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John b. Feb. 4, 1791
Benjamin b. April 27, 1792
Daniel b. Nov. 2. 1793
Nancy b. Jan. 17, 1795
Silas b. April 15, 1796
Oliver b. Sept. 18, 1797
Cynthia b. Dec. 11, 1800
Pliny b. July 8, 1803
GILMORE FAMILY BANGOR HISTORICAL MAGAZINE
Tyrrell Gilmore was son of James and Thankful (Tyrrel) Gilmore of Easton and West Bridgewater, born 1744. James Gilmore "of Abing- ton" married Thankful, dau of William, Jr. and Abigail (Pratt) Tirrell of Weymouth. She born there, Sept. 29, 1705.
Samuel Gilmore was son of Tyrrel Gilmore, born in Raynham, Mass., Aug. 11, 1765. Revolutionary soldier. Settled in Holden, on Mann's Hill prior to 1787. He m. Reumah, dau. of Solomon Hathorn of Brewer. She b. Sept. 11, 1767, died Jan. 26, 1864. He d. Feb. 27, 1845, grave stones at E. Holden. Children, all born Holden:
David b. Sept. 8, 1788, m. Sally Coombs, pub Orrington June 12,1811. Eunice b. Feb. 23, 1790 m. Elias Field, pub. Aug. 25, 1815
Lucy b. Aug. 4, 1793 m. John Wiswell of Frankfort, pub. Feb. 17, 1814 parents of Arno Wiswell and grandparents of Andrew P. Wis- well of Ellsworth
John Smith b. Jan. 27, 1785, d. Aug. 1, 1797
Reumah b. June 18, 1798 m. Daniel Field
Hannah b. Oct. 27, 1800 m. Jonathan Hurd, April 15, 1832. Removed to Burlington and Lincoln.
Samuel b. July 23, 1803; married Ophelia dau. of Tristram Hurd of Burlington; pub. Brewer Sept. 12, 1830. He d. Apr. 14, 1889. Did he have a second wife Sahar who d. April 15, 1889?
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Mary Gates b. Sept. 9, 1806 Nancy Tirrell b. May 6, 1809
John Smith b. Sept. 30, 1812
KENNEY FAMILY by Ethel Kenney Lord
In 1804 JOSHUA KINNEY of Old Orrington, a young man with con- siderable assets made his first purchase of land, and in 1805, 1807, 1808 and later (Hancock & Penobscot County Reg. deeds) increased his vast holdings until his tract of land ran from the Peonbscot River back to the Holden line.
His first dwelling was a log cabin, followed by a frame house on the same location, which has been enlarged and remodeled, later owned by his granddaughter Abigail Orcutt (Mrs Levi Ring). His three sons at their marriage, acquired sections from their father.
Old Orrington records give m. int. Aug 1 1808 of Joshua Kenney of Orrington and Hannah Stearns of Lancaster, Mass. m 5 Sept. 1808 by Timothy Whiting, J. P. of Worcester County, Mass.
1809, Mar 6 Joshua Kenney and Samuel Sterns appointed hog reeves (Old O. record)
1812 Jan. he was on the petition re setting off 3 miles of upper part of Orrington to be annexed to Eddington (Bang. His. Mag 4/88, 102)
1813 he is listed as a member of the "Religious Society of New Wrent- ham'
1840 owned 2 pews in Methodist Church Eddington Bend
1850 census, Brewer, Joshua Kenney age 67, farmer, from Mass.
1860 census Eddington, Joshua Kenney age 78, farmer, from Mass.
1859, Oct 10. date of his will, was proved Apr 1861 (Penob. Cy Prob. Records)
1861, Mar 11 Joshua Kenney died and is buried at First Settler's Cemetery, Eddington Bend. He m. (1) Hannah Stearns on 5 Sep 1808 at Lancaster, Mass. (Orr. & Lancaster V.R.) She died 8 Jan 1825 and is buried at First Settler's cemetery, Edd. Bend. (2) 5 Sep 1825 Sally (Lancaster) Butler of Eddington b 1792 d 20 Aug 1829 bur. First Settlers Cemetery (Brewer & Edd. V. R.) (3) Martha 1793-1838 bur. First Settlers Cemetery (4) Lucretia Smith 23 Sep 1795-11 April 1896 bur. No. Cem.
