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CHRONICLES
LINCOLN COUNTY
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PREFACE
Readers will please take notice that personal mention is made of those who are engaged in the professions or other legitimate business in the county. Special mention has not been made of the farmers and fishermen, who are engaged in industries so vastly important that should they organize the world over and go on a strike, or suspend business for a few months, the million- aire would give all his great wealth for one good square meal. So hats off to the farmers and fishermen! For it is by their strenuous efforts, with the help of God, that we are permitted to live.
There seems to be a great tendency among Maine people to find fault and knock their own town, city or state. How much better it would be if they would turn over a new leaf and boast of their privileges and try hard to better their condition in every way possible, and if the rich would take some of their hoarded wealth, which is practically no good, to better conditions, and buy up abandoned farms, stock and cultivate them, Maine would soon blossom out as one of the greatest states in the Union.
The following are the names of those who have contributed to this valuable and interesting work. Much credit is due them for their good work.
B. B. Blaisdell, Esq., New Harbor; I. W. Hodgdon, Jr., Boothbay Harbor; J. D. Payson, Southport; G. W. Singer, Damariscotta; Mrs. Maud Gay, Waldoboro; Rev. G. C. Mc- Quaidee, Waldoboro; Ora Ford, Whitefield; Miss Josie Blag- don, Bath; Mrs. Laura Munro, Portland; Mrs. L. E. Simmons, South Portland; Mrs. Frank Studley, Medomak; Mrs. Bessie Greene, New Harbor.
O. H. Ford, Whitefield, Me., Mr. and Mrs. Erskine, of the Lincoln County News, are entitled to many thanks for so gen- erously loaning so many of their valuable cuts.
R. B. F.
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Foods feed 1817.50 3-21.68
INDEX
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HISTORY OF LINCOLN COUNTY
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ALNA
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BOOTHBAY
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BOOTHBAY HARBOR
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BREMEN
26
BRISTOL
29
CHAMBERLAIN
35
NEW HARBOR
35
PEMAQUID (FALLS)
38
PEMAQUID BEACH
39
PEMAQUID HARBOR
40
PEMAQUID POINT
40
ROUND POND
41
LOUDVILLE (MUSCONGUS)
44
DAMARISCOTTA 46
DRESDEN 53
EDGECOMB 60
JEFFERSON
64
MONHEGAN 67
NEWCASTLE 69
77
SOMERVILLE
81
SOUTH BRISTOL
83
SOUTHPORT
86
SQUIRREL ISLAND
88
WALDOBORO
89
WESTPORT
98
WHITEFIELD
99
WISCASSET 102
THE MAINE INDIANS 114
ANIMALS, FISH AND BIRDS 118
CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF MAINE
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NOBLEBORO
INDEX TO ADVERTISERS
THE BAZAAR 19
E. L. PORTER CO.
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J. B. ROWE 20
HAROLD W. BISHOP 25
HOWARD, THE TAILOR 25
THE UNION MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO.
25
PERKINS BROS.
25
PERKINS STOVE CO.
25
MARCIA V. KENNISTON 25
L. W. OSIER
28
BURTON B. BLAISDELL
35
FRANCIS J. PENNIMAN
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TIBBETTS & CARROLL
36
P. W. FOSSETT
42
W. M. BOYNTON
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PAGE SHOE STORE
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LEON A. DODGE, Insurance
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GUY W. HUSSEY & Co.
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THE WOMAN'S SHOP, MRS. NASH
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ISRAEL SNOW
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WARREN WESTON CREAMER
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AUGUSTA TRUST Co., Wiscasset Branch
107
SIDNEY G. EVANS 107
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STONINGTON FURNITURE Co.
