History of Cumberland Co., Maine, Part 97

Author: Clayton, W. W. (W. Woodford)
Publication date: 1880
Publisher: Philadelphia, Everts & Peck
Number of Pages: 780

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Parson Smith's journal, under date of Feb. 13, 1745, makes the following allusion to Mr. Tompson and to Whitefield's preaching here :

" Mr. Whitfield has gone to Dunstan." 2Ist, " Mr. W. preached A.M. at Biddeford, and returned to Scarboro' and preached for Mr. Tomp- son." 26th, " I heard Mr. Whitfield A.M. at Mr. Allen's, and p.M. at Mr. Tompson's."

After Mr. Tompson's death, Rev. Mr. IFill supplied the pulpit for three months, and was succeeded by Rev. Mr. Ward, who remained but a short time.

In 1762 the society, consenting to adopt Presbyterian usages, settled Rev. Thomas Pierce, who remained in the service of the parish till JJan. 26, 1775, the time of his death. lle was born in Newbury, Oct. 11, 1737, and graduated at Harvard College in 1759.

Rev. Thomas Lancaster was ordained and took charge of the parish in 1775, and continued in the pastorship a period of fifty-six years. In the church record is the fol- lowing entry :

" Voted ye Rev. Mr. Thomas Lancaster Five Thousand Four Han- dred Pounds in the present old paper currency to make good his salary of Sixty Pounds."

Rev. Mr. Laneaster died Jan. 12, 1831.

# Rev. Mr. Tompson was the son of Rev. Edward Tompsou, or- dained at Marshfield in 1696, and was the father of Justice Tompson, of Scarborough, and of Rev. John Tompson, of Berwick.

Rev. Thomas Jameson was ordained as his colleague in 1825. Ilis health failing in 1840, Rev. Daniel Sewall was installed August 26th of that year, and continued two years. Ile was followed by Rev. Albert W. Fisk till 1848. Rev. William Tobey was settled Sept. 20, 1848, and died Sept. 10, 1849.

Rev. James Brown Thornton was ordained pastor of the church June 4, 1851.

The meeting-house upon Oak Hill was built in 1799, and was subsequently taken down, and the present neat and comfortable edifice erected.

DUNSTAN, SECOND PARISH.

Dunstan was incorporated as a parish in 1758, and from that time the clergymen eeased to be supported by the town as such, each parish supporting its own. Previously to the division of the town into parishes, Rev. Richard Elvins had been settled over the church at Dunstan, and was min- ister at the time of the separation. He was ordained in November, 1744, and continued in the ministry there till Aug. 12, 1776, the time of his death. His wife was the widow of Rev. Samuel Willard, of Biddeford, whose son Joseph, the distinguished president of Harvard College, was educated and trained for his future greatness under the paternal direction of Mr. Elvius. Eunice, the youngest stepdaughter of Mr. Elvins, was married to Rev. Benjamin Chadwick, his successor in the second parish. Mr. Chad- wick was ordained Dee. 19, 1776, and was minister of the parish about eighteen years. He died in November, 1819. After his retirement the parish was without a minister five years. Dee. 10, 1800, Rev. Nathan Tilton was settled, and continued pastor till 1827. He died in the town Oct. 4, 1851. Mr. Tilton was a graduate of Ilarvard in 1796, and had served the church acceptably for twenty-seven years.

In September, 1829, Rev. Moses Sawyer was installed. Ile remained eighteen months, and was the last minister of the parish. The large church of this parish was built in 1800. After Mr. Sawyer's time, no regular services were kept up, aud several years ago the edifice was torn down.

METHODIST CHURCHI.

The first Methodist meeting in town was held at the house of Samuel Harmon, in January, 1802. Rev. Mr. Taylor preached to a small, but interested audience. The next year Mr. Timothy Waterhouse petitioned the General Court for the incorporation of a Methodist Society, to be collected out of Scarborough, Buxton, and Saco. Their first house of worship was at that time erected in Dunstan, and Rev. Asa Heath was appointed the minister. Ilis congregation consisted of about 200 persons, of whom 40 were communicants. In 1839 the present neat house of worship was erected.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

JOHNSON LIBBY,

son of Joshua Libby, was born in the town of Searborough, Cumberland Co., Me., July 4, 1824. He received the ad- vantages of the common school only in obtaining an educa- tion, and spent his minority at home.

