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any other will command honor among men. In order to equip our boys and girls and not send them into the battle of life handi- capped this town has always pursued a liberal educational policy.
Our churches witness to the spirit of religion. They have shared in our material progress. Without them there could have been no progress worthy of the name. Civilization is more than farms, houses, mills, stores or any form of material wealth. Every nation has produced a civilization and every civilization has given rise to a religion. By the acid tests of time only one has met the world's needs. It has produced a christian civilization. It alone possesses the highest ideals for the individual and the state, and the power to regenerate the roots of moral life. On no other basis can we account for that tremendous intellectual, moral and religious supre- macy which New England has possessed.
When the great European war is over and the representatives of the people gather in Parliament and Duma there will be battles of ideas such as the world has never known. The results which fol- lowed the break up of the Roman Empire will not be as far reach- ing as those which shall follow this war.
The socialization of governments, the industrial and political emancipation of women, a just settlement of great moral questions such as temperance, and a new appreciation of the worth of the individual are sure to come. The test of the age will soon be upon us and can be solved only in the spirit of Christianity as set forth in the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Fellow Citizens: When another century shall have passed we will have made the Great Adventure. Let us resolve that when amid the scenes which have become so dear to us other generations gather to review the history of our labors they may find that the heritage which we have received from those who have gone before has not been wasted. May it be true of us as of them that amid the changing order of the world, the rise and fall of nations, the growth and decay of institutions and civilizations we may maintain a simi- lar spirit of progress in democracy, industry, patriotism, education and religion.
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Old School House
OLD SCHOOL HOUSE Corner Blaine Avenue and High Street
Now used as a tenement house.
Names of those which appear in the group from a photo taken about 1875:
Jennie Hussey,
Frank Hinkley,
Mrs. C. Cimpher,
Gertrude Ross,
Anna Ellis,
Wm. Webber,
Vannie Hall French,
Tina Hobart,
Meda Goodwin,
Mary Loring,
Mertie Goodwin,
Mabel Nickerson,
Ida Bennett Hudson,
Clara Webber Davis,
Frank Leavitt,
Nora Hinkley,
Nellie Davis,
Dora Bennett Dix,
Will Appleyard,
Harriet Bennett Pearson,
H. A. Bennett,
Rachel Bennett Densmore,
Freeman Bennett,
Villa Hight Prescott.
OLD SCHOOL HOUSE
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County Officers from Guilford
In the Sangerville Centennial number, in recording the county officers from that town, we remarked that "in comparison with other's of the larger towns in Piscataquis County, it would seem that Sangerville has had rather a meagre share of the County offices."
This historical fact relating to that town applies equally as truth- fully to ,Guilford.
Guilford's first county officer was Robert Low who was County Treasurer 1839-40; Willard W. Harris was Sheriff of the county for one year, 1856, and Otis Martin held that office five years 1885- 90; Leonard Howard was County Commissioner 1853-4-5, and William G Thompson 1880-1-2, and when in 1882 a vacancy had occurred in this office Henry Hudson was appointed by Governor Harris M. Plaisted to fill it and served one year. This had to satis- fy Guilford's aspirants for county office until 1912 when James H. Hudson was elected County Attorney, which office he is now hold- ing.
Guilford has had one member of the Executive Council of Maine, Micajah Hudson, elected in 1915 and whose term will expire January, 1917.
GUILFORD'S REPRESENTATION IN THE LEGISLATURE OF MAINE Contributed by FRANK W. BALL SENATORS FROM 1820 TO 1838
1825 Joseph Kelsey
1836 Joseph Kelsey
FROM 1838 TO 1916 1907 John Houston
REPRESENTATIVES
FROM 1820 TO 1838
1820 Joseph Kelsey 1835 Stedman Davis I830 Joseph Kelsey
1838 Norman E. Roberts
(6) See Journal Vol. 2, p. 181.
THE GUILFORD TRUST COMPANY
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FROM 1838 TO 1916
184I Seth Nelson
1873
Chandler G. Robbins
1842 John H. Loring
1878 George W. Pratt
I845 Joseph Kelsey
1891 Otis Martin
1854
Isaac Weston
1897
Marcellus L. Hussey
1858
Charles Loring
1905 Harry W. Davis
1860
Charles Loring
19II Harry W. Davis
1863
Sylvanus Ellis
1913 William E. Wise
1869 William W. Lucas
1915 William E. Wise
-GUILFORD TRUST - CO. -
THE GUILFORD TRUST COMPANY.
