Edmund Ingalls, son of Robert, was born about 1598 in Skirbeck, Lincolnshire, England. He immigrated in 1628 to Salem, Massachusetts and with his brother, Francis, founded Lynn, Massachusetts in 1629. He married Ann, fathered nine children, and died in 1648.
The post details the genealogy of the Holt family, prominent in Blue Hill, Maine, beginning with Nicholas Holt’s arrival from Andover, Massachusetts, in 1765. Notable figures include his son Jedediah, a respected community member and justice of the peace, and Jeremiah Thorndike Holt, who ran the town’s first tavern. The descendants engaged in various trades, including shipbuilding and tavern keeping, with lasting impacts on the local economy. The narrative also highlights the family’s residences, including significant landmarks still standing today.
John Cheever settled in Blue Hill, Maine, around 1835, establishing a store and a fishing fleet, including the schooner Marion. He married Betsey Gardner and had seven children. Cheever was an industrious businessman until his death in 1851. He built several vessels and engaged in extensive fishing and trade, even exporting dry fish to the West Indies. After his family moved to Andover, Massachusetts, the property changed hands multiple times, ultimately falling into disrepair before being acquired by Irving S. Candage.
The Candage family, descendants of James Candage who settled in Blue Hill, Maine in 1766, have a rich history. James, born in 1753, and his wife Hannah had several children, including Azor and Samuel Roundy Candage. Their lives were intertwined with maritime occupations, agriculture, and community service. James built a house around 1800, which later served various family members. The family endured hardships, with many sons lost at sea. Over time, the estate changed hands, reflecting the family’s evolving legacy in the region.
Capt. Isaac Merrill, born May 5, 1804, constructed his home on the Coggin lot in Blue Hill, Maine, in 1831, with a barn added the following year. He was a sea captain and married Louisa Clough on August 28, 1831. They had six children before Louisa’s death in 1847. Capt. Merrill later married Joanna S. Hinckley, with whom he had one son. He sold the property and passed away on December 18, 1881. The Coggin lot has since changed hands.
The Edward Sinclair homestead in Bluehill, Maine, was established by Edward Sinclair, born June 20, 1760. He married Mary Carleton in 1789, with whom he had several children. Their large, two-family house became a community fixture. Edward Sinclair Jr. and Capt. Edward carried on the family legacy, while Dudley Sinclair remained a bachelor known for his kindness. The property changed hands over the years, finally becoming the finest residence in Tide Mill district, yet no descendants remain in Bluehill today.
The post recounts the genealogy of the Carter family in Blue Hill, Maine, beginning with James Carter, Sr., who settled there around 1770. His children, notably James Jr. and David, contributed to the family’s growth, with James Jr. marrying twice and having numerous descendants. The narrative details various branches of the family, including the offspring of James, David, and other family members, highlighting their contributions to local agriculture and community life. The post ultimately emphasizes the industrious nature and historical significance of the Carter lineage.
Upon the very threshold of this historical sketch we find ourselves quite destitute of early public records for Swan’s Island. For over half a century from the settlement of this island until its organization as a plantation no municipal records were kept. But we are fortunate that H. W. Small saw purpose in bringing to light many private family records, old deeds showing what lots were occupied by the pioneer settlers; and written mutual agreements, which seem to have been often the result of arbitration on any disputed point where different claims to land conflicted with one another.