JOHN BURBANK (1752-1843)
John Burbank was born in Arundel/Kennebunkport on March 20, 1752. He was the son of John and Hannah (Perkins) Burbank. On July 10, 1775, he enlisted in Noah Littlefield’s Company and was stationed in Wells in the defense of York County, and later in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In 1776, he signed on to the crew of the DALTON which set sail from Portsmouth on November 26, 1776. On Christmas Eve, the Dalton was captured by HMS RAISONABLE and the crew of the DALTON was charged with high treason and held prisoner in the Old Mill Prison in Plymouth, England. Daring escapes were made by American prisoners through tunnels dug in July of 1777 and January of 1778. John Burbank remained in prison throughout that time. He returned to Newburyport, Massachusetts at the end of 1778 as part of a prisoner exchange arranged by Benjamin Franklin.
In 1779, Burbank enlisted as Master Sergeant of Arms on the BONHOMME RICHARD under the command of Captain John Paul Jones. The ship was a refitted cargo ship, and named for Benjamin Franklin (whose pen name was Poor Richard). The BONHOMME RICHARD set sail on its first mission on June 19, 1779 with four other ships, and together they captured 16 British merchant vessels.
The second mission began August 14, 1779. On September 23, they encountered HMS SERAPIS, British Man of War, fitted with 64 cannons, near Flamborough Head off the east coast of England. Immediately, the SERAPIS shot the mast off the American ship. John Paul Jones was asked to surrender by the British captain, but he replied, “Sir, I have just begun to fight.” When the British ship passed close by, Jones lashed the ships together, rendering the British cannons useless. Now the BONHOMME RICHARD had the advantage. With a large crew, Jones sent his soldiers into the rigging with grenades and muskets. The battle raged into the night, and half the crews of both ships were killed.
“Jones was beset on all sides. The master at arms John Burbank took pity on the crying prisoners, trapped in the hold while the water rose around them. He set them free, and a hundred Englishmen clammered up the onto the deck. Jones was suddenly faced with a potential prisoner revolt. That many men might have overwhelmed Jones’ bloodied and dwindling crew. Fortunately for Jones, the freed prisioners were so terrified, and so grateful for fresh air, that they proved to be docile. Jones and Dale were able, with a wave of their pistols, to convince the Englishmen to man the pumps, lest they all drown together.” (1)
At 10:30 that night, the British ship surrendered. The BONHOMME RICHARD sank thirty six hours later from excessive damage, so John Paul Jones sailed the SERAPIS with its captured crew into Holland. It was the first defeat of a British ship on the high seas by an American vessel. John Paul Jones earned the title “The Father of the U.S. Navy”. There have been many unsuccessful attempts to recover the reckage of the BONHOMME RICHARD.
John Burbank settled in Lyman after the war, and is listed in the 1790 Census. He married Anna Whitten of Arundel. The couple had a daughter Sally, born in 1782, who married Joseph Taylor of Lyman. John Burbank died October 13, 1843 and is buried on the south side of Alfred Road on the Arundel line, the location of the family home. The inscription reads “A Revolutionary soldier in the naval engagement under Captain Paul Jones”.
SOURCES
(1) JOHN PAUL JONES: SAILOR, HERO, AND FATHER OF THE AMERICAN NAVY, Evan Thomas, page 192. Researched by F. Millett Day 2022.
EARLY FAMILES OF LYMAN, MAINE, Frederick R. Boyle, pp. 14-15
“Guilty of the Crime of High Treason–The fate of the Privateer Dalton” Untapped History 9/18/2017
Harry Thomas Jose
March 27, 1896- July 21, 1969
Harry Thomas Jose was born 27 Mar 1896 in Lyman to Charles E and Annie M. Clark. Charles was born in Lyman on 29 Dec 1865 and died 1 June 1931. Annie was born in Lyman on 20 June 1871 and died 11 Feb 1937.
Harry had three siblings. A brother, Roland, was born 4 Feb 1894 died 26 June 1953. He married Leah Marion Weeks on 17 Sep 1919 in Alfred. Leah was born 17 June 1895 in Alfred and died in Waterville on 18 Jan 1979.
A sister Bernice May, was born 23 Dec 1998 in Lyman. Bernice married Arthur Biship Wheeler on 4 June 1923 at her parents’ home in Goodwins Mills. Arthur died 9 Aug 1970. Bernice died 7 Oct 1990 in Charlton, N.Y. at her daughter’s, Patricia Burleigh home.
A brother Albert Clifton was born 25 Oct 1905 in Lyman. Albert married Pheobe K Kitchen on 4 Aug 1926. Albert died 1 Mar 1956 in a Portland Hospital.
1900 – 1910 Harry was living with his parent, brothers Roland and Albert and sister Bernice at family home on Deer Hill. In 1910, Charles was a farmer. In 1910, Charles had his own blacksmith shop. Roldan was an apprentice blacksmith.
Harry’s WWI registration card on 5 June 1917 stated that he was living in Biddeford and worked as a chauffeur for D. W. Snow of Portland. He claimed an exception of a physical disability. He was described as medium height and built with black eyes and brown hair.
He was inducted into the army on 18 Sep 1917 in Saco as a Private. 01 November 1917 he was promoted to Corporal. Chief Mechanic 6 June 1918 and Seargent 14 Oct 1918. Battery E 303 FA until discharged on 1 May 1919. His tour of duty was the sector, Meuse-Argonne offensive.
Harry married Dorothy B Ward on Wednesday, 18 Jan 1924 at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Annie Francis Stuart, Bangor St. Dorothy works as a bookkeeper and Harry was the proprietor of the Franklin Service station on Cony Street.
Harry and Dorothy had two children. Lorilea Joan Jose was born April 1928. She married Cpl. Robert B. Kaake in July 1948 at Fort Richardson Alaska Post Chapel.
Their second child, Harry Thomas Jose Jr., was born 06 May 1931 in the Augusta General Hospital. He died 5 Oct 2011.
In July 1932, Harry and family were visiting the Jose family home on Deer Hill in Lyman.
In Sept 1938, Harry was hospitalized at the Veterans Administration Hospital.
In Dec 1938, the family moved from 19 North Belfast Ave to 13 Highland Ave, Augusta.
In the 1940 Census, Harry was living on 13 Highland Ave in Agusta with his wife Dorothy and daughter Leighla (11) and son Harry Jr. (8). He owned his own home and automobile business. They lived in the same house in 1935. Both Harry and Dorothy finished High School.
In 1947, the Augusta City Government proposed to purchase the Harry Jose’s properties along with the old Legion Home to create a parking
Sept 6 & 7 1947 a large Jose family gathering at Goose Rocks Beach.
By 19 Nov 1947 Harry’s garage had its grand opening on 131 State Street. Billed Augusta’s Newest and Most Modern Garage. Full page ad in the Kennebec Journal. He also received a 10-Point Plague from Nash. He also sold AMACO gas.
Harry Thomas died 19 Jan 1952 in his Agusta home. He was an automobile dealer selling Graham and Nash automobiles in Augusta beginning in 1925. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of the Arion lodge, F and AM of Goodwins Mills, the Scottish Rite of Portland and the Augusta American Legion post. He is interned in the Goodwins Mills Cemetery.
Chester Raymond Day
January 7, 1888- July 21, 1969
Chester Raymond Day was born 7 Jan 1888 in Lyman to George Henry Day and Lizzie Whitehouse Day. George was born 23 Oct 1851 in Kennebunkport and died 25 Jan 1937 at his home in Day’s Mills. Lizzie was born 20 May 1867 in Biddeford and died 7 Nov 1957 at her home in Lyman. George and Lizzie married 17 Apr 1887.
