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| Thomas Manchester's Will Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Thomas Manchester's Will Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Envelope, "" written on it, and holding same, writing probably by Marjorie Phippen, her sister Hilda, or Lena Stanley | |||
| Mt. Desert Bridge Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Mt. Desert Bridge Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Contracts, indentures Small booklet, "The Mount Desert Bridge Corporation"--2 copies--By-laws, Officers Advertisement for "Greatest Event in Hancock County Since the Civil War"--Dedication of the new Mt. Desert Bridge, May 31, 1920; includes "Monster Clam Bake." | ||||
| Deeds of Sale for Land on Mount Desert Island Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Deeds of Sale for Land on Mount Desert Island Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: 1. Sale of five lots (three west of the Great Pond; one known as Southern Neck, one bounded by New Mill Pond, Ripples Brook, Ripples Rd., Pretty Marsh Rd.) by John Somes and Thadeus S. Somes to John J. Somes. 2. Typewritten portion of record concerning the DeGregoire's portion of Mount Desert Island, ascertained by survey, and the portion for John Bernard (1794). 3. Copy of 1792 document converying land from deGregoires to James Richardson. 4. Sale of pew in New Meeting House in Pretty Marsh to Abraham Somes by Benjamin Atherton, Charles Branscom, Reuben Freeman, David Hooper, for $37.93 (1835). 5. 1839 deed of sale of tract of land and buildings from Abraham Somes to George B. Somes. 6.1854 Jacob Somes, administrator of estate of John Somes, re public sale of described real estate, and his purchase of same for $1107,66. 7. 1854 sale to Amos Hooper by Benjamin Beard et al of land in Pretty Marsh, Mill Pond area (described). 8.1860 deed of sale of land (described) in Tremont by Margaret Moore to Joshus S. Moore. 9.1865 sale by Cornelius Wasgatt, of Swan's Island, to George B. Somes of land on Mount Desert Island. 10. 1867 sale by Mary C. Richardson to Daniel E. Pray of 45 acres "more or less." 11. 1877 sale by Rebecca Somes, Adelma Joy, Ann Fennelly, and Catherine Stevens of share of Mt. Desert Bridge, Yellow Store, horse, & other animals, two carts, one wagon, household furniture, notes or mortgages and all other personal estate owned by Jacob Somes, to John J. Somes. 12. 1878 by John & T.S. Somes to J.J. Somes, strip of land on west side of Ripples Brook. 13. 1882 sale by Rebecca T. Somes to John J. Somes of land in Somesville, as described. 14. List of lots on Mt. Desert Island, Trenton area, Union River, Cranberry Islands, Sullivan, Great Duck, Bartletts Island, granted by the DeGregoires, along with the dates granted and the grantees' names. 15. 1822 notice of public sale of real estate belonging to Abraham Somes to satisfy debts. 16. 1822 certificate attesting that Abraham Somes will use his "best skill and judgment" and exert his "utmost endeavors" concerning the disposal of the estate of Abraham Somes. 17. 1826 sale by John Somes to Abraham Somes of Lot 59 of Salem Town 1808 plan [show more] | ||||
| Deeds of Sale for land sold on Mount Desert Island Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Deeds of Sale for land sold on Mount Desert Island Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: 1.1964 deed of sale by Virginia Somes Sanderson to Rose L. Dresser and Louisa Dresser of Sheep Island in Somesville Harbor. 2. 1909 indenture by John J. Somes and Thaddeus S. Somes to John A. Somes one third of the mill building and mill privelege [sic] for ten years. 3. 1913 transfer of mortgage of John W. Somes to John J. Somes. 4. 1917 deed of homestead lot of Harry G. Somes in Somesville to John J. Somes. 5. Handwritten draft of release for Roscoe H. Hysom right to pass over and lay pipe in easterly line of Hysom lot in Somesville to mill stream, to take water from the mill privilege, and to pass over land lying between northly side of the cemetery road and the southerly side line of Hysom land (n.d.). 6. 1959 deed from Adelaide C. Holland and Marian C. Cobb to Virginia Somes Sanderson the "Mullen Hill Lot." 7. Robert G. Fernald sale of real estate of Florence E. Reade to Virginia Somes Sanderson, 1968. 8. 1976 deed of Somes Sound property from Andrew Somes, Jr. and Florence B. Ells to Virginia Somes Sanderson 9.1986 deed from Virginia Somes Sanderson of Mullen Hill Lot to Somes-Meynell Wildlife Sanctuary. 10. 1926 typewritten copy of record giving/selling to Brookside Cemetery a lot by Harry G. Somes and John J. Somes. 11. Samuel Watson Smith to Virginia Somes Sanderson a lot of Somesville (described). [show more] | ||||
