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Bashford, J. W., D. D. From New England Conference, 1884- '85-'86, Chestnut street.
Bass. E. C., D. D. From New Hampshire Conference, 1886-'87, Gardiner.
Berry W. F. Educated at Maine Wesleyan Seminary, and Wesleyan University. Admitted, on trial, in 1881, and appointed to Saco and has continued in charge of prominent appointments. In 1879 he was married to Miss Lavina French of Solon, Maine.
Bisbee, C. E. Educated at Maine Wesleyan Scininary. Admitted on trial, in 1873, and has continued in the effective work till the present time (1887).
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Bisbee, R. E. Educated at Maine Wesleyan Seminary and Wesleyan University. After serving some time as President of the Freed- men's School at Atlanta, he was admitted to Maine Conference on trial, in 1882, and appointed to Lisbon. In 1883, transferred to Columbia River Conference. President of College at Spokane Falls. Blair, Z. H. Born in Richmond, Maine ; admitted to Maine Confer- ence, 1845 ; continued in itinerant work till 1853, when, on account of failing health, he was located; resumed itinerant service in 1858, but located in 1862, since that time has been engaged in business in Batlı, taking a leading interest in the church.
Bolton, H. W. From East Maine Conference. 1874, Lewiston ; 1877, East Maine Conference, Brick Chapel, Bangor; 1879, New England Conference. Received degree of D. D., 1883.
Bradlee, C. W. Born in Boston. Educated at Wesleyan University. Admitted, 1875 ; appointed to Congress Street Church, Portland ; continued in itinerant service till 1886 ; transferred to New Hamp- shire Conference.
Bragdon, F. A. From East Maine Conference. 1883, Conway ; 1884-'85-'86, Gorham.
Bray, W. MeK. Admitted, 1863 ; 1866, transferred to Providenee Conference.
Briggs, George. Admitted, 1857; continued in itinerant service till 1862 ; discontinued.
Brown, P. E. Admitted, 1857; continued, except one year located, till 1872 ; transferred to East Maine Conference.
Brown, S. D. Admitted, 1869, and continued to present time (1887).
Budden, J. E. Admitted, 1868; continued in itinerant work till 1884 ; located ; readmitted, 1887 ; superannuated.
Burbank, G. L. Admitted, 1878 ; continued till 1885 ; withdrew.
Caldwell, J. M. Educated at Wesleyan University ; admitted, 1863 ; Kennebunk, Hallowell ; 1868, supernumerary ; 1869, Roek R. Conference.
Canham, W. Educated Maine Wesleyan Seminary and Boston School of Theology ; admitted, 1882, Livermore ; 1884, Strong ; 1885- '86, Oakland.
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Chandler, P. From Bethel. Educated, Maine Wesleyan Seminary and Wesleyan University. Admitted, 1875, and continued in itinerant work till the present time (1887).
Chase. A. F. Born October 26, at Woodstock, Maine. Fitted for college at Maine Wes. Sem .; Wesleyan Univ., A. B., 1869 ; A. M. in course ; Honorary Ph. D., Colby University. 1869-'71, teacher of Mathematics, Wesleyan Academy, Wilbraham. 1871- '83, teacher of Mathematics and English Literature, Maine Wesleyan Seminary. 1884, Principal East Maine Conference Seminary. 1872, Maine Conference. 1884, East Maine Confer- ence. December 6, 1869, married Miss Louise F. Allen, A. M. Chase, Hezekiah. Born June 4, 1836. Ludlow, Aroostook County, Maine. Educated at town school and Houlton Academy ; admitted to Maine Conference, 1866 ; married October 31, 1863, to Miss Helen F. Record.
Chase, Hiram. From Paris, Maine. Educated at town schools and Maine Wesleyan Seminary ; admitted to Conference, 1843 ; 1848, East Maine Conference.
Chase. S. B. Educated at Maine Wesleyan Seminary. Admitted to Conference, 1843 ; continued in itinerant work till 1858 ; 1859, located.
Church, A. J. From New York. Educated at Black River Confer- ence Seminary, and Concord Biblical Institute; admitted to Maine Conference, 1856 ; continued in itinerant work till 1861; 1862, New Hampshire Conference.
