The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-11-14
OBITUARY.

early manhood in Sullivan. He bought q
farm in Lincoln and engaged in farming
and numbering on large scale. Subse-
quently he moved to Hampden and again to
Swanville, owning good farms in both
places. His Lincoln farm is still in the
possession of one of his daughters. He
married Nancy J. Hatch of Vassalboro,
who died ten years ago. His daughter,
Mrs. Rosa E. Keen, with whom he was Iiv-
mained on the farm with her son Leonard.
He leaves two sons and one daughter, VIM.
C. Hanson of Houlton, Wis, Mrs. Maria J.
Perry of Lincoln, and Ex-Mayor Edgar F.
Hanson of Belfast. He was man of ster-
ling integrity, holding the respect OF all who
knew him. The funeral was held Thursday
afternoon, Rev. Geo. f. Tufts of ISlesboro
officiating The interment was in the GEM
etery near his late home.
John Jones Shaw died at his home in
Northport Tuesday morning after an ILL
ness of few days. He was a son of the
late Jones and Ann Shaw, and was born in
Northport, where he lived all his life. His
grandfather, Major Benjamin Shaw, was a
Revolutionary soldier, born in Beverly,
Mass, in 1855 lie settled in Northport
where he died in 1871. Jones Shaw was
born in Newburyport, Mass, in 1888, and
came to Northport when young man. He
was prominently Unidentified with municipal
and political affairs and held the Office of
postmaster at Saturday Cove Il years.
The Shaw residence at the foot of the hill
north of the Cove, which was burned a short
time ago, was the home of the family from
the earliest settlement. For some time be-
fore the fire it had been favorte boarding
place for summer visitors. AT the time of
his death John j. Shaw was living with
his only daughter, Mrs. Annie Mahoney of
Northport. He is survived by three sisters.
Mrs. Abbie E. Perkins died at her home
on Union street Monday afternoon, after
long illness. She was born in Dixmont,
Dec. I, 1867, a daughter of Joseph d. and
Nancy Jewett. She was married in August,
1887, to Charles NJ. Perkins of Belfast, who
survives her with two daughters, Harriet,
aged 6 years, and Geneva, years. Her
parents are dead, and she leaves three
brothers, Weston Jewett of Jackson, Chas.
B. Jewett of Winterport, and Frank Jewett
of Levant. Mrs. Perkins was a member of
the Baptist church and her life was such as
endeared her to all who knew her, both old
and young. Through d long and trying i'll
ness she has been patient and uncomplain-
ing sufferer. The funeral will be held at
her late home this, Thursday forenoon, at
10 o'clock. Rev. Geo f. Tufts of Islesboro
will officiate
Mrs. Catherine Walker died Nov. 7th at
the home of John Mellen on Cross street,
where she was boarding, aged 70 years.
She came to Belfast from Nova Scotia and
married Benson Walker, who was accident
ally killed by falling from a stage in a ship
yard several years ago. They had no chill
dren, and it is not known that she has any
near relatives. The funeral was held Fri
day afternoon, Rev q. f. Edgett officiating.
The interment was in the family lot in
Grove Cemetery
Capt. Gilbert NJ. Hart died at his home on
Lincolnville avenue Saturday evening, Nov.
5th, after all illness of less than two days.
The funeral will be held this, Thursday.
afternoon, with services by Phoenix Lodge
of Masons. By request of the family
fuller notice is deferred until next week.
Capt. Charles H. Parker died Nov. 9th at
his home In Bucksport, after long and
painful illness, aged nearly 65 years. He
was the Oldest member of the large family
of the late Geroge W. Parker, a prominent
citizen and shipbulder, whose remarkable
with the conntry's shipbuilding interests,
and who, like his father, was one of the
finest mechanics and marine architects of
his time. Two specimens of his skill as
constructor and draughtsman, the schooners
Jennette and fannie Hayden, still visit the
harbors OF the coast where they are recog-
nized as masterpieces of marine architec-
ture. Capt Parker was also one of the
best pilots IN eastern waters, and for sever
al years was at the wheel of the larger tow
boats owned by Hugh Ross, and in after
years was called upon when hazardous pas
sages were demanded. AS an honest, indus
trious, generous man, he fully sustained the
family name, being justly popular with all
classes and greatly respected as a citizen.
He never married, but lived and died in the
home of his childhood, surrounded by his
brothers and sisters, who loving lyminister-
ed to every need and faintest desire and
We're with him to the very last The suryiy-
ing three brothers and four sisters are Can't.
E. j., George w., Alvah, Mrs M. G. Dow.
and the Misses Mary, Myra and Fannie.
Funeral services of Mrs. Elana Barron.
widow of the late Henry Barron, were held
at the home of her son, Frank T. Barron. n
i11, Monument M square, Charlestown, at two
O'Clock Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 9Th.
Rev, K; F. Holway, pastor of Trinity Meth
odist Episcopal church, and Rev Mr. Gates
of the Episcopal church, Cohasset, were
the officiating clergymen. The Union Quar-
tette, Mr.. George W. Want, soloist, sang
several selections. There were numerous
floral offerings. Burial was at W0odlawn
Cemetery. Mrs. Barron died at the Sum-
mer home of Mr. Clarence W. Barron. a
son, at Cohasset, Monday morning. She
was native of Unity, Me-, having been
born in that town seventy three wears ago.
The last forty-fve years of her life had been
spent In Charlestown, where she was one of
the best-known residents. Mrs. Barron
was member of Trinity Methodist church
and Olive Branch Lodge, No. 3, |. o. o. /.
Five sons and daughter survive her They
are Mr.. Clarence w. Barron of the Boston
News Bureau; Mr.. Amos Barron, assistant
general manager of the National Carbon
Company of Cleveland, O.; Mr.. Frank r