Gnilford's financial institution is represented solely by the Guilford Trust Company, a corporation organized in 1892 under the National Banking Laws, as the First National Bank of Guilford. The institution did business under this title and under these banking laws until 1906, when, in order to be of wider and more generous service to the community and in order to maintain a branch bank at Greenville, Maine, it was changed to the Guil- ford Trust Company, under the laws of the State of Maine.
Since 1892, this bank has made steady increase in its patrons and custo- mers until at the present time, its depositors number close to four thousand, and its deposits total up to over $800,000.
The first quarters of the Guilford Trust Company, then the First National Bank, were in the upstairs offices of the Scales' block, and in 1901 the fine modern brick building, used exclusively for banking business, was erected on the corner of Oak and Main streets.
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The first officers were:
Henry Hudson, President, A. W. Ellis, Vice President, H. W. Davis, Cashier and Clerk.
The Board of Directors at this time was composed of the following : H. Hudson, D. R. Straw, C. D. Shaw, David R. Campbell, J. R. Pollock, Rodney C. Penney, M. R. Morgan, A. W. Ellis, H. Douglass, D. T. Sanders, F. S. Carr, G. W. Morgan, M. L. Hussey, and H. W. Davis.
List of officers for the years that the institution has been doing business :
Presidents. Vice Presidents. Treasurers.
H. Hudson, 1892-1904 A. W. Ellis, 1892-1912 H. W. Davis, 1892-1909
M. R. Morgan, 1904-1909 M. L. Hussey, 1912
F. B. Pease, 1909-1914
H. W. Davis, 1909
R. W. Davis, 1914
The Board of Trustees and the Officers at present are: H. W. Davis, President; M. L. Hussey, Vice President; R. W. Davis, Treasurer; J. T. Davidson, Secretary. M. L. Hussey, P. W. Knight, Abram Newton, A. A. Crafts, Hiram Hunt, C. D. Shaw, Chas. Cimpher, H. W. Davis, F. B. Pease, H. A. Sanders, J. E. French, C. S. Douglass, E. L. Dean, J. T. David- son.
And the manager of the Greenville Branch is R. H. Dunbar.
The following statements give an idea of the rapid and healthy growth of this institution, which has had no little part in the growth of the Town of Guilford and County of Piscataquis.
Statement at close of business, June 30, 1916.
Assets.
Liabilities.
Loans & Discounts $590,674 44
Capital Stock
$60,000 00
Stocks & Bonds
90,305 70
Surplus & Profits
80,099 35
Real Estate
12,469 60
Savings Deposit
554,852 31
Overdrafts
53 99
Demand Deposits
251,555 08
Cash in Banks
229,843 14
Dividends unpaid
70 00
Cash on hand in vault
23,229 87
$946,576 74
$946,576 74
Comparative Statement of Deposits.
June 30, 1893 $56,957 93
30, 1898 95,013 97
June 30, 1908 446,565 71
Sept. 25, 1915 725,048 30
" 30, 1903 194,034 3I
June 30, 1916 806,407 39
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GUILFORD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Guilford Memorial Library
ANTIQUES
GUILFORD MEMORIAL LIBRARY.
The Guilford Memorial Library dates its origin from the year 1900 pre- vious to which a circulating library had been in existence.
The first movement for an established location was begun Jan. 26, 1903, when a few interested people met and appointed a committee to solicit funds for a public library. At this first meeting the late David R. Straw was chosen chairman and Mrs. R. H. Marsh, Secretary. A committee consist- ing of H. W. Davis, John Houston, Mrs. M. R. Morgan and Mrs. E. W. Genthner was chosen to solicit financial aid from the business men of the town and in the course of a few weeks the sum of $1,500 had been raised and the purchase of books commenced.
The library then became a town institution and was named Guilford Free Public Library. The first board of Trustees was created as follows:
David R. Straw and Mrs. John Honston were appointed by the town and H. W. Davis, Mrs. M. R. Morgan, Mrs. R. H. Marsh, Mrs. C. S. Bennett and E. W. Genthner were elected by the library association.
The first meeting of the library association was held March 30, 1903, at which time the constitution and by-laws were adopted.
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For several years the Library had its location in the selectmen's office in the Scales Block. Miss Ernestine Hale was made Librarian and has continued in that position to the present time.