Chester had six siblings: Ralph Edward (18 May 1889 – 31 July 1972, Mary Fidelia Rickey (21 Aug 1890 – 22 Apr 1971), George Clarence (22 Aug 1893 – 08 Dec 1975), Dorance Percy (8 Nov 1895 – 6 Nov 1969), Henry Willis (28 July 1901 – 6 Oct 1984), Robert Whitehouse ( 12 Jan 1905 – 09 Nov 1981)
In the 1900 census, Chester was living in Lyman with parents and siblings Ralph E (11), Mary F (9), Clarence G. (6), Percy D. (4) and three servants. The three servants were two farm laborers and one house keeper. His father being a farmer.
In the 1910 census, Chester was living in Lyman on the family farm with his parents and Henry W (8) and Robert W (5). Chester was a farm laborer on the family farm.
Chester’s WWI registration card dated 05 June 1917 states that he was living in Lyman working as a self-employed farmer. He was described as tall, medium built with brown eyes and black hair.
Chester was inducted into the Army in Saco on 31 May 1918 as a private. He was assigned to the Battery C 7th Bn FARD Cp Jackson SC to 21 June 1918. Then assigned to Battery C 319 FA to discharge. He served overseas from 23 July 1918 to 11 May 1919. He was Honorary discharged on 20 May 1919.
On 23 July 1918 he sailed aboard the TYDEUS from Brooklyn, NY. He was stationed at Camp Jackson, SC. He returned on the USS Alaska departing Bordeaux, France on 27 April 1919 headed to Hoboken, NJ. Arrived on 12 May 1919.
In the 1920 living on the family farm as a farmer
Chester was married three times. He married his first wife, Clara Beele Tatro on 30 June 1910. Chester and Clara divorced in May, 1918. Chester’s second marriage was to Ethel C. Bradbury of Graham Street, Biddeford April 1929. Ethel died 19 Dec 1941 at the Webber Hospital in Biddeford. Chester married Almeda Ellis on 8 May 1947. Almeda was born in Rochester, NH on 15 Feb 1890, the daughter of David and Georgia Thompson Blanchard. She died 27 Jan 1971 in Agusta in a local hospital following a long illness. She is interned in the Goodwins Mills Village Cemetery with Chester.
Chester had many vocations including grocery clerk, milk peddler, dairyman, saw mill laborer and farmer. He may have worked in the Day’s Mills for his brother Dorance Percy Day. Dorance was also a WWI veteran.
Chester died 21 Jul 1969 in Lyman and is interned in the Goodwins Mills Village Cemetery with his wife Almeda. At the time of his death, he was the oldest member of Arion AF and AM in Goodwins Mills.
Percy Daniel Emerson
July 5, 1854 - February 17, 1969
Percy Daniel Emerson born 5 July 1894 in Lyman. He was the second child born to Charles S D and Sydna Smith Emerson. Charles and Sydna were married in 1886. Charles was born in West Buxton in Nov 1854 and died in Lyman on 14 Nov 1907 of angina pectoris. He was a farmer, an agent for harvesting machines and was in the grocery business. He was also the town constable and collector. Sydna was born in Dayton in Feb 1857 and died 19 Oct 1943 at her home in Lyman. She an active member of the Order of Eastern Star. She was the first worthy matron of the chapter.
In the 1900 and 1910 Census, Percy was living on the family farm in Lyman.
In July of 1914, Percy was working for Frank Gordan in Dayton.
Percy registered for the draft 26 May 1917. He was living in Lyman and was working as a clerk and draftsman at E U du Pont in Portland. He claimed exemption from the draft with a connection to the manufacturing of munitions. He was described as medium in height, medium built, blue eyes and brown hair.
Percy was inducted into the Army 25 July 1918 in Saco. He was a PVT 1st Class in the 151 Depot Brigade till 12 Sep 1918Tn until discharged. He was honorably discharged 28 Jan 1919. He did not serve overseas.
Percy and Pauline Blanche Johnson’s intention for marriage was filed in Saco in Sept. 1924. At the time Percy was living in Lilesville, N. C. and Pauline in Saco. Percy and Pauline were married on 23 Sep 1924 in Saco. Percy was a graduate of Hebron Academy and the University of Maine. They were to reside in Lilesville, N. C.
Pauline was born in North Hero, Vt 22 Oct 1899. Her parents were Walter I and Blanch Newcomb Johnson. She attended school in both the United Stated and Canada. She graduated from Pierce Business School in Philadelphia. She died 17 Sep 1988 at Southern Maine Medical Center. She is interned in the Laurel Hill Cemetery, Saco.
Percy and Pauline had three daughters; Rosemary born 18 Oct 1927 in Cresent City, Fl and died 29 Sep 1963 in Brunswick, ME. Rosemary married Arthur P Biship. Marjorie, born 17 July 1931 in Cresent City, FL and died 08 Oct 2005 at her residence, Middle St. Saco. Marjorie married Ralph Kimball. Eleanor, born Feb 1933 in Cresent City, FL. Eleanor married Phillip Carlton Raymond 18 Feb 1957 in Arlington, VA.
In the 1940 census, Percy and family were living in Saco and rented a place on Scammon St, Saco. In 1935 they lived in Putman FL. Percy was an erector in a machine shop and Pauline was a stenographer at possibly the same machine shop.
In the 1950 census, Percey, Pauline, Marjorie and Eleanor were living in 157 Pleasant St., Saco. Percey was an inspector in a machine shop and Pauline was a secretary at the High School. Eleanor worked as a clerk at a Five & Ten Cent Store.
Percy died 17 Feb 1969 at a Biddeford hospital following a brief illness. At the time of his death, he was living at 157 Pleasant Street, Saco. He was also a 40-year member of Arion Lodge, A F and A M of Goodwins Mills. He is interned at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Saco.
Walter Reginald Parker
September 13, 1892 - December 30, 1963
Walter Reginald Parker was born 13 Sep 1891 in Biddeford to Sanuel L and Mabelle S Haley. Samuel was born in Saco. Mabelle was born in Biddeford. Walter’s birth certificate was signed by his Uncle Joseph W Haley on 29 Oct 1941.
Walter’s WWI registration card dated 02 June 1917, has him at 5’ 8” tall, slender built with blue eyes and dark brown hair. He was living in Lyman working as a machinist for Mason Motor Co.
Walter was inducted in Saco on 14 June 1918 as a Private into MT 497 MS Tr 421. He was over seas from 16 Sep 1918 to 9 Sep 1919. He was honorably discharged on 6 Oct 12919.
Walter sailed out of Brooklyn, N.Y. aboard the Mentor on 16 Sep 1918 as a Private attached to the Motor Truck Co. 497 Motor Supply Train 421. His contact person was Amelia W. Hatch, his cousin.
On 15 Oct 1923, Walter became a Mason in Athol, MA.
1930 and 1940 census living in Lyman with his cousin Ella Jellerson and her two grand children Marian and Raymond Jellerson. No occupation was given for Walter.
1950 census living Rt 18 towards Waterboro in an apartment in Lyman.
Walter never married.
