 wife. Tliomas, Jr, b Ap 19, 1782; in Betsey Hodge of Al, 
 Dec 28, 1815 ; d Feb 15, 1854. Betsey, d Feb 18, 1854. John, 
 killed under an ox-sled near David Simpson's at Gravelly Brook. 
 
 Third Generation. — Thomas Jr's chil. 1, Thomas 3d, b Nov 
 
 I, 1817; m Yolutia Glidden of Fayette, July 6, 1845. 2, Wil- 
 mot, b Ap G, 1820; d 1841. 
 
 Fourth Generation. — Abbie E, b Nov 1, 1846; d Feb 18, 
 1848. P>eddie O, b Ap 8, 1848; Edwin S, b i^Iar 20, 1851. 
 Everett N, b Jan 3, 1853; d Ap 21, 1854. Annie B, b Mar 
 
 24, 1856. Georgie W, b July 29, 1858. 
 
 L E I G II T () N . 
 
 John, Sr. 
 
 John's chil. Lois, b May 5, 1767 ; m John Day, 1801. Mary, 
 b Aug 30, 1768. Jonathan, b Dec 8, 1770 ; m' Anne McNeaV, 
 Mar 31, 1807. John, b Sept 28, 1772. Lemuel, b Aug 11, 
 1774. William, b Mar 2, 1777. 
 
 Ezekiel, m Anna . 
 
 Ezekiel's chil. Samuel, b May 7, 1775. Joseph, b Ap 11, 
 1781 ; m Sarah Chase. 
 
 Kichard, b on Dyer's Neck, where Capt Chase noAv r ; after- 
 wai-ds took up a fai-m on the upper ])art of the Neck ; m Rebecca 
 Dodge ; had four chil ; all d in inf except George, who was b 
 Feb 11, 1786. George, m Mary Baker ot Edg. Mary, b July 
 
 II, 1786. 
 
 George's chil. 1, George, Jr, b Nov 9, 1806; m Sarah McAl- 
 lister of Jeff Nov 6, 1834^. Sarah McA, was b Oct 22, 1809 ; r 
 in Al. 2, Mary, b Sept 9, 1808 ; m James McDonald; r in 
 Somerville. 3, Luke, b Jan 27, 1810 ; d Sept 19, 1834. 4, Re- 
 becca, b Dec 20, 1812; m John McDonald; r in Somerville, 
 Mass. 5, Jonathan, b Nov 29, 1814; m Lovina Baker ot Sid- 
 ney; r in Jeff. 6, William, b Nov 29, 1816 ; m Lucinda Glid- 
 
GENE.^LOGY, 399 
 
 den of Soinei'ville, Mass. 7, Nutlmiiiel, b Sept "2, IS IS; m 
 Widow Sarali Hilton. 8, Sanuiel, b Nov 15, 1820 ; m Adeline 
 Hateh. 9, Jane, b Nov 9, 1824 ; d Oct 25, 1835. 10, Hannah, 
 b Feb 15, 1822; d Mar 22, 1840. 11, Daniel, b Ap 9, 1827; r 
 in Cal. 12, Elizabeth, b Feb 22, 1829 ; m Asa Melcher ; v in 
 Bath. 
 
 George Jan. 's chil. 1, Georo-e A, b in N.Jan 13, 1836; m 
 Abby Cheney May 9, 1862. Enlisted in the army Dec 1863 ; d 
 in Louisiana, 1S64. 2, Kutli E, b in N. Sept 27, 1837; m 
 Richard \V Weynioutli ; r in Michigan ; have one son Freder- 
 ick. 3, Alexander, b in N. May 26, 1840. 4', Rose, b in N. 
 Ap 1, 1844. 5, Bradford W, b in Al. Mar 26, 1846 where 
 George, Jan., now r. 6, Richard R, b Aug. 17, 1851 ; d Ap 5, 
 1857. 7, James C, b Oct. 18, 1853. 
 
 Samuel's chil. 1, Eddie, d Dec 25, 186G. 
 
 LEWIS. 
 
 Defranshaw, sea capt. ; b in Booth. Jan, 13, 1836 ; c to N in 
 1844 ; m Mrs. Emily Davis in London, March 28, 1858. Lived 
 13 yrs in Australia ; returned to N. in 1871. ^Nlrs. Emily was b 
 in Salem, Mass., May 12, 1834. 
 
 Chil. 1, Moses Spencer, b May 12, 1859; d June 13, 1860. 
 2, a son. 3, a son ; both d in infancy. 
 
 L A 31 P S O X . 
 
 William, h in Edg. Sept 20, 1823; m Rebecca Cunningham 
 Jan 9, 1846; c to N. in 1846. Rebecca, b Mar 16, 1819. 
 
 William' s chil. 1, William W, b Mar 19, 1847. 2, Mary F, 
 twin sister, b Mar 19, 1847. 3, Everett Stetson, b Jan 14, 1850. 
 4, Susau Y, b July 18, 1852. 
 
 LENNOX. 
 
 Patrick, sea capt., of an ancient and honorable family was b 
 in Port Patrick, Scotland, Ap 1750; c to N. ; m Margarett, 
 McNear, 1785 ; d Ap 19, 1S31. Margarett d May 17, 1844. 
 
 Patrick's chil. 1, Robert, sea capt., b Mar 13, 1786 ; m Sophia 
 Cunningham, Mar 15, 1821 ; d Mar 14, 1857. 2, Thomas, sea 
 capt., b Nov 1, 1788 ; m Mary Erskine, Ap 18, 1820 ; d Mar 10, 
 1864. 3, Patrick, sea capt., b May 15, 1794 ; r at Wis. ; ra 
 three times ; two sons and two daughters survive him; d July 
 28, 1861. 
 
 Capt. Robert's chil. 1, Helen M, b May 25, 1823 ; m Wm M 
 Boyd, Aug 19, 1852 ; r in San Francisco. 2, Nancy Jane, b 
 Nov 21, 1824 ; m Thomas J Fogg, Nov 10, 1851 ; r m Bos. 3, 
 
400 GENEALOGY. 
 
 Henry b Oct 12, 1826 ; m Anna Cutts of Marysville, Cal., Ap 
 30, 1863; r in Sau Francisco; d on the Pacific, Sept. 4, 1864. 
 
 4, Harriet, b Aug 9, 1829 ; m Alfred D Campbell, Nov 21, 1858, 
 
 5, Kobert U, b Sept 19, 1837 ; r in Marysville, Cal. 6, Charles 
 A, b Dec 28, 1841 ; r in Cal. 
 
 Capt Thomas' chil. 1, Thomas Parkman, Sea Capt ; b Dec 
 10, 1821 ; m Harriet M Gorhani of Nob, Oct 17, 1848 ; r in 
 Bath; d June 3, 1862. 2, Alexander Erskine, b July 11, 
 1824; d in Cal, May 31, 18.57. 3, Frances Georgiaua T, b 
 Ap 29. 1.S2G ; m Capt P'arley Hopkins, Oct 12, 1843. 4, George 
 Ernstus, b May 14, 1828 ;\l in Australia, Mar 14, 1S.56. 5, 
 Edwin Sewall, b Feb 19, 1830. Grad at JJow Col 18.54. Ke 
 ceived the Degree of MD 18.59; m Sarah Elizabeth Staufield 
 of Bruns Mar 7, 1855 ; r in Worcester, Mass. 6, Mary E, b 
 Nov 28, 1832; tn Rev Horace L Bray of East Maine Conference 
 and Chaplain in the armv,' Ap 3, 1860. 7, Lucinda Holmes, b 
 June 23, 1835 ; d M.iy LS, 1859. 
 
 Chil of Mary E and H L Bray. One son. Edwin Lennox, b 
 in N Jan 7, 1863. 
 
 LINCOLN. 
 
 Benjamin, b in Scituate, ]Mass, about 1765. c to Br about 
 1773; m Sarah Clark of N, in 1789 where he r; Mechanic and 
 Trader and held several civil offices; d July 30, 1848. 
 
 Benjamin's chil. Benjamin, b Dec 10, 1789; d Jan 7, 1792. 
 Sarah,'b Nov 6, 1791 ; d in inf. Benjamin, b Feb 10, 1793 ; d Aug 
 22, 1798. Sophia, b Feb 21, 1795; m 1st Capt Samuel Little; 
 2d, Hon Amos H Hodgman of Warren, Dec 3, 1<S26 ; "d Oct 24, 
 1859. Huldah, b Dec. 5, 1796; m 1st Col Uobert Murray; 2d 
 Hon Amos H Hodgman, May 11, 1862. Nathaniel, b Dec 10, 
 1798; d Jan 9, 1803. Ephraim, b Mar 25, 1801; m Emeline 
 l^rown of Vassalboro' ; a Merchant; r in Bangor; d 1843. 
 Sarah, b Nov 18, 1802; m Barnard Dillingham; r in Warren. 
 Nancy, b June 15, 1804 ; m C:irlton Jones; r in Nob. Edward, 
 Sea Capt, b Mar 26, 1806; m Koxy Gorham of Nob; d togeth- 
 er with wite and child when shi])wrecked on the coast of Mary- 
 land, Mar 17, 1-S52. Isaac, b Nov 26, 1807; d F>b 13, 1810. 
 Lydia L, b Oct 13, 1809 ; d Aug 7, 1835. Joshua, Col of llegi- 
 ment, b May 2, 1811 ; m Martha A Austin, Oct 3, 1846; d Ap 
 29, 1860. B Franklin, b Oct 22, 1813 ; d Jan 13, 1816. Caro- 
 line, b Dec 29, 1817 ; d Aug 9, 1845. 
 
 Col Joshua's chil. Benjamin, b June 30, 1847 ; member of 
 31st Reg Me Vols. Sophia' H, b Mar 24, 1849. Clara Anna, b 
 May 17, 1851; d Ap 11, 1852. Howard A, b May 20, 1853. 
 Sarah, b Jidy 2, 1855. Edward, b Ap 29, 185S. Mary A, b 
 Nov. 17, 1860. 
 
This paper was inadvertently delayed, but as a matter of 
 necessity and accomuiodatiou is here inserted. 
 
 K E L L E Y .* 
 
 Capt. Robert was born in Liverpool, Eng., and was brouo-ht to 
 Wiscasset by Capt. David Otis between the years 1793 and 
 1795, and remained with him until he became of ai^e. Then he 
 commanded a vessel tor Messrs. Wood & Co. of Wiscasset and 
 sailed from that port until he was lost with all hands on his pas- 
 sage irom Wilmington, N. C, to Martinique, in 1818, the year 
 that Daniel D. was born. He married Miss Mary Holmes, 
 daughter of John Holmes of N. about 1809, at which place he 
 resided after his marriage. They had four sons, Robert, named 
 for his father, James, \Villiani, and Daniel D. who is a man ot 
 business and influence and resides in East Boston. His grand- 
 father, John Holmes, is said to have fought at the battle of 
 Bunker Hill and lost one eye in the engagement. Daniel D. 
 was a member of the first Sunday School that was organized in 
 tlie new clmrch at that place. 
 
 * Communicated bv D. D. Kelley. 
 
GENEALOGY. 401 
 
 LITTLE 
 
 Aclub:iUl, c from North of I., Scotch descent, and settled at 
 
 S. as early as 1731 or 2; ni ■. Nickels. Had five sons, 
 
 Capt. James, John, Ca])t Henry, Cii\)t Alexander and Capt. 
 Samuel, and two dauglilers ; one of whom m a Boyd. 
 
 Capt. James lived two yrs in the middle of the town; after- 
 wards took up 500 acres of land on the Dam river, where Wil- 
 liam Dodije and the Widow Flagg afterward r ; m Betsey Mc 
 Glathery ; lived on a part of this tract; d in 1812. Capt. 
 Henry m Rosannah McMullen ; r on the other part where 
 Wm. Dodge now does ; d soon after Capt James, liis brother. 
 John was a soldier ai^id d in the Revolutionary army. Capt. 
 Alexander m Fanny Nickels and r where Elias Bailey now does. 
 Capt. Samuel m 1st, Widow Catharine Dodge, Nov 4; ISOo; m 
 2d, Widow Thankful Otis ; r on the farm that AldenWhite now 
 owns; his house was taken down a few years since, d Jan 8 or 
 9, 1S28, ag 64. Thankful d Sept 28, 18(i3, ag 96 yrs and 5 inos. 
 Third Generation. — Ca])t. James' chil. 1, Ca})t Henry, b 
 Jan 12, 1774 ; m Mary Kinsman of Nob. ; r a little to the 
 north and east of Dea. li Bailey's. 2, James, Jr., b Ap lo, 
 1775; m and r in Frankfort. 3, Mary, b Dec 27, 1776; r in 
 Warren; dressmaker. 4, John, b Aug 19, 1779; d by falling 
 from main yard and being drowue<l off a vessel of which he was 
 mate and his brother Henry master. 5, Hannah, b Jan 26, 
 17H1. 6, Betsey, b Nov 26, 1782. 7, Capt. Samuel, b Mar 11, 
 1786; m Sophia Lincoln; d at sea. 8, Capt. William, b Nov 
 15, 1787 ; m in Baltimore where he died. 9, Nancy, b Aug 26, 
 1789 ; m McGlatheiy of Frankfort. 10, Fanny, b Sept 27, 1791. 
 11, Alexander, b Mar 29, 1793 ; knocked overboard by the fore- 
 boom, same day out from Wiscasset, bound to the W. I. in 
 
 schooner , with lumber, Richard H Wade, JuasJer, and 
 
 drowned. A handsome and promising young man. His friends 
 moui'ned his exit. 
 
 Capt Henry's chil. 1, Robert, b May 30, 1779. 2, Jane, b 
 Mar 24, 1781; m as 1st w, Capt James Drummond of Br. 3, 
 
 Rosannah, b Jan 23, 1783; m 1st Eaton; m 2d, 
 
 Kendall. 4, Sally, b Nov 22. 1784; m James Nickels Cooper, 
 ship-builder ; r in Pittston. 5, Folly, b Nov 29, 1786 ; ni James 
 Dodge; r in Bruns and Pittston. 6, Harry, b Ap 13. 1788; d 
 at sea. 7, Archibald, b Nov 23, 1790 ; d at sea.- 8, Thomas, b 
 Jan 10, 1793; m Mary D Farley; r in Nob. 9, Alexander, d 
 in St. Vincent. 
 
 Capt Alexander's chil. 1, son killed by the kick of a horse. 
 2, Charlotte, b May 24, 1796; m Williams Hopkins. June 8, 
 1820; d Aug 29, 1834. 3. Harriet, b 1798; m Capt James 
 
402 GENEALOGY. 
 
 Drunimond of Br as his 2cl wife. 4, Caroline, m Col James 
 Erskine of Br. 
 
 Capt Samuel's chil. 1, George, d of Typhus fever 
 ia 1827, ag 20. 2, Samuel, Jr ; m Elizabeth Clark of 
 Dam; d in a vessel coming into Bath, ag 31. 3, Charles, 
 was sick of Typhus fever in 1827, and always remained 
 lame; d in 1837. 4, Catherine, d of Typhus fever in 1827, ag 
 ab 13. 5, James, b 1816 ; sick of Typhus fever in 1827 and has 
 always continued lame, affecting his walk. 6, John, sick of 
 Typhus fever in 1827; m Roxy Hall of Nob; r in Dam and Cal. 
 7, Frank, sick of Typhoid fever in 1827, recovered ; m Marllia 
 Trask of Windsor ; moved to Minnesota in 1857 : d about four 
 years afterwards. 
 
 LYNCH. 
 
 Daniel, b in Wis, ^Mar 1780; c to N about 1825 ; m Sarah 
 Leman ; d Oct 13, 1861. Sarah, d Sept 21, 1856. 
 
 Daniel's chil. 1, Abigail; m Daniel H Brown of Bos ; r in 
 Port. 2, Daniel, d at the Sandwich Islands. 3, Sarah. 4, Hem-y. 
 5, Mary. 6, John, b Nov 7, 1825 ; m Mary Trask of Bos, former- 
 ly of Edg, May 1!J, 1851. 7, William. 
 
 Third Generation. — John's cliil. Anna S, b Mav 29, 1852. 
 John D b June 29, 1853: d Feb 28, 1854. Mary Frances, b 
 May 7, 1853. Sarah Ella, b Feb 7, 1857. Edward C, b Aug 
 10, 1860; d Sept 5, 1861, Ida, b Feb 16, 1863. 
 
 M A D I G AN. 
 
 Walter, b in I. Dec. 21, 1766; m Catharine Cottrill Aug 4, 
 1793; c to N. in 1805; d Jan 2, 1849. Catharine b Mar 20, 
 1776 ; d Aug 1, 1857. 
 
 Walter's chil. John, sea capt., b June 24, 1795; m Elizabeth 
 Cottrill May 7, 1820 ; d July 10, 1862. J^imes, b Oct 16, 1796 ; 
 lost in a missing ship from Dam. William, b Nov. 2, 1798; 
 mate of ship; dat sea, June 20, 1816. Mary, b Dec 21, 1802 ; 
 m Capt. Alexander Barstow ; d Jan 29, 1861. Anastasia, b 
 June 12, 1804 ; m William Joyce; r at the West; d Jan, 1865. 
 
 3Iatthevv, sea capt., b Jan 25, 1806 ; m Mary ■ of England ; 
 
 d at Callao, May 29, 1854. Edmund, b Sept 23, 1808 ; sea capt.; 
 lost at sea Dec, 1833. Lydia, b June 12, 1810 ; d July 4, 1832. 
 
 Third Generation. — Capt. John's chil. James Cottrill, b July 
 22, 1821. Lawyer; m Marianna Whittier of Belfast, Oct 8, 
 1846 ; r in Iloulton. Grad. at Georgetown College. John, sea 
 capt. ; Lieutenant commauding in U. S. Navy; b Aug 5, 1823; 
 m Helen J Bryant, Mar 1, 1859 ; was in the Japanese expedition 
 
GENEALOGY. 403 
 
 ill U. S. sloop of war, Saratoga, and in one of the boats tliat 
 entered the liarbor. Matthew Cottrill, b June 22, 1827 ; d Dee. 
 4, 1827. Mary Elizabeth, b Ap I, 1830. Matthew Cottrill, 2d, 
 b July 12, 1832; d May 9, 1852. Edmund, b Sept 4, lS3o ; 
 member of Cam. Law School; lawyer; r in Presque Isle. Cath- 
 arine Gliddeu, b May 9, 1838. 
 
 M A R S II . 
 
 William, b in Nottingham, E^ng. Feb 1, 1790; c to N in Sept 
 1824; m Lucy Y Rines of Al Nov 1, 1832: Lucy, b Dec 1, 
 1802; d May 1, 18o8. 
 
 William's chil. William R, b Aug 23, 1832, of" 15th Me 
 Reg. James H, b May 9, 1834, U S Navy. Martha A, b Mar 
 13, 1836; m Alfred McNear, Aug 9, 1862. Sarah J, b Jan 7, 
 1838; ra Ira E Hopkins, Jan 26, 1860. John S, b May, 25 
 1840; loth Me Reg Vol. Laura A, b Dec 15, 1842; d Nov 
 12, 1843. Carrie M, b Oct 25, 1845 ; m Thomas i^lake of Wis, 
 Jan 24, 1864. 
 
 All tliese sons and sons-in-law, six in number, have been in 
 U S Service. The father, too, was in the British service 17 years. 
 One has been wounded, but all, F'eb 1864, were living. 
 
 MAHONEY. 
 
 George G, b in Northport, Jan 8, 1834 ; c to N in 1863; m 
 Mary Ellen Wilson, Feb 6, 1865. 
 
 Dennis, b in West, Ap 8, 1809 ; m Sarah R Shattuck, May, 
 1838; c to N, May 1838. 
 
 Adopted chil. Celia Adulla ; m Franklin L Carney, Esq. 
 
 MOODY. 
 
 Simon C, b June 21, 1827, in Unity; c to N in 1850; m 
 Frances Angeline Kennedv, Nov 18, 1852. Frances b Mar 5, 
 1825. Simon d Ap 26, 18*79. 
 
 Simon C's ciul. Mary Ellen, b Nov 3, 1853. Anson P. Mor- 
 rill, b Dec 28, 1855 ; d Jan 12, 1871. 
 
 M A R S O N . 
 
 George, b in Bos ab 1755 ; ra 1st Mary McGoun of Dresden 
 Me, who d in Whit ag 33 ; m 2d, Davis of Whit. 
 
 George chil by 1st w. l,Mary; ra David Given. 2, George, 
 d. 3, Joseph, d. 4, Rebecca; m Jacob Jewell. 5, Elizabeth ; 
 m Robert Simpson. 
 
404 GENEALOGY. 
 
 M c L E A N . 
 
 Daniel S, b in Plyinpton, Mass., Nov 28, 1824; m Oplielia 
 Hopkins Sept 1, 18ot) ; r in Dam. ; d Ap 21, 1863. 
 
 Daniel's cliil. J Sumner, b in N. July 29, 1860. Daniel 
 Soutliworth, b in N. June 8, 1863. 
 
 MERRILL. 
 
 Franklin, b in Nob. Mar 6, 1815; m Jane Boyd of Edo-. Ap 
 15, 1838; c to N in 1838; d Mar 21, 1863. Jane, b Mar 25, 
 1816. 
 
 Franklin's chil. Edwin B, b Feb 21, 1839; d July 8, 1843. 
 Ann Elizabeth, b Feb 12, 1841. Edwin A, b Sept 17, 1843. 
 Charles, b Aug^ 23, 1849. Josepli F, b Dec 3, 1855. Helen B, 
 b Sept 29, 186U 
 
 M c M I C 11 A E L . 
 
 Jolni, b in Br, Jan 29, 1819 ; ni Widow Hannah Fitch of 
 Br Ap 1827; cto N 1854. 
 
 John's chil. Jane P, b Aui:; 29, 1827 ; m Orson A Morse of 
 Washington ; r in W. Epliraim K, b Aug 8, 1829 ; m Clemen- 
 tine Hago-ett of Edg. 
 
