Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-08
nenfb of Israr1 Wa shburn, Senior.

The venerable Israel Washburn, Esq, of Liv-
ermore Gather of ex-Gov Israel Washburn, Jr.,
of Portland,) died of paralysis at the Norland
mansion, on Friday the lst inst, 10 the ninety
second wear of his age, and was buried on Monday
last, Rev. William A. Drew Of this city, conduct
ing the funeral services in the church, which was
filed with congregation that gathered to testify
their respects TO the memory of good man, and
one of the patriarchs of the land.
Mr.. w. was born in Raynham, Mass, but in
carly manhood came to kennebec in company
with Mr.. White and established himself in BUSH
ness on the river at the head of Swan Island, in
what is now Richmond village. This was in 1910
He built the first vessel ever constructed in that
now large shipbuilding place. Her name was
"Portumnus." She was employed IN carrying
coidwood to Boston. lie and his partner also
opened store for trade. 1t during the resirIc
ton measures of jefferson and MadisOns admin
istrations; and the second vessel built was sui
fered to rot upon the stocks Those were nara
democratic times. Subsequently he purchased
farm and store in Livermore, oil the tate ArteInas
Leonard removed to that town, went into busl-
ness and married the daughter of Samuel BenIa-
min, Esq, tho was in the whole Revolution, De
ing in the first battle at Lexington and the last
AT Yoiktown-never having lost day IN the sew
en- years service. lie was adjutant in Col. Scam
mel's regiment.
Mr.. ". WAS public man, the Jeiiersonian
side. and before the separation was many Tunes
member OF the Massschu cts Leg islature, win
such men as John Holmes, Albion X. PARIS, Seph-
en- Long feiljw Harrison Gray Gus, JOSIAH z iinc.
&C. By his wife, Almost queeny woman, he mad ten
cnlld,en--all but TWO OF whom are vet LIVING
seven sons and three daughters. His family OF sew
ell sons are the most remarkable for success IN pub
lie life that was ever reared in the United States.
Israel Jr. being member of Congress for twelve
wears, and was our War Governor during the
Is years, and afterwards secretary of State Of the
ni,ed states, and now Minister Plenpotentlary
of the United States IN Paris, France; Charles
Ames, Presidential Elector III the California Col
lege for lluColn, and Minister Of the United
States 10 Paiagua; CadwaIader G., member OF
Congress II years, and Major General IN the
Union Army during the rebellion, and lac Gov
ernor OF " lscousIn (the three brothers were MEM
bers of Congress at one and The same time); AL
gernon Sidney, a wealthy merchant in Boston, and
once a banker in Iiallowell; Samuel enjamln, d
captain in the Navy during the rebellion, who
distinguished himself in several battles; and " IL
liam A. Drew, millionaire in Minnesota, who
came within two votes OF receiving the Republi-
can nomination for Governor of that State at the
last election. Can any father in the United States
boast OF family Of such [seyenI sons !? 1t is a
remarkable case. Bat the Old gentleman took
more pride and pleasure in congratulatng him
self on the distinction that they had always been
good BOYS, who never msbehaved themselves,
but had maintained unblemished characters
through life, than in the thought of their public
successes and honors. lie was himself patriot
and impaired the right principles and examples to
his children. Such man could of ght boast of
his more tnan Roman jewels. ID.