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Capt George Waterhouse

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Capt George Waterhouse

Birth
Barrington, Strafford County, New Hampshire, USA
Death
1 Apr 1840 (aged 94)
Poland, Androscoggin County, Maine, USA
Burial
Poland, Androscoggin County, Maine, USA Add to Map
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"The first mill was built on the outlet of Range Pond by Captain Geo. Waterhouse,
in 1792, long before any settlement at the Corner. Captain Waterhouse was an emigrant from New Hampshire, and a soldier of the Revolution,where he rendered long and efficient service. He also built a large house for the accommodation of travelers as the main road then passed that place; he also ran a blacksmith shop." (pp.22-23) History of Poland. This book was written by H.A. and G.W. Poole of Mechanic Falls, ME. Most of the information was compiled by oral recollections since most of the documents in regards to Poland, Maine up to 1842 were destroyed.
PARENTS
John Waterhouse
BIRTH 15 MAY 1721 • Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA
DEATH 19 AUG 1797 • Barrington, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA
Alice Babb
BIRTH 22 FEB 1728 • Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA
DEATH 26 NOV 1795 • Barrington, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA
"The first mill was built on the outlet of Range Pond by Captain Geo. Waterhouse,
in 1792, long before any settlement at the Corner. Captain Waterhouse was an emigrant from New Hampshire, and a soldier of the Revolution,where he rendered long and efficient service. He also built a large house for the accommodation of travelers as the main road then passed that place; he also ran a blacksmith shop." (pp.22-23) History of Poland. This book was written by H.A. and G.W. Poole of Mechanic Falls, ME. Most of the information was compiled by oral recollections since most of the documents in regards to Poland, Maine up to 1842 were destroyed.
PARENTS
John Waterhouse
BIRTH 15 MAY 1721 • Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA
DEATH 19 AUG 1797 • Barrington, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA
Alice Babb
BIRTH 22 FEB 1728 • Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA
DEATH 26 NOV 1795 • Barrington, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA


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  • Created by: Peter
  • Added: Apr 1, 2011
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67752739/george-waterhouse: accessed ), memorial page for Capt George Waterhouse (15 Mar 1746–1 Apr 1840), Find a Grave Memorial ID 67752739, citing Locust Cemetery, Poland, Androscoggin County, Maine, USA; Maintained by Peter (contributor 47447008).