 John Jr, b Oct 27, 1831 ; m 1st, Ebzana D Storer of Wash- 
 ington ; 2d Matilda Townseud of Waslungton ; r in Bath. 
 PHram A, b Feb 7, 1834 ; m Anna McLaughlin of Rockland ; r 
 in Portsmouth, N H. William H, b July 12, 1836; m Chris- 
 tinia Daniels of Effingham, N H ; r in S Bos. Hannah Augusta, 
 bjAug 26, 1839; m James O Dow, July, 1857; r in Bath ; d 
 Dec 4, 1864. Mary P, b Mar 17, 1842. 
 
 M c N E A R . 
 
 Capt. John, Sen., b in 1701 ; m Mary Shirley of Chester, N. 
 H. ; c to S. about 1747; d Nov, 1798. Bought of Wm. Hop- 
 kins lot No. 12. Was taken by the Indians twice to Canada. 
 
 Capt. John, Sen.'s chil. Capt. John, Jun. m in N. H. ; lost at 
 sea soon after, on a passage from Wis. to Bos. James, lost at 
 sea at the same time. Joseph, lost at sea; m Hannah Laiten 
 Mar 2, 1787. Thomas, knocked overboard and lost; seen but 
 not recovered. Anne, m Jonathan Laiten. Sarah, m Saul 
 
 Seavey of Wis. Nelly, m Erskine ; r in Al. Betsey, 
 
 m Erskine ; r in Wis. Jane, m Stevens ; r in 
 
 Wis. Margaret, m Capt. Patrick Lennox, Sen. 
 
 Third Generation. — James' chil. Capt John 3d, b Mar 6, 
 1777; in Dartmoor Prison two years during war 1812 ; m Bet- 
 sey Erskine of Br Nov 15, 1801* ; lost at sea Oct 1, 1829. 
 
GENEALOGY. 405 
 
 James Jr, b 1770; in Lydia Evskiiie, sister of Betsey; ship- 
 builder ; r in Mr. 
 
 Josei)irs chil. Anne, b Nov 28, 1786. 
 
 S:nnuel, b Nov 12, 1793 ; n\ Widow Averill ot Al ; r in Wis: 
 d at sea. Mary, b Ap 22, 1795. Joseph, b Aug I, 1797 ; k)st 
 at sea. 
 
 Fourth Generation. — Capt John 3d's chil. Sarah, b Jan lo, 
 1803; r in Wis. James 3d, b Sept 26, 1804; Mechanic: d 
 Auo- 9, 18o7; r in Wis. Capt John 4th, b Aug 22, 180() ; m 
 1st Sarali L Bailey of Woolwich, Jan 24, 1832; who d 
 July 12, 1839; m 2d. Susan B Greenleaf of West, who died 
 Julv 9, 1846; m 3d, Emeline A Trevett of Wis, July 12, 
 1852. Baker, b Dec 30, 1808; m Mary Cook of Bos, Mar 
 '2S, 1833 ; r in Brooklyn, N Y. Capt William, b Feb 23, 1811 ; 
 ni Sarah Ann Young of Wis; d of cholera Jan 7, 1850, at New 
 Orleans while Master of ship EleniLMit. George, b Feb 18, 
 1813 ; d in Bos Mar 26, 1842. Cin-istopher E, b June 25, 1815 ; 
 r in Charlestown, xMass. C:ipt ihonias II, b Mar 22, 1818 ; lost at 
 sea while commanding Brig Amerant on a passage from Ilallowell 
 to Philadelphia ab Oct 3, 1841. Robert, b Nov 26, 1820 ; d June 
 
 11, 1836. Elizabeth, b Nov 12, 1822 ; m Michael F Collins ; d 
 in Cleaveland, Ohio, Sept 19, 1854; buried in Wis. Wilson, b 
 July 10, 1824; r in Wis; d Ap 14, 1862. Hiram H, b Dec 
 
 12, 1826; r at Puget's Sound; employed by Government to 
 quell Indian disturbances. 
 
 Alfred, b May 19, 1841 in Brem ; 1st Me Cavalry ; m Martha 
 A Marsh, Aug 9, 1862. 
 
 Alfred's chil. William A, b Oct 18, 1864. 
 
 If'tftli Generation. — James 3d's chil. Thomas. William d 
 in Br. ag 15. Robert d in Bos. ag 24. James 4th, in Dam. 
 David d in Bristol. Alexander in the army. Jane. Ruth. 
 Elmira. Mary Aim. 
 
 M c Q U I G G . 
 
 Daniel m Phebe Chick. 
 
 Daniel's chil. Polly m David Cressey. Phebe m Edward 
 Parsons ; r in Alna. Robert m Sarah Boynton. 
 
 Third Generation. — Robert's chil. John, b Ap 2, 1809. 
 Betsey, b 1811 ; m Benjamin Frye. Nancy. Caroline ra Wib 
 liam Robinson ; r in Weymouth, Mass. Catharine m Samuel 
 Perkins ; r in Al. Almira. 
 
 MONTGOMERY. 
 Daniel, b in Booth. Jan 8 1801 ; ra 1st, Luciuda Totman, Dec 
 
406 GENEALOGY, 
 
 1830; 2cl, Fanny Glidden, Feb 5, 1846; c to N. in 1842; cl 
 June 2, 1881. 
 
 Danio.'s chil. 1, Mary Eliai, b July 1834 ; d Stipt 2, 1842. 2, 
 Fannie, I) July 12, 1837 ; ui Charles K Huberts of Taiuworth, 
 ,N. H. 3, LucindtiT, b Ap 18, 1841. 
 
 :Sl O R TON. 
 
 Capt John, bin Brein, May 27, 1814; m Mary Jane Side- 
 liuger, Nov 25, 1839. Mary, b Mar IG, 181S. 
 
 Capt John's chil. 1, Daniel II, b Sept 18, 1840 : mate of 
 Brig Ocean Belle. 2, Vilendia, b Oct 28, 1841 ; ni Peter Cnsh- 
 niaa, July 4, 1858. 3, Almira, b Sept 8, 1844. 4, Matilda, b 
 Mar 5, 1847. 5, Peter Alonzo, b May 18, 1851. 6, Mary Jane, 
 b Jan I'J, 1853; d Nov 20, 1862. 7, Ida, b Sept 18, 1855. 8, 
 John Henry, b Feb 28, 1859 ; d Dec 5, 1859. 
 
 ]M U II RAY. 
 
 David, Scotch descent ; c from I Londonderry, N II, about 
 1764 ; ni Elizabeth McLelland about 1766. 
 
 David's chil. Mary, b May 1767 ; tn John Cunningham, 
 1786 ; d in 1860; r at Dam Mills and Jeft". Marjzaret, b Oct, 
 1768; in Capt Alexander Cunningham of Wis ; d 1813. Wil 
 Ham, b 1770; d in int. William 2d, b 1771. Killed by the 
 wheel of a cart passing over his neck when 5 years of age, his 
 father driving the team. The boy was asleep in the road. 
 Robert and John, twins; Robert, m Rebecca Coburn of Pitts- 
 ton; was lost in a hurricane at sea, Dec 29, 1800. John, Sea 
 Capt, d at sea from tlie effects of a tall. Elizabeth, m Samuel 
 F^ollansbee of Salisbury, Mass, where she r and d. James, Sea 
 Capt, lost at sea in a hurricane Dec 29, 1800. David, Sea Capt; 
 d at sea of consumption. Sarah, b May 1782 ; m Dea John Ken- 
 nedy of Jeff; r there. Samuel, 1784 ; d 1859. 
 
 After David Mun-ay had lost si.v sons, he adopted his oldest 
 grandson, Robert Cunningham of Jeff as his son, who took the 
 name of Robert Murray. He was Col of a Regiment, and tu 
 1st, Widow Rebecca Murray, Dec 25, 1807; 2d, Ilnldah Lin- 
 coln. Nov 1S48. Robert, d May 6, 1859, aged 72, Rebecca, d 
 Oct 27, 1846. 
 
 Third Generation. — Robert I's chil. Oliver, sea capt., b Ap 
 1, 1794 ; m Lucretia Shermondine of Alevandria, Va. ; d in 
 Igaogary, S. A. Jan 13, 1826. Eliza, b Feb 11, 179G; m Isaac 
 W Page, Capt. of Militia, of Wilmington, N. H. John, b 
 June 30, 1798 ; m Clarissa P Cuaningham Feb 22, 1824 ; d Aug 
 
GENEALOGY. 407 
 
 17, 1870. Clarissa d Oct 17, 1878. Mary C, b Ap 3 'J, 1801. 
 
 Robert 2(rs cbil. llebecca, b Aug 2,3, 1808; in 1st, William 
 Vaiiiier ; 2(1, John Porkius ; d Oc-t 17, 18G2. Robert, Jan., sea 
 capt, b Nov 4, ISIO ; III 1st \v, Nancy Jane Rnr.dlett of Al. ; 
 2d w. Widow Maria Reynolds, N. Y. ; r in Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 David, b ISe))t 1813; d in int. Helen, b 1829. 
 
 Fourth Generation. — John's cliil. Mar<^arett, b Jaa 13, 
 1825; d May 1, 18()0. Ann Maria, b Jan 25, 1827; in Abra- 
 ham Hall Ocl, 1850; r in California. Oliver, b Oct 1, 1829; r 
 in Cuba; d Sept 13, 1878. Clara, b Sept 4, 1832; d Aug 15, 
 1854 Lavinia, b Mar 29, 1835. Alexander, b Sept 25, 1837 : 
 in Maria Ratter; r in Mass. Robert, b Mar 17, 1840; in Har- 
 riett Jackson ; r iu Cal. John H, b Nov 14, 1813 ; d June 11, 
 1860. 
 
 M Y K 1 C K . ' 
 
 Dr Josiali, b in Eastham, Mass, Sept 20, 176S ; m Mary Clark 
 of Brewster, Sept 24, 1789 ; c to X and settled one quarter of a 
 mile to the west of Dam Bridge about 1794; d Ap 9, 1828. 
 Mary, d Sept 18, 1849. 
 
 Dr Josiah's chil. Mary P ; d young. Lot, Physician ; m 
 Elizabeth C Dole of Al, Mar 1832; r in Augusta." Josiah, b 
 Aug 11, 1795; m Hannah Glidden, Feb 4, 1822; engaged in 
 shipbuilding, and was a man of extensive and prosperous busi- 
 ness ; d Septic, 1847. Arietta; in Cashing Bryant, Sept 25, 
 1821; d Dec 18, 18G1. Juha An:-! ; in Augustus F Lash, Mar 
 1830. 
 
 Third Generation. — Josiah's chil. Mary P, b Mar 17, 1823 ; 
 d Ap 19, 1828. James H, b Dec 27, 1824; m ALiry Merrill ot 
 New Bedford, Mass, May 23, 1854 ; r iu Boston. Arietta B, b 
 June 2, 1829; Mary H, b June 14, 1831; d Aug 15,1833. 
 Josiah, b Feb 17, 1833; m M Louise Rae of Oregon, May 1, 
 1858 ; r in Port, Oregon. H Lizzie, b Nov 28, 1838 ; m Edward 
 Webb, Jan 20, 1859. 
 
 NELSON. 
 
 Jacob, b in West. Oct 2.5, 1814 ; in Antoinette Clough Nelson 
 of Al. Nov 29, 1837 ; c to N. in 1859 ; d Dec 6, 1877. 
 
 Jacob's chil. 1, Laura Allen, b Julv 9, 1838. 2, Jane Clark, 
 b Ap 29, 1840. 3, Enos Merrill, b Ap 3, 1842. 4, Willie, b 
 Feb 6, 1845; d in inf. 5, Edward Harris, b Jan 18, 1848; d 
 Mar 31, 1851. 6, Paul Parson, b :May 23, 1852. 7, Charlie 
 and 8, tLattie, twins, b Mar 5, 1855. Charlie d in inf. Hattie d 
 Mar 1, 1858. 9, Freddie, b Aug 26, 1858. 
 
408 GENEALOGY. 
 
 NICKELS 
 
 Capt. Alexatifler c from Bos. and settled in middle of the 
 
 town; m Hannah who d Ap 3, 1767, aij 67 ; built the 
 
 house and ke])t tavern where Joseph Cargill, Esq., afterwards 
 resided ; d Veh 1, 17oS, ag 67. 
 
 C'a])t. Alexander's ehil. Capt. Alexander, Capt. James, Sam- 
 uel, Esq., John Hill, Thomas and one daujihter, Jane. 
 
 Samuel, Esq., d Nov. 16. 1802, ag 64. Jane, his w, d Sept 17, 
 1813, ag 71. 
 
 C:ipt James, c from Bos ; in lluth Thompson of Bos. Kuth, 
 b Sej)t 13, 1728. 
 
 Ca])t James' chil. James, Jr, b July 1, 1740; in Polly 
 Nickels ; r in Bos ; d May 19, ag 57. William Nickels, b July 1 4, 
 1751; m Polly Nickels of l>os. John, b Oct 1, 1752; d Aug 
 31, 17_. Pvuth, b May 6, 1754; m Henry Eossett of Bris. 
 H;uinah, b Aug 22, 1755 ; m Jesse Cooper, Nov 8, 1777 ; d Ap 
 30, 1818. Jau'c, b Feb 19, 1757 ; m Alexander G Robinson ; r 
 in Bris. John 2d, b July 30, 17o8 ; settled where Charles Pmk- 
 ham afterwards r. Frances, b A]) 4, 1760 ; m Capt Alexander 
 Little. Thomas T, b Dec 28, 1762. Killed by the Indians. 
 Margaret, b June 21, 1765; m Wiiislow Ames ; r in Lewiston. 
 Alexander, b Jan 4, 17G7 ; m Mary Hunt. 
 
 yViinl Generation. — Samuel, Esq. 's chil. 1, Hannah, b Ap 2 
 1762. 2, Alexander, b Oct 17, 1763; m M;iry Hunt of l^wn. 
 July 0, 1790; killed blasting stone Oct 14, 1790. 3, William, b 
 Jan 12, 1766; m.Jane McCobb of Bath, 1796; r in Wis. 4, 
 Samuel, Jun., b lALar 12, 1769. 5, Robert, b Jau 31, 1775; m 
 Laouisa Cushmau of Wool. ; d Sei)t 29, 1807, ag 31. Charles, 
 Esq., b July 12, 1778 ; m Lucy Delano of Wool. Dec 10, 1805 ; 
 built and r in t\vt)-story house opposite Town House ; ship- 
 builder and farmer ; d Dec 22, 1822. Lucy d Feb 15, 1841, ag 
 58. 7, Thomas, b Sept 12, 1780; m Jane Hodge of Wis.; r in 
 Wis. and N. Y. 
 
 Fourth Generation. — Robert's chil. Lucy Ann d 1807. 
 Jane, m Capt. Barnabas Barker. Samuel m Betsey Williams of 
 Edg. 
 
 Charles Esq's chil. 1, Charles Jr, b Feb 13, 1808 ; d July 8, 
 1809. 2, Wilmot, b Aug 3, 1809 ; d Mar 21, 1833. 3, Capt 
 Charles, b Jau 8, 1811 ; m 1st, Philena W Rundlett of Al Feb 
 8, 1838 ; Philena d June 16, 1851 ; m 2d Almira Ruudlett of 
 Al P'eb 26, 1852 ; came near losing his lite by secession fury 
 ab 1845 ; was obliged to leave his vessel at N O, and though 
 innocent, to tiee home by the way of the Mississippi. A man of 
 integrity and sterling worth ; d Dec 2, 1852. 4, Hannah, b July 
 1, I8I2'; m Lewis Kennedy, Jan 17, 1838. 5, Edwin, b June- 
 
GENEALOGY. 409 
 
 18, 1814; m Angeline Kennedy ; drowned at Slieepscot Falls, a 
 beautiful. ])leasant morning ab 11 A M, !Se))t 28, 1848, buried the 
 next Sabbath. !Sons of Temperance of which he was a member, 
 present. 6, Hartley, b Ap 7, 1817 ; m Susan Blocks of West. 
 May 15, 1853 ; d Jan 29, 18G4. 7, Lucy D, b June 21, 1818 ; 
 m William Hall, Feb 6, 1840. 8, Marietta A, b Jan .s, 1.S21 ; 
 d Sept 20, 1822. 9, Caroline, b Jan 12, 1823 ; teacher ; d Mar 
 20, 1852. 
 
 Capt Charles' chil, 1, Amanda Philena, b Oct 27, 1839 ; d 
 Sept 18,^ 1852. 2, Charles Granville, b Oct 1, 1840 ; member of 
 Co G, Fifth Maine liegiment ; was in the first Bull Run battle ; 
 d at W^1shington, ]) C, of diptheria, Nov 17, 1861. 3, Edward 
 Payson, b Oct 6, 1845; d Feb 26, 18G3, which is the fina 
 account of this family. 
 
 NORWOOD. 
 
 Joseph, b iu Gloucester, Mass, Ap 25, 1790 ; m Clara Norwood, 
 June 1, 1812, moved to Bris ab 1820 ; c to N in 1857. 
 
 Joseph's chil. 1, Joseph Jr, b July 30, 1813; d Ap 1, 1848. 
 2, Clara, b Jan 28, 1815 ; d Oct 18, 1840. 3, Zaccheus, b Sept 
 15, 1817 ; m Helen E Hanlv of Br Sept 16, 1864. 4, Helen, b 
 Nov 12, 1834. 
 
 OSGOOD, 
 
 Horace, b June"7, 1797, in Lancaster, Mass. ; c to N. in 1823 
 m Elizabeth Erskine, July 8, 1823 ; d Mar 28, 1864, 
 
 Horace's chil, 1, Horace N, b Mar 13, 1825: sea capt. in 
 India Trade ; m Pauline Austin June 2, 1856. 2, Mary Eliza- 
 beth, b Oct 18, 1827. 3, James Erskine, b May 2, 1833; m 
 Lucy M Chase Sept 13, 1870. 4, Arietta Homes, b Jan 8, 1835 ; 
 ni Edward l^odman .June 9, 1857; r in N, York. 5, Thomas 
 L, b July 3, 1836 ; d Oct 16, 1849. 7, Anna F, b Mar 13, 1841 ; 
 
 Third Generation. — Horace N's chil. 1, Horace A, b July 
 3, 1859 ; d in East Indies Mar '2b, 1861. 2, Pauline, b Sept 10, 
 1862. 3, Horace E, b Oct 1, 1867, 
 
 OTIS, 
 
 Amos, b in Scituate, Mass. June 25, 1765; c to N. and m 
 Thankful Taylor; d Ap 10, 1809. Thankful, b Ap 17, 1771 ; d 
 Sept 28, 1863. 
 
 Amos' chil. 1, Isaac, b May 8, 1791 ; d young. 2, INLary, b 
 Mar 31, 1793; m Thomas Wrecks of Jeff. 3, William, b Dec 
 12, 1794 ; in Sarah Perkins Dec 26, 1822. 4, Amos Jr., b Sept. 
 14, 1798; belonged to the navy; d in Chelsea Hospital, Mass. 
 
410 GENEALOGY. 
 
 5, Ruth, b Dec 2, 1796 ; d Sept 6, 1827. 6, Hannah, b Aui? 18, 
 1800; d Dec 10, 1825. 7, Fanny, b Ap 25, 1803; m Fhih"p C 
 Beckler Dec, 1822. 8, Snsan, b Mar 8, 1805 ; m Percy Ilitcli- 
 cock of Dam. Oct 1842. 9, Job, b Ap 20, 1807 ; d Oct 20, 
 1825. 10, Cynthia, b Feb 10, 1809 ; m Edmund Perkins Jun., 
 Feb 13, 1836. 
 
 Third Generation. — William's chil. 1, Charlotte P, b Ap 1, 
 1824 ; m Robert B Perkins, Ap 23. 1846. 2, Sewall Jr., b Aug 
 13, 1827 ; d Oct 2, 1854. Samuel A, b June 7, 1.S29 ; r in Bos. 
 Mary W, b Mar 27, 1831 ; m Aurelius Duidap of Bos. Sept 20, 
 1858; d Jan 16, 1862. William E, b Ap 19, 1833. Charles P, 
 b Ap 5, 1836; d July 8, 1842. John A, b Ap 19, 1832; 
 member of Co. II, 21 Kesj. Me. Vols ; d at Baton Rouge May 24, 
 1863. Joseph Franklin/b Aug 19, 1841. Sarah F,^b Nov 5, 
 1844. 
 
 p:tta Florence, dau of Aurelius and Mary W Dunlap, b July 
 3, 1861. 
 
 William E, m Nellie Sherman of Edg. Their son, William 
 E, d July 9, 1863, ag 6 yrs and 3 months. 
 
 PACKARD. 
 
 Reuben, b in Bridgewater, Mass, Feb 22, 1776; m Jerusha 
 Holbrook, Mar 1796 ; c to N ab 1832 ; d Oct 23, 1847. Jerusha, 
 d Dec 5, 1832. 
 
 Reuben's chil. Betsey, b Oct 15, 1796; d Dec 15, 1855. 
 David, Lieut in the militia, b May 10, 1798; d Jan 1844. 
 Sarah, b Nov 5, 1799. Jerusha, b Ap 10, 1801 ; m Henry M 
 Pease; r in Appleton ; d 1854. Nancy, b Jan 13, 1803; m 
 Alexander Jamison ; r in Appleton. Abner, Sea Capt, b Mav 
 26, 1804; m Elizabeth Flint of Nob ; r in Dam; d at N 
 Orleans, June 31, 1854. Joanna, b Mar 14, 1807; m Walter 
 Butler of Thomaston ; d June, 1852. Cyrus, b Mar 18, 1809 ; ra 
 1st Nancy Winslow, Aug 14, 1838. 2d, Hannah S Chase, Oct 
 7, 1852 ; Sea Capt ; d July 1, 1854, in New Orleans. Lvdia M, 
 b July 17, 1811 ; m Josiah Page; d P'eb 21, 1865. John, b 
 Dec 11, 1814 ; Grad at Bow Col ; d Sept 1, 1847. Nehemiah, 
 b July 4, 1818 ; r in Cal. 
 
 Third Generation. — Capt Cyrus' chil. Mary II, b Aug 1 6, 
 1842. John H, b May 13, 1845 ; d Aug 23, 1845. Jeunette A 
 b June 30, 1847. Thomas Ilnyward, b Dec 2, 1848. N Lin- 
 coln, b Aug 7, 1850. Julia Chase, b May 30, 1854. 
 
