Biographical review : this volume contains biographical sketches of leading citizens of Cumberland County, Maine, Part 24

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Publication date: 1896
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Mr. Benoit's grandfather on his father's side was Toussaint Benoit, and his grandmother on the same side was Rosalie Laperche dit Sabourin. On his mother's side Mr. Benoit's grandfather was John Clement, who was born at La Pointe Claire; and his grandmother, Tasette Lefebre, born at Vaudreuil. His uncles on his father's side of the family are Toussaint, Venaut, and Julien; his aunts, Desauges, Henriette, Catherine, and Rosalie. His uncles on his mother's side are Edward, Oliver, Alexander, and Franeis; his aunts, Philamene and Julie.

Arthur H. Benoit eommeneed his education in the schools of St. Dominique, and after his removal to Biddeford he pursued a course of English studies in the public sehools of that eity. After leaving school he was em- ployed at the York Mills in Saeo for about four years, and then entered mercantile busi- ness as a elerk for C. H. Weffer, a clothing dcaler of Saco. He continued in that capacity for six years, during which time he bceame familiar with every detail of the business; and about the year 1890 he formed a eopartner- ship with Mr. Weffer for the purpose of estab- lishing a store in Westbrook, which was opened under his personal supervision. In 1893 he purchased Mr. Weffer''s interest in the Westbrook store, since which time he has conducted trade solely upon his own account, having created a thriving business. He also opened a braneh store in Biddeford, Me., in 1896. He carries in both stores a varied line of ready-made elothing, hats, caps, and gentlemen's furnishing goods of every de- scription, and is regarded as one of the most enterprising and successful young merchants of Westbrook.

In 1890 Mr. Benoit was united in marriage to Marie Philamcne Anna Brodeur, born Feb- ruary 28, 1868, daughter of Samuel and Emma Cussou Brodeur, of Montreal. Mr. and Mrs. Benoit have three children, namely: Henry, born December 16, 1891; Romeo, born June 27, 1893; and Robert, born September 25, 1895. In all matters relating to the general welfare of the community Mr. Benoit takcs a deep interest; and, although not active in public affairs, hc evinces a desire for a pro- gressive administration of the municipal gov- ernment. He is a member of Court City of Westbrook, No. 8140, Ancient Order of For- esters, of which he has been a Trustec; and he attends the Roman Catholic church.

OHN MORRISON, a resident of Bridg- ton for a quarter of a century, is closely identified with the agricultural inter- ests of this part of Cumberland County, being the owner of a good and well-appointed farm. A native of this town, he was born June 26, 1827, being a son of William Morri- son, Jr. His grandfather, William Morrison, Sr., was born in Gilmantown, N. H., and re- moved thence to Cumberland County, Me., in 1795, being among the pioncer settlers of Bridgton. He was twiee married, and reared, by the two wives, a family of fourteen chil- dren.

William Morrison, Jr., father of John, was a farmer throughout the active period of his life. Hc moved from Bridgton to the town of Sweden in 1835, and therc purchased a tract of unimproved land. Ere long the ring- ing blows of his axe werc heard as he felled the trees which were to be used in building the log cabin in which he and his family were to live. Hc eleared a good-sized farm, on which he carried on mixcd husbandry and lumbering until his demise in 1849. While living in Bridgton, he married Miss Balinda Ingalls, who survived him many years, dying in 1885. They had a large family of children, of whom the following is recorded: William A. lived until sixty-six years of age; Joanna died at the age of sixty-two; John is the sub- jeet of this biographieal sketeh; Charles G. is engaged in farming in Bridgton; Lucy J. ;

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Sarah M. died when fifty-nine years old; Reuben resides in this town; Mary P. is the wife of Aaron Brigham; and Julia S. married Frank A. Libby, a farmer living in Bridgton.

