Keywords: Spiritualism
Item 100078
John Young Merrill diary, Leeds, 1860
Contributed by: Leeds Historical Society Date: 1860–1861 Location: Leeds Media: Ink on paper
Item 99373
Handbill for clairvoyant physician, North Turner, 1861
Contributed by: Leeds Historical Society Date: circa 1861 Location: Turner Media: Printers ink on paper
Item 151417
Unity of Portland, Windham, 1991-1994
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1991–1994 Location: Windham; Portland Client: Unity Spiritual Center of Portland Architect: Carol A. Wilson; Carol A. Wilson Architect
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John Y. Merrill: Leeds Farmer, Entrepreneur, & More
John Y. Merrill of Leeds (1823-1898) made terse entries in diaries he kept for 11 years. His few words still provide a glimpse into the life of a mid 18th century farmer, who also made shoes, quarried stone, moved barns, made healing salves -- and was active in civic affairs.
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When Europeans arrived in North America and disrupted traditional Native American patterns of life, they also offered other opportunities: trade goods for furs. The fur trade had mixed results for the Wabanaki.
Site Page
Life on a Tidal River - The Flying Torah
"Gordon believed that there was a deep spiritual capacity within the men and women and that anyone should have an opportunity for a spiritual life."
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Story
Surprise Preacher in Corinna
by Sarah Mount Elewononi
What the wife of Rev. Wright did when she found out she was expected to preach on short notice.
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
