Frank W. Bucknam

Frank William Bucknam (December 7, 1869 – April 30, 1942) in Yarmouth's Lower Falls. His stock included toilet articles, patent medicines, paints, oils, wallpaper, leading brands of cigars and confectionary. After six years in business, and while also balancing a role as a Yarmouth town clerk, in 1900 he purchased a store in Skowhegan, living with his wife, Gertrude, on Madison Avenue. His new business was destroyed by fire in December 1904, but he was back in business in a temporary store within 36 hours. He eventually found a new home beneath the Oxford Hotel at 78 Water Street. This building too burned down, in 1908.

In 1906, Bucknam was appointed Maine's Commissioner of Pharmacy by Governor of Maine William T. Cobb, beating five other candidates. He had received written recommendations from three-quarters of the druggists in the state.

Personal life Bucknam was married twice: firstly to Gertrude F. Whitcomb, a native of Laurel, Indiana, from September 2, 1896, until her death on March 11, 1925, then Eva Lillian Knowlton from April 6, 1926, until his own death.

Death Bucknam died on April 30, 1942, aged 72, in Skowhegan.