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John Martin: Expert Observer - Fish weir, Ball Hill Cove, Hampden, ca. 1832

"Martin, who worked as an accountant and store keeper, wrote the journal and three scrapbooks so his wife and children would know more about his life…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Soldier transport ships, Bangor, 1865

"Martin, an accountant and shopkeeper who wrote and illustrated five volumes recalling his life and experiences and some current events, wrote that…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Republican Wigwam, Bangor, 1872

"… In August 1872, John Martin (1823-1904), a Bangor accountant, shopkeeper, and Republican supporter, drew the "Republican Wigwam," a temporary…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Circus swing, Boston, 1853

"Martin, an accountant and shopkeeper who kept meticulous records and, probably, notes, wrote a journal and three scrapbooks reflecting on his life…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Picnic, Fort Point Light, and Fort Pownal, 1865

"… a "Scrap & Sketch Book" he began in 1864, Bangor accountant and shopkeeper John Martin (1823-1904) drew a full-page illustration of Excursion…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - First electric railroad car in Bangor, 1889

"John Martin (1823-1904), an accountant and shopkeeper, first saw the electric railroad in operation on July 4, 1889 and drew this illustration of it."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Canoe race, Kenduskeag Stream, Bangor, 1865

"John Martin (1823-1904), a shopkeeper and accountant in Bangor, wrote in detail about the July 4 events -- observing the end of the Civil War -- in…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Lunt House, Cumberland at Center streets, Bangor, ca. 1852

"Martin, an accountant and shopkeeper, wrote and illustrated a journal in 1864 that recounted his experiences and activities."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Rufus Prince residence, Bangor, 1850

"… Clara Cary, began their married life. Martin, an accountant and shopkeeper who worked for Prince for some time, wrote, "In order to start my…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - James Emery cottage, Bucksport, 1867

"John Martin (1823-1904), a Bangor accountant and shopkeeper, wrote and illustrated five volumes reflecting on his life and environment and commenting…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin cone cedar tree, Bangor, 1866

"… Description John Martin (1823-1904), a Bangor accountant and shopkeeper who was interested in landscaping, architecture, fashion, business…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin apple tree, Bangor, ca. 1862

"… Description John Martin (1823-1904) of Bangor, an accountant, shopkeeper, and garden and landscape enthusiast, drew this illustration of an apple…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Hannibal Hamlin, Bangor, 1866

"John Martin (1823-1904), a Bangor accountant, shopkeeper, and ardent Republican, drew the illustration of Hamlin and quoted some of his speech on…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Thieves in Bangor, ca. 1865

"… Description John Martin (1823-1904), a Bangor accountant and shopkeeper, on page 127 of a "Scrap & Sketch Book" he began in 1864, drew "a series of…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Dr. George W. Ladd, Bangor, ca. 1866

"Here he appears as drawn by John Martin, a Bangor accountant and shopkeeper, who drew a series of prominent Bangor Democrats on page 26 of his "Scrap…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Gorham L. Boynton, Bangor, ca. 1867

"… Description John Martin (1823-1904), a Bangor accountant and shopkeeper, drew an illustration of Gorham L."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Benjamin Kimball, Bangor, ca. 1867

"John Martin, a Bangor accountant and shopkeeper, wrote of Kimball, "When the 22 Regiment left Bangor for Ship Island he was the tallest & handsomest…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "A Society Lady of 1889," Bangor

"… Description John Martin (1823-1904), an accountant and shopkeeper who was interested in fashion, dance, architecture, gardening, and other…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Dr. Charles Snell, Bangor, ca. 1867

"… when I undertake it in good earnest." Martin, an accountant and shopkeeper, beginning in 1864 wrote and illustrated five volumes of recollections…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Cornet Band member, 1864

"… Description John Martin (1823-1904), an accountant and shopkeeper in Bangor, wrote a detailed description, including illustrations, of the June 18…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Marcellus Emery, Bangor, ca. 1864

"Martin was an accountant and shopkeeper who wrote about his life and events in Bangor and surrounding areas in a journal, three scrapbooks, and an…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Division Street School, Bangor, 1865

"… Description John Martin (1823-1904), an accountant, shopkeeper, and author and illustrator of a journal recounting his life and experiences in the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Primary and intermediate school, Bangor, 1865

"Martin, an accountant and shopkeeper, and his wife, Clara Cary Martin, had six children. Their daughter, Annie, he noted, graduated from the…"

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

"… his stepfather, Martin learned bookkeeping and accounting from Rufus Prince, a soap maker and merchant, for whom he worked from 1844 to about 1854."