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Nathaniel Hale, Dr. Hale's great-grand- father, came to Portland from Newburyport
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some time previous to 1775, as he is men- tioned in Willis's "History of Portland " as one of those who lost property in that year by the British at the time that Portland was bombarded by Captain Mowatt. Nathaniel Hale was born in 1744, and died April 23, 1808. His wife, Mary Lawrence, only child of Joshua and Sarah Lawrence (the former of whom was born in 1719, and died in 1802, and the latter born in 1731, and died in 1783), was born in 1752, and died October IO, 1820. They were the parents of nine children, as follows, all natives of West- brook, Mc. : Joseph, born May 29, 1773, died October 2, 1803; Polly, born February 21, 1775; Sarah, born February 19, 1778, died December 23, 1780; Sarah, born November 27, 1780, died November 21, 1786; Nathan- iel, born May 23, 1783; Anna, born May 3, 1786; Phebe, born January . 2, 1788; George (grandfather of Dr. Hale), born July 15, 1793, died July 15, 1850; Louisa, born No- vember 9, 1795, died December 21, 1820.
After being burned out by the British, Na- thaniel Hale, with his wife and the Law- rences, went to Westbrook, near Pride's Corner, where he bought a large tract of land, now consisting of several farms, upon which they built and kept an inn for many years, or till he died. His son George then came into possession of the estate and business. The elder son of George Hale now still retains about one hundred acres of the original home- stead. George Hale was in the War of 1812- 14, holding the rank of Captain in Colonel Hobbs's regiment. On January 18, 1816, he married Martha Roberts, daughter of James Roberts, whose wife was a Cushman. Their children were eight in number, as follows, all born at the old Hale homestead: Alpheus, born May 21, 1817, living, unmarried; Na- thaniel, born October 24, 1819, married Lovina Knight; George R. (father of the sub- ject of this sketch), born December 14, 1821, died August 26, 1862; Louisa, born March IO, 1824, married Abial Cutter, of West- brook, and died in October, 1864; Josiah, born November 16, 1827, now living, mar- ried Harriet White, of Gorham, Me .; Sabra, born February 15, 1830, married Horace Pride of Westbrook, and died in September,
1863; Martha, born April 8, 1834, married Jason Leighton, of Falmouth, Me .; Phebe, born February 2, 1838, married Charles Pride, of Westbrook.
George R. Hale, when a young man, went to New Hampshire, and learned the trade of a shoemaker, at which he continued to work for a while. On April 3, 1853, he married Lucy K. Gammon, of Westbrook, daughter of Stephen and Sarah (Knight) Gammon; and soon after he became engaged in the wholesale beef business, finding a market mostly in those days in Portland and Boston. In 1860 he took into partnership William Morrill, of Wind- ham, Me., who was associated with him at the time of his death. George R. Hale left two children - Leon L .; and Jason L., who was born January 24, 1856, and died April 22, 1887. Jason L. Hale married Harriet Saw- yer, of Knightsville, Me., and left one son, now living, George by name.
Leon L. Hale was educated in the common schools of Westbrook, at the Pride's Corner High School, and at Gray's Business College, Portland, Me. After obtaining a business ed- ucation he first became employed in the large dry-goods establishment of Jordan, Marsh & Co., of Boston, but soon returned to Mainc, where in June, 1875, he was engaged by Royal Leighton, of Woodford's, Deering, as book-keeper and cashier. This merchant then held the appointment of Postmaster at Wood- ford's, wherefore young Hale was duly sworn in as Assistant Postmaster, assuming full charge of the office, and conducting it in a satisfactory manner to the public for one year. Resigning his position at the end of that time he entered into the employ of Samuel W. Wilson, who was then, in 1876, about to start the first store in Deering Centre, a new and rapidly growing section of the town. Mr. Wilson being a man well advanced in years and without a knowledge of the busi- ness, his clerk became general manager of this enterprise, and was successful in build- ing up a large and lucrative business, which in 1877 was sold to other parties.
