41-653: New England militia officer (1688-1765) [REDACTED] This article includes a list of general references , but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations . Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. ( January 2020 ) ( Learn how and when to remove this message ) Jeremiah Moulton Born 1688 York , Massachusetts , England Died 20 July 1765 (1765-07-20) (aged 76–77) York , Massachusetts , Great Britain [REDACTED] Silver Tankard given to Moulton by William Pepperrell after
82-486: A council-manager form of government . 32.61% Republican, 23.44% Democrat, 0.9% Green, 43.05% Unenrolled. York School Department receives the largest portion (69%) of the town's budget . The town of York supports 2,000 students in four schools. Village Elementary School serves grades K–1. Coastal Ridge Elementary School provides education for grades 2–4. York Middle School serves students in grades 5–8, and York High School serves students in grades 9–12. Adult education
123-559: A female householder with no husband present, and 31.80% were non-families. 24.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.96. Age distribution was 24.80% under the age of 18, 6.90% from 18 to 24, 30.00% from 25 to 44, 24.80% from 45 to 64, and 13.60% who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 94.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.40 males. The median age
164-646: A member of the Council for New England. With the King's blessing, Levett embarked on a scheme to found a colony on the site of present-day Portland . Levett was granted 6,000 acres (24 km ) of land, the first Englishman to own the soil of Portland. There he proposed to found a settlement named York after the city of his birth in England. Ultimately, the project was abandoned, the men Levett left behind disappeared, and Levett died aboard ship on his return to England from
205-578: A purchase of land in York County is in 1668, when Francis Small traded goods with the Newichewannock tribe of this area. Their Chief Wesumbe, also known as Captain Sandy, was friendly with Small and warned him of a plot against his life. A group of renegade tribesmen planned on murdering Small instead of paying him with the furs that were owed to him. Small escaped after watching his house in what
246-552: A traffic triangle in York Village. It has been suggested by some that his uniform appears to be incorrect for a Union soldier, as he wears a brimmed fedora and goatee; some local tour guides claim that the uniform is actually Confederate. Another explanation is that either the sculptor, Englishman Frederick Barnicoat , or designer John Staples, mistakenly depicted a uniform from the time of the Spanish–American War . It
287-533: Is also available to York residents. As of the census of 2010, there were 12,529 people, 5,440 households, and 3,601 families living in the town. The population density was 229.2 inhabitants per square mile (88.5/km ). There were 8,649 housing units at an average density of 158.2 per square mile (61.1/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 98.6% White , 0.4% African American , 0.1% Native American , 0.8% Asian , 0.3% from other races , and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of
328-563: Is also possible that the 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment did wear a similar uniform. York County, Maine York County is both the southernmost and the westernmost county in the U.S. state of Maine , along the state of New Hampshire 's eastern border. It is divided from Strafford County, New Hampshire , by the Salmon Falls River and the connected tidal estuary, the Piscataqua River . York County
369-602: Is different from Wikidata Articles lacking in-text citations from January 2020 All articles lacking in-text citations CS1: long volume value York, Maine York is a town in York County, Maine , United States, near the southern tip of the state. The population in the 2020 census was 13,723. Situated beside the Atlantic Ocean on the Gulf of Maine , York is a well-known summer resort town. It
410-571: Is home to three 18-hole golf clubs, four sandy beaches, and Mount Agamenticus . From south to north, it is divided into the villages of Bald Head , York Village, York Harbor , York Beach and Cape Neddick . York is part of the Portland metropolitan area . First settled by Europeans in 1624, the plantation was originally called Agamenticus, the Abenaki term for the York River , which also
451-568: Is in the district of York Beach itself, as well as Long Sands Beach, the town's longest with more than a mile of sand stretching between York Beach and York Harbor. A number of five-star hotels and other accommodations operate in the York Beach area, although most close after summer. A number of spots throughout The Yorks have views of the Cape Neddick Light at Nubble Rock, which has figured in both artists' work and souvenirs of
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#1732776797064492-551: Is land and 279 square miles (720 km ) (22%) is water. At the 2000 census , there were 186,742 people, 74,563 households and 50,851 families living in the county. The population density was 188 inhabitants per square mile (73/km ). There were 94,234 housing units at an average density of 95 per square mile (37/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 97.56% White , 0.42% Black or African American , 0.24% Native American , 0.73% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.17% from other races , and 0.85% from two or more races. 0.70% of
533-568: Is land and 77.11 square miles (199.71 km ) is water. The York watershed drains into the York River . The highest point in town is Mount Agamenticus , with an elevation of 692 feet (211 meters) above sea level . A road travels to the summit, where miles of hiking , biking and horse-riding trails are available. The lowest point in town is sea level, along the coastline with the Atlantic Ocean. York lies about 44 miles (71 km) south of Portland , 98 miles (158 km) south of Augusta , and 65 miles (105 km) north of Boston . York has
