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Not for long, however, did this little raindrop remain here, for the sun changed it into invisible vapor. This vapor rose high in the air where a sea breeze moved it towards the shore. It reached the land, traveled up the hillside slopes and rested upon the hilltops. The colder air of the hills changed the vapor of the little raindrop and of its many brother drops into a cloud. From its position in this cloud the little raindrop looked down and was very much surprised to see below it the very same maple leaf up- on which it had fallen only a few days before.
Only a drop of water That fell from a cloud one day, Flashing, dashing, splashing, As it hurries on its way.
Happy little water-drop, Never an ill does it borrow,
But sings as it passes along, "I'll look for the better tomorrow."
We, like this drop of water, Are sailing the stream of life, We meet the rocks and the currents, With which our pathways are rife.
But we, like this water-drop, Ought never a trouble to borrow,
But sing as we pass along, "We'll look for the better tomorrow."
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POSTOFFICES
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EAST TOPSHAM POSTOFFICE.
East Topsham postoffice was established in 1823. The first postmaster was Warren Ives. E. M. Hood is the present postmaster. He took the office in July, 1920. The mail is brought to East Tops- ham from East Corinth. The office pays a salary of about $400.00 annually.
George W. Merritt carries the mail from East Corinth to East Topsham, this mail being brought from Bradford to East Corinth by the stage on Star Route No. 3171. Mr. Merritt makes one trip per day. This route pays about $37.00 per month.
Much of the mail in the north part of town is delivered from the Groton postoffice.
WEST TOPSHAM POSTOFFICE.
The West Topsham postoffice was established in 1826. Cap- tain Wallace was the first postmaster. The first postoffice was on the site of the present school-house. Later the postoffice was re- moved to the Jenness House, and George Jenness became post- master.
The present postmistress is Alberta F. Church, who was ap- pointed February 15, 1915. Mail arrives once daily from Barre and is sent out once daily by R. F. D. except on holidays and Sun- days. The salary amounting to between $400.00 and $500.00 is obtained from stamp cancellations. About ninety families receive mail from this office.
The mail route from West Topsham was established July 1, 1908. Hail C. White has, been mail carrier on the route since it started. His route is 20.2 miles in length. He started with a sal- ary of $810.00. His salary is now about $1800.00.
Mr. White says he has seen some deep snows in the 21 years that he has been mail carrier. The deepest one he remembers was in 1917-18, when the snow in some places in the roads was eight feet deep. He says that the main roads on his route are better now, and the hill roads poorer than they were when he began carry- ing mail 21 years ago.
WAITS RIVER POSTOFFICE.
The Waits River postoffice was established in 1854. E. C. Swift was the first postmaster. Lola Nutt Clark is the present post- mistress, having been appointed December 13, 1918.
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Mail is delivered at this office twice daily from Bradford six days in each week, and once each day from West Topsham by R. F. D. About thirty families receive mail from this office, The sal- ary of about 3375.00 is received largely from the cancellation of stamps.
STAR ROUTE.
Star Mail Route No. 3171 between Waits River and Bradford was established July 1, 1913. The first mail carrier was Perley Hood. The present carrier is Kenneth A. Batten, with Clifford Chalmers as substitute. The route is 12 miles in length, and two round trips are made daily. The salary is about $1200.00.
Besides carrying mail from Bradford to East Corinth and Waits River, individual mail is left at twenty-three boxes on the route.
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A TOPSHAM BROOK.
Little brooklet as you flow, With a murmur soft and low, Thru the shadows and the light, Always working day and night, Oh, how happy you must be, In your journey to the sea.
Wonderful stories you could tell Of woodsey things I love so well, Of stately pine, of spruce and beech, Of speckled trout within your reach, Of flowers sweet in forest glen, Far beyond the haunts of men.
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Except in a few cases, where children have been adopted, names are arranged in alphabetical order. In looking for such children or persons look for the family with which such children are living. The names of the residents are given with the date of birth, present postoffice address, occupation and political affiliation.
A.
Leslie H. Avery, Nov. 16, 1908; night watchman; West Tops- ham; Republican.
