Sullivan and Sorrento since 1760, Part 1

Author: Johnson, Lelia A. Clark
Publication date: 1953
Publisher: Ellsworth, ME : Hancock County Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 460


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Sullivan and Sorrento


Since 1760


Lelia A Clark Johnson


M. L.


Gc 974.102


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GENEALOGY COLLECTION


Acres


The French Line


224 Acres


96 Rods


NO.74


No. 73


Joseph Miller


domes Miller 100 Acres


No.7l


No.TY


N .. 79


Reuben Abbot


200 Acres


Moses Abbot 100 Acres


Reuben Abbot Je.


100 Acres


Josiah


widow


69


ACRES


Ne. 113 Stephen Clark 100 Acres


100 Acres


PUBLIC


LOT


Ne.66


100 Acres.


Juindo simo


No. 110 Edward Petlingill 100 Acres


NO.85 Thos. Moons Widow 100 Acres


No.109


William Worster 200 Acres


584 Acres


No.86 Joseph Moon 100 Acres


No.108 Oliner Worster 100 Acres


231 Acres


No.87 Thomas Bennet 100 Acres


NO. 107 David Worster 100 Acres


No. 106 Robert Gordon 70 Acres


No. 88 Christopher Moon 100 Acres


No.105 Robert Mercer 100 Acres


No. 104 Paul Blaisdell 61 Acres


No.89 William Me Neal 100 Acres


100 Acres


No. 90 Agnean & Geo Crabtree


No.102 Samuel Ball 100 Acres


14.92


No.91 Morgan Jones 100 Acres


A.


No. 99 Joseph Lancaster


67 Acres


No. 98 Joseph Lancaster 100 Acres


No.97


William Crabtree


20


100 Acres


NO.96 Gra Crabtree 29 Acres


No.95 Agran Crabtree 77 Acres


S


No.94 George Crabtree 68 Acres


amexon


12


Soole of Rods 80 to an inch


Copied from the original blue print by Ben Albert Benson, 1952


Nathaniel Dashle 103 Acres


John Prable 100 Acres


4.13 Samling


No.101 Stephen Youngs Widow 100 Acres


Jones 25


U Acre


No. |


b.Wel


de


He's Salter


No. 112 Thomas Foss 100 Acres


No.III William Foss 61 Acres 96 Rods


No. 83


Henry Grant


100 Acres


No.84


100 Acres


Paul D. Sarge 100 A-


Simpsons Widow


No.82


Richard Clark


No.70


Samuel Simpson


100 Acres


Ne. 67 Rob+ Gordon


Paul Simpson


100 Acres


No.68


Simpson's


100 Acres


KO.114 Stephen Merchants Widow


Ne. 78


John


Abbot


50 A.


No. 81


Abner Blaisdell 100 Acres


100


No.75


Paul Blaisde l 39 ACKS


100 Acres


N .. 72


Nathan Jones .100 Acre,


including island


John Gordon


No.80


Ne.69


PUBLIC LOT


34 Rods


NO. 103


No.93 Charles Coats 100 Acres


No.100 Widow Cook 100 Acres


ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY


3 1833 01085 8162


PUBLIC LOT


300 Acres


PUBLIC LOT


300 Acres


Samuele John Pritle 45 Acres


John Uran 28 A.


Widow Sullivan 374 Acres


7318 Acres 78 Rods


1.


Usion


Simpson's widow Acres


100


Acres


69


ACRES


100


PUBLIC LOT


No.66


100 Acres


100 Acres


100 Acres


No. 60 Morris McGrath Samuel Ingalls James Dean 57!


Samuel


No. 5, Bean . 100 A. Proprietor


Original


Ne. 52 John Bean . deceased Original Proprietor


100 Acres


No. 51 Josiah Simpson-deceased 100 Acres Original prop.


No.22


Buckley 27 A.


NO.221 Morris,


No.27


Nathaniel Preble 103 Acres


John Preble 100 Acres


Richard Downing


100 Acres


Benj. Ash


100 Acres


Joshua Bickford 50 Acres No.26


Nathaniel Preble-deceased


PUBLIC LOT


No. 50


300 Acres


NO.18


No.21


100 Acres


200 Acres


No.28 Samuel


Hill -


100


Acres


NO.29


Hammon 38 A.


50 Acres


MORANEA PONT


No. 13 Samuel Ingalls 187 Acres


No. 14 John White 100 Acres


No.12 Ebenezer Bragdon 95% Acres


NO.44 Phillip Morten 60 A.