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He married Catherine Skillen, by whom he had one daughter, Mary C., who married H. Libby. After the decease of his first wife he married Miss Lydia Moulton, by whom he had two sons and one daughter,-Edna, Eu- gene Il., and Moulton C.

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JOHNSON LIBBY.

Mr. Libby has taken an active part in the local affairs of his town for many years. In 1863 he was elected town treasurer, and served until 1865. He was elected collector, 1866-67, and the same year was elected selectman, which office he has held continuously since. He is a member of the Democratic party.

ASA M. SYLVESTER,

son of Asa Sylvester, of Northampton, was born July 8, 1820, in the town of Etna, Penobscot Co., Me., and re-

ASA M. SYLVESTER.

mained there until 1864, when he came to Cumberland County, and settled in Scarborough. During his early

manhood he learned the trade of a carpenter and joiner and a millwright, and followed this business for twelve years. He then engaged in farming, and continued it until he came to this county. After coming to Searborongh he engaged in millwrighting, and helped build the rolling-mills at Li- gonia. In 1866 he commenced trade as a merchant at Sear- borough Station ; was appointed postmaster of Oak Hill post-office, and continnes to hold that office and carry on his mercantile business. For four years he was engaged on a sailing vessel in the coasting trade near Cape Cod. Mr. Sylvester is prominently identified with the Masonic frater- nity, has been a Master Mason for thirty-five years, and has been instrumental in organizing several lodges. Ile is a Republican in politics, and was never married.

JOHN MOULTON,

son of Daniel Monlton, was born in the town of Scarborough, June 24, 1793. His father was a native of the same town, and his ancestors were among the first settlers. His boy- hood was spent in agricultural pursuits. At the age of eighteen he went to sea, and was a common sailor for two years, visiting the West Indies and important seaports in this country. Returning home, he engaged in farming and lumbering. At the age of twenty-two he settled in Hart- ford, Oxford Co., Me., purchased a farm, and two years later, Dee. 25, 1817, married Sophia Barrow, of Hebron. Their children are Gratia, Cyrus F., John, William, Allen B. For twenty years, Mr. Moulton remained in Oxford County, and then returned to his native town, where he has since resided. In 1867 he was elected selectman for one term. Mrs. Moulton died June 27, 1877. His son Wil- liam resides with his father on the farm, and is a civil en- gineer. Mr. Moulton is a Demoerat in politics, and has been honored with the offices of treasurer and collector of his town, and is now an acting justice of the peace. In 1874 he was elected to the Legislature, and re-elected in 1875.

CYRUS F. MOULTON,

son of John Moulton, was born in the town of Scarborough, Dee. 20, 1823. Hle resided at home until the age of twenty, when he went on board a sailing vessel,-the brig " Elmira," -making three trips; then as able seaman, serving one year ; second mate for two voyages, when he was promoted to captain, and followed the sea for eighteen years, principally engaged in the West India trade, but made trips to Eng- land, Spain, Holland, and South America. In 1850 he married Olive M. Foss, of Saco, Me. They have five children,-Frank F., Gratia, Alice J., Albion F., Hattie A.

In 1857, Mr. Moulton was elected on the Democratie ticket to the Legislature, and served one term. In 1862 he was elected collector, and remained in office for two years. In 1872 he was again elected collector, and in 1878 treas- urer, and remains in office.

LITLE

LITTLE

CAPT. C. F. MOULTON.

JORDAN L. LARRABEE.

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CAPT. JOIN LARRABEE.

LITTLE

BENJAMIN LARRABEE.

Photos, by Lamson, Portland.

CYRUS MILLIKEN.

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JORDON L. LARRABEE,

sou of Benjamin Larrabee, was born in the town of Scar- borough, June 4, 1818. Ilis boyhood was spent in the routine of farm work and attending school. Ilis father died in 1833, and soon afterwards he went to Portland and became an apprentice to learn the carpenters' and joiners' trade, which after he had learned, he followed for a number of years, and then gave his attention to agricultural pur- suits. He is now the owner of one of the finest and best producing farms in Scarborough. In 1849 he married Caroline F. Beals. They have two sons,-Allen, born Ang. 20, 1852, a practicing physician of prominence ; Seth, born July 22, 1855, a lawyer in Portland.

Mr. Larrabee is well known for his industry, integrity, and good judgment. He is a Republican in politics.