Children of Joshua and Hannah (Stearns) Kenney:
1. Amos 25 Sep 1809-23 Jan 1893 m Harriet Orcutt 5 Apr 1813-29 June 1889
i Edmund H. 3 Jan 1837 m Lucy E. Giles, had Howard and Joseph ii. Orin E. 28 May 1838 m Margaret West d 5 Dec 1894 age 57 y 2 mo. had Arthur & Nellie
iii. Joshua A. 18 Oct 1839-5 July 1878 in Civil War m Frances Spencer & had Ida, Abbott.
iv. Charles b Sep 1844 m Alla Ames & had Ralph, Etta, Roxey, May, Frank, Herbert.
v. Harriet E. m. Norris West had Edmund, Chester m. Miranda Louise
vi. Margaret A. m (1) Robert West (2) John Wood, had Miranda Louise, Flora, Hattie, Georgie, Albert, Lewis and Alice
vii. Ellen Miranda 29 Apr 1850-10 Mar 1868.
viii. Amos Jr. 9 May 1852-1921 m Abbie Wheeler b 1859 had Gladyes and Amy
ix. William 22 Aug 1854-27 May 1936 m Louise Rowe b 2 Sep 1860 m. 1882. had Ina, Guy, H. Clifford
x. Lewis A. b 20 Jan 1864 m Lillian Day 1862-1928, had Harry 1883 m Mae Lyford; Alice 3 Apr 1891 m Thaxter S. Church.
2. Jonathan 17 April 1811-18 Nov 1867 unmarried, bur First Settlers Cemetery, Edd.
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3. Ithamar 19 Sep 1813-30 Mar 1875 buried Clewleyville cemetery, farmer and Merchant (Hist. Penob. County p. 265) M. 14 Dec 1841 Mary Orcutt 29 Jan 1825-14 June 1906 dau. of Elijah and Betsey (Clewley) Orcutt. Children:
i. Charlotte Ellen 18 Dec 1842-18 Jan 1864 m 22 Dec 1861 Geo Churchill and had one son Willis E. who died young.
ii. Angeline Melissa 19 June 1844-2 Mar 1851
iii. Mary Jane b 10 June 1845 m. 6 May 1868 Ephraim Gordon of Winterport. They had Annie m Ralph Webster; Charlotte m Geo. Turner; Flora m. Geo. Stone; Charles Victor d. unm; Marion m Frank Glover; Oscar Towne m Etta Kenney dau of Chas. Kenney; Mary 1884; Ellen 1884 twin m Anthony Stanhope
iv. Fidelia Maria b 17 June 1847 m. 20 May 1894 Charles C. Tuck, Bangor They adopted Nettie m Chas. Mann; Lillian d. unm; Mae m. Harvard Turner
v. Charles I. 4 Aug 1848-9 Aug 1848
vi. Albert A. 14 Sep 1849-10 Jan 1929 m. Frances Wentworth. He adopted Sarah dau of his bro. Frederick,-Sarah m. Clarence Robin- son and had a son Reginald. Albert A. Kenney was a prominent contractor and builder in Brewer,-he built the First Cong. Church and 5 school houses and constructed some of the finest residences, notably the row of houses on North Main St. between State & Cham. st. He built the well known KENNEY BLOCK in 1900 at end of Bangor-Brewer bridge.
vii. William Edgar 4 Mar 1851-8 May 1906 m. Katie Orcutt 24 Oct 1859-27 Oct 1900. They had Inez m James Simpson; Alonzo.
viii. George F. 30 May 1854-12 Sep 1854.
ix. Frederick Ithamar 23 Dec 1855-19 May 1911 m (1) Agnes Emery and had Sarah 1879 m Clarence Robinson; Calvin 1877-1943. m (2) 19 Apr 1900 Elizabeth Crowder 1 Aug 1873-12 Jan 1958 dau of Philip and Elizabeth (Dingley) Crowder of Birmingham, England, and had Edith m Luther Chick and Ethel m. Royce E. Lord. Fred. I. Kenney is bur Clewleyville Cem.
x. Addie Estelle 18 July 1857-5 Dec 1857.
xi. Annie Elmina 4 May 1861-June 1944 m. George Webber, no child- ren.
