The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-10-01
OBITUARY.

1t is with a deep feeling of sadness that Bel
fast loses a highly respected and influential
citizen, Capt. Ansel Wadsworth, who died at
his home Sept. 18th, after severe illness OF
several weeks. Capt. Wadsworth was born in
Lincolnville, Me-, Jan. l, 1889. He attended
the schools in his locality and for brief period
in early life followed the sea, making voyage
to Europe while yet in his teens. At the break
ing out of the Civil war he was ready to respond
to the call of his country. August 10, 1852, ne
enlisted in Company I, 26th Maine Regiment at
Belfast He was orderly sergeant, then second
lieutenant of Co. l. then transferred to Co. G,
and made captain of that company. October
II, 1862, he was mustered into the United
States service at Bangor. He was with his
company at the battle of Irish Bend, April IA,
1868; also at the siege of Port Hudson in June
and July, and was with his company when Port
Hudson surrendered, July 9Th, and was muster
ed out Aug. II, 1868. He was appointed Cap
tain of Co. II, End Maine Cavalry, by Gov. Abb
ner Coburn, but was obliged to decline the po-
sition on account of ill health. His war record
was one of bravery and ability, and he rose
from the ranks by fully merited promotions.
For some years after the war he followed the
business of contractor and builder, working IN
Belfast and vicinity and in Brockton, Mass In
the summer of 1876 he was at the Centennial
in Philadelphia, having charge of manufac-
turer's exhibit. In 1878 he was appointed
deputy sheriff of Waldo county, and was re-
appointed in 1880. He was elected sheriff
in 1882, and was elected for five consecu-
tive terms, serving the county with efic-
iency and success for ten years. On retire
ment from Office he bought a large farm in
the suburbs of Belfast, which by his energy he
developed into one of the finest farm homes IN
Waldo County. He prominent member
of the Patrons of Husbandry; a member of
Thomas H. Marshall Post G. A. R., and served
two years as Eminent Commander of Palestine
Commandery, Knights Templar. In politics
he was Democrat and took keen interest In
all governmental questions, was thoroughly
i conversant with the policies of the country
and was devoted to the principles of democracy.
For years he was faithful attendant and ar
dent supporter of the Universalist church, and
, at the time of his death was superintendent of
, the Sunday school, He was the product of
i sturdy Puritan ancestry and was naturally en-
dowed with those qualities which make for the
highest type of manhood. He was man of
strong convictions, broad in his views and in
! tensely loyal in his friendships, and was ever
/ fearless and aggressive champion for the cause
of right and justice. His high sentiments and
| integrity of character challenged the respect
and admiration of all who knew him. He had
/. a large circle of friends and acquaintance and
! mis- loss is irreparable, for che walked upright
! w." On Dec 80 1860, he married Miss Mary
! c. Pottle of Searsmont who survives him with
/ two daughters and one son: Mrs. Adella Pack
&! ard and Miss Alberta Wadsworth of this city
: and Edward A Wadsworth of Somervile,
Mass; three grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Lou
lisa Pottle of Rockport and brother,
George Wadsworth of Brockton, Mass. Funer-
al services were held yesterday at his home, 1875
/ High street, Rev. A. A. Smith, pastor of the
| Universalist church, officiating. The Waldo
| County bar Palestine Commandery and Thorn
| as H. Marshal Post, G A. R., attended. The
remains We're taken to Lincolnvile for inter-
ment and services were held at the grave.
! Joshua Wentworth died in Waldo Sept. 22nd,
| aged So years and % days. On his s8th birth
day he sustained a shock but was conscious
| part of the time until the end. During his
| long life he had enjoyed remarkable health and
this last illness was the only one in which he
| had required the services of physician. He
| was taken i'll at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
| Ruth A Smith, who was devoted in her atten
| lions and ministered to his every want. He
realized that he was past his usefulness in
life and was willing and anxious to go. He was
born in Concord, N. H., Aug. 81, 1920 the third
child in a family of is of the late Benjamin
and Ruth Wentworth, who moved to Waldo
when the deceased was Is years old. Waldo had
since been his home and there he was engag-
ed in farming. Sixty three years ago he mar
ried Emily Bradford of Thorndike and they
had two children-a son, Charles j., who died
at the age of two years, and daughter, Mrs.
Ruth A. Smith of Waldo His wife died II