Cumberland County, Maine - Austin Brigham
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Biography
Austin Brigham
Biographical Review
Cumberland County, Maine
Boston
Biographical Review Publishing Company
1896
Page 433-434


Austin Brigham, successfully engaged in agricultural pursuits in Bridgton
township, was born on the farm he now occupies, February 20, 1843, son of Aaron
and Asenath (Carsley) Brigham. The father lived near Marlboro, Mass., working
there as a farm hand until a short time prior to his marriage, when he bought
the farm now owned by his son Austin. The purchase consisted of one hundred and
sixty acres of land, on which he resided until his demise in 1872. He was a
Democrat in his political views, was much interested in local matters, and
served his fellow-townsmen as Selectman for several terms. He married April 16,
1823, Miss Asenath Carsley, who bore him ten children. These were: Ruth, born
March 8, 1824, who is the wife of Joel Fosgate, of Berlin, Mass.; Elizabeth, the
widow of Addison Sawyer, residing in Reading, Mass.; Alvina, deceased; Otis,
deceased; Angeline, deceased; Jane, the wife of Alvin Gibbs, living in
California; Aaron, a resident of Massachusetts; Austin, the, subject of this
sketch; Martha, deceased; Adelia L., living at Windham Centre, and the wife of
James Fellows. The mother died in 1876, her remains being laid to rest beside
her husband's in the Ridge Cemetery.

Austin Brigham acquired a fair education in the public schools. After leaving
school he devoted his time and attention to assisting in the work of the home
farm. At the death of his father the care of the place fell to his exclusive
charge. Since then it has become his property. Mr. Brigham also owns two hundred
and twenty acres of land in Bridgton and an eighty-acre tract in the town of
Waterford, all being valuable land. Besides general farming he is engaged in the
lumber business, having extensive dealings therein, chiefly carried on in the
winter season.

Mr. Brigham was united in wedlock in 1870 to Elizabeth Carter, and became the
father of two children, namely: Beulah, now the wife of John Gore, of Bridgton;
and Harry, who was educated at the Bridgton Academy. Brought up a Democrat, Mr.
Brigham has never swerved from party allegiance. He is an esteemed member of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows.