The terri- tory now covered by the city of Augusta was once included in this town. This town was set off from Vas- salboro.' in 1792. There were settlements made along the river as early as 1761, and at Snow's Pond about the same time. The Sawtelles were among the early settlers. Mr. Wilbur's an- cestors were among the first settlers in what is now the city of Boston.
Agriculture is the leading business of the town, to which the soil is well adapted.
At this time there were but a few houses upon the west side of the river. It is to-day the most flourishing town in the valley. Here dwelt the great orator of the Kenne- bec tribe. Printing the files within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged, as long as all notices and submitter information is included. We encourage links to the state and county table of contents.