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Eli Towne

Birth	:	10 Aug 1776
Death	:	21 Oct 1852 Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, Maine, USA
Burial	:	East Dover Cemetery, Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate	:	45.1841960, -69.1651150
Plot	:	North section
Inscription	:	He was the first permanent settler in the town of Dover
Description	:	According to "Towne Genealogy 1630-1901"(p.92): "Eli can claim the honor and distinction of being the first permanent settler in the town of East Dover, ME, in 1803, and one daughter, born in 1805, was the first child born there. She was living only a few years ago. Eli was a blacksmith by trade, and, growing up with the town, had all the business, and became quite wealthy for those days. He was interested in all matters pertaining to the welfare of his chosen town. The first religious meeting was held in his house. He was an... Read More	According to "Towne Genealogy 1630-1901"(p.92): "Eli can claim the honor and distinction of being the first permanent settler in the town of East Dover, ME, in 1803, and one daughter, born in 1805, was the first child born there. She was living only a few years ago. Eli was a blacksmith by trade, and, growing up with the town, had all the business, and became quite wealthy for those days. He was interested in all matters pertaining to the welfare of his chosen town. The first religious meeting was held in his house. He was an officer in the first military company of the town, was justice of the peace, and often held other important offices in the town. He died there, October 21, 1852." Born in Temple, Hillsborough, New Hampshire. "The Descendants of William Towne" by Edwin Eugene Towne, see pages 53 and 92-93; History of Piscataquis County, Maine: From Its Earlist Settlement by Amasa Loring: p. 32, "Eli Towne and wife were wont to that, on their last day's journey to their new home, that same depth [8 inches] of snow fell. This was assuredly May 8, 1803." 1820 census of Plantation No 1-6th Range, ME lists him with 2 males under 10, 1 male 16-26, 2 males over 45, 3 females under 10, 2 females 10-16, 1 female 26-45 with 3 individuals involved in agriculture; 1850 census Dover, Piscataquis, Maine p293: Eli Towne, age 75, blacksmith, born in New Hampshire, listed as head of household with sons, Leander, 20 and Obid, 23 and Obid's wife, Lorana, 24 and his daughter, Viola, 4. According to the Ancestral File, IGI, and Pedigree Resource File at familysearch.org, Eli Towne was born 10 Aug 1774 in Temple, Hillsborough, New Hampshire to Thomas Elisha Towne & Sarah Burton, 1st married Betsey/Persis Scripture 21 Oct 1800 in New Hampshire, 2nd married Betsey Longley in 1811/1812 of Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, and died 21 Oct 1852 in Dover-Foxcroft. Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900: Eli Towne was born 10 Aug 1774 in Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine to Thomas Towne and died 21 Oct 1852. New Hampshire Births and Christenings, 1714-1904: Ely Town was born 10 Aug 1774 in Wilton, Hillsborough, New Hampshire to Thomas & Sarah Town. "History of the town of Wilton, Hillsbourgh County, New Hampshire, with a Genealogical Register" by A.A. Livermore and S. Putnam, pg.516.

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Where is Eli Towne's memorial?
Eli Towne's memorial is located at: East Dover Cemetery, Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA.
When did Eli Towne death?
Eli Towne death on 21 Oct 1852 in Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, Maine, USA
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Latitude: 45.1841960
Longitude: -69.1651150

Family Members:

Parent

Pvt Thomas Elisha Towne

(1743 - 1824)

Spouse

Persis “Betsey” Scripture Towne

(1781 - 1811)

Betsey Longley Towne

(1790 - 1848)

Siblings

Abel P. Towne

(1779 - 1860)

Abigail Harvey Towne Fletcher

(1785 - 1851)

Children

(1805 - 1896)

(1811 - 1878)

(1816 - 1905)

(1827 - 1900)

(1829 - 1878)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. East Dover Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1841960, -69.1651150

2. Isaac Royal Farm Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1769800, -69.1554800

3. Lee Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.2000000, -69.1871700

4. Foss Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.1982994, -69.1352997

5. Dover Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.1823690, -69.2130780

6. South Dover Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.1439095, -69.1361465

7. Foxcroft Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.2208600, -69.2147300

8. Harriman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.2341730, -69.1463470

9. North Atkinson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.1866110, -69.0906260

10. Sebec Corner Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.2264630, -69.1157230

11. Town Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.1682700, -69.0829160

12. Parsons Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2441300, -69.1822400

13. McAllister Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1455080, -69.2331010

14. Gray Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1813740, -69.2556380

15. Chase Cemetery
Sebec, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2072600, -69.0785100

16. Hart Cemetery
Atkinson, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1467018, -69.0875015

17. Crosby Family Cemetery
Atkinson, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1964600, -69.0686000

18. Jefferds Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2027390, -69.2606230

19. Rural Grove Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1794780, -69.2674710

20. Clark Cemetery
Atkinson Mills, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1516460, -69.0686200

21. Pine Grove Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1084330, -69.1768040

22. Gates Cemetery
Sebec, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2635900, -69.1501800

23. Downs Cemetery
Sebec, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2510340, -69.0907900

24. Knowlton Mills Cemetery
Sangerville, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1575900, -69.2843800