SOMERSET COUNTY.

Formerly the northern part of Kennebec. Incorporated March 1, 1809, Portions of it have been given to Franklin, Piscataquis, and Aroostook. Norridgewock, shire town. Population—1830, 29,06(3; 1840, 33,912; 1860, 35,582; 1860, 36,517. Valuation, 1860—Polls, 7507; Estates, 87,136,994. 1870—Polls, 8169; Estates, $10,048,159.

ANSON.

Twelve miles from Norridgewock. On Somerset Railroad. Originally called township No. 1. Incorporated May 12, 1798. Divided and North Anson incorporated March 20,1845. Reunited March 13,1855. Anson Academy, incorporated . Population—1850, 2016; 1860,2001; 1870,1745. Valuation, 1860—Polls, 336; Estates, $449,911; 1870—Polls, 414; Estates, $554,407.

Lawyers–A.H. Ware

Justices–A.H. Ware, Dec. 6, 1867

KENNEBEC COUNTY.

Incorporated the sixth county Feb. 20, 1799. Somerset county took fourfifths of its territory in 1809; Waldo took four towns from its east in 1827; Franklin took five towns upon its north-west, in 1838; Androscoggin took four towns from its west in 1854. Contains twenty-four towns and three cities. Augusta, shire town. Population, 1830, 33,929; 1840, 61, 384; 1850, 67,908; 1860, 55,660; 1870, . Valuation, 1850—Polls, 11,684; Estates, .$15,273,365; 1870—Polls, 12,024; Estates, $21,004,034.

WINDSOR.

Nine miles from Augusta. On stage-line3 from Augusta to Belfast and to Rockland. First settled, 1790. Incorporated March 3, 1809, under the name of Malta, which was changed to Gerry in 1820, and to the present name in 1822. Population—1850, 1793; 1800,1674; 1870.11209. Valuation, 1830-Polls, 313; Estates, $274,001; 1870—Polls, 28; Estates $202,212.

Merchants—William Ware.

SECRETARIES OF STATE.

1820, Ashur Ware, Portland

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