- From Dec. 10, 1908 Courier-Gazette, Rockland, Maine:
"CAPT. ANSEL WADSWORTH - From the Belfast Journal: It is with a deep feeling of sadness that Belfast loses a highly respected and influential citizen, Capt. Ansel Wadsworth, who died at his home Sept. 28, after a severe illness of several weeks.
Capt. Wadsworth was born in Lincolnville, Me., Jan. 1, 1839. He attended the schools in his locality and for a brief period in early life followed the sea, making a voyage to Europe while yet in his teens. At the breaking out of the Civil War he was ready to respond to the call of his country. August 10, 1862, he enlisted in Company I, 26th Maine Regiment, at Belfast. He was orderly sergeant, then second lieutenant of Co. I then transferred to Co. G, and made captain of that company. October 11, 1862 he was mustered into the United States service at Bangor. He was with his company at the battle of Irish Bend, April 14, 1863; also at the siege of Port Hudson in June and July, and was with his company when Port Hudson surrendered, July 8, and was mustered out Aug. 17, 1863.
He was appointed captain of Co. H, Second Maine Cavalry, by Gov. Abner Coburn, but was obliged to decline the position on account of ill health. His war record was one of bravery and ability, he rose from the ranks by fully merited promotions. For some years after the war he followed the business of contractor and builder, working in Belfast and vicinity and in Brockton, Mass. In the summer of 1876 he was at the Centennial in Philadelphia, having charge of a manufacturer's exhibit.
In 1878 he was appointed deputy sheriff of Waldo county, and was reappointed in 1880. He was elected sheriff in 1882, and was elected for five consecutive terms, serving the county with efficiency and success for ten years.
On retirement from office he bought a large farm in the suburbs of Belfast, which by his energy he developed into one of the finest farm homes in Maine.
He was a prominent member of the Patrons of Husbandry; a member of Thomas H. Marshall Post, G.A.R. and served two years as Eminent Commander of Palestine Commandery, Knights Templar.
In politics he was a Democrat and took a keen interest in all governmental questions, as thoroughly conversant with the policies of the country, and was devoted to the principles of Democracy.
For years he was a faithful attendant and ardent supporter of the Universalist church, and at the time of his death was superintendent of the Sunday school.
He was the product of a sturdy Puritan ancestry and was naturally endowed with those qualities which make for the highest type of manhood. He was a man of strong convictions, broad in his views and intensely loyal in his friendships, and was ever a fearless and aggressive champion for the cause of right and justice. His high sentiments and integrity of character challenged the respect and admiration of all who knew him. He had a large circle of friends and acquaintances to whom his loss is irreparable, for ‘he walked uprightly.'
On Dec. 30, 1860, he married Miss Mary C. Pottle of Searsmont, who survives him with two daughters and one son: Mrs. Adella Packard and Miss Alberta Wadsworth of tis city and Edward A. Wadsworth of Somerville, Mass.; three grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. J.W. Pottle of Rockport, and one brother, George Wadsworth of Brockton, Mass.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at his home, 195 High Street, Rev. A.A. Smith, pastor of the Universalist church officiating. The Waldo county bar, Palestine Commandery and Thomas Marshall Post, G.A.R. attended. The remains were taken to Lincolnville for interment and services were held at the grave."
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1839 - 1908 (69 år)
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