Maine Memory Network

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - The Tea Room

"They were the first family to have children in the house. Long-time residents remember playing ball in the 'field' behind the house, which is not…"

South Bristol Historical Society

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Guilford, Maine - Guilford Schools

"The building was constructed of logs and featured an open fireplace that was said to be used by the children to warm their corn cakes and potatoes…"

Lincoln, Maine - Jeremy Nelson

"That’s a lot of children! In 1833, Jeremy was elected as a town trustee. In 1836-1838, Jeremy also became a town treasurer."

Lincoln, Maine - Aaron Huntress

"Jenima and Aaron had 10 children: Jenima, William, Alice, Milton, Warren, James, Adaline, Charles, Laura, and Hannah."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - People Who Called Scarborough Home - Page 1 of 4

"Six more children were born of this union, two of whom were William and Cyrus. Three of Richard’s children, Rufus, William and Cyrus, became major…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 1 of 4

"… sat on separate sides and the younger smaller children sat towards the front of the room, with the older larger children in back."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Prominent Women

"Dorothy and Hervey never had any children, but Dorothy gave many local children piano lessons. Hervey would allow the kids to help him bring in the…"

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

"… planned to open the door one-half hour before the children came. Sometimes I built a fire in a long stove, using odd pieces of discarded shovel…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Leonard Trask, the Wonderful Invalid

"… Osborn Trask, a prosperous farmer who taught his children to work diligently. Leonard learned his lessons well."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Early Settlers

"He was the father of 10 children; two of those children, Gilbert and Alexander, were major contributors to Farmington in its early years."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Old Ell is Born

"… for summer quarters for themselves and their five children while they rented their larger house, Hilltop, a 3,700 square foot, 5-bedroom, 2-bath…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Schools

"At that time, all the children in town had good schools and competent teachers, and many students were sent to seminaries, high schools, and…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Charles K. Savage (1903-1979): The View from Asticou - Page 3 of 6

"Or, the children moved out of their bedrooms for the summer to bunk in with aunts and uncles while the parents hosted guests in their homes."

Historic Hallowell - Martha Ballard

"… as a midwife that resulted in the births of 816 children between 1785 and 1812. Although the existence of the diary was known for some time local…"

Historic Hallowell - History of The Cotton Mill

"… because it provided jobs for men, women, and children. The Cotton Mill helped the economy of Hallowell because it brought money into the town."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - People

"… Founder of The Abbott School and author of children's books, brief histories, biographies, and more Elizabeth Akers Allen, née Chase 1832-1911…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of East New Portland

"… by lanterns and when the lights appeared the children knew that it was time to go home The bridge was sometimes called “Lover's Lane” and was a…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Early Settlement

"… with his wife, Elizabeth, and their first two children, Ben and Sarah. Wheeler was so impressed with the area during his exploration the year…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Northern Maine Fair Memories - Page 1 of 3

"Her son, Jimmy one of her five children, started racing in the early 1980’s. Dorothy worked at the racing office about the same time."

Life on a Tidal River - Four Famous Bangorians

"After her birth there were three more children. Her parents were originally from Brewer, Maine and had some relatives in Bangor."

Guilford, Maine - BUSINESSES - Page 2 of 3

"… At this time Thomas and Andrea Gilbert and their children Trey Gilbert and Ellie Patterson own Herring Brothers Meats."

Bangor Historical Society

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Bar Harbor Historical Society

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