Cumberland County, Maine - George H. Green
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Biography
George H. Green
Biographical Review
Cumberland County, Maine
Boston
Biographical Review Publishing Company
1896
Page 331


George H. Green, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen of Otisfield, was born in
Otisfield, November 22, 1855, son of John and Elizabeth M. (Knight) Green. His
grandfather, Hezekiah Green, also a native of Otisfield, was a well-to-do
farmer. John Green, who was born September 20, 1811, also followed the plough.
He settled on the farm now owned by his son, which afforded him and his family a
comfortable living, and died August 18, 1895. His wife, who was born December 4,
1812, laid down the burdens of life June 16, 1886. They were the parents of six
children, as follows Edmond M., born August 25, 1844, who died January 8, 1869;
Merrill K., born July 20, 1847, who married Belle Holden, of Otisfield, and now
lives in Boston, Mass.; Mary E., born June 4, 1850, the wife of Edwin J.
Whitman, residing now with her husband in Somerville, Mass.; Joseph K. and
William C., twins, born September 23, 1852 (the former married Lillian Newton,
of Worcester, Mass., and now lives in that city, and the latter Eliza Ripley, of
Oxford County, and lives in Sag Harbor, N.Y.); and George H., the subject of
this sketch.

George H. Green received his early education in the common schools of South
Paris, Me. After leaving school, he ably assisted his father in the work of the
farm until the death of the latter. Then he took full charge of the "old Green
homestead." Both father and son have greatly enhanced the value of the property
by substantial improvements. Mr. Green owns one hundred and seventy-five acres
of land, and raises a variety of crops, but makes a specialty of hay, potatoes,
and small grain. He has a choice dairy, averaging fourteen cows, the staple
product being a rich cream. Mr. Green is a well-read man. He taught school in
his youth, and his agricultural work is carried out with method and
intelligence. He is an important member of the Grange at Bolster's Mills.

May 1, 1879, Mr. Green was united in marriage with Miss Lizzie Buck, a native of
Harrison, Me., daughter of Henry Buck, a well-to-do farmer of Harrison. Five
children have been born of the marriage. These were Bertha I., Philip K.,
Charles H., Howard B., and Ellen C. All these children are with their parents,
and are receiving the best possible educational advantages.

Mr. Green has been a stanch Republican since he was first qualified to vote. He
was elected to the legislature in 1887, and has been a member of the Board of
Selectmen five years and Chairman two years. He takes an active interest in
educational matters, and has long been a member of the School Committee. He and
his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church at Bolster's Mills, Me.
They are highly esteemed in the community, and occupy a leading position in
Otisfield society.