Maine Memory Network

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

"… was one 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…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Picnic, Fort Point Light, and Fort Pownal, 1865

"… Springs, and a picnic that he and his wife and children had. Members of the Third Parish Church in Bangor, joined by the First Parish, made the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 2 of 2

"They had six children, Ada (1851-1923), Annie (1855-1889), John Junior (1858-1929), Elmer (1860-1870), Frank, who died shortly after birth in 1862…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Early Settlements

"Area children were served by one school in the Sprague District. Lime Kiln Wharf, Islesboro, ca."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Jacob Abbott and Fewacres, Farmington, 1903

"He wrote fictional books for children, most of them in series, and is credited with writing some of the earliest American juvenile literature…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - The First 51 Settlers

"They settled lots in New Sweden and Woodland. Jonas Bodin, Sr. - Lot C, Woodland Wife: Sara Children: Per Otto, Israel, Maria, Edla, Johanna…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of East New Portland

"… by lanterns and when the lights appeared the children knew that it was time to go home The bridge was sometimes called “Lover's Lane” and was a…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Minturn Schoolhouse

"… cans? We’d put it on the stove and cook it." Children on the steps of the Minturn Schoolhouse, Swan's Island, ca."

Historic Hallowell - Johnson Brothers and Their Shoe Factory

"… Richardson and Carrie Johnson raised four children: W.H. Johnson, Lotta M. Johnson, Carrie E. Johnson, and Lillie Johnson."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Boy at Bangor parade, July 4, 1865

"… splendid feature in the procession was the boys schools being each school in seperate companies with a regular set of captains Lieut sargents &c…"

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

"… on details of his life and activities so his children would know what Bangor, business, homes, and various activities were like during their…"

Historic Hallowell - A Post-Revolutionary Generation

"… Miss Peabody as governess for his family’s children. She joined the local Blue Stocking Club but found it to be more social than literary."

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Crime & Disaster - Page 2 of 2

"Crime & Disaster This was the fourth school fire in Portland in 1921 and was of unknown origin. It started in the library, which did not have a…"

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - "Man on the Street"

"Upon leaving school he entered the employ of the City of Portland as rod man in the Department of Public Works."

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

"… to brief family trees of Martin, including the children of his mother and stepfather, Solomon Raynes; and of the Stevens family of Windham, into…"

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

"…   Part 8, pages 534-603 Two of Martin's children were quite ill with measles; he looked for a new business prospect, worked as assistant…"

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

"… Martin wrote in detail about the births of his children Annie and John Martin Jr., his house and gardens on Center Street -- with illustrations…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 6, pages 97-113

"… Sockabasin Newel Hicola Horace Francis Martin children Capt. Daniel K. Pomroy "girls who bore a bad name" Liz Widow Clark Mary E."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin, Bangor, ca. 1868

"… Martin and his wife, Clara Cary, had six children. Martin kept detailed records and drawings of his activities and the areas in which he lived. He…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Mabelle Martin's casket, Bangor, 1899

"Only two children, Ada (1851-1923) and John Jr. (1857-1929) outlived their parents. John Martin drew this illustration of the scene of Mabelle's…"

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

"… 1864 to recount his life and experiences so his children could better understand their father and their own childhoods."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Hampden, Upper and Lower corners, 1835

"… a dance student and dance master for his wife and children, so they would know more about his life and activities."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Ezekiel Hopkins house and grounds, Hampden, 1840

"… details of his life and activities for his wife, children, and descendants. This illustration, on page 130 of the 650-page journal, show the home…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Atkins House, Jefferson Street, Bangor, 1851

"… 1864 to recount his life and activities for his children. The journal describes what Martin did to improve the property after someone built on the…"