Richard Bean (1750 - 1806)

Born 28 May 1750 in Brentwood, Rockingham, New Hampshire

Ancestors

Husband of Mary (Smith) Bean — married about 1770 in Rockingham, New Hampshire

Descendants

Died 15 Jan 1806 at age 55 in Waterboro, York, Maine

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Birth Record, NH (from original image) Birth Record, NH (from original image) Richard Bean May 28, 1750 Brentwood, NH Father: James Bean Recorded by Brentwood Town Clerk Charles Flanders, October 21, 1905

1788 Rockingham Co. deed: Lydia Bean et al to Richard Bean Bk. 0176 P. 0079 From Clan MacBean, Vol. 1 "Richard Bean #3123, b. 5-28-1750, Brentwood, NH, d. 1-15-1806, Waterboro, ME, m. Brentwood, NH. From the sketchy records we have found on Richard Bean it seems more than possible that he was m. at Brentwood, and had 2 ch. there before he moved with his brother Micajah to Waterboro, ME shortly after 1776.* The 1790 Census at Waterboro shows that he then had a family of 7 ch., 2 sons over 16 years old, 2 sons under 16 and 3 daus. living at home. According to this his two sons, Thomas Bean and James Bean, who were b.at Brentwood were not then living at home. We have had to piece this family together one by one from many sources, from marriage records, cemetery records, census and town records, and records in family Bibles. Obviously there are many more bits of information needed. We are quite satisfied that this is the full list of Richard's family but not listed according to birth. To date we have not found the name of Richard's wife.** Of Richard's lineage there isn't the slightest shadow of doubt. In the Joel Bean Lot of the Cemetery at Biddeford, ME, there is a large stone in Memory of Joel and his ancestors, and listed on one side of the stone is the following: In Memory of John Bean, the Pioneer, born in Scotland Died, in Exeter, NH, 2-8-1718 Jeremiah Bean, b. Exeter, 1675, d. 1727 Rev. James Bean, d. in Brentwood, 1785 Richard Bean, b. 5-28-1750, d. 1-15-1806 Thomas Bean, b. 11-7-1774, d. 12-7-1828 Joel Bean, b. 9-12-1807, d. 6-23-1846" From: Clan MacBean, Vol1

• Richard and Mary Bean were living in Waterboro by 3 June 1779 when Mary Bean was present for the wedding of her presumed cousin, Elizabeth Smith, to their mutual cousin, Jeremiah Smith; affadavit for Rev. War Pension Application of Elizabeth (Smith) Smith. Eldest daughter, Susanna (BEAN) PIKE (m. Elias PIKE) was age 71 b. in NH per 1850 census Waterboro living with son Jonathan PIKE:

1850 Census Waterboro, ME Jonathan Pike 39, farmer, ME Nancy 35 ME Charles O. 12 ME (O for Orlando?) SUSAN 71, NH

• • bjb subseuqently found Richard & Mary Bean of Waterboro buried in the Fisk-Bean Cemetery, Waterboro, ME.

As Quakers, Richard and his father were among those who refused to sign the Association Test of April 12, 1776 in Brentwood, NH. It was required that every able-minded freeman over age 21 sign The Association Test agreeing to defend the United Colonies with Arms against the hostile attempts of the British fleets and armies. Quakers refusing to sign in Brentwood on religious grounds were Rev. James Bean, his brother, Jeremiah Bean, his son Richard Bean, and Jeremiah's sons, Richard Bean Jr. and Levi, and cousins, Joshua Bean and William Bean Also Samuel Stevens, Thomas Smith, Antipas Gilman, Joseph Greely, Moses Magoon, Samuel Dudley, Jr., David Clifford, Samuel Clifford, William Stevens, Jonathan Sleeper, Jeremiah Rowe. (NHSP 30:20)

1850 Census Waterboro, ME Jonathan Pike 39, farmer, ME Nancy 35 ME SUSAN 71, NH Charles O. 12 ME

Richard's next child, Lydia, born in 1782 appears to have been born in ME (census data). Thus the family apparently moved to Massabesic between 1778 and 1782, shortly before his father died in 1785.

