Historical society to feature early Franco-American office holder
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In 1915, two men were returning by this Preece carriage from the Aroostook potato harvest, and one murdered the other for his money along the road in West Sumner. Albert Beliveau tracked a suspect into the North Woods, then brought the suspect to justice. The photo was introduced as trial evidence. Contributed photo
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans to host author Douglas Rooks, in his talk about remarkable Mainer Albert Beliveau from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 8. The society’s regular monthly meeting is to follow.
Beliveau was the youngest county attorney in Maine when he was elected in Oxford County in 1914, and the first Franco-American ever to hold the office.