No. 11 Benj. Welsh 100 Acres


No.10 Jabez Simpson 100 Acres


No. 9 John Uran 72 Acres


No.8 Ebenezer Bragdon 126 Acres


No.7 Samuel Preble 64 Acres


No.6 John Hammons 62 Acres


Samuel & John Preble


91 Actes


No. 4


No. 5


mes Bean 121


Acres


Joseph Bragdon 79 Acres


Daniel Sullivan's Widow 625 A.


Bean


Acres


No. 2


No. 3


John


86


Jabez Simpson


Ne. 17


Richard


Downing


Acres


No.16 Jes. Bregdan


21 A.


No.45 James Bean 69 Acres


. No. 32


200 Acres


No.33


No.41


Amos Ames 100 Acres


No. 34 Morris


66


NO. 35


No.39 Enoch Hill 100 Acres


No.38 Benj. Condol 88 Acres


100


Acres


NO.37


B.


Phillip Marten, Jr.


6 Acres


A Plan of the TOWN of SULLIVAN, ME.


Taken pursuant to a resolve of the Hon ble Legislature of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, passed the 4th of March 1803 and under the direction of David Cobb, Esq. November 15th 1803 by James Peters, Surveyor .~ Traced from Land Office Records, State of Maine, Vol.1, Page4} Jan. 10++ 1927.


100 A


No.64


No.63


100 Acres


No.62


No.61


Benj. York


Paul Uran


100 Acres Original Proprietor


NO.47 Nathaniel


No.48 Edward Hammon 50 Acres


No.40 James Bean & Others 100 Acres


NO.42


John Preble.Jr 100 Acres


MFGrath


Acres


No. 40 Wyle Hall 59 Acres


Wyletoll 4/ A.


Nathaniel Ash & Edward Hammons


NO. 43


Nathaniel Johnson's Widow 100 Acres No. 31 Phillip Marten 50 Acres


Benj. & Stephen Johnson


Ebenezer Bean 200 Acres


No.49 John


Ash


No.30


Ephriam Dyer 100 Acres


No. 24


Samuel Bean 100 Acres


No.20


Moses Bragdon


No.25


No. 15 Wm. Ingalls 100 Acres


71


John Simpsons Widow


POND


No.56 John Bean . 114 Acres


Ke.35 Ebenezer Brogden & Ebenezer Brasdonde 78 1/2 Acres


Salter


No.54 Joseph Bragdon Original Proprietor 100 Acres


James Simpson


FLANDERS


Paul D. Sarah


GYS


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Lelia A. Clark Johnson


Sullivan and Sorrento


Me. Since 1760


Lelia A. Clark Johnson


HANCOCK COUNTY PUBLISHING COMPANY ELLSWORTH, MAINE 1953


COPYRIGHT 1953 BY EMY L. SUTHERLAND


All rights to reproduce this book in any form whatsoever, either for movies, stage, television, musical comedy, or other purposes, except for reviews, is reserved by the author.


Printed in the United States of America


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TO MY DAUGHTER


Clarissa Johnson Sutherland


Who feels we should Honor and Keep in Memory The First Settlers of our Town


This Book is


Affectionately Dedicated


GENEALOGY


A live and sincere study of genealogy should lead not to pride of ancestry by the picking and choosing of those forbears who distinguished themselves, but rather to a democratic feeling of brotherhood with all mankind; for, on going back only a few generations we find ourselves related to nearly all the inhabitants of a certain town (such as Sullivan), and among our fellow descendants find some, perhaps, in the humblest walks of life; so, if pursued in the proper spirit, I believe gencalogical studies will lead, not to inordinate pride of birth, but rather to emulation of the virtues of distinguished ancestors, and sympathy and helpful- ness for their less fortunate descendents.


Another feature which interested me was the study of the particular period of our history. With the personal interest aroused by discovering that those of your own blood took part in stirring events, the drybones of history take on flesh and lusty hues of romance.


Alden Freeman


in


"The Quest of Ancestors"


daspeed - 10.00


"This shall be written for those that come after."


(Psalms 102.18.)


"Inquire I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search of their fathers." (Job 8. 8.)


"A book which professes only to reproduce and epitomize what has been already brought to light by the original research of others."


"Of all the affections of man those which connect him with ancestry are among the most natural and numerous. They en- large the sphere of his interests, multiply his motives to virtue and give intensity to his sense of duty to generations to come, by the preception of obligation to those which are past."