RICHARD, b. NH 20 Sept 1749 (as calculated from age at death on GS), d. Waterboro 15 Jan 1806, aged 56-3-26 (GS inscription), buried Fisk-Bean Cemetery; m. MARY ---, b.. Richard Bean of Brentwood, NH, purchased land in "Massabeseak" from Abner Dolloff of Exeter, NH, 4 Jun 1779. The land was near a pond and land claimed by William Bean (YD 45:270). It would appear that Mary was in the household of James Bean, 1800, aged 26-45, however, there are no other records that connect the two, other than an 1815 deed (below) which describes her land as abutting James Bean (YD 96:102). As a widow she purchased 25 acres of land on the "west side of the road," 20 Sept 1808, from Daniel Davis of Alfred (YD 80:106). She conveyed two pieces of property in the Gore to Samuel Trafton, 7 July 1813 and 17 May 1815 (YD 96:102, 103). Although a Mary is shown as head of a Waterboro household in 1800, it is apparent from probate and gravestone records that her husband did not die until 1806. The division of his estate, 5 Dec 1808, shows the following heirs: Mary, widow; sons listed by order of birth, James, Thomas, Micaiah, Richard and Jacob; daughters, Lydia, Mary, wife of Nathan Goodridge and Susannah, wife of Elias Pike. The inventory on his estate showed an 197-acre "homeplace with buildings" valued at $1900. Info from Fred R, Boyle, C.G. Research 2004, now in Early Families of Alfred, ME.

Clan MacBean Vol 1 states that there was a son John as well, though he is not mentioned in the property division of Richard's estate. There is a 26-45 year old John in Waterboro in 1800 with 3 males 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 2 females 0-10, 1 female 26-45. This is likely related to John of Massabesick, a cousin of Richard's. It is possible Richard had a son John who died without heirs before 1806.

The only Richard in Waterboro, 1800, or for that matter listed as head of household in Maine, 1800 was only 26-45 years old with 2 males 0-10, 2 males 10-16, 1 female 0-10, 2 females 16-25 and 1 female 26-45. There is no other Bean household in Waterboro with with a male and female over 45. Did the census taker make an error in Richard and Mary's age group? None of the daughters were married yet, so they could not be living in a daughter's household and the age range of the Richard Bean household, minus Thomas and Micaijah who have households in Waterboro and James who is listed in Alfred. otherwise fits Richard's remaining children. Widow Mary reappeared as head of household in Alfred, 1810, after Richard died in 1806.

Richard Bean was one of 30 signers of the petition of 1785 by the Inhabitants of the Plantation of Massabesick in the county of York who "humbly sheweth that thay Labour under sum Very Great Inconveniances for want of being Incorporated and wish to be Put in a better situation for Doing their Duty wherfore Your Petitioners Earnestly Pray that their Plantation may be incorporated into a Town acording to the Plan herewith Presented to Gether with a gore of Land containing about Eighteen hundred acres Lying between Sanford and Shapleighton and adjoining the aforesaid Plantation and your Petitioners as in Duty Bound will Ever pray &c." Among the 30 cosigners were also 5th great grandfathers Joseph Russell, Sr., and Samuel Moody, as well as cousins Capt. Clement Moody, William Bean, and Scribner cousins: Samuel, Edward, Daniel, Edward, Jr. Daniel, Jr.. And so Waterborough came into being by act of the sitting Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, March 6 1787. It was named in honor of Col. Josiah Waters, one of the early proprietors of Massabesick, who was born in Boston September 28, 1749 and died suddenly at Boston December 18, 1805. He presented the Town its first record book inscribed: "To the Inhabitants of the Town of Waterborough this book is most respectfully presented by their Friend and very Humble Servant Josiah Waters Boston March 10th 1787" From: the Hamiltons of Waterborough, chpt 1, pp 1- 12.