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GREGORY'S
110
W. H. GLOVER
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FRED S. MARCH
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CRIE'S GIFT SHOP
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V. F. STUDLEY 111
ROBERT COLLINS 111
ROCKLAND HAIR STORE 111
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BURGESS, Optometrist
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W. P. STRONG 112
LEMOND HOUSE 112
GILCHREST MONUMENTAL WORKS
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ENSIGN OTIS
112
EDWARD K. GOULD 112
FRANK H. INGRAHAM
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THE KNOX HOTEL
113
A. I. STUART
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ROCKLAND & ROCKPORT LIME CORPORATION
THORNDIKE HOTEL
HISTORY OF LINCOLN COUNTY
L INCOLN COUNTY occupies a middle place on the coast of Maine in respect to population, and no county of equal territory has so many harbors and havens. It is much cut up by arms of the sea and pond-like rivers, but there are no great variations of altitude in the surface. Damariscotta River occupies nearly the middle line of the county, extending from north to south. East of this and parallel thereto is the line of Muscongus Bay, its extension inland as Broad Bay, and Medomak River. Parallel on the west is the Sheepscot River, with its excellent harbor. This county is bounded on the east by Knox County, west by Sagadahoc and Kennebec, and north by the last, Waldo and Knox, and south by the ocean.
Lincoln County was established in 1760, at the same time with Cumberland County. The easterly line of Cumberland was then the westerly line of Lincoln. "From the time of its formation until the erection of Hancock and Washington Coun- ties in 1789, Lincoln County extended over quite three-fifths of the territory of the province. Its westerly line was 'from Small Point northwesterly upon Casco Bay to New Meadows River, and up said river to Steven's carrying place at the head of said river, and up said river 30 miles; then north two degrees west on a true course to the utmost limit of the province.' Its north was Canada, its east Nova Scotia, and its south the ocean. Hancock County came across Penobscot Bay and river, and took in nearly the whole of the Waldo patent. In 1799, the organ- ization of Kennebec took four-fifths of what remained after the formation of Hancock. Lincoln then continued undisturbed until 1827 when it parted with six towns to form Waldo; and it had an equal run of time again down to the organization of Androscoggin and Sagadahoc, in 1854, when the former received three towns from it, and the latter was made entirely from it." In 1860 (the centennial of Lincoln County) Knox County was organized, taking from her nine more towns, leaving the parent county with but 17 towns and a plantation to her name.
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In still earlier time this region had been claimed by France as a part of her territory of Acadie; later, it was known as Saga- dahoc Territory; and in 1665, the Duke of York (subsequently James II), to whom it had been granted by the King, erected it into the County of Cornwall,-New Dartmouth (Newcastle ), and later, Pemaquid (under the name of Jamestown) becoming the seats of government.
At the outbreak of King Philip's war, in 1675, the settlements of Cornwall, scattered over a wide extent of country, embraced some 300 families. Under the prudent management of Abra- ham Shurt, the chief magistrate of this county, a larger degree of amity had been maintained with the Indians than in other parts; and the inhabitants of this region did not suffer so severely during the first year of the war as those in the westerly settle- ments. In the second year, however, Old Cornwall was like- wise swept with the besom of destruction; and thenceforth until 1700 the settlements were deserted, or the inhabitants who re- mained were in terror of savage attacks, with only brief inter- vals of repose. In 1688, the County of Cornwall was entirely depopulated and desolated by the Indians under the lead of Moxus. Sir William Phips, first governor of Massachusetts under William and Mary, was desirous of doing something, if possible, to recover from the dominion of the savage the land of his youth; and in 1692 he built in place of Fort Charles, which had been destroyed, a fortification of stone, naming it Fort William Henry. In 1696, M. Iberville, with a force of French and Indians, entered the harbor and invested the place, and by means of artillery succeeded in forcing its surrender.
It was not until 1729 that the permanent re-peopling of Old Cornwall commenced. At this time Col. David Dunbar, who had been commissioned surveyor-general of the King's woods, and deputy-governor in the eastern parts of New England, re- paired Fort William Henry, also renaming it Fort Frederick. He set vigorously at work to settle the county. To actual set- tlers he made grants of a homestead of 10 or 12 acres, and 100 acres of farm land. The settlers brought in by Colonel Dunbar were largely Protestant English, with some Scotch and Irish Presbyterians; and by his aid the Presbyterian church became
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established as the prevailing phase of religion in this county until after the Revolution.
At the same time with the formation of the county, was incorporated Pownalboro, its shire town, which was named for Thomas Pownal-at that date governor of Massachusetts. His birthplace was Lincoln, England, a city famous for its antiquity and its noble cathedral; and thus Governor Pownal appears to have been further complimented in the name of the new county.