(Hon. Josiah Quincy)


"Let us not forget so to live that those who come after us may feel that we, too, have been ancestors worthy to be cherished." (M. W. S.)


"People will not look forward to posterity who never look back- ward to their ancestors." (Burke)


"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die." (Anon.)


THE FIRST THANKSGIVING DAY


By Margaret Junkin Preston


In connection with the Pilgrim Tercentenary, it is appropriate that this famous poem, describing the first Thanksgiving Day on New England soil be reprinted today.


"And now," said the Governor, gazing abroad on the piled-up store


Of the sheaves that dotted the clearings and covered the mea- dows oe'r.


"Tis meet that we render praises because of this field of grain; "Tis meet that the Lord of the harvest be thanked for His sun and rain;


"And therefore, I, William Bradford (by the grace of God today, And the franchise of this good people), Governor of Plymouth, say,


Through virtue of vested power - ye shall gather with one accord,


And hold, on the month of November, Thanksgiving unto the Lord.


"He hath granted us peace and plenty, and the quiet we've sought so long;


He hath thwarted the wily savage, and kept him from wrack and wrong;


And unto our feast the Sachem shall be bidden, that he may know


We worship his own Great Spirit who maketh the harvests grow.


"So shoulder your matchlocks, master; there is hunting of all degrees ;


And fishermen, take your tackle, and scour for spoil the sea; And maidens and dames of Plymouth, your delicate crafts em- płoy


To honor our First Thanksgiving, and make it a feast of joy!


"We fail of the fruits and dainties - we fail of the old home cheer;


Ah, these are the lightest losses, mayhap, that befall us here; But see, in our open clearings, how golden the melons lie;


Enrich them with sweets and spices, and give us the pumpkin pie."


So, bravely the preparations went on for the autumn feast; The deer and the bear were slaughtered; wild game from the greatest to least


Was heaped in the colony cabins; brown home-brew served for wine,


And the plum and the grape of the forest; for orange and peach and pine.


At length came the day appointed; the snow had begun to fall, But the clang from the meeting-house belfry rang merrily over all,


And summoned the folk of Plymouth, who hastened with glad accord,


To listen to Elder Brewster as he fervently thanked the Lord.


In his seat sat Governor Bradford; men, matrons, and maidens fair;


Miles Standish and all his soldiers, with corslet and sword, were there;


And sobbing and tears of gladness had each on its turn the sway, For the grave of the sweet Rose Standish O'ershadowed Thanksgiving Day.


And when Massasoit, the Sachem, sat down with his hundred braves,


And ate of the varied riches of gardens and woods and waves, And looked on the garnaried harvest, - with a blow on his brawny chest,


He muttered, "The good Great Spirit loves His white children best!"


November, 1920


THE COMPACT


Taken from Government records


In ye name of God, Amen - We, whose names are under- written, the loyal subjects of our dread sovereign Lord, King James, by ye grace of God, of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Kind Defender of ye Faith, etc., having undertaken for ye glories of God and Advancements of ye Christian faith, and honor of our King and Country, a voyage to plant ye first colonie in ye northierne parts of Virginia, doe by these presents solemnly and mutually in ye presence of God, and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politick for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of ends afore- said; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions and offices from time to time, as shall be thought most mute and convenient for ye generall good of ye Colonie; unto which we promise all due submission and obedience,


In witness whereof we have hereunder subscribed our names at Cape Codd ye 11th of November in year of ye reigne of our sovereign Lord, King James of England, France and Ireland ye eighteenth, and of Scotland ye fifty-fourth. Ano, Dom. 1620.


1. John Carver


15. John Tilley


2. William Bradford


16. Francis Cook


3. Edward Winslow


17. Thomas Rogers


4. William Brewster


18. Thomas Tinker


5. Isaac Alberton


19. John Ridgdale


6. Miles Standish


20. Edward Fuller


7. John Alden


21. John Turner


8. Samuel Fuller


9. Christopher Martin


10. William Mullins


24. John Crackton


11. William White


12. John Howland


13. Stephen Hopkins


27. John Goodman


14. Edward Tilley


22. Francis Eaton


23. James Chilton


25. John Billington


26. Moses Fletcher


28. Degory Priest


29. Thomas Williams


30. Gilbert Winslow


31. Edward Margeson


32. Peter Brown


33. Richard Britteridge


34. Richard Clarke


35. Richard Gardiner


36. John Allerton


37. Thomas English


38. Edward Doty


39. Edward Leister


In closing the last chapter of this book it gives me great pleasure to express my gratitude.