Church, D. From Farmington ; educated at Farmington Academy ; admitted, 1870; continued in itinerant work till 1886; 1887, supernumerary.
Clark, W. R., D. D. (From New England Conference) 1862-4, Portland, Chestnut street ; 1865, New England Conference.
Cole, J. P. Admitted, 1870 ; continued in effective service till 1881, when health broke down; 1882, Leeds; 1884, Wayne ; 1885, superannuated ; an earnest worker, but disabled, by physical infirmity.
Cook, A. Admitted, 1873, and continued in itinerant service till the present time (1887).
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Corey, J. A. Educated in Wesleyan University ; admitted, 1879, and continued in itinerant service till the present time.
Cousins, O. M. Educated at Concord Biblical Institute ; admitted, 1863 ; continued in itinerant work, except temperance agency, (1874-'75) till 1881, when expelled.
Critchett, N. Admitted, 1861 ; continued in itinerant work till 1866 ; 1867, Wisconsin Conference.
Crockett, H. Admitted, 1869 ; continued in itinerant work till 1876 ; 1877, located.
Cummings, C. S. Admitted, 1882 ; 1882-'84, Oxford ; 1885-'87, Bridgton.
Cummings, M. B. 1866 ; continued in the work of the ministry till 1870; 1871, located.
Cushing, J. Admitted to Maine Conference, 1831; continued in itinerant work till 1844. Located at South Berwick and carried on the jewelers' business.
Cushman, I. S. Born in New Gloucester, Maine. Educated for a physician ; graduated at Concord Biblical Institute ; admitted to Maine Conference, 1867 ; 1868, New England Conference.
Davies, E. From England ; admitted to Maine Conference, 1854 ; continued in the work till 1860; 1861, located; 1863, East Maine Conference ; for some years engaged as an evangelist.
Day, J. R. From Monmouth ; educated at Maine Wesleyan Seminary and Bowdoin College ; admitted to Maine Conference, 1871; filled important, appointments till 1878. In 1879, appointed to Nashua, New Hampshire ; afterwards to Gracc Church, Boston ; St. Paul's church, New York ; at present (1887), he is pastor of the Methodist church at Newberg, New York ; received degree of D. D., 1885.
Eaton, H. M. Admitted to Conference, 1840, and occupied a prominent place in our ministry till 1850, when he took charge of the boarding-house of Maine Wesleyan Seminary, as supernum- erary or local preacher. In 1863, withdrew from the church, and subsequently joined the Christian denomination.
Evans, C. K. Educated at Kent's Hill, and admitted to Maine Conference, 1870 ; he continued in an effective relation till 1875,
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when his health failed ; since that time, he has been supernumerary or superannuated, rendering such service as his health permits. Fletcher. J. Was born in Bingham, Maine ; educated at Maine Wesleyan Seminary, and at the Biblical Institute ; he was admitted to Maine Conference in 1870; in 1872, transferred, to Black River Conference ; health broke down and he returned to Maine, and settled in East Readfield, but continued a superan- nuated member of the Black River Conference. Died in 1883. Foss. H. E. From Lewiston ; educated at Bates college ; admitted to Conference. 1882, Gorham, New Hampshire ; 1884, South Paris ; 1885-'86, Bath, Beacon street.
Foster, B. Admitted to Conference, 1839, and continued in the itinerant work till 1861; in 1862, he was transferred to East Maine Conference.
Frost, J. M. From England ; admitted to Conference in 1881. He has continued with great success in the work of the ministry till the present time, 1887.
Gerrish, T. From East Maine Conference, 1885 ; Biddeford.
Gerry. E. Born in Farmington, November 15, 1842; educated at Farmington Academy ; graduated at Eastman's Business College, Poughkeepsie, New York ; admitted to Maine Conference, 1869, continued in the itinerant work till 1880; in 1881, located, on account of business affairs. Married Miss Josephine Hinkley, May 1, 1865, they have three children.
Gerry. S. V. Admitted to Maine Conference, 1856, and continued in the work of the ministry in Maine, till 1870 ; in 1871, located. Gifford T. Was admitted to Maine Conference, 1861, and received appointments without interruption till 1867. In 1868, he became supernumerary, and in 1869, located.