As the Library increased in size it became apparent that larger quarters were needed and accordingly in the year 1908 an effort was made to raise funds for a library building. An appeal was made to Mr. Andrew Carnegie and a generous sum was donated by him which made possible the erection of the present beautiful building.
The lot on which the library is located was very generously given to the town by Mr. David R. Straw. The building was designed and constructed by Frederick A. Patterson, an architect of Bangor. It is constructed of red brick and cut granite trimmings, with a flight of granite steps on the front. It is well lighted and has very ample accommodations for its liberal pat- ronage.
The committee having charge of the building was Micajah Hudson, Chair- man, Manley R. Morgan, M. L. Hussey, Mrs. John Houston, Mrs. R. H. Marsh and F. B. Pease.
The cost of the building was in the neighborhood of $10,000.
The dedicatory services were held January 25, 1909, when a very inter- esting program was carried out.
The Library is supported by an annual appropriation from the town and is very freely patronized by the citizens.
It is an institution which the town may well be proud of and a credit to the enterprise and benevolence of its citizens.
The present number of volumes is about 5,000. The present Board of Trustees are Mr. F. O. Martin and Mrs. John Houston, appointed by the town, and H. W. Davis, Mrs. R. H. Marsh, Mrs. E. O. Genthner, Mrs. Chas. Cimpher and Mrs. James H. Hudson, appointed by the association.
Miss Ernestine Hale is the present efficient Librarian.
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Biographical Some of Guilford's Active Men, Past and Present
REV. THOMAS MACOMBER The first settled minister of Guilford.
ROBERT LOW
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JOSEPH KELSEY
Born in Shirley, Mass., July 24, 1784.
Moved to Guilford about 1817.
Was a member of the Con- stitutional Convention Maine in 1819; represented Guilford in the Maine House of Representatives in 1820-30 and 1845 and .of the Senate 1825 and 1836.
He d. July, 1861.
DAVID R. STRAW, I
Born in Newfield, Maine, Nov. 7. 1795-
Graduated from Brown Uni- ver-ity and in 1830 began to practice law in Sangerville, Maine.
Moved to Guilford about 1833 and was in active prac- tice here for many years.
He died in Guilford. Aug. 31. 1875.
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DAVID R. STRAW, 2
Born in Guilford, May 16, 1836.
Educated in the public schools and a graduate of Bowdoin College, 1859; ad- mitted to the Piscataquis Bar in 1862; was a practic- ing lawyer in Guilford for many years.
He with Otis Martin established the insurance agency of Straw and Mar- tin in 1880, and he was a member of the firm until the time of his death.
He died in Guilford, April 18, 1908.
HENRY HUDSON, I Born in Canaan, N. H., Oct. 26, 1824.
Admitted to the Piscataquis Bar in June, 1849. and was in active practice in Guilford un- til the time of his death, which occurred June 24, 1877.
He attained reputation as one of the able lawyers of Eastern Maine.
He was also active as a prominent democratic politi- cian and a delegate to the Na- tional Convention held in New York City in 1868.
He held the office of town agent while a resident of Guilford.
He m. Emily F. Martin (b. in Guilford, May 13. 1831).
CHILDREN
Henry. b. March 19, 1851 ; Micajah. b. Nov. 23, 1854; James, b. Oct. 22, 1857.
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ADDISON MARTIN
Born in New Gloucester, Maine. March 3, 1797.
He came to Guilford in 1825 and was the pioneer merchant of the town and conducted a general store for 25 years. Besides the business of mer- chant and private banker he was also a Trial Justice.
He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and also of the Masonic Lodge, being made a member of Cumberland Lodge No. 74, of New Gloucester, April 21, 1823.
Mr. Martin was twice mar- ried. His first wife was Lydia P. Otis (b. in Leeds, June 24, 1799). His second wife was Achsa Leadbetter (b. in Mont- ville, Oct. 24, 1818).
Of the five children born to his first wife there is only one pow living, Martha A. Martin, who is now living in Guilford. Of the second marriage, both children, Otis Martin of Guilford, and Oscar E. Martin, of Amador City, California, are now living. He d. August 29, 1876.
SAMUEL WEBBER
Born in Guilford, May 9, 1826.
Member of the Universalist Church, Masonic Lodge, Odd Fellows; Chairman of the Board of Selectmen for many years.
He m. Lydia Davis (b. Nov. 23, 1837) June 17. 1858.
He d. April 22. 1891.
