Olive Leadbetter Carver was b 12 Aug 1829, Vinalhaven (Reuben Leadbetter's home, Leadbetter Island), the d/o Samuel Carver & Betsey Calderwood. She d 17 Oct 1909, North Haven.
Olive married Albert Glover Beverage on 2 Dec 1851, North Haven, married by Capt John Woster. Albert was b 31 Oct 1827, North Haven, the s/o James Beverage & Jamima Crabtree. He d 25 Dec 1889, North Haven.
Olive & Albert had 9 children, born North Haven.
1. Ellen Beverage: 5 Aug 1853 - 27 Sept 1886, North Haven (from consumption)
2. Fremont Beverage: 18 June 1856 -16 Dec 1930, Rockland, Me
3. Leonora "Nora" Carver Beverage: 10 Aug 1858 - 27 Sept 1886, North Haven (from consumption)
4. Frank Beverage: 14 Jan 1861 - 16 May 1958, North Haven
5. Samuel Carver Beverage: 28 Sept 1862 - 18 May 1905, North Haven (from pneumonia)
6. Lucy Etta Beverage: 9 Nov 1864 - 24 Nov 1892, North Haven (from flu / consumption)
7. Julia W Beverage: 6 July 1866 - 25 June 1876, North Haven (from diphtheria)
8. Son Beverage: 19 Mar 1872 - 21 Mar 1872, North Haven
9. Nettie M Beverage: 19 June 1874 - 5 Feb 1876, North Haven (from diphtheria)
Marriage Intention: North Haven, November 17, 1851. This day published the intention of marriage between Mr Albert G Beverage and Miss Olive L Carver. John Kent, Town Clerk.
Marriage Record: December 2nd, 1851 Mr Albert G Beverage to Miss Olive L Carver, both of North Haven. John Woster, Justice of the Peace.
Albert & Olive lived in the home built by his father, James Beverage. His brother, Harrison, lived with them for a time (where he probably wrote his poems). Albert taught school on North Haven in 1849 and 1850 (Middle District) and 1851 (North District). He was a Deacon from 1879-1888. He was listed on the census as a farmer.
Olive was one of the island's midwives, and in many instances, her record of a birth / death is the only record found for an individual. In the 1874 / 1875 timeframe, the islands suffered from a diphtheria epidemic. Olive lost 3 children of her own: Leonora "Nora" Beverage, Julia Waterman Beverage, Nettie Beverage, a sister Orinda (Carver) Beverage, another sister Leonora (Carver) Beverage, brothers-in-law John White Beverage, Benjamin Crabtree Beverage, Lizzie Beverage, and probably Hannah (Grant) Beverage. It is known she nursed these family members, some stating that that was how diphtheria was brought into her own household. I think that's a little harsh, as the epidemic was island-wide, but hit the Pulpit Harbor area (& those related to individuals there) harder than most.
From B C Crabtree, letters to Vinalhaven's Echo, 1880, I remember a little incident that happened in school one day which I think worth of mention. I can't recall to mind who the teacher was at that time, but it rather forcibly comes to me as I recall the circumstances that my cousin Albert Beverage was the teacher that winter. We were reciting the multiplication table, and Frank Thomas was on the elevenses, and so on rattling it off at lightning speed, and when he recited eleven times eleven he said "eleventy eleven."
Well this, of course, brought out some laughter and the master was somewhat vexed at the whimsical explanation of the table at this point. If memory serves me right, quite a pugilistic skirmish took place which I think ended in a draw. Frank was not a bad boy in school and I fully believe the answer was unintentional.
On 1 June 1854, Albert G Beverage was included in North Haven's Tax Assessment. he had 1 poll, 190 acres of land, 1 house and 2 barns. For livestock he owned 2 oxen, 10 3-year-old cows, 4 2-year-old cows, 5 1-year-old cows, 2 horses (one valued at $100, the other valued at $80), 148 sheep and 1 swine. He owned no part of the mill and no sailing vessels. Real estate value: $2,500. Personal property value: $838. Total Tax Assessment: $3338.
In 1855, Albert G Beverage was included in North Haven's Tax Assessment. He had 1 poll, 180 acres of land, 2 houses & 2 barns. For livestock, he owned 2 oxen, 10 3-year-old cows, 6 2-year-old cows, 5 yearlings, 2 horses, one valued at $90, the other valued at $60, 154 sheep, and 2 swine. He also owned 25% of the mill valued at $300. Real estate value: $2500. Personal property value: $977. Total Tax Assessment: $3477.
In 1858 he owned 62 sheep.
In 1860, 32-year-old Albert is a farmer on North Haven with real estate valued at $4000 and personal property valued at $2500. This puts him the 2nd wealthiest man on the island (after his in-laws Samuel & Betsy (Calderwood) Carver). With him is his 30-year-old wife, Olive, and their children Ellen (ae 6), Fremont (ae 3), Lenora (ae 1) and his 34-year-old brother, Harrison who is a "gentleman" with personal property valued at $1000.
During the Civil War, it has been found that William Newman substituted for Albert in the Navy for a term of 2 years, (Adjutant General's report, p 369) Albert was responsible for the payment of government money to the families of Civil War service men.
Albert served on North Haven's "Committee of Safety" for the Civil War which was responsible for paying out bounty to service member's families & meeting Civil War quotas. He served for a period of 3 years, until 2 Mar 1865. He received $500 for this service.
21 Dec 1867: Know all Men by these Presents: that I, Albert G Beverage, Treasurer of the Proprietors of the first Baptist Meeting house in North Haven, Knox County, State of Maine, by virtue of the authority given in the Revised Statue Page 197 Section 10 and in consideration of the sum fifty seven dollars paid by Samuel Brown and Edward Brown, the receipt hereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby sell and convey to said Samuel & Edward, their heirs and assigns Pew No 32 in said meeting House. To have and to hold the said granted pew to their, the said Samuel & Edward, their heirs and assigns forever. In Witness where of I, Albert G Beverage, Treasurer, aforesaid, have here unto set my hand and seal this twenty first day of December AD 1867. Albert G Beverage [seal]
On the same date, Albert conveyed Deed to Pew No 12 to John Mullin for $42; Pew No 27 to Edward & Nathaniel Dyer Wooster for $75.75; Pew No 13 to Richard Brown for $32,32; Pew No 8 to William R Ordway for $65; Pew No 43 to Levi Wooster for $35; Pew No 29 to John Waterman for $70; Pews No 41 & 42 to Sewing Circle of District No 3 for $130; Pew No 38 to Dura Brown & Joseph W Whitmore for $55.
In 1870, 42-year-old Albert is still a farmer on North Haven with real estate valued at $1700 in personal property valued at $373. His wife, Olive is age 40, and children are: Ellen (ae 16), Fremont (ae 13), Lenora C (ae 11), Franklin (ae 9), Samuel C (ae 7), Luce E (ae 5) and Julia W (ae 3). Residing with his family is his brother, Harrison (ae 44) and his new bride, Eldora (ae 18). Harrison was the census enumerator for the 1870 census.
