Maine Memory Network

Lincoln, Maine - Civil War

"Osborn, 1st Maine Cavalry, ca. 1864Maine Historical Society The Lincoln contribution to the war effort was 1,261 women and men."

Guilford, Maine - Pre-Settlement And The First 100 Years

"The first town meeting was held on March 1st. The first male child, Moses Guilford Low, was born on March 9th."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Resources

"Shettleworth Jr., Maine State Museum, 2000 Josiah Volunteered - A Collection of Diaries, Letters and Photographs of Josiah H."

Stetson Historical Society

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Thomas White Dry Good Emporium, Bangor, 1864

"… reportedly signed up 110 men in two days for the 1st Maine Heavy Artillery, in which he became a captain."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 4 of 4

"… ardent crusader for the organization of a local volunteer fire department. His big problem was not downright opposition, but public indifference."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Porter Lake

"… Johnson-Cox Post 78, American Legion; members and volunteers provided the labor. Donated equipment was used and the beach was made usable."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Wood Products of Strong

"… commenced and on November 14, 1965, 50 volunteers participated in rebuilding the mill. On December 31, 1965 the dedication of the new mill was held…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 2 of 4

"… the store burned, but a portion was saved by a volunteer bucket brigade from the Mill Stream behind it."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Brothers of the Civil War

"These 779 men signed up to serve for three months. The soldiers trained at Camp Washburn (named for Maine Gov."

Otisfield Historical Society

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