USA > New Hampshire > Coos County > History of Coos County, New Hampshire > Part 106
Note: The text from this book was generated using artificial intelligence so there may be some errors. The full pages can be found on Archive.org (link on the Part 1 page).
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 | Part 14 | Part 15 | Part 16 | Part 17 | Part 18 | Part 19 | Part 20 | Part 21 | Part 22 | Part 23 | Part 24 | Part 25 | Part 26 | Part 27 | Part 28 | Part 29 | Part 30 | Part 31 | Part 32 | Part 33 | Part 34 | Part 35 | Part 36 | Part 37 | Part 38 | Part 39 | Part 40 | Part 41 | Part 42 | Part 43 | Part 44 | Part 45 | Part 46 | Part 47 | Part 48 | Part 49 | Part 50 | Part 51 | Part 52 | Part 53 | Part 54 | Part 55 | Part 56 | Part 57 | Part 58 | Part 59 | Part 60 | Part 61 | Part 62 | Part 63 | Part 64 | Part 65 | Part 66 | Part 67 | Part 68 | Part 69 | Part 70 | Part 71 | Part 72 | Part 73 | Part 74 | Part 75 | Part 76 | Part 77 | Part 78 | Part 79 | Part 80 | Part 81 | Part 82 | Part 83 | Part 84 | Part 85 | Part 86 | Part 87 | Part 88 | Part 89 | Part 90 | Part 91 | Part 92 | Part 93 | Part 94 | Part 95 | Part 96 | Part 97 | Part 98 | Part 99 | Part 100 | Part 101 | Part 102 | Part 103 | Part 104 | Part 105 | Part 106 | Part 107 | Part 108 | Part 109 | Part 110 | Part 111 | Part 112 | Part 113 | Part 114
The Bean Hill school-house, just below H. P. Gates's was moved np about half way between Allan and Roswell Peabody's, and here Merrill C. Forist taught school and penmanship. Mrs. John Willis kept one term in William Newell's barn at the "Dugway " corner. Isabel Gates, Mrs. C. J. Lary, Mrs. M. L. Burbank, Judge Burbank and Manson Green were a few of many experienced and popular teachers.
The law allowing women a voice in school meeting is of no practical value in this conservative town, and on general principles we doubt its propriety. Sanford Hubbard, while examining committee, was said to be very thorough in his examinations, and whoever received a certificate was considered amply qualified to teach all the studies required.
The way in which the first generation acquired the art of singing is as hard to ascertain as how they learned the alphabet. As most of the parents were singers, perhaps the children took it up naturally. The first singing- masters that those now living can remember were Reuben Hobart and John Kimball. " Mr. Kimball could sing more base than any six men now-
884
HISTORY OF COOS COUNTY.
a-days." No doubt they could all make good music from the pieces in the "Handel and Haydn Collection," and the "Ancient Lyre," but, heard across the wide waste of years, perhaps it sounds sweeter to-day than at first. Jefferson Hubbard taught in the church some forty years ago, and used a book in which figures were used to denote the sound. Horatio Newell was the last singing-master here, and taught in the red school- house above the village.
The town has now a good system of schools, a board of education, and able teachers.
White Mountain Stock Farm .- Judge Robert Ingalls Burbank, of Bos- ton, Mass., a native of Shelburne, has never lost in his active duties and life of the city his love and reverence for the charming town of his birth, and has added to its wealth and attractions in making this large farm from the large homestead of his father, Barker Burbank, who was for many years the most prominent man in all this section. To this home the Judge has added the farms formerly owned by Fletcher Ingalls, Nathaniel Porter, Oliver Peabody, Edward Green, and " Echo Farm," formerly the Hazel- tine place. This makes a manorial estate of over three miles in length, comprising in its whole extent the fertile interval land along the Andros- coggin. The " manor-house," a large two-story building erected about 1840, by Barker Burbank, stands in the center of an amphitheater of a rare and peculiar beauty, and although modernized, retains many of its old- time features. On the lawn back of the house, among other attractions, stands the stone settee formed in blasting "Granny " Stalbird's rock into railroad underpinning, and rescued by the Judge from destruction .* On this farm the Judge has a fine herd of high grade cattle, Jersey, Ayrshire, Holstein, Swiss, etc., and many farms in Massachusetts have paid large prices for pure blooded animals reared here. Parker C. Burbank, a gradu- ate of the scientific department of Dartmouth college, is the superintend- ent. Peacocks, goats, doves, Shetland ponies, a Rocky Mountain eagle, and a bear, are some of the pets of the place.
