Buxton, York County, Maine

Buxton township was granted by the Massachusetts General Court as Narragansett Number 1 in 1728 to veterans (or heirs) of the Narragansett War (King Philip's War, 1675–1676) as a reward for service. It was assigned to Philemon Dane of Ipswich, Massachusetts and 119 other veterans (or their heirs) who had fought in King Philip's War against the Narragansett people in 1675. Settlement began slowly in the 1730s. Settlement was attempted again in the early 1740s but abandoned because of the ongoing French and Indian Wars. Narragansett Number 1was formally incorporated as Buxton in 1772. Early families included those like Bradbury, Owen, Chase, Elden, Woodman, and others who cleared land, built mills along the Saco River, and established the community.

Buxton's "founder branches" trace to:

• War grant proprietors (pre-1750 claims).
• Mid-1700s pioneers (Chase, Bradbury, Elden, Woodman).
• Revolutionary-era families (Owen as example, arriving 1760s–1770s).

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1. Early Narragansett Number 1 Era
2. Pre-1750 Pioneer Families Era
3. Revolutionary War Era Families
4. Revolution War to War of 1812 Families Era
5. Post 1815 to WWI Families Era

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Buxton, York County, Maine

History of Buxton, Maine (Clarified and Expanded with Family Names)

Buxton, York County, Maine (originally Narragansett Township No. 1), traces its roots to grants for King Philip's War (Narragansett War) veterans in 1728–1733. The manual resources (especially the 1872 Buxton Centennial Report, Saco Valley Settlements and Families, Church of Christ Records, and The Woodmans of Buxton) detail its turbulent frontier origins, pioneer hardships, Revolutionary contributions, and 19th-century development. Preferred genealogy resources (FamilySearch, WikiTree, WeRelate Buxton vital records) and reliable secondary sources (e.g., FamilySearch wiki, Maine Genealogy sites, proprietor records) add family connections and vital data. Below, eras are clarified with expanded family names, key individuals, roles, and interconnections.

1. Early Narragansett Number 1 Era (1728–1750)

The township was granted in 1728 (organized/assigned 1733) to ~120 Narragansett War veterans/heirs (e.g., Philemon Dane of Ipswich as lead assignee). Surveys occurred 1733–1735; home lots (20 acres) drawn 1735, second-division lots (60 acres) 1738. Proprietors met in Boston; settlement attempts 1737–1742 focused near Saco River/Salmon Falls with log cabins, but faced dense forest, no roads, swamps, and Indian threats. A meeting-house was voted 1739 (built 1740–1743 on Lots 1–2, Range D); a provincial garrison/blockhouse erected 1743–1744 at Salmon Falls; sawmill bounties offered (none completed pre-1750). Settlement stalled; largely abandoned by 1744 due to wars.

Key pioneer/proprietor families (pre-1750 temporary residents/signers, petitioners, lot drawers):

• Chase — Amos Chase (one of first ~1741–1742; built house sold to Bradbury 1746; daughter possibly first white child).
• Brooks — John Brooks, Robert Brooks (~1742 petitioner; land by 1738–1742).
• Redlon/Ridlon — John Redlon (Biddeford ties; petitioned 1742).
• Woodman — Joseph Woodman (Pleasant Point settler ~1742; Lot 11 Range B; petitions).
• Fellows — Jonathan Fellows (sawmill attempt 1739).
• Ingalls — Samuel Ingalls (~1742).
• Austen — Ichabod Austen (~1742).
• Durell/Dunnell — Benjamin Durell (~1742 ties).
• Sands — James Sands (~1742).
• Davis — John Davis Sr. (~1742).
• Mighill/Myghill — Nathanael Mighill, Stephen Myghill (affidavits/houses 1742).
• Hobson — John Hobson (meetinghouse lot 1735; surveyor).
• Chute — James Chute (deacon/surveyor 1735).
• Elsley — William Elsley (surveyor 1735).
• Tileston — Thomas Tileston (surveyor 1733).
• Shove — Edward Shove (surveyor 1733).

These families endured watch duties, spotted-tree trails, and abandonment; many rights persisted for post-1750 return.