 PAGE. 
 
 Robert, b in Edg, 1776 ; m Nancv Dodge of Ed<? ; c to N in 
 1804 ; d Jan 29, 1857. - ^ 
 
GENEALOGY. 
 
 411 
 
 Eobeit's cliil. Jolni, b July 9, 1803; ni Ahby L SlieUlon; 
 Sept 14, 1836. .Josiah. Maliala ; m John Ilaugett of Edir r, 
 ill E. Nathan, b May 26, 1817 ; m Sarah Jane Cook, Ap 22, 
 1850. 
 
 Third Genenttion.— John's chil. Sarah Anna ; m Benj F 
 Groton of Nob, Sept 20, 1858. 
 
 Josiah's chil. Nancy. 
 
 Nnthnn's chil. James C, b Ang 18, 1851. Charles Dennis, b 
 Oct 8, 1858. 
 
 PERKINS. 
 
 Lenmel, brother to Abner, c from Somersworth, N H, and 
 settled on the spot where Joseph Perkins, his grjindson, after- 
 wards r. There had been an opening and he succeeded one 
 Winslow. 
 
 Lenuiel's chil. Lemuel Jr, William, Nathan, Nathaniel, Sea 
 Captains. Captains of Privateers in the Revolutionary war. 
 Daniel. Edmund, b 1768 ; m Abigail Catland ab 1798 ; d Jan 20, 
 1843. Seven sons and four daughters. 
 
 7/ui-d Ge?uration.—E(\\mnKVH chil. Clarissa, b May 27, 
 1800 ; m James Cox. Sarah, b Oct 2, 1801 : m William Otis, 
 Dec 26, 1822. Charlotte, b Sept 12, 1803; d July 7, 1821. 
 Harriet, b A]) 11, 1805. Lucinda, b Oct 19, 1806 ; m Thomas 
 Perkins. Edmund Jr, b Dec 16, 1808; m Cynthia Otis, Feb 
 18, 1836. Joseph, b Mar 28, 1811; m 1st, Lydia Wallace of 
 Montville ; 2d, Hebecca P Weeks of Jeff, Jan 27, 1853. Chas, 
 b June 26, 1813 ; d Feb 28, 1840. 
 
 Fourth Generation.— E(\m\\n(\ Jr's chil. Clara Augusta, b 
 Aug 10, 1837; d May 25, 1842. Charles Edmund, b Nov 8, 
 184^2 ; member of Co H, 21st Reg Me Vols. Frederick Wil- 
 liam, b Aug 24, 1844. Augustus Gordon, b June 20, 1846. 
 
 Abner, if in Somersworth, N. II. Ap 7, 1736 ; m Mary Chick; 
 c to N. and settled where Daniel D. now resides ; drowned in 
 1803. Mary d Mar 1812. 
 
 Abner's chil. Marv, b Feb 13, 1760 ; m Winthrop Dodge of 
 Edg. ; r in E. ; d Jan 1, 1825. Abner Jun., b May 7, 1762; 
 m Abioail Sloinsn of Wool. Ebenezer, b July 29, 1764; m 
 Mercy Crooker of Edg. Enoch, b Sept 7, 1766 ; m Molly Bates 
 ot Br. 1790 ; d Feb 12, 1815. John, b June 1, 1769 ; Capt. of 
 Militia; m Lois Dodge; r in Nob.; d Oc-t, 1818. Daniel, b 
 July 13, 1771 ; ra Isti Sarah Whii)ple; 2d, Fanny Blunt; d Ap 
 26, 1838. Sarah, d July 8, 1821. Fanny, d June 24, 1869. 
 Eunice, b July 20, 1773; m Lemuel Swett ; r in N. and Whit. 
 Sarah, b Aug 15, 1777; m Phillips Hatch of Br. ; r iu B. 
 
412 GENEALOGY. 
 
 Nancy, b Mar 5, 1783 ; m Dea. Washington Dodge Dec 13 
 1802. 
 
 Third Generation. — Abner Jr's chil. Sally. Henry. David. 
 Warren. Lydia. Polly. Nancy. William. Lucy ; ni Carpenter 
 Bearce of Jir. Lott. George, b Oct 1812 ; \\\ Julia Withani of 
 Jeif, June 1845. Htirriet. 
 
 Ebenezer's chil. Polly, b Dec 11, 1789; m Moses Davis of 
 Edg. Ebenezer, b Dec 2, 1791 ; m Burnham of Edg. Eunice, b 
 Feb 22, 1793; ra Capt John Tilton of Bris. Jerusha, b Feb 
 12, 1795. Lucy, b Feb 9, 1797; m Daniel Haggett of Edg. 
 Abiel, b Mar 4, 1799. Mercy, b Sept 25; 180L); m Amos 
 Haggett. 
 
 Enoch's chil. Daniel 2d, b Sept 21, 1791 ; m 1st, Susan Rob- 
 inson, Dec 23, 1817; Susan d Sept 3, 1853; m 2d w, Jane 
 Robinson, Mar 28, 1855. Sally, b Jan 19, 1793; d in Charles- 
 town, Mass. John, b May, 1794; in 1st Mary Hatch of Xob. 
 2d, Mary Clark of Jeif. 3d, Rebecca Murray; d Aug 1853; 
 Nancy, b Sept 1795; d young. Enoch, b Jan 1797; m Jane. 
 Hussey, Jan, 1811 ; r in Nob and Aroostook County. William, 
 b May, 1798 ; d in inf. Charles, b Sept 1799 ; accidentally 
 killed ag 14. James, b in 1801 ; m Hannah Hasey of Bris ; r 
 at Pemaquid. Sullivan, b May, 1802; m Harriet Pratt of 
 Windsor; r in W. Margaret, b Sept, 1803 ; m Francis S Tib- 
 betts. Mary Ann, b 1805 ; m William R Lovejoy of Bos; r in 
 E Bos. Lucinda, b May 1806 ; m Washington Bean of Wash- 
 ington ; r in W and Charlestown, Mass. Jeremiah, b 1807 ; d 
 ag 21. 
 
 Daniel's chil. Fanny, b Aug 30, 1796 ; m John Hodgkins ; r 
 in Jeff. Dea. Asa, b Mar 25, 1798; m Marv Church ot Br; 
 r in Thorn. ; d Feb 12, 1875. Mary d 1864. 'Mary, b Feb 15, 
 180J ; m Joseph Ross of Jeff. ; r in J ; d Ap 24, 1872. Eliza, 
 b May 17, 1802 ; m David Hall of Nob. ; d Nov 5, 1875. Fran- 
 cis, b Nov. 20, 1805; lost at sea in a hurricane, Nov 7, 1826. 
 Thomas, b Nov 26, 1805 ; m Lucinda Perkins Dec 12, 1833 : 
 Lucinda d 1866. Gardiner, b Oct 10, 1807; m Caroline L 
 Thompson of Bris. Oct 13, 1831 ; d Aug 4, 1877. Caroline d 
 June 19, 1868. Jane B, b July 30, 1899; m Thomas Hall of 
 Nob. Julia A, b Aug 10, 1811 ; m Jonathan Bryant of Nob. ; 
 r in Bath. Albert, b June 17, 1814; d Nov, 1833. Phebe, b 
 Ap 21, 1816 ; d June 24, 1816. By 2d w. Robert B, b Aug 5, 
 1823 \w Charlotte Otis. Daniel D, b July 7, 1825 ; m An- 
 toinette C Haggett of Edg. Oct 4, 1846. 
 
 Fourth Generation. — George's chil. Emily Jane, b 1848. 
 Mary Elizabeth, b Aug 1851. Georgie, b Dec 1854. James F, 
 b June 1856. 
 
GENEALOGY. 413 
 
 Thomas' cliil. Daniel VV, b Aug 30, 1S35. Frank E, b Ap 
 30, 1837; r in Australia. Thomas II, b Jan 1, 1H42 ; member 
 of 4th Me Reg three years ; re-enlisted in the 19th Ke<^ Me V^ols ; 
 m Lucy A Hodijes of Gard. Charles S, b June 13, 1843 ; d 
 Feb 17, 1845. Mary IT, b Feb 1, 1S46. 
 
 (Gardiner's chil. Catharine F, b Mar 20, 1836. Gardiner W, 
 b Mar 8, 1842 ; r in Bos. Harlan II, b Aug 30, 1846. Harlan's 
 chil. Rev, b Feb 2, 1877. 
 
 Ilobert'B's chil. Ella Charlotte, b Aug 3, 1847. 
 
 Daniel D's chil. Kaler, b Aug 19, 1847. Brainai'd, b Feb 
 28, 1849. Amos H, b Sept 9, 1850. Effie Annette, b Ap 13, 
 1853. Fannv Caroline, b July 3, 1855. Ward, b Dec 30, 
 1858. Mercy H, b Feb 13, 1861. Abe, b July 18, 1864. 
 
 Daniel 2d"s chil. Caroline, b Nov 29, 1818; d Dec 6, 1819. 
 Robert II, b Oct 7, 1821 ; m Susan P Flagg of Bos ; r in N and 
 Port. Jotham Sewall, b Dec 26, 1824 ; m Mary Wright. 
 
 Fifth Generation. — Robert R's chil. P^lbert G, b May 9, 
 1846. Member of 61st Reg Mass Vols. Caroline II, b Jan, 
 1851. 
 
 Jotham S's chil. Clarence, b July 26, 1853 ; d in inf Mary 
 Eudora, b Jan 2, 1856. 
 
 William B, b in Dam. ; c to N. 1852 ; m Hannah II Kennedy 
 Oct 6, 1252 ; member 4th Reg, Co. E, Me. Vols.; killed in the 
 battle of the Wilderness by a shell. May 25, 1864. 
 
 William's chil. Wintield Scott, b July 16, 1854. Rosabella, 
 b Sept 14, 1857. 
 
 P I N K H A M . 
 
 David, b in Booth. Mar 29, 1779; sea capt ; m Sarah Brier 
 Nov 23, 1803; c to N. Mar 1833; d July 4, 1839. Sarah d 
 Dec 2, 1850. 
 
 David's cliil. Olive, b Ap 20, 1805; m Capt John Adams of 
 Bootli Nov 23, 1826. Warren, Sea Capt, b May 22, 1807 ; r in 
 Edg ; m Hannah Chase of Edg. Lost at sea, Oct 1851. 
 George W, Sea Capt, b Jan 3, 1809 ; m Lydia Shepard of Jeff, 
 Oct 1837 ; r in Edg ; d May 11, 1848. Charles, b June 19, 1811; 
 m Rosalind Brown, Nov 2, 1840; d May 27, 1876. Edwin, 
 Sea Capt, b Sept 29, 1813; m Susan F Brown, Sept 1, 1839. 
 Rosalind d Feb 1880. 
 
 Third Generation. — Charles' chil. Frank, b June 20, 1842. 
 Emily Alice, b May '2^, 1847. Cora Addie, b Nov 29, 1849. 
 Charles Edward, b Sept 26, 1852; d Oct 13, 1854. 
 
 Edwin's chil. Augustus E, b June 23, 1842. Charles V, b, 
 Dec 22, 1846. Elisha, b in Wal July 24, 1829 ; c to N in 1847 ; 
 m Emily K Dodge ot Edg, Ap 14, 1846. 
 
414 GENEALOGY. 
 
 Elishn's chil. Mury Elizabeth, b Oct 24, 1857. Sanili Emily, 
 b Aug 12, 1860. 
 
 rOTTER. 
 
 Aaron M, b in Whit May 4. 1816 ; m Sarah I* Gray, Jan 15, 
 1846 ; c to N in 1850. 
 
 Aaron M's chil. Georoiana E, b St-pt 8. 1847 ; d Dec 3, 1850. 
 A daughter, b Aug 3. 1«49 ; d in inf. William H, b Oct 9, 
 1851 ; d Sei»t 10, 1852. Georgia Ada, b July 10, 1854. Chas 
 Alvin, b Aug 3, 1856 ; d Aug"4, 1856. Susan Jane, b Jan 30, 
 1858. Eud'ora II, b Mar 5, 1860. Frank Leland, b Feb 9, 
 1862. 
 
 PREBLE. 
 
 James, b in Litchfield, Sept 3, 18D7 ; m Phebe V Shattuck of 
 West, Oct 7, 1832 ; r in Booth ; c to S in 1840. 
 
 James' chil. David S, b Nov 12, 1833; m Lizzie B Thomas 
 of Manchester, June 1, 1862 ; Sarah T, b May 25, 1837. Jaincs 
 M, b July 31, 1839 ; d Mar 21, 1841. Julia M, adopted daugh- 
 ter, b Aug 26, 1846. 
 
 Third Generation. — David S's chil. Thomas D Worrall, b 
 Nov 6, 1863 ; d in inf 
 
 ROBINSON. 
 
 Archibald, c from I, settled upon the banks of the Dam for a 
 few years and then went westward. 
 
 Robert, b in Bridgewater, Mass, Dec 28, 1751, new style; 
 c to N in 1767 ;ind settled where E D Robinson afterwards re- 
 sided ; m Jane Webb of Wool in 1777 or 8 ; d Mar 2, 1845; 
 Jane his w d Aug 3, 1843. 
 
 Robert's chil. Ruth, b Feb 2. 1779: m Robert Robinson of 
 Jelf; d Aug 16, 1S64. Archibald, b Oct 2, 1780; d in inf. 
 James, Capt of Militia, b Dec 19, 1782 ; m 1st INLartha Stetson, 
 Dec 26, 1816, who d July 6, 1828 ; m 2d Priscilla Glidden, Feb 
 24, 1830, who d Aug 24, 1843 ; m 3d, Mrs Abigail r>oyd of Edg, 
 Mar 18, 1845. Luther, b Nov 26, 1784 ;~d Jan 2, 1787. 
 Ebeuezer Delano, Esq, b Jmie 8, 1787; m Martha D Webb, 
 Dec 12, 1815 ; d Jan 1, 1867. He was a man of integrity, up- 
 rightness, talents and sterling worth. Held many town and 
 other public offices, was a warm friend of education, represented 
 . the town in the Legislature, exerted a wide and healthy influence 
 and died in a "good old age," after having served God and his 
 generation with ability and acceptance. 
 
GENEALOGY. 415 
 
 Jane, b Nov 24, 1789 ; m Daniel iVrkiiis, Mav 28, 185-) ; 2.1 
 w. Susan, b Jan 19, 1792 ; ni Daniel Perkins, Dec 23, 1817 ; 1st 
 w a Sepl3, 1853. 
 
 Kbenezer D Esq's chil. Ansel, b Sept 30, 181 G ; ni Emeline 
 M Lewis of Kv, Dec 3, 1846. Susan, b Ap 12, 1818; d Mar 
 20, 1819. Lucy W, b Mar 9, 1820; m Wm Foster of Bath, 
 Dec 3, 18o0; r in B. Caroline, b Ap 21. 1822; m Capt El- 
 bri(l!j;e G Webber, Sept 11, 18G2 ; r in Washington. Albert S, 
 b Dec 16, 1823; d Mar 10, 1825. Luther, b Dec 15, 1825; m 
 Sarah 1> Stetson of Booth, Eel> 14, 1856. Theresa, b Sept 5, 
 1828. Frederick A, b May 9, 1830 ; d Oct 8, 1851. Ilemy C, 
 b Dec 21, 1831 ; Giad at Bow Col 1860; Teacher; ni Jennie 
 A Stewart of Br, Oct 17, 1865; Clemyman ; r in Phipshufg. 
 Martha Jane, b Oct 2, 1833 ; m Capt Wn\ Newhall Jr, of Wash- 
 insjton. Oct 4, 18G4 ; d at Savannah, Ga, Mar 7, 1867 ; interred 
 at^N. Sophia J I, b Jan 26, 1838 : d Dec 30, 1858. 
 
 Fifth Generation. — Abner's chil. Martha S, b May 27, 1857. 
 
 James Nickels, Sea Capt. b in Br. Ap 24, 1791 ; m iMarijery 
 Hopkins ot N. Feb 13, 1817; c to N in 1818; d June 3, 1863. 
 
 James N's chil. Mary C, b Nov 29, 1818 ; m Royal Wri£rht, 
 Nov 6, 1845. William H, b Feb 10, 1820; d in Baltimore, 
 Feb 1, 1841. Jane N, b July 8, 1823; in James Burchsted of 
 Bos ; Feb 8, 1846 ; r in Dorchester. James N, b Sept 21, 1825 ; 
 m Isabella Jenkins of Australia ; r in A. Daniel II, b Feb 8, 
 1828 ; ni Angle McXear of Dam, Mar 4, 1855 ; d July 15, 1859. 
 
 Jhird Generation. — D.iniel lis chil. lioyal Wright, b Dec 
 17, 1855. Daniel Webster, b Nov 10, 1857."^ 
 
 R OWE. 
 
 Thomas, b in 1, Jan 1, 1796; c to N in 1818; mechanic and 
 farmer ; m Charlotte Turnbull, May 8, 1820; d Sept 8, 1S52. 
 
 1'honias' chil. William T, b Feb 17, 1822; r in Cal. Alex- 
 ander, b Oct 8, 1823. Thomas, Jr, b Oct 30, 1826 ; d Mar 24, 
 1827. Robert T, b Sept 14, 1828; m Laura Knight of Kieh- 
 mond, 1858; r in R. Thomas, Jr, 2d, b Dec 17, 1830; d Mar 
 31, 1833. Richard W, b Ap 30, 1832; d Sept 24, 1832. 
 Elizabeth W, b May 8, 1833; m John Melrose of Canada, Sept 
 1854; r in Richmond, John T, b June 26, 1834 ; ra Flora Cos- 
 tellow of Richn.ond Dec, 1864. Charlotte T, b Dec 31, 1838. 
 James E, b May 26, 1840. 
 
 R L N D L E T . 
 
 William F, b in Pittston, Oct 24, 1834 ; ni Octavia M Nash 
 of East Pittston, Nov 6. 1850. Octavia, b Jan 1, 1835 ; c to N 
 in 1851. 
 
416 GENEALOGY. 
 
 Russell, Elizabeth, b in Portsmouth, N II, Dec lo, 1795. 
 
 Benianiin, b June 17, 1822 at Portsmouth ; m in Bos. Ap 17, 
 1845. Benjamin F, b in Bos. Jan 17, 1846. Charles Edward, 
 b in Bos, May 25, 1848. Walter Scott, b in Chelsea, Aug 25, 
 1857 ; d at Portsmouth, Oct 17, 18G0, ag 3 yrs 1 mo, 22 days. 
 
 S E I D E R S . 
 
 Daniel, b in Wald ; m Nancy Dunbar, Ap 3, 1802, c to N, 
 about 1800; d Oct ah 1834. 
 
 Daniel's chil. 1, Charles A, b Oct 29, 1803 ; ni Clarissa Cox ; 
 of Card ; r in Farmingdale. 2, George, b Dec 24, 1804 ; d Jan 
 2, 180G. 3, Wilmot, b June 28, 1806 ; m 1st Elizabeth Teague, 
 2d, Matilda Henrietta Cotton of Wolfboro' N H ; Sea Capt ; 
 both himself and wife were lost in a missing vessel. 4, Louisa, 
 b P'eb 13, 1808 ; m Nathaniel Snow of Nob. 5, Emeline, b 
 Sept 5, 1809 ; m Major General Henry P Cotton of Wolfboro', 
 N II July 2, 18—. 6, Daniel, b June 30, 1811 ; ni Nancy Cies- 
 sey of Edg ; r on Kodislbrds Island. 7, Nancy, b Dec 5, 1812 ; 
 m Marias Sproul of Br. 8, Maria, b Mar 26, 1814. 9, Priscilla 
 D, b June 27, 1817 ; m Benj F Campbell : r in Bos. 
 
 SHATTUCK. 
 
 David, b in West, Feb 9, 1806 ; m Mercv Greenleaf of West, 
 Ap 30, 1835. Mercy, b Dec 22, 1811 ; c to N May 7, 1835. 
 
 David's chil. 1, Wilmot G, b Ap 24, 1836. 2, Knth Ellen, b 
 Sept 8, 1837 ; m Capt Warren Adams, June 29, 1S63. 3, Da- 
 vid A, b Sept 24, 1842. 4, Charles E, b Feb 28, 1845. 5, Mary 
 F, b Aug 20, 1846 ; m Capt Amos Jewett. 
 
 Thomas, David's brother, b in West, May 18, 1813 ; m 
 Jerusha Knight of West, Mar 7, 1839. Jerusha, b Ap 15, 1 815; 
 c to N in 1864. 
 
 Thomas' chil. 1, Kuth, b Oct 14, 1839. 2, Betsey K, b July 
 17, 1841. 3, Sarah B, b Mar 7, 1843. 4, Henry R, b July 9, 
 1846. 5, David, b May 14, 1848. 6, James P, b Ap 6, 1851 ; 
 d Mar 12, 1854. 7, Ella, b Sept 9, 1853. 8, Jennie Judson, b 
 Jan 10, 1859 ; 9, a daughter, b Ap 5, 1861 ; d in inf. 
 
 Wilmot, m Ann Eliza Hatch, Nov 27, 1865. Wilmot's chil. 
 1, Marcia Ann, b June 13 ; 1866. 2, George Wilmot, b Nov 7. 
 1870. 3, Maggie Mav, b Jan 2, 1876. 4, Joseph B, b May 18, 
 1877. 5, Clara Bell,'b Oct 9, 1878. 
 
 David, m Jennie Burchsted, Nov 19,1873; r in Maynard, 
 Mass. cliil. 1, Freddie B, b Jan 18, 1878. 2, Mary Wright, b 
 Feb 23, 1880. 
 
GENEALOGY. 417 
 
 Charles, m Julia C Packard, Dec 18, 1876. Julia, d Ap 11, 
 
 1850. Chil. Ward Lincoln, b Dec 3, 1879. 
 
 Capt Jewett's sons. 1, Harry Lain, b July 11, 18G9. 2, 
 Frank, b Auij 10, 1871. 
 
 Warren Adam's clul. 1, Charles F, b May 7, 18GG. 2, Ber- 
 tie, b Sept 18, 1872, d Oct 20, 1874. 3, Bell Dodge Adams, b 
 Sept 18, 1873. 
 