4. Susannah 1 Jan 1814-7 Oct 1860 m 4 Apr 1836 Isaac Cluley 1798-1879 his 3rd wife. (see Clewley Family)
5. Isaac 6 Jan 1816-7 Nov 1816
6. Lucy W. 18 Aug 1817-28 Dec 1882 m Seth Orcutt, Jr. 1809-1888 (see Orcutt Fam.) Children of Joshua and Sally (Lancaster) Kenney:
7. Joshua S. 25 Dec 1825-28 Dec 1882 m. Philinda B. Orcutt 1826-1885 and had Myra E. b 1838 m Herbert E. Rowe 1857-1920; Emma m Albert Hart; Granville m Sarah Linscott and had dau. Josephine.
8. Sarah Ann 18 Aug 1827-28 Aug 1869 m Andrew Cavanaugh & had Frances m Geo. West.
9. Otis b. 13 May 1829 went to Ednigburgh, Scotland and So. America.
KNAPP FAMILY BANGOR HISTORICAL MAGAZINE
Samuel Knapp was born in Mansfield, Mass. July 5, 1747. He moved to that part of Orrington, now Brewer, upper part, Dec. 16, 1785. He was a grantee of land 1786. He was brother of Moses Knapp, Esquire of Mansfield, one of the original proprietors of Orrington. Town Officer. Removed to what is now Bradley in 1800, after March 3, when he was elected town officer in Orrington. He d. Aug. 5, 1827. He m. Rachel Grover, Jan. 17, 1769; she born Mansfield, Jan. 21, 1746; d. in Bradley, Oct. 29, 1837. Children:
Sylvia b. Mansfield, Dec. 11, 1769. In 1798 she took passage on a vessel bound for Boston. In the mist of a thick storm the vessel became unmanageable by the breaking of a boom and she was wrecked on Boon Island Oct. 20, with all on board, twenty six in number, among whom were Sylvia Knapp, Major Robert Treat's
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son, Robert. Jr. and Seth Noble, Jr. son of Rev. Seth Noble. Rachel, b. do. June 3, 1771, d. June 7, 1771.
Sabra b. do. Oct. 12, 1772; m. Thomas Campbell of Brewer, Jan. 15, 1793. moved to Charleston. He d. May 3, 1849; nine children.
Betsey b. do. Nov. 21, 1774, m. Robert Campbell of Bangor, Aug. 19, 1795. moved to Corinth. He d. Nov. 5, 1857. She d. Nov. 6, 1861. seven Children.
Gideon Grover b. do. Mar 19, 1777 of Bradley, m. Rachel (Sarah) Mann, Mar. 18, 1802, by Col. Jona. Eddy.
Said Knapp was killed by a falling tree while at work on Union River, Feb. 1803. He left one child Sylvia who lived to be 23 years old and was killed by lightning.
Rachel Pratt b. May 22, 1779; m. Wm. Eddy, Jr. of Eddington, Nov 17, 1796 by Rev. Seth Noble. Returned to Corinth, Jan. 1818; She d. July 11, 1869. He d. Jan. 22, 1852.
Hepsibah b. April 17, 1781; m. Bradley Blackman of Bradley. She d May 29, 1848.
Roxanna b. June 10, 1783, m. Samuel Osgood of Exeter, 1803.
Moses b. in Brewer, Feb. 21, 1787, m. Abigail Eddy, Sept. 8, 1811.
a dau. of Ibrook Eddy; she d. Nov. 25, 1847. She b. Sept. 29, 1791, d. Nov. 25, 1857; He d. Aug. 27, 1872. Children:
Samuel, Hiram, John N., Sabra, Sewall C., Cyrus, James, Sylvia S., Abby A., Levi G. and Salome S. who m. James S. Jameson
in San Francisco, Nov. 29, 1875.
Samuel, Jr. b. Dec. 4, 1789, lived in Bradley.
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MANSELL FAMILY by Ethel Kenney Lord
JOHN MANSELL an "original" settler of Old Orrington (Brewer part) was born about 1723 and according to an affidavit of his son Joseph June 6 1831 (Bangor Historical Magazine Vol 4/9, 10) "came from London (originally from Scotland) to Scituate, Mass. when 18 years of age __ was at the taking of Cape Breton and afterwards removed his wife there; returned and was in the French War, and removed to Castine, Bagaduce."
1740 - John Mansell was at Scituate, Mass. and married there 29 Nov 1744 Leah Simmons.
1760, Sep - the name of John Mansell appears on a muster roll in the French War.
