History of York County, Maine, with illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers, Part 57

Author: Clayton, W. W. (W. Woodford)
Publication date: 1880
Publisher: Philadelphia, Everts & Peck
Number of Pages: 730

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renewed in 1688, and neither town nor ecclesiastical records were kept till about 1717.

When the town was reorganized in 1717 the Rev. Matthew Short, a graduate of Ilarvard in 1707, was preaching and aeted as chaplain at Fort Mary. The returned settlers were so poor that the court was petitioned in 1722 "to allow £40, as it had been pleased to for some time, for the support of their minister." Mr. Short remained in town several years, and had a grant of 40 acres laid out to him in 1721. In 1723 the Rev. John Eveleth, then preaching at Arundel, was engaged to preach half the time at Winter Harbor, and voted £26 by the town for his services. This arrangement continued till 1726. Rev. Marston Cabot, a graduate of Harvard in 1724, came into town in 1727, but declined to settle, though offered £80 per annum and board ; and if he chose to alter his condition and keep house, the town promised to build him a convenient parsonage and give him 100 acres of land; or give him £110 and he provide for himself. He remained about two years, boarding witlı Capt. Samuel Jordan, who was paid £35 per year for his board. The Rev. John Moody was employed to preach in 1729 and invited to settle ; but he declined " by reason he was too young, and wanted further acquaintance of learn- ing at some college."

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

The first Congregational Church was formed by council April 30, 1730, and consisted of 13 members, as follows : John Gray, Samuel Jordan, Humphrey Seamman, Ebene- zer Hill, John Sharpe, Pendleton Fletcher, Benjamin Haley, Thomas Gilpatrick, Samuel Hinckley, Benjamin Hilton, John Tarr, Robert Whipple, and Mark Shepherd, and Mr. Samuel Willard was ordained Sept. 30, 1730. His ministry was short, but full of fruit. He was very devout, zealous, and active as a minister and Christian. He died suddenly of a throat disorder in October, 1741, while on a visit to Mr. Rogers' church in Eliot. During Mr. Wil- lard's pastorate 63 persons were admitted to the church,- 24 males and 39 females. The names of the males were Samuel Seamman, Nathan Whitney, Robert Edgecomb, Rishworth Jordan, Benjamin Hill, John Smith, John Smith, Andrew Stackpole, Abiel Hill, Daniel Smith, Ben- jamin Nichols, John Treworgy, James Clarke, Samuel Seamman, Jr., Wyatt Moore, Moses Wadlin, Thomas Em- ery, Nathaniel Whitney, Jr., John Stackpole, Jr., John Murch, Joseph Gordon, Edward Chapman, Magnus Ridlon, and Ephraim Stimpson. Mr. Willard was a great-grandson of Maj. Simon Willard, one of the earliest settlers of Con- cord, Mass., and famous in the annals of that colony. His son Samuel was eminent as a divine, and for several years was acting president of Harvard. John, son of Samuel, and father of the minister of the town, was a collegiate, but settled at Kingston, W. I., as a merchant, where his son Samuel was born in 1705. He was educated under the care of his unele, Josiah Willard, of Boston, and gradu- ated at Harvard, 1723. He married Abigail, daughter of Samuel Wright, of Rutland, Mass., soon after his ordina- tion, by whom he had five children, two of whom became eminent divines, one of them president of Harvard.

Early in 1742, Mr. Moses Morrill was engaged to occupy

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the pulpit. He was from Salisbury, Mass., had gradnated with the honors of Harvard quite young, as he was scarce twenty when he came into town. He received a call to settle, and was ordained Sept. 29, 1742. The ministry of Mr. Morrill was a happy, useful, and peaceful one of thirty-five years. His health began to decline in autumn of 1777, and he died in February, 1778, aged fifty-six.