JOHN LARRABEE,

son of Benjamin Larrabee, was born March 19, 1808, in the town of Scarborough. His minority was spent on the farm and attending school. In 1833 his father died, and he has continued to carry on the farm occupied by him. He married, July 4, 1832, Asenath, daughter of Demericus MeKenney, of Livingston, York Co., Me. They have five children,-Wm. II., born July 15, 1834; Mary HI., born

Aug. 2, 1838; Benjamin Scott, born Sept. 2, 1840; Har- riet S., born Jan. 14, 1842. Mr. Larrabee received his familiar title of captain when connected with the State militia, many years ago. Ile has been somewhat active in politics, and is a Republican. In 1851 he was elected to the Legislature, re-elected in 1852-53, and was appointed two terms to fill vacancies.

BENJAMIN LARRABEE,

son of Joseph Larrabee, was born on the farm where he now resides, in the town of Scarborough, Dec. 8, 1829. This farm was settled by his great-grandfather about one hundred and fifty years ago, and has remained in the family since. Ilis great-grandfather, Benjamin, was a soldier of the Revolutionary war, and his father was a soldier in the war of 1812-14.

Ile received a common-school education during his boy- hood, and from early manhood has been a farmer. In all his business relations he is known for his integrity, and for his liberal and hearty support of church and charitable interests. In politics he is a member of the Republican party. He married, June 3, 1869, Mahala R. Hunt, of Troy, N. Y. They have two children, -Joseph S., born July 22, 1870, and Susie E., born May 20, 1873,

SEBAGO.

DESCRIPTION AND BOUNDARIES.

SEBAGO, which is low and level near Sebago Lake, is rough and broken, rising in the high, bare peaks of Tiger, Peaked, and Saddleback Mountains, in the northeast and south. The centre and western parts are diversified by valleys, ridges, and small lakes. Among these are Brown's, formerly called Sabbath-Day Pond, Perley, Fitch's, south- east, Tobacco or Hancock, and on the north border, l'ea- body and Great Hancock Ponds. The soil is sand and clay, and is susceptible of cultivation to near the mountain tops. Nearly the whole town is visible from the top of Saddleback Mountain, which rises near the south line. The town of Sebago was incorporated Feb. 10, 1826, and was originally a part of Baldwin. A part of Denmark was added in 1830, a part of Baldwin subsequently, and a part of Naples was taken off in 1851. It is bounded on the north by Naples and Bridgton, on the east by Sebago Lake, on the south by Baldwin, and on the west by lliram and Denmark, in Oxford County.

EARLY SETTLEMENT.

The first settlement of Sebago was induced by the heavy pine forests which covered its lands, and the casy access to

market by way of Northwest River and Sebago Lake. For upwards of fifty years from the first settlement, in 1790, men ehopped and sawed, halloved at their oxen, rolled logs, and camped among the fallen tree-tops, disappearing with the first giant growth of pine, and leaving no record but the ruin they had wrought. A few remained, and their grandsons inherit productive farming lands, surrounded by beautiful groves which have grown since the memory of the oldest inhabitant.

Joseph Lakin and Jacob Howe were the first settlers in the town. Mr. Howe carried the first mail from Bridgton to Portland, making the trip once a week on horseback, before the roads were opened. Joseph Lakin came from Groton, Mass., and built his cabin on " the ridge ;" return- ing for his family and goods, crossed Sebago Lake in a boat, and made his way through the difficult path to where he hoped the public road would soon be built. George P. Lakin, of Ilarrison, is his son. Deacon Daniel Hill, father of Daniel J. and Charles' Hill, then a young man of twenty-seven, married Mr. Lakin's daughter, Polly, in 1799, settled himself on the same land, and left it to his sons, the present occupants. His sons. John, Loran, Thomas, and Charles II. Hill, are residents of Harrison. Joseph Fitch

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settled near the Jewell place, where he was joined by David Potter, in 1802. In 1808, Edward Dike, from Massachu- setts, moved with his family to the north side of Saddleback Mountain, near the highest peak. Oliver D. Dike and Kin- ball W. Dike, his sons, are the present occupants. From this point nearly the whole town can be seen, with its eight ponds and lakes.

Capt. James Babb eame from Gorham in 1817, and with two workmen opened a cooper-shop near Joseph Fitche's place, and a store, the first in town, where he kept West India goods, cotton for spinning, and a few of the most needful articles of trade. Ilis goods were kept in a lean-to at one end of the cooper-shop. Capt. Babb was first ser- geant in Capt. Robie's company, at Portland, in the war of 1812, and rode all night to alarm the company when called out.

