Item 14356info L.C. Bates Museum / Good Will-Hinckley Homes
After purchasing the farm, Hinckley took in the first three residents in 1889. They were among a group of youths who had come from Boston for a summer camp experience and remained at the home.
The first residence was the Good Will Cottage, the original Isaac Chase farmhouse.
The Chases were the grandparents of Margaret Chase Smith, later a U.S. representative and Senator from Skowhegan.
By June of 1890, the Good Will Farm had 18 boys in residence. Good Will continued to grow.
