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Jacob “Master Jacob” Skolfield

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Birth	:	23 May 1780 Merepoint, Cumberland County, Maine, USA
Death	:	30 May 1860 Merepoint, Cumberland County, Maine, USA
Burial	:	Maquoit Cemetery, Brunswick, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.8839798, -69.9819870
Description	:	Thanks to Photo Volunteer Carolyn Angeline who went carefully through the soil and encountered a layer of white powder that must have been the former stone. Carolyn uncovered several other areas and found the same thing. Carolyn went as far as she thought in good taste could dictate. Carolyn believes this stone is lost to time. Jacob3 Skolfield (Thomas2, Thomas1) was born 7 November 1779 in Brunswick, Maine. In some records his birth date was listed as 23 May 1780; married, first, Hannah Chase Stanwood, daughter of William Stanwood and Hannah Chase, on 5 May 1807 in Brunswick, Maine;... Read More	Thanks to Photo Volunteer Carolyn Angeline who went carefully through the soil and encountered a layer of white powder that must have been the former stone. Carolyn uncovered several other areas and found the same thing. Carolyn went as far as she thought in good taste could dictate. Carolyn believes this stone is lost to time. Jacob3 Skolfield (Thomas2, Thomas1) was born 7 November 1779 in Brunswick, Maine. In some records his birth date was listed as 23 May 1780; married, first, Hannah Chase Stanwood, daughter of William Stanwood and Hannah Chase, on 5 May 1807 in Brunswick, Maine; married, second, as noted in the Bowdoin published records but without a date, Rachel Ann Wilson, daughter of Actor Wilson and Apphia/Effira Pennell. There were no children of Jacob's second marriage. Jacob lived on Mere Point in the house afterward owned by his grandson Thomas B. Skolfield. He died 30 May 1860 in Brunswick, Maine, and was buried in Maquoit Cemetery, Brunswick. There is a War of 1812 marker on his grave. Hannah Chase Stanwood was born 6 December 1788 in Brunswick, Maine; died 31 December 1844 in Brunswick, and was buried in Maquoit Cemetery, Brunswick. The children of Jacob3 Skolfield and Hannah Chase Stanwood were: i. Catherine4 Skolfield was born 30 April 1810; married John Spear Simpson. She was a twin to Jacob. ii. Jacob Skolfield was born 30 April 1810; married Hannah W. Thompson. He was a twin to Catherine. iii. Lavinia Skolfield was born 29 August 1812; married Robert Dunning Melcher. iv. William Stanwood Skolfield was born 20 November 1814 in Brunswick, Maine; married Sarah Ann Perkins, daughter of Jabez Perkins and Nancy Pray, on 14 July 1845 in Brunswick, Maine. He died 12 February 1893 in Topsham, Maine. His maritime career was recorded by Erminie S. Reynolds and Kenneth R. Martin in The Skolfields And Their Ships, as follows: "William received his protection certificate in November 1835. He made two voyages in the ship John Dunlap, Clement Skolfield (1808-1878), master, in 1837- 1838. In 1841, William was mate in the ship Brunswick (582 75/95 tons), William Stanwood, master, built in the Stanwood yard by Stephen Harris and not to be confused with the vessel of the same name built by William's father, Jacob (1779-1860). In 1842, he was master of the brig Mary Pennell. From November 1844 to April 1850, he was part owner and master of the bark Sarah Ann, named for his wife who accompanied him on all his voyages. He owned 1/4 of the new ship General Dunlap, was her first master in 1850, and remained with her until December 1854, when he turned command over to Joseph S. Badger. William and Sarah Skolfield settled in Topsham. William represented that town in the state legislature in 1862 and 1874, and was active in banking circles, holding the presidency of the Pejepscot National Bank from 1866 to 1875." A letter from T.B. Skolfield, written 2 April 1893, is quoted by Esther Skolfield Schmidt in her notes: "Uncle William died of heart failure. He had taken his bath on this Sunday he died. Aunt Sarah heard a slight noise, looking towards him she noticed a change in his face, going to him she found him dead. He was sitting up in a chair at the time. Uncle William's funeral was largely attended. I may say he looked the handsomest of any dead person I ever saw. The bearers were Captains William Otis, Francis Otis, John Bishop, and young Capt. George Skolfield, (1860-1921) Link's boy." His obituary read: "His home on the shore of Casco Bay, Maine, brought to him the influence of the sea in early life .retiring from the sea, he was an active citizen in Topsham, Maine, for many years and was for many years president of the Pejepscot National Bank of Brunswick. From 1862 to 1874 he represented his town in the Maine legislature. A friend of education, he helped in the endowment of scholarships at Colby College. He was modest and retiring, a deacon of the Topsham Baptist Church. A picture of Captain Skolfield has been presented to the Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick, by the sisters Martin." He was a member of the Pilgrim Society, founded in 1820. A painting of the Sara Anne, from his home, was given by Erminie Skofield Reynolds to the Maine Maritime Museum. His home was built by his father Jacob. v. Ann Orr Skolfield was born 27 September 1817 in Brunswick, Maine; died 11 July 1846 in Brunswick, Maine, and was buried in Maquoit Cemetery in the same town. vi. Benjamin Chase Skolfield was born 21 May 1819; married Susan Jack Blake. vii. Hannah Maria Skolfield was born 21 August 1822; married Henry Cox Martin, viii. Narcissa Stone Skolfield was born 22 January 1826 in Brunswick, Maine; died 8 October 1846, according to her tombstone in Maquoit Cemetery. She died of typhoid fever, ix. Frances Ann Skolfield was born 7 May 1828 in Brunswick, Maine; died 14 February 1845 of typhoid fever and was buried in Maquoit Cemetery, Brunswick. Taken from a book: "Decendants of Thomas Skolfield" 1707-1796 by "Ester S. deVries"