To those who have responded so enthusiastically in giving me statistics and data.


To those who have loaned their valuable articles to be incor- porated in the Sullivan History.


To those dear friends and relatives who have been contacted after years of separation.


To those whom I have never met or heard of before but have helped me materially and spiritually in my ardent endeavor-


The enjoyment I have had in compiling these pages has filled my sunset years with much happiness.


Sullivan and Sorrento Since 1760


ORIGIN OF "MAINE"


Author unknown


Story of How the State Obtained Its Name


A matter of much speculation on the part of the residents of other sections of the United States is the derivation and meaning of the name, State of Maine, and why it is usually spoken of as the "State of Maine," instead of simply "Maine" as in the case of Massachusetts, Ohio, or any other state in the Union.


Much has been written upon the subject editorially and sev- eral different versions of the reason have been given, but still the inquiry continues, and letters are frequently rceived at the capitol asking for information. These letters are referred to State Librarian, Carver, who is probably one of the best known authorities on Historical Matters. In answer to a letter from Colorado, that gentleman wrote as follows:


"In the constitutional debates of 1819, the name of the State was a source of much discussion. Lygonia, Columbia, and sev- eral other names were proposed, but the great majority of the wise and able men who constituted that convention proposed the name that had stuck to our land for many years before the Pil- grims landed at Plymouth. That convention decreed that the name of the State should be "State of Maine."


There are several legends concerning the name of the State It has been said that Charles the First named it "Mayne" in honor of his beautiful French bride, Henrietta, whose marriage portion consisted of the little province of Mayne, on the Mayenne river, near her native place. The name was so spelled in the grants of early days and in some records of Massachusetts.


This is a pleasing and romantic legend appealing to our sense of chivalry and feelings of tenderness and love, but like many stories of love and romance it is to be feared that it is pure fiction.


Sailors and traders from France, Spain, and England fre- quented the gulf of Mayne more than a score of years before


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the Pilgrims landed on their rock at Plymouth. They secured harbors and places for trade and refuge on Monhegan and other large islands along the coast, where they were comparatively safe from surprise attacks from the Indians.


They were wont to speak of "The Mayneland" as distinguished from their island homes. This expression became shortened by usage to the Mayne. From constant usage by our ancestry it finally became anglicized to the word Maine, so that when Massachusetts purchased the title to this country which her saint- ly inhabitants had greatly impaired by unlawful and unjust en- croachments, they called it the District of Maine.


At one time prior to its purchase it was called the province of York. This legend is now accepted as the true origin of the name of our State. It is even now the main land of all New England. It is still the one enchanted spot in all the country during summer months where the weary may come with the full assurance of recreation and renewed strength, and the sick may linger longer through the golden months of early autumn to behold the crimson glory of our forests and to drink in the life-giving vigor of our pure air and pure water.


MAINE


State Floral Emblem White pine cone and tassel (Stobus Linnaeus). Adopted by the legislature 1895.


State Motto "Dirigo" "I direct" adopted by the legislator, 1820.


State Bird Chickadee (Parus Atricapillus), Adopted by the legislature 1927.


State Capitol, Augusta was chosen as the capitol Feb. 24, 1827. From 1820 until that date the seat of government was at Port- land.


State House, Corner stone laid July 4, 1829, Charles Bulfinch, architect. Legislature first met in it Jan. 4, 1832. Remodeled 1852-1861, and 1890-1891. Rebuilt 1909-10 G. Henri Desmond architect.


Executive Mansion, Former home of James G. Blaine, Pre- sented to the State by Mrs. Harriet Blaine Beale, as a memorial to her son, Walter Blaine Beale. Accepted by the legislature of


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1919 as the official residence of the Governor.


State Flag, The coat of arms of the State of Maine on a blue field of the blue in the flag of the United States. Adopted by the legislature of 1909.


State Seal, "a shield, argent, at the foot of it, recumbent, Supporters; on the dexter side a Husbandman, resting on a scythe; on the sinister side, a Seaman, resting on an anchor. In the foreground, representing sea and land, and under the shield, the name of the state in large Roman Capitals. The whole surmounted by a Crest, the North Star, the motto, in small Ro- man Capitals, in a label interposed between the Shield and the Crest, via: "Dirigo." Adopted by the legislature of 1820.


STATE SONG


Grand State of Maine, proudly we sing


To tell your glories to the land,


To shout praises till the echoes ring,


Should fate unkind send us to roam.