E. B. Andross, June 23, 1893; F., East Corinth, Republican. Mrs. Mary Andross, July 30, 1889; Democrat.
Nellie M. Andross, January 21, 1913.
Guy E. Allen, May 19, 1898; truck driver; West Topsham; Republican.
Mrs. Velma E. Allen, July 3, 1901; Rep.
Madaline M. Allen, Nov. 2, 1920. Chester R. Allen, April 23, 1922.
Orin A. Avery, June 27, 1903; mill hand; West Topsham, Rep. Mrs. Mary E. Avery, April 11, 1908; Rep.
Jean B. Avery, June 20, 1924. Albert S. Avery, July 31, 1925.
Richard P. Avery, October 4, 1926.
Marjorie J. Avery, February 23, 1928.
B.
Susan A. Butterfield, July 21, 1858; East Corinth, Democrat.
Mrs. Carrie B. Bagley, July 5, 1854; West Topsham, Dem.
Fred E. Bagley, October 25, 1883; Road Overseer; West Tops- ham; Democrat.
Mrs. Fred E. Bagley, April 23, 1886; Dem.
Russell A. Bagley, August 26, 1909. Lynford G. Bagley, April 14. 1915. Margaret Bagley, July 3, 1921.
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MT. KNOX HOUSE
Walter P. Burgin, April 27, 1860; F., Groton; Republican. Mrs. Walter P. Burgin, August 18, 1865; Rep. Ray F. Burgin, June 15, 1899; F .; Groton; Rep. Mrs. Ralph W. Burgin, March 19, 1897; Groton; Rep. Muriel B. Burgin, July 10, 1924.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Burgin, known as the "Mt. Knox House," was built by Parker Dexter, grandfather of the present owner, about 80 years ago. Since that time it has been enlarged and modernized till its accommodations are equal to the best homes in any city in the state.
Looking westward from the house situated on an elevated plain, the forested hill-tops of an eastern spur of the Green Moun- tains mark the skyline except when their tops are hidden by clouds. Between the house and this range of hills Waits River flows noisily singing its age old song.
Mr. and Mrs. Burgin have thrown their commodious home open to tourists during the summer months. From 500 to 700 tourists are accommodated yearly, sometimes from 15 to 18 during a single night.
On, on to the sea it goes, Waits River, child of the hills, Oft-times thru shadows dark, When the day its course has run,
Or, where the branches thick Shut out the noon-day sun.
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The wild flower and the fern Grow down to its very brink, They add to the sylvan beauty, And, with the songs of many birds. Bring to everyone a picture That cannot be told in words.
Rolla I. Barnes, Nov. 1. 1890; Woodsman, Groton; Rep. Mrs. Rolla I. Barnes, December 4. 1892; Rep.
Alton E. Barnes, August 21. 1911. Clifford H. Barnes, July 27, 1918. Marie S. Barnes, March 13, 1920. Arline E. Barnes, October S. 1923. Ivis M. Barnes, April 17, 1926.
HOME OF KENNETH A. BATTEN
Kenneth A. Batten, April 14, 1899; F., Waits River; Rep. Mrs. Anabel C. Batten, August 15, 1893; Rep. Dwight C. Woodcock Batten, April 8, 1917. Jeanette E. Batten, October 18, 1922. Gardner C. Batten, December 7, 1924. Russell K. Batten, October 12, 1927.
Mr. Batten is one of the young farmers of Topsham. Starting to farm only a few years ago, he had the idea that the way to produce a herd of dairy cattle is to raise it. Starting with only a few, his herd now numbers over 20 head of good grade cattle.
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E. V. Batten, May 5, 1872; Fireman, Waits River; Rep. Mrs. E. V. Batten, September 23, 1874; Rep.
A. F. Ball, June 19, 1876; Steamfitter, East Corinth; Rep. Mrs. A. A. Ball, June 18, 1873; Rep.
David A. Ball, July 13, 1850; Farmer, East Corinth; Dem.
In addition to his work as steamfitter, with the help of his father, David Ball, Mr. Ball carries on the work of a hundred-acre valley farm.
Susie I. Bundy, September 1, 1903.