 SHERMAN, 
 
 Aaron, Sr, b in Booth, July 10, 1772; m Polly Tarbell, of 
 Dedhani, Mass, May 10, 1796. Polly, b June 29, 1777 ; c to N 
 in 1799 ; d Sept 4, 1845. 
 
 Aaron Sr's chil. Eleazer, b May ■2S, 1797 ; ni Azubali Ilodo-e 
 of Edo-; r in Patricktown Plantation. Aaron, Jr, b Mar 27, 
 1799 ;^ni Maria Patterson, Nov, 1820 ; r on the homestead. 
 
 "Third Generation. — Aaron Jr's chil. Albion A, b Nov 
 5, 1821; m Phebe French of Sullivan; r in S. Josiah P, 
 b July 25, 1823 ; Teacher at Pottsville, Penn ; m Melvina Fos- 
 ter of Litchtield. Maria P, b Nov 11, 1826 ; m Daniel Dodge ; 
 r in Booth. Mary A, b July 12, 1826 ; d Ap 27, 1842. Adeline 
 S, b Sept 11, 1833; m William Hutchinson of Bos, Dec 17, 
 
 1851. Sophronia P, b Mar 5, 1831 ; m David Morgan of Bos, 
 Nov 23, 1851 ; r in Middle Granville, N Y. Charlotte b, Sept 
 11,1833; r in Bos. Lorenda E, b Dec U, 1834; r in Bos. 
 Edwaid F, b Oct 10, 1836. Alden E, b May 2, 1839; niem- 
 ber of 21st Vleg Maine Vols. 
 
 Samuel K, b in Edg Sept 8, 1808 ; c to N when about ^one 
 year old, and lived with his Grandfather, Samuel Kennedy, Esq ; 
 m Elizabeth Poole of Edgcomb, June 3, 1839. Member of 16th 
 Reg, Co K, Me Vols ; now of tlie Ambulance Corps. Elizabeth 
 Poole, b Sept 19, 1817. 
 
 Samuel K's chil. Sarah E, b Oct 16, 1840 ; m George Poole 
 of Gloucester, Mass, Oct, 1858 ; r in G. Martha J, b Oct 24, 
 1841 ; m Joseph C Paine of Charlestown, Mass, May 16, 1863. 
 Eunice H, twin sister of Martha J, m Joseph Cunningham, Dec 
 25, 1869. Nancy O, b Ap 1, 1844. Amasa P, b Oct 19, 1847 ; 
 Member of 20th Peg, Maine Vols. David L, b Nov 30, 1849. 
 John Augustus, b Jan 14, 1850. Atwood E, b June 4, 1852. 
 Samuel O, b Jan 5, 1854. Virginia Isadore, b Dec 12, 1856 
 Lovinia W, b Feb 28, 1859. 
 
 Sherman, Silas D, b Nov 21, 1832 ; m Julia E Somes, Nov 
 18, 1853. Julia E, b June 30, 1835. Baptized Nov 5, 1865. 
 
 Silas D's chil. 1, Artis'T, b Dec 4, 1854. 2, Willie O, b 
 Jan 21, 1857. 3, Elizabeth M, b Ap 26, 1860 ; d May 28, 1860. 
 4, Emily S, b Sept 13, 1861 ; d Ap 9, 1865. 
 
418 GENEALOGY. 
 
 SHELDON 
 
 (-.'apt Epliraim c from New Jersey to Gloucester, Mass ; m 
 Abio^ail Pool of G, dan of Dea Isaac Pool. 
 
 Their c\n\ ; 2 sons, 5 dans. William the eldest, m Sarah 
 Webb of N Yarmouth, dau of Dea Nathaniel Webb. William's 
 chil. Luther, d in inf .Tane, d in 1S:^0 a;^ 33. Bartlett, b 
 1800 ; m Lucy Wade of Wis ab 1821 ; d July 1853 ; Nancy, m 
 Benj Dodge and r in Edg ; Nathan W, m 1st, Susan Thomas of 
 Auirusta ; 2d, .\un Douglass of Port ; settled as minister in 
 Brownville ; since jirenched in various places ; now r in Gray. 
 Abbie L, m John Page in 1836. 
 
 Fourth Generation. — Bartlett's chil. One d ml. Caroline, d 
 1852, ag 19. William, Capt of Gunboat. Chares, r in Aus- 
 tralia. Edward, r in England. Joseph, in U S army. Brad- 
 ford, in IT. S. army. Oscar, Capt ot ship in E India trade. 
 Henry, mate of an English ship. Lucy, m Daniel Crane, r in 
 Bos. Parker, mate of ship. 
 
 Abbie L, had one child, Sarah Anna. She m Benj F Groton, 
 Sept 20, 1858. Nathan W's chil. One d in inf. Mary Good- 
 ale, m Royal Trask in 1830 ; r in (xray. Sarah Jane Abbie m 
 John Arnold, in 1830 ; r in Bath. Walter, d in N York in 1864, 
 
 as: 30. 
 
 S 11 R T W E L L . 
 
 Capt James, c from Wis ; m Widow Thomas Campbell, Jan 
 1, 1832. 
 
 Capt James' chil. Richard E, b May 18, 1835 ; rn Sarah E 
 Shedd of Bos, Jan 27, 1864. Downey A, b Feb 18, 1837; d 
 Sept, 1860. Ellen A, b Nov 25, 1839 ; m Thomas A Allen of 
 Wis ; r in AV. Helen F, b Nov 5, 1841 ; m (.'apt Bradford 
 Merry. James A, b June 4, 1844; member of 19th Reg Co 
 G, Me Vols. Wounded in a charge near Spotsvlvania C H, Va, 
 May 13, 1864. Stephen Weeks,' b Mar 31, 1845. Algernon 
 Austin, b Dec 9, 1847. Amanda B, b June 8, 1849. 
 
 SIMPSON. 
 
 Robert 2d's chil. David and Miles C, twins, b Nov 7, 1813. 
 David m Mary Ann Myers of Dresden, Oct 28, 1S41. Miles C, 
 d inf Rufus, b Nov 20, 1815 ; d in inf. Josiah M, b Nov 20, 
 1816. Rebecca C, b Dec 7, 1818; m 1st. Cyrus Chapman of 
 Nob. 2d, Willard Averill. Franklin, b Sept 27, 1820; d in 
 inf. Mary Ann, b Oct 6, 1821 ; m Emory Boynton of Jeff. 
 Eliza Jane, b Sept 26, 1823 ; m George Whitney of Royalston, 
 
GENEALOGY. 419 
 
 Mass, Ap 20, 1842. Miranda M, b Jan 7, 1826; m Arnold C 
 Whitcomb ; r in Jeft' and Bos. Arlitta B, b Sept 18, 1828 ; m 
 1st, James Clark; 2d, James J Golden of Lewiston ; r in L. 
 Robert Sewall, b Sept 24. 1830; m Joanna Iloudlette of Dres- 
 den, Sept 17. 1857 ; r in Richmond. 
 
 Davids clnl. Miles C, b Nov 25, 1842. Caroline M, b Oct 
 14, 1844. Charles, b Nov 19, 1847. 
 
 SOMES. 
 
 David, c from Cape Ann. His father was killed when he was 
 a small boy in an action at Cape Breton ; e to N when a young 
 man ; r at Sheepscot 7 or 8 years ; m Jenny Hopkins ; four chil 
 were born at Sheepscot, and four after he moved to the South- 
 west part of the town. He bought 200 acres of Peter Fatter- 
 son, and took up one hundred acres of wild land. He never was 
 disturbed in his possession. He built a Grist Mill on the small 
 stream to the North of his house over which the road passes. 
 
 David's chil. William, b May 5, 1770; m Martha Cothran, 
 Nov 179^. David, b Feb 1772; m Nabby Trask. Nancy, m 
 1st, William Dodge ; 2d, Fzekiel Stearns. Polly, m John 
 Cothran, Jenny, m Moses Wilson. Sally, m Robert Anderson. 
 Betsey, m Daniel Dodge. Fatty. Joel, m Jenny Kennedy ; 
 drowned shortly after marriage. Solomon, m Hannah David- 
 son. Peggy, m James Davidson. 
 
 Third Generation.— ^\\\\\iin\^ chil. Mary, b June 9. 1799 ; 
 d Aug 1801. Sarah, b June 1, 1800 ; m John Babcock in 1818. 
 William, b May 21, 1802; d Dec 1861. Hartley, b Aug 4, 
 1808; m Alvira Powers of Jeff; d Aug 28, 1835. Emeline, b 
 Jan 11, 1811; m John Blake; r in West Roxbury, Mass; 
 James, b Ap 26, 1813 ; m Caroline Soule ; r in E Bos. Setli, b 
 July 4, 1819; d Mar 22, 1849. Daniel, b Dec 10, 1820. Han- 
 nah, b Mar 29, 1812 ; d Oct 10, 1817. 
 
 Fourth (?e»em^ioM.— Hartley's chil. Charles, b May 14, 
 1832 ; m Elizabeth Curtis of Farming-dale ; r in Gard. Hen- 
 rietta, b 1834 ; d young. 
 
 SPEED. 
 
 James, was an early settler on the Dam river ; house stood a 
 little to the North of Alden White's house ; had two wives and 
 several children by first w ; last w survived him several yrs ; 
 several of the family lie interred in the field on the opposite side 
 of the road which Mr Speed owned, and down towards the 
 river. At the present time there are none of the name in town. 
 
420 GENEALOGY. 
 
 STEWART 
 
 Cliiirles, b in Pliiladelpliia in 1782 ; c to N ab 1806 ; m Phil- 
 lis (jibson, Ap 17, 1812; d May 7, 1840; had one child that d 
 young. 
 
 STEARNS. 
 
 Ezekiel, b May 25, 1774 ; m Nancy Somes of Edg, June 23, 
 1795; d Ap 22, 1848. Nancv, b June 25, 1774; d July 28, 
 1866. 
 
 Ezekiel's chil. 1, William, b Mar 28, 1799; d Sept 3, 1818. 
 2, Ezekiel, Jr, b Dec 29, 1800; m Jane Ulmer of Thorn, July 
 
 4, 1826. Jane d Mar 10, 1832. 3, Jane, b Feb 27, 1803 ; m 
 John Downey, June 26, 1823; d Sept 30, 1843. 4, Moses, b 
 July 19, 1805; m Julita l^aniy of Taunton. Mass, May 5, 1833. 
 
 5, Lucinda, b May 16, 1807 ; m 1st Stephen Winchester of Bos, 
 Nov 25, 1835 ; m 2d, Kev Dexter Potter of Bos, Nov 3, 1863. 
 Stephen, d Oct 22, 1855. 6, Adeline, b Mar 8, 1809 ; m Fran- 
 cis Dodge, Nov 26, 1835. 7, Stinson, b June 25, 1811. 8, 
 Matilda, b Sept 27, 1813; d Oct 17, 1818. 9, George W, b 
 Nov 16, 1818; ra Maliala Bullock of Taunton, Oct 6, 1839. 
 
 STETSON. 
 
 Capt Joseph, b in Br, Feb 15, 1808 ; c to N in 1829 ; m Mar- 
 garet Stevens of Brem, Sept 6, 1831. 
 
 Capt Joseph's chil. John G, b Feb 28, 1833. Grad at Bow 
 Col 1854; Law^yer ; residence and office in Bos; m Delia H 
 Libby of Port, Jau 26, 1865. 
 
 TAYLOR. 
 
 John, Sr, c from Plymouth Colony, probably Scituate, as 
 early as 1635 ; took up lands at Dam, lower falls, next North of 
 Walter Phillips ; r here till 1678 when he was driven off by 
 
 savage ferocity and his house was burned ; m Sai'ah ; 
 
 took the Freeman's oath in Bos, 1830; d in Mass. 
 
 John, Sr's chil. One son, Isaac, who, after he was driven 
 from Dam, became, one informant says, a merchant in Bos and 
 another says in IVmbroke, and several daughters. One mar- 
 ried a Simmons ; another, a Woodbridge, part of whose descend- 
 ants now r in N ; and a third lived single till ui)wards of 90 yrs 
 of age. A fourth m Thomas Gent of Sheepscot. 
 
 Third Generation. — Isaac's chil. Had several sons, Jacob, 
 Joseph, Beniamiu and Alizeus, and one dau, Aseuatb, who m 
 George Barstow of Hanover, Mass, Jan 10, 1750 and moved to 
 
IGfENEALOGY, 421 
 
 N in 1765. Joseph, b Nov 20, 1787; m Thankful Clarke of 
 Providence, U I ; r first in Seituate ; d Jan 5, IHIJS. Thankful, 
 h July 22, 1738 ; d Mar 1820. Joseph c to N in 1767 and soon 
 built the house, on what is now "Aeadeniy Hill," known after- 
 wards as the "Glidden house" which was burnt about tlie year 
 1860. Parting- witli this to Joseph Glidden, Sr, he moved back 
 and built him a house a little to the South of where Ca])t John 
 Taylor, his <irandson, afterwards lived. 
 
 Joseph and Thaid<ful i' with their son John in Jeff durinij; the 
 last years of theii- life. Their remains now lie interred in the 
 cemeteiy on Trask's Hill near the IJaptist Church in Jeff. 
 
 Fourth (jre)ieratwn. — Joseph's chil. 1, Capt. Kphr.iiiii, b Aug 
 
 22, 17o<S ; entered Revolutionary Army at the age of 16 ; served 
 as a soldier three years ; was privateering and in public service 
 till taken prisoner where he was held 15 months; was in JJunker 
 Hill battle ; was at West Point at the execution of Major Andie ; 
 was in a ^lass. Keg. commanded by Col. Francis of Beverly and 
 near tliat officer when killed : and was in France at the close of 
 the war. Also served with the troops assigned to Gen. Lafay- 
 ette. He was a man of indomitable courage and perseverance, 
 and his devotion to the cause of his country was unsurpassed, 
 and ceased onlv when the last battle of life had been fought; ni 
 Deborah Otis of Seituate, Mass., ab 1797 ; d Aug 24, 1847. 2, 
 Ruth, b Feb 3, 1 764 ; m Thomas Weeks of Jeff. ; d Feb 3, 
 1857; Thomas d Jai. 11, 1846. ' 3, Isaac, d in inf. 4, Asenath, 
 b July 12, 1766; m Dea. William Hopkins Jan 4, 1787; d Oct 
 1848.' O.John 2d, b Feb 10, 1769 ; m Susannah Peasly of Jeff. Jan 
 
 23, 1800 ; d Sept 29, 1830 ; r in Jeff. ; buried by side of parents. 
 6. Thankful, b Ap 17, 1771 ; m 1st, Amos Otis of Seituate, P^eb 
 3, 1791 ; m 2d, Capt. Samuel Little 1819 ; d Sept 28, 1863. 7, 
 Hannah, b June 1, 1773 ; in Dea. John Kennedy, of Jefl". 1797 ; 
 d Ap 4, 1823. 8, Martha, b June 25, 1776; m Dea. Daniel 
 Weeks of Jeff.; d Nov 10, 1858. Daniel d Oct 7, 1854. 9, 
 Jerusha, b Nov 11, 1779; m George Acorn of Wis. Ap 10, 
 1805 ; d Aug 21, 1862. 10, George,'b May 9, 17S0 ; d in Ko.\- 
 bury i860. 
 
 Fifth Generation.— Ci\i>t Ephraim's chil. 1, Ei)hraim, Jr, b 
 Jan 8, 1 798, d at sea on a voyage from the W I to N Y, Jan 25, 
 1825. 2, Betsey, b Feb 14, 1799 ; d Mar 8, 1825. 3, Capt John, 
 b Oct 30, 1800; m Sally Hussey, Ap 1827; Sally, d May 7, 
 1875. 4, Ignatius Otis, b July 5, 1802. Sea Capt ; lost at sea 
 in a gale, Dec 10, 1831. 5, Sally, b Jan 30, 1804; m Capt 
 John Cox of Dam; d Dec 22, 1843. 6, Eunice, b Aug 30, 
 1806 ; m Capt Alexander Favnhani of Booth ; r in N. 7, 
 Asenath H, b Ap 14, 1808 ; m Cai)t Francis Davis. 8, Mary O, 
 b Aug 7, 1811 ; in Col Joseph Glidden. 
 
422 GENEALOGY. 
 
 Chil of Ruth aud Thomas Weeks. 1, Epliraim, b Nov 80, 
 178G ; m Abigail Feaslee of Jefl'; d Jan 1867. 2, David, b Dec 
 31, 1788 ; d Ang 31, 1838. 3, Thomas, b Ap 5, 1791 ; in Mary 
 Otis; d Mar 1881. 4, Hon Joseph, Jr, b Mar 7, 1793; m 
 Jane Jackson of Jeff, Dec 8, 1819; Jane d Nov 22, 1866. 5, 
 Benjamin, b Jan 27, 1795 ; m Jane Weeks of Jeff. 6, Thank- 
 ful, b 8ept 8, 1797; m Joseph Weeks 4th of Jeff; d Oct 20, 
 
 1834, 7, John T, b May 29, 1799; m Amelia Allen of Jeff, 
 Feb 10, 1836. 8, Abigail, b Ap 26, 1801; m Leonard Cooper 
 of Whit, Nov 1823. Leonard, d in JVlontville. 9, George, b 
 Oct 15, 1803; m Caroline Haskell of Jeff, Feb 9, 1837. 10, 
 ANashingtou, b Nov 10, 1805; m Louisa Allen of Jeff, Oct 1, 
 1833. 
 
 Chil of Asenath and Dea. Wm. Iloi.kins. 1, James, b Dec 
 13, 1787; d 1809. 2, William, b ^■ov 25, 1789; m 1st, Char- 
 lotte Little Julv 8, 1820 ; m id, Betsey E Cunningham Aug 20, 
 
 1835. 3, Martha, b May 10, 1792. 4, Asenath, b May 2, 1794 ; 
 m Joseph Weeks 4th of Jeff. 5, Margery, b Mar 28, 1796; ni 
 James N Robinson (if N. 6, John, b Mar 8. 1798 ; m Asenath 
 Weeks of Jeff. Sept 1827; d in Cal. 7, Daniel, b Mar 23, 
 1801 ; m Abigail F Weeks of Jeff. Nov 11, 1830. 8, Farley, b 
 Sept 1804 ; m" Georgianna T Lennox. 9. Sewall, b 1807 ; d in 
 inf 10, Jerusha, b'jan 1810; m Isaac Feaslee of Whit. 11, 
 James 2d, b Aug 22, 1813 ; d young. 
 
 John 2d's chil. 1, John. Jan. b > eb 9, 1807. 2, Febecca P 
 b Nov 13, 1812 ; m Col. Hiram W Fartridge. Oct 23, 1836. 3, 
 George B, b Nov 27, 1814 ; d Jan 22, 1837. 4, Ephraim 2d, b 
 June'^21, 1817; m 1st, Zilpah Clark Oct 22, 1844; m 2d, Cor- 
 delia Clark, May 29, 1860, sisters ; m 3d, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth 
 Herbert of Bristol, formerly of N. 5, Joseph J, b Aug 3, 1819 ; 
 m Emeline i ond of Jeff Jan 7, 1842 ; c to N 1854. Deputy Col- 
 lector of Customs for port of Dam. from 1861 to 1866; d Jan 
 23, 1873. 6, Abigail h\ b Aug 16, 1821 ; m Capt. James P^arn- 
 ham of Booth. Aug 7, 1845 ; d June 28, 1858 in L uba. 
 
 Chil of Thankfvil and Amos Otis. 1, Isaac, d in inf. 2, Mary, 
 b 1792; m i honuis AVeeks of Jeff 3, William, b 1794; m 
 Sarah Ferkins, Dec 1822 ; r in N. 4, Ruth W. 5, Amos, d at 
 sea. 6, Hannah, b 1800. 7, Far\ny, b 1802 ; m Fhilip Beckler. 
 8, Susan, b JVIar 1805 ; m Fercy Hiscock of Dam ; d 1842. Per- 
 cy d t.b 1865. 9, Job, b Ap 1807; d at sea. 10, Cynthia, b 
 Feb 10, 1809 ; m Edmund Ferkins, Feb 18, 1836. 
 
 Hannah and Dea. John Kennedy's chil. 1, Dr. Daniel K, b 
 July 11, 1798; m 1827 Elizabeth A Feed of Booth. 2, 
 Elizabeth, b May 15, 1802. 3. William J, b Oct 19, 1804; m 
 Eliza Hall of N.* Nov 18, 1831. 4, John Juu, b Ap 8, 1807 d 
 Mar 10, 1808. 5, Serena, b Sept 3, 1809 ; m Leonard McCobb 
 
GENEALOGY. 423 
 
 of Booth. Feb 19. 1837. 6, Otis A. b Dec 28, 1811 ; m Mar- 
 ^arett McCobb of Booth. 183o. 7, Sewall, b Dec 20, 1813 ; d 
 Jan 7, 1814. 
 
 JMartba and Daniel Weeks' cliil. 1, Hon Thaddeus, b Feb 10, 
 17!ty ; m 1st Mary Turner, Feb 2. 1830; m 2d, E-ither Huston 
 of Br, Nov 21, 1833. Thaddeus' chil. Fsther Huston. iMary 
 Tui'iier, d in inf. Frank. Amanda. Laura. Charles. P^-ed. 
 2, Daniel T, b Dec 20, 1800; m Betsey Ixarstow, June 6, 1826. 
 DanielTs chil. Ale.v B, ni Myra W Acorn, 1860. Daniel A 
 P, d 1855. Helen E, ni Capt John G Barstow. (4eorge H, m 
 Ella A l^arstow. 3, Freeman, b Jan 4, 1803 ; m JMary J Wal 
 lace of Montville, Dec 4, 1845 ; d May, 1847. 4, A.senath, b 
 Feb 3, 1805 ; in Capt John Hopkins, Sept 1827 ; d Aucj 13, 1831. 
 John d in Cal. 5, Horace, b June 20, 1807; m 1st Louisa 
 Turner, Nov 1835 ; 2d. Caroline Woodbury of New York 1840 ; 
 d Dec 13, 1852. Horace's chil, Julia; m Edwin Cooper of 
 Montville. Khoda A. 6, Ruth, b Jan 1, 1811; m Dr E A 
 Brainard, May 1831 ; d Ap 10, 1842. 7, Myrick L, b P>b 7, 
 1813; m Harriet Wallace of Montville, Feb 5, 1846. Myrick 
 L's chil. Luana, d in inf. Chailes Freeman. Chester iNL 
 Annabel, d in int. Cora. Hattie. Carrie M, 8, l^arzena E, 
 b Oct 28, 1814 ; m Aklen Jackson of Jeff, Oct. 1836 ; d Aut; 3, 
 1837. 9, Martha J, b Dec 2.5,1821; m William M Rust of 
 Washington, Oct 1845 ; has 3 chil. One of them lost at sea" 
 
 Jeruslia and Georc;e Acorn's chil. 1, l^r. John T, b Oct 2, 
 1806; attended Medical Lectures at Bow. Coll,; m C'lara C 
 Rundlet of Al. ; r in N. 2, William H, b Dec 23, 1808; m 
 Elizabeth Erskine of Wis. : d in Cal. in 1852. Had 3 chil ; one m 
 Alex B Weeks ot Dam. 3, Arlitta M, b Oct 7, IslO ; m James 
 W Davis of Bos. ; had six chil. 4, Mary W ; r in Roxbury. 
 