Judge R. I. Burbank, son of Barker and Polly (Ingalls) Burbank, and grandson of Captain Eliphalet Burbank, is also grandson of Fletcher In- galls, who built the first framed house in Shelburne. He graduated from Dartmouth in 1843; from 1844 to 1846 was private secretary of Daniel Webster; afterwards entered the Massachusetts bar, and made his home in Boston. He has held many offices, has been city councillor, state repre-
* A history of this remarkable woman is given in Jefferson. When quite aged she was called on a mis- sion of healing to a sick woman in Shelburne. Overtaken by night and a terrible storm of wind and rain, she conid not keep the road, and drove her horse under a projection of granite which jutted from a ledge by the roadside. llere the brave woman held "watch and ward" until the afternoon of the next day. before the tempest abated. From that memorable day Granny Stalbird's rock has preserved her heroism and remem- brance of her kindly deeds. The stranger who is shown the settee finds his pulse beat faster while listening. to the tribute tradition presents to her labors, endurance and skill.
TOWN OF SHELBURNE.
sentative, state senator, chief justice of one of the courts, and a prominent militia officer. He is also a writer and lecturer of note, especially on agri- culture, for which he has great natural taste, and has occupied a lecturer's chair at Dartmouth.
Lead Mine .- About 1820 Amos Peabody discovered fine specimens of galena on Great, or as later called, Lead-mine brook. Shafts were sunk in 1845 and 1846, and a rich deposit found. Considerable capital was invested, and mining was conducted for some years and abandoned. In 1856 another short-lived attempt was made to work the mine. In 1879 and 1880 a stock company, composed with one exception of Portland men, commenced operations, expended some money. and finally abandoned work. A speci- men, nearly of cubical form, weighing 2,400 pounds, was taken from the mine and exhibited in London, England, in 1851, attracting much atten- tion.
Hotels .- The summer hotels in such a romantic town as Shelburne are objects of peculiar attraction in the summer, and all are of merit and give satisfaction to their guests.
The Philbrook House is one of the finest among the mountain regions. It lies in the valley like a pleasant English country seat in Devonshire or Essex It is like this, too, in providing accommodations for only a limited number of guests. Those who have the good fortune to be located here once, will remember its generous hospitality as a marked episode in their life. A. E. Philbrook, proprietor.
Grove Cottage, Charles E. Philbrook, proprietor, is a fine resting-place in the midst of lovely rural scenery.
On the south side of the valley at the "village " is the long-established hostelry The Winthrop House, the "hotel" of the town. During its exist- ence many distinguished people have been its guests, and become satisfied with its neat, airy rooms, its quiet, unobtrusive service and well cooked meals. Charles C. Hebbard, the proprietor, is also the postmaster. A bell is hanging in the room, and when mail is to be called for. the postmaster or assistant is speedily brought by ringing it.
Side by side with the Winthrop is Silas J. Morse's Mountain Cottage, a summer house very much valued by sojourners here. Other places there are whose doors are opened to the tourist or artist who wishes to revel in the natural beauties of Shelburne.
A. S. Jewett carries on merchandising, and is an enterprising and "pushing" business man. He has recently put up a mill and is engaged in the manufacture of the native woods into various products.
Soldiers .- Shelburne has always done her part in her country's service. Many of her early settlers were in the Revolution, among them were Wheeler, Evans, Jonathan Lary and Benjamin Clemens. Samuel Wilson, Hosea Young, Thomas Marston. Peter Wheeler, Reuben Hobart were
586
HISTORY OF COOS COUNTY.
soldiers in the War of 1812. During the War of the Rebellion many en- listed from Shelburne and did noble work in that brave struggle for the right. Nearly all are mentioned in Col. Kent's comprehensive and valu- able article, "Soldiers of Coos." Albion Abbott enlisted in the Fifth N. H. Vols., and was probably killed at Fredericksburg, as was Solomon Wilson. Henry Gates was in the Fourth Maine Battery, was in eleven engagements and never wounded. Ira Gates was in the Thirteenth Mass. Woodbury Jackson. John Newell. Delevan Hubbard, Rufus Hodgdon, William Ingalls, served in the Second New Hampshire; Ellery Wheeler was a corporal in the Seventh N. H. Darius Green and Leland Philbrook were in service; Sanford Hubbard, Albert Green and Harlan Ingalls, enlisted in the navy. Isaiah Spiller served in the Fifth Maine Battery. William Ingalls, Rufus Hodgdon and Leland Philbrook died in service.