A. M. Bailey, Farmer, Groton; Rep. Mrs. A. M. Bailey, July 1, 1896; Rep. John B. Bailey, July 13, 1910. Mildred E. Bailey, December 9, 1916.
I. C. Blood, September S, 1869; F., Groton; Independent.
Emma J. Brown, January 20, 1844; Groton; Rep.
Herbert O. Bagley, May 30, 1869; F., West Topsham; Rep. Mrs. Herbert O. Bagley, September 15, 1872; Rep.
Sherman S. Bragg, March 1, 1895; Carpenter, Waits River; Republican.
Mrs. Sherman S. Bragg, May 18, 1905; Rep.
Mrs. L. L. Brigham, December 31, 1898; Waits River; Rep. Leland L. Brigham, Jr., December 3, 1921. Ruth A. Brigham, September 5, 1924.
Rena A. Brigham, October 30, 1925.
Mary R. Bourtell, April 26, 1909; Groton; housekeeper; never voted.
Mary R. Bourtell, April 3, 1926.
Ernest C. Bourtell, January 16, 1929.
F. Elwyn Bond, September 13, 1911; West Topsham.
C.
C. J. Colby, January 12, 1895; Farmer and Patrolman; West Topsham; Rep.
Mrs. C. J. Colby, April 21, 1903; Rep.
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Eugene C. Colby, June 9, 1915.
Arlene D. Colby, October 26, 1920. Arber M. Colby, November 19, 1926. Jureen A. Colby, September 26, 192S.
Mrs. Delia Clark, April 15, 1882; housekeeper; West Topsham; Republican.
Mrs. Ethel Cushing, July 17, 1891: Waits River; housekeeper; Republican.
Marion Cushing, November 24, 1919.
Mrs. Anna Chalmers, June 29, 1869; Waits River; Rep. Lawrence H. Chalmers, December 1, 1909.
Clifford W. Chalmers, August 30. 1895; Assistant Mail Carrier; Waits River: Rep.
Mrs. Clifford W. Chalmers, January 14, 1897; Rep.
Floran A. Church, May 17, 1859; F., West Topsham; Rep. Mrs. A. F. Church, November 12, 1865; Postmistress; Rep. Julia A. Newton, April 5, 1833; Dem.
G. M. Coffin, January 2, 1870; Blacksmith, W. Topsham; Rep. Mrs. M. M. Coffin, September 20, 1874; Rep. L. L. Coffin, May 30, 1895; Blacksmith, W. Topsham; Rep. Mrs. Edith M. Coffin, February 21, 1893; Rep.
Evelyn M. Coffin, September 16, 1911.
Ferd L. Coffin, June 21, 1913.
Glen M. Coffin, October 8, 1917.
Shirley V. Coffin, October 24, 1919.
Onie I. Coffin, Nov. 15, 1907; F., West Topsham; Rep.
Charles H. Cilley, July 12, 1898; F., West Topsham; Rep. Mrs. Charles H. Cilley, July 6, 1907; Rep.
Charles T. Cilley, November 3, 1926.
Mrs. Lauraette J. Chalmers, Nov. 18, 1856; Groton; Dem. Robert M. Chalmers, September 6, 1895; F .; Dem. Mrs. Doris C. Chalmers, 22 years of age.
Eri C. Chalmers, July 8, 1897.
The Chalmers boys keep about 25 head of Hereford cattle. They have one of the good hill farms that are still under cultiva- tion in this town.
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Catherine B. Carter, September 24, 1881; R. N. Nurse; West Topsham; Rep.
Harry G. Currier, May 6, 1891; worker in bobbin mill; Tops- ham; Rep.
Mrs. Harry G. Currier, November 18, 1885; Rep.
Charles W. Currier, June 3, 1917.
C. E. Currier, June 14, 1850; F., Topsham; Rep.
Betsey A. Currier, February 29, 1856; East Topsham; Rep. Mrs. Currier lives in the old Levi Tabor house, one of the old- est houses in East Topsham.
Lewis E. Currier, March 12, 1893; F., East Topsham; Dem. Mrs. Leaffie G. Currier, June 4, 1899; Dem.
Beatrice M. Currier, Nov. 17, 1920. :
Charles A. Currier, March 27, 1924. Paul L. Currier, May 8, 1928.