CHILDREN
Wiliam. b. in Guilford. July 17. 1860; d. July 21, 1860. William, b. Sept. 8, 1861; Clara Etta, b. Feb. 9, 1864; Annie Syrena. b. April 16. 1876; Frank Henry. b. Sept. 18. 1880.
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HOWARD AND BETSEY E. TURNER
Howard Turner was born in Turner, Maine, May 13, 18II.
Attended district schools when a boy. A farmer.
Member of the Universalist Church; was for many years first selectman of the towns of Parkman and Guilford, and well known in the early days as a staunch and worthy citi- zen. He d. Mar. 6, 1874.
He m. Betsey E. Sargent (b. in New Gloucester, Maine, Aug. 4, 1813) Sept. 30, 1833- She was a member of the Uni- versalist Church. She d. Ang. 13, 1897.
CHILDREN
Robinson, b. March 7, 1834; Julia L., b. Jan. 8, 1837; Za-
doc L., b. Aug. 6, 1838;George H., b. Aug. 2, 1859. GEORGE H DOUGLASS
Born in Litchfield, July 26, 1806, and moved to Guilford.
Started in business at Guil- ford Center in 1832 and moved to the Village in 1854. Educated in the public schools in Litchfield.
He served for fifteen years as one of the Selectmen of Guilford.
He m. Sarah Edes (b. Sept. 19, 1820) 1837.
CHILDREN
Henry, b. July 21, 1838; George A., b. Oct. 1, 1845 (died in infancy) ; Sarah E., b. Feb. 3, 1847, wife of M. L. Hussey.
He d. in Guilford, Feb. 19, 1865.
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ROBINSON TURNER
Born in Guilford, March 17. 1834.
In early life was engaged in the mining business and at the time of his death, and for some years previous, was in the hotel business at Guilford. Educated in the public schools of Guilford, Parkman, Dexter, Foxcroft Academy and Colby University.
Member of the Universalist Church ; F. & A. M .: I. O. O. F. He m. Alma Liscomb in 1874. He died Feb. 9, 1901.
MOSES GUILFORD LOW
Born March 29, 1810.
Son of Moses Low and Mina Morgan Low of Var- mouth, Maine. He was the first male child born in Guilford.
He d. May 5, 1909.
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JOHN MORGAN
Born in North Yarmouth, Maine, Dec. 3, 1803.
He m. Eliza Herring (b. in Guilford, Aug., 1810) 1832. He d. March 11, 1880. She d. Oct. 16, 1861.
CHILDREN
Anna M., b. June 23, 1833; d. Feb. 6, 1892.
John, b. June 1I, 1835; d. Sept. 30, 1849.
Amanda Susan, b. April 27, 1840; d. Oct. 29, 1881.
Charles Averill, b. July 13, 1842; d. May 19, 1897.
Mary E., b. April 30, 1845; d. Sept. 14, 1866; G. W., b. Aug. 28, 1847; d. Sept. 3, 1910; Manley R., b. Nov. I, 1850; d. Sept. 18, 1908; Emma A., b. March 16, 1854; d. Feb. 3, 19II.
JOSEPH KELSEY EDES
Born March 13, 1832.
Established the dry goods business in Guilford, April 30, 1856, and until the time of his death was actively engaged in mercantile affairs. The busi- ness is now carried on under the firm name of J. K. Edes & Son, and is one of the largest dry goods establish- ments in Eastern Maine.
He d. Sept. 1, 1906.
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MAJOR STEPHEN ELLIS
Born in Summer. Maine. July 12. 1803, and moved to Galford and cleared land for a farm in 1826.
In 1855 he moved to Guil- ford Village and opened a saw and gris: mill.
He was educated in the public schools in Sumner.
He attended the Universa- list Church.
He received the title of Ma- "or at the time of the Aroos- took War, but never saw act- ual service.
He was one of the Select- nen of the town for a number of years.
He m. Almeda Robinson (b. No :. 9. 1805).
CHILDREN
Stephen R., b. Jan. 4. 1826, d. Dec. 19. 1863.
Almeda. b. Nov. 2. 1828. d. Feb. II. 1910. Josiah T., Dec. 16, 1830, d. Oct. 11. 1907.
David B., Dec. 30. 1833, d. Ang. 19. 189;
Andrew T .. Nov. 9, 1835, d. Aug. 25 1856. Albion W .. June 3. 18:8. d.
July 12. 1840.
Sylvia S .. Sept. II. 1840.
