Page 965, He was educated in the public schools, and learned the wheelwright’s trade. He established himself in business in Thorndyke, Maine, where he lived for several years. In 1880 he went to Montana state, and for the next six years was engaged in lumbering. He returned to Knox and carried on his farm there the remainder of his life. He was a prominent citizen of Knox, having served the town as treasurer and selectman. He was a Republican of much influence and zeal. He was a member of the Thorndyke Lodge of Free Masons. Three children died in infancy unnamed40