Cumberland County, Maine - Abraham P. Lufkin
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Biography
Abraham P. Lufkin
Biographical Review
Cumberland County, Maine
Boston
Biographical Review Publishing Company
1896
Page  628-631


Abraham P. Lufkin, a prominent farmer of North Yarmouth, holding the office of
Town Treasurer, was born upon the farm he now owns and occupies, March 28, 1834,
son of William and Sarah (Batchelder) Lufkin.

Mr. Lufkin's father was a native and lifelong resident of North Yarmouth, where
he was engaged in agricultural pursuits. Energetic and. persevering, he never
lost an opportunity for advancement; and his prosperity was the result of his
untiring efforts. In politics he was originally a Whig. Later he supported the
principles of the Republican party, and he possessed an intelligent
understanding of important political questions of his day. He was highly
esteemed as a worthy and useful citizen, who took a deep interest in the general
welfare of the community and was always active in forwarding measures conducive
to the public welfare: William Lufkin died at the age of eighty-two years. He
was a Congregationalist in his religious views and a member and a liberal
supporter of that church in North Yarmouth. His wife, whose maiden name was
.Sarah Batchelder, was a native of North Yarmouth. They reared two children,
namely: Abraham P., the subject of this sketch; and Sarah E., who is a resident
of North Yarmouth. Mrs. Sarah B. Lufkin, like her husband, lived to reach the
age of eighty-two.

Abraham P. Lufkin received his education in the district schools of his native
town, and at an early age he began to assist in carrying on the farm. He became
proficient in the improved methods of agricultural development, and since
succeeding to the ownership of the home farm has conducted it with ability and
success. His property, which is desirably located, consists of sixty acres of
fertile land; and he devotes his time and attention to general farming, his
crops being among the best in his locality. He has long occupied a position of
prominence in local public affairs, possessing qualifications which make him
especially eligible to responsible offices of trust; and he not only served as a
member of the Board of Selectmen for seven years, but has officiated as Town
Treasurer with ability and faithfulness for a number of terms. He is a
Republican in politics.

On October 19, 1858, Mr. Lufkin was united in marriage with Lucy C. Hayes, who
was born in North Yarmouth, February, 23, 1835. She is a daughter of the late
David and Lydia Hayes. Mr. and Mrs. Lufkin have two children, as follows:
Margaret A., an adopted daughter, who is now the wife of Sidney A. Rich, and
resides in Lynn, Mass., and Grace N., who married Edwin M. McIntyre, and is
living in North Yarmouth.

Mr. Lufkin is pleasantly situated at his comfortable home. and enjoys a well-
merited prosperity as the result of his labors. He is a general social favorite,
being connected with the Knights of Pythias of Yarmouth; and he and his wife are
members of the Congregational church.