1764 John Mansell was a first settler with 120 acres, 50 rods on the Bay of Majorbagaduce (Castine) land owned 23 Sep 1784 by a family named Calef. In 1769 there was a Samuel Mansell also there with 150 acres. (History Castine by Wheeler p. 330)
1770 John Mansell came to Orrington and in May 1771 was settled with 100 acres 40 rods on the River (ibid Vol 1/4, 9; 6/28) Lots No. 62, 63, 67 and later 27 acres 110 rods on the river were taken up by the Mansells.
1774 Major Robert Treat's Day book 1786-90 "some people had ac- counts back to 1774" includes names of John Mansell Sr., John Mansell. Jr. and Joseph Mansell (ibid Vol 5 /93 6/27)
1776 June 1 - Tax list, Heads of Families on Penobscot River, actual 14 settlers Brewer part, John Mansell, Sr. 16s 6p; John Mansell, Jr. 15s 5p; Joseph Mansell 19s 3p (ibid Vol 4/126; Hist Penob. Cy p. 522)
1777 "John Mansell, private, Capt. Andrew Grant's detachment from Col Josiah Brewer's Regt. enlisted Aug 18, 1777; service to Sep 16, 1777, 30 days; detachment marched to assistance of Machias. Roll dated Penobscot." (Mass. S. & S. Vol 10 /196.)
1782 Sep 11 John Mansell sold his 100 acres at Majorbagaduce for 25L to Peltiah Leach (Hancock Registry Deeds Book 2/97)
1783, Nov 4 On Resolve passed 28 Oct 1783, petition to General Court
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from Inhabitants of New Worcester Plantation (later Orrington) John Mansell is 6th on list and John Mansell Jr. is 12th on list, Brewer part. (ibid Vol 1-15; 4-9; 7-185; Bangor Daily News Feb 3, 1800)
1786 Mar 25 Deed to Brewer & Fowler, John Mansell is 38th name on list, Joseph Mansell 10th name on list, widow of John Mansell, Jr. deceased 41st on list were among the grantees listed (ibid Vol 2/67, 69; 4/9; 7/186)
1788 Jan 7 John Mansell, 16th name and Joseph Mansell 23rd name on petition to General Court from New Worcester Plantation ("Old Orrington" from News 1800)
1790 census "Orrington," John Mansell and 2 females; Joseph Mansell and 2 females
1792 "List of Polls and Estates Several Proprietors & Inhabitants of Orrington" John Mansell, 1 poll ratable (himself) 1 male poll not ratable, not supported by town. 1 acre tillage land including orchard tilled; 2 acres English & Upland including orcharding mowed and one ton hay, the yearly produce of the same (Mass. State Library)
1793 Apr 1 Orrington Town Records "John Mansell chosen grand juror"
1800 census Orrington, John Mansell from Scituate (age group 45 and up, hence born before 1755) 1 man, 1 woman (New England Hist. Reg. Vol 105/276, 289) NOTE: this is John Mansell Sr. because John Mansell Jr. died 1784 and John Mansell III b. Scituate 1768 was only 32.
1800 "List Polls and Estates Orrington" John Mansell, 1 poll ratable, etc. tax $3 real estate, $1 personal estate (Mass. Archives, Mass. State Library)
1800 Oct 13 "John Mansell" and "wife Leah Mansell" of Orrington for $500 sell to William Read of Colburnton 100 acres of land on east side Penobscot River bounded on one side by land of Thaddeus Adams (Hancock County Reg. Deeds Book 7/452)
1801 "List Polls and Estates Orrington" John Mansell, 1 male poll not ratable, not supported by the town; 3 acres of English and Upland including orcharding mowed and 2 tons hay, the yearly yield of the same. (Mass. State Library)
1801 July - John Mansell (Sr.) was called as a witness to a murder trial (Bangor. Hist. Mag. vol 3/54)
1802 June 3 "John Mansell of Bangor" and "wife Leah Mansell" for $500 sell to Timothy Adams of Franklin, Mass. 100 acres on East side Penobscot River (Han. Cy. Reg. Book 10/302)
NOTE: Sometime between 1802 and 1810, John Mansell died; I know not where he and Leah Mansell are buried, nor do I know with whom they lived at the time of their death.
NOTE: I feel strongly the following error in the Bangor Historical Magazine Vol 7/192 should be corrected here. In an address of J. W. Porter he inadvertently leaves out the name of Joseph Mansell and garbles the death dates of all three Mansells. The erroneous entry is as follows:
John Mansell, Sen. from Scituate 1771, d. Oct 1786.
