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Mills and Ahill Privileges,-Tho frat molli in town was built by Samuel Blake in 1775, on Twenty-inile River, at what Is now koown as " Turner Villago." This mill was totally ilestroyod by the great freshet in 1785. This was a serious misfortune to the settlers, and their firat resort was to dig ont mortars In which to pound their grein. When the water subsided, a small mill was constructed on the brook esat of " Menting-House HIII," by which a scant supply of meal waa obtained outil the lee the snc- osmilng winter put an embargo upon operations, To In- ctense the supply, Samuel Andrews made a mortar in which corn was poundled by wind power. In the course of the boat season Blake's mills were rubuilt, and bare continued in successful operation alnoe, oxcept for a short period, In 1856, when they wers burnt, but were soon re- Imilt again. That privilege has changed hands many
sawing boards, shingles, and laths, Jolin Dosham for leannfacture of boxes and carriages, and D. F. Faulkner & Son for the manufacture of woolen goods, The next Illl was built in 1795, on the same river, at Bradford, village by Willism and Jesse Bradford, General Turner, and Henry Jones. The grist-mill was soon after barut, bnt rebuilt by Jesse Bradford and Goneral Turner, and continue in successful operation many years, Not a vostigo now remains to donote where these mills once stood, and one of the best privileges in town has re- mained Duoounpled for years. In 1805 Benjamin Allen built mills on the privilege near the month of tiro samo stream. This privilege has changed ownership many times, Imt is now owned and improved hy Cyrus French for sawing and planing hoards, Glimore & Co. for sawing boards and mannfnotnrivg pulp, and by Nathaniol Keeu for 1brashing and grinding grain. Thors Is a good privi- loge on Martin stream al wlist is known as Chase's mills, on which there is a saw and shingle-inill owned by the heira of tho Inte Inase Chase, sad maoblnery for turnlug woodon bowls and wheel- bobs owned by Bardon & Co. Mills were Orst erected hers In 1802 by Bani Tengne, Chaties L. Turnor, and Moves Snell. The first till at North Tureer ou the same stream waa built in 1800 by Mr. Gilbert, who esobangod It with Jolin Keen for a farm In Summer. Koon thas became possessor of tho whole privilege, which ho oconpien many years. It is now oo- copied by Benjamin Keon for a grist-illl, J. M. Phinney for outting boards, staves, and other abort lowher, J. A.
Kimball for cardiug wool, and E. Faller & Co. for the mann- 1 record of a more useful life It would ho hard to God in facture of oarringes, lu 1817 Edward Blake and Stephen | ony commnully.
Gammon bullt a saw end sblugle milj on the outlet of Bear Pond, where willa have been maintalneil eluce. This privilege is now ocenpled by the heirs of the late Major Willard, and used mostly for the manufacturo of boxes. The privilege at outlet of Pleasant Fond wan frat oeeupied In 1811 hy Lovi Merrill, Lovì Merrill, Jr., and Lother Merrill, They erected a mill here for the mont- facture of boards and other lumber. Latterly It was im- proved for the manufacture of malobes, but now for making epools by Bailny & Sierrill.
Bleeting-Houses,-The first testing.house In town was ereolod lo 1783, under a contract between the proprietors nud Samuel Blake, Fleury Jones, John Kean, Nathan Niles, William Bradford, Joseph Leavitt, Benjamin Jones, and Jabez Merrill for the settlers-the proprietors agreeing to pay £87 towards the expense of ørerting it. The under- lakers to bolld a house not less than 36 feet square, 20 feet posts, to board and einpboard the walls, to Quinh the roof, set 24 window-irnmes, glaze six windows, and lay tha lowor door ; the settlers then to become the sole owners of the linuse. It was located on the " Uppet Street" near Mr. Copelandf's, and was the only meeting- house in town until 1819, when the Congregational 80- oiety bullt ona ou the cross-road near Mr. Greely's, in which they held Their meetings till 1836, when it was destroyed by fre. When they reboilt they occupleil the spot whero the first house stood on the " Uppor Street," where meetings were held several years. They then cold that house and built the one ut the village where they now worship.
