s/o Jonathan L. & Elizabeth (Parsons) Tobie; h/o (1) Caroline Frye whom he married Jan. 15, 1829 in Maine; h/o (2)Jane Elizabeth Harmon whom he married Feb. 19, 1840 in Maine;
He served an apprenticeship at carding wool and dressing cloth, and in 1823 went to Lewiston, ME where he engaged in the same business. Except for a residence of ten years at Keith's Mills in Chesterville, he spent his life in Lewiston, ME.
Disabled by an accident, receiving injuries which finally caused his death, he was chosen town clerk, filling the office thirty-five years, and then being chosen the first clerk of the city under the charter.
He was a teacher in the Sunday-school, and active in all the work of the Free Baptist church, of which he was a deacon; the first citizen in the town to cast a vote in opposition of slavery, and a strong advocate of abolition; helped on fugitive slaves escaping to Canada; stood up staunchly against the use of and traffic in strong drink, and was always on the side of conscience and faith. His upright character and pleasant demeanor made him many friends. His tenderness toward the poor and needy made him especially their friend, and among children, whom he greatly loved, he was regarded as a father.
Children of Edward and Caroline were:
*Sarah Frye Tobie
*Mary Frye [Tobie] Garcelon
*Edward Parsons Tobie
*Joseph Frye Tobie
Children of Edward and Jane was:
*Le Roy Harmon Tobie
s/o Jonathan L. & Elizabeth (Parsons) Tobie; h/o (1) Caroline Frye whom he married Jan. 15, 1829 in Maine; h/o (2)Jane Elizabeth Harmon whom he married Feb. 19, 1840 in Maine;
He served an apprenticeship at carding wool and dressing cloth, and in 1823 went to Lewiston, ME where he engaged in the same business. Except for a residence of ten years at Keith's Mills in Chesterville, he spent his life in Lewiston, ME.
Disabled by an accident, receiving injuries which finally caused his death, he was chosen town clerk, filling the office thirty-five years, and then being chosen the first clerk of the city under the charter.
He was a teacher in the Sunday-school, and active in all the work of the Free Baptist church, of which he was a deacon; the first citizen in the town to cast a vote in opposition of slavery, and a strong advocate of abolition; helped on fugitive slaves escaping to Canada; stood up staunchly against the use of and traffic in strong drink, and was always on the side of conscience and faith. His upright character and pleasant demeanor made him many friends. His tenderness toward the poor and needy made him especially their friend, and among children, whom he greatly loved, he was regarded as a father.
Children of Edward and Caroline were:
*Sarah Frye Tobie
*Mary Frye [Tobie] Garcelon
*Edward Parsons Tobie
*Joseph Frye Tobie
Children of Edward and Jane was:
*Le Roy Harmon Tobie
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