Cumberland County, Maine - Samuel T. Murch
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Biography
Samuel T. Murch
Biographical Review
Cumberland County, Maine
Boston
Biographical Review Publishing Company
1896
Page 692-693


Samuel T. Murch. Among the representative and prosperous farmers of Baldwin is
Samuel T. Murch, the subject of the present sketch, who was born in this town,
January 7, 1834. His father, Benjamin Murch, was an old and highly respected
resident of Baldwin, who followed the trade of a shoemaker for many years and
also conducted a farm. He married Eliza Burnell; and they reared a family of ten
children, six sons and four daughters. Of these three sons and two daughters are
now living.

Samuel T. Murch was educated in the public schools of Baldwin, and after
completing his studies he was employed in farm work at home. At the age of
twenty he began life for himself by engaging in agricultural labors in different
localities; and he was steadily employed until he purchased a farm of sixty
acres in his native town, and settled down to farming upon his own account. He
rapidly advanced in prosperity until 1886, at which time he removed to his
present property. He now cultivates fifty acres, which he devotes to general
farming; and he raises large and superior crops. His homestead has secured a
high reputation as a resort for city people during the heated term, and his
ample accommodations for twenty-five guests are tested to their utmost capacity
throughout the summer season. The neighborhood offers splendid facilities for
fishing, boating, and other outdoor recreations, which attract visitors from New
York City, Boston, and Portland; and in this direction he does a flourishing
business.

Mr. Murch and Sarah E. Clark were united in marriage on December 21, 1858. They
have one son, Charles, who resides at home. In politics Mr. Murch adheres to the
Democratic party. Socially, he is deservedly popular among his fellow-townsmen,
who regard him with sincere esteem and good will for his many estimable
qualities and his readiness to aid in movements for general public improvement.
Fraternally, he is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.