Maine Memory Network

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Greenleaf Cilley

"This book is about the Cilley family during the Civil War. It discusses the history of the Cilley family, including how Greenleaf Cilley was one of…"

Norridgewock Historical Society

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Tillson Testimonial

"… described the injuries and deaths of citizens of Thomaston Maine during the Civil War. Tillson TestimonialThomaston Historical Society"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Tilson's Hat

"Tilson's Hat Civil War Union Cap worn by Perez TilsonThomaston Historical Society ➢ This is a recreation Henry Tilson’s possible conversation…"

Skowhegan Free Public Library

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Stetson Historical Society

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Westbrook Historical Society

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Ammunition Case

"Ammunition cases were widely used in the Civil War era, so narrowing soldiers down is near impossible."

Palmyra Historical Society

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Pittsfield Historical Society

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Bangor Historical Society

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Colby College Special Collections

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Historic Hallowell - Industry and Immigrants-A Changing Community

"… largest single employer, established after the Civil War, was the granite industry. For over 50 years, it employed close to 500 skilled stone…"

Historic Hallowell - In Sickness and in Health

"… of Martha Ballard and great-grandfather of civil war nurse and founder of the American Red Cross, Clara Barton) and Benjamin Vaughan."

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Ship Captains

"At the outbreak of the Civil War 1861, Agry retired. Captian Benjamin Gould House, Winthrop Street, Hallowell, 1968Hubbard Free Library Captain…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Edward O'Brien moves to Thomaston - 1850s

"… millionaires listed in America at the time of the Civil War. Carr O'Brien Block, Upper Corner, Thomaston, Maine 2007Thomaston Historical…"

Life on a Tidal River - Exhibits

"The seventh exhibit, Bangor and the Civil War was created during the 2011-2012 school year. The eighth exhibit, William S."

Blue Hill, Maine - Long Island: The Forgotten Community - Page 2 of 3

"… as 6000 sheep on Long Island a the time of the Civil War; and fishing as there were dozens of weirs (pronounced locally as 'wares') around the…"

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Icons & Influencers

"While photo journalism began during the American Civil War, newspapers seldom used photography to illustrate or enhance stories until nearly seventy…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The MCHP Experience: In Our Own Words

"The MCHP Experience: In Our Own Words B.H.S. Project ASPIRE Tyshon & Mrs. Doherty prepare to photograph artifacts X "It was wonderful working…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - ABOUT US

"ABOUT US Biddeford High School - B.H.S. Project ASPIRE At Biddeford High School, our shared vision is that all students will graduate with the…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - HISTORY

"HISTORY of Biddeford...a Maine river town Text by Renée DesRoberts Research & editorial assistance provided by Sally Leahey, Raymond Gaudette…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - Cities of Smoke and Soot

"Cities of Smoke and Soot Aftermath of Harmon's Corner Fire, 1911McArthur Public Library Headline about the fire which consumed Biddeford's…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - V. A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) - Page 1 of 3

"A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) Letter to Captain Nathaniel Goodwin of Biddeford, 1818McArthur Public Library After the Revolution was…"