2. Pre-1750 Pioneer Families Era (1730s–early 1750s, overlapping abandonment/resettlement)

Experimental/short-lived; ~11 families by 1742 near Saco/Salmon Falls. Hardships: no schools/worship, frontier dangers. Abandoned mid-1740s; re-settlement began fall 1750 near protected Salmon Falls blockhouse.

Prominent pioneer families (1730s–1750s arrivals/returnees):

• Woodman — Joseph (first sawmill ~1750 Pleasant Point; captain garrison 1754–1761); Joshua, Nathan (tanners/mills).
• Elden — John Elden (Province fort commander; Bunker Hill captain); Nathan (first white male child 1752).
• Bradbury — Thomas (blockhouse command Saco pre-1750; truck-house repairs 1748); Jacob (~1753 Beech Plain settler, Lot 12 Range D).
• Chase — Amos (early house/births).
• Merrill — Samuel (Lt.; Salmon Falls ~1753; Bunker Hill).
• Hancock — William (Ireland origin; garrison petitions 1754).
• Lane — John (Lt./Capt.; public house 1762; brothers in Revolution).
• Leavitt — Joseph (shares 1752; sons Daniel/Samuel settled).
• Atkinson — Thomas, Humphrey (shipwright; Pleasant Point).
• Boynton — John (blacksmith ~1754).
• Sands — Ephraim (carpenter; fort petitions 1754).
• Kimball — John (barber/periwig-maker; gristmill Lot 12 Range D).
• Dunnell/Durell — Benjamin (~1751).
• Wilson — John (Beech Plain ~1752).

Intermarriages (e.g., Bradbury–Merrill, Woodman–Leavitt) began strengthening ties.

3. Revolutionary War Era Families (1750s–1780s)

Permanent settlement post-1753 (after French/Indian War); incorporated Pepperrellborough 1762, renamed Buxton 1772. Church of Christ organized 16 March 1763 (7 originals: Rev. Paul Coffin, Thomas Bradbury, Thomas Atkinson, Jacob Bradbury, Timothy Hasaltine, John Nason, Samuel Leavitt). Heavy patriot contributions: 1779 committee (Jacob Bradbury) apportioned soldiers/taxes; militia alarms; Bunker Hill service.

Key Revolutionary families/soldiers:

• Bradbury — Jacob Sr. (committee); sons Elijah (veteran), Winthrop (service/disappearance 1788), Lieut. Thomas (lieutenant).
• Lane — Capt. John, Capt. Daniel, Capt. Jabez (brothers; Quebec, Valley Forge, raised regiments).
• Elden — Capt. John (Bunker Hill commander); Capt. Gideon (militia).
• Woodman — Nathan (corporal); John (sergeant/diaries); others enlisted.
• Merrill — Samuel (Lt.; Bunker Hill).
• Leavitt — Daniel (tanner/deacon; family service ties).
• Atkinson — Moses (War of 1812 overlap but Revolutionary roots).
• Boynton — Isaac (Revolutionary).
• Redlon — Ebenezer (died army 1777).
• Emery — Daniel (service).
• Flood — Henry (renewals/ties).
• Nason — John (deacon/clerk; family service).

Town supported via men/supplies; 1790 census: 335 men, mills/grist/saw operations.

4. Revolutionary War to War of 1812 Families Era (1780s–1815)

Growth via land divisions (third 1764–1765); mills expanded (Joseph Woodman son raised Bar Mills dam/sawmill 1795). Civic roles: Jacob Bradbury Jr. (“Squire”) first General Court representative. War of 1812: powder house built 1813 (still standing); militia service.

Prominent families:

• Bradbury — Jacob Jr. (representative/justice); continued land/mills.
• Woodman — Nathan Jr., Joseph (mills/tanneries); intermarriages (e.g., Leavitt).
• Elden — Gideon (justice/convention); Nathan (mills).
• Lane — Isaac (sawmill Hollis side); continued captains.
• Leavitt — Daniel (deacon 48 yrs); mills Little River 1761.
• Atkinson — Ephraim (blacksmith); Moses (War 1812).
• Hill — Samuel (major/deacon).
• Hopkinson — Caleb (Gates' bodyguard Burgoyne surrender).
• Nason — John Jr. (marriages/clerk ties).

Farms, tanneries, lumber exports; intermarriages solidified networks.

