Cumberland County, Maine - John T. Oxnard
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Biography
John T. Oxnard
Biographical Review
Cumberland County, Maine
Boston
Biographical Review Publishing Company
1896
Page 616-617


John T. Oxnard, a stirring businessman of Freeport, where he is largely
interested in real estate, was born in this town on November 21, 1844, son of
John H. and Harriet (Leighton) Oxnard. The Oxnard family came originally from
England, and were among the pioneer settlers of Cumberland County. Thomas
Oxnard, the great-grandfather of John T., was born in 1744, and died on May 20,
1799, at fifty-five years of age. On June 17, 1772, he was united in marriage
with Miss Martha Preble, a sister of Commodore Preble. She was born September 9,
1733. Their son Edward became a ship-master, and was a man of business
enterprise and thrift. He lost his life at sea in the year 1812.

John H. Oxnard was born in Portland, Me., in 1808. He followed a seafaring life
from the time he was ten years old up to the year 1864, and during twenty-three
years of that time was commander of various vessels, as follows: the ship
"MagicLand "; brig "Sarah Bently"; barque "Alabama"; ships "Mont Blanc" and
"John Henry"; and during the war of the Rebellion the "Shatemuc," which was
captured by the privateer Captain Reed and lastly, the "Neptune." He then
retired and spent his remaining years with his son in Freeport, where he died on
July 26, 1892. In politics he was a Democrat. He married Harriet Leighton, and
they reared three children, all of whom are still living, namely: Edward P.,
residing in Medford, Mass.; Alfred L; and John T. In religious belief their
father was liberal, and their mother was at one time a communicant of the First
Baptist Church, and later became a member of, the Calvinist Baptist Church.

John T. Oxnard spent his early years in Freeport, and acquired a good practical
education in the schools of Yarmouth and at Harpswell Academy. He then took up
the occupation of a farmer, and later on went into a general store in Pownal,
Me., where be did a successful business for two years. Since 1873 he has resided
in Freeport, where be has engaged in farming, also conducting a successful real
estate business; and he is often called upon to serve as an auctioneer. His
investments and speculations, by reason of his good judgment and business
ability, have generally proved profitable; and he is now quite a large property
holder owning Oxnard Block in Freeport, which was erected by him in 1893, a fine
residence, a tenement-house, and an excellent farm.

On February 28, 1865, be was joined in marriage with Miss Mary C. Warren, a
daughter of William T. and Betsy Warren of Pownal, Me., where she was born.
Their home has been brightened by the birth of one son - William A. Oxnard. In
politics Mr. Oxnard votes with the Republican party. For a number of years he
has filled the office of Constable in a very satisfactory manner, holding that
position continuously since his first election. He is liberal in his views on
religious subjects