Cumberland County, Maine - Amos A. True
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Biography
Amos A. True
Biographical Review
Cumberland County, Maine
Boston
Biographical Review Publishing Company
1896
Page 570-571


Amos A. True, a practical farmer in good circumstances, now one of the oldest
residents of Pownal, was born in this town, December 12, 1821, son of John and
Esther (Allen) True. He is a direct descendant of Henry True, the original
ancestor of the family in America, who emigrated from England and settled in
Salem, Mass., about the year 1644. Mr. True's great-grandfather, Jonathan True,
was born in Salisbury, Mass., February 8, 1721, moved to North Yarmouth in or
before the year 1758, and became a prominent resident of that town, there
spending the remainder of his life. He was a man of energy and foresight, who
sought to develop the industrial resources of the locality; and he erected and
operated the first cloth-mill in the then district of Maine. Both he and his
wife, Anna Bradbury, were members of the Congregational church. He died February
2, 1791.

Mr. True's grandfather, Jonathan True, second, was born in North Yarmouth, April
30, 1758. He joined the Continental army during the Revolutionary War, serving
at the capture of Ticonderoga, and he was for a time stationed at Chebeague
Island. He subsequently engaged in agricultural labors, which he followed
successfully for many years. He died in Freeman, Me.; November 10, 1844. On
December 13, 1781, he married Mehitable Worthley. They reared a family of nine
children, of whom John, Mr. True's father, was the second-born.

John True was born in Freeport, August 7, 1785, his birthplace being not far
from his son's present home in Pownal. He was reared to farm work; and in young
manhood he settled in Pownal upon a tract of wild land, which he cleared and
cultivated. He was a pioneer settler in the town, coming here when it was
covered with virgin forests ; and he resided here until his death, which took
place March 28, 1861. Some twelve years previous he had relinquished active
labor upon the farm, and in company with one of his sons engaged successfully in
trade in Pownal. He united with the Congregational church in Pownal when a young
man, continuing to be one of its active members during the rest of his life; and
in politics he supported the Whig and Republican parties. He was three times
married, and was the father of ten children. Of these but two are now living,
namely: Amos A., the subject of this sketch, who was a son by his second union;
and John H., who was born May 29, 1824, and is residing with his brother. Mr.
John True's second wife, whose maiden name was Esther Allen, was born in Pownal,
May 8, 1799, died June 7, 1829.

Amos A. True was educated in the district school, and at an early age began to
assist his father in the lighter labors of the farm and fields. On November 6,
1867, he took possession of his present farm of one hundred acres, which is a
part of the original home property; and he has since conducted it with energy
and success.

On November 17, 1846, Mr. True was united in marriage to Irene Aan Berry. She
was born in Pownal, March 20, 1824, daughter of Zebulon and Betsey (Nutting)
Berry, the former of whom was a native of Scarboro, and the latter of Pownal.
Zebulon Berry, who was a prosperous farmer of Pownal and was three times
married, died March 16, 1864. Mrs Betsey N. Berry, Mrs. True's mother, died in
1825. Mr. and Mrs. True have three sons, namely: John and Charles L., who assist
in carrying on the farm; and William J., who is a blacksmith of North Yarmouth.

Mr. True is liberal in his religious views and a Democrat in politics. He has
led a life of industry and toil, always making the best of his opportunities;
and he is a well-known figure in his part of the town, enjoying the good will
and esteem of his neighbors and fellow-citizens.