John Mansell, Jr., do. 1771; moved to Bangor; d. Oct 29, 1845 age 94.
It should read:
John Mansell, Sen. from Scituate 1771
John Mansell, Jr. do. 1771; d. Oct 1784
Joseph Mansell, do. 1771 moved to Bangor; d. Oct 29, 1845 aged 94. Study of this manuscript, with authoritative references will prove this correction.
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The wife of John Mansell was Leah Simmons whom he married at Scituate 29 Nov 1744 (Scituate Vital Statistics). She is said to have been born 1725. There is in the Scituate Records a Leah Mansell born Feb 12 1725 the dau. of Moses Simmons & Rachel (Cudworth). Rachel's father was General James Cudworth of Plymouth, son of Rev Ralph Cudworth. General Cudworth was Deputy Governor of Plymouth 1681 and with his brother-in-law Timothy Hatherly were among the founders of the Colony of New Plymouth. He represented the Colony in England, where he died 1682; he was Commander-in-chief of all the forces in King Philip's War. Moses Simmons was son of Aaron and Mary (Woodworth) Simmons. Aaron was grandson of the Pilgrim Moses Simons who came in the "Fortune" 1621. Joseph Mansell states to Williamson (Vol 7-225; Vol 9-10 Bang. Hist. Mag) that "his grandfather Isaac Simmons (of Scituate) was here in 1774" " and Simmons said "when I was a small boy I was here with the party that destroyed the Indian & French village here". ALSO In the Deed (Hancock Cy. Reg. Deeds 2/97) of John Mansell & Leah Mansell to Peltiah Leach of Majorbagaduce, John Mansell says "I promise to warrant, secure and defend to the said Peltiah Leach his heirs and assigns against the Lawful claims of Isaac Simmons's Heirs and all, from, by, and under me". These two statements are first hand information that the father of Leah Simmons is undoubtedly Isaac Simmons of Scituate and not Moses as might be inferred from the coincidence of the birth date of a Leah Mansell in Scituate in 1725. Now this Isaac Simmons is the son of Isaac Simmons of Duxbury born 1701, (m. Jan 3 1725 Abigail English) son of Isaac born 1674 (m. Martha Chandler) son of John 1647-1715 m. Mercy (dau. of William and Elizabeth (Alden) Peabody). Elizabeth Alden was the daughter of John and Priscilla (Mullins) Alden. This John Simmons 1647-1715 was the son of Moses Simmons the Pilgrim Father b. ca 1602 came in the "Fortune" 1621. Because I have not yet completed the lineage of Leah Simmons Mansell at this time, and as I wish to compile all the references in their entirety, I have necessarily to withhold that particular data from this manuscript. There is a brief account of the family of John and Leah Mansell in Vol 4/9 Bangor Hist. Mag. Unfortunately we do not know the exact names of all the children of their son John Jr. and Sarah (Price) Mansell. I give below what at this time is accepted as their family.
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Children of John and Leah (Simmons) Mansell, all born Scituate, Mass. or Marshfield which is near Scituate. (Scituate V. R .; Bang. Hist. Mag. 4/9; "Town Book Orrington 1831")
1. John Jr. b. 9 Aug 1745 bp 30 Sep 1753 d. Oct 1784 (Old Orrington Book p. 146 Brewer; (d. bef. 7 Mar 1785 New Worcester Town Meeting, Mass. Archives) "Settlers Old Orrington" by Brooks; Bang. Hist. Mag. 4/9, 12; 7/187) m. 5 Nov 1766 Sarah Price of Scituate, as his widow in 1785 she was grantee 1786 of the land they settled 1772. She m. (2) at Orrington pub 27 Aug 1786 Jacob Bussell Sr. (first settler of Bangor 1769) ("Hist. Penob. Cy." p. 535; Bang. Hist. Mag. 3/136; 4/9, 89) In all petitions, grants, deed, Vital Statistics etc. he is always recorded with the affix "Jr." There is no reference to any town activity or military ser- vice. He was a "Cordwain' according to Old Orrington Book p. 146. He died age 39. Jacob Bussell moved to Upper Stillwater where he died. (ibid Vol 3/136). There are no dates of the deaths of Jacob and Sarah Bussell.
