She was the daughter of Edmond and Sarah (Robb) Bailey. Her father was a carpenter, born in Maine. Her mother was born in Ireland. Married Alexander Brownlee/Brownell and had 6 children before his death, then was remarried to John Spearin:
Levina Ann - 1849 - 1880 married Abner Scott and lived in Milltown
Mary Elizabeth/Lizzie Mae - 1852 - 1939 married Minot A. Drinkwater, had 2 boys and a girl, lived in Lincolnville ME
Samuel Alexander - 1854 - 1927 married Bowles and had large family
Sarah (Sadie) - 1857 - 1938 never married, lived in Newton, Mass
Frances Emma - 1859 - 1923 married Joseph Crowley, 2 children (deacon)
Elzina “Ella” Jane - 1862 - 1938 married Charles A. Ferson and lived in Newton, Mass

Listed with Alexander, incorrectly under the “Robb” surname in 1850, along with daughter Levina A. born that year; living with her parent’s family.
She, Alexander and their 5 children are then listed with the surname of Brownell in 1860. Alexander (35, IRE), Mary (28, ME), Ann (10), Mary E. (6), Samuel (5), Sarah (3), and Frances (10 mos).
In 1870 she is listed as Mary Brownlee (38, ME) with her children Samuel A. (14) and Elzina J. (8).
In 1880, she was living in Woodland (Baileyville) with husband John Spearin (1832-1908). Also in the home are Sarah (22), Elzina (18), and Samuel A. (25) Brownlee with his wife Ella (25) and children Mary E. (2), and Alonzo L. (1 mo). They are adjacent to Hugh Robb and Jacob Bailey.
By 1900, Mary (Apr 1834, ME) and John Spearin are living alone, having been married 25 yrs, with 5 of her 6 children living.
On 19 Oct 1908 she filed for widow benefits for John’s Civil War pension.
In 1910, Mary (85, ME) was widowed and living in Calais with her daughter, Frances Crowley (49, ME) married 30 yrs to Joseph Crowley (55, CAN), who had 2 children..
She was the widow of John Spearin when she died. Buried in Alexander Cemetery. Cause of her death was chronic heart disease.