Newcomb, Gideon Emerson, 1835-1899
Gideon Emerson Newcomb married Charlotte Eliza Walker in 1858; they lived in Nova Scotia and had five children (one died at birth); Charlotte died in 1868 and after her death Gideon took his family to Old Town, Me., where he worked as a homeopathic doctor and spiritualist; m. Agatha Galliatt but marriage not a happy one; turned to poetry for solace, writing many poems during the years.
From the description of Gideon Emerson Newcomb collection, 1870-1899 and undated. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 213434849
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| creatorOf | Newcomb, Gideon Emerson, 1835-1899. Gideon Emerson Newcomb collection, 1870-1899 and undated. | Maine Historical Society Library |
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| associatedWith | Newcomb family. | family |
| associatedWith | Newcomer family. | family |
| associatedWith | Parker, Charlotte Newcomb. | person |
| associatedWith | Parker, Richard S. | person |
| Place Name | Admin Code | Country | |
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| Maine | |||
| Maine--Old Town | |||
| Old Town (Me.) |
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| American poetry |
| Homeopathy |
| Spiritualism |
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| Homeopathic physicians |
| Spiritualists |
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Birth 1835
Death 1899
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