Town Clerks and Selectmen from 1839 .- 1839. Oliver B. Howe, clerk : Robert Ingalls, Otis Evans, Stephen Peabody, seleetmen
1841 T. J. Hubbard, clerk: Robert Ingalls, Alfred Carleton, Barker Burbank, selectmen.
1842. Samuel Peabody, clerk; T. J. Gates, Jotham F. Evans, Barker Burbank, selectmen.
1843. Robert Ingalls, clerk; Oliver B. Howe, Thomas J. Gates, J. F. Evans, selectmen.
1844. Robert Ingalls, clerk: Robert Ingalls, H. Philbrook, B. B. Head, seleetmen.
1845. T. J. Hubbard, clerk: Harvey Philbrook, B. Burbank, B. B. Head, selectmen.
1846. T. J. Hubbard, clerk; B. Burbank, H. Philbrook, B. B. Head, selectmen.
1847.
R. Ingalls, elerk. R. Ingalls, J. F. Evans, D. L. Austin, selectmen.
1848.
B. Burbank, clerk; B. Burbank, H. Philbrook, D. L. Austin, seleetmen.
1849. O. B. Howe, clerk: J. F. Evans, C. Gates, S. Chipman, selectmen.
1850. O. B. Howe, clerk; B. Burbank, S. Chipman, - - , seleetmen.
1851. O. B. Howe, clerk.
1852.
O. B. Howe, clerk: B. Burbank, H. Philbrook, V. L. Stiles, selectmen.
1853.
T. J. Hubbard, clerk; B. Burbank, T. J. Hubbard, H. Philbrook, seleetmen.
1854.
O. B. Howe, elerk; B. Burbank, B. B. Head, D. L. Austin, selectmen.
1855. T. J. Hubbard, clerk; T. J. Hubbard, C. J. Lary, D. M. Head, selectmen.
1856.
T. J. Hubbard, elerk; T. J. Hubbard, H. Philbrook, C. J. Lary, selectmen.
Samnel Peabody, clerk; B. Burbank, J. F. Evans, L. B. Burbank, selectmen.
Geo. H. Pinkham, elerk; J. F. Evans, B. Burbank, B. B. Head, seleetmen.
1857. 1858. 1859. O. B. Howe, elerk: Robert Ingalls, Caleb Gates, Manson Green, seleetmen.
1860. E. D. Green, elerk: Robert Ingalls. Manson Green, D. Evans, selectmen.
1861. E. D. Green, clerk: Robert Ingalls. Daniel Evans, Harvey Philbrook, selectmen.
1862. L. B. Evans, clerk; Manson Green, B. B. Head, Henry E. Ingalls, selectmen.
1863. L. B. Evans, clerk: B. B. Head. Daniel Evans, Jotham F. Evans, selectmen.
1864.
S. B. Hubbard, elerk; T. J. Hubbard. James H. Hall, Joel Emery, selectmen.
1865. E. D. Green, clerk; T. J. Hartford, B. Bnrbank, Charles Philbrook, selectmen.
1866. E. D. Green, clerk: D. P. Evans, Charles Philbrook, Loren B. Evans, selectmen.
1867. E. D. Green, elerk; D. P. Evans, L. B. Evans, J. F. Evans, selectmen.
1868.
E. D. Green, clerk; D. P. Evans, L. B. Evans, E. P. Burbank, selectmen.
1869.
T. J. Hubbard, clerk; S. B. Hubbard, L. B. Evans, Ansel C. Evans, selectmen.
1870. E. D. Green, elerk; S. B. Hubbard, H. T. Cummings, W. B. Gates, selectmen.
1871. T. J. Hubbard, clerk; T. J. Hubbard, H. Philbrook, B. F. Lary, selectmen.
1872. E. D. Green, clerk; H. Philbrook, Manson Green, L. B. Evans, selectmen.
1873. E. D. Green, clerk: Manson Green, L. B. Evans, A. C. Evans, seleetmen.
1874. E. D. Green, clerk: Manson Green, Ellery Wheeler, A. C. Evans, selectmen.
1875. E. D. Green, clerk: A. C. Evans, E. Wheeler. E. P. Burbank, selectmen.
1876. S. B. Hubbard, clerk; A. C. Evans, E. P. Burbank, H. A. Stevens, seleetmen.
1877. S. B. Hubbard, clerk; A. C. Evans, E. P. Burbank, H. A. Stevens, selectmen. 1878. S. B. Hubbard, clerk; A. C. Evans, J. B. Head, Jackman Wheeler, selectmen.