 5, Elizabeth, m John (Gilbert of Roxbury ; d 1858 ; had two 
 chil. 6, Nancy, m Alvin Flanders of Wasliin<>ton 'I'erritory ; d. 
 7, Almira W, m Ezra M. Kinijfsley of N. Y. City; had 3 chil. 
 
 2 living. 8, Susan B, m Jeremiah A Dennett of Roxbury : have 
 
 3 chil. 
 
 Sixth Generation. — Capt John's chil. 1, Ephriam H, b Sept 
 7, 1828; m Hannah Jane Hiijurins. 2, Adeline, b June 17, 
 1831 ; m Alfred Elliot, Sept, 1852. 3, Nancy Jane, b xMay 8, 
 1833 ; m Edwin E Drake of Port. 4, Sarah Frances, b May 7, 
 1835; m Charles Hi^ley ot Bos. 5, John Otis, b Dec 5, 1837. 
 
 Sally G, and John Cox's chil. 1, Otis. 2, William Wallace. 
 
 Eunice and Alexander Farnham's chil. 1, Mary. 2, Alexan- 
 der, Jr ; m Hattie Webb. 3, Elizabeth. 4, James. 5, Sarah. 
 
 6, Eunice. 7, Laura. 8, Ephraim. 9, Frederick. 
 
 " Mary and Joseph Glidden's chil. 1, Catharine, m William 
 
424 GENEALOGY. 
 
 Porter, Georo-etown, S C. 2, Priscilla, m Walter Porter of 
 Georgetown, S C. 3, James P. 
 
 Chil of Epliraim ami Abio-ail Weeks. 1, Sewall, d in inf. 2, 
 Edward, in Ivutli Chisani ot Al. 3, Susan T, in Stinson Weeks 
 of Jetf. 4, Jerusha. o, Sewall, m Arietta B Hall of JetF; d 
 May 14, 1867. G, liebeeca, m Joseph Perkins of N. 7, 
 Abigail, m Cai-lton Iloyt of Augusta. 8, Ephraiin, m Clara A 
 Smith of Bos. 9, Thomas, m Ellen Clary of Jeff. 
 
 Thomas Jr's and Mary Week's chil. 1, Samuel P. 2, Mary 
 
 O. 3, Kuth T, m Shurtleff. 4, Thomas. 5, Otis T, m 
 
 Ellen Weeks ot Jeff 
 
 Jost>ph Jr, and Jane Weeks' chil. 1, Margaret J, m Dr Briggs 
 T Carter of Jeff 2, Leander. m Mary Jane lloss of Jeff. 3, 
 Pachel M, m W'm J Bond oi Jeff. 4, Angella. 5, Ruth A, m 
 Edward G Meserve of Jeff. 
 
 Benjamin and Jane Weeks' chil. 1, Abiel, d young. 2, Wil- 
 liam, m Lucy Sliepard of Jeff. • 3, Elbridge S, m Mary J Pills- 
 bury of Jeff!^ 4, Hannah J, m Joseph Chauey of Whit. 5, 
 Wiiithrop, m Abby Sproul of Jeff. 0, Rath Ami, m John Dun- 
 ton of Jeff. 7; Tiiomus T, m Emeline Wallace of Montville. 
 8, Benjamin C. 9, Abiel N. 
 
 Thankful and Joseph Weeks 4th's chil. 1, Ruth, m 1st John 
 Boynton of Al ; m 2<1, Joseph Hilton of Al. 2, John Farley, 
 
 m - Williams of Australia. 3, Rachel, m Robert L Kincaid 
 
 of Whit. 4, ll^noch, m Ruth Ann Flagg of Nob. 5, Adeline. 
 6, George VV, in Cuyler of Al. 7, Thankful. 
 
 John^T, and Aurclia Weeks' chil. 1, Sarah E, m Benj Ladd 
 of Jeff. 2, Emma A. 3, Isa A. 
 
 Abigail and Eeonard Coopers chil. 1, Thomas, m Ursula 
 Stevens of Montville. 2, Hannah, m Daniel Stevens of Mont- 
 ville. 3. Leonard, m Keating ot Searsmont. 4. Edward, 
 
 m Julia Weeks of Whit, o, Mareellus, m Olive Haford of Bel- 
 fast. G, Freeman, m Sarah Gunn. 7, Laura m William Cooper 
 of Montville. 8, Alexander. 
 
 George and Caroline Weeks' chil. 1, Roswell. 2, George 
 E. 3, ^Susan F. 4, Leslie. 5, Theodore. 6, Minerva. 7, 
 Lida. 
 
 Washington and Louisa Weeks' chil. 1, Anna L. 2. Clara 
 A. 3, Elizabeth C, m John F Hilton of Dam, Jan 1, 1862. 
 4, Sarah A. o, Dana B. 
 
 William and Charlotte Hopkins' chil. 1, Caroline L, m Wil- 
 liam Weeks of Maiden, Mass, 2, John, m 1st Lizzie Clark of 
 N ; m 2d, Sarah Hatch ot Jeff. William and Betsey's chil. 
 
 3, Sarah Jane, m Henry A Newhall of Maiden, Mass ; d 1867. 
 
 4, Ann Elizabetii d in inf. 5, Wm Farley. 6, Willard C ; d in 
 the Army m 1863. 7, Mary Frances. 
 
GENEALOGY. 425 
 
 Margery and James N Robinson's cliil. 1, Mary C, m TJoval 
 Wriglit, 18^5. 2, William H, b Feb 10, 1821 ; d Feb 1, 1841. 
 3, Jane X, m James Burchstead of Dos. Feb 8, 1846. 4, James 
 N, Jr, m Isabella Jenkins of Glasgow, Scotland. 5, Daniel II, 
 b Feb 8, 1827; m Angle McNear of Dam; d July 15, 1859. 
 
 Asenatli and Josepli Weeks 4tb, cbil. 1, Asenatb. 
 
 Daniel and Abigail P Hopkins' cbil. 1, Martha Ann. 2, 
 James II, m Jane llutchings of Dam. 3, Ophelia, m Daniel S 
 McLean. 4, Franklm ni Ar villa Noyes. 5, George A. 6, 
 Hannah E. 7, Mary R. 8, Daniel. 
 
 Farley and Georgianna Hopkins' chil. 1, Georgie F. 2, 
 Henry Clay. 3, Thomas L. 4, Mary E. 
 
 Jernslia and Isaac Peaslee's chil. I, William. 2, Asenatb 
 m .John Caldwell of Bos. 
 
 Rebecca P and Col. Hiram Partridges chil. 1, Franklin m 
 Almeda Hall, of Jeff. 2, Edward, d in inf. 
 
 Ephraim 2d's chil. 1, Henry C, b June 20, 1847 ; d Sept 10, 
 18.50. 2, Delia M, b May 8, 1861. 
 
 Joseph J's chil. 1, William Bond, b May 5, 1843 in Jeff. ; 
 member of 21st lieg. Me. Vols. 1862; Co. G; discharged on 
 account of disability after o months' service. 2, Clara, b iu Jeff. 
 Jan 6, 1845. 3, Emma, b in Jeff. Mar 21, 1850. 4, Charles 
 Sumner, b Mar 3, 1855 in N. 
 
 William and Sarah Otis' chil. 1, Charlotte, m R R Perkins. 
 2, Sewall, .Jr. 3, Samuel A. 4, Mary W, m Aurelius Dun- 
 lap of Bos. 5, William E, m Nellie Sherman of Edg. 6, John 
 A, d in the army. 7, Joseph Franklin. 8, Sarah F. 9, Charles 
 
 Fanny and Phillip Beckler's chil. 1, Amos O, m Betsey H 
 Austin. 2, Charles M, m Malviua Loring. 3, Cynthia O, d. 
 
 4, Albion P, m 1st, Sarah G Noi'ris ; 2d, Greenwood. 5, 
 
 Daniel W, ra Julia Judkins. 6, George W, m Esther Fuller. 
 7, O, Otis. 8, Frank M. 
 
 Cynthia and Edmund Perkin's chil. 1, Clara A, d. 2, 
 Charles E. 3, Frederick W. 4, Augustus G. 
 
 Dr Daniel K and Elizabeth Kennedy's chil. 1, Mary Eliza- 
 beth, b July, 1828 ; m Capt Wilsoa McNear of Wis in 1856. 
 Mary E, has 3 chil. 2, Alonzo K, b July 1830; d 1831. 3, 
 Amanda, b Aug, 1832 ; d in 1832. 4, Emily Ann, b Jan 1835 ; 
 m Capt E B Carr of Wis, 1854. Capt Carr was a member of 
 4th Reg Me Vols 3 years, several times in battle and wounded. 
 Honorably discharged. 5, Hannah M, b Jan 1837 ; m Joshua 
 Young, Jr, 1865 of Wis. 6, Samuel L, b Jan 1840; d 1842- 
 7, Isabella, b 1841 ; d in 1841. 8, Caroline, b Aug, 1842. 9, 
 O L F, b Dec 1844 ; d 1845. 10, John, b 1846; d in 1846. 
 
426 GENEALOGY. 
 
 11, EllcQ F, b Mar 1, 1849 ; d in 1857. 12, Henvy A, b Sept 
 18-)2. 
 
 William J Kennedy's chil. 1, Sarah M, b May 27, 1833 ; m 
 C Davis of.TefF. Oct 6, 1857. Sarah M has 3 chil. 2, Alonzo D, 
 b Jan 31, 1835 ; ni Ann Kennedy Oct 17, 1862. Has one child. 
 
 Serena and Leonard McCobb's chil. 1, Orra E, b Jan 4, 
 1838; m Capt. Samuel Dodge of Booth. Nov 19, 1857. Capt. 
 Samuel d in Cuba July 29, 1858. 2, William O, b Mar 27, 
 1840; 3, Weston K, b Aug 15, 1842; d in inf. 4, Cyrus D, 
 twin brother, d in inf 5, Joseph L, b Dec 6, 1843. 6, Charles 
 H, b Feb 6, 1852. 
 
 Otis A Kennedy's chil. 1. Clara E, b Mar 2, 1836. 2, John 
 M, b June 24, 1838 ; member of 20th Reg. Me. Vols., from Aug 
 6, 1862 to Ap 18, 18G5 ; promoted to sergeant 1864; wounded 
 by a ball in the hip at the battle of Gettysburg July 2, 1863, 
 which still remains ; wounded again in the battle of the Wilder- 
 ness May 1864 ; lost his ]eg; at the battle of Petersburg July 10, 
 1864; discharged Ap 18, 1865. 3, Arthur C, b Mar 9, 1841. 
 
 4, Clarence E, b July 9, 1844. 
 
 T I B B E T S . 
 
 Francis S, b in Br Ap 4, 1804 ; c to N" in 1819 ; r for a time 
 in Wis ; m Margaret C Perkins, Dec 29, 1824. 
 
 Francis S's chil. Francis P, b Jan 6, 1827 : m Amanda 
 Brown of Edg; r in Bath. Mary Ann, b Aug 23, 1828; m 
 1st, Amos Chapman of Nob ; 2d, Samuel L Woodbury of Chel- 
 sea, Mass ; r in C. Margaret, b Feb 22, 1830 ; d May 8, 1S30. 
 Charles P, b Feb 8, 1831 ; m Sarah iVIcFarland of Br ; r in B. 
 Susan P, b Oct 6, 1832; d Sept 8, 1833. Sarah D, b June 16. 
 1834; m 1st, Ellis Young of Wis. 2d, Samuel Foy of Wis; r 
 in Bath. William Bates, b Aug 7, 1836 ; 1st Sergt of 1st 
 Maine Cavalry, Co K. Samuel B, b Aug 10, 1838 ; three years 
 in U S service on board of U. S sliip Constellation ; r in Bos, 
 Robert Murray, b Nov 10, 1840 ; r in Mass. Hanuah C, b Nov 
 
 5, 1842 ; m Jonathan B Severance of New Hampshire. 
 
 T E A G U E . 
 
 Joseph, b Nov 13, 1780; m Eleanor Hussey, Oct, 1807; d 
 Dec 1851. 
 
 Joseph's chil. Mary Jane, b Dec 23, 1806 ; m Alexander Day 
 of Nob. Alexander, b July 16, 1809 ; in Louisa 'M Thompson 
 of Nob, Feb 12, 1834. Joseph, Jr, b July 23, 1812 ; m Jerusha 
 Tluirston of Nob. Clarissa, b Nov, LS'uS ; m Tileston Clapp 
 of Nob. Martha, b Ap 13, 1824 or 5 ; d ag 18 mos. Sewall, 
 
GENEALOGY. 427 
 
 b Feb 18, 1828; d July 13, 18G2 ; m Ann Taylor of Black 
 Rock, Conn. 
 
 lliird Generation. — Alexander's chil. Mary L, b Nov 1, 
 1834; m Capt Addison Austin, Sept 9, 1851.* Margaret S, b 
 Nov 19, 1837 ; d Ap 3, 18-45. Ellen A, b Sept 4, 1840. Clara, 
 b Mar 4, 1842. Alexander, Jr, b July '2b, 1852. 
 
 TO 31 LI X SON. 
 
 Paul, c from Br in 1819 ; m Hannah Waters ; d Dec 1855 ; 
 Hannah d Nov 27, 1861. 
 
 Paul's chil. William W, b INIay 1812 ; m Rachel Ilarley ; d 
 Aug- 7, 1849. Mary, b Sept, 1814 ; m James Erskine ; d f844. 
 Hannah, b Mar 1817 ; in Seth Chisam ; r in Alna ; d 1848. Paul, 
 b Sept 6, 1819; m 1st, Sophia Woodbridge 1847; 2d, Widow 
 Eunice R Hall of Nob, Mar 20, 1860. Sewall P, b Feb 10, 
 1822 ; m Sarah Stone of Dresden. Nathaniel L, b Nov, 1825. 
 Edwin A, b July 25, 1829, of Heavy Artillery, Coast Defence, 
 Mass. 
 
 Third Generation. — William W's chil. Brooks H, b Sept 
 13, 1839. 
 
 Paul's chil. Frederick W, b May 20, 1849. Sewall H, b 
 Nov 3, 1850. Nancy Jane, b Jan 24, 1853. Natlianiel, 
 b Nov 3, 1855. Alden P, b Feb 16, 1861 ; d Aug 25, 1864. 
 Oscar C, b Sept 20, 18G2. 
 
 Widow Eunice R Hall's chil. Medora B, b Jan 19, 1855. 
 
 Sewall P's cliil. James S, b Aug 4, 1854. Percy L, b Sept 
 30, 1856. Charles, b Aug 22, 1858. George, b Feb 7, 1862. 
 
 Calvin, b in Al, May 6,"^1813 ; c to N ab ^821 ; m Mary Ann 
 Bryer of Booth, Oct 25, 1846. 
 
 Calvin's chil. Mary Frances, b Ap 17, 1848; d June 15, 
 1849. Clara C, b Feb 17, 1853. Charles Ellswoilh, b Nov 19, 
 1854. James Henry, b Sept 29, 1857. 
 
 T R A S K . 
 
 Albert D, b in Edg, Mar 17, 1829 ; M Rosira P Dodge Jau 
 10, 1857 ; r in Roxbury, Mass. ; c to N in 1860. 
 
 Albert D's chil. 1 Winship E, b Jan 10, 1859. 2, Elmer 
 Erving, b June 14, 1861. 3, George Otis, b Mar 30, 1863. 4, 
 ElHeL, b Nov 10, 1865. 
 
 T U K E Y . 
 
 William, b in Port. Jan 14, 1777 ; c to N. wlien a small boy, 
 and served an apprenticeship of 7 yrs, as mechanic, with the 
 late Benj. Lincoln, Esq. ; m Jane Simpson, Jan 24, 1798. Jane, 
 
428 GENEALOGY. 
 
 b Aucr 9, 1777 ; d Aug 16, 1843. William d Sopt 20, 1S50. 
 
 William's chil. 1, Arietta, b June 9, 1799; m Sauuiel Tib- 
 belts ot Br. Dec 18, 1821 ; d in Windsor June 6, 1860. 2, Ruth, 
 b Sept 10, 1800 ; m Joseph, Brown of Edg. Feb 9, 1825; r in 
 N. 3, Benjamin, b July 5, 1802 ; m Jane W Fossett of Br. 
 Oct G, 1829*; r in FairHeld. 4, Nancy Jane, b Dec 7, 1804; ra 
 Jacob Ayer of Jeff. Xov 5, 1828 ; d May 27, 1832. 5, William 
 b Auor 26, 1805 ; m 1st, Eleanor Fluramer of Alna Oct 1836; 
 2d, Widow Susan Baker Aug 184.5. Susan d Oct 13, 1864. 
 G, James S, b Ap 12, 1807; m Betsey Van tier, of Nob. Ap 
 1832 ; r in Dam. 7, George W, b No\' 29, 1808 ; m Eliza A 
 Hitchcock ot Dam. Nov 27, 1838. 8, Kobert Kellum, b Oct 13, 
 1810 ; m Sally Cliisam of Al. Feb 9, 1837 ; r in N. and Dam. 
 9, Harriett, b Aug 31, 1812; m Cornelius Puringtou of Bath 
 June 9, 1841 ; r in Bath. 10, Marv Jane, b July 4 1814 ; d Oct 
 27, 1814. 11, Franklin, b July 24^ 1818 ; m 1, Sarah Ann Hill 
 of Bath, Dec 17, 1843; 2d, Nancy Baker of Booth. Oct 1856. 
 
 William Jun's chil. 1, Yandelia N, b Mar 20, 1840. 2, Mary 
 Lennox, b Mar 13, 1842. 
 
 George W's chil. 1, G Augustus, b Nov 26, 1841 ; d Mar 
 11, 1852. 2. F Eugene, b Oct 10, 1843. 3, Freddie K, b June 
 18, 1851 ; d Mar 22, 1852. 4, Lillie H, b June 14, 1858 ; d Feb 
 18, 1859. 5, Hathorne G, b Nov 5, 1859 ; d Oct 10, 1860. 
 
 R. Kellum's chil. 1, Charles Edward, b Mar 11, 1838. 2, 
 Paulina, b Jan 11, 1841 ; d June 20, 1856. 3, Susan Jane, b 
 Nov 23, 1844. 4, Lizzie F, b Dec 21, 1855. 
 
 TUIIXBULL. 
 
 John, b in Scotland, Jan 29, 1759; c to N and ra Huldah 
 Glidden ; house stood directly between the Newcastle house and 
 the Brick Block ; kept the ferry acioss the Dam liver, previous 
 to the building of the Bridge. IluUlah, b Jan 5, 1764. 
 
 John's chil. 1, Mary, b Jan 31, 1785 ; m 1st, Simon Dodge, 
 2d, John Gibbs of Scotland ; d in Cambridgeport, Mass. 2, 
 Margaret, b July 17, 1786 ; m Richard Wilkinson ; d Dec 19, 
 1848. 3, John, b Sept 15, 1787 ; d at sea. 4, Eleanor, b Ap 7, 
 
 1789 ; m John Pluminer ; r in Nob. 5, Elizabeth, b Sept 19, 
 
 1790 ; m Daniel Flint of Nob ; r in Nob. 6, James, b Mar 26, 
 1793; r in New Brunswick. 7, William, b Mar 4, 1795; m 
 Mary Chapman of Nob. 8, Robert, b Dec 4, 1797; d at Port 
 au Prince, W I. 9, Charlotte, b June 9, 1799; m Thomas 
 Rowe. 10, Lydia, b Oct 25, 1801; m Benjamin Chapman; r 
 in Windsor. 
 
 2'hird Generation. — William's chil. 1, John, b Dec 1, 1823 ; 
 d Sept 14, 1825. 2, William W, b Ap 15, 1826; m Cordelia 
 
GENEALOGY. 429 
 
 Meriy of Edjj, 1.S60 ; r in E. 3, Beni Willarcl, b June 9, 1828 ; 
 d May 24, 1832. 4, Mary C, b July 19, 1883. 5, Benjamin 
 Chapman, b Ap 6, 1836 ; d Ap 10, 1842. 6, Everline, b S.'pt 21, 
 1838; d Ap o, 1842. 7, Elizabeth A, b Nov 20, 1841. 8, 
 Harriet B, b July 14, 1844. 9, Robert, b Au^lG, 1846; d Nov 
 18, 1847. 10, Wiiifield Scott, b May 19, 1848. 
 
 W A T E K S . 
 
 Samuel, c from Entr. ; m 1st, j\[ary Kennedy of B r id <j:e water, 
 Mass. ; 2d, Margarett McLellaiid ; 3d, Kuth Averill of Jeff'. 
 
 Samuel's chil. 1, Mary, m Joseph Glidden. 2, Samuel, r in 
 Palermo. 3, Nabby, ra Major Moses Carlton of Wis. 4, Wil- 
 liam, b Mar 31, 1764; m Patience Bryant May 3, 1792; a mun 
 of extensive business ; a claimant of French spoliations ; d Aug 
 1837. 5, Daniel, Major, b Mar 8, 1768; m Mary Weeks of 
 Jeff: Feb 4, 1790; a justice of the Peace and surveyor of lum- 
 ber; a man of intelligence, uprightness and inffuence ; d Aug 
 18, 1856. 6, Mary, b^Ap 4, 1708 ; d July 18, 18G4. 7, Jane, m 
 1st, James Clark of Al. ; 2d, Benj. Ayers of Al. 8, Nancy, d 
 young. 
 
