Illustrated history of Kennebec County, Maine; 1625-1892, Part 137

Author: Kingsbury, Henry D; Deyo, Simeon L., ed
Publication date: 1892
Publisher: New York, Blake
Number of Pages: 1790

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Among the old buildings at this point, the unoccupied house nearly opposite James Wingate's, was erected by Joshua Wingate. The house now occupied by A. L. Stimpson was built early in this century by Joseph Merrill. The small house near the store, occupied by Mrs. Coston, was built by Seth Pratt, about seventy years ago. The large dwelling house on the corner, now the residence of Mrs. Bryant, was erected for a hotel by David Bryant, in 1839, and occupied by him as a public house about twenty years. With the exception of the tavern opened by Thomas Le Ballister, which antedated it about four years, this is the only hostelry of any importance which has ever existed in the south part of the town, although the dwelling house now owned by George H. Stickney was, for a short time, used as a hotel by Jacob Jewell and Jesse Wilson. Another old landmark is the house now occupied by Domonic Wing, which was built by Thomas Stickney about 1810.

The blacksmith shop now occupied by Edward Cooper was built, in 1833, by Sullivan Perkins, by whom it was occupied until within about two years. A blacksmith shop was built, by Mr. Fogler, about 1832, half a mile north of Windsor Corner, or the north corner of the road that leads to Joseph Colburn's. The smithies of L. A. Howe and E. Tyler, at the Corner, are of comparatively recent date.

The first postmaster at Windsor Corner was Robert I. Williams, whose commission was dated July 17, 1822. His successors were: Richard Turner, appointed March 10, 1822; Ira Heath, March 31, 1829; Gideon Barker, January 19, 1830; James Merrill, October 24, 1832; Asa Heath, April 17, 1834; Lot Chadwick, May 5, 1838; Robert Hutchinson, jun., August 7, 1840; Ambrose Bryant, May 18, 1841; Attilius A. Ladd, February 4, 1842; Alonzo Rogers, December 28, 1843; Ambrose Bryant, November 11, 1845; Stephen Barton, December 3, 1851; Isaac F. Thompson, December 7, 1855; John Pope, October 29, 1856; Nathan N. Wight, February 27, 1862; William S. Cleaves, January 29, 1868; Hendrick A. N. Dutton, March 14, 1873; Isaac C. Bachelder, October 22, 1885; Mary Bachelder, December 13, 1886; Ira A. Perkins, July 28, 1888; Hendrick A. N. Dutton, February 18, 1889.

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Heath was the first postmaster. His successors were: David Bryant, December 21, 1838; Robert Pope, April 11, 1839; Asa Heath, June 10, 1841. The office was discontinued June 8, 1846, and reestablished May 20, 1847, with John B. Swanton appointee. The subsequent in- cumbents were: Jeremiah Connor, March 7, 1848; William Ware, September 16, 1850; Horace C. Wilson, July 11, 1857; Jesse Wilson, March 20, 1858; Wetherbee Merritt, November 26, 1859; Hartwell Ware, July 24, 1860; Joseph Marson, October 31, 1860; Mrs. Lydia E. Marson, December 27, 1870; William Ware, March 17, 1874; Henry D. Cooper, February 28, 1888.

The first store in the vicinity of Pope's Mills, in the building now occupied by George Marson, was opened at least sixty-five years ago. Among the traders who occupied it were Docter Lafkin, Mr. Newbert, James Abbott and John Pope. Near the year 1855, Thomas Hyson purchased a dwelling house, formerly tenanted by James Thompson, a short distance north of the Coombs school house, and removed it to Pope's Mills, where he re-constructed it as a store. Here he traded about seven years. Joseph Abbott subsequently traded in it about a year, and Coombs & Melvin occupied it a few months after their store was burned. In 1862 Anthony S. Coombs and James E. Melvin erected a store nearly opposite the old Haskell farm, which was burned about three years later. In 1867, the unoccupied store which is now standing was erected by them, in which they traded until 1885. Robert Ashford then conducted the business for the estate about two years. George James traded there about three years, and was the last occupant.