The scent of the fragrant pines,


The tang of the salty sea will call us home. Chorus


Oh, Pine Tree State,


Your woods, fields and hills,


Your lakes, streams and rockbound coast,


Will ever fill our hearts with thrills,


And tho' we seek far and wide


Our search will be in vain,


To find a fairer spot on earth


Than Maine! Maine! Maine.


State Song, The legislature of 1937 adopted an official song.


IMPORTANT DATES IN MAINE HISTORY


1602-Coast visited by Bartholomen.


1603-Coast visited by Martin Pring.


1604-5-Expedition.


1606-First Virginia charter, Southern part of Maine included. 1607-Popham Colony at mouth of Kennebec. Building of first ship on American soil.


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1613-Jesuit mission established on Mt. Desert Island.


1625-Trading post established on Kennebec by Plymouth colo- nists.


1636-First organized government in Maine.


1641-First chartered city in America, Georgeana.


1653-First representation of Maine in Massachusetts General Court.


1675-77-King Philips War.


1677-Purchase of Maine by Massachusetts for 1250 pounds.


1688-89-King William's War.


1703-11-Queen Anne's War.


1722-25-Lovewell's War.


1745-Capture of Louisburn by New England troops under Wm. Pepperell.


1745-63Seven Year's War.


1775-"Lexington of the Seas" fought off Machias.


1785-First newspaper established (Falmouth Gazette).


1794-First College formed (Bowdoin).


1801-First free public library established (Castine).


1813-Captive of British brig "Boxer" by the "Enterprise."


1814-British control established on Penobscot.


1820-Maine admitted to the Union.


1832-Removal of seat of government from Portland to Augusta. 1838-39-"Aroostook War."


1842-Asburton treaty, cutting northeastern boundary dispute.


1851-Prohibitory law or "Maine Law."


1862-64-Twice invaded by Confederates.


1872-New Sweden colony established.


1875-Compulsory education bill passed.


1876-Death Penalty abolished.


1884-Constitutional amendment for prohibition adopted.


1891-Australian ballot-system adopted.


1892-Constitutional amendment for educational qualifications of voters.


1907-Unsuccessful attempt to remove state capitol to Portland. 1908-Initiative and referendum.


1911-Augusta declared seat of government by constitutional amendment.


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1915-Workman's Compensation law enacted.


COUNTIES OF MAINE


On February 16, 1789, the General Court of said Common- wealth of Massachusetts, formally organized Township No. 3, or the Plantation of Gouldsboro, as a town in the county of Lincoln, the county not bearing General Hancock's name until June 25, 1789. Maine became a state in 1820.


When Lincoln County was incorporated, there were but two other counties. Now twelve others, exclusive of Oxford which came from York and Cumberland, trace descent from this old mother, making with herself, thirteen of the present sixteen within her original limits. It is interesting to note dates of in- corporation of the several counties of Maine which have been set off from the extensive political division. As has been said, the county of York formerly included the whole of the present State of Maine. The part westerly of the Sagadahoc River, which comprised the original allotment to Georges in 1635, con- firmed by palatinate grant of 1638, was first named by him New Somersetshire, but in that grant it was called "The Province of Mayne." When Massachusetts took the nominal possession in 1638, which was consented to by the general submission of 1658, then that part was made a municipal organization and called the County of Yorkshire. All of the state or district east or west was united with Massachusetts in 1691 by the Province Charter given by William and Mary, and was in its entirety named the County of York, June 1760. Lincoln and Cumberland were both set off, making then the District of Maine only the three County divisions. Above named Cumberland at that time included its own territory together with greater part of that which later be- came the County of Oxford, Hancock and Washington were severally organized by act of the Massachusetts General Court bearing the date June 25, 1789. Kennebec became a separate organization Feb. 20, 1799; Oxford was March 4, 1805; estab- lished mostly from Cumberland and the addition of part of York; the date of incorporation of Somerset County was March 1, 1809, and that of Penobscot Feb. 15, 1816; Waldo began its individual existence Feb. 7, 1827 by an act of legislature; Frank-


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lin was incorporated March 20, 1838 and Piscataquis March 23, the same year. Aroostook had its organization March 16, 1839; Androscoggin came into being as a separate legal community March 8, 1854, and Knox came in as youngest of the sisterhood in the year 1860.


Most of those incorporated in the later years had the boun- daries which they now retain established by sections from the readjustments of lines of those counties existing at the time of their establishment.


The counties now existing are eighteen, and Monhegan Island is a plantation.