In June 1870, a special committee was formed to oversee the building of a new bridge over the narrows at Pulpit Harbor. On this committee were John Waterman, Albert G Beverage, Samuel Carver, and Reuben L Whitmore.
Oct 22th, 1870: At a special conference, after the usual exercises, voted to receive Olive L Beverage, Leonora Beverage and Amelia Beverage as candidates for baptism. James G Verill, Church Clerk. Baptist Church Records, North Haven
Oct 23th, 1870: Olive L Beverage, Leonora Beverage and Amelia Beverage were baptized and united with the church. James G Verill, Church Clerk Baptist Church Records, North Haven
November 5th, 1870: At conference meeting, after the usual exercises, voted to receive Albert G Beverage as a candidate for baptism. James G Verill, Church Clerk. Baptist Church Records, North Haven
November 6th, 1870: Albert G Beverage was baptized and united with the church. James G Verill, Church Clerk Baptist Church Records, North Haven
12 June 1871: Bill of Sale: Know all men by these presents that I, Albert G Beverage of North Haven in the County of Knox and State of Maine, in consideration of $50 paid by Harrison Beverage of North Haven aforesaid, the receipt of which I hereby acknowledge, have sold and delivered and by these presents do sell and deliver unto the said Harrison Beverage all the standing wood called the "Grove" on the old Beverage homestead and near Pulpit Harbor Bridge on said North Haven....In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twelfth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy one. Albert G Beverage [seal]. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of Fremont Beverage, Nora C Beverage. Note: Albert and Harrison were siblings; Fremont and Nora were the "children" of Albert..
It was reported on the Bangor Daily Whig & Courier (Bangor, Me), Tuesday, Sept 1878, Issue 215, Col A: Representatives are elected as follows:...for South Thomaston, Vinalhaven and North Haven, A G Beveridge, Republican. This would be for the Maine State Legislature.
Dec 1878: To the Clerk of North Haven, I hereby resign the Office of Supervisor of Schools in the Town of North Haven and I have appointed Rodney Beverage Supervisor of Schools to fill the vacancy occasioned by my resignation, agreeable to the power vested on me by the laws of the State. Albert G Beverage, North Haven, Dec 3, 1878. attest Nelson Mullin, Deputy Town Clerk.
Many references are made in the North Haven Town Records where Albert Beverage's old barn was used as a meeting place. According to family history, this old barn was made from materials taken from Thomas Beverage's barn on Old Barn Hill. The site of this barn is approximately where the new Art Beverage Jr & family home is.
May 9, 1879, North Haven: Reuben L Whitmore, Esq: You are hereby notified that the North Haven Lily Pond Ice Co will meet at the house of H L Smith for the choice of officers on Saturday the 17th inst at one o'clock p m. The following article will be acted on at said meeting, viz: To see if the Co will vote to change article of their by laws making the number of Directors consistent of three members instead of seven as at present. A G Beverage, Secretary of Ice Co, No Haven.
Nov 1th, 1879: At conference meeting, after the usual exercises, chose Albert G Beverage and Rodney Beverage Deacons of the church. James G Verill, Church Clerk Baptist Church Records, North Haven
In the 1880 census, taken by Albert's son Fremont Beverage, Albert is enumerated first where he is aged 52 and working as a farmer. His family consists of wife Olive L (ae 50), and children Ellen (ae 26, house keeping), Fremont (ae 23, teaching public schools), Frank (ae 19, farm laborer), Samuel C (ae 17, farm laborer) and Lucy E (ae 15).
On 28 March 1881 at 1:00, a town meeting was held "at Albert Beverage's old Barn" to "see what action the town will take to expend money to build a Bridge at Pulpit Harbor." Albert was chosen to be moderator of said meeting. The bridge committee chosen at that meeting consisted of Samuel Carver Beverage, Hanson Beverage, Fremont Beverage, Mark Calderwood, George Wooster and Elisha Grant.
Another meeting at "Albert G Beverage's old barn" was Saturday, 6 Sep 1862 at 4 p.m. where it was "voted to raise $100 for each man that volunteers or that may be drafted to fill our quota of nine months men to be paid to them when mustered into the service of the U.S. (for the Civil War)." They then voted "to raise $25 additional for each man above named." There was another meeting held 28 Feb 1865 at which Albert was chosen the Clerk Pro Tem at Carver's Hall which "voted to pay $300 to any volunteer or drafted man or substitute who may be mustered into the U.S. service for one year, $400 for two years and $500 for three years."
In 1885, there was a meeting "to see if the town will vote to discontinue the town road beginning at the gate across the road to the NE of Joseph Conant's and running across land of Albert G Beverage to the town road to the NE of said Beverage's old barn." Obviously, it was discontinued although knowledge of this road was passed on to the descendants who lived in that house.
According to a handwritten record of his son Frank Beverage concerning the health of family and ancestors, he noted that Albert suffered from kidney trouble for 3 months before his death. (Courtesy Mr & Mrs Arthur Beverage, Jr)
In 1900, 70-year-old Olive L Beverage is residing in the home where she and Albert resided. She cites birth of Aug 1829, and had 8 children, 3 of whom are alive for the census. (Frank, Fremont and Samuel C).
Death Record: Olive L Beverage died on North Haven on 17 Oct 1909 at age 80 years 1 month --- days. She was a widow of Albert Beverage & a housewife. She was born in Vinalhaven, the daughter of Samuel Carver (b Vinalhaven, farmer) and Betsy Calderwood (b Vinalhaven). Cause of death: Senility and disease of heart. Name of physician or other person reporting death: Frank Beverage.
Albert's North Haven Town Offices: Committee on Accounts (auditor): 1854; Fence Viewer:1870, 1871, 1878, 1882; Juror:1864, 1870, 1873, 1876, 1882, 1888; Measurer of Wood & Bark: 1871, 1872, 1884; Pound Keeper at his barn: 1876; Representative to State Legislature: 1879-80; Selectman, Tax Assessor & Overseer of the Poor : 1852-53, 1855, 1869, 1870, 1882 (replacing in July son Fremont Beverage); Superintending School Committee: 1856, 1867, 1870, 1872, 1874 (3 yr term); Supervisor / Superintendent of Schools: 1877, 1878; Surveyor of Highways: 1856 (District No 2), 1862 (District No 2), 1870, 1876 (all), 1880 (District No 2); Surveyor of Lumber: 1884; Town Treasurer: 1865, 1866 (voted to allow him 1/2 % per his services),1867 (allowing him 3/4% for services), 1868, 1869-71, 1872, 1873
Death Record, North Haven Town Records: North Haven, Dec 25, 1889. Record the death of Albert G Beverage who died December 25, 1889, aged [blank]. Attest, B C Calderwood, Town Clerk.