In November, 1877, a few months after his marriage, Mr. Hale commenced the study of dentistry with Dr. Samuel A. Packard, of Portland, Me., at his office, corner of Temple
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and Middle Streets, remaining with him until July, 1879. He then removed from Wood- ford's, Me., to Boothbay Harbor, and opened an office, being the first dentist to permanently locate in that thriving town, where he at once began the study of medicine with Dr. Charles W. Price. During his stay there of one year, in connection with his practice and medical studies, Dr. Hale was reporter for the Booth- bay Register, and wrote occasional continucd artieles for that paper. In 1880 he removed to Boston, and, opening an office on Kneeland Street, there practised dentistry, in 1882 re- moving with his family again to Westbrook, Me., for the purpose of entering the Bowdoin Medieal Sehool at Brunswick. In 1883 he returned to Boston, and entered the College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating with honors from this institution in May, 1884. He immediately opened an office on Tremont Street, where he practised until he removed to Chebeague Island, having in the mean time received the appointment of Superintendent of Essex Street Dispensary, now known as the North End Dispensary and Hospital. In 1886 Dr. Hale came to Casco Bay, and settled on Chebeague Island, where he has built up a large and successful practice, being highly esteemed and popular with all elasses.
Dr. Leon L. Hale has been twice married. His first wife, with whom he was united on July 15, 1877, was Josephine Mallard, daugh- ter of John Mallard, of Portland, Me. She passed away August 16, 1883, leaving one child, Leona J. His present wife, to whom he was married May 5, 1894, was formerly Mrs. Aliee M. Hamilton. She is a daugh- ter of Joshua L. Curit, of Chebeague Island. By this union there has been onc child, Leon S. Hale, who was born May 14, 1895, and died December 10, 1895.
In polities Dr. Hale affiliates with the Demoeratie party. He is a man of broad views on the leading questions of the day, in- eluding religious subjects. Socially, he is a member of Falmouth Encampment, No. II, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of Port- land, Me .; member of the Alumni of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Boston, Mass. ; and Fellow of the Maine Academy of Medicine and Science.
AMUEL L. PAINE, a veteran of the Civil War, now living in re- tirement in Sebago, was born in Baldwin, Cumberland County, Me., March 28, 1821, son of David and Betsey (Lamb) Paine. Mr. Paine's father, who fol- lowcd the earpenter's trade in connection with farming, was a well-known and highly es- teemed resident of Baldwin. His wife, Betsey Lamb, beeame the mother of eleven ehildren, four sons and seven daughters, two of whom are now living.
Samuel L. Paine received his education in the schools of his native town, and worked upon the farm until he was eighteen years old. He then began to learn the trade of a carpen- ter with his father, and subsequently praetised it as a journeyman until September 19, 1864, when he enlisted as a private in Company D, Ninth Regiment, Maine Volunteer Infantry, being mustered into service at Portland. His regiment was assigned to duty in Virginia and North Carolina, and took part in the conclud- ing military operations of the Rebellion, he being discharged at Newbern, N.C., on June 3, 1865. He returned to Baldwin, where he remained until 1876, at which time he took up his residenec in Harrison, and three years later removed to Mapleton, Aroostook County, Me. In 1885 he returned to Cumberland County, and, settling in the town of Sebago, has since resided here, retired from aetive labor. On October 4, 1849, Mr. Paine was united in marriage to Eliza A. Davis, and ean now point with pride to three children, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandehild. In
politics Mr. Paine is a Republican. He has led a busy and fairly prosperous career, and is now enjoying a well-carned rest from the eares and responsibilities of active life, with the knowledge that he has faithfully per- formed his duties, both as a citizen and as a soldier.
YRON EASTMAN MOORE, of Deering, Me., a successful eon- traetor and builder, is a son of Adams and Jane (Curry) Moore, of Lisbon, N. Y., where his birth oeeurred on September 30, 1852.
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Adams Moore was born in Lisbon, St. Law- rence County, N. Y., and received his educa- tion in the public schools of that town. He has always followed the vocation of a farmer, at which he has been fairly successful, dairy- ing being his specialty. His wife, Jane Curry, is a native of Toronto, Canada. Of the eleven children born of their union nine are living, namely: Agnes, the widow of John Mercer, of Warsaw, Wis .; Martha, who mar- ried Edward C. Coffin, of Syracuse, N. Y .; Albert W., a banker in Washington, Kan. ; Melissa, the wife of Charles Howard, of Somerville, N.J .; Alzina, who married a Mr. Bird, of Syracuse, N. Y .; Myron Eastman ; Judson D .; John D .; and Franklin A., the last three of whom are residents of Lisbon, N. Y. Both parents are still living at the age of eighty and seventy-eight years respectively. They are members of the Congregational Church of Lisbon, N.Y., of which he is Deacon.
Myron Eastman Moore acquired a good practical education in the common schools of his native place. He then learned the trade of a carpenter, and for a number of years he was employed as a journeyman. In 1873 he came to Deering, where, shortly after, he es- tablished himself in business as a contractor and builder; and during the past twenty-two years he has erected a large number of build- ings in Portland and vicinity. He was mar- ried on March 4, 1874, to Miss Sarah A. Guptill, a daughter of Daniel Guptill, of Milton Mills, N.H. They have one child, a daughter named Stella E.