Ellen M .. July 15. 1841
Mary. July 14. 1846.
Albion W .. Aug. 4 1850. d. Oct. 27. 1911.
Abbie L .. May 15. 1854. d. Nov. I, 1879.
He d. a: Guilford. June 26, 1882.
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HENRY DOUGLASS
Børn in Guilford, July 21, 1838.
Started in business as a merchant upon the death of his father, George H. Doug- lass, in Feb., 1865, and took in as a partner Marcellus L. Hus- sey in 1870. He was one of five who were incorporated un- der the name of the Piscataquis Woolen Co., in 1881, and was treasurer of this company un- til about two years before his death.
He was educated in the public schools of Guilford and in Hartland Academy.
Member of the Universalist Church, Mt. Kineo Lodge, F. & A. M., Good Cheer Lodge, I. O. O. F., and Syracuse Lodge, K. of P., of Guilford, Piscataquis R. A. Chapter of Dover, St. John's Commandery, K. T., of Bangor and the Mystic Shrine of Lewiston.
Never held any public office.
He m. Ellen M. Ellis (b. July 15, 1844) Nov. 29, 1866.
CHILDREN
Carroll S., b. May 17, 1879. He d. at Guilford, Nov. 12, 1907.
COLUMBUS W. ELLIS
Born in Guilford, Jan. 31, 1837.
Member of the Universalist Church.
Farmer and lumber mann- facturer.
Member of the Piscataquis Historical Society, which passed eulogistic resolutions regardng his death, April 6, 1909; member of the Masonic and I. O. O. F. Fraternities.
He d. at Guilford, Jan. 3, 1909.
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DAVID PEARSON
Born in Hadfield, England. October 16, 18:1.
Came to this country when a young man about 17 years old.
Member of the Universalis: Church: Mt. Kineo Lodge. No. 10g. F. & A. M. its Sec- retary for Is years: member of school board: member of the firm of H. Douglass & Co. for about 2 years and at time of death; agent for the American Express Company for a long term of years.
He m. Harriett W. Bennett. December 2. 1881.
He d. December 15. 100,.
CHILDREN
Ralph H .. b. 1882: Rich- mond D., b. 1884.
JOHN RAMSEY POLLOCK
Born in Barhead. Scotland. December 22. 1849, and was a descendant from the same Scottish ancestors as was Robert Pollock. the Scottish poe: (1700-1827) author of The Course of Time, Tales of the Covenanters, etc.
He settled in Guilford in ISos ind was one of the founders of the woolen in- dustry in that town.
He d. April 30, 1909.
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ARCHIE HOUSTON
Born in Scotland, Sept. 24, 1864, came to America with family in 1867.
Member of the Universalist Church; Masons, K. T. Woolen Manufacturer.
He m. Mabel Goodwin, Skowhegan, Maine, in 1890. He d. in Guilford, May 6, 1916.
CHILDREN
Robert C., b. 1890; George G., b. 1898.
JOSEPH COUSINS
Born in Lyman, Maine, Dec. I, 1825.
Moved to Guilford in 1840. Educated in the public schools.
A democrat in politics.
Member of the Universalist Church, F. & A. M. Fraternity. Deputy Sheriff, 1880-84.
He m. Sarah L. Works of New Sharon, Maine, March 9, 1851.
CHILDREN
Agnes S., Everett E., and Annie L.
He d. in Guilford, August 24, 1915-
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CHARLES N. RAND
Born in Bangor, Maine, March 7. 1838.
He m. Lucy Howard Lyon of New Gloucester, in 1866.
Lived in Bangor until 1868, when he moved to Parkman, residing there until 1892, when he removed to Guilford.
Was chairman of the School Board and of the Board of Selectmen in Park- man for a number of years and a member of the Legisla- ture of 1883-5; was editor of the local paper, the Guilford Citizen, during his residence here; member of the Univer- salist Church; Mt. Kineo Lodge, F. & A. M .; Good Cheer Lodge, I. O. O. F., and Syracuse Lodge, K. of P., of Guilford; served several years as Master of the Masonic Lodge and was always greatly interested; belonged to John H. Morgan Post, G. A. R., during its existence. He d. May 22, 1912. CHILDREN
John A., of the French and Elliott Company of Guilford; Mrs. Clara M. Couri of Guilford, and one son who died in infancy.
JAMES H. HUDSON
Born in Guilford, March 21, 1878.
A lawyer.
