Cumberland County, Maine - Richard T. Kitson
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Biography
Richard T. Kitson
Biographical Review
Cumberland County, Maine
Boston
Biographical Review Publishing Company
1896
Page 678-679


Richard T. Kitson, a retired business man, living in North Bridgton, on the farm
where his birth occurred September 21, 1824, is a son of Richard and Alice
(Chesley) Kitson. His father was born in 1784 in Portsmouth, N.H., where he
learned the potter's trade, serving an apprenticeship of seven years. Going to
Portland in 1810, he took up his residence there, and assisted in building the
old fort on Munjoy Hill. He saw military service in the War of 1812,
subsequently working at his trade until 1818, when he came to North Bridgton and
here started a pottery, which he operated successfully until his death in 1859.
His wife Alice became the mother of nine children, among whom was Richard T.,
whose name begins this article.

Richard T. Kitson's opportunities for obtaining an education were limited, as he
was obliged to assist in his father's pottery shops when but a young lad. He
acquired a practical knowledge of the business, however; and on attaining his
majority he entered into partnership with his father, which connection continued
until the latter's death in 1859. From that time he continued the business alone
until 1887, when he retired. In 1884 Mr. Kitson removed to his present
commodious dwelling, which is the property of his daughter, and was built near
the place of his birth, being located on the same lot. He is the owner of a good
farm in this locality. He has been a hard worker, prudent in the management of
his affairs and honorable in all his dealings, thus winning the respect and
esteem of the community in which he has spent his entire life. In politics he is
a strong Republican, having been a supporter of the principles of that party
since its formation in 1856.

Mr. Kitson was married in 1863 to Miss Ella A. Farnsworth, who departed this
life in March, 1893. She left one daughter, Maria E., who is an accomplished
musician, having spent three years at the New England Conservatory of Music in
Boston after her graduation from the Bridgton Academy.