Baptist Meeting- House,-This was orecled fu 1826 hy the Baptist woolery and looated at Turner village, since which it has been held and ocenpied by that denomina- Lion, It has several times undergone repairs, but recently bern remodeled, or rother rebuilt, and now comparen favorably with houses of publio worship in rural lowus. It is the only bouse in tuwu that supports a bell.
Universalist Houses .- The first house of this denomina- tlou In town was builtin 1825 on the lower street near Asa Bradford's, In 1848 it was Inken dowo and the innteriale ured In the erection of ooe In the vloinity of the loin- houso, This location was choson heosuse more centrel for the society. The meeting-house at North Turner was built In 1841 by members of this denominalion In that part of the town, but as they have no settled minister it is ocoupled only a portion of The time.
Professional den-Physicianu .- The Aret physician in town was Dr. Daniel Child, who came from Woodstock, Coun,, io 1781, He is reputed to have beow skillful In his profession, ospecially in cases of liffons culic which he was very successful io troating. He died in 1802. The second was Dr. Luther Caty, who onme from Briilge- water lo 179S, and soon acquired the reputation of a suo. cessful practitioner, which he maintainel till about the time of lils death iu 1848. He was several times elected prauldunt of tho medleal society of Maine, und in 1805 was appointed judge of the crort of common pless for the then new county of Oxford. Dr. Timothy Howe came iuto town in 1800, and located In the north parish, where he practised his profession till near the olose of his life In 1848. lle was frequeully efected as oog of the lowo officera, and in 1825 represented the town in the legiala- turo, The doctor had a jaste for literary pursuits, and wrote quite an extended history of the town, to which the wrijer ia indubled for many items of Information which
bot the limits of this work will not adult of their inser- tiou here. Suffice it to sny that iu 18 families he gave the names of 187 children thoteto belonging, and the name of the person with whom enoh child married, If ever mar- ried, A striking contrast between the size of families then and now, Biany persons have been reared in towu and educated as physicians, none of whom were inclined to go Into practice hore except Dr. Phillip Bredfotil, who commeneed in carly life, gained the confidence of the peo- ple as a citizen and physiolan, and continued in practice nutil he passed away in 1863, aged 74.
Lawyers .- Thore is no person of tbls profession in town, Although several bavo taken up their residences here for a short period, none have been indnord lo make It a per- manent home oacept the late Wm. K. Porter, who came from Both in 1818, marrled the daughter of Col. Cyrus Clark, soon acquired a Inorativo practice and re- lalned it until 1834, when he died very muh lementeil. Among those who were brought up in town, educated, ad- mitted to the bar and have gone to other localities lo practice thelr professiun, are Hon. T. O. Howe, U. S. seua. lor from Wisconsin ; Hon, Engene Hale, member of con- gress from live ofil district of alnine ; ilon. W. Gilbett, judge of probate elect for the county of Sagadahoe; Ilon. Lennard Swett, of Chicago, one of the most successful ad- vocales at the bar in the State of Illinois ; E. M. Prince, of Bloomington In the same State, master in obanoory for M'Lean County ; Clarence llaje, of Portland, and C. S. Conant, of Lewiston, both successful advocates In thelr present locations; siso William Cary, no cently appointed attorney-general of the U. S. for the Territory of Utah ; William W. Cushing, engaged in a good and successful business In Missouri, and B. B. Murray, Jr., of Pembroke, adjutant-general of the State since 1870.
