. Genealogical and family history of the state of Maine;. towal upon him by his alma mater ofthe honorary degree of Judge Shep-ley, as was well known to those intimate withhim and enjoying his confidence, was ever afull and strong believer in the holy scriptures,but did not until a short time before his deathpublicly write with any religious society. Inthe spring of 1877 he joined the Episcopalchurch, and connected himself with St. LukesSociety in Portland. That he was a firm anddevout believer in the truths of Christianitythere is abundant evidence, and in that faithhe daily grew strong


. Genealogical and family history of the state of Maine;. towal upon him by his alma mater ofthe honorary degree of Judge Shep-ley, as was well known to those intimate withhim and enjoying his confidence, was ever afull and strong believer in the holy scriptures,but did not until a short time before his deathpublicly write with any religious society. Inthe spring of 1877 he joined the Episcopalchurch, and connected himself with St. LukesSociety in Portland. That he was a firm anddevout believer in the truths of Christianitythere is abundant evidence, and in that faithhe daily grew stronger and found increasingjoy. His religious life was deep and sincere,without ostentation or dogmatism. By naturehe was kindly and considerate to all men. Hissympathies were quick and his affection strongand enduring. Only those who were per-mitted to see him in his home, and surroundedby those whom he loved and trusted, can im-agine how sweet his disposition was. and howhe brought the happiness to those around Shepley died of what the attending.


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