Green, R. L. Born in Bangor, Maine, 1848; educated at Maine Wesleyan Seminary and Wesleyan University ; admitted to Maine Conference, 1876, stationed at South Berwick and at Park street, Lewiston ; in 1881, transferred to New Hampshire, Conference, subsequently to New England Conference ; married Miss Ella F. Wilson, July 20, 1876.
Grovener. F. Admitted to Maine Conference, 1863, and has been
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engaged without interruption, in the itinerant work. Mr. Grovener has been a faithful minister and successful in his work ; he has been twiee married, they have three children, one son and two daugliters.
Hamilton, A. Was admitted to Maine Conference, 1883, and continues in the effective work.
Hamilton, J. B. Was transferred from New Hampshire Conference, in 1879, and appointed to Hammond Street Church, Lewiston, where he rendered active service three years; in 1882, he was transferred to the New England Southern Conference.
Hannaburg D. Was educated at Wesleyan University ; employed as teacher in Maine Wesleyan Seminary, 1869-'70; admitted, on trial, to Maine Conference, 1871, and appointed to Pine Street Church, Portland ; in 1874, transferred to New York E. Confer- ence.
Hathaway, J. W. Of Wilton, Maine; admitted to Maine Con- ferenee, 1860 ; served with sueeess till 1866; aeted as agent for Maine Wesleyan Seminary, 1867 ; 1868, appointed to Water- ville ; 1869 withdrew.
Hill, J. L. From the Congregationalist Association of Great Britain ; admitted to Maine Conferenee 1885, appointed to Livermore Falls ; 1887, Wesley Church, Bath.
Hoit, G. Admitted to Maine Conference, 1859, and continued without interruption in the itinerant service till the present time, 1887. Mr. Hoit is a faithful minister and a good preacher, sound rather than brilliant, but faithful and true.
Holmes, G. D. Was born in Bridgton, December 18, 1848, and converted under the labors of Rev. G. F. Cobb. He was admitted to Maine Conference, 1878, and has labored with sueeess ; he was married March 2, 1875, to Miss Calista A, McDonald.
Holmes, W. F. Was educated at Wesleyan University ; admitted to Maine Conference, 1881, and appointed to Alfred. Hallowell was his next appointment.
Holt, David B. Was born in Weld, Maine, September 19, 1855 ; he was educated at Wilton academy and Maine Wesleyan Seminary ; commenced preaching under Rev. W. W Marsh, Presiding Elder.,
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August, 1878 ; admitted to East Maine Conference, 1879 ; trans- ferred to Maine Conference, 1882; married to Miss Cora G. Ellis, January 1, 1879.
Hooper, J. Admitted to Maine Conference, 1847 ; continued to labor in Maine till 1853 ; transferred to New Hampshire Conference, in 1854.
Hooper, S. Educated at Maine Wesleyan Seminary ; admitted to Maine Conference, 1875, and has continued in the work of the ministry to the present time (1887).
Hutchins, J. F. A native of North Monmouth ; admitted to Confer- ence, 1867. and by degrees gained the confidence of his brethren to an unusual extent ; he was appointed to important charges. He suddenly withdrew from the church in the spring of 1883, and left home under dark suspicions, and has not returned.
Jasper, O. H. Admitted, 1840 ; labored in Maine four years ; 1846, New Hampshire Conference.
Johnston, J. W. 1874-'76, Portland, Pine Street ; 1877, New England Conference.
Jones, S. F., D. D. From New England Conference. 1873-'75, Port- land, Chestnut street ; 1876, Providence Conference.
Jones, T. F. Educated at Maine Wesleyan Seminary and Bowdoin College ; admitted, 1881, continued in itinerant service till the present time (1887).
Keyes, E. R. From New York E. Conference. 1867-'68, Portland, Chestnut street ; 1869, transferred to New York E. Conference.
King, C. A. Educated at Maine Wesleyan Seminary ; admitted to Maine Conference, 1859; continued, with much success, till 1870 ; transferred to Nebraska Conference, 1871.
King, M. E. Born in Monmouth, November 8, 1846; educated at Maine Wesleyan Seminary ; admitted to East Maine Conference, 1869 ; in 1871, located, on account of failing health ; admitted to Maine Conference, 1880, and continues in the work, with great success, till the present time (1887) ; married Miss Lucy Brown, May 2, 1869 ; they have one daughter.
