These five buildings and the fort were all the buildings within the present village limits. A little later, in 1747, it is said that there were but two buildings to be seen from the fort. All around, on both sides of the road, were dense woods with only here and there a piece of land under cultivation. Within the territory bounded now on the north by Pleasant Street, on the east by the eastern line of the mall, on the south by Noble Street, and on the west by Spring Street, was a swamp having for its outlet a brook which flowed northerly and emptied into the river where the cotton factory now stands. About one hundred and twenty rods south of what is now McKeen Street, on the west side of the twelve rod road, lived Doctor William Spear, Brunswick's first physician.

A short distance beyond, in front of the old grave-yard which is still to be seen, stood the meeting-house. It was erected directly in the road as laid out, that is, within the twelve rods, but the traveled way was narrow and passed by the western end of the building. It was a large two-story unpainted building with a large porch on its eastern end. The east end of the building rested directly on the ground while the centre and west end, owing to the unevenness of the land, rested on stone supports. The dimensions of the building are not known, but it cost about £200. A part of the material used in its construction was sawed in Topsham, at a mill on the Cathance, and the remainder was brought in boats from North Yarmouth to Maquoit.

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Nearly opposite the meeting-house, on the west side of the road, was a garrison house built by William and Robert Spear, and occupied by Robert. It consisted of a timber wall sixty or seventy feet in circumference and ten feet high, inside of which was a one-story gambrel-roofed house which faced east, and the back of which formed a part of the wall. Here Robert kept an inn for many years. also town meetings were held in cold weather. Very little is known about the Spears, except that they came to Brunswick shortly before the incorporation, and are supposed to have been grandsons of George Spear, of Braintree, who was made a freeman in 1644. They owned quite a large tract of land on the west side of the twelve rod road. Robert died in 1763, aged eighty-one years.

A short distance south of the meeting-house, on the east side of the road, lived the pastor, the Rev. Robert Rutherford. He was born in 1688, and was of Scottish descent. He received the degree of Master of Arts from Glasgow University in 1708. He was

ordained as a Presbyterian preacher in Scotland. He came to this country in 1709, and was the first Presbyterian clergyman in Maine. He was at Pemaquid with Colonel Dunbar, the celebrated surveyor of the king's woods in 1729. He came to Brunswick in 1735 and preached for seven years, but was not formally settled. In 1742 he went to Georgetown and, later, returned to Pemaquid, where he died in 1756. He was a man of very respectable literary attainments, and was noted for his earnestness and zeal, tempered with toleration. He was a man of exemplary character, and was held in reverence by his people.

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Farther down, on the same side of the road was Ebenezer Stanwood, or Standwood, as he spelled his name. land in 1695, and came to Brunswick in 1718. of all the Stanwoods in this vicinity. The descent, but the parents of Ebenezer lived in Ireland at the time of his birth. He came to this country in company with the Woodsides. He owned two hundred acres of land on the east side of the twelve rod road. His house stood a short distance westerly from the present residence of Mr. Patrick McManus, near the creek, and near the ship-yard where Colonel James Dunning built vessels about 1830. The cellar is still to be seen. He was a Lieutenant in the Indian wars, and a selectman in 1743 and 1745. His sons at a later period were prominent in town affairs.

Adjoining Stanwood's land on the south was that of James Dunning, who lived in the house erected by his father, Andrew Dunning. It was on the east side and in close proximity to the twelve rod road. He kept one or two slaves who were originally owned by his father. His estate comprised one hundred and fifty acres on the east side of the road and a like quantity on the west side. He died in 1752 aged sixty-one years.

Nearly opposite Dunning, on the west side of the twelve rod road, on the knoll just this side Maquoit brook, lived Captain William Woodside, who came from England with his father, the Rev. James Woodside, in 1718. His father bought from the Pejepscot Proprietors, for sixty pounds, a quantity of land on either side of the road and their dwelling house," called "Maquoit House," upon which he expended a considerable sum of money to make it secure against attacks from the Indians. The house was fortified with palisadoes and two large bastions. In this garrison the Rev. James Woodside lived with his sons William and James until 1723,

when he and James returned to England. William continued to live in the garrison until the close of Lovewell's war in 1726, when he built a house one hundred and thirty feet beyond the garrison toward the bay, which he occupied till the time of his death. He continued in command of the garrison until the reduction of Quebec in 1760. He bought, at an early date, from the original owner, Thomas Wharton, what is known as Wharton's Point, and subsequently, a lot of one hundred acres west of Maquoit Landing, and the old church lot adjoining it, making a total of six hundred and fifty-two acres. Esquire Woodside, as he was usually called, was the ancestor of all the Woodsides in this vicinity. He was an active, energetic man, of large, well built frame, though somewhat corpulent. He traded much with the Indians and, it is alleged, usually got the best of a bargain. He had numerous encounters with them but always managed to escape, and sometimes inflicted severe punishment upon those who attempted to molest him. The Indians generally stood in fear of him. He was with the expedition to Louisburg in 1750, and received a commission as Chaplain from Lord Loudown. He was twice married. His first wife was Ann Vincent, by whom he had four sons, James, Vincent, William, and Anthony, and five daughters, one of whom died in infancy. His first wife died December 1, 1745. He married for his second wife Jean Christy, of Boston, April 30, 1747, or at least their intention of marriage at that date is recorded. He died in 1773, aged seventy-five years. Concerning his son James I have been unable to obtain any definite information. About 1750, or a little later, Vincent built a house near the water on the farm now owned by Mr. Anthony F. Bradley. In 1754 or 1755 William built the house known as the Polly Woodside house, now occupied by Elder Hiram Campbell. Anthony lived on the homestead for some years after his father's death, subsequently building a house on or near the site of the garrison house.

