Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900: William Washburn was born on 19 Dec 1812 in Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine to Eliphalet & Mary Washburn.
Foxcroft Town Records Vol I 1741-1896 p 7 indicate birthdate as 19 Dec 1812.
1850 census Sebec, Piscataquis, Maine p 344: Wm Washburn, age 37, born in Maine, farmer, listed with wife, Lucy A, 35 and children, Wm F, 11, Newall S, 6 and Laura, 3.
1860 census of Sebec, Piscataquis, Maine p18: William Washburn, age 47, born in Maine, farmer, listed with wife, Lucy A, 44 and sons, William F, 21, Newell S, 16, Leroy M, 12, Andrew J, 9 and Edson W, 5.
1870 census of Sebec, Piscataquis, Maine p5: Wm Washburn, age 57, born in Maine, farmer, listed with wife, Lucy A, 55 and children, Leroy M, 24, Andrew J, 19 and Edson W, 16.
According to Pedigree Resource File and the IGI at familysearch.org, William Washburn was born 19 Dec 1812 in Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine to Eliphalit Washburn & Polly (Mary) Harris and married Mary Ann Dunham.
Published in the Piscataquis (ME) Observer 14 Nov 1878 p3: "OBITUARY---William F. Washburn died of a brief illness, at his home in Sebec, Oct. 30th, 1878. He was a son of the late Dea. Eliphalet Washburn of Foxcroft, in which town William was born Nov. 19, 1812 [discrepancy].
He lived on his farm in Sebec, from about the time of his majority, till his death. He was baptized under the faith of the Christian denomination more than twenty years ago. His deportment not only exemplified the true follower of his Divine Master, but proved him an honest man and a valued member of the community in which he dwelt. His home, where he toiled earnestly for his family, was to him, the dearest spot on earth. When business demanded his absence, he sought diligently to perform it, that he might, at the earliest practicable time, return to the bosom of his family---his earthly haven of contentment. By hard labor, temperance and economy, he rendered his farm fertile, erected nice and commodious buildings, and accumulated sufficient property, to be called, in a modest sense of the expression, independent.
As a teacher in his earlier years, and afterwards as an educational officer of his adopted town, he was faithful and competent.
He leaves five sons, two of whom are in this county, and three in the great West, all of whom are prosperous and respected. His widow who, through so many years seconded her husband's laudable efforts for honorable prosperity, keenly feels the loss of her companion, who was endeared to her by the strongest ties of mutual friendship and love.
Such as William F. Washburn showed himself to be, constitute the pillars of that society which we so highly prize, and for which New England is justly noted.
Let others emulate his example, and seek for that 'good name' which 'is rather to be chosen than great riches.'"
Foxcroft Town Records Vol I 1741-1896 p 7 indicate birthdate as 19 Dec 1812.
1850 census Sebec, Piscataquis, Maine p 344: Wm Washburn, age 37, born in Maine, farmer, listed with wife, Lucy A, 35 and children, Wm F, 11, Newall S, 6 and Laura, 3.
1860 census of Sebec, Piscataquis, Maine p18: William Washburn, age 47, born in Maine, farmer, listed with wife, Lucy A, 44 and sons, William F, 21, Newell S, 16, Leroy M, 12, Andrew J, 9 and Edson W, 5.
1870 census of Sebec, Piscataquis, Maine p5: Wm Washburn, age 57, born in Maine, farmer, listed with wife, Lucy A, 55 and children, Leroy M, 24, Andrew J, 19 and Edson W, 16.
According to Pedigree Resource File and the IGI at familysearch.org, William Washburn was born 19 Dec 1812 in Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine to Eliphalit Washburn & Polly (Mary) Harris and married Mary Ann Dunham.
Published in the Piscataquis (ME) Observer 14 Nov 1878 p3: "OBITUARY---William F. Washburn died of a brief illness, at his home in Sebec, Oct. 30th, 1878. He was a son of the late Dea. Eliphalet Washburn of Foxcroft, in which town William was born Nov. 19, 1812 [discrepancy].
He lived on his farm in Sebec, from about the time of his majority, till his death. He was baptized under the faith of the Christian denomination more than twenty years ago. His deportment not only exemplified the true follower of his Divine Master, but proved him an honest man and a valued member of the community in which he dwelt. His home, where he toiled earnestly for his family, was to him, the dearest spot on earth. When business demanded his absence, he sought diligently to perform it, that he might, at the earliest practicable time, return to the bosom of his family---his earthly haven of contentment. By hard labor, temperance and economy, he rendered his farm fertile, erected nice and commodious buildings, and accumulated sufficient property, to be called, in a modest sense of the expression, independent.
As a teacher in his earlier years, and afterwards as an educational officer of his adopted town, he was faithful and competent.
He leaves five sons, two of whom are in this county, and three in the great West, all of whom are prosperous and respected. His widow who, through so many years seconded her husband's laudable efforts for honorable prosperity, keenly feels the loss of her companion, who was endeared to her by the strongest ties of mutual friendship and love.
Such as William F. Washburn showed himself to be, constitute the pillars of that society which we so highly prize, and for which New England is justly noted.
Let others emulate his example, and seek for that 'good name' which 'is rather to be chosen than great riches.'"
Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900: William Washburn was born on 19 Dec 1812 in Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine to Eliphalet & Mary Washburn.
Foxcroft Town Records Vol I 1741-1896 p 7 indicate birthdate as 19 Dec 1812.
1850 census Sebec, Piscataquis, Maine p 344: Wm Washburn, age 37, born in Maine, farmer, listed with wife, Lucy A, 35 and children, Wm F, 11, Newall S, 6 and Laura, 3.
1860 census of Sebec, Piscataquis, Maine p18: William Washburn, age 47, born in Maine, farmer, listed with wife, Lucy A, 44 and sons, William F, 21, Newell S, 16, Leroy M, 12, Andrew J, 9 and Edson W, 5.
1870 census of Sebec, Piscataquis, Maine p5: Wm Washburn, age 57, born in Maine, farmer, listed with wife, Lucy A, 55 and children, Leroy M, 24, Andrew J, 19 and Edson W, 16.
According to Pedigree Resource File and the IGI at familysearch.org, William Washburn was born 19 Dec 1812 in Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine to Eliphalit Washburn & Polly (Mary) Harris and married Mary Ann Dunham.
Published in the Piscataquis (ME) Observer 14 Nov 1878 p3: "OBITUARY---William F. Washburn died of a brief illness, at his home in Sebec, Oct. 30th, 1878. He was a son of the late Dea. Eliphalet Washburn of Foxcroft, in which town William was born Nov. 19, 1812 [discrepancy].
He lived on his farm in Sebec, from about the time of his majority, till his death. He was baptized under the faith of the Christian denomination more than twenty years ago. His deportment not only exemplified the true follower of his Divine Master, but proved him an honest man and a valued member of the community in which he dwelt. His home, where he toiled earnestly for his family, was to him, the dearest spot on earth. When business demanded his absence, he sought diligently to perform it, that he might, at the earliest practicable time, return to the bosom of his family---his earthly haven of contentment. By hard labor, temperance and economy, he rendered his farm fertile, erected nice and commodious buildings, and accumulated sufficient property, to be called, in a modest sense of the expression, independent.
As a teacher in his earlier years, and afterwards as an educational officer of his adopted town, he was faithful and competent.
He leaves five sons, two of whom are in this county, and three in the great West, all of whom are prosperous and respected. His widow who, through so many years seconded her husband's laudable efforts for honorable prosperity, keenly feels the loss of her companion, who was endeared to her by the strongest ties of mutual friendship and love.
Such as William F. Washburn showed himself to be, constitute the pillars of that society which we so highly prize, and for which New England is justly noted.
Let others emulate his example, and seek for that 'good name' which 'is rather to be chosen than great riches.'"
Foxcroft Town Records Vol I 1741-1896 p 7 indicate birthdate as 19 Dec 1812.
1850 census Sebec, Piscataquis, Maine p 344: Wm Washburn, age 37, born in Maine, farmer, listed with wife, Lucy A, 35 and children, Wm F, 11, Newall S, 6 and Laura, 3.
1860 census of Sebec, Piscataquis, Maine p18: William Washburn, age 47, born in Maine, farmer, listed with wife, Lucy A, 44 and sons, William F, 21, Newell S, 16, Leroy M, 12, Andrew J, 9 and Edson W, 5.
1870 census of Sebec, Piscataquis, Maine p5: Wm Washburn, age 57, born in Maine, farmer, listed with wife, Lucy A, 55 and children, Leroy M, 24, Andrew J, 19 and Edson W, 16.
According to Pedigree Resource File and the IGI at familysearch.org, William Washburn was born 19 Dec 1812 in Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine to Eliphalit Washburn & Polly (Mary) Harris and married Mary Ann Dunham.
Published in the Piscataquis (ME) Observer 14 Nov 1878 p3: "OBITUARY---William F. Washburn died of a brief illness, at his home in Sebec, Oct. 30th, 1878. He was a son of the late Dea. Eliphalet Washburn of Foxcroft, in which town William was born Nov. 19, 1812 [discrepancy].
He lived on his farm in Sebec, from about the time of his majority, till his death. He was baptized under the faith of the Christian denomination more than twenty years ago. His deportment not only exemplified the true follower of his Divine Master, but proved him an honest man and a valued member of the community in which he dwelt. His home, where he toiled earnestly for his family, was to him, the dearest spot on earth. When business demanded his absence, he sought diligently to perform it, that he might, at the earliest practicable time, return to the bosom of his family---his earthly haven of contentment. By hard labor, temperance and economy, he rendered his farm fertile, erected nice and commodious buildings, and accumulated sufficient property, to be called, in a modest sense of the expression, independent.
As a teacher in his earlier years, and afterwards as an educational officer of his adopted town, he was faithful and competent.
He leaves five sons, two of whom are in this county, and three in the great West, all of whom are prosperous and respected. His widow who, through so many years seconded her husband's laudable efforts for honorable prosperity, keenly feels the loss of her companion, who was endeared to her by the strongest ties of mutual friendship and love.
Such as William F. Washburn showed himself to be, constitute the pillars of that society which we so highly prize, and for which New England is justly noted.
Let others emulate his example, and seek for that 'good name' which 'is rather to be chosen than great riches.'"
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Died at age 65y 10m 11d.
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