History of Penobscot County, Maine
1882Page 892
George H. Haskell, postmaster and Merchant at Lee, was born April 7, 1833. His parents, George and Betsey Haskell, were natives of New Gloucester, Maine. George Haskell had five children - Elizabeth, widow of the late Abner H. Gerrish; Lucia A., now Mrs. G. S. Bean, of Thomaston, Maine; Mary W., eceased wife of Bohan Field, of Washington Territory; George H., and Albert, deceased. Mr. Haskell died in 1881, his wife having died in 1875. George H. came to this town when seven years of age, with his parents, and has always lived here. Since arriving at manhood he has been engaged in the mercantile business here. He married Miss Sarah Bowler, daughter of Edward Bowler, of Lee. They have six children - Mary A., Nellie B., Alice E., George E., Harold, and James B., all at home. Mr. Haskell has served as Town Clerk of this town, and is now Postmaster, which office he has held for about seventeen years. He keeps a general stock of merchandise at his place on the principal street in the village.
Philip C. Jones was a physician.
Marin County Tocsin
June 27, 1896Mrs. Geo. W. Burbank passed away peacefully at the French Hospital in San Francisco last Tuesday, after a long and trying illness. The deceased lady and her husband were among the early settlers of the Tomales region, where both have resided for more than forty years, and there her earthly remains will be laid to rest. She leaves behind her many devoted friends in her old home who in the long and familiar intercourse learned to appreciate and esteem the sterling character of the deceased.
Tomales Regional History Center
Massachusetts born George W. Burbank (1829-1901) arrived in San Francisco in 1854. After a short time in the gold mines, he settled on the Tomales ranch still operated by the Burbank family today.
David and Pauline Burbank came a few years later. Younger brother, horticulturist brother Luther Burbank, spent time in Tomales before moving to Santa Rosa.
A popular and successful dairyman, George Burbank founded the Fallon Creamery and served as Marin County Supervisor and state Assemblyman.
After the death of his first wife, George married Margaret McCullough (1860-1916). After her husband's death Margaret Burbank managed the ranch. An early 1900's publication states; "... Mrs. Burbank believes that dairying in California is one of the most satisfactory occupations for the woman who likes out-of-door life...""
Civil War Pension File
Widow application # 75198, cert # 57003
Mustered in December 16, 1861
Died of yellow fever October 10, 1864
Married Mary Ann Scott, 3 July 1850 at Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts.
No children.