1879. 11. G. Green, clerk: A. C. Evans, J. B. Head, J. Wheeler, seleetmen.
TOWN OF SHELBURNE.
1880. H. G. Green, clerk; A. C. Evans, B. F. Lary, E. P. Green. selectmen.
1881. A. E. Philbrook, clerk; A. C. Evans, B. F. Lary, (. J. Lary, seleetmen.
1882. A. E. Philbrook; clerk; A. C. Evans, B. F. Lary, C. E. Philbrook, selectmen.
1883. A. E. Philbrook, clerk; A. C. Evans; B. F. Lary, C. E. Philbrook, selectmen.
1884. A. E. Philbrook, clerk; A. C. Evans, B. F. Lary, (. E. Philbrook, selectmen.
1885. A. E. Philbrook, clerk; E. Wheeler, H. G. Green, A. E. Philbrook, selectmen.
1886. A. E. Philbrook, clerk; A. C. Evans, C. E. Philbrook, B. F. Lary, selectmen.
1887. A. E. Philbrook, clerk; A. C. Evans, II. G. Green, Albion S. Jewett, selectmen.
The coming generations of Shelburne will owe a deep debt of gratitude to Mrs. R. P. Peabody for her labors in rescuing so much of the early his- tory of the town and its settlers from oblivion. Her work has been con- scientiously done, and we are indebted to her published work in the Moun- taineer, and subsequent assistance, for what we have given.
GORHAM.
CHAPTER CX.
Scenery and Attractions-Boundaries-Shelburne Addition-Survey-First Settler-First Permanent Settler-Other Settlers.
T YO the eye of the cultured traveller who, with esthetic taste, has ranged through the classic regions of the Old World, and the grand, stupen- dous scenery of California and the Rocky Mountains, the White Mountains and their surrounding regions have a weird attraction all their own-a mingled awe inspiring grandure and wondrous sublimity, combined with quiet repose and gentle softness of landscape in an enchanting con- trast. One of the most lovely of these scenes of sylvan beauty and restful repose, one that lingers long in the memory with a tender unobtrusiveness and beguiling and bewitching recollections. is Gorham, the eastern gate- way of the northern approaches to the frowning majesty of Mt. Wash- ington and its scarcely inferior companion peaks. Nestled in the river valley of the Androscoggin, on an extension of land created, apparently, for the site of a lovely village, the village of Gorham has attractions manifold. The narrow glen-like valley of Peabody river leads away up to the majestic mountain regions, and opens a bit of scenery that artists would go far to admire. Mt. Moriah shows itself the grand central object of as perfect a mountain picture as ever charmed an admirer; varying in its moods as varies the weather, it seems the lovelier with each new con- dition. Across the Androscoggin the harsh hills press their cliffs close to the river and frown, with scowl and wrinkle of nature's own formation, on the gentle plain below. Away off towards Lancaster the Pilot moun- tains give a fine imitation of the Sierra Madre range, and, in the evenings and later afternoons of clear days, exhibit the same gorgeous displays of coloring so characteristic of the mountain regions of the far West. "The glory of the sunset flames east upon those hoary giants southward, mark- ing their western angles with strong color, and hiding all the gashes in
SS9
TOWN OF GORHAM.
their eastern slopes under heavy shadow." These, and many other natural beauties and advantages, combine to make the river valley in Gorham a scene of loveliness unparalleled, and a summer resort which those " to the manor born," and the stranger, tarrying for a brief period amid its beau- ties, alike pronounce one of the most enjoyable and attractive in long leagues of travel; and which unite many of the lovely features described by Dr. Johnson in his fabled " Valley of Rasselas." The winding river, with its bank strewn with magnificent elms towering in arching columns of strength and beauty; the ever-inspiring mountain scenery; the level, plain-like valley, stretching along the Androscoggin like a refreshing memory in the mind of man; the quiet calm and restfulness that is ever here to soothe the tired and wearied wanderer; the perfect healthfulness of the climate; its pleasant homes, and the charming and unobtrusive hospitality of the citizens; all join in painting upon the mental canvas a picture of content and happiness that will not soon be obliterated.
