Cumberland County, Maine - Frank Morris Floyd
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Biography
Frank Morris Floyd
Biographical Review
Cumberland County, Maine
Boston
Biographical Review Publishing Company
1896
Page 439-440


Frank Morris Floyd, superintendent of Evergreen Cemetery in Portland, Me., was
born in this city September 1, 1847. His parents were Daniel and Harriet
(Kimball) Floyd, the former a native of Gorham, and the latter of Kennebunkport,
this State. Daniel Floyd had an aptitude for mechanics; and, when a young man,
he learned the trade of carpenter and builder, carrying it on for a while in the
place of his nativity, but afterward removing to Portland, where he continued in
business until his demise, April 17, 1857. On first settling here, he engaged in
contracting and building; but later he owned and operated a planing and
builder's finishing mill on Commercial Street, on the site now occupied by the
Gault Block. He was a member of the Mechanics' Association of this city, being
quite influential in its councils. His wife, who lived until April 27, 1884,
bore him five children, namely: Hattie, who died young; Andrew M., of Deering;
Charles R., deceased; George Mendum, of Maine; and Frank Morris.

After completing his education in the Portland public schools, Frank M. Floyd
was employed as a teamster until 1869, when he became connected with the city
fire department as a driver, a position which he filled for fifteen consecutive
years, becoming a veteran in the service. Beginning with the least important
team, he was gradually promoted until at the time of his resignation, July 20,
1884, he was driver of the large hook and ladder truck. On the above given date
Mr. Floyd was elected foreman of Evergreen Cemetery, in that capacity showing
such good taste and practical skill that two years later he was appointed to his
present responsible position. This cemetery is one of the most beautiful burial-
grounds in the State. It includes two hundred and sixty acres, and is finely
laid out, with winding avenues and footpaths. Under the able superintendence of
Mr. Floyd, who keeps some thirty men and seven horses employed during the entire
season, radical changes have been made, the drives having been widened, and the
main entrance remodelled. In addition to his other duties, Mr. Floyd also keeps
a complete record of all the burials, his management of the place being very
systematic.

Mr. Floyd occupies a very high position among the leading members of the Masonic
fraternity, belonging to Ancient Landmark Lodge, A. F. & A. M.; Greenleaf
Chapter; St. Albans Commandery, Knights Templars; Portland Council; Yates Lodge
of Perfection; and to the Maine Consistory, which includes Princes of Jerusalem
and Rose Croix, thirty-second degree. He is also a member of the Ionia Chapter
of the Eastern Star, which admits ladies to membership, and is likewise
identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, belonging to the Ancient
Brothers Lodge; the Portland Encampment, the Grand Canton, Ridgely; and to the
Woodbine, Rebekah Degree, Lodge.

On September 27, 1868, Mr. Floyd was married to Miss Delia F. Knight, daughter
of James Knight, of Scarboro, Me. Two children have been born of this union,
namely Daniel, deceased; and Arthur James, who was graduated from Gray's College
and is assisting his father. Religiously, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd are one in their
faith in God's eternal love, and are regular attendants of the Church of the
Messiah, which earnestly sustains the Universalist doctrines.