The house in which George Perkins lives was built by William Haskell, in 1836, for a tavern. Later proprietors were Harvey Hun- toon, John Dearborn, Isaac Thompson and John Pope. As early as 1835, William Keene occupied a blacksmith shop which stood near Emerson Melvin's. A shop which stood in the vicinity of Maxcy's Mill, and had been occupied by Samuel Tibbetts, was purchased by Waldo Coombs, in 1867, and removed to a point near the bridge, in the northwest corner at the junction of roads at Pope's Mills.

The first trader at North Windsor was Andrew Merrill. His store stood near the spot now covered by the one in which Warren Seek- ins trades. It was a good-sized building, with a tenement above, in which he lived. It was taken down and a new one was erected on the same lot by Tyler & Searles. This firm was followed by A. R. Burrill, who sold the business to Joseph Longfellow. The building was burned while Mr. Longfellow occupied it. Four years later the Seekins store was erected by James Merrill. A small store was opened in the building that has since been remodeled into the residence of John W. Boynton, about thirty years ago, by Reuel Robbins. The

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store, which was beneath the tenement, passed for a by-word as the " cellar kitchen."

The first blacksmith in this part of the town was Ambrose Bryant. The shop he occupied was torn down and the one now used by John Merrill erected on the same foundation.

A post office was established at North Windsor June 23, 1884, in charge of Albert K. Burrill. James F. Merrill was commissioned April 16, 1889, and Warren Seekins October 12, 1889.

A post office was established at West Windsor September 8, 1873, at the residence of Ira D. Barton, the appointee.

Windsor Grange, P. of H., No. 284, was instituted June 2, 1886. The masters have been: C. F. Donnell, 1886; Frank Colburn, 1888; George R. Pierce, 1890; John H. Barton, 1891.

In forty years the population of Windsor has decreased from 1,793 to 853, a loss of more than fifty per cent., while estates have risen to the extent of only $7,195, from an estimated valuation of $274,000 in 1860.

PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Benjamin R. Albee, farmer, born in 1834, is a son of Benjamin and Eliza (Ferington) Albee, and grandson of Benjamin, who came to Windsor in early life and had three sons. Benjamin, 2d, who died in 1841, had four sons: Sewall, John, Benjamin R. and Leonard, who died in the army. Benjamin R. married Mary A., daughter of John Churchill, and their children were: Daniel C., Mary A., John B., Ida, James A., Benjamin and George, who died in infancy. Mr. Albee moved to where he now lives in 1857.

James E. Ashford, born in Litchfield in 1827, is a son of Robert Ashford, who came to Litchfield in 1812, where he died in 1858, leav- ing three sons: Robert, Anthony C. and James E., who came to Windsor in 1847 and in 1851 bought the farm where he now lives. He married Hannah S. Hilton, who died in 1890. Their children were: James F., a teacher; Anna M., died in 1890; Mary E. (Mrs. Wil- lard Lash), and George, died in 1873. Mr. Ashford was in the legisla- ture in 1881-2 and has been a farmer and drover.

Deacon Gideon Barton (1786-1878) was born in Vassalboro, where his father, Dr. Stephen Barton, settled in 1774, came to Windsor with his father in 1803, and after the latter's death, in 1805, he married Sarah Pierce, by whom he had eight sons: Samuel P., born in 1810; Stephen, 1814-1870; Rufus P., 1816; Gideon, 1818; Renel, 1820; Sum- ner, 1822; Theodore, 1824; Benjamin, 1826; and six daughters. Theo- dore Barton lived on the old homestead and married Mrs. Hannah (Quimby) McCausland. They had one daughter, Viola, who married Edward H. Mosher, and they live on the old Barton farm. Mr. Mosher is a school teacher; was in 1883 supervisor of schools; was for

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three years in the board of selectmen prior to 1883, and is now chair- man of the board of selectmen and town clerk.

John H. Barton, born in 1835, is a son of William C. (1808-1889) and Susan C. Barton, the latter a daughter of Luther Pierce. His grandfather was Elijah M., who was a son of Dr. Stephen Barton, who settled in Vassalboro in 1774 and in Windsor in 1803, where he died in 1805. John H. has taught school several terms and was supervisor of schools one year. His wife was Ellen Goddard, of China. Their children were: Stella E., a teacher, and William A., who died in 1890, aged twenty-seven, after having been for three years principal of the commercial department at Kents Hill. William C. Barton's daugh- ters were: Varila, Sarah E., Ella A., Lydia, Belinda and Fannie S.

