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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 - 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 - Interior plans, Third Parish Church, Bangor, 1865

"… that John Martin (1823-1904) of Bangor wrote and illustrated in 1864-1865 recalling his life and experiences in the Bangor area."

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

"Wiggin and his future wife, Clara Cary, as they were in 1844. The illustration is on page 186 of the journal."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John and Clara Martin wedding hack, Bangor, 1850

"He included the illustration on page 335 of a journal he began writing and illustrating in 1864, reflecting on details of his life and activities so…"

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

"… an accountant and shopkeeper, included the illustration on page 85 of a scrapbook he wrote and illustrated starting in 1888, while he was away from…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Rufus Prince's factory and store, Bangor, 1864

"Martin, who began writing and illustrating a journal reflecting on his life and activities, drew this illustration of the south and eastern end…"

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

"… an accountant and shopkeeper who wrote and illustrated five volumes recalling his life and experiences and some current events, wrote that the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Republican Wigwam, Bangor, 1872

"The illustration, which includes the headquarters of the Young Mens Grant & Wilson Club and four men marching and singing, is on page 115 of Martin's…"

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 - Wood pile, 130 Center St., Bangor, ca. 1864

"In 1864, he wrote and illustrated a journal about his life and activities in and around Bangor. On page 508 of the journal, he drew this…"

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

"… shopkeeper, and ardent Republican, drew the illustration of Hamlin and quoted some of his speech on page 39 of his "Scrap Book no 3," one of five…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Gorham L. Boynton, Bangor, ca. 1867

"… a Bangor accountant and shopkeeper, drew an illustration of Gorham L. Boynton, a Bangor lumber merchant, whom he described as "among a class of…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "A Society Lady of 1889," Bangor

"He pasted the illustration onto page 65 of a scrapbook he began writing and illustrating in 1888 while he was working at Katahdin Iron Works near…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Division Street School, Bangor, 1865

"… an accountant, shopkeeper, and author and illustrator of a journal recounting his life and experiences in the Bangor area, drew this illustration…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Primary and intermediate school, Bangor, 1865

"John Martin (1823-1904) included this illustration of the school and a floor plan on page 609 of the Journal he began writing and illustrating in…"

Life on a Tidal River - Early Railroads in Bangor - Page 2 of 2

"Print. History of Penobscot County Maine, with illustrations and biographical sketches. Cleveland, William Chase & Co., 1882 (page 192). Print."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Library share certificate, Farmington Library Association, 1865

"The illustration in the upper center and in the lower left indicate the importance of agriculture to the community."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 22-71

"Hinckley Hannibal Hamlin Rufus Prince Annie Martin Mabelle Martin Silver Lake Hotel parlors illustrations"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Alonzo E. Raynes diving off wharf, Hampden, ca. 1840

"… half-brother, John Martin (1823-1904) drew an illustration of Raynes diving. It appears on page 286 of the journal Martin began writing in 1864 to…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Interior, John Martin Store, Bangor, 1862

"… provided descriptions of all of the items in the illustration, starting on page 561 of the 650-page journal."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Interior, John Martin store, Center Street, Bangor, 1864

"… John Martin (1823-1904) of Bangor drew an illustration of the north side of the interior of the store he operated for several years on Center…"

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

"… enthusiast, and gardener, drew this detailed illustration of the house and grounds -- showing the improvements he made."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Capt. L. J. Morse, Co. A, Maine State Guard, Bangor, 1864

"… a Bangor accountant and shopkeeper, drew the illustration of Morse on page 25 in his 1864 "Scrap and Sketch Book." He wrote, "The state guards…"