Lincoln County has 180 public schoolhouses, and her school property at the close of 1879 was valued at $89,250. The valuation of the county in 1870 was $6,857,610. In 1880 it was $6,634,693. The population in 1870 was 25,597. In 1880 it was 24,809.
COURT HOUSE AND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, WISCASSET
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ALNA
Nine miles North of Wiscasset. Formerly the north precinct of Pownal- borough. Incorporated the 92d town, June 25, 1794, as New Milford, which it was called, until 1811, when its name was changed to Alna. First church formed, 1796,-Jonathan Scott, pastor. Population-1850, 916; 1860, 807; 1870, 747; 1880, 687; 1890, 512; 1900, 444; 1910, 457. Valuation, 1860-Polls, 231; Estates, $223,310; 1870-Polls, 199; Estates, $233,610; 1880-Polls, 195; Es- tates, $206,339; 1890-Polls, 160; Estates, $210,315; 1900-Polls, 150; Es- · tates, $166,052; 1910-Polls, 141; Estates, $189.318. 1920-Population, 320; Polls, 109; Estates, $213,307.
A LNA is situated in the western part of Lincoln County, on the western side of Sheepscot River. It has White- field on the north, Newcastle on the east, Wiscasset on the south, and Dresden on the west. The town has a length of about six miles north and south, and four miles east and west. The surface is uneven, the western part back from the river being quite broken, while the other portions abound in ledges and bogs. Good soil is found in many parts, however, especially along the river. In the centre of the town is a pond receiving two considerable streams, and discharging into Sheepscot River. This stream forms the eastern line of the town, and crosses its northern part. The water powers are Sheepscot Falls carrying a saw and grist mill, and "Head-of-the-Tide Falls," in the northern part five miles above the first, having a grist, a stave and a shingle mill. Two miles above this are the "Rapids," which afford a good privilege. The villages are at the first two falls mentioned, that at the head of the tide being the largest. It is eight miles north of Wiscasset.
1760-Settled about this time.
1774-Moses Carlton, Sr., erected the Carlton house near the river.
1777-First meeting of the North Precinct of Pownalborough (now Alna) held at Israel Averill's.
1789-Old meeting house erected by Joseph Carlton.
1794-North Precinct of Pownalborough incorporated under the name of New Milford.
1798 -- Post office established, called "Alno" signifying "The Alders."
1811-Name of town changed to Alna.
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The earliest settler was Samuel Jilton of Winchester, Mass., who came in 1759 and settled here not long after ... Four brothers, Carlton, came from Newbury, Mass., in 1767.
DIRECTORY
TOWN OFFICERS-Selectmen, H. G. Marr, A. H. Reed, E. C. Baker; Clerk, Lon Jewett; Assessors and Overseers of Poor, H. G. Marr, A. H. Reed, E. C. Baker; Treasurer, Geo. B. MacDonald; Collector of Taxes, Geo. B. Mac- Donald; Constables, Geo. B. MacDonald, Deputy, Hattie B. MacDonald; Fire Ward, Glen A. Jewett.
POST OFFICES-Alna, Mrs. Lilla B. Hilton, Postmaster; Head Tide, Glen A. Jewett, Postmaster.
GENERAL STORES-W. W. Hilton Co., Alna; Geo. B. Mac- Donald, Alna; Jewett Bros., Head Tide; Daniel Carleton, Head Tide; H. W. McIntire, Wiscasset, Route 1.
SAW MILL -- Jewett Bros., Head Tide.
BLACKSMITH-J. M. Watson, Wiscasset, Route 1.
FARM IMPLEMENTS-C. E. Ware, Alna.
CHURCHES-Baptist, Alna; Congregational, Head Tide.
BARBER-Bernal H. Jewett, Head Tide.
CARPENTERS-Chas. H. Carleton, Alna; J. L. Genthner, Wis- casset, Route 1; John A. Palmer, Head Tide.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON-Albert M. Card, Head Tide.
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE-Albert M. Card, Head Tide; Albro C. Cheney, Head Tide.