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HEADS OF FAMILIES Maine Census of 1790, page 31, Hancock County, Town of Sullivan (Loaned by Frank Clark of Winterport)


Free White Males of Including Heads of Family


Males Over 16


Females Over 16


Children Under 16


Free White Males of


Including Heads of


Family


Males Over 16


Females Over 16


Children Under 16


Buckley, John


1


1


4


Everett, Henry


1


1


2


Bean, Samuel


1


2


3 York, Bartholomew


1


1 3


Bickford, Joshua


1


3


3


Hardison, Nathaniel 2


1


5


Bickford, Joseph


1


3


3 Bragdon, Jeremiah


2


1


2


Dyer, Ephraim 1


1


2 Bragdon, John


1


1


1


Johnson, John


3


1


5


Bragdon, Jeremiah Jr. 1


3


Martin, Philip


1


4


3


Williams, John


1


1


Bragdon, Ebenezer


3


1


3


Barronookk, John


1


1


3


Dyer, Sarah


3


3 Scammons, Daniel


1


4


3


Ingalls, William


1


1


2


Abbott, James


1


2


Doyle, Thomas


1


2 Butler, Nathaniel 1


1


2


Simpson, Jabez


1


3


4 Springer, David 1


1


3


Ash, Thomas


2


5 Hardison, Stephen


2


1


Hammond, John


3


3


Clark, Elisha


1


Bean, John


3


3 Clark. Stephen


1 2


6


Bean, John Jr.


1


1


1


West, Judah


1


3


5


Sullivan, Abigail


2


1


3 Butler, Moses


2


1


2


Bragdon, Joseph


3


2


3 Butler, Moses Jr.


1


3


3


Preble, Nathaniel


2


3


Abbott, Reuben


2 4 3


Bean, James


1


3


3


Abbott, Reuben Jr.


1


3


3


Prebble, Samuel


1


4 Abbott, Moses


2


1


4


Urann, John


2


1


1 Clark, Richard


1


1


3


Welsh, Benjamin


1


3


4 Grant, Francis


3


1


1


Clark, Benjamin


1


2


6 Gatcomb, William 2


3


5


Johnson, Dorcas


1


2 Moon, Thomas


3


1


4


Springer, Jacob


1


1


1 Moon, Joseph


1


2


9


Donnell, Abraham


1


3 4 Jones, Morgan 1


2


Card, Stephen


1


4 Coates, Charles 1


1


1


Hooper, David


1


3


6 Crabtree, Agreen 3


3


1


Ingalls, Samuel


3 3 Wooster, William 2 3


4


Simpson, James


3


2


2 Wooster, Oliver


2


3 4


Prebble, Nathaniel


1


?


Wooster, David


1


1


Prebble, John


1


3 Pettingall, Edward


1


1


1


Downing, Richard 1


1


3


Foss, Thomas 2


1


York, Benjamin Jr.


2


1


3 Lunt, Joseph 1


2 4


Simpson, John


1


3 Hodgkins, Moses 1


1


3


Salter, Francis


1


1 Hodgkins, Shemuell 3


3 4


Sargent, Paul Dudley 2 2


9 Hodgkins, Phillip 3


1


3


Bennett, Benjamin 1


Leland, James 2


1


6


Simpson, Josiah 3


1 Young, Stephen


2


1


6


Simpson, Paul


1


2


4 Massy, Robert


1


1


1


Simpson, Samuel 1


1


1 Cook, Retty


1 5


Gordon, John 1


3


2


Lancaster, Joseph 1


3 5


Blaisdell, Abner 1


5


3


Abram, Paddy


Springer, James


3 3


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THE FIRST TOWN MEETING IN SORRENTO


- 1895 -


Procured from Mrs. Bertha Pinkham, via Mrs. Ruth Clark. From a Newspaper Clipping (probably Bar Harbor Record)


Miller, James 3


3


4 Crabtree, William 1


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The first annual town meeting for the new town of Sorrento was appointed and held Monday, in the schoolhouse on Resevoir Hill. Nearly all of the resident voters were present as well as some of the respected ones from Sullivan, who were interested in the welfare and preceedings of the organization, of what is anticipated to be one of the liveliest and most harmoniously re- gulated towns on the coast. The proper men, according to the best judgment and vote of those qualified to vote in municipal affairs, were selected as follows: Moderator, John Hall; Town Clerk, W. H. Lawrence. Selectmen: W. H. Lawrence, John Hall, Sherman Downing. Selectmen were also voted to be over- seers of the poor and assessors.


Tax Collector and Treasurer, E. R. Connors.




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