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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…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Old Bill, gundalow crossing Penobscot River, Bangor, 1846

"Martin recalled that he and his mother and sister were returning in June 1846 from a visit to Ellsworth where his mother had grown up and where…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Boy at Bangor post Civil War parade, 1865

"… and scrapbooks he wrote reflecting on his life and experiences and commenting on current activities."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Knights Templar member, Bangor, 1864

"… a Bangor accountant and shopkeeper who wrote and illustrated detailed remembrances of his life and activities, added, "Their uniform was black…"

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

"… and illustrated five volumes recalling his life and experiences and some current events, wrote that the crowds awaited several transport ships on…"

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

"This illustration of the circus swing is from page 14 of his Scrap and Sketch Book that he began writing on June 14, 1864."

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 - Gorham L. Boynton, Bangor, ca. 1867

"… five volumes of recollections about his life and events in the Bangor area and commentaries on contemporary topics, wrote that Boynton "appears as…"

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

"Kimball was arrested and Martin speculated that he lost most of his business as a result of the incident."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrapbook 3: 1867-

"… also sketched and described several apple trees and apples and other trees of which he was proud. This scrapbook is broken into seven sections to…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 534-603

"… in Bangor and the war on local businesses; and his wife's serious illness and medical interventions used. Some of the people mentioned: Dr."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 452-534

"… gardens on Center Street -- with illustrations, and business dealings and failures, including Pendleton & Ross, Shaw & Merrill furniture…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Junior Martin in cadet uniform, Bangor, ca. 1871

"… of a group of boys in the Select School in Bangor and a few from the grammar school who formed a cadet company and began in December 1871 drilling…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin store interior, Bangor, 1862

"This illustration appears on page 565 and is followed by explanations of each item pictured. View additional information about this item on the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Skating Rink, 1868

"… 25, 1868 and Bangor accountant, shopkeeper, and recorder of historical and contemporary events John Martin (1823-1904) drew an illustration of it…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin house floor plan, Bangor, 1864

"Martin and his wife, Clara Cary, bought a house at 130 Center Street in Bangor in 1854. Five of their six children were born there."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Duchess Anjoulene apple, Bangor, 1866

"He also wrote and illustrated five volumes, reflecting on his life, experiences, and the communities in which he lived."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Senator James Doolittle, Bangor, 1866

"… (1823-1904), a Bangor accountant and shopkeeper and a Republican, attended the convention at Davenport Square and drew illustrations of some of the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Co. B, Maine State Guard member, Bangor, 1864

"Martin, an accountant and shopkeeper in Bangor, began in 1864 to write and illustrate reminiscences of his life and experiences."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Soldier, Bangor, ca. 1860

"… began in 1864 writing and illustrating journals and scrapbooks about his life and experiences, drew this solider -- as people thought of soldiers…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor High School, Abbott Square, 1865

"… Martin (1823-1904), in an account of his life and activities that he began writing and illustrating in 1864, included this drawing on page 619."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Interior plans, Third Parish Church, Bangor, 1865

"The church, built in 1852-1853 and designed by John Towle of Boston, also was known as Central Congregational Church."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 0-21

"Some of the people and events mentioned: Neil Kullborg drawings Ernst Sjostodt Stanfords Ball, Bangor Jesse Stone Katahdin Iron Works history Owen H."