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Samuel J Sewall, 74. died at Bath Memorial hospital Friday, Sept 4, where he had been a patient for about four weeks. He was born in Wiscasset, son of the late Frederick W. and Isabelle Jordan Sewall, was educated in Wiscasset schools, graduating from Wiscasset High school in 1897 and from a Portland business college. Graduating from business college he went to Boston where he was employed in a bank. He resigned this position to accept a position in the office of the Superintendent of the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railroad and on the reorganisation of the road and its purchase by the late Carson C. Peck, he was chosen general manager which position he held till shortly before the road ceased operation. He served the town of Wiscasset as treasurer for about 20 years and also served as as tax collector for several years He was a most faithful officer, extremely careful as to detail and was a great help to all the municipal officers. He was also treasurer of the Congregational church, of the Wiscasset Cemetery association and of Lincoln County chapter, American Red Cross from the time of its reorganisation till one year ago. For many years he was a member of Lincoln Lodge of Masons, of New Jerusalem Royal Arch Chapter, Garrison Hill Chapter, O.E.S. and the Commander in Waterville. He was also a member of Wiscasset Fire Society for several years. Perhaps the organisation which was dearest to him was Wiscasset Academy Alumni association of which he was a prominent member from its organization on to the time of his passing. Surviving are the widow, two daughters, Mrs Carroll B. Sproul of Wiscasset and Mrs Charles Pugh of Ithan, Penn, and four grandchildren. Services were held at the Congregational Church, Sunday afternoon. Stanley Johnson, pastor of the Church officiating. The services were attended by a very large number of friends and acquaintances and the floral offerings were great and beautiful The bearers were members of Lincoln Lodge of Masons and interment was in the family lot in Woodlawn Cemetery Prior to the service a prayer for the family was offered by Mr Johnson at the home. Bath Independent, September 10, 1953.³

S.L. Sewall Leaves Estate of $100,000
An estate of more than $100,000 was left by Samuel L. Sewall, 75, 224 Ridgewood avenue, vice president and treasurer of the Minneapolis Iron Store Co., who died January 7, according to a probate petition filed Monday. Heirs named in the petition are the widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Sewall: a son, Samuel, named executor in the will, and a daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Sewall Prosser. The petition says that the estate consists of real estate worth $5,500 and personal property in excess of $100,000.⁵