John Morrison was but eight years of age when his parents removed to the town of Sweden, where, as soon as old enough, he assisted in the pioneer labor of developing a farm from the forest. After his father's death he assisted in the management of the home- stead property for some years. In 1866 he removed to Newton, Mass., where he was over- scer of a gang of men, remaining thus em- ployed for four years. In 1870 Mr. Morrison returned to Bridgton, here purchasing one hundred and ten acres of land, which are in- cluded in his present farm. He carries on general farming most successfully, and has since added other land to his original pur- chase, his estate now containing one hundred and thirty acres, some of it being heavily timbered. In addition to his other work, he is an extensive dealer in lumber, this business being quite profitable. In politics Mr. Mor- rison affiliates with the Democratic party ; and, socially, he is a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge.

Mr. Morrison was first married in 1850, Miss Adelaide Nevers becoming his wife. She died in 1853, leaving one son, Samuel N. In 1855 the union of Mr. Morrison with Miss Louise B. Nevers was solemnized. Of this marriage four children have been born, namely: Francella, who died in infancy; Granville W. ; John W., a resident of Bridg- ton; and Jennie, who married Frederick Ingalls, and has one child, Gladys L.

HARLES WILBUT FOSTER, M. D., of Deering, who was the first physician to settle at Woodford's Corner, was born at Unity, Waldo County, Me., April 29, 1850, and is a son of Thomas Albert and Eliza (McManus) Foster. Thomas A. Foster was born at Montville, Me., February 20, 1827. When a young man he taught school, and was also engaged in farming for a while. In 1856 he began to practice medicine at Waterville, and two years later moved to Portland, where he was in active

practice until within a few years. He is now Medical Director of the Union Mutual Life Insurance Company of Portland, and has re- tired from other professional work.

Charles Wilbut Foster was graduated from Westbrook Seminary in 1867 and from Colby University in 1871. He then entered the employ of the Maine Central Railroad, and worked as a fireman fifteen months; but, his father wishing him to adopt a profession, he entered the Portland School for Medical In- struction, which prepared students for other institutions during the regular school vaca- tions. In the winter of 1872-73 he attended the Medical School of Maine, at Brunswick, in the fall of 1873 studying at the Medical College of Detroit, Mich., and then returning to Brunswick, taking two full terms at each college. He received his diploma from the Detroit Medical College, March 4, 1875, and shortly afterward opened an office in Auburn, Me., where he remained fifteen months. He then removed to Deering, where he began to practise December 25, 1876; and during the years of his professional work in this town he has established a reputation for skill and sym- pathetic treatment that is continually adding new names to his visiting-list, and has made of his old patients lifelong friends.

July 6, 1876, Dr. Foster was united in mar- riage with Esther B. Parker, daughter of Nathaniel Parker, of West Buxton, Me. Two daughters have brightened their home - Rachel Jones and Esther Perley. Dr. Foster is a member of the Portland Medical Club, the Maine State Medical Association, the Ameri- can Academy of Medicine (the most erudite medical body in the United States), the American Medical Association, and the Maine Academy of Medicine and Science. He was the third Vice-President of the American Academy of Medicine in 1893, and has been President of the Portland Club, an important medical association. For the past five years Dr. Foster has been delegate from the Maine State Medical Association to the American Medical Association.

In politics Dr. Foster is Republican. He is a member of the Auditing Committee of the Deering Building and Loan Association, but has little time for other affiliations outside of

SAMUEL S. FULLER.

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his medical and fraternal interests. He is Past Master of Deering Lodge, No. 183, A. F. & A. M., and by virtue of his office a repre- sentative to the Grand Lodge of the State. He is Past Grand of Harmony Lodge, No. 19, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; a past officer of Falmouth Encampment, No. 11 ; be- longs to Grand Canton Ridgely, and is a mem- ber of General Whitten's staff. He is Past Chancellor of Rocky Hill Lodge, No. 51, and a representative to the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias; was Past Great Chief of Records for five years of Cogawesco Tribe of Red Men, No. 5, which gave him the honors of Past Great Sachem; is Past Master of Deering Lodge, No. 17, Ancient Order of United Workmen ; a member of Grand Lodge, U. O. G. C. ; and Past Noble Commander of Wood- ford's Commandery, No. 235. Dr. Foster has a fine residence at the corner of Deering Avenue and Pearl Street.