From the opening of the Grand Trunk railway in 1551, Gorham has been the center of summer travel on the east side of the mountains, and we but voice the feelings of many visitors in what we have said concern- ing its attractions. Who comes once, will come again and often; and leave, each time of departure, with deeper feelings of regret than before.
The Alpine Cascades, situated on the east side of the Androscoggin river, near the Berlin line, are among the many attractions with which Dame Nature has so richly endowed Gorham. These cascades are reached from the road by a wire suspension bridge across the main channel of the Androscoggin. About seventy-five feet above the river is an incompara- ble view-point of the foaming river below, the falls above, the White Mountains in the distance, and, nearer, of the innumerable smaller hills. The path to the foot of the cascades is through a grove. At the foot of the lower cascade is a small circular pool, surrounded by a luxurious growth of majestic firs, spruce, hemlock, beech, birch, and maple, with smaller evergreen trees. From this point commences the ascent to the upper cascades by artificial stairs. 100 feet in length, ingeniously arranged, and securely fastened to the rock. At the height of about 200 feet is the Imp's Wash Bowl, a circular cavity in the solid granite. The whole length of the cascades is about one mile; their extreme height above the river is about 400 feet; their channel lies between nearly perpendicular walls of granite, in places rising above the water to the height of eighty feet: the progress of the water from its large basin at the top of the mountain. is first precipitous, falling nearly perpendicular, then (more slowly) down a steep inclined plane through narrow gorges, and at last expanding till it culminates in the most delightful view before reaching the pool at its mountain base.
Gorham, earlier Shelburne Addition, is situated at the northern base of
58
890
HISTORY OF COOS COUNTY.
the White Mountains. Much of its territory is rough, unproductive, and, in an agricultural point of view, of little value. The Androscoggin valley immediately adjacent to the river is all that is of worth, and that is all that makes the value and the wealth of the Gorham of 1887. The town is bounded north by Berlin, east by Shelburne, south by the White Moun- tain territory, and west by Randolph. There are some fine water-privi- leges along the Androscoggin, and eventually these will be the seats of busy and remunerative labor. The waters of the Moose and Peabody rivers were formerly used to manufacture lumber, but the few establishments now located on these streams employ steam as their motive-power.
The area of Gorham is 18,146 acres. In 1770, it having been brought to the notice of Gov. John Wentworth by the grantees of Shelburne that the greater part of that grant was "so interspersed with mountains, un- improvable lands and waters, that it will not accommodate near the num- ber of inhabitants that were by the conditions of the charter to be settled and resident thereon. " he, in order "that the settling and cultivating that portion of our said province (which induced us to make the said first grant) may not be frustrated, but duly carried into effect," did make to the pro- prietors a second grant, which included the present town of Gorham in addition to its original domain. This was really then Shelburne Addition, and as such it was known until its incorporation as Gorham, June 18, 1836. It was never of any special value to Shelburne, for it paid no taxes, and made but little progress during all those years. It does not appear to have been surveyed into lots until after the commencement of the present cen- tury. In 1800 there were but eight or ten families resident in the " Addi- tion." and the total population was but forty-five. In 1802 the town was surveyed by Uriah Holt, of Norway, Me., and Moses Ingalls, of Shelburne, assisted by Captain Daniel and Simon Evans (brothers). John Clemens, and James S. Austin. The Addition had been owned during most of the last quarter of the eighteenth century by John Pierce, of Portsmouth, but at the time of the survey it was owned by his son, Mark W. Pierce, and Benja- min Weld, of Brunswick, Me.
To the practical minds of the early frontiersmen there was no induce- ment for a settlement. A township with no upland of any account, the mountains running close to the river, giving only a limited amount of interval compared with that of towns lower down the river, with no tim- ber to attract the attention of the lumberman, Shelburne Addition had but little to attract the attention of any one having capital to invest. There was only a simple trail through the town for those on the river below to reach the Connecticut river and Vermont. From time immemorial the Indians had followed this trail, and fished and hunted, and found fish in the streams and wild animals on their banks. This trail, as civilization advanced, became the highway to the Upper Coos country; and, in long
891
TOWN OF GORHAM.
years to come, became the track over which were laid the long lines of iron over which roll the magnificent passenger coaches of the Grand Trunk railway. The simple pioneer who fastened for a brief space his eyes upon the Addition would have considered the man a lunatic who would have told one-half of the changes which seventy-five years have wrought. The township was not at all inviting. Pine lumber was not so abundant as in other towns. The uplands were everywhere regarded absolutely unfit for cultivation, while the interval lands were few and not of the first quality, compared with those in the lower towns. The great distance to a market was also quite another obstacle.
