Cumberland County, Maine – Charles Peabbles
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Biography
Charles Peabbles
Biographical Review
Cumberland County, Maine
Boston
Biographical Review Publishing Company
1896
Page 62

Charles Peabbles, a prominent, progressive, and prosperous agriculturist
of Cape Elizabeth, is a typical representative of the native-born citizens of
the Cape, the date of his birth being August 24, 1833. His grandfather, Charles
Peabbles, for whom he was named, was a native, and the descendant of one of the
old settlers, of the Cape. He was one of the early farmers of the place, and, in
addition to carrying on mixed husbandry, was profitably engaged as a miller,
having a grist-mill on his farm, the neighbors all bringing their corn to him to
be ground. His wife, Annie Mitchell, was a daughter of a pioneer settler, and a
most faithful helpmeet. Seven of their children grew to adult life, John,
Charles's father, being the fourth child. Both of the grandparents lived to
venerable ages, the grandfather dying at the age of ninety-three years.

John Peabbles was born on the old homestead, February 19, 1804, and during his
years of activity was engaged in general farming. He married June 13, 1828,
Hannah W. Jordan, who became the mother of six children, of whom the following
five are living, residents of this place: William W., Charles, M. J., John A.,
and Hannah H.

Charles Peabbles was reared on the home farm, and attended the district school,
becoming as familiar with the agricultural arts as with his books. Succeeding to
the occupation in which he was reared, Mr. Peabbles is now numbered among the
foremost farmers of this vicinity and one of the most esteemed residents of the
Cape, which has always been his home. A man of enterprise and intelligence, he
has been an important factor in the management of town affairs, having in 1860,
1863, and again in 1895, been elected to the office of Selectman. Politically,
in national affairs he is a Democrat. Religiously, he is very liberal in his
interpretation of the Bible, and is an attendant of the Methodist church.

One of the most important events in his career was his marriage with Sarah M.,
daughter of Dominicus Johnson, the descendant of a well-known family of Cape
Elizabeth, their union having been celebrated July 4, 1856. They have one son
and two daughters living, namely: Elizabeth Florence, born September 9, 1857,
who is the wife of Charles H.Chace, of Portland; Charles H. A., born August 21,
1870, who resides on the homestead; and Annie M., born July 1, 1873, also at
home.