Cumberland County, Maine - Samuel L. Paine
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Biography
Samuel L. Paine
Biographical Review
Cumberland County, Maine
Boston
Biographical Review Publishing Company
1896
Page 212


Samuel L. Paine, a veteran of the Civil War, now living in retirement in Sebago,
was born in Baldwin, Cumberland County, Me., March 28, 1821, son of David and
Betsey (Lamb) Paine. Mr. Paine's father, who followed the carpenter's trade in
connection with farming, was a well-known and highly esteemed resident of
Baldwin. His wife, Betsey Lamb, became the mother of eleven children, four sons
and seven daughters, two of whom are now living.

Samuel L. Paine received his education in the schools of his native town, and
worked upon the farm until he was eighteen years old. He then began to learn the
trade of a carpenter with his father, and subsequently practised it as a
journeyman until September 19, 1864, when he enlisted as a private in Company D,
Ninth Regiment, Maine Volunteer Infantry, being mustered, into service at
Portland. His regiment was assigned to duty in Virginia and North Carolina, and
took part in the concluding military operations of the Rebellion, he being
discharged at Newbern, N.C., on June 3, 1865. He returned to Baldwin, where he
remained until 1876, at which time he took up his residence in Harrison, and
three years later removed to Mapleton, Aroostook County, Me. In 1885 he returned
to Cumberland County, and, settling in the town of Sebago, has since resided
here, retired from active labor. On October 4, 1849, Mr. Paine was united in
marriage to Eliza A. Davis, and can now point with pride to three children,
eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. In politics Mr. Paine is a
Republican. He has led a busy and fairly prosperous career, and is now enjoying
a well-earned rest from the cares and responsibilities of active life, with the
knowledge that he has faithfully performed his duties, both as a citizen and as
a soldier.