Maine Memory Network

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

"… in 1864, reflecting on details of his life and activities so his children would know what Bangor, business, homes, and various activities were like…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Alonzo E. Raynes, Brewer, ca. 1838

"Raynes went to California in early 1850 during the Gold Rush fever. He lived in the Yreka, California, area the rest of his life."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 3, pages 38-56

"… Mahoning Congressional excursion to Bangor Bangor McClellan Club Ideal homestead Southern life Slavery Frank Davis Wheelwright & Clark Block"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 278-361

"… epidemic of 1849, and, in great detail, the life of his brother, Alonzo Raynes, including his departure January 31, 1849, for the California fields…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 121-end

"… reflections on the new inventions and changes in life -- trolleys, gas, electric street lights, and U.S. Mail boxes."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Gate no 7 design, Bangor, 1867

"… and 1899 of reminiscences and commentary on his life and times in the Bangor area. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Gate no 2 design, Bangor, 1867

"Martin wrote five volumes of recollections of his life and of events and people in the Bangor area, beginning in 1864."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin barn plan, Bangor, 1867

"… five volumes of reflections and commentary on his life and the Bangor area, drew this barn plan on page 7 of his "Scrap Book No 3" that he began in…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin gate design, Bangor, 1867

"… volumes of recollections about his family and his life. He often commented on contemporary events as well."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Martin swing, Center Street, Bangor, 1864

"… journal he began writing in 1864 to document his life and activities. He wrote of that it was "the easiest swing I ever sit in," adding, "we have…"

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

"old when he commenced his social life and also when he commenced to perform business which occured in July last in the national Insurance office in…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Annie Martin as zephyr, Bangor, 1866

"… he was involved, his family, his activities, and life in the Bangor area. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

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

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

John Martin: Expert Observer - Plan of North End of Bangor, 1844

"… him, began in 1864 writing a journal about his life and activities and the communities in which he lived. He included hand-drawn illustrations."

John Martin: Expert Observer - First Penobscot Bridge, Bangor, ca. 1846

"… began in 1864 writing a Journal about his life and experiences. The illustration of the bridge appeared on page 220 in a section he wrote about the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Reed Hardings neighborhood, Hampden, ca. 1833

"He began writing the journal about his life in 1864. Martin worked as an accountant and shopkeeper."

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

"… illustrating a detailed journal about his family, life, and experiences. This illustration appears on page 565 and is followed by explanations of…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Lamps and stove, John Martin store, Bangor, 1864

"… a journal and several scrapbooks recounting his life, family, and various experiences. This is one of several illustrations of the store."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Two star skaters, Bangor, 1868

"… and illustrated five volumes reflecting on his life and time and commenting on contemporary events, drew the skaters on page 96 of his "Scrap Book…"

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

"… wrote a journal beginning in 1864 recounting his life and experiences in the Bangor area. Martin recalled that he and his mother and sister were…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Dancing, Bangor, ca. 1865

"… of journals and scrapbooks looking back at his life and experiences and commenting on current affairs in and around Bangor."

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

"… he wrote and illustrated in 1864 to recount his life and activities for his children. The journal describes what Martin did to improve the property…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - F. A. Soule House, 130 Center Street, Bangor, 1852

"The journal recounts his life and experiences. He made numerous improvements to the house and grounds, which he details in other portions of the…"

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

"… in 1864 creating a detailed account of his life and activities so his children would have a record about their family."