Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-04-24
DEATH OF CAPT. FRANK D. HopaKrNs.

DEATH OF CAPT. FRANK d. HoDaKINs.
Capt. Frank ID. Hodgkins, one of the
most prominent citizens of the town, died
Wednesday morning, April II.
Capt. Hodgkins was born in East Tren-
ton, now Lamoine, in November, 1924, and
was the son of Nathan and Harriet
Googins Hodgkins. In early manhood he
married Miss Clara Coggins. also of East
Trenton. To them six children were born,
all of whom are living except one son,
Nathan, who passed away in boyhood.
When the children were yet young, the
wife and mother was called from earth.
Capt. Hodgkins afterward married Miss
Lydia Wilbur, OF East brook, who became
tender and faithful mother to the family
under her care, and most devoted wife.
When young man, Capt. Hodgkins
commanded different vessels engaged in
fishing in the Bay of Fundy, the Magda-
lene islands and the Grand Banks. Later,
he, in company with his brother, ID. d.
Hodgkins, established the business of fit
ting out vessels for the cod and herring
fisheries, under the firm name of F. d.
Hodgkins & Co.
When his sons Frank l.. and Charles
attained manhood, he established the firm
of F. ID. Hodgkins & Sons for similar
business. These two firms carried on an
extensive fishing business for several years.
They built and owned in part a number Of
vessels, which, since the fishing business
was abandoned, have been in foreign trade.
In early life, Capt. Hodgkins united with
the Baptist church in this place. During
this long period OF membership-about
sixty years the prosperity OF his church
has been near his heart. By his presence
and participation in the services, and by
his liberal financial support he has mani
tested his abiding interest. He has also
been an active mep,ber of the Christian
Endeavor society since its organization.
As a citizen he was enterprising and
willing to aid in any cause for the improve
ment OF the town. His family relations
were very pleasant. A kind and affec-
tionate husband, father and grandfather,
he enjoyed the loving devotion of wife,
children and grandchildren.
He was in poor health for many years,
yet he enjoyed the many blessings which
were his, and retained lively interest in
current events, secular and religious. His
last illness of about two weeks was pain
less. He is survived by wife and five
children-Frank l.. and Capt. Charles H.,
of this town, DR.. Herbert, of Eastport,
Mrs. J. W. Bragdon, of Minneapolis, and
Mrs. Rose Holt, of Ellsworth. Two
brothers are left, Capt. Gilman B. and
Dyer d. Hodgkins.
The funeral services were held in the
church Friday. In the absence of the pas
tor, Rev. c. S. McLearn, OF Bar Harbor,
spoke com forting words to the relatives
and friends. A male quartette from Els
worth rendered sweet music. A wealth of
beautiful flowers breathed the promptings
Of loving hearts.
OF the near relatives, all were present
except two children, Capt. Charles, who is
on the ocean, and Mrs. Brsgdon, who on
account of illness, was unable to come
from her western home. The husband,
father, brother and neighbor will be deeply
missed, but comfort is found in the thought
that physical weakness is all gone, and in
its place sre eternal rest and peace.
April %. II.