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Leone R. Cook resided in Craftsbury until he was four years old, at which time his par- ents moved to another part of the county. His
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education was begun in the common schools of West Glover, Vt., and his school studies completed at the Barton Academy. At the age of seventeen he secured a position in M. W. Joslyn's drug store at Barton, where he obtained his first knowledge of pharmacy; and for the succceding eight years, during which time he was employed in different stores, he diligently applied himself to the task of becoming thoroughly acquainted with the business. In May, 1878, he established himself in Yarmouthville, where he has since conducted a first-class drug store, it being also the largest in the town. He carries a full line of drugs, chemicals, patent med- icines, druggist's sundries, paints, oils, wall papers, books, stationery, and other articles, and makes a specialty of compounding phy- sicians' prescriptions. He is expert in his profession and enterprising, progressive, and reliable as a business man, having gained the confidence and esteem of the general pub- lic. In politics he supports the Democratic party, and has been prominently identified with public affairs. He was Town Clerk for fifteen years, and in 1893 he capably repre- sented his district in the legislature. He has advanced in Masonry as far as the Templar's degrec, being a member of Casco Lodge of Yarmouth and St. Albans Commandery of Portland. He is also connected with Ancient Brothers' Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of Portland, and with the Knights of Pythias of Yarmouth.
In September, 1878, he was united in mar- riage to Clara J. Andrew, of Vermont, and has onc daughter, Edith L. Mr. Cook takes an active interest in the general welfarc of the community, being ever ready to lend his aid and influence to the advancement of a worthy cause. Both he and his wife are members of the Baptist church.
LBERT F. WARREN, a worthy rep- resentative of a well-known family, was born at the Warren homestead in Westbrook, March 4, 1850, a son of Lewis P. and Sarah (Turner) Warren. He is a descendant of John Warren, Sr., the founder of the family in Cumberland County,
who was born in Berwick, Me., March 5, 1731, and, when a young man, settled in Westbrook. He raised a large family of children, one of whom, John, died while serving in the Con- tinental army during the Revolutionary War. Another son, John, second, grandfather of Al- bert F. Warren, was born at the homestead, May 23, 1776, the day upon which his brother, John, first, died. He became inter- ested in the lumbering industry, which he carried on extensively for many years, and was closely identificd with the growth and develop- ment of his locality. On November 29, 1810, he married Eleanor Lamb, who was born in Falmouth, July 5, 1785, and their children were: George, William L., and Lewis P. He died September 10, 1845, his wife having previously passed away on January 13, 1835.
Lewis P. Warren, father of Albert F., was born at the family homestead, August 11, 1817. He was carefully educated, and received a good business training, which fitted him to achieve success in life. His connection with lumbering and other industrics extended through a long period, and was marked by un- usual prosperity. He has attained a ripe old age, and is now passing his time in retirement at his residence, which is in close proximity to his birthplace. His wife, Sarah Turner, whom he married in Otisfield, September 20, 1844, was born May 21, 1818. Her children are as follows: John W., now living in retire- ment, married Martha J. Hawks, and has two sons - J. Clifford and Lewis P. ; Albert F. is the direct subject of this sketch; Lelia A. resides at home ; Edna A. marricd B. F. Joy, a photographer of Ellsworth, Me., and has one son, Benjamin Warren; Cora B. is the wife of Albert A. Hawks, who is connected with a packing house in Boston, Mass., and resides in Cliftondale, a suburb of that city. Mr. and Mrs. Hawks have two children - Marion S. and Alberta L.
Albert F. Warren attended the schools of Westbrook, and was educated for a business career. He has been connected with various enterprises conducted by his father, whom he has materially assisted since becoming of age ; and he is at the present time engaged in look- ing after the interests of the cstate in West- brook. He is connected with the fraternal
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orders, being a member of Saccarappa Lodge, No. 11, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and of Westbrook Lodge, No. 27, Knights of Pythias. On September 4, 1872, Mr. Warren was united in marriage to Sarah O. Atkinson, a daughter of Bradbury Atkinson, of Buxton, Me. ; and they have one daughter, Edith M., who was graduated from the Westbrook High School in 1892. In politics Mr. Warren is an active supporter of the Republican party, and takes a lively interest in public affairs, but defective hearing prevents him from ac- cepting office. In his religious views he is a Congregationalist.