John B. Brown settled first near Brown's Pond, pre- viousły known as Sabbath Day Pond. Jonathan Sanborn settled on Tiger Hill, in the north. To the cast, on Peaked Mountain, was James Gray. Beniah Davis jomed Capt. Babb on the ridge. John Douglass, father of Rufus and Andrew Douglass, settled near Northwest Lake in 1825. Robert McDonald was an early settler south of Sebago. A road was opened from the landing northward past Perley Pond in 1821, and a hugh pine trough built in between two trees was made the feeding-place for teams hauling freight. Near the pond is the seene of an attempt to con- struct a log " drive" or chute, which failing to work, after much expense, received the name of Pingree's Folly, by which it is still known. In the busy days of lumbering as many as 11,000 logs have been discharged from Southwest River in a single drive. The best pine was often sold for $2 per thousand feet, and $3 was an exorbitant price. Many of the early purchasers bought the land for the tim- ber alone, and it was not until that was exhausted it was believed to be valuable for farms. Daniel and Josiah Mc- Kenney built a mill on the Northwest River above the pond, in 1830, and commeneed sawing the hemlock, which was previously considered worthless. About 1835 a large town- house was erected in the centre of the town, where, alone in the woods, it has been the scene of semi-annual political gatherings until the present day.

BURYING-GROUNDS.

The old cemetery, a short distance south of the farm first settled by Joseph Lakin, contains a beautiful statue, sur- mounting a monument to the Potter family. Conspicuous among the names it bears are those of Col. David Potter, one of Sebago's most prominent and useful citizens, who died in 1830, aged sixty-four ; and Capt. Amos Storer, who died in 1863. The flag of our country surmounts the name of Charles W. Cole, Company K, 25th Maine Regiment. Here rests also Rev. Samuel Tyler, who died Oct. 13, 1867, after a life of usefulness as a Christian teacher and citizen.

At New Limington the graves of Deacon William Haley, Robart Libby, Seth and John Pugsley, William Whitney, and Dennis Johnson, all of them old pioneers, attach a historic interest to the little burying-grounds of their families.

VILLAGES AND HAMLETS.

NEW LIMINGTON

is a scattered hamlet near South East Pond, thirteen miles from Bridgton Centre, containing fifteen scattered resi- dences, a school-house, the first church built in the town, and the grange supply-store and assembly-room. There are here two small and well laid out burying-grounds, con- taining the remains of the early pioneers and their families.

EAST SEBAGO,

a quarter of a mile from Sebago Lake, was originally set- tled by William Fitch, Esq., who built the first saw-mill on the site of the present grist-mill, on North West River. The mills now include saw, stave, planing, and general wood-work. In 1873 the sons of Luther Fitch formed the present management, under the style of Fitch Brothers. The first store, built in 1829, and occupied by Elijah Ful- ton for the accommodation of Inmbermen, was burned in 1855. There is a steamboat-landing here, for transfer of goods and shipment of lumber. Mails are tri-weekly. John P. Fitch, postmaster. Post-office established 1876.

HASKELL'S LANDING,

a mile north, was formerly a shipping point for wood and timber.

SEBAGO,

lying upon the northern slope of Saddleback Mountain, overlooking " the Pond," is the old Fitch homestead. The stave-mill occupies the site of the first saw-mill built by William Fitch, Esq. The first grist-mill was built at the outlet of the pond in 1798. Luther Fitch opened a store here in 1830; afterwards burned, with all the town records, previous to 1864. The only lawyer of the town, E. L. Poor, has done business sinee 1866. The Union church, school-house, and half dozen residences complete the set- tlement.

FIRST TOWN-MEETING.

The first meeting to elect town officers was held at the school-house, formerly the 5th district of Baldwin, March 13, 1826. The petition for this election was signed by Oliver M. Pike, Samuel MeOrrison, Samuel Dike, Edward Dike, Reuben Cook, William Norton, George Whitney, William Irish, James Gray, Scolly G. Usher, William Sanborn, James Cook, and George W. Dillingno. There were 89 votes polled. Owing to the destruction of the town records by fire, in 1864, it is impossible to present a com- plete list of town officers.

CIVIL LIST. SELECTMEN.