 2iurd Generation. — William's chil. 1, Hannah, b Jan 1794; 
 m Paul Tomlinson Mar 1812 ; d Dec 1862. 2, Nathaniel, d at 
 -sea ag 21 ; was buried in the ocean. 3, Statira, b Sept 2, 1798 ; 
 m Janies Fitzpstrick of I. July 13, 1821. 4, Betsey, b Mar 
 1800; d Sept 21, 1820. 5, Daniel, seaman; an inmate of 
 Sailors' Home, Staten Island, N. Y. 6, Edwin, rn Susan Tarr, 
 Dec 10. 1837; d May 27, 1860. 7, Mary Jane, m James Ers- 
 kine. 8, Orrin, b Mar 12, 1814. 
 
 Daniel's chil. 1, Jane, b Nov 19, 1790 ; m Milton Goodenow, 
 a lawyer of Nob.; d 3Iar 12, 1812. 2, George G, b Ap 4, 
 1792;' 1st mate of slip; washed overboard, Feb 21, 1812. 3, 
 James S, b Oct 4, 1793; m Margaret Kavanagh ; r in Jeff'. ; d 
 Mar 11, 1841. 4, Mary, b Dec 22, 1795; m James Sawyer of 
 Saco ; r in Dorchester, Mass. 5, Samuel, b Ap 12, 1798; m 
 Hannah Shibles of Knox Feb 28, 1820 ; merchant ; d Ap 21, 
 1845. 6, Daniel Jnn, b June 10, 1800 ; d Feb 26, 1801. 7, Abi- 
 gail b Sept 9, 1802; d Aug 15, 1804. 8, Clarissa, b Sept 8, 
 1805; m Henry Carlton of Wis. ; d Mar 21, 1828. 9, William 
 2d, b Mar 27, 1807; d Sept 22, 1808. 10, Daniel Jun., 2d, b 
 Mar 26, 1808; d in Cincinnati Sept 3, 1830. 
 
 Fourth Generation. — Samuel's chil. 1, jVlary Catharine, b 
 Aug 18, 1826; m William T Cotton of N. H. Nov 8, 1863; r 
 in Woltboro, N. H. 2, :\Iartha S, b JNIar 29, 1830 ; d Feb 23, 
 1831. 3, Clara C, b Mar 4, 1S36. 
 
 Edwin's chil. Joseph, b Sept 15, 1838; m Mary Elizabeth 
 
430 GENEALOGY. 
 
 Pool Sept 18, 1862. Nathaniel B, b Feb 16, 1840 ; member of 
 4th Reg. Me. Vols. : wounded in the battle of the Wilderness ; 
 107 days a prisoner ; served three years and was honorably dis- 
 charged. Isaac T, b Sept 27, 1842 ; member of 4th JNIe. Reg; 
 served three years and honorably discliarged. Clara J, b Feb 
 
 21, 1845 ; m William Webber ; r in Uiclimond. Edwin, b May 
 1. 1S47. Susannah, b Mar 20, 1849. Statira, b Feb 22, 18.t1. 
 William, b Oct 3, 1853. Isadore, b July 19, 1850; d Aug 16, 
 1855. Alexander, b Ap 5, 1858 ; d Oct 29, 1858. Frank, b 
 Feb 10, 1860. 
 
 WEBB. 
 
 Originally from Scotland, c fi'om Scituate and settled in Wool. 
 Killed by tlie fall of a tree ab 1763. 
 
 Webb's chil. Natlianiel entered Washington's army at 
 
 the ag of 19; continued in it 7 yrs ; c to N subsequent to liev- 
 olution ; m Widow Lydia Tukey of Cape Elizabeth ; d Dec 25, 
 1832. Susan. Ruth" Jane, m Robert Robinson; d Aug 3, 
 1843. Dea Luther ; m Martha Cushman of Wool, Oct 7, 1790 ; 
 d Dec 5, 1845. An excellent citizen and a pious man. Martha, 
 b in Kingston, Mass ; c to W when 13 yrs of age. 
 
 llurd Generation. — Dea Luther's chil. 1, Joshua, b July 
 31, 1791 ; m Almira Dodge, Mar 22, 1819; Teacher and tarmer ; 
 d jNIar 1821. 2. Martha Delano, b Aug 10, 1793 ; m Ebenezer 
 D Robinson, Dec 12, 1815 ; d Mar 9,^^ 1857. 3, Sophia, b Ap 
 
 22, 1796 ; m Capt Solomon Hutchins, Nov 3, 1816. 4, Luther, 
 Jr, b Jan 10, 1798 ; m Eliza Wadswortli Montgomery, of Booth, 
 Nov 18, 1823. Eliza W, b Ap 12, 1804. 5, Dea Robert Cush- 
 man, b Ap 27, 1800; m Sally Trouant of Brein, Oct 21, 1823 ; 
 el Dea of Cong Ch in Wal, Dec 0, 1836 ; member ot Me Senate 
 1857 : appointed Justice of Peace 1857 ; Trial Justice 1865. 
 Tanner and boot INIanufacturer. 6, Lucy, b Aug 21, 1802 ; d in 
 inf 7, Dea Lewis, b Jan 13, 1804 ; m Hannah Rundlett of Al 
 Nov 2, 1830; d Aug, 1851. 8, James, b June 10, 1807 ; d in 
 inf. 9, Nathan, b May 15, 1810 ; m 1st Eliza Rundlett of Al, 
 Nov 13, 1834; m 2d, Martha Evans of Norway ; d in Port, 
 1866. 10, Elbridge, b Aug 13, 1812; d Dec 30; 1829. U, 
 Edward, b Nov 1.5, 1814 ; Grad at Bow Col 1838 ; Preceptor ot 
 Academy in Ky 7 yrs; Lawyer; r in St Paul, Min ; Pies of a 
 large Ins Company ; m Abigail Jane Baldwin of Washington 
 county Ky. 
 
 Fourth Generation. — Joshua's chil. Almira, b 1821 ; m Rev 
 Francis Tenney of Mass. 
 
 Lullier Jr's chil. 1, Alfred Wadsworth, b Sept 5, 1824; m 
 in Cal in 1860 ; d in Cal Oct 29, 1866. 2, Joshua, b Nov 21, 
 
GENEALOGT. 431 
 
 1'826. 3, Amanda IMalvina, b July 25, 1828 ; in Cai)t Henry J 
 Benson of Ohio, U S Coast Service, July 11, 1866. 4, Ira 
 Kniglit, b July 20, 1830. 5, Elbridire, b Aucr 27, 1833 : m in 
 Cal."l86o. 6' Sophronia, b June 23,^1836 ; n'l Frank F Preble 
 of Maine, U S Vols, now Teacher in E Bos, Oct 10, 18o9. 7, 
 Fred Lewis, b Mar 9, 1840; r in Dam and Bos. 8, Martha 
 Elizabeth, b Mar 26, 1842. 9, Sarah Wadsworth, b Ap 24, 
 1844. 
 
 Dea Robert's chil. 1, Sarah Itlizabeth, b Aug 9, 1824 ; d Mar 
 3, 1844. 2, Melinda Mitchell, b June 17, 1826 : d June 3. 1845. 
 3, Caroline Augusta, b Ap 18, 1828 ; d Jan 12, 1865. 4, Avery 
 Trouant, b Feb 14,1830 ; m 1st Rebecca Frances Ilovey of Lowell, 
 Mass, who d June 22, 1861 : m 2d Eveline Tolman of Camden, 
 June I860. 5, iMartha Cnshman, b June 12, 1832 ; rn Rev Ilemy 
 Martin Vaill of Stafford, Conn, June 4, 1861 ; d Dec 21, 1868. 
 6, Susan P'arley, b June 2, 1834 ; m I Palmer Starrett, Esq, of 
 Warren, Nov' 11, 1858; r in W. 7, Marv Ann, b July 25, 
 1836 : d Aug 30, 1850. 8, a child d in inf " 
 
 Third Generation. — Lewis' ciiil. Charles L, b Aug 29, 1831 ; 
 m Mary H Evans of Norway, Nov 22, 1855. Edward, b Feb 
 28, 183*^3 ; m II Lizzie Mvrick. Ahnira Rundlett, b Sept 3, 
 1835; d Sept 1854. Hannah Carlton, b Aug 15, 1837. 
 
 Fourth Generation. — Charles L's chil. Lizzie II, b P^eb '1'2^ 
 1857. Arthur Evans, b Feb 4, 1862 ; d Feb 9, 1864. 
 
 Third Generation. — Nathaniel's chil. 1, Sally, b June 8, 
 1783. 2, Jane, b 1785; m Samuel PKendall of Hope; d 1829. 
 3, Joanna, b 1787; m Robert Richards of Hope; d 1814. 4, 
 Ebenezer, b June 10, 1789 ; ni Sophia S Lancaster Mar 20, 1816. 
 5, So]>hia S, b :\Iar 23, 1795. 6, Lydia. 7, Ruth, m 1st, Eben 
 Greenlaw; 2d, William Hastings; r in Br. 8, John, d in inf, 
 9 and 10, Nathaniel Jun and George W, twins, b July 5, 1799. 
 Nathaniel m Margaret Erskine of Ijr. George m Charlotte 
 Webb of Bath. 
 
 Fourth Generation. — Ebenezer's chil. 1, Aaron, b Mar 21, 
 1817 ; d in inf 2, Mary, b Jan 1, 1819 ; d in inf 3, E;dwin B, 
 b Jan 19, 1H20 ; graduated at Bow. College 1846 and at Bangor 
 Theal. Sem 1850 ; settled as pastor of Cong. Church in Augusta 
 and Shawmut St. Church in Bos. Mass. ; m Elizabeth T Tappan 
 of Augusta Oct 19, 1852. 4, Benj. Franklin, b Sept 19, 1821 ; 
 m Mary G. Melcher July 17, 1848 ; r in Cal. o, Nathaniel L, b 
 Oct 7, 1823. 6, Albert S, b Sept 7, 1825 ; d May 17, 1829. 7, 
 Roxv S Webb, b Feb 3, 1828. 8, Albert D, b July 24, 1830 ; 
 d Jan 13, 1834. 9, Sophia A, b Dec 16, 1831. 10, Eben Stan- 
 ford, b Nov 1, 1834 ; m Mary M Hunt of Milford, Mass. Jaa 
 14, 1864. 
 
43'2 GEKEALOGY. 
 
 Nathaniel Jr's chil. Albert S. George W. Mathevr C 
 J[ane G, d 1850. Mary L, m Isaiah Chase of Harwich, Mass. 
 John, ag 24. Nathaniel 3il. Addie. 
 
 William E, b in Bath Nov 12, 1785; m Sarah McCobb ol 
 Batli, Sept 8, 1825 ; d Aug 22, 1864 ; Sarah, d July 8, 1861. 
 
 William Il's chil, iMary Ann Elizabeth, b Nov 7, 1826; m 
 Gardiner N Feyler of Wal, Dec 11, 1845. Hannah McCobb, b 
 Oct 8, 1828 ; m Capt Joseph Burnliam of Bos, Sept 17, 1848. 
 Willian) D, b Ap 17, 1830; m Nettie G Hanley, Jan 2, 1855. 
 George H, b Jan 8, 1832 ; m in Liverpool, Eng. Tliomas M, b 
 Jan i, 1834. Delia M, b Jan 27, 1835; m Orriu S Pond of 
 Foxboro' Mass, Aug 25. 1857; Joseph G, b Jan 21, 1837; d 
 •Sept 1852. Harriet M, b June 7, 1831 ; m Alexander Farnham,. 
 Dec 20, 1860. 
 
 Third Generation. — William D's chil. Simon H, b June 8, 
 1858. Walter G, b Feb 14, 1861. 
 
 WILKINSON. 
 
 Richard, b in London, Eng, Sept 2, 1782 ; Sea Capt ; c to N 
 when a boy ; m Margaret Turnbnll ; d Dec 25, 1831. 
 
 Bichard's chil. Elizabeth, b Mar 14, 1806; Fn Ivobert Rowe 
 of L-pland; d June 30, 1832. Margaret, b Mar 10, 1808; m 
 Capt David Fanihani, Dec 10, 1838 ; r in Dam. Sophia Ann, 
 b June 30, 1812; d Dec 7, 1812. John, b Nov 26, 1813; d 
 Dec 22, 1813. Sophia Ann 2d, b July 29, 1815 ; d Jan 2, 1817. 
 James, b Aug "io, 1818; d Sept 5, 1818. Richard, b Aug 22, 
 1820; d Dec 7, 1840, by drowning. William, b Ap 5, 1822; 
 m 1st, Clementine Brown; 2d Jessie Robinson; r in Bos. Har- 
 riet, b July 5, 1825 ; d Aug 7, 1825. Edward, b Nov 9, 1826 ; 
 m Caroline Hutchings of Dam, Dec 7, 1848. John, b May 22, 
 1830; d young. 
 
 Third Generation. — Edward's chil. Charles E, b Sept 1849. 
 Eugene, b Jan 27, 1851. Annie. 
 
 AV III T E . 
 
 Alden Bradford, b in Wis Aug 4, 1812 ; c to N in 1840: m 
 Eliza Gould Carlton, of Wis, Jan 21, 1840. Eliza G, b Nov 4, 
 1820. 
 
 Alden B's chil. jNIary Eliza, b May 14, 1842. J>radford 
 Alden, b P'eb 3, 1844. William Carlton, b Mav 23, 1847; d 
 May 16, 1849. Ellen Augusta, b Sept 19, 1850"; d Aug 17, 
 1851. Alfred Call, b Ap 13, 1855 ; m Clara 1^ Dodiie, Dec 25, 
 1878. Helen Gould, b Oct 26, 1857; m Harlan R Perkins 
 Feb 2, 1880. 
 
GENEALOGY. 433 
 
 Third Generation. — 1, Mary Eliza; m Albert Glidden of N, 
 Nov 6, 1867. Her chil. Mary W, b May 14, 1875 ; r in Dam. 
 2, Bradfonl Alden, m Sarah G Haines, Oct 20, 18G9. His cliil. 
 Ethel Haines b Nov 2, 1872. 8, Alfred Call's chil. Majrgie T, 
 b June 1, 1872. 
 
 Nathaniel, b in Wis, Mar 25, 1817; m Mary White of Wis, 
 May 25, 1849 ; c to N 1849. 
 
 Nathaniel's chil. Susan Eninia, b Mar 20, 1851. John Gar- 
 diner, b Jan 1 1, 1855. 
 
 W I L L I A M S . 
 
 Hartley G, b in Edg, Dec 15, 1815 ; m 1st Julia Ann Do<lge. 
 2d, Widow Mary Hitchcock of Dam, Oct 10, 1857. Mary, b 
 in Philadelphia, Dec 22, 1825. Hartley G, c to N. 
 
 WUITEHOUSE. 
 
 Capt Stephen C, b in Jeff, Aug 21, 1819 ; m Ann Hilton of 
 Jeff, Oct 24, 1841 ; c to N in 1836. Capt of Co K, 16th W^^r^ 
 Me Vols. Killed instantly at the battle of Gettysburg. He got 
 up company E Fourth Maine, was chosen Capt and was in the 
 first Bull Run battle. Ill health caused him to resign, but he 
 afterwards re-enlisted and fell bravely fighting. 
 
 Capt Stephen's chil. Wilmot, b Ap 27, 1843. Was in his 
 fathers's Co E, Fourth Me, six months. J)ischarged, but re- 
 enlisted in the 11th U S Infantry and continued till wounded, 
 25 months. Commissioned Lieut of 32d Me lieg, six months ; 
 was in thirteen battles and ill health compelled him to resign. 
 George C, b Sept 30, 1845. Ann, b Jan 24, 1851 ; d in inf 
 
 WOODBRIDGE. 
 
 Benjamin, Sr, Esq, c from Newbury ab 1753; settled on 
 Southern point of "town Neckc ;" m Susannah Tappau of New- 
 bury. Susannah, d Thursday afternoon, June 6, 1771. 
 
 Benjamin Sen, Esq's chil. 1, Benjamin, Jr, b 1737; m Ann 
 Hodge of Edg, Thursday, Sept 2, 1773 by Kev Thomas Moor 
 of Pown ; d Sept 17, 1817. 2, Mary, b 1738 ; m James Ayers 
 of Al where she r. 3, Paul, b Dec 3, 1740; Sea Capt; d at 
 sea. 4, Sarah, b Feb 19, 1744. 5, Dorothy, b Mar'27, 1746. 
 6, Thomas, b Jan 16, 1747; was in the Revolutionary Army; 
 returning from the war m Lydia Ayers of Newbury, Mass ; his 
 house built in 1776, is still standing and occupied, 1867, by his 
 son Thomas Jr. 7, Susan, b 1749. 8, Capt Christopher, b Aj) 13, 
 1751 ; in Washington's Army ; when discharged, he received 
 
434 GENEALOGY. 
 
 2800 silver dollars ; m Sarah Cunninghaiu. 9, Elizabeth, b 
 Dec 28, 1753. Enjoyed ill-healtli, and when reading the script- 
 ures, her reason left her, and she continued so 1 1 years. On the 
 return ot it she opened to the place' where she left oft' and the 
 intervening time seemed a blank. She was a devoted christian, 
 and her faculties continued bright ever after. 
 
 Third Generation. — Benjamin's Jr's chil. 1, Susannah Tap- 
 pan, b May 28, 1774. Baptized by Kev John Murray of Booth, 
 Aug 16, 1774; m James Eiskine ; d Mar 18, I860. 2, Mary, b 
 Dec 16, 177.1. Baptized May 20, 1776, by Rev John Murray of 
 Booth ; m Joseph Bbuumer of Al ; d May 18, 1843. 3, Sarah 
 Hoopei-, b Sept 27, 1777. Baptized by Kev Mr Whiting, June 
 7, 1778 ; m James Eollansbee, 1801 ; d June 8, 1847. 4, Anna, 
 b Sept 18, 17 79 ; m Capt Thomas Chase, June 2.5, 1801 ; d Jan 
 28, 1860. 5, Elizabeth, b Ap 27, 1782. Baptized at Topsham 
 by Kev Mr Urquhart, May 7, 1784 ; ni Caj)! Wm ClittVird of 
 Edg ; d Mar 1864. 6, Benjamin 3d, b Sept 7, 1784. Baptized 
 Oct 25, 1784 by Kev Mr ]McLean of J^r ; m Nancy Simpson ; d 
 Jan 26, 1«54. 7, Jane, b Oct 17, 1787 ; m Jotham Donnell ; r 
 in Al. 8, Hodge, b Jan 16, 1790 ; m Elizabeth Simpson of Bruns, 
 Feb 17, ISIS ^Elizabeth, b Ap 20, 1793. 9, Kuth, b Ap 17, 
 1792; m Capt John Cliftbid of Edg. 10, Henry, b xMar is, 
 1795 ; m Elizabeth Kennedy, Sept 15, 1819 ; d Oct 1, 1S42. 
 
 'Third Generation. — Thomas' chil. 1, Sarah, m Eben- 
 ezer Carlton of Bradford, Mass. 2, Elizabeth, m Benj. Tobey 
 of Al. 3, William, m Anna Tobey of Whit. 4, Lydia, m 
 VV^illiam Banks of Hartford. 5, Thomas Jun, b May 11, 1791 ; 
 HI Sophronia Dammon of Al Mar 5, 1817. 6 and 7, James A 
 and Mary, twins, b July 10, 1795. Jau)es A, m l.st, Elizal)eth 
 Shaw of ilallowell Jan 4, 1821 ; m 2d, Mrs. Frances L Albee 
 May 21 1844. Elizabeth b Mar 27, 1798 ; d June 1842. Fran- 
 ces L b Mar 8, 18J7. Mary, m Edward Palmer of Whit. ; r in 
 \V. 
 
 FourtJi Generation. Thomas Jun's chil. Harrison B, b 
 June 12, 1818; m Elvina llussey of Wald. Hartley E, b May 
 22, 182J ; m Margarett Cumery of Bos. Nov 1845. Kebecca, 
 b Oct 24, 1824; m Wm B Howe of Koxbury, Mass.; r in 
 Salem, N. Y. Franklin, b May 14, 1826; d in N. Y. May 23, 
 1857. Lydia Ann, b Feb 28, 1829 ; d Nov 11, 1847 in Ko.y- 
 bury, xMass. Ellen, b Oct 20, 1S31 ; m Emery A Glidden, May 
 7, 1854. Luther S, b Ap 24, 1834; m Adda Hastings; r in 
 Salem, N. Y. Kuth E, b Jan 11, lS37 ; m John E. Hilton, of 
 Brem. May 7, 1851. Abiel A, b Jidy 20, 1840; m Georgia 
 Peasly of Al. Mar 1, 1864. 
 
 James A's chil. 1, Mary Shaw, b in N. Dec 24, 1823. 2, 
 
GENEALOGY. 435 
 
 Ann Elizabeth, b in ITallowell, yiav 30, 182G ; m E L Norcross 
 Dec 3, 1846. 3, Susan E. b in II. Mar 7, 183;); m Ilaivey 
 Tobey 1855. 4, Martha Maria, b in II. Feb 20, 1832; d June 
 1840. 5, James Franklin, b Sept 13, 1838; d Feb 10, 1839. 
 6, George S, b in Augusta Feb 18, 1844. Adoi)ted by James 
 A as son July 1844. 
 
 Benj 3d's chil. Clarissa, b A|» ID, 1813 ; m Robert Camp- 
 bell Oct. 7, 1833. Sophia, b Dec 2, 1814 ; ni I'aul Tondinson ; 
 d Sept 1856. Eliza Jane, b Aug 25, 1817 ; m John \'anner 
 Jan 21, 1844. Ber.j 4, b May 17, 1822 ; m Emeline Woodman 
 of Al. July 30, 1855. Larkin II and Nancy, twins, b June 20, 
 1823. Larkin, m Cordelia Chisain of Al. Nancy d in iuf. 
 