Obituary, Camden Herald, 11 Jan 1889: Deacon Albert Beverage has been called from his place here to a better place above and we can but say that we fully believe that our loss is his gain.
Olive married Albert Glover Beverage on 2 Dec 1851, North Haven, married by Capt John Woster. Albert was b 31 Oct 1827, North Haven, the s/o James Beverage & Jamima Crabtree. He d 25 Dec 1889, North Haven.
Olive & Albert had 9 children, born North Haven.
1. Ellen Beverage: 5 Aug 1853 - 27 Sept 1886, North Haven (from consumption)
2. Fremont Beverage: 18 June 1856 -16 Dec 1930, Rockland, Me
3. Leonora "Nora" Carver Beverage: 10 Aug 1858 - 27 Sept 1886, North Haven (from consumption)
4. Frank Beverage: 14 Jan 1861 - 16 May 1958, North Haven
5. Samuel Carver Beverage: 28 Sept 1862 - 18 May 1905, North Haven (from pneumonia)
6. Lucy Etta Beverage: 9 Nov 1864 - 24 Nov 1892, North Haven (from flu / consumption)
7. Julia W Beverage: 6 July 1866 - 25 June 1876, North Haven (from diphtheria)
8. Son Beverage: 19 Mar 1872 - 21 Mar 1872, North Haven
9. Nettie M Beverage: 19 June 1874 - 5 Feb 1876, North Haven (from diphtheria)
Marriage Intention: North Haven, November 17, 1851. This day published the intention of marriage between Mr Albert G Beverage and Miss Olive L Carver. John Kent, Town Clerk.
Marriage Record: December 2nd, 1851 Mr Albert G Beverage to Miss Olive L Carver, both of North Haven. John Woster, Justice of the Peace.
Albert & Olive lived in the home built by his father, James Beverage. His brother, Harrison, lived with them for a time (where he probably wrote his poems). Albert taught school on North Haven in 1849 and 1850 (Middle District) and 1851 (North District). He was a Deacon from 1879-1888. He was listed on the census as a farmer.
Olive was one of the island's midwives, and in many instances, her record of a birth / death is the only record found for an individual. In the 1874 / 1875 timeframe, the islands suffered from a diphtheria epidemic. Olive lost 3 children of her own: Leonora "Nora" Beverage, Julia Waterman Beverage, Nettie Beverage, a sister Orinda (Carver) Beverage, another sister Leonora (Carver) Beverage, brothers-in-law John White Beverage, Benjamin Crabtree Beverage, Lizzie Beverage, and probably Hannah (Grant) Beverage. It is known she nursed these family members, some stating that that was how diphtheria was brought into her own household. I think that's a little harsh, as the epidemic was island-wide, but hit the Pulpit Harbor area (& those related to individuals there) harder than most.
From B C Crabtree, letters to Vinalhaven's Echo, 1880, I remember a little incident that happened in school one day which I think worth of mention. I can't recall to mind who the teacher was at that time, but it rather forcibly comes to me as I recall the circumstances that my cousin Albert Beverage was the teacher that winter. We were reciting the multiplication table, and Frank Thomas was on the elevenses, and so on rattling it off at lightning speed, and when he recited eleven times eleven he said "eleventy eleven."
Well this, of course, brought out some laughter and the master was somewhat vexed at the whimsical explanation of the table at this point. If memory serves me right, quite a pugilistic skirmish took place which I think ended in a draw. Frank was not a bad boy in school and I fully believe the answer was unintentional.
On 1 June 1854, Albert G Beverage was included in North Haven's Tax Assessment. he had 1 poll, 190 acres of land, 1 house and 2 barns. For livestock he owned 2 oxen, 10 3-year-old cows, 4 2-year-old cows, 5 1-year-old cows, 2 horses (one valued at $100, the other valued at $80), 148 sheep and 1 swine. He owned no part of the mill and no sailing vessels. Real estate value: $2,500. Personal property value: $838. Total Tax Assessment: $3338.
In 1855, Albert G Beverage was included in North Haven's Tax Assessment. He had 1 poll, 180 acres of land, 2 houses & 2 barns. For livestock, he owned 2 oxen, 10 3-year-old cows, 6 2-year-old cows, 5 yearlings, 2 horses, one valued at $90, the other valued at $60, 154 sheep, and 2 swine. He also owned 25% of the mill valued at $300. Real estate value: $2500. Personal property value: $977. Total Tax Assessment: $3477.
In 1858 he owned 62 sheep.
In 1860, 32-year-old Albert is a farmer on North Haven with real estate valued at $4000 and personal property valued at $2500. This puts him the 2nd wealthiest man on the island (after his in-laws Samuel & Betsy (Calderwood) Carver). With him is his 30-year-old wife, Olive, and their children Ellen (ae 6), Fremont (ae 3), Lenora (ae 1) and his 34-year-old brother, Harrison who is a "gentleman" with personal property valued at $1000.
During the Civil War, it has been found that William Newman substituted for Albert in the Navy for a term of 2 years, (Adjutant General's report, p 369) Albert was responsible for the payment of government money to the families of Civil War service men.
Albert served on North Haven's "Committee of Safety" for the Civil War which was responsible for paying out bounty to service member's families & meeting Civil War quotas. He served for a period of 3 years, until 2 Mar 1865. He received $500 for this service.
21 Dec 1867: Know all Men by these Presents: that I, Albert G Beverage, Treasurer of the Proprietors of the first Baptist Meeting house in North Haven, Knox County, State of Maine, by virtue of the authority given in the Revised Statue Page 197 Section 10 and in consideration of the sum fifty seven dollars paid by Samuel Brown and Edward Brown, the receipt hereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby sell and convey to said Samuel & Edward, their heirs and assigns Pew No 32 in said meeting House. To have and to hold the said granted pew to their, the said Samuel & Edward, their heirs and assigns forever. In Witness where of I, Albert G Beverage, Treasurer, aforesaid, have here unto set my hand and seal this twenty first day of December AD 1867. Albert G Beverage [seal]
On the same date, Albert conveyed Deed to Pew No 12 to John Mullin for $42; Pew No 27 to Edward & Nathaniel Dyer Wooster for $75.75; Pew No 13 to Richard Brown for $32,32; Pew No 8 to William R Ordway for $65; Pew No 43 to Levi Wooster for $35; Pew No 29 to John Waterman for $70; Pews No 41 & 42 to Sewing Circle of District No 3 for $130; Pew No 38 to Dura Brown & Joseph W Whitmore for $55.
In 1870, 42-year-old Albert is still a farmer on North Haven with real estate valued at $1700 in personal property valued at $373. His wife, Olive is age 40, and children are: Ellen (ae 16), Fremont (ae 13), Lenora C (ae 11), Franklin (ae 9), Samuel C (ae 7), Luce E (ae 5) and Julia W (ae 3). Residing with his family is his brother, Harrison (ae 44) and his new bride, Eldora (ae 18). Harrison was the census enumerator for the 1870 census.
