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ii. LORING, b. Jan. 24, 1808; m. Sophia H. Adams, of Sebago, July 10, 1843, and settled near his birth-place, his father's homestead, as a farmer. Mr. Lakin lived with Judge Fitche, in Port- land, when young. No children.
iii. THOMAS P., b. April 12, 1814; m. Isabel M. Ridlon, daughter of William Ridlon, of Sebago; settled in the south part of the town as a farmer, and has issue, as follows:
1. ALMEDA, b. April 4, 1848; m. John Wentworth, black-smith, and has issue.
2. EZEKIEL, b. Feb. 10, 1850 ; unmarried.
3. JOSIAH S., b. Aug. 28, 1852; unmarried.
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4. JAMES, b. Dec. 28, 1855 ; unmarried.
5. CLARA, b, May 11, 1858; unmarried.
6. ANNIE, b. Aug. 18, 1861 ; unmarried.
7. GEORGE, b. June 26, 1867.
S. BRADFORD, b. in 1873.
iv. GEORGE W., b. March 29, 1816; m. Statira Clark, settled in the West, and became quite distin- guished. He had issue, as follows: Fannie, Mildred and Charles.
v. EZEKIEL, b. April 27, 1820 ; d. unmarried, 1846.
vi. CHARLES H., b. Dec. 16, 1824; m. Virene Mer- row, of Harrison, and settled on the homestead place ; he subsequently, however, moved to a farm some distance south, near the "Willough- by Scribner Place," but is now living two miles from the village. No children.
vii. JANE, b. Feb. 3, 1810; m. Capt. James Ross, of . Harrison, and had issue. (See Ross family.) viii. JERUSHA, b. March 25, 1812-a maiden lady.
ix. ELIZABETH A., b. April 18, 1818 ; married. x. SUSAN, b. -; a maiden lady.
2. PARKER LAKIN, born in Sebago; married a dangh- ter of Dean Irish, of Bridgton, and had issue, as follows : Louisa, Mary, George, Frederick and Edward.
3. GEORGE, born in Sebago ; married Philena -, and settled on the Brackett Woodsum place, at the head of Anonymous Pond, as mason, carpenter and farmer. He has a son, Willie, and two children whose names do not appear.
4. FREDERICK, born in Sebago; married Emily H. Burnham, (see Burnham family) and emigrated West. He has prospered in his farming opera- tions. No issue.
5. JERUSHA, daughter of Joseph Lakin, of Sebago, mar- ried Henry Hobbs, of Harrison. (See Hobbs fam- ily.)
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LAMB FAMILY.
ROBERT LAMB, married a daughter of Simeon Cas- well (see Caswell Family) and settled in Harrison. I am not informed relative to the ancestry of this family ; have requested records but they do not appear. The widow of Mr. Lamb is now living with her son, PORTER- FIELD LAMB, who has represented his town in the Legis- lature of the State, and is a very worthy townsman. He has several children living in town. Mr. Lamb is. consin to the Lamb brothers who lived in the south part of the town.
LEWIS FAMILY.
This family is descended from an old Welsh stock. The name in Wales is spelt Llewis. Many branches have scattered through Scotland, England and the Isle of Man, as well as through the United States and British Provinces. The Lewis family of this town was directly descended from WILLIAM LEWIS, who came from Wales, to Boston, Mass., in 1636, through Isaac, whose son Isaac had a son Abijah, who settled in Buxton, York County, Maine. The latter had a large family, among whom were Thomas, who lived sometime near Bonny Eagle Village, in Hollis, and afterwards settled in Clinton, Me., where he died leaving a numerous descent ; Ebenezer, who (as also Thomas) was a preacher, and lived in Clinton, where his descendants now live ; Samuel, a preacher who some- time lived in Harrison, on the Pond Road, nearly oppo- site of Asa Whitney's present house, where he cultivated a farm, and Abijah, who married Betsey Eldridge, of Buxton, Feb. 24, 1785, and settled at the south part of the town. Mr. Lewis had a large family, some of whom lived in this town.
1. ABIJAH LEWIS, son of Abijah last named, married a Boston, of Hiram-descended from an ancient family in York, Me .- and settled at the south part of the town, in what was afterwards known as
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the "Lewis Neighborhood." Mr. Lewis was a good sing- er, and long a member of the F. W. B. church. He was a quiet, honest man, and good townsman. He and wife have not been long dead ; his children were as follows :
i. EDWARD, who died after serving in the late war. ji. GEORGE, who is now living in Biddeford-has issue.
iii. HENRY, who m. Elizabeth Jordan, and is now living in Biddeford-has children.
iv. ROYAL, who has a family ; lives in Bridgton.