Knight, L. B. Educated at Maine Wesleyan Seminary ; admitted to. Maine Conference, 1851, continued in itinerant work till 1864 ;, 1865-'66, supernumerary ; 1867, located.
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Le Lacheure, D. W. From Wesleyan Conference, New Brunswick. 1874. Lewiston, Main street ; continued in itinerant service till 1881. In 1882 withdrew, and became pastor of Vaughan Street Independent Methodist Church.
Libby, C. L. From Colorado Conference : 1884-5, North Augusta. '87, Lewiston, Hammond Street.
Libby, P. Admitted to Maine Conference, 1853, and continued in the work till 1865. In 1866, located.
Lindsay, G. D. From Wesleyan Conference, Ireland. 1875-'77, Auburn ; appointments in Maine Conference till 1886; 1887, East Maine Conference, Brick Chapel, Bangor.
Luce, I. From Vermont Conference. 1870-'72, Portland, Chestnut street ; from 1873 to 1876, Presiding Elder of Portland District, continued in itinerant work till the present time (1887).
Marshall, W. F. Born at Saco, April 30, 1841 ; graduated from Saco schools ; admitted to Maine Conference, 1876, engaged in itinerant work without interruption till the present time (1887) ; married June 19, 1864, to Miss Mary Gilpatrick ; one son.
Martin, H. H. Admitted to Maine Conference, 1860; labored in Maine Conference till 1866 ; 1867, Providence Conference.
Masterman, J. R. Born in Weld, Maine. Admitted to Maine Conference, 1866, continued in itinerant service till 1876 ; super- numerary from 1877 till 1880, on account of failing health ; resumed effective work, 1881, and still continues (1887).
McKeown, A., D. D. From New England Conference. 1881-'83, Port- land, Chestnut Street ; 1884, New England Conference.
McIntyre, W. S. Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, March 9, 1854 ; educated at Salmon Falls, New Hampshire ; admitted to Maine Conference, 1874; engaged, withont interruption, in itinerant work till the present time (1887) ; an ardent worker in the temperance cause.
Morse, J. L. Born in Wilton, Maine, son of Rev. C. W. Morse ; educated at Maine Wesleyan Seminary, graduate of Wesleyan University ; admitted to Maine Conference, 1861 ; Professor of Ancient Langnages in Maine Wesleyan Seminary from 1863 to 1881; since that time, Professor of Ancient Languages in
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Preparatory department of North Western University ; married Miss Emily Leavitt, 1861 ; five children.
Morse, W. E Admitted to Maine Conference, 1884, and continues in effective service (1887).
Nixon. J. Educated at Wesleyan University ; in 1874, teacher in Maine Wesleyan Seminary. Admitted to Maine Conference, 1875 ; 1882, supernumerary ; 1884, Columbia River Conference ; 1887, Maine Conference.
Paine, S. From England. Educated at Maine Wesleyan Seminary ; admitted to Maine Conference, 1861; served in the army in Fifth Maine Cavalry ; resumed itinerant work till 1869 ; trans- ferred to Rock River Conference; for several years past in Florida Conference.
Palmer, George R. Born in Bremen ; educated in Camden and Maine Wesleyan Seminary, and Concord, New Hampshire. In Union Army, Lieutenant 19th Maine Regiment; trustee Bucksport Seminary ; member General Conference, Cincinnati, 1880 ; Presiding Elder Bangor District, 1882-'85 ; transferred to Maine Conference ; appointed to Augusta, 1886-'87.
Parsons, C. F. Educated at Maine Wesleyan Seminary ; admitted, 1882, and continued to present time, '87.
Parlin, A. E. Born in Weld ; educated at Maine Wesleyan Seminary ; admitted to Maine Conference, 1886.
Pendexter, M. C. Born in Bartlett, New Hampshire, March 27, 1846 ; educated in Latin school, Lewiston, and at Maine Wesleyan Seminary ; admitted to Maine Conference on trial, 1877, and continued in itinerant service till the present time (1887) ; married, October 15, 1874, to Miss Rebecca W. Strout.
Perry, Delano. Born in Mayfield, New York, September 2, 1839 ; educated at Fort Edwards Institute and Boston School of Theology; admitted to Maine Conference, 1871; continued in itinerant service till 1880 ; transferred to Troy Conference.