| Calendar of Wills Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Calendar of Wills Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Photocopy from a Calendar of Wills showing that Samuel Somes was an executor of the will of Nathaniel Banker in 1772. | ||||
| Handwritten Copy of a Deed Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Handwritten Copy of a Deed Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Handwritten copy of portion of a deed to two lots near Long Pond, Mount Desert. Lots were owned at various times by Salem Town and Members of Somes Family. | ||||
| Items Pertaining to Somes Property in Somesville, ME Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Items Pertaining to Somes Property in Somesville, ME Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Three items: 1) Photocopied history of ownership of Isaac Somes House in Somesville, ME. 2)Photocopy, possibly from "Traditions and Records of Southwest Harbor, describing homes built by the sons of Abraham Somes. 3)Handwritten records pertaining to deeds on Somes properties. | ||||
| Act to Cede Jurisdiction of Baker's Island, 1824 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Act to Cede Jurisdiction of Baker's Island, 1824 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Photocopy of handwritten document, An Act to cede to the United States of America the jurisdiction of Baker's Island, signed by the Secretary of State, State of Maine, Feb 20, 1824 National Archives, 2p | |||
| Petition of DeGregoires for MDI Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Petition of DeGregoires for MDI Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Translation for French from Louis XIV to de La Motte Cadillac To give Cadillac area of Donaquec. Recognition by Commonwealth of Mass | ||||
| Deed and Notes of Land Transfer Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Deed and Notes of Land Transfer Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Photocopy of handwritten note and two photocopies of deed of land. This pertains to a land transfer from Emily Grindle to the Mount Desert Island Historical Society. | |||
| Assorted Deeds Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Assorted Deeds Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Six deeds associated with the family of LaRue Spiker: 1) Deed of a lot in Bushnell, Illinois, from William and Alta Hays to Walter Dodge; 2) Deed of a lot in Bushnell, Illinois, from Richmond Wheeler to J. Fred Spiker; 3) Deed of a cemetery lot in Bushnell, Illinois, to J. F. Spiker; 4) Deed of a lot in Bushnell, Illinois, from William Holchousen to Peter Hersey; 5) Deed of a lot in Bushnell, Illinois, from Walter Dodge to J.E. Spiker; 6) Deed of a lot in Bushnell, Illinois from several people to William Hays. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.067.6 [show more] | |||
| Real Estate Deeds, Insurance Policies and Insurance Bills Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Real Estate Deeds, Insurance Policies and Insurance Bills Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Brown envelope containing real estate deeds documenting the sale of property to J.F. Spiker, sale of property by Grace Spiker and insurance policies and bills for real estate. Envelope also contains a letter to LaRue Spiker subrogation agreements required of Grace Spiker. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.067.15 | ||||
| Deeds related to the Whitmores Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
|  Deeds related to the Whitmores Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Sale by Ambrose A. Stanley to Mary H. Whitmore of lot in SW Harbor (1887); Sale by Mary Whitmore to Warren Whitmore, Joseph Whitmore, John Whitmore, and Emma Whitmore land in Town of Mt. Desert (1914); Sale by Ansel Manchester to Warren Whitmore in Northeast Harbor (Town of Mount Desert), 1887 Letter from A.H. Lyman to Sans S. Whitmore enclosing receipt for $5.00, which Sans's son paid to him; letter also states that the mortgage is enclosed. 1899 Includes 1915 receipt for $570.66 (based upon CPI equals 13636.68 in 2016) from Smalley, Hobbs & Hunter Marble and Granite Cemetery Works for curbing (?) and posts, marker and inscription; note from A.H. Lynam indicating enclosure of two deeds from the late Sans S. Whitmore, and brief undated newspaper clipping noting the death of Mary H. Whitmore in Seal Harbor. [show more] | |||||