Among the prominent men of town inring the past half ouitury in the Hon, Job Prince. The publishers have re- erived the following notice nf him which they deem but just to insert here. lle was born in Buekfield in March, 1705. His opportunities for an adnestion were limited to the publie schools of that period and two terma at Hle- bren Aendrmy. In the war of 1812 he setved a short campaign in the Mass, inllitla. In May, 1818, was com- missinmed onplain of rollitla; major, Nov, 1820; ail and orderly officer of the sixth division with rank of major, Feb, 1822. He began life on a farm In Tarner where he now rouides in March, 1819 ; since which lime his prin- olpal business has been farming, As evidence of tho estimation in which he has been held by his fellow oiti- Zens it may be stated thet be hos served thom acceptably in ail the prieoipst town offices ; was for many years a trustee and treasurer of the ministerial and graminer school Iquils of town ; trustee of the county and State agricultural societies ; member of both branches of the legislature and executive council ; president of the Stata Benale In 1839; county commissioner and judge of pre- bale ; assistant assessor of internal revenue; justice of the peace and dediinne justice since 1832, and for lost 34 years justico of the quorno thronghont the State. Besides ibrwe evidences of trust and coufdenco be has heen ra- sorted to for surveyhig land, drowing deeds and bonds,
tha trial of many causes, aoted as olalin agent in procuring 42 revolutionary pensions and 347 land warrants, and has administered on tbo estates of 91 different persons. A
War Record. - The following llel comprises the reroin- tinunry worthist who have been reeldeute of town for a longer or shorter period. Col. Wm. Turnar, aid to Wash- lutgion ; Elijah Dresser, In battle of Bunker Hill ; Luther Cory, Joseph Wardwell, Nathaniel Sawtelle, ond Joseph Lodden, In continental army ; Samnel Binke, Slark An- drews, Mones Merrill, Levi Merrill, Malachi Waterman, Richard Phillips, Abner Phillips, nud Joseph Leavitt, in dafence of Boston, 1776 ; General Wadsworth, Benjamin Jonen, John Keen, John Keen, Jr., Asa Baltirs, Nachnuiel Shaw, Dauiel Freuch, Janus Phillipa, Nathan Richmond, Win. Hayford, Beojamin Marrill, Job Randall, Solomon Mailett, Ephraim Andrews, Benjamin Alden, Win. Pnt- usm, John Allen, Thomas Atherton, Benjamin Chamber- laio, Wait Bradfordf, leano Pblilips, Iobabod Phillips, and Andrew Bons, in Mass. militia ; Baas fell In battle of st- water ; Israel Bmith, Laban Smith, James Lara, Beunett Pompilly, Richard Iline, Benjamin Conaut, Paul Lowell, Joshua Davis, Biosen Suell, and Simeon Conwall, in Mass. continental ; Jesse Bradford served as gunrd of Bor- goyue's captured anny ; Abuer Thayer on Costle William, Boston Harbor ; Elisha Fisher In Washington's life-guard ¡ Abial Turner In compilszary department ; John Halley in last three years' service ; Daniel Pratt R. I. troop ; Cor- nelius Jones in Mars. troops nud as a sesman ; James Allen musician in Mass. line; Jncol Garduer during the war, and Nathaniel Marston In N. H. Hne.