OWARD G. SCARBOROUGH, gen- eral broker and dealer in real estate and investment securities, junior member of the firm of W. C. & H. G. Scarborough, was born in Providence, R. I., December 23, 1867. He is the son of Cyrus Sibley and Anna V. (Sweet) Scar- borough, and is of English descent, claiming kinship with Lord Scarborough of the mother country. His paternal grandfather, Nathaniel Scarborough, was a very successful merchant of Providence, where Cyrus S. was, during his business career, connected with large real estate and banking interests. Mr. Cyrus S. Scarborough married a daughter of Deacon Constant Sweet, one of the celebrated family of Sweets of Rhode Island, natural bone- setters. Her mother was a grand-daughter of General Nathaniel Greene, of Revolutionary fame. Both Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Scarborough are now living at Deering, Me. To this couple were given two sons - Walter C., the senior member of the firm; and our subject.
Walter C. Scarborough was born in Provi- dence, June 4, 1862, at the old family home- stead on High Street. He attended the com- mon and high schools of Providence and Comer's Commercial College of Boston, and subsequently studied law at the Boston Law School. He was associated for several years with the firm of A. B. McCrillis, Knight & Co., wholesale flour and grain merchants in Providence, and in 1889 entered into partner- ship with his brother in the brokerage busi- ness, for which he was eminently qualified.
In politics Mr. Walter C. Scarborough is a Republican. He is an Odd Fellow, belonging to Canonicus Lodge, No. 9, of Providence. He takes great pleasure in outdoor amuse- ments, is very fond of yachting, and is a suc- cessful sportsman. He was married July 23, 1895, to Miss Alice F. Riker, daughter of Valentine Riker, of Newark, N.J., and is now with his bride in Germany.
Howard G. Scarborough received his early education in the common and high schools of Providence, afterward entering Brown Univer- sity ; and later he studied law at the Boston Law School. He then, in company with his brother, took up his present line of business in Portland. The Scarborough brothers handle an extensive business and are well known throughout New England. They have been eminently successful; and to their determina- tion, activity, and integrity is due the pros- perity which has attended their efforts.
On June 5, 1894, Mr. H. G. Scarborough was united in marriage with Caroline E., daughter of John F. and Elizabeth Greene, of Providence. In politics Mr. Scarborough is a Republican. He is a thirty-second degree Mason, a member of Atlantic Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Greenleaf Royal Arch Chapter, Port- land Council, and Portland Commandery, and has taken all the Scottish rites.
B ENJAMIN F. SMITH, an extensive lumber dealer residing in the town of Standish, Cumberland County, Me., was born October 27, 1839, in Buxton, York County. He comes of thrifty Scottish ancestry. His grandfather, Reuben Smith, Sr., a native of Scotland, in early life came to New England, locating in Hollis, Me., where he afterward lived and died. He reared five children, Reuben Smith, Jr., being the eldest.
Reuben Smith, Jr., father of Benjamin, was born in 1811 in Hollis. He was a miller, for several years owning and operating a mill at Bonny Eagle, Cumberland County; and later in life he removed to the town of Den- mark, where his death occurred in 1868. He was married in 1833 to Fanny, daughter of James Whitney, of Buxton; and they reared a
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family of six children, as follows : James N., Edward H., Mary F., Benjamin F., Martha H., and Charles B. James N. has been twice married. His first wife, Mary A. Alexander, of Denmark, Me., bore him four children, of whom one is living, George. His present wife was Mrs. Sarah McIntire, née Perkins, of
Canada. Edward H., who died some years ago, married Marilla Warren, of Denmark, and had ten children, eight of whom are now living, including Lorenzo, Hattie, Estella, Chauncey, Frank, Bertha, Blanche, and Lucy. Mary F., now the wife of Lemuel Potter, was previously married, her first husband having been Henry Lovejoy, by whom she had six children - Charles, Annie, Maria, Samuel, Fanny, and Addie. Martha H., wife of Dr. W. H. Smith, of Cornish, has two children - Owen P. and Harry. And Charles B., who married Anna Flint, of Baldwin, has eight children - Edna, Lillian, Nellie, Belle, Ida May, Grace, Winnifred, and Charles S. The father, politically, was a Whig in his early days, but later became identified with the Re- publican party. Religiously, both he and his wife were members of the Free Will Baptist church.