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BOOTHBAY
Twelve miles south of Wiscasset. Formerly known as Cape Newagen, sup- posed to have been settled as early as 1630. Afterward called Townshend, and incorporated as Boothbay, November 3, 1764. In 1842, Southport set off. Town divided and Boothbay Harbor made separate town, Feb. 19, 1889. Population- 1850, 2504; 1860, 2857; 1870, 3200; 1880, 3576; 1890, 1718; 1900, 1766; 1910, 1700. Valuation, 1860-Polls, 577; Estates, $403,933; 1870-Polls, 726; Estates, $642,819; 1880-Polls, 925; Estates, $769,760; 1890-Polls, 473; Es- tates, $490,638; 1900-Polls, 525; Estates, $551,954; 1910-Polls, 502; Estates, $664,884. 1920-Population, 1432; Polls, 417; Estates, $806,351. Barters Island, in Sheepscot River; P. O. Trevett. Hodgdon's Mills, same as East Booth- bay P. O. Boothbay Center, same as Boothbay P. O.
T HE present town of Boothbay includes Boothbay Center and the settlement of East Boothbay, on the Damaris- cotta River, famous for its shipbuilding establishments. Within this territory are several islands, that of Damariscove being headquarters of a life saving station by that name. Ocean Point, a summer colony of considerable note, belongs also to Boothbay. The western limit of this town extends to the Sheep- scot River, and includes Sawyer, Hodgdon and Barter Islands. At Boothbay Center is Adams Pond, from which adjoining towns and resorts obtain an adequate supply of drinking water. A fine golf course here attracts hundred of enthusiasts of that sport during the summer season.
The early history of this town, prior to 1889, is one in com- mon with Boothbay Harbor, and is therefore more properly presented in the preceding historical description of the latter town.
DIRECTORY OF BOOTHBAY
TOWN OFFICERS-Selectmen, George W. Linekin, Ralph P. Giles, Alpheus Dodge; Town Clerk, Alpheus Dodge; Treasurer, Charles Chapman; Collector, Charles Chap- man; School Board, Charles Chapman, Fred Macauley, Gardner N. Lewis; Superintendent, W. Linwood Chase; Health Officers, George W. Linekin, Ralph P. Giles, Alpheus Dodge; Road Commissioners, Samuel G. Wood- ward, George W. Roberts, M. F. Blake.
CHURCHES-United Baptist Church, Rev. E. W. Stebbins, Pastor.
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FRATERNITIES-Patrons of Husbandry, Boothbay Grange, Jo- seph F. Giles, Worthy Master. POST OFFICE-Fred Welsh, Postmaster.
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY SAYWARD'S GARAGE, Cleveland Sayward, Prop. J. H. WELSH & SONS, general store and gas filling station. H. W. HILDRETH, carpenter.
A. H. DODGE, blacksmith and wheelwright.
H. J. ELDEN, wheelwright, woodworker and blacksmith.
BOOTHBAY GOLF CLUB, John S. Spinney, Manager. MANSION HOUSE at Golf Club, Erville Wallace, Manager. ADAMS LUNCH ROOM, lunches, ice cream and cigars, Mrs. Geo. Adams, Manager.
OVEN INN, Capt. D. Murphy, Prop.
DIRECTORY OF EAST BOOTHBAY
POPULATION-350.
POSTMASTER-E. M. Vannah.
GROCERS-A. O. McDougall, John Seavey, V. K. Montgomery.
DRUGGISTS-Race & Co.
BARBER-L. M. Webster.
SHIP AND YACHT BUILDERS-Rice Bros. Corp., Hodgdon Bros., Frank L. Rice, Goudy & Stevens. PAINTERS-Campbell & Murray.
HOUSE CARPENTERS-A. S. Dodge, Chas. E. Hyson.
BLACKSMITH-Geo. R. Smith.
SHOES AND GENTS' FURNISHINGS-E. M. Vannah.
PHYSICIAN-H. E. Fernald.
NOTARY PUBLIC-E. M. Vannah.
HOTELS -- Seavey House, Forest House.
LUMBER-C. Tyler Hodgdon, Muscongus Lumber and Grain Co., F. L. Rice Lumber Co. COAL AND WOOD-F. L. Rice Lumber Co.