Pillsbury, J. H. Born in Limington, Maine, December 20, 1846 ; educated at Maine Wesleyan Seminary and Wesleyan University ; admitted to Maine Conference, 1868 ; from 1870 to 1874, super- numerary, in college ; 1874-'75, Professor of Natural Science, Wilbraham Academy ; 1875-'77, Assistant, Wesleyan University ;
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1877-'80, Principal of High School, Springfield, Massachusetts ; 1884, New England Conference ; August 7, 1878, married Miss Nellie S. Robinson.
Pillsbury, O. S. Educated at Maine Wesleyan Seminary ; admitted to Maine Conference, 1876, and continued in itinerant service till the present time.
Pillsbury, W. H. H. Educated at Maine Wesleyan Seminary, and Wesleyan University ; admitted to Maine Conference, 1868 ; served four years in Maine Conference ; 1872, transferred to Iowa Conference.
Pitblado, C. B. From New Brunswick. 1873, Portland, Congress street ; 1875, New Hampshire Conference.
Pratt, D. Native of New Vineyard, Maine ; admitted to Mainc Conference, 1874, and continued in effective service till the present time (1887).)
Ranks, S. Native of Bath, Maine ; educated at Maine Wesleyan Seminary ; admitted to Conference, 1850; continued in itinerant service till 1864 ; 1865, supernumerary ; 1866, located.
Record, S. T. Admitted to Maine Conference, 1883, after several years of successful work under the Presiding Elder ; continued to the present time, with success, (1887.)
Richardson, W. N. Admitted to Maine Conference, 1859, and continued in itinerant work till 1867; 1868, supernumerary ; 1869, located.
Ridgaway, H. B., D. D. Educated at Dickinson College ; from Balti- more Conference ; 1860-'61, Portland, Chestnut street ; 1862, New York Conference.
Rogers, F. C. Born in Chelsea, Maine, September 22, 1846. He liad good school privileges in early life ; attended graded school in Augusta ; converted at Augusta ; admitted to Maine Conference in 1877, and received prominent appointments till 1885 ; in 1886, transferred to East Maine Conference and stationcd at Second Church, in Bangor; married, June 8, 1869, to Miss Annie F. Hodgdon.
Roberts, J. H. Admitted to Mainc Conference, 1886.
Roberts, J. P. From Alfred ; admitted on trial to Maine Conference, 1884, and received appointments till the present time (1887).
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Roy. S. Educated at Concord Biblical Institute ; admitted to Maine Conference. 1858 ; continued in effective service till 1865 ; 1866, supernumerary ; 1867, New Hampshire Conference.
Rumery. N. E From Biddeford. Admitted to Mainc Conference, 1843 ; appointed to Houlton and Orrington ; 1846, superannuated ; died. September, 1847.
Sanderson, R. Son of Rev. A. Sanderson ; educated at Maine Wesleyan Seminary and Concord Biblical Institute ; admitted to Maine Conference, 1864, continued in effective service till the present time (1887) ; married Miss Luques, 1868 : two daughters. Sheldon, H. C Born at Martinsburg, New York, March 12, 1845 ; educated at Loweville Academy ; graduated at Yale College, Boston School of Theology, Leipzig University ; three years pastor in St Johnsbury, Vermont; two years at Brunswick, Maine ; 1875, Professor of Historical Theology, Boston University. Smith, E. Born in Phillips, Mainc ; educated at Concord Biblical Institute : admitted to Maine Conference, 1854, continued in active service till 1863 ; 1864, superannuated.
Smith, E. M Born in Livermore, Maine; educated at Maine Wesleyan Seminary and Wesleyan University ; tutor in University seven years ; admitted to Providence Conference ; transferred to Maine Conference, 1883, and President of Maine Wesleyan Seminary and Female College ; married Miss Margarita House- child.
Smith, F. W. Born in Newton, Massachusetts, April 11, 1844; educated in common and High schools, and New Hampshire Conference Seminary ; admitted to Maine Conference, 1871, and continued in itinerant service till the present time (1887).