The town, upon the settlement of Mr. Morrill, purchased for a parsonage the house and land owned by Mr. Henry Pendexter. It stood about midway between the lower meeting-house and the Falls. During Mr. Morrill's pastor- ate great religions excitement prevailed in New England as the result of Mr. Whitfield's preaching. Some of the clergy favored and others opposed his labors. Mr. Morrill recognized him as a co-laborer, and invited him to preach for him, which he did several times. The Rev. Nathaniel Webster was employed as a candidate towards the close of 1778, and was ordained as Mr. Morrill's successor, April 14, 1779. His salary, as voted by the town, was £75, to be paid in produce, as follows: 45 bushels corn, @ 4s .; 4 bushels rye, @ 5s .; 400 pounds pork, @ 5d. ; 50 pounds wool, @ 1s. 8d .; 50 pounds flax, @ Sd .; 100 pounds butter, @ Sd. ; 4046 pounds beef, @@ 20s. per hundred- weight ; 1 quintal fish, 21s. ; 2 tons good English hay, @. £3. About this time the parish was divided.

An act of incorporation was obtained by the first parish in 1798, and Mr. Webster was invited to continue his pas- torate, which he consented to do. In 1825, Rev. Jonathan Ward, Jr., was engaged as a colleague, and ordained Octo- ber 26th of the same year, but he died early the next year. A temporary arrangement was effected with Rev. D. D. Tappan. In January, 1828, Rev. Christopher Marsh was ordained, and received a united support from members of both parishes, preaching alternately in the two churches. After his settlement, Mr. Webster withdrew as senior pas- tor from ministerial labors in which he had been so use- fully engaged in this town, and went to reside with his son in Portland, where he died, March 8, 1830, aged eighty-one. He was born in Kingston, N. H., and graduated at Harvard, 1769. He was a cheerful, benevolent man, and through his social virtues attached himself very much to his people. Mr. Marsh was dismissed Oct. 5, 1831, and his successor, Stephen Merrill, installed 25th, the same month. Ile was dismissed April 10, 1839, aud James Carruthers employed as stated supply from 1839 to 1840; John Shepard, from 1840 to 1841 ; John Gunnison, from June, 1841, to Sep- tember ; Charles Peabody, ordained Dee. 8, 1841, and dis- missed May 16, 1843; Wm. Davenport, from April 30, 1844, to July 22, 1846 ; Joshua S. Gay, from Aug. 22, 1846, to 1847; Samuel S. Drake, from August, 1847; was installed pastor June 16, 1848, dismissed Oet. 30, 1850; Levi Loring, stated supply from July 9, 1851, to May 27, 1856 ; Charles Peabody, from April 1, 1857, to May 1, 1866; Nathaniel Richardson supplied from March 1, 1867, and E. M. Corey, a licentiate, began a ministry as stated supply in 1870.

The church was supplied by Mr. Corey and others till June 1, 1878. when Rev. Henry C. Freeman was settled, and is the present pastor.

Ebenezer Hill and Benjamin Haley were the first dea-

cous. Deacon Haley died at Cape Breton, 1745, and Simon Wingate was chosen in his place. In 1749, Moses Wadlin was chosen in place of Deacon Hill, and in 1754 John Stackpole, Jr., iu place of Deacon Wadlin.

When the first meeting-house was built in town is un- known, but quite early. Church Point is alluded to in the boundary of an estate at Winter Harbor in 1642, from which it may be inferred a church stood there. But the services at that early period were of the Episcopal or Church of England order. A Congregational meeting-house was built at Winter IIarbor between 1660 and 1666, and the people seated in it according to rank or seniority. In 1719 the selectmen were empowered, by vote of the town, to ex- change common land with Benjamin Haley for a lot for a meeting-house and burying-place, and engaged him to build the house 35 by 30 feet. It was not finished till a few years after. The burying-ground was adjacent to it on the upper side, where the old graves are now seen. In 1759 the lower meeting-house was finished by master-builder Nathaniel Perkins. It was built by subscription of the inhabitants. The committee to superintend its construc- tion were Rishworth Jordan, Joseph Tarbox, Joseph Dyer, Benjamiu Hooper, and Jeremiah Hill. It was used by the society about eighty years. It was remodeled and trans- formed into a modern edifice, and dedicated Sept. 4, 1840. This church is situated three miles south of the city. Clerk, John R. Staples ; Deacons, George Clark, Marens Staples. Membership, 77.