AMUEL STILLMAN FULLER, who is living in Bridgton, Me., re- tired from the active pursuits of business, was born in the town of Sumner, Oxford County, December 17, 1824. He comes from an old Colonial family of Eng- lish origin, the immigrant progenitor having been John Fuller, a native of England, who settled in Cambridge, Mass., his home being in what is now Newton, about 1644.

John Fuller reared six sons and two daugh- ters; and it is said that twenty-two of his de- scendants went into the Revolutionary army from Newton, Mass. His third son, Joseph Fuller, married in 1680, Lydia, a daughter of Edward Jackson, and afterward continued his residence in Newton. (See " History of New- ton, Mass.," by the late Rev. S. F. Smith, D.D.) Captain Jonathan Fuller, son o Joseph and Lydia, born January 7, 1686-7, married Sarah, daughter of John Mirick, the line being continued through their son Elisha, born March 15, 1719, who in 1750 married Esther, daughter of David Richardson, and became the father of Aaron Fuller, the grand- father of Samuel S., the subject of the pres- ent sketch.

Aaron Fuller removed from Massachusetts

to what is now Paris, Oxford County, Mc., in 1786, making the journey across the country with teams. He took up timbered land, and cleared a farm, on which he lived until after the death of his first wife, when he removed to Otisfield, where his death occurred October 18, 1841. His first wife, whom he married November 20, 1783, was Hannah Pond, who was born September 14, 1764, daughter of Simeon and Mary Pond. She died on January 7, 1836. She had reared seven children, one of them a son named Artemus Fuller, born October 16, 1784.

Artemus Fuller carried on general farming in the town of Sumner for several years after his marriage, going from there to North Paris, where he engaged in repairing and selling clocks. He subsequently settled in Lowell, Mass., where he remained until his death, eighteen years later, on April 1, 1863. His wife, formerly Irena Shaw, was born October 16, 1788, in Hebron, Me., and died October 29, 1848, in Lowell. She was the mother of six children; namely, Elvira J., Alonzo F., Olive F., Samuel Stillman, Sabrina H., and Melvina F.

Samuel S. Fuller attended the district school during the winter seasons, and worked on the homestead farm during the summers until nineteen years of age, when he went to Bethel, where he learned the carriage-maker's trade, serving an apprenticeship of two years. Going then to Lowell, Mass., he engaged in carpentering for a year; and after that he en- tered the Middlesex Mill as a section hand in the weaving-room, where he remained three or more years. Returning to this State, Mr. Fuller was employed for the succeeding three years in the Frye Mills at Lewiston, having charge of the weaving-room. His next posi- tion was that of second hand in the Bay State, now the Washington, Mill at Lawrence, Mass. In 1857 that mill was closed; and he returned once again to Maine, and spent two years on the farm of his father-in-law in Madison, at the end of that time resuming work in the Bay State Mill in Lawrence, having charge of the weaving-room the following eighteen months. He afterward occupied a similar position in the woollen-mill at Vassalboro, Me., for five years, going thence to Lowell, Mass., where

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he was given the care of three weaving-rooms and the dressing-room. Four years later Mr. Fuller was appointed assistant superintendent of the woollen department of the Washington Mill in Lawrence, and in the course of three years was appointed superintendent, having the entire charge of the woollen department for six months. From 1875 until 1879 he had charge of the finishing-rooms of the Pemberton Mills in Lawrence, coming from there to Bridgton to accept the position of designer for the Forest and the Pondicherry Mills, in which capacity he was employed until 1890, when he retired with an honorable record for industrial achievement, his successive promotions having been well carned.