V. CLARA, who married in Bridgton or Harrison.
vi. MARIA, who m. to Thomas H. Jordan, and lives in Lewiston.
vii. HARRIET, a maiden lady, living with Marshall Cram, in Brunswick.
viii. MARY, who m. - Littlefield, in Bridgton. ix. JENNIE, now with Harriet at Mr. Cram's.
2. EDWARD LEWIS, son of Abijah, 2nd, and brother of Abijah, 3rd, married a Boston (sister to wife of Abijah) of Hiram, and settled in the "Lewis Neigh- borhood," as a farmer. He and wife have long been dead; they had several children, viz :
i. EDWARD, JR., m. a daughter of Amasa Sylves- ter, of Bridgton, and lived in the "Lewis Neighborhood." Several children.
ii. HOSEA, In. Julia B. Jordon, daughter of Thomas, of Naples, April 6, 1851. He lived in Harrison some years, and moved thence to Biddeford, where he now lives. His wife died in 1870. Several children.
SAMUEL LEWIS, who lived on the "Pond Road," married Phebe, daughter of Gen. Irish, of Gorham, and moved from Harrison to Springfield. He had a son Almon, who married Luey Harmon, May 4, 1828, and William T., who married Abigail Newcomb, Nov. 15, 1824.
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MARRIAGES IN HARRISON :- William Cox and Mary Lewis, June 17, 1817. Levi Watson and Hannah Lewis, April 21, 1825. Abial Seribner and Polly Lewis, Dec. 22, 1828. Abraham Gray and Mary Lewis, June 27, 1841. Perez Bryant and Nancy Lewis, Aug. 16, 1846. Maria, wife of Charles Lewis, died here March 24, 1847.
LOWELL FAMILY.
The Lowells of Harrison are descended from JOHN LOWELL, who married Mary Chatman, and lived in West- brook, Me. The name was originally "Lowle." John, as above, lived awhile in Harrison, but died in the fami- ly of his son James, in Windham.
1. EDWARD LOWELL, eldest son of John, came to this town very early, and his name is found associated with the first settlers, in town business. Mr. Low- ell married Martha Lamb, of Otisfield, (sister to Porterfield Lamb's father) and located near "Caswell's Corner," in the north-east part of the town. He was in town at its incorporation, and probably several years previously-was in several positions of responsibility. He died in 18-, and was buried near his home. His children were as follows:
i. JOHN, b. in Harrison, in 1801; m. Eliza Brack- ett, of Harrison, Jan. 27, 1824, settled in Ma- son, and had issue- Abby, Ira, Greenfield, Charles, Elihu and others, seven in all. Mr. Lowell is dead.
ii. EDWARD, b. in Harrison, in 18 -; m. Sally Edes, of Otisfield, Jan. 27, 1829 ; lived in the latter town, and had four children.
iii. SIMON, b. in Harrison, in 18 -; m. Ann Robin- son ; lived near "Caswell's Corner ;" was a farmer; weighed over 200 lbs., and fell dead with heart-disease, while watering his horse, in 1871; his widow now living. Their children were as follows :
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1. NELSON, b. Jan. 24, 1827.
2. EMERY E., b. Feb. 4, 1829.
3. MARY M., b. Oct. 15, 1831.
4. ROSANNA, b. April 16, 1837.
5. FRANCES E., b. Oet. 30, 1839.
6. ELIZABETH D., b. July 20, 1842.
iv. GEORGE, b. in 18 -; m. Lucinda Inman, went eastward, and reared a family-now dead.
v. MARTHA ANN, m. John Brackett, of Harrison, Jan. 13, 1828-now living.
vi. JAMES, m. Eliza Lambert, of Otisfield, settled near "Caswell's Corner," and carried on a farm. He married, 2ndly, Elizabeth (Lowell) McKen- ney, his own cousin, and falling dead with heart-disease, in 1870, left her a widow. Mr. Lowell was a very large, corpulent man, weigh- ing about 250 lbs. His children, all by his first wife, were:
1. LUCINDA, m. Albert Caswell.
2. HERMON, m. Rebecca Elden, and lives on the homestead.
3. HANNAH.
4. WILLIE.
vii. MARSHALL, lived in Kennebunk.
viii. HANNAH, m. Joseph Brackett, of Harrison. ix. CATHARINE, never married.
