Maine Memory Network

Surry by the Bay - Phebe Fowler: A Woman of Property

"… lieutenant in the South leading African-American troops. Olin is honored to this day by having his name listed on the African-American Civil War…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - War of 1812

"The British troops were experienced, while their American counterparts were drafted into service the night before the battle."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Brothers of the Civil War

"The Maine Legislature put out the call for troops on April 28, 1861, and on May 3 Luther joined the volunteers of the 1st Maine Volunteer Regiment."

Lincoln, Maine - Aroostook War

"… the main avenue of transportation for most of the troops, so it must have excited lots of the townspeople."

Lincoln, Maine - Main Street, Lincoln, ca. 1920

"This house was occupied by an African American troop detachment sent here to guard the railroad bridges in Lincoln, Mattawamkeag and Passadumkeag…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 5, pages 77-96

"… Driscoll Jefferson Davis capture Return of troops National debt Marcellus Emery Bill Bartlett Bangor Union Womens' fashion Pro Andrew Johnson…"

Lincoln, Maine - World War I

"Out of 59 million troops from America, 168 might just be a small fraction, but our town’s people played a part in it."

Skowhegan Community History - Early Settlement in Skowhegan

"… 1775, Benedict Arnold came up the river with many troops and bateaux and crossed the island. Joseph helped them carry boats and objects to the…"

Skowhegan Community History - A Brief History of the Skowhegan Area

"… that Captain Moulton and Captain Harmon led their troops once again to the scenic village along the Kennebec, the weather was mild for it was…"

Guilford, Maine - Early Manufacturing - Page 2 of 3

"… Historical Society Armed National Guard Troops at Guilford Woolen Mill, September 17, 1934Guilford Historical Society In 1934, organizers…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 2 of 2

"… Stars and Stripes, as well as the return of the troops. But he also lamented the increased crime in the city that accompanied the war and its…"

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"… would come in the late summer when British troops, victorious over the 10th Militia Division of Massachusetts in a rout in nearby Hampden, traveled…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"government sent peacekeeping troops to Houlton and this initiated the building of the military road between Houlton and Bangor—this same road…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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