David Bryant was born in Bristol, Me., in 1803, and died in Wind- sor in 1878. He was a son of David and Hannah Bryant. He came to Whitefield with his widowed mother in 1807. He was married in 1830 and came to Windsor, where he spent the remainder of his life. His children were: Seth P., James G., William H., Hannah V., Ann E., Julia M., Martha C. and Mary E. His wife was Susan Pratt, who survives him, living on the old homestead with her daughter, Martha C. Mr. Bryant was for many years a merchant at South Windsor, but spent the last years of his life as a farmer.

Horace Colburn, son of Benjamin Colburn, was born in 1812 and died in 1885. He came to Windsor from Pittston about 1840 and set. tled on the Swanton farm, where he was a prominent farmer and public man in town and county affairs, being twice elected county commissioner, which office he held at his death. He also held various town offices. He had a large family of children; three sons still live on the old farm, having divided it and each having separate buildings. Joseph Colburn married Eliza A., daughter of David Wyman, of Waterville, and their children were: Fred C .; Ida M., who died at the age of three; Grace A. and Frank S. Mr. Colburn has taught school winters since he was sixteen years old. He was supervisor of schools from 1871 to 1886, was three years town clerk and is now on the board of selectmen.

Francisco Colburn, born in 1839, is a son of Horace Colburn. He was in the civil war, in the 1st Maine Cavalry, and served until 1864, when he returned and settled on a part of the Colburn homestead, where he now lives. His wife is Sarah E., daughter of Andrew Chat- man, of Windsor. Their children are: Francisco, George A., Horace and Raymond.

Frank Colburn, the youngest son of Horace Colburn, married Liz- zie E. Donnell and lives on the homestead where his father died. He is farmer and school teacher, having taught winters since he was eighteen years old. He was supervisor of schools in 1888 and 1889.

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Nathaniel Colby, son of Nathaniel and Charlotte (Norris) Colby, and grandson of Nehemiah Colby, of Westport, Me., was born in Whitefield in 1815, where his father settled after his marriage and where he died in 1859, leaving eleven children, the oldest being Na- thaniel, who married Sarah Choate and had thirteen children, all of whom lived to mature age except two. Mr. Colby is a carpenter by trade and worked for several years at Cooper's Mills. In 1855 he came to Windsor and bought the farm where he has since lived.

Anthony Coombs came to Windsor in early life and died in 1859, leaving one son, Anthony S. (1802-1885), whose first wife, Elizabeth, died in 1859, leaving one son, Anthony A. His second wife was Julia A. Marsh, who survives him and carries on the farm. She is a daugh- ter of Abraham Marsh, of Windsor, and granddaughter of Isaac, who was one of the early settlers of the town.

Fred A. Coombs, born in 1859, is a son of Charles (born 1834) and Emily (Marson) Coombs, and grandson of Franklin, born in 1799, died in 1883. Charles Coombs came to Windsor in 1866 and settled on the farm where he now lives and where his wife died in 1888, leaving one son, Fred A., who married Mary, daughter of John Taylor, of China, and lives on the old homestead farm. Charles Coombs was town clerk for several years,

Rev. Freeman Cooper, born in Whitefield in 1835, is a son of Free- man and grandson of Moses Cooper, who came to Whitefield as one of the first settlers. Mr. Cooper has been for many years a minister of the Free Baptist church. His wife was Clara E. Douglas. Their two sons are: Henry D. and Leonard F. Henry D. started in trade at South Windsor in 1887, where he keeps a general store and is now the postmaster:

Rev. David Cunningham, born in Augusta in 1813, is a son of William and grandson of David Cunningham. William Cunning- ham had five sons: Thomas, Samuel, William, Jesse and David, who married Rosana Wier, who died in 1879, leaving three sons and four daughters. His second marriage was with Hattie M., daughter of Samuel H. Jewett, and granddaughter of Jonathan Jewett, one of the. early settlers of Pittston. Mr. Cunningham was for forty years a minister of the Methodist Episcopal church. He has lived at his present home for fifty years, and has devoted a part of his time to farming.