Walter died 30 Dec 1963 at Henrietta D. Goodall hospital from a heart ailment. On Dec 28 he was removed from his house on John Street in Goodwins Mills with smoke inhalation. He was unconscious at the time but he was revived by the firemen and taken to the hospital. He was a former member of the Alfred Post, American Legion. He was once a real estate operator in Newton, MA before returning to Lyman. He is interned in Laurel Hill Cemetery,
Louis Post
April 28, 1894- December 20, 1957
Lawrence Leicester “Louis” Post was born in Middletown, CT on 28 Apr 1894 to William Penfield and Eleanor (Annie) Post. He was baptized on 22 May 1895.
In the 1910 Census Lawrance was living in Lyman with his Mother Annie, brother William and grandmother Laura Potter. Annie was a 58-year-old widow and working on her farm. Annie was born in Maine as were her parents. William L. was born in Connecticut and was a 24-year-old college civil engineer. Laura J. a 78-year-old widow. She along with her parents were born in Maine. Laurance’s father was born in Connecticut.
Lawrence attended Sanford High and graduated in June 1913. That same year in Sep., he was off to UMO. He graduated 13 June 1917 with a degree in civil engineering.
Lawrance’s WWI registration card dated 5 June 1917 describes him as medium height, medium built with blue eyes and brown hair. His home address was R F D No 2 Alfred. He was a student at UMO. His registration prescient was listed as Lyman.
In Aug 1917, Lawrence was listed as exempted.
In the 1920 Census Lawrence was living on Academy Street in Watertown, N.Y. with his mother, Annie. Both were boarders living with William Avery. Lawrence was a railroad engineer.
Lawrence married Pauline Fisher on 6 April 1932 in New Orleans, LA. AT the time, Lawrence was living in Akron, OH. After their marriage, the resided at 2303 Prytania Street, Apt L, New Orleans.
In 1935 Lawrance and Pauline lived in Orleans County, LA.
In the 1940 Census Lawrence was living on Sweetbrier Street in Nashville, TN with his wife Pauline and brother-in-law Joe L Fisher. Joe’s occupation was that of a retail hardware salesman. Lawrence and Pauline did not have an occupation noted. Lawrence had four years of college. Pauline had two years.
Lawrence and Pauline would winter in New Orleans.
In the 1950 Census, Lawrence was living on Sweetbriar Street in Nashville, TN with his wife Pauline and brother-in-law Joe L Fisher. Joe’s occupation was that of a retail hardware salesman. Lawrence and Pauline did not have an occupation noted.
Lawrence died in Nashville, TN on 20 Dec 1957. His address was given as 1509 Sweetbrier in Nashville. His occupation was a salesman at a Job Center Employment. He died from gastrointestinal hemorrhage caused by endometriosis. He is interned in the Mt. Olive Cemetery in Nashville, TN.
Louis Elmore Tibbetts
December 1, 1894 - October 31, 1981
Louis Elmore Tibbetts was born 1 Dec 1894 in Cambridge, MA to George Warren and Marcia L. Moulton. George was born 1 May 1864 and died 4 July 1946 in Saco. Marcia was born 16 Feb 1864 in Parsonsfield and died 2 June 1939 at her home on Alfred Road, Lyman. George and Marcia were married in 1890. At the time of Louis’s birth his father was an engineer. Both of his parents were born in Maine.
In the 1900 census, Louis was living with his parents in Cambridge, MA. on Cambridge St. George was an engineer
In the 1910 census, Louis was living with his parents in Cambridge, MA on Cambridge St. George was a master machinist at a Sugar Work.
Louis’s WWI registration card dated 4 June 1917 described him as tall, medium built with blue eyes and black hair. His address was Lyman and working for George W Tibbetts in Lyman as a farmer.
Louis was inducted into the Navy on 25 Jul 1918 in Saco. Corporal 21 Sep 1918. Sargent 6 Dec 1918 Org Dep Brig to discharged 22 Jan 1919. No overseas service.
In the 1920 census, Louis was living with his parents on the family farm in Lyman. George and Louis’s occupations was that of a farmer. They owned the farm and were mortgage free.
Louis married Gertrude Griffith Little on 2 Sep 1922 in Lyman. Louis was living in Lyman. Gertrude was living in Pittsfield and was 18 years old. Both were teachers. Gertrude was born 6 Sep 1903 in Penobscot, ME to John E and Gertrude L Griffith.
In the 1930 census, Louis was living with his wife Gertrude in Madbury, N.H. and working as a farm manager. They owned their home and the home value was $1500. They had three children. Lewis E. (6 years old), John W. (2 years old) and Paul G. (1 Year old). Also living with them was Hollis Little, Gertrude’s brother (25 years old)
In the 1940 census, Louis was living with his wife Gertrude, Lewis, John, Paul, and Hollis Little on Deering Ave. in Saco. Lewis worked in a green house and Hollis was a grinder in a machine shop. They owned their house and the value was $1500. Louis had 5 or more years of college education. Gertrude had 2 years of college education.
In the 1950 census, Louis was living with his wife Gertrude, John, and his wife Effie and his mother-in-lay Lola G Little on Country Side Road Ave out of Goodwins Mills. Lewis was a wood chopper on a farm. Gertrude was a grad school teacher. Lewis was a freight handler in the transportation business.
Louis married Gertrude Griffith Little on 2 Sep 1922 in Lyman. Louis was living in Lyman. Gertrude was living in Pittsfield and was 18 years old. Both were teachers. Gertrude was born 6 Sep 1903 in Penobscot, ME to John E and Gertrude L Griffith. Gertrude died 17 July 1969.
John Warren Tibbetts born 18 Apr 1926 in Madbury, N. H. At the time of his death, he was living in Lyman but died in Kennebunk on 25 Oct 2012. He is interned in the Chadbourne Cemetery. His wife’s name was Effie M. Tibbetts. He was a WWII vetera
Joseph Myers
May 12, 1892-October 10, 1929
Joseph H Mailette was born 12 May 1892 in New Bedford, MA to Nicholas U. and Josephine Poirier Myers. Both Nicholas and Josephine were born in Canada. Nicholas was born June 1869 and died 26 Oct 1938. At the time of his death he lived on Mouse Lane, Alfred. He immigrated to the US in 1882 and became a naturalized US citizen in 1888. Josephine was born April 1871 and immigrated to the US in 1873. Nicholas and Josephine were married ~ 1891.
Joseph had three siblings: Henry born Aug 1893 in MA; Lena born March 1896 in MA and died 14/15 Aug 1969 in Augusta; Regina Mary born Jan 1897 in New Bedford, MA. She married John Willian Yates Jr in Alfred 22 April 1917. Both worked in an embroidery mill.
The 1900 Census has Joseph’s name as Hermedis. He was living with his parents on Beetle Street, New Bedford, MA. Also living at the same residence were Henry, Lena, and Regina. Nicholas was working as a teamster. Nicholas and Josephine had been married 9 years.
5 June 1917 WWI registration described Joseph as medium height and build with gray eyes and brown hair. At the time of registration, he was living in Lyman and working for the Great Northern Co as a woodsman. He was missing part of a finger on his right hand. His father, Nicholas, filled out the form and signed for him.
Joseph was inducted into the Army in Saco on 12 July 1918 as a Private assigned to the 151 Depot Brigade to 23 Aug 1918. Reassigned to Co D 36 infantry until his honorable discharge on 21 Jan 1919. He saw no overseas duty.
The 1920 Census has Joseph’s name as Hermedias. He was living in Lyman with parents and brother Henry and sisters Lena and Regina.
Joseph died 10 Oct 1929 in the town of Aberdeen, WA. Cause of death was being crushed under a log while working for Clemons Logging Co. He is interned in Evergreen Cemetery.
