LB2007.1.113617

LB2007.1.113617

Corner of Cedar and Franklin Streets Deacon Newell Mansfield Residence Newell Mansfield was born in Camden November 13, 1812. He learned the blacksmith's trade and carried on that business in Camden and Lincolnville until he moved to Belfast in 1840.In 1847, he formed a partnership with Charles Treadwell and under the firm name of Treadwell & Mansfield carried on the manufacture of carriages in the shops on Beaver Street. About twenty years later Mr. Mansfield bought his partner's interest and finally closed out the business in 1869 to enter the grocery business with his son A. P. Mansfield in the new store at the foot of Main Street. He continued in this until 1873, when he retired from business . He was interested in shipping and was a large owner in deep water vessels and in the local coasting fleet. He was, for many years, a prominent member of the Congregationalist Church and at the time of his death, was one of its deacons. Always steadfast and outspoken for his religious and political beliefs, firm and enterprising in business, Mr. Mansfield was one whose influence was felt in whatever circle he moved. Upon his death on March 15, 1896, he left his wife, one son, A. P. Mansfield of Belfast and one daughter, Mrs. J. P. Nutting of Washington, D. C., also two sisters, Mrs. R. C. Howe and Miss H. A. Mansfield, both of Camden.