Maine Memory Network

Hugh J. Chisholm, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Maine's Paper & Heritage Museum Date: circa 1900 Media: Photographic print

Umbagog Paper Mill, Livermore Falls, ca. 1881

Contributed by: Maine's Paper & Heritage Museum Date: circa 1881 Location: Livermore Falls Media: Photographic print

Jay & Livermore Falls, Pioneers in Paper Making

Alvin Record and Hugh J. Chisholm were instrumental in building paper mills in Jay, Livermore, and Livermore Falls. The two industrialists helped make the towns prosperous.

Rumford's Notable Citizens in the Civil War

A number of Rumford area residents played important roles during the Civil War -- and in the community afterwards. Among these are William King Kimball, who commanded the 12th Maine for much of the war.