Application for headstone by his fa.ther, Nicholas, on 30 May 1930. A desire for a cross to be on the stone. The stone was shipped to his father in Alfred on 9 Jan 1931.
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Frank Proctor Murphy
June 6, 1894-February 24, 1967
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Frank Proctor Murphy was born 6 June 1894 in Lyman to Cyrus W Murphy and Louise Nancy Fergurson. Frank was their 7th child. Cyrus was a lumberman and farmer. Cyrus was born 20 Jan 1834 in Lyman died 22 Aug 1934 in his sleep at his home in Lyman and is interned in the Murphy-Goodwin Cemetery at Spang Mills. Cyrus married Louise Nancy Furgerson 9 Apr 1874 in Lyman. Louisa was born in Shapleigh 16 Dec 1850 and died 3 Mar 1913. Louisa is interned in the Murphy-Goodwin Cemetery at Spang Mills.
Siblings of Frank:
George Ferguson born 13 Aug 1875 and died Parnassus, PA on 7 May 1917
Grace Edan (born 5 July 1876 and died in Biddeford on 8 Oct 1959. She lived at 47 Grove St, Kennebunk at the time of her death. She is interned in a private cemetery in Lyman.
William born 25 Feb 1878 and died 1879
Horace Granville born 19 April 1880 and died in Detroit on 19 June 1953 and
Horace’s twin Nathaniel and died at a young age,
Mary Louise born 26 June 1883 and died 19 Sep 1954 in her home in Lyman and interned in Hope Cemetery, Kennebunk,
Cyrus William Jr. born 3 Apr 1888 and died in New York City on 15 Jan 1970.
In the 1900 Census, Frank was living in Lyman on the family farm with his parents and siblings: Grace, Mary, and Cyrus. Frank and Horace’s occupation was that of a farmer.
In the 1910 Census, Frank was living in Lyman on the family farm with his parents and sibling. Frank’s occupation was that of a farmer. Cyrus was in college.
In May 1913, Frank won 4th prize in the annual Lyford Interscholastic prize speaking contest at Colby College. He won $10. Frank graduated from Thorton Academy in June 1913 where he was class Orator.
Frank’s WWI registration card dated 5 June 1917 describes him as tall, medium built with brown hair and auburn hair. His address was RFD No. 1, West Kennebunk. He was a laborer in a saw mill working for A. F. Roberts in Lyman.
Frank was inducted into WWI in Saco on 25 July 1918 and went to Ft. Devens. He was made Corporal on 26 Oct 1918 and Sargeant on 1 Nov 1918. Assigned to 151 Depot Brigade to 27 Aug 1918 then to Co B 34 MG Bn to discharge. He did not serve overseas. He was honorably discharged on 21 Jan 1919.
In May 1919, Frank gave up his job at A. L. Roberts Mill and went into the farming business with 300 chickens.
In the 1920 census, Frank was living on the family farm in Lyman with his father. Both were farmers.
Frank married Dora Emma Smith on 27 Mar 1921 in Boothbay Harbor. Dora was born in East Dixfield, was a teacher and living in Kennebunk at the time of their marriage. Frank was a farmer and living in Lyman. Dora was born 11 June 1893 to Warren and Ada (Smith) Smith. Dora died at Sally’s home in Deer Isle 26 Jan 1982. Dora is interned in the Murphy-Goodwin Cemetery at Spang Mills. Dora was a teacher in Lyman for many years. She also taught in Alfred and Kennebunk.
Fran and Dora had one daughter, Sally Ann born 3 Nov 1924 in Alfred. Sally married Richard M. Pratt on 10 Aug 1957 at the First Baptist Church in Lyman. Sally and Richard moved to Deer Isle in 1964. Sally died 22 Jan 2025 at Springbrook Center in Westbrook. They had two children; Jonathan and Timothy. Richard died 2 Oct 2010 in Blue Hill.
Frank died 24 Feb 1967 in Sanford and was interned the following spring in the Murphy-Goodwin Cemetery at Spang Mills. He graduated from Thorton Academy in 1913. He served for may years different positions within the Town of Lyman: town clerk, tax collector, selectman, and treasurer. He was post commander of the Brown-Emmons American Legion Post, Alfred and, past master of Arion Lodge, AF and Am, in Goodwins Mills.
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Edger Porter Moulton
January 10, 1894-January 22, 1989
Edger Porter Moulton was born in Lyman on 10 Jan 1894, the second child of Porter and Lucy Currier Moulton. Porter was a farmer and Lucy was a housewife. Porter was born 1846 and died 19 Feb 1923 at his home in Lyman after a brief illness. Lucy was born 1853 and died 2 Aug 1937. At the time of her death, she was living on Pleasant Hill Farm in Lyman. Porter and Lucy were married ~ 1873.
Edger had one sibling, a brother George Ernest Moulton. George was born 3 Sep 1973. His service registration card described him as 7’ 1” tall, stout with blue eyes and brown hair. George married Harriet Fennald on 4 Aug 1896 in Alfred.
1910 Census living with his parents in Lyman, brother George E (36) and his wife Hattie (38) and their daughter Bessie (10). Both Porter and George were farmers.
Edgar graduated from Alfred High School on 30 June 1913.
Edger’s WWI registration card had him living at RFD No 3 Alfred. His occupation was listed as farmer and poultry. He was described as tall, slender with light hair and gray eyes.
Edger enlisted in the National Guard in Sanford on 12 July 1917. He reported for Federal Service on 25 July 1917. Pvt 1st class 1 Dec 1917. Corporal 1 Aug 1918. Org: 6 Co CAC Me (NG (23 Co Portland CAC) to 1 June 1918: Battery B 72 Artillery CAC to discharge. Overseas from 8 Aug 1918 to 14 Mar 1919. He was Honorable Discharge on 25 Mar 1919.
Edger departed on the TAKADA from Montreal on 7 Aug 1918 with Battery “B”, 72nd Artillery, Coast Artillery Corps as a Corporal. News was received in Sep 1918 that he had arrived overseas safely./
Edger departed Pauillac, France on the ship Panaman on as a Corporal. In the 72nd Army Artillery, Coast Artillery Corps.
Edger married Dora B Hoyt of Alfred on 4 Jan 1922 in Sanford. Edger was living in Lyman and working as a poultryman. Dora was living in Alfred and worked in an embroidery factory.
Edgar was the grand marshal for the York County Field Days of the American Legion 18 Aug 1923.
On 13 Apr 1937, Edger was admitted to Goodall Memorial Hospital for an infected knee and responding well to treatment. The accident happed while working at the Sanford Mill. Still there on 22 April.
Jan 1941 Board of Selectmen of Alfred appointed Edger and others as civilian emergency police for the duration of WWII.
1950 census living in Alfred on Rt. 111 west of cement bridge. Edger was a carpenter helper in the house building business.
May 1976, during Alfred’s Bicentennial celebration, Edgar received the Alfred Bicentennial Medallion
Feb 1977, Edgar opposed amnesty given by President Carter for draft dodgers.
Apr 1977, Edgar was a trustee for three years Sanford Barracks WWI Veterans.
July 1982, Edgar one of four WWI veterans who were grand marshals for the Alfred festival parade and living at Woods Edge, Alfred.
Dora died 23 Feb 1979. She was living on the Biddeford Rd. in Alfred at the time of her death. She died at the Goodall Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Kennebunk to Charles and Sabra Furbish Hoyt. She lived in Alfred since 1914. She was a member of the Auxiliary of Sanford Barracks Veterans of WWI. She worked at the embroidery Mills in Alfred from 1915 to 1922. She is interned in Evergreen Cemetery in Alfred.