 Hodge's chil. Martha Ann, b July 22, 1820; m Joseph 
 Plummer. of Al. Dec 2, 1849; r in A. Sarah Jane, b Nov 6, 
 1821; m Samuel L Cliapraan of Nob. Feb 12, 1846; r in N. 
 and Dam. Mary Elizabeth, b July 31, 1823; m Charles S. 
 Clapp of Nob. Ap 9, 1844 ; r in Dam. John S, b May 5, 1827 ; 
 d Nov 17, 1827. VVilmot W, b Jan 20, 1830; m Fannie E 
 Campbell Dec 19, 1859. P^tuny d May 26, 1866. James P, b 
 July 17, 1832 ; d Oct 23, 1860. 
 
 lienry's chil. Susan Erskine, b Aug 3, 1820; m 1st Samuel 
 Plummer of Al ; 2d John Baker of Wis. David Kennedy, b 
 Oct 15, 1821; m Abby Donnell Morse ot Bath; r in Cal. 
 Eliza Ann, b Ap 19, 1823 ; m Franklin Plaistridge of Cornish, 
 N H. Emily, b Dec 13, 1824; ra Harlow Morse; r in Minn. 
 Freeman Henry, b Aug 19, 1826 ; m Helen M Weymouth of Al, 
 Oct 24, 1855. Mary Jane, b Jan 26, 1828 ; m Thomas C Ken- 
 nedy of Minn ; d Oct 5, 1864. Laura Stebbins, b July 14, 
 1829 ; m Dr H Fletcher of Minn. Harriet Newall, b Oct 28, 
 1831. Albert Smith, b Ap 21, 1833 ; r in Cal. 
 
 Mfth Generation. — Freeman's chi!. Walter Freeman, b Nov 
 30, 1858. 
 
 Wilmot's chil. Albert C, b Oct 1, 1S60. Willie B, b July 
 2, 1863; d in inf. Clarence B, b Ap 3, 1865; m Harriet M 
 Erskine, June 19, 1867. Chil. :Mary A, b Nov 13, 1872. 
 
 Larkin's chil. William Henry, b Dec 16, 1848. John H, b 
 July 10, 1853. 
 
 Benjamin 4th's chil. EnUiia L, b June 20, 1856. Alva B, b 
 Aug 21, 1859. Mary E, b May 3, 1865. 
 
 WILSON. 
 
 Thaddeus, m Dolly Flint ; r in Dracut, Mass ; c to N ab 1807. 
 
 Thaddeus' chil. Dolly F. Charles. Joseph. Oliver and 
 
 Svlvia deceased. These were b in Dracut. b in N, Alfred, July 
 
436 GENEALOGY. 
 
 20, 1809 ; 111 1st w, Mary C. Simpson, Feb 6, 1838 ; 2d w, Eliza 
 A Given. 
 
 Alfred's chil. JNIarv Ellen, b Oct 30, 1841 ; ni George G 
 Mahoney. George A,' b Ap 2, 1843. Clara C, b Feb 1, 1845. 
 Aruniinta G, b June 6, 1848. 
 
 WISEMAN. 
 
 Thomas, b in Charles County, Md, July 17, 1806 ; Seaman; c 
 to N in 1834; m Mary J Cunninjrliam, Sept 24, 1835. 
 
 Thomas' chil. Thomas C. b July 27, 1836; r in Cal. Mary 
 J," b Auoj 20, 1838; r in Hallowell. Frances Sabinia, b Jan 20, 
 1841 ; r^in Mass. William Henry, b Feb 16, 1843; r in Cal. 
 Sophia Lennox, b Mar 4, 1846. Emily Brooks, b May 12, 1848. 
 Geneva, b July 7, I8o0. 
 
 WRIGHT. 
 
 Dr. John Sullivan, b at Pepperell, Mass ; c to Edg and com- 
 menced practice in 1807; moved to N, ab 1842; m 1st, Lois 
 Patterson of Edg, Dec 28, 1807 ; m 2d, INLargaret l^inkhara of 
 Booth, Ap 5, 1829 ; d Aug 7, 1853 and buried under Masonic 
 honors. Lois, d Nov 30, 1827. Maroaret ; d Feb 26, 1850. 
 
 l)r John S, chil by 1st vv. 1, Henrv, b Dec 18, 1809; r in 
 Booth, N and Dam ; m Elvira Sawyer of Ban, Oct 2, 1835 ; c 
 to N in 1840. 2, Mary b, 1811 ; d in inf 3, Rovall, b Ap 13, 
 1813 ; m Mary Robinson, Nov 6, 1845. Mary, d Nov 27, 1879. 
 4, Sullivan, b Mar 1817 ; r in Wis. 5, Lucretia, b Feb 1819 ; d 
 May 21, 1849. 6, Mary, b Mar 15, 1825; m Jotham Perkins. 
 Chil by 2d w. 1, Cleveland, b Sept 21, 1835. 2, William, b 
 Jnlv 19, 1H40. Naval officer; Capt of Steamship Mystic. Ap- 
 pointed Oct, 1862. 3, Albert, b July 20, 1841. Entered Bow 
 Col Aus:, 1862. Teacher at Cherokee Cal. 
 
 Henrys chil. 1, Fannie A, b Sept 2,1836; m Edwin D 
 Knight of Dam. May 30, 1861 ; r in Gard. 2, Belle R, b 
 June 30, 1838. 3, Mary L, b Dec 22, 1840. 4, Henry S, b 
 P\b 17, 1842; d Ap 19, 1842. 5, Elvira, b Ap 1, 1843. 6, 
 Henry Jun., b June 26, 1845. 7, Ella A, b Nov 20, 1847. 8, 
 Maggie H, b Feb 17, 1850. 9, Frank M, b Dec 2, 1852; d 
 Octk, 1853. 10, Estelle W, b Aug 8, 1857 ; d May 14, 1876. 
 11, Willie S, b Oct 27, 1860. 
 
 Royall's chil. 1, Aunah, b May 22, 1855 ; d Sept 30, 1858. 
 2, Lizzie, b Oct 17, 1859. 
 
 WYMAN. 
 
 Samuel D, b in Monmouth, Oct 15, 1828; m Frances Genth- 
 ner of Nob. Jan 1, 1850 ; c to N. in 1851. 
 
GENEALOGY, 437 
 
 Samuel D's chil. 1, Emma F, b Jan 7, 1851. 2, George 
 Manford, b Ap 6, 1856. 3, a son b July 27, 1864. 
 
 VANNER. 
 
 John, b in Jeff, Jan 31, 1808 ; c to X in 1850 ; m Eliza Jane 
 Woodbridge, Jan 26, 1843. 
 
 John's chil. 1, Larkin W, b Oct 13, 1845. 2, Benj Frank- 
 lin, b June 30, 1860. William, b in Jeff; m Rebecca Murray, 
 Dec 14, 1848; d Jan 1849, 
 
APPENDIX. 
 
 PENTECOST HARBOR. WHERE IS IT? 
 
 Some years ago I wrote an article on this subject, and 
 tead it before the M. H. S. ; but Mr. Wihis who edited the 
 Vl volume of the Society's Publications, caused to be 
 printed only a portion of ray article, because he said the 
 limits of the volume forbid his publishing the whole of it. 
 Thus it stood until August 1879, when the Society appointed 
 an excursion to this locality as their field day ; but unfor- 
 tunately the day proved to be murky and cloudy and unfit 
 for observation, and nothing new was developed as to the 
 situation of the harbor and the interest connected with it. 
 Besides, they only arrived there about four in the afternoon 
 and came away at six the same day, and a portion of that 
 time was spent in investigating the marks upon the rocks 
 of the island near, so that nothing new was developed 
 respecting this question, and it is still open to discussion. 
 
 My own mind was made up with regard to it many years 
 since, nor have I seen any reason to alter it, after all that 
 has been said upon the subject. Pentecost Harbor was what 
 Was afterwards called George's Island Harbor — the moun- 
 tains were those which are distinctly seen from this Har- 
 bor, — =the river up which the Archangel was taken, was the 
 St. George's river, and the islands so frequently spoken of, 
 as the islands about the mouth of this river, are what are 
 now called George's Islands, among which was the Harbor 
 named Pentecost Harbor, where the Archangel lay the 
 most of the time she was upon the coast. 
 
APPENDIX. 439 
 
 I tllov^gbt when I laid down mj yien upon this subject 
 that I should not be required to take it up again ; but as 
 only a part of my article was published before, and as my 
 name has been frequently used in the discussion of late 
 upon this subject, I feel called upon in justice to myself 
 and what I consider to be the real facts in the case, to state 
 what additional information and views I may have upon 
 this subject. My main witnesses are Eosier and Strachey, 
 besides mj OAvn familiar acquaintance with the coast, from 
 Casco Bay to the Penobscot river. 
 
 ROSIER, 
 
 "Friday the 17th of May, about six o'clock at night," 
 says the historian, "we descried land which bare from us 
 north, northeast ; but because it blew a great gale of wind, 
 tlie sea very high and near night, not fit to come upon an 
 unknown coast, we stood off till two o'clock in the morning, 
 being Saturday ; then standing in with it again, we descried 
 it b}- eight in the morning, bearing northeast from us. It 
 appeared a mean highland, as Ave after found it, being an 
 island of some six miles in com])ass ; and about twelve 
 o'clock that day we came to anchor on the north side of 
 this island, about a league from the shore." 
 
 This island was Mouhegan ; and "from hence," he says, 
 "we might discern the main land" from the west-south-west, 
 to the east-north-east, and a great way (as it then seemed, 
 and we after found it) up into the main we might discern 
 very high mountains, though the main seemed but low 
 land ; which gave us a hope it would please God to direct 
 us to the discovery of some good." 
 
 This anchorage was inside of Monhegan ; and the 
 description of the shore — the land prospect and the moun- 
 tains in front, is as accurate as if taken by a natural artist ; 
 and it is a description which answers neither to the coast 
 of Boothbay nor Kennebec river. For where are the 
 mountains? There are none to be seen from either of 
 
440 APPENDIX, 
 
 these points. Tli« White Mountains are 100 miles to West 
 and can only be seen from certain points east of the Ken- 
 nebec, in very clear weather ; bnt these mountains were 
 always in sight, and were inland from the main shore that 
 stretched from the West-South-west to the East-North- 
 east. 
 
 "The next day being Whitsunday, because we rode too 
 much open to the sea and winds, we weighed anchor about 
 twelve o'clock, and came along to the other islands more 
 adjoining to the main, and in the road directly with the 
 mountains, about three leagues from the first island where 
 we had anchored. 
 
 "When we came near to the other islands, our captain 
 manned his ship boat and sent her before with Thomas 
 Cam one of the mates, to sound and search between the 
 islands for a safe place for our ship to ride in ; in the 
 meantime we kept aloof at sea, ha\'ing given them in the 
 boat a token to weffe in the ship, if he found a convenient 
 harbor ; which it pleased God to send us far beyond our 
 expectation, in a most safe berth, defended from all winds 
 in an excellent depth of water for ships of any burden. 
 
 "We all with great joy praised God for his unspeakable 
 goodness who had, from so apparent danger, delivered us 
 and directed us upon this day into so secure a harbor ; in 
 remembrance whereof we named it Pentecost Harbor." 
 
 Now you will notice, here and elsewhere, that this har- 
 bor was among islands and not connected with any part of 
 the main land, as is Boothbay harbor or an anchorage at 
 the mouth of the Kennebec. In one place he tells us, 
 there are four different passages to this harbor ; and it was 
 "about three leagues from the first island where we had 
 anchored." The place itself answers to what is now 
 called George's Island Harbor, it being among islands, and 
 which has four different passages leading to it — and not to 
 Boothbay harbor which is formed a distance of several 
 miles upon its northern side by the main land and 
 
APPENDIX. 441 
 
 about four islands lying off seaward at considerable dis- 
 tance from each other and the main land ; viz : Damaris- 
 cove, Squirrel Island, Mouse Island and Cape Newaggau 
 now Southport, and up which harbor, in front of the vil- 
 lage that is the chief place of anchorage, it is formed 
 almost entirely by the main land — Spruce Point which 
 extends southwesterly a considerable distance towards the 
 sea. 
 
 "About four o'clock, after we w^ere anchored and well 
 moored, our captain with half a dozen of our company 
 went on shore to seek fresh watering and a convenient 
 place to set together our pinnace which we brought in 
 pieces from England ; both which we found very fitting." 
 You will please to take notice of this watering place — 
 where it is, and its importance. 
 
 "Friday, the 24tli of Ma}^" he says, "after we had made 
 an end of cutting wood and carrying water aboard our 
 ship, we marched about and through part of two islands ; 
 the bigger of which we judged to be four or five miles in 
 compass and a mile broad." Where in the locality already 
 referred to, do you find islands answering to this descrip- 
 tion ? You do find them among the St. George's islands. 
 
 "Wednesday, the 29th of May, our shallop being fin- 
 ished, our captain and men being furnished to depart in 
 her, we set up a cross on the shore side upon the rocks." 
 Now you will please to take notice of this fact ; for I 
 regard it as a most important one. It was set up as a 
 signal at Pentecost Harbor, that others might know where 
 the harbor was, in which the Archangel found excellent 
 anchorage, and which Capt. Weymouth discovered, and it 
 was found two years afterward by Sir John Popham when 
 he was on his waj' to the Sagadahock. This was the place 
 where it was found — at Pentecost Harbor — among the 
 George's Islands— and not at Pemaquid, Boothba}' Har- 
 bor, at the mouth of the Sheepscot or Kennebec, or at any 
 place to the westward of this point. This I regard as a 
 
442 APPENDIX. 
 
 strong ]3oiijt ill the argument and one which the opponents 
 of this theory have never been able to meet. 
 
 THE RIVER DISCOVERED. 
 
 Thursday, the 30th of May, about 10 A. M. the captain 
 "departed in the shallop," for the purpose of discovery, 
 leaving the ship in a good harbor, with fourteen men, and on 
 the next day they were seen, about the same hour, return- 
 ing, and "we certainly conjectured our captain had found 
 some unexpected harbor further up toward the main to 
 bring the ship into, or some river." This language 
 certainly implies that they were not now in a river, 
 but outside; and he joyously writes : "Our captain had 
 in this small time discovered up a great river trending 
 along into the main about forty miles." This is nearly the 
 length of the St. George's river, starting from the ocean 
 and running up through AVarren, Union and tlie other 
 towns above. It is a river too, bearing the excellent des- 
 cription which Eosier has given of it — wide below 
 Thomaston, of good depth of water, with gallant coves, a 
 remarkable bend to the westward, a codde on the eastern 
 side of it, easy of access and as secure from all winds and 
 storms as any river on our coast. They called it a great 
 river ; it was to them who were brought up in a country 
 with rivers no larger than the Severn and the Thames, and 
 the Loire and the Seine in France. 
 
 And now, I would respectfully ask the opponents of the 
 St. George's theoiy, and the advocates of the Sagadahock 
 theory, how it was possible for that captain in his shallop 
 in a space of only hceniy-four hours, including the night, to 
 go from George's Island harbor to Sagadahock in a strange 
 country and make the discovery of that river — a distance 
 of at least 50 miles — and say nothing about, and know 
 nothing about, either the Sheepscot or the Damariscotta 
 rivers ? 
 
 Rosier frequently speaks of their going to and fro among 
 
APPENDIX. 443 
 
 the islands, aucl also of their going and returning from the 
 main, in such a "way as to show ns that the harbor where 
 they were anchored, was a considerable distance from it ; 
 and on the eighth of June he coasted live or six leagues 
 among the islands adjoining and sounded all along where- 
 soever he went, for the purpose of interesting himself and 
 "thereby be able to direct others that shall happen to come 
 to this place." 
 
 "Tuesday, the eleventh of June," he says, "we passed 
 up into the river, with our ship, about six and twenty 
 miles." This would bring them up as high as Thomaston 
 from their island which was named St. George's Island. 
 This name has been indelibly attached to the islands in 
 that vicinity ever since, and to no others on the coast of 
 Maine." 
 
 "For (besides without" i. e. outside "the river in the 
 channels and sounds about the islands adjoining the mouth 
 thereof, no better riding can be desired for an indefinite 
 number of ships) the river itself runneth up into the main 
 very nigh forty miles" — this cannot be the Sagadahock 
 which runs up more than 100 miles — "toward the great 
 mountains, beareth in breadth a mile, sometimes three- 
 quarters, and half a mile is the narrowest where you shall 
 never have under four or five fathoms of water and on 
 both sides every half mile very gallant coves." This is 
 the description of the river as far up as the bend — the 
 anchoring ground of the Archangel. 
 
 Now, if this is the Sagadahock river, please to tell me 
 where are the islands about its mouth with its excellent 
 harbor named by them Pentecost Harbor, and where are 
 the mountains so conpsicuously seen before them and 
 towards which the river run from the day they cast anchor 
 inside of St. George's Island to the hour when they 
 weighed their anchor and set sail for England. 
 
 THE MOUNTAIXS. 
 
 They surely cannot be the White Mountains, for these 
 
444 APPENDIX. 
 
 are onl}' seen from certain elevated points, to the eastward 
 of the Kennebec ; and between which points and the 
 mountains themselves the land is low, and not where the 
 intervening land is high so as to interrnpt the vieAV. They 
 may be seen from a certain point in "Woolwich, from Cush- 
 man's mountain in Wiscasset — from the top of Monhegan 
 and from the upper deck of the steamboat as you pass by 
 Casco Bay, in going from Kennebec to Boston. But the 
 day must be very clear and sky cloudless to see them at all. 
 Ordinarily they are not seen to the East of the Kennebec. 
 As I have said, I am familiar with the coast, IVom the 
 waters of the Kennebec to those of the Penobst-ot ; and I 
 have never yet been able to see the AVhite Mountains in 
 this locality from any vessel on whose deck I have stood. 
 Out to sea, with no intervening lands, they may be seen ; 
 but I never yet have beheld them from George's Island 
 harbor where the Archangel lay. But the mountains of 
 which Rosier speaks, were conspicuous objects before them, 
 and the river which they discovered, ran up towards them, 
 which cannot be said of the Sagadahock nor of the Sheep- 
 scot. None of these rivers run toward the White Moun- 
 tains. 
 
 A DAY'S JOURNEY. 
 ' "Wednesday the twelfth of June, our captain manned 
 his light horseman with seventeen men and ran up from 
 his riding in the river, to the codde thereof " (this he tells 
 us is on the eastern side of the river and is supposed to be 
 what is now called Mill river), "where we landed leaving six 
 to keep the light horseman till our return. Ten of us with 
 our shot and some armed, with a boy to carry powder and 
 match, marched up into the country towards the mountains 
 which we descried at our first falling in with the land." 
 This is unmistakable. "Unto some of them the river 
 brought us so near, as we judged ourselves, when we landed 
 to have been within a league of them." These surely 
 
APrENDIX. M5 
 
 could not have been the "White Mountains which were 100 
 miles to the West. "But," he says, "we marched up about 
 four miles in the main and passed over three hills ; and 
 because the weather was parching hot, and our men in 
 their armor not able to travel far and return that night to 
 our ship, Ave resolved not to pass any farther, being all very 
 wear}- of so tedious and laborsome a travel." 
 
 UP i: 1 V E K . 
 
 "Thursday the thirteenth of June," he saj'S : "By two 
 o'clock in the morning, to take advantage of the tide, our 
 captain and men went from our ship up to that part of the 
 river Avhich trended westward into the main, to search that ; 
 and we carried wdth us a ci'oss, to erect at that point, which 
 we left on the shore until our return back, wdieu we set it 
 up in manner as the former. For this we diligently 
 observed, that in no place, either about the islands, or up 
 in the main, or alongst the river, we could discern any token 
 or sign that ever any christian had been there before ; 
 of which, either by cutting wood, digging for water, or set- 
 ting up crosses, (a thing never omitted by any christian 
 travelers), we should have perceived some mention left." 
 
 "But to return to our river further up into which we then 
 rowed by estimation twenty miles, the beauty and good- 
 ness whereof I cannot hj relation sufficient^ demonstrate." 
 The distance here given, is evidently an over-estimate ; for 
 forty miles, besides the time spent in setting up that cross, 
 would be a feat which men in their circumstances would be 
 unable, in a single day to perform. Twenty miles or even 
 fifteen, would be a long distance for a single company to 
 row a boat in one day, besides attending to other duties. 
 And so also when he says : "For from the place of our 
 ship riding in the harbor at the entrance into the sound, — 
 Pentecost Harbor — to the furthest part we were in the 
 river, by our estimation was not much less than three score 
 miles." You wall observe it was not a matter of measure- 
 ment but guess-work ; estimation is his word. 
 
44:6 APPENDIX, 
 
 THE RETURN. 
 
 "FiiJay the fourteenth of June, with the tide, our two 
 boats and a httle wind, we rowed down to the river's mouth 
 and there came to anchor about eleven o'clock." The ship 
 could not have been very far up river, to have reached the 
 mouth of it at that early time of day. The rest of the day 
 was si:)ent in making observations and taking soundings 
 about the mouth of the river and among the islands. "And 
 the next day being Saturday we weighed anchor, and with 
 a breeze from the land, we sailed up to our Watering place 
 and there stopped, went on shore and filled our casks with 
 water." And the day following, Sunday the 16th, they set 
 sail for England. Friday, the 17th of May, they cast 
 anchor three miles North of Monhegan ; and Sunday, the 
 16th of June, they set sail for England. Thus they were 
 on the coast just thirty days. 
 