Benjamin F. Smith acquired a good com- mon-school education in the town of Denmark, where he was reared to man's estate. He first started in business for himself as a meat dealer, selling from the cart for about eight years. In 1872 he went to Colorado, which was then under territorial government, re- maining there four years, being engaged as a dealer in general merchandise and in mining. Returning to Denmark, he was in trade there two years. In 1879 he removed to Deering, where he lived eight years, being actively engaged in exporting and lumbering. In 1886 Mr. Smith came to Standish, where he erected his present saw-mills, and engaged in the manufacture of lumber, principally pine and heading, handling four or five millions of feet annually.
On March 21, 1860, Mr. Smith was united in wedlock with Aphia B., daughter of Larkin Jordan, of Denmark, Me. Four children have been born into their household, two of whom are living, the following being their record : Elmer E., born June 28, 1861, married Ida
Durant, of Deering, and has four children - Annie May, Carrie L., Frank D., and Fred; Howard C., born December 15, 1865, married Emma Naylor, of Portland, where he now re- sides and is engaged in the drug business. He has one child, Marion Esther. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are Universalists in their religious belief, and in politics he is a stanch Republi- can. He served as Town Collector while in Denmark for five consecutive years, having been elected to the office in 1862. Socially, he is a Mason and an Odd Fellow, belonging to Delta Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Lovell, Me., and to Kezar Valley Lodge, No. 66, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of the same town.
ILLIAM E. MCLELLAN, who con- ducts a general blacksmith and
jobbing business in Westbrook, was born in Gorham, Me., July 25, 1854, son of Samuel C. and Sarah (Babb) Mclellan. The family is of remote Scottish origin. Mr. McLellan's first ancestor in America was Hugh McLellan, who emigrated from Ireland in 1733, arriving in Boston, Mass., after a long voyage, and thence coming to Maine. After sojourning in different places in the State, Hugh Mclellan removed with his fam- ily to Gorham in 1740, finding his way through the forest by means of the blazed trees, and beeame one of the first settlers in that town. During the uprising of the Indian tribes the garrison at Gorham was besieged; and his wife cared for some of the wounded savages, who manifested their appreciation of the kindness by refraining in the future from molesting his home or his stock. (For further account of the family see "History of Gorham.")
Samuel C. Mclellan was born in Gorham, and received his education in the schools of that town. In early manhood he went to Port- land, where he was engaged in business for some time, but finally moved to Westbrook, and, in company with Stephen Emerson, es- tablished a general blacksmithing business. He later associated himself with Frank Hen- ley, and under the firm name of Mclellan & Henley carried on business at the old Bailey shop. Afterward buying his partner's interest,
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he continued the business alone for some time, and then admitted his son Henry as a partner, this arrangement continuing until his death. Samuel C. Mclellan was an industrious and worthy member of the community, who possessed the esteem and good will of all; and he labored diligently for the prosperity he enjoyed.
In politics he voted with the Republican party ; and in religion he was a Methodist, being a member of that church for many years. He was a member of old Saccarappa Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. His first wife, Sarah Babb, who was a native of Gor- ham, became the mother of five children, three of whom are living, namely : Frank, a resident of Cummington, Mass. ; William E., the sub- ject of this sketch ; and Charles J., who is en- gaged in the hardware business in Westbrook. Samuel C. Mclellan married for his second wife Rosabella Bacon, of Westbrook; and by this union there is one child - Winifred, who is now residing in Stockton, Cal.
William E. McLellan was educated in the public schools of Westbrook, completing his studies at the high school. He learned the blacksmith's trade with his father, becoming proficient in horseshoeing, carriage work, and general jobbing ; and he worked for some years as a journeyman. He continued thus em- ployed until the death of his brother Henry, who had succeeded his father in business; and he then became proprietor of the enterprise, which he has since conducted with energy and success. He takes a lively interest in local public affairs, always voting with the Republi- can party ; and he served as Constable under Mayor Valentine, during the first municipal year of Westbrook as a city.
Mr. McLellan married Phebe A. Chandler, daughter of Aaron Chandler, of Machias, Me. He is interested in the social and fraternal orders to some extent, being connected with Lodge No. 27, Knights of Pythias, and Wa- homenock Tribe, No. 35, Imperial Order of Red Men, of which he is a valued member ; and he is always ready to aid in any movement for the benefit of the moral and social improve- ment of the general community. Mr. and Mrs. McLellan attend the Methodist Episcopal church. They have no children.
ANIEL W. LUNT, of Falmouth, who has for many years been success- fully engaged in educational work, was born in this town on December 22, 1858, son of Benjamin and Lucy (McIn- tire) Lunt.