Frank A. Currier, April 12, 1865; F., East Topsham; Dem. Hosea G. Currier, April 16, 1899; East Topsham; Dem.
F. W. Currier, Dec. 25, 1854; F., Waits River, Rep. Mrs. F. W. Currier, March 21, 1863; Rep.
Florence I. Webster, January 1, 1922.
Mrs. Bessie S. Cunningham, March 22, 1877; Waits River; Rep. Milton R. Partington, June 8, 1921.
Mrs. Cunningham calls her 120-acre farm "Pinehurst." Her herd of Jerseys, with other farm work, keeps her busy and out-of- doors a good deal of the time.
O. C. Croxford, February 10, 1877; Printer; Waits River; Rep.
Glenn Colby, Nov. 29, 1899; F., East Corinth; Rep. Mrs. Glenn Colby, June 24, 1904; Rep. Barbara M. Colby, September 8, 1926.
N. T. Cilley, January 28, 1874; F., West Topsham; Rep. Mrs. N. T. Cilley, February 2, 1885; Rep.
F. G. Crockett, June 14, 1863; Painter; West Topsham; Rep. Mrs. L. F. Crockett, June 23, 1869. Cristabell N. Crockett, December 25, 1911. Dorothy B. Crockett, August 12, 1916.
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Addie M. Cunningham, March 15, 1858; West Topsham; Rep. Frank H. Craig, April 10, 1860; Teacher; Waits River; Rep. D.
John W. Darling, February 5, 1905; East Corinth; Rep. Donald R. Darling, December 1, 1906. Richard H. Darling, November 29, 1908. Mrs. Beatrice R. Darling, 1906.
Paul N. Darling, September 28, 1910. Olive B. Darling, September 9, 1912.
Kathleen H. Darling, February 24, 1916.
Philip T. Darling, February 10, 1919. Josephine F. Darling, June 24, 1922. Mrs. Filette G. Darling, June 6, 1883; Rep.
The Darling farm consists of about 375 acres. Dairying is carried on, there being an average of 30 head of cattle kept on the place.
Mrs. Mary J. Donald, November 1, 1865; Groton; never voted.
Ralph E. Delano, August 5, 1901; farm hand; Groton; Rep.
Charlie E. Dow, December 31, 1880; F .; West Topsham; Rep.
B. L. Dexter, June 13, 1889; F .; Waits River. Mrs. B. L. Dexter, June 29, 1893; never voted.
Floyd E. Dexter, September 4, 1912. Bessie E. Dexter, March 30, 1914.
Perley A. Dexter, September 12, 1915.
Robert R. Dexter, July 11, 1921.
Marion L. Dexter, February 13, 1926.
Lola M. Dexter, January 17, 1928.
Cora B. Darling, October 8, 1877; Groton; never voted. Calvin V. Darling, November 8, 1911.
J. A. Dow, November 2, 1872; Doctor; West Topsham; Rep Mrs. J. A. Dow, March 21, 1888; Dem.
Leander A. Dexter, July 20, 1895; F .; East Corinth; Rep. Mrs. Leander A. Dexter, August 12, 1890; Rep. Blanche A. Felch, November 14, 1916. Harold J. Dexter, March 31, 1919.
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Martin L. Dexter, August 12, 1920.
King F. Dexter, August 18, 1921.
Creola A. Dexter, December 20, 1922.
Lewis B. Dexter, February 20, 1924. Leo H. Dexter, February 20, 1924.
Freda A. Dexter, August 16, 1925.
Everett L. Dexter, November 5, 1927.
Charles E. Dodge, July 7, 1906; Laborer; E. Corinth; Rep. Mrs. Ellen A. Dodge, August 5, 1906; Rep.
James E. Dodge, June 29, 1929.
Charles E. Dickerman, October 10, 1871; F., E. Corinth; Rep. Harry E. Dickerman, September 6, 1913.
Jessie B. Dickerman, April 4, 1909; Teacher; E. Corinth; Rep. Charles W. Daniels, December 9, 1879; F .; W. Topsham; Rep. Mrs. Charles W. Daniels, April 17, 1885; Rep.