Mr. Fuller was married July 20, 1850, to Miss Elizabeth N. Reed, a daughter of Dean and Elizabeth (Norton) Reed. One child was born of this union, a daughter, Mary Ellen, who died May 17, 1875, aged twenty- two years, two months. Mrs. Elizabeth N. Fuller was born on February 26, 1824, in the town of Madison, Somerset County, and died at the age of seventy-one years, May 7, 1895. Mr. and Mrs. Fuller united with the Congre- gational church at Lawrence, during their residence in that city, their membership being afterward transferred to the Bridgton Congre- gational Church.

HARLES L. RANDALL, M.D., a successful physician of Standish, Cumberland County, Me., was born in Limington, York County, Janu- ary 13, 1858. The family is of English ori- gin, several emigrants of this name having come from England to America in Colonial times. They were carly settlers in Massachu- setts, Rhode Island, and Maine, whence their descendants have scattered themselves through- out the United States.

Dr. Randall's grandfather, Noah Randall, Sr., spent his carly years in the town of Bald- win, Cumberland County, Me., being a tiller of the soil. For a time he was engaged in trade in Buxton, York County, but spent his last years in the town of Auburn, Androscog- gin County, where he was known as a hard- working farmer, his death occurring in 1868,

at the age of sixty-six years. His wife was Ruth Haley, a sister of the well-known Deacon Haley, of Sebago. They reared six children, four of whom are now living, as follows: Noah, Jr., the Doctor's father; Charles E., a resident of Hollis, Me., who married Isabelle Maddock; Mary Jane, wife of Jacob Town- send, of Hollis, who has three children - Wilbur, Loring, and May Dora, wife of James Pillsbury, of Limington; and Daniel, who married Ella Carl, of Hollis, and has two children - Frank and Fred. The grandfather was a Republican in politics, and his wife, religiously, was a strong Universalist.

Noah Randall, Jr., a native of Baldwin, was born December 1, 1825. He is a farmer by occupation, owning a good property in Lim- ington, which has been his home the larger part of his life. He is quite prominently identified with the affairs of that town, having served as Selectman many years, being elected to office on the Republican ticket, which he always supports. In 1848 he married Susan Huntress, daughter of Temple Huntress, of Hiram, in this State; and they reared seven children - John J., Emily J., Benjamin, Eunice, Simeon, Charles L., and Jesse A., all of whom became teachers in the public schools. John J. Randall, born October 10, 1849, mar- ried Sarah Lanc, of Amesbury, Mass., by whom he has three children - Mabel, wife of Charles Wardrop, of Amesbury; Lena; and Edward. Emily J. Randall, born in 1851, is now the widow of the Rev. Henry Wentworth. She was formerly the wife of Alvin C. Moulton, who died, leaving her with three children - Hardie A., who married Grace Wheeler, of Boston; Hattie, the wife of George Roberts, of Gorham, who has one child, Evelyn; and Olin C. Moulton. Benjamin F. Randall, born in August, 1853, married Emma J. Scammon, of Hollis, by whom he had two children, Susie and Albert, and died in 1882. Eunice A., born in 1855, is the wife of Charles Scammon, of Hollis, and has three children - John, Alice, and Benjamin. Sim- eon, born in 1856, married Evelyn Smith, of Tewksbury, Mass., and has three children --- Marion, George, and an infant. Dr. Jesse A. Randall, born in December, 1863, married Mrs. Lillian Small, née Libby, and is now

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practising medicine at Old Orchard, Me. Mrs. Susan H. Randall was a member of the Free Will Baptist church.

Charles L. Randall obtained his early edu- cation in Limington, attending the common school and the academy, and then taught school several terms, being employed in Limington and the surrounding towns. He subsequently took a course of medical study, and was grad- uated from the College of Physicians and Sur- geons at Baltimore, Md., in 1889. Going then to Tewksbury, Mass., Dr. Randall practised at the Massachusetts State Hospital for a year, coming from there to Standish in 1890. He has met with deserved success in his pro- fession, having already secured an excellent practice in this vicinity.