Dr. True says: "The first road from Gorham to Connecticut river was opened about the year 1803. It could not be travelled by teams except in winter. Mr. A. G. Lary says that a two-wheeled chaise was never owned in the town. People carried their wives and small children on horseback during the summer season. About the same time the road was laid out from Shelburne to Shelburne Addition. This was simply a horseback path for many years. People are now living who can remember when the road from Gilead to Shelburne stopped at the Bars, as they were called near Shelburne village."
The first settler was a good-natured, intemperate wanderer; two indo- lent to undergo the hardships incident to developing a farm from the tangled wilderness, and yet of sufficient good taste to be able to appreciate the quality of the moose-meat and the flavor of the trout provided by his gun and rod. He built his camp in close proximity to the present Lary house about 1803. His name was Bezaleel Bennett. He came from Pig- wacket (Conway), and brought with him his mother and sister. He cleared a small place, lived here a few years, and went away. The rocks used by him in his fire-place marked until recently, and perhaps do now, the site of his rude abode.
First Permanent Settler .- Stephen Messer, a native of Methuen, Mass., came from Andover, Mass., with his wife, Anna Barker, prior to 1800, and located in Shelburne. About 1805 he settled in the present Gorham, a little west of the new cemetery. He was of cheerful, sanguine tempera- ment, and the difficulties of forming a home in the wilderness had no terrors for him. He had a large family of children with whose assistance he built a home, and he became a life-long resident, and, according to tradi- tion, was the only "praying man " in town for years. Mrs. Messer was one of the most intelligent women of her day, and possessed a good educa- tion. She was physician for many years, and also nurse, for the settle- ments along the Androscoggin for miles; and many yet living in Gorham, Bethel, Gilead and Shelburne can testify to the reputation she won by her skill. She was strong, resolute, and fearless. Often, with a child in her arms, she would make visits on horseback to Concord and Pembroke,
892
HISTORY OF COOS COUNTY.
and her old home in Massachusetts. Both Mr. and Mrs. Messer rest in the old yard opposite the cemetery, from all the toils of life. Of their children, the sons, John, Stephen. Samuel, and Enoch, possessed natural mechan- ical powers, inherited from their father, for no one could make a hand- somer basket, snow-shoe or moose-sled, or "bottom" chairs with more artistic skill than the "old pioneer." Their daughter Hannah married David Blake, and has descendants now living in Maine: Susannah married Oliver Peabody, of Shelburne; Nancy married Amos Peabody of the same town; Esther married, first, Joseph Ordway, second, Aaron Rowell; Betsey married Thomas Hubbard, and lived and died in Shelburne, leaving descendants; Sarah married Isaac Carlton, and Mehitable became the wife of Simon Evans.
The Jackson and Goodno families were the next forerunners of civiliza- tion here. Henry Goodno, a native of Canterbury, married, in that town, Nancy, daughter of Joseph Jackson, and they, probably with her family, moved to Newry, Me., about 1800. They all became interested in the new lands in Shelburne Addition, and in April, 1807, Mr. Goodno came to Bethel with his household goods. Finding the snow in the roads six feet in depth. he disposed of the major part of his effects, and started with the remainder and some supplies on hand-sleds for his future home. This he made on that part of the J. R. Hitchcock farm lying in Gorham. Here he built his rough log-cabin, then called a camp, and commenced to cut out a home, and became a resident. In 1812 he enlisted as a soldier, and was made a recruiting officer. He enlisted about twenty men in Shelburne and vicinity, and, with them, marched across the country, and joined an expe- dition against Canada. He was wounded and taken prisoner in the battle of Three Rivers, P. Q., but, as peace was declared the next day, he was soon released, and started homeward, dying, however, at Plattsburgh, N. Y., from his wounds. He, it is said, built the first frame-house in the town. Dr. True says that "he was assisted by Nathaniel Greenwood, a single man, who was hired by Goodno. Subsequently Greenwood bought him out, and Goodno moved to Gilead." Mrs. Goodno, after passing through various vicissitudes, died at the county alms house. They had eight child- ren, of whom Moses, so well-known to citizens of this generation, was the first white child born in town.
Need help finding more records? Try our genealogical records directory which has more than 1 million sources to help you more easily locate the available records.