Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Garcelon, Charles Augustus (1842-1935) |
Born |
Nov. 14, 1842 |
Birthplace |
Lewiston, ME |
Places of Residence |
He lived for many years in Chicago before retiring to Lovell. |
Father |
Alonzo Garcelon |
Mother |
Ann Garcelon |
Notes |
1888 textbook signed C.A. Garcelon, 2657 Forest City. Married on March 27, 1872 |
Occupation |
During the Civil War, Charles served as second lieutenant in the 16th Maine Infantry. He became a prominent figure in the railroad industry, serving as the General Superintendent or Chief Operating Officer from 1889 to 1906. He was one of the pallbearers at George M. Pullman's funeral. |
Spouse |
Esther (Coffin) Garcelon |
Children |
Charles Augustus Garcelon Jr. 2 children |
Deceased |
May 12, 1935 |
Deceased Where |
Lovell, ME |
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Boston Post Cane - 1974.02.0903
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Charles August Garcelon & Grandaughter - 2013.31.0001
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Garcelon Mansion - 2007.45.0005
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Garcelon's Steam Launch - 1974.02.0471
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Record Type: Photo
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Lake Kezar Pullman Car - 2004.35.0001
The Pullman Car "Lake Kezar", named by Charles A. Garcelon. Taken from Photo CD #1 & #4. Used in the Fall 2010 Newsletter.
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Marriages, Births, Deaths 1940-1950 - 2019.01.0023
Town of Lovell Clerk's records for marriages, births, and deaths from 1940 to 1950. The original records are in the town safe. They have been photocopied and indexed, which can be found in a notebook titled "Marriages, Births, Deaths 1940-1950."
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Textbooks - 2009.01.0093
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The Garcelon Launch - 2001.04.0019
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