2. SIMON LOWELL, son of John, married Sarah Mead, of Bridgton, and lived in that town two years; thence moved to Harrison, where he resided three years ; thenee moved to Brunswick, where he lived 21 years ; thence to Springfield, where he resided six years, and died at the age of 62 years. Mrs. Lowell died at the age of 57; they had nine children, namely :
i. CHARLES, m. Susan Lewis, of Springfield, and had issue, Lovina, Simon, Sarah, Charles, George, William, Elizabeth, Susan, Samuel and Augusta.
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ii. THOMAS M., m. Judith Harmon, of Springfield ; settled in Carroll, was a miller and farmer, and had issue, Jane, Simon, Elizabeth and Thomas.
iii. SOPHIA, died when an infant.
iv. JAMES, died when an infant.
V. SUSAN, m. William Douglas, of Lee.
vi. SIMON, died young.
vii. JANE, m. William Lothrop, of Carroll, Me.
viii. JOHN M., m. Mary Jackson, of Lee; is a farm- er, and has issue, Ellen, John, Mary, Clara, Jane, Edward H., Elizabeth, and others.
ix. ELIZABETH, m. Cyrus McKenney, and 2ndly, James Lowell, of Harrison, her cousin.
3. JAMES LOWELL, son of John, Ist, married Mercy Hawkes, lives in Windham, and has three children.
4. ALEXANDER LOWELL, son of John, 1st, a roving character, died in Springfield, Me.
5. WILLIAM LOWELL, son of John, 1st; married.
6. JANE LOWELL, daughter of John, 1st ; married Eben- ezer Small.
7. MARY LOWELL, daughter of John, 1st ; never married.
NEWCOMB FAMILY.
The ancestors of this family were early settled in Bux- ton and Gorham. JOHN NEWCOMB was the ancestor di- rect of the Harrison families. The name is frequently spelt Newcomen on old records. They were not in town early. As a complete Genealogical History has been pub- lished of this numerous people, I shall not give partieu- lars.
NEAL FAMILY.
The NEALS are all of Irish extraction. Where the family came from that settled in this town I do not know ;
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they were here very early, and their names are among the first on the records of births.
JOHN NEAL lived on the top of the "Dawes Hill," above the village ; the buildings were on the north side of the road, in the small field now owned by Marshall Thoms, but nearly every indication of a residence has disap- peared. The barn was purchased by Philip Caswell and moved to where Edward K. Whitney now resides. Mrs. Neal was called "Elizabeth Neal, Jr.," on the records. No descendant of the family is living in town, and but few statisties can be given. Mr. Neal was noted for his "Irish wit," and many singular stories relating to his ee- centricities are still told. He had children as follows :
1. JAMES, JR., b. in Harrison, Dee. 26, 1803.
2. EUNICE CARSLEY, b. in Harrison, April 30, 1806.
3. MARY, b. in Harrison, March 15, 1808.
PACKARD FAMILIES.
The Packards were originally from Bridgewater, Mass., but many families settled early in Maine. The records are so meagre, and nearly all connected having moved away, I have failed to bring together any connected ped- igree of the several .families that lived in this town, or to prove the relationship between them. I give what I have found.
I. JONATHAN PACKARD, born in Bridgewater, Mass .; probably settled in Minot. He married Susan (Algier) Howard, and subsequently moved into this town, where he died Ang. 30, 1825, aged 76 years ; his wife predeceased him July 18, 1824. Mr. Packard is said to have lived in a log-honse, between Dea. Charles Walker's and the old Howard place.
2. MARY PACKARD, supposed to be of another family, was the wife of Cushing Dawes; she was a sister of the father of Henry Packard, the only one of the name now living in town. Some say the fath- er of Mrs. Dawes once lived in town.
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3. ALMON PACKARD, married Betsey, widow of Morrill Hobbs, of this town, Feb. 26, 1832; they had a son, George W., born Jan. 8, 1833.
4. ELIZABETH PACKARD, daughter of Jonathan, (?) married Isaac Watson, Oct. 7, 1822.
PITTS FAMILY.
JOHN PITTS came from Waterboro' and settled on the north-west side of the "Hobbs Hill." He was probably connected with the Hobbs family before coming into town, as both came about the same time and from the same neighborhood, in their old town. Mr. Pitts was born in 1736, and died in town in the year 1827, aged 91 years. His wife was thought to be a witch. Their children, as far as known, were as follows :
1. SAMUEL PITTS, who married Lydia -, lived for some time on the hill near where Stephen Whitney now lives. He had five children, born in town, named as follows :
i. POLLY, b. Jan. 15, 1801; m. to Seth Carsley, 2nd, and went West with the family. (See Carsley family.)
ii. JOSEPH, b. March 10, 1804.
iii. DANIEL, b. July 4, 1809; m. Rachel Whitney, and now lives in Naples.
iv. LYDIA, b. Dec. 5, 1811; m. Stilman Leavitt, Feb. 13, 1832.