i. John b. 1 Feb 1768 (Scituate V.S.) of Orrington 1792 (Mass. State Archives) 1800 census, Levant age 26-45 with 4 females 26-45 (NEHR 105/276) He m. 8 Sep 1791 Jenny Mahany of Orring- ton by Col Jona Eddy (Bang. Hist. Mag. Vol 1; 4/9; Old Orrington Book p. 146) The names of his children are uncertain and in-
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complete. D. E. Mansell in "Mansells of Maine" believes possibly Joseph 1794-1842 of Hermon; John Herbert; Noah P. b. June 1810 and Ira of Charleston, Maine.
ii. There is no correct list of the other children of John Jr. & Sarah (Price) Mansell. I will give here a list of some of the per- sons surnamed Mansell which may be his children, or even children of his father and mother while they were in Nova Scotia, or even children of other parents surnamed Mansell, in this area. James born between 1768-1784
Isaac born between 1760-1770 of Levant 1800, was in Bangor 1810 William
Anna (breach of promise suit Mar 3 1794)
Susanna m. Dec 11, 1816 William Holt of Jackson Plantation.
Deborah, pub Dec 28 1822 Daniel Lovell of Bangor (ibid 2/61)
Priscilla m. July 17 1823 Enoch Lovel, Jr. (ibid 2-79)
Jane m. Feb 22 1809 Daniel Inman, both of Orono (ibid 3/177)
Polly m. 1816 Joseph Lyshon, both of Orono.
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2. Ann Mansell b. 29 June 1749 (Scituate V. S.) bp 30 Sep 1753 m. int. Abington, Mass. 12 June 1770 m. Scituate 8 Aug 1770 by Rev Ebenezer Grosvenor to Emerson Orcutt of Abington and Scituate. She d. bef. 1797. (ibid 4/12) SEE ORCUTT Family for her children. 3. Joseph Mansell (Capt) b. Scituate 20 Dec 1750 bp 30 Sep 1753 d 29 Oct 1845 age 94 y 10 ms 2 dys (Bang. Hist. Mag 3/39, 47, 118; 4/9; 9/1, 2). He came eastward with his father to Penobscot April 1768 where he "lived at Dailey's Eddy at the foot of the narrows, on Castine River, over the Neck 2 miles above Negro Island" (ibid 9/9). He took up 100 acres 1771 in Orrington. In 1771 he found in Bangor Jacob & Stephen Buzzell Simon Crosby, the Smarts and Jacob Dennet. He "was at the wedding of Jacob Buzzell's daughter in the first house built in Bangor" (ibid 9/9, 10, 15, 16)
Joseph Mansell was a millwright and helped build the first saw mill at Bangor at the mouth of the Penjejawock stream 1771 (ibid 5/84; 3/170; 9-2, 9, 10) He also worked on Col Josiah Brewer's corn mill at Brewer (ibid 5/83) and the first saw mill on Kenduskeag River at Bangor July 1801 (ibid Vol 4/199). 1784 he paid taxes in Bangor, 1788 thru 1792 he held office of surveyor of lumber and surveyor of highways in Orrington. 1800 census he lived in Bangor, and 1812 he was a member of the First Methodist Society there. The Volumes of the Bangor Historical Magazine contain many affidavits and statements of Joseph Mansell made to the historian Williamson, also in Williamson's History of Maine Vol 2/143. This make for interesting and informative reading on this area's history. Joseph Mansell m. (1) 1773 Elizabeth, dau. of Silas Hathorn by Col Thomas Goldthwait of Fort Pownal, and the same year moved over the river to the place later owned by Hollis Bond, just above the Brewer end of the dam. He m. (2) Hannah, sister of his first wife. Hannah had been married 3 times previous to (1) Andrew Mclaughlin (2) Samuel Babbidge (3) Daniel Lambert on 13 Nov 1823. Hannah d. 25 July 1843 age 71. Joseph Mansell was a military man all his life, first in 1775 in a company of Rangers (Hist. Penob. Cy p. 522 (Mass. S. & S. Vol 10/196 he was Sgt. and Lt. in Ret. of Col John Allan at Machias, He commanded a military company on the river here in Orrington, records of this company, see Bang. Hist. Mag. Vol 9-12; 4-10; 6-119; 4-177, 178)
4. Abigail Mansell b. 1 June 1752 bp 30 Sep 1753 m. 18 Nov 1780 Abjah Richards both of Dedham, Mass. (Dedham V. S.)
5. William b 23 Jan 1754 bp. 10 July 1755 (Old Orr. Book p. 147 Brew- er) He probably resided Dedham, Mass. and Enlisted May 1775 and went to Canada (Mass. S. and S. Vol 10/196)
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6. Leah 8 Sep 1755 m. (1) Peleg Burley (2) Capt Abraham Tourtellot (his 3rd wife) both of Penobscot River (Vol 4/9, 12) She had Peleg and Abigail who m. 1792 David Hathorn.
