This book is a chronicle of the major events, personalities, and landmarks that shaped the history of the town and city of Bath and the town of Georgetown, Maine, from the early colonial period to the late 19th century. Levi P. Lemont, a historian and genealogist, compiled and annotated the dates based on official records, newspapers, and other sources. The result is an engaging and informative timeline that reveals the evolution of the communities, from Native American settlements to maritime commerce, from religious revivals to civil war, from ordinary struggles to extraordinary achievements. This book is a treasure trove for local historians, genealogists, and history buffs. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.