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Freeland Holmes letter to Caroline Ann Washburn, Virginia, 1862

Contributed by: Washburn Norlands Living History Center Date: 1862-07-25 Location: Harrison's Landing Media: Ink on paper

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Caroline Washburn Holmes proof of marriage, Livermore, 1863

Contributed by: Washburn Norlands Living History Center Date: 1857-06-03 Location: Livermore Media: Ink on paper

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The Washburns of Livermore

Members of the Washburn family of Livermore participated in the Civil War in a variety of ways -- from Caroline at the homefront, to Samuel at sea, Elihu, as a Congressman from Illinois, and Israel governor of Maine. The family had considerable influence politically on several fronts.

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Resources

"… Many thanks to our island Historians: Dexter Lee, Gwen May, Sonny Sprague, Marion Stinson, Caroline Martin, and Dot Barnes"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Notable Residents

"… Society Honorable John Holmes, second husband of Caroline Knox Swan (daughter of General Knox) and eminent lawyer and statesman, left politics in…"