Hendrick A. N. Dutton, born in 1838, is a son of Thomas J. and Sybil H. (Fish) Dutton, and grandson of Josiah Dutton, whose father came from England. Previous to his coming to Windsor in 1870, where he runs a general store and is postmaster, Mr. Dutton lived in Augusta. In 1861 he enlisted in Company F, 3d Maine, where he served until 1864. He reënlisted in April, 1865, in Hancock's Corps of Veterans, where he served until 1866, when he went to California,

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where he spent two years. He married in 1870, Harriet N., daughter .of Samuel Cleaves, and settled on the old Cleaves homestead in Wind- sor, where he still resides. He has two sons: Athorne N. and Ralph D.

David Given, born in 1837, is a son of James (1792-1881) and Betsey (Johnson) Given, and grandson of David, who came to Windsor with his son, James, in 1810 and settled on the farm where his grandson, David, now lives. James Given had three sons: Robert, James and David, who married Sylvia, daughter of Joseph Le Ballister, and has three children: Harry L., Robert N. and Edith M. Mr. Given taught school in early life and was supervisor of schools for three years prior to 1880; he was also one of the board of selectmen for eight years.

Nathaniel Godding, born in Watertown, Mass., in 1785, married Eliza Clark, of Rhode Island, in 1810, and moved to Gardiner, Me., where he worked many years in the paper mills. He had seven sons and seven daughters. In 1840 he moved to Windsor, where he died in May, 1876, and left his son, Granville, on the old homestead. The latter married Martha, daughter of Rev. Moses Donnell. Their chil- dren were: Charles, born May 25, 1854, died 1877; Clara L. (Mrs. Rob- ·ert Jewell) and May E., who is a teacher. Mr. Godding enlisted in 1861, in Company E, 21st Maine, and since his discharge has been a farmer. He spent two years mining in California, in the 'fifties.

Sarah E. Haskell is the widow of William A. Haskell and a daugh- ter of Church Nash, of Nobleboro. William A. Haskell was a son of William and grandson of Abner Haskell, who was one of the early ·settlers in Augusta. Mr. Haskell was in the army, where he lost his health. He died in 1881. Their children were: Charles E., Lizzie E., Allen A., Fred C., Frank V. and Winfield E. They came to Windsor in 1871 from Augusta, where they had lived since their marriage in 1861.

Lorenzo A. Howe was born in Whitefield in 1848, and is a son of Isaac B. (1819-1886) and Saphronia (Kincaid) Howe, grandson of Mar- cus, and great-grandson of Marcus Howe. He removed with his par- ents to Augusta when eight years old, where he lived until 1875, when he came to Windsor, where he married Lottie, the adopted daughter of Benjamin Keene, and lives on the old Keene homestead. They have one daughter, Ethel M. He is a blacksmith and farmer.

Charles B. Jewell, born in 1831, is a son of Jacob and Nancy Jew- ell. Jacob was born in 1781, came to Windsor in 1806 and died there in 1876. His first wife was Rebecca Marson, by whom he had two sons and three daughters. His second wife was Mrs. Nancy L. Meiggs, by whom he had four sons and one daughter. Charles B. re- mained on the old homestead farm and married Martha, daughter of Captain Nicholas Smith, of Windsor, and they had two children:

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Euphemia (Mrs. Charles B. Merrill), and Robert, who married Clara, daughter of Granville Godding, and lives on the old homestead with his father.

Dexter B. Kimball, born in Vienna, is a son of Sewall and Har- riet A. (Conover) Kimball. His grandfather Kimball came to Vienna in early life and died there. Previous to his coming to Windsor in 1885 Dexter B. had lived for several years in Augusta, where he worked in the insane hospital. He married Clara M., daughter of Hartwell and Julia (White) Ware, granddaughter of Nathan and Mary (Benner) Ware, and great-granddaughter of Nathan Ware. Her father moved to Windsor in 1853, and now keeps a store there. Their two daugh- ters are: Blanche E. and Ina E.

Joseph Le Ballister, born in Malta in 1812, is a son of Thomas and Hannah (Keene) Le Ballister, and grandson of Charles Le Ballister, who came from France and died in Windsor in 1815. Thomas Le Ballister had six sons and four daughters. He died in 1838. Joseph married Sylvia Stetson, who died in 1882, leaving five children. He married for his second wife Mrs. Christana Burnheimer, who had one daughter, Florence L. Mr. Le Ballister's children were: Nancy, John S., Joseph A., Charles H., Sylvia and Weston.