574-753: Is now Cornish, Maine, burn to the ground. Small returned and rebuilt. The Chief made up the loss by selling Small all the lands bounded by the Great and Little Ossipee Rivers, the Saco River, and the New Hampshire border. Known now as the five Ossipee towns, the tract included all of Limington, Limerick, Cornish (formerly named Francisborough), Newfield and Parsonsfield. The large size of the county led to its division in 1760, with Cumberland and Lincoln counties carved out of its eastern portions. When Massachusetts adopted its state government in 1780, it created
615-523: The District of Maine to manage its eastern territories. In 1805 the northern portion of York County was separated to form part of Oxford County . When Maine achieved statehood in 1820 all of the counties of the District of Maine became counties of Maine . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 1,270 square miles (3,300 km ), of which 991 square miles (2,570 km )
656-806: The French and Indian Wars . The first Congregational church of York was organized in 1672, by Rev. Shubael Dummer , the son of Richard Dummer and uncle to William Dummer , who became acting governor of the Province of Massachusetts Bay . During King William's War , York was destroyed in the Candlemas Massacre of 1692. During the raid by the Abenakis, Dummer was shot at his own front door. About 50 others were slain and near 100 carried away captive, among them Dummer's wife, Lydia, and their son, where "through snows and hardships among those dragons of
697-665: The John Sedgley Homestead , attracted tourists. Like Bar Harbor and Newport , Rhode Island , York became a fashionable summer resort, and retains many distinctive examples of Gilded Age architecture, particularly in the Shingle style . A cluster of historic buildings in the center of York Village are maintained as museums by the Old York Historical Society. During summer months, summer residents and tourists visit Short Sands Beach, which
738-676: The Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630. One part of Levett's scheme did survive: the name of York, which now adorns the county. The now-decommissioned Fort Levett on Cushing Island in Casco Bay is named for Capt. Levett. In 1639, Gorges obtained a renewed patent, the Gorges Patent , for the area between the Piscataqua and Kennebec Rivers , in the form of a royal charter from Charles I of England . The area
779-1516: The Siege of Port Toulouse and Louisbourg (1745) , Yale University Jeremiah Moulton (1688 - 20 July 1765) was a New England militia officer and member of the Massachusetts Council. As a boy during King William's War , Moulton's parents were killed and he was taken captive in the Raid on York (1692) . References [ edit ] ^ p. 84 Stewart, Alice R. (1974). "Moulton, Jeremiah" . In Halpenny, Francess G (ed.). Dictionary of Canadian Biography . Vol. III (1741–1770) (online ed.). University of Toronto Press . Moulton Biographical Sketch.1842. Authority control databases [REDACTED] International VIAF WorldCat National United States Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jeremiah_Moulton&oldid=1241005416 " Categories : People of Dummer's War People from colonial Massachusetts Military history of Acadia Military history of Nova Scotia Military history of New England Military history of Canada History of Maine Acadian history 1688 births 1765 deaths People from York, Maine Maine sheriffs American militia officers Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description
820-645: The West Indies . Agricultural products and lumber were shipped in exchange for sugar , molasses and other commodities. One notable merchant was John Hancock , whose establishment is now a museum. Following the Revolution , however, President Thomas Jefferson's Embargo Act of 1807 crippled trade. York, bereft of status as capitol, would not again be prosperous until after the Civil War , when its sea breezes and colonial charm, including old homes like
861-669: The Maine coast. A photo of the Cape Neddick Light is on the Voyager 1 spacecraft labeled as Seashore, Maine. Visible in clear weather is the 133-foot (41-meter) tall Boon Island Light on Boon Island , located 6.2 miles (10.0 km) off York. According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 131.78 square miles (341.31 km ), of which 54.67 square miles (141.59 km )
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#1732776797064902-601: The Province of Maine was granted on August 10, 1622, to Ferdinando Gorges and John Mason by the Plymouth Council for New England , which itself had been granted a royal patent by James I to the coast of North America between the 40th and the 48th parallels "from sea to sea". This first patent encompassed the coast between the Merrimack and Kennebec rivers, as well as an irregular parcel of land between
943-403: The average family size was 2.88. In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 30.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males. The median income for a household in the town
984-400: The county. The population density was 199.0 inhabitants per square mile (76.8/km ). There were 105,773 housing units at an average density of 106.8 per square mile (41.2/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 96.4% white, 1.1% Asian, 0.6% black or African American, 0.3% American Indian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.3% of
1025-562: The desert she also quickly died"; nothing further was heard of the boy. The final local Indian attack occurred at the Cape Neddick area during Dummer's War in 1723. Hostilities diminished with the French defeat at the Siege of Louisbourg (1745) , and ceased altogether with the 1763 Treaty of Paris . As provincial capital and site of the Royal Gaol (Jail), York prospered. Numerous wharves and warehouses serviced trade with
1066-536: The first incorporated city in America. Following Gorges' death, the Massachusetts Bay Colony claimed his dominion. In 1652, York, Massachusetts, was incorporated from a portion of Gorgeana, making it the second oldest town in Maine after Kittery , incorporated two years earlier. It was named for York , England; however, control of the region was contested between New England and New France , which incited Native Americans to attack English settlements throughout
