Keywords: Israel Washburn Jr.
Item 100563
Israel Washburn Jr. recommendation for Charles Washburn, Portland, 1863
Contributed by: Washburn Norlands Living History Center Date: 1863-12-19 Location: Portland Media: Ink on paper
Item 100681
Israel Washburn on Republicanism, Augusta, 1862
Contributed by: Washburn Norlands Living History Center Date: 1862-01-28 Location: Augusta Media: Ink on paper
Exhibit
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.
Exhibit
Port of Portland's Custom House and Collectors of Customs
The collector of Portland was the key to federal patronage in Maine, though other ports and towns had collectors. Through the 19th century, the revenue was the major source of Federal Government income. As in Colonial times, the person appointed to head the custom House in Casco Bay was almost always a leading community figure, or a well-connected political personage.
Site Page
Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Brothers of the Civil War
"… in improvement in military tactics.” Israel Washburn Jr., ca. 1870Maine Historical Society Company A, 1st Regiment, Augusta, ca."
Story
Rev James Wells Appointment as Chaplain for Maine in Civil War
by David Woodward
Certificate for Rev. Wells commissioned by Gov. Israel Washburn Jr. to serve in Maine 11th Regiment
