Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Stephenson, George R. (1856-1945) |
Other Names |
Steve |
Born |
Aug 9, 1856 |
Birthplace |
Peterboro, Ont. Canada |
Places of Residence |
Auburndale, MA Norway, ME Lovell, ME |
Father |
John Stephenson |
Notes |
Died following a shock suffered Mar 19. Buried in Cemetery No. 4. The Summer 2011 Newsletter printed his obituary notice with the following introduction: "George Stephenson, known as Steve, was a master builder of canoes and boats. He had a boat shop at the Narrows on Kezar Lake and even today his reputation as a skillful workman is widely known. Along with his boat building business, Steve worked as a guide at Brown's Camps and later Severance Lodge. He was much loved and respected throughout the area." Clerks record at time of death shows birth date as May 25, 1857 |
Occupation |
Boat Builder - Known all over the Eastern US as a builder of canoes and canvas covered boats - obituary. |
Deceased |
Apr 4, 1945 |
Deceased Where |
Portland, ME (Mercy Hospital) |
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