Cumberland County, Maine - Johnson K. Lovewell
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Biography
Johnson K. Lovewell
Biographical Review
Cumberland County, Maine
Boston
Biographical Review Publishing Company
1896
Page 512-515


Johnson K. Lovewell, a well known and highly esteemed merchant of Otisfield in
the sixties, was born in Otisfield, April 16, 1824, son of Dennis and Margaret
(Knight) Lovewell, both natives of that town. Dennis Lovewell, who was a well-
to-do farmer, lived in Otisfield until his children were grown. He then moved to
Harrison, Me., and subsequently to Norway, Me., where he died. His wife died in
Otisfield. They were the parents of four children - Alpheus B., a clergyman of
the Methodist Episcopal church; Henry, who died in the army; Johnson K., the
subject of this sketch; and Elizabeth Jane, widow of Winburn Earle, who resides
at Kent's Hill, Me.

Johnson K. Lovewell acquired a fair knowledge of the branches taught in the
common school of Otisfield. At first he was engaged in teaching successfully for
a number of years. Subsequently he sold general merchandise at Spurr's Corner,
Otisfield. After occupying this stand for several years he moved to Portland,
where for some time he was in business with Mr. Worthy Barrows, retailing
general merchandise. In 1865, disposing of his Portland interests, he returned
to Otisfield, and established a general store in East Otisfield. This he
conducted successfully until his death, which occurred October 28,1875. His
honest dealing and unfailing courtesy made him very popular, so that his death
was felt as a loss by the community. A stanch Democrat, he represented the
district in the legislature in 1861, was Selectman of Otisfield for some time,
and was Postmaster at Otisfield and East Otisfield. He prospered in all his
undertakings; and the home now occupied by his widow, which he purchased and
adorned, is a lasting memento of the success which crowned his industry.

November 1, 1868, Mr. Lovewell was united in marriage with Miss Augusta Spurr,
who was born in Otisfield, June 9, 1833, daughter of Oliver and Hephzibah
(Shedd) Spurr. Mr. Spurr, who was a prosperous farmer, was  a lifelong resident
of Otisfield. Mr. and Mrs. Lovewell were the parents of two daughters - Augusta
Spurr, born November 17, 1869; and Marguerite. E.. H., born May 24,1872. Both
young ladies reside with their mother in Otisfield. Mrs. Lovewell and her
daughters are members of the Congregational church near their home. The
daughters are prominent members of the Young People's Society of Christian
Endeavor. Mrs. Lovewell, who belongs to one of the old families of Otisfield, is
highly esteemed by the townspeople.