| Loyalists' Claims Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
| Loyalists' Claims Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: 17-page typewritten manuscript on letterhead of Elizabeth Freeman Reed of Boothbay Harbor concerning named loyalists' losses and services, for which they claim compensation. | |||||
| Heirs of Andrew J. Carter to Eugene B. Haynes Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
| Heirs of Andrew J. Carter to Eugene B. Haynes Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Document is copy of original; date is not readable. Deed of land in Town Hill from heirs (F. Adelle Hamblen, Mary Hersey, Lewis Carter) of Andrew J. Carter to Eugene B. Haynes. | |||||
| Hardwood island Title Transfer 1786-1968 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
| Hardwood island Title Transfer 1786-1968 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Outline of Title Transfer Hardwood Island Hancock County Maine 1786-1968. One page typewritten document | |||||
| Land Grants Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
| Land Grants Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Copy of 1787 document stating that De Lamotte Cardillac [sic] , grandfather of Maria Theresa De Gregoire, wife of Bartholemy De Gregoire, in 1688 received from King of France, Island of Mount Desert (and other lands), and upon his death in 1730 the land descended to his son and then to Marie. Further legal discussion of ownership, and that of Bernard land. Copy of 1816 letter from Abraham Somes to Eben Parsons requesting him to examine record of Gov. Bernard's Grant. [show more] | |||||
| Post Offices- Seal Cove, Mt. Desert Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Post Offices- Seal Cove, Mt. Desert Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: 1841 contract for post offices at Seal Cove and Mt. Desert, Oath of post office employee (Dencie L. Somes), Records of letter postage (1848?) | ||||
| Contract betw. Thaddeus Somes and mariners Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Contract betw. Thaddeus Somes and mariners Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Official document indicating the mariners' monthly wages for working on Brig. "Adelma" from Bangor to Washington and back; no date. Mariners were from Trenton, St. Stephens, and Mt. Desert; three on foremast, one mate, and one steward. Verso is copy of "An Act for the Government and Regulation of Seamen in the Merchant's Service..." | ||||
| Land transfer Lewis Somes to Daniel Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Land transfer Lewis Somes to Daniel Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Warranty Deeds from 5/21/1833 and 2/27/1837 | ||||
| George William Erving Deed to Daniel Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| George William Erving Deed to Daniel Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Papers related to the transfer of lands from George Erving to Daniel Somes | ||||
| Deeds to/from George L. Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Deeds to/from George L. Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Deeds to and from George L. Somes 12 p | ||||
| Estate papers and Deeds to/from Bessie Butler Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Estate papers and Deeds to/from Bessie Butler Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Deed 2 p date of transfer from Alta Somes to Bessie Butler missing or illegible Terms of her will | ||||
| Deed and Estate of H.Sumner Richardson and Ida S. Richardson Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Deed and Estate of H.Sumner Richardson and Ida S. Richardson Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Court record search for heirs of Sumner Richardson. Transfer of land from Carolus Downing to Ida S. Richardson | ||||
| Bequeath to Union Church Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Bequeath to Union Church Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: George A. Somes bequesth of $1,000 to Union Church. Photocopy of portion of will |