Cumberland County, Maine -David F. Carsley
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Biography
David F. Carsley
Biographical Review
Cumberland County, Maine
Boston
Biographical Review Publishing Company
1896
Page 504-505


David F. Carsley, a representative farmer of Harrison, was born upon the farm he
now owns and occupies, October 26, 1829, son of William C. and Esther (Cotton)
Carsley. Mr. Carsley's grandfather, who was a native of Gorham, Me., settled in
Harrison when a young man, and for the rest of his life carried on a farm in the
vicinity of his grandson's present property.

William C. Carsley, Mr. Carsley's father, born in Harrison, was reared to
agricultural pursuits. In early manhood he cleared the farm now occupied by his
son David F., and cultivated it successfully during his active period. He was an
intelligent, well-informed man, was especially familiar with the history of his
locality, and was held in high esteem by his neighbors. He resided upon the farm
until his death, which took place in September, 1867. His wife, Esther, who was
a native of Gorham, became the mother of five children, as follows: Nathan, now
deceased, who married Mary E. Newcomb, the latter being now a resident of
Bridgton; Bethiah D., the wife of Clark Chase, of Lynn, Mass. ; Valentine, a
carpenter residing in Harrison, who married Augusta Smith; David F., the subject
of this sketch; and Mary J., who successively married Peter Hodgdon, of Gorham,
and Seth Moore, of North Bridgton. The mother died December 7, 1882.

David F. Carsley received his education in the common schools of his native
town. At an early age he commenced to assist in carrying on the farm, and had
full charge of it during his father's declining years. He succeeded to its
possession when his father died, and has resided upon it since. The property,
which is well improved and finely located, contains one hundred and twenty-five
acres of land, with good substantial buildings. The proprietor makes a specialty
of raising corn and hay, of which he obtains very superior crops.

On March 16, 1863, Mr. Carsley was united in marriage to Annie D. Cummings, born
in Harrison, May 10, 1831, daughter of Jonas and Nancy S. (Piper) Cummings, both
now deceased. Mr. Piper, who was a native of Salem, Mass., settled upon a farm
in Harrison when a young man. His wife was born in Otisfield, Me. Mr. and Mrs.
Carsley have three children, namely: Willis E., born February 28, 1867, who
married Lida B. Frost, and now resides in Boston; Annie E., born June 13, 1868,
living with her parents; and George P., born September 23, 1870, also residing
at home. Both sons are members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr.
Carsley, who is a stanch supporter of the Republican party, is a prominent
figure in local politics. He has filled some of the town offices with marked
ability. Occupying a leading place among the well-to-do residents of Harrison,
he enjoys the esteem of all.