Orville W. Malcolm, born in China in 1843, is a son of Allen and Rodema (Chadwick) Malcolm, and grandson of David Malcolm. He enlisted in the navy in 1864, and in 1865 returned to China, where he lived until 1882, when he came to Windsor, where he is a farmer and butcher. He married Paulena C., daughter of Charles Hewitt, of Windsor, and now lives on the old Hewitt farm, where his wife was born. They have one son, Harry E. who is a teacher.

Fred Marson (1840-1884) was a son of Edward and Mary (Given) Marson, and grandson of Captain Edwin Marson. Edward Marson came to Windsor in 1826, where he died in 1870. He had four sons, of whom the youngest, Fred, married Lucretia, daughter of Jonathan and Laura (Vining) Longfellow, and remained on the homestead farm until his death. He left two daughters: Sadie B. (Mrs. Walton Goud) and Blanche M. Since her husband's death Mrs. Marson has managed the farm.

Cornelius A. Merrill, born December 30, 1826, was a son of Abraham (1796-1857) and grandson of Abraham Merrill, 1st, who came from Yarmouth to Windsor about 1794. He had seven sons. Abraham, jun., had four sons-Abraham, Cornelius A., Edward W. and Appleton; and three daughters-Roxana, Sarah P. and Eliza- beth. Cornelius A. remained on the old farm, and married Nancy J. Caswell, who died in 1883 and left one son, Frank L. He married, for his second wife, Mrs. Isabella Mclaughlin, by whom he had one daughter, Hattie E. Mr. Merrill held many town offices, was super- visor.of schools thirteen years and for sixteen years prior to 1892 a

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selectman and for nine years chairman of the board. He died in March, 1892.

James F. Merrill, born in 1838, is a son of Enoch and Mary (Hal- lowell) Merrill. He was in the army with five brothers and they all lived to return home. He married, for his first wife, Angelet, daugh- ter of Thomas Pierce. She died in 1884 and left five children: Della, Annie, Marcus, Weston and Arthur. He lived in Pittston for several years prior to his coming to Windsor in 1884. He kept a store at North Windsor until 1889, when he came to Windsor Corner, where he keeps a grocery store. His second wife was Mrs. Malissa Anable, of Windsor. His brothers were: Enoch, jun., Jefferson, Reuel, Melville and Leonard.

Miles Moody was born in 1830 and is a son of Clement (1800-1858) and Huldah (Pratt) Moody, and grandson of Richard Moody, one of the first settlers of Windsor. Miles Moody married Ann E., daugh- ter of Sullivan Perkins (1808-1891), who came to Windsor in 1830, where he was a blacksmith for many years and where he died. Mr. Perkins was converted at an early age and was active in religious work all through his after life. Mr. Moody's children are: Hattie E. (Mrs. Charles E. Welt) and Berton O. Mr. Moody lived on the old homestead where his father died, until 1888, when he moved to South Windsor, where he took care of the father and mother of Mrs. Moody. He is a farmer.

Nathan R. Peva, farmer, is a son of Hiram (1808-1888) and grand- son of James Peva. Hiram Peva came to Windsor with his father in early life and married and had four sons Freeman C., John A., George H. and Nathan R .- and four daughters. Nathan R. married Rebecca Humphreys, and they have one adopted daughter, Maude Chase. He was in the late war in Company H, 15th Maine, in 1861; he reënlisted in the 1st Maine Cavalry in 1863 and served until 1865, when he returned to Windsor.

Charles A. Pierce, born in Windsor, is a son of Thomas J. (1806- 1879) and Rachel Pierce, grandson of Jason (born 1770) and Prudence (born 1772), and great-grandson of Eliphalet Pierce, who was one of the early settlers on the Kennebec river. Charles A. Pierce mar- ried Margaret E. Merrill, and their children are: Charles W., George T.,Frank L., John B., Ellen M. and Lena M. Mr. Pierce came to the place where he now lives in 1837, where he has been a farmer and stone mason. He was for several years one of the school committee and also taught school for several terms.

Reuben B. Pierce, born in 1848, is a son of Varanus F. and Louisa R. (Merrill) Pierce, grandson of John, and great-grandson of Samuel Pierce, who was one of the early settlers of Windsor, and from whom the Pierces of Windsor are descended. He married Mattie C., daugh- ter of John Meigs, and their children are Maggie M. and Donald R.

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He lives on land first settled by his grandfather. He had two brothers: Alphonzo, who served in the civil war and was a prisoner at Libby and afterward at Saulsbury, N. C., and Frank J., of Augusta.

Adam L. Stimpson, born in Bath, Me., in 1812, is a son of Ebenezer and Susan (Lamont) Stimpson. Previous to his coming to Windsor in 1847, he had been a tanner and currier in Bath. He also had a tannery on his farm in Windsor until 1885. He was selectman for several years prior to 1883. He married Mary E. Collar, who died in 1874, leaving six children: John, Silas, Frederick, Henry, Edgar and Susan (Mrs. Winslow Jameson, of Virginia). His second wife was Abigail Given. Mr. Stimpson represented the towns of Windsor and Vassalboro in the legislature in 1879.

Frank Trask, born in 1840, is a son of John (1803-1878), who came to Pittston in early life, where he married Betsey E. Marson, and had four sons: George A., Charles H., Frank and Augustus E. Mr. Trask learned the painter's trade when a boy. In 1861 he enlisted in Com- pany C, 3d Maine, and after being discharged in 1863 he went to Cali- fornia. In 1868 he returned to Windsor and bought the farm where he now lives. His wife was Orilla A., daughter of Thomas Hyson, of Windsor. Their children are: Everett E., Lula M. and Clyde E.

LIEUTENANT MARCELLUS VINING .-- Jonathan Vining came from Alna, Me., to Windsor about 1805, and settled near the Windsor Neck cemetery. He was a farmer, and about 1825 he moved to the farm where he died, November 22, 1855. He married Jane Girrel, and their children were: Clarissa, Octavia, Sarah, Eulalia, Laura, Mary Jane, Lucretia, one daughter who died young, and Daniel, who was born April 27, 1810. Daniel was a farmer and owned and occupied the homestead until his death, February 10, 1890. He married Sarah Esterbrooks, of Oldtown, Me., by whom he had six children: Adaline, now Mrs. Charles E. Richardson, of Waltham, Mass .; Angeline. now Mrs Ambrose Webster, also of Waltham; Marcellus; Elnora, deceased; Reuben, who was a member of Company I, 32d Maine Volunteers, and was killed in battle June 16, 1864, at Petersburg, Virginia, and Daniel S.

Daniel Vining's second wife, Eliza Choat, died in December, 1861, leaving six children: Marcia (Mrs. Coburn), Mary E. (deceased), Alfreda (Mrs. E. P. Cutler, of Boston, Mass.), Julia (Mrs. W. L. Lin- ton, of Billings, Montana), Minnie, and Alice L., the wife of Oscar G. Smart, a native of China, Me., and now a successful sheep raiser at Martinsdale, Montana. Miss Minnie and Mrs. Coburn own the home- stead, since the death of their father.

Marcellus Vining, the eldest son of this large family, was born on the homestead, May 2, 1842, and there spent his boyhood and youth. On the 25th of January, 1862, he was mustered into the U. S. service as a private soldier in the 7th Maine Infantry. His ability and cour-

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age soon pointed him out as one especially fitted to fill a more import- ant place among his comrades. He was made a sergeant of Company F, 7th Maine Infantry, February 25, 1862, and May 1, 1863, was made orderly sergeant of the same company. After serving the country two years under his original enlistment, he again enlisted and was mustered into the U. S. service January 4, 1864, as sergeant of (reor- ganized) Company F, 7th Maine Infantry. March 9, 1864, he was pro- moted to second lieutenant of Company A, 7th Maine, and April 21, 1864, was advanced to first lieutenant of the same company. May 12, 1864, at Spottsylvania, Va., he received a wound, from which he died seven days later. A captain's commission was on its way from Washington to him, but too late to give to the brave soldier his richly earned promotion.

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Illustrated history of Kennebec County, Maine; 1625-1892, Part 137

Author: Kingsbury, Henry D; Deyo, Simeon L., ed Publication date: 1892 Publisher: New York, Blake Number of Pages: 1790

Author: Kingsbury, Henry D; Deyo, Simeon L., ed
Publication date: 1892
Publisher: New York, Blake
Number of Pages: 1790