County of Marker: Cumberland County. Marker Text: Eastern Cemetery 1668 The Eastern Cemetery is the resting place of some of Portland's noted abolitionist, who campaigned against slavery, provided safe-houses and assisted runaways on the journey to freedom. Charlotte Thomas (1822-1920) Sophia Ruby Manuel (1802-1875) Elias Thomas ((1772-1872) Elizabeth Widgery Thomas (1779-1861) Margaret P. Driver (
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