5. Post-1815 to WWI Families Era (1815–1918)

Industrialization: sawmills, woolen mills, tanneries, coopers, blacksmiths, grocery/clothing stores, wool-carding (early Maine). Bar Mills industrial hub. 1854 plains fire; out-migration (Ohio/Indiana early 1800s, mid-century reforestation). 1872 centennial celebrated pioneers. WWI: joint Buxton-Hollis Memorial Bridge/Soldiers Monument for veterans.

Notable 19th–early 20th-century families:

• Woodman — Cyrus (historian); continued mills/Pleasant Point.
• Elden — Samuel (deacon Freewill Baptist post-1830s); stores Elden's Corner.
• Bradbury — Descendants (e.g., Albert Esq. in 1854 fire response); emigrations.
• Leavitt — Continued mills/tanneries.
• Hill — Samuel (major/deacon to 1859).
• Emery — Deacon James (d.1840); Thomas (tailor).
• Atkinson — Moses/Thomas lines (blacksmiths/homesteads).
• Brown — Thomas/Catherine (post-slavery arrivals 1859+; farming).
• Anthony — Samuel/Rhoda (1859 Niagara migrants; farming).
• Hobson — Genealogy focus (1875).

Rural-agricultural base with small industries; population stable. Buxton's resilience stemmed from these interconnected families across eras.

Sources Used for the Buxton, Maine History Report

The report on Buxton's history (covering Narragansett No. 1 era through post-1815 to WWI) draws primarily from the user-provided manualResources (treated as core authoritative sources), cross-referenced with preferredGenealogyResources for family/vital details, and supplemented by reliable web sources for confirmation and additional context on settlement, proprietors, and timelines. All facts were synthesized from these, with highest weight to manual high-priority texts (e.g., centennial report for comprehensive narrative, church records for founding/members, Woodman genealogy for specific family roles, Saco Valley for biographical/settlement details). No major contradictions exist across sources; minor variations (e.g., exact arrival dates like 1750 vs. ~1751 for some families, or garrison locations) are reconciled as typical in historical records.

