Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-02

agricultural pursuits. Ills mother was near rela-
ton Of Jonathan Edwards. AT the age of IS was
appointed Justice Of the Peace and one of the
Assessors Of the town; has delivered several pub
lie addresses, and has held various positions OF
trust and honor in the town. Is now engaged in
writing history of his native town. Still physi-
cally vigorous and can do most kinds Of work as
speedily and as well as n ost young men. Moved
last year nearly one acre in two hours and fifteen
minutes. Mechanic enough to make the wood
work OF all the impirne nts that farmers use never
has used glasses, sight and hearing unmpaired,
health good as ever. Never has used tobacco in
any form, except to kill vernin, and has never
used pint Of any kind of spirtuous liquors either
rs beverage or medicine for sbout forty years.
Formerly Jackson democrat.
NASH, JAMES, Gardner. Republican, Metho-
dist, dealer in furniture, married age Sc. Born in
Newburyport, Mass; moved to Gardiner when very
young; has had no advantages for an education !;
-,orked in Gotten factory until 10 years of age,
then went to learn his trade, and has been engaged
in the furniture business ever since. Has been
identified with the temperance cause for thirty
years; was at the head of the order Of Sons of
Temperance in the State in 80; connected with
the Gardiner city government seven year,; was
Mayor for two years. 1854. Member of the
House in 1872. Always republican.
NEAL, REUBEN s., Farningdale. Republican
10 religious preferences reported farmer, single ;
age 50. Born in Manchester, then part Of Hal
lowell; attended the common schools and Hal
lowell Academy begun a sea-taring hfc at the age
OF H. and has followed the sea about ten years in
all became mate at the age Of 10; a. the breaking
out of the war enlisted as private IN the FIRST
Maine Cavalry, his being the second name placed
on the rolls Of the company raised in kennebec
county; taken prisoner at the battle OF Brandy
Station, having his horse shot from under him.
and had O brief experience in Libby prison. Since
the close of the war, has been engaged in farming
Has held variou= town osIccs. Always repub-
lican.
OaE, koRENzo, Garland. Republican, C,nsre-
garioI-ahst, insurance agent, married; age o+.
Born in Bascawen, y. H., and attended the town
school; has hel2 all the town Offices, and Assistant
Assessor, Postmaster, Justice Of the Peace, &c.
Former occupation that Of merchant. Formerly
a wbig.
! OUuIEITE, BRUNO, Frenchvllle. Independent
| In poitics, Roman Catholic faImer, married; age
| 81 Born IN Saint Pascbal Canada, and educated
| in Frenchviile. Has held several town offices
! Formerly C. democrat.
! PArTEN, JAMES, Hermon. Republican, no re
igious preferences reported, farmer scnool teach
| er and land surveyor married; age 81. Born III
IIampden, and attended the town school; has held
the Offices Of Selectman, Town Agent, $. :. CON-
mittoe, &C.; member Of the House IN lois. Tor
mcrly democrat.
PAUL, WARRINGTON, kittsty. Republican
Congregationalist, shipwright, married; age ~
Born in Elliot, and educated in that town. Mem
Der of the House in 1872. Republican since 49,
Educated in the common school.
PEAKS, Thomas j. Charle,ton. Repubcan
Baptist, merchant, married; age 81. Born Il
| cd bor1c ctn
thrown on his own resources when II years o
age. In 1852 went TO Lowell, Mass, ard workes
six years for Fisk < Norcross IN their mill, films
saws. AT the breaking out OF the rebellion wa
in the milling business in Lowell, Mass. In lS6
left Lowell and came TO his native town aud en-
gagged in trade; organized the Militia Of the towi
and made the first draft; took drafted man
place in the ranks. and WAS elected "a Lieutenan
of Company Z, 22a Regiment was promoted th'
following winter 10 ist Lieutenant, was acting
Adju.ant Of the regiment fosr months, was at tbs
battiS of Irish Bend, April Is, 1853, also at Tbs
Siege OF Por: Hads0n; served his time vaf, cam
home aud was enrolling ofheeT; held thai posi-
ton until the close If the war, since which tm
he has been engaged IL trade. Served cue yea
in the beard OF Selectmsn Of tue town.
PENDKxTER, CHARLES o., Denmark. RePubli
can, no religion reported, clothing manufacturer
married; age %. Born at Sebago, and educate'
at Brdgton Academy. Enlisted. March 10, 1864
as private in 3lst Maine Regiment promoted Il
first SergeantJuly 18th, and TO Iieutenancy Jul,
Both. AT the explosion of the mine was woHndeS
and taken prisioner was carried to Columbia, :
c., and WIN other officers confined there until tht
near approach Of Shermans army compelled thei
removal 10 Charlotte, n. G., where they wert
paroled and sent TO the lines near Wilmington
reaching that place March lIt, making month
spent in prison. After muster-out was in L. s. @
NJ. Department one year; was stationed at Por
| Lavaca and IDdianola, Texas. Returned TO Maine
in the fall of Sc, has since been engaged in th'
manufacturing business.
PERRY, WILLIAM F., Briagton. Republican
| Congregationalst, manufacturer; age 46. Borr
in Bridgton; commenced business at Il wears Of
age as blacksmith; sold out in 1882; the same
year commenced the carriage business but sold
out again in 1857. In 1862 built wooden mill
and since that time has been engaged in the man
| ufacture Of wooden goods Member Of the House
in 1872. A republican from the organization OF
| the party.
| PIERCE, H. O., Monmouth. Republican, Con-
gregationalist farmer married; age AZ. Born in
Monmouth, and educated at Monmouth Academy
and Readfed Seminary. Went TO Wisconsin in
the spring Of 1885, and returned TO this state in
May, 1858; engaged for the most part of that time
in teaching school. Enlisted in the United States
service in the winter of 1866, and was mustered
out the following November. Went out in com
msnd Of Co. Ii, 49th Reg't, Wis. Vols, and re-
turned 10 Wisconsin, after the musterout, in the
same capacity. Held the Office OF County Super
intendent Of Common Schools, in Wanshora Coun-
", Wiz, tor two years, and Is at present Town
Superintendent of Schools 10 Monmouth, and on
the Board Of Selectmen Always republican.
PRENTIss, JESSE. Milford Republican, L IA.
versalist, mlllwright and millman, married; age
II. Born IN China, kennebec county, and moved
to Milford in lS49. Attended school in China j;
has held various town Offices. Formerly wing
Fl.KssEY, WARREN E.. Lewiston. Republican,
Methodist, boot and shoe dealer, married; age A..