Bryant, Harry

Resident of Webster (later Sabattus), Me.; family lived at the Jesse Davis homestead ca. 1948. Jesse Davis was born in Acton, Mass., and later became resident of Webster, Me.; he was nephew of Dr. Jonathan Davis, who was a grantee of the Plymouth Company in the area of Webster. Dr. Davis made an agreement with Jesse Davis allowing him to clear land, build saw and grist mills, a tavern, and a home in Webster. Additionally Jesse Davis was wounded at the Battle of Lexington. His leg was amputated due to his injuries from war and he died in 1792 after surgery.

From the description of Harry Bryant family collection, 1710-1960. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 123410734