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Jacob “Master Jacob” Skolfield's memorial is located at: Maquoit Cemetery, Brunswick, Cumberland County, USA.
When did Jacob “Master Jacob” Skolfield death?
Jacob “Master Jacob” Skolfield death on 30 May 1860 in Merepoint, Cumberland County, Maine, USA
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Latitude: 43.8839798
Longitude: -69.9819870

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Rachel Ann Wilson Hall

(1810 - 1890)

Siblings

Children

Jacob Skolfield Jr.

(1810 - 1845)

Catherine Skolfield Simpson

(1810 - 1845)

Lavinia Skolfield Melcher

(1812 - 1886)

Capt William Stanwood Skolfield

(1814 - 1893)

Ann O. Skolfield

(1817 - 1846)

Benjamin Chase Skolfield

(1819 - 1891)

Hannah Maria Skolfield Martin

(1822 - 1913)

Narcissa Stone Skolfield

(1826 - 1846)

Frances Ann Skolfield

(1828 - 1845)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Maquoit Cemetery
Brunswick, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8839798, -69.9819870

2. First Parish Cemetery
Brunswick, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8932991, -69.9732971

3. Growstown Cemetery
Brunswick, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8959300, -70.0018600

4. Riverside Cemetery
Brunswick, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9138985, -69.9816971

5. Pine Grove Cemetery
Brunswick, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9089012, -69.9582977

6. Varney Cemetery
Brunswick, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9075012, -69.9505997

7. Saint John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery
Brunswick, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9077988, -69.9483032

8. Skolfield-Doyle Cemetery
Brunswick, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8731200, -69.9364300

9. Gatchell Cemetery
Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8819008, -69.9238968

10. New Meadows Cemetery
Brunswick, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8866997, -69.9238968

11. Eaton Cemetery
Topsham, Sagadahoc County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9294000, -69.9871800

12. Riverview Cemetery
Topsham, Sagadahoc County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9264280, -69.9584700

13. Hartwell Little Cemetery
Brunswick, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9282830, -69.9999260

14. Haley Cemetery
Topsham, Sagadahoc County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9312230, -69.9884460

15. Mid Coast Presbyterian Church Columbarium
Topsham, Sagadahoc County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9318150, -69.9653780

16. Dunning Cemetery
Freeport, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8472560, -70.0398440

17. Grove Cemetery
Freeport, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8742620, -70.0651360

18. Lane Cemetery
Freeport, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8729200, -70.0668150

19. James Dunning Cemetery
Harpswell, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8222500, -69.9627800

20. Adams-Hinkley Cemetery
Brunswick, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9015060, -69.8886560

21. Marsh Cemetery
Brunswick, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9015380, -69.8886040

22. Harding Cemetery
Brunswick, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9121200, -69.8927000

23. Flying Point Cemetery
Freeport, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8417015, -70.0607986

24. First Parish Cemetery
Topsham, Sagadahoc County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9465080, -69.9278710