Henry Gildersleeve

1817–1894 (age 77)

Biography

Born in 1817, Henry Gildersleeve witnessed the growth of Portland through much of the nineteenth century, embracing the quiet determination of a New England life that valued community ties and steadfast friendship.

Laid to rest in Portland Burying Ground in 1894, he is remembered by those who knew him as a solid presence who took comfort in the routines of family and civic life, leaving behind a portrait of calm perseverance.

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1795–1886 (age 91)
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John B. Day
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Perry Hale
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Sarah Gildersleeve Fife
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