Maine Memory Network

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Farmington's Agricultural Pursuits

"… in the types of crops being sold and that the barter system was still very much alive. Many backyards, such as that of Dr."

Historic Hallowell - Wood Ashes or Gold Dust?

"… of early non-native settlers was built on the barter system. Hard currency was scarce. There was, however, one commodity available to the settlers…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - John Crosby

"Crosby often bartered with Curtis for work done for him with goods from his store or trade. In the list below, “Dr.” means debtor--the work Curtis…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Ledyard Block

"Ledyard Block Text by Nathanial Barter, Devyn Pushard, and Sheridan Valure 7th grade students at Bath Middle School With images from the Patten Free…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"… colonial America, much of the trade was done by bartering. The first winter in the settlement, while waiting for his family to arrive, Stephen…"