• A report of the proceedings at the celebration of the first centennial anniversary of the incorporation of the town of Buxton, Maine (1872) — URL: https://archive.org/stream/reportofproceedi00bux/reportofproceedi00bux_djvu.txt (priority: high) — Primary source for overall timeline, incorporation (1772), early proprietors/grantees, pioneer hardships/abandonment/resettlement (~1750), church founding (1763 with 7 originals: Paul Coffin, Thomas Bradbury, Thomas Atkinson, Jacob Bradbury, Timothy Hasaltine, John Nason, Samuel Leavitt), Revolutionary contributions (committees, soldiers, e.g., Jacob Bradbury on 1779 apportionment), mills/land divisions, family lists (e.g., Woodman, Elden, Lane, Merrill, Leavitt, Atkinson, Bradbury, Redlon, Hancock), notable events (garrisons 1743–1754, first sawmill ~1750, 1854 fire), and centennial celebration details.
• Saco Valley settlements and families : historical, biographical, genealogical, traditional, and legendary (Ridlon) — URL: https://archive.org/stream/cu31924028809619/cu31924028809619_djvu.txt (priority: high) — Key for pioneer families (pre/post-1750: Bradbury, Woodman, Elden, Lane, Leavitt, Atkinson, Merrill, Sands, Chase, Hancock, Redlon/Ridlon), land holdings/mills (e.g., Woodman sawmill 1750, Elden Little River 1761), intermarriages, Revolutionary service (e.g., Lane captains, Bradbury Lieut. Thomas), church evolution (Congregational 1763, Freewill Baptist branches ~1800s), and settlement context (Narragansett grant 1728, abandonment 1740s, permanent ~1750 post-Quebec).
• The Records of the Church of Christ in Buxton, Me. : during the pastorate of Rev. Paul Coffin, D.D. — URL: https://archive.org/stream/cu31924028809908/cu31924028809908_djvu.txt (priority: high) — Confirms church organization March 16, 1763 (original 7 members as above), early baptisms/marriages (e.g., Winthrop Bradbury 1763, Daniel Leavitt & Abigail Bradbury 1763, Jacob Bradbury Jr. & Mary Goodwin 1766), and family ties (Bradbury, Leavitt, Nason, Atkinson, Sands, Hopkinson) in 1760s–1780s settlement phase.
• The Woodmans of Buxton, Maine — URL: https://archive.org/stream/woodmansofbuxton00wood/woodmansofbuxton00wood_djvu.txt (priority: high) — Detailed on Woodman family (Joseph ~1750 arrival/mills/garrison/captain 1757; Joshua/Nathan tanneries/settlement; descendants Revolutionary service, intermarriages with Bradbury, Leavitt, Atkinson, Lane, etc.), Pleasant Point/Bar Mills development (sawmill 1750, Bar Mills dam 1795), and roles in defense/church/milling.
• Vital Records of Salisbury Massachusetts to the End of the Year 1849 — URL: https://archive.org/stream/vitalrecordsofsa00salisb/vitalrecordsofsa00salisb_djvu.txt (priority: high) — Indirect support for early Bradbury/Eaton ties (pre-Buxton migration context); no direct Buxton data but useful for family origins.
• Bradbury Memorial – Records of Some of the Descendants of Thomas Bradbury — URL: https://archive.org/stream/bradburymemorial00laph/bradburymemorial00laph_djvu.txt (priority: high) — Bradbury family specifics (Jacob ~1753 settler, sons Revolutionary, intermarriages) aligning with Buxton pioneer narrative.
• United States, Maine, York, Buxton Vital Records (WeRelate) — URL: https://www.werelate.org/wiki/United_States,_Maine,_York,_Buxton_Vital_Records (priority: supplemental/high) — Guide to Buxton vital records (1760–1895) on FamilySearch; supports family events/baptisms/marriages without direct lists.
• FamilySearch (priority: high) — Wiki page on Buxton, York County, Maine Genealogy — URL: https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/Buxton,_York_County,_Maine_Genealogy — Confirms grant 1728 to Philemon Dane/119 others, attempted settlement 1740s/abandoned, permanent fall 1750 near Salmon Falls/blockhouse (1728), incorporation 1772.
• Records of the proprietors of Narraganset township, no. 1, now the town of Buxton (1871) — URL: https://archive.org/details/recordsofproprie1733buxt (from web search) — Proprietors' records 1733–1811; supports early meetings (Boston 1733), lot divisions (1735/1738), bounties, garrison (1744), abandonment/resettlement petitions (1750s).
• Town of Buxton official website ("About Us") — URL: https://www.buxton.me.us/pages/about-us (from web search) — Modern summary aligning with manual sources: Narragansett grant 1728, committee assignment, incorporation July 14, 1772, early industries (saw/grist mills Saco River), Salmon Falls/West Buxton development.
• Maine Genealogy (Buxton page) — URL: https://www.mainegenealogy.net/place_record.asp?place=buxton (from web search) — Confirms incorporation 1772 from Narragansett No. 1 Plantation, boundary changes (e.g., to Standish 1824), villages (Bar Mills, Buxton Center, etc.).
• WikiTree (Buxton, Maine One Place Study) — URL: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Buxton,_Maine_One_Place_Study (from web search) — References Saco Valley Settlements; supports family study context.

No other manualResources (e.g., census book, Pepperrellborough church records, Revolutionary vol. 11) yielded direct Buxton family/settlement details beyond indirect context (e.g., no Bradbury in vol. 11 for Jacob Sr.). All cited sources were consulted; web searches confirmed/expanded without conflicts.

Who were the prioneers and families that settled Narragansett Number 1, York County, Masachusetts (Maine) in the time periods:

1. King Philip's War 1728 grant to veterans or heirs and

2. Pre-1750 Pioneer Families

3. Revolutionary-Era Families

4. Revolution to War of 1812 families

5. 1815 to WW1 Era Families

1) King Philip's War 1728 Grant to Veterans or Heirs

Narragansett Number 1 (now Buxton, Maine) was granted in 1728 by the Massachusetts General Court to redeem a promise made to soldiers who fought in King Philip's War (1675-1676). The grant was assigned to Philemon Dane of Ipswich, Massachusetts, and 119 other veterans or their heirs. The land totaled approximately 16,224 acres. Only a small number of the original grantees or their direct heirs settled the area; most sold their rights to others. Below is a partial list of grantees based on historical records from the Proprietors' meetings and court documents. A full list appears in the Records of the Proprietors of Narraganset Township, No. 1 (1871), which documents the assignments.

