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Biographies
A
HISTORY
OF THE
FIRST Century
OF THE TOWN OF
PARSONSFIELD, MAINE
INCORPORATED AUG. 29 1785
AND
CELEBRATED WITH IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES,
NORTH PARSONSFIELD,
AUGUST 29, 1885.
PORTLAND, ME.
BROWN THURSTON & COMPANY
1888
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Geo. W. Towle |
GEORGE W. TOWLE.
Of Kezar Falls, was born in Westbrook, Maine, July 7, 1829, son
of Joseph G., and grandson of William Towle, Esq.,
of Porter, who came from Hampton, and settled there at an early
period in the present century, and who became a large owner of
real estate, and for many years was the leading merchant and
business man of that place. Joseph G. returned with
his family to Porter in 1835, and there resided. Here the
subject of this sketch has passed most of life, becoming a
resident of Parsonsfield in 1879. Most of his life has
been devoted to agriculture, mercantile and lumber business.
He was a member of the board of selectmen for ten successive
years, six of which he was chairman, besides holding for
periods, the office of treasurer, also constable and collector.
During all these years he was a pronounced democrat, but for the
past few years has refused to follow the party in their free
trade theories, but is in perfect accord with the
protectionists, and is an ardent admirer and supporter of
Hon. James G. Blaine. Since becoming a resident of
Parsonsfield, he has invested largely in, and was one of the
proprietors of the Woolen Manufacturing Company established at
Kezar Falls,—is the heaviest stock owner —and has erected a
large store, in which he is doing a lucrative business. He
is president, treasurer, and one of the directors of the
Company, and they are doing some over $100,000 worth of business
per annum. Their mills are lighted by electricity, as is
also his store and the dwellings of the members of the firm.
This place is by far the most important business point in town,
has a large water power, is very prosperous and thriving, and it
owes its development and growth largely to G. W. Towle
and John Devereux, of whom mention has been made on a
previous page. Industry, circumspection, and business
capacity have made Mr. Towle a notable success. In
religious views he is an avowed liberal. He was married in
1853 to Miss Susan M. Gilman. Two children have
been theirs, both dying early.
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