The following from "An Address, Delivered by Honorable Marshall Cram at the Dedication of the Town House in Bridgton, January 8, 1852"; published by Brown Thurston, Printer, Portland, 1852. Pages 17-18:
Early in 1772, William Emerson from Metheun, came to Bridgton, and first settled on the lot where Mial Merrill now lives; but after about six years, he moved to the place now occupied by Jonathan Seavey, in the swamp neighborhood; where he resided until his death. Mr. Emerson was by nature singularly fitted to aid in the settlement of a new country: he had a strong constitution, and great powers of endurance, cheerful spirits, and a kind heart. Probably no other individual by his own personal exertions did so much to relieve the hardships, and to promote the comfort of the early settlers, as Mr. Emerson. He was one of those men, who think the hardest is ever meant for them. If the little settlement was threatened with a famine, William Emerson was the man, if in winter, to rig his sap-sled, or if in summer to shoulder his pack, and away to Standish or to Pickwockett, and procure the needed supply, or if a poor family had reached Standish, and needed the aid of a strong arm, and a bold spirit in crossing the extensive ponds, or in traversing the wilderness to the new settlement, Mr. Emerson was the ever ready volunteer for this arduous service; and having conducted his charge safely into the settlement, his aid and his efforts in their behalf ceased only when they were no longer needed. Mr. Emerson had the satisfaction of living to see the little settlement which in its infancy he had nourished, and kept alive at the expense of so much labor and hardship to himself, became a large and flourishing town. He died in 1827, at the age of 79.
Mr. Emerson had in all 13 children, 6 sons and 7 daughters. Many of his descendents still reside in Bridgton; but none of them bear the name of Emerson.
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William EMERSON, Jr., of Methuen, Essex County, Mass, bought land in Bridgton, Cumberland County, Maine, in 1767. He removed to Bridgton in 1772, bought more land there. He was one of the most efficient and helpful of the founders of the town. In 1772, Asael Foster, father of Asael, Francis, Amos P. and Moody Foster, came from Danvers,
and built the first frame house in Bridgton, at what is now Sand Creek Post Office, and William Emerson, from Methuen, settled on the east side of Wood's Pond, near the outlet. They both proved able pioneers, and received "merited" lots of land of 100 acres each.
Contributor: J R MEEK (50895521)
Early in 1772, William Emerson from Metheun, came to Bridgton, and first settled on the lot where Mial Merrill now lives; but after about six years, he moved to the place now occupied by Jonathan Seavey, in the swamp neighborhood; where he resided until his death. Mr. Emerson was by nature singularly fitted to aid in the settlement of a new country: he had a strong constitution, and great powers of endurance, cheerful spirits, and a kind heart. Probably no other individual by his own personal exertions did so much to relieve the hardships, and to promote the comfort of the early settlers, as Mr. Emerson. He was one of those men, who think the hardest is ever meant for them. If the little settlement was threatened with a famine, William Emerson was the man, if in winter, to rig his sap-sled, or if in summer to shoulder his pack, and away to Standish or to Pickwockett, and procure the needed supply, or if a poor family had reached Standish, and needed the aid of a strong arm, and a bold spirit in crossing the extensive ponds, or in traversing the wilderness to the new settlement, Mr. Emerson was the ever ready volunteer for this arduous service; and having conducted his charge safely into the settlement, his aid and his efforts in their behalf ceased only when they were no longer needed. Mr. Emerson had the satisfaction of living to see the little settlement which in its infancy he had nourished, and kept alive at the expense of so much labor and hardship to himself, became a large and flourishing town. He died in 1827, at the age of 79.
Mr. Emerson had in all 13 children, 6 sons and 7 daughters. Many of his descendents still reside in Bridgton; but none of them bear the name of Emerson.
Additional information:
William EMERSON, Jr., of Methuen, Essex County, Mass, bought land in Bridgton, Cumberland County, Maine, in 1767. He removed to Bridgton in 1772, bought more land there. He was one of the most efficient and helpful of the founders of the town. In 1772, Asael Foster, father of Asael, Francis, Amos P. and Moody Foster, came from Danvers,
and built the first frame house in Bridgton, at what is now Sand Creek Post Office, and William Emerson, from Methuen, settled on the east side of Wood's Pond, near the outlet. They both proved able pioneers, and received "merited" lots of land of 100 acres each.
