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Estelle M. H. Merrill
Estelle M. H. Merrill (, Hatch; pen name, Jean Kincaid; September 30, 1858 – July 29, 1908) was an American journalist and editor of the long nineteenth century. She lectured on various subjects, especially on educational and sociological questions, and was well-known as a leader and speaker in the club world. Merrill was a charter member of the New England Woman's Press Association and was the editor of the ''New England Kitchen Magazine''. Early life and education Estelle Minerva Hatch was born in Jefferson, Maine, on September 30, 1858. She was the daughter of Gilman E. and Celenda S. Hatch. As a child, Merrill attended the public schools of her native town. At fourteen years of age, she entered Wheaton College (Massachusetts), Wheaton Seminary, Norton, Massachusetts, graduating in 1877. Career Upon her graduation, she returned to Jefferson to teach. At the end of two years' successful work in that place, she again came to Massachusetts, and taught school for three years in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jefferson, Maine
Jefferson is a town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,551 at the 2020 census. Damariscotta Lake State Park, a popular Mid Coast swimming, canoeing and picnic area, is located within the town limits. History Jefferson is a town in Lincoln County, incorporated on February 24, 1807, when Thomas Jefferson was president, from Ballstown Plantation. During the 19th Century, it set off land to Alna and Newcastle, and annexed land from Patricktown, later incorporated as Somerville. Abandoned granite quarries and clay banks where bricks were made suggest the early economic activities of the area. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which, of it is land and is water. Jefferson is located on the Great Bay of Damariscotta Lake. Damariscotta Lake State Park is a State Park located in Jefferson. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 2,427 people, 1,010 households, and 703 families ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |