Title	Mr.
Last Name	Quimby
First Name	William
Middle Name	H.
Maiden Name
Nick Name
Place of Birth	Dexter, ME
Date of Birth	1846-06-27
Place of Death	Bradford, MA
Date of Death	1917-01-05
Publication	The Eastern Gazette 1-18-1917, p.1
Obituary	William H. Quimby Mr. Willam H. Quimby, a former resident of Dexter, died at his home in Bradford, Mass., January 5, 1917, aged 70 years, 6 months and 8 days. Mr. Quimby was born in Dexter June 27, 1846, the son of Alvin and Mary C. Quimby. His boyhood days were spent in Dexter and vicinity. In 1864 he enlisted in Co. D, First Maine Regiment, and served until the close of the war, a period of eleven months. Having learned the painter's trade he soon afterward went to Haverhill, Mass., where he had been a resident for nearly fifty years, the last twenty-eight years being engaged in business for himself. Failing health compelled him to retire four years ago. Mr. Quimby had been for many years a member of Mizpah Lodge, I. 0. 0. F., and Eagle Encampment, also of Palestine Lodge, K. of P. He had been twice married. A wife and daughter survive him, also two brothers, Edwin C., of Somerville, Mass. and Charles L. of Exeter, Me. Services were conducted at his late home by Post 47, G. A. R., and interment was in Elmwood cemetery, in Bradford.