Additional grantees included William Allin, Capt. Samuel Brocklebank (killed in war), Thomas Brown, John Brown, Joseph Brown, William Brown, John Boynton, Gershom Brown, Edmond Brown, John Baker, James Burnom, Richard Brier, Henry Bodwell, Joshua Boynton, Christopher Bartlett, Jonathan Clark, Moses Chase, George Cross, Richard Curriour, Edward Cogswell, Edward Colcut, Robert Down, Moses Durell, Zechariah Davis, Thomas Dow, John Denison, John David, Cornelius Davis, William Elsley, Isaac Ilsley, Thomas Easmon, Nathaniel Emerson, Jonathan Emery, Peter Emons, James Fuller, Isaac Fellows, Joseph Fellows, James George, Capt. Stephen Greenleaf, Amos Goddin (Gody), John Giddins, Hugh Gallaway, John Herrin, John Harvey, Samuel Hutchinson, Samuel Hadley, Samuel Hill, Samuel Ingals, John Jackson, Caleb Jackson, Richard Jacobs, Joseph Jewett, Henry Kimbal, Caleb Kimbal, Robert Kinsmon, Nathaniel Keene, Samuel Kneeland, William Knowlton, Thomas Kingsbury, Christopher Kennistone, John Laighton, Thomas Low, Moses Little, Daniel Lad, John Lovel, Jabez Musgro, Lt. Jonathan Moors, John Mitchell, John Martin, Benjamin Newman, Zaccheus Newmarch, Samuel Poore, Benjamin Parson, Joseph Plummer, Henry Poore, John Pickard, Thomas Palmer, Samuel Parse (Peirce), Edmond Potter, Capt. Daniel Ring, Caleb Richardson, Thomas Rogers, Nicholas Rollins, Nicholas Richardson, Daniel Ruff, Joseph Rose, Daniel Rolf, Daniel Sumersby, Solomon Sheapard, George Stimson, John Spofford, William Sawyer, Thomas Smith, Abiel Sadler, Robert Swan, Seth Storer, Richard Swan, Thomas Sparks, John Stickney, John Sheapard, Daniel Tenny, Nicholas Tarbot, Thomas Tenney, Daniel Thurston, Samuel Taylor, Samuel Verey, Benjamin Verey, Jonathan Verey, John Williams, John Woodin, Ezekiel Woodward, Thomas Wait, and Francis Young. Later additions (1733-1735) included John Ruggles and William Sawyer in place of others.

2) Pre-1750 Pioneer Families

Settlement attempts began in the early 1740s but were abandoned due to French and Indian Wars. A temporary settlement existed from 1742-1744, with only 11 families recorded in a 1742 petition. Permanent settlement started in fall 1750 near Salmon Falls, protected by a 1728 blockhouse. Pre-1750 efforts were preparatory, with families like the Woodmans and Chases clearing land but not fully settling until after 1750. Key families involved in early attempts:

• Woodman Family: Joseph Woodman petitioned in 1742 as one of 11 settlers; left in 1744 due to war; returned by 1746 in Biddeford area, then settled permanently in 1750 near Pleasant Point. Brothers Joshua and Nathan Woodman joined in 1750. Joshua acquired multiple rights (one-seventeenth of the township).
• Chase Family: Amos Chase was an early pioneer; his daughter was the first white child born in Buxton (circa 1750). Family prepared land in 1749.
• Brooks Family: Robert and John Brooks petitioned in 1749 from Biddeford; prepared for settlement.
• Davis Family: Jacob Davis involved in 1749 preparations.
• Redlon (Redding) Family: John Redlon (Redding) in 1749 group.
• Bradbury Family: Thomas Bradbury in 1749 preparations.

By 1750, the population included about 60 families, but pre-1750 was limited to scouting and clearing.

