Title	Mr.
Last Name	Eldridge
First Name	Samuel
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Place of Birth	Dexter, ME
Date of Birth	1833-06-07
Place of Death	Dexter, ME
Date of Death	1926-02-12
Publication	The Eastern Gazette 2-13-1913, p.5
Obituary	SAMUEL ELDRIDGE The entire community was saddened Friday morning to learn of the death of Samuel Eldridge, one of Dexter's oldest and most highly repected citizens, which occurred at his residence on Free street after a short illness caused by pneumonia. His age at the time of his death was 79 years and seven months. Mr. Eldridge was born in Dexter June 7, 1833, one of the family of nine children of Samuel and Elizabeth Eldridge. He was educated in the common schools of Dexter, and after completing his school life he went to Cherryfield, where he learned the trade of shipcarpenter. He went from there to Bath, where he was employed in the shipyards. After working there for a time, he went to Florida and remained there for two years. Returning to Dexter, he entered the employ of J. B. S. Curtis and C. W. Curtis, who were then making sashes and doors, and the World's Fair churn, as it was known all over the State of Maine. This business was founded by C. B. Curtis in 1850. After the death of J. B. S. Curtis, the business was carried on by C. B. Curtis alone for two or three years, after which Mr. Curtis took Mr. Eldridge in as partner, giving him one-third interest. Later Mr. Eldridge bought Mr. Curtis' interest in the business land took in his brother, Benjamin, the shop being run under the name of Eldridge Brothers, and the business is still conducted under that name. After the death of Benjamin Eldridge, which occurred in 1894, Mr. Eldridge bought his brother's interest of the heirs and conducted the business alone until 1907, when he took in his son-in-law, F. 0. Herrick. The business was then incorporated, Mr. Eldridge being president and Mr. Herrick treasurer. Soon after his return to Dexter, and quite early in life, Mr. Eldridge was married to Ella Shaw, and to them one child was born, Helen, who now resides in Bangor. Several years after the death of his first wife, Mr. Eldridge was again united in marriage. His second wife was Miss Ellen Norton, and to them two children were born, Harold, who now resides in Northport, L. I., and Mrs. Bertha Herrick of Dexter. Mr. Eldridge always led an honest, peaceful life and was respected by all who knew him. He was always kind and pleasant to everyone. His ab- sence from the business and social world will be greatly regretted. He was a member of the First Universalist church and was always interested in its welfare. The funeral service was held at his home on Free street Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. Stanley G. Spear officiating. The attendance was large and the floral offerings were many and beautiful. The bearers were Charles M. Sawyer, S. S. Ireland, Arthur P. Abbott, N. H. Fay, William Abbott and P. A. Abbott.