7. Peleg 23 Sep 1757.
8. Jane (Jean) 25 Sep 1759 bp 30 Sep 1753 d. 1854 m. (1) Joseph Plimpton (2) 2 Feb 1802 Nathan Partridge 1737-1805 (NEHR 1909, p. 93)
9. Mary 27 Dec 1761 of Dedham, Mass. m. 30 Aug 1782 Hezekiah Battle of Dedham (Dedham V. S.) He was fifer and drummer in his father Hezekiah Battle's Co. at Battle of Lexington.
i. Polly Battle 1785-1822 m. Josef Sawin 1784-1849
i. Isaac Warren Sawin m. Oliv Budlong and had Ervina and Ida.
10. Temperance 22 Oct 1763 m. Philip Spencer of Bradley before 1800 (Bang. Hist. Mag. 4/12) (Old Orr. Book p. 146 Brewer). This is probably "Lillis Mansell who m. Philip Spencer of Bradley, she d. Greenbush". (Bang. Hist. Mag. 4/9; 6/133, 134)
11. Lucy 11 June 1766 m. Reuben Tourtellot, had 12 children (ibid 4/12; Old Orr p. 146)
12. Ruth 22 Oct 1768.
ORCUTT FAMILY by Ethel Kenney Lord
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Emerson Orcutt's great grandfather was William Orcot who first came to Plymouth, and in 1660 was settled in Hingham, Mass. William Orcot was descended from Sir William de Orquart of Wareickshire, England. Thomas Orcutt, son of William m. Jane Emerson of Concord, Mass. hence the given name Emerson. Emerson Orcutt was born at Hingham 24 July 1745 and came to the Penobscot River first in 1768 with his future father-in-law John Mansell. His m. int. June 12 1770 at Abington and m. Aug. 8, 1770 at Scituate Anna Mansell the daughter of John Mansell.
1771 He held 100 acres, 40 R on River, later taken up by Samuel Low, and 1771 he sold 27 acres to John & Joseph Mansell (Bang. Hist. Mag. 6/27, 28; 7/192).
1774, 16 Apr the name of Emerson Orcutt appears in the "Wast Book" at Ft. Pownal.
1776, June 7 As a settler in Brewer he was taxed 18s 6p (Bang. Hist. Mag 4/126)
1783, 28 Oct he was a petitioner and 25 Mar 1786 a grantee (ibid Vol 7, 185, 6, 7)
1786-90 entries in Robert Treat's Day Book for Emerson Orcutt (ibid 5/93)
1788, 7 Jan he was a signer on petition to Gen. Court from New Wor- cester.
1792 "Hist Penob. Co." says Emerson Orcutt had 275 acres land.
1788 7 Apr to 7 Apr 1806 Orr. Town Records each year he was appoint- ed to some office. He built the first brick chimney in Bangor, but we do not know the year.
1801 July 22 he was one of 3 men signing a complaint re Jos. Inman (ibid 3/54) "Before the close of the War" a military company embracing all the able bodied men each side of the River" "Emer- son Orcutt was ensign" (ibid Vol 9/12). Emerson Orcutt Sen, age 35 in 1780 would have been in this military company.
The homestead of Emerson Orcutt at No. Brewer is the spot which became the life-long home of Addie Adams, his great granddaughter. She said his first (log) house was on the knoll at the rear. Mrs. Adams told me they had often retrieved grape-shot (from the boggy ground near their home) which had been fired from the British ships which came up the river and turned around at the falls "Orcutt's Pitch". Stopping at the "overflow" on the way back, they killed several sheep of a flock grazing there.
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Emerson Orcutt St. 24 July 1745-1837 m. (1) Anna Mansell 8 Aug 1770 (2) Olive Metcalf of Dover, Mass. on 4 Oct 1797; she d. 6 Apr 1829. His 13 children were by Anna (Mansell) We do not know where Emerson and Anna are buried, and only that Ann d. bef. 1797. Children of Emerson and Anna (Mansell) Orcutt:
1. Leah 14 Feb 1771
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