V. SAMUEL, b. Feb. 17, 1818; m. Corlista Stuart, Nov. 9, 1847, and lives in town. Mr. Pitts has four children, viz: George, Silas, Bert and Lizzie.
2. MOSES PITTS, a son of John, sometime lived on the "Hobbs Hill," near his brother's. He subsequent-
NOTE .- There were evidently two old men named Packard in this town at an early day. Walter Harmon remembers one as old, when he was a boy. Some members of the same stock, in this State, are distinguished scholars.
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ly moved back to Waterboro'; was a Calvinist preacher, and had several children, named as fol- lows :
i. SIMEON, who m. Alice Pinkham, and lived in Waterboro', Hollis, Scarborough and Naples. He had issue, Hittie, Francis, Alice and Ida.
ii. LUKE, who d. when a young man.
iii. BENJAMIN, who was a policeman in Portland.
iv. NATHANIEL, who settled on a farm in Waterboro'.
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PHINNEY FAMILY.
They were puritans from Plymouth Colony. CAPT. JOHN PHINNEY was the first settler in Gorham, Me., and the father of COL. EDMUND PHINNEY, of Revolutionary fame. EDMUND PHINNEY, son of Col. Edmund, married in Gorham, and afterwards moved into Harrison; his house was some distance back from the road, on the lot adjoining Deacon Carsley's, since owned by Haskell Kneeland. The Phinney house is demolished. Mr. Phin- ney died Jan. 18, 1828, aged 67; his widow, Sarah, Feb. 15, 1833, aged 72 years-were burried in the F. W. B. ground. His sons that lived here were as follows :
1. REV. CLEMENT PHINNEY, who married Joanna Wal- lace, was a noted Evangelist of the F. W. Baptist denomination-the first preacher of that order in
town. He built the house now owned by Henry Buck, near the Methodist meeting-house, and reared a large family ; he died at his daughter's in Portland, when quite advanced in years. Children :
i. STEPHEN, m. and lived in Raymond, Me.
ii. DECKER, have no particulars.
iii. MARY A., m. Thomas Foster, of Harrison, June 8, 1828-long since deceased.
iv. ELIZA, m. Rice Rowell,
NOTE .- There were families in Otisfield bearing the name of Pitts, supposed to have been distantly connected; also in Fairfield, Somerset Co., Maine. They were originally from Mass ..
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v. MARTHA, m. - Plummer, of Raymond.
vi. HANNAH, m .- MacAllister, of Portland, mer- chant.
vii. ALMIRA, m. - Sims.
viii. SARAH, m. - Leach, of Casco.
ix. ABIGAIL, no account.
2. REV. JOSEPH PHINNEY, was born in Gorham ; mar- ried Sally Whitney, of his native town, and settled in this town. He preached several years ; was very unlike his brother-eccentric, rough and loud- spoken-who was gentle, and a great singer. He be- came somewhat deranged in latter years, and died about 1870. I think his widow is still living; their children were as follows :
i. ESTHER, b. July 16, 1813 ; m. Jacob Kilbourn, of Waterford, Nov. 13, 1845, and had issue.
ii. JANE B., b. Dec. 9, 1816; m. Amos Libby, (the carpenter) and had issue. Died Nov. 10, 1872.
iii. NANCY G., b. March 24, 1819; m. Oliver P. Haskell, of Windham, May 25, 1841.
iv. SARAH H., b. Oct. 16, 1821; d. unmarried- probably.
V. ANDREW R., b. June 22, 1824; d. unmarried in 1848.
3. THOMAS PHINNEY, born in Gorham, Me., May 5, 1799; married Sally Woodward, of Gorham, Me., and settled in this town, near "Hall's Corner," on the road that leads to "Stuart's Corner." He was a prominent and influential citizen, a man of eminent piety and honesty of character; served as Selectman, and in several responsible capacities in his town. He had issue as follows :
i. WINSLOW H., b. May 7, 1824; d. July 31, 1848.
ii. EMILY C., b. Jan. 7, 1825; d. Jan. 31, 1828.
iii. EMILY C., b. July 6, 1828; d. Jan. 18, 1836.
iv. SAMUEL W., b. Dec. 15, 1831 ; m. Mary - and settled on the homestead of his father, but has lived in Bridgton several years. He has issue, several children.