Edger died 22 Jan 1989 at the Goodall Hospital in Sanford after a lengthy illness. At the time of his death, he was living at the Woods Edge Apartments in Alfred. Edger was a member of the Alfred Parish Church, a member of the Alfred Grange, Alfred Men’s Club and for many years their treasurer, the Brown-Emmons Post American Legion of Alfred commander in 1928 to 1929 and past commander of the WWI barracks in Sanford. He is interned in Evergreen Cemetery in Alfred.
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Henry Thomas Jose
March 27, 1896 - January 19, 1952
Harry Thomas Jose was born 27 Mar 1896 in Lyman to Charles E and Annie M. Clark. Charles was born in Lyman on 29 Dec 1865 and died 1 June 1931. Annie was born in Lyman on 20 June 1871 and died 11 Feb 1937.
Harry had three siblings. A brother, Roland, was born 4 Feb 1894 died 26 June 1953. He married Leah Marion Weeks on 17 Sep 1919 in Alfred. Leah was born 17 June 1895 in Alfred and died in Waterville on 18 Jan 1979.
A sister Bernice May, was born 23 Dec 1998 in Lyman. Bernice married Arthur Biship Wheeler on 4 June 1923 at her parents’ home in Goodwins Mills. Arthur died 9 Aug 1970. Bernice died 7 Oct 1990 in Charlton, N.Y. at her daughter’s, Patricia Burleigh home.
A brother Albert Clifton was born 25 Oct 1905 in Lyman. Albert married Pheobe K Kitchen on 4 Aug 1926. Albert died 1 Mar 1956 in a Portland Hospital.
1900 – 1910 Harry was living with his parent, brothers Roland and Albert and sister Bernice at family home on Deer Hill. In 1910, Charles was a farmer. In 1910, Charles had his own blacksmith shop. Roldan was an apprentice blacksmith.
Harry’s WWI registration card on 5 June 1917 stated that he was living in Biddeford and worked as a chauffeur for D. W. Snow of Portland. He claimed an exception of a physical disability. He was described as medium height and built with black eyes and brown hair.
He was inducted into the army on 18 Sep 1917 in Saco as a Private. 01 November 1917 he was promoted to Corporal. Chief Mechanic 6 June 1918 and Seargent 14 Oct 1918. Battery E 303 FA until discharged on 1 May 1919. His tour of duty was the sector, Meuse-Argonne offensive.
Harry married Dorothy B Ward on Wednesday, 18 Jan 1924 at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Annie Francis Stuart, Bangor St. Dorothy works as a bookkeeper and Harry was the proprietor of the Franklin Service station on Cony Street.
Harry and Dorothy had two children. Lorilea Joan Jose was born April 1928. She married Cpl. Robert B. Kaake in July 1948 at Fort Richardson Alaska Post Chapel.
Their second child, Harry Thomas Jose Jr., was born 06 May 1931 in the Augusta General Hospital. He died 5 Oct 2011.
In July 1932, Harry and family were visiting the Jose family home on Deer Hill in Lyman.
In Sept 1938, Harry was hospitalized at the Veterans Administration Hospital.
In Dec 1938, the family moved from 19 North Belfast Ave to 13 Highland Ave, Augusta.
In the 1940 Census, Harry was living on 13 Highland Ave in Augusta with his wife Dorothy and daughter Leighla (11) and son Harry Jr. (8). He owned his own home and automobile business. They lived in the same house in 1935. Both Harry and Dorothy finished High School.
In 1947, the Augusta City Government proposed to purchase the Harry Jose’s properties along with the old Legion Home to create a parking
Sept 6 & 7 1947 a large Jose family gathering at Goose Rocks Beach.
By 19 Nov 1947 Harry’s garage had its grand opening on 131 State Street. Billed Augusta’s Newest and Most Modern Garage. Full page ad in the Kennebec Journal. He also received a 10-Point Plague from Nash. He also sold AMACO gas.
Harry Thomas died 19 Jan 1952 in his Augusta home. He was an automobile dealer selling Graham and Nash automobiles in Augusta beginning in 1925. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of the Arion lodge, F and AM of Goodwins Mills, the Scottish Rite of Portland and the Augusta American Legion post. He is interned in the Goodwins Mills Cemetery.
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Melvin Harold Hill
1887-1970
Melvin Harold Hill was born in Lyman 22 Dec 1887 to Freedom R. Hill and Ella/Nellie J. Cousens Hill. Freedom born in Lyman Jan 1854 and died 16 Jan 1929 at his home in Lyman. Ella/Nellie Cousens Hill was born Dec 1858 in Dayton. She died 2 March 1933 in her home in Lyman. Both Freeman and Ella/Nellie are interned in their family plot in the Goodwins Mills Cemetery.
Melvin had two brothers and one sister. Frank Irving Hill was born 9 Aug 1885. His birth record was given to the Lyman town clerk on 18 Oct 1938 by his brother Melvin. Frank’s draft registration has his birth as 8 Aug 1886. Frank married Catherine Victoria Stewart on 7 May 1910 in Waltham, MA. Frank died 13 July 1958 and is interned Swampscott, MA.
Leon Hartley Hill was born 19 Nov 1893 in Lyman and died 21 Oct 1972 in Portland. He married Bertha M. Sullivan on 24 May 1918 in Pittsfield, NH. His second marriage was to Rena E Smith on 6 Jan 1927 in Lyman.
Ethel was born 18 June 1898 and died 3 Apr 1967 in Portland. Ethel married Roland A. M. Greenough on 16 May 1927 in Goodwins Mills. Roland died 11 Dec 1975. Both Ethel and Roland are interned in the Eastern Cemetery, Portland.
In the 1900 census, Melvin was living in Lyman on the family farm with his parents along with his brothers Frank, Leon and sister Ethel.
Melvin married Mildred Pearl on 28 July 1911 in Dover, N.H. Melvin was living in Milton, HN and Mildred in Farmington, NH at the time of their marriage. Mildred was born in Farmington, NH. Melvin’s occupation was a shoemaker and Mildred was a shoe stitcher.
Melvin’s WWI registration card dated 26 May 1917 described him as tall, medium built with blue eyes and black hair. He was living in Lyman and working as a farmer for his father. At the time he was married.
Melvin was inducted into the Army on 4 Sep 1918 in Saco as a Private assigned to 152 Depot Brigade to 10 Nov 1918. Then to General Hospital 3 until he was honorably discharged on 2 May 1919. He did not see overseas service.
In the 1920 census, Melvin was living in Lyman on the family farm with his parents, Leon and Ethel. Leon working as a shoemaker in a shoe factory and Ethel as a shoemaker in a shoe factory. A cousin, Norman, was also in the household.
In 1930 census, Melvin was living in Lyman with his mother, along with sister Ethel and her husband Roland Greenough and their son Roland. Melvin was divorced and working as a machinist in a machine shop.
In the 1940 census, Melvin was living with his sister Ethel and her husband Roland Greenough and their son Roland. Melvin’s occupation was a foreman in a textile manufacturer.
In the 1950 census, Melvin’s address was given as 16 Route 35 Goodwins Mills Rd, Lyman. He was still working in textile manufacturer facility. Percy and Nellie Burgen ware living with Marvin.