SECOND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

Biddeford was separated into two parishes in 1797, and a new meeting-house was built about the same time. In March, 1805, a council was assembled, a church was organ- ized, and the Rev. John Turner installed as pastor in No- vember following. About 1817 the civil agreement between him and the parish ceased, and he supplied other places. When he was installed at Kingston, N. H., in December, 1818, his pastoral relation with the Biddeford Church was dissolved. In 1823, Rev. Thomas Tracy, from Cambridge, came to town and preached a few Sabbaths with so much acceptance to the people of the society that he received and accepted a call for five years. He was ordained Jan. 14, 1824, and remained its pastor till Nov. 21, 1827, when, upon the formation of the Second Parish in Saco, he trans- ferred his pastoral care to a church there. His successor was Christopher Marsh, installed May 7, 1828, and dis- missed Ang. 16, 1832. Stephen Morse followed by ordi- nation Sept. 25, 1833, and remained till July 29, 1835. The Rev. Heury A. Merrill commenced as stated supply Angust, 1837, and continued to March, 1840. Caleb Kim- ball succeeded him from August, 1840, to August, 1842. Thomas N. Lord from Aug. 7, 1842, two years, as stated supply ; installed as pastor Oct. 9, 1844; dismissed July 9, 1851. L. S. Parker was employed from 1851 to 1852 as stated supply, and Samuel M. Gould was ordained Jan. 6, 1853, dismissed March 4, 1857. Charles Packard began as stated supply Oct. 31, 1857, installed pastor June 30, 1858, and continued till his death, Feb. 17, 1864. His successor, James M. Palmer, was installed Dec. 27, 1864, and remained till 1867, when ill health compelled him to resign, and he was

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followed, March 5, 1868, by Rev. John D. Emerson, who remained till 1876. George R. Merrill was installed Sept. 1, 1876, and dismissed in June, 1879. The present mem- bership is 280. Sunday-school, 258. This is a flourishing church, with the largest membership of any in the Confer- ence. Its members, by last report, were 250. It has an attractive house of worship, which is being extensively re- paired and beautified. The first house of worship was built about 1797 ; repaired or rebuilt and dedicated Aug. 11, 1841.

PAVILION CHURCH.

The Pavilion Congregational Church was organized Oct. 20, 1857, and Rev. Samuel M. Gould became its pastor from date of organization to Aug. 15, 1858. He was suc- ceeded by Charles Tenney, installed Dec. 2, 1858, and dis- missed May 22, 1871. Rev. Edward Chase was installed Dec. 20, 1877, and is the present pastor. Membership, 161. Deacons, James G. Garland, Simon M. Blake ; Elders, Charles Handy, J. H. Burnham.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

Saco and Biddeford, from their proximity, were in early times closely united in municipal as well as religious affairs, and hence, when Methodism was first introduced to Saco, its sister across the river shared a like privilege, and those professing its doctrines joined the church in Saco, and so remained until June, 1847, when the membership on this side were set off by the Annual Conference and constituted a separate society. Their numbers were about 20 males and 50 females. Class organization had existed here for several years before. The first Conference preacher stationed here and his successors are as follows: 1847-48, W. F. Farington ; 1849-50, H. M. Blake; 1851-52, William McDonald ; 1853-54, C. F. Allen ; 1855-56, B. Foster ; 1857-58, H. M. Blake ; 1859-60, H. B. Abbott ; 1861, D. B. Randall; 1862-63, P. E. Brown ; 1864-65, C. W. Morse ; 1866-68, J. McMillan ; 1869-71, S. F. Weather- bce; 1872-74, A. S. Ladd; 1875, J. K. Day; 1876-77, G. F. Cobb ; 1878-79, D. W. Le Lacheur.

The following are the church officials : Recording Stew- ard, Joseph Fairfield ; Stewards, Simon S. Andrews, Horace Ford, C. H. Mitchell, Israel Emons, Joseph W. Fairfield, George N. Ward, John Murphy, Oscar F. Drew, C. H. Roberts ; Chairman of Trustees, Horace Ford and Stephen Locke ; Class-Leaders, J. B. Ricker, Edwin Woodburn, Levi G. Hanson, Willet G. Andrews, Leonard Rumery, in place of W. K. Fogg, deceased, Daniel Bragdon, Mark Bryant ; Local Preachers, Frank C. Allen, C. F. Parsons, Leonard Rumery.

