Cumberland County, Maine - Hon. Albert F. Nutting
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Biography
Hon. Albert F. Nutting
Biographical Review
Cumberland County, Maine
Boston
Biographical Review Publishing Company
1896
Page 416

Hon. Albert F. Nutting, one of the leading farmers of Otisfield, is well known
throughout the county as an enterprising business man, and is a worthy example
for young men starting in life who have to depend upon their own resources. He
was born in this town August 2, 1835, and is a son of Lyman and Charlotte
(Chadbourne) Nutting. Nathan Nutting, his paternal grandfather, was a native of
Massachusetts. He was the first of this family to settle in this county, coming
here in 1795, a full century ago. Here he took up the life of an agriculturist,
and was successfully engaged in that vocation until his death.

Lyman Nutting was born in Groton, Mass., in 1793. When two years of age he came
with his parents to Cumberland County, which was his home from that time. After
his marriage he settled on a farm on Oak Hill in Otisfield. He resided there
until the death of his brother, when he returned to the old home to care for his
parents. Here he carried on general farming, and was also largely interested in
lumbering. He died here in 1859. His wife, Charlotte, a native of Gorham, Me.,
survived him many years, dying in 1884. Seven children were born of their union,
as follows: James L., who married a Miss Graeff, both deceased; Charlotte C.,
now deceased, who married Charles Chadbourne; Lyman (deceased), who married Miss
Louisa Halter, now residing in Pennsylvania; Dorcas A., who is the wife of Moses
Eastman, now living in retirement in Casco village; Emma H., who became the wife
of Dr. Webb, of Bridgton, both deceased; Silas W., who died at the age of
twenty-three years; and Albert F., the subject of this sketch.

Albert F. Nutting acquired a good education in the elementary schools and high
school of his native town. During his younger days he remained at home,
assisting his father in carrying on the farm. After his marriage he took charge
of the place, and has conducted it since. It contains about two hundred acres of
land, every part showing signs of careful superintendence. Besides carrying on
general farming, Mr. Nutting raises stock, deals in milch cows, and supplies
milk to the Poland creamery. He also carries on quite an extensive lumber
business.

In June, 1874, he was married to Miss Martha E. Andrews. She was born in
Otisfield, and is a daughter of Robert Andrews, a successful farmer, who was one
of the early settlers of the town. Mr. and Mrs. Nutting have had a son and
daughter. The son, Silas D., was born April 23, 1875, and is living with his
father. The daughter, Charlotte, died in infancy. Mrs. Nutting died April 23,
1891.

The Hon. Albert F. Nutting has always taken a very active interest in political
matters and in everything else relating to the welfare of the town, county, or
State. He has often been called upon to occupy positions of responsibility and
trust, such as Selectman, Supervisor of Schools, and Town Clerk. In 1880 he was
chosen State Senator for this district, and served with distinction for four
years. He has long held the esteem and confidence of his neighbors by his
sterling qualities, both in his public and private capacities.