Mr. Moore has served on the Town and City Committee for a number of years. In 1891 and 1892 he was elected Assessor of the city of Deering; and he represented the city in the State legislature in 1894 and 1895, during which time he served on the Committee on Interior Waters, and has held other offices of responsibility and trust, discharging the duties of each in a faithful and business-like manner. Fraternally, he is affiliated with Deering Lodge, A. F. & A. M., and is now connected with the Maine Charitable Me- chanic Association. He is an attendant and supporter of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which his wife is a member,
HADDEUS L. DODGE, the genial and popular station agent in Westbrook, of the Portland & Rochester Railroad, was born in Woolwich, Mc., April 5, 1865, son of Alpheus and Margaret J. (Buker) Dodge. His ancestors were carly settlers in Woolwich, of which place his paternal grand- father was a prosperous farmer. He died there in 1865. He gave his adherence to the Republican party, and attended the Congrega- tional church. Of his six children five are now living, namely: George W., residing in Woolwich; Wilmot, a resident of Bath, Mc. ; Mary, wife of Woodbury Hall, of Vienna, Me .; Sarah, who married Stephen Webb, of Scituate, Mass; and Alpheus, father of Thad- deus L.
Alpheus Dodge, who was born in Woolwich, in early life learned the trade of a mason. He resided in Bowdoin, Me., for some years, and spent about five years in Boston, where he followed his trade. He finally settled in Bath, where he has since carried on business as a contractor and builder, having assisted in the erection of many fine buildings, including the post-office, custom-house, and high school. He is a Democrat in politics, and, while resid- ing in Woolwich, served as a member of the Board of Selectmen. In his religious views he is a Baptist, and, socially, was formerly connected with the Knights of Pythias Lodge in Bowdoinham. His wife, Margaret J. Buker, is a daughter of Isaac Buker, of Bow- doin. She was the mother of seven children, four of whom are living, namely : Charles F., of Boothbay, Me .; Fanny W., who resides at home; Hattie L., wife of James Murray, of Bath; and Thaddeus L., the subject of this sketch.
Thaddeus L. Dodge attended the public schools of Bowdoin, and after a course of study at the high school became a railroad employee. He acquired a knowledge of telegraphy, and after perfecting himself in general station work at Lisbon Falls, Mc., where he remained for a year, he went to Westbrook Junction to take the position of clerk at the Maine Cen- tral station, capably performing his duties there for three years and a half. After a ser- vice of four months as station agent in Corinna, Me., he was placed in charge of the
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Portland & Rochester station in Westbrook, where he has since remained. He possesses a genial disposition, which makes him de- servedly popular as a railroad official ; and his management of the affairs of the Westbrook station is systematic and thorough. On Dc- cember 18, 1895, he was united in marriage with Grace F. Buck, of Deering, Me.
In politics Mr. Dodge is a supporter of the Democratic party, and as a candidate for Alderman from Ward 3 in 1894 he polled a large vote, but was defeated by his Repub- lican opponent. In his religious views he is a Methodist.
OHN H. WARD, the possessor and manager of Side Hill Farm, as it is familiarly known in New Gloucester, Cumberland County Me., was born in Greenville, Piscataquis County, at the south end of Moosehead Lake, on August 25, 1839, son of John and Mary (Gerrish) Ward.
John Ward was a native of Gorham, Cum- berland County. He was the son of Jesse Ward, of that town, whose father, John Ward, came to Gorham from Cape Cod, in the colony of Massachusetts, the latter being a son of General Ward of Revolutionary times and fame.
When John Ward, of Gorham, started out in life for himself, he engaged in farming in his native town, living there until he was twenty- six years of age, after which he removed to Mooschcad Lake, and during the subsequent thirty years was there successfully engaged in agricultural pursuits. He next settled in Gorham, and resided in that town until eighty- four years of age, coming then to his son's home in New Gloucester to pass his remaining ycars, living to the age of eighty-nine. His wife, Mary Gerrish, was born in Windham, Me. They reared eight children, but John H. is now the only one living.
John H. Ward continued to live with his parents until he was twenty years of age. He then engaged in farming on the Magal Road in the western part of New Gloucester, and after ten years spent there he removed to the farm on which he now resides. It contains one hundred and sixteen acres of land, and is
proportionately divided between pasturage and tillage. He usually keeps about fifteen milch cows, from which he gets a daily average of eighteen gallons of milk, which is sold to the dealers in Portland, Me. He also carries on general farming with excellent results, and is known throughout the county as a diligent worker and a thoroughly reliable man, one who by his personal efforts has met with a good degree of success.