In June 1870, a special committee was formed to oversee the building of a new bridge over the narrows at Pulpit Harbor. On this committee were John Waterman, Albert G Beverage, Samuel Carver, and Reuben L Whitmore.
Oct 22th, 1870: At a special conference, after the usual exercises, voted to receive Olive L Beverage, Leonora Beverage and Amelia Beverage as candidates for baptism. James G Verill, Church Clerk. Baptist Church Records, North Haven
Oct 23th, 1870: Olive L Beverage, Leonora Beverage and Amelia Beverage were baptized and united with the church. James G Verill, Church Clerk Baptist Church Records, North Haven
November 5th, 1870: At conference meeting, after the usual exercises, voted to receive Albert G Beverage as a candidate for baptism. James G Verill, Church Clerk. Baptist Church Records, North Haven
November 6th, 1870: Albert G Beverage was baptized and united with the church. James G Verill, Church Clerk Baptist Church Records, North Haven
12 June 1871: Bill of Sale: Know all men by these presents that I, Albert G Beverage of North Haven in the County of Knox and State of Maine, in consideration of $50 paid by Harrison Beverage of North Haven aforesaid, the receipt of which I hereby acknowledge, have sold and delivered and by these presents do sell and deliver unto the said Harrison Beverage all the standing wood called the "Grove" on the old Beverage homestead and near Pulpit Harbor Bridge on said North Haven....In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twelfth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy one. Albert G Beverage [seal]. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of Fremont Beverage, Nora C Beverage. Note: Albert and Harrison were siblings; Fremont and Nora were the "children" of Albert..
It was reported on the Bangor Daily Whig & Courier (Bangor, Me), Tuesday, Sept 1878, Issue 215, Col A: Representatives are elected as follows:...for South Thomaston, Vinalhaven and North Haven, A G Beveridge, Republican. This would be for the Maine State Legislature.
Dec 1878: To the Clerk of North Haven, I hereby resign the Office of Supervisor of Schools in the Town of North Haven and I have appointed Rodney Beverage Supervisor of Schools to fill the vacancy occasioned by my resignation, agreeable to the power vested on me by the laws of the State. Albert G Beverage, North Haven, Dec 3, 1878. attest Nelson Mullin, Deputy Town Clerk.
Many references are made in the North Haven Town Records where Albert Beverage's old barn was used as a meeting place. According to family history, this old barn was made from materials taken from Thomas Beverage's barn on Old Barn Hill. The site of this barn is approximately where the new Art Beverage Jr & family home is.
May 9, 1879, North Haven: Reuben L Whitmore, Esq: You are hereby notified that the North Haven Lily Pond Ice Co will meet at the house of H L Smith for the choice of officers on Saturday the 17th inst at one o'clock p m. The following article will be acted on at said meeting, viz: To see if the Co will vote to change article of their by laws making the number of Directors consistent of three members instead of seven as at present. A G Beverage, Secretary of Ice Co, No Haven.
Nov 1th, 1879: At conference meeting, after the usual exercises, chose Albert G Beverage and Rodney Beverage Deacons of the church. James G Verill, Church Clerk Baptist Church Records, North Haven
In the 1880 census, taken by Albert's son Fremont Beverage, Albert is enumerated first where he is aged 52 and working as a farmer. His family consists of wife Olive L (ae 50), and children Ellen (ae 26, house keeping), Fremont (ae 23, teaching public schools), Frank (ae 19, farm laborer), Samuel C (ae 17, farm laborer) and Lucy E (ae 15).
On 28 March 1881 at 1:00, a town meeting was held "at Albert Beverage's old Barn" to "see what action the town will take to expend money to build a Bridge at Pulpit Harbor." Albert was chosen to be moderator of said meeting. The bridge committee chosen at that meeting consisted of Samuel Carver Beverage, Hanson Beverage, Fremont Beverage, Mark Calderwood, George Wooster and Elisha Grant.
Another meeting at "Albert G Beverage's old barn" was Saturday, 6 Sep 1862 at 4 p.m. where it was "voted to raise $100 for each man that volunteers or that may be drafted to fill our quota of nine months men to be paid to them when mustered into the service of the U.S. (for the Civil War)." They then voted "to raise $25 additional for each man above named." There was another meeting held 28 Feb 1865 at which Albert was chosen the Clerk Pro Tem at Carver's Hall which "voted to pay $300 to any volunteer or drafted man or substitute who may be mustered into the U.S. service for one year, $400 for two years and $500 for three years."
In 1885, there was a meeting "to see if the town will vote to discontinue the town road beginning at the gate across the road to the NE of Joseph Conant's and running across land of Albert G Beverage to the town road to the NE of said Beverage's old barn." Obviously, it was discontinued although knowledge of this road was passed on to the descendants who lived in that house.
According to a handwritten record of his son Frank Beverage concerning the health of family and ancestors, he noted that Albert suffered from kidney trouble for 3 months before his death. (Courtesy Mr & Mrs Arthur Beverage, Jr)
In 1900, 70-year-old Olive L Beverage is residing in the home where she and Albert resided. She cites birth of Aug 1829, and had 8 children, 3 of whom are alive for the census. (Frank, Fremont and Samuel C).
Death Record: Olive L Beverage died on North Haven on 17 Oct 1909 at age 80 years 1 month --- days. She was a widow of Albert Beverage & a housewife. She was born in Vinalhaven, the daughter of Samuel Carver (b Vinalhaven, farmer) and Betsy Calderwood (b Vinalhaven). Cause of death: Senility and disease of heart. Name of physician or other person reporting death: Frank Beverage.
Albert's North Haven Town Offices: Committee on Accounts (auditor): 1854; Fence Viewer:1870, 1871, 1878, 1882; Juror:1864, 1870, 1873, 1876, 1882, 1888; Measurer of Wood & Bark: 1871, 1872, 1884; Pound Keeper at his barn: 1876; Representative to State Legislature: 1879-80; Selectman, Tax Assessor & Overseer of the Poor : 1852-53, 1855, 1869, 1870, 1882 (replacing in July son Fremont Beverage); Superintending School Committee: 1856, 1867, 1870, 1872, 1874 (3 yr term); Supervisor / Superintendent of Schools: 1877, 1878; Surveyor of Highways: 1856 (District No 2), 1862 (District No 2), 1870, 1876 (all), 1880 (District No 2); Surveyor of Lumber: 1884; Town Treasurer: 1865, 1866 (voted to allow him 1/2 % per his services),1867 (allowing him 3/4% for services), 1868, 1869-71, 1872, 1873
Death Record, North Haven Town Records: North Haven, Dec 25, 1889. Record the death of Albert G Beverage who died December 25, 1889, aged [blank]. Attest, B C Calderwood, Town Clerk.
Obituary, Camden Herald, 11 Jan 1889: Deacon Albert Beverage has been called from his place here to a better place above and we can but say that we fully believe that our loss is his gain.
