Maine Memory Network

John Martin: Expert Observer - Plan of Alden Merry's house, Brownville Junction, 1893

"This illustration is on page 127 of a "scrapbook" he wrote and illustrated starting in 1888. View additional information about this item on the…"

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

"… accountant and shopkeeper who detailed his life and experiences and the communities in which he lived in a series of journals and scrapbooks, drew…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin's plow, Hampden, ca. 1833

"… he was proud of his gardening and farming prowess and often wrote in his journal and other accounts about his gardens and plantings."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Rustic furniture, Bangor, 1865

"… Martin, an accountant, gardener, and architecture and dancing enthusiast, also spent his time in 1864 and 1865 writing and illustrating a journal…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin's Journal

"… which he lived in Ellsworth, Hampden, and Bangor, and the general activities and people surrounding him, Martin provides small drawings that…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 3, pages 38-56

"He offers and illustration and a quite interesting discussion of a former slave who lived in Bangor and who explained to Martin and others what…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Martin-Raynes-Stevens Family Trees

"… to two of Rebecca's single daughters, Fannie and Ella Stevens, and then on to the daughter of their cousin."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Gate no 2 design, Bangor, 1867

"… wrote five volumes of recollections of his life and of events and people in the Bangor area, beginning in 1864."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Reed Hardings neighborhood, Hampden, ca. 1833

"He began writing the journal about his life in 1864. Martin worked as an accountant and shopkeeper."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Slave whip, 1864

"Martin, a Bangor accountant and shopkeeper, wrote that he read "many hundred pages on southern life and examined cuts of southern life." He also…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Revenue gunboat "Mahoning," Bangor, 1864

"… which was all plain and of the very best material and painted & varnished and clean as a penny." View additional information about this item on…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - George Francis Train, Bangor, 1866

"… the Democrats as the hero of incendiary remarks and discourses in his language and principles throwing away the principles of a gentleman ..."…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Design for rustic fence, gate, Bangor, 1867

"… the ideal gates and fences for different locales and purposes. This is "Gate No 1 and two patterns for rustic fence." Martin wrote, "Of all the…"

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

"… Sockalexis and Louis Sockabasin the Sharpshooter, and Newel Nicola and Horace Francis the Penobscot Boy."

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

"… five volumes he wrote and illustrated reflecting and commenting on his life, events in the Bangor area, and contemporary activities."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro to pages 91-132

"He also provides images and profiles of: Mrs. Emily A. Mills L. De Garmo Brookes William Whedden Oliver A. Lunt Daniel Chaplin Louis Reynolds F."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 72-120

"People and events mentioned include: Mabele Martin G. Fred Snow Clara Martin Junior Martin Morgan Bristland Charles Snow F.W. Cram Edith M."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin homestead, Bangor, ca. 1864

"… an accountant, shopkeeper, dance enthusiast, and gardener, drew this detailed illustration of the house and grounds -- showing the improvements he…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Quartette Club, 1849

"Martin worked as an accountant and shopkeeper. The members of the group are, from left, Rufus Wiggin, bass; Alonzo E."

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

"… an accountant and store keeper, wrote the journal and three scrapbooks so his wife and children would know more about his life and the times in…"

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

"This illustration appears on page 75 of his "Scrap Book no 3." He drew it on another piece of paper on Sept. 8, 1867, and pasted it into the Scrap…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Gate no 7 design, Bangor, 1867

"… volumes between 1864 and 1899 of reminiscences and commentary on his life and times in the Bangor area."

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

"(1857-1929) was the third child and first son of John and Clara Cary Martin of Bangor. His father, John Martin (1823-1904), drew him "in his…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Two star skaters, Bangor, 1868

"… illustrated five volumes reflecting on his life and time and commenting on contemporary events, drew the skaters on page 96 of his "Scrap Book no…"