1826-27 .- William Fitch, Oliver M. Pike, Joseph Leavitt. 1828 .- Oliver M. Pike, David Potter, Jr., Joseph Leavitt. 1829 .- William Fitch, Joseph Leavitt, John Ringsley. 1850 .- Oliver M. Pike, David Potter, Robert Staple. 1831 .- Oliver M. Pike, Joseph Leavitt, John Pugsley. 1832 .- David Potter, John G. Cannell, Timothy Goodwin. 1833 .- David Potter, Nathan Parker, David Brown. 1834-35 .- David Potter, Luther Fitch, William Haley. 1836 .- Oliver M. Pike, Samuel yor, Robert Staples. 1837 .- David Potter, Joseph Brown, Reuben Whitney. 1838,-David Potter, Joseph Brown, John Langley. 1839-11 .- David Potter, Robert MeDonald, William Haley.

LUTHER FITCH

REBECCA FITCH.

( PHOTOS BY CONANT )

RES. OF THE LATE LUTHER FITCH, NOW OWNED BY FITCH BROTHERS, EAST SEBAGO, ME

RESIDENCE OF WILLIAM FITCH, SEBAGO, ME.

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1842-43 .- David Potter, William Haley, Richard Larrabee. 1844 .- William llaley, Samuel Tyler, Thomas W. Larrabee. 1845 .- William Haley, Luther Fitch, William Bickford. 1846 .- Robert McDonald, John Libby. William Ward. 1847 .- David Potter, William Ward, James Weed. 1848 .- Robert MeDonald, James Weed, Moses R. Dyer. 1849 .- William Fitch, Jr., William Ward, Oliver D. Diko. 1850 .- Elijah Fulton, William B. Pike, Seth Douglass. 1851 .- Robert MeDonald, Elijah Fulton, William Haley. 1852 .- William Fiteb, Jr., William B. Pike, Elijah Fulton. 1853 .- Robert MeDonald, William B. Pike, John D. Martin. 1854 .- David Potter, William Whitney.

1855 .- William B. Pike, J. E. McDonald, William Haley, Jr. 1856 .- William B. Pike, John E. MeDonald, Amos Ward. 1857 .- William B. Pike, J. E. Brown, William llaley, Jr. 1858 .- David Potter, Amos Ward, William Ilaley, Jr. 1859 .- William B. Pike, Stephen R. Potter, Arthur Boothby. 1860 .- Edwin L. Pike, Moses R. Dyer.

1861 .- Moses R. Dyer, John D. Martin, William Haley, Jr. 1862 .- John D. Martin, William Haley, Jr., Almon Young. 1863 .- William B. Pike, Moses R. Dyer, Charles A. McKenney. 1864 .- John D. Martin, Charles A. MeKenney, Almon Young. 1865 .- John D. Martin, Charles A. MeKenney, Peter B. Young. 1866 .- Almon Young, Charles A. MeKenney, A. F. Richardson. 1867 .- John D. Martin, Charles A. MeKenney, A. F. Richardson. 1868 .- John D. Martin, James S. Martin.

1869 .- Oliver D. Dike, William llaley, Jr., J. P. Flint. 1870-71 .- John D. Martin, Win. W. Fitch, George W. MeKenney. 1872 .- William W. Fitch, John P. Fiteb, James C. Babb.

1873 .- John D. Martin, Charles A. MeKenney.

1874 .- James C. Babb, Albert D. Sanborn, Charles A. McKenney. 1875 .- John D. Martin, James C. Babb, E. L. Poor. 1876 .- James C. Babb, John P. Fitch, Charles Davis. 1877 .- William B. Pike, Amnos Ward, George W. MeKenney. 1878 .- William B. Pike, E. L. Poor, Albion P. Fickett. 1879 .- John D. Martin, Joseph B. Brown, Reuben Sanborn.

COLLECTORS.

Seully G. Usher, 1826 ; Nicholas Davis, 1827 ; John Pugsley, 1828-35 ; Joseph Brown, 1836 ; William Fitch, Jr., 1837-38; James Weed, 1839; John E. McDonald. 1840 ; James Babb, 184] ; James Weed, 1842-46 ; Elijah Fulton, 1847-48; John D. Martin, 1849; Edwin L. Poor, 1850; William W. Fitch, 1851 ; Elijah Fulton, 1852; James Brown, 1853; Almon Young, 1854; James Brown, 1855 -58; Almon Young, 1859; James C. Babb, 1860; Charles A. MeKenney, 1861; Peter B. Young, 1862; Almon Young, 1863; Silas B. MeKenney, 1864; Almon B. Young, 1865; Peter B. Young, 1866; Edwin L. Poor, 1867 ; Amos Ward, 1868: Charles A. MeKenney, 1869; Albert II. Sanborn, 1870-73; Edwin L. Poor, 1874; William Haley, Jr., 1875-77; Albert H. Sanborn, 1878-79.