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V. MARY H., b. March 14, 1837; m. Perry Russell, and lived in town-d. in 1875.
4. EDMUND PHINNEY, JJR., brother of Elders Clement and Joseph, married Eliza Woodward, of Gor- ham, Me., and was once a resident in town, near the Jolin Stanley place, but I can learn no partie- nlars concerning him or his family. .
PLAISTED FAMILY.
JOSEPH PLAISTED was probably descended from the old family that settled in York, York County, some of whom figured in the Indian troubles. He married Eunice, danghter of George Thoms, of Gorham, (sister of Col. Amos Thoms, late of this town, ) and settled on the hill, in the south part of the town, since known as the "Plais- ted Hill." Children as follows :
1. HARRIET C., b. Oet. 12, 1823; m. Jonathan Fogg, son of Moses, of Harrison, Dec. 8, 1844.
2. ELIZA, b. Oct. 22, 1825; m. Edward Hall, of Naples, son of Joseph, and lives at Edes' Falls.
3. SUMNER S., b. March 10, 1831; now in Boston, Mass.
PEIRCE FAMILY.
They are descended from an old family from Groton, and Watertown, Mass. GEORGE PEIRCE, ESQ., was the Proprietors' Agent for Otisfield, and settled at "Peirce's Falls," now known as "Edes' Falls, as early as 1768. (?) He was a man of business parts and a good penman. His son, OLIVER PEIRCE, settled in Harrison, where Albert Gray now lives, and was for many years a prom- inent man in town. He was born in 1762, came to Otis- field when a small boy, married Sukey Haskell, of Gor- ham, and settled on one of the "twin lots," where Albert
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Gray now lives. Mr. Peirce acquired a large fund of in- formation by intercourse with learned men, and became a practical and useful man. He was a Land Surveyor, Justice of the Peace, Representative when the Legisla- ture convened in Boston, and acted a prominent part in all matters of polity. He represented his town in the State Legislature when it sat at Portland, and afterwards at Angnsta. He was a Master Mason and Knight Temp- lar. Mr. Peirce died Jan. 5, 1849, aged 81 years. His wife died Aug. 26, 1849, aged 74 years. Mr. Peirce had a brother Levi, who was drowned at Edes' Falls; a sister Molly who married Willoughby Seribner, of Harrison ; and a sister who married Benjamin Patch. Mr. Peirce had issue, as follows :
1. MARY, born Sept. 16, 1797 ; married Shepherd Hawkes, of Minot; settled in Harrison, where Newell Trafton now lives, and is now a widow in Oshkosh, Wis.
2. GEORGE, EsQ., born July 2, 1799; married Caroline, a daughter of "Old Doctor Farnsworth," of Bridg ton, and settled in this town. He was Adjutan and Brigade Quartermaster in the old Militia ; Jus- tice of the Peace over forty years, Coroner five years, Governor's Councilman in 1827-8, Representative in 1861 and Senator in 1865-6. He was Land Surveyor, and was employed as agent for the firm of "Haven & Treadwell," of Portsmonth, N. H., as Inmberman on the Kennebec, and Penobscot rivers for thirty-six years, and during that time had charge of all matters pertaining to the township of Dummer, in N. H. He was engaged in lumbering op- erations on Crooked River, in Waterford, transporting his. manufactures to Portland, by canal-boats; he also car- ried on lumbering business in Gorham, Me., in 1828-9. Mr. Peirce is now a resident of Harrison village, living in a fine house, erected by him in 1834-a man widely known, highly respected as a gentleman, christian and citizen. No children.
3. DEBORAH, born Aug. 8, 1801; married Henry Robie, of Harrison, and died many years ago.
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4. HASKELL, born Sept. 28, 1803; married Beula, daughter of Dr. Burnell, and lived in town. He was Colonel in the Militia, Representative in 1837-8, and subsequently became insane. He died leaving two children :- Maria, who died young, and Cyrus H., now a jeweler in Boston, Mass.
5. OLIVER, born May 2, 1810 -died young.
6. BENJAMIN F., born May 10, 1813; married Abby, daughter of Nathaniel Burnham (see Burnham family) and had issue, Frederick R., born April 1, 1841; Hester A., born Jan. 11, 1843, married Greeley, in California ; and Robert O., born Jan. 5, 1845.
