Benjamin Chesley, Lincoln, ca. 1850

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Benjamin Chesley, Lincoln, ca. 1850

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Benjamin Chesley of Paris, Maine, arrived in "Mattanawcook" in 1824 at the age of 44 with his family by way of the old Indian foot trail from Old Town.

It is said that he reached there with an axe on his shoulder and four and sixpence in his pocket. For a while, he and his family lived in Aaron Woodbury's house.

He was the proprietor of this area and with his sons, Benjamin Jr. and Edward, surveyed Township three and divided it into lots. Land was to be sold at $1 per acre.

He is considered one of the founding fathers of Lincoln. He died Dec. 15, 1855 at age 75.

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  • Title: Benjamin Chesley, Lincoln, ca. 1850
  • Creation Date: circa 1850
  • Subject Date: circa 1850
  • Location: Lincoln, Penobscot County, ME
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Object Type: Image

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Lincoln Historical Society
29 West Broadway, Lincoln, ME 04457

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