Thomas Richardson and Jacob Stinchfield, Strong, ca. 1888

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Thomas Richardson and Jacob Stinchfield, Strong, ca. 1888

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On the left is Thomas L. Richardson (1812-1895). He was a prominent farmer with property just south of the village on the east side of Sandy River in Strong.

On the right is Jacob Hammond Stinchfield (1814-1889). He, too, was a farmer on property one half mile to the east in Strong.

Both of them converted their farms to raise sheep during the Civil War in support of the Union Army.

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About This Item

  • Title: Thomas Richardson and Jacob Stinchfield, Strong, ca. 1888
  • Creator: Charles Burton Richardson
  • Creation Date: circa 1888
  • Subject Date: circa 1888
  • Location: Strong, Franklin County, ME
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Dimensions: 9 cm x 14.5 cm
  • Local Code: ED.01.103.396
  • Collection: L. R. Lewis Collection
  • Object Type: Image

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Strong Historical Society
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(207) 684-3613
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