Carleton, Philander J. (1825-1899)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1825 - 1899
Biographical Note
Philander J. Carleton was born December 20, 1825 to father William Carleton. In 1844, he joined the firm Carleton & Norwood, and continued as co-partner of the firm until his death. In addition to his career in the firm, he was a Democratic politician, representing Rockport in the Maine Legislature in 1869 and 1870 and in the Maine Senate in 1871. He married Sarah Babb (1826-1894), and their children were Frank P. J., Henry B., Joseph Hall, and Ralph W. Carleton. He died on May 22, 1899.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Carleton, Norwood & Co. Records, 1849-1927, undated
Collection
Identifier: MH 52
Abstract
The Carleton, Norwood & Co. Records document the business activities of Carleton, Norwood & Co., a shipbuilding company and lime manufacturer based in the Camden-Rockport area of Maine. The collection thoroughly documents the firm’s management of a fleet of vessels, their lime business, and their various building projects around Camden and Rockport. Not included in this collection are records from their shipyard, although materials throughout the series do provide some documentation...
Dates:
1849-1927, undated
Found in:
Phillips Library