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The Goodwin Family
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Simeon Goodwin, 2nd Simeon Goodwin, son of Simeon and Dorcas Evans
Goodwin, was born in Kennebunkport, Maine, June 28, 1781. His
parents came to Gardiner in 1783 where his father was interested in
mills at what is now known as the “New Mills” on the water power
furnished by the Cobbossee pond and Winthrop stream, known as the
“Gardiner water power”. Simeon Goodwin Sr. became interested with
Gen’l Dearborn in mill property in Litchfield near Purgatory in
1789-90. He moved his family to Litchfield in 1793. Simeon Jr. grew
up amidst all the hardships of pioneer life, was a strong rugged
character. Inherently honest, he commanded the respect of the
community. He married Hannah Hutchinson in 1802. They had twelve
children and he was one of a family of eleven children. His home was
the farm on the Woodbury road now owned and occupied by his son
Simeon. Mr. Goodwin died at the age of eighty-seven years. William Goodwin, b. 1808, son of Simeon, 2nd married
Fannie Fales of N. H. They lived and raised their family on a farm
on the “Neck” road in Litchfield. William’s son was
Charles W. Goodwin, born
January 18, 1858, married Mary Holmes Hunt of Weymouth, MA. They
lived and raised their children on the family farm.
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Simeon Goodwin, 3rd Simeon Goodwin, 3rd, born April 1814, son of Simeon and Hannah
Hutchinson. The grandson of Simeon and Dorcas Goodwin, and great
grandson of John and Martha Goodwin of Kennebunkport, he lived on
the farm on the Woodbury Road where he was born. He married
Druscilla Baker in 1842 and they raised 8 children to be strong
up-standing citizens. Mr. Goodwin was an enterprising citizen,
successful in farming and brick making, which business he carried on
for many years to the great convenience of the community. At the
time this history was composed, he was 84 years old - looking on a
long and well spent life.
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Andrew Goodwin Andrew Goodwin, son of Simeon and Dorcas Evans
Goodwin was born 14 Oct 1792, in what is now Gardiner, but was
then a portion of the town of Pittston. His father, because of his
interest in “milling “ operations at “Purgatory” moved his family to
Litchfield in 1793. Although Andrew’s opportunities for an education
were limited, he was a diligent student, and applied himself to
being educated by whatever means he could. He acquired some degree
of practical education enabling him to assist his father in his
business intelligently. He soon came to be prominent in the business
and was respected by all who knew him. When war was proclaimed in
1812, he enlisted and went to the front where he served as a private
soldier. Upon his return he married Polly Bowman. She lived only a
short time. On 13 Oct 1816, he married Margaret Clifford. They had
six children. One daughter, Mrs. Chas. (Margaret) Waldron lived in
Litchfield, and furnished facts regarding her father’s life. Andrew
operated the mill owned by his father until purchased by his son,
Andrew, Jr. He was a strong Republican, and also a member of Morning
Star Lodge of Masons in the town of Litchfield. Andrew Sr. died 30
Jan 1872.
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