Albert F. Downing, April 1, 1900; F .; East Topsham; Ind. Mrs. Albert F. Downing, October 27, 1903; Ind.
George F. Downing, December 11, 1923.
James A. Downing, November 22, 1925.
Jessie M. Downing, April 11, 1929.
Robert E. Donald, October 22, 1899; Quarryman; Groton. Mrs. Robert E. Donald, August 12, 1902; never voted.
John A. Donald, September 28, 1925.
Robert E. Donald, Jr., May 17, 1927.
Estelle J. Donald, May 19, 1929.
Julian A. Dimock, August 9, 1873; Orchardist; East Corinth; Republican.
Mrs. Julian A. Dimock, March 5, 1873; Rep.
Rosalie Weston, September 27, 1848; East Corinth; Dem.
One of the first orchards in Topsham was Jesse Crown's near the Newbury line. This orchard was bearing fruit in 1798.
The soil in Topsham, especially on the protected hillsides of the uplands, is suitable for the production of apples. Till the win- ter of 1917-18 every farm had its orchard. In that year a severe freezing killed nearly all the apple trees in town. Where new or- chards have been set out they are doing well. The chief varieties are Bethels, McIntosh and Fameuse.
The older trees in the Dimock Orchard, the largest orchard in town, were set out by Alex. Eastman 75 years ago. Mr. Dimock took possession of the place in 1912. He topped the old orchard and set out a new one of between 1500 and 1600 trees. This or-
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chard covers about 40 acres. A larger part of the trees are Mc- Intosh Reds. There are some Fameuse and Bethels. Even in the "off" year several thousand bushels of fine apples are raised. This year (1929) the crop will probably be between 6000 and 7000 bu- shels of marketable apples. Julian A. Dimock, the owner, markets apples every year. His orchards are well cared for and are worth visiting at blossoming time or in the fruiting season.
My thoughts go back to the orchard, I stand 'mong blossoms and trees, I hear the songs of the birds And listen to the humi of the bees.
The turtle dove's nest of sticks Laid criss-cross there I see. The mud-daubed nest of the robin In the crotch of every tree.
Though far removed am I From orchard and farin today,
Very well do I remember That blossoming orchard in May.
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E.
Edson Emerson, January 20, 1861; F .; East Corinth. Mrs. Edson Emerson, January 7, 1877; Rep. C. Wesley Emerson, August 10, 1907.
Clinton L. Emery, July 11, 1867; F .; East Topsham; Rep.
Mr. Emery specializes in raising turkeys, having during this season a flock of over 100. He keeps about 10 head of cattle ou his 86-acre farm.
G. W. Edwards, April 13, 1869; West Topsham.
Charles R. Emerson, April 26, 1888; F .; Groton, Rep.
Mrs. Charles R. Emerson, August 30, 1888; Rep.
Ralph W. Emerson, January 31, 1911. Charles W. Emerson, September 25, 1912. Sophronia M. Emerson, July 17, 1915. Henry F. Emerson, September 11, 1917.
Hellene J. Emerson, April 6, 1920. Paul B. Emerson, July 15, 1922.
Luvia I. Emerson, September 20, 1924. Marion E. Emerson, May 12, 1927.
T. S. Eastman, June 14, 1857, East Corinth; Rep. Mrs. T. S. Eastman, March 29, 1861; Rep.
Samuel I. Eastman, October 22, 1899; woodcutter; Groton; Republican.
William H. Eastman, May 12, 1903; F .; East Corinth; Rep. Mrs. Lillian Eastman, February 22, 1896; Rep. Richard Miller Eastman, December 2, 1920.
F.
W. E. Frost, September 29, 1874; F .; Groton; Rep. Mrs. W. E. Frost, November 25, 1878; Rep. Renwick J. Frost, July 2, 1907; F .; Rep. Leslie R. Frost, August 5, 1909. :
Mr. Frost has a farm of over 400 acres on which there are 1200 sugar trees. He keeps about 30 grade Guernsey cattle. His is one of the good hill farms in the north part of town.