3) Revolutionary-Era Families (circa 1775-1783)

Buxton contributed more soldiers per capita to the Revolutionary War than any other Massachusetts town (Maine was part of Massachusetts until 1820). Families often had multiple members serving. Key families:

• Lane Family: Known as the "military family of Buxton." Capt. Daniel Lane, Capt. John Lane, and Capt. Jabez Lane all served with distinction. Daniel's son, Col. Isaac Lane (1765-1833), was born in Buxton.
• Woodman Family: Descendants of early settlers; multiple members served, including from Joseph and Joshua lines.
• Buxton Family: William Buxton served in Capt. Gray's company, Col. Mitchell's regiment; participated in Penobscot expedition.
• Sawyer Family: Lt. John Sawyer (1745-1805) served as Quartermaster in 8th Massachusetts Continental Line.
• Kimball Family: Joshua Kimball enlisted in 1775 in Capt. John Elden's Buxton company.
• Elden Family: Capt. John Elden led a local company; family settled pre-1750.

By 1790, Buxton had 335 men, 91 dwellings, and thriving mills.

4) Revolution to War of 1812 Families (1783-1812)

Post-Revolution, Buxton grew with mills, farms, and trade along the Saco River. Families expanded from earlier settlers. The 1813 Powder House was built for the War of 1812, indicating local militia activity.

• Libby Family: Francis Libby (1752-1847) served in Revolution; settled in Buxton post-war on a 100-acre farm; received 1812-era land grant.
• Cole Family: John Cole Jr. (1760-1815) married in Buxton 1781; died in War of 1812 service.
• Carsley Family: Nathan Carsley settled 1793; family from Gorham roots.
• Kimball Family: Continued from Revolutionary era; Joshua Kimball died 1824.
• Flood Family: James Flood Sr. family; sons like Henry Flood (1755-1834) settled post-Revolution; served in war.

Population growth: By 1810, over 2,000 residents, with industries like sawmills.

5) 1815 to WW1 Era Families (1815-1914)

Buxton industrialized with woolen mills, tanneries, and farms. Immigration from Ireland and Canada added diversity. WW1 saw local enlistments, but family lists are from genealogies and censuses.

• Abbott Family: Hiram Abbott settled circa 1820 from Newfield.
• Bennett Family: Stanton Bennett from New Hampshire; settled early 1800s.
• Bisbee Family: Ebenezer Bisbee family; children born 1804-1825; moved to Aroostook by mid-1800s.
• Bolster Family: From Waterford; settled 1820s.
• Bray Family: Early 1800s settlers.
• Burnham Family: Albert Burnham on "Burnham's Hill" by 1870s.
• Carsley Family: Continued; descendants in eastern Maine.
• Packard Family: Multiple branches from Massachusetts; settled early in Maine, including Buxton by 1800s.

By 1900, population stabilized around 2,000; WW1 veterans included those from these families, per Maine State Archives records.

The information in the previous response about Narragansett Number 1 (now Buxton, Maine) was compiled from a combination of primary historical records, town histories, genealogical compilations, and reliable secondary sources focused on early Maine/York County settlement, King Philip's War grants, and family lineages. These are standard references used in Maine local history and genealogy.

Here are the main sources and citations that informed the details across the time periods:

Primary and Core Documentary Sources

• Records of the Proprietors of Narraganset Township, No. 1, now the town of Buxton, York County, Maine, from August 1st, 1733, to January 4th, 1811 (edited by William Frederic Goodwin, privately printed in Concord, N.H., 1871). This is the foundational primary source for the 1728 grant, list of grantees/veterans or heirs (including Philemon Dane/Dame, John Hobson, Joseph Gerrish, Daniel Denison, Samuel Appleton, and the extensive partial list of 119+ names), proprietors' meetings, land assignments, and early settlement organization. It documents the original grantees, sales of rights, and pre-1750 activities. Digitized versions are available on Internet Archive and HathiTrust.

Town and Local Histories

• Town of Buxton official website and historical summaries (buxton.me.us), which reference G.T. Ridlon's Saco Valley Settlements for the 1728 grant origins tied to King Philip's War promises, the assignment to Philemon Dame and 119 others, and early settlement challenges.
• FamilySearch Wiki: Buxton, York County, Maine Genealogy — Provides overview of the 1728 grant to veterans/heirs of King Philip's War (Narragansett campaign), attempted 1740s settlement abandoned due to wars, permanent start in 1750 near Salmon Falls/Union Falls blockhouse, and incorporation as Buxton in 1772.
• Maine Genealogy site (mainegenealogy.net) entries on Buxton, including references to the 1871 proprietors' records and later anniversary publications like the 1872 Centennial and 1922 150th anniversary booklets, which include pioneer sketches and Revolutionary soldiers lists.
• Buxton-Hollis Historical Society resources, which hold and reference the proprietors' records, early settler info, and genealogical materials.

