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Name |
Willard, Benjamin J. (Captain, 1828-1899, son of Samuel) |
Othernames |
Captain Benjamin J. Willard |
Born |
30 Oct 1828 |
Birthplace |
Cape Elizabeth [South Portland], Maine |
Father |
Samuel Willard (Captain, 1792-1863) |
Mother |
Elizabeth Graffam |
Publications |
Autobiography: The Life History and Adventures of Captain B.J. Willard |
Spouse |
Lois Gould Harriet Gardiner |
Children |
No children |
Occupation |
Casco Bay Pilot Co. - 1856 - operating a pilot boat in Casco Bay Pioneer of Maine swordfish industry and often took people on deep-sea fishing trips Owner of Portland's first tow boat |
Titles & honors |
The Willard neighborhood of South Portland was formerly known as Point Village; in May, 1884, a post office was opened at the intersection of (what is now) Preble and Pillsbury Streets, given the name Willard |
Notes |
Investing heavily in the ferry business, Willard was at one time the general manager for the Forest City Steamboat Company In 1864, he helped to salvage cargo from the wreck of the Bohemian at Broad Cove Rock Buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, South Portland, Maine |
Deceased |
4 Apr 1899 |
