Maine Memory Network

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 4 of 4

"… and a different background than the town's first settlers, but like those settlers they were looking for a place where they could farm and live…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"… Treat's Island, 1970Lubec Memorial Library Later settlers included Acadians, forced to flee Nova Scotia, veterans of the American Revolution, and…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Regional and Town History

"The first white settlers arrived in the late eighteenth century, drawn by the abundance of fish and game, timber, waterpower, and farm land."

Skowhegan Community History - A Brief History of the Skowhegan Area

"Thus it is that the first early settler died for his country. Most settlers were of English and Scottish ancestry and many were Revolutionary War…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 1 of 4

"… Historical Society & Museum Early settlers used clams for bait, selling their excess to vessels in the Grand Banks fleet and other fishing areas…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico Corner

"Another early settler in the village was William Whitman, the grandfather of Hosea B. Whitman. William Whitman settled where G."

Acadian Archives

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Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Early Settlements

"Early settlers arrived by various seacraft (or by sleigh over frozen water) bringing with them all that was necessary to survive."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - The Coming of the Swedes, 1870-73

"By the end of 1870, this small group of 51 settlers had roughed out seven miles of road; cut 180 acres of forest (of which 100 acres were burned off…"

Lincoln, Maine - Ira Fish

"Personal Glimpses of the Early Settlers of Lincoln, Maine. Maine: S.n., 1970. Print. Hawkins, Alan H., ed. Mattanawcook Observer. 1st ed. Vol."

Lincoln, Maine - Jeremy Nelson

"Personal Glimpses of the Early Settlers of Lincoln Maine. Print. Lincoln Historical Society. 4th ed. Lincoln. Print. “Black Binder 1&2”."

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

"… and he organized the first meeting with early settlers. Other ministers, including those from the Congregational Church, used the church building…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Schools

"… the commencement of the 19th century, the first settlers were limited in books, and it is surprising that so many grew up learning to read and…"

Westport Island History Committee

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Blue Hill, Maine - Shipbuilding: An Important Early Industry

"Two of the first permanent settlers were John Roundy and Joseph Wood. They settled near the reversing falls and the Salt Pond."

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 3 of 4

"… Blue Hill that offset the privations of the first settlers: “….they saw what everyone else has seen who has visited this town, the charm of its…"

Lincoln, Maine - Aaron Huntress

"… "Children." Personal Glimpses Of The Early Settlers: 31. Web. 15 Apr. 2010. "Roll Call Part 2." Their Eyes Hath Seen. 468. Print. Fellows, Dana."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Historical Overview - Page 1 of 4

"The first known European settler in Scarborough was John Stratton, who prior to 1631 established a year-round fish stage and trading post on islands…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - V. Changing times: the Swan’s Island Ferry

"… faced and adapted to challenges since the first settlers scraped a living from the soil and the sea."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 1 of 5

"Other directives were initiated and soon settlers began to arrive, forming three distinctive sections within Township No. 1 called Holmantown."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 3 of 4

"… fish bait, as well as food for themselves; early settlers considered lobsters food for servants and paupers."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Other Recreation

"When settlers first came to Strong there were mostly Indians. Pierpole was an Indian that first discovered Strong. Pierpole fished a lot too."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 2 of 3

"… and respected friend of the early settlers, showed them where river fording was feasible and where it wasn't."

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 3 of 5

"The man who built the bridge was one of the first settlers. His name was Robert Low. As you can see, Low’s Covered Bridge was named after Robert Low."