In 1883, Edward was running the largest retail store in the state of Maine. In was probably located on Vinalhaven Island and was supported by the quarry workers on the Island. The store was probably underwritten by his Uncle, Joseph R. Bodwell, and may have also functioned as a "company store" for the Bodwell Quarry Works on Vinalhaven. (Bodwell Blue, The Story of Vinalhaven's Granite Industry, Roger L. Grindel, p. 66)
Son of: Henry 1820
| Born | Died | Married | Spouse |
| 22 Sep 1850 | 22 Dec 1925 | 22 Jan 1874 | Ada Maria Porter |
| Methuen, Ma | Brunswick, Me | Kenne, Nh | b. 20 Aug 1854 |
| Name | Birth Date | Birth Place | Death Date | Death Place | |
| 1. | Royal Henry | 22 Jan 1879 | Keene, Nh | 8 Jul 1918 | Augusta, Me |
| 2. | Ralph Porter | 18 Apr 1881 | Vinahaven, Me | aft 1940 | Brunswick, Me? |
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