Cumberland County, Maine - Philip J. Larrabee
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Biography
Philip J. Larrabee
Biographical Review
Cumberland County, Maine
Boston
Biographical Review Publishing Company
1896
Page 496-497


Philip J. Larrabee, who has been actively engaged in the legal profession at
Portland for the past twenty-five years, was born April 12, 1844, at Scarboro,
Me., which was also the place of nativity of his parents, John S. and Lucy T.
(Libby) Larrabee. Mr. Larrabee comes of pioneer stock, being the direct
descendant of Stephen Larrabee, who removed from Malden, Mass., to Cumberland
County at a very early day, locating in North Yarmouth, where his son Thomas was
born in 1660. In 1681 the said Thomas was a landholder in Scarboro; but at the
time of the Indian War, in 1686, he changed his residence to Kittery. He
subsequently returned to Scarboro, and on April 19, 1723, was killed by the
Indians. His son John was married January 13, 1726, to Mary Ingersoll, of
Kittery; and on March 3, 1744, their son Philip, the great-grandfather of Philip
J. Larrabee, whose name we have placed at the head of this sketch, was born.

Philip Larrabee married Sally Smith, of Berwick, afterward settling in Scarboro,
where his death occurred May 11, 1826. Their son Daniel, the next in the line of
descent, was born April, 1782, and settled in North Scarboro, where he lived
until the time of his decease, July 6, 1864. He was a farmer by occupation, and
was a soldier in the War of 1812, serving as Captain of a company. Captain
Larrabee married Mary Quimby, who bore him several children, among them being
John S., who is mentioned above.

John S. Larrabee was born June 12, 1816, and was reared to agricultural pursuits,
which he followed for several years. He subsequently engaged in mercantile
business, having a general store at Scarboro. In 1858 he removed to Portland,
where he lived about seven years, returning then to the place of his birth,
there making his home until his death, which occurred on the old homestead
January 24, 1884. In December, 1841, he married Lucy T. Libby, a daughter of
Johnson and Emeline Libby, the latter of whom attained the venerable age of
ninety-four years. Mrs. Lucy T. Larrabee, now an active woman of threescore and
ten years, bids fair to live as many years as her mother. She bore her husband
three children, two of whom are now living - Philip J.; and Lucy M., wife of
William D. Libby.

Philip J. Larrabee attended the Scarboro schools till fourteen years of age,
when he came to this city, where he continued his education, being graduated
from the high school in 1863. He subsequently entered Tufts College, from which
he was graduated in 1867. While in college Mr. Larrabee taught school two or
three winters, afterward being an instructor in the Portland Academy for two
years. In the mean time he read law with Howard & Cleaves; and, being admitted
to the bar by examination in 1869, he established himself in the law business,
practicing alone until 1883. In that year Mr. Larrabee formed a copartnership
with the Hon. M. P. Frank, the firm being one of the strongest in the city, with
an extensive and lucrative practice. Mr. Larrabee is well known as one of the
most able attorneys in this locality, thoroughly acquainted with the intricate
points ' of the law, and an indefatigable worker. He is influential in politics,
actively supporting the Democratic party, which has at various times nominated
him for official positions, he having been a candidate for Councilman, Alderman,
County Attorney, and as Representative to the State legislature. The Republican
party, however, being in power, he was defeated each time. For five or more
years he served his party as a delegate to the different State conventions.

Mr. Larrabee is identified with many business and social organizations, being
President of the Washington Casualty Insurance Company of Portland; Treasurer of
the State Engraving and Manufacturing Company, with quarry and factory at Monson
and Portland; and one of the Directors and Clerk of the Lakeside Press, which is
the best-equipped printing and binding establishment in the State. He likewise
belongs to the Falmouth Club, which is devoted to the interests of the
Democratic party, and to the Knights of Pythias.

The pleasant home of Mr. Larrabee at 102 Emery Street is presided over by his
wife, whose maiden name was Sara L. Ballard. She is a native of Buxton, this
State, where she was bred and educated. They are the parents of three children -
Frank P., a graduate of Tufts College; Emily D.; and Helen. In religious matters
Mr. Larrabee has always attended and supported the Universalist church, but is a
free thinker and entirely independent in his views of faith and doctrine.