TOWN CLERKS.

The first town elerk was William Fitch, Esq. ; Rev. Samuel Tyler ; John D. Martin : Charles II. Young, 1864; Peter W. Sawyer, 1865; Peter B. Young, 1866; Stephen R. Porter, 1867-68; Ito- ratio If. Cole, 1869 ; James C. Babb, 1870-71; Luther HI. Fitch, 1872; Oliver D. Dike, 1873; Luther II. Fitch, 1874; James C. Babb, 1875-76; Orestes W. Brown, 1877-79.

TREASURERS.

William Fitch, 1826; William Fitch, Jr., 1837 ; James Weed, 1842 -46 ; Elijah Fulton, 1852; Williatu W. Fitch, 1857 ; William W. Fitch, 1866; Daniel J. Hill, 1867; Silas B. McKenney, 1868; Reuben Sanborn, 1869; Daniel J. Hill, 1870-71; L. II. Fitch, 1872; Reuben Sanborn, 1873-74; Daniel J. Hill, 1875; John D. Martin, 1876-78; Reuben Sanborn, 1879.

CHURCHES.

THE FREE-WILL BAPTIST CHURCH OF SEBAGO was organized by Revs. James Libby, Jeremiah Bullock, and John Stevens, Nov. 19, 1826. Mr. Stevens, who was the first pastor, preached his first sermon in the little school-

house near the old church. Among the first members were William Haley, who was chosen deacon ; Mrs. Haley, James Weed, Mrs. Thomas Butler, Phoebe, wife of Rev. Reuben Whitney ; Isaac Ridlon, and John Moody and wife. James Weed was made clerk. Rev. Mr. Stevens was succeeded by Revs. JJohn Pike, Samuel Tyler, and Rev. Reuben Whit- ney, who remained until his death in 1837. Rev. Naum Foss preached here in 1845, and was succeeded in 1847 by Rev. J. Buzzel, through whose efforts the General Provis- ional Baptist Church was formed with twenty of the members. Paine Kesser was chosen second deacon, and Lemuel Dyer clerk. Rev. Walker B. Parker has been settled pastor since 1866. A meeting-house was built at New Limington, in 1844, by Deaeon William Haley, John Pugsley, and William Whitney, trustees. There are 42 members. John D. Martin is deaeon and church elerk.

The Sebago village church was built in 1856 by a com- pany of ten, styled the Sebago Meeting-house Corporation, each of whom paid in $100. They were Oliver D. Dike, Stephen P. Douglass, Nathan S. Chadbourne, Reuben San- born, John Fitch, Luther Fitch, Joseph Ridlon, Charles Hill, Abram Tyler, and Kimball J. Dike. Under a war- rant issued by David Potter, Esg., they met March 24, 1856. Oliver D. Dike was made chairman, and Reuben Sanborn secretary. The land was donated at Sebago vil- lage by William Fitch. This church was dedicated by Revs. Cyril Pearl and William P. Merrill, June 25, 1857. At a council held at this house May 18, 1858, a Free-Will Baptist Church was organized. Oliver D. Dike was made clerk, and Joseph Merrill deacon. Mrs. Dike, James Weed, James Gray and wife, Daniel Young, and Nathaniel Bolter were admitted at this time. Rev. Charles Bean was the first regular mmister, making many additions to their number during the year. Rev. J. M. Perkins, the next Baptist preacher, came in 1868, and continued to preach until 1872. The meeting-house has been shared with the Congregationalist Church since 1876, the two congregations joining iu the support of the different ministers alternately. The receipts from the old parish fund of Baldwin, amount- ing to $6400, is divided between the two towns, and ap- propriated to the payment of the ministers' salaries by a committee elected annually by the parish at town-meeting.

THE CONGREGATIONALIST SOCIETY OF SEBAGO

is a part of the Baldwin Church, comprising about 30 members, who are partially supplied with preaching in the Sebago church by the Baldwin pastor.

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History of Cumberland Co., Maine, Part 97

Author: Clayton, W. W. (W. Woodford) Publication date: 1880 Publisher: Philadelphia, Everts & Peck Number of Pages: 780

Author: Clayton, W. W. (W. Woodford)
Publication date: 1880
Publisher: Philadelphia, Everts & Peck
Number of Pages: 780