Olive Leadbetter Carver was b 12 Aug 1829, Vinalhaven (Reuben Leadbetter's home, Leadbetter Island), the d/o Samuel Carver & Betsey Calderwood. She d 17 Oct 1909, North Haven.
Olive married Albert Glover Beverage on 2 Dec 1851, North Haven, married by Capt John Woster. Albert was b 31 Oct 1827, North Haven, the s/o James Beverage & Jamima Crabtree. He d 25 Dec 1889, North Haven.
Olive & Albert had 9 children, born North Haven.
1. Ellen Beverage: 5 Aug 1853 - 27 Sept 1886, North Haven (from consumption)
2. Fremont Beverage: 18 June 1856 -16 Dec 1930, Rockland, Me
3. Leonora "Nora" Carver Beverage: 10 Aug 1858 - 27 Sept 1886, North Haven (from consumption)
4. Frank Beverage: 14 Jan 1861 - 16 May 1958, North Haven
5. Samuel Carver Beverage: 28 Sept 1862 - 18 May 1905, North Haven (from pneumonia)
6. Lucy Etta Beverage: 9 Nov 1864 - 24 Nov 1892, North Haven (from flu / consumption)
7. Julia W Beverage: 6 July 1866 - 25 June 1876, North Haven (from diphtheria)
8. Son Beverage: 19 Mar 1872 - 21 Mar 1872, North Haven
9. Nettie M Beverage: 19 June 1874 - 5 Feb 1876, North Haven (from diphtheria)
Marriage Intention: North Haven, November 17, 1851. This day published the intention of marriage between Mr Albert G Beverage and Miss Olive L Carver. John Kent, Town Clerk.
Marriage Record: December 2nd, 1851 Mr Albert G Beverage to Miss Olive L Carver, both of North Haven. John Woster, Justice of the Peace.
Albert & Olive lived in the home built by his father, James Beverage. His brother, Harrison, lived with them for a time (where he probably wrote his poems). Albert taught school on North Haven in 1849 and 1850 (Middle District) and 1851 (North District). He was a Deacon from 1879-1888. He was listed on the census as a farmer.
Olive was one of the island's midwives, and in many instances, her record of a birth / death is the only record found for an individual. In the 1874 / 1875 timeframe, the islands suffered from a diphtheria epidemic. Olive lost 3 children of her own: Leonora "Nora" Beverage, Julia Waterman Beverage, Nettie Beverage, a sister Orinda (Carver) Beverage, another sister Leonora (Carver) Beverage, brothers-in-law John White Beverage, Benjamin Crabtree Beverage, Lizzie Beverage, and probably Hannah (Grant) Beverage. It is known she nursed these family members, some stating that that was how diphtheria was brought into her own household. I think that's a little harsh, as the epidemic was island-wide, but hit the Pulpit Harbor area (& those related to individuals there) harder than most.
From B C Crabtree, letters to Vinalhaven's Echo, 1880, I remember a little incident that happened in school one day which I think worth of mention. I can't recall to mind who the teacher was at that time, but it rather forcibly comes to me as I recall the circumstances that my cousin Albert Beverage was the teacher that winter. We were reciting the multiplication table, and Frank Thomas was on the elevenses, and so on rattling it off at lightning speed, and when he recited eleven times eleven he said "eleventy eleven."
Well this, of course, brought out some laughter and the master was somewhat vexed at the whimsical explanation of the table at this point. If memory serves me right, quite a pugilistic skirmish took place which I think ended in a draw. Frank was not a bad boy in school and I fully believe the answer was unintentional.
On 1 June 1854, Albert G Beverage was included in North Haven's Tax Assessment. he had 1 poll, 190 acres of land, 1 house and 2 barns. For livestock he owned 2 oxen, 10 3-year-old cows, 4 2-year-old cows, 5 1-year-old cows, 2 horses (one valued at $100, the other valued at $80), 148 sheep and 1 swine. He owned no part of the mill and no sailing vessels. Real estate value: $2,500. Personal property value: $838. Total Tax Assessment: $3338.
In 1855, Albert G Beverage was included in North Haven's Tax Assessment. He had 1 poll, 180 acres of land, 2 houses & 2 barns. For livestock, he owned 2 oxen, 10 3-year-old cows, 6 2-year-old cows, 5 yearlings, 2 horses, one valued at $90, the other valued at $60, 154 sheep, and 2 swine. He also owned 25% of the mill valued at $300. Real estate value: $2500. Personal property value: $977. Total Tax Assessment: $3477.
In 1858 he owned 62 sheep.
In 1860, 32-year-old Albert is a farmer on North Haven with real estate valued at $4000 and personal property valued at $2500. This puts him the 2nd wealthiest man on the island (after his in-laws Samuel & Betsy (Calderwood) Carver). With him is his 30-year-old wife, Olive, and their children Ellen (ae 6), Fremont (ae 3), Lenora (ae 1) and his 34-year-old brother, Harrison who is a "gentleman" with personal property valued at $1000.
During the Civil War, it has been found that William Newman substituted for Albert in the Navy for a term of 2 years, (Adjutant General's report, p 369) Albert was responsible for the payment of government money to the families of Civil War service men.
Albert served on North Haven's "Committee of Safety" for the Civil War which was responsible for paying out bounty to service member's families & meeting Civil War quotas. He served for a period of 3 years, until 2 Mar 1865. He received $500 for this service.
21 Dec 1867: Know all Men by these Presents: that I, Albert G Beverage, Treasurer of the Proprietors of the first Baptist Meeting house in North Haven, Knox County, State of Maine, by virtue of the authority given in the Revised Statue Page 197 Section 10 and in consideration of the sum fifty seven dollars paid by Samuel Brown and Edward Brown, the receipt hereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby sell and convey to said Samuel & Edward, their heirs and assigns Pew No 32 in said meeting House. To have and to hold the said granted pew to their, the said Samuel & Edward, their heirs and assigns forever. In Witness where of I, Albert G Beverage, Treasurer, aforesaid, have here unto set my hand and seal this twenty first day of December AD 1867. Albert G Beverage [seal]
On the same date, Albert conveyed Deed to Pew No 12 to John Mullin for $42; Pew No 27 to Edward & Nathaniel Dyer Wooster for $75.75; Pew No 13 to Richard Brown for $32,32; Pew No 8 to William R Ordway for $65; Pew No 43 to Levi Wooster for $35; Pew No 29 to John Waterman for $70; Pews No 41 & 42 to Sewing Circle of District No 3 for $130; Pew No 38 to Dura Brown & Joseph W Whitmore for $55.
In 1870, 42-year-old Albert is still a farmer on North Haven with real estate valued at $1700 in personal property valued at $373. His wife, Olive is age 40, and children are: Ellen (ae 16), Fremont (ae 13), Lenora C (ae 11), Franklin (ae 9), Samuel C (ae 7), Luce E (ae 5) and Julia W (ae 3). Residing with his family is his brother, Harrison (ae 44) and his new bride, Eldora (ae 18). Harrison was the census enumerator for the 1870 census.
