The History Of Waterford, Oxford County, Maine: Comprising Historical Address, Record Of Families, And Centennial Proceedings (1879)

By Henry Pelt Warren

Book Overview

The History of Waterford, Oxford County, Maine is a comprehensive book written by Henry Pelt Warren in 1879. The book is a detailed account of the history of Waterford, a town located in Oxford County, Maine. It is divided into three sections: a historical address, a record of families, and centennial proceedings.The historical address section provides a detailed account of the town's history, starting from its founding in the 18th century. It covers the town's early settlers, their way of life, and the challenges they faced. The author also discusses the town's growth and development over the years, including its involvement in the American Revolution and its role in the Civil War.The record of families section provides genealogical information about the families who lived in Waterford. It includes details about their origins, occupations, and contributions to the town's development. The author also provides information about the town's cemeteries and the notable people buried there.The centennial proceedings section covers the events that took place during the town's centennial celebration in 1878. It includes speeches, poems, and other writings from local residents and dignitaries. The author also provides information about the various activities and events that took place during the celebration.Overall, The History of Waterford, Oxford County, Maine is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of Waterford or the broader history of Maine. It provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the town's history, its people, and its development over the years.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165120720
• ISBN13: 9781165120727
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 370 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"