Richard Bean of Waterborough, Maine (deceased 15 January 1806) Probate Extract December 8, 1808 York Co. Probate Records, p. 267 Re: Richard’s Widow. Mary’s Dower Pursuant to a warrant to us directed by the hon. Stephen Thacher esq., judge of probate of wills for the Co. of York, we the subscribers having been first sworn as the said warrant directs have appoint. all the real estate whereof Richard Bean late of Waterborough died seized and possessed within this commonwealth as follows viz amounting in the whole to $2700 One third of which is ____900 We then set off to Mary Bean, the widow of said deceased for her dower or third thereof. One piece of land bounded as follows viz beginning at the Northeast corner of James Robinson’s land by the county road thence North fourteen degrees West thirty two rods to a stake _____, thence West two hundred and twenty six rods to the middle branch pond so called, thence Southerly by said pond thirty two rods on a strait line to a white maple tree, spotted on four sides, thence East by land of said Robinson to the bounds first mentioned containing forty five acres and thirty seven rods and also one half of the late mansion house of the deceased, viz the Southeast front room and the Northwest bedroom. Also the chamber in the Southend of the house and the use of half of the kitchen, together with the front entry and also eight feet in the North part of the cellar with full liberty of passing to or from any or all said apartments, but also one third of the barn viz from the barn floor to the East and thereof together with the use of half the floor with liberty of passing to, from and around said house and barn without let or hindrance. Given unto our hand this fifth day of December. AD 1808 William Parsons Benjm Warren Henry Smith York Co. At a court of Probate holden at Alfred 31 December 1808 the foregoing report being presented for approbation and no objection being made thereto, the same is hereby accepted and decreed that the said widow, Mary have the premises, domain, assigned her in severalty as her dower or thirds during life accordingly.

Stephen Thacher, Judge Recorded agreeably to the original by Daniel Sewall, Regr. (File #882 York Co., ME Probate Records)

Division of property by York Co. Probate Court in 1808 confirms Richard and Mary's children and birth order: Property Division of Richard Bean (1749-1806); Extracted from York Co. ME Probate File #882

York Co. November 24, 1808 the within named Benjamin Warren, Esq. personally appeared and made oath he would faithfully perform the duties assigned him by the within warrant before me Wm Parsons, Justice of the Peace.

Pursuant to a warrant to us directed by the hon. judge of probate of wills for the county of York. We the subscribers have appraised all the real estate wherof Richard Bean late of Waterborough dec died possessed of except as is therein excepted as follows, viz.g

The homeplace containing 197 acres including the buildings thereon $1900----

The Winchell lot so called containing 102 acres $500----

The Plaines lot so called containing 30 acres $100----

A fifty acre lot of land adjoining a lot which Micaiah Bean now lives on $200----

We have therefore assigned to James Bean, oldest son of the said deceased, two hundred dollars one half of which is to be paid by his brother Thomas Bean and the other half by his brother Jacob Bean.

We have also assigned & set off to Jacob Bean fifth son of said deceased forty acres & twenty rods of that which is called the Winchell lot, bounded as follows, viz, beginning at the Southeast coner of said lot, thence by the road North forty two degrees West ten rods, thence North sixty degrees West twenty four rods & a half thence South sixty nine degrees West about one hundred ninety five rods to the pond, thence Southerly by said pond to land of Truworthy Chase, thence by said Chase’s land North sixty nine degrees East to the beginning. Also half of the Plaine lot bounded as follows, viz. beginning at the North corner of a field owned by William King. thence Northerly by the road thirty five rods & a half to a stake. thence South eighty degrees West eighty four rods to the pond, thence Southeast by the pond to land of aforesaid William King, thence North eighty degrees East to the beginning.

We have also set off to Micaiah Bean, third son, a fifty acre lot bounded as follows, viz. beginning at the Southeast corner of the lot which he now lives on. thence South to twenty four rods, thence South sixty five degrees West one hundred & ninety rods to a hemlock marked R B, thence North sixty four rods to the lot which he now lives on, thence by said lot to the beginning, reserving the privilege of passing & repassing to & from Joseph Bean’s lot to the road.

We have also set off and assigned to Richard Bean, fourth son, one hundred & two acres of land it being part of the home place of the deceased.& bounded as follows, viz. beginning at at a stake at the North corner of the orchard thence by the road North fourteen degrees West twenty rods to land of William Bean, Jr., thence West one hundred & four rods to the corner of the fence, thence North one hundred & fourteen rods to to a hemlock tree, it being the Southeast corner of land assigned to Joseph Bean, thence South sixty five degrees West one hundred & ninely six rods more or less to the pond, thence South by said pond to the land assigned to the widow, thence East to the beginning together with all the buildings theron except what is assigned to the widow, he paying to his three sisters the sum of six hundred dollars, viz. to Susanna wife of Elias Pike two hundred dollars & to Lydia Bean two hundred dollars and to Mary the wife of Nathan Goodridge two hundred dollars which with his makes four shares amounting to eight hundred dollars.

