Androscoggin County ME Archives Biographies.....Roak, William D. 1820 - 
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Author: Everett S. Stackpole

   HON. WILLIAM D. ROAK, born 4 Dec. 1820, has spent his life as a successful
farmer on the farm occupied by his father. No citizen of Durham has been more
useful, respected and honored. Pie was on the Board of Selectmen in 1855, '56,
'58, '67 and '69, the last two years as Chairman. Was Town Clerk in 1879. He
served on the School Committee nine years. Was Representative to the State
Legislature in 1857 and 1858, County Commissioner 1870-76, and State Senator
1883-86. Has been chosen moderator of Town Meetings thirty-two times. Was
Justice of the Peace several years. He held some town office forty years
continuously, and always without a suspicion of dishonesty or charge of
unfaithfulness. He has acted as appraiser of over fifty estates. An ardent lover
of his native town he for many years has been collecting historical material,
which has been utilized in this volume. It is probable that no one who ever
lived in Durham has been so well versed in its history. He is still alive
emphatically. In politics he is unquestionably a Republican; in religion, a
Congregationalist; in social and business relations a kind, just and helpful man.

Additional Comments:

Part of Chapter IX.
A FEW OUT OF MANY

Extracted from:

HISTORY OF DURHAM, MAINE
WITH GENEALOGICAL NOTES.

BY EVERETT S. STACKPOLE.

PUBLISHED BY VOTE OF TOWN.

LEWISTON: PRESS OF LEWISTON JOURNAL COMPANY. 
1899.


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