William Barrett

William Barrett

William Barrett

Name/Title

William Barrett

Entry/Object ID

CRHS 2013.44

Description

The photo shows William Barrett on Mt. Megunticook near Maiden's Cliff. Megunticook Lake and the Barrett Farm are in the background. William Barrett was known as "wild Bill Barrett" because of his hermit ways and appearance. He was also known as the Camden Mountaineer. He raised bees and grapes on his farm and he was the son of Daniel Barrett who built the toll road around the lake known as the Turnpike.

Collection

Historical Photographs of Camden

Acquisition

Accession

CRHS 2013.44

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Place

Location

Maine/ Knox County/ Camden

Lexicon

Search Terms

Camden, Barrett family, Megunticook Lake, Turnpike, early settlers, lakes