War of 1812 .- In this war the following oltizons of tha town Volunteered aud served on the Canada frontier ono year or more : Capl, Stephen Terner, luaao Allen, James Allen, James Allen, Jr., Jacob Merrill, Win, Lombard, Theodovins Merrill, Peter Lombard, John Balley, Charles Simples, Josiah Keen, Iprael Smith, Jacob Keen, and Har- net Pompiliy ; Capt. Tommer was killed st tho battle of Bridgewater, and Theodooius Merrill dled in the army, In September, 1814, a British seventy- four gun ship lay off Portland harbor, and other indications that the enemy designed to land on our coast no alarmed the people that the entire illitin were called out to defend tho sea-cosst. The militia of this town ooueisted of two companies of In- fautry commanded by Capis. Seth Staples, aud Aaren Sonle, and ove of artillery commanded by Capt, Leouard Rlobmond. The Tarner troops were ordered to Porlland where they serveil two weeks, when about onc-helf werg drafted to surve forty days longer, the others given liberty lo return bome. Those of the infantry thns liberaied re- turned, bal the artillery (with two or three exceptions) remained the forty days. In that campaign dir. Hepjamin Jones of this town fornisbed nine sons, leaving uo que at howe but the "old folks" aud five daughters to do the harvesting ; of these fourteen oblidron all lived to be mar- ried and have fowllios of their own ; previous to this Mr. Jones had lost one daughter, in 1804, aged one year,
The Aroostook War .- Tbe Aroostook or Madawaska war is entitled to some nolice, Ailhongh more tears thad biood were shed and wot a person was killed or wounded, and hint one taken prisoner, siiil it was of sufficient mag- atitude lo sound the tooslo of war and to claim tho otteu- llon of the whole country at the time. There had been some difficulty on the northeastern bonodary of Maine, aud dispute as lothe troe line between this State and the province of Now Brunswick. In 1839 the orists oame, A parly from New Brunswick ssized Mr. Bufos Molotire, land agent of Maine, near the Madawaska settlemeul und carried him to Fredericton on a horse sied. The news
it would be difficult otherwise lo obtain at litis late day, sped with the rapidity of lightning over the country. llis family sketches of the early seltlers are interesting, Gov. Fairfield of this Slate called out tbe militia, General Hodsdon of feuoliscot took command nud the troops ren- dezvoused al Bangor and Augusta. Those from Turner marched no further than Augusto. General Scoll was or- dereil by the government In Malno, and upon his arrival al Augoala seol a communication to Sir Jolin Ilarvey of the provinoisl government, Mr. Meintire was released, the alerm subsided, atui the troops were disbanded and returusd home. In 1842 o trealy was formed between the two notiona eud the whole cause of trouble nulcably adjusted.
Rebellion,-In the contest to put down the rebellion Turner furnished 319 men, paying them au aggregale bonnly of $62,445, Il also contributed for soldiers" relief, 81575. State aid to soldiers' familles, 86782 11. Of these men 28 were killed in hattie or dird of disonse in the army. These were Chns. R. Delano, Wmn. D. Shurt- liff, lsaao Johnson, Maj. Arch. D. Leavitt, Stewart G. Holmes, Aza L. Berry, Oscar L. Johnson, Francie Suell, Algernon H. Daria, Fleury Donham, Edwin S. French, Or- phens M. Leonard, Thos. W. Davia, Charlea A. Adkins, Chos. R. Phillips, Philo C. Rickards, Henry Rickor, Jaso 1 Cutler, Philemon A. Bradford, Seth D. Bradford, Capl. Jolın Blake, 20, Chas. E. Jones, Curtis V. Falos, Mellen W. Jones, Henry C. Simons, George Brown, Jolin Curtis, and Wellington MeCorrison. Many that were so fortunate as lo return to their homes were maimed for life, while olbers contracted diseases of which they died after a lingering illness,
Noteworthy Occurrences .- Bethiah, danghter of Heze- kiah Bryant, was the firel oblld born in town, and Joseph, sou of Jacob Lenvitt, was the first male child born here. The first deeth was that of the wife of Moses Stephens, wbo died April 24, 1780, and bers was the first barlal in the Upper Street Cometery. The first person buried in Village Cemetery was William Smith, who was drowned in attempting to ford the river bolow Blake's mills before & bridge was built. The first blacksmith In town was Willlam Bradford, who came from Kingston in 1777, but made blacksmithing only a secondary business. Tho second was Joseph Lndden, who gave hia onlire attention lo it, end was the priecipal blacksmith in town for many years.
Mark Androws was the fral trader and kept bis goods in a pair of anddle-bags for several months. Ho, with his brother Saminel, Ilved on the farm now oconpied by Lewis Brigga on the " Lower Street," and formerly known as the Chamberlala farin. Ilere they Imilt a honse ned so In- creased their stock in trade that the old saddie-bags were dispensed with as a store-houso.