Dr. Randall was married October 14, 1889, to Sophia Tuckfield, daughter of Charles Tuckfield, of North Branch, N. Y. In politics Dr. Randall affiliates with the Republicans. He is much interested in advancing the edu- cational interests of the town, and for the past two years has been a member of the School Committee. Socially, he is a Mason, being a member of Adoniram Lodge, No. 27, of Lim- ington.

ILLIAM TRICKEY, one of the old- est residents of Westbrook, Cum- berland County, and a highly re- spected citizen, was born May 2, 1813, son of Daniel and Sarah (Johnson) Trickey. The family is of English origin; and its present representatives are the descendants of ances- tors who settled in York, York County, Me. Mr. Trickey's grandfather, John Trickey, who was an early pioneer in the lumbering indus- tries of the Pine Tree State, followed that business with prosperity, and was a well- known lumberman in his day. He reared a large family.

His son, Daniel Trickey, Mr. Trickey's father, was born in Westbrook, and was a life- long resident of this town. He engaged in both farming and lumbering, his summers being spent in cultivating his land, and the winters in hauling logs, which he manufact- ured into lumber and marketed. He was an industrious and energetic business man, a

worthy member of the community; and in his political affiliations he was a Democrat. He attended the Congregational church. His wife, Sarah Johnson, who was a native of Westbrook, became the mother of seven chil- dren, two of whom are living, namely: Ellen, widow of the late S. G. Pike, of Calais, Me .; and William, the subject of this sketch.

William Trickey was cducated in the public schools of Westbrook, and early began to make himself useful to his father in the work of the farm and in the lumber operations. After completing his studies he adopted agriculture as his occupation for life. When a young man he bought the old Longfellow farm in the adjoining town of Gorham, where he settled; and for a period of forty years he cultivated his land with ability and profit. He then re- turned to Westbrook, where he purchased the residence of the late Joseph Walker, and has since continued to reside here.

Mr. Trickey was united in marriage with Sarah M. Marr, daughter of Robert P. Marr, of Scarboro, in 1842, and has had two children, as follows: Kate P., who resides with her father ; and Etta S., wife of Herbert H. York, of Deering, Me.

As an able and successful farmer Mr. Trickey has made a record which but few resi- dents in his locality can equal. He has al- ways devoted his undivided attention to his own private business; and, although a stanch supporter of the Democratic party, he has never allowed political aspirations to interfere with his occupations. Hc is to-day next to the oldest native resident of Westbrook, hav- ing now reached the advanced age of eighty- three years, and is still smart and active, both mentally and physically. He is well informed upon all current political issues, is a great admirer of President Cleveland; and in his religious views he is a Congregationalist.

RTHUR WHITING PIERCE, Secre- tary of the Deering Building Loan Association and one of the most prominent young business men of that place, was born in Providence, R.I., Au- gust 5, 1860, and is a son of William G. and Almira F. (Metcalf) Pierce.

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William G. Pierce was also a native of Providence, born December 19, 1825. After attending the common schools of that city, he entered Brown University, from which he was subsequently graduated. He then went to China, where he spent six years in the employ of an American house. On his return to America, in company with another gentleman, he established a grocery business in Provi- dence, R.I., and was thus successfully engaged until he retired from a mercantile life. He was also President of the Northern Bank of that city. He died at the age of fifty years, December 25, 1875. His wife, Almira F., is a daughter of Whiting Metcalf, a well- known business man of Providence. Their union was blessed by the birth of an only son, Arthur Whiting Pierce. Mrs. Pierce is still living, and is a member of the First Baptist Church of Providence.