We have set off to Joseph Bean, sixth son of the deceased, fifty acres of land bounded as follows, viz, beginning at the Southerly corner of land assigned to Micaiah Bean, thence South sixty five degrees West one hundred & ninety six rods to a hemlock marked R B, thence Southerly to the pond and by said pond to land set off to Richard Bean, thence North sixty five degrees East to land of William Bean, thence North to the bounds first mentioned with liberty of passing and repassing in the road reserved in his brother Michaiah's lot in this return.

We have also assigned to Susanna, wife of Elias Pike, two hundred dollars to be paid by her brother Richard.

We have also assigned to Mary, wife of Nathan Goodridge, two hundred dollars to be paid by her brother Richard

We have also set off to Thomas Bean second son of the deceased all the remaining part of the Winchell lot so called & the other half of the Plaine lot he paying out to his brother James Bean one hundred dol.

Given under our hands this fifth day of December 1808

BURIAL Richard and wife Mary are buried in the Fisk-Bean Cemetery in Waterboro, ME. His graveston gives his age at death, from which Richard's birthdate calculates to September 20, 1749, rather than May 28, 1750, as inscribed on the Joel Bean stone in Biddeford. Both Richard's gravestone and Joel's memorial have the same date of death as January 15, 1806. There was only one Richard Bean of this age in Waterboro, and that the Richard in the Fisk-Bean Cemetery in Waterboro was born in Brentwood and died on the same day in Waterboro as the Richard inscribed on the Joel Bean Memorial leads to the inescapable conclusion that these are not two different Richard Beans. Either the gravestone calculation of age at death was in error, or the Joel Bean Memorial date of birth is in error; or it could represent baptismal date. Attempting to get Brentwood town records of birthdate. Other family members are in the same plot including the Fisk parents of Lucy, wife of Richard Bean, Jr.

GRAVESTONE INSCRIPTIONS Bean, Richard d. 15 Jan 1806, aged 56 yrs, 3mos, 26das Mary, his wife, d. 6 may 1841, aged 88 yrs, 1mo, 3 das Bean, Richard, Jr. d. 9 Mar 1835, aged 48 yrs. Lucy, wife of Richard Bean, d. 17 July 1848, aged 59 yrs. (Fisk was her maiden name) Fisk, John d. 26 April 1825, aged 79 yrs. Cumfort, his wife, d. 16 Nov 1824, aged 72 yrs. (John and Cumfort are Lucy's parents)

Richard Bean of Waterboro had a first cousin Richard Bean born at almost the same time in July 1750, Brentwood. Unfortunately this Richard also married a Mary (Gove), which compounds the difficulty in separating the two. This second Richard was son of Rev. James Bean's brother, Jeremiah; his brother was Levi, who appears in deed transactions with Richard Bean. If Richard, son of Rev James, was truly in Massabesick by 1778 or so, most of the land transactions for Richard Bean probably belong to Richard, son of Jeremiah. However there are two transactions between James and Richard, and Lydia and Richard which seem likely to belong to Richard of Waterboro.

BAGLEY/BEAN Connection: ORLANDO BAGLEY, b.1790 in Waterboro, ME, with BEAN family. ORLANDO became guardian for the 3 minor children of THOMAS BEAN, (1774-1828)of Waterboro when his estate was settled in 1831. Would like to know Orlando's relationship to BEAN family. THOMAS was brother of JAMES BEAN(1771, Brentwood, NH-1847,Alfred. ME) and both were sons of RICHARD 1749/50-1806, and MARY( )Bean of Waterboro. Thomas, James, Richard and Mary Bean were all born in Rockingham Co., NH, as were Orlando's parents, JOHN,b 1748 and HANNAH FRENCH,b 1750 BAGLEY. Could RICHARD BEAN'S wife Mary have been a BAGLEY and aunt or other relative of ORLANDO BAGLEY?

Also, Thomas BEAN's niece, APPHIA BEAN b. 1800 Alfred, daughter of above JAMES AND MARY RUSSELL BEAN, m. AHIRA BAKER, son of ALEXANDER DOUGLASS and MARY BAGLEY BAKER of Shapleigh. MARY BAGLEY was born in York Co.,ME December 9, 1770. Could she have been sister of ORLANDO BAGLEY? His parents JOHN and HANNAH FRENCH BAGLEY m.in Kingston, Rockingham co., NH June 24 1769. Was Mary their firstborn? As Uncle (in law) to Thomas' niece APPHIA BEAN BAKER, ORLANDO might have assumed guardianship of Thomas' minor children, HENRY, DAVID and DEBORAH BEAN, since they all lived in Waterboro. Ironically, it appears that Orlando died the following year in 1832.

BEAN BURIALS: it looks like Richard's father Rev. James and grandfather Jeremiah Bean who died in Brentwood, NH were moved to the same Pine Grove Cemetery South in Waterboro, and now both lie in the same section (15A) as Richard..I think.this really clenches the connection of Richard to his father Rev. James and grandfather Jeremiah... The two Bakers are my gg granduncle, John A. Baker (brother of Ahira Baker who m. Aphia Bean, daughter of James of Alfred, ME, Richard's son) and his wife Abby (Seavey?). In the same cemetery are a bunch of Bagleys belonging to the John Bagley line of Waterboro (1746 Kingston, NH-1811, Waterboro)...which really makes me think I'm on the right track that Mary Bagley, who was Ahira Baker's mother, was of this family...just cant find the VR to connect her!

Pine Grove South Cemetery Location: West Road, across from high school. Note: Records to June 1993 only

Baker, Abigail G Seavey 1826 1911 18E Baker, John A 1831 1910 22D

Bean, Abigail G Seavey 1811 1837 22K Bean, Baby 1816 1816 22K Bean, Butler L 1876 1965 10H Bean, Carl 1870 1940 Bean, Carrie 1907 Bean, Carrie A 1866 1908 6E Bean, Carrie I. 1907 13P Bean, Elijah 1788 1866 22K Bean, Ellen 1845 1883 11P Bean, Fannie M. 1887 1899 6E Bean, Frank H. 1905 1959 13P Bean, Hannah Frances 1904 15O Bean, Ivory L. 1860 1917 6E Bean, JAMES EDWARD 1785 15A Bean, JEREMIAH 1675 1727 15A Bean, John 1806 1885 15A Bean, John 1718 15A Bean, John F. 1840 1922 15A Bean, Jonathan H. 1818 1858 22K Bean, Julia I. 1871 1964 11P Bean, Lester W. 1896 1930 10H Bean, Lillias Susan 1900 1903 15A Bean, Lottie C. Haskell 1875 1950 11P Bean, Luke 1846 1906 11P Bean, Margaret K. 1860 15A Bean, May E. 1839 1843 15A Bean, Otis M. 1845 1846 15A Bean, Raymond Ivory 1929 1990 Y 12O Bean, RICHARD 1750 1806 15A Bean, Sadie 1868 1928 10H Bean, Samuel R. 1870 1940 10H Bean, Susan 1802 1891 15A Bean, Susannah Hanson 1789 1861 22K Bean, Susie 1843 1844 15A Bean, Thomas (this may be Richard's son; his children and grands are above in 15A; no dates available for Thomas)

Some of these are listed again in what is called West Road Community Cemetery Location: West Rd. 3 miles from Massabesic High School on west side Survey Condition: 118' x 140' surrounded by stone wall

NAME RELATIONS DEATH DATE AGE VETERAN MARKER CONDITION Bean, Bradford (Richard grandson) 16 Aug. 1868 47 yrs. N/A Marble leveled 10/98 Bean, Joseph (Bradford's father) 11 Sept. 1878 83 yrs. N/A Marble sound Bean, Joseph E. son of Bradford/Louisa 19 Sept. 1872 25 yrs. N/A Marble leveled 10/98 Bean, Joseph son of Joseph/Julia 5 Dec. 1841 4 mos. N/A Slate placed by tree 10/98 Bean, Joseph Jr. (Bradford's brother, husb of Julia) 24 Nov. 1841 23 yrs. N/A Slate placed against tree 10/98 Bean, Louisa J. (Coffin) wife of Bradford 25 Dec. 1882 54 yrs. N/A Marble reset 10/98 Bean, Lucy (Fisk) wife of Richard,Jr. 17 July 1848 59 yrs. N/A Marble broken Bean, Mary daughter of John/Susan 29 Oct. 1843 4 yrs. N/A Fieldstone missing since 1965 Bean, Mary wife of Joseph (sr) 17Nov. 1881 73 yrs. N/A Marble sound Bean, MARY wife of Richard 6 May 1841 88 yrs. N/A Slate with stains 5/98 Bean, Otis son of John/Susan 3 Jan. 1846 7 mos. N/A Slate with ""Susan"" good condition Bean, Richard J. son of Joseph/Mary 25 Oct. 1873 24 yrs. N/A Marble elaborate in good condition Bean, RICHARD (Sr) 15 Jan. 1806 56 yrs. N/A Marble with stains 10/98 Bean, Richard (Jr) (Richard and Mary's son) 9 March 1835 48 yrs. Bean, Susan daughter of John/Susan (John is grandson of Richard and Mary, and son of Thomas and Peggy Smith Bean)