7. THOMAS T., born Sept. 5, 1817 ; married Lydia Jane Pratt, of Portland, and for many years lived in town. He emigrated to Lynd, Lion Co., Minn., many years ago, and perished by cold when fol- lowing a line of traps, during the winter of 1875. His children as follows: Henry L., born Nov. 4, 1842; Par- ker I., born Nov. 17, 1844, and George, born Feb. 5, 1846.
PERLEY FAMILY.
SAMUEL PERLEY, came from Groton, Mass., and settled in Harrison, at an early day - settled on the east side of the " Scribner Hill," as a farmer. He was a cousin to ENOCH PERLEY, of Bridgton, and descended from a dis- tingnished old English family, some of whom came very carly to New England. Mr. Perley married Abigail Lewis, and had a large family, of whom hereafter; he died Sept. 10, 1828, aged 61 years; his wife died in 1848, aged 74 years ; they were buried near his residence. Children :
NOTE .- John Peirce, the ancestor of this family, a weaver, came from Nor- folk, Norfolk Co., England, to Watertown, Mass., in 1637. His son, Anthony, had Joseph, who had Joseph, who had George, who was father of George, who heads the Otisfield and Harrison families. There are numerous descendants living in New England. This family have spelled the name Peirce-the e before the i-instead of Pierce. They have been eminently represented and well allied in marriage in each generation.
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1. SAMUEL PERLEY, JR., born in 1799; died unmarried, Sept. 22, 1823, aged 24 years.
2. DAVID L. PERLEY, born Oct. 24, 1807 ; married Sephronia, daughter of Enoeh Spurr, of Otisfield, in 1835; settled on the homstead farm, and had children as follows :- William S., born Oct. 30, 1836; Kattie F, born Aug. 21, 1838, married Luther Blake, of Harrison ; Osborn, born in 1842; died young ; and Ellen A., born May 16, 1848, and died young.
3. ISAAC PERLEY, born March 1, 1810; married Cath- erine Fowler -daughter of David, and sister of John, the well-known stage-driver - settled on the east side of " Scribner Hill," near his brother's, as a farmer, and had Maranda, born July 9, 1841, and died young; and David F., born July 1, 1844 ; married Annie, daughter of David Scribner, and lives at home.
4. LUTHER L. PERLEY, born June 28, 1813; married Sarah A. Potter, of Ipswich, Mass., in 1851, and lived on the opposite side of the road near his brother Isaac. He married 2ndly, Maria C. Vin- ing, in 1856; children : Osborn P., born July 15, 1852, now in Mass. ; and Emma M., born in 1857, who married Asa F. Howe, of Rowley, Mass. Mr. Perley died in 1859, aged 45 years.
5. WILLIAM PERLEY, born June 6, 1816; married Lois, daughter of William Brackett, of Harrison, Dee. 22, 1842, and lived on the stage-road, near "Brackett's Corner " ; subsequently sold to Lem- uel Davis, and moved to Bridgton Centre; his children were :- George P., born Sept. 7, 1844, and Charles O., born Nov. 4, 1848; these sons are now in the hardware trade at Bridgton Centre village.
6. ABIGAIL PERLEY, daughter of Samuel, born Oct. 26, 1796 ; married 1st, Elijah Potter, (brother of Dea. and Capt. Potter) of Bridgton; and 2ndly, Mar- ques D. Caswell, of Harrison.
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7. RHODA PERLEY, daughter of Samuel, born in 1805; married Fuller A. Smith, of Bridgton, July 22, 1847.
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RUSSELL FAMILY.
RUSSELLE is a French surname, early brought into Eng- land, where the family has long been distinguished ; many very eminent cadets, as parliamentarians, authors and sol- diers, having cast a halo over the whole family. There were several representatives of the family-name who came early to New England. I am not acquainted with the ancestry of JOHN RUSSELL, who, with wife Hannah, were early residents of this town. Names of their chil- dren, as found on the town records, as follows :
1. NANCY, born Nov. 30, 1810.
2. ALPHONSO, born Dec. 29, 1812; married a sister of Rev. Mr. Eaton, (descended from an old family in Salisbury, Mass.) who once preached in town, and settled here as a farmer. He now lives in Otis- field. Several children, among whom are, Sarah and Emma.
3. CALVIN, born Feb. 25, 1815; married Huldah, daugh- ter of Henry Hobbs, of Harrison, and settled in the south part of the town, on the farm now owned by Mr. Strout. His widow is now living in the village with her daughter Emma. Mr. Russell died some years ago.
4. SALLY, born Sept. 9, 1818.
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