Cumberland County, Maine - Daniel L. Brett
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Biography
Daniel L. Brett
Biographical Review
Cumberland County, Maine
Boston
Biographical Review Publishing Company
1896
Page 484-485


Daniel L. Brett, a prominent stock raiser of Cumberland County, proprietor of
the Holstein Stock Farm in Otisfield, was born in Paris, Me., January 22, 1838,
son of Seneca and Sarah (French) Brett. An earlier home of the family was
Bridgewater, Mass., from which town Mr. Brett's paternal grandfather, removed to
Paris, Me. He was a blacksmith by trade, and followed that occupation in
connection with farming.

Seneca Brett was born in Bridgewater and was six years old at the time of the
removal to this State. In 1855 he settled upon what is known as the Timothy
Jordan farm in Otisfield. Like his father, he both worked at the anvil and
followed the plough, and was a useful member of the community. His wife, Sarah
French, who .was born in Fayette, Me.,became the mother of seven children, as
follows: Susan nah and Harrison, who died young; Cyrus, a prosperous farmer of
Otisfield, who married for his first wife Cynthia Parrish, of Massachusetts, and
for his second Martha Woodard; Daniel L., the subject of this sketch; Elizabeth
Jane Staples, wife of A. F. Andrews, of Norway, Me.; Sarah Augusta,who married
Freeman Merrill, of Paris, Me., and is no longer living; and Loren Thayer, a
prosperous farmer at the old homestead, who married for his first wife Jennie
Keene, and for his second Mrs. Marion Emerson Evans. Mrs. Sarah F. Brett died in
February, 1892.

Daniel L. Brett received a common-school education and was reared to
agricultural life. He resided with his parents for several years after his
marriage, when he settled upon his present property, which contains two hundred
acres of fertile land and is known as the " Holstein Stock Farm. " He has
cleared and improved the land with a view of placing it in the best possible
condition for general farming and stock-raising purposes; and his products
consist chiefly of hay, corn, and other grain, Lima beans, potatoes, and apples,
of which he raises large and superior crops. He has made stock raising a
specialty, formerly handling a yearly average of fifteen head of choice Holstein
cattle; and he also conducted a boardingstable for horses. He is a recognized
authority upon live stock of all kinds, having been one of the most extensive
dealers in his part of the county, and has been awarded many premiums at the
State and county fairs for fine exhibits of stock, receiving as high as two
hundred dollars in money prizes in one year, also having in his possession about
three hundred ribbons. He is at present giving his attention to the dairy
interests, and is connected with the creamery at Poland Corners, to which he is
supplying a large quantity of cream.

On November 20, 1859, Mr. Brett was married to Julia Ann Gorham. She was born in
Norway, Me., July 17, 1842, daughter of Levi and Mary (Hall) Gorham, who were
prosperous farming people of that town, and are no longer living. Mr. and Mrs.
Brett have three children, namely: Sarah Augusta, who was born in 1861, and is
now the wife of Elmer D. Jillson, of Green, Me.;Charles Henry, who was born in
1866, married Mabel Dorman, and resides in Green; and Ebbie Montell, who was
born in 1875, and is now following agricultural pursuits in Hampton, N.H.

Mr. Brett is an active supporter of the Republican party in politics, and is
prominently identified with local public affairs. He has served with ability as
a Selectman for three years, being Chairman of the Board for one year; and he
has also acted as Tax Collector' and in other town offices. Mr.Brett has labored
diligently for the prosperity he now enjoys, and his success is the result of
his own unaided exertions. He is well and favorably known throughout Cumberland
County, and is highly esteemed by all. He is a member of the Otisfield Grange,
and he and his wife attend the Second Advent church.