Melvin died Saturday 09, Aug 1970 in a Biddeford hospital after a short illness. He was employed at the Saco-Lowell shops for over 35 years as a foreman. He was a member of the Goodwin-Labbe Taylor American Legion post. He is interned in Goodwins Mills Village Cemetery. He was survived by brother Leon and two nieces.
On 10 Aug 1970 a request was submitted by his brother Leon for a military headstone.
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Frederick L. Goodwin
July 12, 1868-January 8,1923
Frederick L Goodwin was born 12 July 1868 in Biddeford to Loranzo and Mary Clark Goodwin. Loranzo died 20 July 1901 and is interned in the Goodwins Mills Cemetery. Mary is interned in the Goodwins Mills Cemetery. Charles was born in Biddeford 8 Nov 1865.
Catharine was born 2 Dec 1853 in Biddeford.
Mary was born 31 Dec 1855 in Biddeford.
Martha E. was born 22 Jan 1858 in Biddeford.
Ora born in 1863 and died 30 Nov 1922 at her home on East Waterboro Road in Lyman. She was survived by a sister, Mrs. Charles Tennett of Lyman, and two brothers, S W Goodwin of NYC and Fred L. Goodwin of Lyman.
In the 1870 census, Frederick was living in Lyman with his parents and siblings Stephen, Carrie, Mary, Eliza, Emma, Olive, and Charles. Loranzo and Stephen were farmers.
In the 1880 census, Frederic was living in Lyman with his parents along with his sisters Catharine S and Ora E and brother Charles N. Lorenzo was a farmer and Catharine was a dressmaker.
Frederick died 8 Jan 1923 in a Sanford hospital. He was a member of the Goodwins Mills Grange. He was survived by one sister, Mrs. Charles Tennant of Lyman and one brother, Stephen Goodwin of New York. He is interned in the Goodwins Mills Cemetery.
On 12 Mar 1952, Frederick’s son Cecil applied for a military headstone. Cecil was living at 98 Washington Square, Salam, MA at the time.
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Dorance Percy Day
November 8, 1895- November 6, 1969
D. Percy Day was born 8 Nov. 1895 in Lyman to George H and Lizzie Whitehouse Day. He was the fifth child born to George and Lizzie. George H was born in Kennebunkport. Lizzie was born in Dayton. George H. was a farmer and Lizzie was a housewife.
George H and Lizzie Whitehouse Day had eight children. Chester Raymond Day was born 7 Jan 1888 and died 21 July 1969. Ralph Edward Day was born 18 May 1889 and died 31 July 1972. Mary Fidelia Day was born and 21 Aug 1890 and died 22 Apr 1971. Wilber Albert Day was born 7 January 1892 and died 1 June 1892. George Clarence Day was born 22 Aug 1893 and died 8 Dec 1975. Henry Willis Day was born 28 July 1901 and died 6 Oct 1984. Robert Whitehouse Day was born 12 July 1905 and died 9 Nov 1981.
In the 1900 and 1910 Census, Percy was living on the family farm in Lyman with his parents, brothers and sister.
In March 1917, Percy was elected as Auditor for the Lyman Republican Party.
On 5 June 1917 Percy registered for the draft. His home address was given as RFD No 1, West Kennebunk. At the time his occupation was a farmer. He was described as tall, slender with brown hair and brown eyes.
Percy was inducted into the army 25 July 1918 and was discharged 28Jan 1919. At the time of his discharged he was a PVT serving in the Army, 1st Depot Brigade. He did not see overseas duty. His son, Dorance E. Day ordered his Military Headstone 10 Nov 1969.
In Oct 1919, Percy lost a blue V-necked sweater between Goodwins Mills and Highland St., Biddeford.
1920 Census, Percy was living on the family farm with his parents and four brothers; Chester, George, Henry, Robert, and a boarder Marion E Walker age 6.
In 1921, Percy was elected treasurer of the Alewive Grange.
In 1922, Percy was one of the original founders of the Day’s Mills Dairy Company. In 1925, he was one of the founders of the Day’s Mills Creamery. Other co-founders of the Creamery were Han T. Jeppesen, Curtis C. Taylor, Charles C. Day, G. Clarence Day, Phillip E. Steel, W. H. Taylor, and A. A. Richardson.
Percy married Myrtle Francena Emmons on June 12, 1929 at the home of her parents in Day’s Mills. Both were residence of Lyman. They honeymooned in Maine and made their residence at Day’s Mills. Myrtle was born on 10 Jan 1906 to Alfred and Carrie Mason Emmons in Lyman. Myrtle died Saturday 23 Feb 1957 in a Biddeford Hospital. Myrtle is interned in the family plot in the Chadbourne Cemetery, Lyman.
They had two sons, Dorance Edward, and Donald E. Dorance was born about 1930. Dorance married Maureen Egan in Sep. 1955. Dorance was a US Airforce veteran working for Pan American Airways at Idlewide Airport, N.Y. Donald was born about 1937.
In the 1930 Census, Dorance and Myrtle were living in Kennebunkport. Dorance was a manager of a sawmill.
1940 Census, Dorance, Myrtle, and sons Dorrance E. (9 years old) and Donald E (3 years old) were living in Lyman. Dorance was the proprietor of a sawmill at Day’s Mills. According to Allen Pawlowski, who work at the mill during High School in the 1940’s, the mill produced lumber and occasionally lobster traps when oak logs came into the mill.
In the 1950 Census, Dorance, Myrtle, Dorance E and Donald E were living on the Day’s Mills Rd in Lyman.
Dorance education included two years of college. Myrtle completed High School. They lived in the same house in 1935. Dorance operated a saw mill and Dorance E worked there.
Dorance died at a Portland Hospital Thursday, 6 Nov 1969 after a long illness. He is interned in the family plot in the Chadbourne Cemetery, Lyman.
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Chester Raymond Day
January 7, 1888 - July 21, 1969
Chester Raymond Day was born 7 Jan 1888 in Lyman to George Henry Day and Lizzie Whitehouse Day. George was born 23 Oct 1851 in Kennebunkport and died 25 Jan 1937 at his home in Day’s Mills. Lizzie was born 20 May 1867 in Biddeford and died 7 Nov 1957 at her home in Lyman. George and Lizzie married 17 Apr 1887.
Chester had six siblings: Ralph Edward (18 May 1889 – 31 July 1972, Mary Fidelia Rickey (21 Aug 1890 – 22 Apr 1971), George Clarence (22 Aug 1893 – 08 Dec 1975), Dorance Percy (8 Nov 1895 – 6 Nov 1969), Henry Willis (28 July 1901 – 6 Oct 1984), Robert Whitehouse ( 12 Jan 1905 – 09 Nov 1981)
In the 1900 census, Chester was living in Lyman with parents and siblings Ralph E (11), Mary F (9), Clarence G. (6), Percy D. (4) and three servants. The three servants were two farm laborers and one house keeper. His father being a farmer.
In the 1910 census, Chester was living in Lyman on the family farm with his parents and Henry W (8) and Robert W (5). Chester was a farm laborer on the family farm.
Chester’s WWI registration card dated 05 June 1917 states that he was living in Lyman working as a self-employed farmer. He was described as tall, medium built with brown eyes and black hair.
Chester was inducted into the Army in Saco on 31 May 1918 as a private. He was assigned to the Battery C 7th Bn FARD Cp Jackson SC to 21 June 1918. Then assigned to Battery C 319 FA to discharge. He served overseas from 23 July 1918 to 11 May 1919. He was Honorary discharged on 20 May 1919.
