Cumberland County, Maine - Levi Scribner
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Biography
Levi Scribner
Biographical Review
Cumberland County, Maine
Boston
Biographical Review Publishing Company
1896
Page 653-654


Levi Scribner, one of the oldest residents of Otisfield, was born in this town,
August 12, 1814, son of Joseph and Polly (Knight) Scribner. Mr. Scribner's
father was a native of Waterbury, Me. He settled in Otisfield at an early date
in the town's history, and followed farming for many years, industriously
toiling to clear and cultivate the soil until his death, which took place at the
age of seventy-seven years, six months, and fifteen days. He married for his
first wife Hannah Dockam, and by this union there were seven children; namely,
Jonathan, John, Simon, Harvey, Thomas, Nathan, and Prudence, all of whom have
passed away. His second wife, Polly Knight, became the mother of seven children,
as follows: Polly, widow of Nathaniel Robinson; Hannah and Lydia, who are no
longer living; Levi, the subject of this sketch; Sarah, widow of James F.
Tookey, of Portland; Louise, who became Mrs. Irwin Smith, and Herstilda, neither
of whom is living.

Levi Scribner received his education in the common schools, and was reared to
agricultural pursuits. His boyhood and youth were passed in assisting his father
upon the home farm, and during that time he rendered much valuable aid in
supporting the family. After his marriage he settled upon a farm in the vicinity
of his present residence, and engaged in general farming, his ways and methods
being well devised, and his diligence and promptitude ensuring success. He has
improved the land and buildings to a considerable extent. He is a Democrat in
politics, being an active supporter of the principles of that party, and has
served with ability in some of the town offices.

On November 1, 1835, Mr. Scribner was married to Ann Edwards. She was born in
Otisfield, May 28, 1812, daughter of Asa Edwards, an early settler and a
prosperous farmer. By this union there were four children, as follows: Russell
G., who was born August 20, 1836, married Ruth Jackson, and resides in
Rochester, Me.; Harriet M., who was born August 30, 1838, married John Stone,
and lives at Poland Springs, Me.; Melissa, who was born July 10, 1843, and is
now the wife of. Silas Edwards, of South Windham, Me.; and D. Fletcher, who was
born September 7, 1846, married for his first wife Jane Edwards and for his
second Eva Merrill, and is now residing at the homestead. Mrs. Scribner died
January 9, 1895. The children have all received a good education, and some of
them are engaged in teaching.

Mr. Scribner is well known and highly respected for his many sterling qualities.
He has lived a life of useful industry, but is now passing his declining years
in retirement; and his son manages the farm. He is a member of the Baptist
church and a stanch temperance man.