Contributor: J R MEEK (50895521)
The following from "An Address, Delivered by Honorable Marshall Cram at the Dedication of the Town House in Bridgton, January 8, 1852"; published by Brown Thurston, Printer, Portland, 1852. Pages 17-18:
Early in 1772, William Emerson from Metheun, came to Bridgton, and first settled on the lot where Mial Merrill now lives; but after about six years, he moved to the place now occupied by Jonathan Seavey, in the swamp neighborhood; where he resided until his death. Mr. Emerson was by nature singularly fitted to aid in the settlement of a new country: he had a strong constitution, and great powers of endurance, cheerful spirits, and a kind heart. Probably no other individual by his own personal exertions did so much to relieve the hardships, and to promote the comfort of the early settlers, as Mr. Emerson. He was one of those men, who think the hardest is ever meant for them. If the little settlement was threatened with a famine, William Emerson was the man, if in winter, to rig his sap-sled, or if in summer to shoulder his pack, and away to Standish or to Pickwockett, and procure the needed supply, or if a poor family had reached Standish, and needed the aid of a strong arm, and a bold spirit in crossing the extensive ponds, or in traversing the wilderness to the new settlement, Mr. Emerson was the ever ready volunteer for this arduous service; and having conducted his charge safely into the settlement, his aid and his efforts in their behalf ceased only when they were no longer needed. Mr. Emerson had the satisfaction of living to see the little settlement which in its infancy he had nourished, and kept alive at the expense of so much labor and hardship to himself, became a large and flourishing town. He died in 1827, at the age of 79.
Mr. Emerson had in all 13 children, 6 sons and 7 daughters. Many of his descendents still reside in Bridgton; but none of them bear the name of Emerson.
Additional information:
William EMERSON, Jr., of Methuen, Essex County, Mass, bought land in Bridgton, Cumberland County, Maine, in 1767. He removed to Bridgton in 1772, bought more land there. He was one of the most efficient and helpful of the founders of the town. In 1772, Asael Foster, father of Asael, Francis, Amos P. and Moody Foster, came from Danvers,
and built the first frame house in Bridgton, at what is now Sand Creek Post Office, and William Emerson, from Methuen, settled on the east side of Wood's Pond, near the outlet. They both proved able pioneers, and received "merited" lots of land of 100 acres each.
Contributor: J R MEEK (50895521)
Early in 1772, William Emerson from Metheun, came to Bridgton, and first settled on the lot where Mial Merrill now lives; but after about six years, he moved to the place now occupied by Jonathan Seavey, in the swamp neighborhood; where he resided until his death. Mr. Emerson was by nature singularly fitted to aid in the settlement of a new country: he had a strong constitution, and great powers of endurance, cheerful spirits, and a kind heart. Probably no other individual by his own personal exertions did so much to relieve the hardships, and to promote the comfort of the early settlers, as Mr. Emerson. He was one of those men, who think the hardest is ever meant for them. If the little settlement was threatened with a famine, William Emerson was the man, if in winter, to rig his sap-sled, or if in summer to shoulder his pack, and away to Standish or to Pickwockett, and procure the needed supply, or if a poor family had reached Standish, and needed the aid of a strong arm, and a bold spirit in crossing the extensive ponds, or in traversing the wilderness to the new settlement, Mr. Emerson was the ever ready volunteer for this arduous service; and having conducted his charge safely into the settlement, his aid and his efforts in their behalf ceased only when they were no longer needed. Mr. Emerson had the satisfaction of living to see the little settlement which in its infancy he had nourished, and kept alive at the expense of so much labor and hardship to himself, became a large and flourishing town. He died in 1827, at the age of 79.
Mr. Emerson had in all 13 children, 6 sons and 7 daughters. Many of his descendents still reside in Bridgton; but none of them bear the name of Emerson.
Additional information:
William EMERSON, Jr., of Methuen, Essex County, Mass, bought land in Bridgton, Cumberland County, Maine, in 1767. He removed to Bridgton in 1772, bought more land there. He was one of the most efficient and helpful of the founders of the town. In 1772, Asael Foster, father of Asael, Francis, Amos P. and Moody Foster, came from Danvers,
and built the first frame house in Bridgton, at what is now Sand Creek Post Office, and William Emerson, from Methuen, settled on the east side of Wood's Pond, near the outlet. They both proved able pioneers, and received "merited" lots of land of 100 acres each.
Contributor: J R MEEK (50895521)
Inscription
Sacred
to the memory of
WILLIAM EMERSON
who died
Nov. 25, 1827
AEt. 79.
Erected as a testimony of filial affection
by his bereaved children.
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