On 23 July 1918 he sailed aboard the TYDEUS from Brooklyn, NY. He was stationed at Camp Jackson, SC. He returned on the USS Alaska departing Bordeaux, France on 27 April 1919 headed to Hoboken, NJ. Arrived on 12 May 1919.
In the 1920 living on the family farm as a farmer
Chester was married three times. He married his first wife, Clara Beele Tatro on 30 June 1910. Chester and Clara divorced in May, 1918. Chester’s second marriage was to Ethel C. Bradbury of Graham Street, Biddeford April 1929. Ethel died 19 Dec 1941 at the Webber Hospital in Biddeford. Chester married Almeda Ellis on 8 May 1947. Almeda was born in Rochester, NH on 15 Feb 1890, the daughter of David and Georgia Thompson Blanchard. She died 27 Jan 1971 in Augusta in a local hospital following a long illness. She is interned in the Goodwins Mills Village Cemetery with Chester.
Chester had many vocations including grocery clerk, milk peddler, dairyman, saw mill laborer and farmer. He may have worked in the Day’s Mills for his brother Dorance Percy Day. Dorance was also a WWI veteran.
Chester died 21 Jul 1969 in Lyman and is interned in the Goodwins Mills Village Cemetery with his wife Almeda. At the time of his death, he was the oldest member of Arion AF and AM in Goodwins Mills.
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Walter L. Davis
March 6, 1895-August 4, 1956
Walter Davis was born in Lyman, ME on 6 March 1894 to farmer Benjamin Goodwin and housewife Annie L. Nason Davis.
Benjamin Goodwin Davis was born in Lynn, MA on 23 Mar 1862. He lived in Lyman, ME at age 8 in 1870. Benjamin died 19 Feb 1930 at his home in Lyman, ME.
Annie L Nason was born in South Berwick ~ 1867. Annie died 18 September 1942 at the home of her son, Walter L. Davis in Alfred, ME.
Walter had one sister, Olive. Olive was born 10 Apr 1889 in Lyman, ME. She died 5 April 1923 in Lyman, ME at her home after a long illness. She was a teacher in public schools.
Up until being drafted, Walter lived with his parents on the family farm in Lyman.
Walter registered for the draft on 5 June 1917. His address was RFD 1, West Kennebunk, Lyman, ME. His occupation was a carpenter working for Hermon Sayward in Alfred, ME. He was described as tall, medium build, brown eyes and dark brown hair.
He was inducted in Saco, ME on 1 July 1918 as a Private. He was assigned to the Field Hospital 248 12 Sn Tn to discharge. No oversea service. He was Horary discharged on 28 Jan 1919.
In the 1920 census, Walter was living with his parents and working as a carpenter.
Walter married Elsie Arlene Roberts of East Waterboro on 18 June 1924 at the home of her parents in Waterboro, at high noon. After the wedding they left for a trip through Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Elsie Arlene Roberts was born on 10 Sep 1903 in Waterboro, ME to Edger A and Ethel-Lind Baker Roberts. Edger was a laborer and Ethelind was a house wife. Edger was born in Maine, while Ethel was born in Colorado. Elsie had six sisters.
In 1930, Walter and Elise Arlene were living with his mother and great aunt on Waterboro Street in Alfred. He was a carpenter and Elise was a stenographer in a law office.
In 1940, Walter and Elise Arlene were living in Alfred with his great aunt. The lived in the same place in 1935. Walter was still a carpenter and Elise Arlene secretary in law office.
1950 Walter and Elise Arlene were living on Route 202 south of Littlefield River Bridge. He a maintenance carpenter in a textile mill. She an administrator as a court appointment Maine General.
Walter and Elsie are interned at Evergreen Cemetery in Alfred, ME. Walter died 4 Aug 1956 at his home in Waterboro. Elsie died in 23 July 1996 at Greenwood Center in Sanford, ME.
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Haven Herbert Baker
September 23, 1923
Haven Herbert Baker was born in North Berwick, Maine 0n January 24, 1889, the son of Arthur and Emma (Richards) Baker. Arthur was born in New Hampshire about 1864. The 1880 U.S. Census has Arthur living in North Berwick, Maine at the age of 16, working in a sawmill. He was living with his father and step-mother, two brothers, two sisters, one step-brother, and one step-sister.
In 1910, Haven was living with John and Hattie Grant in Lyman as a farm hand. He was 21 and single. On June 1, 1917, Haven registered for WWI. At this time, he was living in Lyman working at Sears-Roebuck Co. Shoe Company as a shipper in Boston, MA. He was still single with a tall, slight build with blue eyes and brown hair. He listed his exemptions as eyesight and heart conditions.
He served from June 24, 1918 and was honorably discharged on December 4, 1918. At the time of his discharge, he was a Private serving with the 12th Co, 3rd 151 Depot Brigade. He did not see any overseas action.
In November, 1918, before his discharge. he visited his mother, Mrs. Frank Littlefield. He was stationed at Camp Devens at the time.
John Haven Baker was born October 11, 1920 in Kennebunk, ME. John was the first child of Haven and Annie McKeon Baker. Haven and Annie were living in Kennebunk at the time and he was a fish dealer. Annie was born in Athlone, Ireland in 1879 and died in 1968.
Arthur Patrick Baker, born November 25, 1922, was the second child born to Annie M. McKeon Baker. Haven and Annie were still living in Kennebunk where he was a fisherman and she a housewife.
Haven died September 23, 1923 at the Parsonsfield Sanitorium where he had been a patient for three weeks. He was interned in Hope Cemetery, Kennebunk, ME. At the time of his death, he was living in Kennebunk. He was survived by his wife and two children, who resided at the Landing in Kennebunk.
The application for his military headstone was to be shipped to the Harold A. Webber Post, American Legion, Kennebunk, ME. Application was dated February , 1929 and it was shipped 1930.
Annie died in 1968 and is interned in Hope Cemetery, Kennebunk, ME.
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John Stillings Roberts
June 16,1839-August 19,1864
John S. Roberts was born on June 16, 1839 in Lyman, the son of Dimon (6) and Martha Hemmenway Roberts. He was killed at the Battle of Weldon Railroad, Petersburg, Virginia on August 19, 1864. He was a member of Company E, 39th Massachusetts Volunteers and was Color Bearer of the Third Brigade, First Division, 5th Corps during the Civil War. He is buried in the Murphy-Roberts cemetery located near the intersection of Route 111 and Day Road. On his tombstone it is written
“He fell bravely defending his flag.” He is buried in the Roberts/Murphy Cemetery at the corner of Day Road and Route 111.
Source: EARLY FAMILIES OF LYMAN, MAINE Frederick R. Boyle, p. 296
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Benjamin Grant
1791-1847
Benjamin Grant as born in Lyman in 1791. He was the son of Silas and Mary Chadbourne Grant. He married Hannah Chadbourne and moved to Dixmont, Maine where his father was a minister. The couple had a son and a daughter.
Benjamin Grant enlisted in Company G of the 9th Infantry during the Mexican War as part of the American invasion of Mexico. The unit was commanded by Brigadeer General Franklin Pierce of New Hampshire. . later became the 14th president.
Grant died August 5, 1847 at the Perote Castle (Castillo do Perote, pictured here). This fortress was captured by the Americans when they occupied Veracruz, Mexico in April of 1847 and was then used as a hospital. The area surrounding the moat was covered with hundreds, possibly thousands, of graves of U.S. soldiers. It is assumed Benjamin Grant is buried there.