Arthur Whiting Pierce received his element- ary education in a private school, after which he entered the Providence High School, and further pursued his studies under a private tutor. He began his business career in the employ of Twitchell & Champlin, wholesale grocers of Portland, Me., remaining with them for about two years. Following that he was interested in various lines of business until 1893, when he became Secretary of the Deer- ing Building Loan Association, which posi- tion he still holds. He was married on Octo- ber 6, 1886, to Miss Harriet W. Bolster, daughter of Mellen E. Bolster, of Portland. Their home has been brightened by the birth of a son, William B. Pierce.

Mr. Pierce, who takes an active interest in public affairs, was recently elected an Alder- man of the city of Deering from Ward 5, and is now serving on the Finance Committee, and on the Committee in charge of Sidewalks, Streets, Bridges, Lighting, Water, and Sewer- age. He is well known in Masonic circles as a member of Atlantic Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Deering; Greenleaf Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; the Portland Council; and St. Alban Commandery, Knights Templars. Among the other fraternal orders with which he is affiliated are Beacon Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Portland Encampment, and Ivanhoe Lodge, Knights of Pythias. Mr.

and Mrs. Pierce are regular attendants of the Woodford's Congregational Church.

ABEZ MARRINER, who is carrying on an excellent grocery business at South Portland, was born January 14, 1829, in Cape Elizabeth. His parents, James and Sarah (Dyer) Marriner, were both of pioneer stock, the Dyers having settled here at an early period, and Joseph Marriner, the paternal grandfather, having been engaged in agricultural pursuits in this vicinity for many years. He was a man of prominence in his day, and for several years served as Selectman of the town. His son James was the father of Jabez, the subject of this sketch.

James Marriner was born and bred in the town of Cape Elizabeth, learning in his younger days the trade of ship carpentry, which was his principal occupation for many years. He spent his last years living retired in Portland. He was deeply interested in the cause of religion, being an active member of the Methodist church. In politics he . was formerly a Democrat, but joined the ranks of the Republican party, when it was formed. Of his union with Miss Dyer seven sons and one daughter were born, Jabez being the only one now living.

Jabez Marriner obtained his education in the schools of his native town and Portland, after which he served an apprenticeship with Thomas F. Roberts, a boat builder in Port- land, continuing to work at this trade until 1855, when he went to Saccarappa, being there employed by his brother James as a house and carriage painter. In 1862 Mr. Marriner *enlisted as a soldier in the late Civil War, joining Company H, Seventeenth Maine Vol- unteer Infantry, under command of Captain Almon Fogg, of Gorham, Me., serving as a private for two years and six months. With his regiment he was at the front in several engagements, including the battle of Chan- cellorsville, May 2, 1863, when Stonewall Jackson received his death wound. In 1864 Mr. Marriner was honorably discharged from the service; and, returning to Saccarappa, he resumed his former work. In 1866 he came to South Portland (then a part of Cape Eliza-

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beth), which has since been his place of resi- denee. Prior to his enlistment he had served as assistant messenger to the Maine Senate, and in 1865 was a clerk in the Adjutant-general's office, under John L. Hodgson. From 1866 until 1870, inclusive, Mr. Marriner was mes- senger of the Senate, serving until his ap- pointment as eensus taker at Cape Elizabeth in 1870. He continued working at the painter's trade until 1874, when he was ap- pointed by High Sheriff William L. Pennell as Deputy Sheriff, his especial duty being to assist in the enforcement of the liquor law, an office in which he served seven years. In 1881 he established himself in the grocery business, meeting with such encouraging suc- cess that in 1889 he built his present com- modious store; and the same year he was ap- pointed Postmaster, the office being located in his store, he retaining the position three years. Since that time Mr. Marriner has de- voted himself to his mercantile interests. He has ever been a strong worker in the cause of temperance; and his very first vote was east for Neal Dow, the candidate for Mayor in 1851.

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Biographical review : this volume contains biographical sketches of leading citizens of Cumberland County, Maine, Part 24

Author: Publication date: 1896 Publisher: Boston : Biographical Review Publishing Company Number of Pages: 722

Author:
Publication date: 1896
Publisher: Boston : Biographical Review Publishing Company
Number of Pages: 722