Smith, J. W. Born in Fayette ; admitted to Maine Conference, 1872 ; received appointments till 1878 ; 1879, supernumerary
Sprague, I. G. Was born in Andes, Delaware county, New York ; educated in the common schools, Delaware Academy, and the Boston School of Theology. In 1869, he was admitted to New England Conference, and transferred to Maine Conference in 1870 ; his labors were much interrupted by failing health. He rendered very valuable service to the church at Auburn in 1883, by carrying on a church building enterprise to a successful stage, under great discouragements, but at the expense of his health, if not of his life. He is now at Colorado Springs, in feeble health.
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Snow, J. II. Educated at Maine Wesleyan Seminary ; admitted to Maine Conference, 1880; received appointments in Maine till 1885 ; 1886, transferred to N. W. Iowa Conference.
Springer, C. E. Was born in Gardiner ; educated at Maine Wesleyan Seminary ; admitted to East Maine Conference, 1858; after twenty-five years' itinerant service, he was transferred to Maine Conference, where he has rendered efficient service.
Stackpole, E. S. Was born in Durham, Maine, June 11, 1850 ; educated at Edward Little Institute, Bowdoin College and Boston School of Theology ; admitted to Maine Conference in 1878, and appointed to Kingfield Circuit ; advanced to more eligible fields of labor, till his services are sought by the most important charges. He was married August 20, 1878, to Miss Lizzie A. Blake ; they have one child.
Sterling, W. M. Was born July 4th, 1845, in Newport, Nova Scotia ; educated at Monnt Allison Wesleyan Academy, New Brunswick, Wesleyan University and Boston School of Theology ; admitted to Vermont Conference, 1870: transferred to Maine Conference, 1876, and stationed at Congress street ; continued in Maine Conference, with the exception of one year, till 1886 ; 1887, transferred to California Conference ; married Miss Eva E. Drew, April 16, 1874.
Stevens, O. H. Born in Kennebunk ; educated at Maine Wesleyan Seminary ; admitted to Maine Conference, 1869; continued in itinerant service till the present time.
Stevens, W. C. Was born at Plymouth, Maine, April 8, 1819 ; admitted to Maine Conference on trial, 1854, and continued in the itinerant work (except the year 1863, when he was in the Union army) till 1868 ; 1869, located.
Stone, Cyrus. Born in Jay, Maine, April 27, 1837; educated at Maine Wesleyan Seminary, Bowdoin College and Bangor Theo- logical Seminary ; several years tutor in Greek, Bowdoin College ; transferred from East Maine Conference to Maine Conference, 1882 ; received degree of D. D., 1875, from Wesleyan University ; continues in effective service till the present time.
Strout, W. Admitted to Maine Conference, 1863; continued in itinerant work five years ; 1870, located.
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Strout, J. A. Admitted to Maine Conference, 1868; continued in effective service till 1878 ; 1879, supernumerary, on account of failing health.
Strout, S. F. From East Maine Conference, 1868; continued in effective service till 1878 ; 1879, located ; served as a supply several years ; 1886, withdrew.
Sylvester, A. R. Admitted to Maine Conference, 1857 ; continued in effective service, except 1884, till present time (1887) ; married Miss Jordan.
Thompson, J. O. Admitted to Maine Conference, 1866 ; continued in effective service five years ; 1871, Providence Conference.
Tinker, E. From N. E. Southern Conference. 1884-'85, Conway ; 1886-'87, Portland, Congress street.
Trask, J. H. Born in Westbrook, Maine, January 4, 1840 ; educated at Maine Wesleyan Seminary and Boston School of Theology ; admitted to Maine Conference, 1871; continued in effective service till the present time (1887) ; married, March 15, 1871, to Miss Marian E. Wellman ; children, Marian L., John W. and Emma G.
Tyre, Thomas. From Free Baptists. 1879-'80, Gorham ; 1881-'82, Auburn ; 1883, New Hampshire Conference.
Vail, M. S. 1879-'84, missionary to Japan.
Vivian, R. From Canada, 1872 ; continued in itinerant service till 1876 ; 1877, withdrew.
Wardwell, H. B. From East Maine Conference, 1872 ; continued in itinerant service till 1883 ; 1884, withdrew ; married Miss Rachel N. Washburne. April 25, 1863 ; children, Henry E. and Ida May.
Witham, N. D. Admitted to Maine Conference, 1860; continued in itinerant work till 1868 ; 1869, superannuated ; 1879, located.
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