In June 1870, a special committee was formed to oversee the building of a new bridge over the narrows at Pulpit Harbor. On this committee were John Waterman, Albert G Beverage, Samuel Carver, and Reuben L Whitmore.
Oct 22th, 1870: At a special conference, after the usual exercises, voted to receive Olive L Beverage, Leonora Beverage and Amelia Beverage as candidates for baptism. James G Verill, Church Clerk. Baptist Church Records, North Haven
Oct 23th, 1870: Olive L Beverage, Leonora Beverage and Amelia Beverage were baptized and united with the church. James G Verill, Church Clerk Baptist Church Records, North Haven
November 5th, 1870: At conference meeting, after the usual exercises, voted to receive Albert G Beverage as a candidate for baptism. James G Verill, Church Clerk. Baptist Church Records, North Haven
November 6th, 1870: Albert G Beverage was baptized and united with the church. James G Verill, Church Clerk Baptist Church Records, North Haven
12 June 1871: Bill of Sale: Know all men by these presents that I, Albert G Beverage of North Haven in the County of Knox and State of Maine, in consideration of $50 paid by Harrison Beverage of North Haven aforesaid, the receipt of which I hereby acknowledge, have sold and delivered and by these presents do sell and deliver unto the said Harrison Beverage all the standing wood called the "Grove" on the old Beverage homestead and near Pulpit Harbor Bridge on said North Haven....In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twelfth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy one. Albert G Beverage [seal]. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of Fremont Beverage, Nora C Beverage. Note: Albert and Harrison were siblings; Fremont and Nora were the "children" of Albert..
It was reported on the Bangor Daily Whig & Courier (Bangor, Me), Tuesday, Sept 1878, Issue 215, Col A: Representatives are elected as follows:...for South Thomaston, Vinalhaven and North Haven, A G Beveridge, Republican. This would be for the Maine State Legislature.
Dec 1878: To the Clerk of North Haven, I hereby resign the Office of Supervisor of Schools in the Town of North Haven and I have appointed Rodney Beverage Supervisor of Schools to fill the vacancy occasioned by my resignation, agreeable to the power vested on me by the laws of the State. Albert G Beverage, North Haven, Dec 3, 1878. attest Nelson Mullin, Deputy Town Clerk.
Many references are made in the North Haven Town Records where Albert Beverage's old barn was used as a meeting place. According to family history, this old barn was made from materials taken from Thomas Beverage's barn on Old Barn Hill. The site of this barn is approximately where the new Art Beverage Jr & family home is.
May 9, 1879, North Haven: Reuben L Whitmore, Esq: You are hereby notified that the North Haven Lily Pond Ice Co will meet at the house of H L Smith for the choice of officers on Saturday the 17th inst at one o'clock p m. The following article will be acted on at said meeting, viz: To see if the Co will vote to change article of their by laws making the number of Directors consistent of three members instead of seven as at present. A G Beverage, Secretary of Ice Co, No Haven.
Nov 1th, 1879: At conference meeting, after the usual exercises, chose Albert G Beverage and Rodney Beverage Deacons of the church. James G Verill, Church Clerk Baptist Church Records, North Haven
In the 1880 census, taken by Albert's son Fremont Beverage, Albert is enumerated first where he is aged 52 and working as a farmer. His family consists of wife Olive L (ae 50), and children Ellen (ae 26, house keeping), Fremont (ae 23, teaching public schools), Frank (ae 19, farm laborer), Samuel C (ae 17, farm laborer) and Lucy E (ae 15).
On 28 March 1881 at 1:00, a town meeting was held "at Albert Beverage's old Barn" to "see what action the town will take to expend money to build a Bridge at Pulpit Harbor." Albert was chosen to be moderator of said meeting. The bridge committee chosen at that meeting consisted of Samuel Carver Beverage, Hanson Beverage, Fremont Beverage, Mark Calderwood, George Wooster and Elisha Grant.
Another meeting at "Albert G Beverage's old barn" was Saturday, 6 Sep 1862 at 4 p.m. where it was "voted to raise $100 for each man that volunteers or that may be drafted to fill our quota of nine months men to be paid to them when mustered into the service of the U.S. (for the Civil War)." They then voted "to raise $25 additional for each man above named." There was another meeting held 28 Feb 1865 at which Albert was chosen the Clerk Pro Tem at Carver's Hall which "voted to pay $300 to any volunteer or drafted man or substitute who may be mustered into the U.S. service for one year, $400 for two years and $500 for three years."
In 1885, there was a meeting "to see if the town will vote to discontinue the town road beginning at the gate across the road to the NE of Joseph Conant's and running across land of Albert G Beverage to the town road to the NE of said Beverage's old barn." Obviously, it was discontinued although knowledge of this road was passed on to the descendants who lived in that house.
According to a handwritten record of his son Frank Beverage concerning the health of family and ancestors, he noted that Albert suffered from kidney trouble for 3 months before his death. (Courtesy Mr & Mrs Arthur Beverage, Jr)
In 1900, 70-year-old Olive L Beverage is residing in the home where she and Albert resided. She cites birth of Aug 1829, and had 8 children, 3 of whom are alive for the census. (Frank, Fremont and Samuel C).
Death Record: Olive L Beverage died on North Haven on 17 Oct 1909 at age 80 years 1 month --- days. She was a widow of Albert Beverage & a housewife. She was born in Vinalhaven, the daughter of Samuel Carver (b Vinalhaven, farmer) and Betsy Calderwood (b Vinalhaven). Cause of death: Senility and disease of heart. Name of physician or other person reporting death: Frank Beverage.
Albert's North Haven Town Offices: Committee on Accounts (auditor): 1854; Fence Viewer:1870, 1871, 1878, 1882; Juror:1864, 1870, 1873, 1876, 1882, 1888; Measurer of Wood & Bark: 1871, 1872, 1884; Pound Keeper at his barn: 1876; Representative to State Legislature: 1879-80; Selectman, Tax Assessor & Overseer of the Poor : 1852-53, 1855, 1869, 1870, 1882 (replacing in July son Fremont Beverage); Superintending School Committee: 1856, 1867, 1870, 1872, 1874 (3 yr term); Supervisor / Superintendent of Schools: 1877, 1878; Surveyor of Highways: 1856 (District No 2), 1862 (District No 2), 1870, 1876 (all), 1880 (District No 2); Surveyor of Lumber: 1884; Town Treasurer: 1865, 1866 (voted to allow him 1/2 % per his services),1867 (allowing him 3/4% for services), 1868, 1869-71, 1872, 1873
Death Record, North Haven Town Records: North Haven, Dec 25, 1889. Record the death of Albert G Beverage who died December 25, 1889, aged [blank]. Attest, B C Calderwood, Town Clerk.