John Loring came into town in 1792, opened a store on the " Upper Street," and traded there several years tili he lost store and goods by fire. He subsequently moved lo the village aud from there to Bookfield. The first fulllog-mill was built at Bradford village and operated by John Haley ; and the first and only pottory was esta- blisbed at the same piaco by Renhen Thorp, The town- house was built in 1831 and located where It now stands, after a sovete contest. Many meotings were holden to ooosidor and reconsider before the question could be set- lled. The first grass seed brought into town was by and other legal instruments, has held justice oonrta for Danlei Staples, who brought seven bushels of seed in the ohaff on his shoulders from New Gloucester,
Amial Jones was drowned In Tironty-inile Riror, at "Forge Rips," Elisha Sampson, In same stream, while
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ronning logs. Geo. A. Mitchell anil son in same-the Merch, 1788, and located near Rlobard Thompson's. son, a stonli lad, went in to bathe below Clark's mill and sank, the father, a good swimmer, weut in to save trim and both were drowned. Jolin Elliot was drowned in Bear Pond. John Blabee, In attempting to cross the An. droacoggiu on the ice, broke through and was drowned. David Jones was killed accidentally in a plain-oght al & trelning. William Bryant was killed, lo Clark's mill by omuing in contact with the wheel. Edward Cox wan killed in sliding down bill,
The following list comprises the names of those who bave served as selectman, In Turner, einoe Its incorporo- Hou In 1786 :-
lehabod Bouncy, 1787, '91, '2, '3, '4, 15, 16, '7, 18, 19, 1800, '1, '2, '3, '4, '5, '6. Benjamin Trno, 1787, '8, '90. Israel Heskell, 1787. Samuel Blake, 1788, '9, '91, 2, '3, '4, '5. Henry Jones, 1788, '0. Wm, Bradford, 1789, 1810, Samuel Andrews, 1790, '91, 12, '3. Nathan Niles, 1790. Caleb Hlouse, 1794, Benich Niles, 1795. Jelip Toruar, 1786, 17, 18, 19,1800, '1, 13, 14, '5, 16, "7, 18, 9, '11, '13, '14, '15, '18, '19, Chandler Bradford, 1796, '7, '8, '9, 1800, '1, 14, '6, '6, '7. Benjamin Evans, 1802, 13. Nethaniel Saw- telle, 1802. Geo, French, 1807, '11, '12, '16, '25, '26, "27, 128. Joseph Bunuey, 1608, 19, '13, '18, '17, '18, '20, "21, "29, '30, Benjemin Chamberloin, 1808, '9, Daniel Cary, 1810. Richard Phillips, 1810. Jesse Brodford, 1811, '11, '14, '15. Thos, Merrill, 1812, 122, '23, 124. Jonathan Phillips, 1813, '14, '15, '17. Aaron Soule, 1816, '19, '21, '31. Alden Blossom, 1817, '18, '19. Asa Bradford, 1820, '21, '25, '20, '27, '29, '30. Philip Bradford, 1820, 12, "23, '24, '25, '26, '45, John Blake, 1823, '23, "24, '31, '31, '33, 134. James Torrey, 1827, '28. Ezeklel Martin, 1828. Job Priuce, 1829, '30, '32, '38 '39 '40, '41 '59 'Gul, Citas. L. Toruer, 1631, Hira