 And now I would, with all deference and respect, like to 
 ask those who think that Boothbay Haibor was Pentecost 
 Harbor — -that the Sagadahock was the river that Wey- 
 mouth discovered, and that the Chopps at Merrymeeting 
 Bay was the bend "of the river, that trended westward 
 into the main," and that this was the place of anchorage 
 of the Archangel, how it was possible for them to perform 
 all these mighty acts, in this short space of time ? Tues- 
 day, the 11th of June, they went up from their anchorage 
 to that point of the river which suited best their purpose, 
 by estimation 26 miles — Wednesday they went up to the 
 codde, creek, on the eastern side of the river, left their 
 boat, travelled in the heat toward the mountains till they 
 were overcome by fatigue, when they returned to the ship 
 — Thursday they set up a cross at the bend of the river 
 and spent that day in making observations, and the next 
 day at four in the morning, thej* left their anchorage, and 
 with a light wind and favorable tide arrived at the mouth 
 of the river — how it was possible for a vessel of the size 
 of the Archangel, in that short space of time, only three 
 
APPENDIX. 447 
 
 days and a half, to go from Bootlibay Harbor to the 
 €hopps on the Kennebec and accoinpHsh what they did? 
 How could the Archangel, in a single tlay, go all tliis dis- 
 tance, and come back again in a period of only seven 
 hours, from four to eleven in the morning ? H(nv was it 
 j)ossible, in the first place, to find their way up there in 
 that short space of time? Rsmember that the counbiT 
 was new — the way unexplored, and how happened it that 
 they found the w^ay to this spot ? In the first place, they 
 would have to go up through the narrow passage, between 
 Cape Newaggan and Boothbay, called the Gut, to get into 
 the Sheepscot river, and then instead of following up this 
 broad and beautiful sheet of water to its head, they should 
 cross over and search out the narrow passage between 
 Squam Island and Erascohegan, up througli Great Hell 
 Gate into Hockoraock Bay — then up by Hockomock itself 
 into that blind passage, the Cross river and Little Hell 
 Gate, westerly, till you open into the Kennebec opposite 
 Bath — and then, instead of anchoring here, they ascended 
 the river till it branches into the Androscoggin where they 
 came to anchor — a distance nearer 50 miles than that given 
 bv Rosier? And if this was the river, and the meeting 
 of the waters of the Androscoggin with the Kennebec, or 
 near there, the place of anchorage, where Avere the moun- 
 tains ? Merrymeeting Bay is there, but not the mountains 
 which Rosier states were within a day's travel of the 
 place where this ship lay. If you say that Capt. Wey- 
 mouth had already been up this river, in the boat and dis- 
 covered it on the 30th and 31st of May, and that he 
 already knew the way, I would ask you. how it was possible 
 to make such a geographical discovery as this in the short 
 .space of tweutj-'four hours, during which he was absent, 
 and taking out of them the sleeping hours of the night, 
 which would leave only about twelve hours for observation, 
 and going the whole distance ? 
 
 Now all this is natural and consistent, assuming that the 
 
448 APPENDrX. 
 
 St. George was the river, and the Camden Hills with the 
 heavy forests standing upon them making them much higher 
 than they are now, and the high hinds trending westward 
 through the town of Union and others, were the hills that 
 Rosier had in view and among which his newly discovered 
 river had its source ; but on the theory that Boothbay was 
 the Pentecost Harbor, and those narrow, winding, blind 
 passages which led from Boothbay Harbor to the opening 
 through the Gut into the Kennebec, or the Kennebec itself, 
 was the river that Captain Weymouth ascended when he 
 went up toward the mountains, is the most unnatural and 
 forced application of anything historical or geographical, 
 that has ever come within the range of my kuowdedge. 
 
 s T R A C II E Y . 
 
 And now let us call in our second witness — Strachey. 
 Having given an account of his voyage and of their falling 
 in with the islands and coast of Maine, and describing 
 the last land which had called their attention, he says : 
 "Nine leagues or more from yt, there be three high moun- 
 tains that lie on the land, the land called Segohquet, neere 
 about the river of Penobscot. They stood toward this 
 high land untill twelve of the clock, noone the next daye 
 and they found the ship to be by observation in 43. 
 
 "From twelve of the clock, noone, they kept their course 
 due west and come neere unto three islands. These lyeth 
 so- west from the easter-most of three islands, a white 
 Yockje island ; so they stood their course west fast by 
 them, and as they stood to the westward, the high land 
 before spoken of made shewe of this forme"— he here 
 gives a picture of it — "bearing of them nor-nor-west. 
 
 "From hence they kept on their course west and by nore 
 towards three other islands which they saw lying from 
 those islands eight leagues ; and about ten of the clock at 
 night, having sent in their boat before, to make it, they 
 bore in for one of them which they afterwards named St. 
 
APPENDIX. 449 
 
 George's Island. In the morning they were envyroned 
 every way with iskiuds, they told upAvards of thirty islands 
 from aboard their shipp, very good jsayling out between 
 them. 
 
 "They weyed anchor thereby to ride in more safety how- 
 ever the wind should happen to blow ; how be yt before 
 they put from the island they found a crosse set up, one of 
 the same which Captain George Weyman, in his discovery, 
 for all after occasions, left upon the island." This defines 
 Pentecost Harbor, beyond mistake, — among the islands. 
 And as they sailed westward, since first discovering the 
 high mountain, it brought them Northerly from where they 
 lay. Stachey gives a sketch of their appearance. 
 
 Having given a pencil view of the land and of the moun- 
 tains, Strachey says : "About midnight. Captain Gilbert 
 caused his shipp's boat to be mannde with fourteen persons 
 and the Indian Skidawares, brought into England by Cap- 
 tain Wayman, and rowed to the ivestward from their shipp, 
 to the river of Pemaquid, which they found to be four 
 leagues distant from the shipp, where she road." 
 
 Now, if they rowed West from Pentecost Harbor four 
 leagues to reach Pemaquid, then Pentecost Harbor must 
 be four leagues or more East from Pemaquid, as it certain- 
 ly must be, if Pentecost Harbor lies to the West of that 
 point. But Rosier and Strachey both place it to the East of 
 Pemaquid, among the islands, and the cross that Weymouth 
 set up there forever settles the question where the Harbor 
 was to which Captain Weymouth gave his, to him, appro- 
 priate name, 
 
 "Sunday, the chief of both the ships, with the greatest 
 part of the company, landed on the island where the cross 
 stood, the which they called St. George's Island, and heard 
 a sermon delivered unto them by Rev, Mr. Seymour the 
 chaplain, and returned abourd againe." 
 
 They returned to their ships towards evening where they 
 still rode, under St. George's Island. Afterwards they 
 
450 
 
 APPENDIX. 
 
 weighed anchor and set sail for the Sagadahoek. They 
 went West, and passed the ishind of "Sutquin," to reach 
 it. This shows conclusively, that the river of Waymouth's 
 discovery, was many miles to the East of that which has 
 sometimes been called the Sagadahoek. 
 
 01)jections have been taken to this view of the subject. 
 1. Because Strachey cahs this river the Sagadahoek which 
 Capt. Waymouth entered. But Kasle who was settled 
 among the Indians at Norridgewock, as their spiritual 
 teacher in 1691, and who understood the Indian language 
 better than any other European of his day, and avIio wrote 
 a Dictionary of that language, says, that the term Sagada- 
 hoek means "the mouth of a river" — not the river itself — 
 but "the mouth of a river," any river. If this was so (and 
 he undoubtedly knew, and it would be a difficult thing, at 
 this late day, to correct him) then the English when they 
 came here and settled, chose their habitation at Sagada- 
 hoek, the mouth of the river Kennebec And when I was 
 a boy, the aged people used to tell me, that this term was 
 apphed, not to the whole river by the English, but to that 
 part of it which extends from the Chopps to the mouth, 
 and that was all. But the English now, and the Indians 
 have ever called this river the Kennebec. The name as 
 spelt by Basle and the earliest writers, was Kennebeag — 
 changed by the English to Kennebec, precisely as Arro- 
 seag was changed to Arrowsic, Whiskeag to Whisgig, 
 Monseag to Mount Sweague, and other like cases. 
 
 Strachey says tliat they went up the river sixty miles. 
 This was undoubtedly an error unless he was describing a 
 trip up the Penobscot in the boat which they built, instead 
 of the Kennebec ; for sixty miles would have carried them 
 up above Waterville, whereas the tide only flows as far 
 as Hallowell forty miles from the sea, and the Falls at 
 Augusta entirely stops river navigation from ascending 
 upwards, except in skiffs and the smaller boats ; but sailing 
 vessels cannot go any higher. 
 
APPENDIX. 451 
 
 2. Another objection made to this theory is, that Anas- 
 son, the Indian Chieftain, told Capt. Champlain, when he 
 was at the mouth of the Kennebec, on his voyage there, 
 that Capt Waymouth had been at that pUice. Now, I do 
 not understand the narrator in any such manner. He 
 relates, that on the 29th of July he arrived there ; and "he 
 told us there was a vessel six leagues from the harbor 
 which had been engaged in fishing, and the people on 
 board had killed five savages of this river under the pre- 
 tense of friendship, and according to his description," says 
 Champlain, "we judge them to be EngUsh, and named the 
 island where they were, "Le iVo/" the ship, because it had 
 that appearance." This ship if it was Waymouth's, as it 
 is generally supposed to be, was not on the Kennebec, but 
 at an island six leagues to the east of it. 
 
 3. It has also been said that the historians all favor the 
 Kennebec theory. But Rosier, the earliest historian, places 
 it three leagues inside of Monhegan, among islands, and in 
 range with the highlands which lay in a northerly direction. 
 And Strachey, the second historian, places it among islands 
 four leagues East of Pemaquid. And Champlain, the third 
 historian, on the testimony of Anasson the Indian Chief- 
 tain, places it on an island six leagues to the East of the 
 Kennebec. Belknap says : "The harbor where he," Way- 
 mouth, "lay with his ship and named Pentecost Harbor, is 
 what is now called George's Island Harbor which bears 
 North from Monhegan ; about two leagues ; which harbor 
 and islands agree with his description, I think, tolerably 
 well, and the name George's Islands serve to confirm it." 
 
 Holmes in his American Annals, says : "Within three 
 leagues of this island," which he first discovered, "he came 
 to a harbor which he named Pentecost Harbor ; then sailed 
 up a great river forty miles." And then in a note he adds : 
 "Belknap in his first volume of American Biography, says, 
 this great river is supposed to be either the Penobscot or 
 the Kennebec ; but before the publication of his second 
 
452 APPENDIX. 
 
 volume, he had satisfied himself after careful examination, 
 that it was the Penobscot." Aiid Purchas says, "Way- 
 mouth discovered three score miles up a most excellent 
 river." This sailing distance would apply to the Penobscot, 
 but not to the Kennebec. Hubbard follows these other 
 writers in placing Pentecost Harbor among the George's 
 Islands. Williamson says "he named-rthe place," he 
 arrived at "Pentecost Harbor, now George's Island Har- 
 • bor, a well known haven at the mouth of the St. George's 
 river." And still farther he adds, "The discovery of a 
 great bay and river, the Penobscot, diverted their atten- 
 tion from a trade with the Indians for five or six days ; 
 which were passed in exploring these waters and the con- 
 tiguous lands." 
 
 PETITION FOR THE INCORPORATION OF WIIITE- 
 
 H A V E N . 
 
 "To the Honorable Spencer Phipps, Esq., Lieutenant 
 Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Honorable His 
 Majesty's Council and House of Representatives of ye 
 Province of Massachusetts Bay, In General Court Assem- 
 bled at Boston, by Prorogation to the 22d day of March, 
 1749. 
 
 "The Humble Petition of iis the Subscribers c^'c. A Num- 
 ber of Inhabitants to the Number of about fifty Familys, 
 who have been for fourteen or fifteen 3'ears last Past bring- 
 ing forward a Settlement at a place called Whiscassitt, to 
 ye Eastward of Georgetown within the County of York 
 and wliereas we find by sad Experience that we in the Sir- 
 cumstances that we are in, and for want of our being Erected 
 Into a Township and l)eing Invested with the Powers and 
 Privileges that other of his Majesty's Good Subjects do 
 Injoy, Cannot orderly Precede to the Calling and Seteling 
 and Supporting a Gospel Minister, employing and Men- 
 taining a School Master for the teaching our Children and 
 many other 111 conveniences not necessarj^ to be mentioned 
 
APPENDIX. 453 
 
 to your Honors, you well kuowing what People meet with 
 when order and Government is wanting. This therefore 
 M'aits on jour Honors to pray you to take ye Premises into 
 vour wise consideration, and if it may be agreeable to your 
 pleasures that you would be pleased to erect us into a Town 
 or otherwise as you shall think fit, and Invest us with the 
 Powers and Privileges as other of his Majesty's good sub- 
 jects do Injoy In the like case. May it please j^our Honors 
 - — Whereas we settled under a number of Proprietors where- 
 of Sir William Pepperell Baronite is one Known by the 
 name of ye Whiskassit Proprietors, and in order to Institute 
 their claim within ye said Town or Presinct which we Pray 
 may be called bv the name of Whitehaven, this we would 
 humbly propose the bounds thereof be started and de- 
 scribed after ye following manner, viz : Beginning at a place 
 known by ye name of Sheepscot Narrows, thence running 
 North West five miles then running three miles and a half 
 South West, then running by Georgetown Eastern line 
 until it comes to the sea. Then beginning at Sheepscot 
 Narrows aforesaid and running South East two miles then 
 South three miles, fi'om thence South West until it comes 
 to the Sea. Taking In Jeremy Squam or Long Island with 
 all other small Islands that may fall within ye said bounds. 
 So may it please your Honours we have taken leve to Pro- 
 pose and wait your pleasures as In duty bound shall ever 
 pray <fec." 
 (Signed) 
 
 Jon*"* Williamson. Erancis Gray. 
 
 Joseph Young, jr. David Danford. 
 
 Isaac Young. John Baker. 
 
 Elisha Kenny. Joshua Silvester. 
 
 Robert Huper. Moses Gra}-. 
 
 Jacob Metcalf. George Gray. 
 
 Thomas Young. Joseph Taylor. 
 
 Richard Holbrook. William Hilton. 
 
 Obediah Albee. Jonathan Howard. 
 
454 APPENDIX. 
 
 Micliall Seavj. Joseph Young", 
 
 Robert Lambert. Ebenezer Gove, 
 
 Sharabiah Lambert, John Gray. 
 
 Abraham Preble. WiUiam Boyinton, 
 
 Andrew Bowman, Henry Slooman, 
 
 Caleb Boyinton, Aaron Abbott. 
 
 James Nelson, James Parsons. 
 
 Robert Fay. Ambrose Colby. 
 
 Samuel Trask, Ruggles Colby. 
 
 John Rowell. Timothy Dunton. 
 
 Benjamin Colby, Jonathan Blackledge. 
 
 H. Rundlett. Joseph Welch. 
 James Gray. 
 
 This petition and also the one which succeeds relating 
 to the incorporation of Sheepscot, was taken from the 
 State Records in Massachusetts and kindly forwarded to 
 me by John F. Pratt, M. D. of Chelsea, Mass., and is, 
 together with the other, inserted for the sake of its antiq- 
 uity and to show who were the inhabitants at that time at the 
 place then called "Whiscassitt," and also at Sheepscot. 
 The boundaries of the proposed town are easily traced ; — 
 from Sheepscot Narrows northwest five miles — thence run- 
 ning three miles and a half southwest — thence running by 
 the eastern line of Georgetown, till it reaches the ocean. 
 Then beginning at Sheepscot Narrows aforesaid and run- 
 ning southeast two miles— thence south three miles — thence 
 southwest until it comes to the sea, including Jeremy 
 Squam or Long Island, now Westport, and such other 
 islands as were included within this proposed boundary. 
 
 On the back of this petition, the following was recorded : 
 "In the House of Representatives, April 9, 1750. Read 
 and ordered that the Prayer of the Petitioners be gi-anted 
 and Colonel Storer have leave to bring in a bill accordingly. 
 
 Attest : Roland Cotton, Clerk." 
 
APPENDIX. 455 
 
 PETITION FOR THE INCORPORATION' OF SHEEP- 
 
 SCOT, 
 
 "To the Honourable Spencer Phipps, Lieut, Governor 
 and Commander-in-Chief in and over his Majesty's Prov- 
 ince of the Massachusetts Bay in New England, and to 
 the Honourable Council and to the House of Representa- 
 tives of General Court assembled Joyntly and Severally-^ 
 
 The Petition of us the Inhabitants of Sheepscot River 
 Humbly- Sheweth — The great Difficulty that we labors 
 Tinder for want of being Incorporated Into town order 
 which is in a great measure a means very prejudicial to 
 our settlement and we having experienced the great Dam- 
 age of not being Numberous to our lot ware with the 
 Indian enemy is the Cans to stir us up now to give your 
 Honor this trouble — neither can we expect to be settled 
 before we are put in to a Capacity to settle a Minister and 
 have the benefit of the province Jaws to raise Money to 
 suport him neither can we under our present Sircomstances 
 oblige people to yoake their hoggs or fetter their horses 
 that run at large upon the Common Make highways or 
 Bridges or regullar their fences so as that we may live 
 peaceably and comfortabley together — those things men- 
 tioned and severall others which we labour under for want 
 of being incorporated and put Into Town order is so dis- 
 couraging that we canot expect to grow numberous for there 
 is hardly such a thing can be expected — that any thinking 
 people will com and Settle with us under our present sir- 
 cumstances for we cannot oblidge any man to doe any- 
 thing of those above mentioned but what is right in his 
 own eye so your Honour is soficient Judge of the difficulty 
 we labour under for want of being into town order. We 
 Pray that ^-our honours would be to take our case into 
 your wise consideration and in your great AVisdom in Cor- 
 porate us in to a town order by Granting to us to be in 
 Corporated — beginning at the Narrows or at Mose point 
 that is on Sheepscot River betwixt Witchcasset Bay and 
 
456 
 
 APPENDIX, 
 
 Slieepscot and so upward eiglit Miles or as far as the tid 
 flows up Slieepscot river with four miles ou each side of 
 the river and we jour petitioners as In duty bound shall 
 ever pray. Dated at Sheepscot May 25th, 1750." 
 
 (Signed) 
 
 "WilKam Clark. 
 James Clark, Jr. 
 Wm. Eoss. 
 James Kennedy, 
 James Blake, 
 Robert Grele. 
 John McNear. 
 William Hopkins. 
 James Anderson, 
 David Hopkins. 
 Joseph Henderson. 
 Samuel Anderson, 
 Samuel Nickels. 
 Joseph Boyd. 
 David Given. 
 James Given. 
 James Hodge, 
 Henry Hodge. 
 James Nickels. 
 Petter Petterson, 
 John Petterson. 
 William Cothran. 
 
 John Mayors. 
 Alexander Mayors. 
 Alexander Nickels, 
 James Austin, 
 William Kennedy, 
 Robert Hodge. 
 Samuel Burns. 
 James Hodge, 
 John Cunningham. 
 James Cunningham, 
 W^illiam Kennedy, 
 Henry Little. 
 Alexander Nickels, Jr. 
 John Ballantine. 
 James Clark, 
 Robert Cothran. 
 Timothy Wood. 
 Samuel Kennedy*— -• 
 AVilliam McLelland. 
 William Cunningham. 
 William Hodge. 
 John Cunningham, Jr." 
 
 This petition asks for a tract eiglit miles square. It 
 starts from Sheepscot NaiTows and runs north up the river 
 eight miles, and then a tract four miles wide on each side 
 of this line ; and the township was to lie the next north 
 of the one just asked for which was to include "Wichcasset" 
 and so on to the sea, and which the inhabitants wished to 
 have named Whitehaven. 
 
 "The Committee to whom was refered the Petition of 
 Alexander Nickels and others, Do Re^jort as follows : 
 
APPENDIX. 457 
 
 That the Petition be so far g-ranted as that the land liere- 
 after DeHneated and Described with the Inhabitants 
 dwelHng therein be Erected Into a District and Separate 
 Township and that a Bill be brought In for that purpose 
 — Beginning at the North East Corner of Wichcasset then 
 running Westerly in Wichcasset line Eight miles then 
 North East by North six Miles then Easterly in a line with 
 Wichcasset head or Northerly line Eight miles and from 
 thence to the first mentioned Corner. 
 All is Humbly Submitted 
 
 pr Order of Thomas Clapp 
 Accepted and the Committee are directed to bring 
 in a bill accordingly." 
 
 This movement was opposed and it failed as is seen in 
 the following document. 
 
 "To the Honourable Spencer Phipps Lieut Governour 
 and Commander-in-Chief In and over His Majesty's Prov- 
 ince of Massachusetts Bay, the Honourable His Majesty's 
 Council and House of Representatives in General Court 
 assembled at Boston this 5th day of Oct 1750. 
 
 "Samuel Whittemore of Cambridge in said Province, 
 Gent and Israel Averell of Sheepscot for and in behalf of 
 themselves and others the Proprietors and Inhabitants of 
 the West side of Sheepscot Eiver in the County of York 
 Humbly Sheweth That the}- have just been informed that 
 there is filed in your Honourable Court a Petition or 
 Memorial of one Alexander Nickels and others Inhabitants 
 of the East side of Sheepscot River aforesaid praying — for 
 certain reasons therein mentioned that they may be Incor- 
 porated Into Town order. The Granting of which Peti- 
 tion your Memorialists consider will be very prejudicial 
 and therefore Humbly Pray your Honor and Honours that 
 before any * " ''^ *'' " are had thereon they may be ad- 
 mitted to show cause in Honoured Court why the prayer 
 should not be granted and as in Duty Bound shall ever 
 Pray. 
 
 (Signed.) Samuel A^ hittemore, 
 
 Israel Averell." 
 
458 APPENDIX. 
 
 This petitioD apppears to Lave been unsuccessful ; for in 
 1753 Newcastle with its present boundaries was incorpor- 
 ated and in 1760 Pownalborough was incorporated which 
 included the present towns of Wiscasset, Alna, Dresden 
 and Swan Island. It was called Pownalborough and was 
 the shire town of the County till 1794 Avhen it was divided 
 into the present townships, though for a time Alna had 
 the name of New Milford. Freetown was the name given 
 to the locality which in 1774 was incorporated into the 
 town of Edgecomb. 
 
 Through the kindness of Dr. J. F. Pratt of Chelsea, 
 Mass., I have also on hand other petitions relating to the 
 incorporation of Newcastle, Wiscasset and Woolwich, 
 together with remonstrances ; but as they are gotten up in 
 the same style as those already inserted, it seems hardly 
 necessar}' that any more space in my history should be 
 occupied by matter of this kind. Dr. Pratt and all others 
 who have helped me in the publishing of my book, will 
 please to accept my thanks for the assistance which the}^ 
 have cheerfully afibrded me whether it be by subscriptions 
 or matter furnished for my Avork. 
 
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