Obituary, Camden Herald, 11 Jan 1889: Deacon Albert Beverage has been called from his place here to a better place above and we can but say that we fully believe that our loss is his gain.
Olive married Albert Glover Beverage on 2 Dec 1851, North Haven, married by Capt John Woster. Albert was b 31 Oct 1827, North Haven, the s/o James Beverage & Jamima Crabtree. He d 25 Dec 1889, North Haven.
Olive & Albert had 9 children, born North Haven.
1. Ellen Beverage: 5 Aug 1853 - 27 Sept 1886, North Haven (from consumption)
2. Fremont Beverage: 18 June 1856 -16 Dec 1930, Rockland, Me
3. Leonora "Nora" Carver Beverage: 10 Aug 1858 - 27 Sept 1886, North Haven (from consumption)
4. Frank Beverage: 14 Jan 1861 - 16 May 1958, North Haven
5. Samuel Carver Beverage: 28 Sept 1862 - 18 May 1905, North Haven (from pneumonia)
6. Lucy Etta Beverage: 9 Nov 1864 - 24 Nov 1892, North Haven (from flu / consumption)
7. Julia W Beverage: 6 July 1866 - 25 June 1876, North Haven (from diphtheria)
8. Son Beverage: 19 Mar 1872 - 21 Mar 1872, North Haven
9. Nettie M Beverage: 19 June 1874 - 5 Feb 1876, North Haven (from diphtheria)
Marriage Intention: North Haven, November 17, 1851. This day published the intention of marriage between Mr Albert G Beverage and Miss Olive L Carver. John Kent, Town Clerk.
Marriage Record: December 2nd, 1851 Mr Albert G Beverage to Miss Olive L Carver, both of North Haven. John Woster, Justice of the Peace.
Albert & Olive lived in the home built by his father, James Beverage. His brother, Harrison, lived with them for a time (where he probably wrote his poems). Albert taught school on North Haven in 1849 and 1850 (Middle District) and 1851 (North District). He was a Deacon from 1879-1888. He was listed on the census as a farmer.
Olive was one of the island's midwives, and in many instances, her record of a birth / death is the only record found for an individual. In the 1874 / 1875 timeframe, the islands suffered from a diphtheria epidemic. Olive lost 3 children of her own: Leonora "Nora" Beverage, Julia Waterman Beverage, Nettie Beverage, a sister Orinda (Carver) Beverage, another sister Leonora (Carver) Beverage, brothers-in-law John White Beverage, Benjamin Crabtree Beverage, Lizzie Beverage, and probably Hannah (Grant) Beverage. It is known she nursed these family members, some stating that that was how diphtheria was brought into her own household. I think that's a little harsh, as the epidemic was island-wide, but hit the Pulpit Harbor area (& those related to individuals there) harder than most.
From B C Crabtree, letters to Vinalhaven's Echo, 1880, I remember a little incident that happened in school one day which I think worth of mention. I can't recall to mind who the teacher was at that time, but it rather forcibly comes to me as I recall the circumstances that my cousin Albert Beverage was the teacher that winter. We were reciting the multiplication table, and Frank Thomas was on the elevenses, and so on rattling it off at lightning speed, and when he recited eleven times eleven he said "eleventy eleven."
Well this, of course, brought out some laughter and the master was somewhat vexed at the whimsical explanation of the table at this point. If memory serves me right, quite a pugilistic skirmish took place which I think ended in a draw. Frank was not a bad boy in school and I fully believe the answer was unintentional.
On 1 June 1854, Albert G Beverage was included in North Haven's Tax Assessment. he had 1 poll, 190 acres of land, 1 house and 2 barns. For livestock he owned 2 oxen, 10 3-year-old cows, 4 2-year-old cows, 5 1-year-old cows, 2 horses (one valued at $100, the other valued at $80), 148 sheep and 1 swine. He owned no part of the mill and no sailing vessels. Real estate value: $2,500. Personal property value: $838. Total Tax Assessment: $3338.
In 1855, Albert G Beverage was included in North Haven's Tax Assessment. He had 1 poll, 180 acres of land, 2 houses & 2 barns. For livestock, he owned 2 oxen, 10 3-year-old cows, 6 2-year-old cows, 5 yearlings, 2 horses, one valued at $90, the other valued at $60, 154 sheep, and 2 swine. He also owned 25% of the mill valued at $300. Real estate value: $2500. Personal property value: $977. Total Tax Assessment: $3477.
In 1858 he owned 62 sheep.
In 1860, 32-year-old Albert is a farmer on North Haven with real estate valued at $4000 and personal property valued at $2500. This puts him the 2nd wealthiest man on the island (after his in-laws Samuel & Betsy (Calderwood) Carver). With him is his 30-year-old wife, Olive, and their children Ellen (ae 6), Fremont (ae 3), Lenora (ae 1) and his 34-year-old brother, Harrison who is a "gentleman" with personal property valued at $1000.
During the Civil War, it has been found that William Newman substituted for Albert in the Navy for a term of 2 years, (Adjutant General's report, p 369) Albert was responsible for the payment of government money to the families of Civil War service men.
Albert served on North Haven's "Committee of Safety" for the Civil War which was responsible for paying out bounty to service member's families & meeting Civil War quotas. He served for a period of 3 years, until 2 Mar 1865. He received $500 for this service.
21 Dec 1867: Know all Men by these Presents: that I, Albert G Beverage, Treasurer of the Proprietors of the first Baptist Meeting house in North Haven, Knox County, State of Maine, by virtue of the authority given in the Revised Statue Page 197 Section 10 and in consideration of the sum fifty seven dollars paid by Samuel Brown and Edward Brown, the receipt hereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby sell and convey to said Samuel & Edward, their heirs and assigns Pew No 32 in said meeting House. To have and to hold the said granted pew to their, the said Samuel & Edward, their heirs and assigns forever. In Witness where of I, Albert G Beverage, Treasurer, aforesaid, have here unto set my hand and seal this twenty first day of December AD 1867. Albert G Beverage [seal]
On the same date, Albert conveyed Deed to Pew No 12 to John Mullin for $42; Pew No 27 to Edward & Nathaniel Dyer Wooster for $75.75; Pew No 13 to Richard Brown for $32,32; Pew No 8 to William R Ordway for $65; Pew No 43 to Levi Wooster for $35; Pew No 29 to John Waterman for $70; Pews No 41 & 42 to Sewing Circle of District No 3 for $130; Pew No 38 to Dura Brown & Joseph W Whitmore for $55.
In 1870, 42-year-old Albert is still a farmer on North Haven with real estate valued at $1700 in personal property valued at $373. His wife, Olive is age 40, and children are: Ellen (ae 16), Fremont (ae 13), Lenora C (ae 11), Franklin (ae 9), Samuel C (ae 7), Luce E (ae 5) and Julia W (ae 3). Residing with his family is his brother, Harrison (ae 44) and his new bride, Eldora (ae 18). Harrison was the census enumerator for the 1870 census.