A. B. Fisk, March 10, 1864; F .; Groton; Rep. Mrs. A. B. Fisk, October 5, 1864; Rep.
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A. N. Fisk, November 11, 1901. C. R. Fisk, November 23, 1903. Fremont W. Fisk, April 3, 1909.
The three boys and their father work a farm of about 400 acres. This farm at present has 40 head of cattle and about 45 sheep. £ It is one of Topsham's good dairy farms. Mr. Fisk an- nually makes sugar from a thousand trees.
Thomas A. Flynn, July 18, 1878; farm hand; West Topsham; Democrat.
Stanley H. Furman, November 6, 1886; F .; Groton; Rep. Mrs. Charlotte J. Furman, February 5, 1892; Rep. Milo Thomas Furman, October 25, 1917.
Mr. and Mrs. Furman have one of the best hill farms in the north part of Topsham. They keep from 30 to 40 head of cattle on their 500-acre farm.
Charles R. Fortune, July 10, 1891; F .; West Topsham; Rep. Ethel A. Fortune, September 11. 1894; Rep.
Marion R. Fortune, June 1, 1917.
Celia M. Fortune, May 17, 1919.
Arlene J. Fortune, August 14. 1921.
Natalie H. Fortune, July 12, 1924.
Phyllis 1. Fortune, December 14, 1928.
E. H. Farnham, April 2, 1868; F .; West Topsham; Rep. Mrs. N. M. Farnham, March 4, 1884; Rep.
Hertha B. Farnham, February 27, 1913.
Russell A. Farnham, September 25, 1916.
Gordon R. Farnham, September 6, 1920.
Annie G. Farnham, May 28, 1922.
William C. Fox, April 2, 1889; laborer; East Topsham; Dem. Mrs. William C. Fox, November 2, 1903; Rep. Winston E. Fox, June 13, 1926.
Orrin E. Farnham, June 16, 1910; machinist; West Topsham; Republican.
John Flanders, April 22, 1878; West Topsham; never voted.
Stephen Farmer, April 8, 1881; fireman; W. Topsham; Rep. Thomas D. Fellows, May 24, 1838; F .; Waits River; Rep.
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Mr. Fellows has lived his whole life in Topsham. He saw the coming of the mowing machine to take the place of the cradle and the scythe. He remembers the time when Waits River had no postoffice, and his father used to walk over the hills to East Tops- ham once a week for the "Universalist Watchman," published at Montpelier by E. P. Walton and Sons.
Though troubled somewhat by the infirmities of age. Mr. Fellows still makes his own garden and does his own housework. His eyesight has always been good, and he spends much time in reading. Mr. Fellows has always been a staunch Republican. He cast his first vote for Abraham Lincoln in 1860, and has voted for every Republican candidate since that time. However, he says he lost his vote a few times.
John H. Felch, March 13, 1853; F .; East Corinth; Rep. Mrs. John F. Felch, February 11, 1860; Rep. George M. Felch, January 22, 1889; F .: East Corinth; Rep. Mrs. George M. Felch, April 16, 1898; Rep.
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There are about 250 acres of land in the farm. George Felch and his father keep an average of 25 sheep and six to eight cows. This year there has been 425 maple trees tapped, from which 800 pounds of maple sugar was made. As a boy and young man George Felch broke more than one pair of oxen. While he gave up his ox-team several years ago and now has a good team of horses, George often says "There is nothing like a good pair of oxen to snake a log across the river."
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G.
E. S. Green, January 16, 1866; F .; Groton; Dem. Mrs. E. S. Green, July 27, 1861; Dem.
From the large maple grove on his farm Mr. Green makes a yearly average of 300 gallons of maple syrup. This syrup sells at about $2.25 per gallon.
William H. Gallagher, September 3, 1861; lumber worker; East Topsham; Dem.
Prescott J. Gearwar, October 18, 1889; Blacksmith; E. Tops- ham; Rep.
John P. Gearwar, February 16, 1917.
Orville Hubbard, October 27, 1860; laborer; East Topsham; Republican.
Leland Hayward, August 25, 1871; laborer; West Topsham; Democrat.
G. H. Hight, March 3, 1869; Tax Collector; West Topsham; Republican.
Mrs. G. H. Hight, March 10, 1879; Rep.
