Maine Memory Network

John Martin: Expert Observer - Mabelle Martin's casket, Bangor, 1899

"Only two children, Ada (1851-1923) and John Jr. (1857-1929) outlived their parents. John Martin drew this illustration of the scene of Mabelle's…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin Jr., Bangor, 1865

"… 1864 to recount his life and experiences so his children could better understand their father and their own childhoods."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Hampden, Upper and Lower corners, 1835

"… a dance student and dance master for his wife and children, so they would know more about his life and activities."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Ezekiel Hopkins house and grounds, Hampden, 1840

"… details of his life and activities for his wife, children, and descendants. This illustration, on page 130 of the 650-page journal, show the home…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Atkins House, Jefferson Street, Bangor, 1851

"… 1864 to recount his life and activities for his children. The journal describes what Martin did to improve the property after someone built on the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Ladies Blush apple, Bangor, 1889

"… and in a few years ceased bearing and died, my children feasted on this tree all the days it bore." View additional information about this item on…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Clara Cary, Rinaldo Wiggin, John Martin, Bangor, 1844

"They had six children, only two of whom survived their parents. Beneath the illustration, that includes a piece of cedar from Wiggin's grave, Martin…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Ada Martin, Bangor, 1865

"were the only two of the six Martin children to survive their parents. At left is Ada as she was dressed from ages 4 to 6 at left, reading a book."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Annie Martin Snow casket at grave, Bangor, 1889

"… was the third of John and Clara Martin's six children to die. She was the second oldest child. In 1880, she had married G."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Elmer Ellsworth Martin, Bangor, 1865

"… in 1864 to recount his experiences for his children. Elmer, who died of scarlet fever, is shown at age 4 at top telling his mother, Clara Cary…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Quartette Club, 1849

"He wanted his wife and children to know more about him and how things worked and looked at the time he was growing up and was first in business."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Fiske Block, Broad Street, Bangor, 1864

"… 1864 to document his life and activities for his children. Martin included the drawing of the Fiske Block on page 517 as part of going to work as…"

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

"… the journal and three scrapbooks so his wife and children would know more about his life and the times in which he lived."

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

"… "In order to start my married life and give my children a thorough history I propose to give an outline of Rufus Prince's brick dwelling on the…"

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

"… physician, delivered all six of the Martin children, and treated Clara Martin through several serious illnesses. The sketch of the younger Dr."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Illustrations

"… railroad, the first gunboat up the Penobscot, his children, himself, his house and gardens, chairs he built, fashions of various eras, numerous…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin's Journal

"He wanted his children to know how the "pioneers" of the Bangor area "procured their education and livelihood, enjoyed their amusements &c." His…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - About This Project

"None of John and Clara Martin's children had any children of their own. When John Junior, the last surviving of the Martin children, died in October…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrap & Sketch Book 2: 1864-1866

"… criminals and criminal activity in Bangor, his children's activities, and much more. The volume shows his broad interests and reveals the deep…"

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

"They had six children, Ada (1851-1923), Annie (1855-1889), John Junior (1858-1929), Elmer (1860-1870), Frank, who died shortly after birth in 1862…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - SEE NOTES "John Bunyon's Dream Story". Publishers promotional postcard. 1913.

"… Description Advertisement postcard for a children's book "John Bunyon's Dream Book: the Pilgrim's progress retold for children and adapted to…"

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Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - The First 51 Settlers

"They settled lots in New Sweden and Woodland. Jonas Bodin, Sr. - Lot C, Woodland Wife: Sara Children: Per Otto, Israel, Maria, Edla, Johanna…"

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Schools

"Soon after, the children from Gardiner, Augusta, and other nearby towns came to learn at the Hallowell Academy. High School, Hallowell, ca."