In June 1870, a special committee was formed to oversee the building of a new bridge over the narrows at Pulpit Harbor. On this committee were John Waterman, Albert G Beverage, Samuel Carver, and Reuben L Whitmore.
Oct 22th, 1870: At a special conference, after the usual exercises, voted to receive Olive L Beverage, Leonora Beverage and Amelia Beverage as candidates for baptism. James G Verill, Church Clerk. Baptist Church Records, North Haven
Oct 23th, 1870: Olive L Beverage, Leonora Beverage and Amelia Beverage were baptized and united with the church. James G Verill, Church Clerk Baptist Church Records, North Haven
November 5th, 1870: At conference meeting, after the usual exercises, voted to receive Albert G Beverage as a candidate for baptism. James G Verill, Church Clerk. Baptist Church Records, North Haven
November 6th, 1870: Albert G Beverage was baptized and united with the church. James G Verill, Church Clerk Baptist Church Records, North Haven
12 June 1871: Bill of Sale: Know all men by these presents that I, Albert G Beverage of North Haven in the County of Knox and State of Maine, in consideration of $50 paid by Harrison Beverage of North Haven aforesaid, the receipt of which I hereby acknowledge, have sold and delivered and by these presents do sell and deliver unto the said Harrison Beverage all the standing wood called the "Grove" on the old Beverage homestead and near Pulpit Harbor Bridge on said North Haven....In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twelfth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy one. Albert G Beverage [seal]. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of Fremont Beverage, Nora C Beverage. Note: Albert and Harrison were siblings; Fremont and Nora were the "children" of Albert..
It was reported on the Bangor Daily Whig & Courier (Bangor, Me), Tuesday, Sept 1878, Issue 215, Col A: Representatives are elected as follows:...for South Thomaston, Vinalhaven and North Haven, A G Beveridge, Republican. This would be for the Maine State Legislature.
Dec 1878: To the Clerk of North Haven, I hereby resign the Office of Supervisor of Schools in the Town of North Haven and I have appointed Rodney Beverage Supervisor of Schools to fill the vacancy occasioned by my resignation, agreeable to the power vested on me by the laws of the State. Albert G Beverage, North Haven, Dec 3, 1878. attest Nelson Mullin, Deputy Town Clerk.
Many references are made in the North Haven Town Records where Albert Beverage's old barn was used as a meeting place. According to family history, this old barn was made from materials taken from Thomas Beverage's barn on Old Barn Hill. The site of this barn is approximately where the new Art Beverage Jr & family home is.
May 9, 1879, North Haven: Reuben L Whitmore, Esq: You are hereby notified that the North Haven Lily Pond Ice Co will meet at the house of H L Smith for the choice of officers on Saturday the 17th inst at one o'clock p m. The following article will be acted on at said meeting, viz: To see if the Co will vote to change article of their by laws making the number of Directors consistent of three members instead of seven as at present. A G Beverage, Secretary of Ice Co, No Haven.
Nov 1th, 1879: At conference meeting, after the usual exercises, chose Albert G Beverage and Rodney Beverage Deacons of the church. James G Verill, Church Clerk Baptist Church Records, North Haven
In the 1880 census, taken by Albert's son Fremont Beverage, Albert is enumerated first where he is aged 52 and working as a farmer. His family consists of wife Olive L (ae 50), and children Ellen (ae 26, house keeping), Fremont (ae 23, teaching public schools), Frank (ae 19, farm laborer), Samuel C (ae 17, farm laborer) and Lucy E (ae 15).
On 28 March 1881 at 1:00, a town meeting was held "at Albert Beverage's old Barn" to "see what action the town will take to expend money to build a Bridge at Pulpit Harbor." Albert was chosen to be moderator of said meeting. The bridge committee chosen at that meeting consisted of Samuel Carver Beverage, Hanson Beverage, Fremont Beverage, Mark Calderwood, George Wooster and Elisha Grant.
Another meeting at "Albert G Beverage's old barn" was Saturday, 6 Sep 1862 at 4 p.m. where it was "voted to raise $100 for each man that volunteers or that may be drafted to fill our quota of nine months men to be paid to them when mustered into the service of the U.S. (for the Civil War)." They then voted "to raise $25 additional for each man above named." There was another meeting held 28 Feb 1865 at which Albert was chosen the Clerk Pro Tem at Carver's Hall which "voted to pay $300 to any volunteer or drafted man or substitute who may be mustered into the U.S. service for one year, $400 for two years and $500 for three years."
In 1885, there was a meeting "to see if the town will vote to discontinue the town road beginning at the gate across the road to the NE of Joseph Conant's and running across land of Albert G Beverage to the town road to the NE of said Beverage's old barn." Obviously, it was discontinued although knowledge of this road was passed on to the descendants who lived in that house.
According to a handwritten record of his son Frank Beverage concerning the health of family and ancestors, he noted that Albert suffered from kidney trouble for 3 months before his death. (Courtesy Mr & Mrs Arthur Beverage, Jr)
In 1900, 70-year-old Olive L Beverage is residing in the home where she and Albert resided. She cites birth of Aug 1829, and had 8 children, 3 of whom are alive for the census. (Frank, Fremont and Samuel C).
Death Record: Olive L Beverage died on North Haven on 17 Oct 1909 at age 80 years 1 month --- days. She was a widow of Albert Beverage & a housewife. She was born in Vinalhaven, the daughter of Samuel Carver (b Vinalhaven, farmer) and Betsy Calderwood (b Vinalhaven). Cause of death: Senility and disease of heart. Name of physician or other person reporting death: Frank Beverage.
Albert's North Haven Town Offices: Committee on Accounts (auditor): 1854; Fence Viewer:1870, 1871, 1878, 1882; Juror:1864, 1870, 1873, 1876, 1882, 1888; Measurer of Wood & Bark: 1871, 1872, 1884; Pound Keeper at his barn: 1876; Representative to State Legislature: 1879-80; Selectman, Tax Assessor & Overseer of the Poor : 1852-53, 1855, 1869, 1870, 1882 (replacing in July son Fremont Beverage); Superintending School Committee: 1856, 1867, 1870, 1872, 1874 (3 yr term); Supervisor / Superintendent of Schools: 1877, 1878; Surveyor of Highways: 1856 (District No 2), 1862 (District No 2), 1870, 1876 (all), 1880 (District No 2); Surveyor of Lumber: 1884; Town Treasurer: 1865, 1866 (voted to allow him 1/2 % per his services),1867 (allowing him 3/4% for services), 1868, 1869-71, 1872, 1873
Death Record, North Haven Town Records: North Haven, Dec 25, 1889. Record the death of Albert G Beverage who died December 25, 1889, aged [blank]. Attest, B C Calderwood, Town Clerk.
Obituary, Camden Herald, 11 Jan 1889: Deacon Albert Beverage has been called from his place here to a better place above and we can but say that we fully believe that our loss is his gain.
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