Educated in the Guilford public schools, Coburn Classi- cal Institute and graduated from Colby University, A. B., 1900,; Harvard Law schon'. L. L. B., 1903.
Attendant of Methodist church ; member of Mt. Kineo Lodge. F. & A. M .; Knight Templars; town agent and first selectman of Guilford; County Attorney of Piscata- quis County since 1912.
He m. Mary S. Mckown (b. Jan. 30. 1880) Nov. 1I, 1903. CHILDREN
Charlotte F., , Jan. 10, 1905.
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HENRY HUDSON, 2
Born in Guilford, March 19, 1851.
Educated in the public schools of Guilford, Foxcroft Academy, Coburn Classical Institute in 1871, and grad- uated from Colby University with the class of 1875; ad- mitted to the Piscataquis Bar in Sept., 1875.
First commenced practice of the law in Dover, Maine, in 1875.
Upon the death of his father, in 1877, he returned to Guilford where he has been in active practice ever since, and for many years has been one of the leading and best known lawyers in Maine.
He has been President of the first National Bank of Guilford; has held various town offices, and was town agent for many years.
He was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention held at St. Louis, in 1888.
He has been a democratic candidate for various county offices.
He was Town Treasurer from 1881-1897; he was appointed County Com- missioner by Gov. Plaisted in 1881 to fill a vacancy and served for the year 1882.
He is President of the Guilford Board of Trade and delivered the his- torical address at the Centennial celebration.
He m. Ada M. Lougee (b. in Dover, Maine,) daughter of James S. and Betsey (Lunden) Longee, Feb. 22, 1877. She d. Oct. 31, 1910.
CHILDREN
James H., b. March 21, 1878; Leslie E., b. Oct. 25, 1882.
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REVEREND GEORGE A. MARTIN
Born in Guilford, May 4, 1873.
Clergyman.
Member of the Methodist Episcopal Church; Masonic Lodge and Knights of Pythias.
He m. Maud L. Hoxie (b. Jan. 17, 1878) June 26, 1902.
Residence, St. Johnsbury, Vt.
CHILDREN
Lillian M., b. Nov. 22, 1904; Robert O., b. Dec. 5, 1906; Clara E., b. Sept. 20, 1908.
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CHARLES D. SHAW.
Born in Greenville, Maine, April 5, 1852, and now resides there.
Son of Milton Gilman and Eunice (Spinney) Shaw.
Educated in Monson Acade- my and Kents Hill School.
Formerly in the lumber bus- iness; in later years has been engaged in electrical and man- ufacturing industries ; was one of the promoters and is one of the owners of the M. L. Hussey Woolen Company at Guilford.
Member of Columbia Lodge, No. 200; Piscataquis Chapter, No. 3; St. John's Com- mandery, No. 3; Maine Con- sistory; Aleppo Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S .; Bangor Lodge, No. 244, B. P. O. E. and I. O. O. F.
He m. Clara F. Norcross (b. Feb. 23, 1854) Oct. 20, 1874.
JOHN HOUSTON
Born in Scotland, Aug. 4, 1862, came to America' with family in 1867.
Member of the Universalist Church; Masons, K. T., 32d .; I. O. O. F .; K. of P.
Woolen Manufacturer.
State Senator, member of the Republican National Con- vention, 1916.
He m. Lottie E. Taylor in 1885.
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PAUL H. KNOWLTON
Born in Knowlton, Quebec, March 23, 1870.
Farmer.
Member of the Protestant Episcopal Church; St. John's Commandery at Bangor.
He m. Margaret L. Knowl- ton (b. Jan. 23, . 1866) Aug. 19, 1896. She d. Feb. 7, 1914.
CHILDREN
Henry C., b. Nov. 13, 1897;
Sarah D. F., b. April 17, 1900; Paul H., Jr., b. July 13, 1901 ; David L., b. May 25, 1904; Thomas A., b. Feb. 17, 1909.
ZADOC L. TURNER
Born in Parkman, Maine, Ang. 6, 1838.
Educated in the public schools in Sangerville, Park- man and Foxcroft Academy. Was formerly engaged in Hotel business and is now a farmer and connected with Woolen Manufacturing.
Member of the Universalist Church.
Has been twice married. His first wife was Samantha A. Bates, (b. May 21, 1845) m. June 26, 1864, d. Oct. 23, 1867. His second wife was Mrs. Jane L. Piper Hayden, m. Dec. 25, 1873.
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