Charles S. Hight, April 28, 1867; West Topsham; Rep.
L. P. Hight, October 17, 1875; Merchant; W. Topsham; Rep. Mrs. L. P. Hight, December 5, 1884; Rep.
Delma D. Hight, March 26, 1906.
Lloyd L. Hight, November 4, 1908.
Delta F. Hight, September 7, 1912.
Mrs. Clara E. Hood, February 24, 1851; West Topsham; Rep.
R. B. Hood, April 27, 1879; F .; East Corinth; Rep. Mrs. R. B. Hood, January 17, 1897; Rep.
Mr. Hood is one of the substantial farmers of Topsham. He has filled the office of Road Commissioner for a good many years.
Henry E. Hood, November 18, 1859; F .; W. Topsham; Rep.
Earl R. Hood, April 15, 1905; laborer; West Topsham.
Mrs. Earl R. Hood, Apri: 18, 1908; Rep.
Robert E. Hood, December 10, 1926.
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Benjamin F. Hall, June 6, 1863; F .; West Topsham; Rep.
Willard B. Hall, August 6, 1888; F .; West Topsham; Rep. Mrs. Willard B. Hall, January 21, 1896; Rep.
Rosa A. Hall, July 14, 1916.
Graydon W. Hall, June 22, 1918.
Otis B. Hall, March 9, 1921.
Annie R. Hall, September 21, 1922.
Mabel E. Hall, March 26, 1924.
Virgil C. Hall, July 12, 192S.
Mrs. Carrie I. Hood, July 4, 1858; West Topsham; Rep.
Waldo E. Hood, March 22, 1886; Butter-maker; West Tops- ham; Rep.
Mrs. Waldo E. Hood, December 10, 1891; Dem.
Lena J. Hood, August 12, 1918.
C. M. Hayward, August 14, 1871; farm hand; West Topsham; Republican.
A. Rawson Holgate, September 18, 1896; Minister; Waits Riv- er; Rep.
Mrs. A. R. Holgate, January 22, 1896; Rep.
Charles E. Hayward, August 27, 1874; F .; West Topsham; Democrat.
Mrs. Charles E. Hayward, June 3, 1867; Rep.
Bernard E. Gauther, May 31, 1920.
George E. Hood, June 24, 1868; F .; East Topsham; Rep.
Earl G. Hood, September 20, 1899; Rep.
Eva G. Hood, January 2, 1902.
Frank C. Hood, November 2, 1906. Fannie E. Hood, February 21, 1908.
Blanche E. Hood, April 13, 1910.
Florence D. Hood, February 11, 1915.
James W. Hood, February 13, 1916.
Forest C. Hood, May 12, 1919.
Harold D. Hood, December 9, 1923.
George A. Hunt, May 16, 1871; F .; Waits River; Rep. Mrs. Emma G. Hunt, July 11, 1880; Rep. Arah E. Hunt, January 6, 1902; F .; Waits River; Rep.
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Anthony C. Hart, September 12, 1878; Machinist; Groton; never voted.
Mrs. Anthony C. Hart, February 15, 1884; never voted.
Laura E. Hart, November 15, 1908.
Mildred R. Hart, January 19, 1910. Russell M. Hart, January 28, 1913. Paul R. Hart, February 13, 1916. Stanley L. Hart, January 4, 191S.
Harold L. Hart, June 15, 1922.
R. W. Hodge, May 28, 1884; F .; East Corinth; Ind. Mrs. R. W. Hodge, March 3, 1879; Rep.
George R. Hodge, August 25, 1912.
Ralph H. Hodge, March 7, 1915.
Mr. Hodge is one of the large land owners in the neighborhood of East Topsham.
Robert W. Hall, May 15, 1890; Bobbin Maker; East Topsham; Republican.
Lewis E. Hall, October 17, 1893; Sawmill Worker; East Tops- ham: Rep.
Edward H. Hall, January 15, 1904; Bobbin Maker: East Tops- ham; Rep.
Warren V. Hood, March 2, 1847; F .; East Corinth; Rep. Mrs. Warren V. Hood, July 26, 1853; Rep.
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