Page 557, He was much in public life, and often occupied places of trust in town. He was selectman in 1824, 1825 and 1829 and represented the town in the state Legislature in 1827 and again in 1828. He was probably the best school teacher Windham ever had, and his best work was done in the interest of the common schools of his native town. He served many years as one of the Superintending School Committee, and his very presence in the schoolroom would inspire the pupils with confidence in themselves, and a desire to do their very best, in order to gain Mr. Webb’s approbation. In religious belief, he was a Friend, and died, an honored member of that socirty. He owned and cultivated a large farm in the "Quaker Neighborhood," so called. He was Buried at ; Friends' burial ground, near the meeting house in Windham16
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