Mr. Lunt's great-grandfather, Benjamin Lunt, was a native of Newburyport, Mass. His home was on the banks of the Squidragus- sett Creek, and the Indians often passed his house in their canoes on their way to points above or below. He was the father of four children, all of whom have passed away. One of these children, Daniel Lunt, settled in Fal- mouth, where he purchased a farm and engaged in agriculture, living there till his death at the advanced age of eighty-nine years. Dur- ing the Revolutionary War he was in the service of his country. He married Miss Mollie Rolfe, of Westbrook ; and they reared a family of eight children, all of whom have now passed from earth. In political views he was a stanch Republican. He was a member of the Congregational church in Falmouth, Me.
Benjamin Lunt was born in Falmouth in 1812. He learned the trade of a carpenter, which he followed in connection with farming throughout his life. He succeeded his father in the ownership of the old homestead, where he died in 1864 at fifty-two years of age. His wife, whose maiden name was Lucy McIntire, bore him five children, three of whom are still living, namely: Royal W., residing in Fal- mouth ; Daniel W., of this sketch; and Flora M., the wife of Lewis A. Conant, of Fal- mouth, Me. The father was an attendant of the First Parish Congregational Church and a member of the choir. In his early years he voted the Republican ticket, but during the last few years of his life he affiliated with the Democratic party.
Daniel W. Lunt acquired a good common and high school education in his native town. On completing his course of study he engaged in teaching in Peru, Oxford County, where he remained for ten years, the greater part of that time as a teacher in the common schools and three terms in the high school. Following that he taught two terms in Baldwin, Me. ; and he has since been an instructor in the schools of Falmouth. He resides on the old Lunt
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homestead, which has been occupied by the family for three generations. On June 16, 1885, he was married to Miss Minnie E. Dunn, a daughter of Valmore and Atilda Dunn, of Bethel, Me. They have no children of their own, but within a year have adopted a son - Arthur V.
In politics Mr. Lunt is a Republican. He has served on the Board of Selectmen of Fal- mouth for the past three years. For a similar period he has been a member of the superin- tending School Committee, and he is the present superintendent of that Board. Frater- nally, he is a member of Presumpscot Lodge, No. 91, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of Falmouth, Me. He is- a communicant of the First Congregational Church of Falmouth, in which he holds the office of Deacon.
ENRY M. ALLEN, who owns and conducts a good farm in Freeport, Me., was born in this town, April 9, 1826, son of Paul and Rosanna (Grouse) Allen. Mr. Allen's paternal grand- father was an early settler in Freeport, where he acquired a tract of land which he improved into a valuable farm. He cultivated the soil with prosperous results, working diligently to support his large family ; and he was known as a steady, industrious, and patriotic citizen. His last days were passed upon his farm with his children, and he died at the age of eighty- five years. He was a Whig in politics and a Baptist in religion. He married Mary A. Potter, who also lived to a good old age. They reared a family of sixteen children, Paul, Mr. Allen's father, being the eldest son.
Paul Allen was born in Harpswell, Me .; and when a young man he learned the trade of a stone mason. He followed that and other occupations in Freeport for some time, and finally settled upon a farm which he cleared and improved. He was a type of the sturdy old pioneer settler of Maine, whose energy and perseverance conquered the various difficulties which obstructed his path in life; and he suc- ceeded in establishing a good home for himself and family. He was not wanting in courage and patriotism, and at the commencement of the War of 1812 he readily left his quiet har-
vest fields and served as a soldier during the continuance of hostilities. The closing years of his life were passed comfortably at his home in Freeport, where he dicd, a veteran of nearly eighty. He was a supporter of the Whig party in politics. His wife, Rosanna Grouse, who was a native of Harpswell, became the mother of thirteen children, all of whom grew to ma- turity, and of these four are now living, namely : Henry M., the subject of this sketch ; Jane; Charles; and George. Mrs. Rosanna G. Allen lived to reach the advanced age of ninety-four years. Mr. Allen's parents were members of the Baptist church.
Henry M. Allen grew to manhood in Free- port, and received his education in the schools of that town. He followed the sea for some years, during which time he visited many of the important ports of the world, and made a circuit of the globe. From the position of an able seaman he rose to the rank of second mate, a post which he capably filled until re- linquishing seafaring life early in the sixties ; and he then settled in Freeport, where he has since resided. In 1894 he purchased the farm which he is now cultivating successfully, en- joying prosperous and easy circumstances.
