William Benson Sumner ⁷⁰⁴

   Cause of his death was apoplexy.

Lewiston Daily Sun
Lewiston, Maine
January 18, 1899
p. 2

The funeral services of W.B. Sumner were held at his late residence Thursday, under the auspices of the Monmouth lodge of Masons. The deceased has long been a respected citizen of the town, having served for several years as one of the selectman. He has ever been a prominent Democrat and a power in his party. He leaves a widow and three children, Mrs. Dr. Russell of Lewiston, Mrs. Geo. Wills of Auburn, and Robert who is at home.

  Events

• He worked as a farmer.

• He appeared on the census in 1870 in Leeds, Androscoggin County, Maine. His real estate was valued at $4,400. His personal estate was valued at $1,500.

• He appeared on the census in 1880 in Leeds, Androscoggin County, Maine.

• He was buried at Leeds Center Cemetery in Leeds, Androscoggin County, Maine.

William married Julia Ann Lindsay, daughter of Capt. Howard Lindsay and Caroline Lindsay, 24 January 1864 in Leeds, Androscoggin County, Maine.⁷⁰⁴ (Julia Ann Lindsay was born 6 October 1839 in Leeds, Androscoggin County, Maine,²⁴⁹ died 10 April 1904 in Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine ^705,706 and was buried after 10 April 1904 in Leeds, Androscoggin County, Maine at Leeds Center Cemetery ^705,706.) The cause of her death was duauitiou?.