Immediately after the organization of the society, in 1847, a brick meeting-house, capable of seating about 400, was commenced on Alfred Street, and in forty-seven days after the first brick was laid the house was dedicated, " for the people had a mind to work." In April, 1869, the first church, being somewhat out of repair, aud too small for the growing society, was sold, and measures were taken to build a new house on a new location, and upon a larger scale. Ground was broken July 4, 1870, and December follow- ing the outside was finished, and the vestries, with a seating capacity for 500, so far completed as to be opened for wor-

ship, and Aug. 31, 1871, the church was dedicated. It is a neat and attractive edifice, 96 by 62 feet, has four vestries or class-rooms on the ground floor, and a cellar, 7 feet in depth, under the whole. It also possesses a fine bell and organ. Its seating room will accommodate 800. The value of house and lot is estimated at $22,000. Present mem- bership, 425.

The small meeting-house at South Biddeford was built about 1836, and constituted a Conference appointment be- fore the church at the city was formed. A revival was experienced, and the society strengthened by additions, and the attendance and support of the class previously formed at Oak Ridge. During the labors of Rev. A. Turner upon the charge, in 1852, an increased interest was awakened at Oak Ridge through some lectures he delivered there, and in 1853 it separated from them and became a district station, leaving the South Biddeford society too weak to maintain preaching continuously. This appointment now is connected with Biddeford, and supplied by the preacher in charge there.

The Methodist Church at Oak Ridge started from an interest awakened in 1834 by the preaching of a local preacher, from Saco or Biddeford, in the school-house. A revival resulted, and a class of 8 or 9 members was formed, with Luther Benson as leader. Occasional preaching was had during the next two years, and in 1836 a revival at South Biddeford, and the erection of a small meeting-house there, drew the attention and attendance of the class to that point, where they worshiped till about 1852, when Rev. A. Turner went to Oak Ridge, and lectured in the school- house. A revival followed ; the class separated from South Biddeford charge, built the meeting-house in 1853, since which, for most of the time, preaching has been sustained there. The first preacher was Rev. Francis Masseure, a supernumerary, in 1854. In 1856-57 preaching was sup- plied by a local preacher named Ham. For 1859 Mr. De Woolfe supplied; Rev. C. Hatch, 1860 ; no preaching in 1861; Rev. Mr. Jebson in 1862 ; R. H. Stinchfield, six months of 1863; Alva Cook, local preacher, 1864; J. Sanborn, local preacher, 1865 ; Jesse Stone, 1866; J. San- born, 1867 ; George Hoit, 1868 and '69; and Rev. Isaac Lord, 1870 and '71. The parsonage was purchased in 1864, which, with meeting-house, is estimated at $1600.

The small Methodist Episcopal church on the Hollis road was built about 1834, and dedicated in the winter of that year. For a number of years it was attached to a circuit, and supplied by preachers from Conference, and at one time had a fair membership, but of late years the society has be- come weakened by death and removals, so that at present there is no preaching there, and it has lost its place in the Conference reports.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

The First Baptist Church was organized July 16, 1852, at the house of Samuel Pillsbury, No. 4 Spruce Street. There were present sixteen persons, who united to form the new church, namely, twelve members from the Saco Church, two from Cornish, and two from Great Falls, N. H. The names of the male members were Samuel Pillsbury, C. J. Wedgwood, Samuel Knapp, and William Cummings. Their first pastor was Rev. Austin Robbins, from August, 1852,

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to August, 1853. He was succeeded by Rev. John Hub- bard, Jr., from November, 1853, to April, 1859. Rev. C. F. Foster succeeded from July, 1859, to 1861. The sec- ond pastorate of Rev. J. Hubbard, Jr., commenced Octo- ber, 1861, and continued till closed by his very sudden and unexpected death, May 20, 1870. Rev. A. L. Lane began his labors Sept. 2, 1870, and continued till Aug. 13, 1875, during which time large additions were made to the church. Sixty-five were added during the pastorate of his successor, Rev. William C. Barrows, from Nov. 19, 1875, to Oct. 30, 1878. Rev. S. P. Merrill, present pastor, was ordained Jan. 31, 1879.