BAGLEY/BEAN Connection: ORLANDO BAGLEY, b.1790 in Waterboro, ME, with BEAN family. ORLANDO became guardian for the 3 minor children of THOMAS BEAN, (1774-1828)of Waterboro when his estate was settled in 1831. Would like to know Orlando's relationship to BEAN family. THOMAS was brother of JAMES BEAN(1771, Brentwood, NH-1847,Alfred. ME) and both were sons of RICHARD 1749/50-1806, and MARY( )Bean of Waterboro. Thomas, James, Richard and Mary Bean were all born in Rockingham Co., NH, as were Orlando's parents, JOHN,b 1748 and HANNAH FRENCH,b 1750 BAGLEY. Could RICHARD BEAN'S wife Mary have been a BAGLEY and aunt or other relative of ORLANDO BAGLEY?

Also, Thomas BEAN's niece, APPHIA BEAN b. 1800 Alfred, daughter of above JAMES AND MARY RUSSELL BEAN, m. AHIRA BAKER, son of ALEXANDER DOUGLASS and MARY BAGLEY BAKER of Shapleigh. MARY BAGLEY was born in York Co., ME December 9, 1770. Could she have been sister of ORLANDO BAGLEY? His parents JOHN and HANNAH FRENCH BAGLEY m.in Kingston, Rockingham co., NH June 24 1769. Was Mary their firstborn? As Uncle (in law) to Thomas' niece APPHIA BEAN BAKER, ORLANDO might have assumed guardianship of Thomas' minor children, HENRY, DAVID and DEBORAH BEAN, since they all lived in Waterboro. Ironically, it appears that Orlando died the following year in 1832.

INCORPORATION of WATERBOROUGH "Waterboro, formerly Massabesick Plantation, was included tracts of land converyed to Major Phillips by the Indian chief Hombinowitt, alsia John Rogomock, by hes deed dated the 29th of April 1660; by the Indian chief Fluellin by his deed dated the 30th day of March 1661; by Mogg Heigon or Mogg Hegone, by his deed dated May 31st 1664. The title passed under wills of William Phillips and his wife Bridget Phillips and their children into a proprietary which included Thomas Cushing, Samuel Adams, Rev. Lathrop, Gowen Brown, Col. Josiah Waters, John Wheelwright, John Bromfield, John Avery, Jr., Martin Bimmer and Andrew Spooner. The land was then conveyed to various persons with Col. Josiah Waters acquiring a large part of it. The territory was surveyed and platted into lots by land surveyor, 6th great uncle James Warren, brother of 6th ggm, Grizel Warren Otis. The lots were then sold to settlers. Prior to 1768 the entire tract was a vast wilderness into which no highways penetrated and which was traversed only along Indian trails and over logging roads, which had been built through various parts of the town by settlers from the Atlantic coast who souht this territory for the magnificent pines and oaks which covered it, for use in shipbuilding at home and for export, a large business enterprise from Portsmouth to Portland. Massabesick Plantation included a portion of northern Alfred, called the Gore. The name came from Massabesick Pond (now Shaker Pond) coming from the name of an Indian chief residing on its western shore. The name Massabesick was confirmed by resolve of the General Court of Massachusetts...Maine was still part of the Commonwealth...on February 12th 1785. The first permanant white settler was John Smith, who settled in 1768 a short distance from Waterbrough Old Corner. During the next two years he was joined by several other families: John Scribner, Robert Harvey, Alexander Jelleson, his son George, William Deering, Scammon Hodgdon, Whilliam Philpot and William Nason who came from the southwestern part of the county (York) and from New Hampshire and Massachusetts to engage in lumbering."

Source: Early NH records, early ME records, Fisk-Bean Cemetery, Waterboro, ME