On May 23, 1858, Mr. Allen was united in marriage with Elizabeth McFarland, daugh- ter of Robert McFarland, of Freeport. Mrs. Elizabeth M. Allen died April 1, 1861, leav- ing one daughter, namely : Elnora P., who was born March 17, 1859, and is now residing with her father. His second wife, Rachel Y. Philbrook, whom he wedded May 14, 1866, died September 17, 1892. Mr. Allen is a Democrat in politics, and is a member of the Baptist church.
ATHANIEL B. JORDAN, a well-to- do farmer of Pownal, Me., son of Ebenezer and Lucy (Blackstone) Jordan, was born in this town, De- cember 2, 1818. Mr. Jordan's grandfather, Nathaniel Jordan, was an early settler of Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland County, where he was successfully engaged in farming until his death. He and his wife both lived to reach an advanced age.
Ebenezer Jordan was a native of Cape Eliz-
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abeth. He served as a soldier in the War of 1812, and during his earlier years was em- ployed in the coasting trade, but later settled upon the farm in Pownal, where his son now resides. He died at the age of thirty-eight. He and his wife, formerly Lucy Blackstone, who was a native of Pownal, were the parents of three children, as follows: Nathaniel B. the subject of this sketch; Lydia and Abigail, who are no longer living. The mother lived to reach the age of seventy-five years. She attended the Congregational church.
Nathaniel B. Jordan was educated in the common schools of Pownal. He has made farming his principal occupation through life, but has also engaged in ship-carpentering to some extent. He owns the old homestead farm, which he has increased; and his property now consists of one hundred acres of well-im- proved and desirably located land. In 1855 he went to California, making the journey by way of the Isthmus, and, after remaining there for eighteen months, returned home, but later made a second visit to the Golden State. He worked as a miner with good results for six years, and, once more returning to his native town, has continued to reside at the home- stead. He carries on general farming in a systematic manner, keeping his farm up to a good state of cultivation; and his residence and other buildings are among the best in town.
Mr. Jordan married Miss Susan Grant, who was born in Harmony, Me., May 22, 1828, daughter of William and Susan (Blackstone) Grant. Mrs. Jordan's father died at the age of seventy-five, but her mother lived to reach the age of eighty-eight years. They reared a family of five children, all of whom are liv- ing. Mr. and Mrs. Jordan have had four chil- dren, namely : Hattie E., who died at the age of three years and nine months; Charles B., who is now a carpenter in Pownal; Andrew F., who was born November 28, 1865, and is now engaged in farming in Pownal; and Emma Belle, born July 23, 1868, who resides at home.
Mr. Jordan has had his share of hard work in life, and has long since demonstrated the fact that he is able to surmount the numerous difficulties which always obstruct the road to
prosperity. He has the respect and esteem of his fellow-townsmen, among whom he is well known; and he is one of the oldest residents of Pownal. He is liberal in his religious views and a Democrat in politics.
RNEST E. PINKHAM, Postmaster of Freeport, Me., was born in South Freeport, August 25, 1857, son of Isaac P. and Albina Pinkham. Mr. Pink- ham's father was born in Harpswell, Me. He began to follow the sea as an occupation when a youth in his teens, being thus engaged for about forty years; and he was a well-known ship-master and an able business man. He was a Baptist in religion, and in politics an adherent of the Democratic party. He pre- ferred a seafaring life to any other, and died on shipboard at the age of fifty-nine years. His wife, Albina, who is a native of Freeport, still survives. She is the mother of two chil- dren, namely : Paul C., who resides in Sioux Falls, S. Dak., where he is General Secre- tary of the Young Men's Christian Associa- tion; and Ernest E., the subject of this sketch.
Ernest E. Pinkham acquired his education in the schools of his native town, fitting him- self to begin the work of life betimes. For nine years he was the private secretary of the Hon. E. B. Mallett, Jr., discharging his duties with ability and faithfulness, to the entire satisfaction of his employer. In 1894 he was appointed Postmaster of Freeport, and he is still serving the public in that capacity.
On October 13, 1880, Mr. Pinkham was united in marriage with Bertha M. Dilling- ham, daughter of John G. Dillingham, of Freeport. Mr. and Mrs. Pinkhanı have one daughter, Margaret D. Mr. Pinkham is lib- eral in his religious views; and in politics he is a stanch Democrat, actively supporting that party. He is a member and Past Master of the Masonic Lodge in Freeport, and is also connected with the Knights of Pythias and the Independent Order of Red Men. He is a rising young man of Freeport, and is highly esteemed by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.
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