He was married on June 29, 1861, to Miss Mary S. Russell, of Gray, Me., a daughter of Charles R. and Susan (Shaw) Russell. Her father was a successful agriculturist of Wel- lington and Gray, Me., his last days being spent in the latter place, where his wife also died. Mr. and Mrs. Ward's union has been blessed by the birth of ninc children, as fol- lows: Mary Ella, the widow of John P. Bailey, residing in New Gloucester; Eliza J., who married Frank Tufts, and lives on the old Penney Road in New Gloucester; Hannah, who died when two years old; Rosa Belle, the wife of G. A. Bowie, and now living in North Yarmouth, Me .; Sarah Maria, who is employed at the Hebron Academy; Lucy C., residing in Boston, Mass .; Charles G., a farmer of New Gloucester; John R. and Harriet E., both of whom are at home. Thc children all received a good practical common- school education.
Mr. Ward is numbered among the faithful adherents of the Republican party. He and his wife are members of the First Congrega- tional Church of New Gloucester.
EORGE N. AND FRANK H. BURNHAM, of Bridgton, organ- izcrs of the Bridgton Machine Com- pany, are both natives of this village, thc birth of the former having occurred February 22, 1853, while the latter was born August 6, 1856. They are of English extraction and of excellent pioneer ancestry, their paternal grandfather, Nathaniel Burnham, having been a native of the town of Cumberland, of which his parents were carly settlers. Nathan Burn- ham, father of George and Frank, was born in Bridgton, and here married Miss Hannah A. Perry, who bore him five children, namely:
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Lizzie (deceased); Nellie E., wife of Frank P. Bennett; George N .; Frank H .; and Alice (deceased).
George N. and his brother, Frank H. Burn- ham, acquired their education in the public schools of their native town. In 1871 they entered upon a three years' apprenticeship with S. A. Miller & Co., to learn the founder's and machinist's trade, in both of which they became proficient, working for the above-mentioned firm until 1887. The Bridg- ton Machine Company was then organized, Mr. Burnham and his brother becoming eo- partners. They are engaged in the manufaet- ure of turbine water-wheels, shingle and heading machines, and carry on a substantial and lucrative business in general mill work of all descriptions, giving universal satisfac- tion to their numerous customers and patrons.
George N. Burnham was married April 1, 1877, to Miss Ella M. Brackett, a native of Casco, Me. In politics he is a Democrat, and, socially, is a member of the Masonie Order, of the Independent Order of Odd Fel- lows, and of the Knights of Pythias. Frank H. Burnham was united in marriage August 8, 1884, to Miss Addie Tueker, of Scarboro, Me. ; and their wedded life has been bright- ened by the birth of one daughter, Myrtle A. Socially, Mr. Burnham, like his brother, belongs to the Masons and to the Odd Fel- lows, being a popular member of both organ- izations.
R ICHARD R. SCHONLAND, a mem- ber of the wide-awake firm of Schon- land Brothers, of 8 and 10 Union Street, Portland, was born at Man- chester, N.H., March 8, 1861. He is of German parentage, his father and mother, Charles Henry and Julia (Hoppe) Sehonland, having been natives of the Fatherland. The father, who is.now a sausage manufacturer in Lawrence, Mass., learned the business from his father in Germany, and in turn taught his sons the mysterious art.
Richard R. Schonland was educated in Lawrence, and under the instruction of his father, for whom he worked several years, be- came familiar with his present business. He
was also employed for a time in some of the leading markets of that city, where he became an expert in meat-cutting, being subsequently employed as a meat-eutter in one of the large markets of Charlestown, Mass. After leaving Charlestown, Mr. Schonland worked for some time in a Lawrence market, and was also for a while in the employ of his brother Henry. In September, 1891, the two brothers, Charles and Richard, who had investigated different cities in search of a favorable loca- tion, decided to establish themselves in busi- ness in Portland. Leasing a store at 485 Forc Street, they telegraphed to Lawrence for ma- chinery previously purchased, and at once commenecd operations, continuing at that stand for several years. Being prosperous in their venture, they purchased land from Gen- eral Fessenden for the site of their present factory, which was completed in 1894, and into which they moved in January, 1895. They were pioneers in their branch of indus- try; and they have established a high and widc reputation for their products, which arc invariably pure, healthful, and of standard quality.