Bradford, 1832, '33, Wui. Bick- Dell, 1833, '34. Isaao Gross, 1834 '5, '6. Sethi Copelend, 1835, '6, '9, '40, '41. John Phillips, 1835, 10, '8, Luther Bolley, 1837, '42, '43, '47. Wm. B. Bray, 1837, '42, '43, '44. Alvan Leavitt, 1837. lseno Cbaso, 1838. Biisla Gilmoro, 1839, '40, 141. Geo, Torner, 1642, '43, '44, '47, '48, '49, 160, '51, '52, '53, 514, '58. Klisha Sampson, 1>45, 146. Sarson Chase, 1845, '47. Stephen Bray, 1846, Ajelon Dillingham, 1846, Justus Conant, 1848. Orren Wbilmun, 1648. Arch. Leavitt, 1849, '50, '51, '52, '53, 154. Heury French, 1849, '50. Benj. A. Bradford, 1851, '62,'53, '54. Saml. B, Bol, 1855, '56, '57. Jease Brad- ford, 1855, '56, '57. Andrew Bennett, 1855. Phillips Bradford, 1856, '57. Samuel Jenkins, 1858, Derring Farrer, 1858, '66. Mollon French, 1850, '60. Charles Torrey, 1859, '60. Philo Clark, 1861, '62, Snummer Bailey, 1861, '62. Loren Alden, 1861, '63, '63. Chas. B. Bradford, 1863, '04, '65. Stephen Richardson, 1863, Win. Bray, 1864, Z. Il. Bearco, 1864 '65. James A. Cary, 1865, Geo. W. Turner, 1866, '71, Hlerace C. Haskell, 1800, 167, '68, 169. L. A. Farrar, 1867, '68, '12, Horece True, 1807, 168, '69. W. L. Bonney, 1869, '70, '72, Lsano Jones, Jr., 1870. Rufus Prince, 1870, 71, '72. L. B. Farrar, 1871.
List of tomou clerks eluce orgenization of the lown, and their lertos of offico :-
Benjamin True, from 1787 to 1790, inclusivo, Ichobod Bonney, from 1791 to 1802, tuclusive. Benjamin Evans, 1803. Joseph Bonney, from 1804 to 1830, fuclusive, Hirn Bradfonl, from 1831 to 1855, inclusive, Wesley Thorp, from 1858 to present time.
The following are those who have served as representa- tires in State legislature :-
Jolın Turner, 1805, '07, '20, George French, 1810, '11, '16. Joseph Bonney, 1813, '13, '15, '21, '22, '23, '24, '26, 127, '29. Phillip Bradford, 1619, Timothy Lowe, 1825. lohabod Bonney, Jr., 1829. As& Bradford, 1830, 131. Daniel Hutchinson, 1832, Job Prince, 1833. Ajalon Dillingbato, 1834, '35. laane Gross, 1836, '37. Clinrles Andrews, 1838, '39, '40, Wmn. B. Bray, 1843, '44, Jolın F. Holt, 1845, Luther Bailey, 1647, '52. Isnao Striek. lond, 1848. Timothy Ladden, 1850, '51. Wm. Bray, 1854, Semuel B. Holt, 1856, '57. Daniel H. Teegne, 1859, 160. Sulon Chese, 1861, 162. Phillips Bradford, 1865, '66. Z. H. Bearce, 1869. J. M. Fish, 1870, Rufus Prince, 1671. J. A. Cary, 1872.
Members of State Senate .- George Frenoh, 1828. Job Prince, 1838, '39, '54. Philo Clark, 1848, '49. S. B. Holt, 1858, '59. M. T. Lndden, 1867, '08.
Timothy Ludilen was reporler of decisions from Jan. 20, 1857 to 1859, for vols. 13, 44. Aldon Blossom was appointed sheriff of Oxford County in 1831, and served Aeveral yaors ; and Philo Clark became sheriff, in 1840, of that county, and held the efico several years.
WALES.
BY JODX C. F000, ESQ.