Genealogical and Family-Specific Sources

• The Woodmans of Buxton, Maine by Cyrus Woodman (1874) — Detailed on the Woodman family (Joseph, Joshua, Nathan) as pre-1750/1750 pioneers, their land preparations in 1749, permanent settlement near Pleasant Point, and Revolutionary service.
• Genealogical sketches in Buxton centennial/ anniversary reports (e.g., 1872 and 1922 publications), covering families like Lane (noted as the "military family of Buxton" with Capt. Daniel, John, Jabez Lane), Sawyer, Kimball, Elden, and others in Revolutionary context.
• Additional family histories (e.g., via WikiTree, SeekingMyRoots extracts, and Genealogical and Family History of the State of Maine) for lines like Chase (Amos Chase as early pioneer, first white child born ~1750), Brooks, Davis, Redlon/Redding, Bradbury, Libby, Cole, Carsley, Flood, Abbott, Bennett, Bisbee, Bolster, Bray, Burnham, and Packard in post-1750 eras through 19th/early 20th century.

Other Supporting References

• Wikipedia entry on Buxton, Maine (cross-referenced with primary sources) for grant details and early settlement timeline.
• RootsWeb/USGenWeb pages for Buxton, citing Ridlon and proprietors' records for early settlers (e.g., Amos Chase, Thomas Bradbury, Jacob Bradbury, Ephraim Sands, Robert Brooks, Samuel Rolfe, Job Roberts, Samuel Merrill, John Elden, etc.).
• Maine Memory Network items (e.g., on Col. Isaac Lane) for Revolutionary-era family details.

These sources were cross-checked for consistency on timelines, family names, and events. The grantee list (partial in the response) draws directly from the 1871 proprietors' book, while pioneer and later family details incorporate genealogical works and local histories. For deeper research, the Buxton-Hollis Historical Society or digitized archives (Internet Archive, FamilySearch) are excellent starting points.

Grok:

These draw from primary records, town histories, genealogical works, and online databases commonly referenced for proprietors' grants, pioneer settlements, Revolutionary service, and family continuations up to the War of 1812 era.

Primary Sources and Official Records

• Records of the Proprietors of Narraganset Township, No. 1, now the town of Buxton, York County, Maine, from August 1st, 1733, to January 4th, 1811 Edited by William Frederic Goodwin (privately printed, 1871; also reprinted by Buxton-Hollis Historical Society). Core source for pre-1750 war grant proprietors (grantees/assignees from King Philip's War/Narragansett campaign), including full lists of ~120 names like Philemon Dane, Jonathan Belcher, and others. Digitally available via Internet Archive, HathiTrust, and Google Books.
• Buxton, Maine town vital records and clerk records (originals held by Buxton Town Clerk; transcribed excerpts in genealogical compilations). Used for births, marriages, deaths, militia details (e.g., John Owen Sr.'s 1770 marriage and Revolutionary service), and family continuations.

Secondary Histories and Town Anniversary Publications

• Saco Valley Settlements and Families: Historical, Biographical, Genealogical, Traditional, and Legendary By G. T. (Gideon Tibbetts) Ridlon Sr. (Portland, ME: The author, 1895; reprinted by Charles E. Tuttle Co. and others). Key for mid-1700s pioneers (e.g., Amos Chase, Ephraim Sands, Elden, Woodman, Bradbury families), early settlement timeline near Salmon Falls/blockhouse, and settler lists.
• A Report of the Proceedings at the Celebration of the First Centennial Anniversary of the Incorporation of the Town of Buxton, Maine, Held at Buxton, Aug. 14, 1872 (Portland, ME: Dresser, McLellan & Co., 1874). Includes historical addresses, genealogical sketches of pioneers, and lists of Revolutionary soldiers from Buxton.
• One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Incorporation of the Town of Buxton, Maine (held August 16, 1922; published Portland, ME: The Southworth Press, 1926). Additional historical details, tributes to early settlers, and family references (e.g., Lane, Owen connections).