Mr. Sehonland is independent in his polit- ieal views, voting, according to his light, for the best men and best measures. Socially, he is a member of the Order of Elks, being at present Esquire of the Order. He likewise belongs to the Portland Athletic Club, and is a member of the Turn Verein of Lawrence.
Mr. Schonland married Miss Helen L. Geisler, daughter of Henry and Wilhelmina (Eichler) Geisler, the children of their union being three in number; namely, Carl F., Helen, and Mildred. The family have a win- ter residence at 18 Stone Street, Portland, but spend their summers at their cottage on Long Island.
ACOB R. PRATT, a retired farmer and lifelong resident of Yarmouth, Cum- berland County, Me., was born in this town, September 16, 1817, son of David and Mary (Russell) Pratt. He is a de- seendant of Sherebia Pratt, who settled in Cumberland considerably over a century ago, and became an extensive land-owner both in
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Maine and in Canada. This pioneer ancestor reared a family of eleven children, all of whom grew to maturity. He died in Portland, Me., in 1819.
David Pratt, Mr. Pratt's father, was born in North Yarmouth, previous to the separa- tion of Maine from Massachusetts. He en- gaged in farming and lumbering, which he followed with ability and with good financial success, and became quite well-to-do in the world. In his religious faith he was a Baptist, and he supported the Whig party in polities. He resided upon a farm in the viein- ity of his son's present property, which is a part of the original Pratt estate; and he died there on February 28, 1850, at the age of seventy-four years. His wife, Mary Russell Pratt, became the mother of thirteen chil- dren, of whom Jacob R., the subject of this sketch, is the only survivor. She died on January 4, 1857, aged seventy-three years.
Jacob R. Pratt attended the district school of Yarmouth, and at an carly age he engaged in agricultural pursuits with his father. He succeeded to the possession of a portion of the old homestead in 1839, and has since contin- ued to reside here. For many years he culti- vated his farm of fifty acres with diligence and skill, always enjoying a bountiful pros- perity as the fruits of his labor. He is well known and highly esteemed, being one of the oldest residents of Yarmouth. In religion he entertains liberal views, and in politics he supports the principles of the Republican party.
Shortly after taking possession of his prop- erty, Mr. Pratt married Sarah A. Barbour, of North Yarmouth. She died March 20, 1848, aged twenty-eight years, leaving one child; and he wedded for his second wife, Clarinda S. Sparrow, who was born in Hartford, Me., in 1820, daughter of William Sparrow, a pros- perous resident of that town, and died January 23, 1876. Mr. Pratt has one child by each union, namely: Helen M., who was born March 25, 1846; and Eugene H., who was born August 29, 1853, and is now managing the farm.
Eugene H. Pratt was educated in the schools of Yarmouth, and since completing his studies he has devoted his attention to agricultural
pursuits. He conducts the home farm in an enterprising and progressive manner, and oc- cupies a prominent position among the active and successful farmers of this locality. He supports the Republican party in politics, and is a member of the Baptist church.
On June 16, 1885, he was united in mar- riage with Carrie E. True, who was born in North Yarmouth, October 16, 1856, daughter of William and Jane (Pratt) True. Her father is a prosperous farmer of North Yar- mouth, but her mother is no longer living. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene H. Pratt have been called to part with their only child, Alice H., who died May 15, 1895, aged seven years and two months.
HARLES OLIN FILES, M.D., a leading physician of Portland, whose specialty is the treatment of nervous diseases, was born in this city, Feb- ruary 12, 1847. His parents, Wentworth P. and Anna (Lombard) Files, were both born in Gorham, Me., which was the native place of many generations of the Files family. One of his ancestors on the maternal side, Solomon Lombard, was graduated from Harvard Col- lege in 1723. The subject of this sketch re- ceived his early education in the Portland schools and the Dwight School in Boston, where his parents resided in 1858-59. The family removed to Portland in the fall of 1859: and he at once entered the Portland High School, from which he was graduated in 1863. The high school was at that time under the charge of Dr. James H. Hanson, one of the ablest teachers the State ever produced; and Miss Sarah Gilpatrick had been for some years one of the assistants. The Hon. Thomas B. Reed was assistant master during one year, 1860-61. In the fall of 1863 young Files entered Harvard College, as a member of the class of 1867. His chum and room-mate for the Freshman year was Edward Winslow Fox, only son of the late Judge Edward Fox. The boys had been intimate friends during the whole course at the high school ; and the close friendship was only broken in 1880 by the death of Mr. Fox, who was apparently at that time at the beginning of a most brilliant
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