There have been 507 persons members of this church since its organization, of whom 227 remain at the present time. Deacon Pillshury has remained clerk since the organization in 1852. Samuel Pillsbury and William Cum- mings were the first chosen deacons, Aug. 20, 1852. Mr. Cummings removed to Waterborough in 1860, and died in the army in 1864. E. P. Emery was chosen deacon, April 23, 1860, and removed to Wells in the fall of 1861. Dea- con Pillsbury still officiates. C. J. Wedgwood, chosen Oct. 5, 1858, J. G. Cummings, Jan. 11, 1869, and Domin- icus Ricker, chosen Jan. 1, 1872.

The church at first met in Beethoven Hall, and then in Central Hall, both being included in a building standing on the site now occupied by the City Block. The house of worship was dedicated Sept. 12, 1855; sermon by Rev. G. W. Bosworth, pastor of Free Street Church, Portland.

The two pastorates of Rev. Mr. Hubbard embraced a period of nearly fifteen years, and were eminently blessed to the church. To his faithful labors the church is largely indebted for its growth and prosperity. His funeral sermon was preached by Rev. E. Worth, of Kennebunk, from the very appropriate text, "He being dead, yet speaketh." His memory and influence will long remain as a valuable legacy to the church and community. During his ministry in 1855, 27 persons were baptized into the fellowship of the church, and in 1858 there were 53 baptized, the largest number admitted in any one year since the formation of the church. This church, though one of the youngest in the Association, has been so highly favored that it now reports the largest membership of any one in it.

FREE BAPTIST CHURCH.

The Jefferson Street Free Baptist Church in Biddeford was organized Feb. 6, 1851. The original members were Rev. J. L. Sinclair, Olive E. Sinclair, Joseph Tarbox, Henry H. McKenny, Olive McKenny, Simon MI. Blake, Rhoda O. Blake, Daniel J. Meeds, and Elizabeth W. Pease. Jan. 30, 1853, Mr. Sinclair resigned as pastor, and was soon after succeeded by Rev. Arthur Caverno, who remained pastor of the church till Nov. 6, 1855. During the five years the church increased in membership both by baptism and letter, so that the whole number of members was not far from 125. The names of subsequent pastors, and their term of service, are as follows: Revs. Wm. P. Merrill, three years ; A. B. Bradbury, two years ; S. Bathrick, one year; John Stevens, three years; W. H. Yeoman, two years; James Boyd, five years; J. Malvern, two years; N. L. Ramell, two years; H. J. White, three years ; J. J. Hall, one year.

The church now numbers 319 members, of whom 185 are resident members. The names of officers are J. J. Hall, Pastor ; Dan. J. Meeds, Freedom Parcher, Timothy Elliott, Lewis L. Hill, Deacons ; Chas. L. Witham, Stephen Smith, James Gooch, Samuel F. Gibbetts, Alexander C. Record, Official Board ; L. W. Stone, Clerk.

In connection with this church is a society composed not only of church members, but of all persons of good moral character who are willing to aid in the promotion of the cause of Christ.

This society was organized in 1850, during which year it purchased the present house of worship of the Second Congregational Society in this city. The land was given to the society by the Saco Water-Power Company, to be used for a place of worship. The house was moved upon the lot and extensively repaired. During the year 1868 the house was thoroughly repaired, inside and out, and enlarged by an addition of 15 feet to the length, and newly seated throughout with circular pews.

The present officers are T. P. S. Dearing, President ; A. L. Ayer, Vice-President ; Fred. D. Wood, Clerk ; J. L. Small, Treasurer ; Stephen Smith, Collector ; D. J. Meeds, W. R. Littlefield, Wellington Bean, Assessors; Joseph Gooch, Freedom Parcher, S. F. Smith. Prudential Com- mittee.

The organ in this church was presented to the society by William H. Thompson, in 1863. He also furnished the piping and gas-fixtures throughout, by which it is lighted, in 1868.

ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH.

As manufacturing commenced developing and putting to practical uses the very excellent water-power existing here, operatives were in demand, and the supply was largely filled by those of the Catholic faith. To minister to their wants and religious sympathies priests were sent to them, and exer- cises in the Catholic form of worship were commenced. The successful cultivation of this field resulted in the erection, in 1855, of a neat brick building on Vetromile Street for worship. Father Kinney was active in this work, and to him must be awarded the credit of completing the erection of the church. His successors have been Rev. Fathers Bacon, Vetromile, Bartley, and the present incumbent, Rev. Father John Brady. Father Brady was ordained in Port- land in 1855, and came from Houlton to Biddeford and took charge of St. Mary's, April 1, 1870. The parish numbers about 2000 families.