1107-433: The headwaters of the two rivers. In 1629, Gorges and Mason agreed to split the patent at the Piscataqua River , with Mason retaining the land south of the river as the Province of New Hampshire . Gorges named his more northerly piece of territory New Somersetshire . This venture failed, however, because of lack of funds and colonial settlement. Also failed was a venture by Capt. Christopher Levett , an agent for Gorges and
1148-473: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. The most cited ethnicities were English (17.9%), French (14.5%), French Canadian (13.9%), Irish (12.5%), United States or American (9.6%) and Italian (5.1%). 90.84% of the population spoke English and 6.92% spoke French as their first language. There were 74,563 households, of which 32.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.00% were married couples living together, 9.50% had
1189-407: The population. There were 5,235 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and
1230-441: The population. There were 5,440 households, of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.8% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
1271-497: The population. In terms of ancestry, 22.3% were English , 19.3% were Irish , 9.8% were French Canadian , 8.1% were German , 7.9% were Italian , 5.8% were American , and 5.6% were Scottish . Of the 81,009 households, 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 34.4% were non-families, and 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size
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1312-423: The town. The population density was 234.1 inhabitants per square mile (90.4/km ). There were 8,053 housing units at an average density of 146.7 per square mile (56.6/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 98.36% White , 0.25% African American , 0.11% Native American , 0.49% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.19% from other races , and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.72% of
1353-406: Was $ 64,000, and the median income for a family was $ 73,400. Males had a median income of $ 49,415 versus $ 31,743 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 30,895. About 1.3% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 1.8% of those under the age of 18 and 6.7% of those 65 and older. A granite monument depicting a Civil War soldier was erected in 1906 at
1394-437: Was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.82. The median age in the town was 49.3 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.1% were from 25 to 44; 36.3% were from 45 to 64; and 21.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.9% male and 52.1% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 12,854 people, 5,235 households, and 3,690 families living in
1435-485: Was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.89. The median age was 43.0 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 55,008 and the median income for a family was $ 65,077. Males had a median income of $ 47,117 versus $ 34,001 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 27,137. About 5.6% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 10.4% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over. Historically, York County
1476-503: Was 38 years. The median household income was $ 43,630, and the median family income was $ 51,419. Males had a median income of $ 36,317 versus $ 26,016 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 21,225. About 5.90% of families and 8.20% of the population were below the poverty line , including 9.90% of those under age 18 and 8.50% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2010 United States census , there were 197,131 people, 81,009 households, and 53,136 families living in
1517-560: Was one of the more Democratic counties in Maine, a solid Republican state for much of the 19th and 20th centuries. York backed Democrat Woodrow Wilson in both 1912 and 1916 , and voted for the Democratic nominee in each election from 1936 to 1948 , even as the state as a whole backed the Republican in each of those elections. It was also one of only two counties in Maine to back Democrat John F. Kennedy in 1960 ( Androscoggin
1558-505: Was permanently established in 1639. Several of Maine's earliest colonial settlements are found in the county, which is the state's oldest and one of the oldest in the United States. As of the 2020 census , its population was 211,972, making it Maine's second-most populous county. Its county seat is Alfred . York County is part of the Portland – South Portland , Maine Metropolitan Statistical Area . The first patent establishing
1599-460: Was roughly the same as that covered in the 1622 patent after the 1629 split with Mason. The second colony also foundered for lack of money and settlers, although it survived the death of Gorges in 1647. In the 1650s the nearby Massachusetts Bay Colony asserted territorial claims over what is now southern Maine, and by 1658 had completely absorbed what is now southwestern Maine into York County, Massachusetts . The first known and recorded offer for
1640-464: Was the name given to the hill , visible from sea. In 1638, settlers changed the name to Bristol after Bristol , England , from which they had immigrated. Envisioning a great city arising from the wilderness , Sir Ferdinando Gorges , lord proprietor of Maine under the Plymouth patent , named the capital of his province Gorgeana. On March 1, 1642, by charter of King Charles I , Gorgeana became
1681-461: Was the other). Since 1952 , it has voted for the statewide winner in each presidential election, except for 1976 when Democrat Jimmy Carter won York County while the state as a whole voted for Republican Gerald Ford . Although home to the Bush family compound , it only supported the Bush family in one of its four presidential runs (that of George H. W. Bush in 1988 ). Democrat Joe Biden became