CHURCH-Methodist; Pastor, W. Crosby Hamilton. LODGES-Eastern Star, Masons, Maccabees.
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BOOTHBAY HARBOR
Twelve miles South of Wiscasset, on stage-line. Formerly known as Cape Newagen, and supposed to have been settled as early as 1630. Afterward called Townshend, and incorporated Nov. 3, 1764, as Boothbay. Set off from Booth- bay, and incorporated Feb. 16, 1889. Population-1890, 1699; 1900, 1926; 1910, 2021. Valuation, 1890-Polls, 420; Estates, $630,344; 1900-Polls, 552; Estates, $898,720; 1910-Polls, 391; Estates, $1,136,850. 1920-Population, 2025; Polls, 595; Estates, $1,678,786.
B OOTHBAY HARBOR, said to be "the center of the most broken coast line in the world," is situated nearly midway between Portland and Rockland. Here, within the town and its proximate surroundings, has occurred much of interest in connection with the early history of the State of Maine. The numerous and extensive shell heaps or refuse de- posits left by the Wawenock Indians, who, eventually ruined by wars, moved to the River Peraute in Canada, still indicate the sites of their former villages.
Tumbled and moss-grown foundation stones in many sections of this historic town mark the locations of settlers' cabins, when and by whom occupied in many instances is unknown.
Boothbay Harbor, in aboriginal days, was a part of Mavoo- shen, a region referred to by the earliest voyagers. At the mouth of Townsend Channel, where part of the waters of both Kennebec and Sheepscot Rivers finds an outlet into the harbor, it was known to the natives as "Nekraugan," which meant "passageway."
In 1603 this was a part of Acadia, a vast tract claimed by the French.
Within sight of the hills of Boothbay Harbor, early in the spring of 1605, Captain George Waymouth cast anchor off Monhegan Island. Later, sailing toward the "main" he dis- covered a harbor which he called Pentecost, believed by some historians to have been that of the present Boothbay.
In 1606, this territory became the possession of the Plymouth Company, under English rule.
The famous Popham colonists in the year 1607 landed at Monhegan. Searching for the Kennebec River, they passed this harbor and found their place of colonization, the Popham settle- ment of brief and tragic existence.
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Again, in 1614, there came another voyager to these parts, Captain John Smith, who had headquarters at Monhegan and in these waters fished for whales that yielded "Finnes and Oyle," as he recorded it.
At this time it is estimated there were over three thousand Wawenock Indians about this locality.
In 1620 the Council of New England was vested with gov- ernmental authority of a great tract including these parts.
Thirty vessels, in 1622, cast anchor at Damariscove Islands, just off the outer harbor of Boothbay. These were engaged in the fishery and fur trade. Here came Governor Winslow to procure supplies for the famishing colonists at Plymouth.
Christopher Levett referred to Boothbay Harbor as Capenau- wagan in 1623. He reported that he was visited by many sav- ages, during a four days' visit, including Samoset, that historic personage who greeted the Pilgrims at Plymouth; as Levett wrote, "one that hath been found very faithful to the English," the owner of Monhegan Island and the first Indian to transfer land to the white men by deed.
A report on the population of Capenewagen in 1640 showed "many families and ten boats."
In 1665, then a part of the County of Cornwall, twenty-nine persons swore allegiance to the King of England.
"Twenty good beaver skins" tendered to Robinhood, an In- dian sagamore, on January 20, 1666, effected the purchase of Boothbay Harbor, or that portion of the present town bordering the Sheepscot River and Townsend Channel.
Captain John Jocelyn in 1670 reported, "From Sagadahoc to Nova Scotia is called the Duke of York's Province. Here are Pemaquid, Montinecus, Mohegan, Capeanawhagen, where Captain Smith fished for whales; all are filled with dwelling houses and stages for fishermen, and have plenty of cattle, an arable land and marshes."
A local government was formed in 1672 under Massachu- setts government. Edward Barton "ffor Capebonewagon" and others were appointed to "have liberty to keepe houses of pub- lique intertaynemente."