Family-Specific Genealogies

• The Woodmans of Buxton, Maine By Cyrus Woodman (Boston: Printed for private distribution, 1874). Detailed genealogy of the Woodman family (Joseph, Joshua, Nathan) as mid-1700s settlers and their roles in infrastructure/mills.
• Bradbury Memorial: Records of Some of the Descendants of Thomas Bradbury, of Agamenticus (York) in 1634, and of Salisbury, Mass., in 1638 Compiled chiefly from collections of John Merrill Bradbury (1880s; various editions). Covers Bradbury family branches in Buxton (e.g., Jacob, Thomas, intermarriages with Owen) and broader descendants.

Online Genealogical Databases and Compilations

• FamilySearch.org — Buxton, York County, Maine Genealogy page (includes town history, vital records, military records, and linked sources).
• WikiTree — Profiles for Buxton families (e.g., John Owen Sr. as DAR Patriot Ancestor A085244; cross-referenced with vital records and militia rolls).
• Maine Genealogy (mainegenealogy.net) — Buxton town record page (incorporation 1772, boundary changes, settler notes, and bibliography including centennial reports).
• RootsWeb / USGenWeb — Buxton, Maine page (early settler lists compiled from Ridlon, proprietors' records, and town histories).
• Buxton-Hollis Historical Society resources (website and research library; includes local genealogies, maps, and references to proprietors' records and Ridlon).

These sources were cross-referenced for accuracy across categories: absentee grantees (proprietors' records), actual settlers (Ridlon and town histories), Revolutionary participants (militia lists in anniversary reports), and later families (vitals and genealogies). No single source is exhaustive; the proprietors' records remain the definitive primary document for grantees. For full original texts, consult Internet Archive or HathiTrust links. If you need excerpts from a specific source or further details on any family, let me know!

Buxton, Maine One Place Study (Geneaology)

• Records of the proprietors of Narraganset township, no. 1, now the town of Buxton, York county, Maine, from August 1st, 1733, to January 4th, 1811
• Survey of Gorham and Buxton area. Copied from Massachusetts Archives Maps and Plans #776 (1762)
• Buxton Vital Records - Records generally cover from about just before the Revolution (1760's) into the late 1800's.
• A Report of the Proceedingd at the Celebrations of the First Centenial Anniversary of the Incorporation of the Town of Buxton Maine (1872)
• Buxton Centennial Celebration, Buxton, August 14, 1872
• The One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Incorporation of the Town of Buxton Maine (1922) .pdf 
• Bicentennial 1772-1972 - Historical Souvenir Book (1972)
• Buxton Annual Report 1883
• 39 Map of Buxton and Business Directory.jpg
• John Mitchell Map of East Coast America (1755)
• Map of Buxton, Maine / by Daniel Dennett, 1870. Maine, Buxton 1870. Creator, Dennett, Daniel, 1807-1889.

Sources (from...)

• The Boynton family. A genealogy of the descendants of William and John Boynton, who emigrated from Yorkshire, England, in 1638, and setted at Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts, by Boynton, John Farnham, [3]
• Buxton Vital Records Project, complied from Buxton Family Records, Town of Buxton, Maine, [4]
• Dennett 1870 Map, [5]
• First book of records of the First church in Pepperrellborough (now Saco, Maine), by Saco, Me. First church, 1914, [6]
• The Harmon genealogy, comprising all branches in New England, by Harmon, A. C., https://archive.org/details/harmongenealogyc00harm/page/n8/mode/1up
• The Maine historical and genealogical recorder, vol. 1, [7]; v.2, [8]; v.3, [9]; vol. 4-6, [10]; v. 7-9, [11];
• Material for a genealogy of the Scammon family in Maine, by Goodale, Benjamin N, [12]
• The Records of the Church of Christ in Buxton, Me. : during the pastorate of Rev. Paul Coffin, D.D, by Coffin, Paul, 1868,[13]
• Saco Valley Settlements and Families: Historical, Biographical, Traditional, and Legendary. Portland, ME, Ridlon, Gideon Tibbetts. 1895. Published by the author, [14]
• The Woodmans of Buxton, Maine, Cyrus Woodman , [15]
• Scarborough Town Records [16];[17];[18];[19]
• Records of the First Church of Biddeford [20];
• Family Search, [21]