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Research by Patricia Littlefield
EARLY FAMILIES OF LYMAN “Boyle”
John Thomas Bodycote
April 7, 1889 – April 1, 1968
John Thomas Bodyccote was born 7 April 1898 in Ipswich, MA. He was the third child of George Martin Bodycote and Louise Clark Bodycote. Both of his parents were born in England. He had six siblings: three brothers Fred, George S. and William and three Pricilla Daisy, Mary A., and Louise A.
John never married or had any children. His family moved from Ipswich, MA to Lyman, ME somewhere between 22 Sep 1907 and 28 April 1910. His education ended in the 8th grade. He served in the army from 21 Jan 1918, to 22 Jan 1919 when he was honorably discharged. He achieved the rank of PVY with the Battery “A” 57th Artillery, Coast Artillery Corps He sailed out of New York City aboard the U.S.S. Ryndam (aka Rijdam) on 10 May 1918. He returned aboard the U.S.S. Huntington which departed Brest, France on 2 Jan 1919.
After returning from the war, John lived with his family in Lyman up until the 1940’s. Later on, he lived in Sanford. At the time of his death on 1 April 1968 his residence was Portland, ME.
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John Burbank 1752-1843
John Thomas Bodycote was born 7 April 1898 in Ipswich, MA. He was the third child of the George Martin Bodycote and Louise Clark Bodycote. Both of his parents were born in England. He had six siblings: Three brothers, Fred, George S., and William and three sisters Priscilla Daisy May, Mary A. and Louise A.
John never married or had any children. His family moved from Ipswich, MA to Lyman, Maine somewhere between 22 Sep 1907 and 28 April 1910. His education ended at the 8th grade. He served in the Army from 21 Jan 1918 to 22 Jan 1919 when he was honorary discharged. He achieved the rank of PVT with the Battery “A” 57th Artillery, Coast Artillery Corps. He sailed out of New York City aboard the U.S.S. Ryndam (aka Rijdam) on 10 May 1918. He returned aboard the U.S.S. Huntington which departed Brest, France on 2 Jan 1919.
After returning from the war, John lived with his family in Lyman up until the 1940’s. Later on, he lived in Sanford. At the time of his death on 1 April 1968 his residence was Portland, Maine. You can find the article in the Biddeford Daily Journal Sat. Jan 25, 1919 page 8
For about eight weeks was in a front line trench. He has no hair lifting tales of personal encounter to tell but says he saw enough war to convince him that there is no doubt that “war is hell” A plea went out for cards to be sent to him, the account of which is in the Portland Press Herald Thu, Jun 15, 1961 page 8.
“Let’s send him a real shower of cards.”
John died at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital, Togus, Maine on 1 April 1968 after a long illness. He is interned in the Evergreen Cemetery, Alfred, Maine along with his brother Fred and sister Mary.
John Burbank (1752-1843) was born in Arundel/Kennebunkport. He served in Noah Littlefield’s company in the defense of York County, and then signed on to the DALTON which sailed out of Portsmouth, NH in November of 1776. He was captured by the British and spent two years in The Mill, a prison in Plymouth, England. He was released in late 1778 as a part of a prisoner exchange arranged by Benjamin Franklin. John then served on the BON HOMME RICHARD under the command of Captain John Paul Jones, and participated in the battle against the HMS SERAPIS on September 23, 1779. This was the first naval victory for the United States which earned John Paul Jones the title of “The Father of the U.S. Navy”. Burbank came to Coxhall (Lyman) after the war, married Anna Whitten, and had one daughter. He died October 13, 1843. The inscription on his grave reads “A Revolutionary soldier in the naval engagement under Captain Paul Jones”. He is buried on the south side side of Alfred Road near the Arundel line
Robert Earl Cowles
April 27, 1913-January 16, 1995
Robert Earl Cowles was born 27 April 1913 in Reading, MA to Henry Waldo Cushing Cowles (1873 – 1963) and Minnie Halse Cowles (1874 – 1946). Henry was born in Boston and at the time of Robert’s birth he was a conductor. Minnie was born in Brookline. Robert had 5 siblings:
Minnie Thelma Cowles Menard was born on 04 Oct 1895 in Reading, MA. She married Eugene J. Menard on 08 Feb 1919 in Claremont, NH. Minnie died 30 Dec 1984 in Claremont, NH.
Henry Alexander Cowles was born 06 Nov 1897 in Lynnfield, MA. Henry married Eve E. Leclair on 18 Feb 1918 in Claremont, NH. They divorced in Sep 1923. Henry died 14 Feb 1975 in Biddeford, ME and is interned in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Saco, ME along with his second wife Rebecca Woods.
Myrtle Grace Cowles Lynt was born in Reading, MA. on 6 Feb 1901. She married Harold Nathaniel Lynt on 14 Aug 1921 in Ossining, NY. Myrtle died 25 Dec 1932 in Queens, NY.
Hazel Elizabeth Cowles Hesseltine was born on 7 July 1903 in Hiram, ME. Hazel married Harold George Lawrence on 30 Dec 1924 in Ossining, NY. She married her second husband, Clayton Willard Hasseltine, on 22 Aug 1939 in Claremont, NH. Hazel died 20 April 1980 in Claremont, NH.
Ethel Frances Cowles Miller born 30 March 1905 in reading, MA. Ethel married Howard K Miller in Ossining, NY on 7 June 1927. Ethel died 1 June 1995 in North Tarrytown, NY.
In the 1910 Census, Robert, his parents and siblings Minnie, Henry, Myrtle, Hazel and Ethyl were living in Reading, MA. Henry’s occupation was a conductor on an electric bus.
In the 1920 Census, Robert was living with his parents in a rental with his siblings Myrtle, Hazel and Ethel. They lived on Spring Street in Ossining, NY. His father was a mechanical helper on the railroad.
In the 1930 Census, Robert was living with his parents in a house they owned on Prospect St in Ossining, NY. His father was a collector for the Terrytown News. They owned a radio. Robeert attended school. Robert was living at the same resistance in 1935.
In the 1940 census, Robert was living in Lyman with his brother Henry A. as a boarder and single. He was working as a checker in the textile machine manufacturing business.
Robert enlisted in the Army on 20 Jan 1941 in Bangor, ME. His civil employment was that of a payroll clerk and timekeeper. His rank was Private. He was 5’ 7” and weighed 195. In 1942, Robert was commissioned as second lieutenant at Camp Lee, VA.
Robert married Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Bernard at the United Baptist Church in Biddeford, ME on 15 June 1946. They met in Juneau, Alaska where Robert was an officer in the U.S. Army and Elizabeth was teaching. Elizabeth born 15 Aug 1918 in Kalispell, MT. Elizabeth died 25 June 2018 in CA.
In July 1946, Robert purchased an old house and building on the Old Post Road in Kennebunk.
1950 census Robert and Betty were living in Kennebunk. Robert was a time study man in a textile factory.
Robert served on the Kennebunk Budget Board. In November, 1958, he resigned his position due to accepting a position in South Carolina for the Saco-Lowell Shops for which he was working for in Maine. They arrived in Easley, South Carolina in February, 1959.
Robert died 16 Jan 1995 at the Baptist Medical Center in Easley, SC. He was a retired Industrial Engineer from Platt Saco Lowell and living at 130 Summit Drive in Easley. A member of the First United Methodist Church of Eastley. He was also a member of Dunlop Lodge #47 F & M of Biddeford, ME. Robert is interned in the Conrad Memorial Cemetery in Kalispell. Montana along with his wife Elizabeth.