Keywords: 1st Church
Item 10471
Deacons of the First Parish Church in Bangor, ca. 1865
Contributed by: Bangor Public Library Date: circa 1865 Location: Bangor Media: Photographic print
Item 39359
Boat behind store, Bangor, ca. 1895
Contributed by: Bangor Historical Society Date: circa 1895 Location: Bangor Media: Glass Negative
Exhibit
John P. Sheahan, 1st Maine Cavalry, 31st Maine Infantry
John P. Sheahan of Dennysville served in the 1st Maine Cavalry from August 1862 until March 1864 when he was commissioned as a lieutenant in Co. E of the 31st Maine Infantry. His letters reveal much about the life of a soldier, including political views and thoughts about the war.
Exhibit
Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In
Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.
Site Page
Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Soldiers Of The Civil War
"He enlisted in Company L of the 1st Maine Cavalry on December 28, 1863. He was wounded at Saint Mary’s Church on June 24, 1864."
Site Page
Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Porter Family
"In 1872, Porter became a 1st lieutenant and fought in Indian warfare on the American Plains. On June 25, 1876, at age 29, he died at the battle of…"
Story
Bob Hodge:A rocky road to become Biddeford school superintendent
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
The son of immigrants, Bob's hard work and determination leads to a life of community service.
Story
Sister Therese Bouthot:Life of service as a Good Shepherd sister
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
From humble beginnings to playing a leadership role in the service of others
