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Workers, woodsmen, guides, Norcross, ca. 1900

Norcross Heritage Trust

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Skowhegan Community History - Early Settlement in Skowhegan

Skowhegan Community History - Early Settlement in Skowhegan

"While the boys waited, trappers came and visited and some even stayed overnight. Once a trapper wanted company and someone to help him trap."

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Portland and Rumford Falls Sunday Paper Train August 1898, Buckfield

Western Maine Foothills Region - Buckfield

"Benjamin was a fur trapper. Abijah Buck and Thomas Allen moved to Buckfield in the spring of 1777 with both of their families."

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Loading deer on the train at Strong station, ca. 1915

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Other Recreation

"The traps were an investment made by the trappers who found a great market for the beaver pelts. Beaver hats were in fashion! Trappers also trapped…"

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Skowhegan Community History - Skowhegan: "A Place To Watch"

Skowhegan Community History - Skowhegan: "A Place To Watch"

"Lawrence River to the coast for trappers, loggers, factories, and now tourists and river-runners in increasing numbers."

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Early Settlers

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Early Settlers

"… unsettled areas following the trails of early trappers or Indians. Some of the men who came to Farmington prior to 1800 and who left their…"