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Jonathan Glidden (Josiah,4 Charles,3 John,2
Philip1), b. at Unity, March 14, 1781; d. Oct. 12. 1851;
m. (1) Betsey Craig,
(2) Mary Glidden.
When Governor Hunton was a young man, he studied law in the office of Samuel P.
Glidden, the first lawyer who established himself in the beautiful town of Readfield. In
due course of time Jonathan succeeded to the business of his uncle, and upon his death
married his widow. At the time of his nomination he
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was a member of the Executive Council. He was elected Governor of Maine in 1830 by the
National Republican party, and came into office during the political excitement growing
out of the previous campaign when Jackson was elected over Adams.
Maine1850
Census at Dixmont, Penobscot Co. ME as Jonathan J. Huntoon.
Listed as Jonathan J. Huntoon, M age 69, born in NH, Lawyer, $530 real
property, with Polly, a female age 69, born in Maine.
i Lewis, d. young
ii Mary, d. young.
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