Three years later, at the beginning of King Philip's War, the
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settlers offered a bounty of five pounds for every Indian's head brought to them. At this time the savages rushed down from the forests about the Sheepscot and drove the inhabitants of this region to the islands off the harbor. At Damariscove three hun- dred or more gathered and "saw all the other islands, Wedgins (Spruce Point), Corbin's Sound (Ocean Point), New Harbor and Pemaquid all on fire."
In June, 1677, Governor Andros was instructed to rebuild the fort at Pemaquid and to make temporary lodgment at "Cape Anowagon" or other places if he should be unable to land at Pemaquid.
Elihue Gunnison, living at the present Linekin's Neck, the following year was driven out by the Indians. With the In- dian depredations following, the inhabitants of Boothbay sought refuge in Massachusetts until 1729.
A report to the King of England, January 10, 1700, stated that on "Damaras Cove there was before the war a Pallisadoed Fort for the defense of ye fishermen, and another on Cape Newagen where they used to cure their fish."
At the close of Lovewell's War, during a peace conference, one of thirteen chiefs present was asked why the Indians had warred against the settlers. He replied, "Because you have taken our lands even as far as Capenewagen where you have beaten two of our Indians to death." In an Indian deed of that year the northern part of Boothbay was referred to as Albonegon.
In 1729 Colonel David Dunbar was commissioned by King George Second of England to settle this locality. His colonists were of Scotch-Irish descent, whose lineage is now represented by many of Boothbay Harbor's citizens. The experience of these brave pioneers was one of many hardships. Forced to flee from their cabins they sought protection elsewhere, but returned at the close of the Indian wars. In honor of Lord Charles Townshend, this place was given his name by which it was known until 1764.
During the Five Year War John Beath and seventeen others were taken captives. His sloop and cargo were sold to the French. Three months later, however, they were returned to their cabins. In the last year of the war Andrew Reed returned
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to his cabin at Mill Cove, where he survived the rigors of winter in this hostile locality.
A British man-of-war entered the harbor in 1760 and seized several of the settlers as prisoners. They were enrolled in the Provincial Army and forced to fight against the French.
About 1775 the islands about Boothbay were visited by sub- jects of England who stole sheep and attacked shipping about here. The townsmen organized a military company for pro- tection, which later was supplemented by ordnance and men furnished by the Board of War.
On July 24, 1779, a fleet of forty-three vessels sailed from Boothbay Harbor where they had assembled from distant points en route for Penobscot Bay to attack the British. But one review of the forces had been held, this on Boothbay's training
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, BOOTHBAY HARBOR
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field. The expedition, as history informs us, was a failure for the Americans.
At the approach of the War of 1812, the citizens of Booth- bay appealed for assistance to the President of the United States. Several defenses, a barracks, gun house and training field were provided.
On Sunday afternoon, September 5, 1813, many townspeople assembled at Kenniston's Hill, having been alarmed at the sound of cannonading at sea. There they viewed the famous battle of the Enterprise and Boxer which occurred just west of Mon- hegan.
The town of Boothbay was divided by a vote of the Legis- lature on February 16, 1889. The more northerly or inland portion retained the original name, Boothbay, while that border- ing on the coast was re-named Boothbay Harbor.
The latter independent town has experienced many interesting periods in its development. At one time prominently identified in the fisheries industry, sometimes harboring two hundred sail- ing vessels, it has finally become a summer resort nationally famous. Still retaining traces of original quaintness, unsur- passed in marine and rural beauty, it is a favorite resort for artists and talented people who are appreciative of such environ- ment. It is a progressive town with well-stocked stores, places of amusement and recreation, and accommodating transportation facilities to all points; a resort which is annually visited by discriminating people.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF BOOTHBAY HARBOR
The Second Congregational Society was organized August 1, 1848, although the church was built and preaching had been delivered one year or more earlier. Then of the town of Booth- bay, with another church of similar denomination here, this necessarily became the Second Church.
On June 4, 1845, forty citizens pledged various amounts to be applied to the erection of a church building. John W. Wey- mouth was chosen architect and builder.
Reverend George Gannet was installed as pastor on January
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14, 1847. Previous to his election forty-eight members of the First Society had united with the Second.
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