The territory of this town, including that of Moumonth, In Kennebeo Conuty, was known, prior to Jannary 20, 1792, as the Plantation of Wales, At that date the northern portion of it was set off and Incorporated as the town of Moumonth. In April, 1803, the reinoinder, now known as Wales, was organized as tie Plantation of Wales, and chose for its first officers Joseph Sunll, Bnoch Stront, Jolın Andrewa, Assessors, and Joseph Small, clerk. At this, its first meeting, $50 were voted for plantation ex- ponses, $150 for schools, and a like sum for roads. Fel. 1, 1816, an act of incorporation was granted, and the Brat meeting for election of town officers hold. Joseph Small, David Plumer, and Arthur Given were oliosen selectmen, and Joseph Small, towu clerk. In 1851 or '52 a small portion of Leeils nt Leeda Crossing iras annexed to this LowII.
Title,-The land titles of the settlers were held by purchase from proprietors who beld them under graut from the old l'lymooth Company.
Settlement and Firat Settlers, -There Is some uncerinioly as to just the date of firat settlement. Some authorities place it in 1773, aml others a few years later, From the hest Information obtained, the writer la of opinion tirat James Rost was the fret settler, and that he came from Brunswick, Maine, abont 1778. Mr. Ross settled on the western alone of Snbattis Slonntain, where he residoil outil hia dealh. The farm fre took np is now owned by lease Witherell who morried his granddaughter.
Patrick Keenun come nexi, ju 1779, and settled In the eastern part of the torn. It is not known from whence be came, but his name suggests he moy have heeu of Irish extraction.
Renben Ham, Jonathan and Alexander Thompson came from Brunswick ahont 1780, aud took np places in ths Dorth pmuit of the town.
Benjamin and Summer Weymouth, Jatnes, Stephen, nul Thomas Gray, and William Remick settled beliren 1784
John and James Witherell came from Berwick ahout and '85. Rlohord Thompson reinoved from Brunswick 1800, John settled ou the farm now owned by R. C. abont 1786, and settled in the north port of the tomu,
Richani and James Labree came in abont 1789, amit seltled near John Andrewo. Julin Ilam and his four sons, Jolını, Samnel, Clomont, and Renhen, came from York County, aud look farms in the west part of the town, ou the Pond road, Jobn seltled en Ibe place now owned by lasac Galchell, resided Ihore a short time, and then re- inoved to the fart now owned by his sou William. Clement settled first on the farm now in possession of B. S. Fogg. Bonben settled in the northwest corner of the lowu, and was killed hy a falling Irve about 1803.
Joseph Small and Bartholomew Jackson came from Li- mluglon lu 1791. Mr. Small settled near the centro of tho lowu, on the famn where his son, isaac S. Small, now tives. lie und eight sons and five daughters, During bis ilay lte was a prominent man [u plautaliou aud town affairs, and often honored by places of trust lo the gift of his townsweD. Thirteen years he was plantation, and niveleen town, clerk, Isaac S., his oldest son, an'l now Hving upon the old homestead, beshile the town offices to which he has beun frequently elected, lins held the offco of surveyor- general of the State several years, been a mem- ber of the executiva conneli and of the State legislature, inspector of the State prison, aud has also been extou- sively engaged in land surveying in tho northern seetion of the State. Mr. Small has hut one child now living, Mrs. S. W. Hom, the other diod lu chillhood. Joel, son of Joseph, settled on the farm adjotuing his father on the north, and for many years was engaged as tuester alılp- boilder fur parties in Gurduer, Pittston, ond Dreiden. He reprosented the town one year in The State legislalnte. llo now resides in Kast Somervilla, Mase. Jaseph suttleil in Newport in this State, and died there some years since. Daulel, e Calvinist Baptist minister, preached lu Thomas- tou end othar placas iu Malne, then removed to Wisoen- sin, thenee to Kansas, where he dieit in 1572. Otis was a brick mason, end frat settled In Rangor, then retrosedl to St. Julina, N. B., where he now resileo, Alvin B. Small, one of the most distinguished of this family of thirteen, tras born in Wales, Marub 4, 1811, ile studied the profession of piedieine, end as homeopathic physician settled in Philadelphia, Penna., frow tbonce he rumoved
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