Near Bunganock lived Samuel Woodward who, in 1734, bought one hundred acres of land, for which he paid £5 at the time of purchase, and agreed to build a suitable dwelling house on the lot and to clear and inhabit it by the last of the following May (1735), and to pay £13 additional or forfeit the £5 already paid. He was the progenitor of the families of that name now living in Brunswick.

On Mare Point was a garrison house occupied by John Minot. It stood on the high land just above the old barn on what is known as the Perkins farm, now owned by Mr. Frank Hill. It commanded

a view of Maquoit Bay and Flying Point opposite. The cellar is still to be seen. Near the water there was a store-house from which the inhabitants obtained their supplies. Judge Minot was a son of Stephen Minot, of Boston, one of the Pejepscot Proprietors. He came to Mare Point in 1730, when it was a part of North Yarmouth. He was appointed Magistrate and Chief Justice of the Court of Common Sessions under George II., about the year 1732. He was a useful citizen, and was always active in support of religious institutions. He was distinguished for the mildness of his manners, the benevolence of his disposition, and his anxiety to promote the peace and happiness of all around him. His courteous manners won for him the love of all, even of the Indians. It is related that once, when he was passing Mare Brook on his way home from Fort George, two Indians, who were concealed behind a tree, were just in the act of shooting him, when one of them recognized him and exclaimed: "Justice Minot! me no shoot him; he too good man." Not long after, however, this same Indian went to Minot and wanted some rum as a reward for having saved his life on that occasion. Judge Minot was in comfortable circumstances and was one of the very few in Brunswick who owned slaves.

At Middle Bay, near what is now known as New Wharf, lived William Simpson. His house stood a few rods north of the present Chamberlain house. He came from the southern part of Ireland with the Woodsides in 1718. He came alone, but subsequently returned to Ireland and brought back his wife and two daughters but left one son there. He had six sons born in America, all but two of whom settled in Sheepscot. Lewis and Josiah remained in Brunswick, the latter settling upon the homestead.

Adjoining Simpson's land on the east was that of Samuel Clark, who lived a short distance northerly from what is known as the Giveen homestead, now owned and occupied by Mr. Rufus Merrill. Clark and his wife were both born in Ireland, she being a daughter of Deacon David Giveen. On the knoll southerly from his house he and his father-in-law Giveen erected a garrison house, the cellar of which is still to be discerned. Mr. Clark was at one time a deacon in the church.

A short distance east from Clark's lived Deacon David Giveen, the ancestor of all the Giveens and Givens in this vicinity. He came with his wife and three sons from Coleraine, County of Lon

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donderry, Ireland, in 1718 with the Woodsides. He settled first on Mare Point. In 1735 he bought three hundred acres at Middle Bay for £48, and soon after moved there. He was a deacon in the church and was held in considerable esteem. His house was situated near the shore, at the bottom of the field, on the farm which is now owned by Mr. Hubert Knox.

On the farm now owned by Mr. Wm. M. Pennell lived Hugh White, a son-in-law of David Giveen. His house stood on the point of land nearly half a mile south of Mr. Pennell's residence. He was drowned in 1750, and his wife afterwards married Dr. William Spear.

On the upper part of Harpswell Neck, within the limits of Brunswick, and near the present residence of Mr. Peter Woodward, lived Thomas Skolfield. His house was a garrison house. He came to town a short time before the incorporation. He was a son of Thomas Skolfield, of England, who was an officer in King William's army in 1690, when King James was driven from Ireland. He received a liberal education at Dublin University and, shortly after graduating, emigrated to America with the Orr family, one of whom (Mary) he married. His brother George came over with him and settled in Philadelphia. Thomas Skolfield was a very prominent man in town affairs. He was a member of the board of selectmen for nineteen years and a great part of the time he was its chairman. He was also town clerk for eleven years and, during the revolution, he was on many committees to draw up resolutions, affix prices of commodities sold in town, and so forth. He was the ancestor of the Brunswick and Harpswell Skolfields.

East of Skolfield's, and directly opposite, about midway of what is now known as Prince's Point lived Nathan Adams, and near the upper end of the Point was John Adams. They came to Brunswick in 1737. Besides several lots in Brunswick they owned land in Harpswell.

On the farm now owned by Deacon Gilbert Woodward lived Captain John Gatchell, the ancestor of all the Gatchells of this vicinity. He was of Welsh origin, came here from Spurwink about 1736, and took up four of the New Meadows lots. His house was situated a short distance below Deacon Woodward's, and quite near the river. A little farther down, near the head of the inlet

*The ancient name for a part of Cape Elizabeth.