Usher family.

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Family of Abijah Usher (1757-1836) who settled in the Hollis, Me., area shortly before 1800 and founded the lumber mills at Killick Pond. He was married twice, first to Mary Weld (1762-1791), and then to Rebecca Kidder in 1795. His sons, Ellis-Baker (1785-1855) and Abijah Usher (1788-1841), continued in the business and had sawmills at Bonny Eagle, Me. As early settlers, the family was prominent and involved with land speculation. Many family members served in the Massachusetts General Court and then, after statehood, the Maine Legislature and Senate.

From the description of Usher family collection, 1820-1961. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 182747526

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creatorOf Usher family. Usher family collection, 1820-1961. Maine Historical Society Library
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correspondedWith Lane, John, 1734-1822 person
associatedWith Love, Ellen L. person
associatedWith Usher, Abijah, 1757-1836. person
associatedWith Usher, Abijah, 1788-1841. person
correspondedWith Usher, Ellis-Baker person
associatedWith Usher, Ellis B. (Ellis Baker), 1785-1855. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Hollis (Me.)
Maine
Maine--Bonny Eagle
Maine--Hollis
Subject
Land speculation
Real property
Sawmills
Occupation
Landowners
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Family

Active 1820

Active 1961

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