Many of the operatives in the factories are French Cana- dians, whose language has not yet been fully Anglicized. To meet their religious wants the St. Joseph Catholic Church was constituted about 1869, when the building for- merly used by the Methodists, on Alfred Street, was pur- chased for their use. They have since erected an elegant brick church at a cost of about $60,000, which is not yet finished, but services are held in the basement.

CHRIST CHURCH.

Christ Church (Episcopal) was organized Aug. 7, 1869. The names of the incorporators were James H. MeMul- lan, John M. Pevey, John Leigh, James Goddard, George Scott, William M. Scott, Samuel Hurst, Joseph Morley,

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Esau Wells, John Dickinson, Joseph Stopford, Robert MeKnight, John Garside, Edwin Bardsley, Wright Bards- ley, J. Cephas IIepworth, Daniel Nield, William Bardsley, Henry Hilton, James Hilton, Joseph Henry, William H. Heney, John Marland, Thomas Heney, Thomas Bardsley, Samuel Harrison, Charles Beaumont, Geo. Walker, Henry Wylie, Robert Campbell, Aaron Kay. The first wardens chosen were James H. MeMullan and Samuel Harrison. Vestrymen, John M. Pevey, William Bardsley, John Garside, James Read, J. Cephas Hepworth, John Leigh, Aaron Kay. The first wardens continued to be re-elected till April 6, 1874, when John Garside and James Read were chosen. Since 1875 James Read and John Leigh have been annually chosen, and are the present wardens. The present vestrymen are Cephas Hepworth, John Dean, Wright Bardsley, Aaron Kay, Robert McKnight, William M. Scott, and William Bardsley ; the latter being also clerk and treasurer.

At its organization this church had a membership of 50. First and present rector, Rev. William J. Alger. Present number of communicants, 50. This society has a church edifice not yet completed.

UNIVERSALIST CHURCH.

The First Universalist Society of Saco and Biddeford was formed in April, 1827, and consisted of 31 members. Rev. Jacob Wood was pastor one year. The society was reorganized and incorporated Feb. 21, 1842 ; the following are the names attached to the petition : Jeremiah H. Curtis, Elisha Perkins, Thomas S. Chick, Stephen Webster, Geo. W. Nichols, John Cobb, Rufus M. Lord, Mark Watson, Elliot R. Bowdoin, Timothy R. Staples, John Pike, Eli Smith, Israel Clifford, Jr., Joseph Gilpatrick, M. W. Beck, David Buckminster, Joseph Holmes, J. B. Motley, Clement Webster, E. J. Cleaves, Joseph Stevens, Benjamin Dunn, E. B. Knight, Robert Lincoln. Joseph Gilpatrick, Clerk ; Israel Clifford, Jr., Treasurer.

On the 22d of September, 1842, 78 members united with the society,-63 males and 24 females. The first church built by the society was in Saco, and was sold in 1859 to the Free-Will Baptists. In 1867 the society erected their present fine church on City Square in Biddeford, at a cost for the building alone of $14,220.39. The lot, organ, and other items make the present value of the property not less than $18,000.

The pastors of this society have been Rev. Jacob Wood, Rev. George W. Quinby, Rev. G. Bailey, Rev. Mr. Bun- ker, Rev. G. G. Strickland, Rev. S. S. Fletcher, Rev. Mr. Record, Rev. Mr. McAllister, Rev. H. J. Weaver, Rev. C. E. Tucker, Rev. B. H. Davis, and Rev. Henry A. Wales, the present pastor. Present trustees : Charles H. Milliken, A. A. Mason, Frank Foss, C. H. Bragdon, Jeremiah Moore. R. G. Milliken, Clerk.

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History of York County, Maine, with illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers, Part 57

Author: Clayton, W. W. (W. Woodford) Publication date: 1880 Publisher: Philadelphia, Everts & Peck Number of Pages: 730

Author: Clayton, W. W. (W. Woodford)
Publication date: 1880
Publisher: Philadelphia, Everts & Peck
Number of Pages: 730